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Charity People is delighted to be supporting FareShare in recruiting for an Internal Communications Manager who will join this amazing organisation in a role that is vital to strengthening its ability to promote its work across its internal operations and wider network to ensure that staff are engaged, understand the impact of their work, and can communicate the work of FareShare consistently.

The UK's leading food distribution charity, FareShare, works across an extensive network to strengthen communities by taking the millions of tonnes of good food wasted by the food industry each year and redistributing it to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups. Powering school breakfast clubs, older people's lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes to make a difference, FareShare's work has an enormous impact on the lives of the millions of individuals in the UK who are struggling to afford to eat while tackling the environmental impact of food waste.

With a formidable campaigning voice, the organisation is also adept at collaborating with food partners and charities within their space to achieve significant change at government level.

Internal Communications Manager
Contract: Permanent, full time role (35 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid - home based with ideally at least one day per week in the London office
Closing date for applications: midnight on Thursday 5th September
First stage interviews: week commencing 16th September
Second stage interviews: week commencing 23rd September

Working closely with the senior leadership team, including the Head of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, as well as with the wider Communications Team and FareShare's network of 18 independent organisations, the Internal Communications Manager will be responsible for enhancing FareShare's internal communications and strengthening connections across the internal network. The role will include the following core elements:

* Developing and implementing internal communications strategies, including a schedule of activities for the year
* Designing and managing internal communications channels and content
* Driving employee engagement through innovative and compelling storytelling
* Measurement and analysis of the effectiveness of internal communications activities and initiatives
* Support of change management processes by providing clear, concise, and timely communication
* Acting as a liaison between FareShare and its network partners
* Developing and distributing communications materials that keep network partners informed and engaged
* Fostering a culture of open communication and feedback across the organisation; creating platforms and spaces for staff to share ideas, concerns, and successes
* Organising and leading internal campaigns and initiatives to create and foster a sense of community within the organisation
* Recognising and celebrating staff achievements and milestones through internal communications
* Assisting in the planning and delivery of internal events such as conferences, and awareness activities with key stakeholders.

Working across a range of internal audiences, this is a really engaging position working with a talented and supportive team. We'd love to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:

* Natural storytelling ability with a creative flair; you will be able to articulate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible manner
* Passion for creativity, excellence, and innovation in your work
* A team player who brings a positive and collaborative approach
* Extensive experience in internal communications, preferably in the not-for-profit or food sectors
* Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing internal communications strategies that drive engagement
* Experience managing internal communication channels, including intranets, newsletters, and internal social media
* Proven experience in change management and supporting organisational change through effective communication
* Strong experience in stakeholder management and the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation
* Experience working with network partners or multiple locations to ensure consistent communication.

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Place of work: We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in England & Wales. Travel to our London office will be required every 4-6 weeks for which travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our expense policy.

Salary: £48,000 pro rata annum (£28,800 for 0.6FTE) (plus London Weighting of £2,271 pro rata if applicable)

Working hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (can be over three days, or split over five; other flexible working patterns considered including flexibility during school holidays for the right candidate)

Application deadline: 15th August 2024

Interviews: 2nd October 2024

About the opportunity

The Head of School Marketing will lead and deliver comprehensive, cross-organisational marketing initiatives that result in an increase in the number of schools partnering with Action Tutoring. This role will define, deliver and adapt marketing strategies that effectively communicate the charity's value proposition to schools, leading to increased interest and sales. The role will oversee all marketing activities to schools; lead and support school market research and analysis; utilise analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and will be accountable for both school marketing and the initial stages of the school sales funnel (converting qualified leads into booked sales calls with our programme department).

Key responsibilities 
 

• Strategic direction - set, adjust and operationalise a comprehensive cross-organisational school marketing strategy. 
• Lead qualification - develop and implement effective lead qualification processes to ensure that generated leads are nurtured and converted into opportunities that move down the funnel.
• Conversion strategies create and execute strategies that not only attract leads, but enhance conversion rates.
• Campaign management – Work alongside the Marketing Manager, their team, colleagues across the wider Marketing and Communications department and whole organisation to plan, implement, and oversee school marketing campaigns across various channels.
• Market Research and Analysis - Conduct regular market research to identify trends and opportunities, understand the competitive landscapes and analyse data to inform school marketing strategies and optimise campaign performance.

Person specification 
 

Essential qualifications and experience criteria:
 

• Significant experience shaping and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies to engage a range of audiences, with experience in B2B marketing ideally with schools. 
• Proficiency in lead generation and demand generation techniques and technical skills to engage a range of audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering campaigns that drive conversion of leads into sales opportunities (e.g. booking of a sales call).
• Able to work across multiple teams and departments working entrepreneurially, managing projects, ensuring the timely generation of content and delivery of messages to achieve maximum impact.
• Able to collaborate and influence others to support you and your team in growing sales pipelines by attracting customers through the top of the funnel.
• Enthusiasm for and experience of using data and evidence to inform and improve processes and ways of working.
• Right to work in the UK.

Please see the job description to see more responsibilities and requirements of the role. 

How to apply: Please submit a completed application form.
In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1) Briefly describe a previous campaign that you designed and delivered which drove the conversion of leads into sales opportunities (or equivalent objectives). What were the results of this campaign?
2) Please share the experience you have had managing projects across multiple teams, explain how you met objectives and ensured the project team balanced any additional priorities.
3) Summarise what school-specific experience you have, or how you would seek to develop this knowledge?

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

Are you a curious and qualified finance professional with a passion for making a difference?

A leading children's mental health charity is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team. As one of three Finance Business Partners, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to ensure no child faces mental health issues alone.

This role requires a qualified Finance Business Partner (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a strong track record in finance business partnering within a charity. You will be a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, capable of translating complex financial information into clear and actionable insights. You will be responsible for ensuring that the wider organisation understand budget flow and you will offer guidance on how to stay on track.

This role is hybrid with 2 days per week working in the office and 3 days working from home.

Benefits Package

• Annual Leave: 25-30 days based on service
• Eye Care: Annual voucher for eye exam and up to £45 for glasses
• Commuting: Cycle loan scheme, season ticket loan
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing days, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Pay and Benefits: Sick pay, life assurance, mobile phone discount
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working (e.g., December closure, paid volunteering day)
• Financial Support: Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Career Development: Professional development opportunities
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your everyday tasks will include:

• Partnering closely with operational teams to provide financial guidance and analysis.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Business case development and financial modeling.
• Collaborate with the finance team to improve data flow and analysis.

Your Skills and experience will include:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience in financial systems (ideally SAGE Intacct)
• Commitment to the charities mission and values

The closing date for application submission for this role is Wednesday 28^th August with initial pre interview call taking place on the 4^{th of} September and interview taking place on September 12^th. Please submit your application to with a copy of your CV.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are looking for a Regional Appeal Manager to join an inspiring social welfare charity to coordinate local supporters, partners, and volunteers, building relationships to maximise fundraising potential.

Covering the South East your main role is to achieve income, expenditure, and contribution targets, ensuring the success of the appeal. Relationship management plays a crucial role, where youll oversee a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships.

A distinctive aspect of this role lies in the unique Poppy Appeal activity. You will be responsible for recruiting and inducting new Poppy Appeal Organisers, ensuring they have the tools and resources for success.

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This is a hybrid role.

The Charity
A long standing national charity, dedicated to providing life long support from advice services to rehabilitation. They have a staff of c1,500 people securing over 150m last year.
You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme -employer contribution up to max of 10% and an employee assistance programme as well as much more!

The Role
Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity.
Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships.
Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers (PAO).

The Candidate:

Experience of fundraising, sales and/or customer service environment. 
Experience of creating and managing great supporter relationships with volunteers to deliver agreed objectives and income targets 
Take ownership of planning income/expenditure budget and responsible for supplying monthly commentary to manager.. 

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Young People service in Bracknell.

£40,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Join Look Ahead as a Service Manager for Bracknell Young People, where you'll oversee innovative 24 hour supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 . You will oversee four projects and diverse teams within the Bracknell Forest Council area.

As a Service Manager, you will lead and inspire front-line staff, fostering leadership and competence development within your team. Your operational excellence will ensure effective management of all projects, maintaining high standards in service delivery. You will be responsible for upholding regulatory responsibilities (OFSTED), ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our customers, and driving continuous improvement through quality assurance.

In this role, you will actively listen to and engage with young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Developing and maintaining essential external partnerships will be key to providing a robust support structure for our customers.

We are looking for an empathetic leader who can connect with young people and staff alike, showing genuine care and understanding. You should be adept at comprehending and implementing policies and procedures to benefit both customers and the organisation. Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with stakeholders, Children services, Commissioning teams, and OFSTED. A proactive approach to service development and regulatory compliance will be crucial to your success.

You'll have the chance to grow your leadership skills and advance your career in an organisation that prioritises personal development and values partnerships and collaborative efforts.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
* Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
* Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
* Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
* Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
* Responsible for managing and allocating customers to support staff (casework management)
* Develop key business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
* Plan, organise and prioritise operations within your contract to ensure maximum efficiencies/utilisation of all resources
* Working with your team lead creative and ambitious customer involvement plans across the patch and ensure successful implementation
* Where appropriate to role, carry client group specialism activities, linking in with other Managers and Heads of Operations to ensure focussed integration of specialisms across the whole organisation
* Lead quality visits, using Look Ahead's local indicators to monitor quality/performance, set targets and lead action plans to ensure highly rated services that reflect requirements of local funders and local and national standards

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:

* Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind
* Excellent organisation skills
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Able to work as part of a group or team as well as being self motivated

What you'll bring:

Essential:

* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
* Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
* Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
* Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
* Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other Business/Management Qualification

Desirable:

* Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications

For our full job description please visit our webiste!

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting with the development and implementation of training programmes that enhance the skills of our stakeholders, as well as fostering a vibrant community engagement strategy to boost interaction and satisfaction.

You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement within the gaming and esports space, developing long lasting relationships, providing ongoing support.

You will also be responsible for promoting and marketing the work of Ygam at conferences and events.

You will be required to arrange and deliver our City & Guilds assured workshops and our CPD accredited training, both online and face to face and provide support to delegates post training, updating all relevant records and CRM systems.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Planning 

· Network and develop stakeholder relationships, leading to the recruitment of delegates on Ygam training.

· Actively engage stakeholders across relevant organisations to support and promote the work of Ygam.

· Attend networking events online and in person to promote Ygam.

· Work with the communication team to produce and deliver clear, effective, and engaging material across a range of channels.

· Plan and facilitate stakeholder engagement events, focus groups, and communities of practice.

· Develop a strong pipeline of delegates to attend the workshops delivered by Ygam, ensuring workshops are well attended.

· Identify and attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events on behalf of Ygam, to highlight and support our work.

· Signpost organisations to the booking page on the Ygam website.

· Support and input into the creation of workshops and resources.

Delivery 

· Deliver the Ygam portfolio of workshops (online and face to face).

· Provide high quality training to a range of professionals in line with Ygam’s Quality Assurance processes.

· Deliver workshops and training independently both online and face to face.

· Be responsive to delegates needs, answering questions and queries in a timely and supportive manner.

· Provide excellent customer service to delegates.

Outcomes:

· Produce robust and relevant stakeholder engagement and communication plans.

· Ensure accuracy of data utilising the CRM system.

· Achievement of monthly KPI.

· Demonstrate collaborative stakeholder engagement approach across the wider Ygam portfolio.

· Develop case study opportunities to understand the impact of the Ygam resources and training.

· Input into work with evaluators to measure impact and performance. 

 

Learning and Development:

· Self-identify any gaps in knowledge and any CPD requirements to support your development and ongoing performance.

· Ensure all relevant CPD is completed and up to date on platforms such as Ihasco.

· Attend support sessions with line manager (both remotely and in person). 

· Record performance in your monthly 1-1’s with your line manager.

Administration:

· Record an audit trail of stakeholder details and engagement activity via our CRM system.

· Send out joining instructions via our CRM system to delegates prior to workshops.

· Record attendance and email delegates post workshop to gather feedback. 

· Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.

Person Specification 

Essential

· Stakeholder engagement experience, including the development and implementation of robust stakeholder engagement plans.

· Passionate about gaming and esports, with an in-depth knowledge of current trends and challenges in the industry.

· Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail.

· Flexible and adaptable, capable of thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

· Confident communicator with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

· Confident public speaker with extensive training and delivery experience.

· Prior experience of selling a product or service, and experience of developing a pipeline to achieve KPIs

· Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).

· Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.

· Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously.

· Experience of working within a matrix management framework and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to meet targets.

· Willingness to travel to events and meetings with stakeholders.

· Employment rights to live and work in the UK.

 

Desirable

· Innovative thinker with a track record of implementing successful training and engagement strategies.

· Experience creating content, e.g. training materials, videos etc.

· Experience of developing and running campaigns to engage stakeholders, driving traffic to websites and training.

· Experience of using Canva.

· Experience of using Salesforce and Mailchimp to collect and store customer information, compliant with GDPR regulation.

· Previous experience of working within a harm prevention role.

Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, ideally starting 1 October 2024. Full Time (35 Hours per week)

Salary: £43,668 - £45,851 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in partnership management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The WaterAid Corporate Partnerships Team is responsible for developing and implementing WaterAid's Corporate Partnerships Strategy which includes a focus on developing high value, high impact strategic partnerships, where the value goes beyond financial alone and aiming for benefit towards WaterAid's mission including finding ways to add value and contribute to programmatic and policy objectives.

The Corporate Partnerships Team is made up of 3 sub teams - Partnership Management, Partnership Development and Private Sector Engagement. The Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager will sit within the Partnership Management sub team.

About the Role:
As our enthusiastic and motivated Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager you will develop and manage ambitious, long-term corporate partnerships

In this role, you will use your partnership management skills to develop high impact, shared value partnerships.  

You'll also: 

• Manage and proactively develop partnerships to reach their full potential, demonstrating ambition and innovation in your approach
• Liaise with country offices on funding opportunities and project reporting
• Deliver high quality proposals, pitches and reports
• Develop a strong knowledge of the sectors you work with, to be an informed and respected stakeholder

About You:

• A proven track record of managing complex, multi layered corporate partnerships to deliver shared value 
• Experience of developing and implementing partnership development strategies including stakeholder stewardship 
• Ability to network with, and influence, senior people both internally and externally
• Experience of writing high quality, engaging proposals and reports for a corporate audience as well as experience of making presentations to senior level contacts and / or large groups of employees

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience of new business generation
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility issues
• Understanding of international development

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 8th September 2024. Availability for online first-round interviews is required on the 11th & 12th of September. The second round of interviews will be held week commencing 16th September 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

The Income team is a small but mighty national team. Income is generated through High Net-Worth Individuals, Corporate Partnerships and Trust & Foundations. Our Business Development function is led by a Senior Manager along with a Trusts and Foundations Officer.

We aim for multi-year and strategic partnerships with our corporates. 2023/24 has seen MyBnk continue to grow, raising £4m and beyond as we build our national team and deliver more expert-led financial education through our award-winning programmes.

The Development Manager will lead on securing and developing five and six figure commercial, charity of the year and/or multi-year strategic corporate partnerships and corporate donations.

National Voices

Making what matters to people matter in health and care

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have around 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.

Our Vision:

People shaping their health and care.

Our Mission:

We advocate for more inclusive and person-centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.

We do this by:

· Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities

· Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support

· Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.

The Role

The post holder will provide administrative support to all aspects of National Voices work from a governance and operational perspective. Responsibilities include supporting our Board and committees, supporting our finances, human resources,  contract, grants and project management, and our governance.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about what an organisation needs to run well, but we are looking for someone who already has some experience of working in an administrative, operational or financial role. Working in a small organisation you will work closely with the senior leadership, trustees and a wide range of stakeholders. We can provide training on any of the more technical skills (book-keeping, annual reporting, HR) – we are looking for aptitude, a willingness to learn and an ability to confidently work with a range of systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Governance

Support administrating governance across the charity, working closely with our Director of Operations & Finance, Trustees, and senior management.

· Support our Audit and Risk Committee

· Support the CEO’s EA (Executive Assistant) in the organisation of our Annual General Meeting

· Work with the EA to the CEO to ensure an effective approach to managing the Board of Trustees, its meetings, policies and inductions

Financial management

The post holder will manage the day-to-day finances of our busy team, working closely with our by our Director of Finance and Operations. This will involve:

· Raise invoices and follow up on payment issues

· Support our day-to-day banking including setting up payments and undertaking bank reconciliations

· Process expenses, ensuring compliance with policy

Business systems and processes

Support the team by maintaining fit for purpose systems, premises, and processes for HR, project management and office management.

HR/Personnel

· Support the team with recruitment and onboarding of new staff

· Maintain and support the use of our HR platform capturing absence and compliance

Systems and premises

· Assist the EA with the management of the day-to-day relationship with our serviced office provider

· Support staff with using the office and facilities, including ordering stationary and refreshments, setting up passes, booking meeting rooms etc.

· Manage incoming mail

Events

· Support our events programme working closely with the EA to provide cover where needed, leading on some events and supporting across our entire events programme.

· Provide technical support to events and larger meetings

· Supporting the creation and editing of materials for events and presentations

· Be prepared to cover for full day events as and when necessary

Person specification

 Attitudes and behaviours

· Highly organised, with the ability to stick to timelines and follow processes.

· Excellent people skills, able to work collaboratively and flexibly in a small, friendly team, and communicate and collaborate with a wide range of people at all levels

· Ability to embed clear and reliable processes amongst a team of creative and busy people

· Discretion when dealing with confidential, for example HR related information

· Able to work independently

· An appreciation of and commitment to National Voices’ vision, mission and values.

· As part of this role, you will need to understand other team members roles and to support the team on a wider set of activities where required, in response to capacity or demand. This will include other members of the team being on annual & other leave.

Experience and knowledge: Essential

· Experience of providing administrative or office support

· Demonstrably numerate

· Confident in using the full suite of Microsoft 360 applications

Experience and knowledge: Desirable

· Experience of governance and/or operations and finance, ideally in the voluntary sector

· Experience of working with contractors and suppliers

· Knowledge of IT systems and ability to troubleshoot minor IT issues

· Knowledge of CRM systems

· Knowledge and understanding of health and care sector, or voluntary sector

Our approach to hybrid working

We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.

We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to-face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.

We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time.

We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.

Application guidance

Please submit a cover letter (max 800 words) along with a CV to apply.

Applications should be addressed to our Director of Finance and Operations, Matthew Haslehurst and submitted through CharityJob.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview. 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 15 September 2024 at 11:59 pm.

The interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 23 September 2024 on Microsoft Teams. 

Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you prior to the interview.

We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. So we strongly encourage people from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, and people who live with health conditions or disability to apply. Our offices are fully accessible. Women are currently overrepresented in our team, and we particularly invite applications from men and non-binary people.

Please note that the salary displayed is the actual salary, the pro-rata salary range is: £38,954- £43,055 pro rata

The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors.

The BDA is seeking a national policy and campaigns officer with responsibility for Scotland. The post holder will work within the Trade Union and Public Affairs Directorate of the BDA to research and develop policy projects to support the delivery of the BDA strategic plan. They will also take a leading role in the planning and co-ordination of the BDA priority campaigns. The successful candidate will have excellent campaign and project management skills along with experience of policy development in a trade union or membership organisation and a political environment.

An understanding of the UK health environment, particularly the allied health professions would be beneficial along with knowledge of the workings of the devolved government in Scotland.

The BDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. The BDA intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice. We particularly encourage black and minority ethnic people, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people to apply as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Benefits offered

• Pension Scheme (employer 12% contribution)
• Flexible Working Policy
• THRIVE Accreditation Staff Well being Group
• Parental Leave arrangements
• Cash Back’ Healthcare and Healthcare Scheme
• All positions subject to 6 months probationary period, statutory sick pay during this period
• Sickness Benefits – after successful probationary period
• Trade Union Recognition- GMB
• 30 days Holidays per annum (1 to be taken last working day before Christmas and 3 to be taken between Christmas and New Year, this is for full time, will be pro-rata’d for part time employee)
• Staff Development opportunities

 Key Areas of Responsibility

The post holder will deliver on the following key responsibilities:

• Policy Development including Work with relevant committees and BDA staff in the development of key policy documents and position statements with particular responsibility for allocated country coard(s).
• Campaign Co-ordination such as Co-ordinating allocated BDA campaigns in conjunction with working groups and the monitor of the landscape with regards allocated campaigns and advise when relevant issues are trending or becoming topical.
• Represent the BDA with internal and external stakeholders including BDA Specialist Groups, AHP policy officer and working groups/networks and other alliances.
• Be a valuable member of the Trade Union and Policy and Public Affairs business areas, contributing to the evolution of the policy function and contributing to their wider work and objectives

 Person Specification

Knowledge

• Degree educated
• Campaign/project management
• Policy development
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Public policy making process

Experience

• Working in a membership organisation
• Working in a political environment
• Experience of working with or within the Dietetic of Allied Health Professional would be advantageous.

Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Please send your CV and a covering letter and we will send you an EDI Form which must be completed for your application to be considered. 

To discuss the role, please look for the BDA Trade Union page where you will find the contact information for all of the team.

Store Manager (19370)

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.

At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.

In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.

Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

Will include some weekend and bank holiday working 

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

 Job Title: Project Planner

 Salary: £53,507.57 per annum(Band G, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)

 Location:  Gilwell with Hybrid (Remote working can be considered)

 Contract Type: Fixed Term - up to November 2025

 Working Hours: 35

 

About The Role:

As a Project Planner, you will be at the heart of our organization, playing a key role in the successful delivery of our strategic projects. You will work closely with various stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and sequence projects that align with our goals. 

Key Responsibilities:
•  Project Prioritisation & Sequencing: Lead the prioritization and sequencing of impactful projects
•  Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporate them into project plans
•  Planning & Scoping: Develop detailed project plans, including scopes, timelines, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project delivery

What We’re Looking For:
•  Proven experience in project planning and management
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
•  A strong sense of accountability and empowerment in a values-based culture

What We Offer:
•  A Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and you’re encouraged to bring your best self to work
•  Professional Development: Regular opportunities for upskilling, problem-solving, and professional growth through dedicated development days
•  Impactful Work: The chance to work on projects that make a significant difference in the lives of young people and volunteers

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

Why work for us

Benefits

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.

To see more details about our benefits, please click

Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024

There will be two interview stages

Interviews will be held online: 1st stage interviews - Friday 13th September 2024
                                                    2nd stage interviews - Thursday 19th September 2024

Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date. Due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact applicants who were not successful. Therefore, if you don’t receive a response within seven days please assume that you were unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s only for this role. All application for this vacancy must include a CV and Supporting Statement. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

About us

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. We have 108 acres available for fun and adventure for young people to experience the freedom of the outdoors.

Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people

Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued. We partner with innovative, locally led organisations, helping them deepen their impact and build their capacity for social change. By pairing flexible funding with targeted capacity development support, we help our partners grow stronger and more responsive to challenges on the ground.

Since 1997, we have invested more than $44 million in over 700 organisations. Our work advances the rights of children and youth across four focus areas: education, gender equity, youth empowerment, and freedom from violence and exploitation.

You will join a multinational team of caring and committed individuals who believe in investing in bold ideas to help grassroots organisations deepen their impact and advocate for children’s rights. We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning inspire us to do better, and we strive to be youth-centered.

The Role
Are you a marketing communications professional passionate about the potential of children and young people? 

Global Fund for Children is looking for a Senior Manager to join our global Marketing and Communications Team in an exciting new role. Your main responsibility is to help us collectively deliver inspiring, impactful engagement that builds our brand relevance with our target audiences.

This role will work to develop integrated and cross-discipline marketing and communications plans that promote our work and reputation.  You will collaborate with senior leadership and engage with key stakeholders, colleagues and partners around the world. You’ll create and implement strategies that elevate our profile, grow our key audiences and ensure our messaging resonates across all platforms.

You will be the strategic lead on our digital channels and are joining at a key moment of opportunity - we are launching a new website in October. We launched a new database and a new email system this summer and overhauled our look and feel as part of our 30th-anniversary activities earlier in 2024. You will lead on a new strand of work to develop our brand narrative, tone of voice and our key messages.

You will be obsessed with the quality and performance of all our outputs and have a track record of analysing data and results, making adjustments or complete pivots to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals and objectives.

You will be the lead for our work with high-profile influencers and celebrities as we continue to build our new global programme. You will have the unique opportunity to work as part of the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative (FSC) at a time of international expansion and growing profile, as their Marketing and Communications Lead.

This role will directly line-manage one of our team based in Spain, and work closely with the rest of the Marcomms team across Southern and East Africa and in the US.  You will be part of an extremely ambitious and successful Development, Marketing and Communications (DMC) team based in the UK and US. You will have regular joint projects and campaigns with our Development colleagues to deliver strategic funder communications goals that ensure we grow income and influence to continue to support hundreds of community-based organisations around the world annually.

What will you be doing?

1. Provide overall strategic leadership across all our digital channels – website, email and social media to achieve engagement and growth goals across key audiences in line with our values and GFC’s safeguarding and safer communications policies.

2. Work collaboratively with your direct report to roll out digital plans to deliver our agreed strategy.

3. Lead the team on data, insight, and analysis of content across all channels to inform spending, resource and to deliver against objectives.

4. Working across the team, lead on editorial content decisions, engaging with key stakeholders, to deliver on strategic goals and KPIs.

5. Lead our new and growing Global Ambassador programme ensuring our current ambassadors are effectively stewarded and strong, positive relationships fostered.

6. Identify and build our pipeline of potential Global Ambassadors to achieve long-term strategic organisational goals.

7. Lead the development of insights and understanding of our key target audiences – donors, partners (community-based organisations who we fund and partner with), and the sector/our peers.

8. Line manage the Communications Officer (based in Spain) and provide leadership to a hybrid team across multiple time zones including:

8a) Providing coaching and regular feedback to direct report/s with a focus on goal setting and personal development.

8b) Contributing to the development of a strong values-based team culture across different countries, areas and streams of work

8c) Creating and/or facilitating space for regular training, learning, team building and development opportunities for team members

9. Work with the Senior Director on GFC’s events strategy and delivery.

10. Work with the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative (FSC)  Director and team as the lead on FSC marketing and communications.

11. Work proactively with your Senior Manager colleague based in the US daily to ensure smooth and successful ‘business as usual’ for the team globally.

12. Work proactively and collaboratively with the Senior Manager in the US to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the team, Senior Leadership and Board as required by the Senior Director of Marcomms or Vice President of Strategic Partnerships (DMC).

13. With colleagues in the Development team, work collaboratively and proactively to deliver contractual and opportunistic goals that add value and impact to our partnerships.

14. With colleagues in the Development team, and where it is appropriate, collaborate on pitches, proposals, deliverables, and reports to support income goals.

About you

Essential experience and skills

Our ideal Senior Manager in Marketing and Communications will:

1) Have significant proven experience working in a high-functioning, target-driven Marketing and Communications team, where you have a track record of success in meeting targets and objectives.

2) Have significant relevant experience in leading multiple functions within a marketing and communications setting, this can be in any setting but must include leadership of Digital as part of your experience. Could also include Brand Narrative and Copy; Celebrities and Influencers; Events or others relevant to the role.

3) Have significant, proven experience in setting up, leading, and executing digital strategies to achieve ambitious targets across multiple channels

4) Be an experienced, value-led people manager, with a passion for supporting and developing people to achieve their potential.

5) Have event management experience – be highly organised,  target and audience-focused, and be able to juggle multiple tasks, and stakeholders simultaneously.

6) Have experience working with high-profile, influential supporters to lead our Global Ambassador programme – Have the ability to identify prospects, and initiate and cultivate relationships.

7) Be creative, strategic and curious in order to lead and deliver our ambitious plans in service of our partners and our mission.

8) Be bold, resilient and fail fast as we challenge the status quo and continue pioneering new ways of philanthropy.

9) Be confident, and proactive and be able to work with minimal supervision in a busy team.

Desirable experience and skills

· Experience working and leading in a hybrid setting across a variety of time zones.

· Experience working in a departmental leadership team.

· Experience working with a development/fundraising team to deliver financial goals or partnership deliverables.

· An understanding of the funder system in the UK, US, and/or globally.

· Working with community-based organisations for a shared goal.

What we offer you

Our team dreams big.

We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.

GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.

We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.

Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.

Salary - UK-based starting salary is £55,000.

Weekly hours – 35 hours per week.

Holidays – 30 days annual leave and 8 public holidays. The basic annual leave allowance increases to 35 days after 4 years continuous employment.

Flexible Working Location – This is a hybrid position that is based in the UK. GFC is open to applications to those who will regularly visit our London office. 

Learning – GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.

Benefits - We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing. Our global employee benefits include:

· Private healthcare insurance plan with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

· Generous paid time off (annual leave, enhanced sickness leave, wellbeing days, sabbatical leave, family friendly leave)

· Flexible work arrangements - remote/hybrid/compressed work schedules

· Pension plan contributions - employees are auto-enrolled on the GFC workplace pension scheme. 8% employer contributions with 4% employee contributions

· Employee Assistance Services

· Team Building and Social Committees

*Other benefits may apply, depending on the location of the employee

How do I apply?

In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following questions along with your CV through the following link: https://global-fund-for-children.breezy.hr/p/cd60cdd4696f

1)  What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience?

2)  What do you think are the key opportunities and challenges related to our goal of making Global Fund for Children a household name with donors, partners (community-based organisations who we fund and partner with), and our peers?

3)  What experience of safeguarding and safer communications would you bring to this role?

4)   What do you think are the most important aspects of leading, building, and managing a team? Please give examples from your experience and approach to management and leadership.

The deadline for applications is Friday 6th September, 5pm UK Time.

First round interviews will be held on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th September in the afternoon UK Time.

GFC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We particularly encourage applicants from communities that have historically been excluded from philanthropy and from under-represented groups including candidates who are LGBTQ+, from Black, African, and Afro-descendant or indigenous communities, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

About

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their people. To achieve this mission, we provide thousands of grants every year to groups and individuals across the globe that work on the issues we focus on—promoting tolerance, transparency, and open debate. We also engage in strategic human rights litigation and impact investing, while incubating new ideas and engaging directly with governments and policymakers through advocacy to advance positive change.

The Role  

To support the Policy, Knowledge & Training team in the development of a wide array of knowledge resources (in written, visual, and digital form), and the design and implementation of creative communication strategies and mechanisms to effectively share these resources with various audiences across Open Society Foundations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with the Associate Director and the Policy, Knowledge & Training team, members of Grants Management, and other Open Society stakeholders to develop, test, produce and revise knowledge resources (for example, manuals, training guides, guidance and policy documents, case studies, workbooks, videos, online learning tools, and other resources) for Open Society’s Salesforce-based grantmaking software, grants management compliance, and grantmaking policies. 
• Assist a team of Grants Management trainers to facilitate trainings, both independently and as a part of the Policy, Knowledge & Training team, for in-person and remote learning sessions.
• Organize resources, information and data into useable formats to meet the needs of end users – both within Grants Management and for the entire organization.
• Develop and maintain informational resources for Grants Management, while ensuring appropriate controls are in place, adjusting for accuracy, completeness and readability. 
• Support the execution of communication strategies and mechanisms to share knowledge resources with diverse audiences inside Open Society. 
• Stay abreast of grants management and grantmaking policies and procedures, practices, and guidelines at Open Society, and assist stakeholders as needed to understand and adhere to these. 
• Build and maintain relationships with program and operational units across Open Society, helping to identify knowledge and experience within the organization that would be valuable to systematize and share broadly. 
• Help to identify gaps in knowledge and experience within the organization that the Policy, Knowledge & Training team should address. 
• Provide advanced administrative support for Policy, Knowledge & Training projects, including scheduling and arranging the logistics for in-person or virtual meetings, contributing to the development of agendas and facilitating work meetings when necessary, managing project’s timeline, identifying projects’ operational needs and developing solutions, and managing administrative issues related to the work of retained consultants. 
• Perform various administrative tasks and other duties as assigned. 
• 15% travel is required. 

Direct Reports:

None

Key internal relationships 

Associate Director, Policy, Knowledge & Training; Grant Officers; Grant Associates 

Qualifications 

 Essential: 

• University degree – BA or BSc 

Experience

Essential: 

• Experience in design and testing of training material
• Experience with evolving and complex administrative policies and procedures and operating within them and ability to quickly understand and use policies and procedures. 
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, and experience with other knowledge management/sharing platforms (Freshservice, Interact). 

Desirable: 

• Experience as an effective teacher/trainer/facilitator
• Experience working with a grant processing software/system (Salesforce or other CRM preferred) Knowledge of grant making concepts and the philanthropic and non-profit sectors in general
• Prior experience working with processes and systems – either from within Grants Management or from Programmatic teams.
• Proven experience in collaborating with multi-country stakeholders within a multinational organization, and/or organization with significant complexity

Competencies 

Functional Competencies: 

• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships, internally and externally, across cultures and geographies, to further unit goals
• Demonstrated specialized knowledge of grantmaking policy, including ability to design reasonable policy, anticipate ways in which policies may succeed or fail, and effectively develop and carry out strategy to align grantmaking practices with OSF’s approach to grantmaking and goals of a given policy
• Ability to use data and information to undertake assessment and inform decision-making 
• Excellent l, project management and organizational skills 
• Ability to draft policies, guidance and other documents in English; and basic understanding of approaches to adult learning and facilitation 
• Works with considerable independence under limited supervision, using judgment to identify issues requiring supervisory involvement 

Personal Competencies: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling the individual to effectively draft policies and facilitate where needed 
• Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity and integrity
• Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and social justice 
• Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace 

Languages: 

• An excellent knowledge of English 
• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset 

Competitive rates of pay apply.

Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.   

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.