Communications Jobs in Yorkshire And The Humber
People and Operations Manager
Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers?
If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR & Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: People and Operations Manager (internal job title) Head of HR & Operations
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: 9am on Sunday 20th September
First stage interviews (in person in Grimsby): Daytime Tuesday 1st October
Young People Panel including a virtual tour of a Youth Zone (in person in Grimsby): Evening of Tuesday 8th October
About the Role
We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community. We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.
The Head of HR & Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone, you’ll wear lots of different hats, leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees. It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Youth Zone and make a real impact!
Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.
You will have experience of:
- General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies.
- Basic accounts work and/or payroll
- Working in a senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
- Operational management & line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team
- Managing budgets
- Providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
- Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We’re hiring a Service Support Officer to join the Live Well Wakefield team, a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence.
The Service Support Officer is a central part of this team, so it’s a brilliant opportunity to use your administrative experience to make a difference. We offer great benefits and in our 2024 staff survey, 100% of the team told us they enjoy working at Live Well Wakefield!
What does a Service Support Officer do?
- Acts as first point of contact/liaison for users of the service, members of the public and other professionals, providing them with further information and signposting/triaging.
- Works with team members to provide administrative support for activities, caseloads and meetings.
- Works with sensitivity and has a good understanding of the issues experienced by users of the service.
- Assists the team with a variety of communications methods, such as website updates, presentations, social media and other digital communication methods.
- Undertakes general clerical duties such as dealing with post, photocopying and ordering/raising purchase orders.
What are we looking for in our Service Support Officer?
- Recent experience of providing administrative support to a team or service.
- Experience of working in a person-centred role with members of the public and communicating with a wide range of people.
- Experience of keeping accurate and timely records.
- Excellent organisational skills, and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks independently, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Confident IT skills.
- Operates in a non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Ability to work from Wakefield office base during service opening hours.
Take a look at the Person Specification for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d love to hear from you! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.
What do we offer?
“I've not worked anywhere as supportive as Live Well” – from our recent staff survey
- 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
- Access to Occupational Health
- Access to health service discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
- A range of policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
- Competitive salary and annual pay reviews
Due to the nature of the position, we will require the successful candidate to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.
Closing date: Sunday 15 September at 5pm
Interview date: Interviews are currently planned for Wednesday 25 September
To apply on CharityJob, submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing how you meet the Person Specification for this role.
Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District. Nova and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Council and Wakefield’s seven Primary Care Networks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
WECare Worldwide is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven self-starter to join the Fundraising team!
Founded by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes, WECare's mission is to bring top-notch veterinary care to less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. With 75% of the globe’s dog population lacking access to healthcare, we’re here to change that—and we need your help to make it happen!
Role: Fundraising Officer
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Key relationships: CEO, Marketing Manager
Location: Remote
Start Date: September 2024
Length of contract: Unlimited
What You'll Be Doing:
As our Fundraising Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to drive our fundraising efforts and ensure the charity's continued growth and sustainability. Continue reading to find out more.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy Development
- Assist in creating, implementing, and refining a comprehensive fundraising plan.
- Regularly contribute to the development of the organisational fundraising strategy, with a specific focus on individual donors and new fundraising opportunities.
- Stay current with fundraising opportunities and best practices, recommending changes in WECare's funding strategies to ensure continuous improvement and growth.
- Donor Engagement and Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and potential supporters.
- Support donor stewardship initiatives for all types of supporters, including individuals, corporate, major, and legacy donations, ensuring ongoing engagement, retention, and growth.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement donor journeys that encourage long-term support from individuals and ensure high-quality ongoing communication with potential and existing donors.
- Ensure all individual donations are processed efficiently and supporters are thanked in a timely manner, maintaining a positive relationship that leads to increased donor retention.
Digital Fundraising
- Assist in driving online fundraising initiatives, including managing crowdfunding efforts and coordinating social media appeals.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure the charity's website is updated with the latest fundraising activities and donation options, maintaining a dynamic and engaging online presence.
Trusts and foundations
- Support the Head of Fundraising with research and identification of grant opportunities relevant to WECare.
- Collaborate in preparing and submitting grant applications to trusts and foundations, including checking monitoring data, proofreading reports, and ensuring timely submission.
- Work with the team to implement corporate fundraising policies, ensuring that WECare can respond appropriately to fundraising approaches by companies.
Community Fundraising and Event Planning
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and the team to create and implement a comprehensive Community Fundraising Strategy.
- Plan, organise, and execute a diverse range of fundraising events, including supporter dinners, challenge events like the Great North Run, charity walks, auctions, and community fairs.
- Expand local support networks in both Sri Lanka and the UK.
- Organise occasional engagement events for supporters, further strengthening relationships and encouraging continued financial support.
- Coordinate with volunteers and staff to ensure seamless event execution and the achievement of fundraising targets.
- Manage and steward Challenge event (Great North Run) fundraisers through the WhatsApp group chat, fostering a supportive and motivated network.
- Work closely with the broader team to develop a Volunteer Fundraising Strategy.
Data Management and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities, monitor income, and donor information on the charity database.
- Assist in developing and managing the new CRM system, including setting up and integrating a comprehensive database CRM platform and Mailchimp for effective donor communication and management.
- Ensure donor data is meticulously maintained, supporting the use of CRM tools to manage donor relationships effectively, including ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Contribute to the refinement and thorough documentation of new digital processes such as the Sponsor a Dog (SPAD) programme, ensuring clear guidelines and streamlined operations across all initiatives.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about our mission but also brings a can-do attitude and a bit of flair. You should be experienced in fundraising, event planning, and donor management, with a solid understanding of data protection regulations (we like to keep things safe and sound). You’re great with words, can whip up persuasive content in no time, and know your way around a CRM and platforms like Mailchimp.
But more than anything, we’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, dive into the world of charity work, and make a real difference in the lives of street dogs around the world and the communities that care for them.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication and administration skills.
- Experience in organising fundraising events.
- Experience working at a charity or other non-profit organisation.
- Experience in developing fundraising materials.
- Experience using a donor management database/CRM
- Experience in building strong and effective relationships with existing donors and potential supporters.
- Ability to write persuasive content to encourage support.
- High standard of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
- Understanding of fundraising from trusts and foundations.
- Understanding of data protection regulations.
- Competence using e-newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about the mission of WECare and committed to making a difference.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to exceptional supporter care
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a passionate, dedicated team that knows how to work hard and have fun while doing it. Plus, you’ll be making a direct impact on the well-being of countless animals. What’s not to love?
If you’re ready to bring your fundraising skills to a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us change the world—one paw at a time!
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
WECare is a vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We now have an opportunity for a Branch Administrator to assist in providing effective administration for the branch. This is a freelance role working with the Branch Chair, Treasurer and the other Trustees.
We are CPRE Leicestershire, the countryside charity. We want a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency. We want developments which are well designed and provide the ‘Right Housing in the Right Places’ and put greater weight on the protection of out valuable countryside assets.
Duties involve:
- Dealing with the branch email account (via Google mail), including assessing content and forwarding to Trustees. Compiling acknowledgements for all emails received
- Agenda setting for Branch meetings in liaison with the Chair
- Collating and circulating papers for Branch meetings to all attendees
- Minuting Branch meetings then typing up minutes and sharing with Chair for approval (please note all meetings are currently held via Zoom)
- Regular contact with the Chair to discuss all Branch matters
- Other admin duties may include (although this is not an exhaustive list)
- Preparation of draft Annual Report
- Preparation for Annual General meeting
- Preparation of newsletter content
- Have a proficient understanding of how to create meetings via Zoom
- Understanding of DropBox (or similar storage system)
- Emailing information to members and contacts using blind copying
- Occasional venue booking (e.g. negotiating price, reviewing venue etc)
- Keeping all contact lists up to date
- Dealing with queries from National Office, members and members of the public
- Contact with other CPRE Branches within the UK
- Attend ad-hoc meetings and training sessions organised by National Office
- Contributing to the smooth running of the Branch
- Being an advocate for CPRE Leicestershire·
- Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire
What we need from you: This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a respected local countryside organisation by applying your administrative skills to make a real difference to a friendly and passionate group.Willingness to drive to occasional meetings held within Leicestershire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cooperative AI Foundation (CAIF) has an ambition to bring the topic of cooperative AI into the mainstream discourse. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to fire up our communication efforts, and to generate and manage compelling digital content. You’ll be someone who shares our passion for technology and science, and who is excited about the societal impact that transformative innovation brings.
We envisage this role as full time or 0.8 FTE, but are open to considering other options, for example for candidates who have other freelance work in science and technology communications.
Our ideal candidate will be motivated by our mission and values and have strong experience in technology and/or science communication, corporate storytelling, or equivalent roles.
You will also have
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The ability to use storytelling to establish the relevance of cooperative AI, to communicate the essence of technical material for lay audiences, and to inspire people to take action through your writing
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A keen interest in and curiosity about AI along with a broad understanding of the AI landscape
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Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms
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Project management skills; effective prioritisation; instinctive team working
The following are not essential, but would be a plus:
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Skills in design tools or website design
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Experience in events organisation and management (online and hybrid formats)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.