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Our Business Development Team is integral to the success of our organisation and we are looking for a motivated, driven and proactive individual to join us as a Business Development Manager . You will be responsible for driving our new business strategy, aiming to secure new partnerships across education and raising our profile within Senior Leadership, as well as delivery teams. You will also play a significant role within the Business Development Team to provide both internal and external support, which will be both colleague and customer focussed. The successful candidate will understand the importance of developing an implementing new business strategies. They will be looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their sales and growth mindset within a strong team environment. They will be committed to working within our organisation values, whilst affecting external decision-making through a customer engagement approach.
The main purpose will be:
1. Deliver sales targets in line with business development strategies.
2. Lead the creation and implementation of ‘new business’ engagement strategies within the business development division.
3. Strategically expand the network of centres delivering Leadership Skills Foundation programmes.
4. Develop sales and registrations strategies to grow new business opportunities and maximise our relationships with centres.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
1. Create and implement the new business strategy for increasing the number of centres committed to delivering Leadership Skills Foundation programmes.
2. Identify and develop profitable growth opportunities with customers, partner networks and key stakeholders.
3. Collaborate with the Market Development Manager to include emerging programmes in maximising growth and expansion opportunities with centres.
4. Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to create new business campaigns and activities.
5. Co-ordinate tactical activities to engage with new audiences i.e. webinars and conferences.
6. Responsibility for ensuring all management information and relationship management insight relating to prospective/new centres is captured.
7. Monitor performance of commercial activities utilising insight systems to prepare reports and forecasts for the Head of Business Development and wider Leadership Team.
8. Conduct regular research and analysis on commercial opportunities to reach new audiences and expand/grow delivery.
9. Work alongside Innovation, Marcomms and Quality Assurance team colleagues to attract, engage and delight customers under the Customer Experience strategy.
10.Alongside the Head of Business Development and Director of Engagement, review, explore and consider future pricing models aimed at increasing the average spend of centres, supporting ‘a whole education leadership offer’.
11.To carry out any other duties as requested to support the work of the Leadership Skills Foundation commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of the post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
The Business Development Manager will receive a generous salary, a flexible and agile working environment, private Vitality healthcare (subject to successful completion of probationary period), personal development opportunities, enhanced pension, enhanced holiday and sick pay and an extended Christmas break.
If you want to be part of thriving and evolving organisation, then we would love to hear from you and look forward to receivng your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A small and friendly local charity is looking for someone who is organised with excellent communication skills who is keen to learn, develop and/or share their fundraising skills. This role would suit someone who is looking for a career change or has recently graudated and would like to become an excellent charity fundraiser or an experienced fundraiser who is keen to develop their skills and expertise to inform an imaginative fundraising strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re really excited to be working with the Bletchley Park Trust on their Trusts and Foundations Manager role. The Bletchley Park Trust is responsible for maintaining the heritage attraction at Bletchley Park, educating guests of the remarkable historic significance of the site. The role will work with the Director of Development to manage their varied portfolio of trusts and statutory relationships.
You will build long-term relationships with trusts and foundations to maximise income for the Bletchley Park Trust. You will also support with prospect research for programmatic and capital funding. The role will manage an existing portfolio of high-value funders including Garfield Weston, as well as source new prospects.
To be successful in the Trusts and Foundations Manager role, you’ll need:
- Demonstrable experience of fundraising from trusts, foundations and statutory donors.
- Ability to work with internal stakeholders to identify new funding options and excellent relationship management approach both internally and externally
- Experience in prospect research and identifying potential trust and statutory funders
Salary: £38,000-£40,000
Contract: Temporary – 12 Months
Location: Bletchley Park
Closing date: 7th October
Interviews: 1st Stage – 14th-15th October, 2nd stage – 20th October
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We’re really excited to be working with the Bletchley Park Trust on their Senior Corporate Engagement Manager role. The Bletchley Park Trust is responsible for maintaining the heritage attraction at Bletchley Park, educating guests of the remarkable historic significance of the site. This role, which sits within their well-established Development Team, will act as the first point of contact for companies looking to engage with Bletchley Park, as well as working with the Director of Development to proactively identify and cultivate relationships with new companies.
The Senior Corporate Engagement Manager will build strong, long-term relationships with companies and their key internal stakeholders whilst maximising income for the Bletchley Park Trust.
To be successful in the role of Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience of relationship management and/or partnership development, ideally in a charity setting.
- Experience of planning, developing and delivering events and other benefits to a corporate audience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ideally with a focus on writing & pitching briefs or proposals to companies.
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
Contract: 12 Months fixed term contract, full time (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hybrid – Bletchley Park
Deadline: 7th October 2024
Interviews: 14th & 15th October 2024
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in the Durham area.
This is an exciting home based opportunity working with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11214 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased South of Tyne & Wear. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum
Contract: This is a fixed term maternity cover for 9 months. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2027.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 20 October 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 6 November 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
· Ability to use basic Microsoft systems
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Local Storytelling Exchange is seeking a highly motivated individual to work closely with the Executive Director to drive forward the scale and pace of impact at the Exchange.
This person will be a creative individual with an entrepreneurial mindset. Excited about joining a start-up, they will be strategic and analytical, with a strong understanding of where storytelling can make the biggest public and political impact. A background in strategic communications and / or climate policy is desirable, but a strong track record in project management and ideas development is key. They will enjoy testing new ideas, evaluating success and developing new partnerships and opportunities. A self-starter, they will be a quick learner, able to take initiative and lead the effective delivery of programmes.
A clear grasp of the power of stories will be crucial to the success of this role.
These skills can have been acquired anywhere, but a commitment to environmental action is a must. What's most important is a genuine interest in the mission of the Exchange, the power of stories to catalyse progress on climate change, and a passion for addressing climate change in an inclusive, strategic way.
About
The Local Storytelling Exchange is uses storytelling and community engagement to shape a collective narrative of support for a fair green transition. Storytellers work in different regions/geographies to tell stories about individuals, groups and businesses who are finding more sustainable ways to live and work showing 'this is what the transition looks like'.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive PA to support the CEO. This is a critical role that requires exceptional administrative and organisational skills, as well as the ability to manage complex international travel arrangements, provide governance and Board support, and oversee the CEO’s busy diary. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, capable of handling sensitive information with discretion and working efficiently in a fact paced environment.
Ideally, the candidate should have relevant PA experience, however this is not essential for the role. Candidates with no experience will be considered if they have the relevant qualities of being trustworthy, hard working, eager to learn and have a great attention to detail.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Diary Management:
- Proactively manage the CEO’s diary, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and events.
- Coordinate and prioritise the CEO’s daily activities to ensure efficient use of time.
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts and resolve them with minimal disruption to the CEO’s schedule.
Travel Coordination:
- Organise and manage complex international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas and security provision.
- Prepare detailed travel itineraries, ensuring all logistics are seamlessly coordinated.
- Handle any travel-related issues that may arise, including last-minute changes or emergencies.
- Monitor travellers safety during travel to medium-high risk locations (on-call), with the support of a security company.
Governance and Board Support:
- Provide administrative support for board meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing materials and taking minutes.
- Ensure the CEO is well-prepared for board meetings and other governancerelated activities.
- Manage communication with board members and assist with organisation of board-related events and functions.
Administrative Support:
- Handle correspondence on behalf of the CEO, including emails, phone calls and written communication
- Draft and prepare documents, presentations, and reports as required by the CEO
- Assist in managing the CEO’s expense reports, invoices, and other financial documentation
- Support the CEO in maintaining strong relationships with partners, donors, and other key stakeholders
Confidentiality and discretion:
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity
- Ensure that all communications and documents are managed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Knowledge and Skills
- Previous PA experience (preferred but not essential)
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills (phone, email, and in-person)
- Responsible and organised
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Teams/SharePoint
- Somebody with a fun and friendly demeanour to fit in with the existing dynamic team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to form professional relationships across all areas of the charity
Personal Qualities
- Well-organised
- Pro-active
- Excellent communicator
- Excellent attention to detail
- Trustworthy and honest
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Services Manager to join our team. The Business Services Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Dundee HQ for Kids Operating Room. This role is responsible for the effective management of KidsOR facilities in Dundee, Health and Safety compliance, the coordination of complex international travel logistics for the operations team, and supporting the Director of Global Operations with scheduling and appointments. The Business Services Manager will oversee the administration and day-today management of the Dundee HQ, ensuring a well-organised and efficient working environment.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Facilities Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and upkeep of the Dundee HQ.
- Ensure the proper maintenance and functionality of all facilities, including building repairs, security, and equipment.
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to manage building services, including cleaning, utilities, and waste management.
- Monitor and manage office supplies and equipment inventory to ensure smooth operational activities.
2. Health & Safety
- Act as the main point of contact for all Health & Safety matters.
- Ensure the charity is compliant with all local, national, and international health and safety regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure that all safety policies and procedures are up to date and communicated across the organization.
- Provide training and guidance to staff regarding Health & Safety best practices and emergency protocols.
3. Travel Coordination
- Manage complex international travel arrangements for staff and volunteers, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
- Ensure travel plans are in compliance with relevant visa, vaccination, and insurance requirements.
- Liaise with travel agencies, embassies, and insurance companies to ensure smooth and compliant overseas operations.
- Keep track of travel schedules and maintain travel records.
4. Administrative Support for the Director of Operations
- Manage the Director of Operations' calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel itineraries.
- Prepare briefing documents, reports, and meeting agendas as required by the Director of Operations.
- Provide general administrative support, including handling correspondence, processing expenses, and maintaining records.
5. Office Administration
- Oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of the Dundee HQ, ensuring the office operates efficiently.
- Manage reception duties, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for visitors and staff.
- Ensure the effective organization and filing of documents, both digital and physical.
- Assist with the organization of meetings and events held at the Dundee HQ.
- Collaborate with finance and HR departments to support general office operations, including payroll, invoicing, and staff onboarding.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in a business administration, facilities management, or office management role.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
- Experience managing complex international travel logistics.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage external contractors, staff, and stakeholders.
- Proficient in using office software and project management tools. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven record of successfully supporting young people into sustainable employment and working with young people who have learning difficulties, disabilities, mental health and/or have spent time in care?
If so, join St Giles as an Employment Caseworker, where you will support the delivery of a high-level service that provides a programme of engagement, advocacy and support to vulnerable young people who may have multiple and complex barriers.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24 year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.
About this key role
As an integral part of an energetic and highly motivated team, our successful candidate will be responsible for engaging, motivating, advocating for, and supporting a caseload of young people experiencing a range of barriers, including involvement with the Criminal Justice System, gang involvement/ risk of, substance misuse and/or learning difficulties to achieve set engagement and employment targets.
You will achieve this by developing and delivering engaging one-to-one and group customised support that will enable young people to overcome their employment and wider barriers as well as helping them to progress with their personal goals and ambitions. We will also count on you to engage employers and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with them and to work collaboratively with local agencies.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working on a target driven project, and a proven ability to manage a caseload and achieve individual set targets for engagement, training, apprenticeship and employment targets
- Experience of engaging young people via outreach and promotion
- Level 3 Advice and Guidance qualification or equivalent
- The ability to engage and support young people who face multiple and complex barriers to employment
- In-depth knowledge of the issues faced by the client group in accessing and sustaining employment
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, professional and adaptable approach to your work
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: 11pm on 04 October 2024.
Spirehouse Recruitment, a specialist Social Housing recruitment agency, has been instructed in the recruitment of a new Chief Executive for Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust (SCCT).
The principal objectives of SCCT are to provide Almshouses and make grants to support individuals and organisations within the boundaries of Sutton Coldfield.
They are a truly community-focused charity, with the origin of SCCT traced back to when Bishop Vesey of Sutton Coldfield persuaded Henry VIII to grant a Charter in 1528. Throughout a long history, SCCT has improved the lives of generations of people in Sutton Coldfield, particularly those in the greatest need. It has sustained its original core priority to alleviate suffering while redefining and extending its benefits to reflect changing times and needs.
As the Chief Executive of SCCT, you will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and effective management to drive the mission, development, and impact of the organisation. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, employees, and local community organisations to lead SCCT in fulfilling its objectives and making a meaningful difference in the Sutton Coldfield community.
The Board is seeking a part-time Chief Executive, working three days a week with an FTE salary of £85,000-£90,000 per annum.
There are three main functions of the role: overseeing operation of SCCT’s Almshouses and significant grant-making activities; supporting management of SCCT’s investments (principally a collection of properties, and an investment portfolio), and ambassadorial leadership of the charity in the community.
The role of the Chief Executive for SCCT will be varied, with the following functions covering a healthy but not all-encompassing overview of the post:
- Working with colleagues and Trustees to oversee polices, practices and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Almshouses
- Oversee the grant funding application policies and processes whilst establishing frameworks to assess grant effectiveness and their impact on beneficiaries
- Formulating, delivering and monitoring achievements against the SCCT strategic plan in alignment with its mission, vision and values
- Working with the Finance Director, Grants Manager and Property Manager to oversee day-to-day operations including project implementation, financial management, administrative functions and workload
- Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, attending all Board and sub-committee meetings, providing regular updates, strategic insights, and recommendations. Providing support to the Board of Trustees in ensuring proper governance processes are operated throughout SCCT.
- Leading on the development and implementation of the EDI strategy
- Working with the Finance Director and Board to:
- Develop and manage SCCT’s budget and five-year forecast
- Report on financial performance to the Board and stakeholders
- Liaise with auditors and external auditors
- Manage investments, oversee major transactions and manage performance of investment partners and advisors
- Identify potential risks and challenges and ensure effective systems, processes and procedures are in place for mitigation.
- Operate SCCT in a manner which delivers long-term sustainability of this historic charity.
The Board is open to applicants from a range of careers and backgrounds, though have identified the below as essential for the new Chief Executive:
- Experience working at a senior level in a Charity, Social Housing, or non-profit organisation
- Knowledge of high-level project delivery
- Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, including the foresight for future planning, the adaptability to change and the skill to build strong relationships
- An understanding of financial management, budgeting, and fiscal responsibility
- A passion for SCCT’s objectives and a commitment to making a positive impact on the community
The closing date for the role is Thursday 10th October.
To apply, please get in touch with Matt Baird for a confidential conversation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of post
In 2022, IMO decided to develop deep and focused youth employment programming
to address the significant need in our community. To deliver this, we are partnering
with Impetus. The new programme supports young people from South Asian
backgrounds to bolster their opportunities for sustained education, employment and
training (EET) by providing 1:1 mentoring, family engagement and practical experience.
We are excited to recruit a leader for this programme, to develop it beyond the initial
pilot phase into a long-term, sustainable provision, build and manage local
partnerships, work with others to develop a long-term funding model, and ultimately
to support young people in securing and sustaining employment.
This is an exciting and new type of work for IMO Charity, and we are looking for
someone to take it forward. It is a strategic priority, sits on the Senior Management
Team, and will report directly to the CEO.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced, inspiring leader who can utilise our assets with the
local community, working with the existing team and local partners to take our exciting
new employment programme for disadvantaged young people in Blackburn with
Darwen into its next phase of development and generate meaningful long-term
outcomes.
Successful candidates will bring extensive front-line experience with a similar target
demographic; strong management, planning and communication skills and will offer a
high level of initiative and a common-sense approach to working.
At IMO Charity we take pride in creating an environment where each and every
employee has the potential for personal growth and where their impact is valued.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and line management
- Work with CEO and other SMT members in leading the wider organisation in 1:1 and Senior Management Team meetings
- Lead on recruitment, selection and induction of new mentors
- Line managing, motivating and training mentors
- Be an ambassador for IMO, including by role-modelling its values, promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and being a visible senior leader
- Programme design and development
- Lead on strategic planning - design, development and implementation of all pillars of the Youth
- Employment programme (mentoring, family engagement and practical experience)
- Building on the initial pilot phase, determine the scope, targets and KPIs for programme over the next 3 years
- Develop all key elements of the programme including but not limited to outreach and partnerships, curriculum, quality assurance, impact management, financial resourcing
- Work with the IMO team to adapt and build on existing IMO delivery practices, and work closely with members of the wider organisation to ensure the new programme operates efficiently within all other activities
- Develop strategic relationships to build the network and pipeline of schools and potential delivery partners for the long-term benefit of the programme and its funding streams
Programme management and delivery
- Oversee the delivery of further cohorts of the IMO’s youth employment programme including:
- Ensuring provision of high-quality, consistent delivery of all pillars
- High-impact, meaningful opportunities sourced and scheduled to meet the needs of
individual young people
- Effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Management of delivery staff by way of:
- Supervising and developing delivery staff both individually and as a group
- Managing schedules and workload
- Problem solving any delivery issues with the relevant parties e.g. schools,
young people and families
- Build and contribute to a culture of impact management by:
- Maintaining and monitoring systems & KPIs to facilitate regular impact management reviews
which gather useful and relevant data to improve programme delivery
- Conducting regular programme reviews with the relevant team members to evaluate delivery
and impact and make required changes to the programme
- Report updates and relevant impact data to the team internally as well as to the board,
external partners and other stakeholders on a regular basis
- Act as the point of contact for existing partners, strengthening & maximising relationships, dealing with day-to-day enquiries and escalating issues to the CEO when necessary
- Ensure that employer partners are well prepared to support potential candidates, including by educating them about any specific challenges and clearly aligning expectations on all sides
Develop sustainable funding model
- Support CEO to develop a sustainable funding model required to deliver IMO’s youth employment programme. This will include working with the team to conduct a review of costs to deliver an effective programme over the next 3 years
- Contribute to an income generation strategy for the youth employment programme
Wider organisational responsibilities
- Work to identify and incorporate youth voice into IMO’s work, including by encouraging candidates to share their stories, challenges and feedback on our services
- Help to secure and create case studies and other content for IMO’s social media channels, website and blogs that communicates the charity’s objectives, activities, impact and contributes to raising the profile of the charity
PERSON SPECIFICATION
IMO Charity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments
under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as
defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants
from underrepresented groups.
Successful candidates must demonstrate:
- A genuine commitment to IMO Charity’s mission and passion for our work
- Deep knowledge, understanding and empathy of the challenges facing the programme’s target demographic, with a focus on delivering impactful youth employment programmes
- 3+ years’ experience of designing, developing and managing programmes with multiple workstreams for young people
- 3+ years’ experience of leading, line managing, training and developing delivery staff
- Strong background in monitoring performance, using databases/CRM systems and reporting on outcomes
- Using data and considering stakeholder needs and expectations to inform decisions and implementing corrective actions
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding policies and experience managing concerns and implementing procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective external partnerships to achieve organisational aims, ideally including schools, community organisations and employers
- An ability to work proactively, manage multiple priorities, and use initiative to find effective solutions to problems
- Excellent organisation and administration skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to empathise with others
- An understanding of and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in programme delivery and the workplace
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- A willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding Recruitment:
IMO Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this
commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate
safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The
successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to
a Single Central Record, which will be shared governing bodies and organisations
where applicable.
The person appointed to this post will have contact with vulnerable young
people and adults. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced
Disclosure Barring Service check.
Equality & Diversity:
As we are a diverse charity that respects differences in race, disability, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance
we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in
the IMO Charity and to achieve their full potential. IMO Charity is opposed to any
form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by
taking positive action where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Services Manager to join our team. The role is responsible for overseeing the charity’s business service functions, including Human Resources, senior administration, ensuring and overseeing GDPR compliance within the charity, IT coordination and Safeguarding. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing, reviewing and updating the organisation’s policies and procedures.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
HR
- Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and staff development.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and maintain up to date HR records.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on HR-related matters.
- Maintain accurate records of each employee and ensure proper allocation of benefits due.
- Oversee all training requirements for the charity.
Administration
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the business services team, ensuring efficient administrative support to the organisation.
- Coordinate and manage office facilities, supplies and equipment.
- Support the executive team with scheduling, correspondence, and other administrative tasks.
- Ensure all insurance required by the charity is in place and regularly oversee any changes.
- Oversee the Donor Care team to ensure processes and protocols are in place to ensure a high quality donor care experience.
- Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory requirements and good practise across Business Services.
GDPR & IT Coordination
- Act as the DPO for the organisation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
- Develop and maintain data protection policies and procedures, and oversee staff training on data privacy.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure data protection compliance across the organisation.
- Liaise with external IT provider to ensure the organisations IT infrastructure is secure, up to date and aligned with operational needs.
- Manage IT assets, software licenses, and support the implementation of new technologies.
- Provide IT support and training to staff as needed.
Safeguarding Lead
- Act as the designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all beneficiaries we work with.
- Develop, review and update safeguarding policies and procedures ensuring they are in line with best practise and legal requirements.
- Deliver safeguarding training to staff, and all associated personnel, and manage safeguarding concerns and incidents.
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Lead the development, review and updating of organisational policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect current laws, regulations and best practises.
- Ensure policies and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented across the organisation
Person Specification
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law and GDPR regulations.
- Experience in Safeguarding and developing organisational policies and procedures.
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Strong IT skills and knowledge in Microsoft Sharepoint.
Desirable Qualifications
- CIPD qualification or equivalent in HR management.
- Experience in a safeguarding role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Concerned about the climate emergency? Keen to use your fundraising expertise to protect the planet for future generations?
We are looking for an experienced and inspired fundraiser to manage our individual giving supporter recruitment programme. As IG Supporter Recruitment Manager you will manage the programme, leading the development and implementation of the strategy to maximise the value of our donor recruitment activity.
Key Skills and Attributes:
This role requires a confident fundraiser with a solid grasp of all supporter recruitment channels and an understanding of retention and development channels.
You’ll need a track record of successful recruitment fundraising from individuals, with experience in donor recruitment or in direct marketing acquisition within the commercial sector.
Experience of driving effective direct marketing activity is essential, as is knowledge of fundraising compliance and best practise in line with evolving regulations.
The programme covers a diverse range of activities and techniques to recruit regular givers, cash donors and product donors, with a strong focus on digital platforms. This includes recruitment activity such as Meta paid social, Performance Max, paid search, and converting supporters to donors through post action asks and emails, as well as a testing programme for new activity. Additionally, this post would be responsible for optimising welcome journeys to improve retention, Value Exchange products, inserts, Out of Home and Connected TV.
Our supporter experience programme includes cash appeals, upgrade, reactivation, a biannual supporter magazine, cash to regular giving conversion activity, e-appeals and retention activity.
The Individual Giving programme has evolved hugely over the past few years, with a big increase in our digital activity and collaboration with campaign teams to create compelling and integrated plans.
Each Individual Giving Officer manages a selection of projects across recruitment or experience, rotating project management to support development and learning across the team.
The team:
The role is in the supportive and friendly Individual Giving (IG) team, which sits within the Income Generation directorate.
The IG team consists of eight roles:
· Head of Individual Giving
· Individual Giving Supporter Recruitment Manager
· Individual Giving Supporter Experience Manager
· Legacy Manager
· Individual Giving Officer x 4
The Supporter Recruitment Manager line-manages two Individual Giving Officers and works closely in alignment with the Supporter Experience Manager.
Closing date: Thursday 10th October 2024 (23:59)
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Salary: Regional £42,528 - £44,568, London £45,902 - £47,942 per annum (London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
The Family Services Coordinator is responsible for providing families (parents/carers and children up to ten years) affected by cleft with opportunities to access accurate information, connect with each other and form supportive communities. They will champion CLAPA volunteers and will lead on the development and effective delivery of our volunteering strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is a charity that represents the voice of people living with dyslexia and dyscalculia. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic and dyscalculic people of all ages to reach their full potential.
This is a key role within the organisation and will take on tutoring responsibilities for a caseload of students undertaking the BDA’s professional level 5/7 training. Being part of a team of tutors, you will be expected to input into the development and moderation of our current level 5/7 training programmes. You will also be expected to engage directly with students and be able to build an encouraging relationship that supports them through their training programme much of which is delivered via e-learning. You will assess work completed by students in a timely manner providing constructive and supportive feedback.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supporting the Course Leader in implementing the vision and strategy to achieve the objectives of the organisation.
· To participate in activities associated with the BDA’s Professional level 5/7 training services.
· To tutor a caseload of level 5/7 students and support them with the achievement of their professional training.
· To assess students’ work and participate in standardisation processes and internal moderation procedures.
· To complete documentation associated with logging student progress.
· To actively participate in activities that enable course development, across all accreditation levels.
For full details of the role, together with the skills, qualifications and experience required, please view the attached job description.
We look forward to receiving your application.
To change society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential in education, in employment and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.