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About The Role
We are looking for a Digital Product Manager who is driven by the challenge of building innovative digital solutions from the ground up. If you excel at turning complex business needs into streamlined, user-focused products and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments, this could be the perfect role for you.

As Digital Product Manager, you’ll join us at an exciting time as we begin a major programme of digital development, starting with the replatforming of our CMS in 2025. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering a unified digital service that meets the needs of our diverse user base, including beneficiaries, supporters, members, and volunteers. This is a unique opportunity to help build a digital service from the ground up and drive real change.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for turning complex business requirements into a clear, prioritised roadmap. You’ll work closely with stakeholders at all levels to simplify complexity, ensuring that the needs of all customer groups are understood and met. With a strong focus on integration and user experience, you’ll lead efforts to deliver digital products that are both intuitive and impactful.

Your strategic vision will guide the product development process from conception through to launch, working alongside designers, developers, and other teams to ensure successful delivery. If you’re someone who enjoys taking ownership, navigating challenges, and driving digital innovation, this role will provide the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our digital offerings.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
             
You will be contracted to our London hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues and partners, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

The Vacancy

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Job purpose

We are looking for an experienced digital communications professional to play a key role in improving our digital communications. Reporting to the head of communications, marketing and digital, the role will oversee the development of a new RCVS Knowledge website, developing our use of user data and insights and managing the development of engaging content.

As project manager for the RCVS Knowledge website development from discovery to launch, you will be working closely with your colleagues in our small and friendly communications team, as well as with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to help us realise our vision of a well-designed, user-friendly website which meets the needs of all our audiences.

You will ensure that we have a shared understanding of our requirements across the RCVS Knowledge team and with the supplier, and that these requirements are informed by audience data and insights. In addition, you will also take the lead on auditing our current site content and developing a strategy for developing relevant, high-quality content in time for launch and beyond.

You will have recent, relevant experience of leading website developments of significant size and complexity, with a passion for user-centred design and creating high-quality content.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact between RCVS Knowledge and the digital agency, and internally with the website project stakeholders.

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure user needs are understood, manage the development of the project plan, establish regular meetings to share progress and seek input and deliver to agreed timescales.

• Develop website goals and KPIs which support the RCVS Knowledge communications, marketing and digital strategy.
• Manage documentation for project governance as needed, including issues and risk logs.

• Lead on our content audit and strategy for the new website, considering user needs and supporting our organisational objectives.

• Create and edit a range of content for the new website which supports user experience and meets current best practice for SEO and accessibility.

• Oversee the content migration to our new website.

• Ensure all internal users receive training on the new CMS appropriate to their level of access.
• Ensure all activity is undertaken observing the requirements of data protection legislation (GDPR).
• Contribute to the development of a new communications, marketing and digital strategy.

• Using tools such as Google Analytics, ensure we are reporting against our agreed objectives and make recommendations based on the data and insights available.

• Ensure the wider RCVS Knowledge team and senior team are kept up to date with project progress.
• Provide additional informal training to staff on the use and interpretation of analytics.
• Undertake any other duties in line with the objectives of the post.

Essential Criteria

 Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A track record in, and passion for, digital communications gained in either in-house or agency roles.
• Experience of managing website projects from end to end including agency management, stakeholder management, build, design, testing and content creation.

• A solid understanding of content design, user experience and web accessibility.
• Experience of developing digital content which follows best practices and is engaging and inspiring for a range of audiences.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

• Proficiency in Google Analytics, analysing data to inform decisions around improvements.
• A great understanding of SEO and the impact good content has on search visibility.

• Experience of and confidence in working with content management systems.

• Ability to build strong and effective working relationships internally and externally.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Patience, initiative, sound judgement, and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Great communication skills – written and verbal.
• High-level of IT literacy, proficient user of Microsoft Office tools and project management software.

Desired skills & experience

• Experience working in the communications, marketing and/or digital function of a small/medium-sized organisation, or evidence of how you would apply skills learnt in a different context to a charity of c20 staff.

• Experience of different project management approaches e.g. agile and waterfall.
• Facilitation and workshop experience.

• Experience of establishing new ways of working and successfully embedding them to secure effective use of resources.

1st Interview - Thursday 10th October (via Teams online)

2nd Interviews w/c 14th October (in person)

Age UK have an exciting part-time (21 hours per week), 18 month fixed-term opportunity for a Finance Systems Implementation Manager.

If you have proven experience in implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems, we are keen to hear from you!

The Finance Systems Implementation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

This role involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure the new system meets the charity's financial and operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Business Central, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Project Leadership: Manage the planning, resource requirements, scheduling, risk management and budget control for the project, using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with finance, IT, and other departments to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives, liaising with colleagues across teams to ensure that all work is prioritised, maximising the available cross-functional resource in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Contractor Engagement: Manage the tender for an implementation partner and work with the implementation partner throughout the process to ensure a joined-up implementation
• System Configuration: Oversee the configuration and customization of Business Central to meet the charity's specific needs.
• Training and Support: Develop and deliver training programs for end-users and provide ongoing support during and after the implementation.
• Data Migration: Manage the migration of data from legacy systems to Business Central, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of the system to identify and resolve any issues before go-live.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and user manuals.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements post-implementation.

Salary advertised is for 35 hours per week - role offered 21 hours per week - Actual salary £34,884 - £38,556)  

Must haves:

• Proven experience in implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Great to haves:

• Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
• Many other fantastic benefits

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Directoe of Fundraising and Communiations will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Foundation’s 2023 – 2026 Ready for Business organisational strategy and our ambition to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030, significantly scaling income generation and building the Foundation’s profile. The postholder will be a member of the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Impact, and Finance Director.

We are seeking an individual who will excel at bringing creative and ambitious growth plans to life and has strong leadership and communications skills. The Director of Fundraising and Communications will have significant multi-income stream experience and will lead the development of a new income generation strategy to drive fundraising activities across philanthropic donors, corporates, family offices, foundations and institutional funding, maximising ROI and creating a sustainable organisation. You will continue to build the profile of the Foundation with key audiences, managing the Foundation’s brand and reputation and positioning the organisation as global experts in women’s entrepreneurship.

Benefits

• A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which excludes bank holidaysbut includes three days to be taken during the festive break).
• An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’sindividual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
• Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’sannual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided.

Our values

• Women entrepreneurs at our heart: Without women entrepreneurs we wouldn’t exist, so it is vital we put their experiences, perspectives and passions at the heart of what we do and how we do it.
• Feminist first: We proudly follow feminist leadership principles, building an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
• Great to work with: We care. We are experts. We always seek to deliver high-quality work and results. We are positive and professional, and always operate with integrity.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial: The essence of entrepreneurship is creativity and innovation. We harness this spirit of courage, embracing opportunities and making bold moves to achieve our mission.
• Powered by knowledge: We seek data to understand and share. We nurture a culture of enquiry and positive challenge. We look outward and encourage dialogue and exchange

Employer: Follicular Lymphoma Foundation

Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 per annum

Full-time role (open to consider reduced hours role of 30 hours per week), hybrid working: min 1 day per week in NW London office

A senior and strategic role has arisen within our groundbreaking cancer research charity, as we experience rapid growth. Based in London, our organisation has ambitious expansion plans - we are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to capitalise on the strong networks and high net worth relationships we have sourced, to build on the momentum already in place.

If you are looking for a unique opportunity to join an organisation poised to make a real name for itself, and to bring positive life-changing research to the lives of cancer sufferers then we would like to hear from you. We work flexibly and have embraced hybrid working, we have a contributory pension, holidays and a Christmas shutdown period. Most importantly though, we have a passionate team and enjoy an innovative work environment.

This will be a key role within the company, reporting to a US-based VP and working closely with a close-knit UK team. The primary stakeholders will be the Founders - the successful candidate will be able to quickly build a close working relationship with them, taking great care to nurture their already established leads in order to strengthen prospect growth among individual, foundation, corporate donors and grant-making organisations.

We are looking for an articulate and passionate individual, someone with a proven track record in managing the operational delivery of annual UK fundraising programmes and demonstrated experience in successfully delivering strategic priorities to meet operational plans and targets.

Key skills and experience we are looking for include being able to appropriately tailor funding proposition approaches to a range of potential donors, developing and delivering meticulously planned donor cultivation events, collaborating with internal and external marcomms and events teams, and building strong relationships that last to benefit the organisation.

If you would like to be part of this team and think you are the perfect candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th September 2024.

PCS is moving towards the establishment of an organising culture across the union.  Our approach going forward is about building union power. We are building our teams of Industrial Officers to work in and develop expertise in all aspects of the role including bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality and learning.

 Salary and Location

• Band 4, London Spine points 27-23
• Starting Salary: £49,299 p.a. rising to £56,079 p.a. in annual increments
• PCS Clapham

Successful candidates for the Industrial Officer will be able to demonstrate:

• Encouraging participation and recruitment of new members, particularly of under-represented groups
• Industrial relations, negotiations, advocacy and representation
• Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
• Basic knowledge of employment rights, equality legislation discrimination law and working practices
• Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising in a digital age

The main duties of the Industrial Officer role include:

• Identifying and maximising the potential for union growth
• Influencing success by developing and promoting the union’s bargaining, campaigning, equality and organising agenda
• Encouraging membership participation and support in allocated areas of responsibility

The ability to organise own work, identify and set priorities as well as communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences are all essential requirements for a successful Industrial Officer.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Tuesday 8 October 2024

Interviews will be held by Zoom: Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November 2024

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us? This role will play a key part in elevating our data maturity, laying the groundwork for organizational growth, and enabling us to drive transformative change towards our vision: We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

About the Team:

You will report to the Data Analytics Manager and will line manage a small team of selection analysts. Our team is dynamic and collaborative, consisting of passionate professionals dedicated to leveraging data for impactful decision-making and performance improvement.

Under the guidance of the Data Analytics Manager, you will work closely with the data analytics team and the Stewardship Data Engineering team to develop our data culture and capabilities. Together, we drive organizational performance and impact, supporting other teams in delivering on our mission.

By joining us, you will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to harnessing data to support and respect everyone experiencing a mental health problem. Your contributions will directly influence our ability to achieve transformative change and support our mission.

We look forward to the possibility of you becoming a valued member of our team!

Key duties and responsibilities

The Data and Analytics Lead will elevate our data maturity, support organizational growth, and meet the growing needs of people with mental health problems.

What You'll Do:

-Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with the data analytics team and the Stewardship Data Engineering team to develop our data culture and capabilities.

-Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor your team, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

-Drive Performance: Ensure precise data selections, effective categorization, and strategic segmentation that align with fundraising and marketing objectives.

-Transformative Impact: Play a pivotal role in enhancing Supporter Engagement and Supporter Journeys initiatives, directly influencing our mission.

-Stay Ahead: Keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the data and analytics space, recommending and implementing innovative solutions.

Why Join Us?

-Forward-Thinking Environment: Be part of a team committed to harnessing data to support and respect everyone experiencing a mental health problem.

-Direct Influence: Your contributions will directly impact our ability to achieve transformative change and support our mission.

-Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.

Join us and be a part of a mission-driven organization that is making a real difference. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to support mental health for all.

Apply now and help us drive transformative change!

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Job Title: Government Fundraising Specialist

Department: Strategic Partnerships

Location: Washington, DC; Maryland; Virginia; New York; London, UK

Salary Range: US $85,246 - $99,738

Salary Range: UK £51,050 – £59,201

All applicants must provide a cover letter for consideration.

About Us: The Fund for Global Human Rights works in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of injustice. As an intersectional funder, we provide flexible funding to our more than 400 grantees around the world, ensuring that they are the ones driving the agenda. By redistributing financial resources, absorbing operational burdens, and embracing risk, we shift power to the ground, generating impact where it is needed most, including in closing and closed societies. Embracing a model of accompaniment, we walk hand-in-hand with the activists we support, and our expert staff come from the movements we serve. We are a trusted partner of both private and public donors and a respected thought-leader within the philanthropic sector.

We view fundraising not merely as a financial activity but as a pivotal element of our strategy for organizing and driving social change. As an intermediary organization, the programming we are able to carry out depends directly on the funding we can raise. Thus, resource mobilization is integral to our approach in supporting human rights movements around the world. As the Fund for Global Human Rights’ income has grown year on year, so has its portion of funding from restricted and complex grants, including from some bilateral donors and the European Union. By establishing strong government partnerships and securing essential funding, we aim to amplify our impact and advance our mission in more than 40 countries around the world where we support grantee partners and human rights movement building. 

The Role: This is an exciting new position for a highly motivated, organized, and analytical individual with the opportunity to make a real difference in a growing organization. As our Government Fundraising Specialist, you will be at the forefront of implementing our government fundraising strategy. This role involves a blend of research, advocacy, strategic proposal development, and guidance on contractual and donor compliance. You will join a dynamic, hard-working team responsible for securing 90% of the organization's revenue. Your work will focus on a new two-pronged approach: targeting governments at both the capital and local embassy levels in the regions where we operate our grantmaking programs, with the goal of making this revenue stream a significant component of our organizational budget in the coming years. You will not be starting from scratch, as we currently have secured government funding, as well as numerous relationships with governments that can be leveraged. And you will work in partnership with many colleagues across departments who will contribute to the success of this role.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Organizational Preparation: Help prepare the organization for success in securing new government funding by developing internal systems, processes, and workflows necessary for effective engagement and management.
• Strategy Development: Contribute to refining and enhancing the government fundraising strategy to align with organizational goals and emerging opportunities.
• Research & Identification: Explore international cooperation trends and the government donor landscape and identify promising funding opportunities.
• Partnerships: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with other organizations to extend our reach and impact.
• Bid Leadership: Oversee the internal bid process, crafting compelling proposals, coordinating cross-departmental efforts, and ensuring timely submissions.
• Policy Analysis: Review and analyze government policy papers to guide strategic funding approaches and inform bids.
• Advocacy: Advocate for our cause within government circles to boost our visibility and secure essential support and help prepare the organization to participate in multi-lateral spaces, organizing side meetings, developing talking points, etc.
• Networking: Build relationships with stakeholders in the philanthropic and international development sectors, including donors, peers, INGOs, and UN agencies to explore areas of collaboration. 
• Thought Leadership: Contribute to influential thought leadership pieces to position our organization as a key partner of choice in the sector.
• Compliance: Communicate with internal stakeholders to help ensure strict adherence to all relevant regulations and reporting requirements for government funding.
• Management & Evaluation: Help prepare the project management team to effectively manage a grant by helping to strengthen, and where needed develop, tools and processes to gather necessary information and evaluate the impact of our government grants.

Skills for Success: To excel in this role, you will need:

• Expertise: At least 7 years of experience in fundraising for international human rights, social justice and/or development cooperation, with a proven track record of securing funding from government donors through both relationship building and competitive bids.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the government donor landscape and grant processes.
• Compliance Savvy: Strong grasp of compliance requirements related to government grants and experience in working with internal colleagues to prepare organizations to meet these requirements.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leadership skills combined with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Communication: Exceptional writing, research, and communication abilities.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret complex government policy papers and funding opportunities.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English, and proficiency in Spanish, French, Arabic or another language a bonus, but not essential.

About You: This role is ideal for you if:

• Balance: You excel in both independent work and collaborative environments, seamlessly transitioning between the two.
• Complexity: You enjoy tackling complex challenges and synthesizing diverse information into actionable strategies.
• Global Perspective: You have experience working in or fundraising for various regions and thrive in a diverse, multicultural setting.
• Collaboration: You believe in a collaborative approach to fundraising, viewing it as a means of organizing for social change rather than a competitive process.
• Passion: Your commitment to human rights and social justice drives your ambition to make a meaningful impact through your work.

Our Team: You will join a dynamic and dedicated Strategic Partnerships team that plays a critical role in securing 90% of the organization’s revenue. We are guided by Feminist Leadership Principles, invite everyone to show up authentically, value a healthy team dynamic, and practice a collaborative approach to fundraising. We believe this style of working together makes us better at our jobs, and our healthy team culture enables us to meet our goals year after year.

Job Description – Senior Network Fundraising Manager 

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Location: London/Hybrid - in person working on Mondays (either head office or local network office), with flexibility of home/office for the remainder of the week

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours

Salary & Grade: 4LCO/£50,823-£53,498

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.  Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.  For more information visit our website.

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us. 

The role

The Senior Network Fundraising Manager is a new and vital role, created to maximise income generation across FareShare’s national team and 18 Network Partners. This role is integral to driving collaboration and establishing a strategic approach to fundraising across multiple sites.

FareShare has a vibrant national fundraising department that has consistently grown the organisation’s new and existing income streams in recent years. As we have grown, so have our regional delivery partners, who are independent charities, each investing in their own fundraising to sustain larger operations. The Senior Network Fundraising Manager will join FareShare’s Fundraising Leadership Team to enhance these efforts through strategic collaboration and clearly defined ways of working to maximise opportunities across our income streams.

Central to this role is the development and co-design of a strategic plan for fundraising across FareShare and our Network Partners. This plan will ensure we are better equipped for income generation, adopting consistent ways of working and a co-ordinated approach, which avoids overlapping our respective audiences and keeps the supporter at the heart of our decision making. 

The Senior Network Fundraising Manager will facilitate and coordinate fundraising activities across multiple partners. This requires involving and inspiring key stakeholders, managing conflicts, setting clear expectations and responsibilities and driving continuous improvements to the way we work together. The role will ensure that the tools, frameworks, resources, monitoring and evaluation methods, and relationships are in place to successfully share information, champion successes and build new funding opportunities across FareShare and our Network Partners.

The role offers a fantastic and unique opportunity to develop a new strategic approach to fundraising across multiple charity partners, operating under the same brand and mission. You will have a strong track record in income generation, and experience or understanding of organisations working together in a federative structure. Cross-team collaboration is crucial to the role, and you will demonstrate strong relationship building, communication and influencing skills.

Main areas of responsibility

1. Lead the development of a Network Fundraising Strategy, incorporating co-designed ways of working and objectives across FareShare Network Partners.

2. Lead on culture change and new ways of working to ensure network partners are consulted and considered in all new fundraising activity.

3. Manage and coordinate FareShare’s monthly forum of network fundraisers and foster a culture of best practice, collective effort, collaboration and learning.

4. Identify network-wide investment projects and support the development of joint funding bids to secure significant income for FareShare and our partners.

5. Ensure national fundraising activity gives full consideration to network fundraising and its potential to be delivered locally.

6. Investigate and take learnings from how local fundraising activity could grow and be delivered nationally.

7. Stay abreast of all Network Partner fundraising activity, financial performance and longer-term business plans.

8. Act as the main point of connection for the flow of information between Network Partners and FareShare’s national fundraising team.

9. Champion the work of the network fundraising teams in cross-department and cross-organisation forums.

10.  Track progress against strategy objectives and regularly review ways of working.  

11.  Play an active role in the leadership of FareShare’s fundraising team and the delivery of our national fundraising strategy.

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the below criteria.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of implementing fundraising strategy and operational activities in at least one of the following areas; community & events, trusts & grants, individual giving, major donors or corporate partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to advise, influence and inspire internal and external stakeholders at varying levels.
• Experience of managing stakeholders through a period of change and consultation.
• Experience of establishing fundraising frameworks that can be applied and delivered both nationally and regionally.  
• Proven experience of sequencing activities to ensure approaches are tested and evaluated before rolling out more widely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in presenting confidently to a range of stakeholders.
• Proven team player, who displays a collaborative approach and can motivate and generate enthusiasm among diverse groups of people.
• A self-starter with proven ability to use initiative, prioritise and demonstrate a problem-solving approach.
• Ability to assimilate and communicate complexity in a simple and compelling way.
• Ability to meet objectives and tight deadlines.
• Ability to report and forecast financial performance.
• Good knowledge of the UK’s not-for-profit sector and funding landscape.

 Desirable Criteria

• Demonstratable experience of working for a charity that operates under a franchise / regional network model.
• Demonstratable experience and knowledge in high-value fundraising (trusts, grants, statutory, corporate & philanthropy) and bid writing.  
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, food waste and surplus redistribution.
• Experience of coordinating a network of organisations with shared objectives.

Competencies and behaviours

• Motivation towards, and interest in, FareShare’s mission.
• Problem solving ability, able to think laterally and creatively.
• Highly motivated, comfortable working independently and using initiative, as well as being an enthusiastic team player contributing to group tasks and team working.
• Determined, professional, friendly and resourceful.
• Willingness and ability to travel to FareShare locations around the UK regularly.

FareShare’s head office is in central London and we expect the successful candidate to be able to travel in at least 1 day a week. More flexible arrangements can be discussed in the recruitment process. 

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Hybrid, London workspace, home working & national travel required

Reports to: CEO

Position: Full time

Salary: up to £55k, based on experience

About Us

My Black Dog is an online peer to peer charity that supports those who are struggling with their mental health. We are committed to making a positive impact on mental health in the UK as we tackle an epidemic that millions of people in the UK face. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our leadership team.

 

Position Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of our leadership team responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation. The COO will work closely with the CEO and SMT to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the charity by playing a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our operations, including compliance, safeguarding, operations and team management, finance, human resources, IT, and administrative functions.

The ideal candidate will be a results-driven, strategic thinker with a strong background in non-profit management and a passion for our cause.

We are looking for candidates that have a positive outlook, strong resilience and the ability to adapt easily to changing responsibilities and challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme Management:

- Supervise staff and ensure the effective delivery of our programs and services.

- Develop and implement program evaluation mechanisms to measure the impact of our initiatives.

2. Human Resources:

- Lead the HR function, including talent acquisition, staff development, and performance management.

- Foster a positive and inclusive organisational culture that aligns with our mission and values.

- They will provide leadership across the organisation and ensure that each team member is well supported and professionally managed

3. Technology and Infrastructure:

- Ensure the charity has the necessary technology and infrastructure to support its operations.

- Identify and implement IT solutions to enhance efficiency and data security.

4. Compliance and Reporting:

- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

- Prepare and present regular reports to the Board of  Trustees and stakeholders on organisational performance.

5. Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement

- Represent the charity at public events and engage with key stakeholders to promote our mission.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).

· 5+ years proven experience in senior operational roles within the non-profit sector

· Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams 

· Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.

· Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership 

· Excellent line management skills with the ability to work across a multi-disciplinary team of virtual working staff.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Commitment to the charity's mission and values.

· Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing with experience working with individuals in mental health preferable

· An appreciation of how to handle sensitive and confidential issues.

· Knowledge of  compliance, risk management, charity regulations, policies and government guidelines.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.

· Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities 

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 

· Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements 

Required experience:

· Leadership: 5 years (required)

· Senior Operations: 5 years (required)

· Management: 5 years (required)

· Risk management: 2 years (required)

· Financial acumen: 2 years (required)

Personal attributes:

· Proactive and adaptable, with a positive approach to change and challenges.

· Highly resilient to challenging situations

· Empathy and understanding of the diverse communities with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

· A results-driven individual with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and driving the charity’s mission forward.

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare options following successful probation review
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a critical cause.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

My Black Dog is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

 

The Youth Endowment Fund  

Head of Evaluation (Targeted Projects)

  

Reports to: Assistant Director of Impact, Programmes and Partnerships

Salary: £64,500 

Contract: 12 month – Fixed term 

Location: Central London/Hybrid* 

Application closing: 9:00am Monday 14th October 2024 

  

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.  

Absolutely central to this is designing, commissioning and managing complex and rigorous impact evaluations with experts in the field. The new government has an ambition to halve knife crime within a decade, and we’re anticipating opportunities to work with them to build evidence on new approaches to tackling violence involving children. Your role will focus on creating and making the best of those opportunities. You will: 

• Serve as a senior member of the team. YEF is buzzing with activity and in order to prevent any bottlenecks, we need to expand our senior capacity. 

• Run and manage closed calls for complex evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. For each of the programmes we work with, we find and appoint independent evaluators. 

• Expertly manage relationships with key stakeholders. Aside from evaluators, we work closely with other grantees and partners. 

• Represent YEF at governance meetings and other external engagements. We’re passionate about our mission, proud of the work we’re doing to get there, and we’re keen to share this with stakeholders.  

• Provide support and counsel to our team of Senior Evaluation Managers and Evaluation Managers. This team closely manages over 35 efficacy trials, over 20 pilot studies and even more in the earlier stages of evaluation. 

• Tightly manage and quality assure evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. YEF has set processes to maintain high standards and rigour. This role will ensure all evaluations adhere to these. 

When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter can answer, within a maximum of 1000 words, the following questions: 

1. Please share why YEF’s mission is motivating you to apply for this role. 

1. Give clear examples where your experience directly relates to the “About You” section in the JD. 

We aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we intend to serve at all levels of our organisation and encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds.  

About the position

The GMS Support Manager will be responsible for leading on the day-to-day operations of the Freedom Fund’s new Salesforce Grant Management System. The project to develop the new GMS is currently in progress, with user training expected to take place in January 2025 and the Go Live planned for February 2025.  The transition to the new system will be a significant change in the organisation’s way of working; currently the Freedom Fund’s grant management process is manual and spread over multiple different platforms.

Initially, the focus of the role will be on supporting the Freedom Fund staff as they transition to using the new system, including assisting with user training and working with the implementation partner Hyphen8 to identify and resolve any issues that arise. Following Go Live, the GMS Support Manager will be responsible for leading on administration and maintenance of the system, requiring a good technical knowledge of how Salesforce works. The role will be responsible for user training and support, leading on staff consultation for future system developments and prioritising requests. The successful candidate will also act as the main point of contact between the Freedom Fund and implementation partner Hyphen8 for both ongoing support and future development phases. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the roll-out of the Freedom Fund’s new Grant Management System, including supporting Hyphen8 with user training and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the transition.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Salesforce system; including system performance, change control and user support 

• Support the day-to-day administrative functions and configuration including user management, permissions, sharing rules, objects, fields, page layouts, record types, custom settings, reports and dashboards 

• Be proactive in system maintenance including keeping up with Salesforce releases, features and best practices 

• Be the key point of contact between Freedom Fund and Hyphen8 

• Understand the Freedom Fund’s needs and work with Hyphen8 (as appropriate) and staff to meet changes 

• Decide how best to direct the core support hours provided by Hyphen8 during version upgrades in order to achieve the best results 

• Understand and own the Freedom Fund’s Salesforce architecture including the data model, integrations (including with the finance system), reporting and analytics 

• Maintain data quality by monitoring data and addressing the procedural issues which lead to loss of quality 

• Promote the use of Salesforce across the Freedom Fund, optimising the return on investment in this capability 

• Interpret and prioritise requests for GMS development and support 

• Work with colleagues across the Freedom Fund to understand business needs, finding a suitable mixture of support, challenge and direction to enable colleagues to get the most from the GMS 

• Deliver end user support and training to help colleagues use the system effectively 

• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and internal policies

• Train Freedom Fund IT Officer on core functionality of the new GMS 

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Entitled to work in London without work permit sponsorship is essential

• Experience of leading the day-to-day operations of a Salesforce system; including expertise in system performance, change control and user support 

• Good knowledge of Salesforce features and functionality 

• Good working knowledge of GMS/CRM principles 

• Experienced in requirements gathering, analysis, solution design, and documentation 

• Strong business analyst with ability to think critically and strategically when gathering and validating requirements 

Desirable

• Experienced project manager 

• Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification 

Personal attributes

Essential

• Highly organised, with a meticulous and thorough approach to work 

• Ability to see projects through from start to finish, managing time and tasks effectively with a varied workload 

• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills 

Compensation

• £51,075 to £52,419 per annum for full-time (£34,050 to £34,946 per annum actual)

• 10% non-contributory pension scheme.

• 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays.

ABOUT GLAN

The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) works with affected communities to pursue innovative legal actions across borders to challenge states and other powerful actors involved in human rights violations and systemic injustice. Our actions address the most pressing instances of human rights concern and they fall within the following themes: War and occupation; accountability and supply chains; environmental and economic justice; and migration and border violence.

Since our establishment in 2016, we have developed legal strategies directly addressing human rights impacts in over 23 countries and territories. Our cases include the successful legal challenge against imports of cotton produced with forced labour in Xinjiang (East Turkistan) into the UK on behalf of World Uyghur Congress and the climate case against 32 European States before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights, brought on behalf of six Portuguese youth-applicants.

More recently, we have supported the preeminent Palestinian human rights organisation Al Haq, to rapidly challenge UK weapons exports to Israel due to the risk of these arms being used in violations of international law. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Head of Strategic Communications at GLAN, you will spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that amplifies GLAN's mission and impact on a global scale.

You will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of all communications efforts to enhance the organisation's brand, increase public awareness, and support advocacy and fundraising initiatives.

A key part of your role will be to establish GLAN's voice and brand, ensuring it resonates with diverse audiences. You will lead on improving our website and communications style, producing high quality content and ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms.

By fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the media, partners, and the affected communities we support you will play a crucial role in advancing GLAN's vision to challenge injustice through innovative legal strategies. 

Reporting directly to the CEO you will form part of the Senior Leadership Team to drive organisational growth & development; looking beyond your immediate communications responsibilities.

This is an exciting time to join GLAN. We are seeking a Head of Strategic Communications to build an ambitious communications strategy focused on some of the biggest human rights and climate change issues of our time. At this point in time, the team is small with some budget to work with external freelancers, consultants or agencies. We are looking for someone to grow with GLAN; joining us with a communications team of two and developing your team in the years to come. You should recognise that in the short to medium term, the role will involve some hands-on responsibilities until such time that we can expand the team.

KEY RESPONSIBITIES

Communications Strategy

• Align cross-media communication strategies with thematic goals to maximise success across all initiatives. Develop campaign & advocacy communications which will influence change.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams across GLAN to ensure a consistent calendar of communications, highlighting all key areas of work.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing communications and advocacy team, currently including a Campaigns Coordinator.
• Create and manage the departmental budget in alignment with the overall communications strategy.
• Utilise data and insights to map and analyse audience behaviour, informing and optimising communication activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of campaigns, tracking performance against strategic KPIs.

GLAN brand

• Oversee the review and redesign of the organisation's website to enhance user experience and engagement.
• Champion and promote the use of GLAN's brand among colleagues, fostering a unified brand identity.
• Develop a strong brand presence and establish comprehensive brand guidelines that reflect GLAN’s core values, emphasising the voices of affected communities in all communications. 

Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

• Serve as a key member of the senior management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational planning.
• Represent the organisation externally at events, conferences, and meetings.
• Prepare communications updates and reports to the Board and relevant committees Work with SLT to improve impact measurement across GLAN.
• External stakeholders Be a Face of GLAN; building & cultivating tactical relationships and networks
• Develop a robust relationship management system to enhance engagement with key press contacts, partner organisations, related networks, and other critical stakeholders.

GENERAL RESPONSBILITIES

• Undergo ongoing training to stay updated with changes and new developments in the legal field.
• Always conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner. Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable task or duty as may be assigned by the Director, Chief Operations Officer, Senior Lawyers or Board of Trustees.

POSITIVE ACTION STATEMENT

We regret that GLAN’s workforce is currently not representative of society. We seek excellence in our team, and we are aware that in not attracting diversity, we are missing exceptional candidates. We are looking to expand on the range of experiences and perspectives of our colleagues, as we believe this will better serve the people we represent. We especially invite applications from those with knowledge of the language, culture, and political environment of countries in the Global Majority, particularly those in which we currently work.

BENEFITS

You are likely to join the Global Action Network because you are passionate about our work. But here are some other great reasons to work with us:

• Salary £50,000 - £55,000
• Home working
• We’ll enrol you in a pension scheme, with 3% contribution from GLAN if you put in at least 5%.
• We have access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and three days gifted between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Enhanced compassionate & bereavement leave
• Paid wellbeing leave
• Access to co-working spaces
• Homeworking allowance (as per HMRC guidelines)
• Potential for sabbatical leave to support staff who wish to take time away from work to pursue travel, study or other personal life changes 

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior communications position with overall responsibility for organisational strategy design and delivery
• Experience in developing and implementing campaign based communications strategies, advocating and influencing change Line management and team development including KPI setting in line with strategy
• Brand identity and development Experience of maximising campaign success and creating compelling media assets on a small budget
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating multichannel communications and presenting this data as a tool to optimise communications
• Experience working with external agencies

Desirable

• A progressive communications style empowering the communities we support.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and tailor content effectively for different formats and audiences and with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet tight individual and group deadlines and to manage one’s own workload through effective prioritisation, time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to spark collaboration with external and internal stakeholders
• Works well to deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of developing communications strategies for small NGOs
• Experience of, and interest in human rights and environmental issues

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

GLAN is a homebased organisation. It is expected you will have an appropriate space, free from distraction, to carry out your duties. You will be required to attend semi-regular meetings & events.

GLAN VALUES

GLAN has a set of core values. As a Lawyer you would be required to uphold these values through some of the examples below:

Community Centred

• Ensure effective development & delivery of communication strategies & plans that contribute to our vision and mission, ensuring our communications feature the voices and issues faced by the communities we support.

Partnership Focused

• Building and maintaining key relationships internally and with press, partners, networks and communities.
• Experienced in coordinating communication campaigns with external networks.

Radical

• Committed to deep, systemic change rather than superficial fixes both in how we work and how we run our organisation.
• We strive to dismantling systems of oppression that perpetuate racial and class inequalities within our organisation and the communities we serve.

Creative

• Bold, innovative, and creative in the identification, development and communication of our work.

Tenacious

• Build long term case strategies to persist in awareness raising and maximising support for our cases.

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation, working strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat. 

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Risk Manager, to manage and improve Battersea’s existing enterprise risk management approach at a strategic and operational level. 

To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience of being a risk leader, a comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management, and practical application of risk management across a similarly sized organisation, with significant analytical skills. 

More about Battersea:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.

All the knowledge we gather in our centres helps us to improve the lives of the animals we’ll never meet, through our work with other rescue organisations and charities. We also help people make informed choices when getting a pet, we provide training and welfare advice, and we campaign for changes in the law when we see that dogs and cats or their owners deserve better.

Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

What we can offer you:

We offer our employees a wide range of benefits to reward them for the value that they bring to Battersea, to support them in their work, to help improve their health and wellbeing, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
- Support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, a wide range of tools and resources, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working policy:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. In addition to this, our offices are in a great location within London, have modern facilities, offer great employee socialising spaces and a discounted café. Best of all, coming on site offers you the opportunity to meet our lovely rescues with lunchtime cat socialising and the occasional office dog!

Equality, diversity and inclusion at Battersea:

At Battersea, we are committed to providing equality of opportunity, and developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from members of minority ethnic communities, who we know are currently under-represented at Battersea.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're happy to discuss any support or personalisation you may need during your application and/or interview process as part of our workplace adjustments. 

Closing date: 2nd October 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 7th October 2024; w/c 14th October 2024

If you think you’re a good fit for the role, and you’re passionate about dogs, cats and our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.