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Working as part of the External Relations department, you’ll be responsible for leading and driving our digital communications and marketing efforts, taking our engagement with key audiences to new heights.

Nurtureuk trains teachers to identify and address children's unmet social, emotional and mental health needs, ensuring pupils are ready and able to learn. Nurture practice was developed more than 50 years ago and is a way of relating to children that helps build their social skills, confidence and self esteem. Our work helps schools improve behaviour and attendance and reduce exclusions, and most importantly it improves children and young people's wellbeing. 

We're on a mission to make nurture the norm in schools and we have ambitious plans to raise our profile and showcase the transformative effect nurture practice is having across the UK. 

We're looking for a digital engagement manager with a strategic understanding of digital communications and extensive experience of using a range of marketing tools and channels. They will be brimming with ideas for original content that amplifies our messages and helps demonstrate the impact of nurture. 

Please download the job description for full details. 

You would be joining us at a time when in the middle of last year, we launched our new identity as the Leadership Skills Foundation (previously Sports Leaders UK) alongside a new 5-year ‘Evolve’ strategy. Having navigated the challenges of the pandemic, the organisation has naturally placed an emphasis in recent years on retaining and sustaining the existing relationships we have with the 2,500 organisations (centres) that deliver our programmes.

Looking ahead, with new programmes and partnerships emerging, this role will now play a significant part in helping us expand the network of centres delivering Leadership Skills Foundation programmes and broaden the audiences we reach. Over the next few years, we aim to create an adaptable leadership skill offer that will increase our reach to more young people across, fully establishing the Leadership Skills Foundation as the trusted voice for leadership skills development.

We have ambitions to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background. Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a significant role in activating that programme, leading the co-ordination, engagement and management of local and regional stakeholders to deliver leadership programmes with identified target audiences, groups and individuals. 

The role will initially be a fixed term contract (to July 2027) but we aim to secure further funding for the role to extend.

You will act as an influential member of the organisation’s newly established Programme Delivery Team delivering the Programmes and Projects Strategy aimed at supporting growth, reach, and impact of Leadership Skills Foundation programmes among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals, which will in turn, benefit thousands of young people across the UK. 

This role will require someone with the ability to engage and inspire others, with strong and effective communication skills. You will need to be comfortable working collaboratively as well as independently and want to pro-actively lead on making a positive social difference to the individuals and groups benefitting from our programmes. 

Role title: Local Delivery Lead  

Reports to: Head of Programme Delivery 

Salary: £33,000 

Contract: Fixed Term to July 2027 with potential for future funding 

Location: Home based with some travel to other locations when required.

Hours: 36 hours typically 8.30 – 16.30. Monday – Friday. 

Role summary 

Main duties and responsibilities 

1. Responsibility for co-ordinating, engaging and managing local stakeholders to deliver leadership programmes with identified target audiences, groups and individuals 
2. Develop a shared understanding of the needs and barriers young people in underserved communities face in accessing leadership skill development and volunteering opportunities. 
3. Provide support to identified local delivery stakeholders to address and overcome these barriers to engage the target audiences. 
4. Identify and co-ordinate work with local delivery partners to create and activate local delivery area plans 
5. With support, develop and oversee the process and distribution of agreed programme delivery funding to local delivery partners
6. Deliver training, support and orientation to local delivery partners
7. Support identified stakeholders to test adapted leadership skill development programmes and learn from the delivery to inform future delivery. 
8. Establish a delivery feedback loop to inform the development of learning resources and programmes to overcome the needs and barriers young people in underserved communities face
9. Provide opportunities for the research plan, developed by the Programme Delivery Research Team, to be implemented to drive the improvement of strategic, business and operational planning and delivery
10. Provide connectivity between your work/engagement with delivery centres and the work of the Business and Market Development Teams
11. Capture and share best practice to support the wider adoption across community and partner networks
12. Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to successfully influence and deliver agreed programme objectives and key results 
13. Maintain a working knowledge and up to date awareness of the landscape and audiences the Leadership Skills Foundation works with and aspires to work with 

Key Relationships 

Internal 

• Head of Programme Delivery (line manager) 

• Programme Delivery Research Manager 

• Programme Delivery Research Executive 

• Innovation Officers 

• Finance Manager 

External 

• Local delivery centres and partners 

• Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England. 

• Research and insight partners 

Skills, experience and knowledge 

Essential 

• Experience of supporting individuals/teams and organisations to deliver projects and programmes. 

• Confidence to act as the lead contact point for the local delivery of a funded programme. 

• Familiarity with delivering and carrying out operational workplans and working collaboratively with teams to achieve them 

• Effective resource management 

• Experience of proactively supporting and managing local and regional stakeholder relations. 

• Analytical thinking and evaluation skills

• Strong interpersonal, presenting and communication skills with the confidence and ability to adapt styles to different groups.

Desirable 

• A proven track record in leading and delivering purpose-driven programmes. 

• Experience of collecting and presenting data and insight. 

• Experience of supporting programme innovation, development, and design.

• An understanding of the sport and physical activity landscape in the UK. 

• Experience of delivering informal education or skill development programmes 

Personal qualities 

• The ability to engage and inspire others. 

• A confident, collaborative individual that wants to lead and make a positive social difference. 

• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently. 

• Effective and confident communicator. 

• Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset. 

• A creative, problem solver with a focus on the individuals and groups benefitting from our programmes. 

Ability to travel across the UK required 

Partnership Lead

Job Purpose

The Partnership Lead will play a key role in operationalising and overseeing the support for approximately 34 school hubs across England, contributing to local school improvement. They will also take the lead in operationalising the renewal of all schools across the Challenge Partners network.

Schools within Challenge Partners subscribe annually and join forces in local hubs,  spanning England from Cornwall to County Durham. The hub works together over the course of the academic year pulling together a Hub Action Plan, which aims to tackle collectively agreed priorities using funding from Challenge Partners. Challenge Partners hubs provide the local element of our collaborative partnership. 

The Partnership Lead will build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and hold responsibility for ensuring all hubs have everything they need to provide an excellent experience to schools. They will also support the renewal of all schools, through leading excellent Customer Care practices and operationalising the annual retention campaign, working with the Partnership Development Manager. They will work closely with the Partnership Experience Manager and the team of Partnership Coordinators to ensure excellent delivery.

Established in 2011, Challenge Partners is a well-respected nationwide network of practitioners who engage in hard-edged collaboration and mutual accountability to ensure every school community can benefit from the combined wisdom of the education system. 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Partnership Experience Manager, the Partnership Lead will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:

Partnership Delivery and Development

Individual Partnership Delivery and Development responsibilities: 

• Implement the annual cycle of hub work, including planning and implementing key partnership correspondence, activities and events.

• Support up to five hubs of their own, working closely with internal teams to ensure a high-quality experience for schools across all selected Challenge Partners activities.

• Lead the renewals campaign for all schools across the partnership, proactively escalating any renewal concerns, and monitoring and reporting renewals data.

• Oversee the monitoring of the Partnership inbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with by a member of the team promptly and effectively. 

• Manage the Partnership budget; monitoring spending and signing off invoices within agreed budgets, including hub funding. 

• Lead on ensuring an excellent experience for schools in Challenge Partners. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring risks and mitigating/escalating as appropriate, and leading on Customer Care and Pricing Governance issues. 

• Support the Partnership Experience Manager to deliver improvements to the quality of our hubs, ensuring all schools are getting excellent value. This includes, but is not limited to the engagement of new technologies, processes and ways of working. 

• Lead on the implementation of new strategies for delivery in your areas of responsibility with Partnership Coordinator support.

Support all hub owners through matrix working to: 

• Embed excellent account management, delivering outstanding support for our partner schools, multi-academy trusts and hubs.

• Maintain highly effective stakeholder relationships with Headteachers, trust CEOs, Senior Partners and Hub Managers.

• Induct new schools and hubs, making sure that all are appropriately onboarded to Challenge Partners. 

• Implement Customer Care work, ensuring that all members of the team are able to monitor Customer Care cases and identify solutions.

• Deliver growth and renewals work, enabling schools and trusts to renew their subscription with Challenge Partners.

Data Management and Systems 

• Ensure school data is accurately recorded on Salesforce (our CRM system) and work closely with the Data and Systems Lead to improve systems and processes.

• Monitor and report renewals data to inform renewals progress, predictions and strategy.

• Implementation of annual partnership evaluation work with the support of the Partnership Experience Manager.

Event Planning, Organisation and Monitoring

• Lead on the planning, logistics and delivery of an annual National Induction event for all new and rejoining schools, working with the Partnership Experience Manager and Leadership Team to agree event design.

• Liaise with speakers, venues and suppliers to ensure high quality delivery of the National Induction.

• Coordinate the team effectively to ensure excellent event delivery.

• Work closely with the marketing team to create a social media plan to showcase the National Induction.

• Monitor event quality and delivery, including dealing with and escalating issues to ensure positive solutions are reached.

Line Management

• Provide high-quality and consistent line management for up to two Partnership Coordinators, including regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.

• Identify opportunities for personal and professional development for direct reports.

• Provide accountability and support to direct reports to ensure excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners’ activities and meet key organisational priorities.

Matrix Management

At Challenge Partners, we work in a matrix structure which means that individuals collaborate across different work streams and are, at times, task managed by colleagues who are not their direct line manager

• Provide consistent and high quality task management to all Partnership Coordinators supporting activities related to hubs and cultivating relationships with all hub owners.

• Provide consistent and high quality task management to all colleagues involved in school renewals. This includes upwards management of Managers and Leadership Team.

• Collaborate effectively with other line managers and teams to support Partnership Coordinators to provide excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners activities and meet key organisational priorities.

• Provide training to all Partnership Coordinators in Customer Care and hub support. 

Person Specification

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

• As one of our cadre of Leads, you will be a role model for our values at all times and a cultural lead within the team.

• Strong project management and organisational skills (a ‘completer-finisher’).

• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands and work under pressure, through excellent organisation and time management.

• Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work.

• Strong sense of proactivity, ensuring any issues are recognised and dealt with before they escalate.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.

• Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability. 

• High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using Google Suite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or a similar CRM system) would be an advantage

• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback

• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration and challenge between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and activities for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all trusts, schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 25 in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Our values

At Challenge Partners, how we go about our work is as important as the work we do. This is underpinned by our six values:

Excellence

We work hard and with urgency, striving for excellence in all that we do. We put the needs of our schools first.

Equity

We treat each other/everyone fairly, with care and respect. We value, encourage, and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are one team.

Courageous leadership

Everyone is a leader, encouraged and empowered to take ownership and responsibility for their contribution to our mission.

Challenge

We expect the best of each other and support and challenge each other as critical friends.

Collaboration

We work purposefully together and in partnership with our schools to achieve more together than we could alone.

Innovation

We use and generate research and innovation intelligently to continually improve the work we do.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• 25 days of paid holiday per year

• An employer contributed pension - matched up to 5% of your own contribution

• Private health insurance 

• London and hybrid working - we require all staff to attend our office in London or be present at an event at least two days per week, with remote working during school holidays

• A supportive and friendly team

• A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes

• The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a young and fast-growing team

How to apply and our recruitment process

Interviews will take place on Monday 9th December and Tuesday 10th December, at our London office (Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA)

Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)

 If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org

At Bookmark Reading Charity, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. Bookmark Reading Charity is seeking a flexible, experienced and dynamic PR & Communications Manager to lead our public relations efforts, manage key partnerships, and work with ambassadors to grow and enhance our profile and achieve our marketing goals. This role is essential to driving forward our wider strategy and ensuring that our message reaches a broad audience, ultimately contributing to the charity's key performance indicators. You will be managing our communications strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Marketing & Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Relations:
 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive PR, communications & partnerships strategy to increase awareness and visibility of Bookmark’s brand, mission and reputation. 
• Build and deliver Bookmarks external communications calendar, driving reach and depth to support the Marketing team’s KPIs and objectives.
• Help create and implement a plan for communicating Bookmark’s strategy, impact, and school programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage in national and regional media.
• Write and distribute press releases, pitch stories, engaging content and manage media inquiries.
• Monitor and report on PR activities, measuring the impact on brand awareness and engagement.
• Manage relationships with any external pro-bono PR agencies.
• Own and manage the charity's crisis communications strategy.
• Provide leaders where needed with trusted communications advice and guidance on external communications.

Partnerships:
 

• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, educational institutions, and other non-profits to support Bookmark’s goals.
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefits and alignment with the charity's objectives.
• Collaborate with partners to develop joint campaigns, events, and initiatives that promote volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
• Manage and maintain positive relationships with media contacts, influencers, and key stakeholders to secure media coverage and maximize brand exposure.

Ambassador Programme:
 

• Create, manage and expand a network of ambassadors, including authors, celebrities, and influencers who advocate for the charity.
•  Develop and implement strategies to effectively engage ambassadors in PR activities, events, and campaigns.
• Coordinate ambassador appearances, endorsements, and social media collaborations to amplify our message.

Marketing Integration:
 

• Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to align PR, partnership, and ambassador activities with the overall marketing strategy.
• Contribute to the development of content and messaging that resonates with target audiences across all communication channels.
• Support the achievement of marketing KPIs, including volunteer registrations, completed applications, and brand awareness metrics.
• Identify and lead projects to improve Bookmark’s external communications.
• Collaborate with support teams to supply communication support for various initiatives, including program launches, corporate announcements, and crisis management.

Person Specification:

Experience:
 

• Proven experience in a PR, communications, or similar role, ideally within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors.
• Demonstrable success in securing media coverage, managing partnerships, and working with high-profile ambassadors.
• Experience in developing and executing PR strategies that align with wider marketing goals.

Skills:
 

• A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualification.
• Proven experience in external communications, either in a PR team, or at a PR agency, with some experience of managing contractors or an agency.
• You’ll have outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail, and ideally, experience in a B2B, third sector, or commercial environment.
• You’ll have the ability to craft compelling stories, press releases and pitches.
• You have experience of working directly with the media, with relevant media contacts a very big advantage. 
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute plans that deliver measurable results.
• Proficiency in using PR and communication tools and platforms, such as media monitoring services and CRM systems where needed.

Attributes:
 

• A proactive team player, willing to learn and seek out information, with strong relationship-building skills. 
• Excellent communication skills: the ability and confidence to communicate with people at all levels, both inside and outside of Bookmark Reading Charity.
• Passionate about literacy and education, with a commitment to Bookmark’s mission.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and you can work under pressure. 
• You’re comfortable working at all levels of an organization and working with confidential information. 
• Creative and proactive, with a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time- two days a week
Salary: £16,800 (42,000 per annum FTE)
Reporting to : Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Bookmark Reading Charity, Charles House, 5-11 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4LR​. Flexibility around coming in but minimum one day per week based at the Bookmark office​ is encouraged.
Hours: 15 hours per week
Deadline:8 December 2024 11:59pm

The Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy for fostering strong relationships with Ackworth School’s Old Scholar community, supporting the long-term interests of the school as we head towards our 250th anniversary in 2029. This role is responsible for fundraising, donor relations, and legacy initiatives, as well as coordinating and delivering events and communications aimed at engaging with Old Scholars and the broader Ackworth School and Quaker community. 

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will collaborate closely with various school departments to elevate the school’s profile and optimise income generation. The focus will be on relationship management with key high-value donors and promoting a culture of philanthropy. Additionally, the role will drive support for Ackworth School capital projects and cultivate a culture of donor care that motivates current and potential supporters.

Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions and is still governed by the Society. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular opportunities, recently achieving "Excellent" in the FCI/EQI (February 2023). The Head is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads.

Our pupils are one of Ackworth's USP's. Visitors to the school never fail to acknowledge how amazing they are and how positive the encounter is. All staff at Ackworth pay a key part in the operation of the School to make sure that it runs smoothly and so that we can focus on delivering an excellent education for our pupils. 

The successful candidate will be able to:

·Collaborate with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications to create a fundraising strategy centred on capital projects and bursaries.

·Lead personal engagement fundraising, developing strategies for securing principal and major donors.

·Meet annual personal income targets, increasing both donor numbers and regular giving income.

·Monitor and report on fundraising income, events, and activities, including producing financial reports.

·Design and manage a program of events aimed at engaging Ackworth School Old Scholars and wider Ackworth School community members.

·Develop robust data sets to inform strategic goals, particularly those related to income generation and maintain detailed records of Old Scholars and donors, building comprehensive individual profiles in the contact database.

In return we offer:

·a competitive salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based on experience and qualifications.

·generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff.

·all food and refreshments during the working day.

·free on-site parking.

·flexible pension, health benefits and an electric car purchase scheme

·a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.

·a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school to arrange a confidential discussion. Please contact our HR Administrator, Kim Reather.

Closing Date:Friday 13th December 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Due to the School’s Christmas closure period, interviews will be held in early January 2025.

Completed school application forms should be submitted with a cover letter of no more than one page

Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website under “Working For Us”. 

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Are you passionate about working with young people or working in the education sector? Can you engage and inspire an audience and build a pipeline of candidates?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join a fast growing organisation supporting Volunteer recruitment. This role offers some great benefits including home and flexible working. 

Position: Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working options available)

Salary: £25,934 per annum

Contract: Fixed term, full-time role (9 months), .

Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024 (please note that applicants will be screened on a first come first served basis so early application is encouraged, as the deadline may close early)

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 16th December 2024

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast growing organisation and team that recruits and develops young leaders to transform the educational and social outcomes of pupils across the UK. The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator position offers you the opportunity to lead on regional attraction work to deliver a pipeline of high quality volunteers and team leaders (where applicable) excited to apply for the City Year programme. 

You will contribute to delivering an efficient, effective, end-to-end recruitment service, supporting selection and retention to ensure outstanding volunteers are recruited to deliver excellent outcomes for schools and pupils we work with. 

You will have responsibility and autonomy to search for exceptional volunteer and team leaders motivated to drive and shape social change.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Attracting high quality applicants

• Selection of high quality candidates aged between 18-25 

• Retention and onboarding volunteers 

• Developing marketing and promotional activities 

• Monitor and evaluate systems and processes

• Support the recruitment team with wider responsibilities

About You

You will be passionate and inspired to deliver on the organisations mission to recruit and develops young leaders to transform the educational and social outcomes of pupils across the UK. You will be a confident communicator and speaker, with the ability to manage your own time to build a pipeline of candidates.

While it would be an advantage if you have experience of working in a sales, a recruitment setting or of working within an education or volunteering environment… it will be your strong belief, enthusiasm and commitment to the mission and values or the organisation that really drive you forward in this role. 

You will be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter as part of your application. If you do have any experience of working with or alongside a charity/third sector organisations either in a paid for or volunteering capacity or have sales or recruitment experience, then we would love to hear about it as part of your Cover Letter.

In return…

Work for an amazing organisation that supports and develops its team and offers some amazing staff benefits including flexible working opportunities. If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

About the Organisation

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time voluntary service. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

The organisation are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of all staff and offer a number of core benefits to all employees: 

• Pension: up to 5% pension employer contribution matched after 3 months of employment.

• Holidays: 25 days holiday per year plus one additional day per year after two years of employment, capped at a maximum of 28 day (or the pro rata equivalent for part-time staff).

• Grace days: An additional two leave days over the Christmas break.

• Travel: Interest free loan for season ticket or bicycle. 

• Volunteering days: All employees can take up to 2 days to volunteer in a mission-aligned charity depending upon length of service. 

Due to the high volume of CVs we receive, we can only respond back to the successful candidates. Applications will be assessed as they arrive. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Philanthropy Implementation Manager

Temporary, 3-6 months

£24.17 - £26.09 per hour, plus holiday pay

Hybrid, 2 days in London office, 3 days remote

Starting ASAP

Full time, 35 hours per week

Charity People are thrilled to be recruiting for a large and prestigious organisation to help strategically drive their fundraising, particularly philanthropy. The is a critical role in the organisation to ensure that philanthropic income is implemented in line with donor expectations and ensuring any obligations are stipulated in gift and grant agreements. The Philanthropy Implementation Manager will play an active role in developing and delivering gift implementation improvement projects, acting as a pivotal person between fundraising and finance teams across the organisation. The role is key to ensure that fundraisers are securing gifts in line with departmental policies. The role will also have a particular focus on programme management, ensuring that gifts are advertised and implemented.

The successful postholder will quickly build strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders that will support the work of Fundraising and Supporter Development team, supporting fundraisers working in Major Gifts, whilst not directly involved in the work, you will be able to provide advice and guidance to staff working within these income streams, as well as work with the Business Support Officer to support the management of securing philanthropic gifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with fundraisers and colleagues in the Supporter Operations and Donor Relations teams, to ensure that philanthropic gifts are correctly implemented in line with the donor's expectations and the terms of their gift agreements.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure the funding is used correctly and pledge payments are fulfilled.
• Design complex gift implementation strategies.
• Develop and monitor systems that ensure fundraiser compliance with policies and procedures relating to the implementation of donations. This will also include supporting the Philanthropy Team in monitoring gifts in stewardship, highlighting any gifts requiring re-solicitation.
• Use relationship management techniques to ensure that the relevant stakeholders are notified of any changes or delays to gift implementation. For example, capital builds, recruitment of key posts, progress in research projects.
• Support the Philanthropy Team and wider Directorate in managing business processes, developing processes, and review of key gift documentation, that will support future implementation of philanthropic donations.

You will bring:

• Ability to work independently and to prioritise work effectively and accurately within a regular schedule of tight deadlines
• Experience of designing and implementing new policies or procedures
• Experience of donation administration
• Ability to quickly build effective working relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and in person
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

The organisation would love someone to join as soon as possible, ideally starting in the coming weeks. If this role is of interest, and you meet the requirements above please reach out without delay, sending candidates across on a rolling basis.

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

Your new company
Join a dynamic non-profit educational organisation in the heart of Central London! We're on the lookout for a passionate HR Business Partner / HR People Partner to become a key player in an evolving HR team. With a new HR Director at the helm, exciting changes are underway, and this role has opened up due to an internal promotion.

Your new role
As HR Business Partner / HR People Partner, you'll be the go-to expert for all things people management. From employee relations and recruitment to performance and change management, you'll provide both proactive and reactive support. You'll collaborate closely with managers and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. With their new HR strategy in place, you'll also have the opportunity to provide support to projects like new IT systems, rewards reviews, and enhancing strategies such as EDI and Wellbeing.

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone with proven experience in an HR business partnering role and CIPD Level 5 membership. You'll need a solid understanding of employment law and best practices, along with exceptional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. This role requires you to be office-based five days a week, so you'll need to be committed to working on-site.

What you'll get in return
The role offers a competitive salary of up to £56,000 per annum, depending on your experience and skills. The benefits package is generous, including private health insurance and an attractive pension scheme.

What you need to do now
If this role excites you, click 'apply now' to send us your up-to-date CV.

 

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Vacancy Reference: BfN2025/62

Job Title: Employee Relations Manager

Salary: £17.44 per hour (FTE Salary £34,008 – for 37.5 hours)

Number of Posts: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

Hours of Work: 24 per week

Working Pattern: Hours to be worked over 4/5 days per week Monday to Friday during business hours. Days must include a Monday and Friday

Work Location: This role can work remotely Very occasional planned travel within the UK

Responsible to: HR Manager

Closing Date: 10/12/2024

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December by Teams

Job Information: We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join The Breastfeeding Network’s busy HR team. The ER Manager will play a vital part in our organisation and in the management and support of our people processes. This is a new and exciting opportunity in a fast paced environment. The role of Employee Relations Manager is a generalist HR management role and will be responsible for ensuring effectiveness of HR process and driving improvement across all areas of the employment lifecycle, as well as providing expert HR knowledge and advice to our management and leadership teams. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please note for this role applications will not be anonymised

BME Student Advisor

The Student Advice Service has an exciting opportunity for a BME Student Advisor to join the team at the University. 

If you are passionate about students having a positive experience while studying at University, then apply today!

Position: 6645 BME Student Advisor

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with a minimum presence in the office of three days a week;

all staff are expected in the office on Thursdays.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week 

Salary: £26,371 - £28,768 per annum 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd December 5pm. 

Interview Date: Monday 9th December

The Role

The Students’ Union is committed to working towards eliminating racism and discrimination that may be experienced by students studying at University. As part of this work, the team recognise the importance of BME students having a safe space to speak to someone who understands and is aware of how ethnicity and race shape their experiences and the importance of receiving appropriate support. This BME Student Advisor will deliver professional, confidential and impartial one-to-one advice and casework support for BME students; alongside a caseload of non-BME students when required.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Providing students with non-directive, confidential advice and guidance via video call, telephone, email and face-to-face. 

• Being a point of contact and referral for student support enquiries. 

• Providing in-depth advice and information on relevant College, University and national regulations, procedures and policies. 

• Presenting all available options to students and allow them to make informed decisions. 

• Working with the Advice Service team in any development work of the Advice Service.

• Assisting the Advice and Welfare Manager, with the aim to eventually lead in the design, successful delivery and evaluation of welfare training to JCR/MCR Officers, campaigns and other student representatives. 

• Identifying and implementing various training methods (face-to-face, online, webinar, videos etc) 

Once established in the role, we would ideally be looking for an Advisor who would develop and lead the welfare training.

About You

You will have a passion for supporting students, have knowledge of how race and ethnicity shape students' experiences in education, be a quick learner who is comfortable navigating and understanding complex procedures and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities will include:

• Knowledge and understanding of the themes/ issues relevant to students, and in particular, cultural awareness of issues that impact BME Students.

• Knowledge and understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and how to apply it in practice

• Experience of developing and delivering training to a variety of stakeholders.

• Knowledge of support services and reporting options available to people who have experienced racial discrimination, hate crimes and harassment.

While experience valued, we would be interested in hearing from applicants who are looking to start their career in advisory work and can demonstrate the attributes of an Advisor and would be willing to undertake further training. 

If you are interested in working in a driven, changemaking, student-led organisation, then we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Advice Service as it continues to develop and grow, and we look forward to receiving your application.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension

• Generous holiday package 

• Day off for your birthday 

• Day off for moving house

• Free annual eye test

• Access to training & development opportunities

• Cycle purchase scheme

About the Organisation

The Student Union is the representative body for all 24,000 students at the University and its constituent Colleges and is a registered charity within the University community that exists to represent, campaign for, and support students.

The organisation is one of the world’s oldest and celebrated universities. It is widely acknowledged as a global leader in the Higher Education sphere, and consistently ranks highly among the best universities in the world for teaching, research and student outcomes.

We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the organisation at this level.

You may also have experience in areas such as Diversity Officer, Equality Officer, Diversity Lead, Equality Lead, Inclusion Officer, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Inclusion Advisor, Diversity Advisor, Student Lead, Student Officer, Student Advisor, Student Advisor BME, BME Student Advisor, University Student Advisor, College Student Advisor. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Our client, a leading London Independent School is looking to recruit a permanent, part-time (21-hours per week) Database & Gifts Officer.  The post is to start as soon as possible and based in Dulwich.

Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Maintaining the alumnae database, including planning, integration of other data sources across the school, liaising with colleagues across the school ensuring data integrity, GDPR and best practices.
• Following and maintaining clear processes to capture data supporting the development and alumnae activities and communications - ensuring that information is imported and recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Creating an annual timeline for data transference across the school, setting out and following clear process and structure. Including new alumnae, new parents, former parents and staff data.
• Conducting in-depth data analysis, data segmentation and reporting to understand key audiences, including researching across the department to identify "lost alumnae".
• Managing all demographic information, donor gift records, market analysis, and generating financial reports for the head of department.
• Working closely with the school's finance department to ensure that figures and data are reconciled for all reporting purposes and liaising on matters relating to the direct debit service provider & third-party gift processing agencies.
• Use the school's system to update and maintain accurate records and details, ensuring that any data collected complies with all GDPR legislation and best practices.
• Assisting when required at department alumnae reunions and events (which may be at evenings and weekends).

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Worked in a similar post previously, ideally from a school or not-for-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of the systems ToucanTech or Raiser's Edge or similar databases in a fundraising capacity.
• Demonstratable experience in database administration including import/export, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent administrative, organisation, attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office suite of products and the ability to use bespoke systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR practices regarding confidentiality of personal information.
• A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Management Accountant - leading university in London

Charity People are proud to be working with a leading university based in London to help recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly created role, where you will be reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and working closely with the Head of Management Accounts and other senior budget holders.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + LGPS pension scheme

Contract: 35 hours per week, full time, permanent

Hybrid: Flexible home working coming to London once a week

This is an exciting time to join this ambitious and growing team. Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong experience working with senior budget holders (Directors and Head of departments).

Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;

1. Assist budge holders in managing their monthly accounts, forecasts and future financial budgets
2. Be a critical friend and finance business partner to all relevant budget holders
3. Complete all month-end tasks and assist in the completion of the full consolidated monthly management accounts report and forecasts
4. Prepare and provide accurate and timely full monthly management accounts to budget holders and lead the annual budget setting process
5. Advice the Senior Management Accountant and Head of Management Accounts on risks and opportunities
6. Assist in the completion of various external reports such as the annual TRAC returns
7. Demonstrate value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect and show commitment through everyday practice in the role

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• Qualified Management Accountant with strong business partnering experience (CCAB recognised qualifications - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA)
• Experience leading on detailed management accounts, including monthly reports, forecasts and budgets
• Very strong partnering experience with budget holders at all levels, challenging and training them
• Experience working in Charity, university or NFP sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to challenge budget holders in a positive way
• Ability to manage upwards and championing initiatives
• Experience using Agresso or any cloud-based finance system

Deadline: 29^th November, 2024

Interview date:

Interviews will take pace w/c 2^nd December, 2024, face to face.

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.

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

BRIGHT FUTURES UK 

Position: Fundraising Assistant

About Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK supports young individuals aged 5-24 facing long-term illnesses by filling their educational gaps and fostering personal growth. Through customized programs like one-on-one tutoring, befriending, mentoring, and skill-based workshops, we empower these young people to reach their full potential despite their medical challenges. We're committed to their academic, social, and emotional development, supported by our skilled and compassionate team. Help us make a lasting difference in the lives of these deserving individuals.

Role Overview
As a Fundraising Assistant, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing our fundraising strategies. Working closely with the CEO and other executives, you'll engage in various fundraising activities and take on initiatives that drive our mission forward. This position is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization.

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a proactive, organized, and approachable individual who is passionate about making a significant impact:

• Proven Experience: You have a solid background in fundraising or customer care.
• Relationship Building: You excel at forming lasting relationships quickly and effectively.
• Project Management Skills: You are organized, meet deadlines, and manage projects with high attention to detail.
• Independence: You are self-motivated and thrive in managing your responsibilities without constant oversight.
• Communication Skills: You possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and Commitment: You're adaptable and ready to work outside regular hours when needed.
• Mission-Driven: You share our commitment to supporting young people with long-term illnesses.

 Key Responsibilities

• Database Management: Ensure the accuracy and accessibility of our supporter records.
• Research and prospecting: Work with the CEO to research, prospect and prioritize potential funding opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with stakeholders to enhance our support network.
• Supporter Materials: Provide supporters with the materials they need for successful fundraising.
• Communications: Create compelling messages tailored to various audiences, maintaining data accuracy.
• Event Support: Help manage and deliver events with a focus on supporter experience and maximising fundraising.
• Administrative Duties: Support our operations through effective administrative management.
• Strategy Implementation: Assist in executing strategies under the guidance of the CEO to advance our mission.
• Develop a personal voice: have a voice on social media platforms where you can promote fundraising objectives and nurture opportunities.

 What You’ll Love About Us

• Impactful Work: See the tangible impact of your work on the lives of young people.
• Growth Potential: As part of a small, dynamic team, your influence on our growth and operations is substantial.
• Flexible Working: We champion a healthy work/life balance with options for remote work, reduced hours, and flexible schedules.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through paid training and support further education.

Apply Now
Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming the futures of young people facing medical challenges. Your journey with us will be rewarding, impactful, and filled with opportunities to grow.

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths’ values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence. 

The Alumni Relations and Regular Giving programme aims to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through donations or volunteering. Through our multi-channel regular giving campaigns, we seek donations via single gifts, monthly direct debits and legacy gifts.

About the Role

This role will work closely with the Head of Alumni Relations and Regular Giving to implement the individual giving and legacy fundraising programme that will increase funds raised to support education at Goldsmiths.

The postholder will responsible for the project management of and writing copy for individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship communications, via email, web, social media, and/or direct mail. 

About the Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities and developing ideas. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to project manage fundraising campaigns and build personal relationships with alumni donors. You will be skilled in writing engaging fundraising copy for email, web and print. Ideally you will have experience of individual giving and/or legacy fundraising from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector. However transferrable skills from exceptional candidates looking to move into the Higher Education sector are also welcomed.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes. Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.