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About us

Margaret Pyke Trust has been a leader in contraception and sexual health for over 50 years. Today, in the UK, we train doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals about contraception and sexual health, providing the broadest range of training in this area of healthcare. We believe that sexual and reproductive health is an essential part of overall health and wellbeing, and everyone has the right to high quality information and services.

Internationally, we develop projects by collaborating with organisations in low- and middle-income countries, to ensure improvements in sexual and reproductive health information and services. We are also working to change global policy, with our work highlighting why ensuring reproductive choice is a vital element of climate resilience. Removing barriers to family planning are critical issues for those who are passionate about improving health, gender equality, and empowerment, and equally for those who are passionate about the conservation of biodiversity and climate change. With reproductive rights being pushed back around the world, this is an important time to join a unique charity working to ensure everyone, wherever the live in the world, has access to high quality sexual and reproductive health services.

About the role

We are recruiting for a Training Manager, with an entrepreneurial and ‘can-do’ attitude, to join our small team and lead our UK healthcare professional training offer. This is a customer facing role and you will possess the ability to build and maintain professional relationships quickly, with a range of external clients and subject matter experts. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will approach your work with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring you prioritise and plan your work to meet a variety of deadlines.

How to apply

To apply for the position of Training Manager, please submit your CV and a covering letter, of not more than two pages of A4, detailing your relevant experience, how it matches the criteria and why you are interested in this role. 

Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 12th January 2025

Interviews scheduled: Week commencing 20 January 2025

Are you a self-starter, passionate about supporting women during and after pregnancy? The Pelvic Partnership is looking for a self-employed co-ordinator based in Oxfordshire to work flexibly 10-12 hours each week to assist with the day-to-day running of our small, national charity.

The Pelvic Partnership is a small, UK-wide charity based in Oxfordshire, with Trustees all around the UK. We offer information and advice about pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP), giving our service users the tools and confidence to get the care, support and treatment they need.  We also work with healthcare practitioners to promote best practice in the treatment of PGP.

You will work on a self-employed basis at £15ph, working from home, and able to manage your own time flexibility to suit your other commitments.

Our Mission Statement:

• The Pelvic Partnership aims to provide support and information about PGP to women with PGP and their families and carers.
• We aim to raise general awareness that PGP is a pelvic joint problem which can be effectively treated with hands-on individualised treatment, including manual therapy.
• We aim to inform healthcare professionals about PGP and promote best practice for its treatment.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st January.

Chief Operating Officer – Job Description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer & Scientific Director.

Role Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for the Charities. The COO will become a key member of the Senior Management Team. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to ensure efficient running of the two charities, to manage major internal projects and to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the two charities.

Job Description

Business Operations/Charity Management

• Working with SMT colleagues and the CEO, help to develop the strategic plans for the charity and be collectively responsible for their successful delivery.
• Contribute to the setting of the charities’ annual budgets and to manage the budgets for their areas of responsibility.
•  Develop and manage systems to ensure that consulting work and other paid activities are managed efficiently, ensuring full-cost recovery for such services.
• Deputise for the CEO and/or Secretary during periods of absence.
• Attend board meetings and sub-committee meetings as appropriate.
•  Prepare verbal and written updates for the board on key activities in their areas of responsibility.
• In conjunction with the CEO & Secretary arrange board meeting venues and agendas, ensure that the board are provided with all necessary papers for meeting..
• Manage contracts and tenders to ensure that major projects are awarded in a fair and transparent way to the bidder who offers the best combination of value for money and ability to achieve the desired outcome.
• Monitor ongoing contracts to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget.
•  Maintain an understanding of the financial procedures and controls of both charities such that they can deputise for the Secretary in their absence.
•  Ensure the charities meet their obligations to comply with laws and regulations (including health & safety, data protection, HR etc.).
• Provide regular reports to the SMT and Board on compliance.
• Manage the Charities’ risk register ensuring that risks are well understood, and minimised. Report on risk management to the Board.
•  Act as a line manager for junior staff as appropriate.

Human Resources

• Manage HR including liaison with our external HR consultants.
• Keep abreast of developments in HR in general, and the charity sector in particular through external awareness.
• Review, and where appropriate update, internal procedures and processes to ensure efficient running of the charities.
• Review, update and maintain the staff handbook and other relevant staff policy documents.
• Manage the recruitment process for new staff and onboarding of all newly appointed staff.
• Ensure that the charities maintain an inclusive workplace and that recruitment of staff is fair and equitable.
• Report to the board on HR issues.
• Monitor overall employee performance metrics including sickness and absence etc..
• Regularly review and develop the organisations’ supervision, appraisal, and personal development processes. Ensure that line managers have access to, and training in, people management.
• Manage the operation of the disciplinary and grievance process.
• Manage the organisation’s training budget ensuring that employees receive appropriate training.

Estate Management

•  Manage the charities’ office provision.
• Take the lead on an upcoming office relocation including sale of our current property and relocation to new office space.
•  Manage the charities’ virtual office infrastructure including our digital systems.

IT

•  Liaise with our external IT consultants to ensure efficient running of IT systems.
•  Ensure that all staff have appropriate IT and telecommunications equipment and software.
• Conduct an annual review of IT equipment and software provision.
• Ensure that all workstations including those used by homeworkers are adequate and comply with H&S regulations.
• Ensure that appropriate IT security provision is in place for all systems.
•  Manage the ongoing digital transformation of the charities including implementation of new systems.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications

Essential.

•  Experience of management of an NGO/charity or similar organisation at a senior level.
• Experience of line management of staff including effective performance management.
• Experience of policy review and development, in particular HR, governance, risk and finance policy.
•  A high level of digital literacy (including expertise with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive etc.).
• Working knowledge of charity finance (SORP), budget setting, accounting/book-keeping and reporting.
• Understanding of UK charity governance and reporting requirements (ideally including experience with charities registered in both England and Scotland).
• Demonstrable project management skills (ideally with experience of project management tools such as Clickup, Asana, Microsoft Tasks/Project etc.).
• Familiarity with charity CRM systems, ideally Beacon.
• Excellent relationship skills, with the ability to confidently communicate with a range of individuals from different backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several different projects and activities in parallel.
• Enthusiasm and temperament to work in a small but ambitious team.
• Ability and willingness to promote the Charities including at events both locally and internationally.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including confidence in preparing presentations using PowerPoint.
•  Experience of online HR systems (ideally Breathe HR) and utilising these to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HR functions.
• A good understanding of data protection regulations including GDPR.The legal right to live and work in the UK.

Desirable.

• HR expertise including an understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
• Evidence of CPD/training in charity management, HR, finance etc.
• An interest in animal welfare and a willingness to learn about and help promote animal welfare science.
• Experience of working for an animal-welfare, animal-based or science-based cause.
• A detailed understanding of budget setting and monitoring.
• Familiarity with accounting software (ideally Sage and/or Xero)
• Experience of strategy development and implementation.
• Experience of event organisation and management (the charities frequently organise conferences, symposia and other events).

Personal Qualities

The candidate must be comfortable with the charities’ approach to animal welfare which includes co-operation with the livestock and slaughter industry, as well as laboratory animal researchers. Whilst both charities promote the highest standards of animal welfare, they do not oppose the use of animals by humans for research or food.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a small team, but also be confident to take the lead and work unsupervised when necessary. Since many people in the organisation work remotely, they should be comfortable communicating with colleagues using online tools.

Eligibility

Because the charities are based in the UK you must be legally entitled to work and reside in the UK. The successful candidate will be expected to reside in the UK whilst employed by the charities.

We envisage this role as a full-time one but are willing to consider other working patterns for the right candidate.

Please note, that if you wish to work from home, we require a reliable internet connection with a minimum 10Mb/s broadband.

Interim Partnership Development Manager

Background

BCP is in need of additional operational leadership on an interim basis, for a minimum of three months, with the possibility of extension.

Role

To support the strategic development and operations of BCP

Timings

Immediate start desirable, with a minimum three month contract, possibility of extension to six.

Reporting to

Lead Partner (Bude-Stratton Town Council) and Interim Chair 

Responsibilities 

• Support the board with work on its governance and future directions: related project work and organisational development initiatives

• Board secretariat (monthly evening meetings and associated tasks)

• Lead the staff team, including mentoring individuals and strengthening ways of working across the project strands and with the partnership board 

• Review and improve document management systems 

• Other work as required by the Interim Chair and Lead Partner (BSTC)

Skills and experience required

• Project management

• Working with a non-executive board and / or board level experience

• Working for or with a similar / relevant organisation to BCP

• Commitment to our values

• Understanding and experience of reputation management and stakeholder engagement

• Staff management and mentoring 

Terms

The role would be the equivalent of two/three days a week, hybrid, with flexibility around actual days worked and the balance between office/remote working. A minimum of the equivalent of one day per week in Bude for face-to-face meetings is anticipated. Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience, proportionate to a publicly funded (Lottery) not-for-profit organisation. 

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. 

24/7 service – Team Leader will mostly work from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work (Typically once per month)

Our Sidmouth services provide housing-related support for people with high support needs. The purpose of the service is to enable people placed out of area to return to Devon. The service aims to support people in gaining the skills they need to live independently.

As a Team Leader your Key Duties and Responsibilities will be:

Work Allocation and Monitoring: Assign tasks and responsibilities within the team. Ensure that team members are meeting service objectives, while also planning and prioritising key tasks.

Resource Management: Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet service outcomes.

Role Modelling and Practice Guidance: Lead by example, demonstrating professional values and behaviours. Provide expertise and guidance to the team on issues related to best practices.

Team Support and Development: Coach and mentor team members through individual and group supervision. Support team members' professional development within budgetary constraints.

Recruitment and Induction: Assist with hiring new staff and volunteers. Lead their induction and onboarding into the service.

Communication and Information Sharing: Ensure team members are informed about organisational updates and service developments.

Quality Improvement: Work collaboratively with the team to improve service quality and seek innovative approaches.

Administrative Responsibilities: Oversee administrative tasks, data collection, and reporting requirements. Ensure the quality and accuracy of data and information (RIS/RIVO systems, if applicable).

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

This role demands strong leadership skills, particularly in managing a team within a care or mental health context. It requires a blend of practical experience, a deep understanding of recovery, and an ability to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.

• Experience in Mental Health or Social Care: Direct experience supporting individuals with mental health issues or working in a social care environment in a paid or voluntary role.
• Recovery Principles: A solid understanding of recovery principles and integrating them into daily practice.
• Assessment and Planning: Proficient in assessing individual needs and risks. Able to create, implement, and review personalised support and risk management plans.

Caring for our people. 

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include: 

• PULSE – our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards. 
• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments. 
• Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave. 
• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme. 
• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way. 
• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member. 

Who are we? 

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.” 

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

Job Opportunity: Chief Executive – Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester

Office based (Stonehouse GL10) but some hybrid working

Salary- £40,221 to £43,421 (pro-rata if appropriate) depending on experience

Permanent role - 30 - 37.5 hours (to be discussed at interview stage), over a minimum of 4 days per week

Are you a compassionate, experienced leader with a passion for supporting families?

Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester is looking for a Chief Executive to lead our team and guide our work supporting local families through the challenges of early parenthood. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of our charity, working closely with our dedicated staff, volunteers, and Board of Trustees to bring our vision to life.

About the Role

As Chief Executive, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring we continue to provide high-quality services to families in need. While the Trustees set the strategic direction, you’ll collaborate with them to turn their plans into action. You’ll manage resources, oversee operations, lead a fantastic team, and represent Home-Start to key supporters and partners in the community. We’re looking for someone who has strong analytical abilities to evaluate service delivery and impact, along with a proven track record in securing and managing funding. You will also need to have excellent team management skills, inspiring and supporting our staff and volunteers to achieve their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring our services have a meaningful impact on local families
• Work closely with our Board of Trustees to implement the charity’s strategic goals
• Analyse service delivery, identify opportunities for improvement, and track impact to ensure we’re meeting the needs of families
• Inspire, support, and manage a talented team of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and effective working environment
• Ensure the charity’s financial sustainability by managing resources effectively and generating sustainable income
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and the local community to ensure long-term support
• Lead fundraising efforts, including securing new funding streams, and ensuring efficient use of resources to maximize impact

About You

We’re looking for an experienced leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the community. You will have:
• Senior leadership experience, ideally in the charity, social care, or voluntary sector
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and improve service delivery
• Extensive experience in fundraising, with a proven track record in securing and managing funding
• Excellent team management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead staff and volunteers
• The ability to work collaboratively with a Board of Trustees to deliver on strategy
• Strong operational and financial management experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage stakeholders
• A deep commitment to supporting families and communities, with a shared passion for our mission

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: 13/01/25

We’d love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of local families. Together, we can help create a brighter future for those who need it most.

Role Summary

Join our team working on our flagship School Plates programme, driving healthier, more sustainable school menus with a focus on London and surrounding areas, alongside a supportive and dedicated team committed to creating positive change. 

The programme continues to go from strength to strength. We’re currently supporting over a third of all local authorities in the UK that cater for over 7,600 schools, feeding over 1.25 million children every day. So far, we’ve been responsible for swapping over 37 million school meals from meat-based to meat-free or plant-based. 

This role is focused on London and the South. We are already supporting over half of all local authorities in the capital. We are entering the final year of an ambitious three-year plan to be working with over 50% of all UK local authorities, influencing the meals for 2 million children daily by the end of 2025. 

Are you passionate and driven about improving school food in London? Can you match our ambition? You’ll support the Programme Manager and Head of Programme, carrying out a wide range of tasks, including managing existing relationships, recruiting new partners, providing advice on menus, getting involved with recipe development, and using your culinary skills to train caterers in their kitchens.

We’re looking for someone to join our team for 4 days a week but are open to applicants looking for flexible working hours including, potentially, 3 days a week.

Reports to: Programme Manager UK
Department: INT Operations
Direct reports: None
Location: Remote (home-based in, or close to, London)
Hours: 28h per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £32,000 p/a for 1 FTE of 35h/week (i.e. £25,600 for 0.8 FTE)

Responsibilities

• Broaden the reach of the School Plates programme across London and the South of England.
• Outreach to school caterers (primarily local authorities and contract caterers, but also multi-academy trusts and individual schools as needed) to engage new partners, and manage and develop these relationships.
• Work with the Awards Coordinator to review menus and deliver evidence-based advice to our catering partners, supporting them on their awards journey.
• Deliver Plant-based Cooking in Schools Workshops (in-person and online), including organising and promoting sessions, liaising with partners and attendees, delivering the sessions and collating feedback.
• Work closely with other Chef Trainers to plan and create ‘Plant-based Cooking in Schools’ online course content, including videos and learning materials.
• Contribute to ideas for new plant-based recipes for schools.
• Support our impact measurement work for ongoing programme evaluation, supporter communications, and funding proposals.
• Develop an excellent understanding of the school food landscape, structures of school food provision, and the nutritional guidelines for school food in England.
• Update and maintain an accurate database of activity with our partners.
• Represent ProVeg UK on calls, in meetings and at events, including some public speaking.
• Work closely with Communications Manager to produce engaging new content, including video content, for social media, and the website.
• Support the Programme Manager and Head of Programme with any other projects or tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven track record in relationship management.
• Experienced in planning and delivering plant-based cooking workshops to groups.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to write effectively and be a confident presenter.
• Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed.
• Proactive with initiative and drive.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Solution-focused and resilient.
• Confident in creating basic spreadsheets and slide decks.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and small but fast-growing non-profit work environment.
• Ability to work well unsupervised with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection.
• Passionate about food systems change.
• Alignment with our vision and mission.
• Based in London and able to attend meetings, events, and training to represent the team and programme in and around the capital.
• Willing to travel to events outside of London for occasional workshops and events.  
   

Desirable:

• Experience of working within school food. 
• Experience of working in a culinary setting.
• Experience of managing projects.
• Experience of liaising with local authorities, schools, or other public sector bodies.
• Experience of working in the food, health or environmental sector.
• Experience in the field of nutrition, including an interest in plant-based nutrition.
• Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Career development support.
• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service
• Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts
• Compassionate animal companion leave
• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

Timeline

The recruitment process consists of two rounds: 1): an online trial task; 2): an interview with the Programme Manager and Head of Programme. 
 

• Application deadline: 27 December at 5pm
• Start date: From February 2025

Further information

Please submit your application using our online form below, including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.).
 

About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.
ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.
ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies. 
ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees. 

Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Color, women, individuals with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.

In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.

Data Protection Information for Applicants 
More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here in German and English. If you are applying at ProVeg INT, more Information can be found here, available in German and English.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Property Partnerships & Acquisitions Manager to join a multifaceted arts & community charity, based in numerous centres across London.

Salary: £40,000 pro-rata with substantial bonuses on completion of deals.
Hours: Part time 20 hours per week minimum / or full-time negotiable

Term: 12 months fixed term (with the hope to extend)

The charity runs arts centres across London, being well known for their community-building, experimental arts programme and being one of the most affordable workspace providers in London.

They are now seeking a dynamic and conscientious Property Partnerships & Acquisitions manager to build new & manage existing relationships with property owners.

The objective of this role is to effectively, promote, present and sell the charity’s occupation as a charitable alternative to conventional property security and as empty property rates mitigation, pitching to private landlords, developers and local authorities, securing short, mid, and long-term properties.

The charity is also looking to secure longer term projects by purchasing permanent centres, to be written into S106 agreements and/or to restore and utilise historical sites or publicly owned property to run alongside our meanwhile model and the role will also entail actively looking to fulfil this requirement.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator: articulate, affable and charismatic, who loves networking and building long term fruitful relationship. You must be adept at delivering a bespoke sales pitch, understanding that the interests and objectives of each landlord will differ. Experience within sales, and a proven background in developing and managing positive client relations is crucial, alongside a broad appreciation of the arts and knowledge of the UK property sector (planning, surveyance, compliance, security, expenses, legal, maintenance & government policy).

If this sounds like you and you’re interested in hearing more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

VAS is looking for an experienced Director of Operations to join our leadership team. We’re looking for a collaborative leader who can develop and support teams across VAS to deliver our purpose for the sector and the city.

The Director of Operations will oversee the efficiency and impact of daily operations, ensuring that our programs, finances, people, and resources align with our purpose, priorities and values. The Director of Operations will play a key role in ensuring the viability of the organisation, specifically overseeing strategic finance, HR, operational systems, developing programme management and leading our priority 5 ambition

Grants and Funding Manager (Part-time Fixed Term Appointment)

Hours: 0.2 FTE, one-year Fixed Term Appointment with possibility of extension

Salary: Up to £8,000 (FTE £40,000)

Location: Home based

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional association for good zoos and aquariums. We drive excellence in animal welfare, conservation, education, and research, demonstrate the value of zoos and aquariums to society, and use our collective expertise to influence policy and champion positive behaviours.

We have an exciting new vacancy for a part-time Grants and Funding Manager to join our small, dedicated team and support us in developing and delivering on our strategic goals.

The Role

The Grants and Funding Manager will utilise Grant Finder and other resources to identify funding opportunities for BIAZA and its members and provide strategic advice on diversifying income streams.

Key Responsibilities

· Grant Research and Identification:

o Utilize Grant Finder and other resources to identify relevant funding opportunities.

o Maintain an up-to-date database of potential grants and funding sources.

o Monitor deadlines and requirements for grant applications.

· Grant Application and Management:

o Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications.

o Coordinate with internal teams and BIAZA members to gather necessary information and documentation.

o Track the progress of submitted applications and follow up as needed.

· Income Diversification:

o Provide strategic advice on diversifying income streams for BIAZA

o Identify and evaluate new fundraising opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and individual giving.

o Develop strategies to increase financial sustainability.

· Stakeholder Engagement:

o Build and maintain relationships with funding bodies, donors, and other stakeholders.

o Communicate effectively with BIAZA members to understand their funding needs and provide tailored support.

· Reporting and Analysis:

o Prepare regular reports on funding activities and outcomes.

o Analyse funding trends and provide insights to inform future strategies.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Familiarity with Grant Finder or similar funding databases.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the zoo and aquarium sector is a plus.

This role will be mainly home based, however, travel to London for meetings may be required. There may also be a requirement to visit members and attend seminars, conferences and networking events around the UK and Ireland. These may occur in the evenings or at weekends. 

This is a part-time, one-year fixed term role contracted at 0.2FTE, with the possibility of extension. Flexible working arrangements are available. The hours do not need to be confined to a single day each week and can be distributed in a pattern that suits both the candidate and the organisation. The full time equivalent (FTE) salary for this role is up to £40,000 depending on experience, which equates to £8,000 for this part-time role. The FTE leave entitlement is 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, for this role the leave entitlement will be 5 days, plus a pro-rata share of bank holidays. 

BIAZA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage 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. 

Closing date 17th January 2025

Interviews will be held by MS Teams in the week commencing 27th January 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Lead to join our team in Bristol. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,480 – £36,400 (£40,600 - £45,500 FTE)

NGA is an independent, not-for-profit national membership organisation for state school governors, trustees and governance professionals in England. Our work aims to improve the educational standards and wellbeing of young people by increasing the effectiveness of governing boards and promoting high standards. As expert leaders in school and academy governance, we provide information, advice, guidance, professional development and e-learning.

About the role:

We are looking for a Regional Lead who will be able to develop our partnerships across the South West and West Midlands regions and grow membership for the organisation. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience of relationship management and sales, as well as a thorough understanding of school governance. Excellent communications skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential, as is attention to detail.

Benefits of working for NGA:

• Competitive starting salary of £32,480 – 36,400 (£40,600 - £45,500 FTE).
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days (FTE) increasing to 27 with continuous service, 8 days bank holiday and 3 days Christmas closure, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme at 7%
• Homeworking, with the expectation for travel across the South West and West Midlands region, which includes visiting our office in Birmingham city centre.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme
• A healthy training and development budget (CPD) with a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• A commitment to environmental sustainability includes a cycle to work scheme and encouragement to use public transport, including railcards

Key responsibilities of our Regional Lead will include:

• Understanding the local and regional challenges and needs of governing boards, clerks and governance professionals in the region, and apply this intelligence to offer appropriate NGA support to members in the local areas and regions
• Encouraging and supporting local governance associations to form and sustain themselves
• Building relationships with local partners to gather intelligence regarding the local governance landscape and the needs of governing boards, clerks and governance professionals.
• Identifying opportunities to develop partnerships to improve governance with local authorities, multi-academy trusts, local associations, teaching school alliances/hubs, dioceses, federations and any other parties.
• Identifying opportunities to promote NGA, its membership and its services, and with the support of the Head of Marketing take advantage of those opportunities.
• Developing a pipeline of new business for NGA in the region, including membership, Learning Link, training and development programmes, consultancy and any other services delivered by NGA.
• Providing intelligence from partnership groups and local associations to improve NGA’s offer to members, governors, trustees and clerks’
• Keeping up-to-date with NGA’s position statement, good governance practice and issues of concern to NGA members
• Being an active member of NGA in all ways, such as by contributing to staff meetings, events for members, promoting the organisation, working within and supporting NGA’s culture policies and procedures and undertaking other reasonable duties required by the line manager.

What we’re looking for in our ideal Regional Lead:

• In depth understanding of school and trust governance In England
• Understanding of relevant regional and local public sector services and structures, in particular as relevant to education
• Understanding of marketing and promotions strategies.
• The ability to identify, exploit and create opportunities
• An excellent public speaker, able to deliver to large audiences
• The ability to keep up-to-date with external factors, and to assess the potential and added value of new relationships
• Energetic, engaging, confident, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic
• Drives opportunities for business development and committed to achieving targets

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 9 January 2025

If you have not been contacted by Thursday 9 January 2025, please assume that you have not been successful. 

If you feel that you are the right candidate for the role as our Regional Lead or would like to find out more information about the role, then please click ‘apply’ now.We’d love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support our grants and investment programmes.

We are looking to recruit a part-time (30 hours per week) Grants Development Worker on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

You will assist the Grants Manager and Grants Coordinator in the development and delivery of a large grants and investments programme (aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations and schools) in excess of £1.6m per year, largely focused on addressing health inequalities in the city of Salford. The role will be based in both the office and community settings. We currently operate a hybrid working model, which includes office days and working from home.

To be successful, you will be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from small community groups to large charities, schools and public-sector commissioners. This will include tailoring information, advice and guidance to the needs of the VCSE sector.

If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!

In return, we offer:

• 28 days’ holiday rising to 30 days (after five years) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
• A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave – to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can

For further information, please view the Job Pack.

To apply, please return your application form to us via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 8th January 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 23rd January 2024 (in person at Salford CVS offices in Eccles). 

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Hours: Part time – 22.5 per week

Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2027

Salary: £31,133 per annum (pro rata for 22.5 hours)

Location:  Kings Lynn with occasional travel to Norwich

Closing date: 6th January 2025 at 11:30pm

Are you compassionate, proactive and collaborative with experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you’re looking for an exciting new career opportunity join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing your part in standing up to the housing emergency.

About the role

You will deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the hub’s local community priorities and work with people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities.  You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation and engage with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of people’s rights.

You will also work in local community settings and with community groups to deliver advice and rights awareness workshops and make sure that people with lived experience of homelessness have opportunities to share their story, give their opinions and participate in the design and delivery of Shelter services. Offering day to day support to volunteers, providing learning, shadowing and mentoring and being a consistent role model for our values are also key aspects of the role.

About you

You are able to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities and with all stakeholders, including people with lived experience of homelessness. You will have experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and are able to progress to specialist level knowledge, as well as the ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records, advise and support clients to make informed decisions. A proven record of delivering group workshops and presentations is essential, as is a collaborative, flexind professional approach to your work.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the Team

We have been providing housing advice to the people of Norfolk for almost 30 years, with specialisms in housing legal advice and advocacy. Our team work out of our Community Hub in Norwich and across the county in community settings and work in partnership with other local services to address interconnected issues which may impact on our clients’ ability to keep a home. This also includes advice for residents of Kings Lynn in partnership with Broadland Housing and Norfolk Citizens Advice.

We offer face to face advice from the Kings Lynn branch of our close partners Broadland Housing and in other community settings across the borough.

We also deliver housing right awareness sessions to empower local communities to take action on housing issues.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the following points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format:

• Knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge
• Ability to work collaboratively with people from other teams and organisations
• Ability to deploy flexible time management skills across a range of tasks and responsibilities

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Brent Food Bank can only function effectively with a core of volunteers who are engaged in all aspects of the foodbank's operation. As the Food Bank becomes busier and as its services grow the Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for promoting volunteer engagement, the development of our current volunteer community, and the recruitment and development of new volunteers.