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The Fundraising Assistant will be a key member of the fundraising team. Supporting the team to deliver a wider range of fundraising activities including events, challenges and campaigns as well as helping maximise the supporter journey and providing excellent donor care. You will enjoy collaborating with others and be an excellent communicator who can plan and prioritise efficiently, whilst delivering exceptional customer service.
You will be responsible for Database Management and keeping the CRM up to date and Management of donation Platforms and being the go-to person for fundraising enquiries.
Main Responsibilities:
- Importing data in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.
- Construction of automated tasks in the CRM which are assigned to other members of the team to enable stewardship via the correct fundraising team member.
- To assist the fundraising team by providing administrative support for the charities events and campaigns to maximise income.
- To assist with the administration of event participants and ticket buyers, including responding to enquiries in a timely fashion, building relationships by phone and email and encouraging and motivating participants to meet and exceed targets
- To keep up to date records of all collection boxes and buckets in the community
- To be the first point of contact for phone face to face plus emails via the fundraising inbox for all fundraising enquiries, respond in a timely manner and recognise the opportunity to build relationships and encourage fundraising support.
- To run and analyse weekly financial reports to ensure donations are recorded correctly and the appropriate thank you has been sent.
- Support regular gift aid claim submissions to HMRC to take place monthly.
- Support the team to provide communications to the correct audiences for marketing activity.
- Assist in processing donations from mailing appeals.
- Work with the fundraising team to ensure data recording is kept up to date in a timely way
- Assist and support other members of the fundraising team e.g., sending out events/fundraising packs and ensuring all event participants are thanked within the scheduled time.
- Regularly review and adapt supporter communications, including thank you letters and ensure these are implemented across the organisation for consistency
- Keep up to date with new developments, legal requirements, codes of conduct and best practice including being GDPR compliant.
- Manage stock of event promotional items and ensure availability of items required at events, distribute and collect items for the team
- Attend and contribute to team meetings.
- Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience:
- Strong, demonstratable experience in administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience and good working knowledge of using a CRM system (preferably Beacon)
- Competent in creating and maintaining spreadsheets
- Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping
- Experience of working in a customer service environment.
- Basic knowledge of Gift Aid regulations.
- Understanding of GDPR.
Skills, attitudes, and behaviours:
- IT skills across a range of systems including MS office and SharePoint.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with people at all levels, on telephone and by letter/email
- Ability to problem solve and think laterally to achieve a goal.
- Commitment to team-working but also the ability to work alone
- Committed to quality.
- Motivated, positive and proactive
- Ability to prioritise and organise work
- Demonstratable initiative and determination
- A flexible attitude and willingness to develop in the role
- Full UK driving license and car preferred
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a role where you can develop your HR experience while working for a leading charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in the role of People Advisor to play a key role in delivering outstanding HR services across the organisation. The St Mungo’s People, Culture and Inclusion team are looking to achieve a number of ambitious and compelling goals which will have a real impact on colleagues across the organisation.
You will be joining an enthusiastic team of People Advisors and Business Partners, working with managers across the organisation to provide advice on a broad range of employee relations issues, and generalist HR queries. Key responsibilities in this varied role will include:
- Overseeing a caseload of high, and low risk ER cases within designated regions of the organisation, providing advice and coaching to managers throughout the case management process.
- Providing ongoing advice and guidance to managers, to support them in managing their people well and delivering an effective service.
- Ensuring a high quality, responsive, reliable and proactive service is provided to internal customers.
- Developing your own knowledge and experience in ER and HR advice services. We pride ourselves on supporting personal development and career progression across the team.
- Undertaking HR projects to improve the quality of the service in line with organisational objectives.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
If you are an experienced HR Advisor looking for a new challenge, then this People Advisor role is a great opportunity for you to get involved with a fantastic organisation that works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- Experience of providing advice on employee relations matters within a generalist HR environment, including managing cases to resolution.
- Good time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
- Strong understanding of employment law, good management practice and stakeholder management.
- Be a qualified member of CIPD (Level 5 or 7) or have equivalent experience of working on HR issues.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 4 November 2024
Interview and assessments on: week commencing 11 November 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Join the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) as the Community Development Manager for Wales. Working three days a week, this permanent role is important in supporting our work in Wales and beyond.
Community Development Manager (Wales)
Part Time 21 hours per week | Remote | Closing 10th November 2024
Salary: £18,870 per annum (pro rata to the FTE of £31,450)
Job Reference: CDMW01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)
The role of the Community Development (Wales) is both to inspire and facilitate the CILIP Cymru Wales Committee and to work on other important initiatives. These include promoting CILIP membership and services, overseeing projects in the country and working as part of a virtual team to help ensure CILIP’s broader strategy and plans work in a Welsh context, including use of the Welsh language.
As part of the Communities Team, the successful candidate will also with colleagues on UK-wide projects to meet CILIP priorities and cover one another’s work during planned absences.
This position, within the Communities Team, reports to the Communities and Partnerships Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting CILIP membership and services including Professional Registration by means of in-person and online presentations.
- Working with existing Employer Partners and other key clients in Wales to help them get the most out of their membership.
- Working as part of a virtual team to help ensure CILIP’s broader strategy and plans work in a Welsh context including use of the Welsh language.
The successful candidate will have:
- Good knowledge of the library and information profession
- Experience of devising and organising events
- Be able to work collaboratively and foster strong relationships with a wide range or internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Be highly organised and able to plan, prioritise and deliver.
This role is homeworking based in Wales. The role-holder will be expected to visit sites across Wales and to attend quarterly all-staff meetings in London with travel funded by CILIP.
We look forward to welcoming a dynamic individual to our team who shares our passion for advancing the library and information profession.
About CILIP Cymru Wales
CILIP Cymru Wales carries out cross sector advocacy campaigns, runs a biennial conference, runs webinars and hosts an annual CILIP Information Day and AGM. CILIP members in Wales have access to the Kathleen Cooks Fund, a benevolent fund that supports professional and service development.
Outstanding professional achievements are recognised by the Welsh Library Team of the Year Award which it organises.
About CILIP
The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body which last year celebrated 125 years since gaining our Royal Charter with thousands of members in the UK and internationally. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans that commenced this year. CILIP is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team.
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups. For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.
Registered Charity No 313014
Benefits
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata’d for part time employees)
- The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 10%, employee contribution of 5%) including death in service benefit
- Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme provided by Vivup
- Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
- Annual flu vaccination voucher
- Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
- Contribution to eye tests
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Teams on Wednesday 20 November and Friday 22 November.
If you need any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LEGAL OFFICER – EMPLOYMENT LAW
Salary £39,298 per annum
Hours: 35 hours (5 days) Monday – Friday inclusive.
Applications for part-time 28 hours (4 days) a week will also be considered.
Location: Flexible - home-based or hybrid (office and home-based) working available. Occasional travel requirement across England and Wales for meetings or delivery of training. The postholder will be required to attend the office[1] occasionally to attend work meetings.
Contract Permanent
Who are we?
Rights of Women is a long established and well-respected national women's charity providing free legal advice to women to help them navigate their way through the legal system and inform them of their rights. Addressing violence against women and girls is a major part of ensuring that women can achieve equality in society. We also work to influence law and policy and provide training to professionals who work with women.
The Role
We are looking for a qualified woman[2] solicitor or barrister or CILEX member with experience of employment harassment and discrimination law to deliver our vital legal services for women as part of our employment law team.
The Legal Officer (Employment Law) is responsible for delivery of Rights of Women’s core services including providing legal advice on our ‘Sexual Harassment at Work’ telephone advice line, delivering training and writing publications. They also contribute to Rights of Women’s policy and influencing work, specifically related to our 'Sexual Harassment at Work’ advice line and employment law and the management of the legal volunteers to the advice line.
Closing date: Friday 15th November at 17.00. We expect to interview week commencing 25/11/24 and will contact you the week before if you have been shortlisted for interview.
How to apply: Please visit our website for further information about the role and how to apply.
[1] The office is located in a women-only building where service users from a number of organisations attend on a daily basis
[2] This post is open to women-only. Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part 1) applies
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers? Do you have a proven track record in fundraising and an understanding of the Catholic community? Harris Hill are delighted to be working with refuge charity to recruit an ambitious and creative Senior Fundraising Officer to help grow and diversify the income that supports the charity vital services.
What You’ll Do: As a Senior Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering The charity’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on community fundraising and challenge events. You’ll lead exciting initiatives like the London Marathon fundraising, collaborate with parishes and schools, and identify new opportunities to grow the charity’s income. Your work will help sustain the vital frontline services that the charity provides to refugees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the charity’s long-term fundraising strategy.
- Lead community fundraising events, such as the London Marathon.
- Develop and maintain relationships with religious orders and Catholic communities.
- Champion refugee voices in fundraising communications.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Professional fundraising experience.
- Strong understanding of the Catholic community and its structures.
- Excellent interpersonal and supporter care skills.
- Sympathy for the mission of the charity and an understanding of the challenges faced by refugees.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a compassionate community that values dignity, hope, and justice.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system.
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hrs
Location: London, hybrid working
Deadline: On rolling basis
Recruitment process: CV and Supporting statement
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Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to the age of 25) and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Their mission is to tackle the inequalities that exist in the availability, accessibility and quality of bereavement support and training across the UK and to build capacity within communities to manage the impact of child bereavement.
In addition to supporting families experiencing bereavement, the charity also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a passionate and collaborative Fundraising Team, working closely with the Head of Corporate, Philanthropy & Events and other CBUK departments. With support, you will take personal ownership of a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, contributing to the charity’s Major Donor strategy. You’ll be part of a supportive team that fosters creativity and teamwork, working together to secure essential funding that directly impacts the lives of bereaved families across the UK.
We are seeking someone creative and analytical who has strong research, administration, relationship management and database skills, and who can provide excellent donor stewardship.
As Philanthropy Officer, you will:
- Identify and research new potential major donors supporting a team income target c.£1.5m
- Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships at 4-5 figure level
- Develop donor cultivation and stewardship plans
- Implement a patron and celebrity stewardship plan
Ideal skills and experience:
- Fundraising experience from core income streams such as major donor, corporate or trusts and foundations
- Experience of prospect research and preparing donor materials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Managing records using CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
With the creation of a new Facilities Admin Management team within our Property Development team in our Retail directorate we are recruiting for an administrator to support the facilities management team to deliver a broad variety of activities for our retail shop and stores estate of c700 locations.
It is important that we keep our retail estate trading effectively as interruption caused by maintenance issues prevents us from raising valuable income that goes directly into research to prevent heart and circulatory diseases. Therefore, we must proactively and diligently review performance and continually improve our services.
As a Facilities Administration Assistant you'll deliver a high level of admin support to the Facilities Administration Team Leader, Facilities Manager and Senior Facilities Manager to enable them to carry out their roles effectively across the BHF Retail estate.
This will include various admin tasks such as
- raising reactive and planned works orders on the property management system
- record keeping via spreadsheets/database
- liaising with all stakeholders and external contractors as required
- ensuring any H&S issues are resolved as quickly as possible to maximise BAU trading
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton Office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
About you
With excellent administration skills you will provide multi-disciplinary administrative support to the Facilities Administration Team Leader, Facilities Manager and Senior Facilities Manager to enable them to carry out their roles effectively as possible.
We are looking for someone who is highly efficient with excellent time management skills. You'll have excellent IT skills and will have working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
With strong communication skills, both verbal and written, you'll be comfortable dealing with colleagues across the BHF and external stakeholders. The ability to build strong working relationships and work effectively within a team is essential.
You'll also have excellent attention to detail and strong customer service skills.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Teaching and Learning Assistant - The Rise Sixth Form, co-located with West Thames College Isleworth
Full Term term time only - 8.30 to 4.30pm
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people? Are you patient, understanding, and eager to provide individualised support? Look no further! Due to growth, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Teaching and Learning Assistant at our renowned school.
At The Rise Sixth Form we aim to build aspirations, to inspire and to motivate learners so that they have the opportunity to make the best choices in life and reach their full potential.
All learners at The Rise Sixth Form will have a personalised timetable and will follow an individual learning programme designed to fulfil the aims and ambitions of the learners. Also sixth form learners will learn alongside staff and peers, and will be encouraged to develop their individuality and achieve their potential.
At our school, we believe in fostering a nurturing environment that celebrates the unique abilities and strengths of each learner. As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our learners thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. This is a chance to positively impact the lives of extraordinary individuals and make a genuine difference in their journey. When learners are not in lessons located at the West Thames College they will be supported at the sixth form base. Staff will be on hand to help learners prepare for lessons, support with coursework assignments, and help students review their learning and prepare for exams. Learners will also be supported with time management, revision skills, essay writing and exam access and arrangements
We are looking for empathetic and adaptable individuals, who thrive under pressure and have a natural ability to solve challenges. You will also need physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some of whom have other complex needs. You will be keen to use our positive behavioural approach, have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024
Start Date: January 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13th November 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Apply today and start your exciting career with The Rise School!
Why join us?
- We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities to support your personal and professional development
- We offer a wide range of wellbeing activities including yoga, cooking classes and zumba
- Competitive annual salary and pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family and personal life
- Free Perkbox subscription offering benefits of particular services at reduced costs
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
This role sits within the Community Education and Training team, working to support our learners to access, complete and progress through our wide range of adult learning provision. The main focus will be on providing additional support for learners who need wrap-around support relating to a range of additional personal and educational needs. This could include welfare, personal and family support and wider mental health and wellbeing support or additional learning needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, literacy support and other needs.
You will work with the team to implement strategies and support plans for individuals to aid learning and enhance educational experience. You will support the team’s administrator to monitor learner’s attendance, contacting them via phone, email or arranging a meeting in person where pastoral support is needed.
You will work with our Adult Safeguarding Lead to support safeguarding cases across our departments, including keeping safeguarding records, making referrals and building a database of local support services available to learners and other service users.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting learners to ensure they have the best opportunity to thrive on their learning journey.
You will also support wider functions in the team such as contributing to the organisation of our termly learners’ forum to celebrate achievement and attending events in the community to publicise our work.
The successful applicant will have experience of working with vulnerable individuals or groups, be committed to safeguarding, have excellent administration skills, be flexible and excited about being at the heart of a busy team and committed to providing an excellent service to High Trees’ users.
Benefits of working at High Trees
- 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and 3 Christmas days) rising by 1 day each year after 2 years’ service (capped at an additional 8 days)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years’ service
- Save money off a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme
- Up to 7% contribution to the staff pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Support Line
- Clear pay structure with yearly increments (based on performance)
- Annual staff away day
- Premium eye-care vouchers through Specsavers and season ticket loans
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full time, permanent
About us
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Global Learning and Development (L&D) Coordinator to join our vibrant, international team. In this exciting role, you will play a key part in shaping the learning journey for our employees across the globe, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and training needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world. You’ll have the opportunity to coordinate cutting-edge training programs, manage state-of-the-art digital learning platforms, and help drive the implementation of innovative L&D strategies that impact employees from different cultures and regions.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for learning and a talent for digital technology to make a real difference. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, and are excited about contributing to a culture of continuous development, then this is the role for you! You’ll collaborate with colleagues around the world, tackle diverse challenges, and help shape the future of learning and growth within our organisation.
Accountabilities
Training Coordination:
- Schedule, coordinate, and manage all internal and external training sessions.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external trainers, and venues to ensure smooth delivery of learning programs. In the room and virtual rooms
- Maintain and update training event calendars and records.
Digital Learning Management:
- Administer and manage digital learning platforms (e.g., LMS - Learning Management System), ensuring content is up-to-date and accessible.
- Troubleshoot issues related to digital learning tools, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Support the creation and curation of digital learning content, including e-learning modules, videos, webinars, and virtual training sessions.
Learning Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and track learning and development progress using data analytics tools, providing regular reports on key metrics (e.g., participation, completion rates, learner feedback).
- Analyse learning data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in training programs.
Employee Development Support:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee learning and development queries.
- Provide guidance on learning paths and career development opportunities based on employee and organisational needs.
- Assist in the design and delivery of personal and professional development initiatives.
Digital Skills Development:
- Assist in the development and delivery of digital skills training, supporting employees in improving their proficiency in digital tools and software.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to identify areas where additional digital skills training is required.
- Support the L&D Manager in managing the L&D budget, tracking expenditures and processing invoices.
Learning and Development Projects:
- Support the implementation of new learning initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects that contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in a learning and development coordination role or a similar administrative position.
- Strong proficiency in digital tools and platforms, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Canva, Synthesis), and other digital collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders across the organisation.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and data.
- Ability to analyse data and present actionable insights.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to generate L&D reports.
- Experience in developing and delivering training.
- CIPD qualification in Learning and Development or equivalent
- Skills, Abilities and Competences
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Skilled in working within a global team, fostering collaboration across departments and regions.
- Ability to facilitate virtual teams and work with colleagues and partners globally in different time zones
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion:
- Strong competency in promoting inclusivity and ensuring training materials and delivery methods are culturally sensitive and accessible to all learners.
Organisational Agility:
- Ability to navigate and thrive within a fast-paced, global organisation, responding quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
Innovation in Learning Design:
- Ability to introduce innovative approaches to learning, such as incorporating mobile learning, social learning platforms, or AI-driven personalised learning pathways.
Attention to Detail:
- Ensuring accuracy and high standards in managing training records, tracking certifications, and preparing training-related reports.
Global Mindset:
- Understanding of global business environment, with sensitivity to cultural differences and regional learning needs.
- Ability to adapt learning products to the cultural context locally
Problem-Solving:
- Strong problem-solving ability to handle challenges such as differing regulatory requirements, regional variances in skills development, and access to learning platforms.
Time Management:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and coordinating global projects that involve multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Continuous Improvement Focus:
- Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on global L&D best practices, tools, and emerging technologies.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
This will be a global role based either in the UK or in one of our country offices in Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Peru, Boliva, Nepal or Bangladesh. The final salary and benefits for this role is dependent on the country of base and job market conditions.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the country from which they will be based. They must be in a commutable distance from one of our global offices, as the successful candidate would be expected to attend the office on regular occasions.
Additional information
Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued. Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
Closing date for applications: 17th November 2024. Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 25th November 2024.
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. For more information, please visit our careers page.
To apply please submit a copy of your CV (A4 No more than 2 pages) and send us a supporting statement that addresses person specification, Skills, Abilities and Competencies listed, and please make this no more than 2 A4 pages.
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
Position
Reporting into the Head of Communications, this is a strategic and hands-on management role responsible for driving ShareAction’s media function and acting as a key business partner for colleagues across the organisation. Using your experience of developing media strategies, you will advise teams on how to enhance ShareAction’s position as a thought leader on responsible investment, support organisational goals to influence decision-makers and engage target audiences and help manage ShareAction’s reputation by advising on risk and mitigation. You will line manage a Media Manager and Senior Media Officer in the UK and provide guidance to a Media Advisor in Brussels to design and deliver high-quality media relations activity and ensure the effective operation of ShareAction’s press office and internal processes, including media monitoring and reporting.
You'll play a key role in the development of campaigns to hold global companies to account for their impact on people and planet and promote research and recommendations to support our vision of a world where responsible investment is the norm. With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to work collaboratively, supporting colleagues to engage effectively with the media.
If this sounds of interest, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll bring to the team
We want to hear from you if you have substantial experience working in a press office or as a journalist, with recent experience at a senior level, and a strong track record of securing positive coverage to achieve brand, engagement and influencing goals. This role would suit someone who is skilled in developing and delivering media strategy to support organisational objectives – including thought leadership activity for specialist audiences – and has the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and win support for your recommendations. You’ll be a highly regarded people manager who has a proven track record of developing junior team members and putting in place the structures and support for them to succeed. You’ll be passionate about using the power of communications to help drive a better future for people and planet.
This role would suit someone who has outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a flair for breaking down complex issues and the ability to use framing and messaging techniques to produce high-quality content that can resonate with target audiences and inspire action. You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing campaigning environment and have excellent organisational skills to be able to manage multiple projects at once. You might have previous experience developing media activity within a campaigning or advocacy organisation or on social, environmental or financial issues.
While we hope we’ll find someone with the majority of these skills and experience, we’re keen to hear from you even if you don’t have them all. We appreciate lots of skills are transferable, and we welcome opportunities to explore different ways of achieving our goals.
We are currently formalising our hybrid working policy; however, as this role involves a lot of close collaboration with London-based colleagues, there is an expectation that you will be able to come into the office once a week. The whole Communications team meets together in person at least once a month.
What we will do for you
We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.
Currently, we are pleased to offer:
- A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
- Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
- Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
- The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
- A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
- Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
- 8% non-contributory pension: invested with NEST and their green funds.
- A healthcare cash plan with Westfield that gives you money back on your healthcare costs.
- An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
- Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
- Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 25th November 2024.
First-round interviews: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December 2024.
Second-round interviews: Thursday 12th and Monday 16th December 2024.
To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Please be aware that when shortlisting, we are really keen to get a sense of your unique voice and individual experience, especially if you are using generative AI tools as part of your drafting process.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with a well known organisation who have the mission to build stronger families, ensuring children feel safe and positive futures for young people recruit for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Wales).
Please note, this is role is available on a permanent contract and available on a part-time basis (21.75 hours). This role is remote with travel to the office in Cardiff, Wales for meetings. The salary for this role is £32,000-£37,000 FTE, plus Office at Home Allowance £312 per annum.
In this position, you will support the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead with the development and implementation of the organisation’s national influencing plan with a view to raising the profile and influence amongst policy stakeholders and decision-makers. You will conduct primary and secondary research to develop and be in support of policy priorities. You will produce reports on research findings and support with the delivery of events. You will co-ordinate influencing and campaigning activity. You will draft policy documents which include consultation responses, parliamentary debate briefings and summaries.
To be considered for this role you will have at least two years’ experience in a policy/research environment. You will have experience of public affairs campaigning. You will have experience of implementing public affairs plans and stakeholder mapping. You will be IT literate, with experience of using Microsoft Office and document management systems. You will have an understanding of parliamentary and legislative processes and knowledge of current social policy which relates to children and social policy.
You will have excellent communication skills and experience conversing with various stakeholders. You will have experience of preparing briefings, summaries and organising meetings/events/conferences. You will have strong time management skills and be able to work on your own initiative.
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.
Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists (OASES) are looking to recruit an Administration Officer, for a 30 hours per week post, working with the OASES team.
This is an exciting time to join the OASES Team as we grow and develop our work, reach and impact. We are a friendly team, passionate about sustainability and the benefits of engaging with the natural world. We are looking for an Administration Officer who shares our vision to ‘Creating a more sustainable world where all children can thrive’.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the OASES office, administration and equipment.
The successful candidate will be organised and proactive and will work well with the OASES team. They will have good ICT skills, specifically to help maintain OASES promotion, including website, social media and email accounts/mailouts. They will help the OASES team to get out, maintain and put away equipment and create/print/laminate and cut out resources.
The ideal candidate will provide excellent front of house service and will be friendly and welcoming to visitors and callers.
Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024, 12 noon.
Interviews / Practical Task: Tuesday 12th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
We are looking for an empathetic and proactive Regional Manager to join our team. We show we care by creating a peer support network for people living with macular conditions, to do this we rely on our Regional Managers to enable us to deliver support that makes a difference. You will act as the main contact for all our support services across London, putting to use your outstanding organisation and communication skills. Using your natural partnership and networking skills, you will help us increase referrals from within the London region. An understanding of sight loss would be great, but more important is your ability to do public speaking; if this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
This role requires extensive travel across London and occasionally to our Head Office in Andover, Hampshire.
Good broadband connection is essential for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to recruit a Communications Manager to lead on the development and delivery of PILC’s communications strategy with an aim to grow the organisation’s profile, increase the reach and influence of our work and develop supporter engagement.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Communications Manager to help us increase the impact of our work through cross-channel communications and grow the organisation’s profile to match the quality of the legal work we conduct. You will be joining at an exciting time when there is already some infrastructure in place but plenty of opportunity to make your mark on the development of our organisational approach to communications. You will work closely with the Director to develop and implement a cross-organisational communications strategy to extend our reach, brand awareness and increase donations. You will join a dedicated staff team who are all passionate about building power with working class and marginalised communities. You will be expected to work closely with staff across the organisation, supporters and the communities we serve, co-ordinating and delivering effective organisation wide communications. A demonstrable interest in social justice campaigning is essential.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and creative communications all-rounder with a track record of implementing communications strategies for social change. You’ll be an effective project manager, able to work proactively and collaboratively with staff across the organisation to showcase the vital work colleagues in the litigation team conduct out of the spotlight. You will be confident in working with a variety of stakeholders, including journalists, lawyers and marginalised communities. You will be proactive, able to build and maintain relationships, develop effective cross-channel communications and manage a varied workload. You will be both able and happy to turn your hand to strategic thinking alongside day-to-day delivery, such as copy-editing news pieces for our website or writing press releases. You’ll be engaged with social justice campaigning and social media with an ability to identify and take advantage of relevant communications opportunities.
PILC is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
Please do not count yourself out if you feel you do not meet all the requirements and let us decide if you meet the criteria. Training will be offered as part of the opportunity.
PILC exists to challenge systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.