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Description: 

• Closing Date: Friday 19th July

• Salary: £37,500 - £47,000 (inclusive of London Weighting)

• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time). We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements.   

• Contract: Fixed Term Contract (14 months Maternity Cover)

• Job Location: Flexible, with some travel to the London office

• Start date:  16th September

• Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Director

About The Access Project

The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.

We support over 1,800 young people aged 14 to 18 across 40 schools. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.

We employ 70 people who work in locations in London, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the North West. We will turn over approximately £3.7 million in this financial year and our funding comes from a range of sources including: schools, businesses, major donors and grant-making trusts. 

The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.

We are a team passionately committed to our mission, and who support one another’s work. The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all staff to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We co-created our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work.

Why we need you

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced Head of Corporate Partnerships with a track record of winning, retaining, and developing high value partnerships.

The Access Project has established partnerships with leading companies who are committed to social mobility, equality, diversity and inclusion, and want to provide real impact for young people. We have a fantastic volunteer tutor programme at the heart of The Access Project which provides engagement opportunities for employees of corporate partners. We have identified corporate funding as one of our largest growth areas. This role will take a lead in developing and driving forward our business partnerships strategy.

The successful candidate will be passionate about levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people in education. You will be an exceptional relationship builder and communicator, able to motivate companies to support our mission. You will be an experienced manager of people with the ability to build a supportive, creative and inspiring environment for the corporate partnerships function. You will contribute positively to the culture at The Access Project and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to achieve our strategic goals.

What you’ll be responsible for

Leadership and management

• Working closely with the Fundraising and Communications Director to develop a corporate partnerships plan that focuses on the acquisition of corporate partnerships and excellent account management of existing partnerships, resulting in renewals and uplift in value.
• Leading, supporting and inspiring a team of two (Corporate Partnerships Manager and Fundraising Co-ordinator) to deliver the corporate partnerships strategy and individual giving strategy.
• Developing objectives and targets for the corporate partnerships team and ensuring accurate and timely reporting against these.
• Ensuring effective team use of Salesforce for relationship management, data management and providing information for financial reporting and audit purposes.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and adherence to latest legislation, especially Fundraising legislation relating to corporate fundraising and best practice guidelines issued by the Fundraising Regulator, and GDPR. 

New business development

• Periodically refreshing our corporate offer with creative ideas, proposals and content to inspire decision makers. 
• Winning new business for The Access Project at the 5 and 6 figure level with support from the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the CEO/Executive team and Board.
• Managing the preparation and submission of major corporate partnership bids and coordinating internal teams to contribute effectively. 
• Leading research and development to identify new fundraising opportunities.
• Ensuring high quality and inspiring communications and materials are produced in accordance with brand guidelines.

Account management and stewardship 

• Delivering successful partnerships in your portfolio through excellent account management to maximise fundraising and volunteering potential and retain partners. 
• Ensuring corporate partnerships are celebrated through working with Communications colleagues. 
• Working collaboratively with the wider Fundraising Team, Volunteer Team, Programmes Team and other functions to deliver a fantastic partner experience and ensure an integrated and joined up approach. 

Skills, knowledge and attitudes we’re looking for

• An impressive track-record in corporate fundraising. We will also consider exceptional candidates who have excelled in another field of fundraising, partnership management or sales or with a corporate background.
• Ability to work strategically, bringing others along with you, as well as being a hands-on fundraiser as part of a small team. 
• Demonstrable ability to lead a happy, passionate team, creating an environment in which people can do their best work. 
• Excellent verbal communication, listening, writing, and presenting skills. Able to relate to people from all walks of life in both informal conversations and more formal presentations.
• A collegiate attitude, prioritising fantastic working relationships and cross-team working towards a common goal.
• Good knowledge of the corporate marketplace and trends. 
• A creative, solutions-oriented approach. 
• Ability to persuade and negotiate while building strong relationships. Able to have candid conversations with sensitivity and tact. 
• Passionate about the mission of The Access Project and able to convey this. 

Desirable:

• Experience using Salesforce and/or database development. 
• Fundraising accreditation or qualification. 
• Direct experience in the education sector and the knowledge of the landscape that this brings.

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure. 

• PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more. 

• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff 

• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day. 

• Interest-free travelcard loans 

• Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable 

• Cyclescheme loans 

• 3 paid Volunteering Days 

• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%) 

• CPD options 

• The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements 

Safeguarding Statement 

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Equal Opportunities Statement 

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Disclosure of a Criminal Record 

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose.The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure. 

Present or most recent employment 

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment. 

References 

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.

ABOUT US

We’re a small, creative and fast-growing charity that was established from inside The Economist in 2012. We support children, aged 10 to 16, from under-served backgrounds to develop essential skills for the modern world. We do this by enabling them to join inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to think critically, communicate effectively and understand global issues. 

Our activities

Our programme, Topical Talk, brings about these discussions in four ways:

• We create world-class teaching resources for classroom discussions about global news stories
• We run Topical Talk Festival: the only news festival for young people. Children from countries all over the world join discussions with each other and global experts; and they work towards publishing their opinions in written, audio and film format for the chance to win awards 
• We offer Topical Talk Prizes: collections of resources for a series in-depth discussions about a big global issue or theme, following which students submit their work for the chance to win prizes
• We train and support teachers to bring high-quality news discussions into their classrooms; including through intensive, in-person community partnerships in the UK, US and Nigeria

Our impact

Children who take part in Topical Talk can make seven times more progress compared to their peers in creativity, problem-solving, open-minded listening and confident speaking. These skills are linked with better outcomes at school, in employment and as citizens. Our programme has received international recognition, including by HundrED as one of the top 100 educational initiatives of 2020 and 2021, and as first-prize winner of the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022.

Our ambitions

We are at an exciting point in our trajectory. We have demonstrated huge growth potential, going from a small UK pilot in 2013 to working with thousands of teachers globally today, including on-the-ground work in the UK and US. There is still an enormous unmet need, so we have bold plans to reach one million children in 2026, with 100,000 engaging on a weekly basis. 

THE ROLE 

We’re looking for a qualified teacher or ex-teacher who is excited to play a hands-on role in our team, training and building relationships with Topical Talk teachers in the UK and internationally.

You’ll be responsible, alongside our Teacher Engagement and Development Lead, for supporting teachers to get the most from Topical Talk programmes. You’ll do this by building strong relationships with a range of individual teachers, school groups (for example multi-academy trusts) and organisations. You'll be confident communicating with and motivating teachers, and delivering inspiring teacher training in a range of settings in the UK and internationally. You’ll also work directly with 10- to 16-year-old students on a regular basis, to model lessons to teachers, deliver workshops and facilitate online discussions. 

From time to time you will work with our content team to give input into the creation of interactive lessons on news topics. You’ll share ideas for class activities or topics, join idea-generation and feedback sessions, and occasionally draft lessons yourself. 

OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Real impact: you’ll work directly with teachers and students to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time
• Growth and development: you’ll join a fast-growing charity with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibility as the organisation takes on bigger challenges. We invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need, for example, working with you to find expert mentors within The Economist Group 
• A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring, happy place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. We work collaboratively and supportively, with the freedom to use our own judgement and be creative 
• Flexible working: our core hours are from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
• Other benefits: Economist Group benefits include a great central-London office (The Adelphi Building near Charing Cross), private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and deliver teacher training and support to maximise impact of Topical Talk (40%)

• Work with the Teacher Engagement and Development Lead to design and deliver online and in-person teacher training that supports and inspires teachers to run Topical Talk lessons regularly
• Visit schools to observe, and occasionally teach, Topical Talk lessons
• Collect data, such as case studies and progress reports, to help evaluate the impact of Topical Talk 
• Test and evaluate different approaches to teacher support in order to continually improve how we work with teachers

Engage students with Topical Talk lessons (30%)

• Deliver inspiring workshops and lessons about the news to young people aged 10 to 16 globally
• Co-plan and present Live Lessons to a global audience
• Facilitate online discussions between young people during Topical Talk Festivals 
• Collaborate with the content team to share ideas, give feedback and occasionally draft lessons about the news

Build and nurture effective relationships with teachers, school groups and organisations (30%) 

• Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, local education authorities, school districts or multi-academy trusts, to make Topical Talk a long-term success in the schools 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of Topical Talk in depth in these schools or communities, using evidence to recommend programme-wide changes
• Work with the Head of Marketing and Teacher Engagement Development Lead to recruit schools to participate in Topical Talk Festival, liaising with teachers and persistently following up as needed
• Support teachers to get ready to participate in the Topical Talk Festival, including briefing them, guiding them through the sign-up process and answering their questions / troubleshooting

This role will involve international travel so a valid passport is required. It also involves working with young people, so you will need to have an enhanced DBS check (which The Foundation will organise).

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

You are…

• A clear and compelling communicator, verbally and in writing – you’re able to engage people with our work and build strong relationships
• Willing to travel – you are keen to travel across the UK on a regular (weekly) basis, and overseas on a termly basis
• Highly personable – you build rapport quickly and nurture ongoing relationships 
• Passionate about current affairs – you want to help young people to understand the news
• Meticulous in your work – you have exceptional attention to detail and time management
• Collaborative – you are happy to work as part of a team to ensure the best results
• A great problem-solver – you can manage the needs of different audiences and stakeholders
• Results-oriented – you use your initiative and are driven to achieve our targets

You have…

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) – you have at least two years of experience teaching primary or secondary students and an up-to-date knowledge of educational research and developments
• Experience delivering training to teachers on multiple pastoral and curriculum-related topics
• Experience of building relationships and managing stakeholders to secure what’s needed from them
• A proven track record of planning, analysing and reporting on projects

You might have…

• Experience of working in schools or with teachers outside of the UK 

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background. If you require any adjustments for your interview, just let us know.

People Operations & Systems Manager

Location: Stratford, London

Closing date: Monday 22nd July 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

For 40-years, School-Home Support has been working with children, families and schools to break the cycle of poor school attendance, low education attainment, anti-social behaviour, crime, low paid or no job, generation after generation. We are very proud of the work we do to support getting children and young people back into school, ready to learn, whatever it takes.

This is a new role in our People team and we are looking for an energetic and dependable People Operations & Systems Manager to work closely with our Head of People and Culture, to help implement best people strategies and practices to secure a sustainable organisational culture. You must possess significant HR management experience (3-years in similar role) to continuously track the department’s efforts and target its goals. This role reports into the Head of People & Culture and is a mixture of remote working and office based.

You will be liaising with all colleagues on HR practices and school and regional based practitioners; together with all Line Managers. Setting goals for people operations deliverables to track the department’s outputs and goals in line with our vision and values. Supervising and managing the people administrator and the L&D Advisor to manage the following:

•  Reviewing and approving necessary modifications to the people operations department’s efforts from time to time.
• Overseeing specific tasks such as the full recruitment procedure, together with the People administrator.
• Full responsibility for payroll management; together with Finance and outsourced payroll bureau.
• Responsible for all our People HR/Training/ATS systems to ensure they are managed effectively and fit for purpose.
• Responsible for employee engagement and retention, employee satisfaction, and performance management.
• Ensuring that there is a healthy environment for all our employees to work in and that the people department’s workflow is efficient and compliant, at all times.
• Ensuring that DBS management is up to date; liaising with the safeguarding teams with any updates on DBS processes.
• Updating and implementing people policies, and managing the full employee life cycle administrative requirements
• Managing all ER delivery to ensure dispute management is maintained.
• Maintaining disciplines such as legislative regulations and guidelines.
• Develop a positive working environment, encouraging a proactive approach to people's wellbeing and leading the local Wellbeing Forum initiatives
• Be responsible for and drive improvement in diversity, inclusion and engagement.
• Be accountable for talent planning, succession, assessments and HR processes that drive a high performing team
• Provide general day to day HR support on operational issues
• Supporting Group HR Projects/Initiatives

Experience & Skills:

•  CIPD qualified (desirable or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a charitable organisation would be beneficial, but not essential
• Proven experience in advising on complex ER matters
• Resilience, great influencing and communication skills
• Able to build trust, respect and openness

 
The Process 

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for the role of People Operations & Systems Manager, please click apply, enter your details and upload a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Interviews will be held on an ‘as and when basis’ so we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

All roles at SHS are subject to an DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications from all sections of the community.

If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch to discuss your requirements further.

We are looking for a full-time administrator to support the smooth running of the Education and Training Department. Duties include general office administration such as diary management, preparing and circulating reports ahead of meetings, taking minutes and supporting the department with various education and outreach activities.  This post also provides administrative support to the Director of Education and Training.  There will be a requirement to occasionally work in the evenings and at weekends.

What we need:

We need an experienced administrator with effective communications skills, a high standard of IT literacy and excellent attention to detail.  You should have proven experience of minute taking and financial reconciliation. Previous experience of working in a membership organisation is desirable.

About us:

The Inner Temple fulfils its role in training and supporting both student and qualified barristers through Education and Training activities, which are arranged by a dedicated Education and Training Department.  Our work covers:

• supporting students in schools and colleges, and prospective Bar students with a specific focus on equality, diversity and inclusion;
• scholarships for the law conversion course, vocational training, disability grants, pupillage and internships;
• the training of its student members (alongside the approved education and training organisations that provide the vocational qualification component);
• advocacy training for pupils and new practitioners;
• continuing professional development for established practitioners;
• support schemes including mentoring, marshalling and mock interview schemes.

What we offer:

A generous non-contributory pension benefit, private health insurance, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open, a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed, season ticket loan or Cycle to Work scheme after passing probation, 25 days’ annual leave and hybrid working

How to Apply:

To apply, please go to our website to download further information about the job and an application form. Then, please send your completed application form to the email address stated on our website.  Please note that we will not accept CVs.

The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form.

Please note that applicants need to demonstrate they have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

About Future Frontiers
At Future Frontiers, we support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.

Your responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with supporters
• Develop and manage a portfolio of supporters
• Write applications for funding
• Report on impact
• Record-keeping

About you

Experience

• Managing relationships with trusts and foundations, or similar transferable skills from a sales/fundraising background (essential): Experience of applying to and stewarding trusts and foundations to secure 4+ figure gifts over multiple years.
• Identification and cultivation of new business (essential): Experience of independent research and cultivation to develop a pipeline of trusts and foundations.

Skills and competencies

• Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission
• Relationship management
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Planning and prioritisation
• Curiosity

What we can offer you

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Flexible working with regular working from home as standard, 4pm finish on Fridays
• Annual personal training and development budget of £300
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year
• Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years

Please see the full job description for all the details.

Are you an experienced and dynamic administrator looking for a challenging new role? Our growing company is seeking a highly intelligent and motivated Senior Administrator to join our operations team.

In this key position, you will be responsible for a wide range of mission-critical administrative tasks to keep our office running smoothly. You will be involved with accounts payable by processing invoices in Xero, create and maintain spreadsheets for reporting and analysis, and develop new processes to improve efficiency.

You will also play a vital role in customer management by corresponding with clients, proofreading important documents, and providing backend support for our company website. Superior written and verbal communication skills are a must.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of administrative experience, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and a knack for juggling multiple priorities with tight deadlines. You must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a true administrative superstar to take ownership and put their talents to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary and excellent holiday package.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and strengths. It is important that you relate your experience to the skills required for this role.

UoGSU is a value-driven organisation. The work we do has the power to impact the real, lived experiences of our members - and how we do it is incredibly important. UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire. 

Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations bringing together hundreds of students with shared and varied interests. The Student Activities & Communities Manager is a key role within UoGSU to support our members to feel a sense of belonging whilst at University.

Managing and leading a growing team this post will support the delivery of a range of engaging events and enable our various student groups to access a highquality service. This role holder will work across the SU to drive positive student engagement and deliver a sector leading experience for our member.

To all our members and stakeholders, we promise to be:

• Inclusive
• Democratic
• Courageous
• Sustainable 

Key Details 
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 17:00
Interview Date: w/c 22 July
Start Date: September 2024

Applications are to be made by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages. We advice that you look through the person specification in the job pack available on our website.

Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Lou Fensome, Chief Operating Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please contact find contact details in the job pack via our website. 

Key details

Position: Student Activities & Communities Manager

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Across all of the main University of Gloucestershire sites with an office space location of either Gloucester or Cheltenham to be negotiated. Flexible working to be negotiated. 

Hours: 35 hours a week (full time)

Salary: £27,939

Main duties and responsibilities

Deliver high quality community events

• Lead on the delivery of our large-scale events including our Welcome events, our Varsity series and Student Awards
• Manage our SU crew volunteering programme which takes place in the early part of each academic year
• Have oversight of all student-led events ensuring we deliver innovative, bespoke and targeted activities for our members
• Ensuring delivery of a portfolio of SU-led events designed to maximise student engagement and experience
• Manage and support staff to lead and support student groups to produce engaging events to create a sense of community

Delivering excellent student groups

• Manage the creation of engagement plans with student led committees to increase engagement and support the development of groups in such a way to ensure their sustainability
• Manage the delivery of sporting and society activity across UoGSU
• Develop and deliver training and support for student volunteers who lead sports clubs, societies and other student groups within UoGSU
• Develop an inclusive and welcoming culture across all UoGSU student groups, supporting staff in the Student Communities Department to challenge negative cultures where they might arise
• Create and set annual departmental KPIs, monitoring these and reporting as required on the work of the Department
• Have oversight for member discipline and complaints within student groups contributing to an effective and fair process
• Support daily operations for the department where necessary

To view our full job pack and person specification please visit our website.

UoGSU is a value-driven organisation. The work we do has the power to impact the real, lived experiences of our members - and how we do it is incredibly important. UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire. 

The Central Services Manager will be a key post holder in the SU working closely with other managers and the COO to ensure we deliver a high quality of service to other departments within UoGSU.

Our Central Services are key to the SU functioning well. From overseeing the finances of the whole organisation to supporting teams to market their work to students and other stakeholders the team has a critical role.

To all our members and stakeholders, we promise to be:

• Inclusive
• Democratic
• Courageous
• Sustainable 

Key Details 
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 17:00
Interview Date: w/c 22 July
Start Date: September 2024

Applications are to be made by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages. We advice that you look through the person specification in the job pack available via our website.

We will consider applications who present an alternative to fulltime working, however there will be a business need for at least 0.8 FTE. 

Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Lou Fensome, Chief Operating Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please  find contact details in the job pack. 

Key details

Position: Central Services Manager

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Across all of the main University of Gloucestershire sites with an office space location of either Gloucester or Cheltenham to be negotiated. Flexible working to be negotiated. 

Hours: 35 hours a week (full time)

Salary: £27,939

Main duties and responsibilities

Providing oversight for key UoGSU functions

• To provide operational leadership to the finance staff team and be the post holder ultimately responsible for the production of management accounts, budgeting information and reports for our Board of Trustees
• To deliver HR administration and support the running of HR systems alongside external partners
• To work with others to ensure the accurate recording of staff training, sickness and performance from across the SU
• To work with others across UoGSU to respond to annual regulatory returns and surveys including the Charity Commission and Companies House
• To act as the lead contact for external providers of insurance, payroll, banking, audit, web services and other providers consummate with a role of this nature

Working with other UoGSU teams

• To work with other UoGSU management staff to ensure that Central Service staff are delivering a high quality product
• To provide guidance on communication routes and support others across UoGSU to communicate their messages effectively
• To act as the lead staff member on the creation, implementation and review of a communication strategy
• To act the gatekeeper to UoGSU communication channels and support relevant departments to ensure communications are in line with the UoGSU strategy
• To proactively work with other staff across UOGSU to deliver SU wide projects such as student awards, Welcome and elections

To view our full job pack and person specification via our website. 

Authentic Education Group (Formerly Ambitions Academies Trust) is seeking an experienced and driven Chief Finance and Operations Officer to oversee the strategic development and operational delivery of our professional services.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will not only provide valuable advice on organisational strategy and operations, but will also collaborate closely with leaders from various teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. As a leader in the Trust, the Chief Finance and Operations Officer will play a crucial part in defining and executing the Trust's strategy for operational effectiveness and long-term financial sustainability.

We are seeking a candidate with a relentless focus on school improvement, who is open to new ideas and innovations. An accountancy qualification from a relevant professional body, with a least five years' post-qualification experience, is essential for this role. Additionally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record in leading strategic financial planning and successful team leadership. 

You will need strong analytical skills, excellent communication and leadership abilities and the ability to think and act strategically. A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development is also necessary. Furthermore, we require someone who possess diligence, tenacity, enthusiasm, drive, self-motivation and is able to handle pressure while remaining accessible and consistent. Above all, we are seeking an individual who shares our commitment to transforming the life chances of children through education.

Authentic Education Group is committed to providing a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for all its pupils following Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the Royal Society for Blind Children in their search for a High Value Relationship Manager.

The Royal Society for Blind Children offers a range of services including emotional and practical support. They provide life-changing opportunities for children and young people to build confidence and skills through both education and activities. They believe fully, that no child should feel alone or left behind in this world.

This role sits within a friendly, collaborative and wellness-orientated organisation, a and a wider fundraising team. The successful candidate will be responsible for winning new business, developing relationships and providing first-class stewardship and account management across a mixed high-value portfolio of grant-makers, funders and donors, focused on large and long-term relationships.

Working alongside the Head of Relationship Fundraising, the High Value Lead and the Community & Events Fundraising Manager, you will form part of a core team that is on a mission to take RSBC’s relationship fundraising to the next level. You will support on testing new approaches for new business and creating plans and reports for successful relationship management.

The salary for this full-time role is £40k per annum. You will be hybrid working from their London offices approximately 3 days a week.

 At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Flora Cunningham at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are really looking forward to connecting with you soon.
 

Our client, a prestigious London University, is currently seeking a temporary, full-time (35 hours per week) Student Enquiries Officer. This role will be onsite, Monday to Friday, in Central London, starting Monday, 5th August, for approximately 2-3 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide written and verbal guidance to a diverse range of stakeholders regarding the university's multiple support services and administrative processes.
• Ensure enquiries are responded to promptly, while maintaining accurate records and effective notes.
• Adhere to relevant processes, policies, and legislation, including data protection, equality, and inclusion.
• Manage and prioritise your daily workload to ensure the service runs smoothly and effectively.
• Support service users and handle enquiries confidently.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

• Previous experience in a higher education setting is advantageous, but experience in a similar office-based customer service environment will also be considered.
• Proven ability to handle, prioritise, and resolve a range of enquiries.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence in engaging with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work proactively and effectively, without the need of direct supervision.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Office 365.

This position starts on Monday, 5th August, for approximately 2-3 months. You must be available for the entire duration to be considered.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and submit your CV in Word format.

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Insight and Innovation Officer

Reports to 

 Head of Insight and Innovation

Team

 Insight and Innovation

Salary Scale 

 P3d £33,390

Contract Type

 Permanent

Hours

 37.5 hours per week, full time

Location

 Remote (home based) with occasional travel

Main Role & Responsibilities

Ygam is seeking an Insight and Innovation Officer to join our Insight and Innovation team. The post holder will work with the Head of Insight and Innovation, supporting with research, knowledge translation, evaluations and insights into children and young people’s experiences of gaming and gambling harms.

Our Insight & Innovation team aids the design and delivery of Ygam’s strategy by supporting evidence-based decision making. By working across the charity to leverage and disseminate internal and external insight, the team enables intelligent decision-making and strengthens the organisation’s understanding of the world in which it operates. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an Insight and Innovation Officer to work collaboratively with the Head of Insight & Innovation, and teams from across the organisation to deliver research and stakeholder insight workstreams. The outputs from these workstreams will guide, challenge and provide practical support for the planning, long-term development, and effective delivery of Ygam’s strategic ambitions.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional judgement and good stakeholder management skills. They must also be a proactive, adaptable, and creative individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They should possess outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.

Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam’s approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodiverse people, and armed force veterans.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Research, insight and knowledge translation:

· Support the commissioning and managing of research activities and collaborations.

· Develop longitudinal research to understand programme impact on our beneficiaries.

· Keep abreast of current and future developments in gaming and gambling harm prevention, critically appraising these and summarising them as part of our knowledge translation function.

· Liaise with the External Affairs team to support the creation of accessible learning pieces for knowledge translation across the organisation and with internal and external stakeholders.

· Lead on writing articles and reports to disseminate learnings from Ygam’s data collection activities.

· Support the fundraising team with identifying and applying for new funding and grant opportunities directly associated with research and insight work.

· Liaise with IT team to support development of our Research and Insight intranet section.

Evaluations and continuous improvement:

· Support programme evaluations, including support with writing invitations to tender, liaising with Programme Leads and writing up/ dissemination of findings.

· Support programme leads with cycles of continuous improvement.

· Support the programmes team with piloting content and identifying and piloting new technologies.

Engagement and relationships:

· Assist with planning and organising advisory panels and communities of practice meetings and events.

· Support with gap analysis and implementation planning.

· Liaise with IT team to develop and maintain an online community of practice.

 Conferences, events and raising brand reputation:

· Attend and support events, trade shows and conferences.

· Identify and apply to key events and conferences where Ygam can present evidence-based research and evaluations, raising brand reputation. This will include developing and delivering presentations on our research and insight activities for varied audiences.

· Support the planning of conferences and events.

General administration:

· Maintain online documentation/ Ygam SharePoint.

· Uploading information to Ygam CRM system, ensuring information is up to date and accurate.

· Support with staff surveys and focus groups.

· Provide minutes at all Insight and Innovation meetings.

Person Specification 

Essential

· Working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. 

· Ability to work with all aspects of primary research, including identifying areas of research, designing research methodologies, implementing high-quality data collection and analysing data.

· Ability to support the translation of research findings into clear and actionable insights through thoughtful data collection, in-depth and critical analysis, sharp observations, smart story-telling, and compelling presentations. 

· Experience creating and maintaining fact bases or knowledge banks of insight and intelligence on key trends and audiences. 

· Understanding of the requirements of Ygam’s stakeholders in relation to training, resources and digital products.

· Nurtures professional relationships with colleagues at all levels and with external contacts and partners to support the achievement of objectives.

· Excellent I.T skills, specifically Microsoft Office products.

· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to work on multiple projects at once and to work to deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Professional and positive manner and approach.

· Ability to work collaboratively and across teams.

· Values diversity, respecting and drawing on colleagues’ different perspectives, skills, experience, and knowledge. 

· Employment rights to live and work in UK.

Desirable

· Previous working/academic experience in education, social sciences or a related field.

· Experience of supporting and drafting collaborative research funding applications.

Senior Fundraiser

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (UK charity number 1146220)

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS), was established in 2011 in response to a specific request from local community leaders to help them build and develop a girls’ residential school in South Sudan.  Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS) now educates 360 primary and secondary school girls from across the whole of Western Equatoria State and employs 40 staff (teachers, matrons, cooks and other support staff). The school is on a large, green campus and provides not only high-quality teaching but a visible demonstration of the benefits of school education in South Sudan, where most girls leave school before the end of primary and very few achieve secondary qualifications.  FIGS is a relatively small organization but it is making a substantial impact by providing a model of good quality girls’ schooling across South Sudan.

FIGS has achieved notable successes – the school which opened in 2014, initially with 40 girls, has now reached its full size of 360 girls, with excellent exam results and has reduced dropout from school. It is nurturing empowered women who can exercise leadership locally and nationally for this newly independent nation. FIGS works closely with the experienced and widely-acclaimed Windle Trust International, who provide technical financial and organizational support to the school in South Sudan. 

FIGS has raised about £4 million over the last 10 years, particularly through relational fundraising.  Running costs for a boarding school in South Sudan are around £ 1/3 million each year, so fundraising is a key task for FIGS.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with a strong and demonstrable track record to play a crucial role in expanding the donor base of FIGS, while sustaining and engaging the large network of existing supporters and donors.  You will lead the fundraising work and will use your skills across a wide range of fundraising functions, including expanding the number and range of individuals, corporates, philanthropists, schools, churches, legacies and trusts. 

We need the help of a talented individual to implement FIGS’ fundraising strategy and action plan, working with those Trustees who are able to give some time to fundraising and with solid help from a part-time fundraising consultant.  There is plenty to enjoy in the varied work, where one can see visible results in the impact it has on the school, its students and staff, parents and communities across Western Equatoria State and across the nation of South Sudan.

The post can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis (where part-time is at least 3 days a week).  It will be on a self-employed consultancy basis.  Hours can be flexible by arrangement. The person will work mainly from home, liaising online with Trustees and others, but some travel to events in London and elsewhere will be needed on an occasional basis. We are looking for someone to start as soon as mutually convenient. A contract will be one year in the first instance, and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance.  The remuneration as a self-employed person is in the range of £35-42K dependent on track record and experience (or pro rata). 

Key responsibilities

· To support the delivery of the fundraising plan, achieving or exceeding targets and KPIs, both financial and non-financial as agreed with the Chair of FIGS Trustees and Chair of its fundraising group.

· To identify and generate new fundraising opportunities, from the corporate and philanthropic sectors, as well as from organizations, groups and individuals

· To widen the existing network of donors, based on relationship development and management and engagement with existing supporters and donors, and creating new opportunities

· To generate a pipeline of activities across a range of fund-raising streams

· Develop strong relationships with all external stakeholders. 

· Produce progress reports for FIGS Trustees about fundraising in relation to targets and budget and make recommendations for future streams of work.

· Attend key fundraising and supporter events to generate significant income, support and profile.

· Be an ambassador for FIGS.

· Ensure fundraising activities are in line with FIGS’ values and policies, relevant legislation and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from a wide range of identities and backgrounds.
 

An exciting opportunity to develop and expand your communications skills for the lead organisation on pensions, pay and reward in the higher education sector. We are looking for an exceptional, talented individual to work at a national level as part of our growing communications team. We offer a new challenge in a unique environment with the opportunity to work and develop with talented people in a streamlined organisation.

The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) is a membership organisation that is the leading voice on employment and reward matters in the UK Higher Education (HE) sector. We are a small team supporting our 170 members - HE providers such as universities - to be employers of choice through collaboration, advocacy and expert advice, facilitating their work in delivering effective employment and workforce strategies. 

Our new strategic plan 2024-27 leads with enhancing employee experience and supporting member organisations in their workforce development and transformational plans with the inclusions of explicit references to UCEA modelling good practice as an employer.

Led by the Head of Communications and Membership, UCEA’s expanded communications team will deliver communications provisions for members and support colleagues internally to deliver services for members.

The core activities include drafting briefings and statements, handling media enquiries, media monitoring, preparing publications, communications campaigns and infographics.

In addition to the generic communications support, this post specialises in pensions media and communications and will provide content for employers through both the UCEA and USS Employers websites.

You will be expected to operate effectively across a broad range of pensions communications and membership areas, with a blend of autonomy and teamwork. Your communications background will be at a major pension scheme, at an employer offering one or more such schemes, or in delivery of communications in other financial specialisms such as actuarial or insurance. Experience of membership organisations and/or some knowledge of the HE sector would be advantageous.

The postholder will have outstanding communication skills and the ability to prioritise and help deliver a complex and varied workload. 

The post is offered as full-time on a permanent contract and is hybrid, working at our offices in Bloomsbury, central London, as well as some remote working each week. 

This UCEA role comes with an attractive reward package including: membership of the SAUL pension scheme; 25 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays and any associated days when the office is closed (currently four days over Christmas and New Year); generous occupational sickness absence scheme; annual personal development budget; interest-free season ticket loan; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme; Fitness & Wellbeing scheme (for participation in gym, fitness and other health and wellbeing activities); membership of Benenden Healthcare.

Find out more

If you think this role could be for you, please download the Information for Applicants pack, which includes the job description and person specification, or visit our website.

How to apply

Apply through CharityJob, submitting your current CV and a covering letter outlining and entitled ‘The relevance of my experience to the position of Communications Officer - pensions’.

The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 8 July 2024.

Interviews are expected be held on Thursday 18 July and Monday 22nd July at the UCEA offices at 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HU.

All candidates must have proof of their right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.