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Sponsorship Operations Team Leader
Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £38,206 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Supporter Engagement and Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed term until 24 October 2025 (to cover internal secondment)
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential, and every girl can choose her own future.
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
The Supporter Engagement and Operations team is the heart of our supporter engagement and retention at Plan International UK. The team ensures that Plan effectively communicates with its supporters and delivers key logistical requirements for our fundraising, ensuring the smooth functioning of our day-to-day operations. We are now looking for a dynamic and experienced person to lead the Sponsorship Operations team to deliver an exceptional service to our supporters in the end-to-end delivery of the child sponsorship process workflow and sponsorship operations and maintaining quality sponsorship data to enhance the sponsorship experience.
Key deliverables will include delivering the end-to-end processes required for child sponsorship in a timely, efficient, and compliant way; ensuring up-to-date and accurate procedures and guidance exist for all sponsorship operations; prioritising the team’s workload to meet service level agreements and proactively looking for opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance the sponsor experience by reviewing and evolving our processes.
You need experience of safeguarding, child protection and a strong understanding of Data Protection 2018 / UK GDPR – for data protection. You’ll also be responsible for providing leadership that promotes inclusivity, excellence, and teamwork within the Operations teams.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact while leading a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to our cause – if this sounds like something you’re interested and experienced in, we’d love to hear from you.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Monday 30 September 2024
Interviews will take place on Thursday 10 October 2024
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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Chapter2 is a young and growing charity that is uniquely focused on helping one of the most at-risk groups within our communities: fatherless boys. Millions of boys in the UK are growing up without any meaningful contact with their father and the consequences can be profound. Chapter2 is combatting this worsening trend across Reading by offering dedicated long-term male mentors for fatherless boys.
We have two mentoring programmes:
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Partnership programme: The provision of trained and assessed mentors for young persons is achieved in partnership with a “Partner Organisation” such as a local church.
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Centralised programme: The provision of trained and assessed mentors for young persons is achieved independently by Chapter2.
This role is an exciting opportunity to help grow our Centralised programme. This role is ideally suited to an outgoing self-starter who is comfortable working within an open and fast-moving environment.
The main purpose of the role is to recruit, train and supervise mentors. We are looking for a highly motivated individual whose personality, experience and skills are flexible and adept in navigating a range of responsibilities. We would consider either a part-time (minimum 3 days a week) or full-time position for this role.
As a charity with a Christian ethos, we want to bring our faith to the work we do and the men we work with. We are looking for someone with a deep-rooted Christian faith that plays a key role in their everyday life, seeking the guidance of the God’s will in all key decisions. Therefore, under the Equality Act 2010, this post has an occupational requirement to be a Christian.
Job description
General
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Support the continued growth of the charity as it seeks to respond to the significant need in the Reading area for mentors for fatherless boys. In particular, through providing support for the Centralised programme.
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Being supportive and sympathetic towards Chapter2’s Christian ethos.
Mentors
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Develop and implement a strategy for recruiting new male mentors for the Centralised programme.
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Assess and train volunteer male mentors.
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Monitor the progress of the mentoring relationship through regular in-house monitoring and supervision. At the minimum you will hold monthly meetings with mentors to review progress either virtually or in person.
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Utilise feedback to engage and encourage mentors (videos, statistics, testimonies) and to contribute to the wider Chapter2 external communications.
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Help to develop, attend and present at training or recruitment events.
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Attend group activities and mentor events.
Mums/Guardians and Mentees
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Support in updating our referrals database on Charity Suite (you will be provided with training on how to use this system).
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Manage regular communication with mums/guardians.
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Arrange and attend pre-matching and matching meetings.
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Attend professional meetings when appropriate.
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Attend Mums/Guardian events.
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Contribute to the ongoing assessment of the centralised mentoring programme through the co-ordination of an external evaluation process.
Safeguarding
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Remain proactive and alert with regards to any safeguarding matters and help deliver a robust safeguarding culture within Chapter2.
Skills and experiences
Essential
- High level of initiative.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
- Ability to manage multiple work-fronts and deliver objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working within a small team.
- Experience with managing and supporting volunteer groups.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with external individuals and organisations.
- An understanding and passion for helping vulnerable young people.
- Highly organised with strong IT skills
- Willingness to learn.
- An understanding of early life trauma and its impact
Initially this is a one-year contract with a 3-month probationary period.
Work Location: Reading Area. This role is predominantly home-based. During the probationary period, two days per week will be face-to-face. The role will require regular face-to-face meetings in the Reading Area.
The role will require the successful candidate to have a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you are suitable for this role. Applicants without a covering letter will not be considered for the role.
Interviews will be held w/c 28 October 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.
About the post
The Emma Project, Daria House and Jan’s Place are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, including women who have been sexually exploited, including through prostitution and who also use substances problematically
About you
You will work closely alongside the refuges Team Leader and Service Manager to implement and deliver a trauma informed approach to refuge services. We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to Prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 30th September 2024
Interview date: 8th October 2024
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TLC: Talk Listen, Change is seeking an engagement worker to conduct individual sessions and group work with adults experiencing homelessness who are seeking to change their harmful behaviours. In this role, you will be part of a broader partnership that delivers a range of interventions to support individuals, families, and the wider community. Your work will focus on helping clients reduce harmful behaviours and work towards safer, healthier lifestyles, and ensure clients are supported for other complex needs within a partnership approach.
The role
As an Engagement Worker, you’ll play a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults experiencing homelessness by helping them address and change harmful behaviours. You’ll identify their challenges and work to create actionable plans for improvement, collaborating with various agencies to connect them to the resources they need. With the support of senior staff, you’ll implement effective risk management strategies and serve as a mentor, delivering targeted programme materials focused on harm reduction, early intervention, and behaviour modification in both individual and group settings. This role is about stepping up and making a meaningful impact. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
About you
Are you a compassionate leader who excels in supporting adults experiencing homelessness and helping those who want to address their harmful behaviours? We’re seeking someone who can confidently deliver tailored programs to this vulnerable population, skilled at managing interactions in both one-on-one and group settings. In group scenarios, you're a team player who works alongside colleagues to model prosocial behaviour and foster a supportive environment. You've demonstrated your ability to build trust with clients and are unafraid to confront challenging or harmful behaviours directly.
Ideally, you have experience working with adults in a therapeutic setting and have a strong background in managing safeguarding concerns. You’re adept at navigating conflict and consistently bring a positive, solution-focused attitude to your work.
If you have experience supporting individuals with complex needs or are multilingual, we’re especially interested in hearing from you.
We believe in empowering our team members to excel in their roles. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times, an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and additional time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a better future for our clients, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.
TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.
We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the strategy to increase access to evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild-moderate levels of anxiety and/or depression.
This intensive 1 year training post starting January 2025 will equip the postholder to provide interventions based on CYP-PT principles which are consistent with the CBT training course. The post is split between training based in London through NHS England/Kings College London/virtual (post graduate diploma) and direct therapeutic work based within Bexley Moorings.
If you have suitable experience/qualifications and an interest in working with young people in a mental health environment and would like to further develop your skills this might be the post for you.
Points to note before applying:
1. Former EMHP and CWP graduates (or graduates from any other HEE funded course) need to be 2-years post-graduation to be eligible to apply (graduated by January 2023).
2 This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on identifying those who meet the academic requirements. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).
More information about the course including minimum entry criteria is included with the job application pack. The pack can be requested through Bexley Moorings email listed below.
3. This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled for 2 days a week on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level diploma, you will also be required to be able to study and write academic material at this level. Applicants must be prepared to study and write assignments outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work).
4. Please note that when you apply to this role, your name will be shared with the Higher Education Institute (HEI) running the course. The service will usually be the Course Team’s main way of contacting you until you have been sent an Offer, and so the Course Team at the HEI may ask for information if it is missing but relevant to deciding eligibility. Other information that might be shared is:
- Reason behind ineligibility for the course.
- Queries regarding application (such as if you claim to have a professional registration without submitting certificates, the Course Team may ask the Service to pursue more information)
- Name change – if you have registered with a different name than HEI was given, they will confirm with the Service to ensure that they are reviewing the correct candidate.
This is an integral part of the process to confirm that you have applied to the University and that you meet their course requirements. Please apply to the University at the same time as applying to this job position.
If you apply to this job, you are giving permission for information to be shared between the Course Team at the HEI and the Recruitment team at the Service. The only information that is shared will be relevant to establishing eligibility for the job/course. No irrelevant information will be disclosed or discussed in relation to your application.
To obtain a job pack for this post please contact us through the email address listed and if you would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, you can request a call back. Only applications forms will be accepted by Bexley Moorings. Full information on how to apply to KCL will be included within the job pack.
Please note the application to Moorings and the University must be completed.
Closing date for applications: Friday 04th October 2024 (by 23:30)
Interviews week commencing 14th October 2024
Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
To engage vulnerable and isolated young people and their families helping them build their confidence, identify new skills and build resilience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE
Following a period of significant growth, Global Grooves is looking to appoint a highly experienced and strategic fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant income through bid writing, tenders, corporate partnerships and other fundraising to join our team.
Working with our senior management team and board to help shape organisational strategy and align fundraising activity to meet ambitious goals, the right candidate will leverage their experience and contacts to consolidate existing income streams and identify new opportunities for growth.
WHO WE ARE
Since 2003, Global Grooves has brought inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the north of England and internationally. We are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic. Global Grooves is a fully Charitable Community Benefit Society with limited liability registered with the FCA. Society number 7807.
Details in a snapshot
Job title: Head of Development & Fundraising
Salary: £42,000 pro-rata. Part Time Role: 3-5 days per week (*there may be opportunities to extend to up to 5 days, if a business case can be made). Working hours can be flexible.
Reports to: CEO
Line management: Ad-hoc Freelance fundraising support.
Contract: Minimum 2 year fixed term contract, extension possible.
Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL. Hybrid working option is available.
Probation period: Reviewed at 6 months.
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement is 20 days a year plus public holidays. Pension: Auto enrolment begins three months after start date. Vitality Health insurance following probation. Flexible working.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20th October
For more information and to download the job pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be launching the Social Impact Fast Track, a two-year career and leadership development programme which will enable you to develop as a future leader within consulting and evaluation in the education sector.
About ImpactEd Group
ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise their potential. We do this by helping our partners to be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable. ImpactEd Group is made up of ImpactEd Consulting and its specialist practices, ImpactEd Evaluation, ImpactEd Philanthropy and our most recent practice ImpactEd Data and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on our domain expertise and technical skills in these areas, ImpactEd Group aims to be the first port of call for leaders across the education ecosystem. Since being founded in 2017, ImpactEd Group has worked with thousands of schools and hundreds of organisations, serving more than a quarter of a million pupils annually. Our strategy commits to systemic impact by helping our partners to make better decisions. We also empower our team to make decisions on behalf of the organisation as part of our aspirations for employee ownership.
About the programme
As well as a commitment to the organisations we work with, we have a commitment to our people and developing the next generation of leaders within the social impact, consultancy and evaluation sectors. We are excited to launch our two-year career and leadership development programme which will provide an opportunity to work within, and rotate between, our organisational practices.
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Social Impact Fast Track. In the first year of your programme you will join the team as an Analyst and, subject to successful completion of year one, in year two you will progress to Senior Analyst. During your two-year programme you will work within at least two of our organisational practices. You will work directly with our partners, understanding their needs and supporting them to maximise their impact. During the programme you will also lead pro-bono projects for our corporate social responsibility partners.
In addition to gaining experience with our partners and within our teams, you will undertake a structured learning and development programme which includes mentoring from one of our Group Directors, and regular learning and development sessions including a dedicated professional development budget. Between years one and two you will receive a two-week paid break and a budget of up to £1500 to complete a research project on ‘Impact and Sustainability’ and report your findings back to representatives of our Group Board. You will also have the opportunity to have a two-week placement in one of our partner organisations, to help you develop your professional skill set. At the end of the programme we expect a number of participants to apply for and progress into our Officer and Manager roles, or look to secure positions with our partners or other like minded social purpose organisations.
This programme is an opportunity to work within a growing education-focused social enterprise and contribute to directly supporting our social purpose organisations. This programme is open to applicants from a range of backgrounds, whether you are a recent graduate, returning to work or looking for a career change.
We are excited to launch this programme and we look forward to receiving your application.
You can view the full information pack for this opportunity here. The information pack includes:
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A breakdown of the two-year programme
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Learning and development opportunities
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The role and person specification
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Details of the application process
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Details of the pay and benefits associated with this opportunity
We have a rolling application process and our next application review point will be on 21st October. Please submit your application by 23:00 Sunday 20th October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Administrative Coordinator
Location: Abuja, Nigeria or Accra, Ghana
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The Reaching the Last Mile Africa (RLM) programme is a significant, intricate initiative spanning multiple countries and years, dedicated to eradicating onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (OV and LF).
The primary objective of this position is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the RLM programme. This will be achieved by coordinating administrative and support systems, procedures, and sub-teams essential for the programme’s management.
Principle Accountabilities
- Ensure professional support for all external NTD meetings with donors and international partners, including logistics, room bookings, agendas, slides, recording, virtual participation, and minute documentation and distribution.
- Coordinate support for regular internal RLM meetings, such as bi-weekly calls, by managing invites, agendas, and minutes.
- Assist with large-scale events organised by RLM, including drafting and sending invites, liaising with the event organisation team, and supporting agenda and materials development.
- Assemble information for presentations, communications, and reports, and manage internal document storage systems (Microsoft SharePoint and Teams).
- Support the RLM team, NTDs Directorate, and Institutional Funding Team in compiling key donor milestone reports and other programme outputs, coordinating reviews, presentation, and distribution.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the RLM Systems Strengthening Committee, including liaising with members, scheduling meetings, preparing slides, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action points.
- Provide travel support to the Executive Director, Deputy Director and SPO where requested. Accurately handle all travel arrangements, including hotel reservation, flight reservations and ticket purchases, visas and other immigration requirements
The principal accountabilities are not an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the postholder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
The Administrative Coordinator is a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in administrative support and coordination. This individual excels in managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring efficient meeting logistics, and supporting large-scale events. Proficiency in using Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for document management is essential, along with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. The Coordinator is adept at compiling reports, managing consultancy agreements, and providing comprehensive travel support.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant experience in an administrative role within a reputable INGO or similar organisation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to express information clearly and concisely.
- Tenacity to persevere with objectives until they are accomplished.
- Strong team working skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
- Proficiency in speaking French is desirable.
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview of the role:
Working in a small team, you will play an active role in the delivery of their External Affairs programme of work, primarily delivering secretariat duties for the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) on Deep Geothermal, as well as contributing to wider external affairs outputs.
Your core responsibilities will be to develop and deliver APPG Secretariat duties. You will ensure members and political stakeholders are kept informed, and that administrative requirements are met. You will be responsible for organising APPG meetings in Parliament and driving forward the APPG’s programme of work, liaising with multiple stakeholders across the public sector, industry, and academia. You will also monitor the public affairs landscape and deliver ongoing External Affairs programmes.
There will be opportunities to organise and attend Parliamentary and member events and to support meetings with parliamentarians and officers. Your work will include drafting briefings, minutes, press releases, and wider correspondence for members of the team, working across media relations, digital communications, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications. You’ll undertake parliamentary monitoring to find and highlight debates and questions of relevance to members. You will also work closely with colleagues across other departments to ensure all external affairs messaging is aligned across the organisation.
Their head office is in Holborn, London – you will be expected to work in the office at least three days a week. Occasionally, you will travel to member offices, or other UK venues, to support events hosted there.
Key tasks:
- Ensure the APPG on Deep Geothermal is well managed and meets stakeholder expectations.
- Communicate regularly with external stakeholders.
- Produce internal written briefings ahead of meetings with Parliamentarians and industry stakeholders.
- Produce press releases and ensure they receive the widest coverage for them and their other work, by growing their network in trade and national press along with other media outlets.
- Take an active role in ensuring public affairs events are well run.
- Conduct regular media monitoring of Parliament and of the sectors they represent, identifying opportunities and risks for them and their members.
- Represent them and their members at Parliamentary and relevant industry events.
- Liaise with and manage the agencies/suppliers responsible for supporting the management of their public affairs programme.
- Working with the wider team, identify, develop, and deliver compelling thought leadership pieces (e.g., reports, whitepapers, blogs, opinion pieces).
- Keep external affairs content on their website up to date and relevant.
- Provide holiday and sickness cover for external affairs and comms roles.
- Support the development of their commercial opportunities, in collaboration with the Membership, Marketing, and Events team.
- Take direction and support your line manager and participate in any other tasks the organisation may require you to do.
Person Specification:
This role would suit someone with some experience in politics and/or external affairs, who would like to develop their skills and expand their knowledge in the renewable energy and cleantech sector. They will be adaptable, proactive, creative thinkers, and will get the job done whilst developing constructive relationships with colleagues. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate experience of working with or managing APPGs, select committees, or advisory boards, and of dealing with multiple external stakeholders.
Essential:
- Exceptional organisational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking and communicating with a range of internal and external contacts and organisations (e.g., the media, MPs offices, member companies, etc.).
- A professional attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Creative and resourceful, with an ability to think beyond the obvious.
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).
- An active interest in Westminster, politics, and the policy-making process.
- An active interest in renewable energy, clean technology, and environmental issues.
Desired:
- Experience of APPG Secretariat duties, or committees, advisory boards, etc.
- Experience writing for different audiences (could be through press releases, statements, blogs, briefing papers, etc).
- Experience of media or political monitoring.
- Experience of supporting events and event management.
- Knowledge of mailing, website, and CRM software, e.g., WordPress, Mailchimp.
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Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Internship Futuremakers RISE
Location: Kenya
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The role supports the Futuremakers RISE Kenya Programme in its implementation, ensuring all activities are inclusive and responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities and marginalised groups. This is a full-time internship for 12 months (November 2024 - October 2025), from Monday to Friday. The role involves working within the Kenya Country Office team and the Futuremakers Programme team to support day-to-day programme implementation, coordination with partners and other NGOs, attending meetings and making follow-ups, and participating in awareness and advocacy initiatives.
Principal Accountabilities
- Ensure activities are implemented in line with the approved workplan.
- Support the mobilisation, selection, training, follow-up, and monitoring of job seekers with disabilities in capacity-building initiatives such as Accenture S2S, Yusudi, and IT Bridge Academy.
- Assist in the day-to-day engagement of the Bridge IT Academy at NITA and the virtual CCST project.
- Work with the programme team to maintain up-to-date participant and employer databases.
- Convene and attend partners and stakeholders’ meetings as assigned.
- Collaborate with partners to plan and coordinate awareness activities.
- Identify enablers to achieving set objectives with the programme team.
- Support advocacy initiatives.
- Liaise with government agencies, partners, and NGOs.
- Undertake report writing and preparation of programme activities.
- Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
About you
The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in programme support and coordination. This person excels in implementing activities in line with approved workplans and has experience in mobilising, selecting, training, and monitoring job seekers with disabilities. Proficiency in maintaining up-to-date databases and engaging with partners and stakeholders is essential
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant degree (or equivalent) or working experience in social sciences with a significant interest in disability, social inclusion, and advocacy.
- Strong organisational skills to manage workloads and meet daily and weekly deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in training and facilitation.
Desirable:
- Strong passion, knowledge, and experience in working with persons with disabilities and marginalised groups.
- Experience in report writing and communication skills.
- Enthusiasm and a desire to learn all aspects of programme management, facilitation, and reporting.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Closing date: 29 September 2024
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A small and friendly local charity is looking for someone who is organised with excellent communication skills who is keen to learn, develop and/or share their fundraising skills. This role would suit someone who is looking for a career change or has recently graudated and would like to become an excellent charity fundraiser or an experienced fundraiser who is keen to develop their skills and expertise to inform an imaginative fundraising strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in the Durham area.
This is an exciting home based opportunity working with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11214 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased South of Tyne & Wear. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum
Contract: This is a fixed term maternity cover for 9 months. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2027.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 20 October 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.
Interview Date: 6 November 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
· Ability to use basic Microsoft systems
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Local Storytelling Exchange is seeking a highly motivated individual to work closely with the Executive Director to drive forward the scale and pace of impact at the Exchange.
This person will be a creative individual with an entrepreneurial mindset. Excited about joining a start-up, they will be strategic and analytical, with a strong understanding of where storytelling can make the biggest public and political impact. A background in strategic communications and / or climate policy is desirable, but a strong track record in project management and ideas development is key. They will enjoy testing new ideas, evaluating success and developing new partnerships and opportunities. A self-starter, they will be a quick learner, able to take initiative and lead the effective delivery of programmes.
A clear grasp of the power of stories will be crucial to the success of this role.
These skills can have been acquired anywhere, but a commitment to environmental action is a must. What's most important is a genuine interest in the mission of the Exchange, the power of stories to catalyse progress on climate change, and a passion for addressing climate change in an inclusive, strategic way.
About
The Local Storytelling Exchange is uses storytelling and community engagement to shape a collective narrative of support for a fair green transition. Storytellers work in different regions/geographies to tell stories about individuals, groups and businesses who are finding more sustainable ways to live and work showing 'this is what the transition looks like'.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven record of successfully supporting young people into sustainable employment and working with young people who have learning difficulties, disabilities, mental health and/or have spent time in care?
If so, join St Giles as an Employment Caseworker, where you will support the delivery of a high-level service that provides a programme of engagement, advocacy and support to vulnerable young people who may have multiple and complex barriers.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24 year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.
About this key role
As an integral part of an energetic and highly motivated team, our successful candidate will be responsible for engaging, motivating, advocating for, and supporting a caseload of young people experiencing a range of barriers, including involvement with the Criminal Justice System, gang involvement/ risk of, substance misuse and/or learning difficulties to achieve set engagement and employment targets.
You will achieve this by developing and delivering engaging one-to-one and group customised support that will enable young people to overcome their employment and wider barriers as well as helping them to progress with their personal goals and ambitions. We will also count on you to engage employers and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with them and to work collaboratively with local agencies.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working on a target driven project, and a proven ability to manage a caseload and achieve individual set targets for engagement, training, apprenticeship and employment targets
- Experience of engaging young people via outreach and promotion
- Level 3 Advice and Guidance qualification or equivalent
- The ability to engage and support young people who face multiple and complex barriers to employment
- In-depth knowledge of the issues faced by the client group in accessing and sustaining employment
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
- A flexible, professional and adaptable approach to your work
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
Closing date: 11pm on 04 October 2024.
Purpose of post
In 2022, IMO decided to develop deep and focused youth employment programming
to address the significant need in our community. To deliver this, we are partnering
with Impetus. The new programme supports young people from South Asian
backgrounds to bolster their opportunities for sustained education, employment and
training (EET) by providing 1:1 mentoring, family engagement and practical experience.
We are excited to recruit a leader for this programme, to develop it beyond the initial
pilot phase into a long-term, sustainable provision, build and manage local
partnerships, work with others to develop a long-term funding model, and ultimately
to support young people in securing and sustaining employment.
This is an exciting and new type of work for IMO Charity, and we are looking for
someone to take it forward. It is a strategic priority, sits on the Senior Management
Team, and will report directly to the CEO.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced, inspiring leader who can utilise our assets with the
local community, working with the existing team and local partners to take our exciting
new employment programme for disadvantaged young people in Blackburn with
Darwen into its next phase of development and generate meaningful long-term
outcomes.
Successful candidates will bring extensive front-line experience with a similar target
demographic; strong management, planning and communication skills and will offer a
high level of initiative and a common-sense approach to working.
At IMO Charity we take pride in creating an environment where each and every
employee has the potential for personal growth and where their impact is valued.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and line management
- Work with CEO and other SMT members in leading the wider organisation in 1:1 and Senior Management Team meetings
- Lead on recruitment, selection and induction of new mentors
- Line managing, motivating and training mentors
- Be an ambassador for IMO, including by role-modelling its values, promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and being a visible senior leader
- Programme design and development
- Lead on strategic planning - design, development and implementation of all pillars of the Youth
- Employment programme (mentoring, family engagement and practical experience)
- Building on the initial pilot phase, determine the scope, targets and KPIs for programme over the next 3 years
- Develop all key elements of the programme including but not limited to outreach and partnerships, curriculum, quality assurance, impact management, financial resourcing
- Work with the IMO team to adapt and build on existing IMO delivery practices, and work closely with members of the wider organisation to ensure the new programme operates efficiently within all other activities
- Develop strategic relationships to build the network and pipeline of schools and potential delivery partners for the long-term benefit of the programme and its funding streams
Programme management and delivery
- Oversee the delivery of further cohorts of the IMO’s youth employment programme including:
- Ensuring provision of high-quality, consistent delivery of all pillars
- High-impact, meaningful opportunities sourced and scheduled to meet the needs of
individual young people
- Effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting
- Management of delivery staff by way of:
- Supervising and developing delivery staff both individually and as a group
- Managing schedules and workload
- Problem solving any delivery issues with the relevant parties e.g. schools,
young people and families
- Build and contribute to a culture of impact management by:
- Maintaining and monitoring systems & KPIs to facilitate regular impact management reviews
which gather useful and relevant data to improve programme delivery
- Conducting regular programme reviews with the relevant team members to evaluate delivery
and impact and make required changes to the programme
- Report updates and relevant impact data to the team internally as well as to the board,
external partners and other stakeholders on a regular basis
- Act as the point of contact for existing partners, strengthening & maximising relationships, dealing with day-to-day enquiries and escalating issues to the CEO when necessary
- Ensure that employer partners are well prepared to support potential candidates, including by educating them about any specific challenges and clearly aligning expectations on all sides
Develop sustainable funding model
- Support CEO to develop a sustainable funding model required to deliver IMO’s youth employment programme. This will include working with the team to conduct a review of costs to deliver an effective programme over the next 3 years
- Contribute to an income generation strategy for the youth employment programme
Wider organisational responsibilities
- Work to identify and incorporate youth voice into IMO’s work, including by encouraging candidates to share their stories, challenges and feedback on our services
- Help to secure and create case studies and other content for IMO’s social media channels, website and blogs that communicates the charity’s objectives, activities, impact and contributes to raising the profile of the charity
PERSON SPECIFICATION
IMO Charity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments
under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as
defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants
from underrepresented groups.
Successful candidates must demonstrate:
- A genuine commitment to IMO Charity’s mission and passion for our work
- Deep knowledge, understanding and empathy of the challenges facing the programme’s target demographic, with a focus on delivering impactful youth employment programmes
- 3+ years’ experience of designing, developing and managing programmes with multiple workstreams for young people
- 3+ years’ experience of leading, line managing, training and developing delivery staff
- Strong background in monitoring performance, using databases/CRM systems and reporting on outcomes
- Using data and considering stakeholder needs and expectations to inform decisions and implementing corrective actions
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding policies and experience managing concerns and implementing procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain effective external partnerships to achieve organisational aims, ideally including schools, community organisations and employers
- An ability to work proactively, manage multiple priorities, and use initiative to find effective solutions to problems
- Excellent organisation and administration skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to empathise with others
- An understanding of and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in programme delivery and the workplace
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- A willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding Recruitment:
IMO Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this
commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate
safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The
successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to
a Single Central Record, which will be shared governing bodies and organisations
where applicable.
The person appointed to this post will have contact with vulnerable young
people and adults. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced
Disclosure Barring Service check.
Equality & Diversity:
As we are a diverse charity that respects differences in race, disability, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance
we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in
the IMO Charity and to achieve their full potential. IMO Charity is opposed to any
form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by
taking positive action where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.