Management Jobs

Sightsavers is looking for a Deputy Director Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme Delivery Unit to manage the section of the NTD PDU which focuses upon Nigeria-based projects. 

Salary: UK: c. £57,876.00 Other locations: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required

Contract: Three-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working

The Deputy Director NTD PMU role is accountable for the on time and budget, quality delivery of NTD projects in Nigeria and the management of the relevant NTD PDU team programme managers and officers and other Sightsavers resources.  Key duties will include:

• Managing the NTD PDU team of programme managers
• Ensuring that all Sightsavers resources are managed and used to maximum effect and efficiency
• Accountability, in partnership with country and regional directors, for ensuring the NTD programmes are delivered within the guidelines of the NTD packages and use the most up to date tools and reporting processes, and are aligned to the relevant global/ WHO NTD related preferred practices
• Supporting the management of relations with the relevant ministries of health, in strict coordination with the country and NTD Ops teams
• Facilitating the timely, quality, evidenced-based reporting on programmes for management of donors
• Supporting the grant programme directors to effectively manage donor requirements
• Supporting funding applications, assisting in both initiating and maintaining strategic donor relationships
• Approval of country NTD annual budgets 
• Managing operational risk and escalate when required
• Ensuring that all interventions uphold a commitment to gender, equity, social inclusion, value for money and sustainability

Please read the job description for further details. 

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Detailed understanding of Sightsavers NTD packages and global preferred practices relating to the 5 PCNTDs
• Extensive experience and/ or qualifications in programme/project management in private, humanitarian or development sectors including budget management
• Experience of sharing and capturing good practice
• Understanding and experience of a partnership approach to programme implementation
• Experience in developing country contexts - essential
• Experience of managing research programmes - an advantage
• Experience of managing difficult, political relationships and problem solving
• Ability to work within a complex matrix structure without compromising the roles of key programme personnel.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build stakeholder consensus
• Ability to identify key risks problem solve and rapidly escalate critical issues (no surprise environment)
• Fluency in French - desirable

This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details

Benefits 

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) 

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place on Monday 16 September and the evaluation process may include a role-specific task to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this.

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable communities? Zetetick Housing is seeking an inspiring and innovative Fundraising and Communications Manager to spearhead our mission of expanding support and services. In this role, you won’t just manage campaigns—you’ll craft stories that resonate, build relationships that matter, and develop strategies that drive real change. With a focus on creative growth and impactful outreach, this is your chance to bring your passion for social good to a place where it truly counts. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and a nurturing environment that champions personal and professional development. Join us in transforming lives—apply now and lead with purpose.

We are seeking an entusiastic and caring Operations Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activitites of the organisation focused on patient support and project delivery. The role will involve a close working relationship with our Fundraising and Events Officer, and our Board of Trustees, and will be a pivotal role within our small but mighty organisation. This is an exciting role working directly with multiple stakeholders including our beneficiaries, NHS and scientific collaborators and funders to deliver our values and benefit. You will be a driving force for the organisations mission and making a big difference!

About the Company: Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza.

About the Role:As the Head of Communications, you will lead the development of an ambitious communications strategy. The purpose of this role is to build a high-performing communications team to drive significantly increased communications performance across various streams. The Head of will champion Communication across the organisation, ensuring alignment with MAP's mission and values. They will actively contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team, fostering collaboration and strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities 

Leadership

• Lead the organisation’s communications planning to ensure alignment and maximise impact on influencing and income objectives. Monitor and manage communications-related risk for MAP.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy and Communications, Strategic Communications and Media Manager, and Digital Communications Manager to ensure that the necessary communications processes and systems are established.
• Line manage a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision and mission, and has in place necessary systems, processes, ways of working and motivating direction to drive impact in our communications and delivery against KPIs.
• Ensure MAP’s communications are ethical and aligned with the organisation’s values. Ensure the perspectives and voices of Palestinians and affected communities are at the forefront and their feedback on our communications heard and acted on
• Collaborate and engage with  cross-organisational projects, taking the lead as required, and ensure consistent and coherent brand and voice across MAP’s varied communications outputs.
• Provide line management to direct reports, setting individual performance objectives, ensuring delivery, and motivating the team to be innovative, creative, strategic and professional in its thinking and delivery.
• Manage the team’s budget

Communications Strategy

• Develop and lead  an ambitious and impactful cross-organisational communications strategy – including earned media, digital and PR.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy and Communications, set and monitor progress against Key Performance Indicators for achieving the strategy, and  report quarterly on results to global stakeholders.
• Plan and identify key moments of opportunity for MAP’s communications according to internal and external landscapes and timetables.
• Develop a crisis communications strategy and ensure that MAP has the resources and capacities needed to manage external and internal crises.
•  Work with fundraising colleagues to develop a new focus on marketing and brand development and coordinate impactful cross-team campaigns

Review and delivery

•  Provide senior review to communications outputs for MAP in line with an agreed sign-off policy, and  MAP’s messaging and ethical communications principles.
•  Act as a spokesperson for the organisation in the media as appropriate, and ensure that all MAP spokespersons are properly briefed, managed and supported
• ·Identify communication risks and develop strategies to protect MAP's reputation, staff, programs, and the people it serves in the media.
• Oversee key messaging for proactive and reactive communications to support advocacy and fundraising, ensuring coherence across media and digital channels during emergencies.
• Oversee the development of creative cut-through tactics and products across traditional and digital media and PR, from revealing MAP research and analysis to emergency media briefings.
•  Oversee the development of communications guidelines and processes to ensure the alignment of communications outputs with MAP’s values and the active participation of Palestinians and affected communities in our communications strategy and output
•  Report to MAP’s SMT and Board on press activity, trends and upcoming opportunities.
• Oversee the communications budget and reporting

General Responsibilities

● Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.

● Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

● Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

Job Requirements

• Track record in creating, driving and evaluating a cross-organisation communications strategy incorporating digital and traditional channels, with demonstrable impact against KPIs.
• Creative problem solver, independent thinker and self-starter, strong communication skills.
• Strong network of key national and international media.
• Excellent eye to detail and commitment to high speed and high-quality writing and editing.
• Strong organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise team’s work, and multi-task in a fast-paced work setting, sometimes with distressing content.
• Ability to represent MAP professionally at all times
• Excellent knowledge understanding of the work of MAP and the issues facing Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees, and commitment to ensuring their meaningful and active participation in MAP’s communications strategy and activities.
• Excellent knowledge of key political issues relevant to MAP and the people MAP serves.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written, is essential and Arabic is desirable.
• Experience with developing multi-stakeholder communications plans and strategies.
• Demonstrable experience of leading national and international teams
• Extensive experience of developing key messages and implementing media strategies with an international, and ideally humanitarian, or development focus.
• Substantial experience of identifying and responding to reputational threats.
• Experience developing ethical communications guidelines for charity communication and digital communications and PR.
• Excellent knowledge of tools for monitoring media coverage.
• Experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation and dealing with media enquiries into crisis and sensitive issues.
• Experienced in leading a team, managing budgets and reporting
• Experience in managing projects  

Personal attributes and other requirements   

●Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.   

●Able to travel, mainly to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon as required. Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Egypt and Israel

●Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

●Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.

●Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.

●Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends.

 MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

About the Company: Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza.

About the Role: .The Head of Advocacy and Campaigns will lead the development and delivery of a UK and international advocacy strategy, as well as overseeing our policy and campaigns functions. The postholder will Raise MAP’s profile, trust and reputation among target audiences including UK Parliament, the UK Government, international institutions, and NGO partners and campaigning groups.

Responsibilities 

Leadership of MAP’s UK and international advocacy and campaigning

• Lead MAP’s advocacy and campaigns, ensuring professional and impactful political influencing with key targets including Government, Civil Service, Parliament, and international institutions.

• Collaborate with the Deputy Director and colleagues in Palestine and Lebanon to align MAP’s advocacy with programs, partners, and civil society networks, fostering participatory models to amplify community voices.

• Lead and manage a team, setting  clear development objectives, ensuring effective delivery, meeting organisational objectives, and fostering an innovative and creative approach

• Working closely with colleagues in the Communications Team, oversee the development of impactful campaigns to mobilise supporters, the public and media to raise awareness, influence public narratives and drive action by the UK and other governments.

• Ensure strong working relationships with relevant colleagues, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach and building advocacy capacities across teams

• Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to identify and pursue opportunities for team growth, in line with organisational objectives. 

• Represent MAP at meetings and briefings with key  stakeholders and targets, and brief senior colleagues on strategy. 

• Build a strong network of campaigning partners and contacts to help expand the reach and impact of our campaigns.

• Manage the team’s budget 

Advocacy and Campaigns Strategy

• Collaborate with the Director and Deputy Director to develop and deliver a robust UK advocacy and political influencing strategy, aiming to secure impactful foreign and aid policy actions from the UK government and stakeholders to uphold Palestinians' rights to health, dignity, and justice.

• Develop and oversee a targeted international advocacy strategy, identifying opportunities and tactics to influence policies and actions of the US, European countries, and UN forums, supporting MAP’s advocacy priorities.

• Oversee the development of creative and impactful campaigns to engage the UK and international public, civil society partners and influencers with MAP’s advocacy priorities – and work with the fundraising team to integrate advocacy and fundraising campaigns.

• Develop power mapping of key policymakers, thought influencers and relevant institutions, and develop stakeholder engagement plans in line with strategic objectives.

• Set quantifiable and timely targets to deliver on this strategy and implement through effective project management. 

• Implement monitoring, evaluation and learning processes to ensure the team’s work remains ambitious and impactful and produce regular reporting for senior management and relevant stakeholders.

• Plan and identify key influencing milestones throughout the year and put in place outputs and work to use them to maximal effect.

• Promote MAP’s advocacy priorities and improve collective impact through strategic partnerships with other agencies, organisations, institutions and campaigning networks across the humanitarian and human rights sectors and beyond

Policy and research leadership

• Oversee research and analysis to support policy and campaign objectives, ensuring evidence-based insights inform advocacy efforts.

• Work with the Deputy Director and Programmes teams to develop impact-focused research streams in line with our advocacy priorities and the data and insights produced by Programmes and partners

• Lead on the promotion of MAP’s research, insights and policy products in line with our advocacy and influencing strategies.

• Work with the Deputy Director and Programmes teams to develop new participatory models of research and policy development with the communities we serve

• Lead the creation and coordination of MAP’s policy positioning, identifying goals and avenues for influence to achieve them, and analysing risk and strategies for mitigation.

• Oversee and maintain effective mapping of the policy positioning of key targets of influence, using this to inform the wider advocacy and campaigns work and creating innovative ways to make the case to and move targets through influence.

• Develop tools to ensure MAP’s policy positions, advocacy calls and insights are recorded and well communicated internally.

• Commission and provide detailed review of research and advocacy products, to ensure the highest standards of quality and evidence and alignment with MAP’s policies, positioning and language guidelines, and ensure they are concise, audience-focused and impactful.

• Advise senior colleagues on contextual insights and MAP’s policy and political positionality, including key recommendations for external targets 

General Responsibilities 

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.

• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace. 

• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in developing and or delivering effective advocacy and campaigns strategies and outputs, including through effective political and policy influence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong network of national and international policymakers & civil society partners.
•  Excellent eye to detail, particularly as regards to the factual basis of advocacy materials, and commitment to high quality writing and editing.
• Strong organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise team’s work, and multi-task in a fast-paced work setting, sometimes with distressing content.
• Strong ability to represent MAP professionally at all times and acting as a spokesperson for an organisation when required.
• Strong understanding of UK and international policymaking landscape and levers of influence
•  An understanding of humanitarian and aid policy, international humanitarian and human rights law, and key political debates on issues relevant to MAP’s work
•  Strong understanding of research quantitative and qualitative research methodologies relevant to impact-focused research
• Fluency in English, spoken and written, is essential Arabic is desirable.
•  Demonstrable experience working in national international political environment, public affairs and advocacy in the humanitarian or human rights sector
• Experience in developing and delivering impactful advocacy, research and campaigning strategies on behalf of a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Demonstrable experience leading on policy development, relationship management, influencing strategies, and stakeholder managementExperiences in management of projects.
• Experienced in leading a team, managing budgets and reporting
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning advocacy and campaigning activities
• Strong background in developing proposals and securing external funding for advocacy, research and campaigning 

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.  
•  Able to travel  to Israel, Palestine, Egypt and Lebanon as required.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. 
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination. 
•  Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.
• Able to work flexibly in emergencies and to meet specific deadlines including some evenings and weekends

MAP has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

Business Development and Strategy Manager 

Kineara has the opportunity to develop a commercial arm and develop our products and services to increase cash flow and future opportunities. The Business Development and Strategy manager role will support  Kineara’s business objectives and activities in order to achieve our vision. As part of our vision we want to be in the best position to take advantage of potential growth opportunities.  Kineara’s potential for growth is something the team are immensely proud of. This role will enhance Kineara’s readiness to access opportunities and become a trusted sustainable organisation.

The role will help Kineara gain insights and a deeper understanding of the external environment by researching the needs of the business and its competitors to gain a broader view of the target market to increase competitiveness. This role explores viable commercial opportunities, reviews current market trends to propose new business ideas that can improve revenue margins, whilst keeping our clients at the heart of our growth and impact.

Objectives of role

• Support and develop a business strategy that prioritises Kineara's growth, sustainability and impact
• Scope out potential commercial opportunities informed by our current services and products to build sustainable revenue and improve cashflow
• Build relationships with partners and develop a network of contacts to attract new partnerships

Responsibilities

• Helping Kineara obtain better brand recognition and financial growth
• Coordinate with all staff including executive, operational, communication and finance teams
• Develop quotes and proposals for prospective partners and clients
• Setting goals for Kineara’s team and developing strategies to meet those goals
• Attend business meetings, conferences and industry events
• Conduct high-level industry research that aligns with Kineara’s ambition for growth and sustainability focusing on where Kineara’s products and services can be best promoted and sold
• Provide constructive feedback to Kineara CEO and trusteesProduce and oversee the growth strategy and plan
• Identify and propose new areas, methods and commercial opportunities for growth and forecast potential sale areas
• Conduct competitor analysis
• Identify new skills needed within the team to ensure success of new business opportunities

Essentrial

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrable experience of supporting social businesses and organisations grow and develop in a sustainable way – this may be developing and executing business plans
• Business management skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
•  Strong analytic, strategic and leadership skills
• Experiencing in nurturing relationships
• Enthusiasm for Kineara and its growth potential
• Experience in taking opportunities to market

Desirables

• Experience in sales, communication, negotiation, marketing, data analysis and project management [NB1] 

Preferred qualifications

• Educational background in business, marketing, or finance

Homebased in the South East of England: Suffolk · Buckinghamshire · Hertfordshire · Surrey · East Sussex · West Sussex · Cambridgeshire · London · Norfolk

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team of dedicated staff that provide a specialist service to service leavers and their families.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate mentor coordinator to join our mentoring service, with the ability to manage and support SSAFA beneficiaries and volunteer mentors. 

You will act as an operational point of contact for your area of responsibility, coordinating, managing and recording the work of all your volunteer mentors. You will conduct specialist needs assessments for potential beneficiaries, then monitor, support and review the mentoring relationships which will involve regular engagement with the volunteers. You will also be tasked with briefing, presenting, and coordinating the engagement of key stake holders in your area of responsibility.

This role is home based with extensive travel across the area the South East of England.

About the team

You will join a small, well-established and dedicated team who together cover the whole of the UK. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate, who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual who can build relationships and reputation, and communicate effectively across the region whilst working from home.  To carry out this role successfully you will be able to work as part of a team, whilst being self-motivated to work independently.  Ideally you will have experience of managing a large geographic area. Excellent communication and IT skills and a good understanding of MS Office 365 including databases are a must. Volunteer/ people management would be beneficial whilst a willingness to learn and a passion for making a difference is essential.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Forces community would be an advantage but is not essential. 

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

 Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 10 September 2024 SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 01 and 02 October 2024

£55,000 per annum 

Permanent

Working from home in Scotland with local travel and, at least quarterly, meetings in London

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a senior leader within the Rights Respecting Schools Team.

With knowledge and experience of child rights education in school settings, you will play a key role in the implementation of the RRSA in Scotland and across the UK. You will lead and motivate a sub team of colleagues and use your experience and insight to contribute to the ongoing leadership and development of the team and the Programme.

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent knowledge of the CRC, the UK education landscape and the challenges facing school leaders at this time.
• Well developed ICT and communication skills and a clear capacity to lead, support and develop colleagues.
• High levels of personal drive and motivation with a proven commitment to effective teamwork and delivering positive change for children.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 September 2024.

Interview date: TBC w/c 16 or 23 September 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including generous annual leave and pension contributions, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children throughout the UK

Our application process: We a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

About the role

The Senior Communications and Marketing Manager will join the Trust at an exciting time and be responsible for providing first-class customer service to the local community who use this much-loved greenspace for rest, relaxation and exercise, as well as the promotion of the park as a unique visitor attraction.

The role will support the Trust to expand and diversify our audience and supporter base through creative, targeted and effective marketing of events and programming. It will also support the generation of commercial and philanthropic income, through strategic fundraising campaigns and raising the profile of the park. 

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all channels including digital communications (website, e-newsletter, social media) as well as handling press/ media, print and working with the grounds team on in-park communications.

About Crystal Palace Park Trust

‍Crystal Palace Park Trust is the new community-led custodian for the historic Crystal Palace Park in south London.  Our mission is to protect, manage and improve Crystal Palace Park as a green, open, historic, ecological, recreational, sporting, cultural and educational resource in the interests of the community and other Park users.

The park is now on the cusp of benefitting from a multi-million-pound restoration and regeneration project that will save its unique heritage assets, such as the world-famous Dinosaurs and Italian Terraces, and bring much needed new infrastructure such as a new Visitor Centre and children's playground. 

‍Joining Crystal Palace Park Trust now means having the opportunity to shape a vibrant and inclusive future for this incredible landscape and be at the forefront of community-led regeneration. 

How to apply

For more information on how to apply, please download the Job Description 

Applications must be received by 9 AM on Monday, 16 September.

All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form

Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

A little about us 

We are one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London. We also provide early years education and family support, including offering emergency assistance for families in crisis. This work makes a real difference to thousands of children and families each year.

Our values

We work with children and families of all faiths and none; our sole aim is to help those in greatest need so they can overcome the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team and use your fundraising experience to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families. As Fundraising Manager, your role will focus on developing relationships and generating income from charitable trusts, statutory sources, individuals, schools and parishes. 

This is a diverse and rewarding role where you can work closely with our project teams and see the direct impact of your efforts. The fundraising team is also actively involved in service delivery and this role will be instrumental in helping to distribute gifts and food to hundreds of disadvantaged families at Christmas, as well as helping families in crisis via our Crisis Funds. 

You will also help to shape the department’s overall fundraising strategy and play an important role in ensuring that many more disadvantaged children and families can access the support they need and have hope of a better future. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with fundraising experience who is keen to use their skills to help CCS grow our income. A proactive and flexible approach is also a must! The successful candidate will:

• Have at least two years’ experience or working as a charity fundraiser and a proven track record of securing significant levels of income.
• Be an effective communicator
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and supporters.

What you will get in return

• Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays
• 11% employer pension contribution
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Funding to undertake a Diploma in Fundraising with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising after one year.
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!

Location

We have lovely offices at 73 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EJ (with private off-street parking for staff). Hybrid working options are available, with the expectation staff attend the office at least two or three days per week.

Application process

We are actively interviewing for this role so please submit your CV and covering letter as soon as possible.

Further information

CCS is an inclusive employer and we aim to have a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we service. There is no requirement for our staff to be Catholic and we encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture.  This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.

Charity No. 210920

Join Fight 4 Change as our Program Manager and become a key player in our mission to empower and enact change through sport. This unique role allows you to tap into your passion for community engagement, acting as the bridge between our organisation and the communities we serve.As Program Manager, you will collaborate closely with both internal teams to manage programs that drive our mission forward. Your primary responsibilities include Managing programs including our strengthening voices programs, Tier 2 mentoring programs, Pupil referral units and alterative provision programs and leadership program, fostering partnerships, and engaging directly with community members to ensure their voices are heard and needs are met. This role offers the chance to make a real difference, working within a supportive team environment that encourages professional growth and learning.What sets this position apart is the chance to contribute to meaningful change, connecting Fight 4 Change’s goals with community action. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

●You will develop and maintain relationships with community members, local organisations, and stakeholders to promote the mission of Fight 4 Change.

●We expect you to oversee the running of all London Programs insuring KPI and targets are meet.

●You will manage leadership training, social action project, training courses and events.

●You will gather and analyse community feedback to inform program development and improvements ensuring our activities are meeting the needs of those we serve.

●You will ensure all session meet the best practice and all constantly evolving to meet community and young people’s needs.

●We expect you to recruit, train, and manage volunteers, providing them with the support they need to be successful in their roles.

●You shall establish and implement strategies for community outreach to expand our reach and impact within new and existing communities.

●You will monitor and report on the progress of community initiatives, using data to showcase success stories and identify areas for growth.

●We expect you to collaborate with team members across departments to ensure a cohesive approach to community engagement and advocacy efforts.

Requirements

●You must demonstrate a strong passion and commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting Fight 4 Change's mission.

●You should possess excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse communities effectively, both in writing and verbally.

●We expect you to have experience organising and coordinating events or projects that bring people together for a common cause.

●You will need to be adept at using social media platforms to promote events, engage community members, and amplify our message.

●It is essential for you to work collaboratively with team members, partners, and volunteers, ensuring inclusivity and respect in every interaction.

●You have to be resourceful and innovative, capable of solving problems creatively to overcome challenges in community coordination.

●We require you to manage multiple tasks efficiently, prioritizing and adapting as needed to meet the goals of Fight 4 Change.

●You should have knowledge of monitoring and evaluating the impact of community programs, using insights to inform future strategies.

Skills

●Event planning

●Volunteer management

●Social media coordination

●Conflict resolution

●Fundraising strategy

●Community engagement

●Public speaking

●Grant writing

●Stakeholder communication

●Cultural sensitivity

We are looking for an experienced and talented Communications and Brand Manager to join The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). This is an exciting role for a creative and collaborative individual looking to lead on our member engagement, brand and marketing activity to ensure that the RCR is positioned as the global leader on all aspects of radiology and oncology. 

Reporting into the Head of Marketing and Digital, with three direct reports, you will lead on the promotion of all RCR activity to our members, ensuring they are engaged and updated, while feeling valued, listened to and part of an innovative community at the heart of healthcare. You’ll be a confident and skilled communicator, who is able to create clear, compelling, and effective copy. You will build communication plans and campaigns that share the wide range of RCR services with all our audiences, and build an RCR brand that is innovative, authoritative and inspiring. 

What you’ll do: 

• Evaluate and develop the way we use our communication channels to ensure they are creating impact and engagement with key audiences. 

• Support other teams to build engagement around our events, training courses, products and services through effective communications and promotion. 

• Oversee the delivery of our printed publications and collateral. 

• Manage corporate communications activity, including design and branding. 

• Work collaboratively with the wider team and other colleagues to develop cross-organisational plans to promote RCR activity 

• Oversee the development of an audience ad data-led approach to engagement. 

• Translate key objectives and insights into action plans that achieve results.   

What you’ll need: 

• Experience managing operational day to day communications activity 

• Experience creating content and narrative to drive engagement 

• Ability to problem solve in a creative way 

• Experience of line management 

• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills 

• Strong copywriting and presentation skills, confident in writing for different audiences 

If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your passion and experience in a charitable organisation with a great cause and ambitious goals, please find out more about the Communications and Brand Manager role, the RCR and how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the candidate pack.  

This vacancy closes 23:59 8 September 2024. Shortlist interviews are scheduled for 11 September and selection interviews for 17 September 2024 and will take place on site at our Central London office. 

We are hoping for an October 2024 start date. 

We're looking for a Head of Safeguarding, Safety and Wellbeing to lead the delivery of an excellent guiding experience across the UK. This person will lead our work to ensure that Girlguiding operates safely at all levels, working in partnership and collaboration with volunteers and staff to ensure that girls and members are safe.

A vital member of the Membership Services directorate and the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent knowledge of safeguarding activity health and safety, complaints and wellbeing, that are delivered across the UK to over 300,000 girls. 

You'll be an effective collaborator and influencer, familiar with working across a large devolved network. You'll have a successful track record of developing and implementing safeguarding and activity health & safety strategy, policies and procedures, working in partnership with volunteers.  You'll have strong motivational leadership and be confident driving change, in this fast-paced, varied and rewarding role, that is making an impact to girls skills and confidence. 

About Girlguiding

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with out hybrid working model. We’re committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require. 

Job Title: Known internally as Senior Area Relationship Manager

Location: Home-based, covering the North of England and Scotland. There is a requirement to be able to travel across the area and the UK to attend meetings, events and training

Hours: 35 hrs per week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £45,611 (FTE) per year

What we do: We help young people through cancer.

How we work: We are Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we are looking for:

• A strong people manager with proven ability to inspire and develop individuals to achieve their best work, meet agreed financial targets and deliver excellent supporter experience.
• Someone with a deep understanding of Community Fundraising and/or Regional Corporate Fundraising.
• A strategic thinking with experience of implementing plans and mitigating risks to achieve the best results
• A collaborative and solution focused individual with experience of working across teams to lead projects and achieve shared goals.

What we offer: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3- or 4-day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates: 

Applications by midnight of 1st October 2024.  1st interviews to be held online on 10th or 11th October 2024. 2nd Interviews to be held in person on 22nd or 24th October 2024 in Manchester Area.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team. 

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team.