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Over the last 3 and a half years the Learning and Development team have built a solid environment to enable our employees to develop their skills, knowledge and experience, add value and drive organisational performance. This development is key to the success of Alzheimer’s Research UK, and we are looking for a dynamic trainer/facilitator or join the L&D team to cover a period of Maternity leave.
The Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist plays a critical role in designing and delivering a broad range of learning and development programmes and catalogue of courses which support and enable individuals. We deliver a wide range of training from Masterclasses, EDI, Values and Culture, Psychometric profiling and Leadership and Development programmes and this is where you will spend approximately 80% of your time. Most of this training is delivered face to face at our offices in Abington Cambridge.
Responsible for the delivery and evaluation of facilitated classroom-based and virtual learning training, this role will help to create an environment of continuous learning and provide opportunities for individual and team development. This role will work closely with the Learning and Development Co-ordinator and will liaise with training venues, manage bookings, and oversee internal data to evaluate training requirements.
As part of the wider HR Team, the Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist will also work effectively as an integral part to the team by providing input and support into the organisational wide initiatives and projects. In addition, the Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist will proactively contribute to the development of policy, processes and procedures, along with providing comprehensive guidance and support across the charity.
If you are passionate about learning, are a credible trainer, have high energy and are motivated working on lots of different projects for one of the best charities in the UK, then we want to hear from you.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Work alongside internal stakeholders to deliver and embed a bespoke Leadership Development Programme, Management Development Programme and various Masterclasses which enables employees to build on their skills, knowledge and capabilities and enhances performance at an individual, team and organisational level.
· Continue to review, evaluate and build upon the L&D programmes offered, identifying and making recommendations to the Head of Learning & Development to ensure the content remains current and aligned to the strategic direction and business needs.
· Provide support in identifying strengths and opportunities to further develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of individuals and teams. Make recommendations to the Head of Learning & Development which are evidence-based and underpin both the Learning & Development and Organisational strategies.
· Foster and develop an embedded culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Training - Design & Delivery:
· Create and deliver up to date, engaging and professional training content.
· Facilitate and deliver a variety of training programmes to new and existing employees, through face-to-face, hybrid (blended) and virtual learning.
· Create and build resources that support our current learning catalogue.
· Create, build and manage LinkedIn learning content to support all L&D initiatives.
· Research training delivery options and resources including digital / online and hybrid (blended) solutions.
· Present learning solutions, logically and with credibility and authenticity, to gain buy-in from stakeholders.
· Confidently engage with learners of varying abilities, using a broad range of training methodologies and questioning techniques.
· Provide support with a learner’s progress by delivering motivational and developmental feedback.
· Manage participation and ensure learning objectives for each training session is achieved.
· Use effective coaching skills to encourage learners to define their personal development plans and achieve their learning objectives.
Training - Course Administration:
· Work with a variety of internal stakeholders to plan and prepare the implementation of any L&D programmes/courses, including advertising courses and dates, monitoring bookings and taking a proactive approach to increase attendance numbers when they are low.
· Complete evaluation mechanisms for learning outcomes including the use of quantitative and qualitative feedback where appropriate.
· Working closely with the L&D coordinator and Head of L&D to collate and analyse data from L&D programmes, courses and initiatives, producing reports for key stakeholders, when requested.
· Measure and assess all L&D programmes and courses for their effectiveness and business relevance and continually seek ways to improve learning solutions.
· As and when required, provide support to the L&D Co-ordinator with the administration of training courses, including diary management and database management.
What we are looking for:
· Learning & Development qualification or experience of working within a Learning & Development environment.
· Demonstrable experience in delivery and facilitating a wide range of learning and development initiatives at all levels.
· Experience of developing and implementing training programmes/workshops (including designing a variety of learning materials).
· Experience of delivering in-person and virtual training to a variety of stakeholders with different learning styles and levels of understanding.
· Experience of working with internal and external customers, stakeholders and suppliers.
· Excellent communicator, with an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.
· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
· Credible, authentic and confident presenter and facilitator, with an ability to deliver engaging learning at all levels and adapt style to suit the audience.
· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
· Strong attention to detail with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
· Flexibility and willingness to travel to deliver training on site as well as offsite when required.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Letchworth Foodbank is seeking an exceptional part-time Charity Manager to lead our organisation. Our mission is the prevention or relief of poverty in our area by serving the needy in Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock. Receiving donations and grants of over £200,000 per annum, the Foodbank distributes over 40 tonnes of food and £50,000 of food vouchers every year to those that need it most.
As an organisation relying entirely on grants and donations, we face challenging hurdles to maintain and grow our income base in order to meet the increasingly complex needs of our clients. Our strategy is not to stand still but to increase our reach and impact and we require a Charity Manager that shares our ambitions and has the capability to drive our strategy forwards.
We are a volunteer-based organisation with over 75 active volunteers supporting the breadth of operations from warehousing to client facing distribution centres. We also work closely with local social care institutions and authorities on both funding for the Foodbank and ensuring our support for the needy helps them get back on their feet on a sustainable basis. The Charity Manager will lead our volunteer team as well as engaging with the institutions and authorities that we work with to achieve our mission and implement our strategy.
The Charity Manager will be a leader driven by our mission, with empathy for our clients and the volunteers they will lead and possessing the skills to deliver our strategy with the support of the organisations and institutions we work with.
Further details of the position are provided in the attached job description.
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The Research Involvement Manager will work closely with the Head of Clinical Research to embed best practice involvement of people affected by dementia across all our research programmes to ensure our work is shaped by lived experience. This role is vital in advancing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s (ARUK) research objectives and organisational strategy to reach a cure for all types of dementia and is key to delivering impact for people affected by dementia. The Research Involvement Manager will work collaboratively with external stakeholders and various teams across the organisation, particularly the Involvement and Engagement Team, which sits within the Policy, Communications and Involvement Directorate, to continually develop our work in this area and aid its successful implementation within all our research programmes.
This role sits within the new Clinical Research Team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, proactive and growing team that is driving forward initiatives to bring more clinical trials to the UK for people living with dementia. Involvement of people affected by dementia is key to the successful roll out of our clinical programme and our wider research initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who has experience and understands the importance and intricacies of delivering meaningful public involvement and engagement in research.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Implementing and evaluating ARUK’s Research Involvement Strategy and Workplan
· Lead on the delivery of ARUK’s research involvement strategy, regularly reviewing and updating the strategy in line with best practice, with support from the Head of Clinical Research, and in consultation with the Involvement and Engagement Team.
· Work across ARUK, and with external organisations such as the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) to stay abreast of best practice when involving people with lived experience in shaping research.
· Work with the Research Team to understand research funding processes and procedures to develop plans to strengthen involvement throughout the research programme.
· Evaluate and prioritise research involvement requests considering ARUK’s capacity organisational strategy
· With support from the Head of Clinical Research and in collaboration with the Head of Information and Involvement, lead on the evaluation of ARUK’s research involvement programme, proactively coming up with suggestions for new initiatives and continuous improvement.
· Work externally to seek feedback and ideas for new programmes of work that will increase impact or efficiency, and work across the Research Team on implementation.
· Support the wider organisation on developing content on involvement in research that can promote the work that ARUK is doing or encourage more people to get involved in research.
Supporting the planning and delivery of research involvement across ARUK’s research programmes
· Lead and manage the implementation of lived experience involvement within our research programmes, acting as first point of contact for the Research Team in addressing questions that involvement volunteers might have.
· Lead on providing research involvement advice and input into key strategic pieces of work and external clinical research programmes prioritised by ARUK, including in the development of a multi-arm adaptive clinical trials platform.
· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Team to manage the planning of engagement activity with lived experience involvement volunteers in the research programme, ensuring good communication and regular updates are delivered.
· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Team to ensure records related to research involvement work are kept up to date in line with ARUK policies and procedures.
· Ensure that people with lived experience are aware of opportunities for involvement within our research programmes and feel appropriately supported to participate, including planning and delivering training activities and overseeing changes in response to feedback, in collaboration with the Involvement and Engagement Team.
· Working closely with the Head of Information and Involvement, and the wider Research Leadership Team on special projects related to public involvement in research as appropriate.
Wider stakeholder engagement
· Promote ARUK’s research involvement work to the wider research community including dementia researchers, people affected by dementia, other medical research funders and our supporters through participation at events and giving talks, with a particular focus on ARUK’s strategic and clinical programmes.
· Act as a champion for involvement of people with lived experience within research, effectively communicating its importance and signposting to tools to support the wider ARUK research community with incorporating meaningful involvement effectively in their work.
· Organise and deliver sessions and workshops, including at ARUK’s Research Conference, to promote and advise on best practice research involvement.
· Take part in groups that support professional development such as our internal ‘Community of Practice on Involvement’ group and the external Charities Research Involvement Group (CRIG) to develop and refine resources that could be used to improve involvement in research.
What we are looking for:
· Proven experience in community involvement and engagement of lived experience, preferably within a medical research environment
· Good knowledge of the research process and how the public can play a part in that process
· Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans
· Experience working with different stakeholders, both internally and externally at multiple levels
· Experience in project management, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple types of stakeholders
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and strategies for enhancing public involvement in research
· Demonstratable commitment to inclusive working, placing value on equity and diversity
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values
· A team player who can work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
· Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
· Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
· Good communicator with the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences, particularly people affected by dementia and their families
· A genuine passion for public involvement in research
· Good IT skills
· Working with independence, drive and initiative
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Philanthropy Manager
The 2030 Circle - WWF's Major Giving Club
Salary: £37,581- £43,218
Hours: 35
Location: Woking / Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to join our dynamic Philanthropy and Events team within our Supporter Income & Engagement directorate. The successful candidate will support the continued growth and development of the highly successful 2030 Circle - a giving club bringing together likeminded supporters around a shared goal: to help halt the loss of the natural world by 2030.
This is an exciting time to join the team at a really pivotal moment – five years since the Club was launched and with five years left to halt and reverse nature loss.
You will work with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to maintain and build long term, effective relationships with a range of philanthropic donors, including individuals, families, trusts, foundations and SMEs.
You will share our passion for protecting the future of our planet for people and nature and be skilled at inspiring supporters both in person and in writing. You will have responsibility for day-to-day communications with our highly engaged members and contribute to all aspects of our curated donor journey, from impact reporting to supporting a varied engagement and stewardship calendar of high-level events and field trips. You will also proactively drive growth in the giving club membership through effective data management, warm approaches, peer introductions and lead generation activity. You will work collaboratively with fundraisers and different teams across the organisation to ensure we maximise opportunities to enhance the experience and build support from 2030 Circle members.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience of managing a portfolio of trusts, foundations and individuals
- Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals.
- A track record of delivering against income targets.
- Demonstrable experience in identifying and tracking new funding opportunities.
- Experience of using fundraising databases/CRM systems.
- A good understanding of the philanthropic sector and of major giving clubs.
- Excellent communication, relationship building & interpersonal skills.
- Desire to embrace and encourage collaborative working.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £37,581- £43,218. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
- Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
- Training and development opportunities
- Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
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About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
THE ROLE
• This is a key role in our Wales Communication & Engagement team which works with other Volunteer Development Officers across the Trust to help deliver on the volunteering strategy for the region.
• The role will support compliance including record keeping, induction and training, as well as develop new opportunities based on regional priorities and deliver a range of communication and face to face activities to create a safe and positive volunteering experience.
• You will run a range of activity to develop effective communication methods including writing articles, delivering events, supporting peer to peer support and shared learning so volunteers are engaged and feel valued.
• You are responsible for being the link between the National Volunteering Team and regional volunteer managers to ensure that managers feel supported and volunteers have a meaningful, safe and enjoyable experience.
• You will lead on regional recruitment of existing and new roles, in line with regional priorities to ensure volunteer roles are appropriate and support the needs of the Woodland Trust.
• This role is based in Wales and will require the successful candidate to travel around the country.
• This is a 3 year fixed term contract, 22.5 hours per week
• This role may require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
THE CANDIDATE
• Hands on experience working with volunteers and volunteer managers including recruitment, training and managing volunteers with positive outcomes.
• Experience in working across a range of teams at a regional level to support existing and develop new volunteering opportunities, ensuring the support of volunteering to undertake activities in a positive, fun and safe way.
• You’ll have experience in developing new volunteering opportunities in line with regional and national strategies.
• You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• You’ll know how to deliver effective events including promotion, risk assessments for indoor and outdoor environments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience.
• This role does require regular travel around Wales. A full UK driving licence is required.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our employees, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
Interviews will be held online via Microsoft Teams w/c 21st April.
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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!
Do you want to support people with mental health issues? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Community Outreach Worker
Reference: 263
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum pro rata incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
In addition, this role will have a yearly staff retention bonus of up to £2106 (This payment is allocated at the discretion of HMN).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Contract: 1 year
Reports to: Complex Needs Housing Team Leader
Working base: Flexible to one of our seven Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire, dependent on location.
Purpose of Post
The Community Outreach Worker (Complex Needs Housing Service) provides advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. They ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly, they remain a source of independent support for all clients and they will embed a person centred recovery orientated and trauma informed approach in all aspects of the role.
About the Service
The Complex Needs Housing Service works as a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with housing teams and Drug and Alcohol Services across District and Borough councils. These teams will be working with individuals who are presenting as homeless and have a number of Complex Needs.
Service Objectives
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health in, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services by clients whose primary need is related to mental ill health.
- To reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health with positive outcomes for the individual.
- To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs.
- To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) consisting of Change Grow Live (CGL), District and Borough councils, housing teams and other professionals.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 31st March at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis..
Please note: 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.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for an Events and Communications Officer in our Smithills team to support the delivery of our Communications and Engagement program on Smithills Estate.
The Role:
• This will include responsibility for our busy events programme, creation of content for our social media channels, and administrative support for our wider people engagement and volunteering programme. This is to inspire people about the landscape of Smithills and facilitating a deeper connection with woods and trees.
• Coordinate and deliver events and activities that provide visitors and local community groups with the opportunity to connect with the site and support the work of the Woodland Trust. This includes providing engaging experiences for schoolteachers, children, community groups, and the general public, with a focus on encouraging self-led activity going forward.
• Operational delivery of events, including organising contractors, room bookings, and equipment; ensuring event site and contractors are compliant with health and safety requirements; event set-up and management on the day; and event volunteer coordination.
• Building relationships with local schools, engaging with schools in high-importance areas, and combining the Green Tree School Award and Free Tree Packs.
• Establish more volunteer support and start a young volunteer team for ages 13 -17.
• This is a fixed term contract until the end of January 2026, part time role (15 hours / 2 days per week).
• Occasional weekend work to be expected.
• This is a Hybrid working role, where you’ll work part of your time at home and part of the time from our Regional Office based in Smithills, Bolton, with travel in the UK as required.
• This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You’ll need experience in planning and delivering a diverse range of events, including outdoor events, tailored to different audiences and locations. leading groups and activities in an outdoor setting.
• You’ll have experience working with young people, leading youth-focused engaging activities, for various ages.
• Experience managing social media accounts and content management software; Buffer, Canva, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram
• A thorough understanding of health and safety and safeguarding as it relates to events.
• Ability to copywrite, edit and produce engaging and timely content, including video content
• Ability to work collaboratively, with volunteers and external partners, to deliver objectives
• You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally.
• Ability to work weekends as required.
• The role is based at Smithills in Bolton and will require the successful candidate to undertake travel across a wide area. A full driving licence is required.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st May.
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Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.
The Role
To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Manage a patch of approximately 100 units. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who we are & why you’ll love working with us:
At Latin American House (LAH), we believe in empowering the Latin American community in the UK by providing essential services, support, and opportunities for a better future. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the heart of our community, helping individuals and families navigate life in the UK, offering legal advice, education, cultural programmes, and social support.
Join our small but dynamic team and make a real impact by ensuring the financial health of an organisation that is changing lives every day.
The role & why it matters:
We’re looking for a Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, ensuring we remain sustainable and compliant while continuing to grow and support our community. Your work will directly impact the lives of Latin Americans in the UK, ensuring that we can continue to provide essential services to those who need them most.
As a key member of our team, you’ll oversee our financial operations, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance while supporting our work with the Latin American and local communities in London. You’ll work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees, managing a diverse duties, from budgets and financial reports to payroll and grant funding. You’ll also oversee a Bookkeeper to help us drive our mission forward!
Key Details:
- Job Title: Finance Manager
- Salary: £38,857 per annum pro rata
- Pension: Government Workplace NEST Pension Scheme
- Hours per week: Part-time (15 hours per week)
- Location: On-site at Latin American House (NW6 4TA) - currently hybrid working
- Reports to: Director and Board of Trustees (dotted line)
- Responsible for: Bookkeeper
- Contract: Permanent
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Deadline to apply: We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Pre-employment checks: Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and right to work in the UK
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial controls.
- Prepare and monitor budgets, tracking income, expenditure, and restricted funds.
- Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Manage payroll, banking, and financial records alongside our Bookkeeper.
- Work with the Director and Board to develop financial policies and assess risks.
- Provide financial insights to support funding applications and grant reporting.
What we’re looking for:
✅ Qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.
✅ Proven financial management experience, ideally in a charity or non-profit setting.
✅ Strong budgeting, reporting, and analytical skills.
✅ Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
✅ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to various stakeholders.
✅ Ability to prioritise multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Desirable (but not essential):
➕ Experience managing grants and restricted funds.
➕ Understanding of charity governance and Board-level reporting.
➕ Knowledge of financial risk management in the charity sector.
➕ Fluency in Spanish is a plus!
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We offer legal and social advice in relation to benefits, housing, and employment law, as well as opportunities to acquire life-long skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to help Good Company realise its vision of creating a poverty-free future for our community by supporting its different projects, both practically and administratively.
Through this new organisational role, you will proactively support Good Company’s projects as needed by working collaboratively with other team members to help deliver critical support to our community. This will require you to be flexible and able to understand each project and its individual needs as well as the seasonal demands on Good Company’s services.
This role offers a unique opportunity to experience the different areas of work within Good Company and play an important part in delivering practical support to the community. It may be well suited especially to an individual looking to work and gain experience in the charity sector.
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Our mission is to see a community free from poverty, where everyone can afford life's essentials
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Doncaster Foodbank (Trussell Trust) Ltd is offering an exciting and challenging job opportunity to manage and lead a committed team of 3 employees and over 50 volunteers as we seek to alleviate hunger, restore dignity and offer hope to people in crisis in Doncaster.
When we receive your application we will send you our in-house application form for you to complete so that we can ensure we can capture all the information we need to process your application. Many thanks - Doncaster Foodbank
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The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment, and for providing support and advice on all finance matters to employees across the charity.
This role combines daily tasks, which require attention to detail to accurately record data and maintain records, along with a broader responsibility for employee expense claims which requires a proactive approach and initiative in resolving issues and helping others around the organisation.
This role requires excellent focus, time management and prioritisation as it involves daily, weekly, and monthly tasks which must be carried out methodically in accordance with documented procedures, and which may vary in complexity depending on queries and requests received. It requires organisation over workloads, providing the ability to help others in the team as needed.
Please note, this role will be known internally as Finance Executive*.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Answering the Finance Team telephone line.
· Managing the Finance Team shared inbox, dealing with basic queries, and passing other queries to the appropriate colleague.
· Assisting in the maintenance of corporate credit card records, including applications for new credit cards, removal of cards for leavers and changing credit limits.
· Maintenance and administration of Webexpenses including the creation of new employees, removal of leavers and changes to the costing structures, approval paths and limits. Providing employees with appropriate induction, training, and support to ensure they understand Webexpenses and the relevant expenses and credit card policies. Ensuring all expense and credit card claims are processed in accordance with the relevant policy guidelines in issue at the time.
· Processing and payment of employee expenses.
· Imports of corporate credit card statements to Webexpenses, and monthly reconciliation of credit card statements to WebExpenses claims.
· Purchase ledger support including chasing for purchase orders, matching purchase invoices to purchase orders, posting invoices to the finance system and assisting with payment runs.
· Recording, management, and reconciliation of cash received directly to the office.
· Scanning and posting of cheques received and sending to the bank.
· Occasional trip to the bank, to bank foreign currency and cash.
· Opening of Finance Team post, filing/distributing as appropriate.
· Payment of manual expense claims not processed via Webexpenses.
· Sending non-cheque vouchers to the relevant agencies.
· Year end audit assistance, collating documents such as invoices, cheques, or bank statements for auditors.
What we are looking for:
· GCSE in Maths at a grade C, 4 – 9 or above (or equivalent)
· Data entry and/or administrative office experience
· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Excel functions
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strong organisational and time management skills
· Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively
· Excellent communication skills
· Proactive and helpful attitude
· Methodical approach to workload
· Able to work with a wider team across the organisation
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 6th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the student engagement team here at the student Union! We are looking for a student to support the ongoing delivery of our student group and course rep systems. This role will work with the wider team to settle new committee members, respond to queries and ensure the department is set up for the 25-26 academic year This role is fixed term and any candidates would need to be available until the end of July.
Job Description:
- Take responsibility for ensuring all group information is up-to-date and accessible on both the SU website and on internal records.
- Work with groups to so that the Union has an accurate record of upcoming group events, ensuring appropriate process has been followed and that the Marketing and Communications team are aware of events where appropriate.
- Champion the successes of student engagement throughout the organisation via blogs, shout outs and other forms of recognition.
- Coordinate bookings for all groups activity/minibus usage throughout the academic year.
- To support the communication of yearly funding decisions to student groups.
- Work with the Union’s finance team to ensure awarded grants and any student group queries are dealt with in a timely manner.
- To support the delivery of Welcome Week and its associated events.
- To collate risk assessments and other relevant compliance documents from groups, and file them in a shared space.
- Ensure that the Student Engagement Manager is appraised of any missing documents that we require from student groups.
- Provide administrative support for campaigns and the annual student group elections.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CEO
We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our vital work, bringing their expertise in data and technology and their passion for nature to drive the NBN Trust forwards.
Position: CEO
Salary: £65,575 – £68,854 depending on experience.
Location: Fully remote, working from home, with some travel.
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility regarding working pattern.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025
Interviews: 1st round, week commencing w/c 28 April. 2nd round, week commencing 5 May.
The NBN Trust is a nature charity with a difference. Our mission is making data work for nature. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth and, if we’re to stand any hope of fixing it, we’re going to need data. Lots of data. “What gets measured gets done”, as the saying goes. We need to understand what we’ve lost and what remains. We need to set targets for nature’s recovery. And we need to measure success as nature turns the corner and starts to make a comeback.
That’s where the NBN Trust comes in. We support the entire UK conservation movement by providing public access to the wildlife data that’s needed to make good decisions for nature. We’re a conservation charity, tech charity and people charity rolled into one – a unique combination!
You’ll be responsible for:
· Driving the delivery of our strategy and vision of making data work for nature.
· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our partners, funders and stakeholders.
· Overseeing the day-to-day management of the NBN Trust, ensuring financial sustainability, staff performance and wellbeing, and good governance.
We’re looking for someone with a data or digital background, with a track record of overseeing the delivery a high-quality user experience through digital products and commercialising data or digital services. Passion for nature conservation is essential, as well as a desire to engage with the many natural history specialists who contribute data to the NBN Atlas. We’re looking for an ambitious individual with an agile, entrepreneurial mind-set, who can drive income generation and growth.
The ideal candidate understands what an excellent data platform looks like and how to continually evolve this to keep up with trends and developments. Attention to detail and ability to horizon-scan is key in overseeing the Trust’s projects and key work streams and ensuring good governance. The NBN Trust is a small team, with a big responsibility, undergoing a period of change, and your role will be to steer the staff through this change and deliver the NBN Trust’s strategy.
We’re a 100% remote-working charity, so you’ll need to be comfortable and effective working from home. The whole team meets up four times a year for in-person team meetings (in London and other locations around the UK). The post holder may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings.
Applicants must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK.
We’re an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We welcome all applicants, and we’re striving to create an inclusive and diverse team. If you’re interested in joining us, please read the Job Pack – and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to ask.
When applying, if possible, please also complete and return the EDI Recruitment Questionnaire. This is not mandatory but will ensure we can gather information across a range of questions such as ethnicity, religion, working background, etc. to monitor the diversity of applicants.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Our client are a busy and growing team building a new theatre which opened in February 2022.
They aim to be a transformative venue. Their location on Coldharbour Lane puts them in the best place to provide an enriching variety of entertainment, activities, and opportunities for everyone. They will deliver these with care, inclusivity, and respect.
Their vision is to create the world they want to imagine.They will define theatre-making for a new generation of makers, artists, writers, producers, technicians, and audiences. They will support and inspire new artistic experiences that develop community solidarity and passion for social change.
Their mission is to create safe spaces for our community to connect, create and enjoy.
Community members and artists at various stages of their journey will join us to create and share honest, challenging, and innovative work that propels theatre towards a more inclusive global society.
Their commitment to building a strong connection with their community is reflected in their core values:
- Always be welcoming to their international community
- Be radical and progressive in our thinking and activities
- Be collaborative in their ambitions
- nurturing new relationships locally, and beyond Brixton
- Most importantly, always celebrate our unique identity and growing accomplishments!
Purpose of the role
The Production Manager plays a key role in delivering all aspects of the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations on time and within budget.
The role works closely with the Head of Technical, Production and Building services, Senior Producer, and Events team in scheduling, and delivering all technical and production services for all events and activities across their programme.
The Production Manager engages directly with creative teams, event clients, production companies and others, and leads their teams to use their expertise collaboratively and creatively to advise, support and deliver all technical and production services.
Responsibilities
PRODUCTION
- Efficient and quality realisation of all their productions, Co-Productions, visiting productions and events on time and within agreed budgets
- Collaborate with directors, creative artists and colleagues across the creative process to deliver their artistic vision, and ensure this positive collaborative culture is embedded across all production departments
- Lead their production team to deliver high quality production values across the range of the theatre’s work
- Work closely with creative teams to realise their vision and designs, on time and in budget, maximising the use of their resources to ensure high production standards are always upheld
- Ensure designers are briefed on in-house creative options, budgets, staffing, licensing and health and safety requirements
- Schedule and chair all relevant production and design meetings
- Oversee an accurate costing process to ensure all shows can be delivered on budget, using the time and personnel available
- Produce production schedules and manage the production period from fit up to press night
- Ensure attendance across fit up, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews and press night, and that production notes sessions are run, and notes actioned in a timely fashion
- Ensure show risk assessments are produced prior to the start of technical rehearsals and updated as needed
- Where appropriate work with freelance Production Managers to ensure that all production elements can be delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes and within the artistic vision and values
- Work with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to inform production budgets and schedules across each season
- Deputise for the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services as required.
- Manage production budgets for the Theatre’s own work, agreeing resources with the Senior Producer
- Keep accurate records and forecast against budgets
- Oversee the recruitment of freelance show staff, to ensure shows are fully staffed
- Liaison with visiting companies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of their technical services within agreed parameters and budget
- To be responsible for the organisation and recording of regular production meetings and to ensure the communication of decisions made
- To ensure production risk assessments are carried out and acted upon.
- To ensure productions comply with current licensing requirements, such as fire regulations.
- To ensure production information is disseminated to the relevant other departments and external stakeholders, such as PRS.
- To be responsible for technical and production assessments of potential touring venues, both in the UK and abroad, undertaking recce visits as necessary.
- To manage all aspects of touring logistics for their productions.
- To ensure all technical information is available for touring venues in plenty of time.
- To ensure the communication of technical and financial parameters regarding tours to Creative Teams, Technical HODs and the Senior Management Team.
VISITING COMPANIES & EVENTS
- To oversee the liaison between visiting companies and production departments over the provision of all technical services and facilities required.
- To be responsible for technical management and organisation of other presentations including hires and special events
- In conjunction with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to liaise with visiting companies to ensure the presentation of Visiting Companies work is of the highest technical quality.
CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT
- To production manage the performance elements of the creative engagement programme.
- To ensure the participation of production staff in all appropriate engagement activities
MANAGEMENT
- With the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services, line management of the production team including recruitment, appraisals, performance management and professional development in accordance with their policies
- Ensure design and creative deadlines are met for in-house Productions and Co-Productions and that the Creative teams are aware of these deadlines at the start of the Design process.
- Ensure the Production Department adheres to current legislation and guidelines in respect of but not limited to, European Working Time Directive, ABTT codes of practice, CDM/HSE regulations, BECTU and Equity agreements.
- Ensure production areas are suitably maintained, managed and risk assessed
- Oversee weekly rotas ensuring full cover and cost effectiveness
- Work closely with the Creative Engagement team to support the delivery of their work on stage, and their technical training programme
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Ensure all production activity adheres to CDM and HSE regulations and does not invalidate their codes of practice
- Keep abreast of current developments in health and safety and ensure production team compliance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and their policies
GENERAL
- To manage time effectively meeting deadlines as directed by the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services.
- Attendance at read-throughs, rehearsals, staff meetings as required
- Maintain a working knowledge of their wider artistic programme, including its Creative Engagement and hire activities
- Participate actively as a member of the Production Team
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and/or training sessions
- Maintain positive and effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation
- To adhere to all their policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety and environmental policies
- To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible, without jeopardising the quality of the work or their reputation
- To be familiar with and abide by all their Policies including, but not limited to, their Equal Opportunities Policy, Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety Policy
- To represent the theatre at events, conferences and meetings etc
- Occasional travel to performances outside Stratford East, or rehearsals in London or elsewhere as required
- To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the post
- Self-motivated and pro-active approach
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
- An interest in and commitment to developing the next generation of theatre technicians
Person Specification
Essential
- At least three years’ experience at a senior level in technical theatre
- Production Management experience
- Prior experience of coordinating professional theatre projects and delivering them to the highest artistic and technical level
- Knowledge and experience of current Health and Safety issues and legislation
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Knowledge of production and technical techniques including stage, construction, rigging, lighting, sound and projection
- The ability to demonstrate excellent technical and financial control
- PC literate (including Word, Excel, Sharepoint)
- Proven project management, organisational and time management skills X
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident and proven production skills
- Ability to interpret/implement technical drawings
- Experience of costing, budgeting and financial management
- Experience of leading fit-ups, get-outs and technical rehearsals
- Experience of successfully working within teams
- Ability to work at heights
Desirable
- CAD drafting skills (AutoCAD, Vectorworks)
- A good network of freelancers working in theatre production
- Qualifications a degree in Technical Theatre and/or equivalent professional experience within a theatre environment
- Health & Safety qualification or training
- Full clean driving license
- First aid trained
HOW TO APPLY?
Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, 14th April 2025.
During the application process, they will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please email us.
PLEASE NOTE
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.
Basic Terms & Conditions
Place of work will be 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL.
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