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Grant Support Executive

£25,000-£27,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

To help us with this important mission, we currently have vacancies for Grant Support Executives. Our Grant Support Executives form part of a pro-active, centralised function who support each other and work together to deliver the greatest impact wherever it’s needed the most. 

The role includes carrying out the assessment of capital and revenue grants; preparing and formatting assessment reports, drafting offer letters, processing claims and ensuring key information is captured within internal systems; connecting with applicants to arrange monitoring and evaluation meetings; and working together as part of a united team to provide administrative support across the Foundation - always delivering high levels of customer service. 

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone. 

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place. 

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from you if you have an understanding of grant application processes and governance, coupled with knowledge of how sport can be used for community benefit. You will also need experience of working with office administration systems, delivering effective administration support to a varied team, and communicating with colleagues and customers remotely. 

We’re looking for a team player with a keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills who takes pride in delivering excellent customer and administrative service. 

You don’t need to follow football to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £25,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience. 

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment 

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @ footballfoundation. org. uk

How do I apply?

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Please send the following to jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk

o CV

o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying. 

The closing date for applications is: Monday 5 August 2024 at midday 

First interviews are currently scheduled for 14 & 15 August 2024.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. 

This role is based in the London office. You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

This post is responsible for building high level relationships across Christian Aid's sponsoring and other churches in the UK, that are mutually beneficial and deliver on strategic advocacy on shared priority issues, in particular economic justice, climate justice and conflict prevention issues. This includes working with Bishops in the Lords and other relevant parliamentarians (particularly within the Lords), as well as senior leaders across the range of Christian Aid's sponsoring churches and beyond. The role also works with global advocacy colleagues to support collaborative initiatives between church leaders in the UK and in the global South.

About you

You will be an excellent communicator and a strong advocate, with some experience of working with senior church leaders as advocacy partners, including in parliament. You will have an understanding of church structures in the UK and a basic knowledge of Christian faith and theology. You will also have a familiarity with global development issues and be confident in delivering written and verbal briefings on Christian Aid's priority issues . You must have strong inter-personal skills and a commitment to working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Charity People
Position - Principal Consultant - Exec Search
Salary - circa £45,000 Plus Commission and Benefits
Location - London/ Hybrid/ Flexible working

About Charity People

Founded in 1990 with support from The Prince's Trust, Charity People has dedicated three decades to transforming the non-profit sector into an appealing workplace, attracting exceptional talent, and facilitating effective non-profit sector recruitment. In late 2023, we transitioned to becoming wholly employee owned. All of our staff have become partners and share the responsibility for the success of the organisation. Click on this link for more information on Employee-Owned Businesses

Charity People is committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive, prosperous, and fun workplace. We are passionate about supporting the non-profit sector to recruit more effectively, efficiently, and inclusively. Diversity recruitment efforts are crucial, particularly at the executive level, where minoritised groups are underrepresented. Our success depends on individuals who share our passion for making a difference and building a business dedicated to the relentless pursuit of that ideal.

About the Role: Principal Consultant

Join our dynamic Board and Leadership Practice as a Principal Consultant. You'll play a key role in growing our executive search function and contributing to our primary focus-delivering exceptional Executive Search services for Chief Executives and Trustees/Non-Executive Board appointments within the Charity sector.

Our aim is to establish ourselves as the leading talent and leadership partner for organisations, providing invaluable support and playing a pivotal role in their success and impact. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the leadership landscape of the non-profit sector, and your contributions will be integral to our mission of making a positive difference in the sector.

Responsibilities:

Business Development

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for CEO and Board recruitment
• Respond to RFIs and RFPs and lead on pitches
• Maintain a network of high-calibre contacts to raise the profile and reputation of the Board and Leadership Practice and Charity People

Project Delivery

• Advising clients and potential clients on current sector trends and on running open and inclusive recruitment campaigns
• Challenging and developing the role brief
• Design and execute talent acquisition strategies and brief our in-house researcher and delivery consultant accordingly
• Assessing candidates comprehensively and rigorously.
• Playing the lead role in longlisting/shortlisting meetings
• Advising and managing salary negotiations, packages, start dates, etc
• Collate market-related data such as salary surveys, industry trends, etc.

About You:

We seek motivated individuals with ambition, and a commitment to excellent delivery. You should be solutions-focused, self-accountable, and comfortable working unaided and as part of a team.

Essential criteria include:

• Prior experience in an exec search or recruitment firm, ideally in the Not for Profit/ Third Sector
• Excellent written and rapport-building communication skills.
• Managing multiple assignments at a time and delivering to tight deadlines whilst still upholding the highest quality standards
• Genuine passion and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
• High levels of integrity
• Strong reasoning skills to gather information from different sources and identify top-tier professionals.
• Passion for delivering excellence to clients and candidates.
• Previous experience in successfully growing new business and delivering against fee income targets.

Remuneration:

We offer a competitive salary of £45,000, a commission scheme and benefits package, personal development, career opportunities, and an excellent, high growth working environment.

To learn more and view our Job Description, please send your latest CV to our internal recruitment team by clicking apply. If we find your experience aligns with our requirements, we will be in touch with the JD and details on how to apply formally, if you like the sound of us.

Application Deadline:

9 am, Friday, 26^th July 2024

1^st Interview: Anticipated online w/c 5^th August 2024

2^nd Interview: Anticipated in person w/c 12^th August 2024

Our head office is near London Bridge, though all staff work flexibly. Candidates are likely to need to come into the office 1 day per week for this role.

We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people and individuals from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. The range of perspectives and experiences diversity brings is an asset. We aim to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for our staff team, candidates, and the charities we work with.

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have a disability provided they meet the minimum requirements in the person specification for this role (key competencies can be found in the job pack). If this applies to you, please let us know that you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, along with any adjustments or special arrangements that you need to help you with during the recruitment process and/or for an interview.

If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible or for you to perform at your most confident self, please just let us know.

We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their interest within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Are you an enthusiastic people-person with a warm and friendly disposition?  We are looking for a collaborative, self-starter to join our hard-working support and outreach team.  Based in Scotland you will be responsible for maintaining our relationships with the main aplastic anaemia specialist treatment centres in Scotland as well as supporting our Scottish community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within The Aplastic Anaemia Trust (AAT). Our team is small, but mighty. Our current Support & Outreach (S&O) team is managed by our S&O Programme Manager and comprises two part-time S&O coordinators who have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately, with a six-month probation period. You will work 14 hours a week during core working hours, your working hours can be arranged flexibly to suit you although we will require you to attend staff meetings which take place on Thursday mornings. 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be warm and engaging, with experience of supporting people with rare disease and adept at developing and managing relationships, with a passion for ensuring that our community receive the support they need, when they need it most.

We know the skills we need for this role, and we are open minded about where you might have acquired or demonstrated these. Let us know in your supporting statement why you believe you would excel. For example, you may be someone already experienced in outreach provision and looking for a flexible, part-time role, or you may be someone who is working in healthcare services but who is looking for a different way to have a tangible positive impact.

THE APLASTIC ANAEMIA TRUST

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is the only UK charity providing information, advice and support to people affected by rare disease Aplastic Anaemia. Our vision is that everyone affected by Aplastic Anaemia in the UK should feel empowered and have access to the best possible treatment, care and support so they can lead full and healthy lives. We support our community through one of life’s toughest challenges – diagnosis with a rare bone marrow failure. We currently support around 2,400 people and have around 30 volunteers.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 750 words explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. 

Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement or do not live in Scotland will not be shortlisted. 

We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis and an appointment will be made when the right candidate is found so don't delay. 

PLEASE NOTE AN APPLICATION FORM AND SHORT COVER LETTER WILL BE REQUIRED, AND THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

We are delighted to be recruiting for our next Director of Services, who'll manage our adult, family and youth services, supporting ADHD and Autistic people in NW London, their families, and the professionals who work with them. As a trusted member of our senior leadership team you will be driving impact for the more than 4,000 people we work with each year by:

• developing and implementing service strategies and plans
• acting as the designated safeguarding lead
• driving equity, diversity, and inclusion internally, and in the way we deliver our work
• collaborating on service evaluation, measurement and reporting
• liaising with funders and supporting fundraising efforts
• representing CAAS externally

The role will be based in our office in Eastcote for 3 days per week, with the possibility for home working for the remainder of the time.

Salary £50k FTE.  Note the salary listed is a full time equivalent salary based on 35hrs per week, so actual salary will vary depending on hours agreed.

Hours: Part time 28hours per week. Potential for full time if additional facilitation or training work is taken on.

Terms: Permanent role

Additional project work may be available on an ad-hoc basis. Flexible hours, evening and weekend work may be required, and the work pattern may vary each week.

Job Summary

CAAS provide an ADHD and Autism Support Service for the 8 boroughs of NW London, from our base in Eastcote, with a team of Support Workers. Our work includes offering information, advice, and support to ADHD / autistic people, their families, and professionals in NW London, with the aim of improving quality of life and developing neurodiverse-aware communities. Some of the support is offered through one2one meetings, some of the support is provided through groups and courses which aim to increase understanding and awareness, and provide opportunities for peer support, and some of the support is offered through training and workshops to educate professionals and drive for accommodations to be made to services to allow greater access for our client group.

As Director of Services, you will work closely with the CEO, leading on the management of the Adult Services, Youth Services and Family Services workstreams within the charity, ensuring the high quality service provision for which we are known. The role sits within the senior leadership team at CAAS, alongside the Finance Director, and manages the Youth Services Manager, the Family Services Manager and the Adult Services Manager, who in turn manage around 20 staff between them.

The Director of Services provides a crucial role in ensuring the infrastructure and operational workings of the charity are effective for the more than 30 staff we employ, and the more than 11,000 instances of support we provide each year. Therefore, we are looking for a capable, calm, self-motivated, organised and hard-working Services professional who has worked in a management role directly responsible for service delivery in another charity.

The role requires strong organisation skills, excellent communication and relationship building skills, significant experience of operational service delivery, team leadership experience, the ability to articulate and drive our impact, and a good understanding of fundraising and monitoring requirements in a medium sized charity. Ultimately you will have the drive to ensure that everyone who works for us, and everyone who seeks support from us, has the best possible experience.

There is no requirement for any experience of delivering services that support ADHD / autistic individuals, as we will provide training, but it would be helpful to have a good understanding of the conditions, and the strengths and challenges they may bring. A genuine acceptance of diversity and a keenness to make an impact are essential.

Key Responsibilities – Strategic and Organisational

· To lead in the development and implementation of CAAS strategy in our work with service users, ensuring that all our services have a thoughtful strategic underpinning, and a measurable and significant positive impact for our clients. Represent the needs of our clients in strategic and planning decisions.

· To work with the CEO to understand the organisational risks facing the charity within the service provision it provides, and to develop and implement the necessary mitigations

· To be the designated safeguarding lead in the charity and ensure our safeguarding procedures, practices and policies are fit for purpose.

· Develop, review, and communicate safeguarding and client risk management policies, procedures and controls, and ensure mitigations and improvement plans are in place for any control weaknesses identified.

· Own our organisational equity, diversity and inclusion policy and practice, and ensure it is truly embedded within our organisation so that we can extend our reach to include those under-served clients who may not always have been able to access our services. To ensure in our communications, in our practice and in our culture that we are truly inclusive, and make accommodations so that all how need us can access us.

· Prepare and present service department reports and reviews for the Board of Trustees, and build up effective relationships with the Board so that our services and the client whom we serve have a ‘voice’ in Board meetings.

Key Responsibilities – Impact

· To work collaboratively with the CEO to develop and deliver clear methods of measuring the impact of services, and an appropriate Theory of Change model for our work, and use this information to continuously improve and articulate our service development.

· To develop and monitor a framework of key performance indicator targets and standards, to ensure all service managers are able to effectively appraise and improve where appropriate the service standards within their division.

· Evaluate the operational dashboards and reporting mechanisms to ensure trends are quickly identified and necessary changes put in place.

· To work with the communications team to maximize opportunities to ensure our services reach as many people as possible, as efficiently as possible and in a way that is appropriate within our branding guidelines.

· To provide impact data such that we can demonstrate to a wide audience the quality of the work that we perform, and the lasting impact that we have on those we reach

· Lead the Services Department in ensuring all projects are clearly documented, managed, reviewed and evaluated, and ensure a rolling programme of self-assessment and improvement is in place.

Key Responsibilities – Operational Management

· Manage the provision of high-quality services, in accordance with funder requirements and service specifications by leading and managing the Service Managers and by providing the necessary support and development in their roles. To be responsible for the support, management and development of all service staff, volunteers and freelancers.

· To support the Service Managers and the Head of Client Programmes with the planning and mobilisation of projects and contracts, ensuring services are delivered in line with funder requirements and timings. Have a willingness to ‘get into the detail’ as well as to provide more strategic leadership and direction within the delivery teams.

· Ensure overall service management across the different teams is complimentary and effective, that clients are triaged appropriately throughout the different service offer, that there are appropriate routes for clients to move through the different services, and that best practice is shared, and learnings incorporated right across our work.

· To ensure services are accessible to our clients, that projects are begun, maintained or stopped in a planned and thoughtful manner, and that the services we provide offer the very best support that is possible for our clients, taking into consideration latest research and understanding about the conditions, and about the people we wish to reach.

· To have specific responsibility for the risk management within services, for both clients and for projects. To review risk assessments, and ensure appropriate mitigations are developed and actioned.

· Participate in the recruitment and induction of all new services staff, and ensure that all service staff receive appropriate professional development plans and performance targets

· Ensure services staff and volunteers are focused on achieving CAAS’ mission, values and aims, and have the appropriate skills and management in order to deliver effective, efficient services.

· Work with the SLT to develop sustainable business models for the delivery of our services, and drive process improvements and efficiencies. Work with the Head of Client Programmes to develop our commercial trading services, ensuring a growth strategy that is profitable.

· Provide the management group with service quality and evaluation information to support them in planning their resource allocations, project delivery approach and funding requirements etc to ensure continuous development of improved practice.

Key Responsibilities - Financial

• To work collaboratively with the Finance Director, to support the development and use of effective management information systems, ensuring that all our services capture and report relevant monitoring data consistently and accurately.

• To have overall accountability for the service department budgets, to ensure CAAS works within agreed financial constraints, making best use of the funds available to us, including compliance with the financial reporting requirements to funders

• To support with financial planning, to ensure the continuation of our core programmes, and revise plans when financial targets require.

• To work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues, to identify new funding opportunities, and to develop new fundraising proposals and funding bids, which support and advance the work of the charity over the longer term.

• To write funding reports and outcome analyses, and prepare for and attend funding review and monitoring meetings.

• To understand the funding requirements of all projects, and ensure projects happen on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities - Relationship Building

• To represent CAAS on key bodies and groups externally, ensuring that CAAS position and views are clearly and professionally provided in the best interests of our service users

• To establish and maintain effective working relationships both inside and outside the charity, particularly with health and social care agencies, to enhance the presence of the charity within the local delivery offer.

• To systematically evaluate and improve all elements of service delivery and quality by consulting with services users, staff and external stakeholders and by planning and implementing the necessary changes with genuine involvement of those we serve. To lead our client voice projects across the different service lines, to share best practice, and develop a sense of shared goals and messages to ensure CAAS is able to strategically develop in a way which is truly user-led.

Other Responsibilities

To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the CEO

To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.

To comply with the H&S, EDI, data protection and code of conduct standards expected within the organisation

Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.

Person Specification - Essential

· Services Management Experience: Experience of delivering services directly to clients and of managing service delivery projects and teams to a high standard with a broad reach.

· Excellent Organisational and Leadership Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with high attention to detail, crucial for handling a demanding workload and managing a busy team

· Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including funders, partners, and community organizations.

· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of representing the organisation effectively both internally and externally, at all levels including developing a close relationship with the Safeguarding Trustee and other Board members, preparing reports for funders, communicating complex information to staff and offering insights to the management group.

· Tech Proficiency: Skilled in using computer software such as CRM systems, Finance systems, Microsoft Office Suite and Phone Management Systems as well as be able to manage IT onboarding and admin requirements around computer hardware

· Adaptability and Probity: Capable of adjusting to changing priorities and managing a variety of tasks efficiently. High level of personal integrity and commitment to ‘doing the right thing’.

· Interpersonal Skills: Warm and welcoming demeanour, capable of active listening and using neuro-affirmative language to support inclusive communication.

Person Specification - Desirable

· Senior Leader: previous experience of working within a senior leadership team, with responsibility for a department and for strategic input as well as operational management

· Experience or Knowledge of ADHD or Autism: Prior experience or knowledge of working with ADHD/autistic individuals or understanding of the challenges faced by ADHD/autistic people.

· Safeguarding Experience: Previous experience of being the DSL, or of managing safeguarding in an organistion, and of writing and implementing safeguarding policy, processes and practice.

· Co-Production Experience: Previous experience of bringing authentic voices into service delivery, and demonstrative commitment to listening to feedback in a cycle of continuous improvement.

· Impact Evaluation and Reporting: Experience in program evaluation, measuring impact, and reporting results to stakeholders.

· Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours if required to meet organisational needs.

· Commitment to Continuous Learning: Demonstrated interest in personal and professional development, particularly in areas relevant to the role.

Equal Opportunities

CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.

We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.

CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To Apply

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CVS INSTEAD OF APPLICATION FORMS. TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE VACANCIES PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE BY 10AM MONDAY 12TH AUGUST

About Us

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a charity that exists to empower and support individuals who are living in complex and challenging circumstances. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity (rugby training) and group and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables young people to succeed in their education and reach their potential. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence-based sport for development framework called the 5Cs.

Overview

SOHK will soon launch its new and ambitious organisational strategy to drive growth and impact. We want to reach and support more young people at a key point in their adolescence and help them to reach their potential. To achieve this, we need to increase our reach to new audiences and convert more people into donors. We also need to optimise our communications to existing audiences; from young people on our courses and their educational professionals to prospect partners and donors.

This role is key to the success of our growth fundraising strategy that will see us double our income. To achieve this we need to optimise our branding, develop new marketing channels and grow our reach. We are looking for someone as ambitious as we are, and willing to help move our charity into the next stage of our development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the Marketing & Communications strategy. Work with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing Consultant to contribute to the development of the the Marketing and Communications Strategy. Lead the delivery of the strategy, track progress and report risks and opportunities to senior leadership team.
• Brand management and development. Maintain and evolve the charity's brand identity. Ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Social media management. Plan, schedule and create content for multiple channels. Ensure timely publication and distribution of content. Develop and manage social media content and campaigns. Monitor social media engagement and analytics to refine campaigns.
• Digital marketing. Lead the development of all digital marketing to achieve audience reach and income targets.
• Analytics & analysis. Track and analyse the performance of campaigns by monitoring relevant analytics. Use data to adjust strategies and improve outcomes. Conduct regular competitor analysis to ensure we maximise reach. Develop routine end of campaign analytical reviews and reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including ambassadors and celebrity patrons, providing them with all the assets and materials they need. Develop strategies for stakeholder communication and engagement. Work with partners to create mutually beneficial communications strategies.
• MarComms Advisory Panel Engagement. Engage with our voluntary MarComms Advisory Panel of experts to maximise success of our strategy.
• Graphic Design. Using design software, create promotional and programme delivery materials such as brochures, posters, challenge event packs and social media graphics in line with brand guidelines. Create visual content for all digital platforms.
• Video Content Creation. Conduct interviews with beneficiaries on camera to capture their stories. Edit video footage optimising for use in large-scale event films and for social media content. Develop engaging video content to promote the charity's mission and activities.
• Copywriting & Copy Editing. Write and edit inspiring and engaging content for various digital platforms including website, e-newsletters, and social media. Develop compelling stories and case studies to highlight the charity's impact. Write press releases where appropriate and quarterly ‘Supporter Updates’ for major donors.
• Website Management. Oversee the development of a new website. Update and maintain the charity's website content in line with best SEO practice. Ensure integrations are working correctly i.e. website is correctly integrated with Zapier and is pulling through subscribers to Mailchimp.
• Internal Communications. Develop engaging staff communications and opportunities to share successes and drive motivation amongst staff. Seek new opportunities to share information team-wide.
• Integrated digital processes. Maximise efficiency by building integrated digital systems and processes wherever possible.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience of creating and delivering multi-channel marketing acquisition strategies
• Experience delivering budgets and annual operational plans
• Highly-skilled copy-writer, editor and proof-reader
• Experience of digital marketing and proven record of delivering growth and achieving campaign goals
• Experience of managing external media and creative agencies
• Excellent GDPR knowledge and practice
• Experience of new product development, innovation and project management
• Good understanding of Google Analytics and other reporting tools.
• Experience of integrating platforms where possible to drive efficiency and optimise the customer experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of the charity sector and understanding of Sport For Development
• CRM experience
• Experience of project managing the delivery of new websites
• Experience of using creative design platforms such as Canva and video editing software.

Personal attributes:

• Responsive to the ever-changing digital landscape and trends
• Willing to be part of a fast-paced and ambitious team
• Detail orientated
• Growth mind-set and continually seeking to learn
• Strong stakeholder management skills (internal and external)
• Ability to adapt verbal and written communication skills to suit different audiences
• Confidently manage, influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders
• A highly motivated self-starter able to work proactively, independently and manage multiple priorities
• Able to work flexibly, adapting to the needs of the role and the wider team

Terms of Appointment

• Permanent contract
• Full-time (4 days considered)
• Salary £32,000 - £35,000 pro rata (dependant on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus 3 working days between Christmas and New Year extra. Employers also earn an additional day of annual leave per year of service up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 3% employer pension contributions.
• Opportunities for personalised training and development.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial working environment with flexible approach to working hours and locations where possible.

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 5th August.

Interviews will take place online on Friday 9th August, so please keep this day free in your diary!

Are you passionate about young people? Do you want to become part of a team that brings young people of different faiths together across the city? We are looking for an experienced youth and schools worker to lead our West Midlands work at The Feast.

A significant part of the role is to engage with Muslim, Sikh and Hindu groups across the West Midlands.

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery and the Waterloo Foundation,

Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales (FTWW) is now seeking a

Volunteer Coordinator

This is a part-time post of 22.5 hours per week, paying £16,200 p/a, based on a WTE 37.5 hrs per week salary of £27K per annum, remote-working in Wales

Funded up to March 31st 2026 with possibility of extension

This post is subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period

FTWW: Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales is the only patient-led charity and disabled people’s organisation in Wales dedicated to achieving health equality for women, girls, and people registered female at birth.

Our Vision is for a Wales where everybody’s right to good health and wellbeing is respected and fulfilled, with everyone able to access the healthcare they need, when they need it, and without barriers.

The role of Volunteer Coordinator is a new one for FTWW. Our successful candidate will ensure members are supported and equipped to participate in engagement activities which broaden the reach of the organisation and increase awareness of the wider community’s health and wellbeing needs. You will be key to our small, dedicated team, making sure FTWW is well set-up to maintain and grow its volunteering activity.

We particularly welcome applications from those who are disabled, living with or having  experience of long-term health issues.

To apply, we kindly request both a current CV and a supporting statement. In your statement you should make clear why you think you’d be a good fit for FTWW and what you’d bring to our team as the organisation grows. We will also ask shortlisted candidates to supply contact details for two referees.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 1st August 2024 at 5pm. Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams on or around Tuesday 13th August, with a view to the role commencing as soon as possible thereafter.

Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr

FTWW > Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr

Rydym yn Recriwtio!

Diolch i gyllid gan y Loteri Genedlaethol a Sefydliad Waterloo,

mae Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru (FTWW) yn awyddus i benodi

Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr

Mae hon yn swydd ran-amser, 22.5 awr yr wythnos, sy’n talu £16,200 y flwyddyn, yn seiliedig ar gyflog cyfwerth ag amser llawn 37.5 awr yr wythnos o £27K y flwyddyn, gweithio o bell (Cymru)

Mae hi wedi’i hariannu tan 31 Mawrth 2026 gyda’r posibilrwydd o estyniad

Mae’r swydd hon yn amodol ar gwblhau cyfnod prawf o dri mis yn llwyddiannus

Iawrlwythwch y disgrifiad swydd: Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr

FTWW: Triniaeth Deg i Fenywod Cymru yw’r unig elusen yng Nghymru sy’n cael ei harwain gan gleifion a’r unig sefydliad i bobl anabl sydd wedi ymroi i sicrhau cydraddoldeb iechyd i fenywod, merched, a phobl sydd wedi’u cofrestru’n fenywod adeg eu geni.

Ein Gweledigaeth yw Cymru lle mae hawl pawb i iechyd a lles da yn cael ei pharchu a’i gwireddu, gyda phawb yn gallu cael gafael ar y gofal iechyd sydd ei angen arnynt, pan fydd ei angen arnynt, heb rwystrau.

Mae rôl y Cydlynydd Elusen yn un newydd i FTWW. Bydd ein hymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn sicrhau bod aelodau’n cael eu cefnogi a’u galluogi i gymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau ymgysylltu sy’n ehangu cyrhaeddiad y mudiad ac yn cynyddu ymwybyddiaeth o anghenion iechyd a lles y gymuned ehangach. Byddwch yn allweddol i’n tîm bach, ymroddedig, gan sicrhau bod FTWW mewn sefyllfa dda i gynnal a chynyddu ei gweithgareddau gwirfoddoli.

Rydym yn croesawu’n arbennig geisiadau gan y rheini sy’n anabl, sy’n byw gyda phroblemau iechyd tymor hir neu sydd â phrofiad ohonynt.

I wneud cais, gofynnwn yn garedig am CV cyfredol a datganiad ategol. Yn eich datganiad, dylech egluro pam rydych chi’n meddwl y byddech chi’n addas ar gyfer FTWW a beth fyddech chi’n ei gyflwyno i’n tîm wrth i’r sefydliad dyfu. Byddwn hefyd yn gofyn i ymgeiswyr sydd ar y rhestr fer roi manylion cyswllt dau ganolwr.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau fydd dydd Iau 1 Awst 2024 am 5pm. Cynhelir cyfweliadau dros Microsoft Teams ddydd Mawrth 13 Awst neu o gwmpas y dyddiad hwnnw, gyda golwg ar ddechrau’r rôl cyn gynted â phosibl ar ôl hynny.

Iawrlwythwch y disgrifiad swydd: Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr

New Horizon Youth Centre has been commissioned by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as part of an Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the Anna Freud Centre to deliver on their Children and Young People’s Violence and Exploitation and Reduction support service. The commission will run from June 2024 for three years. As part of this, an additional service will be set up within the NHYC Youth Justice team specifically to deliver on the Alliance contract. This will include a team of Housing Caseworkers who will carry out assessments and advocacy work with young people under 25 who are fleeing violence and exploitation, in order to move them on successfully into both emergency and long-term housing options. You should be passionate about working with this client group, able to manage a fast-moving caseload, and committed to working collaboratively with a team across multiple services. 

*Please note, previous applicants for this role need not reapply.

Job title: Senior Digital Project Manager

Responsible to: Head of Digital and Content Contract: 18 months

Location: Home based or hybrid office-based (Vauxhall). Some travel across England and Wales.

Working hours: Part-time – 28 per week

Salary: £42,000 per annum plus £3,323 London weighting if applicable (pro rata to part-time) 

Valued Recruitment are working exclusively with a fantastic organisation who support carers and their families across the UK.They help carers to build communities of support and action by connecting families locally and across England and Wales. The charity support, connect and campaign – to keep families stronger by keeping them together.

About the team:

This is an exciting role, joining our newly formed Digital and Content team. As the organisation continues to invest in its digital estate to support organisational goals, the role of Senior Digital Project Manager will play a key role. You will work with the Head of Digital and Content to build a brilliant website and digital products, which meet the needs of our carers and our other key audiences.

What you need to know about this role:

In 2023, we launched an online information hub for our carers where they can find out about services that can support them in their journey. This currently sits separate to our main site. We are now working with Studio24 to bring these sites together, to create a unified user experience, with new website functionality. A key consideration for this development is our recent Department for Education contract to deliver high quality training to carers across England. As part of this service, we must ensure that carers can seamlessly book online or face-to-face training through our website. Additionally, they should have access to a wide range of online information and advice content. While some of this functionality exists within our current digital estate, not all of it does and there is room for improvement. Therefore, the redevelopment project aims to create a cohesive website experience with clear user journeys and new functionality.

The type of person we’re looking for:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in project management and UX. You will be experienced in managing complex digital projects throughout their lifecycle. You will be able to work collaboratively and have excellent communication skills to engage both internal and external stakeholders. You will have a genuine passion for working with and involving users in meaningful ways and have a particular interest in accessible and inclusive design. You will be able to build rapport with internal stakeholders, keeping them up to date with digital developments, explaining things in easily accessible language and obtaining buy-in from across the organisation. We are seeking someone who is curious and excited about digital developments. Who wants to explore how they can make a difference to carers lives, while understanding risks and ethical considerations.

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring a Recovery Worker to join our women's only refuge in Hove. The service supports 18 women with a trauma informed approach using a psychologically informed environment model to provide high quality, person centred support to all our residents. 

You will support with a range of frontline care and support activities within the service, in a varied role. You will work towards supporting residents/participants to achieve their desired goals/outcomes, and will ensure all residents/participants understand and have the right tools and resources for positive outcomes. You will also develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running of activities, projects and events. There will be a focus on risk assessments and management, as well as housing and property management.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a rota. This may include shifts between Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00, 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:30 - 22:00. You will be based on site.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.

What we are looking for:

• Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others

What we would like, but not essential:

• Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
• Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals
• Experience in providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
• Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role

Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.

Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support residents to achieve their desired goals/outcomes in various ways for example: contribute and develop support plans, risk assessments, reviews, case meetings.
• Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively. For example welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development.
• Develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities.
• Empower residents/participants to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.
• Complete safeguarding and other referrals when required.
• Support named residents/participants with various individual needs as required.
• Work flexibility in working patterns and duties, responding to the needs of the service, team, and residents/participants.
• Carry out strengths-based assessments of need and risk and deliver holistic support and risk management plans, enabling residents/participants to achieve their aspirations and keep themselves safe.
• Follow the relevant safeguarding, risk assessment and management procedures, record, and share any relevant information with partner agencies as appropriate.

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more information 

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Are you a climate-conscious speechwriter skilled in impactful storytelling? Join us to craft compelling narratives in a dynamic, high profile environment for our CEO & Leadership!

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Purpose and Background in summary

As CEO Speechwriter and Profile Lead, you will be our CEO’s trusted speechwriter, media advisor and social media manager. You will help shape CEO commentary on critical topics,prepare briefings, presentations and speeches for events and media appearances, and engage CDP’s social media network with sharp and strategic commentary as we engage the world’s largest businesses, financial institutions and cities to disclose environmental data and take climate positive decisions.

As CDP grows its brand visibility and rolls out key developments to our disclosure platform,you will develop and implement successful CEO profiling strategies to ensure that our CEO is a consistent and compelling voice in the world’s most widely read publications, at key industry and public sector events, and to CDP’s stakeholder audience of corporates, financial institutions, local governments, market partners and policymakers.

Reporting directly to CDP’s CEO, you will work in tandem with CDP’s Marketing &
Communications team, particularly with our Storytelling & Data Insights and Media Relations & Spokesperson Engagement leads. As a member of the CEO Office, you will liaise daily with our CEO and Chief of Staff.

The successful candidate will have a clear track record working directly with Executive teams and preparing presentation materials for high-profile events and media appearances. You are confident in preparing flawless public facing presentations and briefing topics on a range of topics, and will thrive working under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment. You will be a natural wordsmith, comfortable turning complex topics into compelling storylines and soundbites, iterating as you liaise with our CEO to develop an established point of view in collaboration with our Marketing & Communications team. Keen knowledge of sustainability, finance & policy topics, an ability to learn fast, and a meticulous approach are essential for success in this role, as will strategic organizational awareness and a confidence in working independently.

This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a rapidly developing organization during a critical period for global climate and nature efforts. Your success will have a direct impact on motivating more businesses, cities, and financial institutions across the globe to disclose their environmental impacts and take credible actions.

The role includes:

• Responsibility for drafting CEO speeches, presentations, comments and media briefings, in close collaboration with CDP’s Marketing & Communications team.
• Collaborating with CDP’s CEO, CEO Office and Marketing & Communications team to build CEO media and executive profiling.
• Working with CDP’s CEO and Chief of Staff to engage strategically with key media and events, and ensuring flawless preparation.
• Drafting thought leadership content and social media posts.
• Liaising with CDP’s Storytelling & Data Insights within Marketing & Communications to rapidly respond to trending issues and prepare our CEO with talking points.
• Ensuring CDP’s positioning, key messaging, and CDP strategic objectives are flawlessly represented in all CEO media and event activity.
• Helping shaping the news agenda in top-tier global media to align with CDP’s strategy.
• Advancing and sharpening CDP’s point of view on critical topics.

The successful candidate will have the following capabilities:

• Leading knowledge of, and ability to apply, CDP’s strategic priorities and value proposition.
• Confidence and experience drafting persuasive speeches, commentary, presentations and positioning on a variety of issues, both thematic and organizational, including on complex and sensitive issues
• Confidence in coordinating and briefing Executive level stakeholders
• Demonstrable success in advancing executive impact in key market forums
• Knowledge of the global media and event landscape
• Confidence in building an engaged social media profile
• Demonstrable experience in the corporate, financial, governmental or sustainability sector working with corporates, local or national government, public institutions or financial organizations.
• Knowledge and passion for corporate environmental topics, relevant regulation and or sustainable finance.
• Flawless (C2 or native level) written English.
• Strong business communications experience and a very capable command of business language, with ability to interact convincingly with people at different levels of seniority and different cultural backgrounds, and ability to represent a topic or program in- and externally.
• Experience working in fast-paced (ideally global) teams with multiple senior internal and external stakeholders and ability to manage relationships well.
• A positive and collaborative approach that prioritizes impact with the organization’s mission and strategy in mind.
• Ability to build and optimize relationships with key external partners
• A meticulous and critical eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and technical skills for tracking set-up, evaluating, reporting and actioning insights.
• Highly organized way of working to set and meet deliverables according to deadlines and high-quality standards.
• Ability to coordinate and manage internal relationships well
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Excellent knowledge of various software including but not limited to Microsoft Office– particularly Excel -, CMS/CRM systems, media tools - and a clear ability to learn new tools quickly.

Salary & Benefits:  £45,538 - £ 68,307 per annum. 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance, training and development, flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. We cannot sponsor for this role.

Before you apply
We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicant’s privacy notice. By uploading your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for
recruitment purposes.

How to apply
Please upload your CV in the application form along with a covering letter as an additional document setting out how you meet the required skills and experience, which should be no more than two pages. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. We are seeking a successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (pro rata)

Location: Hammersmith and another London borough (tbc)

Hours:   21 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

We are excited to be taking the lead in the London Whole Housing Service Partnership (LWHSP) which will address and enhance the pathways of housing support for women experiencing domestic abuse, from removing them from immediate harm, to enabling recovery and resettlement across all levels of need. The LWHSP are seeking to build on our delivery across 11 East and West London boroughs of the Whole Housing Approach (WHA).

The Housing IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. You will specialise in working with clients for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor. You will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. You will hold a caseload of survivors and will also be required to work as part of Advance’s duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.

About You:

As a Housing IDVA, you will need to have a degree of flexibility for colocation work across London boroughs; providing support to women who have experienced domestic violence, focusing on individuals with housing or tenancy issues. Working in our fast-paced crisis intervention, advocacy and support service, you’ll ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. You will have your own caseload of survivors and will focus on working with those aged 18 and over who access our domestic abuse service. 

You will bring experience in providing independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women who approach housing advice and assessment for help. Ideally experience in working with housing service providers, and advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies. You will have the ability to develop individual safety and support plans in-line with the clients’ needs and the risks they face.

How to apply:

Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address  - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT* 

· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 28 July 2024 @ 23:59

· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• One weeks Carers leave
• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Responsible to: Director of Policy Research & Impact

Contract type: Part-time working 3 days a week between Mon-Thur / Fixed-term contract for 18 months initially

Closing date: 21st July 2024 at 23:59

Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible

Who we are

Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.

We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.

By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever. 

Role Summary

Speakers For Schools is looking for a senior and experienced Evaluation Manager to lead and oversee an impact evaluation project.. This role requires a dedicated professional to manage the day-to-day operations of an independent evaluation conducted by an external agency.

The Evaluation Manager will ensure the project is executed smoothly, meets its objectives, and delivers high-quality, actionable insights. This position is ideal for someone with strong project management skills, a solid background in evaluation methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

The Evaluation Manager works closely with the Director of Policy, Research and Impact and the Director of Programme and Delivery to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for the evaluation delivery, and it involves a great level of internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

Strategic Purpose: 

· Lead the evaluation project, ensuring it adheres to timelines, budget, and quality standards.

· Serve as the primary point of contact between the external evaluation agency, internal stakeholders and the funder.

· Monitor the progress of the evaluation, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring that milestones are met. 

· Make informed, timely, and effective decisions to drive the project forward. The candidate should be able to analyse complex situations, consider various perspectives, and choose the best course of action to resolve issues and make progress. 

Engagement: 

· Coordination and facilitation of effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved, including staff, partners, and the evaluation agency. 

· Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including the Programmes and Delivery Directorate, Technology and Data team and Communications 

· Collaborate with the Data Compliance team to ensure adherence to data integrity and security standards

· Prepare and present regular updates to senior management and the funding body, highlighting key findings and progress. 

Delivery: 

· Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure data quality, completeness, and integrity.

· Work closely with the evaluators to address any discrepancies or issues identified during data collection or analysis. 

· Develop a how-to-guide for future impact evaluations for the charity and design a knowledge transfer tool during the course of the project

· Develop and implement processes for data validation and verification to improve accuracy and reliability. 

· Adherence to data compliance, standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure our data integrity and consistency. 

· Ensure safeguarding best practices are embedded in all organisational activities. 

 Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:

Essential

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluation, impact or a related field. 

· Knowledge and experience of both quantitative & qualitative research and evaluation methods, tools and techniques 

· Highly numerate and computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as a wider range of project management, CRM and internal communication tools 

· Experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting data; Familiarity with evaluation methodologies and best practices 

· Strong verbal and written communication skills 

· Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality 

· Able to develop and lead strong internal and external relationships 

· Proactive and positive problem solver, self-starter and start-finisher 

Desirable

· Knowledge of the specific sector related to the funding (e.g., education, technology, community development, careers education/employability). 

· Skill in developing training and professional development programmes to build the capacity of staff and partners to contribute to impact and quality efforts. 

· The ability to identify innovative approaches and technologies that can enhance impact and quality for the charity in the long term

· Familiarity with quality assurance frameworks

Speakers for Schools Values

PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase annual leave

· Morning of your birthday off

· Pension scheme

· 3 voluntary days per year

· Wellbeing programme

· Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package

· Subsidised office furniture

· £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. 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 us.

The Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.

The deadline to submit your application is 21st July 2024 at 23:59.

 We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.

 If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.