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Flexible with 2 days per week in our London Head Office - Park Street, London Bridge
Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024 at 11:59pm
Whizz Kidz is transforming. It is an exciting time to join us as a Partnerships Development Executive as we embark on an ambitious strategy for the next three years. Sitting within our Corporate Partnerships team this role will support the Head of Partnerships and Partnership Development Manager to develop and delivery of long-term relationships with companies – both large and small – so we increase the number, scale and value of corporate partnerships with the goal of providing more sustainable support for Whizz-Kidz.
To achieve this you will proactively identify, research and quantify opportunities across priority sectors, manage your own prospect pipeline and work with internal teams to create a clear case for support that will help deliver shared purpose and shared value partnerships. You will play your part in helping build the Whizz Kidz brand, grow influence and drive income.
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs. Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (up to 25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
The Fundraising and communications team at Whizz Kidz raises around 95% of the income to fund the work of the charity and supports the generation of funds through on and offline publications, develops our social media and website presence and leads on PR activities.
The person
As the Whizz Kidz Partnership Development Executive you will be encouraged to get into the heart of the organisation, understand our ambitions and use your passion, knowledge and skills to help identify and deliver new corporate partnerships. You will understand how to identify the right opportunities for Whizz Kidz and know what it takes to win and manage different types of partnerships. You will have solid written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable presenting and willing to develop and learn new skills. You will be keen to play your part in helping the fundraising and marcomms team maintain a positive culture, increase brand awareness and unlock vital income to create positive change for young wheelchair users and their families.
Key accountabilities
• Support the Partnerships team in generating long term sustainable income (unrestricted/restricted) from the corporate sector by developing income first multi-year partnerships
• Create and deliver engaging and targeted new business proposals, pitches and presentations as well as creating compelling and persuasive cases for support to help secure and establish successful new partnerships
• Support team to achieve its financial targets through new and existing partnerships
• Researching and quantifying opportunities alongside identifying and cultivating relationships with new prospects with a view to securing face to face meetings and long-term support
• Ensure frameworks and legal contracts describing and defining funding relationships comply with charity, HMRC law and fundraising best practice.
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
• Positive outlook with ability to think creatively, commercially and embrace innovation
• Negotiation skills with ability to make financial asks
• Written communication – ability to write compelling cases for support and adapt communications to different audiences
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills – ability to network and build relationships at all levels – internally and externally
• Able to prioritise a varied workload, work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Enjoy working as part of a team and on own initiative with a proactive outlook
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Open to challenging the status quo in order to achieve the best outcome for Whizz Kidz
• Good level of computer literacy, including databases
Experience
• Previous experience and success in a Corporate Partnerships role
• Demonstrable experience of partnership development, securing new business and relationship management skills
• Experience of researching, preparing and delivering high-quality new business approaches/pitches to help engage potential partners
• Confident managing a prospect pipeline including employee engagement, strategic and commercial opportunities across different sectors
• Comfortable networking and working with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Previous knowledge of fundraising databases
• Good knowledge of fundraising and changing trends especially in the corporate partnerships’ environment
• A ‘can-do’ attitude, solid decision-making skills and ability to work independently
• Able to work flexibly and creatively to respond to the emerging needs
Please note: This post is subject to a Basic level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides for everyone!
Annual leave: 25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
Christmas closure: In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
Cycle to Work: This is salary sacrifice scheme provided by Cycle Scheme Ltd (part of Black Hawk), which allows you to purchase a bicycle up to the value of £1,000, saving tax and NI.
Maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy: Upon completing 1 years’ service by the Expected Week of Childbirth (EWC) or Expected Date of Placement (EDP) in the case of Adoption or Surrogacy, anyone on maternity leave will receive 8 weeks full pay (inclusive of statutory pay) and a return-to-work payment of 4 weeks full pay after six months of having returned to work. Anyone on paternity leave will receive 4 weeks full pay (inclusive of statutory pay).
Pension: Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
Simply health: Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
Season ticket loan: An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
Wellness Days: Two days per calendar year for employees to take off for any reason that you chose.
To apply
For full details and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024 at 11:59pm
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
Post: ‘Honour’-Based Abuse & Harmful Practices Specialist Worker (Women Only)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm
Salary: £25,500 per annum, (full-time, permanent, subjected to funding)
Reporting to: Direct Intervention Service Manager
Location: Liverpool head office & work where required, including travelling
Are you passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a new challenge? Join our Direct Intervention team. We are a very supportive, highly skilled, and effective team, who work at pace without compromising on quality or attention to detail.
Job summary
- To work with individuals/families referred to Savera UK Direct Intervention Service, as a result of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices. Being responsible for client safeguarding and providing advocacy and emotional intervention.
- To share responsibility with other team members in providing and delivering wellbeing/welfare programme and activities to Savera UK clients and toward their new beginning, empowerment, self-help and independence.
- Contribute to, and participate in the wider Savera UK team, organisation’s activities and development.
How to apply
Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found on our website.
Savera UK will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and experience for the role advertised. Please send a CV and covering letter, outlining your suitability for the post, and complete the equal opportunities monitoring form.
Applications that don’t include a covering letter, as specified, will be automatically rejected.
Following receiving your CV and cover letter, Savera UK may ask you to complete a further application form, to help us gather further information. Ensure your cover letter clearly relates to the essential specification required for the role, alongside any other details relevant to the job description.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th December 2024 at 12pm
The recruitment process will be in two stages. If you are shortlisted, Savera UK will be in contact to arrange an informal 20-minute chat about the role and your interest in it. Savera UK will then invite candidates who progress to the second stage to an in-person interview, which will comprise competency questions and a task on which they will be asked to present back to the interview panel. Candidates will be provided with information for the task, which will be sent to you ahead of the interview.
In-person interviews are expected to take place in the w/c 16th December 2024. Please inform Savera UK, when you apply, if there are any dates during that time that you cannot attend.
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,500.00 per year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SENIOR OFFICER (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & CAMPAIGNS)
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Manager (Strategic Communications & Campaigns)
Department: ?Policy, Information and Communications
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Officer (Strategic Communications & Campaigns). We need you to help drive the implementation and delivery of high-impact, national communications, media, and public relations campaigns that align with the charity's broader organisational goals. This role is pivotal in working in a team that shapes the charity's external image through targeted national corporate and consumer PR campaigns.
What will I be doing?
Supporting the planning and implementation of national media and PR strategies that advance the charity's mission, ensuring all communications activity is aligned with organisational goals and priorities
Planning and delivering national corporate and consumer PR campaigns to support fundraising campaigns, partnerships and events, and key corporate communications activities
Taking ownership of designated media, PR and communications projects, working with senior leaders to deliver impactful campaigns
Cultivating and maintaining relationships with national media to secure coverage that enhances the charity's reputation and impact
Crafting compelling, innovative and bold content, including press releases and pitches, that resonates across traditional and digital media platforms
Leveraging data and audience insights to shape communications activity, ensuring that all campaigns are evidence-based and targeted for maximum impact
Serving as a key point of contact for media enquiries and proactively identifying media opportunities, crafting engaging storylines, and managing media placements to ensure positive coverage
Working collaboratively with other departments to source case studies and leverage celebrity supporters, enhancing the human stories behind the charity's work
Providing support and guidance to the Officer role in the team and contributing to the development of the team by offering strategic input in team meetings and working closely with senior managers to ensure consistency in campaign rollouts.
What skills are you looking for?
Communications expertise: proven experience in leading high-profile national PR campaigns, a strong understanding of media trends, audience insights, and communications best practices
Problem solving: able to confidently identify and solve problems with minimal guidance and show resilience in the face of challenging situations
Decision making: able to use your own initiative to prioritise day-to-day tasks, meet deadlines and make decisions within established guidelines and policies
Communication skills: excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of self-awareness
Influence: able to communicate clearly and influence colleagues to understand different points of view, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
Strategic planning: demonstrates a clear understanding of how the role aligns with and contributes to the broader objectives of the directorate and charity
Experience: you will have demonstrable national PR experience, either in-house or agency, with a proven track-record of delivering excellent results, managing national media relationships and securing high-profile national coverage.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note, you will also be asked to complete a short screening question.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes. The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.
About the Role:
- Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
- Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
- Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
- Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
- Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
- Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
- High degree of organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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!
Company Description
Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity which creates life-changing, education-focused children’s homes, to ensure that children in care have the same opportunities as everyone else. We believe that children growing up in residential care should go on to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. We believe that social pedagogy, a focus on education, people, and place, is the best approach to supporting young people.
Our first children's home, opened in February 2022, is an award-winning building that has set a new standard for UK children's homes. You can learn more about the home and even take a virtual tour on our website.
As we continue to grow, we're excited to welcome new team members who are passionate about our mission. We are on the cusp of opening our second home with a third to follow shortly. In September 2025 we will launch a Graduate Diploma with our university partner. Additionally, in 2026, we plan to collaborate with a range of organisations from across the sector to deliver a leadership programme for children’s home managers.
Joining our team at this pivotal stage in our development will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to our expansion.
You can read more about how we're having a positive impact in our Annual Report 2022-2023.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference.
Enjoy a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days (36 days inclusive of bank holidays) increasing to 30 days with 2 years service and 33 at 5 years.
Great benefits, including company sick pay, employer pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Grow with our organisation and contribute to its goals and values.
Benefit from being part of Catch22, a well-established charity, while experiencing the dynamic atmosphere of a startup.
Job Description
The Head of Development and Communications will lead LPT’s fundraising, communications and influencing efforts. You will be joining our team at an exciting stage in our development, and you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in our expansion.
In this role, you will face a range of exciting challenges on a daily basis, with key responsibilities such as:
Grant Funding and Social Investment: Drive our mission forward by crafting innovative fundraising strategies, writing compelling funding applications and building dynamic relationships with funders to secure essential support for expanding our homes and services.
Communications: Lead our public relations and branding efforts, engaging with stakeholders and the media to amplify our impact and share our story far and wide, while ensuring all staff are informed and inspired through effective internal communications.
Influence and Impact: Champion systemic change in the children’s home sector by forging influential partnerships with government bodies and research institutions, and using impact data to drive forward our work.
Sector Collaboration: Collaborate with others to share best practices and elevate standards across the sector, making a real difference in the lives of children.
Please see the full details in the Job Description.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence diverse and senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, with high-impact presentation abilities and the talent to present complex information in an accessible way to varied audiences.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Flexibility and organisation, capable of managing multiple projects.
A skilled problem solver and self-starter, able to lead projects independently.
Enjoyment in working as part of a small and ambitious team.
Energy and passion for improving the lives of children in care, and a commitment to the organisation’s growth, goals, and values.
Please see the full person specification listed in the Job Description.
Additional information
Salary: £50,000
Hours of work: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Application Process
Please upload your CV and submit a cover letter in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' box that outlines:
Why you are interested in working for Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust.
How you meet the requirements in the person specification.
Interviews
Application closing date: Monday 2nd December, 10am.
First-round interviews (online): 5th and 6th December
Second-round interviews (in person): Thursday 12th December
Safer Recruitment
At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. Please note that this post is exempt from the limitations of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, all previous cautions and convictions will need to be disclosed as part of any application.
For further information about the process, please go to:
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
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Partnership Lead
Job Purpose
The Partnership Lead will play a key role in operationalising and overseeing the support for approximately 34 school hubs across England, contributing to local school improvement. They will also take the lead in operationalising the renewal of all schools across the Challenge Partners network.
Schools within Challenge Partners subscribe annually and join forces in local hubs, spanning England from Cornwall to County Durham. The hub works together over the course of the academic year pulling together a Hub Action Plan, which aims to tackle collectively agreed priorities using funding from Challenge Partners. Challenge Partners hubs provide the local element of our collaborative partnership.
The Partnership Lead will build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and hold responsibility for ensuring all hubs have everything they need to provide an excellent experience to schools. They will also support the renewal of all schools, through leading excellent Customer Care practices and operationalising the annual retention campaign, working with the Partnership Development Manager. They will work closely with the Partnership Experience Manager and the team of Partnership Coordinators to ensure excellent delivery.
Established in 2011, Challenge Partners is a well-respected nationwide network of practitioners who engage in hard-edged collaboration and mutual accountability to ensure every school community can benefit from the combined wisdom of the education system.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Partnership Experience Manager, the Partnership Lead will have the following key areas of responsibility and will be expected to undertake other responsibilities commensurate with the role as requested:
Partnership Delivery and Development
Individual Partnership Delivery and Development responsibilities:
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Implement the annual cycle of hub work, including planning and implementing key partnership correspondence, activities and events.
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Support up to five hubs of their own, working closely with internal teams to ensure a high-quality experience for schools across all selected Challenge Partners activities.
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Lead the renewals campaign for all schools across the partnership, proactively escalating any renewal concerns, and monitoring and reporting renewals data.
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Oversee the monitoring of the Partnership inbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with by a member of the team promptly and effectively.
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Manage the Partnership budget; monitoring spending and signing off invoices within agreed budgets, including hub funding.
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Lead on ensuring an excellent experience for schools in Challenge Partners. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring risks and mitigating/escalating as appropriate, and leading on Customer Care and Pricing Governance issues.
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Support the Partnership Experience Manager to deliver improvements to the quality of our hubs, ensuring all schools are getting excellent value. This includes, but is not limited to the engagement of new technologies, processes and ways of working.
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Lead on the implementation of new strategies for delivery in your areas of responsibility with Partnership Coordinator support.
Support all hub owners through matrix working to:
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Embed excellent account management, delivering outstanding support for our partner schools, multi-academy trusts and hubs.
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Maintain highly effective stakeholder relationships with Headteachers, trust CEOs, Senior Partners and Hub Managers.
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Induct new schools and hubs, making sure that all are appropriately onboarded to Challenge Partners.
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Implement Customer Care work, ensuring that all members of the team are able to monitor Customer Care cases and identify solutions.
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Deliver growth and renewals work, enabling schools and trusts to renew their subscription with Challenge Partners.
Data Management and Systems
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Ensure school data is accurately recorded on Salesforce (our CRM system) and work closely with the Data and Systems Lead to improve systems and processes.
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Monitor and report renewals data to inform renewals progress, predictions and strategy.
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Implementation of annual partnership evaluation work with the support of the Partnership Experience Manager.
Event Planning, Organisation and Monitoring
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Lead on the planning, logistics and delivery of an annual National Induction event for all new and rejoining schools, working with the Partnership Experience Manager and Leadership Team to agree event design.
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Liaise with speakers, venues and suppliers to ensure high quality delivery of the National Induction.
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Coordinate the team effectively to ensure excellent event delivery.
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Work closely with the marketing team to create a social media plan to showcase the National Induction.
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Monitor event quality and delivery, including dealing with and escalating issues to ensure positive solutions are reached.
Line Management
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Provide high-quality and consistent line management for up to two Partnership Coordinators, including regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.
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Identify opportunities for personal and professional development for direct reports.
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Provide accountability and support to direct reports to ensure excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners’ activities and meet key organisational priorities.
Matrix Management
At Challenge Partners, we work in a matrix structure which means that individuals collaborate across different work streams and are, at times, task managed by colleagues who are not their direct line manager
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Provide consistent and high quality task management to all Partnership Coordinators supporting activities related to hubs and cultivating relationships with all hub owners.
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Provide consistent and high quality task management to all colleagues involved in school renewals. This includes upwards management of Managers and Leadership Team.
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Collaborate effectively with other line managers and teams to support Partnership Coordinators to provide excellent delivery across all Challenge Partners activities and meet key organisational priorities.
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Provide training to all Partnership Coordinators in Customer Care and hub support.
Person Specification
Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:
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As one of our cadre of Leads, you will be a role model for our values at all times and a cultural lead within the team.
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Strong project management and organisational skills (a ‘completer-finisher’).
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Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands and work under pressure, through excellent organisation and time management.
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Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work.
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Strong sense of proactivity, ensuring any issues are recognised and dealt with before they escalate.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.
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Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability.
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High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using Google Suite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or a similar CRM system) would be an advantage
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A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback
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A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference
About Challenge Partners
Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration and challenge between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.
How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and activities for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all trusts, schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.
Our team: There are currently just over 25 in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.
Our values
At Challenge Partners, how we go about our work is as important as the work we do. This is underpinned by our six values:
Excellence
We work hard and with urgency, striving for excellence in all that we do. We put the needs of our schools first.
Equity
We treat each other/everyone fairly, with care and respect. We value, encourage, and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are one team.
Courageous leadership
Everyone is a leader, encouraged and empowered to take ownership and responsibility for their contribution to our mission.
Challenge
We expect the best of each other and support and challenge each other as critical friends.
Collaboration
We work purposefully together and in partnership with our schools to achieve more together than we could alone.
Innovation
We use and generate research and innovation intelligently to continually improve the work we do.
Benefits of working for Challenge Partners
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25 days of paid holiday per year
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An employer contributed pension - matched up to 5% of your own contribution
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Private health insurance
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London and hybrid working - we require all staff to attend our office in London or be present at an event at least two days per week, with remote working during school holidays
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A supportive and friendly team
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A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes
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The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a young and fast-growing team
How to apply and our recruitment process
Interviews will take place on Monday 9th December and Tuesday 10th December, at our London office (Resource for London, 356 Holloway Rd, London N7 6PA)
Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us:
The National Rifle Association of the UK (NRA) is a registered charity with a Royal Charter and our current patron is His Majesty the King, who continues a long history of Royal patronage.
We greatly value our military heritage and close links with the UK Armed Forces which align to the NRA’s charitable objectives to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air.
With over 90 members of staff and numerous volunteers the NRA represents some 53,000 marksmen and markswomen across its membership and affiliated organisations. The 4,000-acre Bisley Estate is home to the NRA; the charity had consolidated income in excess of 10 million in 2023.
Andrew Mercer, the current Secretary General and Chief Executive, will be retiring in 2025 after 12 successful and rewarding years with the charity.
Job Summary:
As Secretary General of the NRA and Chief Executive of the National Shooting Centre Limited, the NRA’s commercial enterprise subsidiary, you will be responsible for leading the management and operations of the organisations, as well as implementing the overall vision for the charity working with the Trustees. The role involves a high level of responsibility, with pivotal decision-making that affects the future of the charity and its beneficiaries.
Working closely with the NRA Board of Trustees and NSC Board of Directors you will develop the long-term strategy, and business plans of both entities and ensure they comply with the law and regulations applicable to each, but in particular the relevant Charities legislation.
As the main driver of the organisation, the Secretary General is ultimately accountable to the NRA’s council of trustees and works closely with them to achieve the charity's objectives.
Within this role, you will be expected to oversee all operations, including financial management, programme development, and stakeholder engagement. The Secretary General and Chief Executive will also be expected to develop and approve strategies for the charity and communicate them to internal and external audiences.
Acting as ambassador for the NRA and NSC, you will provide and be the public face for campaigns and build relationships with stakeholders in national and local government, the wider shooting community, media and business.
You will play a key role in motivating and engaging staff, membership, volunteers, and affiliated organisations.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive package including salary £110,000 – £125,000 dependent on experience
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package including 20 days per year + bank holidays + 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, 5% employer pension contribution, colleague discounts on food, accommodation, and shooting.
Main Duties:
- Lead the development and execution of strategic plans, aligning objectives with annual budgets.
- Build and manage relationships with political, military, and governmental stakeholders.
- Monitor key performance indicators to assess financial health and organisational impact.
- Oversee all operations, including financial management and HR policy adherence.
- Represent the NRA and NSC as a national governing body and an important voice for the shooting community.
- Represent the NRA and NSC at public events and media opportunities.
- Ensure staff and volunteers are focused on the charity’s mission and objectives.
- Deliver business plans and strategies to increase revenue and reduce expenses.
- Make major decisions regarding operations and resources, ensuring the NRA’s growth and sustainability.
Personal Responsibilities / Duty Holdings:
- Range Safety Certificates: Oversee the safety of the Bisley rifle ranges with guidance from professional staff.
- Competency & Training Certificates: Ensure shooters’ qualifications on Bisley and MoD ranges.
- Registered Firearms Dealer / Explosives Licence: Manage the possession and use of firearms, ammunition, and components. The successful candidate will need to meet the application requirements in line with relevant firearms and health and safety legislation, including police background checks and medical assessments.
- Home Office Authorities: Maintain permissions for specialised firearms use.
- Member Director, British Shooting: Represent the NRA in the Olympic and Paralympic Shooting activities.
- Council Member, British Shooting Sports Council: Represent NRA interests in the wider shooting community.
About You:
The successful candidate will have a commitment to the NRA’s mission, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, business)
- Proven track record of managing medium to large organisations
- Substantial experience developing organisational strategy, driving growth, and managing change
- Experience working collaboratively with Boards
- Risk identification and management
- People management, especially senior management teams
- Engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders
Desirable:
- MBA
- Experience running a not-for-profit or charity
Essential Key Skills
- Strong leadership: Ability, to inspire, motivate, and delegate to staff
- Advocacy, engagement, and communication: Effective public and private representation of the NRA and its aims
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Able to engage with members, staff, senior government officials, military, and police
- High business acumen: Ability to generate new revenue streams and identify effective cost management strategies that do not materially weaken the efficacy of the organisation
- Quick learner: Ability to rapidly understand NRA and NSC issues and challenges
- Resilience: Capable of making difficult decisions under pressure
- Strategic thinker: Able to see the big picture and long-term vision
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
The role demands flexibility, including weekend work, to meet the expectations of stakeholders and volunteers.
To Apply:
In the first instance please read through the Candidate Brief and associated information.
If you are interested and meet the criteria, please apply. Please include your CV and your personal statement or contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time and opportunity for someone with a background in the charity sector. This role offers a chance to make a real impact within our team, especially as we prepare for a series of high-profile fundraising and awareness initiatives for our 25th birthday in 2026. Alongside celebrating this milestone, we’re eager to support the launch of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital. This development opens up new opportunities for collaboration with our local NHS provider, driving us towards more integrated services and preparing us for the increased patient volume we expect in the coming years.
The Mulberry Centre is an award-winning cancer information and support charity, based on the grounds of West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. Since 2001, we have provided services to more than 18,000 people, and we’re committed to expanding our reach. With an annual income now exceeding £700k and having doubled over the past five years, we’re on track for continued growth and diversification, aiming to extend our impact in the community.
As Head of Fundraising & Engagement, you will play a key role in developing a cohesive fundraising, communications, and engagement strategy to secure sustainable income and elevate our profile. This role will see you working closely with the Chief Executive and the Fundraising Committee to lead initiatives with trusts and foundations, the National Lottery, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate partners.
You’ll oversee a dynamic team of four:
- Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead: Managing a portfolio of trusts and assisting with corporate and high-net-worth fundraising.
- Marketing & Communications Lead: Responsible for boosting our profile across various media.
- Supporter Engagement Lead: Driving individual and community group fundraising.
- Community Engagement Lead: Raising awareness of cancer prevention, early detection, and our support services in the community.
This role requires a skilled multi-tasker with strong project management and interpersonal skills, capable of meeting bid deadlines and managing key partnerships. If you’re detail-oriented with a knack for crafting compelling applications and budgets, we’d love to hear from you.
Please complete a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification. Your apllication will not be considered without one.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
We are seeking an organised and proactive Engagement Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Programme Teams and Engagement Team to design and execute impactful events, and support communications. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about delivering exceptional event experiences.
Key responsibilities will include:
Events
· Work closely with the Senior Events Manager and Events Manager to manage and deliver a number of events from conception to completion.
· Take ownership and manage the administration of all event admin.
· Lead on all elements of guest correspondence including guestlist collation, managing the RSVP inbox, overseeing development of guest communication, and managing guest registration at events.
· Team lead for Salesforce.
· Overseeing the design development of key event materials.
Please note that this role will involve some occasional UK and International travel.
Comms
· Take ownership of The Royal Foundation calendars and planners
· Provide administrative support for communication and event activity
· Creating PowerPoint decks for Communication or Events team
Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities
· Ability to manage tasks with numerous dependencies.
· Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and work with multiple teams.
· Capable of delivering exceptional work at a fast pace in complex environments and balancing a large number of different stakeholders and priorities at once.
Knowledge and experience (all essential)
· Experience delivering events (essential)
· Experience working in communications/campaigns (desirable)
· Experience using Salesforce (desirable)
Personal qualities (all essential)
· Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
· Self-starter and independent thinker; able to solve problems and instigate solutions.
· Take initiative and responsibility for their own workload.
Our Company & Culture:
The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you have the relevant skills and enthusiasm for the role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the skills and experience required for the role by clicking ‘Apply’ now.
Closing Date for applications: 29th November 2024
Please ensure that you have submitted your CV with a one page cover letter explaining your motivations, skills and experience relevant to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Public Law Project (PLP), we ensure that public law principles, including the rule of law and human rights, are protected and advanced, with the experiences of those most marginalised in society in mind.
PLP plays a leading role fighting some of the most egregious public law violations of our day. We have worked on issues including the prorogation, the Rwanda policy, the attempt to go back on the promises made to the Windrush generation, and the near total collapse of legal aid, and so much more. Yet you may never have heard of us. We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Director to help us change that.
With a new government in place, this is an exciting time to raise the profile of PLP and our mission. We are developing a new strategy which we expect to crystalise our role countering the rise of the far right, advancing public law into new areas such as preventing Government misuse of AI, and continuing to stand with the most marginalised in society. Your role will be critical in ensuring our voice has impact and we have the resources to implement our strategy.
You will develop and oversee a new organisational communications plan, focusing on brand-building, and media outreach. Reporting to the CEO directly, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the Board and other stakeholders to enhance PLP’s impact and reputation, as well as guide and implement our strategy.
Leading the Communications and Engagement team, you will direct all external communications, provide thought leadership for PLP events, oversee grant fundraising efforts and relaunch fundraising from philanthropic individuals. You will be an excellent manager providing empowering leadership for members of your team and maintaining and inclusive work culture that promotes staff wellbeing. You will also be great at working with other departments including our casework, research and policy teams.
This is a permanent, open to full time and part time applications of at least four days per week. PLP offers flexible working from day one, a wide-ranging wellbeing programme, 25 days annual leave (plus festive period closure), and 10% employer pension after 12 months.
PLP is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, and we place a high value on diversity. We are proud of our strong diversity right across the organisation and at all levels of seniority. We have significant numbers of staff who come from underprivileged or minoritised backgrounds (including people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds). The majority of our staff and trustees have lived experience that relates to our work. Whether you are part of all or none of these groups, you will be welcomed at PLP.
As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, make an additional interview available for the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.
PLP's mission is to improve public decision making, empower people to understand and apply the law, and increase access to justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation. We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life. We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas.
We are looking for a Finance Officer to work closely with our management team to assist, develop and manage the Charity Finances to support the team across all its operations. If you are excited by this opportunity and helping us and being a crucial support for Hope and Vision Communities to take us to the next stage in our growth, we would love to hear from you.
In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who we're looking for
We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and creative individual with a detailed understanding and experience of working within youth-based community and faith groups across the UK. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
You will have experience in developing and delivering training, a strong understanding of IT applications (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a proven track record of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent networking skills.
Main role & responsibilities
In this role, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes. You will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.
You will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and positively encourage applicants from all underrepresented backgrounds, particularly those from minority ethnic groups or individuals with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum of two sides) via Charity Jobs by 12:00pm on Friday 6th December 2024.
Your covering letter should include:
• Your motivations for applying to Ygam.
• How you meet the Person Specification.
• How this role fits into your wider career plans.
• Any experience (professional, voluntary, lived, or other) relevant to this role in line with the criteria outlined in the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Department
The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths’ values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence.
The Alumni Relations and Regular Giving programme aims to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through donations or volunteering. Through our multi-channel regular giving campaigns, we seek donations via single gifts, monthly direct debits and legacy gifts.
About the Role
This role will work closely with the Head of Alumni Relations and Regular Giving to implement the individual giving and legacy fundraising programme that will increase funds raised to support education at Goldsmiths.
The postholder will responsible for the project management of and writing copy for individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship communications, via email, web, social media, and/or direct mail.
About the Candidate
You will be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities and developing ideas. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to project manage fundraising campaigns and build personal relationships with alumni donors. You will be skilled in writing engaging fundraising copy for email, web and print. Ideally you will have experience of individual giving and/or legacy fundraising from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector. However transferrable skills from exceptional candidates looking to move into the Higher Education sector are also welcomed.
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes. Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Events Fundraising Assistant
Job title: Events Fundraising Assistant
Hours: Full-time (Equivalent to 37.5 hours a week), in line with our flexible working policy. If you are unable to work full-time but are interested in the role, we’d be happy to hear from candidates who had a different proposed model of working in mind.
Remuneration: up to £25,000 per annum
Type of contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices (at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG) with a minimum of two days in the office.
Report to: Senior Events & Fundraising Officer
Working closely with: Fundraising Team, Communications Team, Patient Services Team and Finance.
Purpose of the role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress and develop a career focusing on the development and delivery of fundraising events.
You’ll be passionate about continuous improvement, have a proactive attitude, and be comfortable in suggesting new and/or better ways of working. You’ll enjoy a challenging and fulfilling environment and working with a supportive and forward-thinking team. Ideally, you will have some experience of helping to manage events and projects, be highly organised with good attention to detail, and have the ability to engage with people with a supportive attitude.
Must be able to drive and have access to a car.
Main duties and responsibilities
This role requires work across all of Leukaemia Care’s fundraising event activity – providing administrative and operational support and engaging with supporters both personally and through the charity’s communication channels. Duties and responsibilities will, at any given time, include:
- Providing administrative support to the fundraising team as required.
- Monitor fundraising event e-mail inboxes, ensuring that actions are covered off by members of the fundraising team and, where appropriate, yourself.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that fundraising event participants database records are up to date, including integration with fundraising platforms such as Just Giving. In addition, provide data reports to the Senior Event fundraisers to assist in future event planning.
- Ensure that all event fundraising materials, merchandise and equipment are organised and safely stored, and that stock is monitored especially after use.
- Be responsible for the mailing and distribution of event fundraising materials such as clothing, welcome packs, collections tins, etc.
- Ensure that the fundraising events section of the Leukaemia Care website is up to date, working with the Communications team where necessary to keep existing and potential supporters informed. This includes input into social media information, and the creation of other marketing materials.
- Add Leukaemia Care fundraising event opportunities to external websites and ensure all information posted is correct.
- Help to engage with, steward and thank Leukaemia Care fundraisers both personally, on social media groups, and through the creation and distribution of materials such as Thank You certificates, etc.
- Attend fundraising events in person, including work at events to steward and engage with fundraisers and volunteers, and to set-up and break-down event materials. This role will require some work outside of normal office hours (evenings and weekends) where fundraising events necessitate.
- Work within the Code of Fundraising Practice as required by the Fundraising Regulator.
- Work within the General Data Protection Regulations ensuring that the charity obtains and record appropriate consents and preferences.
- Provide support to the wider fundraising and administrative team at Leukaemia Care during busy times or during periods of sickness or annual leave.
General
In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:
1. Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.
2. Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As MCF's Policy and Advocacy Lead, you will have the opportunity to bring your skills and passion for creating change at an exciting time for the sector. With a growing network and community, MCF has been the infrastructure charity to British Muslim-led charities since 2007. Join our impactful and diverse team as we support our organisations and those that rhey serve.
Job role: Policy and Advocacy Lead
Employer: Muslim Charities Forum (MCF)
Salary: £35,000 – £37,500 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Mon – Fri, in-office
Position: 24 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London SE1 (nearest stations Waterloo and Lambeth North)
Closing date for applications: extended to 13th December.
Further information and to apply:
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification
Background: Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK network for British Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations. MCF seeks to support, connect, and represent these organisations so that they can all experience the blessings of the collective. Through our network we support almost 300 charities and community organisations.
We aim to collectively build a more accountable, transparent, and efficient British Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector, to improve our ability—both as individual organisations and as a sector—to contribute to a more just and sustainable world. With the support of our member organisations and the strategic investors of MCF, we work with a wider network of partners that includes non-member NGOs, regulatory bodies, civil society partners, academics and over key stakeholders in the sector.
Job Purpose: This post is kindly supported by City Bridge Foundation.
MCF has a small team, but our impact is far-reaching. Following a period of expansion, MCF is seeking an innovative, motivated and passionate individual to lead on its advocacy capacity building work, sector-wide advocacy work, and delivery of its strategic policy work.
The primary purpose of the role is to build capacity in Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations with differing scales of operating and programmatic focus areas. There will be a particular focus on those Muslim led organisations based in London.
You can expect to be leading on some of the areas as a priority in this role:
• Engaging in outreach with Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations.
• Producing relevant policy and advocacy capacity building materials suitable for those involved in Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations.
• Delivering capacity building engagements with those involved in Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations.
• Hosting roundtables and other group engagements to learn more about the policy and advocacy priorities of Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations.
• Strategically Managing a programmatic budget to outsource elements of MCF’s policy and advocacy capacity building initiatives.
• Building relationships with a range of stakeholders from across the Voluntary and Community Sector, Private Sector, and Public Sector to support capacity building initiatives with Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations. This is an exciting role overseeing MCF’s Policy and Advocacy Unit.
In addition to the above, you can also expect to be involved in:
• Monitoring the media for commentary relevant to the British Muslim led Voluntary and Community Sector and preparing responses on behalf of MCF.
• Engaging with parliamentarians and other key public sector stakeholders by representing MCF at a range of engagements.
• Leading MCF’s Policy and Advocacy Unit’s strategy and delivering associated outputs.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
You will be passionate about driving positive cultural change in the Muslim led Voluntary and Community Sector by encouraging more productive engagement with public sector stakeholders.
You will be agreeing to, and working in alignment with MCF’s ethical principles, mission areas, and strategic priorities.
You will feel are energised by the prospect of becoming an expert within a small team, collaborating with a range of other skilled and talented colleagues within the sector.
You will feel comfortable with upholding a high degree of confidentiality, as the role is privy to sensitive discussions and being in environments where you have access to confidential information.
You will feel confident in fulfilling the key responsibilities listed in the sections below.
Advocacy Capacity Building:
• Directly communicating and interacting with Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations.
• Effectively managing relationships with Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations. • Proactively responding to requests for guidance and/or support on policy and advocacy related matters.
• Drafting briefings, primers, training materials and other capacity building materials to enhance understanding of policy and advocacy amongst key stakeholders.
• Scheduling and hosting roundtables and other events.
• Build and manage methods of two-way learning between British Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations and key public sector stakeholders.
• Building relationships with associates and other contractors focusing on matters relevant to advocacy, campaigning, political activity, political processes, research, or any other matters.
• Managing an advocacy capacity building programme.
• Managing a budget and seeing to the delivery of its associated projects.
• Representing MCF at public engagements hosted by Parliamentarians, Combined Authorities, Local Authorities, and other public sector organisations interacting directly with Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders at different levels of public sector organisations. Broader advocacy, political engagement and external influencing:
• Support the CEO and the rest of the MCF team by developing policy reform suggestions supported by appropriate forms of evidence.
• Support activities to maintain MCF as a thought-leader and trusted source of guidance for policy and advocacy matters relevant to the British Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector.
• Identify opportunities to further develop MCF’s policy and advocacy strategy to fulfil MCF’s mission areas and strategic priorities as an infrastructure organisation.
• Coordinate activities to deliver outputs aligned with MCF’s policy and advocacy strategy.
• Monitor developments from the public and other sectors relevant to British Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations reported in the media, and draft appropriate responses.
• Provide guidance to MCF members and other organisations on navigating policy issues.
• Host and participate in MCF member roundtables, working groups and other events to learn more about their policy priorities and provide guidance where relevant.
• Coordinate research projects to develop bodies of evidence on matters relating to the Muslim-led Voluntary and Community Sector.
• Support the delivery of MCF’s advocacy campaigns and associated campaign activities.
• Commission external research and analysis to gather evidence to support MCF’s campaigns.
• Represent MCF in media engagement opportunities or requests for information from media stakeholders.
• Represent MCF at a range of events and other external engagements.
Please note: This role is based in our office in London SE1 (closest Tube station Lambeth North) Monday to Friday.
We are unable to sponsor applicants for visas. Applicants must be resident in the UK and have the Right To Work.
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant reference and identification checks.
Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to all candidates. If your application is short-listed, we will get in touch. If you have not heard from our team within 8 weeks, please assume your application has not met the criteria on this occasion.
No agencies please.
Thank you for your interest in Muslim Charities Forum. We look forward to receiving your application.
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