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SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now recruiting for a Trust and Foundations Officer, with experience of securing funds in any sector who enjoys picking up the phone and building relationships with donors. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive team, working within an international federation that supports children and young people across the world.
You will have the opportunity to:
- manage and grow a portfolio of small to medium trusts and foundations, increasing income by identifying new prospects and through the stewardship of existing donors.
- write high quality applications and communicate accurately and transparently on the progress made with donors’ funds.
- work with our network of international programme experts to develop expertise in key programme areas and build your knowledge of international development.
- support colleagues with applications and reports to large funders, building experience of working with institutional partners.
This role sits within the Programme Funding Team and suits an ambitious self-starter with excellent IT, research, communication, writing and organisational skills with an interest in developing their knowledge of international development.
To Apply
Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CRM Learning and Engagement Manager (known internally as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer)
The Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) team is dedicated to enhancing the University's engagement with its alumni and donors through an advanced constituent relationship management system. Our team focuses on supporting this CRM system to drive fundraising and strengthen alumni relations, ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous improvement in our processes and user support.
Permanent contract.
Grade 7: annual increments from £36,924 to £45,163 per annum, with possible extension to £49,250 – plus an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro-rata).
Hybrid working, a mix of vibrant Oxford office and home.
Flexible, life and family-friendly employer.
About the Role
As a member of the User Engagement team, your role will be integral to supporting and enhancing the University's CRM system for development and alumni engagement. Key responsibilities include:
· User Training and Engagement: Develop and update training courses, create learning materials, and facilitate workshops to ensure effective user engagement with the DARS system.
· Business Process Improvement: Analyse and enhance business processes to optimize the functionality and efficiency of the DARS system.
· Support and Relationship Management: Provide comprehensive support through one-on-one coaching, project assistance, and managing key business partnerships to maintain strong collaborative relationships.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
· Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
· Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analysing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
· Relationship Management: Experience in managing and nurturing business partnerships or building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
· Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
· Technical Proficiency: Proficient in utilising Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations and documents.
- Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and various e-learning platforms.
- Knowledge of the DARS system as used at the University of Oxford; or of other comparable fundraising or relationship management software (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce
· Project Management: Skills in managing projects, providing project support, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
· Training and Development: Proficient in designing and implementing training programs, crafting educational resources, and utilising learning management systems to enhance employee development.
What We Offer:
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
· Flexible hybrid working
· An excellent contributory pension scheme
· 38 days annual leave
· Membership to CASE .org
· Training and Development opportunities
· A comprehensive range of childcare services
· Family leave schemes
· Cycle loan scheme
· Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process:
· Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for vacancy 176202, known at Oxford as ‘DARS Senior User Engagement Officer’.
· Applications must include both a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 14 November 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take on 25 November 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Here for the Blue Light community
The Role and the Team
Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to design, develop, and manage integrated marketing strategies that drive new customer acquisition and enhance fundraising growth. As Marketing Manager, you’ll leverage your marketing expertise to create effective campaigns across multiple channels, optimise media planning, and ensure successful outcomes to support the Foundation's fundraising initiatives. Your contributions will directly impact the Foundation’s growth and sustainability, enabling us to further our mission.
The Blue Light Card Foundation gives a lifeline to those who give so much to keep us safe and healthy. We fund and deliver mental health and wellbeing support for the issues we know the community needs help with most – because as former police officers, military professionals and more, we've been on or supported the frontline. We understand.
What You’ll Do
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Develop and manage the Foundation’s brand and creative strategy in conjunction with the CEO and Head of Fundraising
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Oversee and administer marketing and communications for the Foundation, including annual plans, message development, campaigns, creative direction, target audiences, timelines, talking points, and other related issues
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Spearhead the development, maintenance, and evaluation of marketing and communication materials, including annual reports, publications, videos, events, printed collateral, digital marketing, direct mailings, image development and design, research, and talking points
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Manage the Foundation’s strategies to drive successful giving campaigns through corporate supporters, public annual giving vehicles, and special events, including mass participation or community fundraising events, to ensure fundraising goals are achieved
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Develop, implement, and monitor project budgets, ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal restraints, analyse data, manage resources effectively, and adjust project budgets and activities to ensure strong fundraising results
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Manage the Foundation website and social media channels, developing content and increasing followers to meet overall communication and marketing priorities
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Oversee the communications for the Foundation’s donor stewardship programme for annual donors, first-time donors, and corporate partnerships
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Manage in-person events, including fundraising events and brand awareness events.
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Develop, implement, and monitor the communications plans for grant making, including post-award communications disseminating the impact of our work
What You’ll Bring
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Extensive experience in marketing strategy development and execution, particularly in integrated, multi-channel campaigns focused on customer acquisition and fundraising
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Proven track record in managing brand identity and creative strategy, including the development of marketing materials such as annual reports, publications, and digital content
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Demonstrated experience with digital marketing techniques, including social media management, SEO, email marketing, and online analytics
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Experience in planning, executing, and evaluating marketing campaigns, including both organic and paid media strategies
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Strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and budget constraints
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Ability to evaluate and interpret data to assess campaign performance and make informed decisions for future initiatives
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Understanding of mass fundraising strategies and corporate partnerships
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Experience in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, and community organisations
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It would also be beneficial if you have experience in developing public relations materials and managing media relationships and third-party agencies or vendors to execute marketing strategies effectively
Our Culture
Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to helping deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community.
Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We’re committed; we’re supportive; we empower, and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard.
We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are. We promote hybrid working, but we value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices. How regular and in which office location depends on the role and team. We don't offer remote-only roles.
What We Offer
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Hybrid working and flexible hours
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Free parking and EV charging onsite (chargeable)
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25 days plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
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Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches
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Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks)
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Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)
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Learning and development opportunities
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Group auto-enrolment pension plan
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay
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Company funded private medical insurance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
This role sits within the Research and Operations Team in the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department. The post holder will work closely with frontline fundraisers to provide insight and guidance relating to the management and identification of new prospects as well as wider reporting and data management activities. By providing effective pipeline and data management, the post holder will support sustained income generation for the charity.
We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.
Interview(s) date: w/c 11th November 2024
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
- 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
This role forms an essential part of our high-value fundraising operation by working closely with fundraisers to identify and prioritise prospects through thorough desk-based research. The post holder will also be responsible for effective administration of the charity's partnership approvals process and will be instrumental to the effective rollout and adoption of the new CRM in the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone methodical and diligent, who is comfortable working independently. The ideal candidate will have a high-level of computer literacy, particularly in relation to reporting and data management tools, but also the curiosity and tenacity to help us find the next major partner for Diabetes UK.
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 25th November 2024
The interviews will take place in Manchester on Thursday 5th December 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a lasting impact in Liverpool’s third sector.
For over 100 years, Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) has been at the heart of the community, empowering voluntary, community, and charitable organisations across the city. We are now seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead us through an exciting period of transformation and growth. If you are passionate about empowering communities and creating lasting change, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
As CEO of LCVS, you will:
Lead the modernisation of our infrastructure and internal systems. Develop and execute an income generation strategy to secure financial sustainability. Act as a visible and respected ambassador, advocating for the third sector across Liverpool and beyond. Build and strengthen relationships with trustees, employees, partners, and key stakeholders. Shape and deliver our strategic vision, ensuring LCVS continues to make a meaningful impact in Liverpool’s communities. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is passionate about driving change and empowering the voluntary and community sector. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, lead a dedicated team, and represent LCVS on a local and national stage.
About You
We are looking for a CEO who brings:
Proven experience in organisational leadership, including managing financial challenges and overseeing operational transformation. Strong financial acumen, with a track record of income generation and sustainability strategies. A deep understanding of the third sector, with the ability to advocate for and influence policy to support community initiatives. Exceptional communication skills, capable of inspiring and leading a diverse team. The vision and creativity to drive LCVS forward, ensuring we remain responsive to the evolving needs of our sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-Time (37 hrs) SCP 15 – 17
£29,093 to £30,060
Crewe Town Council is recruiting a Development Officer for the Crewe Heritage Centre to help deliver ambitious plans!
We are at the beginning of a major capital redevelopment project to transform the site of the original Crewe Works. Our plans will tell Crewe’s story, as one of the most successful railway towns in the world, producing over 8,000 locomotives. It will also widen these stories to explore Crewe as a Model Company Town, its social ideals and the role Crewe people have played in the nation’s development.
Working with Crewe Town Council officers and the Crewe Heritage Trust’s passionate volunteers, this role will be critical in making our plans a reality. We are looking for someone with relevant experience and successes to help us shape our project and long term development. You will use your knowledge and skills to build compelling and inspiring cases for investment and giving. You will use these stories to grow income through streams such as membership, donations, sponsorship, philanthropy, legacies and events. You will use your experience to inform strategies and apply for grant funding to help deliver the redevelopment. You will work with external funders and strategic partners to advocate for the site development.
This is a varied opportunity to enhance and build skills in heritage, culture, visitor attractions, project development, income generation and business development as part of a supportive and welcoming team.
For more information, the job description and person specification for the post can be found on our website and if you would like to have an informal chat about the opportunity, please email our Heritage Manager to arrange a call.
To apply please submit your CV and covering statement which clearly addresses how you meet the suitability for the role as defined within the person specification and job description
Closing Date: midday on 19 November 2024
Interview Date: 03 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Senior Campaigns Officer
Type: Full time (35 hours a week), Permanent
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £32,301* per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £32,301 per annum, increasing to £34,320 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £36,338 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
With a new UK government, elections upcoming in Scotland and Wales, a new MS Society strategy in the wings for 2025, it’s an exciting time to join our campaigns team as we look to take our campaigning up a gear.
Whether it’s about making sure people access groundbreaking treatments, tackling the poverty people face when living with MS, or making sure the right support is there when people need it most, as a Senior Campaigns Officer you’ll be working directly on campaigns to empower, inspire and mobilise our community to become change makers.
Do you want to craft digital campaigns that hit the right note, emails that pack a punch and bring energy and creativity to our campaigning? Are you keen to join a team where we will prioritise personal development and foster a culture which supports learning, innovation, testing and giving things a go? Do you want to support people living with MS to be more involved in our campaigns and develop activities to embed co-production throughout our work?
If this sounds of interest we’d like to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Thursday 21 November 2024
Anticipated interview date: Friday 6 December 2024
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
This is a part-time position offering flexible hours (21 hours per week) to attract the best candidate. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to our dedicated team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver our Strategic plan: Collaborate with the Board and staff to implement our compelling strategic vision for the project, ensuring alignment with our vision, mission and operational objectives.
- Financial Sustainability: Spearhead fundraising initiatives, secure diverse funding streams, and manage budgets effectively to ensure the charity’s long-term financial health. This will include a strong focus on grants, bid writing and cultivating relationships with funding partners.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the effective delivery of all programmes and projects, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with relevant statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
- Team Leadership: Foster a positive and supportive work environment that empowers staff, promotes professional development, and encourages creativity and innovation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community partners, parents, families, funders, and the public, effectively communicating the charity’s impact.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of leadership skills, experience, and a genuine commitment to our mission. Essential criteria include:
- Proven Leadership: Minimum 2 years of experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity sector, demonstrating successful organisational management, strategic planning, board and team leadership.
- Financial Acumen: Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, bid writing and securing funding for charitable organisations, with a proven track record in results and diversifying income streams.
- Collaborative Approach: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, inspire teams, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for Impact: A deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and families, coupled with a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in their lives.
Relevant Qualification: A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a business/management related subject or a relevant professional qualification
To engage vulnerable and isolated young people and their families helping them build their confidence, identify new skills and build resilience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This post will deliver policy outputs across the Young Lives programme, with a strong focus on laying the foundations for a new Young Lives ResearchHub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks. The delivery of high-quality impactful policy outputs is central to the success of Young Lives as an innovative international longitudinal study, including supporting new fundraising opportunities.
The post holder will report directly to the Young Lives Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Young Lives Director, Senior Researchers and Head of Communications based in Oxford. S/he will also collaborate closely with researchers and policy leads in each of the four Young Lives study countries.
At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to laying the foundations for a new Young Lives (YL) Research Hub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks.
- Support the Deputy Director to deliver the YL Policy Influencing Strategy and key research-to-policy outputs across the YL programme, including key messages, policy briefs, impact case studies, blogs and other policy focused materials relating to YL research themes. Key themes include education and skills, employment, health & wellbeing and family lives, with a specific focus on the crosscutting impacts of climate change and environmental shocks, poverty and inequalities.
- Track and analyse international and national policy debates, with a specific focus on the impact of poverty, inequalities and climate change on young people in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries, including the disproportionate effects on girls and women.
- Proactively engage and build relationships with key international policy stakeholders working on the impacts of poverty, inequalities and climate change in LMICs, including policy influencers and practitioners (e.g. governments, donors and civil society), research-to-policy networks and researchers.
- Work closely with the Deputy Director and YL Country Directors to identify opportunities to influence policy debates both internationally and in the four study countries and provide technical support in developing research-to-policy engagement plans.
- Work closely with the YL Head of Communications to ensure research findings and related policy implications are effectively disseminated for maximum impact, including through website and social media, webinars, conferences, policy events and meetings to encourage the maximum uptake and impact of Young Lives evidence. Represent Young Lives at external events and meetings where necessary.
- Provide support to the Young Lives Director and Deputy Director in the development of fundraising proposals and submission of grant applications to generate future Young Lives research income.
Selection Criteria
Essential selection criteria
- Education to Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. social or public policy, development studies, sociology, anthropology, or economics).
- Substantial experience in a policy analysis/advocacy role within the international development arena, including experience of developing and implementing policy influencing and engagement strategies.
- Proven track record of contributing to high-quality policy-related publications, including policy briefs and blogs. Significant experience of using research evidence to engage with policy and practice.
- Broad knowledge of relevant international policy and practice debates including the cross-cutting impacts of climate change, poverty and inequalities on young people in LMICs.
- Excellent analytical skills, able to synthesise and distil key messages from a wide range of technical academic research and policy reports.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write quickly for publication, tailor communications to different audiences for maximum user access and impact, and experience of presenting at external events and high-profile meetings.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a large team as well as independently, to prioritise tasks, to manage multiple demands and to work to deadlines.
Desirable selection criteria
- Experience of writing fundraising proposals.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary, multi-national research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
- Willingness to undertake overseas travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Research & Data Officer– Permanent | Full time
Salary: £31,691 to £34,214 plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking.
Are you a whizz with research and data experience in a fundraising environment? Or a fundraiser who wants to move into a new role? We are looking for someone to be part of and support our Development team to deliver our new fundraising strategy 2024-28.
Benefits of joining us as our Development Research and Data Officer will include:
- Annually alongside your salary of £31,691 National Museums Scotland contributes £9,160 - £9,911 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
- A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years (Pro-rata for part timers). Plus 8 paid days public holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
- Exclusive discounts on both local and national High Street and online retailers
- A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Flexible working options such as hybrid working, part time working, paid special leave, career breaks and unpaid leave
- Access to all the above and more from day one of employment.
About the Development Research and Data Officer role
Our Development Research and Data Officer helps to ensure long-term fundraising success for National Museums Scotland by maximising the use of the CRM database and developing the prospect pipeline for campaigns and revenue fundraising. We have lots of exciting fundraising campaigns including acquisitions to develop the collections, research, conservation, community engagement and exhibitions.
As the Development Research and Data Officer at National Museums Scotland you will:
- Be the database expert (Tessitura and Raisers Edge) within the Development Team
- Update and interrogate the donor database to develop profiles, segment data and produce reports and analysis
- Manage the prospect pipeline through the donor database
- Be the responsible for the due diligence of existing and prospective supporters
- Manage a portfolio of fundraising research resources and suppliers
Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Development Research and Data Officer:
- Expert knowledge, initiative and perseverance to proactively find the best processes to ensure the donor database is meeting the needs of the Development Team in the most efficient way
- Planning and organising skills – evaluating and prioritising different strands of work; managing workload to deliver best overall results
- Analytical and reporting skills - identifying relevant information; assessing and evaluating information from donor database to better understand donors and prospects; presenting clear, succinct and timely data and reports
Hiring the right person for the right job is everything to us. We want to encourage you to apply if you think this is the role for you and you have the skills and experience required to succeed.
Please be sure to view our recruitment pack for this role (available on our careers website) for full details of the position that may help with your application.
The closing date for this role is 3 November 2024. The Selection Event is likely to take place week commencing 18 November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Worldwide Veterinary Service is searching for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join the team, helping to grow our Young Vets Club membership programme, an animal welfare club aimed at children aged 6 - 12.
This exciting role will involve supporting the Young Vets Club Manager to expand the Young Vets Club programme, including creating content for members, supporting on promotional campaigns, dealing with member queries, attending events, and helping to inspire the next generation of animal lovers and veterinarians.
This role offers a great opportunity for the right candidate, with opportunity to learn new skills within a friendly team. There is some flexibility for working at home, but the role will require a minimum of 2 days a week at one of the WVS offices, either near Tregony, Cornwall or Cranborne, Dorset.
About Us
At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.
We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi and the Galápagos Islands. We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world.
Last year, WVS treated over 70,000 animals, trained over 3,000 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 800 parcels of veterinary supplies to 206 charities in 66 countries.
Young Vets Club is an important part of the future plans of WVS and is designed to inspire future generations of animal lovers and veterinarians, through engaging educational content.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Young Vets Club manager in providing content for Young Vets Club materials including the magazine, social media and the website.
- Manage the Young Vets Club social media channels, with the support of the wider Marketing team.
- Attend and organise events to raise awareness of the work of WVS and grow membership of Young Vets Club.
- Assist in the sending out of supporter communications including membership packs and magazines.
- Keep the CRM up to date, monitor stock and ensure members receive communication on time.
- Assist the wider team with other tasks as needed.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Excellent copy writing and communication skills.
- A passion for animal welfare.
- A strong team player.
- A full UK drivers’ licence and own vehicle.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends occasionally when the charity requires.
- The right to work in the UK.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience in Canva, Adobe or similar design programmes
- Background in education, project management, or a related field.
- Experience in educational events, out of school clubs or summer camps.
- Experience in animal welfare education.
- Experience in supporting membership programmes and use of CRM systems such as Donorfy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A rare opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join Vibrance. Due to the retirement of our current Chief Executive, we have an exciting opportunity for a new CEO, as we approach our 35th anniversary year and continue our mission to provide high quality, sustainable and viable person-centred services.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with a disability in London and Essex. We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive and pioneering. Vibrance is proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
You will join us full-time, on a competitive salary of between £100,000 - £120,000. Flexible working, with the expectation for you to travel regularly to our services and attend regular meetings at our head office in Bethnal Green.
Skills and experience of our ideal Chief Executive Officer:
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, preferably at CEO level, within the non-profit and/or Health and Social Care sectors.
• Experience and involvement in successful capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives.
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees.
• A track record of organisational growth and development, with a focus on sustainability and impact.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as those of CQC.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop long-term goals, vision, and strategy for the organisation, aligning all activities toward achieving these objectives.
• Performance management: Ability to set performance targets, monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Sector expertise: In-depth understanding of the sector in which Vibrance operates, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Personal qualities:
• Visionary leadership: Ability to inspire and guide the organisation and all who work there toward growth and innovation, while remaining committed to its core mission and values, and to get the best out of a team of diverse and talented individuals.
• Passion and commitment: A passion for supporting people with disabilities and a deep commitment to making a difference.
• Empathy: Ability to understand the aspirations, needs and motivations of both those we support and work with us.
• Persuasiveness and effective communication: Ability to persuade and motivate stakeholders, including employees, Board members, donors, and external partners, and to convey complex ideas persuasively and clearly orally and in writing.
• Emotional intelligence: Ability to understand and manage own emotions, as well as those of others, and to foster strong relationships and a positive organisational culture.
• Dealing with conflict: Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts within the organisation effectively, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Adaptability and resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges while remaining focused on long-term goals, and to remain focused, motivated, and effective in the face of adversity or setbacks.
• Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability in all actions and decisions in line with our core values.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Simply Health Optimise Health Plan
• Membership of the SHPS Direct DC pension scheme
• Mindful Employer Employee Assistance Programme (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options
• Learning & Development
• Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
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Marketing Officer
c. £30,000 – 35,000 per annum + yearly bonus
Full Time, London based 3 days per week in office
The Talent Set is delighted to be working in partnership with an excellent membership association as they recruit an experienced and proactive Marketing Officer. The Marketing Officer will be a vital member of the Marketing Team. This role involves managing campaigns, communications, and the platforms used to deliver them, with a focus on promoting professional development products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote professional development products and services, including training courses, events, qualifications, apprenticeships, and webinars, to both members and non-members.
- Create and disseminate engaging marketing content across various platforms, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and organisational objectives.
- Manage and optimise promotional channels such as the website (SEO and user journey), email marketing, organic and paid social media (LinkedIn, Facebook), paid search (Google Ads), partnerships, and print/online advertising.
- Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure marketing efforts are integrated with their goals, driving awareness and participation in the offerings.
- Track and report on performance KPIs, providing insights and identifying opportunities to improve campaign effectiveness and overall marketing performance.
- Provide ad hoc support to the Engagement department, assist with the organisation and promotion of their events, and offer administrative assistance as required.
Person Specification:
- Passionate and eager to expand marketing expertise, with a proactive approach to learning and developing a diverse set of marketing skills, including digital and traditional methods.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a strong grasp of tailoring messaging to different audiences and utilising design and imagery effectively to enhance marketing content.
- Detail-oriented and consistent, ensuring all marketing materials and communications are of high quality, accurately presented, and aligned with brand standards.
- Proficient in digital tools and platforms, including email marketing systems, website content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) databases, and experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar.
- Confident in face-to-face interactions with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and composure at conferences, exhibitions, and other events while representing the organisation effectively.
The deadline for applications is Monday 11th November 2024.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
We are looking for someone on a 2 year fixed term contract to support CCT, as we engage in a programme of significant digital change, with our core information management systems under active review and development. The complaint processing of personal data is fundamental to delivering our business objectives and will be a crucial deliverable for our Digital Transformation Programme.
The Compliance officer will be instrumental in ensuring CCT complies with best practice in relation to the storage and use of people’s personal information, ensuring compliance with the relevant GDPR regulations and will also be responsible for ensuring that the CCT’s policies and procedures are compliant with the relevant Government Functional Standards as well as following good practice in relation to its governance policies and procedures.
The post holder will work with every team, at all levels across CCT, to help embed a risk-based approach to data protection and decision-making, championing both the intent of data protection law and effective operational outcomes; adopting best recommended practice where there is ambiguity about minimal compliance requirements.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 8th November 2024.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on 18th November 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.