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The Charity Communications Executive is an integral part of the RLSS UK communications team, within the Charity Directorate, with responsibility for supporting the delivery of objectives relating to the strategic framework. Specifically in the aspects of supporting building the RLSS UK brand and reach though multi-channel communications, including media engagement and PR, developing ways in which we engage with and educate communities.

The role will work in line with one of our key strategic pillars: ‘Building our Community’, across the UK and Ireland. This is a pivotal role, working closely with the Charity Communications Team, to lead our PR and brand as well as looking to drive membership and fundraising through communications.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications/Marketing

• Work collaboratively with the charity communication and marketing department with national campaigns to raise brand awareness and deliver vital water safety messages.
• Lead the organisation’s public relations; managing our media function including writing press releases, responding to and managing media calls, requests, and enquires, as well as briefing spokespeople for media appearances.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on marketing communication performance to the Charity Communications Manager.
• Work with agencies, where appropriate, to ensure they are achieving specification and are delivering ROI.
• Ensuring that the RLSS UK brand is consistent, used correctly and is enticing and familiar to the public.

Membership Communications

• Manage the process, from conception to delivery, of the organisation’s staple membership communication, Lifesavers magazine, on a bi-annual basis. This includes –

- Project planning (including budgets, deadlines, relationship management etc)

- Content writing and creation

- Cross-departmental working to ensure content from relevant parties is received and collated effectively

- Editing and proofreading

- Supplier management, to ensure successful distribution

General

• To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme
• Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Marketing/PR qualification, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience leading on and managing projects, from inception to delivery
• Previous experience in creating effective communications materials
• Proven ability in copy writing and proofreading
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Ability to work in a high-pressured communications environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal, and interactions with media outlets
• Confidence to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Highly self-motivated to achieve and deliver results
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to pay close attention to all aspects/details of any task
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe etc

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Undergraduate degree
• Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)

LOCATION: Based at RLSS UK Head Office, Worcester
*Hybrid working may be considered, however the role requires working from Head Office for a minimum of 2 days per week

DEPARTMENT: Charity Communications

REPORTS TO: Charity Communications Manager

SALARY: £26,773.00 (Grade E)

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

RLSS UK is a national Charity based in the heart of Worcester City, and we offer great staff benefits including -

• Free on-site parking when working at HQ
• Annual Leave based on 23 days + Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
• Eye Care*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
• Free RLSS UK Membership
• Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
• Company Events
• Bright, modern offices and more!

*Subject to eligibility criteria

YOUR APPLICATION

Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Charity Communications Executive

Closing Date – 5pm, Friday 15th November 2024

Interview Date – Tuesday 26th November 2024, at our Worcester Head Office

Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.

RLSS UK are aa Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Term: Full time, permanent

Salary: Circa £100,000 per annum plus generous benefits, and 30 days’ annual leave.

Location: London (Victoria) – hybrid (one to three days in the office as a minimum), with some travel around England required

Closing date: Wednesday 13 October, at 12 noon

Interviews: w/c 2 December 2024

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community, and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.  

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £115bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.4 million staff.  

We are looking for someone with a breadth of communications skills and strengths. Our communications directorate encompasses 18 people, and the director of communications has responsibility for two direct reports and sits on our executive management team (EMT), also helping to shape strategy and development across our 100-strong organisation. As director of communications, you will play a pivotal role in developing and strengthening our communications directorate. This will include ensuring we operate in an integrated way across our communications, policy and strategy, development and engagement and corporate services and finances directorates, enabling us to build on our success as an outstanding membership organisation.

You will provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s communications, marketing, media, digital and design functions, providing high level advice and support to the chief executive, deputy chief executive, chair and board, as well as playing a key role as part of the NHS Providers director team.

To apply, please send a CV (no more than three sides) or equivalent biographical information, a short covering letter that explains your motivation and responds directly to part one of the person specification, to NHS Providers’ HR team.

Please also complete the online interactive equal opportunities monitoring form as part of your application.

If you have any queries about the role, please email these to us and someone from the team will assist.

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. We work to promote and protect welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production.

We are looking for a friendly, highly organised individual to oversee the daily running of our Visitor Centre at Glenda Spooner Farm which nestled in the stunning Somerset countryside, just outside the cozy township of Somerton. The main aim of the role is to ensure that all visitors have an enjoyable and informative experience, whilst assisting the Senior Centre Promotions Officer and Centre Manager with the organisation of a variety of events.

The successful candidate will be approachable with the ability to communicate with people at all levels. You will be flexible, self-motivated and proactive with the confidence to deal with people at all levels. This role deals with enquiries relating to the hiring and use of centre’s facilities (indoor school and conference room) and the subsequent co-ordination of bookings, ensuring the arrangements meet all requirements. You will promote the charity’s membership schemes and ensure all promotional and display material, including merchandise, is up to date and presented professionally. A knowledge and experience of horses would be advantageous.

This role offers up to 32 hours per week over 4 days. It is operated on a flexible basis and would suit a job-share as weekend working is required. A flexible approach towards working hours is essential as some events can take place outside of normal working hours.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday – pro rata for part time (including bank and public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year). Death in service, free uniform, free parking.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.

Membership Fundraising Area Manager

We are recruiting a Face-to-Face Membership Area Manager (F2FAM) role to cover Glasgow and the surrounding areas, leading a team of Membership Fundraisers who attend a variety of places, venues and events across the region to inspire the public to support the charity through gaining new members for the organisation.

Position: Face to Face Membership Area Manager

Ref: OCT20245775

Location: Glasgow/Remote (The role is primarily home based with weekly visits to teams across reserves and off-site venues in the local area)

Hours: Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,200.00 - £31,347.00 per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th December 2024

The Role

In your role as Area Manager for Glasgow you'll lead your dispersed team through in-person support visits, 1:1s, phone chats, team and individual communications, and virtual and in-person meetings.

During support visits, leading by example, you'll ensure Fundraisers uphold the charity’s standards, code of conduct, values and brand through their communication and display. You'll do at least one monthly recruiting shift with each team member, providing valuable feedback to Fundraisers and follow up individual action plans for all team members. Ultimately, you'll lead a culture of high standards, positive actions, and achievement of targets.

You’ll work closely with your line manager and report on progress with performance and how you're leading your team. You'll also work with your team of peers to support the wider regional and national team to share opportunities, resources, skills, knowledge, and actions.

Giving and receiving feedback regularly is paramount in the Area Manager role. It enables you to manage performance consistently across your team and creates successful working relationships.

Effective team support requires effective time management and organisation to give the appropriate support to everyone in the team. The nature of the work means there is often a last-minute need to amend plans and respond to changing circumstances. Working with flexibility and being able to react quickly to change, and to support others through change, is a necessity.

The role will build effective, collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders, including weekly reporting to your line manager and wider F2F Area Manager peers, the Membership Venues Team, Employee Recruitment Advisors, Employee Relations Advisors and local RSPB nature reserve staff.

Being responsible for recruiting and delivering best practice training to new Membership Fundraisers, you will recruit, select and induct new team members and build their capabilities through initiating buddy shifts and delivering support visits, using leadership models such as root cause analysis, setting SMART work objectives and implementing Situational Leadership to build capabilities.

Area Managers are expected to be role models and consistently demonstrate and uphold standards and values-led behaviours.

As part of this role, you will be expected to travel to different locations in the central belt of Scotland and on occasions more widely throughout the surrounding areas in order to support your team, for which a company van will be provided, and associated expenses covered. Please note that, as a result, a full driving licence that is valid in the UK is a requirement for this position.

About You

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

· Good planning and organisation skills

· Effective communication and negotiation skills

· Good resilience, with a solutions focused approach

· Proven ability of consistently achieving KPIs

· Self-motivated; enthusiastic and determined to achieve

· Leading by example

· Demonstrate a good understanding of Fundraising Standards

· Understanding of leadership styles

· Confident in leading and managing a team to ensure targets are met

· Confident in giving & receiving regular feedback

· Able to embed and lead a positive team culture

· A full driving licence that is valid in the UK

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manger, Fundraising Area Manager, Area Fundraising, Area Fundraising Manger, Lead Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Membership Fundraiser, Membership Fundraising Manger.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Who are we?

We are an award-winning zoo set in 100-acres of beautiful countryside just six miles outside Bristol.  In April 2023, after 25 years of operating successfully as a zoo and popular visitor attraction, we became a charity; our charitable aims are Conservation, Education and Wellbeing.

This is an exciting time as we launch our new strategic plan and look to grow and develop the zoo and increase our impact for the good of people and planet.

We are a friendly, inclusive and flexible employer and we're happy to work with you on a working pattern that fits with your life and other commitments.  Please get in touch if you would like to explore how this might work for you.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional who is looking for a new challenge and who can hit the ground running in this exciting new role.  Therefore, you will have a strong track record of professional, broad fundraising experience from a relevant charity sector along with lots of enthusiasm and creativity.

This fundraising role will have a special focus on public fundraising and developing our fast-growing community of 3,000+ members and developing and engaging this natural group of supporters.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and has experience of a wide variety of types of fundraising including community fundraising, partnerships, trusts and grants.

To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you will be able to apply these skills across all channels including social media.  You must have the ability to initiate and develop professional relationships with a kind, but persuasive communication style.

This role will sit within our marketing team and work closely with digital marketing and the wider marketing team as well as the senior leadership team.

Days and Hours:

• We are open to flexible working patterns from between 3 to 5 days per week and hybrid working is also possible.  Please speak to us about what works for you.
• Our normal office hours are 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday but we can be flexible on hours worked to fit around other life commitments.

What you could be doing:

• Lead public fundraising campaigns working closely with our marketing team including social media campaigns and web donations.
• Identifying new funding opportunities - spot opportunities and write compelling proposals and drive ongoing engagement to increase our income to the zoo.
• Writing grant applications to relevant trusts and organisations and working with colleagues to develop projects for funding.
• Lead on fundraising through our membership and on-site fundraising including contactless payment and QR codes.
• Be a driving force for the recruitment and retention of members - growing our community of supporters.
• Communication and development of our membership community including emails, newsletters, and occasional events.
• Ensure compliance with good fundraising practices.
• Development of other fundraising initiatives as required.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years working in a professional fundraising role.
• A strong tract record of leading successful fundraising campaigns.
• Ideally experience of membership or supporter development.
• Sound knowledge of the charity sector.
• Passionate about animals, wildlife, and conservation.
• Creativity and persuasion skills.
• Excellent written and vernal communication skills.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary: £32,000 per annum (full-time). 

Benefits: 

• Zoo membership for you and the family members you live with.
• Free car parking.
• Pension scheme.
• Sick pay policy (after probation).
• Discount within our zoo's gift shop and food barn.

Location: Home-based (Preferably in North Africa or Middle East Countries where WAGGGS can contract for services)

About Us

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose

This role coordinates the onboarding and support of new and associate Member Organisations within WAGGGS, overseeing processes, capacity-building efforts, and collaborations between Members. Key duties include managing membership processes, fees, and census activities, ensuring accurate database management, and maintaining up-to-date information across platforms. The role also prepares reports and supports multiple projects, working closely with internal teams and volunteers to ensure smooth operations and compliance. Effective project management and understanding of organisational development are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• New and Associate Organisations
• Membership Policy and Processed
• Mmebership Census and Surveys
• Membership Database
• Membership Related Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.

Applicants must have the right to work in the country they are based in.

Join our clients team to oversee and enhance the entire membership lifecycle. This role is pivotal in managing membership applications, renewals, and accreditation processes, coordinating closely with voluntary assessors and committees through their CRM and software systems.

In this role, you'll lead the registration and accreditation team, ensuring efficient membership renewals, managing enquiries, and coordinating lifecycle communications. Responsibilities include overseeing member applications, maintaining registrant integrity, supporting assessment panels, and handling CPD audits. Additionally, you'll manage CRM processes related to memberships, address system issues, support financial workflows and provide insightful reports to the Board. As a team leader, you'll also line manage, develop and guide one team member, ensuring they are well-trained and that all processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Experience Required:

• Strong background in membership operations
• Proven experience coordinating customer service functions
• Familiarity with registration and professional recognition processes
• Experience in managing one or more direct reports
• Experience with CPD audits and course accreditation administration

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Membership Services Assistant
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 October 2024

The British Museum is seeking a Membership Services Assistant to join the Advancement department. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer care to Members and provide administrative support for the day-to-day running of the Membership Office.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Accurately process all new Membership applications, renewals, gift aid declarations, payments (including direct debit), event ticket applications, postal applications and donations to agreed procedures and service level standards.
• Deal with all general enquiries and correspondence, on the telephone, in writing or by email to agreed standards and procedures, escalating issues as necessary.
• Ensure data integrity is maintained, accurate data recorded and data processing protocols are adhered to at all times. Handle other relevant data processing and administration as required.
• Support the administration and organisation of Members' events as necessary and where necessary attend events outside of general working hours (TOIL will be given).
• Support the Membership Services Manager: Member Relations and Membership Services Coordinator: Member Relations as necessary in other tasks and duties related to customer care of Members.

About you:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent; English and Maths essential
• Experience of dealing with the public and diffusing difficult situations
• Excellent telephone manner and strong written correspondence skills
• Evidence of excellent customer service skills with experience in direct customer service, e.g. retail, reception, public affairs
• Experience of using CRM Databases or similar software and capable user of Microsoft packages
• Accuracy in data entry and excellent attention to detail
• Proven organisational and communication skills
• Ability to evaluate and improve repetitive tasks and procedures
• Enjoys working with people, as well as in a busy office environment while taking responsibility for a variety of tasks

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

For over 1,000 years almshouse charities have been providing a unique form of safe, secure, warm homes for people in need.  Far from being a relic of the past, however, the almshouse movement remains vibrant and The Almshouse Association, which was established in 1946, continues to be the sole support organisation for over 1,600 member almshouse charities throughout the UK which, collectively, provide accommodation for approximately 36,000 residents.

At the heart of the Association, which is a charity in its own right, our member services team provides an advocacy service to the trustees and clerks of our members both by telephone and email. This is in addition to the guidance we offer through our instruction manuals and website. 

An opportunity has now arisen for an additional member of staff to join the team to provide specific support to our members including those who are facing specific challenges. The role requires an individual who is committed to providing an excellent standard of ‘customer’ service based on professionalism, accuracy and promptness in response.

• Responding to member enquiries by phone or email and recording all support given on our CRM.
• Working with specific member charities to complete a Charity Health Check form that covers all aspects of managing their almshouses, ranging from governance issues, health & safety, the properties, residents etc.
• Supporting charities in difficulty, especially those charities most in need, whilst maintaining communication at all times with our Head of Member Services and the wider team.
• Helping identify those charities where direct support is required.
• Helping establish a web- based service for responding to accommodation enquiries.
• Monitoring the Members Forum and alerting the team to issues where an Association response is required.
• Coordinating our Panel of Consultants, checking their credentials and maintaining relationships.
• Providing administration support and assisting with arrangements for events including our training course for trustees, seminars for trustees and clerks, and our Members Day.

The nature of the role is such that the individual may be asked to undertake additional or alternative tasks and duties as the needs of the Association dictate.

Full training will be given but an understanding of almshouses and almshouse management, whilst not essential, would be an advantage.

The role may involve extensive travel to the Association’s member charities across the UK. Therefore, the successful applicant will need to be a car owner and possess a clean driving licence. Expenses will be paid. On occasions overnight stays may be necessary.

Requirements

1. Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Access essential.

2. Knowledge of Subscriber CRM would be preferable.

3. Knowledge of PowerPoint preferable.

4. Experience of Managing Events/Projects preferable.

Benefits

• 9.00 to 5.30 Monday to Friday

• Salary approximately £30,000 p.a. (FTE) (depending on experience)

• 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (FTE)

• Location: Hybrid working; post based at our Wokingham office and part home-based

• Job Type: Full-time, although part-time would be considered

We are working in partnership with The Tank Museum (a registered charity), who are seeking a Membership Fundraiser to join their innovative and award-winning marketing team.

Based at Bovington Camp, the home of the tank, the Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of armoured fighting vehicles in the world, representing every major conflict since the First World War, the Museum, which attracts over 200,000 visitors a year, also host the annual event, TANKFEST, as well as displaying a strong supporting collection of medals, photographs, film, sound recordings, fine art, books, weapons, models and memorabilia. The entire collection of this Accredited Museum is “Designated” as being of outstanding national importance – a testament to its uniqueness, quality and the expertise of those who care for it. 

Highly regarded in the arts and culture sector across the globe, The Tank Museum’s marketing team are responsible for the promotion of The Tank Museum, working on and offline to raise public awareness of the museum, its collections, exhibitions, events, membership schemes, and other revenue raising functions.  They are ambitious, productive, creative and analytical in approach to problem solving. 

In this newly created role, the Membership Fundraiser will expand the public fundraising function of the Museum, integrating and developing existing schemes whilst identifying and undertaking new projects to raise funds in support the charitable objectives of the Museum, including engaging their existing and sizeable international online audiences.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a fundraising or in a membership role (recruitment/retention), with knowledge of processes and practices. 
• Experience of handling data and using a CRM system. 
• Experience of working to targets. 
• Knowledge of the fundraising landscape in the UK.

You will be an instinctive, enthusiastic and collaborative team player, showing curiosity and creativity. With the ability to handle pressure and react positively to shifting priorities and demands, you will be highly organised with excellent time management and interpersonal skills. The Museum encourages self-development and motivation to learn.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Bovington / Hybrid

Closing date: 4 November 2024

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Join the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) as the Community Development Manager for Wales. Working three days a week, this permanent role is important in supporting our work in Wales and beyond.

Community Development Manager (Wales)

Part Time 21 hours per week | Remote | Closing 10th November 2024
Salary: £18,870 per annum (pro rata to the FTE of £31,450)

Job Reference: CDMW01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

The role of the Community Development (Wales) is both to inspire and facilitate the CILIP Cymru Wales Committee and to work on other important initiatives. These include promoting CILIP membership and services, overseeing projects in the country and working as part of a virtual team to help ensure CILIP’s broader strategy and plans work in a Welsh context, including use of the Welsh language.

As part of the Communities Team, the successful candidate will also with colleagues on UK-wide projects to meet CILIP priorities and cover one another’s work during planned absences.

This position, within the Communities Team, reports to the Communities and Partnerships Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting CILIP membership and services including Professional Registration by means of in-person and online presentations.
• Working with existing Employer Partners and other key clients in Wales to help them get the most out of their membership.
• Working as part of a virtual team to help ensure CILIP’s broader strategy and plans work in a Welsh context including use of the Welsh language.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Good knowledge of the library and information profession
• Experience of devising and organising events
• Be able to work collaboratively and foster strong relationships with a wide range or internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Be highly organised and able to plan, prioritise and deliver.

This role is homeworking based in Wales. The role-holder will be expected to visit sites across Wales and to attend quarterly all-staff meetings in London with travel funded by CILIP.

We look forward to welcoming a dynamic individual to our team who shares our passion for advancing the library and information profession. 

About CILIP Cymru Wales

CILIP Cymru Wales carries out cross sector advocacy campaigns, runs a biennial conference, runs webinars and hosts an annual CILIP Information Day and AGM.  CILIP members in Wales have access to the Kathleen Cooks Fund, a benevolent fund that supports professional and service development.

Outstanding professional achievements are recognised by the Welsh Library Team of the Year Award which it organises.

About CILIP

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the UK’s library and information association. We promote education, literacy and prosperity for all by raising standards in libraries, information and knowledge management. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector. We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body which last year celebrated 125 years since gaining our Royal Charter with thousands of members in the UK and internationally. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans that commenced this year. CILIP is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team.

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups. For more information on how we are embedding diversity at the heart of CILIP and its work visit our website.

Registered Charity No 313014

Benefits

• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata’d for part time employees)
• The option to buy up to 5 days' additional annual leave (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 10%, employee contribution of 5%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme provided by Vivup
• Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
• Contribution to eye tests

A new Labour Government has been elected with a mandate to deliver key policies to improve the UK’s environment and climate – from transitioning our energy system to one based on renewables and improving the energy efficiency of our homes and business; to improving our biodiversity and protecting our nature; cleaning up our rivers and beaches, and making our farming more sustainable. 

Labour’s Environment Campaign – SERA is the Labour Party’s affiliated environment campaign. We helped to provide the evidence and political will to develop many of these policies in Opposition and campaigned to elect a record number of Labour MPs to help deliver these policies in Government. Supporting environment and climate policies for the Welsh and Scottish Labour Parties ahead of the 2026 elections in each nation is also a key priority for us. 

We are a membership organisation, and the Labour Party members who subscribe to Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA are our backbone. We also work with Labour politicians at all levels, trade unions, other Labour Socialist Society affiliates, NGOs, think tanks, and civil society organisations.

We are looking for someone with the experience to lead Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA through its next phase of development, cementing its influence within the Labour movement on climate and nature matters. 

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Commitment to the policies, values, principles and objectives of the Labour Party and the wider labour movement, particularly trade unions and Socialist Societies, and to environmental and social justice.

• Experience of leading or senior management in an advocacy, campaigning or policy organisation

• Demonstrable knowledge of the political conditions in which the organisation operates, and a high level of political judgement.

• Excellent networking, advocacy and influencing skills.

• Experience in fundraising, income generation and financial management.

• Experience in staff management and leadership and the ability to enthuse and motivate. 

• Strong communication skills including the ability to represent the organisation effectively in public forums and the media.

Desirable

• A strong knowledge and understanding of current political and public policy issues and debates around climate and the environment.

• Understanding of the Labour Party and the labour movement and relationships with key figures within both.

• Ability to build excellent relationships with the environmental sector,  business and the media.

• Understanding and knowledge of the administrative, financial and legislative requirements of managing a political organisation.

• Experience working in a membership organisation.

This crucial role is part of the growing team we are recruiting to deliver on our policy and campaigning priorities.

An exciting opportunity to begin a career in Public Health.

The Association of Directors of Public Health (UK) is looking to appoint to the full-time, permanent position of Project Administrator.

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK.

It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.

The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, delivery and evaluation of the Association’s events, including membership workshops and masterclasses, and arranging and minuting meetings with members and key stakeholders, all to tight deadlines. They will therefore be required to be pro-active, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, a keen attention to detail, and preferably have experience of working independently in an administrative role.

The role’s responsibilities will also include the preparation and dissemination of the Association’s newsletters and induction of new members and as such will require the accurate maintenance of records and regular correspondence both internally across the teams and externally with members. Candidates are therefore required to have a strong background in Microsoft Office and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Working across the organisation the role will serve as an excellent introduction to the work of the Association and its members, and the wider role of Public Health in society. Consequently, both candidate and Association will benefit from an enthusiasm for professional development, flexibility and a willingness to learn.

As well as a supportive and committed team the successful candidate will benefit from regular contact with our membership, attendance at Policy Workshops and Masterclasses and have opportunities to shadow Public Health leaders to gain experience of the role of the Director of Public Health.

The Association currently operates a ‘hybrid working’ model and candidates from across the UK are welcomed, but there will be regular team meetings and specific events in London during the year which will require attendance in person. If required further details can be obtained prior to any application by contacting the Association as below.  

The closing date for applications is 9.00 a.m. November 25th but we will interview suitable candidates as we receive their application so would urge those interested to apply as soon as possible.

Please note to be considered for this role we do require a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role alongside your CV.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK.

We are looking for an ambitious Corporate Partnerships Manager with energy, drive and aptitude to develop our corporate strategic partnerships portfolio at Essex Wildlife Trust.

As the leading conservation charity in Essex, the Trust is committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. With a goal of protecting and connecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 and encouraging one in four Essex residents to take action for wildlife, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a key role in making this vision a reality.

In this role, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will focus on establishing and nurturing high-value partnerships with corporate supporters. This involves crafting compelling proposals, pitching and negotiating contracts, and developing strategic partnerships that generate significant income and align with the Trust’s mission. 

The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to gain a deep understanding of Trust activities and to identify opportunities for synergy with corporate partners, converting these into valuable and long-lasting collaborations.

The position also includes the responsibility of creating and delivering a comprehensive Corporate Membership Strategy and expanding the Investors in Wildlife programme, all with the aim of increasing corporate engagement and income for the Trust. Managing budgets for income and expenditure, reporting progress through quarterly updates, and utilising the Trust’s CRM system to maintain precise records are essential aspects of the role. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will additionally line-manage the Corporate Communications Officer, guiding and supporting them in furthering corporate relationships.

Essex Wildlife Trust is looking for a results-oriented professional with a strong background in corporate fundraising or business development, as well as a proven record of success in income generation. With excellent relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication skills, the ideal candidate will also bring experience in managing cross-departmental projects, developing persuasive proposals, and managing client relationships effectively.

Joining Essex Wildlife Trust means becoming part of a dynamic and creative team that is passionate about raising funds to protect local wildlife. This is an ideal role for a motivated self-starter eager to make a meaningful difference and support the mission of a leading conservation charity in Essex.

The role is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm). The starting salary is £36,000.00 per annum.

Essex Wildlife Trust offers flexible homeworking arrangements. Further details of the hybrid-working arrangements will be shared at interview.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an online application via our website by 9:00am on Monday 18 November 2024.