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Join Britain’s biggest charity supporting Kinship Carers.
Kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident and empowered to do that.
We are looking for an exceptional person to join the leadership of the Peer Support team who is passionate about providing high quality in-person and online group services to the extraordinary kinship carers that we champion and serve.
You will be joining us at an exciting time as we implement our new and innovative delivery model, comprising regionally based peer support staff and a national hub Funded by the Department for Education, our national Peer Support Service is creating a sustainable and life-changing legacy for kinship carers across England.
Kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we support them to feel confident and empowered to do that. We are looking for an exceptional person to join the Peer Support team who is passionate about providing high quality in-person and online services to the extraordinary kinship carers that we champion and serve.
What you'll be doing:
This role is all about developing a welcoming and supportive peer support group community for kinship carers in the North West of England. Building belonging, resilience and empowerment for support group leaders and kinship carers.As a Peer Support Officer, you’ll make sure we deliver an exceptional and consistent peer support service for kinship carers.
You will set-up and develop new in person groups in areas of high need, as well as supporting existing groups to thrive, developing a resilient and powerful peer support community.
What you’ll need to demonstrate:
Essential Requirements include:
- Proven experience in reaching and establishing strong relationships with hidden or underserved communities in person.
- Significant experience developing peer support communities.
- Excellent communication and engagement skills, with good attention to detail.
- In-depth understanding of safeguarding particularly around families at risk.
Kinship is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Officer to join our team, based in London. You will be working on a part-time, permanent basis (up to 30 hours per week negotiable, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,000 pro-rata.
About us:
We’re a community hub in south Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages. We run after-school clubs, employment support, gardening for older people and much more. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities, and we have several outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy. Our aim is to alleviate poverty, social problems and poor health throughout the local area. We do this by delivering a wide range of services, and keeping our community centre open for those that need it.
The Senior Communications Officer role:
As our Senior Communications Officer, you will assist with the development and the delivery of the Communications Strategy through use of our various communications channels and functions: websites, social media, newsletters, leaflets, posters, press releases, events etc. You will also increase the visibility of St Luke’s and its brand to the wider community, with the aim to reach new target groups for membership, increase visitor participation in our events and activities and generate income from fundraising and commercial activities.
Responsibilities of our Senior Communications Officer will include:
- Support the Senior Communications Manager to develop and deliver the Communications Strategy for St Luke’s across the spectrum of communications disciplines: media and public relations, internal communication, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, social media and production of materials.
- Design and produce key marketing materials promoting larger events at the Centre. Also oversee production of materials for all activities and events through structured templates and training to members of staff. This involves adherence to St Luke’s Brand Guidelines.
- To shoot and edit film assets and footage for our social media channels, managing our YouTube channel and giving people an insight into daily life at the Centre through our videos.
- To co-ordinate an online events calendar through our membership database, working with Service Managers to ensure events are publicised through the relevant channels including website, newsletter, social media, etc.
- Manage the website content (WordPress) and the membership database, Membership Works, co-ordinating other users who access the system and providing training where needed.
- Provide content for daily updates on social media channels, expanding our scope and keeping up-to-date with developments. Manage sponsored posts. Provide support for staff needing to update social media, including occasional drop-in workshops.
- Manage the photograph library, and assist if staff require specific photos for publicity. Arrange photographers for events and photo sessions at the Centre. Advise staff on GDPR rules around photography where necessary.
Essential Skills, Experience & Abilities we are looking for in our ideal Senior Communications Officer:
- Experience of contributing to and working in a team to deliver a Communications Strategy
- Experience and knowledge of managing and delivering campaigns to build a reputation
- Experience of writing articles, press releases and managing websites
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and creatively
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, particularly with regards to spelling and grammar
- IT Literate, with knowledge of using social media and design and digital software as well as standard office programs and databases
- Creative flair/mind and an eye for graphic design and understanding of current trends and visual communications
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving our communications’ systems
- Prioritisation and planning skills
Closing Date: we will close this vacancy when we receive a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, to apply for this role please ensure that you upload a cover letter and include it on your CV.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Senior Communications Officer, then please click apply today! We’d love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
£57,545 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Putney Office / Hybrid working
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
About the Role
To provide overall leadership on the strategic development and income by ensuring the organisational support services are enabled through: tendering activity, project management, fundraising, and achieving placement targets.
St Christopher’s Academy
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions.
Applicants should have
- Education to A level standard, or equivalent.
- Previous sector or relevant experience within a similar environment where the customer is a public body.
- Experienced selling & promoting spot purchase fostering, children’s residential, leaving care & supported accommodation.
- People Management experience and working collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Strong business plan, tenders and bids writing skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with commissioners and deliver effective presentations.
- Analytical skills - the ability to analyse financial & statistical data to inform decision-making.
What you should expect from us
- £57,545 per annum.
- Annual salary review based on performance.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Closing date: 11th August 2024
Interview date: 21st and 28th August 2024
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.
Salary: £26,000 - £29,658 per annum
Location: Stokenchurch (just off Junction 5, M40) Hybrid Working (remotely up to 3 days per week)
Hours: 37.5hrs/week - Part time considered (minimum of 24 hrs per week) Some Antisocial hours required
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support, and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.
The role
Are you a fundraiser with strong communication skills who enjoys building meaningful and rewarding relationships with mid and high value donors? If so, we have an opportunity to join our Philanthropy and Partnerships team in the newly created role of Philanthropy Officer.
In this role you will support the Philanthropy Manager and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships in securing new four and five figure multi-year gifts from individuals. Your responsibilities will include day-to-day management and implementation of the mid-value giving strategy, verbal and written presentation of donor funding proposals, prospect research, and account management of your own High Net Worth individual supporters. Much of this role will be involved in the planning, project management and delivery of special major donor events to achieve defined strategic objectives.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator, both orally and written, who is confident in speaking with supporters. You will manage your own pipeline of donors, so will need to take initiative, prioritise and organise your own work, with limited supervision. You may have had experience organising and hosting special events for stewardship and cultivation, but this is not essential.
You will have:
- Excellent customer service skills with a background in major donor, relationship fundraising, direct marketing or a similar role working with High-Net-Worth Individuals.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present ideas creatively and persuasively.
- Confidence soliciting and securing four and five figure gifts from prospective donors, both verbally and in writing.
- Be comfortable managing a pipeline of supporters and presenting strategic planning recommendations based on data and analysis.
- A high standard of administrations skills with strong attention to detail.
- Competency with all standard Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience of using a supporter database or CRM
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply!
Vacancy Closing Date: 18 August 2024
You may have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Development Officer, Donor Relations Manager, Philanthropy Coordinator, Nonprofit Development Manager, Donor Engagement Specialist, etc.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're searching for a dynamic communicator to join our growing Foundation team, to revitalize and develop our communication networks, connecting with our UK colleagues and partners—a vibrant community of around 8,000 members. Our goal is to increase engagement and aid in the expansion of the Openwork Foundation, with the ambition to exceed our target annual income of £1 million.
This is an 18 month fixed term hybrid role, based 2 days a week in our Swindon office, however travel to events will be required.
What we offer:
- Salary - up to £35,000
- Bonus scheme - on target bonus - 7.5%
- Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5%
- Critical illness cover
- Income protection
- Death in service
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days
- A range of other flexible benefits to include private medical insurance, dental insurance and much more.
What you'll be doing:
- Support the Head of Foundation to develop a Foundation communications and engagement strategy.
- Create a range of new communications channels and platforms to reach more of our UK wide colleague and partnership population to promote awareness and increase engagement and participation. Including social media, website, intranet, newsletters and presentations.
- Refine and enhance our charitable Foundation message and narrative, including working with the charities we support, to tell the story of how donations create the impact we have in changing lives.
- Set up a range of engagement campaigns to leverage increased levels of volunteering, fundraising, regular giving and ad-hoc giving.
- Refine and enhance our charitable Foundation content and collateral including video, images, infographics, reports, presentations and copy.
- Support our volunteer and ambassador networks to grow, providing them with platforms, content and collateral to get their messages out, increasing engagement and participation.
- Create a communications calendar to clearly illustrate planned activities.
- Develop a recognition approach to thank those who support our Foundation.
- Support our charitable Foundation to be a core part of business culture and shared values.
- Support the wider charitable Foundation team.
What we're looking for:
- Experience of passionately delivering successful communications across varied stakeholder groups.
- Imagination to develop a range of collateral and clear messages.
- Experience in planning and developing creative communications campaigns to inspire all audiences.
- Experience in developing communications platforms and using them to grow reach into varied stakeholder populations.
- Experience in building and maintaining successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders including securing pro-bono support.
- Proven ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects and the same time.
- Experience of developing or co-ordinating video content.
- Up to date knowledge of social media platforms and how to make best use of them.
- Strong and positive PR knowledge to write compelling pieces to share.
- Knowledge of inclusion and accessibility within communications.
- Highly organised - Project management experience and or training.
- Exceptional communication, influencing and persuasion skills.
- Knowledge of the charity or financial services sectors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – a collaborator and team player who works well with others, reaching challenging goals often under very tight deadlines.
- Effective project management: organisational skills together with project and time management skills are essential.
- A commercial focus to all activities.
- Understanding of how to develop opportunities to maximise reach and make the most of current and emerging media and communication trends.
Why us?
We're a dynamic, fast-paced and growing business with huge ambition. This is all made possible by the brilliant people who are part of The Openwork Partnership family. We're investing heavily in our colleagues, continuously striving to give them the platform to develop personally and professionally and reach their full potential.
We’re also very proud of our culture, as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to work for in 2022. The Openwork Partnership values and respects individuality and we are committed to building an inclusive culture and environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will bring your best self to work if you are trusted to choose when, where and how you do it.
On top of offering a modern workplace with bags of development opportunities, we also offer a highly attractive benefits package to reward you for your hard work. This includes a competitive base salary, an industry-leading annual bonus, enhanced pension, critical illness cover, income protection and a range of other flexible benefits.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 1st September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and influential charity on a 12 month fixed–term contract (maternity cover) in a senior leadership role.
We’re looking for an experienced health, social care and public policy leader to inspire Parkinson’s UK’s policy, campaigns, education, professional engagement and service improvement and grants teams, working with colleagues across the External Relations directorate to develop our staff to their full potential.
About the role
You’ll inspire, challenge and lead the Policy & Health Strategy teams to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s - across areas such as timely access to high quality NHS services, access to medications, access to research opportunities, and improved benefits and employment support. You’ll work closely with people affected by Parkinson’s, health care professionals and other partners to influence decision makers across Whitehall, Westminster and local health systems.
You’ll oversee an annual budget of around £5 million, and a team of 45 people.
Please follow this link, or open the attachment on our website to see the team!
This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.
What you’ll do:
- Create an environment in which the Parkinson’s Excellence Network flourishes, working closely with the Clinical Leadership Team, developing the Network to drive up standards of care for people with Parkinson’s.
- Work with the Director of External Relations to carve out new areas of influence over decision makers, nationally and locally, to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s.
- Ensure that the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s is at the core of our policy, campaigning, service improvement and professional education work, and help amplify their needs in the media as a spokesperson.
- Position the Excellence Network as sector leading with key decision makers in health and social care, maximise funding opportunities and embed the Network and Parkinson’s UK services as key partners in the health and social care sector.
What you’ll bring:
- Authentic and inspirational leader who successfully motivates teams and a strategic thinker with proven experience of translating concepts into practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to position yourself as an opinion leader within relevant communities. You will ideally have experience as a media spokesperson or be open to media training and opportunities.
- Substantial leadership experience in health and social care or public policy, and in developing professional networks and partnerships to support improvements in care and services.
- In-depth understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development across the UK, and of the digital health innovation landscape and how it can be used to lever change.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
The interview for this role will be held in person on 20 September. To help prepare for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet (virtually) staff, people with Parkinson’s and health care professionals in w/c 09 September.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
Are you driven by working with young people and sport? Then this might be the role for you! Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with The Youth Sport Trust in their search for a new Chief Revenue Officer.
The Youth Sport Trust is the UK’s leading charity improving every young person’s education and development through play and sport. Our vision is a future where every child enjoys the life changing benefits of play and sport.
Sport gives young people a platform to have their voice heard and a place where they feel they belong. and we are on a mission to harness this extraordinary power to change young lives today and help them build a brighter tomorrow.
Job title:Chief Revenue Officer
Location: This role is a blend of working 1-2 days a week from the Loughborough office on the Loughborough University campus and working from home.
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum.
Hours: Full time
Contract type:Permanent
As Chief Revenue Officer, you will play a key role in realising the charity’s vision and mission of expanding its activities and impact. The overall purpose of the role is to lead the development and implementation of the charity’s revenue strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise existing revenue streams, identify new business opportunities, and drive the organisation's overall growth and sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
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Establishing short, medium, and long term income targets and business plans in line with the charity’s strategy and growth ambitions.
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Providing oversight of the charity’s current and future income streams, their relative value, impact and sustainability
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Development and execution of revenue generation tactics including sponsorship, business and charity of the year partnerships, commercial sales & licensing, government contracts, lottery funding, trusts & foundations, and individual giving
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Business development within the charity and through its trading subsidiary harnessing existing properties and developing new assets.
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Maximising the charity’s intellectual property and pursue a pipeline of new business opportunities, partnerships, and alliances.
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Working across the senior leadership team to develop new properties and partnerships which generate revenue for the charity while contributing to the mission, and aligning with charitable objectives.
The successful candidate will have a track record in establishing and growing revenue streams and organisational income, with proven experience in diverse leadership roles, driving and implementing revenue growth. Experience in a senior leadership role driving revenue growth is key, for example from activity, commercial activity, corporate partnerships, commissioned services and fundraising and demonstrated experience in business development, sales, and customer/member retention is a must.
If you have a track record of building credibility and trust through experience and personal style and have both charity and brand experience, then please do get in touch for more information.
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
Interviews will be held in person Tuesday 6th August 2024.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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University House is seeking a number of Housing Solicitors and Housing Paralegals/Caseworkers as part of a major expansion.
Starting pay for 1PQE Solicitors & Housing Paralegals/Caseworkers is £44,500 and £30,000 respectively. All candidates must have experience of Legal Aid and also a willingness to engage with wider access to justice projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the leading organisations in the NFP sector.
For further details, please see the job description and person specification.
Closing date: 12th August 2024 5pm
Please provide your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification and how your experience relates to the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Carers UK is looking for an Account Executive to support the Income Generation and Communication team in delivering activities to maintain and grow significant income from Carers UK’s products and services, namely the Employers for Carers forum.
This is a pivotal time for working carers as the Carer’s Leave Act becomes law, making it a statutory requirement for all employers to support unpaid carers by providing five days unpaid carers leave. We believe we have the platform to bring about change, as well as provide carers with the support they need.
About you
You will be highly confident approaching and building rapport with prospective and existing clients with a commitment to a sustained high level of outbound communication. Collaborative in approach and with excellent communication skills you will have the ability to prioritise and manage a combination of different tasks and work effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines.
About the role
Carers UK’s Income Generation and Communication team is responsible for the organisation’s income stream. You will be a self-starter, with new business and sales experience, who will assist the team to develop, deliver and grow its earned income activities. You will carry out prospects research to support new business development, while building relationships through active client engagement. You will receive relevant training, guidance and coaching.
We are a truly inclusive team; we offer flexibility and we live and breathe our values. We are Attentive, Ambitious and Achievers.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Thursday 1 August 2024
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Designer to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,500 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Purpose of the Assistant Designer role:
The Assistant Designer will support the Exhibitions and Interpretation department to develop and deliver graphic design across the Museum, working closely with the Designer. They will design both permanent and temporary exhibition graphics, as well as designing wayfinding signage for the Museum sites and supporting wider Museum departments with design requests, such as events marketing materials.
The Assistant Designer will support the delivery of the Museum’s Midlands Development Programme, developing and delivering graphic design for exhibition updates and wayfinding graphics, as well as supporting co-creation activities with local communities.
Key responsibilities of our Assistant Designer include:
- Designing and managing production of exhibition graphics, wayfinding and signage at both Museum sites, including permanent and temporary exhibitions 3
- Supporting Museum departments with graphic design production as required, working closely with the Communications and Marketing, Retail, Learning and Engagement, Visitor Experience and Development teams
- Responding to graphic design helpdesk requests in a timely manner
- Ensuring signage at both public sites is up to date, liaising with the Visitor Experience teams
- Upholding the Museum Style Guide in all graphic design • To ensure that graphic design is accessible for all visitors
- Ensuring all projects are delivered within agreed budgets to defined deadlines to the highest quality standards of display and interpretation
- Testing new ideas and ways of engaging wider audiences with Museum stories and collections through innovative graphic design
What we are looking for in our Assistant Designer:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in graphic design
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other 3D and 2D design software
- Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
- Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
- Is able to organise own activities to deliver to expected standards and targets.
- Demonstrates pro-activity in seeking opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and experience within own area
- Understands the Museum’s purpose, vision and strategic objectives, and how their own role, their team and other teams within the Museum, supports their achievement.
Closing date for applications: 11 August 2024
Interviews will take place on: 21 August 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for an FM Contract Development Manager to join our Works Department on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £48,000 - £54,500 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional in contract management and development to step into a unique role with our dedicated organisation.
Working amidst the stunning landscapes of our London parks, you’ll discover a rewarding role where you positively affect the experience of millions of visitors each year.
What’s more, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on an organisation of national importance, honing your expertise and adding environmental initiatives to your portfolio of experience.
So, if you’re ready to climb aboard and join the team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a FM Contract Development Manager, you will assist in the delivery and management of hard facilities management contracts.
Supporting the Senior Facilities Contracts Manager, you will analyse operational needs and identify gaps to inform future specialist FM contracts, which you will support from the tender to contract stages.
You will also provide support in the management of contract variations, KPI scoring, early warning notices and payment applications, ensuring timely resolutions.
Additionally, you will:
- Deputise for the Senior Facilities Contract Manager
- Promote collaboration between internal management teams and external bodies on FM contract matters
About You
To be considered as a FM Contract Development Manager, you will need:
- Experience in facilities contract management and development
- Experience in statutory compliance and regulatory requirements related to FM contract management
- Experience in compensation event variations, KPI reporting, payment application and budget monitoring
- An understanding and awareness of Health & Safety legislation
- An IWFM Level 4 (or equivalent) in Facilities Management
Other organisations may call this role Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Contract Delivery Manager, Property Contract Manager, Estates Contract Manager, or Facilities Contract Manager.
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Do you have experience of working in customer service and a strong interest in housing issues? Then join Shelter as a Supporter Helpdesk Officer and you could soon be playing a key role in standing up to the housing emergency.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
About the Team
The Supporter Helpdesk is made up of four people, a Team Leader and three Officers. We are based in Sheffield along with Shelter’s national housing advice helpline. While the team doesn’t provide housing advice we respond to a wide variety of enquiries about Shelter and its work including sign posting to our service where needed.
About the role
The role will involve you being the first point of contact for the organisation, supporters, potential supporters and people seeking information about Shelter’s work. You will provide information on our work and housing/homelessness to supporters and members of the public, act on supporter requests and take part in fundraising administration. You will also maintain accurate supporter records, liaising with other departments when necessary and handle any complaints about services and fundraising activity.
About you
With excellent communication and administration skills, gained working in a customer service environment, you will have experience of analysing statistics and spotting trends and the ability to assess database requirements. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and the internet and a strong attention to detail and accuracy are also required. An understanding of how the Helpdesk service impacts on the Shelter brand will also be important.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
*Please note, your application will not be accepted without a supporting statement.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
This role will work with people experiencing homelessness to share their stories, ensuring their voices are front and centre in our communications.
Contract: Four-month fixed term contract - ideal start date Friday 30 September 2024
Location: London office based with working from home in line with Crisis’ hybrid working. This role will require occasional evening, public holiday, and weekend work, particularly over the Christmas period. This is likely to include 26-27-28-29 December. Time off in lieu will be given in accordance with Crisis TOIL policy.
About the role
As Christmas Stories Officer, you will work closely with Crisis at Christmas guests and Crisis members with lived experience of homelessness to share their stories.
As part of the Stories team, you will visit Crisis at Christmas services and build relationships with guests, provide them with the information they need to make an informed decision about sharing their stories and support them through the process. You will work with them to create packages of creative story content that may include photos, video, or written content.
You will support the Stories team in Christmas planning and delivering the storytelling during Crisis at Christmas. You will lead on editing, reviewing, and signing off content with Christmas guests in a safe and ethical way.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be a creative storyteller who is able to collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
You’ll be a great writer and editor who loves to tell interesting stories. You may have experience interviewing people, and you’ll enjoy building relationships and rapport with others. You may have experience in photography too.
You will be passionate about supporting people to get their voice heard, and about ending homelessness. Your knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and your attention to detail will ensure processes are followed to share stories safely and ethically.
You’ll be able to manage your work independently and work as part of a team, and you might have some project management experience.
You may have experience in, journalism, stories roles, PR and media, marketing, campaigning, oral history, co-production, photography, videography, content production.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 4 August 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 August 2024
EDI Committee Chair
We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair who will ensure that EDI-BIIDE runs through all that we do, in a way that aligns with our strategic objectives and our resources.
Position: EDI Committee Chair
Location: Remote or London based office
Duration: Initially three years with a potential to extend
Remuneration: £5,000 per annum + reasonable expenses.
Closing Date: 11th August 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd September 2024
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
About the Role
We are looking for an EDI Committee Chair to provide direction to the organisation’s EDI-BIIDE Work and to lead the EDI-BIIDE Committee, ensuring alignment between the organisation’s EDI-BIIDE Action Plan and the organisation’s three-year strategy and resources.
You will ensure EDI-BIIDE is consolidated into all aspects of our work – for our members, our staff and, crucially, for the public with whom we and our members interact professionally. You will embed good governance practices in everything the Committee and its members undertake, abiding by the Nolan principles.
The EDI Committee Chair will lead with confidence and collaborate effectively across the organisation to champion the work of the Committee and be accountable to the Board of Trustees for delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- In liaison with the EDI-BIIDE Committee, to review the organisation’s EDI-BIIDE work to date, and to devise a revised EDI-BIIDE Action Plan that aligns with the organisation’s three-year strategy and resources.
- Lead the EDI-BIIDE Committee and ensure the Committee’s business is conducted collaboratively and methodically and that the Committee takes decisions within its authorised powers (as delegated by the Board of Trustees).
- Liaise with the organisation’s Board of Trustees, staff, and other committee chairs on the Committee’s work.
- Ensure decisions taken by the Committee are clear and unambiguous, and that responsibility for taking forward action points is properly allocated.
- Attend events and other external events as required, acting as an ambassador for the organisation’s work on EDI-BIIDE.
- Report to the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis on the Committee’s activities, highlighting achievements, and escalating risks and issues as appropriate.
- Draft briefing notes and communications pieces for internal and external audiences as required.
- In collaboration with staff, recruit and induct members onto the Committee as required.
- Conduct periodic reviews on the effectiveness of the Committee and its members and implement improvements as necessary.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
- An extensive understanding of legal and social EDI-BIIDE matters (including the contextual, political, climatic and social changing landscapes, to advance equity for stakeholders, the public and UKCP).
- Well-developed communication skills with attention to language meanings across different populations and audiences that promote equity, further collaboration, and uphold respect and dignity for all.
- Experience in embedding EDI-BIIDE principles and practices in an organisational context, understanding how to align EDI-BIIDE with wider business objectives, and working within resource constraints
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with experience working in an influential role and driving cultural changes for individuals, groups, communities, boards, training and teams.
- Proven success in leading and chairing a committee in similar environments
- Ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and empathy, and seek advice, guidance and support when necessary.
- Experience in effectively chairing meetings, and encouraging input from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Sufficient time to fulfil the demands of the role.
About the Organisation
The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all.
This is an exciting time to join as the organisation is currently consulting on a new organisational strategy, to be launched in autumn 2024.
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Are you an experienced philanthropy fundraiser wanting to use your skills to make a long-term impact on the lives of young people experiencing homelessness?
Charity People are partnering with Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) to find a Trust and Major Donor Lead to join the team to manage existing relationships with trusts and major donors, while developing new relationships within this space so that SASH can continue their essential, life changing work.
Salary £38,826 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week but happy to look at condensed, part time and reduced hours, so please let us know what you are looking for.
Based: Hybrid, in York and from home (1 day per week in the office minimum, SASH are based at the University Science Park)
Excellent benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 5% pension contributions, enhanced maternity leave and shared paternal leave, parking permit.
Culture: Collaborative, healthy, happy and both life and family-friendly
About the charity:
Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) is a charity that has been helping vulnerable young people experiencing homelessness since their inception in 1994. They cover York, North Yorkshire and East Riding, and have two types of approaches in order to achieve their aim of making a lasting difference to each young person, so they will never have to experience homelessness again.
SASH offers short-term, immediate help at the time of crisis through their Nightstop programme, and longer-term intervention through their Supported Lodgings scheme, where young people are provided accommodation in the homes of volunteer hosts.
About the role:
You'll account manage and steward existing trust donors and identify and build relationships with new prospects who have the capacity to support at a higher level. You'll collaborate with members of the Senior Management Team to create compelling funding proposals, and work with the wider communications team to develop engaging proposals.
About you:
This brilliant opportunity would really suit a skilled and collaborative relationship builder.
To apply for this role, we'd love to see you showcasing:
- Experience in Trust and Foundations Fundraising or statutory bid writing
- Experience working with major donors and high net worth individuals and the ability to secure major gifts
- Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining relationships with partners and/or supporters that ultimately generate income
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about positively impacting the lives of young people experiencing homelessness, not only when they are in crisis, but longer term, providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to live independently.
If you're excited about this role like we are, please send a profile or copy of your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People who will fill you in on next steps.
Deadline to apply: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we'll be accepting applications on a rolling basis. If you feel this disadvantages you in any way, please contact Priya at Charity People and she'll do her best to ensure you don't miss out.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.