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AKF(UK) Senior Partnerships Managers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying and cultivating new funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. They engage with European, Asian and North American government and foundation donors to mobilise resources for ten multi-sector profit and not-for-profit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. In addition, Senior Partnership Managers are responsible for reporting and donor relations on a portfolio of select grants implementing across AKDN themes and geographies in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners. This role will also include line management responsibilities.
Resource Mobilisation
• Support the Partnerships team to broker and cultivate new relationships and strengthen existing ones with institutional (bilateral and multilateral) and foundations donors
• Lead the development and review of concept notes and proposals (solicited and unsolicited), including logical frameworks and budgets, in close coordination with the Global Programme Team (GPT) and country teams.
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• When needed, provide direct hands-on support at country level in design of concept notes, proposals, and budgets and conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing donors/partners.
• Coordinate processes of contracting and negotiation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring contracts ‘get over the line’ in a timely and efficient way.
• Contribute to management systems, such as the Award Information Management System (AIMS).
Donor engagement and positioning
• Research, source relevant information, and perform analysis of market trends on new donors, peer organisations, and funding opportunities to identify potential funding and partnering matches for AKF and AKDN priorities.
• Develop positioning materials (e.g. presentations, capability statements, briefs, talking points), collaborating with communications teams to enable effective donor engagement.
• Engage with new and existing donors and partners to identify solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities.
• Guide teams to make informed, effective decisions on which opportunities to pursue (including ‘Go No-Go’ requests).
• Identify, cultivate, and pre-position with partner organisations to form or join consortia focused funding bids.
• Conduct due diligence on new partners in coordination with finance and partnerships teams.
Grants management
• Manage grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/country units and the finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. Proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise.
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard.
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively.
Networking and building public awareness
• Participate and actively engage in relevant networking events/conferences to build awareness of AKF/AKDN with the UK and European public more broadly.
• Interface with the Communications team to identify opportunities and support the planning of events either directly targeting or planned jointly with AKF’s institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, EC).
Leadership and People Management
• Play a leadership role in the unit by setting the example of consistently high standards
• Work with the Partnerships Officers to effectively manage grants and to develop and improve quality of concept notes and proposals
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context.
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Directors or Regional Director for Europe & Asia.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable
Skills
• Strong level of fluency in French is highly desirable
• Creativity, critical thinking and project management
• Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues, governance and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations and all colleagues (especially country units)
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel
Knowledge
• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the European/Asian donor landscape to support programmes internationally
• Knowledge and commitment to international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage
Experience
• At least a total of 6 years of professional experience with a minimum of 4 years working in international organisations (preferably, mid to large NGOs), including field-level implementation or management.
• Experience line managing or mentoring staff is highly desirable
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU/EC, Germany, Switzerland, UK) or Asian donors. Experience with North American (USAID, GAC) donors highly desirable
• Experience in developing and writing complex proposals and arguments, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholder
FURTHER DETAILS
• The role will involve travel to countries where we operate programmes, and where the candidate is supporting grants management.
• As well as a rewarding role with a global international development organisation, you’ll get access to a wide range of enhanced benefits including but not limited to flexible hybrid working, enhanced leave entitlement and access to several health and wellbeing programmes and benefits.
Application Details:
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
• Must have the right to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have strong experience in product management within an awarding body or similar professional organisation? Are you used to developing regulated and/or non-regulated training or qualifications and managing a product portfolio across a full product lifecycle?
TPP are recruiting a Product Lead on behalf of our client, an organisation providing membership and solutions to ensure the sustained development of a skilled workforce.
Work setting: Hybrid - Monday and Thursdays in the office.
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Solihull
The Role:
As a Product Lead, you will support the Product Manager in the continuous improvement and management of the portfolio, from design and development through to ongoing monitoring and review.
Main responsibilities:
*Product Development: Design, develop, and review a portfolio of schemes, ensuring they remain valid and relevant.
*Stakeholder Management: Form and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employers, training providers, and industry groups.
*Project Management: Ensure all product milestones and deadlines are met through proactive project management, including the recruitment and management of third-party Associates.
*System Management: Manage scheme setups and amendments within online systems, including Quartz, XAMS, and Gencarda.
*Quality Assurance: Liaise with the Quality Assurance Team on the setting up of Endorsed Training Programmes.
*Innovation: Recommend and implement innovative training delivery approaches to improve existing schemes and programmes.
Essential requirements:
*Solid experience in product management within an awarding or similar professional body.
*Experience in managing a product portfolio across its lifecycle.
*Strong relationship development skills.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Ability to write clear and concise specifications and materials.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Familiarity with computer-based learning and assessment systems.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
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.
Director of Finance
Are you ready to lead the financial future of an organisation at the heart of Wales’ voluntary sector? As Director of Finance, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and shaping sustainable growth. If you are passionate about making a difference, value collaboration, and seek a leadership position where your expertise will directly support communities and voluntary initiatives across Wales, this is your chance to take on a challenge with impact. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary, we offer an opportunity to balance your professional aspirations with flexibility.
We are looking for a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. As part of the Leadership Team, you’ll ensure robust financial management across all operations, working closely with senior colleagues to optimise resources and expand services. Whether you’re preparing financial reports, liaising with auditors, or advising on major contracts, your contribution will be central to the organisation’s continued success. If you share this vision for a fairer, more sustainable Wales, this role offers you the platform to make lasting change.
Why work here:
Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working healthcare cash plan.
You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and the culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
The organisation invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, they have been awarded Investors in People accreditation.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Welsh Language Category: Desirable
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly
Salary: £69,504 rising to £72,285 per annum plus 9% contribution of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.
Location: Flexible: There are office hubs in Rhyl, Aberystwyth and Cardiff that staff can utilise.
About the role
This is a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic and impactful organisation at the heart of Wales’ voluntary sector. You will lead financial strategy, drive sustainable growth, and ensure robust financial management across all operations. By providing strategic insights, you will help to expand the organisations services and influence, working closely with the Leadership team to optimize resources and support the organisation’s aims.
Closing date:21 October 2024, 10am
Interview date: 5/6 November 2024 (in Cardiff)
Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Unlocked Graduates exists to break cycles of reoffending, with a particular focus on breaking the link between disadvantage and reoffending. Currently prison is not a place which successfully does this: the average prisoner has 16 previous convictions and 48 percent of prisoners reoffend within a year of release. This is the problem which Unlocked Graduates exists to fix.
Prison officers are the agent of change for many prisoners. Of all the staff in prisons, they spend the most time with prisoners, they set the prevailing culture in prison, and we know that the most effective prison officers have a hugely positive impact on prisoners. Unlocked Graduates develops outstanding individuals to lead rehabilitation, and in doing so raises the status of the prison officer and makes the frontline of prisons a place where cycles of reoffending can be broken.
We have successfully recruited, trained and placed six cohorts of over 750 high potential graduates into prisons across England and Wales. We are in the Times Top 100 Graduate programmes and feedback on our participants has been extremely positive: they are doing a great job. Over the next few years, we are planning further expansion. We want to do more work in the prisons we are in, and work with more prisoners in more prisons.
The Role
This role sits within the Unlocked Programme Team, which holds responsibility for designing and running training for our new cohorts as well as supporting them across their two years, to enable them to have the most impact possible.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to support our Programme Team with a wide variety of tasks. The successful candidate will gain an insight into: delivery, curriculum, our work with our Ambassador community as well as the specific training required to become a prison officer.
Our main office is based in London (remote working may be able to be accommodated but this will be discussed with candidates on an individual basis). The programme is national and so some travel is required to Birmingham and Manchester.
Why work for Unlocked?
Unlocked offers the satisfaction of working for a high performing and exciting organisation which is actively making an impact on one of the most challenging social justice issues which exists in our society today.
In addition, all employees at Unlocked are offered the following core package of benefits.
- 27 days’ annual leave
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym and fitness membership
- Development opportunities
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button to be re-directed to our jobs portal.
Closing date: 2 October 2024
We are seeking an experienced communications and marketing professional with strong project management and planning skills to lead the Society’s Communications Team.
Communications and Marketing Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months)
Salary range: £44,282 - £45,552 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).
Based: Kensington, London, SW7
About the Role
This is a new role in a growing team and provides a great opportunity to apply your expertise and creativity in communications and marketing to help the Society reach and engage new and existing audiences.
To be successful in this role you will need to be collaborative and organised, as well as have experience in a communications and marketing role in a similar organisation and an enthusiasm for making a difference to the public profile of the Society, our activities and the impact and relevance of geography.
About us
Founded in 1830, we are the UK's learned society and professional body for geography. Discover our history and find out how our work and people contribute to the advancement of geography worldwide.
As a charity, learned society and professional body we serve an exceptionally wide range of public and professional audiences, including our 16,000 members. We reach millions of people each year through our work to advance geography and support geographers.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support
Closing date: 9.30am on Monday 21 October.
Interviews are planned to take place on 28 and 29 October.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
Are you looking to join a Charity where you will make a huge difference to people who are seriously ill between the ages of 16- 40? Eden Brown is working with a truly wonderful Charity who focus on "making memories" for young adults to recruit them a Trusts Fundraising Officer to join a fantastic fundraising team.
About the Role
As Trust Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for maximising income from Trusts and Foundations as well as managing your own accounts. You will also be responsible for prospecting and pipelining new trusts and supporting the wider team by writing creative and innovative applications. You will build new relationships and steward existing relationships.
About you
You will have had experience as a Fundraiser previously however if you have a flare for writing and want to move into a trusts role from a different income stream then this may be the role for you! You will be a confident communicator and feel at ease speaking with or writing to potential and existing stakeholders, colleagues, prospects and supporters as well as being a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.
This role is full time and is a hybrid role with some travel to the office in Welwyn Garden City. For more information please contact Laura iliff on 07442607841. Please note that we are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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Full time (flexible working options available)
Edinburgh, Scotland/Home Based
Closing Date: 7 October 2024
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Save the Children UK's Media Lead – Scotland is crucial and fulfilling role.
• Are you an experienced news journalist or a background in media handling?
• Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, adapting for different audiences?
• Are you experienced and confident with developing media and communication strategies?
• Do you have line management experience?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive but thrives and can go on to change the world – and of inspiring and leading others to do the same?
If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (until end of January 2026). This role is based in Scotland.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
Job Purpose
Save the Children is looking for an ambitious and driven media professional with exceptional project management skills to develop and lead on Save the Children's media activity in Scotland, as well as line managing and supporting the senior media managers in N. Ireland and Wales and supporting them to implement their strategies.
The role will involve developing and driving the media and communications strategy in Scotland to support fundraising, policy, public affairs and brand objectives. You will also help create materials and social media content for Scotland's communications channels. The scope will cover Save the Children's Scotland, UK-wide and international work.
The role will also line manage two senior media managers – one in Wales and one in Northern Ireland. You will lead and support them to deliver effective media and communications plans, while ensuring strategic co-ordination across the devolved nations and with the Save the Children UK office in England.
You will be highly organised and persuasive, with a good knowledge and understanding of child poverty issues and key political debates. You will have experience as a news journalist or in media handling, and a strong track record of success in obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. You will have demonstrated the ability to manage or support others to achieve results.
As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. You will support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.
Main Accountabilities
The Media Lead – Scotland's key duties will be to:
• Develop and implement a media and communications plan for Scotland that will deliver proactive and reactive coverage in support of Save the Children's influencing and fundraising objectives.
• Lead and manage the Senior Media Managers in Wales and Northern Ireland to develop and implement their own media plans. Provide them with technical and strategic guidance.
• Map, build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, commentators, opinion formers, bloggers and documentary makers in your media market.
• Write compelling and hard-hitting media briefings and press releases focussing on Save the Children's work in Scotland, to influence policy makers and key stakeholders.
• Cultivate and harness the skills and expertise of colleagues – especially programmes and policy teams in Scotland - in our media and communications work, including by launching products like reports and coaching media spokespeople.
• Respond quickly to relevant breaking news to achieve cut through for policy calls.
• Identify and support children and families to tell their stories in media and communications, ensuring that ethical standards and best practice are maintained at all times. This includes children and families supported by Save the Children in Scotland and those fundraising or campaigning for our work.
• Protect Save the Children's reputation, developing and implementing crisis management media strategies and rebuttal as required.
Person Profile
• Experience as a news journalist or in media handling, and a strong track record of success in obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets. Experience should include strong examples of developing strategies and obtaining significant coverage on own initiative.
• Demonstrated the ability to manage or support others to create plans and achieve results.
• Excellent working knowledge of the media environment in Scotland.
• Ability to work fast, effectively and independently – including without immediate media and communications oversight.
• Ability to work at all levels of a large organisation, including with senior managers, children, young people and their families, and volunteers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor to a range of audiences.
• Ability to summarise complex data (scientific, technical, economic) confidently and accessibly.
• A sound grasp of what different media outlets want and an understanding of where to seek out news-worthy stories.
• Good contacts for generating news stories with news journalists and wider media.
Aptitude
• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity.
Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
Closing date for applications: midnight Monday 7th October 2024.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Closing Date: 6 October 2024
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working on humanitarian or international development programme operations to join us as our Start Funds Operations Officer where you will provide operations support to Start Funds portfolio of programmes and awards.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.
We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results. Our work focuses on three areas to change the system; localisation, new forms of financing and collective innovation.
About the role
As the Operations Officer you will provide dedicated support to the Start Funds' portfolio, currently comprising the global Start Fund, Start Fund Bangladesh, Start Fund Nepal and the Ukraine locally-led pooled fund. The role will contribute to ensuring that Start Funds' awards are efficiently and effectively managed, provide support to the financial management of the Start Fund programmes, implement the fund's approach to and management of risk and compliance, and assist with procurement.
In this role, you will:
Operational and programme management:
- Support the Start Funds Operations Advisor in maintaining effective award management processes, in close coordination with SCUK as Grant Custodian to the Start Network
- Support in ensuring that Start Funds' programmes are fully compliant with grants and contracts and managed in-line with relevant SCUK and Start Network policies and practices
- In coordination with the Start Network Assurance team, provide inputs for the implementation of the Start Funds' approach to and management of risk and compliance
- Support the Start Funds Operations Advisor in the management of audits
- Administer serious incident reports (specifically those that are fraud-related) concerning Start Funds
- Play a supporting role in the financial management of the Start Fund programmes, liaising closely with budget holders, the Finance Business Partner and the Start Network finance team
- With support from the Start Funds Operations Advisor, provide operational advice to colleagues in relation to day-to-day tasks as well as when challenges arise
- Support the Start Funds Operations Advisor and relevant colleagues in managing procurement processes, ensuring that relevant policies are upheld. Support with contract management
- Support the maintenance and administration of Start Funds systems and processes
- Support the Start Funds Operations Advisor in the development of effective ways of working with colleagues in other teams (Start Programmes, SCUK and Start Network)
- Support the Start Funds team with the coordination of meetings and events. Assist in the development of annual business plan and work-plans, and associated annual and quarterly reporting to stakeholders with SCUK and Start Network.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Proven experience in international development/humanitarian programme operations
- Familiarity with approaches to risk management in international development/humanitarian settings
- Familiarity with financial and budget management
- Excellent computer skills including the use of EXCEL spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and ability to maintain office and management information systems
- Experience in procurement, and the management of service contracts
- Experience in award management
- Experience of working with diverse and globally dispersed teams
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Able to operate effectively and flexibly within an evolving portfolio of work
- Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with colleagues in a dispersed and multicultural professional environment
- Strong organisation skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative with a ‘can do' attitude.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Land and Property Manager vacancy
Permanent
Full time or part time by negotiation
£45,000 - £55,000 pro rata dependent on experience
Based in Great Malvern, Worcestershire
The Malvern Hills Trust owns and manages 1,200 hectares of this iconic landscape ranging from suburban green space in the heart of Malvern to remote hill land.
We are seeking an experienced individual to oversee all aspects of the Trust’s property management in line with the Malvern Hills Acts. Reporting to the CEO, the candidate will be responsible for the safe provision of visitor infrastructure, boundary and real property management, land acquisition, licensing and planning across the estate.
The successful applicant will be:
· Educated to a degree standard or equivalent by experience
· Hold a chartered surveyor qualification or be working towards it
· A member of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CAAV
· Able to manage difficult issues with a level of sensitivity in contribution to the Trust’s overall reputation
· A good negotiator
· Full valid UK driving licence.
Further information about the role can be found on our website
How to apply
Candidates must apply by completing our application form which is available on the website. A supporting CV may be enclosed also. This must be submitted via email Malvern Hills Trus or post to Reception, Malvern Hills Trust, Manor House, Grange Road, Malvern, WR14 3EY, marked Private & Confidential.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th October (12 noon)
Interview dates will be confirmed and published on the Malvern Hills Trust website in due course.
Equal opportunities
The Malvern Hills Trust welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the criteria for this role. It is our aim to foster a culture that embraces equality and values diversity which will help us to ensure that everyone feels involved and included in our plans, programmes and activities. See our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy available on the Malvern Hills Trust website.
Malvern Hills Trust is the working name of the Malvern Hills Conservators (Reg charity number 515804).
Manor House, Grange Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3EY
We are seeking an innovative person who loves data and problem solving.
Senior Data Executive
Location: Slimbridge/Hybrid
Salary: £34,405 per annum
Vacancy Type: 18 months, fixed term
Function: Marketing, communications and campaigns
About The Role
You will develop our data and analytical capabilities, to give us a more in-depth understanding of our visitors and supporters, enabling their supporter journey to maximise income and engagement.
As our Senior Data Executive you will work in partnership with colleagues across WWT to:
- Improve our data warehouse, helping us get the most out of our data
- Ensure we have the data and processes to optimise our visitor and supporter journeys.
- Evaluate the impact of campaigns in the short and long term
- Analyse patterns of giving from members, visitors and other donors
- Create and manage data metrics, dashboards and reporting mechanisms through Power BI
We are a small team so you’ll be able to get involved in a lot of different projects.
This is a fixed term, project funded position for 18 months. The role is based at WWT Slimbridge but is suitable for hybrid working, with a minimum of two days a month in the office.
About You
We are looking for an excellent numbers oriented communicator, comfortable working on data and analysis projects while also building relationships with colleagues.
You will be innovative and forward thinking with an eye for detail and appreciation of data quality.
You will have experience working with SQL databases and building dashboards.
If this sounds like you then click apply, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Closing Date: 06/10/2024
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
Are you looking for an opportunity to step up as a Corporate Partnerships Manager? We’re very excited to be working with an incredible national health charity as they look for a passionate and driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their growing team.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will actively identify and secure new partners for the charity, as well as managing a portfolio of existing corporate partner relationships. You will have a significant impact by driving the delivery of a diverse portfolio of partnerships and work across the organisation to develop opportunities for supporters to be partners in delivering the organisations ambitious plans.
To succeed as the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will need:
- Significant experience of fundraising in corporate partnerships
- Proven experience in prospect research, production of proposals/pitches, relationship management and reporting
- Proven track record in developing, winning and managing high value (six and seven figure) corporate partnerships.
Deadline: Reviewing on rolling basis
Salary: £43,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent – Full time
Location: London, Hybrid 1-2 days per week in office
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for a varied and
fulfilling portfolio of accounts, some of which raise six figure sums.
This is a hybrid role with 3-4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking .
The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.
You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, they offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!
The Role
Research and identify new business opportunities using all the tools available including networking and existing contacts
Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of accounts, offering exceptional account management.
Work with the Engagement team to prepare and present high-quality new business proposals, pitches and presentations to win new
business.
Make effective and targeted new business calls, including warm and self-generated leads.
The Candidate
Previous experience of winning new business.
Previous experience of effective supporter stewardship.
Previous experience of effective account management.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful , but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
I am delighted to be working with an amazing children’s charity in search of an Interim Recruiter. This is a full-time, London based hybrid (1 day per week in office) role for around 3-months. As the Recruiter you will work alongside the Resourcing Manager to implement a more proactive approach to talent acquisition at the organisation and strengthen the inclusive recruitment practice across the organisation.
Main duties:
Collaborate with the Resourcing Manager and Diversity and Inclusion to Lead, to enable the organisation to enhance inclusion best practice in our recruitment
Manage the end-to-end inclusive recruitment process, policies and Applicant tracking System, using that knowledge to advise, guide and equip recruiting managers to employ inclusion best practice in their recruitment campaigns.
Advise, coach, provide proactive search support to recruiting managers to develop a successful campaign first time
Talent map and attract passive applicants to apply for vacancies, using all available candidate databases
Use LinkedIn Recruiter and other online platforms and resources to develop talent pools by researching, identifying and engaging with a diverse range of candidates, demonstrating the charities values at all candidate touch points
Alongside the Resourcing Manager, deliver training in best practice inclusive recruitment.
Liaise with People Assistants to review the job advertising and marketing materials in line with the brand and tone of voice
Support the design and delivery of recruitment data and analytics, to inform and track progress and improve practice.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
Disability Business Partner – Team Lead
Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.
- We work with over 570 members employing around 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
- We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
- We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers, disabled employees and consumers.
- We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
- We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.
The role
To lead the Disability Business Partners team. The Disability Business Partner team engage with and develop productive working relationships with the BDF membership.
The Disability Business Partner – Team Lead will recruit new members working and contributing to a highly developed, closely monitored and constantly refined membership recruitment strategy. Secondly the Disability Business Partner – Team Lead will have direct responsibility for their assigned Members and ensuring each of their Members uses the members services available most appropriate to them and takes opportunities to introduce our paid for services where it is beneficial to the Member.
The requirement
- Proven track record of staff and/or team management.
- Track record of successfully providing paid for solutions meeting agreed financial targets.
- Experience of providing support and advice to experienced professionals.
- Able to maintain accurate data collection records and recognise the importance of such
- Able to priorities a full contact list and workload.
- A thorough understanding of the sales process and an ability to motivate the Team to achieve and exceed targets.
For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:
How to apply
Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, , Dowgate Hill House, 14-16 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2SU. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk
- Closing date for applications: Sunday, 6 October 2024.
- First interviews are planned for the week commencing 14 October 2024.
- Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 21 October 2024.
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
Since 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and
particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high-quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender-based
violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 240 staff.
IRC UK launched its first Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme in the UK called RISE in 2021, working in partnership with local councils, to provide integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England. The IRC now supports refugees and asylum seekers throughout England with employability, wellbeing and integration support as well as deliver capacity strengthening activities through our Healing Classrooms teacher trainings.
The Purpose of the Role
The Grants Manager ensures the quality of and efficient processes for proposal development and grants management; and manages the delivery of the IRC UK’s business development ambitions under the Strategic Action Plan.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to Director RAI UK. Position works closely with the Regional Grants Advisor, Program Development Advisor, Head of Programmes and RAI UK project leads.
Key Accountabilities:
Business Development:
- Identify, investigate, track, and support positioning for funding opportunities for IRC UK in in collaboration with regional business development and RAI UK management
- Develop, lead, and track proposal development processes, directly coordinating and managing the development of proposals and concept notes in collaboration with multiple stakeholders;
- Ensure proposals are timely tracked with standard IRC tracking tools
- Assist in compiling and editing proposal budgets and ensure communication and coordination between all departments (finance, programs, and operations) in drafting of budgets
- Provide weekly update to RAI UK on business development, including go/no-go, proposals submitted, wins / losses, etc;
- Drive IRC best practice in business development, including MEL, PEERS, financial planning, the IRC Way, etc;
- Allocate business development tasks and responsibilities to proposal and opportunity team;
- Maintenance of BD records: Pipeline , Partner tracker, BD Notebook (partner meetings, Go-No/Go, positioning, etc.,)
Grants & Contract Management
- Ensure that grants and contracts are implemented in compliance with IRC and relevant donor regulations, as well as maintenance of updated grant files and grant management tools;
- Support Project Managers with quarterly project implementation meetings, following up on any action points related to donor communication and flagging any concerns to RAI leadership in a timely manner;
- Assist project managers, operations staff, and partners with understanding the reporting and other compliance requirements on their grants/sub-grants;
- Manage all reporting deadlines, develop calendars for report development and coordinate report compilation and review;
- Support the MEL team to develop strong Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning practices throughout the portfolio;
- Coordinate modifications to any agreements or projects (i.e. extensions, indicator changes, budget realignments), as necessary;
- Act as focal point for communications with Regional Program Support Team (RPST) around grants administration and compliance functions;
- Act as Compliance officer for UK grants such as the Refugee Employability Project (REP), ensuring adherence to contract requirements such as social value and KPIs, standard contract T&Cs;
- Coordinate with donors on grants management, project progress, monitoring and evaluation.
Partnership Management
- Support in stakeholder analysis and potential partner identification on business development, live projects and for future opportunities;
- Oversee the process of negotiating pre-award agreements with potential partners;
- Work with Programme Managers to keep Partner Tracker up to date;
- Review and advise on all partner agreements (including log frame, budget, spending and workplan); ensure review of partner agreements and provide recommendations
- Ensure adherence to IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (the ‘PEER System’ or ‘PEERS’) in the selection and management of IRC UK’s partnerships.
- Support Programme Officer with partner vetting and due diligence process in line with IRC’s policies and standards and support collaborative risk management and project design
- Support the review of the performance of the partner, of the IRC (including on the basis of partner feedback), and of the partnership, including successes, challenges and lessons learned, fostering ongoing partnerships beyond the sub-award project cycle.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Minimum two years experience working in an NGO and with local community organisations or charity partners;
- Some knowledge of UK donor regulations and priorities such as Home Office and Local authorities;
- Experience coordinating and writing proposals for public, private and institutional donors;
- Experience with contract funding mechanisms
- Proficient writing and editing skills, previous experience preparing donor reports for UK and European donors;
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English;
- The ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting;
- Diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships;
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, drive accountability, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.