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We are seeking to recruit a Communications Manager to lead on the development and delivery of PILC’s communications strategy with an aim to grow the organisation’s profile, increase the reach and influence of our work and develop supporter engagement.  

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Communications Manager to help us increase the impact of our work through cross-channel communications and grow the organisation’s profile to match the quality of the legal work we conduct. You will be joining at an exciting time when there is already some infrastructure in place but plenty of opportunity to make your mark on the development of our organisational approach to communications. You will work closely with the Director to develop and implement a cross-organisational communications strategy to extend our reach, brand awareness and increase donations. You will join a dedicated staff team who are all passionate about building power with working class and marginalised communities. You will be expected to work closely with staff across the organisation, supporters and the communities we serve, co-ordinating and delivering effective organisation wide communications. A demonstrable interest in social justice campaigning is essential.

About You

 We are looking for an experienced and creative communications all-rounder with a track record of implementing communications strategies for social change. You’ll be an effective project manager, able to work proactively and collaboratively with staff across the organisation to showcase the vital work colleagues in the litigation team conduct out of the spotlight. You will be confident in working with a variety of stakeholders, including journalists, lawyers and marginalised communities. You will be proactive, able to build and maintain relationships, develop effective cross-channel communications and manage a varied workload. You will be both able and happy to turn your hand to strategic thinking alongside day-to-day delivery, such as copy-editing news pieces for our website or writing press releases. You’ll be engaged with social justice campaigning and social media with an ability to identify and take advantage of relevant communications opportunities.

PILC is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.

Please do not count yourself out if you feel you do not meet all the requirements and let us decide if you meet the criteria. Training will be offered as part of the opportunity.

Important Note: Due to the nature of the role we will only consider applications from candidates based in or around Birmingham.

People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.

We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, hold a deep knowledge and connection to Birmingham and are capable of working with and supporting changemakers and community groups across the city.​

We have worked in Birmingham for five years and the need and urgency for our work is greater than ever, with the many live grassroots campaigns across Birmingham mobilising people to come together to save libraries, youth services and social housing. We know that a shared root cause of all of these crises is the city’s economic system. 

This role leads our work across Birmingham to help build our collective capacity to analyse, strategise and take action for economic system change in the city. It will coordinate our Programme team to deliver different initiatives that support a growing movement for economic justice across the city - particularly focused on building support and engagement amongst grassroots changemakers and communities experiencing economic injustice. It will manage projects and resources, conduct programme development and delivery, oversee outreach and partnerships, changemaker recruitment and contribute to fundraising - ultimately play a key role in shaping our regional impact. This position is crucial in coordinating our work across Birmingham and driving meaningful collaboration with local and national stakeholders, in particular working collaboratively with Economic Justice Brum, a long term initiative working on local economic systems change.

Online Open House

Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.

You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious?  This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.

Sign up here:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration 

Job Description

Birmingham Programme Development

• Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, lead the translation of People’s Economy’s strategy into a programme of work in Birmingham
• Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, identify the resources People’s Economy needs to deliver its strategy in Birmingham and contribute to fundraising for the organisation’s programme of work in Birmingham
• Working closely with Programme Director lead outreach and relationship building with community and civil society partners, including members of the Economic Justice Brum
• Working closely with the Head of Community, lead the development of People’s Economy’s programme of outreach and relationship building with changemakers in Birmingham including current grassroots campaigns such as Save Birmingham, Save Birmingham Youth Service (SBYS), Ladywood Unite, Save Druids Heath and the Birmingham Fair Housing Campaign.

Birmingham Programme Delivery

• Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the delivery of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham and ensure it is well embedded, integrated and supportive in the local economic justice landscape
• Play a leading role in our collaborative work with Economic Justice Brum ensuring consistent coordination, support and relational working
• Lead our work on developing and delivering a creative communications plan for Economic Justice Brum, as People’s Economy is its appointed communications partner
• Lead on organising the logistics and resources required to effectively deliver People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham 
• Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham
• Working closely with the Programme Team, recruit and onboard changemakers from Birmingham to opportunities within People’s Economy’s training and support programmes
• With support from the Head of Training, contribute to the delivery of learning and skills sessions when appropriate
• Facilitate spaces and workshops for our changemakers, partners and other stakeholders
• Maintain relationships with changemakers from Birmingham while they are involved in People’s Economy’s programmes and act as a key point of contact

Supporting other work strands

• Feed into the development and implementation of other work strands including community building and the organisational communications strategy

Managing projects and people

• Work with the Head of People and Operations to recruit freelancers to help deliver People’s Economy’s programme work in Birmingham
• Line manage freelancers contributing to People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham, and any staff roles which (in future) report to Programme Manager Birmingham
• Manage (or contribute to) non-programme projects that contribute to achieving People’s Economy’s goals, as agreed with the Programme Director
• Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined-up approach across People’s Economy’s work Financial management and income generation
• With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for programme work in Birmingham
• With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders

Financial management and income generation

• With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for programme work in Birmingham
• With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders

For full role description and person specification see attached application pack

About Us

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 44 employees.

About the role

The post holder will provide support to clients who lack capacity and to implement the safeguards of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They will provide non-instructed advocacy (NIA) support to people who lack capacity to make specific decisions and who have no-one else to support them. The successful candidate will travel efficiently and effectively within the Advocacy Support Cymru area of operation.

This role will operate within the Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board Areas..

About you

You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals. Knowledge of the role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate as defined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is essential.

Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.

Essential Information

• The salary band for the role is £20,047 to £23,677, based on a 30 hour week.
• This post is for 30 hours a week and is based in our Cardiff office.
• All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 5pm, 18 October 2024.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English.

Amdanom Ni

Mae Cefnogaeth Eiriolaeth Cymru (ASC) yn elusen gofrestredig gyda swyddfeydd yn Abertawe a Chaerdydd. Rydym yn darparu Gwasanaethau Eiriolaeth Galluedd Meddyliol ac Iechyd Meddwl Annibynnol ledled mwyafrif De Cymru, gan gyflogi 44 o bobl.

Ynglŷn â’r rôl

Bydd deiliad y swydd yn darparu cefnogaeth i gleientiaid sydd â diffyg galluedd ac i roi amddiffyniadau Deddf Galluedd Meddyliol 2005 neu’r Trefniadau Diogelu Rhag Colli Rhyddid ar waith. Byddant yn darparu cefnogaeth eiriolaeth heb gyfarwyddyd (NIA) i bobl sydd â diffyg galluedd i wneud penderfyniadau ac sydd â neb arall i’w cefnogi. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn teithio’n effeithiol ac yn effeithlon o fewn ardal weithredu Cefnogaeth Eiriolaeth Cymru.

Bydd y rol hwn yn gweithredu o fewn Ardaloedd Bwrdd Iechyd Aneurin Bevan, Caerdydd a’r Fro, Cwm Taf Morgannwg..

Amdanoch chi

Bydd gennych brofiad sylweddol o weithio gydag oedolion a/neu blant agored i niwed, naill ai o fewn lleoliad iechyd neu ofal cymdeithasol, neu’n anuniongyrchol, er enghraifft fel gofalwr. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth a phrofiad o weithio’n effeithiol mewn cyd-destun aml-asiantaeth gyda Gweithwyr Proffesiynol Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol. Mae gwybodaeth o rôl Eiriolwr Galluedd Meddyliol Annibynnol fel y diffinnir yn Neddf Galluedd Meddyliol 2005 yn hanfodol.

Mae profiad uniongyrchol blaenorol yn y rôl yn ddelfrydol, ond byddwn yn darparu hyfforddiant.

Gwybodaeth Hanfodol

Y band cyflog ar gyfer y rôl yw £20,047 i £23,677, yn seiliedig ar 30 awr yr wythnos.

Swydd 30 awr yr wythnos yw hon yn ein swyddfa yn Caerdydd.

Bydd ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus angen gwiriadau manylach y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Dyddiad cau: 5pm, 18 Hydref 2024

Ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus yn unig fydd yn cael eu gwahodd am gyfweliad. Cynhelir y cyfweliadau yn Saesneg.

Do you have considerable managerial and leadership experience? Do you have a passion for improving the lives of young people with a learning disability and / or autism? Would you like to join a values based charity that is unrivalled in its supportive culture? Then Head of Services at FiND may be the role for you!

Established in 2001, the charity was set up by parents who could not find the services they and their children with learning difficulties and or Autism required. Initially developed to provide fun activities during the school holidays for children with profound learning disabilities and or autism, over the years the charity has grown and developed to include day services for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Their vision is to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism across Hull and the East Riding. 

FiND offers a warm, caring and welcoming environment and is driven by core values whilst being committed to a ‘person centred’ approach. Being a values driven charity they aim to support the individual needs of young people, adults and their families through the provision of high quality day services. FiND enables all users to improve their quality of life, achieve a greater level of independence, learn to manage their emotional health & well-being, engage in their community and access community resources.

The Role

As the Head of Services, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing staff and resources, driving growth and ensuring the overall success of the organisation. Duties will include:

• Working collaboratively to proactively create transformative change within the organisation.
• Managing the effective recruitment, induction and training of the staff team.
• Working with the Leadership Team to develop and implement innovative ideas and solutions to promote the service to the wider community.
• Attending meetings and events to assist with and promote fundraising and income generation.
• Becoming an advocate for safeguarding within FiND.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have significant leadership and management experience and an understanding of the principles of high-quality person centred care.  The role requires outstanding organisational, communication, and leadership skills and an ability to develop innovative solutions that push boundaries.

With experience of HR and employment practices, you should be up to date with current legislation and have the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work in an environment which may have conflicting pressures and demands.

We are looking for someone with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing disabled people, and a demonstrable ability to bring your leadership skills to positively address these issues.

Why FiND?

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the supportive team at FiND and the charity’s values promote a culture that is respectful and caring to all. Not only is FiND incredibly committed to the families whose lives it changes every single day, but the charity also has a wonderful approach to supporting its staff team. The organisation offers a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Positive working environment
• Extra holiday allowance (33 days holiday per year including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company pension (standard)
• Paid training and development
• Tea/coffee/refreshments
• Travel expenses
• Company equipment
• On-site parking (free)

The role is permanent and full-time and based across the services locations in Cottingham and Hessle, East Yorkshire. If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch!

To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees.

Communications and Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively communicating our initiatives and fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national. 

Key responsibilities:

Communications

• Manage our social media channels and research which new channels should be set up in order to keep up to date with current social media visibility and trends

• Create compelling content for various communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and fundraising materials. Working with Operations Coordinator for communications to volunteers.

• Monitor and analyse communication metrics to assess effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.

Fundraising

• Develop fundraising strategy, both ongoing and episodic e.g. Big Give (campaigns and initiatives) to support the charity's operational needs and long-term sustainability working with the CEO & Trustees.

• Work alongside bookkeeper and leadership team to set fundraising priorities

• Maintaining and expanding a regular giving campaign and promote it to increase individual direct debit and other digital regular giving

• Plan and organise fundraising events, charity drives, and online fundraising campaigns.

• In cooperation with the team, drive preparation of grant proposals and reports to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

• Scope out potential to extend our services through the launch of a Hosting Scheme

• Collaborate with internal teams, including staff and volunteers, to gather stories, testimonials, and programmatic data for communication and fundraising purposes

• Prepare regular reports on communication and fundraising activities, outcomes, and financial performance for the leadership team & trustees.

Donor Relations

• Maintain excellent relation with donors by acknowledgement, providing updates on impact, and maintaining ongoing communication.

• Create personalised donor communication materials, such as thank you letters, impact reports, and donor newsletters

• Database of donors, segment into Major donors occasional donors, regular givers etc, to ensure appropriate communication.

A successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence in communicating via different platforms

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• A commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness and to preventing and ending homelessness for all

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proven experience in communications, fundraising, or related roles, preferably within the nonprofit sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages

• Demonstrated proficiency in social media management, website content management systems, and email marketing platforms

• Any other tasks

Job Title:  Music and Merchandise Executive

Location: Hybrid (with one day per week in the London Office)

Hours:  35 hours per week (with out of hours events attendance required)

Contract type: Fixed-Term 18 months

Salary: £28,389 per annum

What we do: We help young people through cancer 

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind 

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a proactive individual to manage and grow our Music Merchandise program, with a strong focus on overseeing our e-commerce platform, including product setup, supplier coordination, and fulfilment to ensure a seamless customer experience.

We seek a candidate with experience and passion for the music and entertainment industry, who can build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to secure new opportunities in merchandise and throughout the production process. 

We are looking for someone measured and logistically minded supporting on-site operations at our Royal Albert Hall concerts, including staff coordination, stock management, and accreditation. 

We value creative individuals who can contribute to the development of unique merchandise products, ensuring high-quality presentation and alignment with our fundraising objectives.

What we offer: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3- or 4-day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.   
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.  
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.  
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.  
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.  
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.   
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.  
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.   

How to apply: 

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.  

Key dates: 

Applications by 3rd November 2024. First round interviews (to take place virtually) will be held on 8th November 2024. Second round interviews on 13th November 2024. 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.      

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.   

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

Privacy and Safeguarding:  

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team. 

Housekeeper

Malvern College is not just a place to work; it is a community where every colleague is valued, and every day brings the chance to make a positive difference. In this role of Housekeeper, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across our UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where we encourage good ideas, empower our colleagues and live and breathe our Malvern Qualities. All our staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.

What you\'ll be doing:

In this role, you will ensure that the public areas of the Headmaster’s and Chief Operating Officer’s houses are well kept at all times. This will involve vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and
general cleaning as well as laundry and ironing as required. You will assist the catering team with any functions in the house including serving and clearing of meals and liaise with other departments such as Estates and Domestic Operations as and when required.
This role is for 20 hours per week, 5 days a week for term time plus 7 weeks during the school holidays.

You\'ll have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role
• Be able to work to your own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to hours and duties

You\'ll get:

• We offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Malvern College is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.
• Our Operational colleagues work alongside our Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience we can for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model our Malvern Qualities.

Salary: £11.78 per hour

To apply:

We’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the criteria. We are likely to receive a high number of applications for this role so early application is advised as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 7th November 2024. Malvern College reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.

This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.

Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

You may also have experience in the following: Domestic Team Leader, Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, Housekeeping, Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant, Cleaning Operative, Hospitality Assistant, Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager. etc.

REF-217 492

An excellent opportunity for a permanent Membership Development Manager to make a major contribution to the success of the leading professional body for librarians and information professionals.

Full Time 35 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid | Closing Date 12th November 2024
Salary: £38,932

Job Reference: MDM01 (Please quote this on any correspondence)

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is a London-based charity with a friendly, hardworking team supporting our members in the UK and internationally.  We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession. We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services.

The Membership Development Manager is responsible for driving the growth of our membership base, delivering sales of our products and services and overseeing comprehensive membership recruitment, retention and engagement strategies. Working closely with the Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our membership and sales goals, contributing to CILIPs overall success and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in membership services, community engagement, account management, or a related field, with a proven track record of driving growth within a membership organisation. Experience working to targets and achieving business or performance objectives is essential. The successful candidate will have demonstrated their ability to support and foster a cross-organisation sales mindset and culture, leveraging digital technologies to drive cross-platform sales.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop and Implement Membership Strategies:  Create and execute strategies for membership recruitment, retention, and engagement to drive growth.
• Maintain Membership Records:  Ensure accurate and up-to-date membership records, maintaining data integrity in the CRM database.
• Manage Communication Channels:  Oversee effective communication channels with members and manage social media profiles to support CILIP campaigns.
• Create and Execute Outreach Campaigns:  Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement outreach campaigns to attract new members and represent CILIP at industry events.
• Develop and Improve Sales Pipeline:  Develop, oversee, and improve a sales pipeline for all CILIP products and services, managing lead generation to the buying decision.
• Reporting and Evaluation:  Prepare regular reports on membership trends and engagement activities, and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives, providing recommendations for improvement based on data analysis.

About CILIP

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

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a modern charity and professional body. CILIP is at an exciting phase in its growth with significant investments in member offerings and digital transformation plans.

Why work for CILIP

• Hybrid working
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata’d for part time employees)
• The option to buy up to 3 days' additional annual leave
• Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 10%, employee contribution of 5%) including death in service benefit
• Access to CILIP’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous enhanced leave benefits, including occupational sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and carers leave
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Perkbox employee discounts and wellbeing hub
• Contribution to eye tests

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups.  If you need any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please do let us know.

Registered Charity No 313014

• Permanent Director of Finance Opportunity
• Strategic Finance role

About Our Client

Cheadle Hulme School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant place where young people can enjoy a vast range of experiences.

It is an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and everyone is equal, where pupils are nurtured and feel safe and happy.

The School was built by free-thinking philanthropists in 1855 to provide a liberal, inclusive co-education to orphans and necessitous children. Their goal was to ensure that these children were given the very best preparation for their lives beyond School, enabling them to thrive and prosper. That remains their clear goal today.

Cheadle Hulme School has built a reputation as one of Manchester's most modern, relevant and dynamic schools. But CHS is more than just a school; it is a thriving, co-educational community, with a strong sense of their history and values.

Their values underpin and guide all aspects of life at CHS, whilst providing a strong sense of identity and purpose for the whole community. The School encourages everyone to uphold these principles in their interactions with one another and throughout each day. These values are: Resilience, Integrity, Endeavour, Contribution and Compassion.

Job Description

As the Director of Finance your role will play a key strategic role to the direction of the Finance team and the school in general. You will be involved in optimising processes, identifying new opportunities, developing the long-term strategic plan and ensuring the continuing success of the school. The role holder will be a member of the School's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) , working closely with the Head and the Governors.

The successful candidate will also oversee either the IT or HR team as part of their remit.

The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring that the School has the financial resources needed to deliver an excellent education to its pupils. The role involves close daily support to the Head, providing timely financial insights for strategic and operational decisions.

Additionally, as Clerk to the Governors, the Director will work closely with the board, delivering financial forecasts to guide strategic planning and reporting on the School's financial performance.

Duties of the role include:

• Leading sustainable Finance strategies, and either Human Resources or IT strategies, aligning them with the School's Strategic Plan
• Building strong relationships and partnerships to support strategic priorities
• Implementing robust policies, procedures and systems for the Finance team and either the Human Resources or IT team
• Establishing a management information framework for strategic decision-making
• Benchmarking performance against other organisations to drive improvement
• Overseeing procurement and contract management systems
• Managing the School's Risk Management framework
• Leading organisational change programmes
• Reviewing the performance and structure of the Finance department
• Leading, managing, and developing the Finance team and either the IT or Human Resources team
• Working closely with the Director of Operations to promote a high performing support function

The Successful Applicant

As the Director of Finance you will have:

• A full Accountancy Qualification (ACCA/ CIMA/ CIPFA/ ACA)
• Extensive experience of developing, leading and delivering successful finance strategies
• A track record of developing high quality financial and performance management information
• Expertise in building effectively partnerships and/or relationships with key stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to identify new opportunities/challenges to inform key decision making

What's on Offer

• Salary c. £85,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure days
• TPT Pension Scheme- 10% employer contribution
• Private Health Insurance
• Death in Service Benefit
• Partial Remission of Senior School fees
• Use of sports facilities, including pool and fitness suite
• Free on-site parking
• Free Staff lunches
• Flexible Working
• Hybrid working arrangements are negotiable

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Programmes & Fundraising Assistant to join our small, dynamic team - to support our mission of making a positive impact for primary school children in rural sub-Saharan Africa. In this versatile role, you will work closely with the Executive Director to manage key tasks, oversee project activities in Africa, assist with organising major fundraising events, such as our annual golf day and gala ball, and develop and maintain strong donor relations to secure funding. You will assist with researching and submitting funding proposals, managing project budgets and overseeing social media updates. Training and guidance in all aspects of the role will be given and there is huge scope for career progression.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a passion for International Development, and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a flexible environment and is committed to the success of charitable projects.

Essential Criteria:

• Computer literate, with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A flexible, "can-do" attitude, ready to engage in all aspects of running the charity.
• A passion for diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle (our current office is not accessible by public transport, although we are planning to relocate to a more accessible office soon).  Occasional WFH will be permitted, subject to agreement with the Executive Director.
• Must be a UK resident.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of project management and/or fundraising.
• Previous administrative work experience.

Remuneration:  Starting salary dependant on experience (£23-25k).

Closing Date: 8th November 2024

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. African Revival is an equal opportunities employer.

Risk and Business Continuity Manager

Contract: Part time, 12-month fixed term contract – 21 hours over 3 days Location:  Hybrid – 1 day in the office at Burford, OX18 4PF, which is where the role is based, or at one of our other sites, plus 2 days remote.Salary range: £44,000 to £56,403 per annum (pro rata) 
Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024 Interview date:  Thursday 14 November 2024 

Are you passionate about risk management and eager to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector for pets and the people who care for them? 

Blue Cross is looking for a Risk & Business Continuity Manager to play an important role in protecting our charity and supporting teams to successfully deliver on our purpose to help pets and people thrive together.  This position is offered at 0.6 FTE on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

More about the role

At Blue Cross, we are committed to the welfare of pets and the people who cherish them, providing essential care, services, and support to both pets and their owners. This includes veterinary care, rehoming services, fostering support, education for pet owners, and pet loss support, all aimed at enhancing the lives of pets and ensuring their wellbeing.

As our Risk & Business Continuity Manager, you will lead work to develop our risk management framework and associated processes. You will use your knowledge and expertise to ensure they align with best practices and UK regulatory standards and are engaging and user friendly for our teams. By working with our teams to effectively evaluate, prioritise, and mitigate risks, you will empower Blue Cross to operate confidently and sustainably to achieve its goals.

An important part of your role will be to engage with colleagues across the charity, building strong relationships to foster collaboration and a shared sense of responsibility for effective management of risk. By gaining a deeper understanding of our operations, you will help cultivate a culture of accountability and proactive risk management, ensuring that everyone is aligned and invested in our shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

•  Develop and maintain our risk management framework.
• Integrate the risk management framework and associated processes into all business operations, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and accountability.
• Work with teams to identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks across the organisation, ensuring a proactive and effective approach to risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management and the Board on risk matters, translating complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and Trustees, highlighting key risks and progress on mitigation efforts.
• Lead training initiatives that cultivate a risk-aware culture across Blue Cross, empowering all employees to engage in consistent and effective risk management.
• Act as an advisor and coach, promoting proactive risk mitigation throughout the organisation.
• Develop and maintain robust business recovery plans and procedures to ensure operational resilience.
• Implement a business continuity plan enabling Blue Cross to function effectively in times of crisis.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual who embodies a genuine passion for risk management and business continuity. You will bring a wealth of experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks, alongside a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. Your analytical mindset will enable you to assess complex information and translate it into actionable insights, ensuring our organisation remains resilient and responsive to emerging challenges.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior management to team members across all levels. A collaborative spirit is key, to foster a culture of risk awareness throughout Blue Cross, empowering others to take ownership of their roles in risk management and business continuity. 

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A recognised risk management professional qualification.
• Proven experience working in a risk management environment, preferably within the UK.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for influencing and building relationships at all levels.
• Knowledge of internal controls frameworks and UK regulatory requirements.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with risk management software.
• Familiarity with the UK Charity Commission guidelines and regulations.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector.

We’ve attached the full job description for further details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. 

 With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
 thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
 

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution 
• Life assurance 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days 
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers. 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website. 

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. 

Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion. 

We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help. 

Pets change lives. We change theirs.
 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. 
 

At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.  
 

Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.   
 

We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.  

Our values   

Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.  

Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times  
 

Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking  
 

Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be 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, including Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, and more.

We also manage other important public spaces such as Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens, making these iconic green spaces some of the most visited attractions in the UK, with 77 million visits annually.

We are now looking for a Strategy and Portfolio Office Administrator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £26,864 - £28,500 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)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• 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 a fantastic opportunity for an organised individual with stakeholder management skills and a good grounding in business or economics to join our dedicated team.

You will be part of a high-performing team where your growth in project, programme, and portfolio management will be fully supported enabling you to grow and develop professionally.

What’s more, you will be at the heart of driving continuous improvements that ensure our parks' future sustainability and excellence, providing incredible green spaces across London.

So, if you’re excited about working in the heritage sector and developing your skills in a dynamic environment, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Strategy and Portfolio Office Administrator, you will ensure the smooth running of our strategy and portfolio operations as part of our SPO (Strategy and Portfolio Office).

Working closely with project and support teams and internal departments, you will maintain accurate records of our portfolio, ensuring risk registers and project data are up-to-date.

You will support governance meetings by preparing agendas, drafting minutes, and following up on actions.

Additionally, you will:

• Liaise with Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate reporting
• Track the change control data for all projects in the portfolio
• Proactively identify improvements to governance processes and assist with SPO communications

About You

To be considered as a Strategy and Portfolio Office Administrator, you will need:

• Experience engaging with a range of stakeholders across multiple teams
• Excellent organisation skills with a structured approach to work
• Good organisational skills
• Degree level qualification in a relevant area – for example in, Business, Economics or relevant experience

Other organisations may call this role Project Administrator, Portfolio Administrator, Strategy Support Officer, or Project Support Administrator.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Strategy and Portfolio Office Administrator, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Global Dialogue is an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity. Independent in status and global in reach, we provide funder networks, collaboratives and their partners with practical support and technical expertise to create lasting change.

We seek an experienced, hands-on and strategic Head of Finance to build and lead Global Dialogue’s finance function, ensuring efficient and compliant management of our finances, while helping to shape robust and effective systems and processes to ensure our work is delivered to the highest standards of good practice in the charity sector.

Hours: This role is full-time (35 hours/week) although we’d be happy to discuss an appointment at 80% (28 hours/week). We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Home Based

Salary: This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £67,000 (pro rata for a part-time position).

Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our workplace pension (on qualifying earnings). 

Introducing Global Dialogue

We currently host seven large networks and collaborations, serving more than one hundred independent funders, including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS); the International Education Funders Group (IEFG); Migration Exchange; Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) and Hamrah, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile. We’re proud to have incubated several influential, award-winning charities, including Each Other (formerly RightsInfo), IMIX and The Five Foundation.

Global Dialogue has just completed year one of an ambitious three-year strategy which includes aspirations to be a trusted partner in philanthropy support, with an organisational approach that is consistent with our mission – endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.

Overview

To date, Global Dialogue’s finances has been overseen by an external accountancy firm. Over the last eighteen months, we have been working towards bringing our finance function in house. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant to take the reins and complete the development and roll out of our internal finance function.

The Head of Finance is a new role within the organisation that is both strategic and handson. In the first phase, the postholder will be required to roll up their sleeves and, with the support of Global Dialogue’s Finance Officer, get stuck into the detail of financial administration, including overseeing twice monthly pay runs, monthly and quarterly closes, and other day-to-day financial management tasks. Alongside this, the role will lead on bringing the finance function fully in house, eventually taking on full responsibility for the preparation of management and statutory accounts, cashflow and FX management, and budgeting and forecasting processes. This role will play a key coaching role for the Finance Officer, with a view to eventually delegating all bookkeeping tasks. The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring finance systems are innovative, robust and fit for purpose, and will be a business partner to our hosted programmes, providing advice on compliance and strategic matters.

Global Dialogue’s role as an international fiscal host means that we have a complex financial model, receive income from diverse streams and manage a high number of restricted funds. Our programmes lead cutting edge work, which means that our work is varied and fastpaced, requiring frequent innovation. Overall, this role provides an exciting opportunity to join a growing human rights organisation at a crucial juncture in our journey. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 5th November, Midnight

The Diocese of Derby is committed to becoming a greener, net diocese as it responds to the fifth mark of mission, to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. The postholder will work in collaboration with existing and yet to be appointed officers within a new ‘buildings for mission’ sub-team within the Department of Discipleship, Mission & Ministry to facilitate smooth administration and communication which will resource churches, schools and other Christian communities to cherish creation through the reduction/ elimination of their carbon footprint.

Key Responsibilities
 • Supporting the NZC Programme / Project Manager in monitoring and tracking progress across all 
   parishes.
• Offer project and contract administration guidance to parishes.
• Work closely with the Diocesan Environmental Engagement Officer in supporting the improvement 
  of Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) responses.
• Support heads of departments across the diocese both in their NZC work and also in other work 
  to release time for them to manage their environmental tasks. This work will be of an administrative 
  nature and vary from department to department.
• Gather data on carbon emissions and progress in the diocesan Action Plan and contribute to the 
  writing of reports.
• Administer grant-funding streams allocated to the Diocese.
• Ensure all SharePoint folders are up to date and assist in maintaining effective and efficient filing 
  including the appropriate use of Teams.
• Become familiar with the resources provided by the national NZC and environment teams updating 
  relevant digital and other media outlets producing communication material as appropriate.
• Support the NZC Working Group including setting dates and venues, writing up the minutes and 
  organising the paperwork and reporting its work.
• Work closely with the other members of the environment team om matters of common concern

• support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the diocese; 
 

Closing date for applications is midnight on the 17th November 2024