Operations Jobs

Climate Campaigner: Fossil Fuels

The Climate Campaigner will be an essential member of EIA’s Climate Campaign team, focusing primarily on advancing a managed, equitable phase-out of fossil fuels. This role centres on supporting the expansion of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA), working to enhance its structure, broaden its membership, and identify effective pathways for developing a global governance framework on fossil fuels. 

The Climate Campaigner will oversee the daily operations of key aspects of the fossil fuel campaign, ensuring the campaign strategy is delivered effectively and within established timelines. The role involves close collaboration and coordination, both within EIA and with external partners in the EU and globally.

About you: 

Essential:

• undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant field along with an understanding of climate change science and the role of fossil fuels
• Experience in advocacy and campaigning on global environmental policy is essential along with experience in conducting detailed targeted research projects and tasks
• An understanding of UNFCCC/UN General Assembly and UNEA processes and experience in engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, industry groups and the media is essential.
• Strong communication skills 
• Professionalism and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to digest and integrate technical, scientific, policy and legal information as well as to relate it simply and persuasively to non-expert audiences
• Fluency in English, with knowledge of additional languages an advantage
• Ability to travel at short notice 

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of the fossil fuel industry and related issues (e.g. renewables, subsidies, carbon capture & storage etc.)
• Familiarity with the fossil fuel phase-out campaigning environment
• Self-starter with initiative 
• Flexible and responsive to ever-changing dynamics and demands
• Experience analysing complex social, political, economic and environmental parameters in ways that inform EIA’s work and communications
• Experience working with different cultures and languages

What we offer: 

Location: Hybrid Working – offices in London Islington 2 days per week (3 or 4 days a week during induction and probation period) and home working. Some travel may be required as part of the role.
Hours: 40 hours per week, including a paid hour for lunch
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Fixed term contract - 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability.
Holiday: Annual leave package of 25 days annual leave (+ days off between Xmas and New Year) + Bank Holidays + day off on your birthday, with an additional day per year up to a max of 29 days.
Benefits: 4-8% pension contribution, Mental health and wellbeing support programme

Please refer to the job pack for further details for closing dates and how to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

If you are short-listed for an interview we will reimburse the cost of your London travel at standard class public transport rates on the production of receipts. 

By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. EIA UK is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

EIA UK is committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and appoint on merit.

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is a UK-based charity who investigates and campaigns against environmental crime and abuse.
Our undercover investigations expose transnational wildlife and forest crimes. We work to safeguard global marine ecosystems by addressing the threats posed by plastic pollution, bycatch and commercial exploitation of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Finally, our climate campaign aims to keep global warming below 1.5°C and meet the climate challenge through rapid, sustained reductions of emissions of all the major greenhouse gases, including methane, nitrous oxide and refrigiren greenhouse gases. 

EIA campaigns for changes to law and policy, both in domestic and international contexts, backed up by effective enforcement and progressive measures from the private sector. EIA focus on the decision-makers with the power to deliver change, but uses a variety of approaches, tools and methods to influence them. These approaches can include investigations, direct advocacy, community-based work and awareness-raising to galvanise broad public support.  Much of EIA’s work involves strong multi-stakeholder partnerships working especially in countries most threatened by environmental crime and degradation.

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holiday and days off between Xmas and New Year (pro rata) and an additional day off per year up to a max of 29 days, mental health and wellbeing support programme, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enhanced pension contributions, free financial guidance

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Membership Fundraising Area Manager

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact and leading a team to achieve outstanding results for a cause that truly matters? If so, we want you to join the team in the mission to conserve birds and nature. 

Position: Face to Face Membership Area Manager

Ref: DEC20242991

Location: Glasgow/Remote 

Hours: Full-Time 

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

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Thu, 16th Jan 2025

The Role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager, you will lead the fundraising team in the Glasgow area, while also driving growth of teams across the central belt and wider Scotland as and when required. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with your team to meet and exceed fundraising targets; leading, coaching and inspiring fundraisers to succeed.

Benefits include: 

• A salary of £29,200 - £31,347 per year 

• The charity is a flexible employer with flexible hours available to suit your individual circumstances.

• Work vehicle: a company van will be provided to cover all work travel and associated expenses.

• Leave: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. As a staff member you are entitled to one extra day of paid leave each year to spend volunteering. This can be for any charity or voluntary organisation.

• Cycle to work Scheme and green loans. 

• 24 hours assistance programme for employees and volunteers, it’s free for you and your close family/dependants. You can use it whenever you need support or advice around: financial wellbeing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and wellbeing. 

• Discount offers include 20% off many retail items in all the charity’s shops and online shop, and savings on holiday bookings.

• Pension scheme - the organisation will match contributions of up to 7%

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Leadership & Coaching: You'll be at the heart of recruitment, training, and developing Fundraisers, helping them meet and exceed their targets. You'll also fundraise alongside them, setting the example of a passionate and results-driven team leader. 

• Monitoring & Performance: Track key performance metrics such as membership volume, donation amount (AAC), Gift Aid, direct debits and attrition rates to ensure your team’s fundraising efforts are always at their best. Conduct regular performance reviews, offer coaching, and help your team grow their fundraising skills. 

• Logistics & Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of your team, ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, and uphold the values of ethical fundraising. 

• Travel: you will be expected to travel to different locations in the central belt of Scotland, and on occasion more widely throughout the surrounding areas in order to support your team. As a result, a full driving licence that is valid in the UK is a requirement for this position.

• Weekend work: You’ll be expected to work weekends to support the fundraisers on busy shifts to maximise membership opportunity.

About You

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• A proven track record in face-to-face fundraising and team management, with leadership experience to recruit, motivate and guide your team to success.

• A self-motivated and a determined leader able to embed and lead a positive team culture of successful fundraisers.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a strong understanding of ethical fundraising, good planning and organisational skills and the ability to think strategically.

• Confident in receiving and giving feedback regularly.

• Experience using leadership models such as root cause analysis, setting SMART work objectives, and implementing Situational Leadership to build capabilities. 

• Familiarity with the cause, Code of Fundraising Practice and the ability to meet targets, deadlines and support fundraisers effectively.

• Experience working with flexibility and being able to react quickly to change, and to support others through change.

Additional information

Why Work here 

Make a Real Difference: the team are driven by the mission promote conservation and protection of birds and the wider environment. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to protect our fragile wildlife across the UK. 

Join a Supportive Team: As a member of the enthusiastic and innovative team, you'll work in a culture that emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and driving meaningful change. 

Growth & Development: The organisation is dedicated to fostering your professional growth. The Learning and Organisational Development team creates tailored content to support the development of managers throughout their careers, offering training and guidance to help you enhance your skills and progress in your role 

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: The team recognize the value of flexibility and are open to discussing working hours that accommodate your personal needs, while ensuring they meet the operational requirements. 

The nature crisis is a challenge no single person can tackle alone. But as a team there’s hope. Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and help save, protect, and fight for nature! 

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

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

Charity Administrator

Location: Nottingham City Centre.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 10am-2pm Monday-Friday (Part time, 20 hours per week)
Salary: £24,655 pro rata

An opportunity to join a growing independent charity, working locally to support children, young people and safe family members who have been affected by child sexual abuse. You will work as part of the business support team undertaking multiple tasks whilst working to the remit of supporting the work of the charity and will have lots of scope to learn about working for a children’s charity and to develop your skills in areas that interest you. You’ll be positive, ambitious, and really want to make this role your own.

Responsibilities:

•    Act as “front of house” to admit and welcome visitors, receive post and parcels, and coordinate parking at their offices.
•    Process new referrals to the service, maintaining online databases and paper filing systems.
•    Answer telephone calls and emails, triaging enquiries to the most relevant member of the team.
•    Manage stock of stationery, supplies and resource packs.
•    Daily housekeeping and organisation of office space and client waiting room.
•    Organise meetings and produce agendas and minutes.
•    Help to manage IT systems and equipment, liaising with external IT support provider.
•    Support other staff with HR and recruitment tasks, including induction for new starters.
•    Support other staff with planning and hosting events, including organising and purchasing refreshments, catering, and events materials.
•    Support other staff with marketing and communications tasks, such as assisting with the creation of social media content and newsletters.
•    Support other staff with fundraising activities, including stewarding at fundraising events, liaising with volunteers and donors, and organising promotional materials for outreach stalls.
•    Support other Imara staff with specialist projects, including diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
•    Provide administrative support to other members of the team managing volunteers and interns.
•    Oversee or assist with supervision of administrative volunteers, interns or apprentices.
•    Other clerical work to meet the charity's needs.
•    Maintain agreed levels of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding, including keeping information secure, accurate, and shared only on a need-to-know basis.
•    Contribute towards their ongoing development 
•    Work as part of the team to meet commissioning requirements around responding to referrals.
•    Be willing to undertake relevant training as required.
•    Act in the best interest of the organisation at all times
•    Undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post holder.

Key skills

The successful candidate will be committed to their values, objectives and beneficiaries. Other essential skills and qualities include:

•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Strong administrative and organisational skills, including numeracy.
•    Excellent computer and IT skills.
•    Flexibility and effective time management.
•    Excellent attention to detail.
•    Initiative, creativity and good forward-thinking.
•    The ability to learn quickly, adapt and take on tasks outside your skill set.
•    Willingness to do routine tasks in a systematic and rigorous way.
•    Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
•    The ability to multi-task and prioritise.
•    Ability to work independently to complete tasks to deadlines.
•    Good understanding of the charity and voluntary work sector, and its relationship with other sectors.
•    Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Essential:

•    Paid or voluntary administrative work experience.
•    Experience working in an office environment in a client/customer-facing role.
•    Excellent IT skills.
•    Proficient English & Maths skills to GCSE level equivalent.

Desirable:

•    UK driving licence and access to vehicle.
•    Confident working with Microsoft applications, Office 365, and using a case record management system.
•    Commitment to lifelong learning and professional or personal development.

Please note: Applicants will need to be available for interview on Monday 13th January.

You may have experience in the following: Office Administrator, Charity Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Personal Assistant, Business Support Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Data Entry Clerk, Client Services Administrator, HR Administrator, Fundraising Support Assistant, Events Assistant, Communications Administrator, Receptionist, Resource Coordinator, Non-Profit Office Assistant, Operations Assistant, etc.

REF-218 729

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness.

Title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist (Internally this role is known as Senior Skylight Psychologist) 

Qualifications: You must be a Practitioner Psychologist qualified for at least 18 months and registered with the HCPC

Hours: Two days per week/ 14 hours per week 0.4FTE 

Salary: Full-time salaries are as follows:

• 18 months to 4 years qualified - £53,755 (Regional), £57,755 (London) per annum FTE. 

• 5 to 7 years qualified - £56,454 (Regional), £60,454 (London) per annum FTE. 

• 8+ years qualified - £60,504 (Regional), £64,504 (London) per annum FTE. 

Please note as this role is part-time 0.4FTE therefore these salaries will be pro rata. Our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

Location: Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT. This is a mainly onsite role, so you can meet face-to-face with our members and team, but some homeworking is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.

About the role  

We are committed to ending the homelessness of more people using our direct services, including people with complex needs. To do this, we are seeking either full-time or part-time Practitioner Psychologists to join our fantastic team in locations around the UK.  

In this role, you will be supporting our diverse operation in the heart of London.  

You will form part of the local Leadership team, supporting the implementation of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs).  You will support the delivery of our work to members by offering training and leading reflective practice for staff and providing direct services to members at times.

You will also be a part of a national psychology team made up of a Lead Clinical Psychologist, two Regional Lead Clinical Psychologists, and seven Practitioner Psychologists as well as one Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placements. 

At Crisis, we understand more and more Practitioner Psychologists are taking on multiple part-time opportunities within the NHS, private practice and the third sector as this has been the case with our own team. Crisis and our members have benefited from employing people with a variety of different work experience and we are therefore open to considering a range of part-time working arrangements. This an opportunity for you to work within an agile and progressive charity where you can influence psychologically informed ways of working to end homelessness for good.

You will join an extraordinary team of frontline lead workers with a focus on people facing homelessness who have survived a range of difficult and traumatic experiences.  

About you  

We are looking for people who are community focused and driven by our shared values. This role brings a real opportunity to be creative and flexible in our approach to working psychologically with people who face multiple disadvantages, and to support the staff teams via training and reflective practice.

There are opportunities to provide direct support as well as working extensively with local teams and other parts of the organisation to influence policy and practice developments. We are looking for someone with post qualification experience of working within complex systems and you may have direct experience of working with people who experience homelessness.

You will be excited by the prospect of working innovatively to deliver services locally alongside the Skylight team, as well linking in closely with the wider Psychology team to develop the service.  You will be committed towards social justice, and to being an advocate for those we work with and for breaking down the systemic barriers that exclude those who need most support.

We welcome informal conversations to learn more about the role with a member of our Practitioner Psychology Team, please email us and we will arrange a call. If you would like to visit the Skylight prior to applying that can also be arranged.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly.  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

As a member of the Practitioner Psychology Team, you will have:

• Access to funds to support CPD as part of a wider commitment to ensure meeting HCPC standards. 

• Reimbursement of costs to join a professional body (e.g., ACP/BPS) 

• Bi-annual away day with the Team 

• Access to high quality clinical and professional supervision 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.  When answering the screening questions please do be thorough, reflecting on your experience to date and using relevant examples. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 19 January 2025 at 23:59

Interview date and location: Wednesday 5 February 2025 at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT  

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

We seek an experienced leader with a passion for supporting children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. You would help build this new charity and drive forward our ambitious plans to deliver more support, fitness, clubs and leisure activities to more children and young people with disabilities and additional needs and their families.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide leadership, guidance and oversight ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability for the charity.

F6IT is an inclusive, family centric organisation for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. We believe in the importance of participation, personal development and fulfilment, making friends and having fun alongside family and friends within their community. F6IT is also a strong, active advocate of disability, inclusion and language in local government and all parts of the community.

You will be joining a growing organisation and you will help build and drive forward the ambitious plans to deliver more support, fitness clubs and leisure activities to more children and young people with disabilities. You will ensure that the needs of our Beneficiaries are at the heart of everything F6IT does.

Please Note: This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS Disclosure which will be sought prior to the confirmation of the job offer.

Corporate Partnerships Manager £37,555 pro rata 28 - 35 hours per week UK Home-based 

We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Fundraising and Communications Team (FRC) at an exciting time in GFS’s history as we enter a new strategic period and turn 150 years old, in 2025. You will lead on the delivery of specific aspects of the organisation’s fundraising strategy including developing new income streams with a focus on corporate partnerships. You will develop broader corporate support and individual giving such as corporate volunteering days and challenge events. You will also lead on our annual fundraising campaigns such as International Day of the Girl and International Women’s Day.

You will work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to refine our fundraising plan to diversify income streams across corporate partnerships, individual giving (online and in person) challenge events, volunteering days and campaigns and to:

• ensure that income and engagement targets are met as planned/agreed and in line with GFS’s fundraising strategy and plan
• deliver outstanding stewardship for partners and donors
• maintain effective relationships with potential partners and connections, keeping them engaged with GFS’s ongoing work and impact
• maintain a strong network and high visibility within the GFS, and wider women’s sector community and attend key community and networking events.

This role would suit a highly motivated and dynamic individual, with great people skills and a passion for improving the lives of girls and young women through fundraising.

You will have significant experience of successfully developing new fundraising streams, securing new corporate partners and individual giving income as well as;

A proven track record of securing income from a diverse range of income streams.

A commitment to EDI principles

Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence working with a variety of stakeholders from corporate donors, individual supporters and community members.

You will also have a flexible and innovative approach to your work and be a strong team member with the ability to develop excellent working relationships. 

About GFS   

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

A Basic DBS check is required for this post.

To apply please submit your application by the closing date Friday 17th January @ 23:30 hrs

It’s an exciting time to join The Institute of Pre-Hospital Care, the dedicated team work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver clinical and degree course programmes over a variety of subjects and faculties.  

We are seeking to appoint an Institute Coordinator to support and coordinate the activities of our Degree programmes within The Institute of Pre-Hospital Care. The Institute Coordinator will work closely with our clinical and operational teams from both the HEMS and PRU services along with our university colleagues and degrees faculty.  

Reporting to the Institute’s Degree Officer, the post supports the delivery of the Degree course programmes. The post holder will be an integral part of the team working closely with other members.  

You will be a highly organised and experienced administrator with a can-do attitude, meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skill. If you have a keen interest in the delivery of high-quality Degree training and education courses apply today, or call us for an informal chat. 

We are looking for an organised, experienced, and proactive Fundraising Officer to drive income generation at ELR. This exciting new role will be key in securing essential capital and revenue funds to support all areas of our work, from restoring historic locomotives and repairing bridges and viaducts to supporting education projects in our Transport Museum and covering day-to-day operational costs.

In this role, you will raise the profile of fundraising across the organisation and work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and the Board to increase income from diverse sources, including trusts and foundations, individuals, corporations, and statutory bodies.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and a self-starter, eager to develop and lead new fundraising initiatives with a keen eye for detail. As an enthusiastic ambassador for our work, you will build our supporter base and clearly convey the impact of ELR to potential partners and stakeholders. You should have strong experience in building fundraising relationships, managing administration, and creating compelling content for various marketing channels (social media, website, crowdfunding, print, etc.).

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy for a leading North West visitor attraction and heritage site. With significant potential to explore new fundraising avenues, accelerate activity, and foster a visible culture of philanthropy, this role offers great scope for professional growth.

The position is initially for two years, with a review after 18 months and the potential to transition into a permanent, full-time role upon the successful achievement of key objectives.

There are four criteria that will disqualify applicants, so please only apply if you meet all of the following requirements:

1. At least three years of fundraising experience.
2. Experience securing funding from various sources, including trusts, foundations, corporations, individuals, and government bodies.
3. Experience providing excellent stewardship and relationship management with supporters.
4. Experience conducting prospect research to identify potential supporters.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 6th January at 12:00.

Remuneration package:

Salary range: £27,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.

• Free travel on East Lancashire Light Railway services
• Rail Staff Travel Scheme, which allows discounted travel on the UK National Rail Network
• Company pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance inc. death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme including BUPA Healthy Minds & Help@Hand app

A full-time office based role but hybrid and flexible working is available to this post.

Executive Director / Joint CEO

We are seeking an experienced senior leader to join as Executive Director /Joint CEO at an innovative arts centre in the heart of Deptford.

Position: Executive Director /Joint CEO

Location: Deptford, Flexible working negotiable; minimum of 50% office-based working

Salary: £70k per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 12pm, Tuesday 28th January

First Interview: Tuesday 18th February

Second Interview: Thursday 27th February

About the role:

With our long-serving CEO and leadership team stepping down in 2024/25, the executive function has been updated into a co-CEO model of a Creative Director and Joint CEO and an Executive Director and Joint CEO (new role) to provide joint development and leadership for the organisation and affiliated projects.  Together they will be responsible for articulating and achieving the creative vision and business objectives, to maintain and grow a versatile and vibrant performing arts centre and cultural community hub. They will contribute to fundraising and developmental work to achieve sustainability for the organisation. They will also oversee programmes of activity which represent the ethos and maximise artistic innovation, social and creative engagement.

Your main duties will include:

• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation and strategic advice to the Board, ensuring the development of Strategic and Business Plans, budgets and KPIs (jointly with Creative Director).
• Responsible and accountable for the overall management of the organisation through effective implementation of agreed vision, objectives, plans and targets.
• Ensure financial leadership, including annual budget setting, effective management of resources and monitoring of accounts.
• Joint lead on strategic fundraising, contributing to key fundraising applications and funder relationship management.
• With the Creative Director (and Board) maintain a wide and longer-term perspective of the external environment and developments relevant to our work; be proactive in identifying future opportunities and challenges.
• Ensure high standards of governance (with the Board), including charitable objectives and compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

About you:

We are now looking for a confident leader to work alongside a team of experienced senior managers, you will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience as a senior manager and leader in a major arts organisation or equivalent transferable skills; with a strong sense of how the organisation can enrich and transform the arts ecology, while meeting key stakeholders’ needs.
• Demonstrable record or potential for commercial awareness, financial acumen and business management skills to run a complex charity as a social enterprise with a vision of considered growth, innovation and risk.
• A desire to work in a creative organisation and a commitment to, and knowledge of, culturally diverse arts environments; confidence addressing equity and inclusion and realising and promoting the values of diversity in every aspect of the work.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders in the voluntary, public and private sectors; a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability and enjoyment of working within and leading an organisational culture equipped to generate cultural, management and institutional change internally and within the sector.
• Experience of management in a venue licensed for public entertainment, including demonstrable understanding of health and safety and facilities with the ability to oversee and lead on statutory compliance and best practice.
• Well-honed practical skills relating to running a similar sized organisation: highly skilled in and understanding of administration, HR, legal aspects, financial planning, monitoring and budget management.

Benefits include:

• 25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays
• Complimentary tickets to performances
• Company discount
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Hybrid and flexible working policy
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership

About the Organisation

The arts centre committed to representing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford, Lewisham and South East London. Each year over 60,000 people attend our events, ranging from music to theatre, spoken word and family performances; and take part in our award-winning participatory projects for young people and adults over 60. We were Lead Delivery Partner for We Are Lewisham, the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2022, with over 400,000 audience members attending over 600 events throughout the year.

The organisation aims to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and want their team to represent the same diversity of audiences and artists they welcome into venues every day. They are keen to hear from a diverse range of candidates from all backgrounds. They particularly want to encourage people who have lived experience of Black and ethnically diverse communities. The organisation will offer an interview to anyone who identifies as a D/deaf or disabled person who meets the essential criteria.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Theatre Director, Arts Director, Venue Director, General Manager, Venue Supervisor, Creative Arts Director, Operations Manager, Head of Development, Festival Director, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Join us in our efforts to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly organised Executive and Governance Support Officer to join Concern Worldwide (UK) on a full time permanent basis.

About us

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.  We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger.

About the Role

Would you enjoy working in a fast paced environment coordinating projects and work flow to support Concern UK’s leadership in their delivery of strategic goals?  We are looking for someone who has the ability to build relationships with our Senior Management Team in the UK and Dublin offices, with our Board of Trustees and amongst staff.

You will come with a proven skillset in your ability to organise, manage and prioritise work, maintaining confidentiality at all times with a strong command of written and verbal English together with excellent skills across the Microsoft Suite.  If this role resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Previous experience in a similar role in the charity sector is desirable together with governance experience and an interest in international development and humanitarian response.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience preparing agendas, preparing papers and reports, minute taking, action follow ups.  You will independently prioritise and plan a busy workload and have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and build strong internal and external working relationships. You will have excellent written English and the ability to produce accurate work to a high standard and pay attention to detail. The successful post holder will be proactive and demonstrated understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

- Provide effective diary support & inbox management for the Executive Director
- Ensure the Executive Director is well prepared and able to execute their role effectively through support on briefings
- Prepare expense claims for the Executive Director

Trustee Liaison

- In conjunction with the Executive Director, coordinate meetings for the Board, Audit and Finance Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Governance and Nomination Committee.
- In conjunction with Director Northern Ireland, coordinate CNI Board meetings
- Take responsibility for Trustee communications including the preparation, editing and dispatch of Board Papers, production of meeting minutes and recording action points. Produce and maintain rolling agendas.
- Track and update actions on governance issues for both Boards, i.e. signing of documents and declarations, producing letters of appointment, preparing Board papers on Trustee Issues and keeping the website updated.
- Control of Trustee information regarding GDPR and compliance standards
- Responsible for personal data collection and support for recruitment and induction process for new Trustees

Support to SMT and ELT

- Co-ordinate SMT meetings; produce and update rolling agenda, prepare monthly agendas, circulate papers, coordinate presentations and maintain action logs.
- Ensure the availability of clear and accurate minutes of Board, SMT, ELT and other meetings where relevant. Ensure they are properly approved and filed.
- Coordinate Board and SMT Away Days
- Monitor and remind ED and SMT of key moments, deadlines and important tasks.
- Assist with collating information, editing and preparation of papers and presentations.
- Organise UK and international travel arrangements for SMT and board members on request.
- Prepare expense claims for Trustees.

Executive Support for the Organisation

- In consultation with the ELT, coordinate the timetable and logistics for all staff briefings.
- On an ad hoc basis, support SMT members in organising events and consultancies.
- On an ad hoc basis, support cross-organisational projects led by SMT members including documentation, planning and organising.
- Support the Compliance Officer with approved and final policies and other documents.
- Management London Info e-mail inbox

About our office:

Concern is currently trialling a hybrid model. Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

Please upload your CV and cover letter by 12th January 2025.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Concern reserves the right to close this role before the deadline.

The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and complete a basic DBS check.

Location: London / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £37,602 - £41,780

You may also have experience in the following: : Executive Assistant; Executive Coordinator; Executive Office Manager; Executive office coordinator, Project Management, Partnerships; Engagement, Personal Assistant   Project Support, Project Assistant, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Project Management, Business support Admin, Project Compliance, Trustee support, Trustee Liaison, Business Support Officer, Operations Coordinator, Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Support

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Job overview

Since 1999, RUHX has had an unwavering commitment to excellence that has extended beyond NHS budgets, supporting the RUH and community healthcare. We have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.

Every day on our team is a unique experience, offering a flexible work environment. We believe in a balanced approach, with equal time spent working from home, in the office, and engaging with our community.

Our track record speaks volumes, evidenced by £10m raised for the Dyson Cancer Centre, which opened in April 2024, the introduction of Robotic Surgery in 2023 following a £2.3m campaign, £1m+ for the Breast Unit expansion in 2022 and many other projects. We have numerous other initiatives on the horizon—this is an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a new Legacy and Tribute Manager; you’ll have many opportunities to make your mark and the freedom to try new ideas. You will also be supported by a culture that encourages learning and being positively disruptive.

This is a key fundraising role in the organisation focusing on, and further developing, implementing and evaluating, our Legacy and Tribute Funds programme. You will need to feel comfortable promoting this critical fundraising area and be prepared to emotionally engage with / invest in relationships with supporters and their families.

You will need experience in fundraising and especially legacy marketing. You must have sound knowledge of the legal processes and procedures that cover the management and administration of Wills/legacies by the legal profession. We will help support you to growing your career in the charity sector whilst being part of an ambitious and fun team going further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve.

Closing date: 20/01/2025 23:59

Role Title

Associate P&C Officer, Global Payroll 

Grade Level 

Level D, Grade 9 

Program/Tool/ Department/Unit Name 

People and Culture 

Team Name 

People and Culture Operations and Systems 

Role Purpose 

With OSF and its employees spread across multiple locations, it is essential that standard processes are executed when delivering payroll across multiple jurisdictions. The Associate P&C Officer will work with our payroll outsourced provider to ensure that payroll services are delivered to each location (except the US) in a timely manner compliant with local tax and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring accurate data is processed in Workday or the provider’s payroll processing system for the respective locations

• Responsible for preparing various accounting papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries for audit and compliance for designated locations 

• Conduct accounts reconciliation with support for the locations under purview 

• Responsible for adhering to the payroll calendar for designated locations and ensuring it is communicated to the employees 

• Responsible for working with the payroll provider and ensuring that labour and tax obligations are fulfilled and OSF is compliant 

• Work with the payroll provider to ensure payroll for the designated locations is delivered efficiently and effectively and as per agreed service level agreements 

• Respond to employee queries in Workday help regarding the payroll /payslips for designated locations within the agreed service level timelines 

• Prepare and maintain FAQ and knowledge articles for Workday Help for payroll and promote employee self-service for basic queries

• Responsible for working with payroll providers to prepare the year-end reports and audit reports, as required 

• Responsible for ensuring all payroll changes are supported with the required documentation before being processed by the payroll provider 

• Work collaboratively with the Employee Support Centre to ensure payroll changes are entered before the payroll cut-off date and supporting documentation is fulfilled 

• Prepare monthly payroll documentation for signing-off by the Global payroll manager, highlighting the changes 

• Maintain the exception log, documenting retro payments and exceptional adjustments being made to payroll to accommodate special payments not aligned with OSF guidelines 

People Responsibilities 

None 

Key metrics 

• Service provider performance 

• Budget vs. Actual contract variance 

• Process improvement benefits 

Key internal relationships

• Employee Support Center 

• Finance 

• Compensation and Benefits Team
   

Key external relationships 

• Payroll Provider 

• Benefits Providers 
   

Qualifications 

Essential: Educated to degree level, ideally in a related area 

Desirable: Professional qualification in procurement, facilities management, process improvement or similar 

Experience

Essential: 

• Prior experience successfully managing global payroll 

• Effectively manage work with efficiency in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot and follow initiatives through to completion, with strict deadlines and without loss of attention to detail, budget and reporting 

• Some experience in continuous process improvement techniques 
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Competencies 

Functional Competencies: 

• Understanding of global payroll management principles 

• Good understanding of Workday payroll and other systems 

• Ability to work and manage and work with external payroll providers 

• Ability to conduct internal process audits, taking corrective actions 

• Good understanding of process improvement techniques 

• Ability to analyze big data sets and draw insights to inform management 

Personal Competencies: 

• Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity, and integrity 

• Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; exercise good listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences

• Effectively work as both a team leader and member, with an important level of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to set and meet goals 

• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues and the public, showing discretion and ability to handle confidential issues 

• Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and social justice 

• Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace 

Languages: 

• An excellent knowledge of English 

• Knowledge of other languages would be an asset 

Competitive rates of pay apply.

Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.   

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Volunteering Development Co-ordinator - Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Maternity Cover

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £31,122
Hours: 35
Department: Volunteering
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Background

At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people.  We offer one-to-one, expert support, advice and guidance, tailored to the individual circumstances of the farming person. 

You will be part of a wider Volunteering team responsible for developing our approach to volunteering and engaging local stakeholders across England and Wales. 

We currently involve approximately 500 volunteers who help raise funds and awareness of RABI within local communities. Most of our volunteers belong to one of 40 county committees.

Key responsibilities: 

Volunteer journey

• Work with the Volunteering Development Manager to ensure that RABI volunteering is accessible, inclusive, safe and enjoyable.
• Develop and introduce clear guidance and processes to support the volunteer journey – from recruitment, to induction, day to day management and exit.
• Update existing volunteer management policies, procedures and documents to ensure compliance with latest good practice guidance. 
• Support the introduction and ongoing management of systems to support volunteering and volunteer management.

Volunteer communications and recognition

• Support and co-ordinate improvements to volunteer communications – including regular newsletters, volunteer portal and role specific updates / guidance.
• Assist with formulation of the annual volunteer survey to collate volunteer feedback on all aspects of the volunteer experience.   
• Support the planning and delivery of events / meetings to bring the volunteer community together – to recognise achievements and collaborate.  Including annual conferences, online meetings etc.
• Co-ordinate RABI approach to national initiatives such as Volunteers Week, Big Help Out and Volunteer Managers Day.

Volunteer recruitment and diversification

• Work with RABI communications team to develop website content and other promotional materials to raise the profile of RABI volunteering and attract new interest.
• Support and co-ordinate the development of opportunities to involve new volunteers – including events volunteers, volunteer ambassadors, ‘micro’ volunteering opportunities etc.
• Work closely with the wider team to support existing committees to attract new volunteers and evolve their approach to involve more people.   

Volunteer learning and development 

• Develop and lead the centralised onboarding of volunteers, including references and (where applicable) DBS and other checks to ensure appropriate compliance.
• Support the development of volunteer induction and training across the volunteer network.   

Team support and development

• Maintain good working relationships with the volunteering team and wider teams, working cross-functionally to ensure collaboration across directorates.
• Work with the wider Volunteering team and other departments, to support and embed the volunteer journey and good practice in volunteer management.   
• Work closely with the Operations / Support team to support local committees with questions and guidance linked to volunteering.

Planning, reporting and evaluation 

• Contribute to future plans for the development of volunteering strategy. 
• Produce reports and evaluation on key metrics to support volunteering development and to ensure RABI volunteering complies with all regulatory and legal requirements.

General 

• Comply with RABI’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect your own and others’ health, safety and welfare.
• Take responsibility for professional development, working with your line manager to identify training that will support growth in the role. 
• Promote the Charity’s work. Attending external meetings and events in agreement with your manager.
• Perform any other reasonable task as required by your manager.

Person Specification: 

Essential 

• Affinity, understanding and demonstration of the goals and objectives of RABI.
• Experience of working with volunteers and volunteering development.
• Good understanding of volunteer motivations.
• Understanding and knowledge of good practice and legal implications across volunteering.
• Experience of creating policies and guidance.
• Excellent communicator, including face-to-face, in writing and via remote communications.
• Flexible and open to working occasional evenings and weekends to fit with volunteer availability.
• A positive and creative approach to work.
• Ability to record, analyse and evaluate large amounts of data.
• Self-motivated and confident in working both independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and plan ahead.
• Working in a sometimes-pressurised environment, responding rapidly to changing needs.
• Good IT skills and experience of CRM, digital tools, marketing and social media platforms.

Desirable 

• Experience working within a root and branch charity – with local volunteer groups.
• Experience of implementing change including new systems to support volunteering.
• Able to challenge and accept constructive feedback through reflective practice.
• Be resilient and open to change in a developing department, and able to adapt to those changes.
• Understanding of Data Protection and volunteer management compliance and best practice.
• Experience of working Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI. 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary.
• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity after the probation period to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on

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Homeless Care is an established charity in Maidstone supporting the homeless with a Day Centre and foodbank.  We are looking for someone to join our small, dedicated team and specifically to run all aspects of the kitchen, which is the heart of our Day Centre. In support, there is a cleaner to assist with end-of-day/week kitchen cleaning.

Your key responsibilities will be 

• Meal planning, and being flexible and imaginative with meal design based on any items donated 

• Efficient stock control and sourcing 

• Meal preparation - hot meals every day, plus packed lunches ‘to go’ 

• Ensuring all hygiene and infection control requirements are followed and met, and the required records kept 

• Working with the day centre cleaner to ensure the kitchen meets standard and supervising volunteers who on occasion help with meal preparation 

The right person will 

• Have experience working in a commercial kitchen 

• Have good knowledge of hygiene/infection control requirements 

• Be non-judgemental and positive 

• Be flexible, with a ‘can do’ approach 

In summary, you should enjoy working in a small team and want to contribute to the overall success of the Day Centre. On occasion you may be required by the Manager to take care of other duties to ensure the safe operation of Maidstone Homeless Care activities.