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About Us

The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) is a Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and a registered charity established in 2005. Our mission is to advance education, knowledge, and good practice in forensic and legal medicine. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of competence and professional integrity in the field, working closely with professionals, policymakers, and organisations to promote tolerance, equity, and excellence.

The FFLM also houses the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), reflecting our commitment to tackling key societal challenges and supporting professionals in this critical area.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic and operational delivery of the FFLM’s aims and objectives. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior officers, the CEO will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation forward, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact.

The CEO will:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the FFLM, including 3–5-year plans to enhance our reputation and influence.
• Strengthen internal and external relationships with stakeholders, including professional bodies, government agencies, and policymakers.
• Oversee the organisation’s financial management, ensuring sound budgeting and sustainable income streams.
• Represent the FFLM publicly, managing media relations and acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
• Support and manage the FFLM’s office team and senior officers, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected organisation at the forefront of forensic and legal medicine.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with excellent communication and organizational skills. You will have a strong understanding of the healthcare or forensic/legal sectors and be passionate about advancing education and professional standards.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership experience, ideally within a charity, healthcare, or professional body.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and income generation.
• Exceptional public speaking and media handling skills.
• Ability to manage and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional professional to lead Greater Manchester Rape Crisis.

The Board is seeking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and to provide strategic direction for its staff, volunteers and supporters. You will have effective and comprehensive leadership, management and communication skills, with experience of leading high performing teams. You will be a confident communicator and ambassador for GMRC.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the causes and impact then this could be the next career challenge for you.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025 at 12 noon

Hours: 35 per week with the possibility of hybrid working

Annual Salary: PO7-PO8 starting at £52,805 - £56,073

Interview dates: TBA

FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION SUBJECT TO FUNDING

PLEASE NOTE this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)

It is a policy of Greater Manchester Rape Crisis that ex-service users have a waiting period of six months before applying for any posts as a paid employee.

Job Title: Youth Service Director
Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Application Deadline: 4th February 2025 (interviews conducted on a rolling basis)
Eligibility: This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role:
As Youth Service Director, you’ll lead the Baytree Centre’s Youth Services, empowering girls and young women aged 6-18 through innovative and impactful programmes. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, you will strategically align services with Baytree’s mission, manage a diverse team, and drive operational excellence to create measurable change in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape the vision for Youth Services, aligning programmes with Baytree’s mission and addressing barriers to education, employability, and personal growth for girls in disadvantaged areas.
• Programme Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of educational, employability, and wellbeing programmes, embedding character development and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Team Development: Lead and coach staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and excellence.
• Operational Management: Oversee six-figure budgets, optimise resources, and maintain safe, welcoming spaces for participants.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with funders, corporates, and community organisations, and engage parents to support their daughters’ development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing diverse teams and delivering impactful programmes.
• Deep understanding of challenges faced by girls in disadvantaged areas and expertise in creating educational and employability initiatives.
• Strategic leadership skills, including budget management and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and programme evaluation capabilities.
• Commitment to Baytree’s mission of empowering women and girls.

Why Join Us?
At Baytree, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming lives and helping young women reach their full potential. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for innovation and personal growth, all while making a tangible difference in the community.

For more information please see the attached detailed job description and person specification.

Da'aro Youth Project is looking for a dedicated Office Administrator to help us provide essential support to unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees from the Horn of Africa. In this key role, you’ll be a vital part of our dynamic team, ensuring smooth operations, managing records, and contributing to the growth of our programmes that empower young people across London. This is a unique opportunity to provide essential administrative expertise to an organisation that advocates for change and creates a welcoming environment for young refugees and asylum seekers in London. 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join us in the essential role of Service Navigator. You will support as the first point of contact for clients, assessing their needs and helping them to access our services and external services.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants organisations providing services in London, but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based abuse, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will be responsible for welcoming people to the office, answering our main phone line and responding to emails. You will triage requests for support, processing referrals into our services and signposting people to other services where we are unable help. You will also give basic advice and support where appropriate.

You will have experience of working directly with clients and of providing information. You will be empathetic and able to complex and difficult situations. You will also be resilient and, with support, be able to manage client expectations in a busy environment.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.

We work in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work at least two days per week from our office in Deptford.

For more information, please see our job pack. Please apply via CharityJob.

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

Executive Assistant to International Director
Christian Aid
London/Hybrid with 2 days per week in office in Waterloo
Salary £36,000 including London weighting
Full time, 35 hours per week with flexible working hours
Permanent
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave pro rata and flexitime scheme with up to 12 days additional annual leave pro rata, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance programme, season ticket and bike loans and pension

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who is calm under pressure, able to manage your work with sound judgement with strong multitasking capabilities? Are you looking for a role in a fast-paced environment, working within a supporting and rewarding team?

Charity People are delighted to be working with Christian Aid, a UK charity fighting global poverty, to recruit an Executive Assistant to work with the International Director.

Christian Aid champions dignity, equality and justice worldwide, and exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

The Executive Assistant will lead the support of the International Department, including the Director and the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring the effective leadership of the vital international programme.

Key responsibilities

* Act as the primary point of contact for the ID Director, handling queries, delegating tasks, and ensuring issues receive appropriate attention in the Director's absence.
* Provide comprehensive support including diary and email management, travel arrangements, event coordination, and scheduling meetings, ensuring deadlines are met and priorities managed.
* Facilitate the smooth operation of the ID Senior Leadership Team by providing logistical, administrative, and communication support, including meeting organisation, minute-taking, and action follow-up.
* Support the ID Director with research, drafting presentations, reports, and communications, while maintaining proficiency in internal systems and contributing to long-term meeting schedule planning.

The Executive Assistant will have relevant executive assistant experience, in particular understanding the needs of senior management within a charity. The successful candidate
have strong project management, organisational and administrative skills. You will have a proven track record of working with complex diary, email management, travel planning and logistics management. You will proactively be able to take on work such as drafting presentations or papers, under guidance of manager.

You will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with good interpersonal skills, and have strong analytical, attention to detail and minute-taking experience. You will have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and be professional at all times working alongside results-orientated internal and external stakeholders. You will be confident completing complex tasks and projects quickly with autonomy and be comfortable efficiently and proactively solving complex and unique problems within the department and other related groups.

The role is hybrid with 2 days a week based in the office in central London. Due to the nature of the role, you may need to work unsociable hours, including evenings as required, however a high value is placed on good work-life balance, so the organisation offer a comprehensive flexitime scheme. The charity are fully supportive of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply

The application process is CV and tailored supporting statement. Please email Jen at Charity People with your CV for more information and for the full pack. The closing date is 9am on Wednesday 22 January. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29 or Thursday 30 January.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Job description

To collaborate with colleagues within the Research and Analysis team, across CSE and external partners with on the project management of software and modelling projects, helping to schedule work within and across projects

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time 37.5 hours per week.
• The salary for the role will be £41,802 - £50,071 per year.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Support the Modelling and Software Team in the planning and delivery of software products.
• Liaise with customers to understand user and stakeholder needs.
• Support the Modelling and Software Team & Development Team in business development of product roadmaps and strategy for existing and new software products.
• Support the Development Team in the pricing and production of bids involving software resource.
• Oversee a Quality Assurance function within the Modelling and Software Team in collaboration with CSE’s Analysts to ensure quality of outputs. 
• Plan and prioritise your workload while contributing to the timely and high quality delivery of work.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• A degree in a numerate subject.
• Several years of professional experience in software development or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing software projects from planning to delivery, with experience using project management tools and techniques.
• Experience with software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, and project management techniques.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience working on business development projects, creating bids, pricing, and managing customer relationships.
• Excellent communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and team members.
• Strong analytical abilities for understanding user needs, analysing data, and making informed decisions about project direction and resource allocation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please complete the application form and provide a 2-page CV.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 20 January 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 3 February 2025. This may be subject to change.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

“Bridewell gave me a purpose. It provided meaning in my life. It made me feel valued and useful.” 

As part of a small team you’ll play a key role running the office day to day to support all aspects of Bridewell Gardens’ operations. You’ll work with volunteers to give administrative support to the team, speak with people who are referred to the service and with professionals who make referrals.

You’ll work closely with the Recovery Service Manager and Director to consider future developments of the service and to ensure best practice in service delivery.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and implement systems so that administrative activities are efficient and effective

- Keep project monitoring and evaluation data up to date

- Speak with referrers and people accessing the service to support new referrals and to answer enquiries

- Support the day to day management of the team’s calendar to allow for smooth running of the service

- Work with freelance suppliers to maintain accounts, to process payments, supplier invoices, expenses and record income

- Oversee day to day office administration procurement, servicing of equipment, ordering supplies, booking training

- Keep policies and procedures up to date with input from the team

- Support Director and Recovery Service Manager in identifying and developing new services and partnerships for service delivery

- Oversee and manage office volunteers to support administrative activities

On an average day you will:

- Respond to referral enquiries, book in appointments, share new referral details with the team, update monitoring and evaluation reports

- Work with volunteers to provide administrative support to the team as required

- Speak with the Recovery Service Manager to manage the diary of activities

About You

- You share Bridewell’s values, working with hope for the future

- You understand working in a small team, supporting with whatever is needed to keep the charity running smoothly, communicating openly with others

- You enjoy problem solving and finding solutions, you work well on your own as well as with others, you are flexible and happy to respond to change

- You’ll understand the community Bridewell supports, demonstrate empathy and knowledge of the challenges faced by people affected by serious mental health problems

This is a part-time position, 21 hours per week. There is flexibility in the location and how the hours of this role are worked. The role works very closely with the Recovery Service Team and Director and regular face to face working is required. The role will involve occasional travel locally and occasional weekend work for events.

We welcome applications from all candidates with relevant skills. If you are excited about this opportunity and want to find out more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Director - OneRichmond

Empowering Local Communities through Philanthropy

OneRichmond, an innovative place-based giving charity, is seeking a visionary Director to lead its mission of unlocking new funding and fostering local philanthropy across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. This is a rare opportunity to drive meaningful change in a community that values giving back, while addressing pressing hidden needs.

About OneRichmond:

With backing from City Bridge Fund and its parent charities, Richmond Foundation and Hampton Fund, OneRichmond connects individuals, businesses, and community organisations to jointly address inequalities within one of London's most vibrant boroughs. We raise and channel funds to create lasting impact for underserved groups, with a current focus on supporting unpaid carers. Operating as part of the London's Giving network, there is a clear commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and local engagement. We are currently a small charity, but with big ambitions.

About the Role:

The Director will lead the strategic development, operations, and fundraising efforts of OneRichmond. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will be the driving force behind establishing OneRichmond as a cornerstone of local philanthropy, engaging a wide array of stakeholders to create transformative change. You will bring an entrepreneurial outlook, coupled with the ability to thrive in a startup environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising: Develop and execute strategies to secure funding from corporates, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), trusts, and foundations.
• Strategic Leadership: Shape and implement the charity's medium- and long-term vision, in collaboration with the Board.
• Community Engagement: Build partnerships with residents, businesses, and local groups to embed the ethos of local giving.
• Governance and Operations: Oversee financial management, compliance, and operational excellence to ensure sustainable growth.
• External Relations: Represent OneRichmond at public events, campaigns, and in partnerships to raise awareness of local issues and opportunities for giving.

Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking an inspirational and tenacious leader, who combines strategic vision with hands-on implementation and can thrive in a start-up environment. An alignment of values and the motivation to make a meaningful difference for those living and working within the borough, and/or experience of place-based giving will enhance your application.

Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional communicator with proven success in fundraising across diverse income streams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with corporates, HNWIs, and local stakeholders.
• Experience in leading teams and managing start-up operations.
• Understanding of community engagement, grant-making, and charity governance.
• Financial management, planning, and budgeting expertise.

Terms and Benefits:

• Full-time, flexible role based in Richmond with hybrid working options.
• Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (with higher compensation for the right candidate).
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 28 days holiday

Initial two-year contract, extendable based on funding and performance

Timeline:
A Q&A webinar session will be hosted by OneRichmond Tuesday 4th February 6-7pm where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar with your consultant to receive joining instructions.

Application deadline: Monday 17th February
Interview dates: TBC

How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to OneRichmond on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack. If you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala at Charity People

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

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Closing date: 5th February 2025 at 23:59pm

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1-2 days per week in office)

Salary: £55,600 - 57,630 per annum (salaries are graded against our pay framework and are not negotiable)

The B Corp Movement

B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting social and environmental impact on a par with profit. The B Corp community is a global movement of businesses that provide leadership by demonstrating their commitment to people and planet. There are now over 9,000 B Corps spanning 102 countries and 160+ sectors. Some names you might have heard of include Patagonia, The Guardian, and Divine Chocolate.

Why this job?

B Lab UK is seeking a strategic leader to oversee the B Corp journey and help transform our certification and recertification processes. In this new role, you will be critical in ensuring an exceptional experience for companies applying to become B Corps. You will also steward the organisation in transitioning to a new set of certification requirements starting in 2026, playing a key role in transforming our internal processes to meet these new standards and realise the opportunities it presents to us.

You will lead the certification and recertification functions, overseeing performance, managing risk, and ensuring smooth operations. As a project leader, you’ll guide the transition to new standards, managing timelines and engaging stakeholders across the organisation to ensure a successful transformation. As an experienced people manager, you will line manage the Certification Manager and Recertification Lead (plus 2 indirect reports), fostering a high-performing team through coaching and development.

In addition, you’ll drive improvements in the customer journey, address challenges, and collaborate across teams to deliver a seamless certification and recertification experience. With responsibility for forecasting and performance metrics, you will work with our Global office to proactively manage certification capacity and ensure continuous improvement.

If you’re an experienced leader passionate about sustainability and process transformation, apply today to help shape the future of B Corp certification.

In this role you will:

• Support the Director of Growth & Product to implement B Lab UK's strategy and vision for an exceptional B Corp certification experience. 

• Work closely with the Certification Manager and Recertification Lead to design clear, effective processes for an outstanding customer journey.

• Take accountability for the performance of certification and recertification functions, identifying and mitigating risks through proactive engagement with the wider organisation.

• Spearhead the transition to new performance standards, coordinating a cross-functional team to ensure timely adoption and integration. Manage timelines, workstreams, and regular progress reviews to ensure smooth execution.

• Line management of the Certification Manager and Recertification Lead, fostering growth and development through coaching, performance management, and establishing effective ways of working.

• Drive projects that enhance the certification and recertification experience, acting as an escalation point for companies facing challenges and collaborating across teams to deliver a seamless, cohesive customer journey.

• Work with the Global office to forecast certification and recertification capacity and monitor key performance metrics.

Please refer to the job description below for full requirements of the role.

What we're looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role:

• Ability to successfully lead, motivate and develop a team.

• Ability to strengthen and implement strategies and processes for more effective work.

• Proven track record of successful project management, with ability to coordinate plans spanning multiple functions.

• Ability to implement organisational change/transformation.

• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and delegate when appropriate.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong presenter of complex concepts, ability to communicate effectively internally and externally.

• Problem-solving, risk management, and ability to drive process improvements.

• An optimist who understands the role business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.

• An advocate for growth mindset and continuous improvement.

• A keen collaborator who values the ability to go further together with their colleagues and stakeholders.

• You thrive in a small team within a fast-paced, growing organisation.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).

What we give you:

• Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good
• Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working
• Hybrid working (min 1/2 days per week in office)
• Flexible working hours (based around core working hours)
• Opportunity to work 4 days a week 
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!
• Private Medical and Dental cover
• £200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Income Protection policy
• Working in a flexible office workspace

B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring themselves to work by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

A role with broad scope and offering excellent end-to-end experience, within a highly regarded and successful team.

We are working with a renowned organisation that provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. 

In 2023, the fundraising team raised £79.5M through individual donations and legacies. Key to success has been their meticulous and bespoke approach to stewardship.

As Stewardship Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to develop and deliver a programme for new and existing major donors, ensuring relationship managers have what they need to deliver exceptional donor stewardship. You will also lead on developing donor journeys, thanking strategy, and the creation and delivery of an annual programme of events. This central role has an overview of the organisation's portfolio of major donors in order to successfully deliver these activities.

The Stewardship Manager will manage the Philanthropy Administrator and is responsible for overseeing administration functions that keep the operation of the team running smoothly. 

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Developing and delivering stewardship strategies

• Donor stewardship, journeys, and events planning

• Maximising data to help inform protocol and process

• Line management, either of staff or volunteers

Benefits include: 10% employer pension contribution (after 3-months of continuous employment), 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Please get in touch ASAP - a detailed brief will be shared with suitable candidates. 

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Salary: £33,475 – £36,050 per annum (Pay Band 5A), depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per/week (Part-time may be considered)

Location: Unseen’s head office in Bristol or home based within the UK with periodic travel to Bristol and regular travel to client offices across the UK. Hybrid approach - a degree of flexibility will be required.

Purpose of the role:

The SBEM will help the Head of Business Services support our Business Services department by coaching and line managing our Delivery team, strategically building our services to maximise our impact, ensuring our systems are productive and making sure we are operationally resilient.

Responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Client Management – Embed a team habit of continually improving and building upon our service offerings to maximise impact with businesses
• Service Delivery – Ensure our operations are resilient to change, new business or unexpected events
• Business Growth – Informs sales strategy and produces information on client drivers and suggestions to the team
• Knowledge – Evaluate our processes and systems for efficiency
• Team Management – Make sure our team are fulfilled and developing in their roles
• Team Wellbeing – Embody supportive leadership with wellbeing activities

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 2nd February 2025.

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This is an exciting time for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join WWT and help to drive forward the corporate partnerships effort.

Corporate Partnerships Manager
Based: HQ Slimbridge, GL2 - Hybrid
Salary: £34,405.00 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (with some flexibility)
Function: Fundraising

About The Role

In this role, you will be building and managing partnerships with a wide variety of businesses that will generate significant income for the charity and help to raise our profile. Our corporate partnerships support projects in the UK and around the world, helping WWT to make game changing impact.

The role is a full time permanent role working 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. Part time hours across 4 days or compressed hours across a 9 day fortnight will be considered.

The role is based at our Slimbridge HQ with the opportunity for hybrid working. You will be required to attend meetings in Slimbridge at least twice each month, and travel to our sites and partner offices occasionally.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and innovative individual, with excellent communication skills and a track record in managing successful corporate partnerships. A flexible, collaborative and proactive approach will be critical for success, as well as the ability to manage competing demands on your time and deadlines.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 26th January 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.