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Role: Campaign Officer – Habitats and Fisheries

Contract: Permanent

Based: Hybrid working - London or Cornwall office three days per week with two days home working. 

Reports to:                      Campaign Lead – Habitats and Fisheries

Are you an ambitious campaigner and passionate about the ocean?

Ø  Are you passionate about protecting the ocean, delivering world-leading Marine Protected Areas, and stopping overfishing?

Ø  Are you a campaigner with a track record in supporting innovative campaigns that inspire the public and hold policy makers to account?

Ø  Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, environment and/or marine sectors?

Ø  Do you have experience of building collaborative partnerships with other NGOs and sustainable industries?

Ø  Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations with an exciting and expanding UK presence?

Oceana

Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.

We operate as a combined international organisation. Through recent expansion, our talented staff globally consists of about 240 people, working in more than 12 countries, including scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts.

Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.

Oceana has a vision for thriving seas around the British Isles, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.

Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.

We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.

Job Purpose

Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical and exciting moment for our campaigns. The position can be based in Oceana’s UK flexible workspaces in Cornwall or London. Regular travel may be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.

The role will support our campaign lead to deliver measurable progress to ensure the UK’s Marine Protected Areas are fully protected from heavy industry such as industrial bottom trawling and dredging.  You will also be focused on delivering campaign actions aimed at ending overfishing, once and for all. You will help Oceana embed its role as a leading marine organisation in the marine NGO space in the UK, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful and long-lasting change.

Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning and communications, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing team.

Role Overview

Ø  Support the delivery of Oceana’s campaigns on Habitats and Overfishing, working with the relevant campaign lead and other colleagues.

Ø  Gather evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public mobilisation.

Ø  Manage specific projects within our Habitats and Overfishing campaigns, and draft campaign letters, materials and briefings as directed by the Campaign Lead.

Ø  Commission and manage consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely with the rest of the team.

Ø  Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.

Ø  Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.

Ø  Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.

Ø  Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.

Ø  Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.

Ø  Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.

Ø  Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.

Candidate Requirements

Education and work experience:

Ø  At least two years of professional experience in campaigning.

Ø  Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers

Ø  Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.

Ø  Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue

Ø  A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.

Ø  Degree or masters in environmental or marine science, or a related field (Desirable but not essential).

Skills and knowledge

Ø  Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to high level stakeholders and engage in relevant debates and negotiations.

Ø  Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.

Ø  Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.

Ø  Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.

Ø  Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.

Ø  Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.

Ø  Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.

Equal Opportunities

Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.

Ø  Application Deadline: 11th November 2024

Ø  Interviews: 21st/22nd November 2024

Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Location: The role can be based in one of the following WaterAid country offices - Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, or the UK, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective country.

Salary and Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.

• South Africa: 1,544,179 – 1,934,744 ZAR per annum (pro-rated to working hours), plus benefits
• Nigeria: 44,598,095 - 55,747,420 NGN per annum (pro-rated to working hours), plus 33% of basic pay in allowances and temporary 17% Economic Turmoil Allowance
• Rwanda: 75,064,811 – 107,831,407 RWF per annum (pro-rated to working hours), plus benefits
• Nepal: 8,348,203 – 12,249,824 NPR per annum (pro-rated to working hours), plus benefits
• Bangladesh: 4,341,759 – 6,386,733 BDT per annum (pro-rated to working hours), plus circa 100% of basic pay in allowances
• Kenya: 9,670,237 – 12,876,291 KES per annum (pro-rated to working hours), plus benefits
• UK: circa £75,000 per annum (pro-rated to working hours), plus benefits

Contract: Full time, Permanent. We are open to applications from candidates who would be interested in a part-time role of 80% or four days a week. Flexibility will also be needed in consideration of time zones for global meetings.

About WaterAid:
WaterAid is an international not-for-profit organisation, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good.

About the team:

The Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be a member of the leadership team for WaterAid’s newly formed Global People Team, reporting to the Global Director of People and being a trusted advisor to Chief Executives and their teams across the whole WaterAid federation. The post holder will recruit and line manage the new role of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor. They will also support the Global Power and Diversity Steering Group and develop a network of diversity champions across WaterAid, providing this group with leadership, support and coordination.

About the role:

WaterAid is a global federation united by a common mission to transform lives through sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Our values and global strategy underpin our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where WaterAiders, and those we work with, feel empowered and able to be themselves.

We are passionately committed to being an organisation where everyone is welcome, included, treated with respect and where diversity and difference is celebrated. Our ambition is to be a united federation that recognises and values the diverse contributions of all stakeholders in service of delivering our mission. We are committed to understanding and tackling the power imbalances that act as obstacles to the achievement of our mission, within our organisation and in our relationships with partners and communities. This role is critical in enabling this to be achieved.

A visible and inspiring leader, with substantial experience in change management, you will support and oversee the delivery of four federation-wide diversity, equity and empowerment commitments:

• We will continually strengthen our individual and collective understanding, allyship and action.
• We will ensure inclusive practices in all areas of our work.
• We will ensure that we are mission-centric in our organisational design, resourcing and partnerships.
• Our communications will be inclusive and respectful.

You will also lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of our global diversity, equity and empowerment strategies; and support the creation of contextually appropriate local diversity, equity and empowerment action plans.

About you:

Essential

• A good understanding and substantial experience of power, equity, diversity and inclusion dynamics that can arise in a global organisation.
• An experienced change manager with experience of developing and delivering power, diversity and inclusion organisational change programmes and strategies.
• An inspiring leader, able to create and communicate a compelling vision and provide a supportive, enabling environment to others within a culturally diverse stakeholder community.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a diverse range of stakeholders. Ability to listen, gain trust, ask searching questions and hold colleagues to account.
• Excellent judgement and a high level of resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Good project and programme management skills - able to see the interconnections between different pieces of work, connect relevant stakeholders and bring clarity and structure to action plans. Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Able to analyse and interpret data to inform effective decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to produce accurate, clear and concise documents that meet the needs of the audience.
• Degree level education ideally in one of the social sciences, organisational development or a related field.
• A commitment to WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, and a working style that reflects these.
• Willing and able to travel internationally.

Desirable:

• Ability to speak languages used in countries where WaterAid works would be an advantage, particularly French, Portuguese and Spanish.
• Experience of working in the international development sector and of living or working in one of the countries where WaterAid has programmes.

Closing date: Applications will close at 12.00 GMT on Friday 8 November 2024. First-round interviews will be held on 26 or 28 November. Second round interviews will be held on 6 December 2024. Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

How to apply:  We are working with Macaulay Search on this appointment. Click on ‘Apply’ to download the full job pack. If you are interested in the role and have the right skills and attributes, please send your application to the email address specified in the job pack by 12:00 GMT on Friday 8 November.

Pre-employment screening:  To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our vacancies require a criminal record check or certificate of good character from the country of location. 

Our commitments

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal record checks).

Ashinaga UK is seeking a driven and well-organised Partnerships Manager to propel our fundraising efforts, with the goal of advancing the Ashinaga Africa Initiative by securing funding to create new scholarships and opportunities for orphaned youth. This role will play a key part in expanding our impact and supporting the education and leadership development of young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa.

The Ashinaga movement was founded in Japan in the 1960s and has since expanded across the globe, empowering over 110,000 orphaned youth with access to education and support to achieve their full potential. The Ashinaga Africa Initiative was launched 10 years ago with the aim of equipping future leaders for Africa through undergraduate scholarships and leadership development opportunities. Ashinaga UK is proud to be part of this global movement, contributing to the mission of transforming lives and communities through education. Our work is primarily in the UK through collaboration with key university partners and donors. 

The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for securing and building funding partnerships, overseeing external communications, and spearheading grant applications. The Partnerships Manager will work closely with the Managing Director. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with the Managing Director to develop and execute the fundraising strategy. 
• Manage existing funding partnerships and establish new relationships to further Ashinaga UK’s mission. 
• Secure partnerships with corporations, foundations, individual donors, and UK universities. 
• Identify new funding opportunities, cultivate relationships, write proposals, and report on progress. 
• Write high-quality grant proposals to secure funding from grant-making bodies. 
• Oversee the partnerships database, donor reporting, and contribute to the annual Charity Commission trustee report. 
• Create external communication materials, including website content and promotional materials. 
• Collaborate with key team members to develop partnerships related to scholarship programming and opportunities for scholarship recipients. 
• Plan and coordinate external-facing events, such as donor receptions, corporate sponsor events, and webinars to enhance engagement and raise awareness of Ashinaga UK's mission.

Essential Criteria 

• Right to work in the UK.
• Candidates must be based in the London area or able to commute. The role requires working from the office one to two days per week. 
• Proven track record in establishing and nurturing partnerships to advance a charity’s mission. 
• Strong experience forming and managing new funding partnerships successfully. 

Desired Criteria 

• Proven track record of leading successful fundraising projects and winning funding. 
• Ability to strategize and develop innovative approaches to engage potential donors and advance them along a partnership ladder. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences, including corporate partners, individual donors, and internal stakeholders. 
• Demonstrate experience in writing compelling proposals to secure funding from grant-making bodies. 
• Knowledge of the charity sector and fundraising regulations. 
• Experience fundraising within the international development, widening participation and/or education sector. 
• Experience planning and coordinating events, such as donor receptions, corporate sponsor events, and webinars. 
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational objectives. 
• Ability to create new or upgrade existing processes and structures to allow for the effective delivery of strategy. 
• Able to efficiently use a wide range of online tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and cloud-based applications. 
• Experience using CRM systems to manage and analyse data and produce reports. 
• Ability to work in French and/or Portuguese is a plus but not essential. 

Personal Characteristics 

• Passion for Ashinaga UK's mission: A genuine commitment to empowering orphaned youth through education and supporting the Ashinaga Africa Initiative's mission. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Strong relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and manage a variety of stakeholders, including donors and corporate partners. 
• Adaptable and resourceful: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with some degree of ambiguity, able to create processes that may not yet exist and get involved in projects that may require learning new skills. 
• Organised and detail-oriented: High level of attention to detail in managing data, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy in all communications and documentation. 
• Self-motivated: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. 
• Collaborative mindset: Willingness to work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to achieve shared goals. 

Other Information 

• Ashinaga UK takes a flexible approach to working, with core hours and an understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments. 
• Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage early applications. 
• Ashinaga Association in the UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that all job applicants receive fair treatment, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Job Title: Family Finding Social Worker/Senior Practitioner

Contract: 6 months Fixed term with the possibility of extending.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: FTE £38,435.60 – £41,474.10 - Social Worker

FTE £42,590.80 - £46,065.60 - Senior Practitioner

Location: Hillingdon based in Civic Centre Uxbridge (Hybrid)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Ambitious for Adoption Regional Adoption Agency [RAA] is a commissioned Voluntary Adoption Agency delivering statutory adoption support services and family finding for a number of local authority partners. The family finding post holder will be located in Hillingdon, as part of the wider RAA partnership located across London and surrounding areas. The hub services for the RAA include the recruitment, assessment and support of Coram approved adopters, which are located at the Coram Campus in London.

The post holder will be employed by Coram, a service with a long track record of serving children well and outstanding ratings from Ofsted. The task for the Regional Adoption Agency is to ensure that all children who have a plan for adoption are given every chance to have that ambition realised and when placed in a permanent family receive the relevant support as their needs change and develop.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Family Finding Social Worker or Senior Practitioner wishing to play an active role in the delivery and development of a high-quality family finding service for the London Borough of Hillingdon, for children with a plan for adoption.

The post holder will be one of two professionals responsible for family finding for children with a care plan of adoption within the local area.

The post holder will be part of a small and very supportive team to develop practise and skills in this area. The post holder will also be able to have access resources and services within Hillingdon to support this role and be part of a bigger network of support from colleagues from across the RAA. This role will function as 6 month fixed contract with the possibility of an extension to offer continuity to the children we are family finding for.

To arrange an informal discussion – please contact, Hellan Timothy-James –  Service Manager for Hillingdon and Harrow.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 at 23:59

Interview date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBTQ+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Job Title: Volunteer Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator
Reporting to: Volunteer Admissions Lead
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £26k FTE
Base: Hybrid, home and London office
Benefits:

• Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Remote and flexible working;
• Company Health Insurance;
• Excellent opportunities for training and career progression.

Please click apply to visit our careers portal and see our candidate pack for this role. 

About Mental Health Innovations (MHI)

Founded in November 2017 following the success of The Royal Foundation’s ‘Heads Together’ campaign, it launched its first product, Shout, in 2019. Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message service for anybody to text when they may be struggling with anxiety, loneliness or depression through to self harm or suicidal thoughts.

Job Purpose:

To support the recruitment and admission of new volunteers, promoting volunteering opportunities and completing background checks.

Key Responsibilities 

• Ask for and check references for new volunteers
• Coordinate and attend volunteer recruitment events, such as Universities; organise volunteers and staff to support
• Follow up with prospective volunteers to encourage them to apply
• Work with the Communications team to promote volunteering opportunities online
• Coordinate and run regular information sessions for prospective volunteers to explain the volunteering opportunities
• Initiate contact with volunteers and trainees to process DBS/PVG/police vetting checks as required
• Check the status of volunteers who are part of the relevant Update Service
• Proactively monitor and follow up on the progress of checks to keep on top of weekly targets
• Coordinate video calls to verify ID documents, checking documents with utmost attention to detail
• Handle queries on checks, and troubleshoot cases such as missing documentation or anything outside the accepted DBS/PVG/police vetting procedure
• Liaise with our selected external provider for any queries 
• Escalate disclosures to a panel for review, if required
• Accurately update outcome information for each volunteer
• Ensure the confidentiality of volunteer information is maintained and securely discard volunteer documentation once checks are complete 
• Utilise tools such as Jira, Salesforce and effectively
• Provide regular progress reports to the Volunteer Admissions Lead and Head of Volunteers
• Undertake other ad-hoc tasks commensurate with the role as necessary

Essential Criteria

• High levels of patience, and willingness to carry out repetitive tasks
• Good all round computer skills
• Highly organised and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion 
• Troubleshooting skills and a logical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, to a wide range of audiences
• Experience of recruiting, supporting and working with volunteers 
• Flexible approach to work, with a willingness to work occasional evenings
• A team player

Desirable Criteria 

• Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritising work demands and meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Be creative and an innovative thinker 
• Working knowledge of one or more of these tools/products:

• • Salesforce
  • JIRA
  • G-suite

• Knowledge of GDPR (main concepts and principles)

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Join Community Transport as Chief Executive and Finance Officer as they continue to transform lives and build better communities.

Location: Office in Byker, with some home working

Salary: c.£90,000

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th November

Who we are.

Community Transport has been working in local communities since 1964, helping to transform lives and build better communities.

Today, Community Transport operates from three sites across the Northeast, operating a fleet of over 20 vehicles, employing just over 40 staff and works with more than 20 volunteers and placements to deliver services in two strands – accessible passenger services and provision of affordable furniture.

About the role.

As Chief Executive and Finance Officer (CEFO), you will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and governance for the entire organisation. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, this combined role will ensure high leadership in charity compliance, meet the needs of the services across transportation and retail, and be accountable for all financial aspects across the organisation.

The CEFO will be responsible for auditing, reviewing monthly management accounts, planning the business annually, budget setting, financial analysis, trajectory tracking, strategy development, and delivering the strategy and key objectives agreed upon with the Chair of Trustees annually.

Focusing on Community Transport's mission, vision, and values, you will empower and motivate a skilled and high-performing staff and senior management team and foster external partnerships to enhance services. The CEFO will also manage organisational assets, implement marketing strategies, and cultivate a positive workplace culture for staff and volunteers.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader with a track record of success in senior leadership within the non-profit or social impact sector in an organisation of similar scale and complexity. You will be ambitious and keen to use your strategic vision to translate passion into measurable impact and ultimately ensure the charity succeeds in the future.

You will have demonstrable experience in developing strategies, target-orientated plans and policies and controls that have delivered long-term financial sustainability, value for money, commercial acumen, and clear ambition for an organisation.

You will also have strong financial acumen alongside a proven track record in change management and transformation, as well as experience in strategic charity management, governance, and business growth.

Critically, you will be able to take people and teams with you on the journey through a supportive and approachable leadership style.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th November.

At Stay we are committed to preventing homelessness and supporting brighter futures.  We provide essential accommodation and services to those experiencing rough sleeping, homelessness, facing homelessness, or a life crisis. Our person-centred approach empowers individuals to rebuild their lives.

As Stay's Fundraising Manager, you'll play a vital role in securing the financial resources necessary to help support our services. You'll develop and implement an innovative fundraising strategy work closely with donors, partners, and the community to build lasting relationships and inspire their support.

Post: Fundraising Manager

Based: Telford - hybrid working available

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Salary: £30,228 (pro rata)

Hours: 20 - 22.5 hours per week worked over a minimum of 3 days per week

Annual Leave and Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (enhanced according to length of service) 

• Regular supervision 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Pension Scheme

• Birthday off once probationary period has been passed 
• Part of a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below which will take you to Stay’s website, You’ll be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement and complete a simple application form (contact details, references and declarations).

Closing date: Mid-day Monday 28th October 2024.

Key Responsibilities

This newly created role is an ideal an opportunity for someone looking for their next challenge:

What You'll Be Working On:

· Leading on developing and implementing a fundraising strategy for Stay to support our mission and secure the  resources necessary to provide essential services to those in need.  

· Planning and managing fundraising events, ensuring they are successful and meet their goals.

· Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.

· Researching and identifying funding opportunities and work with the CEO and Operations Manager to write compelling grant proposals to secure funding from trusts and foundations.

· Tracking and analysing fundraising performance to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.

· Representing the charity at community events and networking opportunities.

This job is for you if:

· you are ambitious and creative with a positive attitude and proven track record of achieving fundraising goals.

· you are someone who can roll their sleeves up and get the job done.

· you are looking to take on a more strategic and project management role.

· you work effectively with others as well as independently

· you have a genuine passion for improving the outcomes of homeless people in Telford and can inspire others to support through your enthusiasm.

Stay is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who feel they meet the requirements of the role.

About us

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.

You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.

The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.

You will work closely with the  Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation

This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.

How to apply

You will need to:

• Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification. 

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

Closing Date: Sunday 3  November

Interview date:  7 November  (likely to be in person)

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

The Domestic cleaner  will provide a comprehensive cleaning service at WHAG’s, properties and offices across Cheshire West and Chester, Ensuring turnaround of properties meets targets and remains in excellent condition, whist compling with safe working practices and high standards. Maintaining H&S regulations, housing legislation and follow WHAG policy and procedure

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to vulnerable homeless women, young parents and women men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, across the of North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.

We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.

As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse.

Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse. 

Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.

Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength

Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future.

Please note this role is hybrid and be based out of Welshpool, Bangor, Llandeilo or Baglan.

We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for this fascinating and inspiring charitable organisation in helping them find an experienced senior finance professional to join them as their new Head of Finance & Business Resources.

Reporting into the CEO of this £3 million turnover cultural and historic environment focussed charity, you will be a qualified accountant and have strong technical accounting skills. You will thrive in an environment where positive change is welcomed and where streamlining, and modernisation is encouraged. You will oversee finance and business services day to day operations and be adept at building strong working relationships both internally and externally. You will be enthusiastic about the idea of joining an organisation that is looking to improve processes, procedures, and finance operations.

As the new Head of Finance & Business Services you will be part of the senior management team and be eager to develop skills outside your finance remit. This role will suit someone who is keen to play an integral part in the organisations ongoing success and as a member of the senior management team you will embrace the opportunity to support the CEO in the board room.

The job

• Oversee the finance operation, to include, statutory accounts and tax returns, quarterly management accounts, financial planning, and budgeting
• Ensure the charity’s insurance policies are fit for purpose to include leading relationship management with brokers
• Lead on pensions operational management, managing the contracts with external advisors and other relevant contracts as required
• Oversee the system of internal controls, including systems for delegated financial authority
• Lead on relationships with external auditors
• Oversee the management of tax affairs drawing on external advisors as needed.
• Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all corporate governance and compliance requirements are fulfilled for the charity
• Oversee procurement and contract management to ensure effective, value for money services are available to support all operational functions.
• Deliver a people plan and strategy for the organisation with progression routes for staff and continuous professional development
• Act as a lead for all HR matters, including strategic development and use of internal skills and outsourced suppliers
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance management, skill developments and teamwork
• Make a significant contribution to Senior Executive team objectives and participate fully in Senior Executive team activities
• Establish an estate management plan aiming to reduce operational costs and deliver agile working
• Lead on Information Technology strategy across the organisation, managing the key contracts in relation to I.T.

The person specification

• Fully qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACCA
• Demonstrable technical accounting skills to include statutory reporting
• Charity experience is essential
• Good understanding of charity finance and governance
• Desire to taken on a broader remit i.e. HR, IT
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience/knowledge of managing occupational pension schemes
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow skills
• Ability to work in the Welsh Language is desirable, but not essential, to this role.
• Experience with fundraising and grant management in the non-profit sector is desirable
• Proven leader with the ability to operate at senior executive level.
• Strong knowledge of organisational governance requirements.
• An interest and passion for the historic environment would be desirable
• Strategic approach to finance and business services to furthering charitable objects.

Salary & benefits

• Salary is up to £65,000 pa, this is dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible/hybrid working
• The role can be based out of one of 4 locations in Wales – Bangor, Llandeilo, Baglan or Welshpool
• Pension scheme 6% employer, 6% employee

The next step.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance and one of our team will be in touch with the candidate brief and next steps.

Please note we hold the right to close the advert early if we get a good selection of applications.

We're looking for a dynamic, strategic and resilient Head of Service - Domestic Abuse Matrix Lead.

£60,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

As a key senior leader in Look Ahead, the Head of Service will work in alignment with the Director of Housing Related Support, and the wider Senior Management Team to drive performance, quality, business, and financial efficiencies. The role will provide expertise and capacity to support the organisation to deliver our vision and strategic objectives.

The Head of Service will be the strategic and operational lead ensuring delivery of consistent and high-quality performance across the Housing Related Support directorate. The successful candidate will ensure that all Services are run effectively, well managed financially and employees are performing at high levels.  

The Head of Service for Housing Related Support will be a Domestic Abuse Matrix Lead which is a key area in the directorate.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description for this role, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk and search for REQ005833

The ideal person for this role will have: 

• Specialist experience and knowledge of working within the Housing Related Support sector, as well as expertise and passion for the relevant matrix lead area
• A positive attitude and ability to motivate direct reports
• Proven experience of being a strategic lead across relevant services
• Experience of successfully delivering in a contract and target driven environment
• Proven financial management experience and delivering surplus
• Previous experience of working with housing management contracts and agreements
• Experience of Safeguarding and responding effectively to serious incidents
• Excellent report writing skills
• Experience of successfully leading on new and existing contract negotiations
• Experience of leading investigations into serious incidents
• Experience of successfully managing and developing teams across geographical areas
• Ability to turn organisational vision into reality for front line employees
• High levels of written and verbal communication
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
• Resilience and ability to work effectively in a team as well as self-manage
• Ability to cope with change in a fast paced and challenging environment
• A degree or equivalent. Hold relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other business/management qualification
• Have relevant training and/or specialist qualifications

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Job Title: Technical Security Manager
Reporting to: Director of IT and Security
Contract: Six-month fixed term contract
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £60 - £65k FTE depending on experience
Base: Hybrid, home and minimum two days per week in London office 
Job purpose: To operate our information security management system and maintain Mental Health Innovations’ ISO 27001 certification
Closing Date: 8th November 2024, 5pm

Key Responsibilities 

• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with team leads across the organisation to raise awareness of security and work through issues
• Deputising for the Director in security matters as required
• Operation of the ISMS and Data Protection processes
• Managing risk register, preparing for management review meetings
• Developing/maintaining controls and ensuring they are implemented across the organisation
• Refining our security KPIs and maintaining them
• Proposing actions from KPIs, events and incidents and coordinating resultant work
• Working with the Director to track threats and vulnerabilities, evaluate risk levels and progress treatment plans
• Ensuring secure endpoint and cloud posture
• Working with the team to plan consultancy days; e.g. work items requiring deep knowledge of a specific security domain or a technical specialist
• Monitoring our processes and suggesting improvements Proposing and progressing other continuous improvement work
• Feeding into training and awareness programmes and improving security culture
• Preparing for audits and carrying out remediation work
• Working with the Director to create, maintain and manage policies and ensure compliance
• Planning and participating in incident response exercises
• Managing major incidents and conducting post mortems/reviews

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of risk management
• Working knowledge of security standards and frameworks, particularly ISO 27001
• Knowledge (and preferably experience) of GDPR and DPA 2018
• Experience of incident management
• Excellent knowledge of high level security concepts and best practice
• Excellent documentation skills, including policies and standards
• Knowledge of the following areas (deeper experience of one or more preferred):
• Endpoint security
• Network security
• Cloud security
• Application security
• Identity and access management
• Secure distributed working practices
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Ability and desire to learn new tools, skills and consider other perspectives
• Growth mindset. Comfortable performing a wide range of activities, including stretching to new skill/experience areas
• Ability to manage own time, confirm priorities and expectations
• Independent worker who knows when to ask questions
• Comfortable working with the wider team and organisation
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguous situations and objectives

Desirable

• Professional qualifications, such CompTIA+, CISSP, CCSP, ISO 27001 Auditor
  Exposure to ITIL (ITIL Foundation or higher preferred)
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Cloud (AWS preferred)
  • Salesforce
  • SSO & federated identities
  • Network security, SASE & VPNs
  • Endpoint security
  • Infrastructure security and best practices
  • Working knowledge of encryption technologies
  • Password management and access control
  • Security training and awareness
  • Secure distributed working practices
  • Securing domains
• Detection and response, with excellent troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of one or more of these tools/products:
  • Salesforce
  • JIRA & Confluence
  • Mac/iOS & ChromeOS
  • Windows/Office365
  • Google Workspace
• Creative thinker, but understands the importance of seeing a piece of work through to the end and on time
• Decisive, proactive, knows when to check the boundaries

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.

Position

Reporting into the Head of Communications, this is a strategic and hands-on management role responsible for driving ShareAction’s media function and acting as a key business partner for colleagues across the organisation. Using your experience of developing media strategies, you will advise teams on how to enhance ShareAction’s position as a thought leader on responsible investment, support organisational goals to influence decision-makers and engage target audiences and help manage ShareAction’s reputation by advising on risk and mitigation. You will line manage a Media Manager and Senior Media Officer in the UK and provide guidance to a Media Advisor in Brussels to design and deliver high-quality media relations activity and ensure the effective operation of ShareAction’s press office and internal processes, including media monitoring and reporting.

You'll play a key role in the development of campaigns to hold global companies to account for their impact on people and planet and promote research and recommendations to support our vision of a world where responsible investment is the norm. With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to work collaboratively, supporting colleagues to engage effectively with the media.

If this sounds of interest, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll bring to the team

We want to hear from you if you have substantial experience working in a press office or as a journalist, with recent experience at a senior level, and a strong track record of securing positive coverage to achieve brand, engagement and influencing goals. This role would suit someone who is skilled in developing and delivering media strategy to support organisational objectives – including thought leadership activity for specialist audiences – and has the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and win support for your recommendations. You’ll be a highly regarded people manager who has a proven track record of developing junior team members and putting in place the structures and support for them to succeed. You’ll be passionate about using the power of communications to help drive a better future for people and planet.

This role would suit someone who has outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with a flair for breaking down complex issues and the ability to use framing and messaging techniques to produce high-quality content that can resonate with target audiences and inspire action. You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing campaigning environment and have excellent organisational skills to be able to manage multiple projects at once. You might have previous experience developing media activity within a campaigning or advocacy organisation or on social, environmental or financial issues.

While we hope we’ll find someone with the majority of these skills and experience, we’re keen to hear from you even if you don’t have them all. We appreciate lots of skills are transferable, and we welcome opportunities to explore different ways of achieving our goals.

We are currently formalising our hybrid working policy; however, as this role involves a lot of close collaboration with London-based colleagues, there is an expectation that you will be able to come into the office once a week. The whole Communications team meets together in person at least once a month.

What we will do for you

We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.

Currently, we are pleased to offer:

• A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
• Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
• Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
• The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
• A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
• Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
• 8% non-contributory pension: invested with NEST and their green funds.
• A healthcare cash plan with Westfield that gives you money back on your healthcare costs.
• An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
• Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
• Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 25th November 2024.
First-round interviews: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December 2024.
Second-round interviews: Thursday 12th and Monday 16th December 2024.

To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Please be aware that when shortlisting, we are really keen to get a sense of your unique voice and individual experience, especially if you are using generative AI tools as part of your drafting process.

Royal College of Art Students’ Union 

Director 

Salary: £54,057  

Location: Kensington, London 

Contract: Full time 

Join the Royal College of Art Students’ Union (RCASU) as our next Director! Lead a passionate team in a world-leading, postgraduate-only institution, enhancing the student experience. We are seeking an experienced, empowering manager to drive our 2022-27 strategic vision, collaborating with student leaders and stakeholders to shape RCASU’s future. 

About the Students’ Union  

At RCASU we represent 2,600 students, all of whom are postgraduate and around 60% of which are international students.

We're a democratic, membership organisation and all students at the Royal College of Art (RCA) are automatically members of the Union. Overall legal responsibility for the Students' Union rests with our Board of Trustees which is made up of two full-time Sabbatical Officers, two student trustees and three external trustees. The Sabbatical officers are elected each year by, and from, the student membership of the College; this is a full time paid role they take up after they have completed their studies.

We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring Director to champion the postgraduate student experience and drive our purpose forward. As a registered charity and independent voice for RCA’s diverse student community, RCASU is dedicated to influencing policy, advocating on behalf of students, and championing their needs at this world-renowned institution.

Our vision is to engage our members in creating an exceptional student experience at RCA and help students to achieve their potential; we can’t wait for you to help us achieve this vision! 

About the role  

Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Director is accountable for the performance, management, development and sustainability of RCASU and responsible for developing and leading the Union's services, strategy and objectives to meet students’ needs.   

As Director, you’ll work closely with RCA and our key partners, leading campaigns, shaping policies, and supporting student life. You'll also oversee our unique “Art Bar,” a popular space overlooking the Royal Albert Hall, which hosts events throughout the year. RCA’s influence in art and design has a legacy dating back to 1837; today, RCASU continues this legacy by supporting students who push creative boundaries. 

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate student leaders, a skilled staff team, and a supportive Board of Trustees. You'll safeguard a strong partnership with the College, ensuring the Students' Union is a vital and valued partner in enhancing the student experience. With your strategic direction, operational acumen, and championing of student voices, you'll lead RCASU into an exciting new era. 

The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students. You’ll have a good understanding of charity governance, financial & commercial management, and organisational development. 

How to Apply   

Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply.   

For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Anh Ly at Atkinson HR Consulting.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024, 9.00am  

First Stage Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 10th December 2024

Final Interviews (In-person in Kensington): Tuesday 17th December 2024