Organisational Development Team Leader Jobs

Sightsavers is looking for an experienced Data Analyst with International Development programmatic experience to produce technical organisational reports and dashboards, provide support to colleagues and analyse programmatic data. This is an exciting time to join Sightsaver's DART team, as the organisation undergoes a digital transformation in data analytics.

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: UK - remote

Contract: 24-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Ideally minimum of 4 days / 28 hours, maximum 5 days / 35 hours with some flexibility around hours worked

Sightsavers is looking for a Data Analyst with International Development programmatic experience and who has worked with inclusive data and DHIS2. You will be extracting meaningful information, producing reports and dashboards to deadlines, providing training and support to colleagues across the international organisation. This is a technical role and someone with experience of Sightsavers key thematic areas of eye health, education, social inclusion and NTDs would be particularly of interest.

Some key duties include:

• Support the development and production of quarterly and annual dashboards and data reports, using Power BI, Excel and DHIS2-based approaches, for dissemination across the organisation

• Conduct data analysis on Sightsavers projects

• Strengthen country office data reporting systems

• Work with country offices to map and improve project data flows.

This is a varied role, please read the full for further details.

Essential experience and skills for this role:

• Graduate level qualification or equivalent work-based experience in statistics, information systems, international development, public health or any other with a core statistical/analytical component.

• Proven successful track record of working with organisational data management systems and applying data analysis/statistical techniques to data (within health, education, international development or other fields directly related to Sightsavers' thematic portfolio).

• Practical experience of good data quality and data cleaning practices to prepare data sets for use in analytics software.

• Experience of capacity building and supporting staff in different contexts (face to face, online) to deliver organisational data collection to deadlines

• Understanding of international development issues and a commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

• Practical experience of DHIS2 for data collection, reporting and visualisation

• Experience of digital transformation, implementing new software/tools/working practices within an organization.

• Proficient in the use of Power BI, Tableau or other data visualisation software.

• Experience of using Power Query for extraction, transformation, loading and connecting data from different data sources.

• Able to work with multiple stakeholders and ensure differing concerns and priorities are effectively managed.

• Fluent in English, with experience of writing reports and briefings in English

Desirable experience and skills:

• Master's degree in international development, international relations, geography, statistics or appropriate equivalent.

• French and/or Portuguese language skills

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.

Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds. 

The charity is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, with expansion in both their programme activities and income. As we adapt to this growth, we are also enhancing our internal operations by strengthening systems and improving efficiencies. We are in the process of shaping our latest organisational wide strategy, set to launch in April 2025, which will focus on broadening our reach and impact across the UK.

In addition to leading a small team and overseeing day-to-day financial management, this role will contribute to key initiatives such as enhancing our fund accounting and management reporting, refining project cost modelling, and reviewing finance policies and processes. As a business partner to budget holders, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting, building on the supportive and engaged relationship the finance team already fosters across the organisation. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on finance strategy and change management projects.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a lasting impact within the finance function and wider organisation. It offers the chance to develop your strategic and leadership capabilities while advancing your career. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants who bring strong technical accounting expertise and project management skills, ideally gained in practice navigating complex financial accounting management and reporting. A passion for proactive collaboration with staff in leadership and advisory roles is essential, as is an interest in the vision and mission of the charity.

To learn more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below, which also outlines how to apply.

Camp Jojo is a small, but fast-growing charity which provides camping experiences for children with complex needs and their families. We have just completed six highly successful camps over the summer and are looking to expand.

“Brilliant facility, run by hugely caring, inspiring people”

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working with a dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers, and children and families. The role has flexible hours, and much of the work can be done from home.

To apply for this post, with a maximum of 25 hours per week, you will need:

• An understanding and sympathy with the aims of the charity
• Self-employed status
• Self-motivation, great organisational and time-management skills
• High level of written and verbal competence
• Excellent communication skills
• Good emotional intelligence in dealing with people
• Problem solving skills
• Understanding of office management systems with competency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point and SharePoint/OneDrive

Closing date: Friday 8th November

Interview Date: TBC

Start date: As soon as possible after interviews.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Growth & Recruitment Officer to join our Growth and Communities Team.

Location: Home-based covering East and West Midlands

Salary:£31,716 per annum - Band E Level 3 + Car allowance

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week – including some evenings and weekends

About the team and role as a Growth and Recruitment Officer Role: 

As a Growth and Recruitment Officer you will be pro-actively Support and work in partnership with District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders.

Join our passionate, talented, and caring team dedicated to achieving amazing things. We’re looking for someone who can work collaboratively, engage with volunteers, and develop partnerships to help young people gain essential skills for life.

As part of our mission to grow local scouting, you'll play a key role in providing more opportunities for both new youth members and adult volunteers.

 As the Growth & Recruitment Officer, Key Responsibilities:

• Support and work in partnership with lead volunteers within the County
• Open new Scouting provision and ensuring that Scouting is accessible to all.
• Inspire and enable local Scouting volunteers to devise and apply
• Help identify, create and design new tools and resources to support inclusive membership growth
• To advise, support, and encourage local Scouting volunteers to engage with under-represented communities

Who we’re looking for as our Growth and Recruitment Officer:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and deliver a varied workload
• A skilled public speaker, able to present ideas and information
• Experience of working with volunteer groups
• Self-starter with the ability to work remotely
• Experience using digital platforms
• Experienced in community engagement

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits visit our website.

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th November 2024.

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer

Salary:  £29,217 per annum

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, 1-year fixed term contract

Location:  Gravesend DA11 7HQ / Swanscombe DA10 0AB and occasionally work from home

ellenor is a charity and a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across the London Borough of Bexley.  The Organisation has In-patient, Community, Wellbeing and therapeutic services at Northfleet.

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to help us grow sustainable income from businesses and build strong, purposeful partnerships. In this role, you’ll focus on securing new business and sponsorships, maintaining excellent relationships with existing partners, and finding opportunities for growth. You’ll also assist in managing the corporate budget with the support of the Corporate Partnerships Manager.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in providing care and support when it's needed most, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements:

· Educated to GCSE level or equivalent professional experience.

· Proven success in securing new corporate business.

· Skilled in researching leads, managing pipelines, and account management.

· Experience in event, project, and campaign management.

· Track record of exceeding income targets.

· Ability to create and present proposals confidently.

· Excellent verbal, written, organisational, and time management skills.

· Strong relationship management and customer service.

· Confident in using CRM databases and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

· Access to own vehicle with valid driving license and business insurance.

How to apply:

By application form, either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

This post is subject to Standard DBS clearance.

Closing date: 8 November 2024

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, if you are interested, kindly submit your application at your earliest convenience as the vacancy may close prior to the closing date.

At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.

Job Title: Sessional Youth Worker (x1) for OPEN YOUTH CLUB SESSIONS

Working Hours: Variable as required, flexible hours including evenings and weekends

We are hiring for a sessional Youth Worker to join our team providing our Youth Work Programme for young people at BYC. This includes being part of planning activities, face to face delivery and safeguarding as required. You will take part in training, supervision and other meetings relating to your role.

We are looking for a creative, politically minded youth worker; someone who is willing to get stuck in and join our warm and enthusiastic team. Importantly, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate they are passionate about wanting to support and work with young people, and has a strong commitment to equalities and person centred practice.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Experience of Working with Young People in Youth Work Settings
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to challenge, support and reflect appropriately and effectively

Desired

• Level 2 JNC Qualification or relevant youth work qualification
• Experience of developing youth work programmes

Job Title: Sessional B.game Youth Worker (x2) FOR SPECIFIC GAMING BASED SESSIONS

Job Description:

We are hiring for two sessional Youth Worker to join our B.game youth team providing our B.game board/digital games session for young people at BYC. This includes being part of planning activities, face to face delivery and safeguarding as required. You will take part in training, supervision and other meetings relating to your role.

We are looking for a creative, politically minded youth worker; someone who is willing to get stuck in and join our warm and enthusiastic team. Importantly, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate they are passionate about wanting to support and work with young people, and has a strong commitment to equalities and person centred practice.

Specifically, we are looking for someone who has experience with digital and/or boardgames who can organise and facilitate gaming sessions for young people. This will include activities relating to various types of gaming, such as tabletop games, tabletop RPGs (Dungeons and Dragons etc.), Tabletop Wargaming (Warhammer etc.), and digital gaming (Consoles, PC and VR).

Person Specification:

Essential

• Experience of Working with Young People in Youth Work Settings
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to challenge, support and reflect appropriately and effectively
• Adequate knowledge in digital and/or tabletop games

Desired

• Level 2 JNC Qualification or relevant youth work qualification
• Experience of developing youth work programmes
• Experience or training understanding Neurodiversity and/or Mental Health
• Experience of working in gaming environments
• Interest in role playing games (Dungeons and Dragons or other RPGs) – Specifically in the DM/GM role
• Experience with 3D Printing or Game Design

Application Submission Deadline: 8th November 2024

Interview Dates: Within 2 weeks of Submission Deadline

Job Title: Gardener Project Officer for Young Marketeers Sheffield

Position Type: Freelance

Reports to: Development Manager

Based at: Home-working and at schools in Sheffield

Working Hours: 14 days @ £165 per day from March – July (£2310); 8 x school gardening sessions at £110 per session plus 1 day planning @ £220 (£1100). Total budget £3,410 + expenses

Contract: Temporary 

Job Purpose

· To manage the delivery of Young Marketeers in Sheffield in four primary schools

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Young Marketeers

This much-loved programme was started in London in 2012. It is now running in 12 cities across England and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for three years.  The programme provides hands-on opportunities for children from primary schools to grow fruit and veg from seed to sell at their local market. Young Marketeers is also a platform for School Food Matters to promote food education to schools and communities as a way to support children to live happy and healthy lives.  Children learn the art of growing veg from seed, and market traders will share their secrets on how to create a winning market stall.  Primary schools will be visited by our gardener in March/April and then again in May/June and receive further tips on how to ensure a bumper crop. And in July, they head to the market to sell their produce, and to meet the mayor!

Key Tasks include:

· Recruit four schools to take part in Young Marketeers

· Build and maintain relationships with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders to ensure the smooth running of the project

· Build and support relationships with contacts in partner organisations

· Schedule, organise and deliver

o One assembly in each school

o Two food growing sessions in each school

o One market trader training session in each school

o Market Day in the city centre in July for four schools

· Maintain accurate records relating to the programme

• Complete monitoring and evaluation forms in accordance with instructions from our Evaluation team
• Take photos of workshops and events where possible
• Keep Development Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

Person specification

Essential  

· Experience of delivering food growing sessions to children

· Knowledge of fruit and vegetable growing

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals 

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable  

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

Experience of working in primary schools and engaging children

Job Title: Gardener Project Officer for Young Marketeers Coventry

Position Type: Freelance

Reports to: Development Manager

Based at: Home-working and at schools in Coventry

Working Hours: 14 days @ £165 per day from March – July (£2310); 8 x school gardening sessions at £110 per session plus 1 day planning @ £220 (£1100). Total budget £3,410 + expenses

Contract: Temporary 

Job Purpose

· To manage the delivery of Young Marketeers in Coventry in four primary schools

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Young Marketeers

This much-loved programme was started in London in 2012. It is now running in 12 cities across England and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for three years.  The programme provides hands-on opportunities for children from primary schools to grow fruit and veg from seed to sell at their local market. Young Marketeers is also a platform for School Food Matters to promote food education to schools and communities as a way to support children to live happy and healthy lives.  Children learn the art of growing veg from seed, and market traders will share their secrets on how to create a winning market stall.  Primary schools will be visited by our gardener in March/April and then again in May/June and receive further tips on how to ensure a bumper crop. And in July, they head to the market to sell their produce, and to meet the mayor!

Key Tasks include:

· Recruit four schools to take part in Young Marketeers

· Build and maintain relationships with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders to ensure the smooth running of the project

· Build and support relationships with contacts in partner organisations

· Schedule, organise and deliver

o One assembly in each school

o Two food growing sessions in each school

o One market trader training session in each school

o Market Day in the city centre in July for four schools

· Maintain accurate records relating to the programme

• Complete monitoring and evaluation forms in accordance with instructions from our Evaluation team
• Take photos of workshops and events where possible
• Keep Development Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

Person specification

Essential  

· Experience of delivering food growing sessions to children

· Knowledge of fruit and vegetable growing

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals 

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable  

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of working in primary schools and engaging children

Job Title: Gardener Project Officer for Young Marketeers Newcastle

Position Type: Freelance

Reports to: Development Manager

Based at: Home-working and at schools in Newcastle

Working Hours: 14 days @ £165 per day from March – July (£2310); 8 x school gardening sessions at £110 per session plus 1 day planning @ £220 (£1100). Total budget £3,410 + expenses

Contract: Temporary 

Job Purpose

· To manage the delivery of Young Marketeers in Newcastle in four primary schools

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Young Marketeers

This much-loved programme was started in London in 2012. It is now running in 12 cities across England and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for three years.  The programme provides hands-on opportunities for children from primary schools to grow fruit and veg from seed to sell at their local market. Young Marketeers is also a platform for School Food Matters to promote food education to schools and communities as a way to support children to live happy and healthy lives.  Children learn the art of growing veg from seed, and market traders will share their secrets on how to create a winning market stall.  Primary schools will be visited by our gardener in March/April and then again in May/June and receive further tips on how to ensure a bumper crop. And in July, they head to the market to sell their produce, and to meet the mayor!

Key Tasks include:

· Recruit four schools to take part in Young Marketeers

· Build and maintain relationships with teachers, teaching assistants and senior leaders to ensure the smooth running of the project

· Build and support relationships with contacts in partner organisations

· Schedule, organise and deliver

o One assembly in each school

o Two food growing sessions in each school

o One market trader training session in each school

o Market Day in the city centre in July for four schools

· Maintain accurate records relating to the programme

• Complete monitoring and evaluation forms in accordance with instructions from our Evaluation team
• Take photos of workshops and events where possible
• Keep Development Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

Person specification

Essential  

· Experience of delivering food growing sessions to children

· Knowledge of fruit and vegetable growing

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals 

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable  

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of working in primary schools and engaging children

About St Augustine's Centre

‘The St. Augustine Centre lays a clear path of hope for each of us. It is my family. Now I can start to live again.’ (Besara, Centre Member)

‘This place is a deep well of humanity and resilience in a world that needs these things so much.’ (Miles, Volunteer)

At our vibrant community centre in Halifax, we welcome refugees and people seeking asylum. Working across Calderdale with partners, we give people the practical support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity, and we offer a wide range of activities that help them feel happier and more connected.

We are a community of 22 staff (15 full-time equivalent), 150 volunteers, and over a thousand Centre Members from 86 countries. Our ‘Centre Members’ are people seeking sanctuary in Calderdale. 33% of our staff and trustees and 50% of our volunteers have lived experience of the asylum system; their insights and experiences shape what we do.

About you

Do you have a proven track record as a compassionate and inspirational leader or manager?

Do you have the skills to define and execute strategy, secure funding from multiple sources, build diverse partnerships, and ensure organisational compliance with the law and regulatory frameworks - all whilst overseeing the delivery of front-line services and a wide range of life-enhancing activities?

Do you care deeply about the challenges facing people fleeing war and persecution? Are you passionate about leading a unique humanitarian organisation which provides crucial practical support – and a deep sense of belonging – to some of the world’s most vulnerable people?

The role - your main responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and strategic direction for the whole organisation, in collaboration with the Board of trustees, and with a spirit of positivity and possibility.
• Oversee the effective delivery of a diverse range of services, including immigration and asylum advice and a wide range of support and activities.
• Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation including budgeting, monitoring and keeping the organisation well-funded and resourced.
• Work collaboratively, compassionately and effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, Centre Members to inspire and lead an inclusive and enabling culture; including managing staff and overseeing all key processes and policies.
• Model our values of sanctuary, diversity, community, collaboration and growth and deliver on our purpose to provide practical support and challenge injustice.
• Engage with our Centre Members and amplify their voices at all times.
• Manage effective partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations, funders and donors locally, regionally and nationally.
• Ensure that the work of St Augustine’s conforms to all legal, compliance, regulatory, charitable and funding requirements.

How to apply

1. For detailed application instructions, including how to complete the application form, and to review the job pack with the person specification and job description, please visit our website’s job page.
2. Application deadline: 10am on Monday 18th November 2024.
3. Shortlisting notification: By Thursday 21st November 2024.
4. Interview dates: Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th November 2024.

Key information

• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
• Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire (option to work from home occasionally)
• 7 weeks holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions

St Augustine’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment of all staff and volunteers is robust and informed by our safer recruitment policy and procedures. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.

About Us: 

We collaborate with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.  We are passionate about making a real difference, and we are looking for a skilled People and Culture Manager to join our team to drive our workforce strategy and help us achieve our ambitious goals 

Role Purpose: 

The People and Culture Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our workforce strategy to support our mission and values across all offices (UK, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana, Ethiopia, Niger, Senegal) and a global team of 190 people. This role will empower teams to attract, develop, and retain top talent, foster a culture of excellence aligned with our organisational goals. While managers will continue to handle the core HR functions, the People & Culture Manager will provide guidance, ensure consistency in HR practices organisation-wide, guide managers in strategic workforce planning to ensure we have the right skills and capabilities to meet our future needs with a strong emphasis on nurturing a value-led organizational culture. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Systems & processes  

1. Recruitment & talent 

• Provide strategic oversight for recruitment and selection processes to attract top talent. 

• Guide managers in implementing effective onboarding programs to ensure new employees are well-integrated. 

1. Performance management

• Oversee the performance management system, ensuring clear objectives and regular feedback across the organisation. 

• Guide managers in performance improvement and development plans to maintain consistency. 

• Ensure workforce is adequately equipped to perform their missions in alignment with our values. 

1.3 Procedures 

• Ensure Procedures are fit for purpose, aligned with best practice, reviewed periodically and embed across the organisation. 

1. Learning & development  

1. Training 

• Design and facilitate a robust learning and development program to enhance employee skills and career growth. 

• Provide strategic guidance for leadership development initiatives to build a strong pipeline of future leaders. 

1. Talent management 

• Develop career and succession planning frameworks, ensuring consistency across all offices. 

1. Culture & engagement 

• Foster a positive and inclusive organizational culture across all offices. 

• Drive existing organization-wide employee engagement initiatives and streamline to all offices. 

• Champion diversity and inclusion throughout the charity. 

• Promote and integrate the charity’s values and culture throughout the employee experience. 

• Promote a healthy work-life balance and advise managers to create a supportive work environment. 

• Provide resources and support for employees to manage stress and maintain well-being. 

1. Compliance & Legal 

• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and compliant with relevant legislation. 

• Provide strategic advice on complex HR issues and employee relations matters to managers, with external professional support as needed 

• Ensuring Health & Safety policy and procedures are maintained in line with HSE guidance and best practice and ensure any actions delegated by the Chief Executive under Tree Aid’s Health and Safety Policy are carried out, with external professional support as needed. 

• Collaborate to ensure HR Compliance across all offices. 

Key Requirements: 

• Proven experience in a HR role 

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Multi-cultural sensitivity 

• Fluent in English & French 

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong problem-solving attitude 

• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values, with a strong focus on fostering a positive organizational culture and promoting employee wellbeing 

Desirable: 

• CIPD qualification (level 5) or equivalent 

• Experience in a similar role within a larger organisation (200+ employees) 

• Experience in participating to diversity and inclusion initiatives 

Research shows that women and people from different minority backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply. 

What We Offer: 

• A supportive and collaborative work environment. 

• Opportunities for professional development and growth. 

• An international work experience and missions to African offices. 

• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of those we serve. 

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Position Type: Paid

Reports to: Programme Manager

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours:  Five days a week, 9am-5pm

Salary: £35,700

Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

Holidays must be taken during the school holidays

Contract: Temporary – Jan 25 to Aug 26

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Job Purpose

· To manage an exciting, new programme in Southwark implementing a whole school approach (WSA) to food

· To promote, develop and deliver the programme across nurseries, primaries, secondaries and SEN schools in Southwark

· To ensure that the programme is delivered on time and on budget

Key Tasks include:

• Onboard and line-manage a Project Officer and volunteers to support delivery, providing training as required
• Conduct desk research to group schools and nurseries using a RAG rating, based on level of support required to achieve a WSA to food
• Create a detailed project plan for delivery
• Support with the development of resources and training packages for schools
• Work with an early years’ consultant to tailor resources and training to nursery settings

· Recruit schools to take part in the programme

· Build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students

· Support schools to complete school food action plans and polices

· Deliver role-specific training to key staff in schools (training provided if necessary)

· Deliver in-person engagement sessions and online workshops to support schools to achieve their action plans

· Work closely with Southwark Council’s School Food Team to support their aims through the Southwark School Meals Transformation Programme

• Maintain an excellent relationship with Southwark Council, and support with written and verbal reports

· Manage the budget for the programme in collaboration with SFM’s Finance & HR Manager

· Collect data and maintain accurate records on Airtable relating to the programme

• Work closely with our Impact & Strategy Manager and Evaluation Officer to complete all monitoring and evaluation
• Gather content for our website and social media platforms
• Keep line manager updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

· The Project Coordinator will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person specification

Essential  

· Excellent administrative, organisational and motivational skills

· Experience of planning, managing, and delivering a programme within budget 

· Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload 

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals

· Clear and engaging communication skills, both written and oral

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· An interest in food education and children’s health

Desirable

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of working in education

· Experience of managing a team

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Program Officer NTDs

Location: Benin

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

About the role

The Program Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful implementation of NTD projects in Benin. This position is responsible for managing projects within budget and on schedule, collaborating closely with partners to meet agreed timelines and project documentation requirements. Your expertise will help drive impactful change and support the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases in the region.

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist staff seconded to government to manage effective implementation of planned activities, including adherence to timelines and coordinating review and feedback from technical teams.
• Monitor programme activities against project goals and donor commitments, identify operational bottlenecks or weaknesses, and work collaboratively with country-based and global teams to achieve exceptional results on aggressive timelines.
• Provide direct support to surveillance and analytics work streams, including the formulation and conducting of high-quality epidemiological analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of current interventions, understand disease patterns, and inform strategic planning related to neglected tropical diseases.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the performance of NTD intervention processes and platforms, and contribute to the formulation of surveillance guidelines, SOPs, and training materials.
• Support the development and integration of data collection tools and dashboards.
• Support the integration of data use and analysis in routine programmatic activities at all levels of the health system.
• Support the design and routine implementation of monitoring and evaluation of Sightsavers and governmental programmes.
• Organise, clean, and integrate datasets from different sources to aid programme monitoring and evaluation and larger analyses.
• Formulate and deliver national and sub-national level training technical materials.
• Promote the routine use of epidemiological, entomological, and programmatic data and analysis to inform country strategy planning and programme implementation.
• Review and contribute to surveillance and analytics components of annual country work plans to ensure they meet strategic goals.
• Synthesise and disseminate findings through high-quality presentations, reports, and scientific publications.
• Represent Sightsavers at external technical meetings with international and local academic and technical partners.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and work with technical teams to ensure the delivery of timely and high-quality work.
• Support the national programme in reviewing their operational budget and fund requests and contribute to joint monitoring with the finance team at the partner level.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Programme Officer will be a highly skilled professional with a strong background in planning, monitoring, and coordination. They will assist staff seconded to government to manage the effective implementation of planned activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and coordinating review and feedback from technical teams. 

Job Requirements:

Essential:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or a bachelor’s degree with exceptional experience. If you do not have these qualifications, relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrable work experience with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills, including effective communication of results through data visualisation to audiences of varying technical backgrounds.
• Knowledge of PC neglected tropical diseases, disease elimination, digital health, and/or other major global infectious disease problems.
• Experience in strategy development, planning, and project implementation.
• Experience in capacity building.
• Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organisations.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently in unstructured settings and to adapt to new environments and challenges.
• Experience in research project management.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in French and professional skill in English.

Please ensure that all applications are completed in English to facilitate the review process.

Closing date: 4 November 2024

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

As Content Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and iterating the content framework. The framework describes the what, why, and how of producing high-quality, effective content at Battersea:

• What: Defining content pillars and content types that the content team works on.
• Why: Ensuring that all content the team produces supports Battersea’s overall marketing strategy and organisational strategy.
• How: Upholding an efficient process for content production and effective collaboration with stakeholders.

Collaboration is essential within this role. You’ll need to work closely with senior stakeholders and channel owners across the Brand team, Digital team, Communications, Insight and Impact and the wider organisation.
Strong communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the proven ability to build relationships are vital to aid the smooth delivery of strategic projects and to drive to do things more effectively and efficiently through buy-in.
You’ll be adept at using data to inform content strategy and content approach exploring the ‘why’ across user needs. This includes leveraging insights, conducting content evaluations, and performing your own desktop research to bring our work to life, as we continue to develop our audience building and evaluation frameworks.
You’ll be supporting a dynamic Content team, giving guidance, coaching and fostering a culture of creativity and strategic direction, so they can deliver the right content, to the right audience at the right time which inspires connection to our cause and engagement with our brand.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our Hybrid Working Policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd November 2024
Interview date(s): 7th November 2024 (1st round); 14th November 2024 (2nd round)
Start date: ASAP

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.