Partnership Manager Jobs in Newcastle

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships

LOCATION: Home based

DURATION: Full-time - Permanent

SALARY/GRADE: £32,859.00

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

· Chief Operating Officer

· Head of Partnerships

· Trusts and Foundations Manager

· Nation Directors

· Membership Team and Public Affairs and Communications Team

· Major Donors and corporate partnerships

ABOUT YOU

Are you an energetic multi-tasker with the passion, skills and experience to make an immediate impact on our community fundraising, regular donors and high net-worth individual income generating activities? Are you a self-starter and team player, accustomed to rolling your sleeves up to get the job done? Are you looking for a role to stretch you and are keen to take on a more strategic and project management role?

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for growing income from our community fundraising and major donor relationships, so that an even greater impact can be made on adopted young people and their families. You will lead on all community fundraising initiatives, including appeals, fundraising campaigns, and external challenge events. You will drive innovation in our approach to fundraising. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team to help us secure and manage all key fundraising relationships with major donors.  

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supported by the Head of Partnerships and Senior Leadership team, take ownership of developing, delivering and monitoring fundraising events and activities in line with our fundraising strategy

· Manage existing and develop new innovative fundraising campaigns and activities to engage new and existing supporters & donors including legacies, external challenge events, digital fundraising campaigns, community activities, and large-scale events.

· Work with the team marketing lead to create compelling copy to promote events and help recruit supporters and donors.

· Work with all Adoption UK teams to support local fundraising activities in each of the four nations including membership and community teams

· Create and manage a volunteer fundraising programme to support more community fundraising across the organisation, including volunteer fundraiser recruitment.

· Analyse and report on the success of campaigns and programmes.

Person Specification criteria

Knowledge And Experience

• Experience of a fundraising, marketing, or event management role (E)
• Experience of delivering multiple projects on time and to budget (E)
• Experience of managing compelling, successful appeals (E)
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders including individual fundraisers, High net worth individuals(E)

Qualifications and Education

• Professional fundraising qualifications (D)
• Marketing qualifications (D)
•  Event Management qualifications (D)

Skills and Abilities

• Delivers high quality work with minimal supervision and direction (E)
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be competent with Microsoft Office (E)
• An exceptional administrator and coordinator with excellent organisation and writing skills (E)
• Communicate, engage and secure positive external relationships with stakeholders and supporters (E)
•  Has the capacity to deal with complex issues and is good at problem solving (D)
• Self-starter, used to working to deadlines and delivering against KPIs (D)
• Able to work communicate and engage with internal senior stakeholders effectively

Accountability

• Developing fundraising opportunities (E)
• Event administration (D)
• Stewardship and relationship management (E)
• Contribute to departmental strategic goals, in liaison with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Manager (E)

Behaviours

• Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.
•  Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
• Contributes to an open and honest culture
• Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.
• Leads by example.
• Offers outstanding service to members.
• Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge
• Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
•  Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.
• Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships to join an inspiring international animal charity to drive growth and generate income from high-value donors, corporate partnerships, charitable trusts and foundations and gifts in wills. The charity are looking for someone with international experience and experience working for an Animal welfare charity. 

This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts, and corporate fundraising income streams.

Drive the development and testing of new means of acquiring high-value donors and funders.

Develop and manage the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships teams activity plan and budget.

The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies, and activities.

Experience of managing and overseeing high value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes.

Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performance team.

Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Contract: Part-time 30 hours, Permanent

Salary: £35,632 FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Work base: Home-based within United Kingdom

About Veganuary

Be part of a small, but dynamic organisation that makes headlines in January and throughout the year!

Veganuary is an international non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan in January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular cultural appeal, along with our positive and non-judgemental approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals and the planet as well as improving people’s health. We proactively support people and businesses alike to explore the diverse world of plant-based foods and the benefits they bring. 

Millions of people – from nearly every country in the world - have taken part In Veganuary since our launch in 2014, and thousands of new vegan products and dishes have been added to shop shelves and restaurant menus worldwide. This is a very exciting time to join our international team of talented, valued and committed people who enjoy their ability to collaboratively contribute to this amazing cause.

Role Description

Veganuary is recruiting a part-time HR Manager who will work to manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our International operation. This standalone HR position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will manage and continue to develop all HR practices and processes ensuring compliance with local labour laws and regulations across the countries that Veganuary operates in. This role is crucial in ensuring the organisation attracts, recruits and develops high performing team members. The HR Manager will work closely with the wider Operations team to ensure the efficient, supportive, and compliant culture of Veganuary. 

Whilst we would love someone with experience of working as an HR Manager across an International team, we recognise that some elements of the role can be learned. Therefore, this role could suit someone who has solid HR experience at a lower level but who is proactive, self-suffice and with great employment law experience.

Core Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, contacting candidates, arranging interviews and onboarding
• Coach and support hiring managers with recruitment processes, screening and onboarding, ensuring compliance with international labour laws
• Ensure International salaries and benefits packages are competitive and attractive

Development 

• Stay informed of changes in employment law and implement necessary changes to HR policies
• Lead learning and development initiatives to support skills development across the team
• Design and deliver training programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse workforces in various International locations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and adjust strategies to maximise impact
• Lead on wellbeing initiatives for team members and act as MHFA
• Coordinate performance review and appraisal processes across Veganuary

Engagement

• Act as a primary point of contact for international HR issues, providing guidance and support to team members
• Lead on all employee relations issues addressing and resolving conflicts in a culturally sensitive and compliant manner
• Coordinate initiatives and champion diversity, equality and inclusion across Veganuary

· Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that respects cultural differences and promotes employee engagement

• Coordinate our bi-annual staff survey and other HR consultations

Reporting and Compliance 

• Maintain and develop our HRIS, BambooHR
• Monitor HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
• Manage the monthly payroll administration, alongside external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation in accordance with legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with all local labour laws, employment standards, and immigration regulations across various jurisdictions
• Partner with Employers of Record to mitigate risks and address legal issues related to international employment
• Other reasonable duties that may be required 

Person Specification – Essential 

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes and the ability to apply this 
• Wide-ranging knowledge of employment legislation 
• Experience working in an HR generalist role 
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills 
• Approachable and personable with a genuine desire to support our growing, hard-working international team 
• Ability to prioritise and action tasks quickly when necessary 
• Ability to work from home within a fully remote team 
• Capacity to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of stakeholder  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills  
• Ability to think strategically and build systems that provide the foundation for expansion  
• Positive, confident attitude 
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and representation 
• Empathy and active listening 
• You share and will support Veganuary’s vision and values (see below)

Desirable 

• Experience of working with BambooHR
• Experience of working in international HR and Employers of Record
• Experience of working in a standalone HR role
• Experience of working in the third sector 
• CIPD Level 5 qualified

Our Vision

Our vision is simple; we want a vegan world. A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction. 

Our Values

Impact: we are committed to a vegan world; we will utilise research to evaluate how the highest number of lives can be spared and direct resources to that end. 

Empowerment: we will optimise our outreach to support and encourage people on their vegan journey in a non-judgemental, positive, constructive and easily accessible way. 

Collaboration: by partnering with other mission-driven organisations and working closely with corporates, we will make a bigger difference. 

Diversity and inclusion: we know that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds to achieve our vision; we appreciate the value of this and how it brings us closer to achieving our mission. 

Respect and integrity: in all internal and external relationships, we will strive for genuine, honest, and transparent communication.

Resilience: we will continue to create a professional and sustainable (human, social, economic and environmental) organisation. 

Application Process

If you’d like to be part of our amazing team and organisation, please send us your CV and tell us why in the form of a cover letter of no more than 1000 words that answers the following:

• Why do you want to work for Veganuary?
• Why this role particularly?
• What will you bring to our charity?

Without a cover letter your application will not be considered, so please ensure you submit this! Our team are all aligned to our mission so we want to hear from you, and the cover letter gives us the opportunity to do so. The questions above are chosen specifically to help us understand more about your motivation for this role, rather than your work experience which we can understand from your CV, so please ensure you answer them within your cover letter.

This job advert will close at 9am BST on Monday 21st October 2024. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is advised. Applicants who have applied for this role within the last few months need not reapply.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are high on the agenda for Veganuary. We recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented and are working hard to combat the lack of representation. Therefore, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional assistance to apply for this role. Please email our friendly HR team if you require such assistance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process normally takes around 3 weeks and usually consists of 4 stages as follows:

1. A job specific pre interview task (to be completed between 21st – 24th October 2024)

We’re lucky enough to receive many amazing applications for our roles and it’s sometimes difficult to select a small number of people to interview. By having a pre interview task, it allows us to learn more about our shortlisted candidates than a CV and cover letter can tell us.

2. A first interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on 5th November 2024)

This is always competency based and job aligned so there isn’t anything for you to prepare.

3. A timed trial task (to be completed between 6th – 8th November)

You will be given a job specific task to be completed with a short window of time at a time agreed with our HR team.

4. A follow up second interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on the 11th November 2024)

This final stage allow the team to ask any follow up questions or explore areas that they have reflected on since the first interview. There isn’t usually anything to prepare.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Thank you for your interest in Veganuary!

Veganuary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work culture that reflects and celebrates our diverse world. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age. We recognise our duty as an employer to foster an environment that embraces diversity and are constantly reviewing our practices to become even more inclusive as an organisation. We also recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented – we welcome applications from all who meet the role’s requirements and are making efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates to combat the lack of representation.

Service Delivery Manager

Role: Service Delivery Manager 
Hours: 30 or 37.5hours per week (4 or 5 days per week) 
Location: Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London and / or supporting events 

Reporting to: Director of Partnerships and Programmes 

Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave (FTE pro rata for part-time) + 1 day for your birthday, pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

Key relationships: Managing relationships with key partners and volunteers. 

Salary: £31,000 per annum FTE ( pro rata for part-time) 

Contract: Permanent 

About Overcoming MS 

Are you an experienced Service Delivery Manager with a strong foundation and knowledge of project management, ready to make a meaningful impact at the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Service Delivery Manager to help us expand our world-class support services and empower an engaged global MS community. 

In this role, you will help lead the delivery of two key strategic objectives: 

1. Providing world-class information, tools, and support to those affected by MS. 

2. Growing a collaborative, knowledgeable, passionate, and sustainable team of facilitators, volunteers, and community members. 

Join us in our ambition to support and empower people living with multiple sclerosis. Your expertise and passion can help people to live well with MS. 

At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices, alongside medication, benefit physical and mental health. 

Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone. 

Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information is coming from a reliable source, to believe in it and adopt the key changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development. 

About the role 

Purpose: We’re recruiting for a motivated and experienced Service Delivery Manager to expand our offer of support to motivate and empower an engaged global MS community. With strong knowledge and experience of managing projects and the ability design, shape and implement services.

You will be responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of products and services. Due to the growth of our services and levels of support, we are in a position to employ an additional Service Delivery Manager which will allow the successful candidate to benefit from the peer support of team members, as well as make the position their own, playing to their strengths. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Service Design and Improvement: Leading on the design, development and improvement of products and services in line with the charity’s strategic objectives, using insight and data to shape your thinking. 

• Project Planning: Taking the lead for the planning and delivery of in-person and digital events, products and services which include residential retreats, online courses, and webinars. 

• Community Growth: Seeking out opportunities and nurturing relationships to grow our community to increase our reach and deliver more, through collaboration and increasing our knowledge base. Build and expand our pool of Volunteers and Experts, being responsive to the needs of our community. 

• Management of Volunteers and Trainee Facilitators: Nurture and support the development of Trainee Facilitators and Volunteers including Ambassadors ensuring policies, processes and frameworks are fit for purpose. 

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders. Driving engagement and maintaining positive relationships with our Expert Advisors, Volunteer Facilitators and community members. 

• Innovation: Scoping out new opportunities, designing frameworks and processes and ensuring resources are carefully managed to achieve impact and implement improvements as necessary. 

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensuring our products and services meet quality standards and align with our community’s expectations. Ensuring that products, services and courses include evaluation techniques to measure impact including both quantitative and qualitative feedback from participants. 

• Financially conscious: Ensuring charity activities are delivered in the most cost-effective way, seeking out opportunities to generate income / contributions from an engaged community, working with the Fundraising team. 

About you 

Project management skills 

• Minimum of 2 years practical project management experience / service design and delivery 

• Expertise in using and implementing relevant project management methodologies and tools. 

• Ability to proactively mitigate risks and overcome barriers to implementing solutions. 

• Confident in using monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure products and services are continuously improved. 

• Project management qualification such as Prince2 or Agile or similar qualification is desirable

Strong interpersonal skills 

• Experience of managing volunteers and working collaboratively with communities.

• Excellent communication skills, energetic and passionate. 

• Demonstrable track record of building lasting professional relationships in person and online.  

• Strong listening and communication skills, both verbally and in writing and to disseminate information in an easily understood and appropriate format. 

High work quality and passion for innovation 

• Excellent eye for detail, works to deliver high-quality work. 

• A passion for innovation, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and grow. 

• Thrives as a team player but are able to work on your own initiative, with minimal supervision.

• A proactive approach to your work and are able to identify opportunities and solutions.

• Excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skills with an ability to work to deadlines and change priorities when needed. 

Charity interest 

• Experience of working within a charity and understanding of the charity sector is key.

• Motivated by helping others

Working location and hours 

You are comfortable working remotely within the UK, as part of a small team, and happy to travel occasionally to London and other locations for meetings and to support events such as Residential Retreats and some out of hours work such as evening webinars. 

You have a clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle to use for business purposes. 

What can we offer you? 
Our staff benefits include: 
• 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Flexible working 
• Remote working 
• Pension 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

How to apply 

Please send your CV and a covering letter by the 22nd of October. 

In your covering letter, please let us know: 

• Your motivation for applying for the role

• Your preference for a 4 or 5-day week 

• Your notice period 

• Your current location. 

Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based on merit. If you fill most or all the requirements, please apply. 

No agency contact, please. 

Key Dates 

1st stage interviews to be held remotely on the 6th / 7th November. 

2nd stage interviews to be held on the 12th of November (this might be in person or remote, TBC)

About you

You will be equally at home in a meadow as you are in a city boardroom, someone who can inspire confidence in potential nature markets buyers and investors from a range of sectors. This is a permanent full-time role, and the successful candidate will be passionate about the power of partnerships to deliver solutions to some of the most profound environmental and societal challenges.
This role requires you to proactively understand the needs of both current and potential partners. It involves sharing valuable insights and intelligence with colleagues, specifically related to your work with external investors in nature markets, landowners, and land managers.
The successful candidate must have an applied knowledge of green finance mechanisms and nature markets, especially biodiversity gain. You must be a proactive and confident communicator, comfortable networking and influencing in a wide range of contexts. A mindset of continual professional improvement and development is essential.

About the role

The emergence of nature markets offers the potential for significant private investment in nature restoration in the UK. Plantlife has successfully piloted a model of three-way partnership to deliver financial and technical support to landowners to enable high integrity delivery, coupled with verified outputs and assurance to investors and buyers.
In this rapidly evolving landscape, we now need to accelerate scaling up of this model to deliver nature restoration at pace, scale and in partnership. This role will develop demand side partnerships with decision makers in key sectors – those who have the capacity to drive investment into nature restoration - particularly finance and insurance.

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's.

About StreetVet

StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 400 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,000 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support. We have also been successful in our grant applications for Trusts & Foundations such as The Jean Sainsbury Trust, France-Hayhurst Foundation, Douglas & Joanne Chapman Animal Trust and Marjorie Coote Animal Charity Trust. StreetVet is looking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious and confident Fundraising Manager to work with the Head of Marketing to develop and implement the fundraising strategy for StreetVet to achieve a revenue target for FY24/25 of £1.15 million, building a sustainable revenue stream for the long-term with a minimum 5% Yr on Yr growth.

Role Title: Fundraising Manager

Duration: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Marketing

Key Contacts: Colleagues, external stakeholders, suppliers, donors, prospects and other supporters

Location: Remote, with regular UK travel including evenings and weekends

Hours: 37.5 work week (flexible working available)

Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Main Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Central Team, working closely with the Marketing Team to develop and deliver the income stream for the charity with fundraising strategies that support StreetVet’s mission. This role will have budgetary responsibility and will involve building a donor database, donor and fundraiser stewardship, organising fundraising events, and securing grants and sponsorships.

The role will report to the Head of Marketing and will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies and community.

The StreetVet Central Team is a small but agile team of just eleven employees, working alongside its legion of veterinary volunteers, so we expect the successful candidate to be a self-starter with a “can do” attitude, lots of energy and drive and a want to make a big difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing national charity, make a real impact in the critical fundraising area and make a tangible difference to the ambitions of StreetVet.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Management and Development

• Work with the Head of Marketing to develop and implement a balanced and realistic fundraising strategy, which builds on StreetVet’s strengths and maximises income for the charity.

• Deliver an integrated fundraising programme, which includes corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events.

• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR and relevant fundraising regulation and that all data is accurate and maintained efficiently.

• Work with colleagues across StreetVet to proactively identify fundraising opportunities in line with our ethical fundraising policy and procedures, prioritising relationships where our values are aligned and we can achieve the biggest positive net gain for the human/animal bond and animal welfare.

• To maintain and develop the donor CRM platform including building supporter journeys to enhance donor experiences and maximise income for the charity.

• Work with the Head of Marketing to ensure that all opportunities to promote StreetVet and develop our fundraising and supporter engagement experiences are explored and maximised.

• Manage all aspects of finance and reporting relating to fundraising, including annual budgets, monthly reporting and re-forecasting. Provide monthly reports and updates on all fundraising activities and income streams

• Work with the Head of Marketing, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create impactful storytelling and supporter engagement opportunities to maximise revenue streams.

Other

• Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation and regulation and work within the organisation’s policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate our StreetVet values every day behaving with compassion, respect, and empathy whilst trusting others and taking responsibility for your actions at all times.

• Support and promote StreetVet’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Safeguard the assets and reputation of StreetVet in all external communications.

• Fully participate in the appraisal system and personal development planning process.

• Work within the policy framework of StreetVet including code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding.

• Adhere to finance procedures and ensure that records of expenditure are maintained accordingly.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the charity appropriate to the role.

Information on the behaviours, knowledge and experience we are looking for is included on the job description in the attached PDF.

The Girls' Network believes that that no girls should have their futures limited by their gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. We inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and a network of professional role models who are women.

Would you like to help us reach more girls and young women, empowering them to build their limitless futures? We are currently recruiting for a Network Manager to work with girls in schools in north and central London. This role will involve working with, schools and corporate partners to ensure that we deliver impact for the girls and young women we serve.

WHAT WE DO

Young people from lower income families are 40% less likely to go to University than wealthier peers (Dept for Education, 2020) which can have a lifelong impact on earning potential. Covid-19 has deepened inequalities (Social Mobility Foundation, 2022) and negatively impacted on young people's wellbeing (GirlGuiding, 2020). We believe that no girls should have their futures limited by their gender, sex, ethnicity, background, or parental income and they should be supported to realise their ambitions, to discover their self-worth, and to develop their capacity to shape their world and their futures.

We work in communities of least advantage across England to deliver two core programmes to achieve this vision. Through our mentoring programme we connect 14-19 year old girls with a mentor and a wider network of role models who are women and deliver opportunities which help them to build life skills and nurture their ambitions. Based on the idea that 'you can't be what you can't see', our mentors often help girls to broaden their horizons and create a more positive vision of their futures. After the programme, the mentees can join a free, lifelong network of support - our Ambassador Community, which offers further opportunities to reach their goals, build their confidence and to share their voices and experiences.

Our programmes help girls and young women to develop the knowledge, skills, self-belief and opportunities to thrive, and to be supported as part of a network that champions them and ensures their voices are heard.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting role joining a Programme Team of 13 staff based throughout the UK. There is a small team of three based in the London. You will work closely and collaborate with the other Network Managers and share some priorities across the region, working to develop the region as a whole. The purpose of this role is to facilitate good relationships between the mentors and mentees in the region. 70-80% of the role is about relationship building (with schools, mentors and partners), coordination and the tracking/ administration of those relationships. 15-20% of the role is direct delivery with the girls in the region. You will play a crucial role setting up our 121 mentoring programmes, liaising with schools, recruiting mentors and ensuring that we have the right mentors for the mentees on programme. You will also deliver our workshop programme within the area.

Mentoring programme

• Manage overall success of the cohorts (groups of mentees and mentors) in your region, including coordinating and administering events and communications for cohorts in your area.
• Deliver engaging on-boarding sessions for mentees.
• Deliver events and workshops for mentees.
• Deliver matching of mentees and mentors at in-person events or virtually.
• Work with the wider programme team to train mentors.
• Support mentors once matched through regular check-ins, monthly emails and ad-hoc conversations.
• Collect data to track the progress, and impact of, mentoring relationships.
• Support mentors with safeguarding concerns, following The Girls’ Network. process in line with our child protection policy.
• Develop effective relationships with schools, on-boarding, supporting and retaining the partnerships

Partnerships

• Work with the Senior Network Manager in your area to identify professional partnerships and sponsorship with local and national businesses.
• Work with your Senior Network Manager to identify a recruitment and retention plan for your area including key partners to work with.
• Be an active presence in the community, attending events and networks to encourage local women to mentor on our programme.

The Girls’ Network reputation and network

• Advocate The Girls’ Network at every opportunity, through local media, PR activities and social media.
• Identify opportunities to build the reputation of The Girls’ Network in the North and through events and networking.
• Report significant successes and achievements to relevant staff members

Ongoing success of The Girls’ Network

• Work with the Programme Team to identify key areas for programme development.
• Opportunities to get involved in programme and wider organisational projects.
• Understand the development of school initiatives nationally and in your region, and understand their impact and implications for The Girls’ Network programmes.
• Attend programme and whole team meetings and team days.
• Maintain and champion a girls-centred way of working.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Essential skills, knowledge and attributes

• You are deeply passionate and driven to achieve equal opportunities for all and will keep the girls we work with at the heart of your work.
• You are able to build and manage a number of relationships with a variety of different people and are confident speaking to both young people and adults within schools and businesses.
• You are comfortable facilitating training sessions and workshops in person or online.
• You have project or programme management experience and are able to prioritise conflicting priorities.
• You are target oriented and will work towards achieving objectives and key results (OKRs) for the region.
• You are a fast learner and able to take on a busy schedule of work from the onset.

Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes

• You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations.
• You have safeguarding knowledge and experience.
• You have experience of Salesforce or another CRM system.

OUR BENEFITS

We want to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives and in their wider career, so that they feel proud of the part they play at The Girls' Network. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.

Benefits

• Pension scheme; employer contribution of 3% and employee of 5%
• 27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata)
• Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy
• Enhanced Family Leave pay policy

Learning & development

• Annual training budget upon completion of your probation period (pro rata)
• Professional development support and allocated time off for training
• Continual learning and development through team days and whole staff training.

The way we work

• Flexible working policy: we respect that people have commitments and provide flexible working hours through discussion
• A positive and supportive team culture, regular check-ins and optional social events
• Working from home allowance to support you with essential tech needs
• We support you with a Girls’ Network buddy who you can reach out to beyond the induction period.

OUR VALUES

• We are young-person centered: our work and our decisions are centered around the girls and young women that we serve.
• We are curious: we listen, we learn, and we do something about it.
• We are unashamedly ourselves: we are authentic and celebrate each other for who we are.
• We are ambitious and courageous: we know that might mean doing things differently or taking a risk. We acknowledge our strengths and when we need help.
• We believe in the power of connection: that we can achieve more by working together.

YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE

We want to ensure that our team is inclusive and representative of the girls we work with, so we particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced of one or more of the following: being from a low-income family; have received free school meal; being the first in your family to go to University; identify as Black, Asian or another ethnic minority background. We have an active and cross organisational Equity, Diversion and Inclusion Strategy in place. We are a proud supporter of Show the Salary and The Halo Code.

Please visit our website for the candidate pack and ainstructions on how to apply.

Do you have skills in community engagement, providing advice, support and training? Could you motivate and support local communities to engage with their local railways and sustainable travel?

We’re looking for a community rail support officer to support our network of community rail partnerships (CRPs) and station adoption groups in the Midlands and East of England.

About us

Community Rail Network is a not-for-profit organisation, working across Britain, supporting a growing ‘community rail’ movement, which helps communities get the most from their railways, promotes sustainable and inclusive travel, coordinates volunteering and place-making, and brings people together.

Community rail is made up of 75 community-based partnership organisations, and around 1,200 station friends volunteer groups and other community-led initiatives around Britain. Their activities range from creative projects for young people, to advising train operators on service improvements, to building travel confidence with families and disabled people, to biodiversity projects at stations, to promoting greener travel and tourism by rail.

Our enthusiastic staff team of 22 people works mainly from home in different locations, but we come together regularly in person and online. We work collaboratively to advise our members, provide training, events and resources, run campaigns, and champion community rail and its insights via decision-makers and the media. We believe in developing our team and supporting everyone to reach their potential while having a good work-life balance.

About this role

The purpose of this role is to provide support and advice to community rail partnerships and groups on delivering maximum benefit within and with their communities, working collaboratively with the railways and wider partners. The role will support our members across an area covering the West Midlands, Central England and East Anglia, so it is desirable for you to be based in this area.

You’ll be comfortable engaging and advising local groups and communities to extend existing and set up new initiatives, and to reach wider audiences with an evidence-led, place-based approach. As well as supporting local groups, you’ll work closely with the rail industry, and wider third and public sector partners to ensure collaboration and shared success.
 

Main responsibilities

1. Provide direct support and advice to CRPs and their officers, and other community rail groups in the region. This includes responding to queries and requests, passing on specialist queries to other members of the team, and providing proactive support through an annual planning and accreditation process and as set out in our plans.

2. Support the development of skills, confidence and effectiveness across the network of CRPs and station groups, helping them to increase their positive social, environmental and economic impact, including through referral to our training, events and resources.

3. Support the development of emerging community rail partnerships, station friend groups and community-led stations and railway-related projects in the region.

4. Helping our members to work effectively with rail, transport, local government and community partners, supporting effective relationship building and showing positive leadership and insights on community rail within the region.

5. Work with our regions support manager on delivery and monitoring of our grant schemes, and support CRPs and groups in the region to apply, deliver successfully and report back on funded work.

6. Gather and share examples, feedback and insights from our members across the region, to facilitate best practice sharing and confidence across community rail and to feed into our communications, resources, events and public affairs work.

7. As a member of the Community Rail Network team, participate and contribute to our wider work as relevant, such as Community Rail Week, our annual conference and Awards.

Skills, competencies and experience

1. Skills in supporting community engagement projects; an understanding of and confidence in using community engagement, local communications, project planning and evaluation techniques

2. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate positive discussion; articulate and assertive

3. Excellent writing and presentational skills

4. Awareness of sustainable transport and social inclusion, and an appreciation of the importance of rail, sustainable travel and mobility to communities

5. A demonstrable ability to manage time effectively and juggle a range of activities in an organised and professional manner. 

6. Proactive, positive and self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and inspire and enthuse others, and overcome hurdles to achieve results.

7. IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the internet and social media

This is a permanent position and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.

Other information

The community rail support officer reports to our regions support manager within the Support and Development team. This is a new position, expanding our small team.

The role is 3.5-4 days per week (25.9 to 29.6 hours) with a degree of flexibility and out-of-hours working (evenings and weekends). It is home-based, but with regular travel (including occasional overnight stays) across your region and occasionally beyond for member meetings and events and to take part in our wider national activity. Applicants will need local access to a train station to enable rail-based travel for work as needed, including good links across the Midlands and East of England.

We are committed to being a flexible, supportive, inclusive and understanding employer.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in their search for a Regional Development Manager. This is a full-time position, offered on a 9-month FTC, working remotely, or in the Midlands (hybrid).

Reporting to the Networks Development Manager, the Regional Development Manager will lead, and manage a portfolio of volunteer-led branch committees, guiding their activities to support the charitable objectives and strategic aims of IOSH. Branch activities include regular events offering professional development, and this postholder will work with the Networks and Events Programme to help coordinate these branch events and programmes. The new Regional Development Manager will develop relationships with regional stakeholder, supporting member recruitment and retention.

To be successful, you will have excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with experience of managing volunteers and/or volunteer committees. You will have the ability work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders, able to build effective working relationships and partnerships throughout. You will have strong organisational skills, with experience of managing projects, and creative problem solving. It is desirable, but no means essential to have knowledge or experience of memberships growth.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role

The Job (in a Nutshell)

We are looking for someone to build and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, and youth organisations. Your goal will be to offer these groups exciting outdoor learning residentials that inspire young people.

Your role involves managing a list of current customers, ensuring they keep coming back, and finding new business opportunities. You’ll be part of the Education team, working to meet performance goals and enhance customer experiences. Building strong, positive relationships with customers is key to ensuring their ongoing commitment to our programs.

Who We’re Looking For

You are a results-driven team player with a solid understanding of the education sector. Ideally, you have at least one year of experience in sales, such as an account manager or a similar role.

You are passionate about outdoor learning and share our values and ways of working.

Your Experience

• Communication Skills: You can communicate effectively and build strong relationships with both internal and external professionals.
• Organisation: You are highly organised, pay attention to detail, and maintain high standards of communication, both on the phone and in writing.
• Negotiation: You have good negotiation skills.
• Independence: You can work independently and take initiative.
• Technical Skills: You are confident using Microsoft systems.
• Presentation and Social Media: You have strong presentation skills and are adept at using social media, especially LinkedIn, for client engagement.

Areas of Responsibility

• Revenue and KPIs: Meet revenue targets and other key performance indicators for the education team, ensuring both individual and team goals are achieved.
• Customer Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of customer needs through effective questioning and research.
• Collaboration: Work with other teams to ensure the best fit for customer programs.
• Sales Proposals: Create compelling sales proposals to win new business.
• Customer Records: Maintain customer records using our Microsoft Dynamics CRM system.
• Relationship Management: Use sales techniques and relationship management skills to overcome challenges and retain business.
• Charitable Funding: Promote and allocate charitable funding to customers based on need.
• Liaison: Work with all areas of the organisation to maximise opportunities.
• Market Knowledge: Develop an in-depth knowledge of customers, the region, the education market, and sales techniques to drive success in your role.

Other

• Some evening, weekend, and overnight work will be required, including attending taster sessions, client visits, and centre visits.
• You’ll also need an enhanced DBS check.
• This role is perfect for someone who loves working with people, has a passion for outdoor education, and is driven to achieve results. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary and benefits

• Salary £26,000 - £30,000 per year + Bonus. Starting salary is dependent on experience

Benefits:

• Annual Leave of 24 days, plus bank holidays.  Annual leave increases by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Life Assurance: 3 x salary, covered from start date; includes Employee Assistance Helpline.
• 8 weeks’ sick pay at full salary in any 12 months. 
• Long-term Disability Insurance: 2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’ absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date
• Employee assistance programme Unum: In the form of an app, with easy access to medical and mental health support. Ranging from instant GPs appointments to physio or counselling services.
• Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting.
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash: a taxable benefit
• Pension Scheme (currently Standard Life): Auto-enrolment of all staff after 3 months service
• Berghaus uniform items provided and the opportunity to purchase Berghaus products at discount
• Staff bursaries:  discounted course fees for family members

Plus!

• Personal Adventures – Outward Bound has a positive attitude to extended/unpaid leave (forward planning is required)

 Hours of work

• You’ll work an average of 37.5 hours per week.

Settling in period

There is a 3-month settling in period from contract start date.

How to apply  

If you are interested, please drop an email with an up-to-date CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words to Sarah Shutt. Speciying if you are interested in a permenant position or a 12 month contract.

The closing date is 8th November 2024. Interviews will take place on 18th November 2024

at Head Office in Hackthorpe, nr Penrith on (or via TEAMS / Zoom if appropriate).

The Policy and Campaigns Manager is responsible for leading on CLAPA’s campaigning and policy work across the UK.  This is a new direction for CLAPA and a key part of the role will be to develop a clear strategy and action plan to ensure a focused and targeted approach to this area of work.   

The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that work is delivered to the highest standard and that the wider staff team and board of trustees are kept informed on progress and development.

Who we are:

Causeway supports marginalised and vulnerable people to recover from trauma and develop safe and fulfilling futures. Our modern slavery and crime reduction services include safe houses, outreach, community programmes, holistic crisis interventions and signposting into counselling, training and employment. We drive change nationally through research, campaigning and strategic partnerships. Causeway’s four crime reduction services provide crime and violence reduction programmes for those committed to breaking their cycle of criminality. Our trauma-informed approach to supporting those who commit crime has proved successful in reducing rates of reoffending, which not only benefits the individuals involved, but reduces the number of victims and creates a safer society for all.

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of Causeway

We're looking for an engaging manager with excellent communication skills and the ability to network, to lead our Bright future project.

Bright Future Co-op is a national initiative developed by Causeway, but which is now an independent co-operative that aims to fast-track survivors of modern slavery into high quality employment. Causeway sits centrally within the co-operative and manages the employer and survivor matching service

Responsibilities:

• On boarding and training new Business and Charity Members
• Being the main point of contact for all Members. Regularly communicating with them via meetings and bulletins, in order to match candidates to placements
• Completing monthly reports for the Bright Future Board
• Line managing Bright Future Placement and Partnership Officer
• Working together with the Bright Future Administrator to successfully match candidate to placements
• Maintaining and adapting processes according to the development of programme e.g. referral process
• Traveling to new potential sites which are interested in hosting placements in order to review suitability of site for placements
• Attending board meetings (these can on occasion take place after 5pm)
• Delivering presentations on Bright Future activity to the Board and to Bright Future Members at quarterly summit meetings and AGM.
• To take responsibility for developing policies and procedures of Bright Future and ensuring that they are adhered to.
• To deliver on boards objectives.
• To bring in revenue to Bright Future by delivering sales pitches to potential new business members. This will involve negotiating with senior business leaders.
• To on board new referral members by selling the programme and how it will benefit their client base.
• This will involve liaising with senior charity leaders.
• To line manage the Bright Future Administrator, lead team meetings and complete supervisions and appraisals.
• To organise quarterly summit meetings, and to arrange for survivors, businesses and charities to participate. 
• To interview participants at quarterly summit meetings.
• Negotiation with the Bright Future Board.
• Responding to complaints and navigating failed placements with business and charity members.

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

Fundraise for ROLDA and make a difference to the lives of animals in need.If your dream is to save animals, put your best skills to work and join our passionate team today!

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £38K -£40K

Location: Remote 

Reports To: Founder / CEO

Job Type: Part-Time 20hrs/w (Full-Time for the right candidate)

Closing date: 25 October 2024

About Us: Thank you for your interest in our Fundraising Manager role. We seek a senior, experienced international fundraising manager to grow support from individuals, major gifts, trusts and legacy pledgers primarily in the UK, but also for the ROLDA globally. 

ROLDA (Romanian League in Defence of Animals) is a small animal welfare charity working to improve the lives of dogs, cats, and other animals in Romania and internationally. Since its establishment in 2006, ROLDA has become a beacon of hope for the millions of vulnerable stray animals in Romania – one of Europe's economically poorest nations. Our mission is to manage the homeless animal population, estimated to be millions, through six key focuses: rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, sterilisation, and education. Within our shelters, inspired by British kennel design and maintained to meet EU animal welfare standards, we can house up to 700 stray dogs at a time. Here, they receive complete veterinary care, rehabilitation, and preparation for rehoming. Since 2006, we have helped over 48,000 animals (primarily dogs and cats) and built two shelters for dogs and one for disabled and senior cats. We also distribute support, primarily through small grants, to six other charities in Romania and over 40 shelters in Ukraine. We rehome mainly in Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK. In addition to our efforts in rescuing and rehoming animals, ROLDA tackles the root cause of Romania's homeless animals through comprehensive neutering programmes and educational initiatives. Since 2006, we have successfully neutered nearly 20,000 cats and dogs, significantly impacting Romania's severe overpopulation of animals.

Job Overview:

As a Fundraising Manager at ROLDA, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing our fundraising strategy. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in securing funding from Trusts and Foundations, engaging with Individual Giving programmes, cultivating relationships with Major Donors, and promoting legacy giving.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with proven success to join our team, bringing the leadership, confidence, drive, and experience to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy that matches our ambition. Reporting to the Founder and CEO, the role presents an opportunity to shape the future of the charity and build long-term partnerships with individual supporters and Trusts.

Experience required to be considered for this role:

Fundraising Experience:

Proven experience in fundraising is a key requirement. This should include a track record of successful fundraising campaigns, securing grants, and managing donor relationships.

Experience in multiple fundraising channels, including:

Trusts and Foundations: Demonstrated success in writing and securing grants from foundations.

Individual Giving: Experience in developing and implementing strategies for acquiring and retaining individual donors.

Major Donors: Track record of cultivating relationships with major donors and securing significant gifts.

Legacies: Knowledge and experience in promoting legacy giving programmes.

Strategic Planning:

Strong strategic thinking and planning skills are essential. Fundraising Manager should be able to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with organisational goals.

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes the ability to craft compelling grant proposals, write persuasive fundraising materials, and communicate effectively with donors and stakeholders.

Relationship Building:

Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with donors, both individual and institutional. This involves effective communication, cultivation, and stewardship.

Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement a Fundraising Strategy:

Work closely with the CEO & the existing team to develop the current fundraising strategy aligned with organisational goals.

Individual Giving:

Plan, execute, and evaluate Individual Giving campaigns to increase donor acquisition, retention, and engagement.

Implement effective direct marketing strategies, online campaigns, and other initiatives to drive regular giving.

Major Donors:

Cultivate and steward relationships with Major Donors, ensuring personalised engagement and a high level of donor satisfaction.

Develop strategies to identify and secure major gifts from individuals

Legacy Giving:

Promote legacy giving programmes and work on initiatives to encourage donors to include ROLDA in their wills.

Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to facilitate the legacy giving process.

Trusts Management:

Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from Trusts and Foundations, ensuring strong relationships are built and maintained.

Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to Trusts and Foundations.

Ensure effective grant management, reporting, and compliance with funders' requirements.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure fundraising messages are consistent and effectively conveyed.

Provide regular updates to the leadership team and Board on fundraising progress and achievements.

Abilities and competencies

Working remotely for ROLDA, a small international charity requires a unique set of abilities and competencies.

· The ability to be self-motivated with a high level of self-discipline and motivation

· Clear and concise communication skills

· Proficient in using digital tools and platforms for virtual collaboration and project management.

· Effective organisation and time management skills

· The ability to be resourceful and creative in finding new funding opportunities

· Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships, even in a virtual environment.

· The capacity to work independently and make decisions without constant supervision in a remote setting.

· A focus on achieving measurable results and meeting fundraising targets is essential for demonstrating the impact of fundraising efforts.

· Passionate about the work of ROLDA with a commitment to animal welfare

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Major Donors, and legacies.

Benefits:

Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexible work hours and the option to work remotely to support your work-life balance.

Professional development opportunities: Access to training programs, workshops, conferences, and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Meaningful work: Join a team dedicated to making a real difference to animals in need and see the direct impact of your efforts.

Opportunities for leadership: Take on this leadership role and gain valuable experience and career growth opportunities.

Inclusive culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and respects all members.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and two writing samples (e.g., grant proposals, fundraising communications) .

ROLDA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexuality, social background or any other protected class. We advocate for workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates. All of our applications are marked blind to address unconscious bias in the recruitment process.

Key Information:

Location: Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, London and Manchester (hybrid working pattern).

We will be prioritising applications for the Nottingham, Bristol and Newcastle locations in line with our regional development strategy.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working around core hours of 10am-4pm)

Start Date: 13th January 2025

Duration: 18-month graduate programme with optional apprenticeship opportunity upon completion. Permanent contract from January 2025. 

Salary: £26,575 per annum (Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and Newcastle), £29,150 (London).

Deadline: Wednesday 23rd October 2024 at 12pm (noon).

Early applications are encouraged as we will be assessing them, and inviting candidates for assessment centres on an ongoing basis.

Assessment Centres will be taking place in November. They will take place on Zoom and consist of 3 tasks across 2 hours: An interview, a written exercise and a group task (with up to 3 other candidates).

About upReach

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?

upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.

We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment. 

To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report. 

About the Role

upReach is recruiting for our unique Future  Charity  Leaders  Programme (FCLP). This is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about social mobility, and looking to gain exposure to  various aspects of charity management whilst working with university  students who are exploring their career options. We welcome applications from those in the corporate world who are looking for a career change as well as recent graduates wanting to kick-start their career in the third sector.

About the FCLP

upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) is a graduate programme combining delivery work (supporting our Associates) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management. 

As a Programme Coordinator on the FCLP you will be delivering personalised employment-focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping transform their lives by equipping  them with the necessary skills to secure a top graduate job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working across a range of projects including 1:1 undergraduate coaching, group workshops, webinars (we refer to them as Video Forums), partnership management (both with university partners or employer partners) and more!

In addition to this, the programme offers the opportunity to develop skills in key areas of charity management by participating in 3 rounds of six-month rotations. After your initial 18 months and the completion of 3 six-month rotations, you will have the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship to further develop your leadership skills.

Throughout the programme, you will receive dedicated internal training developing your leadership skills building your confidence in the role.

Through our partnership with The Circle Line, you will be part of a supportive peer group, offered regular personal development training workshops online and in-person on their '12 Tools for Life'. You will also be able to choose your own practitioner to support you with 1:1 sessions throughout the programme to help you unlock more of your unique potential.

What will I be doing?

The FCLP is a fast-paced but rewarding role. Programme Coordinators spend 80% of their time (4 days per week) working directly with associates to enhance their career knowledge and skills and 20% (1 day per week) on a charity management rotation (or an apprenticeship after 18-months). No two days are the same, but your responsibilities may include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, helping them to achieve their career goals 

• Developing and delivering professional development-focused support

• Individual and small group work with Associates 

• Assisting Associates with their applications to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs 

• Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to aid all Associates 

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and/or employer partners 

• Delivering informative workshops to enhance sector knowledge and employability skills

• Planning, delivering and reporting on events and workshops with partners

When applying for this role we ask that applicants are able to commit to the full 18-month training programme and we encourage participation in the apprenticeship scheme beyond this. As you will be working directly with our beneficiaries throughout their degree, this consistency will allow you to build bonds with your Associates and ensure continuity, thus allowing us to have the most impact for the young people we work with.

What Skills and Experience do I need?

This programme would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and are interested in learning about, and gaining experience in, charity management. We are looking for people who are passionate about social mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

Essential Skills/Experiences:

• Working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems

• Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload

• A University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience

• Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as solo

• Excellent communication skills and strong written English

• The ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person

Desirable Skills/Experiences:

• Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process 

• Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence

• Public speaking or facilitating workshops 

• Working in one or more of the career sectors that upReach support Associates in applying to.

Team Culture & Benefits: 

By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are dedicated to encouraging you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture. 

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays. This increases to 27 days entitlement after 2.5 years and then to 30 days after 5 years of working with us

• Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members

• Birthday leave

• Optional extended unpaid leave during summer months

• 3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us 

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Flu jab vouchers

• Monthly socials

• Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aid Training and Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme

• A range of discounts through the Charity Workers Discount website

• The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks: 

  • Disability and Inclusion Network

  • Ethnic Minorities Network 

  • Green Network 

  • LGBTQ+ Network

  • Mindfulness Network

  • Parents and Carers Network

  • Socio-economic background Network

Ready to apply?

We are dedicated to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.

Applications close at 12pm, Midday, Wednesday 23rd October