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INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES

Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child marriage and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of over 1,400 civil society organisations in over 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.

Our vision is a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and are able to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women and their communities.  

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns Manager to join our team. The successful individual will be expected to contribute to the co-design and implementation a successful Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns agenda at Girls Not Brides.

Working with colleagues across the organisation, the  successful candidate will be expected to bring a global lens into all aspects of the Partnership’s work, including: providing significant support in advocacy, policy and campaigns strategy development, planning and representation;  leading an effective advocacy and policy influencing agenda for Girls Not Brides informed by our members and other allies;  co-creating transformative campaign agendas to galvanise the global movement and continue to raise the profile of ending child marriage across multiple forums.   

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a passionate and talented professional who is good at networking and has demonstrable experience of developing and implementing advocacy strategies and campaigns, ideally with previous work experience related to girls, adolescents, and women’s rights, employing a feminist approach.

The successful individual will be an empowering and collaborative manager, who is able to provide leadership as well as be a good people manager. They will also work with colleagues, trustees, high-level champions, and other advocates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective Advocacy and Policy influencing

• Lead delivery of Girls Not Brides key sector integration agenda within the Advocacy and Policy strategy including maintaining strong existing partnerships and identifying new allies to enhance broader sector integration of ending child marriage.
• Analyse, develop and implement strategic outreach and engagement plans for priority sectors (SHRH, Education, Humanitarian and Climate Change) through partnerships and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for external advocacy and policy engagement and design and project manage the implementation of influencing strategies.
• Provide technical expertise on key influencing projects and agendas and  provide technical advocacy expertise and management to Girls Not Brides 2030 Accelerator Roadmap
• Workclosely with regional colleagues, support and facilitate direct and indirect engagements with policymakers and decision makers at the local, national, regional and global level, as well as those who influence and advise to take action to end child marriage.
• Lead on ensuring strong synergies between advocacy at national, regional and global levels, coordinating between advocacy team members in the regions and the global advocacy team.
• Support global stakeholder engagement including working with relevant UN organizations, sector leaders, and thematic international organisations to ensure that child marriage is reflected in their policies, budgets and programming. 
• Work with regional colleagues to support, National Partnerships and members to develop and use advocacy skills, and monitor, analyse, influence and respond to relevant legislative and policy opportunities at the global, regional and national level.
• Lead production and dissemination of policy and advocacy content including fact sheets, policy briefs, updates, and position statements. 
• Work with the regional teams and the wider policy and advocacy leads to develop and deliver tailor made-capacity development webinars and learning series around policy and advocacy across the secretariat and global partnership.
• Support and advise regional advocacy leads to integrate Girls Not Brides members and partners into global advocacy opportunities and strategies, supporting them in undertaking coordinated advocacy around global and national moments.
• Work with geographic and subject matter experts to create policy positions and key messages, developing and delivering strategic advocacy plans against chosen priority issues, both for secretariat and with members.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of national advocacy strategies, as required and lead by National Partnerships.
• Liaise closely with Girls Not Brides learning team, and other expert partners to identify and centre on latest evidence and technical expertise for all advocacy and policy inputs

 Strategy Development Planning and Representation

• Contribute significantly to development, refinement and integration of policy, and campaigning into the existing global advocacy strategy, providing technical recommendations on priority issues and approaches.
• Contributes to defining the relevant thematic advocacy, policy and campaigns, agenda and determining specific approaches and tactics to follow in pursuit of outcomes.
• Determine and leads on appropriate approaches and tactics for specific advocacy and campaign themes and approaches (providing deep technical and issue expertise).
• Represent Girls Not Brides advocacy and policy priorities to key advocacy and policy stakeholders including Governments, donors and partners for buy-in and support.
• Represents and participates (with members and partners) of Girls Not Brides at key meetings for advocacy and influencing.

Transformational campaigns

• Working closely with regional colleagues and the External Engagement team support the global movement to harness its potential through campaigns and ensure Girls Not Brides connects, empowers and amplifies diverse groups around the world united behind a shared cause.
• Coordinate Girls Not Brides’ work with local groups, activists, girls and their families to use campaigning and engagement to shift socio-cultural attitudes, including among elders and community leaders, about how girls can and should expect to be treated, respected and empowered.
• Identify and co-create with colleagues at least four big moments in the year, either at the global, regional or national level where members of the wider movement can come together to collaborate for change, engage young activists, and support and learn from each other.
• Work closely with the Development and Outreach team to support and deploy champions, ambassadors, youth leaders and high-profile influencers to advance the cause of ending child marriage.
• Work closely with Communications team and regional colleagues to build collaborative campaigns as required for public facing advocacy.
• Works closely with Girls Not Brides Communication team to communicate on advocacy calls to action and critical outcomes - building support base for advocacy and effectively reaching niche target audiences.

Wider Organisational Responsibilities

• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting these at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.
• Uphold the core values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, member organisations, partners and other stakeholders.
• Line manages roles and consultants as necessary, delegating responsibilities and tasks as appropriate.
• Comply with Girls Not Brides’ policies and processes, with particular note for safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct and data protection.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement of Girls Not Brides.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

• Significant professional experience in a similar level role in the not-for-profit sector, international/intergovernmental organisation or social enterprise.
• Post graduate degree-level or above qualification in a relevant area such as public policy, development studies, international relations, human rights or gender issues or proven experience in a related field plus extensive relevant professional training.
• Advanced and demonstrable understanding of policy and advocacy, influencing and campaigning.
• Broad-based experience in building alliances and working relationships in and between UN institutions, other multilateral organisations, bilateral agencies and government ministries, leading international NGOs, foundations, small grass-roots groups, and champions of social change.
• Demonstrated ability and understanding of how to deliver effective advocacy, policy and influencing strategies on global social issues that align with and further an organisation’s strategic goals.
• Proven ability and experience in working with coalitions and the ability to effectively inform international policy discussions with the realities of grass-roots work.
• Excellent strategic thinking and practical planning ability.
• A sensitivity for a changing context and the discernment to spot new opportunities; flexibility to reframe views, resolve problems and adapt plans as needed.

Essential values and attributes

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides, including an understanding of approaches to support girls’ and women’s rights and agency, and support for gender equality.
• Skilled team worker with an inclusive and collaborative approach, in line with Girls Not Brides’ values.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Desirable

• Fluency in French and Spanish is highly desirable; proficiency in another relevant language is desirable.
• Experience of working with partners based in the Global South is strongly preferred.

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and a criminal records check, which can include but is not limited to: an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).

Diversity at Girls Not Brides

Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Intervention Coach – Young Adults

Full Title - Young Adult Intervention Coach - Targeted Intervention Casework and Street Work.
Location: Tower Hamlets 
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 hours per week
Starting Salary: £33,500 (Top Salary Band for this role: £35,000)

Do you have the values, personal qualities and experience to support high risk young people who are hard to engage and those involved in harm and affected by exploitation and violence?

Do you have the tenacity, resilience, determination and consistency to identify, disrupt, challenge, and support young people to move out of harm and prevent further involvement in harmful activities. Are you committed to social justice, equity and inclusion? 

Do you want to be part of a growing and developing Charity that is ambitious for the young communities that they serve? If yes, then you could be joining our clients innovative, specialist Intervention Team.

Benefits Summary:   

·Working in a values-led, award-winning charity with local, national, and international connections.
·25 annual leave days plus bank holidays per year, increasing in year 2.
·A fair and benchmarked salary with consistent salary reviews and structured career progression pathway with opportunities for senior roles.
·A Pension Scheme contribution of up to 8%. 
·A supportive working culture with Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7.
·Comprehensive, ongoing training and professional development across fields of targeted intervention, harm reduction, youth development.
·Access to leading organisations and individuals in relevant fields.
·An annual budget of £200 for external professional development training.
·Excellent professional supervision with monthly and quarterly reflective practice sessions.

Who they are:

Our clients is an award-winning, value-led, outcome-driven charity, working to reduce harm and positively transform the lives of the most vulnerable and at-risk young people in Tower Hamlets, East London.

The role:
 
As a Young Adult Intervention Coach (YIC), you will be responsible for the assessment and implementation of tailored intervention coaching plans for each at risk young person on your caseload. You will work to achieve progression outcomes for each young person that includes reducing mental, physical, and emotional harm and supporting each young person transition to positive, thriving lifestyle both on a one-to-one basis, and in partnership with other individuals and agencies involved in the lives of each young person.

Your purpose is to identify, disrupt, challenge, and support young people to move out of harm and prevent further involvement in harmful activities. This will involve targeted street work, specialised one to one harm reduction and life skills coaching. 

Alongside this you will work with intervention frontline colleagues in tertiary intervention such as knife and gun crime crisis situations as well as working with partner agencies.

Who they are looking for:
 
You will have robust frontline experience of working with young people, including experience in engaging, assessing, and delivering interventions designed to support young people to build personal resilience and move away from harm and violence. You will also possess sound risk assessment skills and safeguarding knowledge.  A key component of the job role is case management and knowledge of good practice models, which will underpin their practice, is essential. 

To apply: Please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter.

Closing date for applications:  11.59pm, 24th September 2024.

Interviews:To be held within 2 weeks of the closing date. If selected an initial online short informal interview (approx. 20 mins) and following this, if shortlisted, an in-person formal interview (approx. 40 minutes) at our offices in Aldgate. 

They are committed to diversity in all that it does and strongly encourages applications from every part of the communities they serve. All appointments are made on meritThey would like to encourage applications from people both with and without criminal convictions, however the job offer has to be subject to vetting. Due to the nature of the work, you are applying for you are required to disclose any criminal convictions that you have.

DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS

No agencies please.

You may have experience of: youth case work, youth worker, youth crisis management, caseworker, social work, social services, street pastoring, youth centre worker, youth support services etc. 

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Are you passionate about enriching the university experience for students? Do you excel in guiding student leaders and managing complex administrative processes? If so, the University of Manchester Students’ Union has an exciting opportunity for you to become our next Student Groups (Administration) Manager.

As one of the largest and most dynamic students’ unions in the UK, representing over 47,000 diverse students, we are dedicated to making student life the best it can be. We empower students to pursue their passions, connect with others, and make a meaningful impact within their communities. As the Student Groups (Administration) Manager, you will be pivotal in ensuring that our student groups have the resources, support, and guidance they need to flourish.

In this key role, you will be at the forefront of our student activities, empowering student leaders by providing them with the tools and support necessary for effective group management. Your responsibilities will include continuously improving and overseeing all administrative processes related to student groups, ensuring they are efficient, user-friendly, and scalable to meet increasing demands.

You will collaborate closely with various departments to coordinate essential resources such as room bookings, funding, and group management tools. Maintaining strong communication with students, you’ll promptly respond to their needs and ensure they have a positive experience with the Union. Additionally, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with best practices, union policies, and safeguarding the welfare of our student community, particularly in relation to risk management and legislation.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in managing administrative processes, with a proven track record of streamlining operations to enhance efficiency. Strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy. Effective communication is key to this role, as you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, staff, and external partners. We are seeking someone who is proactive in identifying and solving problems, always looking for ways to enhance service delivery and improve the student experience.

Furthermore, a deep commitment to our values—especially inclusivity and placing students at the centre of everything we do—is crucial. Your ability to ensure that all voices are heard and factored into decision-making processes will be fundamental to your success as Student Groups (Administration) Manager. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.

Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.

Are you a leader with the passion to improve lives in Birmingham?

Citizens Advice Birmingham is 85 years old this year and we’re looking for a new chief executive to build on our successes and take us into the future.

Our successful candidate will be an inspiring, values-led leader with strong strategic and commercial skills, who will ensure the continuing growth and success of our charity. You will lead an award winning team of staff and volunteers who deliver outstanding advice services across Birmingham. You’ll use your excellent communication skills to develop strategic connections with funders and partners, and make the case for investment in advice services across Birmingham. 

Over the past few years we have faced a pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and funding cuts, and we have responded with compassion, energy, and innovation. Our new chief executive will ensure that our charity remains well-governed, vigorous and resilient so that we can face future challenges with the same confidence that has seen us succeed over the past 85 years.

Full job details and the job pack are available for download from our website via the apply button. CV and Cover Letter apply accepted.

Alexandra Palace is a major event, heritage and cultural destination and Park in North London.

The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational advice to the Director of Finance and Resources alongside championing continuous improvement of financial management across Alexandra Palace. The role spans financial management, strategic finance & business planning, and leadership.

This is a full time, permanent role.

The salary is £70,000 pa

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Management

• Develop the annual budget strategy with the Director of Finance and Resources
• Provide an expert, long term view on all areas of finance
• Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts

2. Strategic Finance and Business Planning

• Develop the organisation’s financial strategy in support of the Vision
• Lead the review of finance systems, processes and procedures
• Support the implementation and reporting of the organisation’s strategic risk framework

3. Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
• Develop financial awareness across the organisation

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body
• Proven experience in a similar finance role at a senior level
• Experience motivating, leading and developing a team
• Ability to influence and build credibility with colleagues and senior leadership

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of: Charity Accounting, Managing CAPEX budgets, managing fundraised income, business planning processes

This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for further information

To apply please send a CV and a cover letter summarizing how you meet the requirements of the role

The closing date for application is 9am on Monday 16 September

• Are you keen to create and deliver community fundraising activities?
• Do you love connecting with donors to grow their individual giving?

National AIDS Trust is the UK's HIV rights charity. Join us and you can play a key part in stopping HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality, help us bring an end to new HIV transmissions by 2030.

We're looking for someone who is excited about supporting community fundraisers across the UK to raise funds for us. You'll have the skills and interest in creating and delivering our own events and community fundraising activities. You'll build relationships with our supporters, developing our presence and support within the communities we serve to raise income.

You'll take the lead on delivering the strategy and operational plans for community fundraising, individual giving and supporter stewardship. The role provides varied opportunities to learn and develop within these areas, and will suit someone who is either new to the fundraising sector or who is looking to progress from fundraising assistant level. You'll need to bring a passion for building relationships, and delivering excellent supporter care. 

You'll be part of a small team of dedicated colleagues working across different fundraising specialisms whilst collaborating to reach our goals, and a key part of an organisation of people who are all inspired by the difference we can make.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9 September 2024 (9am)

Interviews: Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 September 2024 at National AIDS Trust's offices in London 

The application pack documents can be downloaded from our website, or by emailing us quoting the job title for a paper copy, or by calling us. All materials are available in larger fonts upon request.

National AIDS Trust is committed to equality and diversity and particularly encourages applications from people living with HIV, gay and bisexual men, trans and non-binary people, and people from black and minority ethnic communities.
We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

National AIDS Trust (NAT) is a Registered Charity No. 297977 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No.2175938 (registered in England and Wales)

The Change Foundation

The Change Foundation is an award-winning charity that uses sport to change the lives of marginalised young people.  Throughout the past 42-years we have successfully delivered sport and mentoring intervention programmes to change the lives of vulnerable young people living in the UK and abroad. 

We were born in 1981 following the Brixton Riots in London.  Originally called the London Community Cricket Association, we used cricket as a tool to promote community cohesion and peace within the Lambeth community.  Throughout the next four decades we have developed an array of innovative sport and social change programmes by listening to the voices of our young people.  These range from Street Elite, working with young people on the edge of gangs and criminality to Fencing for Change, using fencing to work with young people with a learning disability. 

Our Mission is to change the lives of marginalised young people through the power of sport.

Salary: £42,750 per annum pro rata

Hours: 37 hours per week
Location:  Full-time home-working role, to be based in London/Essex with ability to commute several times a month to East London for meetings with the CEO, and a willingness to travel several times a quarter to central London/Bristol for Board of Trustee meetings.

Length of contract: Permanent

Who are Women’s Aid?

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Purpose of the Executive Assistant to the CEO role: 

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, the successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the CEO with the practicalities of achieving Women’s Aid strategic and operational objectives by providing high level confidential administrative, secretarial and diary management, and by delivering high quality, proactive, organisational governance and planning support to our Board of Trustees and subcommittees.The post holder with have line management responsibility of two executive assistants.

 Key duties and responsibilities of the Executive Assistant to the CEO:

• Provide a professional, comprehensive and high-quality executive support to the CEO.
• Play an effective and appropriate role as the primary point of contact for the CEO’s office.
• Support the CEO to manage appointments with her direct reports (x11) and track workstreams and necessary follow-up.
• Provide project administration support and management of discreet pieces of work relating to the executive office, in line with organisational policies.
• To support the CEO and trustees in all aspects of constitutional administration including, but not limited to, arranging and overseeing the Board of Trustees recruitment, induction, appraisal and training; organisation of AGM; Memorandum of Association; Governance Framework; and registration information with Companies House and The Charity Commission, and other associated bodies. 
• Carry out management, supervision, appraisal and development of direct reports as required.

What we are looking for in our Executive Assistant to the CEO:

• Experience of providing a confidential service and operating with discretion at all times and in a fast paced and agile environment
• Ability to effectively digest and summarise complex information, in order to communicate key priorities.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work to deadlines.
• Extensive experience providing executive assistance, secretarial or administrative support to individuals or a team, with experience of a Senior PA role at Board or Trust level.

Benefits of joining us as our Executive Assistant to the CEO include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
• Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

How to apply? 

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.   
• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email addredss. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email). 

NB:

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.   
• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.   
• Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website.
• Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.

We are seeking an interim HR Business Partner for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for an education organisation based in London. This role is part of the wider specialised team who lead on all Employee Relations matters across our organisation, working closely with the Deputy Director of People & Culture, HR Advisor, Senior HR Business Partner and with the wider People and Culture Team.

Partnering with senior leaders and managers, you will help enhance performance and efficiency towards the achievement of our strategic goals and priorities. You will play a key role in the delivery of people management imperatives and priorities of the People and Culture department through a blend of strategic and operational activity, delivering a professional, effective and valued HR business partnering service. You will ideally be really experienced in complex case management, with knowledge of how to manage restructures with the ability to work with a variety of academic and professional service areas.

You will also be tasked with providing support to organisation wide People and Culture projects, including the management of organisational change initiatives, organisational development projects, workforce planning, policy development and the management of complex employee relations matters.

So if you are available to start a new role in September and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch ASAP to discuss in more detail.

Programme Funding Manager

Do you share our vision of a sustainable and fairer world where clean energy is accessible to all? With clean energy, both people and planet can thrive. Do you have the passion and programme funding expertise to help generate the income we need to enable people living in poverty to transform their lives through clean energy?

As Programme Funding Manager, you will lead our Trust, Foundation, and Institutional partnerships, working in close collaboration with colleagues in our UK, Nepal, and Kenya offices. In this role, you will drive growth in our income by building a robust funding pipeline, cultivating new business, developing proposals, winning major new opportunities, and providing excellent reporting and stewardship for our existing supporters. The PFM is responsible for an income portfolio of circa £1.2m in 2024/25 and for the future growth of the portfolio.

For more information about the role, please view the Job Description.

Application Deadline: Sunday 1st September 2024 (23.59PM)

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages), telling us how you meet the requirements for this role (please see the Job Description for both the Person Specification and Responsibilities).

Additional Information: Renewable World is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities in our workforce. As this is a UK role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Due to the expected volume of applicants, we will not be able to acknowledge candidates who are not shortlisted.

Renewable World takes safeguarding seriously. All Renewable World staff will be expected to sign the safeguarding policy and follow the Code of Conduct.

The post holder will be responsible for increasing income through the fundraising team’s strategic focus areas of trusts, legacies, and individual giving; they will also grow our corporate fundraising. Excellent donor care is conducted through efficient and timely processes, including meticulous use of our CRM database. They will bring a proactive and solution-focused approach to the work, with highly competent interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills. They will work enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision. 

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

As Head of Programme Funding Operations, you will be a critical enabler of ambitious funding growth for UNICEF UK, through the development and maintenance of coherent systems, processes and policies to support end to end processes of programme information management, proposition development and grant management. A key focus will be anticipating and managing key risks and operational support needs across the pipeline and portfolio in order to support growth and strategic alignment. 

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate experience of leading multifaceted teams and building programme funding systems and ways of working that enable organisations to achieve impact.

This role does not manage relationships with donors directly, nor manage programme delivery in UNICEF countries. The role focuses on maximising the effectiveness of funding processes needed to connect UK fundraising with UNICEF programmes and to help UNICEF UK deliver its goals.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 5 September 2024.

Interview date: 26/27 September 2024, via video conferencing.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

About Media Defence

Media Defence is a charity that helps media to defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and citizen journalists who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law.

About the Role

As Events Coordinator and Team Assistant, you will support the CEO, as well as the Operations, the Development and Capacity Building teams across all their events, traveling and administrative needs. Your main job responsibilities will be centred on organising and managing the admin that supports our work. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of in person activities and administrative functions, working closely across the organisation.

You will be an enthusiastic team player as a lot of your tasks will involve and require input from other team members, from scheduling meetings to assisting in planning all our international travel, in compliance with current donor requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Events planning and coordination

• Coordinate logistical aspects of in person programme activities, including venue arrangements, participant travel, accommodation, and catering. These activities may include meetings for lawyers, regional and international convenings for Media Defence's network of partners, and fellowships
• Implement the logistical planning of events, including visas, flights, ground transportation, itineraries, and other travel-related arrangements, ensuring that all donor requirements are satisfied, such as the Fly America Act where applicable
• Assist Media Defence staff with visa applications, travel arrangements, itineraries, and accommodation needs, providing support to ensure a positive experience. This may include Board meetings, conference participation for Media Defence's Legal Team and CEO travel coordination

Contractual and Financial Coordination

• Support the Finance and Operations Director to ensure that event logistics align with donor requirements and Media Defence policy requirements, with a particular focus on financial compliance and the accurate implementation of travel, finance, and procurement policies
• Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors to manage contracts, payments, and other financial transactions related to event logistics
• Maintain accurate and precise record-keeping for all event-related activities, ensuring documentation meets organisational and donor requirements
• Maintain a filing system of all travel related and relevant documents that meets Media Defence's policies and donor requirements

Team Support

• Manage diaries and organise team meetings
• Take notes at meetings, prepare the minutes and distribute to relevant participants
• Provide support through administrative and communication activities, including checking that invoices from suppliers are accurate and handle any queries
• Oversee effective and smooth running of the Media Defence office, making sure staff are supported and resourced
• Monitor office supplies and stationery and make purchases when required
• Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset register and safeguard assets
• Participate in the delivery of ad hoc projects and tasks, as required

Other

• Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested
• Maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities and varied audiences
• Detail-oriented
• Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
• High level of personal integrity and commitment to the values of the organisation
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively to tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to manage a varied workload and demands from different teams
• Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
• Ability to work on own initiative without daily supervision
• Flexibility to reprioritise effectively and respond to requests for information at short notice
• Have a positive approach to daily tasks and have a solution focussed working method
• Proven experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience with databases/CRM systems
• Previous experience of working in a support/administrative support role would be an advantage
• Knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic

Benefits

• Pension: Contributory pension scheme (employer matched contribution up to max. 8%
• Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Third Friday of each month off
• Opportunity to carry over five days into the following annual leave year
• Days’ start/finish time is flexible
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• On joining Media Defence, all employees are automatically able to access professional support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured Limited and through a digital health app
• We offer an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package
• We provide a range of training and development tools to support our employees to improve or develop skills and knowledge for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation

Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.

Closing Date: 18th September 2024

Interviews will take place online between 25th to 27th September 2024

A skilled Fundraiser you will be able to develop and execute fundraising activities and cultivate relationships, all while offering support in fundraising that aligns with the strategic priorities outlined in our fundraising plan.

As a specialist in corporate partnerships, you will report to the Head of Fundraising and contribute to supporting children's and adult social care services.

We’re looking for someone who has;

• An undergraduate degree in a related field or NVQ Level 3 or 4 in related field.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate partnerships and/or fundraising, with a keen interest in cultivating partnerships. 
• Adept at communicating confidently and professionally, both within the organisation and with external parties.
• Proven track record of meeting financial targets within a fundraising or sales context.
• Full clean driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. 

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

To discover the full details of this rewarding role with the Together Trust please take a look at our Job Description.

If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for please get in touch we would love to hear from you!

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we showcase our dedication to our employees' well-being now and in the future.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th September 2024.

This advertisement may be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; hence, we encourage early applications.

We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff.