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Responsible to:
Director of Policy Research & Impact
Contract type:
Part-time working 3 days a week between Mon-Thur
Fixed-term contract for 18 months initially
Closing date:
21st July 2024 at 23:59
Interviews:
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible
Who we are
Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.
We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.
By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever.
Role Summary
Speakers For Schools is looking for a senior and experienced Evaluation Manager to lead and oversee an impact evaluation of its newly funded programme, ‘IntoTech’. This role requires a dedicated professional to manage the day-to-day operations of an independent evaluation conducted by an external agency.
The Evaluation Manager will ensure the project is executed smoothly, meets its objectives, and delivers high-quality, actionable insights. This position is ideal for someone with strong project management skills, a solid background in evaluation methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
The Evaluation Manager works closely with the Director of Policy, Research and Impact and the Director of Programme and Delivery to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for the evaluation delivery, and it involves a great level of internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
Strategic Purpose:
· Lead the evaluation project, ensuring it adheres to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
· Serve as the primary point of contact between the external evaluation agency, internal stakeholders and the funder.
· Monitor the progress of the evaluation, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring that milestones are met.
· Make informed, timely, and effective decisions to drive the project forward. The candidate should be able to analyse complex situations, consider various perspectives, and choose the best course of action to resolve issues and make progress.
Engagement:
· Coordination and facilitation of effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved, including staff, partners, and the evaluation agency.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including the Programmes and Delivery Directorate, Technology and Data team and Communications
· Collaborate with the Data Compliance team to ensure adherence to data integrity and security standards
· Prepare and present regular updates to senior management and the funding body, highlighting key findings and progress.
Delivery:
· Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure data quality, completeness, and integrity.
· Work closely with the evaluators to address any discrepancies or issues identified during data collection or analysis.
· Develop a how-to-guide for future impact evaluations for the charity and design a knowledge transfer tool during the course of the project
· Develop and implement processes for data validation and verification to improve accuracy and reliability.
· Adherence to data compliance, standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure our data integrity and consistency.
· Ensure safeguarding best practices are embedded in all organisational activities.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge:
Essential
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluation, impact or a related field.
· Knowledge and experience of both quantitative & qualitative research and evaluation methods, tools and techniques
· Highly numerate and computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as a wider range of project management, CRM and internal communication tools
· Experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting data; Familiarity with evaluation methodologies and best practices
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
· Able to develop and lead strong internal and external relationships
· Proactive and positive problem solver, self-starter and start-finisher
Desirable
· Knowledge of the specific sector related to the funding (e.g., education, technology, community development, careers education/employability).
· Skill in developing training and professional development programmes to build the capacity of staff and partners to contribute to impact and quality efforts.
· The ability to identify innovative approaches and technologies that can enhance impact and quality for the charity in the long term
· Familiarity with quality assurance frameworks
Speakers for Schools Values
PASSION:
We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY:
We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY:
We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION:
We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY:
We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase annual leave
· Morning of your birthday off
· Pension scheme
· 3 voluntary days per year
· Wellbeing programme
· Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
· Subsidised office furniture
· £500 a year training allowance
Diversity at our core
Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.
The Application Process:
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.
The deadline to submit your application is 21st July 2024 at 23:59.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Team – Business Development Manager
We're looking for a dynamic individual to identify, secure, and manage funding opportunities. You will work closely with our Head of Business Development & Partnerships to implement our income generation strategy. Your role will involve researching potential income generation opportunities, preparing grant proposals, managing funding applications, and maintaining donor relationships. You'll also drive forward our CRM system, leveraging data to demonstrate our impact, secure funding and support strategic decision-making.
About Us:
Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We've been making a positive impact for over 30 years.
About You:
You like to get results! You have experience in securing funding through grants, donations, partnerships and sponsorships. You have strong writing and communication skills for crafting compelling proposals. You also understand the value of accurate data when demonstrating impact of our services and have good data analysis and CRM skills. Most importantly, you will share our vision, our values and our ambition to do more for local families.
What We Offer:
· Salary: Band 7, £29361 per annum FTE
· Contract: Permanent
· Hours: 21 hours per week - Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working
· Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG
Benefits:
· Full induction and relevant training
· Contributory work-based pension scheme
· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working arrangements
Apply Now:
If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful work, and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us continue changing lives at Action for Family Carers.
Read the full Job Description and Person Specification. Send your CV with a covering letter addressing why you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Closing date for applications 5pm, Tuesday 16th July 2024
Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CORE PURPOSE:
Under the management of the Director of Client Services to provide specialist, evidence-based trauma therapy to children and young people seeking help from ASSIST throughout Northamptonshire.Therapy will be provided in an age appropriate manner.
ASSIST is a member of the United Kingdom Psychological Trauma Society and the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.All ASSIST specialist therapists are expected to work according to evidence based practice models (currently C.B.T. and E.M.D.R.), and in accordance with ethical practice.
Key Tasks
1.To provide specialist evidence-based trauma therapy in an age appropriate manner, to include play and art therapy to children and young people across Northamptonshire seeking help from ASSIST.
2.To deliver robust assessment and formulation measures, ensuring effective and appropriate interventions are delivered.
3.To deliver client services directly, and to receive appropriate clinical supervision accordingly.
4.To attend multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with various professionals as required for the wellbeing of the clients.
5.To be non-judgemental in approach to all work.
6.To provide information on service provision and trauma/Post Traumatic Stress related issues to schools, parents and other professionals, and how children can be affected by trauma.
7.To assist and maintain the administrative systems for managing casework and the upkeep of all client records, and to ensure confidentiality for all ASSIST Service Users, within the confines of the ASSIST confidentiality policy and Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
8.To maintain confidentiality and respect when dealing with client information.
9.To adhere to all ASSIST’s policies and procedures and to promote the values, spirit and ethos of the organisation at all times.
10.To assist in the daily administration of the ASSIST Clinical service, including the support systems underpinning this service.
11.To meet with the ASSIST Staff team to discuss appropriate development of the ASSIST service.
12.To produce written reports related to the area of work as required.
13.To be an active member of the ASSIST team, and to undertake other duties as commensurate with the nature of the post, as specified by the ASSIST Director of Client Services and Trustees.
14.To participate in regular performance reviews, compiling or relevant statistical data, and annual appraisal.
15.To fully recognise the complexity of the field of work, and continuously to update training and practice, according to current and on-going research findings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Flexible – remote or hybrid (UK based) with required travel to London and occasionally Bristol
Salary: £29,450 per year (Grade 3) plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94 (if eligible)
Length of contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37 hours per week (flexible working hours)
Closing date: 5th July 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 15th July 2024
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 Public Affairs Officer role:
As the Public Affairs Officer in the External Affairs team at Women’s Aid, you will play a pivotal role in our government and parliamentary engagement work. This will include leading on monitoring parliamentary activity and identifying opportunities for Women’s Aid to influence the political agenda and ensure parliamentarians are kept up to date on issues related to domestic abuse. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our influencing work with the new government on key pieces of legislation, Women’s Aid’s next big campaign and assisting Women’s Aid’s secretariat role to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Domestic Violence and Abuse. Alongside organising meetings and events for the APPG and with key political stakeholders, you will lead on the development of public affairs and campaigns materials, including policy bulletins, briefings, speaking notes and letters to government ministers.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Public Affairs Officer:
- Carry out regular political monitoring, keeping the team updated with important developments for Women’s Aid, identifying opportunities for influence and providing analysis on policy announcements.
- Draft newsletters, correspondence, and website and social media content for parliamentarians, Women’s Aid’s member services and campaigners on a range of campaign and policy priorities.
- Support Women’s Aid’s work on key pieces of legislation - responding to queries, drafting briefings and parliamentary questions, working with Parliamentarians on draft amendments, and the development of joint sector work.
- Lead on projects that widen participation in Women’s Aid public affairs and campaigning work, including organising meetings with sector colleagues, survivors, and our member services.
What we are looking for in our Public Affairs Officer:
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write copy for a range of audiences and formats, e.g., briefings, consultation submissions, correspondence and speaking notes.
- Experience of working in a political role or exposure within parliamentary institutions.
- Experience in liaising and working with external organisations and individuals, including via correspondence and joint working groups/joint sector meetings.
- Experience in supporting the delivery of projects and campaigns.
- Ability to communicate sensitively about the issues facing women and children affected by domestic abuse.
Benefits of joining us as our Public Affairs Officer 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, family-friendly policies and paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
- Wellness and Support: 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 address (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 the Women's Aid 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This Deputy Head of Politics role is an ideal chance to leverage your in-depth understanding of the relationships between politics and the media – and how these can be used to create change.
Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.
You’ll work with the Head of Politics to lead on, oversee or take responsibility for the development of political strategies within and across our campaigns, in line with the overall organisational and political team strategy.
The key to successfully delivering against our objectives will be to play a constructive and cooperative team leadership role, ensuring the optimal functioning, development and coordination of our political work in order to identify and exploit political opportunities for the benefit of our campaigns.
Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.
What we're looking for:
• Experience of political lobbying and effective political stakeholder influencing at a senior national or international level.
• Ability to manage and lead projects relating to political work, including maintaining effective administration and information systems.
• Ability to identify and exploit political opportunities for the benefit of our campaigns.
• Demonstrable ability to manage staff in line with our values of: relationships first, lifting all boats and we want to win.
• Experience of developing policy positions for a campaign organisation and understanding of the factors bearing on that.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (including politicians, staff, media and volunteers) both verbally and in writing, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Personal belief in and support for the aims and activities of Greenpeace, including an understanding of how we seek to achieve change.
We give you:
You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.
Our commitment to diversity: Greenpeace UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGBTQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
To Apply
Apply via the apply button.
Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.
CLOSING DATE: 9.00 am 8th July 24
INTERVIEWS: 18th July 24
For over 75 years MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of Christian and relief organisations, enabling practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to be delivered to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.Leading the people team you will oversee the development and implementation of our PEOPLE strategy designed to attract, develop, and retain a high performing and creative workforce who are passionately engaged with our vision to see isolated people changed by the love of Christ. Part of that plan will be the development of strategies to address our recruitment needs both in the UK and overseas. The Director will also provide strategic level HR leadership to our 60+ UK based staff and 30 staff and their families overseas.
Reporting to the CEO, you will serve on the six-strong senior leadership team contributing to the wider organisational strategy and play a central role shaping the Christian culture of the organisation.
There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. Additional information is available on request.
Responsibilities
The Director of People and Culture has nine key performance areas
- Enhancing learning within the charity to ensure that we have the skills, experience and mindset needed to move forward. (Learning & Development)
- Shaping our practice to align with our Values, Mission, and Cultural Norms (Culture)
- Creation and maintenance of a positive culture promoting staff wellbeingand community. (Wellbeing)
- Design and delivery of strategies to increase the number of new recruits to serve overseas and attract and hire talent to serve in our offices in the UK. (Talent Acquisition)
- Shared responsibility for Improving Partnership internally within MAF UK and externally with MAF International (MAFI), other Resourcing Groups and mission and Church groups within the UK. (Partnership)
- Taking thelead on all HR related issues and acting as a trusted partner and guide to members of the Executive Team. (Leadership)
- Managing our compensation and benefits schemes to ensure that MAF UK compensation remains fair and competitive. (Compensation & Benefits)
- Maintaining a high level of legal awareness and ensuring HR legal obligations are maintained and our policy and practice is appropriate (Legal & Finance)
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- Ensure that HR policy and practice remains compliant
- Ensuring that our ‘Safeguarding’ responsibilities are upheld, staff receive training and DBS checks as appropriate
- Oversight of the People budget including the international staff, recruitment and training.
9. Professional Development by maintaining currency with employment legislation, HR good practice, and trends within Christian mission organisations
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Requirements:
Education/Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent standard
- CIPD qualified (Level 7 - Chartered membership)
Experience:
- Proven experience in senior HR, management, and leadership roles
- Success in HR strategy design and change management
- Significant experience in recruitment
Skills/Abilities:
- Strategic planning and financial management expertise
- Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
- Ability to influence at all levels within a complex organisation
- Knowledge of UK HR employment legislation
Personal Attributes:
- Committed evangelical Christian, able to represent MAF's mission, values and beliefs
- Emotional resourcefulness and service orientation
- Flexibility and adaptability towards others and circumstances
Terms and Conditions
- Location: This role can be based at the MAF UK Offices in Folkstone, Kent or optionally could be in the Oxford, Cambridge arc as we seek to launch a new hub in the Milton Keynes area, maximising our engagement with a thriving local aerospace and charity sector region. Up to two days a week in our Folkstone Office might be initially required.We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
- Working Hours: This is a full time role (at least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid) but requiring some flexibility on the successful candidate to work additional hours occasionally some of which could be outside the normal business hours. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
- Travel: Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs (inlcuding overseas travel) or for travel/meetings on weekends or evenings.
- Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year.
- Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
- Probation: 6 months
- Notice Period: 3 months each.
- Salary: circa £65,000 per annum
Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday, 28th July 2024.
About CAT
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Powys, Mid Wales.
CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Key activities include residential short courses, vocational training and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics, with online courses and events offered alongside in-person learning.
CAT launched the Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab in 2020 with support from the Moondance Foundation. This was initially a three year project and received further funding from the Moondance Foundation to run the Innovation Lab for a further three years. The aim of the project is to improve the capacity of councils and communities to turn climate emergency declarations into action and create systemic change in order to increase resilience to climate change.
This will be achieved by offering a programme of support aimed at increasing the competence, confidence and effectiveness of policy makers, communities and organisations in developing zero carbon policies and action plans. This support will include: using the Zero Carbon Britain model to provide people with the knowledge to create Zero Carbon Action Plans; delivering Zero Carbon Britain training using a ‘train the trainer’ model to increase the skills and capacity of communities to take action on climate change; supplying the tools to enable people to turn climate emergency declarations into action; setting up a digital resource hub and online network to provide peer support and increase confidence of individuals and communities to take action on climate change. In conjunction with the Zero Carbon Britain Hub, an Innovation Lab will identify key issues, priorities and tasks; develop ideas that impact on these areas; and create routes into larger scale impact or systems change.
Job details:
ZCBILM240216
Area of Responsibility:
Zero Carbon Britain Innovation Lab
Responsible to:
Co-CEO
Responsible for:
Research Assistant
External Trainers and consultants
Contract type: Fixed term – 2 years
Responsibility Grade: 7
Location: Flexible with regular visits to the CAT eco centre near Machynlleth
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. (1.0 FTE)
Working Days: Usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional weekend and evening working.
Salary and employee benefits:
£35,898 per annum.
CAT offers a generous annual leave allowance of 25 days p.a., plus bank holidays, plus additional allowance at Christmas (usually 3 days), plus 1 extra day for every year worked (up to 5 days).
CAT also offers an attractive package of employee benefits, including:
· a free cooked lunch and free hot drinks from the café whenever working from the CAT eco centre
· 40% discount on retail goods purchased from CAT
· Opportunities for CPD training, qualifications & professional memberships to be funded by CAT
· Opportunity to take 2 CAT short courses per year free-of-charge
· the opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
· a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme (planned)
· 5% pension contribution
· generous maternity and paternity entitlement and Death In Service benefit
· 2 hours per month for general health & wellbeing & 2 hours per month for Welsh language tuition.
Work remotely: See Location
Application deadline: 9am 5 July 2024
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 15 July 2024 (on site)
Expected start date: To be discussed at offer stage
Overview of Role
The postholder will manage the Zero Carbon Britain Innovation Lab, to improve the capacity of councils and communities to turn climate emergency declarations into action, identifying key issues, priorities and tasks, developing ideas that impact on these areas and creating routes into larger scale impact or systems change, in order to increase resilience to climate change.
Main Responsibilities
· To work with the Zero Carbon Britain Hub Team and External Evaluator, to clarify aims and capabilities, identifying key issues, priorities and tasks the Innovation Lab could help tackle, assessing current and potential innovation capabilities and gaps
· To design the Innovation Team model
· To manage all staff employed to deliver on the Innovation Lab
· To liaise with the Head of Development to identify other sources of funding for developing the Innovation Team model and building the Innovation team
· To develop and implement Innovation Lab methodology, piloting and delivering innovation Labs
· To put in place effective systems, policies and procedures for the effective management, monitoring and evaluation of the Innovation Lab in order to deliver on the project’s aims and objectives, outputs, outcomes and impact
· To work with the Graduate School of the Environment and contribute to teaching on the Masters in Behaviour Change and other Masters degrees
· To represent the Innovation Lab externally
· To liaise and work in partnership with appropriate external organisations, to support the needs of councils and communities to turn climate emergency declarations into action
· To manage external consultants and staff tasked with delivering training and consultancy
· To prepare marketing material and publicise the project and its activities
Any other appropriate duties as defined by the Co-CEO
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Work setting: Hybrid
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: permanent, full-time
Location: Central London
Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for turning ideas into successful commercial ventures? Have you worked in a role that focused on development of products/ideas that capitalised on an organisation's existing IP, knowledge, reach, research, expertise?
TPP are recruiting a self-motivated and proactive Commercial and Product Development Manager on behalf of our client, a well-established charity focused on supporting people facing a chronic health issue.
The Role:
As a Commercial and Product Development Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Relationship Manager, Corporate and Commercial, to develop and implement the client's commercial strategy.
Main responsibilities:
- Strategy Development: Collaborate with various teams to create and execute scalable commercial opportunities.
- Revenue Generation: Drive financially viable business assets, including training, consultancy, accreditation, and conferences as well as shape pricing strategies and build attractive sponsorship packages.
- Market Analysis: Conduct thorough competitor analysis and cost assessments to position products competitively.
- Product Innovation: Lead focus groups, assess product feasibility, and ensure continuous improvement to meet customer needs.
- Partnership Development: Work with corporate fundraising colleagues to optimise cause-related marketing opportunities and identify income-generating assets.
- Organisational Culture: Embed organisation's values and culture in all activities, ensuring compliance with policies and promoting a safeguarding culture.
Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Expertise in product development, financial modelling, and project management.
- Innovative approach to discovering and developing value.
- Experience in securing sponsorships and working in a targeted environment
- Knowledge of Intellectual Property in the healthcare sector is a plus
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Millions of EU citizens live in the UK and have to adjust to the impact of Brexit and secure their rights under the EU Settlement Scheme. It is the most isolated and disadvantaged groups of EU citizens who are struggling the most. Our charity Settled is the leading advice and support provider for EU citizens in the UK. We have secured funding for 2 new posts targeted at addressing these needs. The first is for a Romanian speaker based in London and Kent who can address the needs of the Roma community, including making a short information video. The second will be based in Scotland and work particularly with homeless EU citizens. Both posts will be expected to develop relationships and work closely with other support organisations. Please submit a CV and a covering letter stating clearly which role you wish to apply for and setting out how you meet the person specification.
We will consider applications as they arrive so applicants are encouraged to apply early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department/Team: Development
Responsible to: Head of Events
Contract: Permanent
Location: Flexible mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB
Hours: Full-Time - 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive of breaks, although it is expected that there will be occasions where evening and weekend work is required in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. The postholder will be eligible for TOIL in accordance with The Old Vic’s TOIL policy.
Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role Summary
The purpose of the post is:
- To organise and deliver a range of on-site corporate, donor, Capital and other ad-hoc events generated by the Development department, such as drink receptions, seated dinners, backstage talks, private building tours, press nights and corporate training events. In collaboration with the Head of Events, taking ownership of, and leading on, a combination of these events.
- To assist in the delivery of all major fundraising events.
- To lead on all events administrative duties including managing the schedule of events and communicating information to internal departments, external suppliers and sponsor stakeholders.
Your Team
The Development Events Manager is essential to deliver events that support the aims of the team and organisation.
We are at a key stage in our fundraising efforts, as we continue to raise funds for our capital development, a new Backstage building adjoining the existing historical building, which will house a new studio theatre, learning centre and café/workspaces over five storeys. Ground has been broken on this exciting project and we aim to open it in 2025.
You will be joining a high performing Development team who take great pride in their work to raise income for The Old Vic. Whilst you’ll sit within the wider Development team, the events team is a busy team consisting of the Events Manager and Head of Events. Your skills will lie in organisation, teamwork, superb attention to detail and event planning and delivery.
Areas of responsibility
The Development Events Manager will be responsible for:
Event Planning & Organisation:
- Prior to a show going on sale, working with the Development team to schedule all the department’s event requirements, ensuring tickets and spaces are held in good time
- Support in organising all event logistics such as catering, drinks, flowers, furniture hire, entertainment, lighting and negotiating the best price with external contractors
- To manage relationships with clients, suppliers and internal Old Vic teams to the highest possible standards
- Ensure guest speakers are booked in, sending timely reminders and speech/briefing notes
- Approaching creative teams, The Old Vic’s Senior Management team, and cast to ensure they attend the necessary events
- Liaising with wider Development team to gather any outstanding information for upcoming events
- Completing events memos and confidently discussing them at weekly meetings
- Planning and managing all event deadlines and ensuring information is circulated and received in good time with internal stakeholders, external clients and suppliers; such as RSVPs, final numbers and dietary requirements
- Supported by the Head of Events, plan and deliver 1-2 Press Night parties a year
- Leading on the scheduling, planning and delivery of The Old Vic’s lucrative and developing Corporate Training programme, including liaison with and contracting of facilitators, external clients, caterers and Stage Team, booking space and producing schedules, while working closely with the Corporate Development officer to ensure outstanding quality of delivery.
Event Delivery:
- Attending evening, early morning and weekend events as and when required
- Overseeing the event setup, ensuring all requirements are met. Delivering the event in partnership with the Event Duty Manager and representing the Development team at events
- Being the central contact for the Event Duty Manager, Event Team, caterer, suppliers, internal stakeholders and external clients
- Managing guest arrival and confidently circulating staff and cast around the room with the support of relevant senior team members
- Corporate Training events (including offsite Corporate Training)
- To support colleagues and Head of Events with the delivery of the Backstage building’s event activity
Event Support for Major Events:
- Providing general administrative and event management support for major or ad-hoc fundraising events that may be planned. This support would include:
- Supporting the Head of Events in many aspects of event scheduling, planning and delivery
- Selling tickets, overseeing guest communications and marketing
- To collate all T&Cs for the auction lots and upload copies onto external online site
- Generating ideas for the auction and proactively making asks
- Compiling the programme, liaising with the graphic designer
- Working closely with the Head of Events and Producer to manage all talent communication and logistics, and assisting with the pastoral care of actors, creative and production staff
- Organising travel, itineraries, booking tickets, and arranging accommodation as required
- Scheduling team briefings and preparing briefing content/packs and contact sheets
Overseeing the live event lifecycle alongside the Head of Events, Producer and Production Manager; supporting the team with any requests and assistance on the day
- Post-event maintenance will include taking payments for pledges/auction prizes; sending thank you gifts and arranging debriefs
- Once the event has wrapped, the Events team continues to deliver auction prizes year-round.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Organising signatures for memento books and auction prizes
- To ensure Risk Assessments are in place for all event activity. Representing the Development/ Events team as the Health and Safety representative
- Maintaining the calendars used by the Events team to utmost accuracy:
- Keeping the management of the Clash Calendar and Skedda system up to date with new/cultural events, holidays, etc.
- Booking in additional events as they arise
- Booking tickets for some events and ad-hoc where necessary via Tessitura; maintaining event attendance on Tessitura
- Processing payments, raising POs and ensuring all events run within an agreed budget
- Representing The Old Vic as part of the Development Events Network; undertaking proactive steps to build industry contacts and create supportive networks with peer organisations
- To comply with The Old Vic’s Equal Opportunities, Sustainability and Health & Safety and Staff Handbook policies at all times.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.
Person Specification
This role would be suitable for someone with relevant events experience, within the arts/charity sectors, looking to develop a career in fundraising and event management at The Old Vic.
Essential
- Prior experience coordinating and leading events autonomously within an arts organisation
- Demonstrable organisational skills, ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage several tasks at once
- Good problem-solving skills
- Experienced in using Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and database systems for data management
- Experience delivering events to a budget and tracking expenditure
- Excellent interpersonal skills both face to face, over email and on the telephone with the ability to build lasting professional relationships and networks
- Exceptional attention to detail and proof-reading skills
- Enthusiastic team player but able to work independently
- Availability to work outside of normal office hours including evenings, some weekends, and early mornings
How to Apply
We understand that everyone is different and we want you to apply in whichever way you feel best shows your skills and experience. There are a range of ways that you can apply with us:
- 1. Sending a short video file of yourself (no longer than two minutes in length), detailing your experience, why you are applying for the role and what about working at The Old Vic interests you (have a look at the person specification in the job description).
- 2. Sending a short audio file of yourself (no longer than two minutes in length), detailing your experience, why you are applying for the role and what about working at The Old Vic interests you.
- 3. Completing our application form.
- 4. Uploading your CV and covering letter, explaining why you are interested in the role and working at the Old Vic.
As a Disability Confident employer, The Old Vic has made a commitment that all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this job will be invited to interview. However in the event that we have a high volume of applications all of whom meet the criteria and identify as disabled, meaning it is not practicable to interview everyone, we may apply a weighting to the shortlisting criteria, or add an additional shortlisting stage before any interviews take place. In all cases we will take care to ensure that any criteria or weightings do not disadvantage disabled applicants.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The Process
The recruitment process for this role will be two stages;
- 1st stage virtual conversation
- 2nd stage in person conversation
- You may be asked to complete a work based skills assessment or challenge.
The closing date for this role is 3 July 2024 at Midday. First Conversations are likely to take place w/c 12 July 2024.
Equal Opportunities
We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of the global majority, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse and disabled candidates.
We may take positive action, in cases where candidates are equally qualified, to increase the employment of under-represented groups at The Old Vic.
In the event that we ask you to attend the theatre for a conversation and you are struggling financially, we may be able to reimburse you for any reasonable travel costs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
This is a mid-level role in a leading international consultancy and research organisation in the field of social development. As a Technical Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work within the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) portfolio, with the potential to work in other thematic areas on gender and social inclusion.
We are seeking candidates who will thrive in a smaller, specialist consultancy organisation in the international development sector. Please read on to learn more about the company, team and role, and the kind of applicants we are looking for.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Summary of role
Reports to: Tina Musuya (Head of Gender-Based Violence Portfolio)
Location: This is a UK-based role. You must have eligibility to work in the UK.
SDDirect's Head Office is located in Old Street, London. We operate a hybrid working model with flexibility on the frequency of office visits. This can be discussed further during the recruitment process. International travel may be required for this role.
Appointment term: Full time, permanent contract
Remuneration Package: This role is Band C with a salary range of £33,500 - £43,000. Salary upon appointment will be commensurate with experience and in line with team members in equivalent roles.
As a Technical Specialist, you will focus on providing research and technical support on GBV across a number of SDDirect’s projects. Your role will involve providing research for our two helpdesks, including the Ending Violence against Women and Children Helpdesk (for UK government staff) and GBV AoR Helpdesk (for humanitarian actors). You could also be involved in providing support to knowledge products and guidance material, policy and programme guidance, specialist research, and monitoring and evaluation of GBV programmes.
Click on the Job description below for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV and cover letter. The deadline for applying is 21st July 2024. Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
As this is a UK-based role, please confirm your eligibility to reside and work in the UK as part of your cover letter.
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We are at an exciting time in Dandelion Time’s development and will be implementing our new Strategic Plan over the next 4 years. The role of Business, Data and Compliance Manager will play an integral role in supporting the Senior Management Team to do this.
Founded in 2003, Dandelion Time is a growing rural-based charity working with the most vulnerable children affected by trauma and mental health issues. Over the years Dandelion Time has helped thousands of people and intends to transform many more lives as we expand our services in Kent.
In this role you will report to the Director of Finance managing the IT infrastructure, Data Protection, procurement contracts and policy requirements for the Charity to enable it to meet its legal, strategic and operational objectives.
As we continue to grow there is real scope to develop both the role and your own career progression.
People are at the heart of everything we do at Dandelion Time, whether they are our staff, volunteers, or the families we work with. Being hands-on in the natural world is the basis for our activities and creativity at Dandelion Time. We care for the earth, plants, animals and each other. But whatever the role, you will be helping to transform the lives of vulnerable children in our community.
The successful candidate will work 3 to 3.5 days per week over 3 or 4 days. The pro-rated salary for this role is £18,600 for 22.5 hours and £21,493 for 26 hours.
Ensuring we have a happy and healthy work-life balance for all our staff we offer flexible working arrangements to allow you to work in a way that suits your individual lifestyle. Additionally we offer 25 days holiday (pro-rata) with the ability to purchase additional leave, matched pension scheme up to 5% and an enhanced sick pay scheme.
Our stunning farm setting means you can reap the benefits of our beautiful, homely environment and the joys that working in the great outdoors and with animals bring.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Care Insitiute for Excellence (SCIE)
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
The role:
This is a great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Providing direction and oversight to programmes of social care improvement work, designing and implementing new tools and approaches that ensure SCIE’s projects deliver against our clients’ requirements.
· Leading the delivery of key client relationships and higher profile projects to manage complex improvement and consultancy projects for clients in adults or children’s social care including diagnostics, change management projects, organisational and practice reviews.
· Managing and delivering multiple complex projects to time, budget and quality through the development, communication and management of clear project plans, stakeholder liaison and risk management utilising SCIE’s project Management approach.
· Advising on best practice by looking at emerging trends and approaches in social care.
What we are looking for:
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
· Understanding of Social Care practice, policy and commissioning
· Experience of leading complex consultancy and change projects and experience of deigning and delivering improvement tools and approaches for local government
· Experience of consulting and change theories, frameworks and how to apply
· Experience of analysing performance and evaluation data
· Experience of stakeholder engagement and management and ability to maintain effective collaborative working relationships
· Experience of leading teams
What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
About the role
For the past five years, Platform’s fossil free work has focused on the coordination of the activist network UK Divest, with the aim to disrupt the financing of the fossil fuel industry through local government pension schemes. In the past two years, the remit of our work has expanded, to include new campaigns focused on exposing and disrupting fossil fuel industry sportswashing and the lobbying of Parliament. Now, with new campaigning underway on new targets in the pension sector, we are re-organising and growing our team to resource this exciting work.
Working alongside three Fossil Free Campaigners at Platform - and partners at Friends of the Earth Scotland - you will build on the strengths and learnings of past years to lead the strategic development of this important programme of work, incorporating UK Divest, Fossil Free Parliament, fossil free sports work, and new pensions work.
Our fossil free campaign is also inextricably tied to other movements for social justice. We are specifically seeking someone to develop the international solidarity potential of this work, understanding how fossil fuels are intertwined with the defence industry, colonialism, and global extraction more broadly. We want to target investment in and political support for fossil fuel companies because we believe it is intricately linked to broader global justice, such as the UK Government’s role in supporting destructive energy projects worldwide. The best divestment and anti-fossil fuel campaigning has been, and your future work will be, informed by and responsive to the BDS movement, the Global Energy Embargo for Palestine and anti-apartheid and arms trade work.
As a permanent member of Platform staff, you will also participate in the collective decision-making and running of Platform as an organisation, as well as having fundraising responsibilities alongside your project work.
Details
Hours: 4 days (32 hours per week based on a 40 hour week)
Contract: Permanent contract, subject to 6 months’ probationary period.
Salary: Baseline salary is £42,248 pro rata (£33,791 at 4 days a week) and is subject to Platform’s Socially Just Waging System.
Location: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London E2 6HG. Many Platform staff members choose to work primarily from home: flexible remote working can be negotiated to suit circumstances.
Responsible to: Management Group and Trustees
About Platform
Extractive energy, food and financial systems are driving climate breakdown, the defining issue of our time. At Platform, we’re tackling this by exposing who owns and controls these systems, mobilising impacted communities and envisioning sustainable and socially just alternatives.
Drawing on Platform’s unique 40-year history, our team of campaigners, researchers and artists are working across the UK to transform the political, cultural and social conditions in which polluting industries operate.
What we are looking for
You are an experienced campaigner and organiser, with experience in inter/national campaigns, and a track record of developing impactful strategies with strong theories of change. You thrive on movement building and supporting networks of activists to do their best work. You have strong connections in climate and social justice movements at large.
You understand how change happens, and are experienced in practical approaches that secure small but consistent wins. You understand how political institutions work, particularly local councils and/or UK and Scottish Parliament. You may have experience in insider advocacy, and have worked with policymakers to make change happen. Ideally, you also have a working understanding of how financial institutions such as pension schemes support the fossil fuel industry.
You are deeply motivated by Platform’s visions and values, and feel enthusiastic at the prospect of operating within a flat-structured organisation. You have a strong understanding of climate justice in relation to a wider context of capitalism and white supremacy.
You are interested in creative campaigning that makes use of arts and culture, and have a strong track record of developing trusting relationships. You have experience engaging with press media in a strategic way.
You enjoy working in a team, take pride in and responsibility for your work, and believe in collaborative, consensus based decision-making.
Platform works towards a just future beyond fossil fuels.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and senior researcher to play a leading role in the development and growth of the NCB research team.
Position Title: Senior Research and Development Manager
Reference: 2389
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week.
Salary: London - £53,457, National - £49,448 with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.
About Us
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
As a leading children’s charity, we take the voices of children to the heart of Government, bringing people and organisations together to drive change in society and deliver a better childhood for the UK. We are united for a better childhood.
About the Role
The post holder will lead on key programmes of evidence and evaluation work and be accountable for its quality delivery. They will provide expertise, methodological input and guidance across research projects, including on advanced quantitative and qualitative research design.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in a growing team that works across the justice, health, education and social care systems on behalf of a range of statutory, academic, voluntary and community sector funders.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 12th July 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 26th July and will be held in person in our London Office or remotely for NI based candidates.
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.
No agencies please.