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People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
The Movement Collaboration Lead or Senior Movement Collaboration Lead (depending on experience) will work closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team to lead the development and delivery of an exciting emerging programme of work building collaboration for economic system change between grassroots groups and new economy organisations.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, are excited about the role of collaboration in creating systems change and capable of creating partnerships and strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
The first twelve months of this programme will take an action inquiry approach to facilitate a mixed group of new economy organisations and grassroots groups through a collaborative process that will develop shared knowledge and practice about how we can effectively and equitably collaborate on economic systems change work through practical experiments, facilitated dialogue and collaborative research.
The role will involve responsibilities for project managing and delivering this work including programme development and delivery, developing partnerships, changemaker recruitment and support, conducting desk research and interviews, managing and running events, supporting project related fundraising, conducting project learning and evaluation and writing a learning report about the project.
Following this first year we plan to scale work on supporting collaboration between grassroots groups and new economy organisations, subject to funding we hope this could become a permanent role.
All programme roles in the People’s Economy team support work across the programme team and we see a postholder likely working on the Action Inquiry for 0.4 FTE and supporting other work strands depending on their relevant skills, experiences and interests for 0.2 FTE.
Online Open House
Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.
You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious? This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.
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Job Description
Project Development
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, lead the translation of existing strategic thinking, planning and relationship building into a project plan.
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, contribute to business planning and fundraising for future development of the action inquiry beyond the first year.
- Working closely with Programme Director lead outreach and relationship building with new economy organisations, funders and other relevant stakeholders.
- Working closely with the Head of Community, lead outreach and relationship building with changemakers and grassroots groups for the action inquiry.
- Working closely with the Programme Director, develop a plan for learning and evaluation of the project.
Project Delivery
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the delivery of the action inquiry.
- Lead on organising the logistics and resources required to effectively deliver the action inquiry
- Working closely with the Programme Team, recruit and onboard changemakers to the project
- With support from the Head of Training, contribute to the delivery of learning and skills sessions as part of the inquiry
- Manage and execute the delivery of events as part of the action inquiry
- Maintain relationships with changemakers while they are involved in the project and act as a key point of contact
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning of the project
- With input from the Programme Team and relevant project partners write a learning report at the end of the first year of the action inquiry.
- Plan and deliver a research element of the project aimed at gathering learnings from other sectors on equitable and effective collaboration.
- Working with the Programme team develop a communications plan to raise the profile of the project and share learnings throughout the year.
Supporting other work strands
- Manage (or contribute to) other projects that contribute to achieving People’s Economy’s goals, as agreed with the Programme Director
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined-up approach across People’s Economy’s work
- These areas will be discussed and identified depending on the appointed candidates' relevant skills, experience and expertise - examples include providing programme management support of our migrant justice programme or supporting the development of our regional work in London.
Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for the action inquiry
- With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within.
To find out more about what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
About the Role
Reporting to our Marketing Manager this role plays an important part in supporting SIB’s strategy and focus.
We are looking for someone who:
• Can create compelling communications showcasing our programmes and funds
• Can provide expertise and oversight in the shaping and embedding of SIB’s external messaging
• Can produce accessible and well-written marketing materials for our programmes and funds
• Can update website communications and manage newsletters
• Can organise external events and coordinate team member attendance
• Can support formal and informal engagement with SIB’s customers and the internal team
• Is an enthusiastic self-starter with a commitment to open and transparent communication with a wide range of stakeholders
Key responsibilities
Marketing
1 Working with Marketing Manager to implement the Marketing Strategy, including contributing to campaigns, messages and stakeholder relations.
2. Supporting the implementation of marketing plans for specific funds, working with our delivery partners and sub-contractors, as appropriate, and helping with programme and fund roundtables and events.
3. Supporting the Director of Investments and the Marketing Manager in delivering new business strategies by providing market analysis and data, publicity plans, key messages, event planning, set up and coordination as necessary.
4. Supporting the Marketing Manager with marketing contacts in partner, investee and other stakeholder organisations, maintaining contacts and ensuring that SIB funds and programmes are represented across sector events and in peer publications.
5. Liaise with the Business Development Manager to contribute effectively to new tenders, including supplying accurate marketing and communications data and deliverable activities.
Communications
6. Working with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Marketing Manager to implement the Marketing Strategy, including developing and managing campaigns, messages and stakeholder relations.
7. Supporting the development of content and publications as required including newsletters, brochures and reports, case studies, blogs, articles, website content, e-newsletter content.
8. Working with the Marketing Manager and Policy and Communications Manager to liaise with external networks – national, third sector and key regional press contacts, other communications managers – to increase the reach of SIB’s work and to disseminate it widely.
9. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.
10. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.
11. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.
12. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.
13. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.
Core competencies
- Experience of creating impactful marketing materials and campaigns utilising multiple channels and platforms.
- Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience of event set up and coordination including booking venues, managing guest lists and arranging speakers.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write accurate, engaging and crisp copy for a range of different channels.
- Technical knowledge of website management and working with a range of different CMS such as Drupal and Wordpress.
- Good organisational, planning, and project management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite apps, including Acrobat Pro DC, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effect
- Commitment to equalities and customer care
- Good knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, local and central government and the statutory sector as a whole.
- Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
Full time, permanent
About us
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Global Learning and Development (L&D) Coordinator to join our vibrant, international team. In this exciting role, you will play a key part in shaping the learning journey for our employees across the globe, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and training needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world. You’ll have the opportunity to coordinate cutting-edge training programs, manage state-of-the-art digital learning platforms, and help drive the implementation of innovative L&D strategies that impact employees from different cultures and regions.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for learning and a talent for digital technology to make a real difference. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, and are excited about contributing to a culture of continuous development, then this is the role for you! You’ll collaborate with colleagues around the world, tackle diverse challenges, and help shape the future of learning and growth within our organisation.
Accountabilities
Training Coordination:
- Schedule, coordinate, and manage all internal and external training sessions.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external trainers, and venues to ensure smooth delivery of learning programs. In the room and virtual rooms
- Maintain and update training event calendars and records.
Digital Learning Management:
- Administer and manage digital learning platforms (e.g., LMS - Learning Management System), ensuring content is up-to-date and accessible.
- Troubleshoot issues related to digital learning tools, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Support the creation and curation of digital learning content, including e-learning modules, videos, webinars, and virtual training sessions.
Learning Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and track learning and development progress using data analytics tools, providing regular reports on key metrics (e.g., participation, completion rates, learner feedback).
- Analyse learning data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in training programs.
Employee Development Support:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee learning and development queries.
- Provide guidance on learning paths and career development opportunities based on employee and organisational needs.
- Assist in the design and delivery of personal and professional development initiatives.
Digital Skills Development:
- Assist in the development and delivery of digital skills training, supporting employees in improving their proficiency in digital tools and software.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to identify areas where additional digital skills training is required.
- Support the L&D Manager in managing the L&D budget, tracking expenditures and processing invoices.
Learning and Development Projects:
- Support the implementation of new learning initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Participate in cross-functional projects that contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in a learning and development coordination role or a similar administrative position.
- Strong proficiency in digital tools and platforms, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, Canva, Synthesis), and other digital collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders across the organisation.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and data.
- Ability to analyse data and present actionable insights.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to generate L&D reports.
- Experience in developing and delivering training.
- CIPD qualification in Learning and Development or equivalent
- Skills, Abilities and Competences
Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Skilled in working within a global team, fostering collaboration across departments and regions.
- Ability to facilitate virtual teams and work with colleagues and partners globally in different time zones
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion:
- Strong competency in promoting inclusivity and ensuring training materials and delivery methods are culturally sensitive and accessible to all learners.
Organisational Agility:
- Ability to navigate and thrive within a fast-paced, global organisation, responding quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
Innovation in Learning Design:
- Ability to introduce innovative approaches to learning, such as incorporating mobile learning, social learning platforms, or AI-driven personalised learning pathways.
Attention to Detail:
- Ensuring accuracy and high standards in managing training records, tracking certifications, and preparing training-related reports.
Global Mindset:
- Understanding of global business environment, with sensitivity to cultural differences and regional learning needs.
- Ability to adapt learning products to the cultural context locally
Problem-Solving:
- Strong problem-solving ability to handle challenges such as differing regulatory requirements, regional variances in skills development, and access to learning platforms.
Time Management:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and coordinating global projects that involve multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Continuous Improvement Focus:
- Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on global L&D best practices, tools, and emerging technologies.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
This will be a global role based either in the UK or in one of our country offices in Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Peru, Boliva, Nepal or Bangladesh. The final salary and benefits for this role is dependent on the country of base and job market conditions.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the country from which they will be based. They must be in a commutable distance from one of our global offices, as the successful candidate would be expected to attend the office on regular occasions.
Additional information
Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued. Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
Closing date for applications: 17th November 2024. Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 25th November 2024.
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. For more information, please visit our careers page.
To apply please submit a copy of your CV (A4 No more than 2 pages) and send us a supporting statement that addresses person specification, Skills, Abilities and Competencies listed, and please make this no more than 2 A4 pages.
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
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The Role
We now seek a Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research Manager to deliver a step change in organisational capacity in the MELR space, develop our approaches to data collection, and coordinate planning and reporting processes. This will require an experienced, self starting practitioner, capable of developing a long term strategic vision as well as getting deeply involved in ensuring its realisation.
The Organisation
Mothers’ Union is a global Christian movement working to transform lives, strengthen families and advocate for change. Active for nearly 150 years and now with 4 million members in 84 countries, our development programmes have extraordinary reach and an approach that is in line with best practice – our members serve in their local communities, have strong established relationships, and are there for the long term. They see what is needed, where it is needed and work as volunteers to facilitate change and help others. This local knowledge, combined with their Christian faith perspective enables transformation in the communities they serve.
Our programmes, which take an Asset Based Community Development approach, are focused around the three pillars identified by our members of stopping violence (especially gender based violence), poverty and injustice.
For further information, including details of how to apply, please see the job pack attached.
Closing date for applications is 31st October 2024.
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Ambitious College is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Coordinator. Our college is growing and we are looking for a dynamic and confident Learning Support Coordinator to join our dedicated team based in Isleworth. You will work alongside a transdisciplinary team to support our learners to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Ambitious College is an award-winning, Ofsted rated ‘Good' specialist further education provision for autistic young people aged 16-25. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy, and rewarding life. Our ambitious educational approach focuses on the individual at all times, supporting our learners' wellbeing and independence. We aim to ensure that when they leave our setting, they have the opportunity to access employment, further education, or training, and to live as part of the communities of their choice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Management: Lead and manage a team of Learning and Behaviour Specialists, ensuring they deliver exceptional support to our learners.
- Quality Service Delivery: Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred programmes that cater to the unique needs of each learner.
- Care and Support: Maintain excellent levels of care and support, adhering to agreed practices and protocols.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of autistic young people.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you!
Join Ambitious College and be a part of a team that is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for autistic young people. Apply today and help us empower our learners to achieve their fullest potential.
Closing Date: 3rd November 2024
Start Date: January 2025 or sooner
Interview date: 12th/13th November 2024
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
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Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities
The Senior Programme Development Specialist will work on complex and major bids, often on multimillion consortia, commercial contracts and multi-country partnerships, and will be expected to take a high degree of responsibility for developing successful bids including negotiations with internal and external partners.
This position will drive a high-quality bidding process with institutional donors and large foundations to build a healthy and sustainable funding pipeline so that CIUK can achieve our programme goals. You will work closely with technical advisory teams, country offices, finance colleagues, and other partners in order to deliver winning bids, which showcase CARE’s programme innovation and deliver impact as well as ensuring adequate cost recovery for CIUK.
Why work with us?
The Programme Funding Team is at the very centre of CIUK’s new strategy for the development of high quality and impactful programming within CARE. The team shapes and builds our institutional programme portfolio in line with the CARE International 2030 vision and ensures that our programmes save lives and bring lasting change through consistent and high standards of programme design, partnerships building and learning.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a passionate and experienced funding specialist, with experience in institutional funding and a very good knowledge of our key donors’ requirements (FCDO). You must have the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams during proposal preparation, working with partners and colleagues in multiple locations. Experience in and a very good understanding of programme design is key to this role, as is excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Capable of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; you are a positive collaborator and a strong team player.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to satisfactory references.
CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
To Apply:
To apply, please visit our website, download and read the Senior Programme Development Specialist Recruitment Pack, including the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications are completed online. If you require a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format, please contact the HR Team. Please note, Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.
Closing date: Thursday 7 November at 11pm
Interview date: Week commencing 11 November
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We know how much difference a Health Play Specialist can make to children who are
seriously ill and for a lot of hospitals and community healthcare settings these roles can fall by
the wayside when budgets are critically tight. Our pilot Starlight Health Play Specialist project
has now demonstrated the positive impact of play staff for babies, children and families.
We’ve already learned so much and are designing an impact assessment tool with the
practitioners. Although the setup of the project is done, there is lots of learning still to do and
the manager of this work will facilitate and maximise this learning.
Starlight Health Play Specialists not only create the time, space and opportunity for children to
play, whether that’s for preparation for procedures, management of anxiety, entertainment
during long periods of boredom or aiding recovery. They carry out on-the-ground research,
measure impact of activities, sharing their learning with us and help us to really understand
what makes a brilliant Health Play Specialist and develop standards and training.They are
beacons of good practice, championing and protecting play in healthcare – and that is where
you, our new Play Specialist Programme Manager, come in.
Are you an experienced Finance Manager with programme and grants management experience?
Are you passionate about supporting young entrepreneurs and helping job seekers become job creators?
We are looking for a Programme Finance Manager to ensure all programmes and projects across the organisation have transparent and robust processes to ensure maximum impact. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Development and Programmes team.
Job details
Job title: Programme Finance Manager
Duration: 12 months FTC
Location: A short walk from St Pauls Underground Station
Responsible to: Head of Finance and Operations
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
As the Programme Finance Manager your day to day duties will include:
- Business partnering with Programme Managers to review income and expenditure
- Produce forecasts and reforecasts to Programme Managers
- Prepare monthly commentary for management reviews
- Manage and coordinate monthly project lifecycle
- Work closely with the Head of Finance to create a robust grants and contract process
- Ensure all contract deadlines and billing cycles are met with in a timely manner
- Manage and process all programmes and projects accounts for year end
The skills you will bring to this busy and diverse role will include:
- Experience of project accounting
- Knowledge of programme accounting
- Strong business partnering experience
- Relevant accounting qualification
- Experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of the charity/non-profit sector
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a growing organisation and make a difference.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Programme Finance Manager through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV.
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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Starting Date: ASAP/Mid-Month January 2025
Contract type: Full-time and open-ended
Salary: £95’756/year if in London; INR 5’633’900/year if in Delhi or PKR 12’543’800/year if in Lahore, commensurate with relevant experience and skills
Location: London, Delhi, Lahore
Application closing date: 31 October 2024 at 17:00 UK time
Please note that the applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment will be closed when the suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested candidates to apply ASAP.
Reports to: Senior Director of Programmes
Line management: Partnership Manager, Knowledge & Learning Manager, Decent Works Manager
About the Job
The Director of Farm Programmes Quality and Partnerships is responsible for all aspects of quality programme implementation at Better Cotton small holders countries including development of programme designs and strategies, programme
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring development of high quality, evidence based, high impact, innovative programmes that deliver immediate and lasting changes in the small holders farming communities Better Cotton works in. S/he is responsible to ensure the compliance with technical standards in programme design and implementation. Primary (but not exclusively) this role will focus on programmes in China, Pakistan, India, Mozambique and other small holders’ countries.
In addition, the Director of Farm Programmes Quality and Partnerships will lead the global partnerships team and will be responsible for setting up Partnership Management Standards, supporting capacity of teams in project cycle management and supporting Better Cotton’s network of partners to ensure that their programme delivery is of high quality and integrity.
Responsibilities
In addition to actively participating in the relevant leadership fora and providing a role model for colleagues to follow in their interactions with internal and external stakeholders in line with Better Cotton’s ethos and values, the specific responsibilities of the role are:
Programme Quality and Management
- Accountability for quality and progressive improvement of Better Cotton global programme delivery.
- Support country teams to develop country programme strategies, programme designs and operating plans, including annual plans and budgeting.
- Ensure globally coherent programme design by supporting in-country programme teams, in collaboration with other teams/functions such as: assurance, monitoring & evaluation, and supply chain.
- Review structure and strengthen capacity of country programme teams to carry out a range of activities to deliver the Better Cotton Standard System, in collaboration with in country or regional leadership
- Strengthen capacity of country programme teams in project cycle management.
- Ensure good practices of project cycle management are consistently adhered to.
Partnerships
- Develop, test and roll out Better Cotton’s Partnership Management Guidelines with relevant tools.
- Coordinate with internal grant funding team to ensure global Partnership Management Guidelines meet all programme and project needs of Better Cotton.
- Ensure application of Partnership Management Guidelines and other partnership guidelines by all partners.
- Oversee quality programme partnerships to deliver our work at the farm.
- Working closely with country teams to ensure we work with high quality partners who aligned with Better Cotton direction of travel and with a shared commitment to a progressive system for farmers and credible delivery against our Standards.
- Support the country teams to develop and implement partnership mechanisms that facilitate sector funding of new country programmes
- Support management of country teams and programme partners to produce credible funding proposals to Better Cotton funding programme
- Ensure that an appropriately robust and effective programme partnership and due diligence framework is being used to drive excellence and impactful programme delivery.
- Oversee implementing of learnings from the complaint’s mechanism related to programme partners.
- Proactively build relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders
Team Leadership
- Build a cohesive team spirit and culture among staff and delegate responsibilities to them, while ensuring achievement of programme objectives.
- Lead, mentor and build capacity of global partnership staff and in country programme staff in a way that creates a working atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellence at all levels.
- Matrix management of in country capacity strengthening leads, as needed
- Maintain effective and positive internal communication with Better Cotton staff in country offices, this includes ensuring open and harmonious communication with different departments, offices, and programs.
- Contribute team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
- Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews.
- Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence
- Building and support a culture of global support for country led strategies, ensuring the global and country teams work well together
Fundraising
- Actively support proposal development, budgets and pitch decks to support the delivery of fundraising targets.
- Ensure quality end to end management of fundraising and grants implemented by country teams
- Support the country teams to work in collaboration with the Fundraising Team to secure funding for new country programmes and to deliver subsequent grant-funded activities in line with donor requirements and expectations.
- Ensure forecasts are done of scenarios for different funding models and geographical balance of funds.
Finance & Compliance Management
- Ensure compliance and transparent use of resources in compliance with Better Cotton or donors’ regulations.
- Monitor adherence to grant agreements, Better Cotton’s policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.
- As part of the senior management team, work within operations systems for programme impact including finance, procurement, people & culture.
- Work relevant team members on proper budget management, including forecasting and procurement planning.
Profile
The selected candidate will have the following attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience:
Attributes
- Self-starter with ability to work with limited direction
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to handle difficult interviews
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to think ahead and anticipate needs
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Ability to lead and inspire others
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Willingness to travel internationally (20%) of time
Essential
- Master’s degree in relevant field or bachelor’s degree with commensurate work experience
- At least ten years of progressive experience in project or programmes management, preferably in agriculture, economic development or agriculture commodities supply chain development
- Experience of managing projects or programmes in more than one context (multicounty experience is required)
- Experience of leading cross-functional projects and workstreams
- Experience of working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Desirable
- Experience in managing programmes in India, Pakistan, Mali, Mozambique
- French, Urdu or Hindi language fluency
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the offices central London, Delhi or Lahore
- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
- Continuous learning and development
- A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
Working arrangements
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in either London, Delhi or Lahore. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. Travel may be required to country offices from time to time in accordance with business needs (estimated up to 20%). This is not anticipated to be more than twice per year.
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Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before deadline via this link.
In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
About Better Cotton
Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.
About our Values
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
- Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
- As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
- Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)
- Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
- Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)
Being you @ Better Cotton
Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our prior Program Manager has moved up to the role of Chief Programs Officer on our executive team. As such, we are looking for a deeply impact-motivated Program Manager to run our flagship Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program. In this role, you will train, advise, and pair exceptional potential founders through a twice-annual, two-month training program. This culminates in supporting the founders through a seed fundraising round and the launch of new charities delivering exceptionally cost-effective programs at scale across global development.
Our program has incubated more than 40 new charities over the past five years, with many receiving recognition from charity evaluators such as GiveWell and Animal Charity Evaluators as field-leading organisations.
IMPORTANT: This is a summarised version of the job advert for CharityJob's purposes. Clicking 'Apply' will take you to the complete and detailed version on our website, where you'll also be able to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program is a twice-a-year intensive training program enabling cohorts of 8-16 exceptionally talented international entrepreneurs and nonprofit professionals to launch outstandingly cost-effective, evidence-based new nonprofits in the space of two months.
The program chiefly consists of a twice-annual sequence.
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Preparing the upcoming cohort and running the initial book club where participants deep dive into our handbook and the recommended idea reports
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The two-month program itself, which includes a 2+ week in-person section and consists of training and coaching participants to select co-founders and ideas
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Post-program support to the new founders, providing ongoing guidance and facilitating connections with our networks of mentors and alumni.
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Evaluation and improvement work for the program itself, and the post-program support and evaluation plus improvements period. In between, the team
The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program team chiefly consists of ~two FTE preparing and running the program and interacting regularly with the recruitment team (for finding and selecting the ideal program candidates), the research team (for selecting and adapting the ideal charity ideas for the program participants), and the operations team (for supporting the incubated projects immediately upon launch through the program). This role reports to Samantha, our Chief Programs Officer, and works closely together with Steve, the second Program Manager who focuses mostly on participant training and coaching.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The exact %s of these will depend on what will be most impactful and the interests and skill areas of the successful candidate, but will likely look something like this:
Direct Program Management - 40%
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During the preparation phase:
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Clearly and proactively managing timelines and communications with internal staff, external partners, and program participants
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Improving systems such that running the program becomes more efficient and effective round over round
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During the program phase for 8 weeks twice a year (February to March and August to September):
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Facilitating training sessions - discussions, presentations, workshops - with participantsbased on best practices
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Providing key feedback on participant project work on short timelines, including on materials such as cost-effectiveness analyses, geographic assessments, theories of change, budgets, pilot plans etc.
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Mentoring participants directly in 1:1 calls and chats
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Guiding participants through two intense in-person weeks in our London office, including in their co-founder and charity idea testing and decisions
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Towards the end and immediately following the program:
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Helping participants develop our raw researched top nonprofit ideas into organisations ready to implement a first pilot within mere months of graduating
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Advising participants on key decisions regarding their charity and providing encouragement and support to get their project proposals across the finish line in time for the seed network funding circle to award seed grants
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Connecting graduates with suitable mentors from our network and identifying, engaging, and onboarding new mentors
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Alumni/Community Management & Development - 40%
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Identifying, championing, and, where suitable, delegating post-program support initiatives that would improve charity outcomes (e.g., speed, likelihood, and size of impact)
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Creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and cross-learning of our growing alumni and extended community
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Managing a growing extended community of mentors, advisors, and service providers that could support our charities at different stages of their development (e.g., seed, pilot, scale-up, external evaluation)
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Managing shared digital knowledge and communication bases like our resource hub and 300+ member slack community
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Evaluating opportunities and focusing on the most impactful ones
Program Improvement / M&E - 20%
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Carrying out and improving our internal program monitoring & evaluation:
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Collecting and assessing feedback from participants and alumni
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Prioritising areas for improvement
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Brainstorming and deciding on solutions
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Implementing or delegating improvements
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Identifying priority gaps in program curriculum and structure based on M&E, proactive research, and later charity outcomes
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Designing or adapting existing content, including applied projects, workshops, or written material, to support program goals
FUTURE GROWTH TRAJECTORIES
This is a senior role within AIM, but future growth and expertise development trajectories for excelling hires could look like:
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Focusing on charity strategy development and advising: a hire with more experience and expertise in launching, piloting, and scaling could play a more active hand in revamping our content and mentoring charities on their strategies from the outset; i.e. advising closely on plans, giving more feedback on early project plans, mentoring directly post-program, etc.
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Leaning into building out a thriving alumni ecosystem: optimising our post-program coordination, expanding our partnership work, spending more work on post-program content and community, coordinating our networks of alumni and mentors, creating digital/in-person events, and other strategies to help our charities and their staff reach & expand their potential
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Becoming an expert in M&E: playing a heavier role in the impact assessment & optimisation of Charity Entrepreneurship as the key impact arm of AIM. This would involve more collaboration with our research and recruitment teams to improve our systems and feedback loops, and/or our M&E specialist working to create early internal evaluations of our charities and later external evaluations
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(At some point) going through our Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program themselves as a participant, bringing all the built skills and expertise to bear in their own nonprofit
ABOUT YOU
The role is most suitable for a mid-level professional (3-5+ years of experience) with a background in running programs or nonprofit organisations. An ideal candidate may bring experience in launching and implementing new or early-stage programs or in conducting earlier stage intervention research or monitoring & evaluation work, particularly in LMIC contexts. The applied experience will be invaluable in training, pairing, and advising the next generations of incubatees who are aiming to launch some of the most impactful nonprofits in the world.
We expect excellent candidates will meet many (but not all) of the criteria below. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the listed characteristics. In the past, we've offered positions to applicants who demonstrated strong overall potential, providing training to address skill gaps. We prioritise high general ability, a strong work ethic, and alignment with our values, methods, and approach to maximising global impact over specific prior work experience or backgrounds. We sketch a picture of potential ideal candidates to give a more concrete sense of what particularly strong candidates might look like, not to discourage interested readers from applying.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
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Personality traits:
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Conscientious and organised
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Has a bias toward action
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High emotional intelligence
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Calm under pressure when others around them may feel stressed out (i.e. program participants making important decisions)
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High standards and a constant desire to improve
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Excited to ruthlessly focus on only the most effective tasks
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Highly collaborative, low personal ego
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Keen to give and receive feedback
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Quick and self-driven learner
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Excited to advise and learn across a range of cause areas and interventions (global health & development, animal welfare, policy…)
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Competencies / abilities:
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Highly organised and autonomous, able to run projects with many moving and constantly changing parts from start to finish and call in external input or support where needed
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Generalist, with a good balance of “people” and “project” skills
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Can sensitively deliver critical feedback and nudge participants into more impactful directions while leaving them feeling optimistic and motivated
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High cultural sensitivity (our participants are from all over the world) and ability to flexibly communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., potential candidates, mentors, funders)
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Able to analyse and synthesise information from a range of quantitative and qualitative sources (e.g., putting together ideal co-founder pairings on the basis of numerical information from surveys and program project performance ratings plus qualitative information from 1 on 1s)
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Experience / technical skills:
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Interest in and knowledge about the charity sector and a sense of key factors that make organisations successful
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Deeply results-focused and impact-minded
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Some prior experience with interventions and sectors from our key cause areas of global health & development, animal welfare, and policy, or occasional exploratory cause areas (e.g., biosecurity and meta charities)
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Has some basic familiarity with a range of sources of (especially empirical, quantitative) evidence and can (learn to) both teach and advise on them
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Desirable Skills and Experience Include:
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Experience delivering programs in nonprofit or government settings, ideally in LMICs
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Experience in founding or working at early-stage organisations
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Foundational (empirical, nonprofit) research literacy
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Basic quantitative and spreadsheet skills
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Knowledge of Global Health & Development and/or Animal Welfare and/or the EA space and an existing network in one or more of these
WHAT WE OFFER
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A job with a large, tangible impact on the world - your work will attract and select the founders of new field-leading charities and for-profit companies, as well as high-impact researchers and AIM staff
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High levels of intellectual challenge, autonomy, variety, and learning on the job
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An informal, fun, warm, and supportive work environment with high talent density. Our office in East London houses about 50% of our staff, dozens of charity founders and staff, and hosts a range of co-working opportunities and social events for the wider impactful entrepreneurship London community
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Become a part of our international network of ambitious, driven entrepreneurs and highly talented philanthropic professionals
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A true start-up culture, including low bureaucracy, a quick and collaborative work spirit, and high levels of talent density
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Significant opportunities to attend events and conferences to represent AIM, including international travel
BENEFITS
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A flexible working schedule, 30 paid days off per year, and unlimited sick leave
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UK visa sponsorship, if needed, as well as support with moving costs if relocating to London
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An annual costs-covered retreat to bring our whole team together to celebrate our achievements
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A workspace in our vibrant central London office, which is a hub for our program alumni and high-impact organisations/professionals
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Parental, dependents, and compassionate leave schemes
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A range of other benefits, including a payroll giving scheme, staff tenure donation scheme, contributions towards professional development and IT costs, and a workplace pension
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We are open to discussing specific personalised perks or benefits that may enhance your work experience
APPLICATION PROCESS
Our application processes aim to be highly predictive, time-effective, and informative for you. Our process consists only of stages that our best evidence suggests are predictive of success on the job (such as test tasks) rather than more common but less predictive stages (such as cover letters). We only invite candidates to the next stage if we think they have a good chance of passing it, and take care to choose tasks and interview questions that will also give you a good sense of the role and our culture.
Applicants will be asked to complete the following stages:
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Submitting our general application form (30 minutes to 1 hour),
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A general test task (2-3 hours) with the top 10 to 30 candidates,
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An initial interview (15 minutes) with the top 10-20 candidates,
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A test task simulating the work you would do in your role (2-3 hours) with the top 5-15 candidates,
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A final, more in-depth interview (~60 minutes) with the final 2-5 candidates.
We will also conduct a reference check before making an offer. Each stage typically takes 1-2 weeks from the end of the application deadline, and we hope to make an offer within ~8 weeks of the application deadline. Ideally, the candidate will begin onboarding as soon as possible after an offer is made. We strongly prefer candidates to join the team by January 2025, but we would consider a different date for an ideal candidate.
We help you find and transition to a high-impact career with comprehensive support, removing barriers and accelerating your journey to maximize good.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and passionate business development manager who is excited to support our purposeful movement that brings about a positive sustainable change in young people’s lives.
Business Development and Management
- Develop strands of commercial activity, including employer engagement and social value.
- Support application to and reporting on investment programs, funding, and grant-making for business development.
- Develop proposals and attend stakeholder meetings to negotiate business terms with new and existing clients.
- Assistance in organising and coordinating contracts, teams and services.
- Manage performance database and systems information to ensure operational efficiency
- Compile and prepare quarterly and performance reports
- Create and maintain progressive working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Research and analyse new initiatives to support growth.
- Attend meetings to drive organisational growth and visibility. Management and Governance
- Review potential structures to support dynamic work, such as social investment.
- Update policies and governance in line with organisational needs (when needed)
- Ensure effective use of project management tools, CRM systems, and other digital data system platforms to streamline operations and stakeholder communications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, run by and for Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs.
We have a vision of a world where Disabled people are able to live their lives independently, in the way they choose, participating fully in society and enjoying equity and respect for diversity.
Our mission is to enable Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs to fully understand our rights, develop collective pride and build skills and experience in self-advocacy and strong civic participation. We believe this will allow Disabled people to lead in challenging discrimination in Bromley and beyond, breaking down barriers to independence, choice and equity.
Our aims are:
- To support Disabled people to get our voices heard and to influence change locally.
- To campaign for an inclusive and accessible society.
- To support, develop and celebrate Disabled people’s skills and leadership.
Our current services include:
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Peer-led Forums - opportunities to voice your experiences, discuss ways to challenge barriers to inclusion and independence and influence local services.
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Disability Pride - annual events to showcase Disabled talent, celebrate our lived experience and help break down stigma attached to Disability.
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Supported volunteering - person-centred support for volunteers to increase their skills, confidence and experience.
As Volunteer Coordinator, you will lead on recruiting, supervising, supporting and developing volunteers, drawing on your own lived experience of Disability to provide a positive role model.
Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Responsible to: Deputy CEO
Location: Role may involve some working from home on occasion, but majority of the hours will be supporting volunteers in our office in Anerley, plus attending face to face meetings and events in Bromley Borough and occasionally in London.
Hours: 14 hours per week (part-time), around volunteer availability and access needs.
Salary: £27,000 per year pro rata to 14 hours per week
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro rata
Pension: Statutory opt in rules applied to all our jobs
How to apply: Please either fill in the application form or send in a CV that is updated for this role. Whichever you do, your application form or CV must have an additional supporting statement that tells us how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
Interviews will take place at our Anerley office on Thursday 21st November.
Closing date: Sunday 10th November 2024.
What you will do:
- Proactively look for opportunities to recruit volunteers with lived experience of Disability, by promoting our volunteering opportunities across the borough, supporting stalls at community events and contributing articles celebrating volunteer achievements in our monthly newsletter and on our social media.
- Respond promptly to enquiries about volunteering, engage with individuals to encourage them to volunteer and interview potential volunteers to identify their strengths, interests, development and support needs.
- Support volunteers to successfully undertake a programme of induction training, agree ongoing task plans for each volunteer to monitor progress, carry out regular one to one meetinghs with volunteers and providing practical support for volunteers to deliver specific tasks and mini projects.
- Co-ordinate regular volunteer team meetings, review volunteer management policies and procedures, take a lead on initiatives such as volunteers week events and volunteer fayres and keep up-to-date records about volunteers and individual progress.
This job is for you if:
- You have personal lived experience of Disability.
- You have a strong local presence within Bromley Borough.
- You are highly motivated and practical, with a 'can-do' approach to work.
- You have excellent people skills, with experience of motivating others and helping them to overcome barriers to reach their potential.
- You have experience of delivering work to meet targets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our team as a Community Programmes Coordinator for Employment & Skills! Goodman Masson are excited to partner exclusively with Newground Together to recruit a Community Programmes Coordinator. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact in your community!
This role will be responsible for the delivery of Employment & Skills. Please note that this position is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).
Newground Together is a registered charity and part of the Together Housing Group. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous. We do this by supporting job and training opportunities, engaging with young people and families, providing memorable outdoor experiences, and offering activities that promote health and wellbeing.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Programmes Coordinator to join our team in Calderdale. In this role, you will be helping to lead a team delivering employment and skills projects, making a real difference in the community. Your work will help people build confidence, gain new skills, and find meaningful opportunities for success.
As a coordinator, you'll play a key role in managing projects and building strong partnerships with our team, colleagues, and external stakeholders. You'll guide the team to ensure we meet our project goals and provide accurate reports on our progress.
This is a hybrid role, with most of your time spent in the community and some flexibility to work from home, depending on the needs of the team.
If you're enthusiastic about helping others and have experience in project management or working with diverse communities, we'd love to hear from you!
What you'll be doing:
- Inspire, lead, and nurture a passionate front-line team committed to advancing employment and skills initiatives in Calderdale.
- Build and foster productive relationships and partnerships with the wider Newground Together team, Together Housing colleagues, as well as external stakeholders and partner networks.
- Oversee project and contract performance to ensure all targets and outcomes are met, while providing accurate and timely monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Uphold service quality standards with a dedication to continuous improvement.
- Manage the financial performance and project budgets in your area of responsibility, ensuring the optimal use of funds and pursuing external funding opportunities for the service. Be a shining example of Newground Together's brand values in every aspect of your role.
- Provide leadership, support, and operational guidance to team members working on community projects within Newground Together's employment and skills team in Calderdale.
- Take charge of developing, managing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets for: - project expenditures - external funding contracts.
- Ensure all team members benefit from relevant training and personal development opportunities that align with their roles and aspirations.
- Implement effective people management practices, including attendance management, one-on-one coaching, and creating a positive team atmosphere.
- Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues at Together Housing Group, identifying ways to connect with Group activities that support tenants and residents while actively promoting the impactful work of Newground Together.
- Oversee the performance of all service and project delivery, as well as front-line staff within your project teams, with direction and support from the Community Programmes Manager. Your key responsibilities will include planning, reporting, solving problems, monitoring and evaluation, alongside contributing to business improvement and development planning.
What we're looking for:
We need someone with a genuine passion for community development and the skills to lead and inspire. You'll bring:
- Experience in employment and skills development, with a track record of managing and motivating staff while fostering a culture that meets the expectations of funding bodies, service participants, and employees.
- Experience in community development, project coordination, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of employment and skills initiatives and their impacts on local communities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience in assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
- The capability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including local businesses and community organizations.
- A proactive mindset and a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the community.
- Experience in networking and collaborative partnerships across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors, alongside budget management and adherence to performance targets.
- Experience in managing a team and providing support to staff in high-pressure situations.
- Evidence of developing and executing community-based employment and skills projects in a multi-stakeholder environment, with a focus on customer involvement and engagement.
- Valid driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use during working hours, as well as a flexible approach to working hours to meet job demands/priorities, which may include twilight, evening, and weekend work.
What's on offer:
Please note that this position is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC)
- Starting salary: £37,088
- Generous holidays: 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days with service) plus bank holidays
- Flexible working: Enjoy a hybrid work environment, with the option to work from home two days a week
- You will be working in and around Calderdale, covering our hub delivery areas in Halifax, Elland, Pellon, and Todmorden.
- Supportive work culture: Flexible hours and a range of family-friendly policies
- Development opportunities: Access to professional, technical, and personal development training
- Great benefits: An attractive pension scheme, health and wellbeing benefits, including access to GPs, and a range of financial and lifestyle perks, like cycle-to-work and vehicle leasing schemes.
Apply now!
If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting communities to thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and Together, we can do great things!
Please note, due to the nature of this role, a fully enhanced criminal disclosure check will be required.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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About Pembroke College
Founded in 1624, Pembroke College is a historic college within the University of Oxford, situated in the city centre. The college is known for its close-knit community, set against a backdrop of beautiful architecture and has a commitment to academic excellence. For 400 years, the college has been a catalyst of innovation, imagination, and vision. Since its founding by Thomas Tesdale, philanthropic support from alumni and friends has been essential in advancing the college's mission of academic excellence.
Role overview
The Development Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Development team. The role is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in fundraising and alumni relations as the post-holder will be exposed to a wide range of experiences and training opportunities.
Key responsibilities
The main duties to be carried out by the post-holder include Alumni Relations, Operations and Office Management, and Internal Collaboration. For full details please refer to the job description.
Benefits
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Membership of the University pension scheme, travel pass loan and Cyclescheme
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Free lunches during working hours
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Pension contributions
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30 days of annual leave
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Discounted travel pass and cycle-to-work scheme
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Training and professional development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced programme manager to oversee the Democracy Classroom network. The post holder will be responsible for managing relationships with stakeholders across the youth, education and democracy sectors and lead on a series of democratic and election education initiatives to engage young people.
ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT
We support young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers and politicians to help them to learn, teach and engage in politics. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK.
ABOUT DEMOCRACY CLASSROOM
Democracy Classroom is a partnership between over 100 civil society organisations that supports young people to engage in elections and democracy. The network supports collaboration through newsletters, training, meet up’s and an annual conference, as well as providing resources and training for teachers and youth practitioners. Democracy Classroom pools the collective support of the sector through the Democracy Classroom platform, where teachers and youth workers can access the collective support of the membership.
Following the recent General Election, the network has experienced growth and is now preparing to support upcoming elections, votes at 16 and new developments such as changes to democratic education and the curriculum review. The network is non-partisan and works across all 4 nations in the UK.
The aims of the network include:
Increasing the number of young people engaging with democracy and elections.
Increasing the number of teachers and youth workers delivering democratic education, and strengthening their capacity to deliver impactful democratic engagement and voter registration activities in schools, colleges and youth settings across the UK.
Improving coordination between organisations engaging young people across the youth, education and democracy sectors, through growing the Democracy Classroom network.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To achieve the above, the post holder will:
- Support, build and manage relationships with over 100 civil society partner organisations.
- Manage the day-to-day running of the network, including the network's communications and databases.
- Coordinate the sharing of learning materials, working with teachers and youth workers to organise, map and curate content that supports democratic and election education.
- Oversee the Democracy Classroom website / platform.
- Train and support teachers and youth workers to deliver democratic education materials.
- Oversee our #ElectionCountdown programme during UK local, devolved and national elections and the associated comms campaigns.
- Line manage the Democracy Classroom programme coordinator and manage relationships with freelance teachers, youth workers and designers.
- Oversee evaluation and monitoring, producing reports where required.
The job is a fixed term 12-month contract (including a 6-month probation period), with possible extension depending on the electoral calendar.
The Politics Project is based in London, and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be required. This is a fast-paced role in a small but growing team.
Benefits:
- 33 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (inclusive for 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Friendly and inclusive environment.
- Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.
- 5% company pension contribution.
ABOUT YOU
You will have a passion for democratic engagement and will use that passion to support the delivery and growth of the Democracy Classroom network and The Politics Project.
You will be a self-starter, comfortable managing fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have outstanding project management and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure and identify priorities. You will effectively deliver against set targets to agreed deadlines.
Above all, you can form good relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds and perspectives. You can network, negotiate, persuade, problem solve and be flexible to meet stakeholder needs. You can identify and pursue opportunities, and are excited by the challenge to oversee a high profile, national project.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.
Skills & Experience:
Essential
- Programme/project management experience.
- Good at building and managing relationships.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated and resilient – able to solve problems and perform under pressure.
- Confidence in working with, and a good understanding of, the education/youth sector (not necessary to have personal teaching or youth work experience, but be comfortable working in those sectors).
- Knowledge of, and an interest in, UK politics.
- Understanding of the UK education system.
- IT literate. In particular, you can use Google office software.
- A passion for youth democratic engagement, education and politics.
Desired
- Experience of database management.
- Ability to conduct monitoring and evaluation of work and produce written reports.
TO APPLY:
To apply please submit through the CharityJob website a CV and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4).
The closing date is 11:59pm, 13th November 2024.
Initial interviews are planned for the weeks beginning Monday 25th November and Monday 2nd December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.