Programme Manager Jobs in Bristol, City Of Bristol
Important Note: Due to the nature of the role we will only consider applications from candidates based in or around Birmingham.
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.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, hold a deep knowledge and connection to Birmingham and are capable of working with and supporting changemakers and community groups across the city.
We have worked in Birmingham for five years and the need and urgency for our work is greater than ever, with the many live grassroots campaigns across Birmingham mobilising people to come together to save libraries, youth services and social housing. We know that a shared root cause of all of these crises is the city’s economic system.
This role leads our work across Birmingham to help build our collective capacity to analyse, strategise and take action for economic system change in the city. It will coordinate our Programme team to deliver different initiatives that support a growing movement for economic justice across the city - particularly focused on building support and engagement amongst grassroots changemakers and communities experiencing economic injustice. It will manage projects and resources, conduct programme development and delivery, oversee outreach and partnerships, changemaker recruitment and contribute to fundraising - ultimately play a key role in shaping our regional impact. This position is crucial in coordinating our work across Birmingham and driving meaningful collaboration with local and national stakeholders, in particular working collaboratively with Economic Justice Brum, a long term initiative working on local economic systems change.
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
Birmingham Programme Development
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, lead the translation of People’s Economy’s strategy into a programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, identify the resources People’s Economy needs to deliver its strategy in Birmingham and contribute to fundraising for the organisation’s programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with Programme Director lead outreach and relationship building with community and civil society partners, including members of the Economic Justice Brum
- Working closely with the Head of Community, lead the development of People’s Economy’s programme of outreach and relationship building with changemakers in Birmingham including current grassroots campaigns such as Save Birmingham, Save Birmingham Youth Service (SBYS), Ladywood Unite, Save Druids Heath and the Birmingham Fair Housing Campaign.
Birmingham Programme Delivery
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the delivery of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham and ensure it is well embedded, integrated and supportive in the local economic justice landscape
- Play a leading role in our collaborative work with Economic Justice Brum ensuring consistent coordination, support and relational working
- Lead our work on developing and delivering a creative communications plan for Economic Justice Brum, as People’s Economy is its appointed communications partner
- Lead on organising the logistics and resources required to effectively deliver People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with the Programme Team, recruit and onboard changemakers from Birmingham to opportunities within People’s Economy’s training and support programmes
- With support from the Head of Training, contribute to the delivery of learning and skills sessions when appropriate
- Facilitate spaces and workshops for our changemakers, partners and other stakeholders
- Maintain relationships with changemakers from Birmingham while they are involved in People’s Economy’s programmes and act as a key point of contact
Supporting other work strands
- Feed into the development and implementation of other work strands including community building and the organisational communications strategy
Managing projects and people
- Work with the Head of People and Operations to recruit freelancers to help deliver People’s Economy’s programme work in Birmingham
- Line manage freelancers contributing to People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham, and any staff roles which (in future) report to Programme Manager Birmingham
- Manage (or contribute to) non-programme 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 Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for programme work in Birmingham
- 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
Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for programme work in Birmingham
- 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We will close applications and move to the interview stage when we have a pool of strong applicants to interview, likely towards the end of October.
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.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
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.
Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Senegal) or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 5 November 2024
Contract status: Global post, full time
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Salaries are gross per annum and will be in line with national salary grades and experience; UK: circa £68,405 - £79,205; Belize: circa BZD 105,246 - BZD 136,167; Timor-Leste: circa $43,048 - $63,710; Kenya: circa KES 8,200,933 - KES 12,137,381; Tanzania: circa TZS 137,448,2770 - TZS 203,423,450; Senegal: XOF 38,749,823 - XOF 57,349,738; Indonesia: IDR 819,656,485 - IDR 1,213,091,597 Madagascar: circa MGA 200,388,967 - MGA 361,582,361 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar)
Salary Band: A1
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
As the Director of Programme Performance, you will be pivotal in leading a team responsible for the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. Your leadership will be critical in developing performance indicators and data pipelines that inform organisational and programmatic key results, guide data-driven decision-making, and deliver meaningful impact assessments.
The Director of Programme Performance will ensure the effective development of culturally relevant, community-centric performance indicators and alignment with donor requirements. They will collaborate closely with the Data Science and Technical Knowledge teams to design and refine performance indicators, implement monitoring frameworks, and develop data flows that align with Blue Ventures’ strategic goals.
This role also includes overseeing the integration of community feedback, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring that programmatic data informs adaptive management.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a strong background in marine conservation, socioeconomics, and MEL systems and experience working with small-scale fishing communities in diverse geographical contexts. This role will report to the Chief Technical Officer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
As Programme Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of the Tree Aid portfolio – including in francophone West Africa, so being able to speak French is a strong advantage.
Supported by two Programme Officers (to be line managed by you), and overseeing the delivery of some projects yourself, you will work with UK and Regional and country office Programme and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning staff to track delivery and reporting on Tree Aid projects, reporting any major issues and successes to the Head of Programme Management.
As Programme Manager, you will be expected to:
•Line manage programme officers, to monitor – and directly support where necessary – projects, in being on-track with their delivery in terms of donor compliance, timeframe, budget and objectives
•Provide backstopping to specific projects within the Tree Aid portfolio, ensuring that they too are on-track
•Act as a focal point for donors where it is necessary in managing project contracts
•Support the Head of Programme Management in improving Programme Management systems and processes and raising any major project issues
About You
As Programme Manager, you will have a wealth of experience in project/contract management ideally in an international development organisation.
You will also have the following knowledge, experience, and skills:
•A commitment to TREE AID's values
•Ability to communicate in French
•Able to work as part of a cross-cultural team particularly with staff for whom English is not their first language
•Able to work flexibly and be adaptable
•Shows Initiative, and can work with minimum supervision
•5 years’ experience of project / contract management ideally in an international development organisation
•Demonstrable experience of managing complex projects and collaborating with several colleagues across countries
•Experience of managing teams, including remotely
•Excellent IT skills specifically Excel
If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.
About Tree Aid
Tree Aid is an international development organisation working with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving people’s incomes, and restoring and protecting land.
You must have proof of right to work in the UK to apply for this role. If you have a visa to work, you must please provide details of this in your application – including when the visa will expire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Brightside
Brightside is on a mission to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future. For over 20 years, we’ve used technology to connect young people facing barriers with inspiring mentors. We deliver online mentoring programmes in collaboration with schools, universities, businesses and charities to provide young people with access to networks, online career information and high-quality mentoring. Read our latest impact report here.
Role overview
The Senior Programme Manager will lead our delivery team and work closely with the Partnership Manager to ensure that we’re designing and delivering mentoring projects that meet our partner objectives. The postholder will line-manage key staff in the delivery team, delegate programme activity and oversee quality across our portfolio. The postholder will be accountable for engagement across our portfolio and for ensuring we meet targets and key performance indicators set by our partners for project outcomes.
The postholder will also lead the delivery of Brightside Mentoring, our London based mentoring project that’s currently funded until 31 December 2025. This will involve leading the ongoing design of the project as we learn from each cohort, recruiting young people to take part from across our London networks and reporting to the funder on project progress. Our ideal candidate will therefore be based in or around London, as frequent travel will be required.
Responsible for (our partner portfolio)
- Overseeing project deliverables across our portfolio, ensuring tasks are delegated across the team and that deadlines are met
- Chairing weekly delivery team meetings to stay on top of project launches, delivery updates and upcoming evaluations
- Ensuring that roles and responsibilities for project delivery are clear across the delivery team
- Collaborating with the Partnership Manager to manage our approach to risk across the portfolio
- Collaborating with the Data and Insight Manager to ensure recommendations and learning are embedded into future projects
- Monitoring quality in our project delivery, and developing systems to do this efficiently
- Managing our training calendar, ensuring that mentor and mentee training sessions are staffed as required
- Overseeing our training content, reviewing as necessary
- Acting as an escalation point for challenges that may arise in projects
- Acting as an escalation point for any safeguarding concerns
- Providing monthly reports to the Senior Leadership Team on progress with strategic programmes and the portfolio
- Proof reading end of programme evaluation reports
Responsible for (Brightside Mentoring)
- Acting as Programme Lead for Brightside Mentoring, our London-based mentoring project (currently funded until December 2025)
- Leading the programme design process, embedding learning from previous cohorts and addressing previous challenges through innovation
- Working closely with the Partnership Manager to lead mentee recruitment, ensuring that we’re reaching young people and getting them onto the project
- Attending recruitment events across London, working with contacts in and beyond our network to recruit young people
- Delegating tasks across the delivery team
- Working with the Interim Head of Innovation to recruit volunteers
- Ensuring that all volunteers are trained and DBS-checked before participating
Accountable for
- Engagement across our portfolio – monitoring participation of mentors and mentees, identifying success, challenges and developing strategies to improve engagement
- Programme management processes – ensuring we implement robust programme management processes that lead to success, with clear workflows for the team to follow
- Programme records – ensuring that the delivery team keep accurate records of meetings, updates and learning
- Participant conversion – ensuring that as many young people as possible fully participate in programmes after they sign-up
Team working
- You will be line managed by the Interim Head of Innovation
- You will line manage a Programme Manager and the Data and Insight Manager
- You will lead the delivery team and chair weekly team meetings
- You will work closely with the Interim Head of Innovation and Partnership Manager to lead the Programmes Team
Essential criteria
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Be strongly aligned with our mission
- Embrace Brightside’s values and contribute to a positive staff culture
- Understand the challenges faced by young people in education and careers
- Demonstrate a significant track record in programme management
- Be confident in delegation
- Have significant experience in making data-driven decisions (using insights to inform programme design)
- Have a strong track record in leadership and team coordination
- Have experience of line management
- Be able to build strong relationships and collaborate well with others
- Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
Desirable criteria
We are especially interested in candidates who:
- Have experience using Salesforce or other CRM software
- Have experience of using project management software such as Monday .com for tracking deliverables
A DBS check at the enhanced level will be required for successful applicants
Your development
You will be supported and challenged in this role. All staff can get involved in activities across the organisation. We are committed to the learning and development of staff and your line manager will work with you to create a personal development plan to support your growth and career progression.
We’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed in the workplace and beyond. Our culture is inclusive and supportive to staff from all backgrounds, and we provide flexible policies to cater for the differing needs of all staff.
Salary and benefits
Salary: £35,900- £38,900
Contract: Fixed term (ending 31 December 2025)
Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week (full-time)
Holiday allowance: 25 days
Other benefits include:
- Three days additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Three days of volunteering leave
- Tenancy deposit loan scheme
- Up to one month ‘work from anywhere’ policy
- Employer pension contributions
- Flexible working hours
- Regular staff socials
- Option to buy up to five additional days of annual leave
Application instructions
- Submit an answer via CharityJob to the following question: ‘Describe a successful programme you managed. What strategies or actions did you take that contributed to its success?’
- Submit a one-page cover letter, outlining how you meet the role’s essential criteria
- Submit your CV
Applications must be submitted by 8am on Monday 21 October
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered
Successful applicants will be invited to first interviews from the week commencing 28 October
Successful applicants from the first interview will be invited to a second interview on the week commencing 4 November. The second interview will include a presentation and/or task.
Our mission is to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Conservation is a grassroots charity using pioneering approaches to inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 24, to become the next generation of environmental leaders. We're looking to appoint a Senior Programmes Manager - North West (Maternity cover) to help us shape and manage our programmes for young people nationally and lead our work in the North West.
Key terms
Start date: as soon as possible
Starting salary: £36,749.45 - £40,773.98 depending on location and experience
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months, with possibility to extend this if needed
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Evening and weekend work: Regular evening and weekend work, including residential work, will be required. Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for overtime worked.
Location: Remote or Manchester/London/Bristol (hybrid) - to be agreed with the successful candidate
Travel: Regular travel to Manchester and the North West of England will be required where this is not the jobholder’s usual place of work, as well as occasional national travel for meetings
About the role
This opportunity comes at a unique and exciting time in the evolution of our charity, as we look at how we continue to grow our work sustainably and deepen the connections between our youth and land-based work streams.
As Senior Programme Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape our work nationally as well as lead our programmes in the North West of England, enabling us to grow our reach, deepen our impact and ultimately deliver our mission. Your work will ensure that across our programmes we offer young people meaningful and impactful opportunities to take action for people and the planet and have a voice in shaping the future of our landscapes.
You will work closely with and report to the Head of Impact and Programme Operations. You will also line manage the other regional Programme Managers and a team of two Programme Coordinators in the North West, and will collaborate with the Land-Based Projects and Policy Lead and the Land-based Project Coordinator at the intersection of our youth programmes and land-based work.
With support from your manager and in consultation with the other regional Programme Managers, you will translate our annual programme strategy into a robust cross-regional implementation plan covering both programme design and operations and make tangible improvements to enhance efficiency and impact across our regions. You will also be responsible for ensuring that our programmes are delivered as planned, to a high standard in line with best practice and cohesively across regions, and that regional objectives and targets in the North West are achieved.
The ideal candidate will be a highly capable and experienced project/programmes manager and team leader with a proven track record of motivating and supporting others to achieve the best possible outcomes for your team and your programmes.
Key responsibilities
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Lead Action for Conservation’s work in the North West, ensuring that regional targets and objectives are achieved and supporting the expansion of our programmes and projects in line with our organisational strategy.
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Support the cross-regional planning and management of our programmes to ensure that programmes are delivered on time and to budget, to a high standard and cohesively across regions.
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Line manage the other regional Programme Manager and the North West Programme Coordinators, providing leadership, guidance and support as needed.
For a full job description and person specification please see the Recruitment Pack.
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that your work has. We work hard whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors. In 2023, we were recognised by Escape the City as one of the top progressive places to work from over 13,000 nominations, after a rigorous assessment across six criteria, including Mission, Impact, People, Planet and Innovation.
Some of the benefits of working at Action for Conservation include:
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, plus one additional day for each year served up to a maximum of 30 days
- Up to 5 days of professional development leave and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year
- A workplace pension with 3% employer contributions
- Access to flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Regular team and organisational away days in the great outdoors
- Joining a growing organisation with the possibility to progress within the team as opportunities arise
- A robust training package and a bespoke development plan to support your progression and career aims
- Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work, ensuring that our content is relevant and reflective of your interests and the issues facing your community
- Seeing the impact of what you do, as you transform young people's lives
Our commitment to diversity
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse in the UK, with just 4.8% of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds. If the environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports society as a whole, we need diverse voices at the heart of our programmes. We therefore encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.
Guaranteed interview scheme
We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
How to apply
The deadline for applications is Sunday 27 October 2024 at midnight. Please click on 'Apply' to complete the online application form.
First interviews will be held remotely in the week commencing 04 November. Second interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 November.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please contact us by email.
Building the next generation of nature conservationists
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LitterHeroes Programme Manager
Salary: £ 27,665p.a. pro-rata (£34,581p.a. FTE)
We also offer 27 days of annual leave (pro-rated for hours worked) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, 8% employer pension contributions, a core hours system of working and enhanced family friendly policies
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (we are open to discussing how this may work for you)
Location: Home based with some travel across England
Wigan or London (office or hybrid working) is also available
Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.
This role sits within the Volunteering & Community Engagement team who run a range of programmes and activities for volunteers, which includes the national LitterHeroes Programme.
This role will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of the Keep Britain Tidy LitterHeroes programme.
The role will engage with our dedicated volunteers in both the LitterHeroes and LitterHeroes Ambassadors networks who are taking action on litter across the country.
The aim of this role is to develop and deliver the programme to increase the impact our volunteers can have. The post holder will expand engagement with Keep Britain Tidy LitterHeroes and LitterHeroes Ambassadors and increase their support, knowledge, and ultimately the action they take, developing the programme so that it has real impact.
The role will manage these two inspiring networks of volunteers, growing the volunteer base; providing advice; supporting them to take action in their local community; supporting them to promote Keep Britain Tidy’s campaigns; developing online support systems; and measuring and communicating the impact of the work they do
As we’re moving forward, we recognise that a diverse workforce yields the best results. We embrace all the different identities in the UK, and we want our workforce to reflect that.
Environmental change is affecting us all and we want people from all backgrounds to be part of the solution and help us make the changes that cannot wait. It is for this reason that Keep Britain Tidy has flexible and supportive policies for all our staff and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, you just need to let us know.
If you are interested in this job and want to help us, make a difference, please review a copy of the full job description found on our website.
After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us, please continue to apply.
As part of the application process, you will need to answer 3 questions, submit a tailored CV and complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population, and we are not excluding any community.Please note that this information will be held separately.
Please ensure that your CV fully demonstrates the essential skills/experience asked for within the Job Description before you continue to apply.
Please submit your application before the closing date.
The deadline for applications is 09:00 Monday 21 October 2024
For successful candidates, interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 5 November 2024
If you require an in-person interview, please let us know.
We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.
We are proud winners of the Working Families’ Best Small Employer Award 2021.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a self-motivated individual to lead our Programmes Team whilst our current Director of Programmes is on maternity leave. The role will be fixed term from December 2024 until January 2026, although there may be further opportunities beyond the length of the contract depending on organisational growth.
The Director of Programmes will be a key member of CoachBright’s Senior Management Team, and will have input on both operational and strategic decision making. Whilst we will expect your input on matters relating to programme delivery and impact, all members of SMT are expected to contribute to decision making across the organisation. As a result, the role is an excellent opportunity to get genuine leadership experience at an educational charity, with the opportunity to report directly to our board of trustees depending on growth in the role.
The primary responsibility for the Director of Programmes will be to recruit school partners for our EEF trial, with delivery beginning September 2025. This trial is to test the impact our Peer to Peer coaching programme (Y10s coaching Y7s) can have on the maths attainment of disadvantaged pupils. The trial will require us to recruit 100 participating schools, 50 of whom will receive the intervention, with another 50 allocated to a control group.
Working alongside the CEO and the Programmes Team Leader, you will create and execute a strategy to recruit new schools as participants to this trial. As a result, experience of managing sales or partnerships with schools, or existing connections with senior leaders at secondary schools and multi-academy trusts, would be beneficial.
Alongside this, you will line manage our current Programmes Team Leader, who directly line manages our team of Programme Managers. From Sept 2025, we are expecting our Programmes Team to grow, and you will play a key role in recruiting for that expanded team. At that point, we would expect you to begin line managing a small number of Programme Managers directly.
The role is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to the growth of an ambitious charity, develop genuine leadership and strategic experience, and project manage a trial supported by the EEF - one of the most highly regarded and respected educational research organisations.
EEF Trial
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Write and execute the strategy to deliver our EEF trial. This will primarily involve recruiting and onboarding 100 schools to participate from January 2025 through to July 2025, for programmes to begin in September 2025.
Leadership
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Be a key member of the Senior Management Team, working alongside the trustees, CEO, Director of People and Operations, and Director of Finance to drive high quality leadership and decision making.
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Work alongside the CEO to develop and define strategic priorities and targets for programmes.
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Align programmes team around organisational strategy and ensure buy in.
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Help create an organisational culture which is supportive, collaborative and embeds learning & continuous improvement across the programmes team.
People Management
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Line manage our Programmes Team Leader, who will directly line manage all of our Programme Managers. We expect the number of team members you directly manage to increase as our Programmes Team grows.
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Support the Programmes Team Leader with development and delivery of programme KPIs and ensure that Programme Managers are delivering effectively and developing in their roles.
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Identify skills gaps and development needs for the Programmes Team and work with the Director of People and Operations to develop a training plan for the team to support with programme delivery.
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Deliver yearly performance appraisals for direct reports.
Programme Delivery
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Overseeing the management of programme delivery in schools to meet KPIs, predominantly those related to our EEF trial.
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Leading the implementation of our primary and secondary programme delivery processes. This will include but is not limited to:
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Staff guides and handbooks: codifying our ways of working.
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Simplifying and automating tasks via our Monday platform.
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Joining up all strands of programme delivery (school induction, launch, training, impact measurement, sessions, graduation and review).
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Ensure that programmes team adhere to CoachBright’s safeguarding, health and safety and GDPR policies and procedures.
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Ensure systems and processes are working for the Programmes Team to effectively deliver programmes.
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Ensure programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard, including ensuring that our quality assurance and impact evaluation frameworks are being used consistently.
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Ensure school relationships are managed appropriately and that termly retention targets are met.
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Oversee the budget for programme delivery including printing cost, room bookings and programme events.
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Carry out other tasks that are within the scope and spirit of the role.
Volunteer recruitment and training
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Alongside the Team Leader, oversee and provide input on our volunteer recruitment plan, in order to deliver our Core programmes. (Distinct from our Peer to Peer programmes, our Core programmes feature undergraduate volunteers coaching, rather than senior pupils).
Programme Design and Impact
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Project manage the development of programme resources including workshops, session plans and launch and graduation materials, particularly those related to the EEF trial.
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Work with our Data & Impact Manager to capture programme impact via feedback forms, Impact Reports and Annual Reports.
Safeguarding
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Act as CoachBright’s National Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
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Support the National DSL in developing and establishing CoachBright’s organisation’s approach to safeguarding.
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Support the National DSL with the coordination of the distribution of policies, procedures and safeguarding resources throughout the organisation.
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Provide safeguarding advice and support to staff and volunteers.
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Manage safeguarding concerns, allegations or incidents escalated up.
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Manage referrals to key safeguarding agencies e.g. social services or police of any incidents or allegations of abuse and harm.
Person specification
Essential characteristics
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Passion for social mobility, we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
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Experience of selling, managing, and retaining partnerships with schools and multi-academy trusts.
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Programme management experience, including programme design and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
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Experience of curriculum and training design, and delivery of training.
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Experience of managing remote and cross regional teams.
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Experience managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including school leaders, funders, corporate partners and charity sector organisations.
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Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change. Ability to work with ambiguity, lead through uncertainty and motivate people through change.
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Effective people management, including supervision, appraisals and performance management.
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Proven experience in developing and implementing quality standards.
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Experience of working in or within education settings and a good understanding of the educational landscape.
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Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skill with the ability to coach the team to proactively identify issues and opportunities.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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A business acumen with strategic ability.
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An analytical mindset with great problem solving skills.
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Self reflective and stretches self, team members and colleagues to develop.
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Ability to encourage a culture of reflection and innovation.
Desirable characteristics
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Fundraising experience.
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Experience of writing papers and reporting to the board of trustees.
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Experience of working with and empowering people who have faced challenges in their lives.
Key details
Benefits:
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An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting charity with scope to input widely and take on new responsibilities.
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The opportunity to lead, and be the project manager for, an Education Endowment Foundation trial, which we expect to leave a lasting impact on the sector.
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Starting salary of £42,057 plus £2,500 London weighting where applicable.
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28 annual leave days (pro rata).
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Fridays off during non-term-time (pro rata).
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Access to a £100 individual annual CPD budget in addition to CoachBright’s standard training offer which includes safeguarding, health and safety and diversity, equity and inclusion training).
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Access to a 24-hour employee assisted helpline facilitated independently by Health Assured.
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Access to BrightHR perks which includes an array of discounts in various areas such as retail and technology.
Key Information:
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Fixed term contract from 2nd December 2024 until 30th January 2026. We have some flexibility on these dates.
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Remote role, with access to a network of Regus coworking spaces across the country. Some travel across our key programme areas will be required (expected to be London, Birmingham and Manchester, but not exclusively).
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Full-Time position, 35 hours per week (with some weekend/evening hours required during volunteer recruitment and training periods which will be acknowledged in TOIL).
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Reporting to the CEO.
Thank you for your interest in the Director of Programmes maternity cover role. To apply please submit your CV and a one page cover letter outlining your reasons for applying, and experience and skills related to the role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Coaching young people to be confident, independent and resilient so they can lead the lives they want.
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The role
We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Programmes Coordinator to join our team. In this role you'll be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a variety of activities, including symposia, the biennial prizegiving ceremony, board meetings and committee meetings, as well as assisting with general administrative tasks.
You’ll need to be highly efficient and detail-oriented, ensuring that all activities are meticulously managed and executed flawlessly. As a self-starter, you'll work independently, taking ownership of processes from start to finish. Your ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of organisation will be critical in successfully managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
If you thrive in an environment where you can take the initiative, demonstrate your proactive nature, and showcase your efficient approach to coordination, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Please note, this advert will close to applications as soon as we've found the right candidate, and we're looking for someone to start ASAP, so we encourage early applications.
About Rank Prize
Founded by Lord Rank in 1972, Rank Prize stimulates and celebrates research in optoelectronics and nutrition; the two fields of research at the heart of Lord Rank’s interests and businesses. We not only award substantial prizes in recognition of significant advances in the relevant fields of science, but also actively promote the extension and spread of knowledge in these areas of research. Our initiatives include organising symposia, sponsoring lectures, and awarding grants to support training and facilitate career development, with a special focus on students and early career researchers.
Rank Symposia
Our symposia provide a unique platform for scientific exchange, facilitating in-depth discussions and exchanges of knowledge among participants who have expertise in a particular subject relating to optoelectronics or nutrition. The symposia play a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and stimulating further research in the fields.
Our symposia are intentionally kept small, ensuring a focused and engaging experience for all participants. With approximately ten internationally-recognised speakers at the forefront of their respective fields, these symposia bring together a select group of brilliant minds, eager to share their groundbreaking research and insights. Alongside these distinguished speakers, we also invite around 20 early-career researchers, recognising the importance of nurturing the next generation of scientific pioneers.
By fostering an intimate and inclusive environment, our symposia inspire intellectual growth, spark innovation, and cultivate a vibrant scientific community. We believe that these transformative gatherings have the power to ignite new ideas, drive research breakthroughs, and ultimately shape the trajectory of scientific advancement.
The Rank Prize
The Rank Prize is a prestigious award recognising significant contributions in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics. The Prize is awarded biennially at our prizegiving ceremonies. These events gather an audience of around 150 distinguished individuals including renowned professionals, academics, influential leaders and experts in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics, who come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of the honoured recipients.
Location and travel
We all work remotely, however travel and overnight stays are required as part of the role. You'll attend around 3-4 symposia a year, which run from Mondays to Thursdays and are currently held in the Lake District. You'll also attend 2-3 half-day meetings in London a year, which may require overnight stays depending on how far away from London you live. It would be helpful if you had a full UK driving license and access to your own car.
What we offer
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (which will be pro-rated for a 0.8 FTE position) in addition to office closure between Christmas and New Year
- A £1,200 working from home allowance
- All the necessary equipment to work from home
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover
- A generous staff training budget
Regrettably we won't be able to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications
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Role purpose
As part of our strategy, you will be responsible for leading the delivery, direction, and management of our ambitions to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills regardless of their background.
You will act as an influential member of the organisation’s Leadership Team to set, establish and deliver the Programmes and Projects Strategy aimed at supporting growth, reach, and impact of Leadership Skills Foundation programmes among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals.
In addition to establishing and managing relationships with external stakeholders at national, regional, and local levels, you will work as a pivotal member of the leadership team to embed this area of work across the organisation and benefit thousands of young people across the UK.
This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.
Main duties and responsibilities
1.Responsible for leading and managing agreed and supported programmes, creating and supporting effective implementation and delivery systems.
2. Empower and equip programme team members, allocating resource to effectively deliver agreed and supported projects and their goals/KPIs.
3. Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to successfully influence and deliver agreed programme objectives and key results.
4. Manage agreed programme budgets and forecasting liaising with Leadership Skills Foundation colleagues and funders as appropriate.
5. Responsibility for implementing internal performance metrics to demonstrate effectiveness, influencing programme management, monitoring and evaluation.
6. Ensure all project milestones, contractual and reporting requirements are met to the agreed standard.
7. Develop and present clear insight and analysis to drive the improvement of strategic, business and operational planning and delivery.
8. Develop management practices that support consistent programme delivery and high-quality outcomes.
9. Ensure risk management and mitigation processes are in place across all programmes and communicated effectively.
10. Maintain a working knowledge and up to date awareness of the landscape and audiences the Leadership Skills Foundation works with and aspires to work with.
Head of Department Duties and Responsibilities
1. Implement the “one company” vision/culture and demonstrate its impact.
2. Carry out environmental scanning to recognise opportunities and challenge and formulate appropriate actions to position the Foundation in line with its agreed objectives.
3. Be accountable and responsible as required on projects to deliver the foundation’s vision.
4. Implement and develop appropriate business management capabilities and practice across the organisation.
5. Operationally implement the strategy and set work expectations as agreed by the board and SLT.
People Management Responsibilities
· Research Manager
· Local Delivery Lead
· Working with other Heads of Department whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities
Key Relationships
Internal
· Director of Engagement (line manager)
· Direct reports: Local Delivery Lead and Research Manager
· Head of Departments: Innovation; Marketing & Communications; Business Development; Accreditation & Standards; Finance & Customer Support.
· Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
· Innovation Officers
· Finance Manager
External
· Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
· National and regional network and delivery partners.
· Key local delivery centres
Skills, experience and knowledge
Essential
· A proven track record in managing, leading and exceeding purpose-driven complex programmes with challenging targets and timescales.
· Experience of overseeing a portfolio of delivery projects/programmes and supporting individuals/teams to deliver these within time, budget and scope.
· Significant experience of engaging and motivating internal stakeholders and teams and presenting information concisely.
· Confidence to act as the key contact point and ambassador for delivery programmes and Leadership Skills Foundation.
· Familiarity with setting and delivering operational workplans and working collaboratively with teams to achieve them
· Experience of senior decision making, leading a department or project team.
· Experience of proactively and effectively establishing and managing stakeholder and partner relations.
· Analytical thinking and evaluation skills
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence and ability to adapt styles to manage up, down, and across peer groups.
Desirable
· An understanding of resource planning requirements
· Process improvement and change management experience.
· Experience of collecting, analysing, interpreting, and presenting data and insight.
· Experience of programme innovation, development, and design
· An understanding of the sport and physical activity landscape in the UK.
· Experience of informal education or skill development programmes
· Experience of risk oversight.
Personal qualities
· A confident, collaborative leader that wants to make a positive social difference.
· Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
· Effective and confident communicator.
· Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
· A creative, problem solver with a focus on the individuals and groups benefitting from our programmes.
Full driving license and ability to drive is required
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Location: Bristol
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Permanent contract
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Term Time- 35 hours per week over 48 weeks (Sep-July with August as leave)
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£22,916 - £26,583 paid over 12 months
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Start Date: Dec 2024 – Jan 2025
A fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in youth facilitation and stakeholder management to join our team as a Programme Coordinator. We have a three-year strategy to increase the number of young people we serve while ensuring we can grow with impact and sustainability. You will join a team that is determined and energetic; reflective and collaborative; and values the experiences and backgrounds of each person we work with.
As a Programme Coordinator (PC) you will be at the frontline of our work, working directly with schools and colleges, young people and local businesses to make an impact! You will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and delivery of the Envision programme in a cluster of schools/colleges in your region.
Key Responsibilities:
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Programme delivery and facilitating work with young people
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Programme management and logistics
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Stakeholder management
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Impact management
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Experience of facilitating activities with young people – including preparing engaging sessions in advance by utilising resources available to them
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Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines
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Experience of working on projects which have multiple stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication
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Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Experience of data handling – collecting and recording data in a timely manner using an online CRM system
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Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Sunday 3rd November
Please note:
-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
You will have a strong knowledge of current issues in relation to racial and social justice and the ability to illuminate their importance to individuals and Quaker communities in ways which support Quaker witness and inspires others to bring about change in the world. You will be able to coordinate and develop programmes, and to deliver learning which focuses on equity, peace and justice. You will have strong networking skills and be able to work with partner organisations and associate tutors in delivering this work.
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.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, experienced trainers and facilitators and are excited about the prospect of leading work to build infrastructure that will significantly scale our training capacity.
The Head of Training will lead People’s Economy’s overall approach to training providing strong oversight and ownership over: turning economic analysis content and our community economic education framework into engaging and accessible training; individual workshop and learning journey design; our pedagogical approach to learning; and our unique facilitation approach. The role will have a focus on building the infrastructure to consolidate and scale our training through supporting, training and coaching staff, freelancers and collaborators in implementing our training approach. It will also be responsible for developing paid training work and will support other work strands, manage projects and contribute to income generation.
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.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
Leading People’s Economy’s approach to training
- With support from the Programme Director, lead the development of People’s Economy’s approach to training and workshops to create an approach and set of standards to be applied across the organisation.
- Stay abreast of developments in training best practice across similar organisations and use this knowledge to further develop People’s Economy’s training approach.
- Develop resources (e.g. types of training exercises) that can be used across People’s Economy’s training work
- Support colleagues and freelancers to implement People’s Economy’s training approach, including through delivering ‘train the trainer’ training and creating learning resources
- Work with the Programme Director to create processes to oversee the quality and delivery of all of People’s Economy’s training
- Lead on monitoring and evaluation of, and learning from, People’s Economy’s training work ensuring that it informs the subsequent development of training
- With support from the Programme Director create and implement plans to build and maintain our training infrastructure and increase our training capacity.
Training for Changemakers
- With support from the Programme Director, design and develop our training offer.
- Lead the implementation of training, including: ○ Work with the Head of Community to develop processes to recruit and onboard changemakers to training opportunities ○ Design training workshops, working in accordance with People’s Economy’s community education framework and principles ○ Oversee the delivery of training workshops facilitated by other staff and freelancers
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined up approach across our work with changemakers
Develop paid training work
- With support from the Programme Director, take a strategic approach to identifying and developing opportunities to undertake paid training work that can both meet People’s Economy’s goals and generate unrestricted income for the organisation
- Hold key relationships, as agreed with the Programme Director, with organisations and individuals who are current and potential clients for paid training work
Supporting other work strands
- Feed in from a training perspective to the development of People’s Economy’s changemaker community of practice led by the Head of Community
- Feed in from a training perspective to the development and implementation of the organisational communications strategy
Managing projects and people
- Work with the Head of People and Operations to recruit and manage a pool of freelancer Associate Trainers to help deliver People’s Economy’s training work, and lead the training of freelancers to do this work
- Manage freelancers contributing to People’s Economy’s training work and any staff roles which (in future) report to Head of Training
- Manage (or contribute to) non-programme 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
Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets when leading programmes and projects
- 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.
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Equal Opportunities
upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexuality, social background or any other protected class. We advocate for workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates. All of our applications are marked blind to address unconscious bias in the recruitment process.
Key Information:
Location: Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, London and Manchester (hybrid working pattern).
We will be prioritising applications for the Nottingham, Bristol and Newcastle locations in line with our regional development strategy.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working around core hours of 10am-4pm)
Start Date: 13th January 2025
Duration: 18-month graduate programme with optional apprenticeship opportunity upon completion. Permanent contract from January 2025.
Salary: £26,575 per annum (Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and Newcastle), £29,150 (London).
Deadline: Wednesday 23rd October 2024 at 12pm (noon).
Early applications are encouraged as we will be assessing them, and inviting candidates for assessment centres on an ongoing basis.
Assessment Centres will be taking place in November. They will take place on Zoom and consist of 3 tasks across 2 hours: An interview, a written exercise and a group task (with up to 3 other candidates).
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report.
About the Role
upReach is recruiting for our unique Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP). This is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about social mobility, and looking to gain exposure to various aspects of charity management whilst working with university students who are exploring their career options. We welcome applications from those in the corporate world who are looking for a career change as well as recent graduates wanting to kick-start their career in the third sector.
About the FCLP
upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) is a graduate programme combining delivery work (supporting our Associates) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management.
As a Programme Coordinator on the FCLP you will be delivering personalised employment-focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping transform their lives by equipping them with the necessary skills to secure a top graduate job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working across a range of projects including 1:1 undergraduate coaching, group workshops, webinars (we refer to them as Video Forums), partnership management (both with university partners or employer partners) and more!
In addition to this, the programme offers the opportunity to develop skills in key areas of charity management by participating in 3 rounds of six-month rotations. After your initial 18 months and the completion of 3 six-month rotations, you will have the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship to further develop your leadership skills.
Throughout the programme, you will receive dedicated internal training developing your leadership skills building your confidence in the role.
Through our partnership with The Circle Line, you will be part of a supportive peer group, offered regular personal development training workshops online and in-person on their '12 Tools for Life'. You will also be able to choose your own practitioner to support you with 1:1 sessions throughout the programme to help you unlock more of your unique potential.
What will I be doing?
The FCLP is a fast-paced but rewarding role. Programme Coordinators spend 80% of their time (4 days per week) working directly with associates to enhance their career knowledge and skills and 20% (1 day per week) on a charity management rotation (or an apprenticeship after 18-months). No two days are the same, but your responsibilities may include:
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, helping them to achieve their career goals
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Developing and delivering professional development-focused support
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Individual and small group work with Associates
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Assisting Associates with their applications to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs
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Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to aid all Associates
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Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and/or employer partners
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Delivering informative workshops to enhance sector knowledge and employability skills
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Planning, delivering and reporting on events and workshops with partners
When applying for this role we ask that applicants are able to commit to the full 18-month training programme and we encourage participation in the apprenticeship scheme beyond this. As you will be working directly with our beneficiaries throughout their degree, this consistency will allow you to build bonds with your Associates and ensure continuity, thus allowing us to have the most impact for the young people we work with.
What Skills and Experience do I need?
This programme would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and are interested in learning about, and gaining experience in, charity management. We are looking for people who are passionate about social mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment.
Essential Skills/Experiences:
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Working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems
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Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload
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A University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience
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Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as solo
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Excellent communication skills and strong written English
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The ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person
Desirable Skills/Experiences:
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Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process
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Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence
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Public speaking or facilitating workshops
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Working in one or more of the career sectors that upReach support Associates in applying to.
Team Culture & Benefits:
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are dedicated to encouraging you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays. This increases to 27 days entitlement after 2.5 years and then to 30 days after 5 years of working with us
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members
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Birthday leave
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Optional extended unpaid leave during summer months
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3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us
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Cycle-to-work scheme
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Flu jab vouchers
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Monthly socials
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aid Training and Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme
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A range of discounts through the Charity Workers Discount website
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Ethnic Minorities Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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Socio-economic background Network
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Ready to apply?
We are dedicated to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Applications close at 12pm, Midday, Wednesday 23rd October
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This is an exciting opportunity to lead our South West team as the Head of Region, to maximise the impact of our funding and lead the strategic direction and management of our regional portfolio.You will be responsible for delivering our strategy It Starts with Community and the ambitions of our England Portfolio within the region.
Our South West region spans a diverse and complex geography, taking in coastal shores, eight cities and two national parks, with a complexity of deprivation in seemingly wealthy areas.
You will:
- be accountable for all aspects of strategic and operational management within the dedicated region, including local prioritisation, grant budget management, operational excellence, and key stakeholder management.
- You will be the key representative of The National Lottery Community Fund in the South West.
- You will oversee awards of approximately £21m per annum within the region alongside being responsible for a portfolio of over £80m grants in management.
- You will lead a team of 15 largely remotely-based, mobile team members in the region.
- You will be a core member of the England Leadership Team, maintaining strong relationships with other Regional Heads as well as with colleagues in the Central Funding and Partnership Teams.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference through our funding, with a deep understanding of the communities we serve.
- You will have experience of building and leading teams and driving a culture of inclusion with an ability to coach, inspire, and empower people.
- Your ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a diverse range of senior level internal and external stakeholders will be second to none
- You will have experience in creating connections and facilitating diverse stakeholder networks and you will be a confident communicator, comfortable in all environments.
- You will demonstrate an ability to work in an agile way, ensuring we are flexible and continue to improve in line with feedback and insights from customers and frontline staff.
Interview Date: 25-26th November – Face to Face - Exeter
Location: Exeter will be your contracted office but we operate hybrid working and this role requires frequent travel around the entire South West.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
As an experienced senior leader, you may, or may not come from a funding background but you may have significant experience of working with communities in the VCSE sector, and/or developing strategies involving stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds, designed to deliver greater joint impact. You will need to be a good communicator, able to translate a vision into reality. The role will give you the flexibility to make the role your own and develop alongside the organisation; working collaboratively with the team to produce a broad portfolio of relationships and investments across the South West region.
- Evidence a strong commitment to make a positive impact in communities across the South West
- You are an inclusive leader, experienced in leading through change, with highly developed people skills, using your gravitas to enable others to achieve their full potential.
- You have the ability to offer guidance and direction through consistent and realistic core principles, setting priorities and deliverables based on an understanding of the organisational as well as external context
- Good decision-making skills, considering evidence, analysis and personal experience to take and mitigate risk as appropriate
- Implementing effective performance management, planning, risk analysis and governance resulting in greater impact and efficiency
- Developing and enhancing relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors, representing the Fund externally
- Experience in budgeting and data analysis, as well as developing and delivering annual and longer-term strategic operating plans
- Values-driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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