Project Development Officer Jobs
Development Director | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £50,630 - £56,173
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, results-oriented fundraising or development professional to help shape the future of YDMT, a growing charity with a current annual income of c£2million.
Leading our fundraising and marketing team you'll play a crucial role in developing our fundraising strategy to grow voluntary income and deliver large-scale funding bids, ensuring we can create the maximum impact through our work.
About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is a Charity doing big things to help protect and enhanace People, Landscape and Wildlife in the Dales.
For 27 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area.
About the role
Our ambitious fundraising strategy has enabled us to grow and maintain our annual voluntary income above £1.5m. We aim to continue to secure new partnerships to increase our ability to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and connect more people with nature. We are committed to providing the highest level of stewardship to our donors and partners, inspiring them to continue to make regular donations and multi-year commitments.
The Development Director will play a key role in creating and implementing a new fundraising strategy, aiming to build on the charity’s success.
As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Executive, you will help provide leadership, vision and direction, assisting the Board to set and implement the strategic direction of YDMT. You will also support the overall development of staff, and be a role model for our values and behaviours.
We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to develop their skills in a fantastic organisation, whilst benefiting this wonderful area and its communities.
About you
We're looking for someone with a background in fundraising or development who can combine strategic planning with excellent leadership and relationship building skills.
Your role will focus on growing our income from a variety of fundraising streams - using your knowledge of funding sources and a successful track record in closing six figure gifts.
You will be a natural networker and ambassador, who can confidently develop strong relationships with our stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to our fundraising team.
Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Green Templeton College is a graduate community at the heart of the University of Oxford. It brings together students, academics and practitioners with a particular focus on business and management, health and medicine, and social sciences.
The college is now entering an exciting period, with ambitious plans to raise significant philanthropic funds over the next decade in order to transform our built estate and enhance the student experience.
Working to the Development Director, the Head of Development will be at the very centre of Green Templeton’s ambitions, developing a strategic fundraising strategy and leading on delivery.
If you have demonstrable experience of fundraising including proven success and involvement in securing major gifts, then we want to hear from you.
In return we offer a unique working environment in the heart of the University of Oxford , a range of benefits including 6 weeks paid holiday and the opportunity for a hybrid working pattern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Officer
Hours: 14 hours per week split across 2 or 3 days (must include Monday)
Location: Hybrid with at least one day per week at BCWA head office in London SE20
Contract Type: Three year contract from March 2025 to February 2028
Salary: £14,000 (this is £35,000 full-time equivalent)
Application Deadline: Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11.00pm
Interviews: In person in London SE20 the week commencing 3rd February 2025
Employee benefits we offer:
- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation
- Competitive salary
- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Contributory pension scheme (5%)
- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Two Wellbeing Days and day off on birthday
Who we are: Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is a well-established, innovative and forward-thinking local domestic abuse service. We are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.
About the role: Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is recruiting a Senior Fundraising Officer, with experience of working within community fundraising, trusts and foundations, or statutory funding. Working alongside the Fundraising Assistant and reporting to the Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing winning bids and nurturing relationships with funders, to secure income for a number of much needed projects and programmes of work supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Hours: This is a part-time post 14 hrs per week. This can be split over 2 or 3 days but should include Monday. Hybrid working with at least one day per week at BCWA head office in London SE20.
Flexible Working: All staff have access to hot-desking at our offices as needed. We do our best to accommodate flexible working practices at BCWA. We are all women with busy lives and families, and we understand that flexibility can be crucial in supporting women in the workplace.
Wellbeing: As a trauma-informed charity we take mental health and wellbeing seriously. We offer clinical supervision to our frontline team, regular staff wellbeing sessions, use of our Employee Assistance Programme and an additional wellbeing platform which offers a range of advice and support.
Notifying candidates: We apologise in advance that we will not be able to notify candidates who are not shortlisted. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to terminate this recruitment process early if we receive a large number of applications.
Female applicants only: In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: BCWA is committed to supporting and promoting equality & diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. To achieve this, we seek to employ a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds to better represent the communities we serve.
BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Reg. Charity No.1068007.
Our mission is to end all forms of domestic abuse in our community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Society for Endocrinology is seeking a Clinical Data Officer to support the national data collection and analysis of endocrine research projects. By curating large patient-centric data sets we will facilitate research into endocrine conditions, ultimately to improve patient outcomes.
The post will assist the Clinical Programme Manager and Clinical Programme Officer with the governance of the research projects, and assist in the direct clinical data collection from sites across the UK. This post will require travel to these NHS sites.
We bring together the global endocrine community to share ideas and advance hormone science and practice
Do you have proven experience of leading qualitative and quantitative research projects, ideally relating to housing or social justice? Do you want an exciting, varied role that includes lived experience co-production, survey design, statistical analysis and more? Then join Shelter as Senior Research Officer and you could soon be doing research that spearheads our fight for home.
About the role
The main objectives of the role are:
- To plan, manage and carry out quantitative and qualitative research to support Shelter’s policy, campaigns and public affairs work, and provide research and data to support fundraising.
- To support colleagues across the organisation in identifying opportunities and developing projects which meet our research needs
- To provide effective line management
About you
We’re looking for an experienced researcher to provide project oversight and line management within our Research Team. You will be expected to have experience in researching social policy and a good understanding of the appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods. It would be desirable – but not required – to have a strong awareness of the housing and homelessness research area.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The Research Team produces innovative research to understand the nature and causes of housing and homelessness problems. Our work helps Shelter develop great policy and high impact campaigns, as well as supporting the charity’s fundraising and service development activities.
We carry out primary and secondary research, both in-house and commissioned, with Shelter clients and the even greater number of people in housing need, many of which often don’t seek help. The team is externally recognised as the go-to organisation for credible, robust and insightful evidence and analysis on housing issues. And, as part of Shelter’s belief in the power of communities to effect change, we work closely with our campaigning hubs across England to support grassroots and lived experience-led research.
Any applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who will support the development and delivery of the corporate safeguarding function across the Society, ensuring that people at risk are supported to remain safe and have timely access to appropriate support and intervention, in line with legislative requirements and good safeguarding practice. The corporate safeguarding function is a strategic function that encompasses all areas of safeguarding advice and assurance required for the safe delivery of projects, partnerships and events.
You will have substantial experience in project management and the ability to problem solve creatively, alongside experience of creating rapport and influencing management both within and outside your organisation. You will be able to confidently apply your knowledge, skills and experience to the work of a large organisation committed to supporting people with dementia and their families.
The role reports into a Corporate Safeguarding Manager.
You will:
- Support the research on safeguarding adults at risk and contribute to subsequent analysis, reporting and policy / procedures development. Report writing is an essential skill required.
- Support the research and identification of safeguarding gaps and risks at a corporate level.
- Lead and/or support projects initiated by or related to aspects of Corporate Safeguarding.
- Support the development and implementation of the organisation’s safeguarding strategy and policies.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Wintercomfort for the Homeless is a respected and long-standing part of homeless service provision in Cambridge. By joining our team, you will be helping to make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
Job title: Reconnection Project Worker
Responsible to: Line Manager
Location: Overstream House or at other locations within Cambridge
Working pattern: 5 days a week, Mon- Friday
Hours of work :37.5 per week
Length of appointment: 15 months - fixed term contract
Salary: £29,000
About Us
Wintercomfort works with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or with a history of homelessness. We provide services to aid every stage of recovery - from immediate basic welfare needs to long term help in identifying and dealing with the problems which are undermining their stability, and enabling them to engage with education, employment and specialist health services. National statistics rank the numbers of rough sleepers in Cambridge within the highest 20 UK local authorities.
Today, the charity is the only day-time service in the city, providing year-round advice and support for homeless or vulnerably housed people. Over the past three decades Wintercomfort has continued to grow and adapt to meet the needs of the homeless community.
About the Project
The Reconnection Project Worker will provide holistic and practical assistance to help reconnect people to the area where they are locally connected, either via a homeless application or outside of the statutory pathway. You will provide clients with a personalised case management support plan leading to long- term housing outcomes.
About You
The successful candidate will have Previous experience of support work that effectively engages individuals with opportunities for self-development, an understanding of substance misuse, mental health and issues associated with social exclusion and a constructive, flexible and positive approach towards working with vulnerable excluded people.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out comprehensive Service User assessments; offer support and advice around reconnection or accommodation offers and enter clients and service offer details onto Inform and other data bases.
- To draw up effective action plans with Service Users and through case management offer support and advice around reconnection.
- To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation and other matters relevant to successfully support and enable Service Users to move on.
- To work closely with relevant Local authorities and Partners to identify and assess Service Users for the reconnection service- to prevent rough sleeping.
- To work firmly and persuasively with individuals to explain the role of the reconnection service and the benefits of reconnection.
- To provide as appropriate Service User advocacy to secure suitable accommodation in their area of local connection, or in some other location.
- To support reconnection as necessary for example through arranging; travel arrangements; accommodation offers, family mediation, the initiation or reinstatement of care support package.
- To actively collect follow up information with regards to the outcome of reconnections and report to the Line manager any need/gaps in the key area that is acting as a barrier to successful reconnection
- To liaise effectively with the Outreach Workers, Housing Officers, police and other agencies.
Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equality of Opportunity at Wintercomfort
We are committed to a proactive approach to equality, which includes supporting and encouraging all underrepresented groups, promoting an inclusive culture and valuing diversity. We make selection decisions based on personal merit and an objective assessment against the criteria required for the post. We do not treat job applicants or members of staff less favourably than one another on the grounds of sex (including gender reassignment), marital or parental status, race, ethnic or national origin, colour, disability (including HIV status), sexual orientation, religion, age or socio-economic factors.
Screening Check Requirements
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. If you do not have the right to work in the UK already, any offer of employment we make to you will be conditional upon you gaining it. We will ask to see original paperwork confirming your right to work in the UK.
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment we make to you will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of this check; whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by Wintercomfort for the homeless.
No agencies please.
Job overview
Since 1999, RUHX has had an unwavering commitment to excellence that has extended beyond NHS budgets, supporting the RUH and community healthcare. We have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.
Every day on our team is a unique experience, offering a flexible work environment. We believe in a balanced approach, with equal time spent working from home, in the office, and engaging with our community.
Our track record speaks volumes, evidenced by £10m raised for the Dyson Cancer Centre, which opened in April 2024, the introduction of Robotic Surgery in 2023 following a £2.3m campaign, £1m+ for the Breast Unit expansion in 2022 and many other projects. We have numerous other initiatives on the horizon—this is an exciting time to join the team.
Main duties of the job
Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a new Legacy and Tribute Manager; you’ll have many opportunities to make your mark and the freedom to try new ideas. You will also be supported by a culture that encourages learning and being positively disruptive.
This is a key fundraising role in the organisation focusing on, and further developing, implementing and evaluating, our Legacy and Tribute Funds programme. You will need to feel comfortable promoting this critical fundraising area and be prepared to emotionally engage with / invest in relationships with supporters and their families.
You will need experience in fundraising and especially legacy marketing. You must have sound knowledge of the legal processes and procedures that cover the management and administration of Wills/legacies by the legal profession. We will help support you to growing your career in the charity sector whilst being part of an ambitious and fun team going further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve.
Closing date: 20/01/2025 23:59
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the longest-established public health body in the world, with more than 6,500 members drawn from the public health community in the UK and across the globe.
As we move to the next phase of delivering our current strategy, this role - alongside the Head of Programmes Development and the Deputy Chief Executive - will be instrumental in building capabilities within our organisation and in facilitating future innovations.
Core functions of the role
- To develop and lead specific projects which support the RSPH objectives and strategy including supporting the development of future products or services.
- To undertake primary and secondary research for the development of RSPH’s projects/programmes.
- To coordinate data collection activities for evaluation and monitoring processes.
- Write up or contribute to the write up of research, evaluation, monitoring and delivery reports.
- Write up or contribute to the write up of briefs and other project documents for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor tender portals to identify potential funding opportunities for projects that align with RSPH’s strategic aims of the organisation and department.
- Liaise with departments across the organisation to gather evidence to complete bids or grant application documents.
- Draft bid and grant application documents.
- Support the up-to-date record keeping of project key information including the timely inputting of data in project databases and trackers.
Skills and knowledge requirements
Development of innovative work
- Creative and collaborative working: Ability to work with a wide range of people in the development and implementation of new ideas.
- Project coordination: Good coordination skills that can deliver projects from design through to implementation and evaluation.
- Adaptability: Capacity to experiment, learn from feedback, and adjust strategies in response to emerging insights.
Evaluation of public health initiatives
- Strong analytical skills: Capability to design, implement, and interpret public health evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Knowledge of evaluation frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as Logic Models, Theory of Change.
- Data analysis: Proficiency in analysing datasets to extract meaningful insights and inform public health interventions/innovations.
Research and report writing
- Research: Ability to employ a systematic approach to respond to knowledge gap questions in relation to our projects.
- Report development: Ability to present findings clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including decision makers, stakeholders, colleagues, and laypeople.
- Writing proficiency: Ability to write professional reports, briefs, and funding proposals.
- Attention to detail: Accuracy in searching data/information and in documenting methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
Behaviours
- Collaboration: A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
- User-centred: Good understanding of the needs of people benefiting from the interventions
- Curiosity: A passion for learning, development, exploring new methods, and staying up to date with developments in public health and innovation.
- Resilience: Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain focus in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- A degree in Social Research, Social Sciences, public health or a related field (Essential).
- Experience with qualitative data tools (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA) and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) (Essential).
- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook etc (Essential).
- Experience in the evaluation of public health interventions, projects or programmes (Desirable)
In return we offer
- 25 days annual leave
- Agile working structure
- Pension contributions
- BUPA Cash plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
- Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses and qualifications
- Organisational commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees
- Welcoming and friendly team of colleagues, and an active Health Champions programme
RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination.
RSPH operates an agile working policy with some attendance at our London office according to business need.
Please do let us know if you require any adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Project Coordinator to lead the Play, Learn and Thrive Project (PLTP). This role involves organising engaging activities for children, young people, and families, including workshops, language support sessions, and outdoor events. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a passion for community engagement, and the ability to inspire and support children and young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds.
Play, Learn and Thrive Project (PLTP) will offer a variety of activities for children and young people in Cardiff, including:
- Activity sessions for pre-school children (under 5 years): Focused on outdoor play, and access to community-based spaces and facilities.
- Family activity sessions and workshops: Interactive sessions on topics like digital safety, nutrition, health literacy, and local resources.
- English language support classes (ESOL) for young people: Focused on conversational skills and building confidence.
- Youth activity sessions: Providing social opportunities, skill-building, teamwork, and group activities for older children.
- Outdoor activities and day trips during school holidays: Fun, practical, and recreational outings within the local area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive – Providence House
Location: Battersea, London
Salary: £40,000 per annum + 5% pension contribution
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Are you a passionate and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of a thriving youth and community charity? Providence House, a Christian charity with over 60 years’ experience of serving the communities of Battersea, south London, is looking for an inspiring Chief Executive to lead its mission to empower local children, young people and families.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A personal Christian faith, aligned with our mission and values.
- Proven leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- A track record in strategic leadership, operational management and income generation.
- Exceptional relational and communication skills to collaborate with our team, Trustees, funders, partners and the wider community.
This is an opportunity to bring your vision, expertise and faith to a role where you’ll make a real difference.
For the Job Application Pack, visit our website (google us).
Do contact Ian Smith, Chair of Trustees for an informal chat about this role (his email is in the Job Application Pack.
Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday, 13th January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Project Driver Office Assistant
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Acholi subregion, Uganda
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week
About the role
Sightsavers Uganda office is recruiting for a Project Driver Office Assistant to provide logistical support to the LF (Lymphatic Filariasis) - Uganda Project and ensure that staff and visitors are transported to project sites and other locations when required, and that clerical duties are completed to support of the efficient running of the office.
Further duties required by the post holder include:
- Provide logistical support to the Acholi suregion PIU.
- Keep the project vehicle in clean condition, properly maintained and fuelled at the designated service stations.
- Ensure that vehicle logbooks are properly maintained and compile summaries on vehicle movements and fuel utilisation as per monthly vehicle reporting form.
- Ensure that all accidents and incidents are documented, and report shared with immediate supervisors and the Country Director and relevant government authority.
- Develop and maintain a regular schedule for vehicles' servicing and insurance.
- Undertake courier or dispatch tasks and duties including running errands such as payment of bills, mail collection, delivery & distribution of letters.
- Receive and direct Uganda Country Office (UCO) visitors in absence of the Project Officer, providing information where needed.
- Respond to general requests to Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
- Provide administrative support in filing, photocopying, and binding documents.
- Logistical support during field visits - play lead role, take photographs.
- Ensure the maintenance of vehicles is held to the highest standards.
As the successful candidate you will have a UCE certificate or its equivalent, possess previous working experience as a Driver, have a background in an administrative role, and hold a clean and valid driver's license.
Further requirements for this role include:
Essential
- Valid Driving licence class A and E
- Mechanical skills
- Certificate of good conduct
- Minimum 3 years accident-free driving record with reputable private firm or NGO
- Ability to work at weekends if and when required and agreed
Desirable
- Working experience in a reputable private firm or NGO
- Basic office produces experience
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week of 20 January 2025 and the evaluation process will include a driving test and an oral interview, to be held in our Kampala office.
Closing date: 5 January 2025
The Role: Operations Manager
We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Operations Manager to play a key role in our organisation, leading and supporting our passionate staff team of eight people and managing daily operations at M13 Youth Project, supported by and reporting to the Founder.
You will lead on the smooth running of operations, working closely with youth work staff to nurture a trusting, inclusive and dedicated working culture, which enables staff and young people to feel safe, valued and hopeful and to develop excellent work together.
You will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing development of our staff team, including scheduling staff and activities, managing working hours and absence, line managing staff, supporting recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance processes and being the first point of contact for the team.
This role requires experience and capability in managing processes and people, with good organisational skills, attention to detail, emotional intelligence and dedication to completing tasks. Empathy, good sense, creativity and ability to manage competing priorities are essential, along with the ability to co-design solutions to effectively manage any issues arising in the office environment, whilst ensuring high quality youth work and excellent external relationships with partners.
Whilst knowledge of and previous experience within a youth and play work context is not a requirement, you will have an appreciation of and commitment to seeing children and young people’s lives enriched, and to developing an understanding of our approach to youth and play work. If required, the Founder will continue as Designated Safeguarding Lead and professional practice supervisor of youth & play work staff.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice are important to us at M13 Youth Project across all areas of the organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Your key role in effectively managing operations will free up the Founder to lead and focus on overall finance management, fundraising and on the strategic leadership, evaluation and development of M13, our Trustees and youth board, and the A6 Youth & Play Partnership, which M13 leads.
This is an exciting role for someone eager to make a significant difference to an amazing youth work charity: maintaining our high standard of work; supporting our 30th Anniversary celebrations; contributing knowledge, skills and passion to enhance and develop our current and future operations; and leading a team that creates life-enhancing youth and play activities that support the safety, growth, joy and well-being of children, young people and young dads.
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification, available on our website and when you click the apply now button.
Before applying, we warmly invite you to have a conversation with Helen Gatenby about the role and the organisation.
The attached Recruitment Pack contains the information you need on M13, the job, the Job Description and the Person Specification. The Person Specification lists the requirements of the post – it is important you tell us clearly in your answers how you meet each ‘essential’ point listed in the Person Specification, as this information will be used to short-list candidates for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.
We are seeking a Senior Direct Marketing Officer to join this team to manage Battersea’s One-off Cash and Raffle programme, with responsibility for the recruitment and retention of cash and raffle donors and for managing of Direct Marketing Officer(s) on the projects to deliver this area of our programme.
In order to be successful in this role, you will have the ability to manage direct marketing campaigns with substantial understanding of DM acquisition and retention across a range of media channels; experience of working with internal teams and external suppliers; the ability to analyse results of campaigns; and have experience of coaching and developing team members.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 5th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 13th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 20th January 2025 (2nd round)
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of a 3-year Train the Trainer pilot programme in the chosen pilot locations in England or Scotland.
The pilot will train and equip local health care professionals, health promotion workers and local community workers with the knowledge and resources to promote breast awareness, breast screening and risk reduction messages in their own communities.
You will support the 2 public health development managers, train the trainer, with the development and delivery of the in-person programme, including, marketing materials, resource packs and ongoing support for trainees. You will also be responsible for the organisation of training delivery within the pilot areas.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has experience of working on public health focused projects, and engagement experience with a range of audiences from health or community-based organisations.
The right candidate will have a good understanding of health inequalities, the challenges they present to health behaviours and outcomes, and be passionate about addressing these challenges.
You’ll have strong communication and engagement skills and enjoy working to develop successful partnerships with a range of organisations, communities and stakeholders.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
These roles involve significant travel across England (Westminster and Leicester) or Scotland (Glasgow and Lanarkshire).
Therefore, these posts can either be home based or office based at our London, or Glasgow offices (if within reasonable commuting distance).
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Please confirm which location your are applying for in your application.
If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment (please note our offices will be closed from the 24th December 2024 to January 2nd 2025).
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9.00am on 13 January 2025
Interview date: W/C 27 January 2025 via MS Teams