Project Manager Jobs in England, United Kingdom
About us
Collaborate CIC is at the forefront of pioneering collaborative approaches to social change and public services. As an innovative social consultancy and think tank, we are building the thinking, culture, and practice of collaboration to help us meet the challenges of today, together. We work towards a vision of a collaborative society — one that is equitable, caring, and sustainable.
About the role
At the heart of our organisation is a deep well of expertise, creativity, and rigorous thinking. However, we recognise that while we are brilliant thinkers and do great work, we need someone to help us better communicate the value and impact of what we do to wider audiences.
We’re looking for an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager with a strong background in strategic communications, ideally with sector knowledge, who can spread the word about our incredible work to support people and places, and grow the movement for a more collaborative, equitable society where we all are supported to flourish.
This role will manage our external communications and marketing content. It will be supported by and report to a Director, while collaborating closely with both the operations and practice team. This role will be ‘top to bottom’, considering and developing our communications strategy, and putting strategy into action by creating marketing materials, optimising our website content, and driving engagement on social media to effectively share our content externally.
About your experience and skills
You will be a versatile and persuasive communicator, particularly in writing, who can adapt their approach to suit people from different sectors and with levels of seniority.
You will be a creative and practical thinker, capable of developing and delivering annual plans for our communications as well as adapting quickly to new opportunities .
You’ll thrive in a collaborative team environment, working closely with project team members to develop content, and help them increase their communications and marketing skills.
Strong organisational abilities are key, as you'll juggle multiple tasks across different timelines. You should also be comfortable with a variety of digital tools and quick to adapt to new platforms.
Finally, you’re passionate about improving public outcomes, curious about social change, and likely have experience—whether personal, professional, or voluntary—of working toward that goal.
For more information on job responsibilities and experience requirements see attached for the full job description.
About the package and benefits
- Salary range: £35,000 - £42,000 (pro-rata)
- Location: We’re a national organisation with an office in London. All of our team work in a hybrid way, which varies depending on role and location. This role requires at least 1 day per week/fortnight in the office during the induction period. Beyond that, you are required to come to London at least once every 6 weeks.
- Working hours: preference is 22.5 hours per week, open to exploring flexible working requests that match organisational needs with personal needs/preferences
- Additional holiday over the winter holidays, on top of 25 days' (pro rata) holiday and bank holidays
- Pension contribution equal to 3% of your pro-rata salary
- Options for multi-purpose loans, bike-to-work scheme, eye tests, enhanced parental leave pay and we're open to exploring more...
- Being part of an inclusive, team-led, learning environment
Next steps and how to apply
- To apply, please follow the how to apply button below before 5pm on Monday 11th November.
- You’ll answer questions that are related to your interest in this role and your experiences and skills that would help you to do it. After the job closes, your answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers to ensure that every application is treated fairly and without bias.
- First interviews 25-28th November: you will meet 2 members of the team to discuss your experience and skills and to complete a short task.
- Second interviews 2-4th December: the opportunity to meet 2 more members of our team and to talk about you and the role with us further.
We hope to make an offer by mid December! If availability allows, we would love the person to start in post in January, or as soon as they have completed any required notice period.
Also, we love giving and receiving feedback, so at the end of the application process you'll receive insights into how well you performed and be invited to give anonymous feedback to us, or feel free to reach out to us to give more personalised input.
We are an equal opportunities employer
Collaborate supports flexible working and enables the potential for growth within this role and the organisation.
We seek to be a genuinely collaborative organisation, sharing ideas across the team through weekly team meetings and regular learning sessions. We collectively consider our broader strategy, examine and share learning across our projects, and explore how we might develop our work and our thinking.
As a Living Wage employer, we believe in paying our team fairly and are committed to promoting equity of opportunity for all.
Being equitable, inclusive and fair is not easy or simple and we are challenging ourselves, talking, working and learning about how we can continue to do this better. We aim to create an inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills and are enabled to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 7th Nov
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and thriving Major Donor Team at a time of great hope and expectation in the field of dementia.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing a new programme of donor engagement, propositions, and stewardship for a highly valuable and important segment of our Major Donor audience.
Focused on individuals with capacity to make annual donations between £5,000 and £50,000, you will drive the creation of a new giving club with the aim to establish vital new relationships, drive retention and grow income. Working closely with the wider Philanthropy and Prospect Development Team, you will also support the identification of new high value relationships and opportunities.
In this role you will lead the delivery and implementation of a new high value giving club. Develop new propositions, communications, and engagements to retain and grow income. You will support the identification and solicitation of new high value supporters and implement processes and ways of working to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Major Donor programme.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you
- You are a skilled and experienced fundraiser, with a track record of success building relationships and managing fundraising propositions with a high value audience.
- You are confident managing and analysing data and skilled at delivering strategic marketing and communications.
- You have strong project management experience, a strategic thinker and confident building relationships with donors and stakeholders internally and externally.
- You are a skilled fundraiser with experience of managing high value relationships.
- An exceptional communicator who is confident leading a project from ideation through to completion.
- You are experienced in copy writing, developing donor propositions and stewardship.
- You are experienced in business development, strategy, data and analysis.
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.
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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance and Operations Manager to join our small but dynamic team at a critical stage of our work. With a refreshed strategy, expanded team and extended life we are looking for someone to manage the day-to-day delivery of an effective and efficient finance and operations function and provide vital support to the Director of Finance and Operations and Business Support Officer.
The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Access team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
· Day to day management of the finance and operations functions
· Financial reporting
· Treasury management
· Line management and development of the Business Support Officer
· HR and IT support to colleagues
· Governance support to trustees
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying. If you feel this is this the right role for you, do not hesitate to apply, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Selection for roles is based solely on individual merit, talent, skills, and potential.
As a charity, we are dedicated to reflecting the communities and individuals we aim to support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who share lived experiences or come from backgrounds that align with those we serve. Diversity strengthens our ability to make a meaningful impact, and we encourage all who feel passionate about our mission to apply.
First round of interviews (via Zoom) will be held on Thursday, 7th November 2024.
Second round of interviews (in person) will be held on Tuesday, 12th November 2024.
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Viewpoint is a service user charity currently covering Hertfordshire. Our aim is to enable people who use mental health and addiction services to have a voice in feeding back how well services are working and to be part of future service planning.
We are now seeking a person to support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement and to manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint.
Viewpoint Operational Manager
Title: Operational Manager
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Hours / salary: 22 hours / week. Full Time Equivalent Salary £35,000 p.a.
Pension: Viewpoint offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution levels are based on Total Gross Salary - Employer 5%, Employee 3%. Participation in the scheme will commence after an initial 3 month waiting period.
Annual leave: 25 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Holiday entitlement will start to accrue after a satisfactory six month probationary
period.
Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision
Length of contract: Subject to funding
About Viewpoint
Viewpoint develops innovative ways that support people with a lived experience of mental health issues and / or addiction challenges. Across Hertfordshire we work with over 800 experts by experience and put them at the centre of everything we do. We support people to be independent, have their say on the quality of services that they experienced and influence change to those services.
Our support is flexible and needs-led and is delivered through outreach groups, one to one interaction or remotely.
Staff or members who have a lived experience of mental illness and / or addiction facilitate our programmes.
We offer educational sessions that enhance wellbeing and equip individuals with the skills and self-belief to aid their recovery journey.
Our goals
Purpose of the post:
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To support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement.
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To manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint.
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To promote Viewpoint with both statutory and Voluntary Community Faith Social Enterprise (VCFSE) at a county level.
Principal Responsibilities:
Management
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To provide operational management and leadership to achieve the aims and objectives of the Viewpoint strategy.
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To ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to, developed and updated in compliance with relevant legislation.
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To attend contract reviews and provide such monitoring information as required by the service contract.
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To develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant statutory, independent, and voluntary agencies.
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To raise and promote the work of Viewpoint across the county and all relevant bodies.
Staff
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Provide effective line management to all Viewpoint staff in accordance with agreed policies
Financial
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To participate in the preparation and production of the Viewpoint Annual Report and Business Plan.
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To ensure proper use of resources and working within agreed budgets.
Fund-raising
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To contribute to the development of fund-raising activities to ensure the continuation and development of Viewpoint.
Representation
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To negotiate appropriate user representation with service commissioners and providers.
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To support user representation on County-wide forums.
General
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To ensure relevant recording, monitoring and evaluation of project work is routinely carried out and in compliance with relevant legislation and the requirements of the service contract.
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Maintain awareness of national and local initiatives and best practice regarding user involvement.
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Undertake other duties, consistent with the level of the post, as required from time to time by the Chief Executive and Executive Committee.
Service Development and Delivery
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
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Comply with all relevant Viewpoint policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information, and to be aware of any changes in these.
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Be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.
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Complete entries in the appropriate records and performance database.
Learning and Development
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Participate in mandatory training and development activities
We welcome applications from people who use or have used mental health and /or addiction services.
Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024 at 12PM
For an application pack: please telephone Viewpoint on 01707-386-136 or
e-mail info@hertsviewpoint(dot)co(dot)uk
Please note - In order to apply you must complete the application form. We do not accept CV's.
Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us at the NSPCC and get involved in change that means everything.
Are you looking for a role where you can support the development and launch of the NSPCC's portfolio of fundraising products? Are you interested in learning more about fundraising via lotteries and raffles? Would you like to know more about how we raise money via our payroll giving scheme? Are you looking to develop your fundraising experience with a sector-leading team? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then our Fundraiser – Products role could be for you.
The successful candidate will support us as we:
- Work to meet the objectives set out in our three-year Lottery and Raffle strategy which has already seen us increase player numbers by 250% since 2022
- Diversify our portfolio of fundraising products, working with creative agencies and internal stakeholders to develop exciting and innovative new ways for the NSPCC to raise money
- Raise awareness of payroll giving as another way supporters can give to the NSPCC
You'll also work on other existing products such as Letter from Santa, Sponsor a Call and Techosaurus, in line with our Individual Supporters strategy.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent people skills
- A passion for learning, and
- Be looking to develop their experience of project management
The successful candidate will join us on a 12 month fixed term contract in a role that makes a real difference to children's lives, but we also like to reward people by offering a great working environment. The successful candidate will join our friendly and supportive team, have the opportunity to work on stimulating and challenging projects, and be given opportunities to develop professionally. We offer a variety of rewards and benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, employee assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.
We want to ensure roles are accessible and inclusive of everyone, which is why the NSPCC offers a high degree of flexibility around ways of working. We're pleased to offer this role on either a hybrid part based from home and for a minimum of one day a week from our London office) or home working basis (based primarily from their UK home).
Our Brand and Marketing team is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Campaign Lead (50th Anniversary) as a 2-year fixed-term contract.
In 2026, The King’s Trust reaches an exciting milestone, celebrating 50 years of supporting young people. You will lead the delivery of our 50th Anniversary Campaign, leading on a range of exciting initiatives that will help us raise awareness of The Trust and our work, reach new audiences, generate income from fundraising initiatives and steward and thank our King’s Trust communities as we look forward to the next 50 years and our focus on supporting young people into work.
Working with a range of internal and external agencies and stakeholders, our 50th Anniversary Campaign will require exceptional project management and communication skills to deliver a cross-organisational campaign, as well as a robust understanding of the marketing mix to bring our messaging and new visual identity to life across initiatives in a milestone year for The Trust
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.
We are now recruiting for a new role of Advocacy and External Relations Manager reflecting our ambitions to use our voice and expertise to ensure children and young people without, or at risk of losing, parental care around the world are more visible, better supported and their rights protected.
This exciting and strategically important new role is pivotal in helping SOS Children’s Villages UK achieve our advocacy objectives as part of our new 2025-2030 strategy. A confident and proactive advocacy professional, the Advocacy and External Relations Manager will plan and carry out a broad range of activities, identifying and pursuing opportunities to further our advocacy aims.
This individual will:
- develop both internal (SOS Children’s Villages Federation) and external peer and UK government relationships
- engage in relevant spaces to ensure that the needs of children and young people without parental care are reflected, and that SOS Children's Villages’ profile and reputation is enhanced.
- devise and lead advocacy campaigns and create persuasive and engaging advocacy content and materials.
- work alongside two other new colleagues, as a key part of delivering a new knowledge ‘Hub’.
- help to develop new partnerships and relationships, and use the insights and evidence gained through the ‘Hub’ to craft advocacy recommendations, connecting with policy makers and other relevant stakeholders, to influence changes to policies and approaches around the protection of children.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual, who combines exceptional networking and relationship-building skills with strong organisational ability, and deep knowledge of the UK political landscape and advocacy tactics and approaches, ideally within an international development setting.
If you are a dynamic advocacy professional who is looking for an exciting new challenge within a friendly team, then this could be for you!
To Apply
Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.
Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Nystagmus Network is seeking a Development Coordinator to help build on our core services and develop new ones to meet the growing and changing needs of the nystagmus community and to support income generation to ensure those services can continue to be funded. You will need to be passionate about what we do, have the drive and enthusiasm to succeed and also be sensitive to the need to involve volunteers and stakeholders in service development and delivery.
You will plan to reach out to ever wider groups of potential beneficiaries and supporters through your communications, networking and business development skills, in collaboration with the Executive Information and Development Manager and Trustees and take the initiative on approaches to new partners. You will have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in the way we reach out to people in every aspect of our work.
Applications will not be considered if there is no accompanying cover letter.
Our mission is to champion the cause of the nystagmus community we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who are Guts UK Charity?
People are suffering. People are dying. All because of a lack of knowledge about our guts.
Guts UK is the only charity that covers all of the digestive system, from ‘top to tail’ covering the gut, the liver and the pancreas. Guts UK works actively and collaboratively with other charities. However, with our own limited resources, we choose to focus particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - those illnesses that really are underserved such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease and digestive cancers.
Our vision is a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support that they need.
Overall Purpose of the Head of Research
The Philanthropy and Trusts Manager is an exciting new role at Guts UK and will be integral to delivering our new fundraising strategy, enabling us to grow our income to meet our ambitious strategic aims.
- You will be responsible for prospecting, soliciting, developing, engagement, stewardship and retaining key relationships with trust and foundations in line with Guts UK’s strategic framework.
- You will be responsible for proactively identifying and progressing opportunities, developing and stewarding relationships, thinking creatively and strategically to develop compelling proposals.
- The Philanthropy and Trusts Manager won’t just lead the trusts and foundations programme, you will also manage and develop our corporate partnership portfolio with a focus on establishing new partnerships. You will work closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager and our CEO to identify, cultivate and steward these high value partners.
Who we’re looking for?
The successful candidate will be an experienced, relationship-focused fundraiser, excited by the opportunity to play a key part in elevating our fundraising programme.
You will pride yourself on outstanding stewardship, relationship building and prospect development and have a wealth of experience securing multi-year grants and long-term support from trusts, foundations and corporate partners. You will be someone who enjoys developing creative new ways to engage corporate partners.
A committed and inspiring ambassador for Guts UK, you will also be a great team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to deliver a dynamic and innovative programme of donor cultivation and stewardship.
Location
We have offices in London and Huddersfield which are easily accessible by road orpublic transport. We support hybrid working but attendance in one of the offices [dependent on your location] is required on an average of 2 days per week. If you are interested in the role but have queries about office-base requirements, please contactus to discuss.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to people's lives? Are you looking to develop your fundraising experience with a sector-leading team? If the answer is yes then our Special Events Manager role could be for you.
- Job title: Special Events Manager / Events Fundraiser
- Type of contract: We're recruiting for two Special Event Managers, x 1 Permanent position and x 1 secondment position until July 2025
- Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 plus inner London weighting £3,366
- Location: Hybrid and is a combination of home based with at least one day a week in the London office
Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as a Special Events Manager, and get more people involved in change that means everything.
The job role will focus on working with committees of high-level volunteers to raise money through a series of exciting fundraising events throughout the year. You will be an all-round fundraiser, working closely with volunteers to develop and secure new support from individuals, companies and one-off initiatives. You will have experience of project managing profitable events with flawless execution from large scale dinners to small intimate receptions. You will have excellent experience of managing budgets and delivering good return on investment for the activities you will manage. You will need to be creative and innovative in order to grow profit, both through improving existing events and through seeking out new opportunities.
Person Specification - we're looking for someone with experience and knowledge in the following:
- Experience and knowledge of event management, specifically with a track record of successfully delivering large scale events
- Excellent ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Confidence to deal with people at the very highest level, managing high profile volunteers with diplomacy and discretion, this will include preparing presentations to individuals and companies, sponsorship proposals, correspondence and briefings
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to organise and plan own work with conflicting deadlines
- Well-developed experience of working with other teams to maximise positive results for the organisation
- Excellent ability to successfully influence and negotiate with others
- Excellent communication skills to present information in a clear, persuasive, and inspiring way for a range of audiences
- Strong understanding of budget management
- The ability to analyse and meet financial targets
- You will also need excellent attention to detail, organisational, administrative and IT skills.
- Experience of success in a customer focussed environment, such as fundraising, sales or marketing
- Track record of demonstrating initiative and creativity to achieve desired outcomes
This is a real opportunity to make a difference to children's lives, but we also like to reward people by offering a great working environment, being part of a friendly and supportive team, and offering stimulating and challenging work, with plenty of development opportunities. We offer a variety of rewards and benefits including generous annual leave, employee benefits and assistance programme, pension and life assurance schemes.
Join us at this exciting time and you'll become part of an expanding team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives. We want to ensure roles are accessible and inclusive of everyone, which is why the NSPCC offers a high degree of flexibility around ways of working.
You will be a Mental Health Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to apply their proven management and therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action.
We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system. You will be working across three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life. Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 5pm.
Stage 1 interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th December 2024 and Stage 2 interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Swindon Food Collective in their search for an Operations Manager.
Location: Swindon
Hours: 25 hours a week
Salary: c£25,000
Swindon Food Collective is an independent charity that aims to help people in Swindon and the surrounding area who are suffering from financial hardship and finding it difficult to provide food for themselves, their family or dependants.
As Operations Manager, you will oversee logistics, streamlining of processes, and optimise resource allocation to meet the needs of the community while minimising waste
Key responsibilities include:
● Working with Trustees and the Strategic Business Manager to develop, co-ordinate, and action the Charity’s strategy and business plan.
● Providing regular reports to the Board of Trustees, detailing operational performance, KPI’s and strategic initiatives.
● Partnering with Finance to work within allocated budgets, monitoring income and expenditure against targets as laid out in the business plan.
● Day-to-day management of all Operational employees and volunteers, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.
· Managing health and safety within all premises and for all company equipment, including company vehicles, as well as adherence to all policies and procedures, ensuring these policies are up to date and reviewed regularly.
● Regularly monitoring and evaluating the service to ensure quality and technical standards are met.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in day-to-day management and supply chain logistics of a diverse operational workforce, including both paid employees and volunteers, with strong leadership and team-building skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders are crucial, as is strong experience of staff management and supervision.
You must also have a full, clean driving license and access to own vehicle.
This role is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively. If you fulfill the criteria and are passionate about working on community projects that have a positive impact, please do get in touch ASAP!
If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to lizzy.clark at harrishill co uk . Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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**Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP. For suitable applicants, a detailed brief will be shared and support provided with formal application.**
Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK) is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. They have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. The charity invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. And they work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
PCUK's sector leading Events and Community fundraising team raises c.£12m through a programme of Community, Sporting Events and Virtual Products. Along with recruiting teams in events such as the TCS London Marathon, Great North Run and the London Landmarks Half Marathon, they also deliver two-charity owned cycling events, the Grand Depart Classic and the Big Blue Bike Ride. Since 2020, the team have experienced income growth of 35%, and their activity has been recognised across the sector, featuring in the Massive Top 25 for five consecutive years.
The role of Sporting Events Manager offers an exciting oportunity to lead on the strategy and delivery of the charity’s flagship walking event, March for Men, which raises c.£450k. A key focus will be with a key focus on co-creating and delivering a robust marketing plan.
As Sporting Events Manager, you will:
- Support the Assistant Head of Events & Community Fundraising to generate income through their Sporting Events programme of walking, running and cycling activities. The income for the events team is c.£3.3m, with expenditure of c.£1.1m.
- Lead on strategy and delivery of PCUK’s flagship walking event, March for Men, which raises c.£450k. You will project manage the event, co-creating and managing the recruitment marketing plan, delivering the supporter journey to drive participant value and working with an external delivery partners
- Work closely with the Black Healthy Equity Team to increase representation across PCUK’s activity portfolio, with a focus on March for Men to ensure it’s a diverse and inclusive event
- Drive and report on operational plans and budgets to generate medium and long-term sustainable income, taking responsibility for team outcomes including financial and key result reporting
- Line manage and support a Sporting Events Coordinator and Sporting Events Executive
Ideal skills and experience:
- Ability to project manage and deliver large scale fundraising events, including leading complicated programmes with multiple partners
- Excellent organisational skills to support complex activity streams – using own initiative when required and able to manage multiple and competing priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders and managing relationships right up to the most senior levels
- Experienced people manager, able to motivate and manage a team to deliver excellent results
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- Flexible working, which includes hybrid working with core working hours of 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after three full years service
- After one years’ service you have the option to buy and sell up to an additional week’s annual leave (subject to minimum/maximum leave)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- 50% discount on multi-gym membership. Our closest gym – Cottons London Bridge (next to our London Bridge office) – is a Tier 1 facility
- Life assurance (3 x annual salary)
- Free income protection scheme
Prostate Cancer UK believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything they do.
PCUK are committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men’s risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Therefore, PCUK are particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help PCUK to create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.
Purpose of the role:
- Researching sectors and prospective clients to engage.
- Developing strong and relevant proposals for prospective clients.
- Promoting and securing partnerships and opportunities with a diverse range of businesses, public sector organisations and umbrella organisations.
- Support the development of effective business-related social media and communications campaigns.
- Regularly presenting Unseen’s services to prospects, showing expertise in subject.
- Work closely with the Head of Business Services to develop effective and robust marketing and communications plans to support growth activity.
- Attend relevant events to promote Unseen and our work with businesses.
- Respond efficiently to inbound enquiries.
To apply:
- Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
- Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.
The deadline for applications is 10th November
Interviews will likely be held during the week of 18th November.
As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The new Children, Community & Youth Support Role provides operational support to the community and youth activities of St Peter de Beauvoir and areas of St Peter’s work amongst low income and estate communities, including our Community Organising, Crafty Church, Warm Welcome and Parish Nurse projects, and other community and children-focussed activities.
Employment Type: 0.4 FTE (Two days a week, some flexibility for evenings and weekends may be required and some or all Sunday mornings).
Responsible to: The PCC of St Peter de Beauvoir
Salary: £12,000 per annum
Duration: Two-year fixed term, renewable for two further years with available funding.
This role includes responsibility for co-ordinating volunteers for Crafty Church, our primary-school aged children offer and occasionally leading Crafty Church activities dependent on volunteer recruitment and availability.
Application is via Application Form
Deadline: Friday 8th November 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 12th November between 9am and 4pm
Job Summary:
The Community, Children and Youth Operational Support role is an exciting opportunity that aims to support the projects in the life of St Peter’s which may particularly serve those from estate and low income communities in the parish of St Peter de Beauvoir Town. This role has been enabled by a grant from the Hackney & Islington Programme and supports the Diocese of London 2030 vision. This role is line managed by St Peter’s Community Organiser.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a gifted administrator
- Have experience of organising events and project-management
- Have experience of working with children and young people, especially in Church or Church Primary school contexts
- Have a passion for connecting Church activities with those who may have previously been marginalised from the life of the Church, especially amongst low income and estate communities
Main Duties
- to provide operational support to St Peter’s Community Organiser and other staff members
- to convene and provide support to volunteers to lead Crafty Church sessions each Sunday morning during school terms, and to lead Crafty Church sessions on a regular basis as necessary depending on the availability of volunteers
- to undertake report writing and provide financial administration as necessary for the Hackney and Islington Programme within St Peter de Beauvoir Town
- to provide operational support as appropriate to Warm Welcome, Parish Nursing, and other community and children-focussed activities
- to undergo community organising training (if not done so already) in order to be able to assist in the training of local leaders and congregation members in community organising
- to support convening small groups and local actions to discern and meet identified need to enable action to be taken together to deliver social and community change
- to support the creation of spaces and opportunities to meet spiritual needs of residents of estates and low income communities in addition to signposting to existing services and activities currently taking place at St. Peter’s.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience of safeguarding best practice and experience of implementing safeguarding policies
- Experience of working with and developing the leadership potential of volunteers
- Experience of recruiting with new, and working with existing, volunteers
- Experience of setting up a new or consolidating an existing project
- A working knowledge and good understanding of St Peter de Beauvoir and its communities (or a similar community and clear desire to do so locally)
- Ability to organise yourself and others and to work responsibly in an unstructured environment
- Ability to plan and organise to deadlines
- Ability to work with and relate to all types of people
Desirable:
- Experience of or willingness to explore Community Organising methodology
- Experience of leading worship and other activities amongst children and young people
- Experience of report writing for funders or funding bodies
- Experience of budget reporting and management
The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 part 1(1-3) applies to this post. The post is restricted to practicing Christians as leading worship activities for children and young people, and devising opportunities for prayer are part of the responsibilities of this role. The Community, Children and Youth Support role holder will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. The above list of tasks is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to change, which will be done in discussion with the post holder and line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.