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We are incredibly excited to be working with an excellent cancer charity who are searching for a Sporting Events Manager. This charity seeks to support all affected individuals by funding life-changing research and campaigning for change.

This role will support the Assistant Head of Events & Community Fundraising to generate income for the charity through the Sporting Events programme of walking, running and cycling activities. The postholder will lead on the delivery of a flagship walking event, with a key focus on co-creating and delivering a robust marketing plan, delivering the supporter journey to drive participant value, and ensuring that all stakeholders meet their deadlines to drive fundraising income. This role will 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. You will also use data to optimise performance and maximise return on investment throughout the portfolio of activity.

To be successful in the role of Sporting Events Manager, you will need:

• Excellent organisational skills and initiative to support complex activity streams, with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in delivering large scale fundraising events, with experience in project management, leading complicated programmes with multiple partners.
• Experienced people manager, able to motivate a team to deliver excellent results, with ability to engage with stakeholders and manage relationships to the most senior levels.

Salary: £40,500–£44,500
Contract: Permanent, full-time, with flexible options.
Location: London/Hybrid
Deadline: Rolling

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 

 

Trusts & Foundations Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Location: London EC1Y Office with Hybrid Home Working
Work pattern: 4 – 5 days per week (28 – 35 hours per week)

About MQ Mental Health Research:

MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.

We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy, MQ is at a critical point in its development.

About the Role:

As the Trusts & Foundations Manager you will be responsible for generating income from grant making trusts and foundations.

You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.

We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and research new and pipeline trust, lottery and statutory fundraising opportunities and progress them to application stage.
• Developing the trust and foundation pipeline to generate new income and multiyear grants
• To lead the development of new fundraising proposals for priority fundraising projects, including potential research partnership opportunities where MQ collaborates on a joint bid with another institution
• To carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals
• Build long-term relationships with new and prospect trust, lottery and statutory donors, including through meetings, attendance at conferences and events, regular update calls/comms and – when possible – direct face-to-face engagement.
• Report on performance against agreed budgets and targets
• Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ Trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal

About You:

This role is for you if you are an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, with good knowledge of the sector. You'll have demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure grants to achieve annual income targets, both through stewarding existing supporters and through researching and cultivating a pipeline of new opportunities.

You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.

We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-orientated.

Essential role requirements include:

• Experience of trusts and foundation fundraising and able to demonstrate continual growth in expertise and results in this area.
• Good understanding of the trusts and foundations fundraising environment and associated processes and different types of grant making bodies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise and inspiring funding applications and to make presentations.
• Creative thinker, with ability to identify funding opportunities and match them with the right trusts.
• Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels.
• Ability to work as part of a team and spot opportunities to grow and develop relationships for the good of the organisation.

You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of using Monday[dot]com

What We're Offering You:

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Benefits

• Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
• Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
• Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
• Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
• Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Proposals and Trust Manager to join their collaborative Philanthropy and Partnerships team!

The Proposals and Trust Manager will be responsible for identifying funding propositions for the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and creating engaging cases for support to grow income from trusts, major donors, and corporates. This role will also have personal portfolio of existing and lapsed trust prospects. Focusing on uplifting giving, this role will building key relationships with these donors and collaborate with them to achieve mutual benefit.

To be successful in this Proposals and Trust Manager role, you will have proven experience in researching and securing funding from trusts and foundations. You will be able to translate complex information into engaging and digestible cases of support. This person will be able to work well with a team, but also autonomously on individual projects.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

Location is flexible, but the team often meet in the London offices once per month.

If you are interested in applying to this Proposals and Trust Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated Corporate Partnership Manager to oversee a portfolio of new & existing partners for a successful healthcare charity.

Job Title: Corporate Partnership Manager

Location: Remote (flexible within the UK)
Hours: Part-time - 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £39,083 pro-rata

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will be responsible for executing the charity’s Corporate Partnership strategy. This involves maximizing income and in-kind contributions from corporate partners while cultivating long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with some of the UK’s top companies. The role will primarily focus on managing an existing portfolio of corporate partners, supporting the development of new partnerships, and integrating new relationships as they are established. Key areas of focus include generating income and expanding the charity’s reach through sponsorships, project funding, staff fundraising, brand licensing, training, and charity of the year initiatives.

About you:

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in implementing our corporate partnership strategy. You will oversee and manage a portfolio of existing corporate partners while working to secure new, high-value partnerships across various industries. This role offers the opportunity to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that contribute to both the charities income growth and wider influence.

You will focus on a range of activities, including sponsorships, project funding, staff fundraising, and brand licensing partnerships. Collaborating with teams across the charity, you will create engaging proposals that align with the charities strategic goals and resonate with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing corporate partners, ensuring strong relationships and partnership renewals.
• Deliver best-practice account management, providing partners with regular updates and exploring additional support opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create corporate supporter assets, such as website updates, PR materials, and social media content.
• Lead on formal stewardship plans to maximize partner engagement and value.
• Assist with the development and delivery of funding and sponsorship packages.
• Ensure all partnership activities are GDPR-compliant and maintain accurate records in CRM databases.
• Support new business efforts by contributing to proposals, pitches, and negotiations for prospective partners.

Essential skills:

• Demonstrable experience in corporate fundraising or partnerships, with a strong understanding of effective fundraising techniques.
• Proven experience in managing corporate partnerships, including account management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage complex workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong financial skills, with the ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Experience building relationships with corporate stakeholders and developing compelling partnership proposals.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK and attend events as needed.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with CRM databases.
• A successful track record of generating income against targets.
• An established network of potential corporate partners.
• Interest in health-related issues and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Other roles you may have experience with could include: Corporate Relations Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Corporate Engagement Manager, Corporate Alliances Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Partnerships and Business Development Manager, Head of Corporate Relations, Corporate Sponsorship Manager, Senior Manager – Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Giving Manager, Business Partnerships Manager, Strategic Alliances Manager, Corporate Development Manager, Partnerships Lead. #INDNFP

Location: Cambridge or London Country
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum plus benefits
Position Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-Time

Are you passionate about driving organisational excellence and innovation? Do you thrive on transforming complex challenges into strategic solutions? The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is seeking a dynamic Organisation Design (ODes) Specialist for 12 months to play a pivotal role in our exciting transformation journey.

The role

As we embark on an ambitious strategy for growth and diversification, we're establishing an ODes capability within our People and Culture team. This role offers a unique chance to drive the implementation of a comprehensive, organisation-wide ODes programme that will shape our future operating and organisational models. You'll collaborate with an external partner while building and developing internal expertise in Organisation Design. Your contributions will be instrumental in transforming the RSC, ensuring we're well-positioned to meet our strategic goals and continue advancing excellence in the chemical sciences globally.

As ODes Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing and designing effective Target Operating Models
• Developing adaptive ODes solutions in partnership with the business
• Creating and executing comprehensive implementation plans
• Building organisational ODes capabilities and leadership
• Ensuring timely, high-quality programme outcomes through expert project management
• Driving change management initiatives and stakeholder engagement
• Providing technical expertise and mentorship to the ODes team
• Foster innovation and continuous learning in ODes practices
• Contribute to ODes thought leadership and methodology development
• At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate.

Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. In this role it is expected that you will attend the office as and when required. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.

What we are looking for:

• Professional Experience: Demonstrable experience in ODes and change management on ODes projects across multiple successful projects or programmes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse complex organisational issues and develop actionable insights and effective solutions.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies to deliver aspects of the ODes work
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaborative abilities, fostering effective relationships across diverse teams and departments.
• Adaptability: A flexible approach to navigating and leading within a complex and evolving business environment.

Experience and Educational Background

• Foremost we are looking for deep technical expertise and experience of delivering successful ODes programmes. A degree in Organisation Development, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline would be desirable.
• Personal Attributes
• Innovative Thinker: A proactive problem-solver who approaches challenges with curiosity, creativity, and initiative.
• Resilient Leader: Capable of managing change effectively, demonstrating resilience in the face of obstacles.

If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description.

About the RSC

The Royal Society of Chemistry is an international organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. We publish new research. We develop, recognise, and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark innovative ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists, and we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

If you have any questions, please contact us

You may also have experience in the following: Design Specialist Programme Manager, Project Manager, Strategic Planner, Transformation Manager, Business Change Manager, Portfolio Manager, Technology Programme Manager, Enterprise Programme Director, Organisational Design Management etc.

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To support our fundraising growth, we have identified an opportunity for a Community Fundraising role. This role will drive income from community fundraising across the country, ranging from rotary clubs, university RAGs, schools etc. It will also involve encouraging and supporting local fundraising initiatives by FoodCycle volunteers, and participation in sponsored challenge events such as marathons, bike rides etc.

This role will suit a self-starter who enjoys establishing community connections, seeking out and supporting grassroots activities. You will thrive on engaging with different stakeholders to raise money and profile for FoodCycle. You will have experience of community fundraising, as well as event planning and delivery. You will have excellent verbal communication skills and confidence to give presentations.

As this is a hybrid role, you will need to live within a commutable distance of Vauxhall, London.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments. ​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​

Deadline for your application:Sunday 1st December 2024.​​

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to prepare a presentation to deliver at interview.

Interviews: planned for Tuesday 10th December.

 
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Service Team Manager  

Location: Stockwell, London 

Salary: £38,552 per annum 

Permanent 

Full time (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday On site at Stockwell) 

Closing date: 24 November 2024 

Interviews: To Be confirmed

If you are an experienced Service/Team Manager or an existing Team Leader looking to further develop a career in the homelessness/supported housing sector, then Evolve is the place for you. 

We offer a supportive environment for our Team Managers to work collaboratively as part of a team of passionate and knowledgeable colleagues. 

At Evolve Stockwell, we recognize the importance of creating a strong foundation for parents and their children and our young unaccompanied asylum seekers to ensure that they are provided with tailored support on their path to independent living. Between you and your Team Leader you will manage 11 colleagues to deliver these key housing and support services. 

Our young parents service is based across two sites as follows - Georgian Houses Stockwell where we house 20 young parents and their children; Keystone House (A lower needs service based in Croydon) which has 5 young parents with up to 2 children each. We support our young people, helping them to maintain their health during pregnancy, prepare for birth and develop childcare and positive parenting skills on their path to independent living. 

The service team also supports 7 unaccompanied asylum-seekers, who live on-site in a building called Olive House. We support these young people to improve their independent living skills, through a range of activities, as well as working alongside other agency's to support each individual through the asylum seeking process. We also need to refer some of the young people to external agencies to enable them to support those with complex trauma. 

The Stockwell site is a large one, with an independent nursery and fitness club using our facilities. 

What will your responsibilities be as Service Manager? 

You will have full responsibility for ensuring the effective operation of the whole Stockwell site with overnight night concierge services provided by our Night Concierge managers for you. We own and rent part of the site - King Georges House, which currently houses 40 women as part of the refugee and resettlement pathway in Lambeth. Whilst their support is delivered by The Single Homeless Project, Evolve lead on the housing management aspect via our internal rent and income team. 

You will act as a general point of contact for day-to-day support queries for colleagues on shift and you will be expected to support and manage the Team Leader in the overall day-to-day management of the service whilst ensuring they hold key supervisory responsibility for the team. 

The service has a team of 11 colleagues which includes two night support workers, and you will recruit, manage and lead colleagues to ensure they realise their full potential in their roles. This will include managing induction and probation procedures effectively, conducting one to ones, coaching, identifying and taking action on training and development needs as appropriate. The service has been established now for 18 months and we have recently become Ofsted registered so improving on the existing foundations and working with Lambeth Local Authority commissioners to establish Evolve as a trusted partner is a key responsibility. 

Evolve is a truly great place to work, and because we are relatively small, as a Team Manager you can really see where you add value. We provide welcome and necessary support to our colleagues and managers who have challenging but rewarding roles. 

You can find more information on the Job Description and Person Specification which is attached as a document for you. 

In return, we can offer you: 

· 33 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays, rising to 38 days with service 

· Ability to buy or sell additional one week holiday per annum 

· Employer paid DBS checks 

· Occupational sick pay 

· Employer contributory pension scheme 

· 4 x annual salary as Life Assurance 

· Medical Cash Back Plan 

· Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme 

· Cycle to work scheme 

· Blue Light Card 

· Full training and induction programme 

About us 

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year. 

Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient. We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness. 

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life. 

Are you experienced Health and Safety Manager looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills and the autonomy to make the role your own?  Working from home, the office and across multiple sites throughout the South East, you will be at the heart of H&S, driving performance and shaping a positive safety culture.

This is a new role within the South East Rivers Trust creating an exciting opportunity for the right person to shape and improve our health and safety.  Using your knowledge, you will lead the development and improvement of H&S policies and practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.  You will provide support and expertise, as well as identifying any gaps in our current systems and designing solutions to overcome them.

You will have proven experience and relevant qualifications, ideally in a similar environment, excellent communication and organisational skills which can be utilised whilst working with all stakeholders.  This varied role will see you working primarily autonomously, carrying out H&S inspection and audits, developing policies, investigating accidents and ensuring risk assessments are completed.   If you are looking for a varied role in this field working for a charity whose aim is to have a positive impact on our environment, manage your own time and develop new skills, this role could be for you.

About Us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;

• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website for more information, a full job description and application form.

How to Apply:

Please return the following documents:

• Your CV
• Completed Application for Employment
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on 17th November 2024.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

Interviews will take place week commencing 25 November 2024

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading impactful programmes and shaping the future of an organisation?

We are excited to offer a new key leadership role as the Head of Strategy and Programme Management. You will create and develop a crucial programme management function to drive cross-organisational collaboration, and ensure our strategy is successfully delivered.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As Head of Strategy and Programme Management, you will develop and lead a new team to implement our strategy and provide insight into performance against our strategic goals. You will support the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees in making key decisions. Your priority will be to determine the right structure of team to support this important area of the Association's work.

Your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the development and implementation of our strategy and strategic workplans.
• Provide strong leadership to the cross functional team.
• Accountability for the annual business planning cycle and ensuring it aligns with our budgeting processes.
• Establishing key performance indicators to track progress.
• Leading a central portfolio office for project management excellence.
• Ensuring efficient resource allocation and leadership for each strategic initiative.
• Establish an Impact Framework to identify impact and measure our success.

About You:

We are seeking a strong leader with:

• Extensive experience in senior management, with a focus on strategy and programme delivery.
• A proven track record in shaping and delivering cross-organisational strategies.
• The ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience in working within senior leadership teams to drive results.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead strategic initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

The full job description is in the candidate pack.

Salary: £68,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northampton or London office

Contract: Permanent

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Senior managerial experience of planning, organising, managing and developing strategic and operational activities.
• Outstanding track record of contributing to a cross organisational business strategic workplan.
• Evidence of creating and executing innovative and successful impact and programme strategies

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

MLC Partners are working with a historic not-for-profit organisation who are recruiting their new Corporate Development Manager. As a new role, the position offers a fantastic prospect of putting your stamp on things and leaving a real legacy, whilst giving a high degree of exposure to board members. Reporting into a manager who has a clear focus on developing teams, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking for the next step in their career. Based in London, but with a large amount of flexibility, this is not an opportunity to be missed.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Assess, analyse and present opportunities for the organisation to generate additional income to support their charitable purposes.
• Update and maintain corporate risk registers, using risk management tools to develop mitigation and delivering risk reports to SMT.
• Support the CFO to assess business cases and create proposals, using insights on assets and resources at an organisational level.
• Working with the SMT with the preparation and assembly of committee and board reports, providing broad commercial input and analysis.
• Lead and support on a range of projects and improvement programmes across the organisation.

The successful candidate will:

• Come with a commercial mindset and ideally have worked in a Big Four environment.
• Have experience developing a strategic vision in a regulated sector or in a management consulting practice.
• Be confident analysing, presenting and supporting advice at board level discussions around commercial opportunities.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of business partnering with key stakeholders in a business management environment.

This role will likely be filled before the closing date, so please don’t delay in applying. For more information, or an informal discussion about your next career move, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to lead our supported housing services. Elim is a registered social landlord and one of the largest providers of supported accommodation to people who have experienced homelessness in Bristol and Gloucester. We want you to help us deliver and grow high quality, inclusive and values driven services.

The successful candidate will work with us to provide strategic and operational management of our contractual and regulatory compliant supported housing services. You will be a member of our committed Operational Leadership Team and part of a structure designed to support our customers and colleagues.

What you will be doing:

· You will provide leadership and management to foster staff wellbeing, resilience, reflective practice and a culture of learning across our supported housing teams

·Ensure the ongoing success of Elim’s supported housing services by implementing an effective strategy for retaining existing contracts and developing and growing current and new services.

· Act as the organisation’s strategic lead on all supported housing matters, and to provide your teams with support in dealing with complex cases

· Deliver exceptional customer service to all our residents, ensuring that our supported housing customers have influence and that we maximise the use of lived experience to improve service delivery.

What you will need to be successful:

· Demonstrable previous experience of successfully leading teams and delivering similar services to groups of customers in either a supported housing, support, care or other relevant environment.

· Experience of contract negotiation and tendering for new contracts for the provision of services.

·Strong knowledge of issues relating to homelessness including current legislation, government policy, the benefits framework and any relevant client support pathways

·Experience of successfully managing a number of complex projects and business as usual tasks at the same time.

We will support you to continue your leadership and management journey and will provide coaching, support and accredited training for the successful applicant.

We are continuously developing our inclusive, values driven culture that welcomes and embraces the diversity of our colleagues and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Elim recognises our highly-skilled and dedicated colleagues are our greatest asset in achieving our vision. Elim colleagues benefit from:

• A great inclusive and values led culture that invests in your learning and development
• 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days.
• Paid day off for your birthday each year.
• Optional one day volunteer leave
• Flexible working
• Access to training and career development through Elim Skills Academy
• Company pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Annual organisational performance bonus.
• Annual bonus.
• Health cash plan, which includes discounts to a wide range of shops and services.
• Free onsite car parking

For full details of Elim’s benefits, culture and values please visit our website where you will also find colleague stories, sharing what it’s like working for us.

Head of Content

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion.

We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.

• We work with over 600 members employing over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
• We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
• We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers and disabled employees.
• We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
• We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.

The role

The role holder will lead on content creation and production across Business Disability Forum. The role holder will take a strategic approach and collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that BDF creates cutting edge content that engages, informs and educates our Members and Partners

The requirement

• Experience of setting content strategy and road mapping.
• Experience of consulting stakeholders and using insights to create written content to meet their needs
• Experience of delivering small high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Experience of creating videos, other accessible digital content and services
•  Ability to create persuasive strategic plans.
• ·Knowledge of wider diversity, inclusion and employment law issues.
• ·Knowledge of current topical issues for businesses and business management.

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 24 November 2024
• First interviews are planned for 3, 4 & 5 December 2024.
• Second interviews are planned for week commencing 9 December 2024.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats, please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

All We Can/Y Care International is looking for a Public Engagement Officer (London and South East) to join our small and dynamic team and make a difference through engaging churches in the region to help generate vital income to deliver our vision and mission. 

All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled. It was founded by the Methodist Church in the 1930s. 

Y Care International supports local opportunities for vulnerable young people and their communities across the globe, to change lives for the better. It was founded by Sir Terry Waite in collaboration with the YMCA movement in the 1980s.

From 1 September 2021, All We Can and Y Care International began a formal, strategic partnership – combining efforts to tackle poverty, inequality and injustice in some of the world’s most marginalised communities. We work as one organisational team, presenting as two unique brands, fulfilling two separate, but symbiotic, strategies.

At All We Can/Y Care International we want to see every person's potential fulfilled. We work through partnership alongside our global neighbours most impacted by disasters, poverty and injustice to enable flourishing and resilient communities. 

As Public Engagement Officer, you’ll play an important role making this vision a reality by engaging with churches through regional & national speaking engagements, networks, events, and new fundraising products with a view to help them raise funds for All We Can/Y Care to contribute to the overall fundraising target of the Acquisition Team. This role is 12-month fixed contract with potential to extend at the end of that period depending on the performance of the role and organisational circumstances at the time.

In this role you will:

• Seek and fulfil a variety of engagements in the London and the South East which engender loyalty and acquire short- and long-term income contributing to the fundraising target of £405k per year.
• Maximise income from Churches and Events
• Participate in All We Can’s presence at several conferences and events each year, inspiring current and new supporters through stalls, workshops, and stage time. 
• Build and develop new strategic relationships with ministers, lay workers, and key volunteers in Methodist Churches across the country, encouraging them into deeper income-generating engagement with All We Can.
• Collaborate with others in the Public Engagement Team to develop new resources and fundraising products to engage supporters and generate income

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience of community fundraising involving relationship-building, planning, and generating a response to a call to action with experience of community fundraising in a Christian context being desirable. 
• Be a passionate and convincing public speaker, with experience of speaking/presenting in a Christian context; being a qualified preacher and/or worship leader in a church tradition would be an advantage but is not a requirement. 
• Have experience of generating and following up on new opportunities. Experience of project management in a professional context will be an advantage but is not a requirement.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability to communicate both stories and data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability and willingness to communicate to diverse audiences. To be comfortable communicating to Christian groups and individuals. 

This role has an occupational requirement to be a professing and active Christian to fulfil the role and its responsibilities.

For full list of responsibilities and role requirements, please see the full application pack.

Diversity of our team across all various characteristics is important to us and to the mission of the organisation. Therefore, we look forward to receiving applications from groups underrepresented in the charity sector. If you would benefit from a conversation about the role and both organisations before you apply, please contact us via our website. 

Important note about completing your application – please read 

When submitting the application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer four competency-based questions. There’s no specified length for the answers and we ask you to use your judgment to balance between giving us as much information as needed and being succinct. Only applications that answer the questions will be considered. We’ll not consider answers which say ‘Please see the CV’ or similar. The scoring is primarily based on the answers to the competency-based questions, so please ensure that you showcase your skills and experiences fully through those answers.

The purpose of having those questions in the application process is to assess your skills and suitability for the role. Therefore, we would ask that you answer the questions on your own without use of aids like generative AI as much as possible. We recognise that neurodivergent people and people with some other characteristics can benefit from use of AI, so we don’t prohibit it entirely, but ask you to do it wisely and show as much of your talent as possible in your work so we can choose the best candidate for the role which will help us greatly to deliver our vision and mission. If you’re using generative AI as a form of a reasonable adjustment, we would be grateful if you could let us know. 

Are you passionate about finding and nurturing the best talent? Join us as a Talent Acquisition Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of recruitment at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll be instrumental in crafting innovative recruitment strategies and practices to meet our current and future talent needs. You'll partner across directorates, enhance our employer brand, and deliver a positive experience for every candidate, helping our organisation thrive and grow.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you'll manage recruitment end-to-end, collaborating with colleagues and external partners to attract and retain top talent. Key duties include:

• Lead and deliver recruitment processes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess staffing needs and develop recruitment forecasts.
• Promote compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Enhance our employer brand through initiatives aligned to our strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with recruitment providers, agencies, and job boards.
• Proactively source candidates and tap into diverse talent pools.
• Collaborate with HR, Learning & Development, and Volunteering teams on workforce planning, development, and volunteer recruitment.
• Maintain and analyse recruitment data for reporting and performance metrics.
• Support recruitment system effectiveness and compliance with data legislation.

About You:

With a proven track record in recruitment, you bring both experience and a strategic approach to talent acquisition. You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Skilled in employer branding and social media strategies for recruitment.
• Competent in using recruitment systems, ATS software, and Microsoft Office.
• Professional, discreet, and skilled in handling sensitive information.
• Organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent at building relationships and working collaboratively across teams.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experienced in proactive sourcing, especially via LinkedIn and similar platforms.
• Knowledgeable about HR legislation and recruitment best practices
• Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.