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Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT US
At Spurgeons, our Partnership and Development team isn't just about achieving goals; we're about doing it with flair, creativity, and a touch of innovation! Comprising fundraising and partnership development experts who are as dynamic as they are innovative, our team thrives on pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box to drive positive change. We're not your average team – we're a vibrant and energetic bunch who love what we do. From team-building activities to celebrating successes, we believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families? As the Grants and Commissioned Services Fundraising Manager at Spurgeons, you will play a vital role in driving the growth of our voluntary income, with a target of reaching £5,000,000, and expanding the reach of our Family Hub services across the UK. This role is not just about numbers—it's about transforming lives. You'll lead a dynamic team of fundraisers, crafting compelling grant applications and proposals that resonate with our mission. Your strategic thinking and proven track record in developing and managing grants will be crucial as you work alongside passionate colleagues to secure the funds that fuel our work. Beyond managing the team, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring that our grant-funded programmes are not only successful but also align with our values of compassionate, fair and committed. With your leadership, we will continue to strengthen family bonds and provide life-changing support to those who need it most. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that is united in its commitment to making a lasting difference. If you are motivated by purpose and driven by results, we want you on our team.
ABOUT YOU
You are a driven, articulate professional with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families. With a degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, or a related field, you bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role. Your track record speaks volumes—you’ve consistently generated impressive returns on investment through your ability to craft persuasive, emotive bids and proposals that resonate with donors and stakeholders alike. Your proactive nature and strong analytical skills enable you to identify opportunities and interpret trends, always staying ahead of the curve in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You excel in building and nurturing relationships, whether it’s within your team, across the organisation, or with external partners and donors. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills allow you to engage effectively, negotiate successfully, and solve problems diplomatically. Detail-oriented and conscientious, you take pride in your work, ensuring that every proposal you craft is not only compelling but also meticulously proofread and aligned with Spurgeons' mission and values. As someone who thrives in a flexible, remote working environment, you are self-motivated and independent, yet a strong team player who is always eager to learn and grow. Your genuine interest in Spurgeons' work and commitment to its values of compassionate, fair and committed, drive you to deliver outstanding results.
BENEFITS
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
Closing date: 15/09/2024
Shortlisting date: 17/09/2024
Interview date: 27/09/2024
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, so, when a family member needs support, turn to us.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The COO will play a critical role in shaping the charity’s future, ensuring sustainability, growth, and the highest standards of service delivery releasing the CEO to focus on external stakeholder management and business development.
Edberts House has pioneered innovative ways of addressing health inequalities that makes a big difference to the lives of hundreds of people in Gateshead. We currently manage four place-based community projects, social prescribing teams based in 24 surgeries, our specialist Children, Young People and Families team offer bespoke support to families living in East Gateshead, and our Health Equity Team creates innovative preventative work to tackle health inequalities.
You will be a strong and confident presenter, able to articulate our vision and values to all stakeholders, and, on occasion, will deputise for the CEO. This is primarily an internal facing role, working with the CEO, Board and Senior Leadership team to provide consistent, strategic, financial and operational leadership, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organisation. This role requires someone who has excellent people skills and enjoys empowering and developing staff. You will also have experience of proactive risk management, know how to manage multiple deadlines and projects, and have a proven track record of strategic planning and implementation.
You will be joining a committed, passionate and experienced team that is making a big difference to the lives of local people. If you would like to find out more read on.Edberts House is a thriving community charity that currently manages four place- based projects in Gateshead, and a social prescribing team based in 24 surgeries in Gateshead Primary Care. Our specialist Children, Young People and Families team offer bespoke support to families living in East Gateshead, and our Health Equity Team create innovative preventative work to tackle health inequalities. We work together with local residents of all ages to make our communities happier, healthier and more welcoming places to live.
Job Purpose:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will lead in managing our great staff team. You will be able to lead in a way that is aligned to, and consistently promotes, our values, and empowers our staff to deliver great work.
The COO will play a critical role in shaping the charity’s future, ensuring sustainability, growth, and the highest standards of service delivery. This is primarily an internal facing role to provide strategic, financial and operational leadership, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organization.
You will be a strong and confident presenter, able to articulate our vision and values to all stakeholders, and, on occasion, deputising for the CEO.
We are particularly interested in candidates with proven people skills, preferably with previous experience of restructuring internal operations after organisational expansion. This role requires someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to fix problems, who has experience of proactive risk management, knows how to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and projects, and enjoys collaborating with and developing staff and volunteers.
Working with the CEO, and leading the Edberts senior management team, you will oversee all frontline delivery and infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Management:
o Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of programs and services.
o To lead, develop and line manage the senior leadership team
o Oversee the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to enhance the organisation’s effectiveness.
2. Embedding our values:
o Embrace, promote and model Edberts values
o Ensure that our values are communicated and exemplified in team interactions, community conversations and service delivery
o Ensure the organisation is delivering against its mission, vision, aims, objectives and strategic priorities.
3. Strategic Planning:
o Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and execute the organisation’s strategic plan.
o Oversight of the operationalising of new work/contracts
o Lead the operational planning process to align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
4. Financial Oversight:
o Work with the finance team to develop and manage the annual budget.
o Monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to budgets.
o Identify and mitigate financial risks to the organisation.
o Contribute to fundraising bids and tenders
5. Human Resources Management:
o Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of staff.
o Develop the culture of the organisation, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
o Oversee the accuracy of the HR systems
o Ensure compliance with employment laws and organisational policies.
6. Program Development and Implementation:
o Oversee the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and services.
o Ensure that programs are aligned with the organisation’s mission and goals.
o Monitor program outcomes and impact, and implement improvements as needed.
o Reporting to funders / stakeholders as required
o Oversee the production of organisational promotional materials, messaging on social media and updating the organisational website
7. Stakeholder Engagement:
o Support the CEO in building and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, partners, and community members.
8. Risk Management:
o Identify and manage operational risks.
o Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
o Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and funding requirements.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
- Likely to be educated to degree level or higher, preferably in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Management, Social Sciences).
Experience:
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role within the charity or public sector, preferably within health and wellbeing services.
- Significant people management
- Proven track record of strategic planning and implementation.
- Experience in financial management, including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
- Experience in managing and developing teams, with particular experience of managing senior staff.
- Experience of managing and leading teams across multiple site locations
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and manage budgets.
- Able to present complex data succinctly
Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity and commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
- Passionate about health and wellbeing and committed to making a positive impact.
- Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Flexible, adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate change.
- Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and communities in need.
What you can expect in return:
- 25 days annual leave per annum (rising to 30 days)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Training packages
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,500 - £35,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)
Place of work: Remote/Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, approximately twice a month and for 4 x All staff days per year.
Join Our Team!
As we seek to scale and take our owned mass participation events to the next level, we are excited to be inviting applications for a new Events Fundraising Officer to join our growing Community & Events fundraising team.
Do you have experience and a passion for developing unique and engaging events, designed to provide a platform for people to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause that is close to their hearts? Do you enjoy finding new and unique ways to attract participants, reaching those hard-to-reach people through creativity and innovation? Are you committed to providing the best possible supporter experience for people taking part in the events you have lovingly curated and created?
Then we want to hear from you!
You would be joining a passionate, bold, talented team, harnessing your skills of designing and delivering exceptional, engaging events (whether virtually or in-person).
About you:
We’re looking for an experienced events fundraiser, with a flair for project management and the end-to-end development and delivery of events.
You’ll be a confident communicator with strong marketing experience and focused on exceptional supporter experience whilst being accomplished at building great relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Combined with excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities whilst keeping to deadlines, you’ll bring your knowledge, creativity and new ideas to help continue to shape the future of our Mass Participation challenge events team.
You will be adept at using data and insight to identify potential areas of growth and be a proactive self-starter, responsible for the complete event cycle of the events you manage and be comfortable analysing performance and making recommendations for change where necessary.
Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply:
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 9th September
To apply for this position, please attach your up-to-date CV and supporting statement giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification and what you feel you would bring to this role.
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Direct Marketing Officer to join our growing Individual Giving team at Samaritans. This role will assist in the creation, management and implementation of key campaigns and projects to recruit and retain supporters maximising loyalty and lifetime value.
A valued member of the team – you’ll also contribute to direct marketing projects while supporting larger, strategic initiatives led by the 3 x Senior Direct Marketing Officers in the team.
This is a brilliant time to join the IG team at Samaritans as we continue to drive forwards our ambitious plans to enable us to be there for all those who need us. We’re progressing some exciting new projects, and you’ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge.
We are a supportive, creative, and ambitious team. We empower each other to achieve great things, and we’d love to have you join Samaritans and help us continue to succeed.
- Permanent role
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
- Hybrid working – linked to Ewell (Surrey) office, with home and office working
- In-office working - at present, the team meet in the office 1-2 times per month
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
Key Responsibilities
- Project management of direct marketing integrated campaigns across online and offline channels from project initiation, through segmentation, data/media specification, creative approach, production, fulfilment to results analysis, ensuring income and expenditure targets are met.
- Ongoing management and review of external suppliers and marketing agencies to ensure activity takes place on schedule and within budget.
- Strategic planning and donor development. Close involvement in developing long term direct marketing strategies for priority audiences.
- Integration of Fundraising and External Affairs’ activities and objectives
- Ensures all activity is run in line with best practice and compliance.
- Works with the Senior Direct Marketing Officers and Head of Individual Giving to develop and deliver the individual giving strategy for priority audiences.
- Undertake database analysis, to inform and improve the direct marketing programme.
The Person
You’ll have some previous experience of direct marketing campaign management across a range of channels. You’ll be able to effectively manage multiple projects and campaigns. Engaging and passionate about our cause, you’ll be a team player with excellent communication and personable skills.
Full Job Description here
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working:
We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive:
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQIA+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application:
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer some short application questions on your motivations for applying. If you’re interested in applying or would just like to find out more, then we'd love to hear from you. This role will close for applications at midnight on 15th September, with video interviews scheduled to take place in the week of 23rd September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Officer
We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join a dynamic organisation.
Position: Research Officer
Location: Holyoake House, Manchester
Salary: £33,570 per annum (pro-rated to 21 hours - £20,142)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 20th September 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 30th September 2024, in Manchester
Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.
We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.
About the role:
As Research Officer you will support the development and implementation of Co-operatives UK's strategies through research, surveys, and feedback. In conjunction with the Leadership Team, you will set the strategic research priorities for Co-operatives UK.
As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Key responsibilities include:
- Align research efforts with Co-operatives UK’s goals and priorities to support policy and strategy formulation.
- Plan and conduct market research to understand public perceptions of co-operatives; Undertake survey and questionnaire-based research with co-operatives to identify trends, opportunities and challenges within the co-operative sector.
- Maintain awareness of ongoing initiatives across Co-operatives UK and actively collaborate with other departments to identify emerging research needs.
- Analyze members’ purchasing behaviour, assess the business impact of various membership types to enhance member engagement, and evaluate the effectiveness of Co-operatives UK's programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather and utilise data effectively, ensuring maximising the use of existing data.
- Manage research projects, including designing, executing, and analysis of surveys and feedback mechanisms.
- Work with partners and other research and academic organisations to commission research projects.
- Maintain data sources, analyse business data to identify key trends, and translate research findings to provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Prepare reports and insights that demonstrate the value and impact of co-operatives, including their social, economic, and local impacts.
- Develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms to communicate business analysis insights effectively to the Leadership Team
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission, and you will have experience working as a Research Officer in another organisation.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience in commissioning, designing and delivering quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Project management skills including experience in managing data analysis projects
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to various stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying and addressing research needs.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with proficiency in database management and manipulation.
- Good understanding of research processes and methodologies, data analysis techniques, and data protection regulations.
- Proficiency in using data analysis tools and statistical software.
- Ability to work with attention to detail, accuracy, and within specified deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and convey information clearly and effectively.
About the organisation:
As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.
As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Policy, Programmes, Research, Policy Officer, Programmes Officer, Research Officer, Policy and Research Officer etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Assistant Chief Operating Officer will support the Chief Operating Officer in their duties, principally in assisting with administration of the revised governance introduced as part of the Cathedrals Measure, as well as emerging requirements in Safeguarding and Net Zero.
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Job Summary
We're looking for a Media Officer who can help us amplify the voices of women leading the fight against poverty and spread CARE’s expert opinions on key humanitarian issues.
You'll work alongside our Senior Media Manager to secure high-quality coverage in national and regional print, broadcast, and online media. You’ll support our expert spokespeople, from our CEO in the UK, to women leaders in the Global South. You’ll play a key role in fundraising for our projects across the world and help us to influence decision makers.
The Media Officer will join the organisation at an exciting time when developing good communications is at the heart of our strategy. The Communications and Brand Team work collaboratively alongside the Advocacy and Programmes teams towards ambitious aims, in a friendly and supportive environment.
Why work for us?
By joining our team, you'll stand with women who are transforming their families, communities, and the
planet and help CARE to deliver long term solutions – from food to housing to healthcare. Are you
ready to be part of an organisation working in 100 countries and changing millions of lives?
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors,
partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what
we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together
effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of
learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
We’re looking for an energetic, proactive individual with experience in journalism and/or media
relations, who can help drive our media successes and ensure more people across the UK hear about
the global realities of poverty, emergencies, gender inequality and climate change, as well as about the
ways that CARE and our community of supporters are urgently working to address these. You’ll be able
to work quickly to react to the news agenda and deliver timely coverage, be confident pitching to
journalists, briefing spokespeople and have an understanding of and interest in the issues that CARE
works with.
About the role
You'll work on increasing CARE International UK’s media coverage, working with the Senior Media Manager to
execute our media strategy. You'll build strong relationships with key journalists and media outlets to improve awareness of CARE’s work around the world and drive fundraising and advocacy goals. You will be working collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and across the global partnership to support digital campaigns.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight
poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We
stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
CARE International UK is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work
environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to
dismantling harmful and oppressive structures of power and accordingly centre gender equity in our
work to save lives, fight poverty and achieve social justice. The post holder agrees to promote and
uphold these principles.
CARE International UK operates fair, transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment practices and
actively encourages applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of
skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates from Black and minoritised communities, LGBT+ candidates and disabled candidates.
CARE International UK is a disability confident employer. As part of our commitment to disability
inclusion we guarantee interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. To
be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme please complete the relevant section in the
online application form. If at any stage of the recruitment process you require reasonable adjustments,
including a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format, please contact
the HR Team.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable
adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE
International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: 8th September 2024 at 11pm
Interview date: Week commencing the 16th September 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Community Engagement Officer
Reporting to: Community Engagement Manager
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension. Requests for flexible working will be considered
Salary: £28,600 - £34,424 per annum
About the role
The British Science Association's mission is to transform the diversity and inclusivity of science. We want more people, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in science, to feel that science is relevant to their lives. The BSA’s community engagement programmes focus on reaching these groups.
The Community Engagement Officer will provide support in delivering the BSA’s community engagement programmes. This role would suit someone with experience of supporting community engagement programmes.
Key responsibilities: Community Engagement programmes
The main responsibilities are to:
- Support the delivery of the British Science Week Community Grant Scheme and the creation/dissemination of the British Science Week Community Activity Pack
- Provide support for the delivery of the Community Buddies programme, the Community Lead Research Pilot and a Community Grants scheme for a new funder.
- Manage the BSA Communities social media accounts, working with Communications team colleagues
- Coordinate and help to grow the Community Engagement Network
- Manage communications for, and support development of, the Community Engagement Network members including writing newsletters, email updates and working with Comms colleagues to develop blog content
- Support with writing of funding proposals that lead to the growth of the community engagement portfolio
- Support projects delivered by other BSA teams as needed and undertake other duties as reasonably required by the line manager
Benefits:
- Agile Working policy enabling you to work at home or in another UK location up to 4 days per week, if office-based, and to vary your working hours outside our 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm core hours, subject to the needs of the BSA;
- 27 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees);
- Up to two days paid leave per year for significant voluntary commitments in support of professional and personal development, such as being a trustee of a charity or a school governor;
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme (4% paid by employer) after 3 months in role;
- Up to five days’ unpaid leave per year (this is down to the Manager’s decision and ensuring it does not affect work);
- Life assurance for death in service benefit from your first day, (subject to scheme rules). Complementary access to 24/7 online GP service;
- Occupational sick pay: up to six weeks’ full pay per year (pro-rata for part-time employees);
- Confidential telephone counselling service, offered by our legal insurance;
- Interest-free loan for season ticket, bike to work, and assisted study;
- Discounts may be offered on Science Museum tickets and in the shop.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 15th September 2024.
First interviews are due to take place 30 September and 2 October.
You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.
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.
As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.
If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.
Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Terms & conditions
From time to time the job entails working extended hours and occasional weekends, for which no overtime payments are made. The BSA operates a time off in lieu policy for weekend working and some other out-of-hours instances.
Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered. You will be asked to bring along proof of nationality and/or proof of ability to work in the UK.
You will also be asked to declare any previous convictions in line with your rights under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of the Association to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required, in discussion with the postholder.
It is the policy of the BSA to offer starting salaries at the bottom end of the salary band where appropriate.
A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on the vacancies page of our website.
*The Disability Confident scheme’s definition of disability is in line with the Equalities Act 2010: “a physical or mental condition which has a long-term and substantial effect on your daily life”.
Further information about our Disability Confident commitments can be found on the Disability Confident page of our website.
No agencies please.
Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London. The Barnsbury Estate is owned by Newlon who took over management of the Estate from Islington Council in 1999.
The Estate is made up of two areas; Old Barnsbury is the red brick housing blocks between Charlotte Terrace and Barnsbury Road built in the 1930s and New Barnsbury is between Caledonian Road and Charlotte Terrace, which was built in the 1950s and 70s.
Your role will be to take the lead in ensuring that the housing and medical needs of residents are comprehensively researched and understood to inform the design and implementation of planned works. You will play a key role in ensuring residents and resident groups are kept informed and up to date and included in discussions regarding the transformation programme.
With a focus on resident engagement, you will monitor budgets, compile relevant survey data and gather information regarding resident circumstances and ensure that vulnerabilities are considered and addressed at all stages.
Having worked extensively in resident liaison roles and with large scale regeneration projects, you will have proven and demonstrable experience of managing programmes, compiling survey data and management of decant programmes. You will be empathic to the needs of our residents and able to communicate well with people across the organisation and outside agencies.
In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. We currently offer the opportunity to work up to 2 days at home (depending on the role). You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button below.
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 September 2024.
Online assessments will be held between Thursday 12 and Sunday 15 September 2024.
Interviews will be held in-person at our offices in Hale Village on Tuesday 24 September 2024.
Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
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This role represents an unparalleled opportunity to use your strategic and operational expertise within an impactful and driven organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for ensuring that Conciliation Resources’ finances, governance and operational support services across its six offices are compliant and meet the needs of the organisation.
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Designability is an independent, national charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence. Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives.
The common thread through all our work is in the design, creation and provision of a product to increase independence for disabled people. This is not just about products people need, but products they want to use. We deliver choice by involving disabled people across our organisation and throughout the design process to create innovative product solutions not available elsewhere. We create great looking, easy-to-use products that go beyond basic functionality and we partner with industry to help as many people as we can – we’ve transformed over 300,000 lives to date.
We are seeking a motivated HR Talent & Development Officer to join our supportive and team. To be successful in this role, you will have HR/Talent & Development experience and a professional and collaborative approach.
The successful applicant will manage employee development and engagement processes throughout the employment lifecycle, from recruitment to exit. Additionally, this role will hold responsibility for the management of the end-to-end recruitment and the onboarding process. The candidate will collaborate with team managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future recruitment and development needs and use creative methods to successfully fill vacancies and develop and engage Designability’s workforce.
Providing proactive and effective administration of Designability’s HR function and assisting the Designability team to enable the aims of the organisation to be achieved are key to this role. You will need to have the ability to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively in the areas of recruitment, employee engagement and training & development.
We are looking for someone with a proactive and organised approach to work, who has a flexible with a can-do attitude to their work. Although not essential, a CIPD Level 5 would be beneficial and Good I.T. skills and high level of proficiency in working with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) are must.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in wide ranging aspects of the charity's HR function, with opportunities to support on the day-to-day operations, as well as longer term projects.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· Demonstrable extensive knowledge and experience of managing the complete recruitment cycle.
· Experience of working with recruiting managers, identifying their needs, and designing effective recruitment solutions within cost parameters.
· Good understanding of talent attraction and retention principles and best practice.
· Good understanding of current employment legislation and best practice.
· Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of equity, diversity and inclusion.
· Experience of successfully managing HR administration processes.
· Experience of being proactive in identifying areas for improvement to processes and services.
· Experience of using HR Information Systems and understanding of the importance of accurate data input.
· style and tone to different audiences and situations.
· Numerate and able to interpret data and trends.
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· The ability to maintain confidentiality and work in accordance with data protection legislation.
· The ability to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.
· A proactive and organised approach to work.
· A continuous desire to improve processes.
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references.
Benefits that come with working for Designability
Looking after its employees is important to Designability – supporting everyone to be happy and healthy means that we live our values of being creative, practical and inclusive and in turn meet our mission to enable disabled people to live with greater independence. We are a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer. We also offer a generous annual leave allowance and substantial employer contribution pension scheme. Our standard default employee pension contribution rate is 6%. In addition to this amount, Designability will contribute 8% of your pensionable pay into this pension plan.
To find out what other benefits we currently offer to our team please visit our website.
To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained in the Job Description.
Closing Date for applications: Interested candidates should apply at their earliest convenience as this vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.
Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date. Interviews will be held at our Bath offices.
Start date: At earliest availability.
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As Global Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer, you will support PEAS country level MEL teams in fulfilling their learning objectives in relation to delivering our school improvement technical assistance programme to non-PEAS partner schools. The MEL Officer will be part of the Global Technical Team, and will contribute to the team’s primary objectives to boost the efficacy and impact of the organisation's initiatives across Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana.
We are looking for an individual with significant MEL experience, ideally in relation to education programmes in low resource settings of Uganda, Zambia, and/or Ghana. Experience in fulfilling institutional donor requirements is desirable, ideally to include USAID and/or FCDO.
To be successful in this role you will have strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to guide, motivate and support members of the wider global MEL team. You will be highly experienced in working with data, and have strong data analysis skills. You will be part of a hard-working, growing and highly effective team who support one another to achieve impact. Our team are united by our vision, values and desire to give the highest possible number of students the best possible education and life outcomes.
Please view our full candidate pack via the attachment below
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If you’re an experienced finance professional wanting to use your skills to make a positive difference to people in Southampton, we’d love to hear from you!
We're seeking a part-time Finance Officer to join our small, dedicated team in Millbrook. The Finance Officer will oversee the day-to-day financial processes of the charity, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, assisting with grant applications, and providing financial information to the Board of Trustees.
The role will be responsible to the CEO, with no line management responsibilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain accurate financial records and produce monthly management accounts for the Board of Trustees.
- Handle payroll and pension processes.
- Manage donor lists and gift aid claims.
- Prepare year end statutory accounts and assist with budgeting.
- Support grant applications and reporting.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience maintaining financial records and producing management information for a small to medium-sized charity.
- Familiarity with accounting software and strong skills in Microsoft 365 (Excel) and Google Sheets.
- Knowledge of fund accounting.
- Recognised accounting/bookkeeping qualification, or working towards one.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
The job description and person specification can be downloaded from this website for further details.
SCM is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment and the post will be subject to a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please let us know if reasonable adjustments would be required to enable you to take part in the selection process.
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Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Media & Comms Officer to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,609 - £27,316 per annum - pay award pending, 1 October 2024, £26,505 - £28,272.Homebased with occasional travel to meetings and events.
About the Media & Comms Officer role:
- You’ll be the first point of contact for the charity’s media team. Enthusiastically pitching and selling in our media stores and updating wider charity colleagues on our work, as well as efficiently responding to incoming requests
- Building a library of powerful client, volunteer and referrer case study stories (digital and written), including capturing content at sites and services, and speaking to volunteers and the people we support
- Developing and nurturing relationships not only with journalists to ensure we are a ‘go to’ for comment, but also with celebrity supporters and ambassadors
- Using your creativity and news sense to develop compelling story and campaign ideas, on both a national and local level. Including drafting relevant press releases and media materials that you will be able to pitch confidently to journalists
- Packaging up compelling pitches for healthcare trade media to showcase the impact our Volunteer Responders service has on the NHS and vulnerable people in the community
- Playing a key role in planning, delivering and amplifying high-impact campaigns, not only for Royal Voluntary Service, but also for our trust and corporate funders to ensure they get the most out of their relationship with us
- Planning, attending and overseeing exciting events and projects away from your desk, including healthcare settings, VIP service visits, photography or filming shoots, and awards ceremonies
- Protecting the reputation of the charity by supporting with sensitive reactive media enquiries and managing risks submitted by operational colleagues
- Evaluating and reporting the performance of campaigns by leading on coverage monitoring and admin
- You’ll be one of the team keeping an eye on coverage at the weekend to ensure there are no issues, and to respond accordingly if there is an issue. There may also be occasional requirements to work out of hours on a campaign e.g. for events
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits
- 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
- A great pension scheme
- 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
- A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
- Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society
What you'll bring as our Media & Communications Officer:
Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity, including the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the role.
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Media & Communications Officer please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
The closing date for this role is 30 August 2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.
Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.
About us
We are the UK’s student mental health charity. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to work with students when making decisions that impact them, and make them accountable for prioritising student mental health. In collaboration with students, we show sector professionals what effective student mental health looks like, and bridge the gap between students and the communities around them to ensure their voices are always heard.
By creating and curating resources, stories and tools, we empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We want to empower and inspire students to use their voice to share their stories and advocate for themselves.
We are seeking a dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our team!
If you are a recent graduate/school leaver or an individual looking to start your career in the charity sector and learn about fundraising, this opportunity is for you—no previous fundraising experience required.
If you have transferable skills in relationship-building, written and verbal communication and data handling, and you're eager to build a career in the charity sector, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and passion could be a perfect fit for driving our mission forward!
About the role:
As a Fundraising Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. You will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, building and nurturing relationships with supporters, planning fundraising campaigns, and helping to ensure our financial sustainability. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a cause you believe in.
Contract: fixed-term for 18 months with a potential to extend
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week -flexible and consolidated working arrangements available
Start date: November 2024
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent supporter care and communication to help fundraisers reach targets and retain corporate partners and donors.
- Collaborate with the fundraising and wider Student Minds team to achieve fundraising objectives.
- Encourage fundraising and donations through regular communications and manage time-bound campaigns.
- Conduct research into new fundraising prospects in collaboration with the Fundraising and Development Manager and the Partnerships Manager.
- Manage supporter newsletters, including writing content and increasing distribution and engagement.
- Handle incoming enquiries regarding donations and fundraising activities and update supporter data in the charity database.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for community and corporate fundraising activities and events.
- Assist with strategic decision-making, ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and support website content development.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please refer to our Recruitment pack which is available in the document section below.
Why work for us?
- Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.
- Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
- Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
How to apply?
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.
- Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below.
- Upload your completed application form.
Application deadline: 22nd September
Interviews: 3rd October
Student Minds is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.