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We are looking for an experienced, strategically minded and solutions focused Senior Operations Manager to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as part of our Exams Team.
The RCR creates and delivers exams on the behalf of the General Medical Council (GMC) to assess doctors qualifying as Clinical Oncologists (cancer doctors) and Radiologists (doctors who diagnose through medical imaging). The Senior Operations Manager will oversee the work of the operational exam delivery team, working at a high level to realise our growth plans.
As a dynamic leader, you will create medium- and long-term plans to grow exam capacity, both domestically and globally, recognising that the number of candidates completing their exams directly impacts the growth of our specialties. This will include monitoring and responding to changes in demand for exams, optimising pricing models and identifying and delivering operational efficiencies. You will achieve this by motivating and enthusing your direct reports and the wider team, connecting them to the bigger picture and ensuring they are reaching high levels of performance.
To be successful in this role you will have a significant level of operational and financial management experience, including the ability to manage budgets within a complex financial picture and long-term strategic planning skills. You will also have the ability to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, ensuring that the RCR maintains its reputation as offering world class qualifications.
You will be a pivotal player within the exams team ensuring operational efficiency and an excellent service are part of the seamless delivery of our high-stakes exams. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and lead our exams operations to new heights.
What you’ll do:
- Strategic development of exam operations to deliver sufficient exams for the market/audience over the medium and long term.
- Leading the implementation of plans and initiatives for exams operations, securing and allocating resources, agreeing and managing the overall exams operations budget.
- Be an exceptional multi-team leader, providing direction and support to motivate and direct line reports in achieving exam function goals, ensuring outcomes are clear and progress is measurable.
- Responsible for operational reporting to internal Committees and other stakeholders, via written reports and in person.
- Develop and maintain product ownership of the Exams Candidate Management System (EMS) to ensure it is fit for purpose and working effectively to support strategic objectives.
- Actively participate as a member of the exams management team.
What you’ll need:
- Strong service delivery and financial management background including managing operations within exams, education or events.
- Experience of delivering growth which features value for money, operational and service improvement and efficiency savings.
- Experience of developing and managing a high performing operational team.
- Excellent people management skills with the ability to motivate and effectively manage a team delivering a variety of activities.
- Ability to provide support and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong strategic analytical and evaluative skills, including ability to understand and analyse complex issues and problems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. Please find out more about the Senior Operations Manager role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Racial Equity Programme Lead
Job Description
Join Clore Social Leadership as a pivotal member of our team dedicated to advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are seeking a dynamic individual to manage racial equity partnership programmes, driving our mission to develop inclusive and effective leadership in the social sector.
About Clore Social Leadership
Since 2010, Clore Social Leadership has supported over 4,000 individuals from nearly 3,000 social sector organisations. Through our transformative skills and development programmes, we empower individuals from local grassroots initiatives to global organisations to become agents of change. In partnership, we have developed leadership programmes for people with lived and/or learned experience of racial inequalities, youth services, immigration systems, criminal justice systems, social immobility, homelessness, gender inequalities, health inequalities and climate change.
We aim to create a more equitable and inclusive society where individuals from all backgrounds have equal opportunities to lead, participate, and contribute to positive social change. Leadership Lighthouses, a strategic partnership programme, is our largest initiative to date that aims to address systemic inequities and promote meaningful and inclusive representation.
About Leadership Lighthouses
Leadership Lighthouses will support the development of social leaders from Black and racially minoritised communities, aiming to increase their confidence, skills, resilience and wellbeing, and ultimately, increase the impact they have with the communities they support. This national programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund*, follows on from a research project and a successful pilot in 2022.
Over the course of five years, we will work alongside a range of expert partners, and specialised coaches and facilitators to reach around 300 leaders, primarily through local programmes in England, in addition to national activity.
The Racial Equity Programme Lead will be critical to the success of this, managing all aspects of the programme. If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we invite you to join us in shaping a brighter future for social leadership.
Person Specification
We seek an ambitious, bold and collaborative individual with an inclusive approach who is driven to ensure an impactful programme and a positive experience for both partners and participants.
● Planned: Highly developed organisational skills enabling efficient planning and management of tasks and resources.
● Passionate: Believes in the power of learning and development in catalysing social change, particularly within racial justice and equity.
● Focused: Able to think analytically, analyse data and extract key messages. Strong attention to detail. Strong service delivery skills to achieve agreed outcomes.
● Courageous: Able to challenge the status quo to seek continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
● Collaborative: Developed skills in managing internal and external relationships. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to adapt communications for various audiences.
Role Description
The Racial Equity Programme Lead will be part of our talented, agile and welcoming team of 7. This is a newly established role that will be managed by the Programmes Director, and work closely with the CEO, the wider organisation and those involved in this programme, including expert collaborators, partners and a steering group. There are no line management responsibilities.
The key responsibilities of the role are to:
● Offer valuable insights and learning from the Leadership Lighthouses programme and support their integration to ensure our organisation's work remains inclusive and impactful.
● Lead and manage the Leadership Lighthouses programme, with a collaborative approach, building strong relationships with partners and participants, actively listening and responding to their needs.
● Ensure effective deployment of resources to achieve the programme objectives and targets.
● Design and implement robust management processes to ensure good governance and successful project outcomes.
● Support delivery partners and manage the partnership relationship, ensuring consistent and high-quality work, addressing any shortcomings appropriately.
● Provide administrative support to the Steering Group.
● Anticipate and mitigate risks to ensure milestones and targets are met.
● Monitor expenditure against the programme budget, working with delivery partners to ensure optimal use of available funds.
● Collaborate with the Clore Social Marketing team and other agencies to promote the programme.
● Manage the relationship with the independent programme evaluator and implement evaluation findings as necessary.
● Provide written quarterly reports to funders, partners, and stakeholders. Offer regular verbal updates to the Programmes Director, CEO and programme partners, providing assurance around project performance.
● Manage relationships with the National Lottery Community Fund, ensuring timely and accurate responses to queries or requests for information.
All staff are expected to work independently and as part of a team, manage work to meet multiple deadlines, build effective relationships and be proficient with Google Suite, MS Office, Salesforce and online meeting tools.
Skills & Experience - (E=essential, D=desirable)
● Strong track record in successfully managing complex programmes or projects (E)
● Experienced at managing leadership programmes or similar projects with racial justice and equity at their core (E)
● Lived and or learned experience of themes related to racial injustice. (E)
● Thorough understanding of developing and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders (E)
● Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively with audiences from diverse backgrounds (E)
● Financially astute and analytical with a proven track record of managing budgets (E)
● Track record of driving change, fostering innovation and promoting new ideas (E)
● Exceptional problem-solving skills, making evidence-based decisions with pragmatism and flexibility (E)
● Ability to demonstrate a passion for social impact and leadership development within the social sector (D)
Terms and working hours
We are open to discussing flexible arrangements before or on application.
● This is a five-year fixed term contract role.
● You must be UK based to apply for this role.
● The role is to be fulfilled over a 28-hour week, ideally within our core working hours (Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm UK time), with flexibility as required.
Place of work
● This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our shared office space in London (Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3DA), the travel costs of which must be covered by the individual. We are open to discussing this arrangement further to accommodate individual needs and preferences.
● Further UK travel will be required on occasion, the costs of which would be covered by Clore Social Leadership.
Pay and benefits
● Salary for this role will be £32,000 based on 28 hours per week (£40,000 full time equivalent FTE).
● The post holder is entitled to 20 days of annual leave (25 days FTE), in addition to UK statutory holidays.
● The office is closed for one week during the winter festive period (25-31 December), providing an additional three days of annual leave in addition to the above allocation.
● You have the option to join our contributory pension scheme. The employer's contribution is 3% with a minimum employee contribution of 5%.
Application process
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We value and respect every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or background. We actively seek to eliminate bias, promote equality and provide equal opportunities for all to showcase their talents and be evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills and potential. If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we invite you to submit an application.
Please apply through Charity Jobs. You will be asked to send:
● Your CV (two pages max.), including relevant work experience.
● A cover letter (one page max.), which addresses your suitability for and interest in the role.
Please note, through Charity Jobs, we conduct a blind recruitment process to ensure fairness and equity by anonymising applications, removing names and identifiable information.
Key dates
The below dates have been provided as a guideline as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 8 September 2024
First round interviews (online): Week commencing Monday 16 September 2024 (flexibility can be offered)
Final interviews (in person): Week commencing Monday 23 September 2024 (flexibility can be offered)
Travel expenses for in-person interviews will be reimbursed on submission of valid receipts.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Registered charity number: 1136727
Thanks to National Lottery players, Clore Social Leadership has received five-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be used to support the leadership development of people from Black and racially minoritised communities.
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Are you an accomplished Fundraiser, looking for a flexible, part-time hybrid role? Would you be exited to fundraise without a high-pressured environment? We want you to take charge of this dynamic and varied job opportunity, joining a successful, supportive teamwhere there is real fulfillment and opportunity to springboard your career.
If you are a team-player, able to work remotely, have experience in fundraising at all levels including grant bid writing and prospect development, have creative ideas and a real huger to raise money for a great cause, this could be the job for you.
We are a small, fast-growing local charity supporting families with disabled children, based in Berkshire. We have great contacts locally and a high profile in our community.
The role is circa 16 hours a week, with a salary range of £38K - £42K (FTE) pro rata and dependent on experience. 30 days annual leave (pro rata), flexible working hours and pension.
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
We are a multi award-winning charity supporting disabled children and their families in Wokingham, Berkshire. Our mission is to improve the lives of disabled children, young adults and their families in our area. We achieve this by providing accessible play activities in our purpose-designed community centre as well as providing parent/carer support and offering a service to young, disabled adults, sourcing life-fulfilling opportunities for them in whatever form that may take. Our work is underpinned by core values of integrity, enthusiasm, inclusion and team-work.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small and friendly team and take on responsibility for raising much-needed funds to enable our service to continue to thrive. The organisation is not high-cost, the target being £130,000 a year, much of which is sourced through the hiring of our space to other groups working with disabled children. As Head of Fundraising, you will report to the charity’s CEO as well as working closely with our Head of PR and Centre Manager. This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will be able to see the direct impact of your work and the families you are helping. You will also be able to develop the charity’s overall fundraising strategy and will play a crucial role in the future of this important organisation, described by many of its users as a life line.
BENEFITS:
· generous annual leave allowance of 30 days p.a.
· bank holidays
· employer pension contribution.
For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached document below
To provide facilities of social welfare for the education, recreation or other leisure pursuits for disabled children and young adults in Berkshire.
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The Human Edge is a specialist mentoring and coaching organisation. We’ve developed our expertise, approaches and partnerships over 16 years, and we use our learning and experience as a foundation to design and implement integrated leadership development and learning programmes and initiatives for entrepreneurs, managers and leaders.
We believe that building thriving businesses and social impact organisations which drive lasting positive change takes confident leadership, skills, and connections. Through our work we equip people, teams, organisations and networks/ecosystems with the tools, approaches, and skills to overcome challenges, build stronger relationships and strengthen their leadership to steer their organisations forward and achieve greater results, faster.
We partner and collaborate globally with local and international governments, foundations, international NGOs and corporates. We work in multiple languages, across contexts, cultures, and sectors. The Human Edge is a values-based organisation with a diverse and committed international team who bring a focus on quality, connections, innovation and learning to their work.
About you
You are a dynamic and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in income generation and partnership management, specifically within the leadership development, learning and development, and human capital development sectors, particularly in the UK public sector and international development arenas. Your track record of successfully leading teams and securing high-value, long-term funding partnerships through grant and bid/open tender processes sets you apart.
You excel in relationship management, leveraging your outstanding networking, negotiation, and communication skills to build and maintain partnerships that drive sustainable growth. Your ability to inspire, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels is one of your key strengths.
You possess a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for leadership development, learning and development and community building and a commitment to The Human Edge’s vision and mission. Your resilience, creativity, and team-oriented approach make you an influential member of any senior management team, ready to drive strategic objectives and contribute to the overall success of the organisation.
About the role
We are seeking a Head of Development and Partnerships to join our Senior Management Team alongside the CEO, Head of Programmes and Head of Finance and Operations.
You will drive income generation and partnerships development with funders and prime contractors within primarily the UK public and international development sectors, ensuring that our programmes, courses and consultancy offerings meet market needs and are financially sustainable.
You will lead on activities generating over £1m annually through grants, tenders, contracts, partnerships, and strategic communications contributing to The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.
As the key member dedicated to income generation, you will shape and expand our funding streams, driving the growth of our services while serving as a charismatic external ambassador and effective communicator and influencer.
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Download our recrutiment pack for details of how to apply.
The Human Edge is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We believe in the potential of everyone – whatever makes you, you. A diverse workforce can only make us better and all applications are considered without discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital, civil or other relationship status, religion, race, belief, colour, ethnic origin, physical ability, neurodiversity or socio-economic status.
Strengthening confidence, skills and connections of leaders of organisations through mentoring and coaching-centred learning & development initiatives
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Are you looking for a role where you can use your fundraising skills to make a real difference to the lives of those affected by a Brain Tumour every day? If you are excited by the thought of planning and implementing the charities first individual giving programme then this is your role.
We are looking for someone who thrives on connecting supporters with our cause, who can develop strong case for support and can deliver outstanding stewardship to ensure long term support. You will have autonomy within your role to create a robust and effective individual giving programme you can be proud of.
Brain Tumour Support has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a part-time Senior Fundraiser, working 21 hours a week. You will be responsible for income generation from individual giving, alongside the line management of the Corporate and Community Officer and Fundraising Administrator. You will work alongside our Head of Fundraising and Operations to ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising strategy to meet ambitious income targets.
We are open to hearing from experienced fundraisers and those who want to take the next step in their career. If you would like an informal chat about the role please call Emma or Sarah on our office number.
We will consider applications for the role based at our office in Thornbury near Bristol, with the opportunity for hybrid working by agreement to include home working.
Sound like you? Apply below.
Why Work For Us:
Benefits of working at Brain Tumour Support include: personal pension scheme with Employer contribution, 25 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, enhanced sick pay scheme, family friendly policies, training and development opportunities and a chance to make a real difference.
Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 24th September (or earlier, should sufficient applications be received)
Interview Date: Monday 30th September.
ABOUT US
RUHX is the working name of RUH Charitable Fund, the official NHS charity of The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH). In 2022, we changed our working name from “The Forever Friends Appeal” to RUHX to better reflect the extra-extraordinary work we fund and capture the exceptional commitment and generosity of our supporters who give us the power to do more.
At RUHX, we are more than a hospital charity. Since 1999, we have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We are out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.
JOB SUMMARY
The Trusts Manager will be a driven individual with a background in securing five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts from charitable funders, corporate organisations, and/or Major Donors. Your primary responsibility will be to manage a diverse pool of Trusts and Foundations, both existing and prospective, to maximise philanthropic support across the RUH.
In this role, you will be pivotal in our Development Team, directly reporting to the Head of Development. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the UK's most prominent Trusts and Foundations. Your objective will be to achieve targets by proactively identifying and cultivating relationships with Trusts and Foundations and writing compelling grant applications for our key projects (medical research, patient and staff support, capital campaigns, medical equipment, and 'the area of greatest need.'
The ideal candidate will be adept at nurturing lasting relationships with funders, working towards a team income target of over £1.5m. You will also be a confident stakeholder manager, working closely with clinicians, researchers, and senior leaders to identify some of the key RUH funding areas that can deliver impact.
Central to your success will be your ability to articulate compelling cases for support verbally and in writing, translating complex information into persuasive appeals and grant applications. You will have a proven track record of demonstrating initiative in seizing fundraising opportunities and championing the endeavours of Trusts and Foundations. Your role will secure significant contributions for transformative projects and cultivate a culture of donor-centric giving, fostering long-term partnerships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development- The post holder will manage Trust and Foundation income and secure an annual income of £500k+ towards the total Development team target of £1.5m. The Trusts Manager will manage a portfolio of major gifts prospects and will be responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of, five, six and seven figures gifts.
- Management—Responsible for managing an established prospect pool and identifying new donors while effectively reporting against income projections. Demonstrate potential for line management capabilities, with the opportunity for supervisory responsibilities as the role grows.
- Governance and Compliance- ensuring philanthropic giving complies with all fundraising regulatory and legal obligations, including GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Financial & Risk Management—Working with the Head of Development, the post holder is responsible for managing Trust and Foundation income and expenditures to meet an individual target.
- External Relations and Communications- working with the Head of Development and the Marketing & Communications Team, supporting corporate communications, public relations, and brand consistency in relation to Trust and Foundation giving.
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ABOUT US
RUHX is the working name of RUH Charitable Fund, the official NHS charity of The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH). In 2022 we changed our working name from “The Forever Friends Appeal” to RUHX to better reflect the extra-extraordinary work we fund and capture the exceptional commitment and generosity of our supporters who give us the power to do more.
At RUHX, we are more than a hospital charity. Since 1999 we have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We are out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations who drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness and wellbeing for everyone in our community.
JOB SUMMARY
The Head of Development will be a dynamic leader within the RUH and a charismatic ambassador externally. Responsible for leading the Development Team across all funding streams and personally managing a select portfolio of major gift prospects, the role will transform our approach to fundraising and philanthropy, delivering against demanding targets and key projects (research, patient & staff support, capital campaigns, medical equipment and ‘where the need is greatest’). This is an exciting opportunity to help lead, grow and re-shape the Development Team and is a pivotal role within the SLT, reporting directly to the Head of RUHX.
The successful candidate will be the entrepreneurial force behind leading a team to grow income to £4m+ to support projects and campaigns across the RUH. You will be an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of delivering significant income across all funding streams and meeting challenging targets to deliver growth. As an innovative and strategic leader, you will focus on driving donor-centric partnerships, providing exceptional supporter experiences while bolstering exceptional stakeholder relationships.
The Head of Development will be an inspiring and compassionate leader, used to recruiting and motivating a high-performing team and operating a learning and development approach. A skilled communicator and influencer with exceptional diplomatic skills, you will have an ability to develop strong working relationships with staff, trustees, donors and other stakeholders. You will have extensive budget management and planning experience, and will be working closely with the SLT, the Director of Finance and the Charities Committee.
Above all, you will be dedicated to RUHX, the RUH and the NHS - committed to transforming patient care through a business-minded and innovative approach towards driving development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development—The post holder will line manage a successful team of fundraisers and will be responsible for securing a team total of £1.5m per year. The Head of Development will manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects and will be responsible for the identification and cultivation of potential donors, typically in the region of £250,000 and above, delivering a £1.5m a year.
- Leadership & Management- responsible for providing inspiring and innovative leadership and team management, nurturing a culture of ambition, support, and inclusion at RUHX. Ensure the alignment of the charity's vision, values, and behaviours while managing a high-performing Development Team, in line with best practice.
- Strategy - responsible for the strategic leadership and delivery of all development functions of the RUHX’s income generation, in line with the charity’s objectives and the Charities Committee.
- Governance and Compliance- responsible for ensuring RUHX's is compliant with all fundraising regulatory and legal obligations, including GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Financial & Risk Management- responsible for leading and managing the Development Team to meet financial fundraising targets and oversee budgets. Working with the SLT, ensure timely updates to the Head of RUHX and Charities Committee, reporting on risks with recommendations.
- External Relations and Communications- working with RUHX Director and Marketing & Communications Team support with corporate communications, public relations, and brand consistency.
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Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Anna Freud is in an exciting stage of delivery of its 5-year strategy, this includes bringing together different parts of the organisation in a collaborative effort to create and implement a Digital Academy.
The Head of Digital Learning (internally known as EdTech Lead) will be a new and pivotal role that will support with the successful implementation of the Digital Academy. This role will sit within the Education and Training Division of Anna Freud but they will entail working closely with senior colleagues from across Anna Freud including the Education and Training Division Leadership team, Closing the Gap Acceleration (CtGA) team and the different Heads of departments. Externally they will liaise with external tech organisations to support procurement of new platforms and they will conduct market research to assess the market, target audience and consumer demand for the various services that might be offered through the Digital Academy.
The successful candidate will join a fast-paced, growing and successful team. They will need to be an experienced professional within the field of educational technology, with a good grasp of learning design and virtual learning platforms, as well as experience of commissioning/procuring digital platforms and a demonstrable ability to undertake market research within both home and international markets. An understanding of working in the charity sector and/or within an education and training environment would be helpful. Experience of undertaking projects centered around children, young people and families, mental health or other health-related/science subjects would be welcomed.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract duration
Fixed-term (two years in the first instance but with scope to extend)
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Friday 20 September 2024
Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 26 September 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 October 2024.
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. You will support our work in providing assistive equipment for Deaf and hard of hearing people in the Bristol area, as well as providing administrative support to our community development projects and CEO.
We welcome applications from people who have experience of working with or supporting Deaf and hard of hearing people, and those with administration skills who would like to use these skills in a new and rewarding area of work.
Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People:
The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) is a registered small-sized charity that delivers a wide range of services including community development initiatives and assistive equipment services to people in Bristol who are Deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing. Our mission statement includes, we are working toward creating a Bristol “where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing”.
CfD challenges the prejudice and barriers that Deaf and hard of hearing people face in their daily lives. We are developing exciting new plans for activities that will contribute to our aims and promote equality for all deaf people.
Summary of duties:
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the administrator will support the Equipment Service Team to achieve a high standard of service delivery.
The administrator will also support the Communities Team and CEO with organising and delivering activities run as part of our community development projects.
The administrator will also provide broader administrative support to the CEO and to the charity.
Responsibilities:
● Be the first point of contact for equipment service clients, usually by phone and email
● Book appointments for clients for the equipment service
● Input client records into our database
● Send out surveys and summarise the responses
● Schedule meetings and take minutes where necessary. This may include taking minutes at Board meetings
● Support with event and activities’ organisation such as booking rooms, preparing publicity, registering participants etc ● Typing standard CfD letters e.g. invoices, communication with clients etc.
● Monitoring and maintaining levels of office supplies and consumables
● Meet and greet any visitors, contractors, clients to the CfD office or to the equipment service resource room
● Answer the CfD office telephone and take messages for staff
● Receive and respond/deal with general email and phone enquiries, postal mail, and messages
● Support with photocopying and scanning as required
● Develop reports as requested
● Proofread letters and documents written by other staff
● Help CfD to meet its Health and Safety responsibilities
● Be part of the team representing CfD at local events and exhibitions
● Part of your role will involve communicating with a mix of hearing, Deaf and hard of hearing people. British Sign Language interpreters and other communication support will be provided to support you if required.
Any other duties as may be reasonably required for the performance of this position.
Essential skills and competencies:
● At least one year’s experience of working in an office as an administrator
● Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Planner, and simple databases
● Effective and professional telephone manner
● Ability to compose letters and short documents and write in a friendly and direct style
● Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
● Excellent organisational and time-management skills
● A positive attitude towards Deaf and hard of hearing people with some understanding of the barriers they face in their lives.
● Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users and hard of hearing people. CfD will provide training for the successful candidate if they do not have BSL skills
● Good attention to detail
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
● Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing people
● Knowledge of British Sign Language (CfD will provide training for the successful candidate if they do not have BSL skills)
● Experience of working, paid or unpaid, in or with communities, the disability sector or in the third sector
● Experience of taking minutes
● Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out Health & Safety checks
● Experience using CRM databases
Things we expect all staff to support us with:
● Actively seek out opportunities for development and income generation
● Read, understand and adhere to CfD’s policies and procedures
● Stay up to date with key developments in your specialist area
● Be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends
● Participate in team-meetings and development days
● Be willing to travel across Bristol and occasionally further afield
● Represent CfD at local, regional and national meetings and events
In return, you will receive:
• Competitive pay and holiday allowance (25 days a year plus Bank Holidays pro rata)
• Employee pension contributions
• A flexible working policy (Our core hours are 10.00 until 16.00 Mon to Fri)
• The opportunity to be part of a committed, skilled and supportive team
• Support to develop your skills further
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Senior Technical Engineer – Infrastructure
We are seeking to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer to be responsible for leading the Infrastructure team and ensuring that the organisations infrastructure is maintained, is secure, is available and has the correct capacity to meet the organisation’s needs.
Position: SIT42 Senior Technical Engineer - Infrastructure
Location: Home Based, U.K Nationwide
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Salary circa £39,655 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 12 months
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 15 September 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Role
Reporting to the Infrastructure and Service Desk Manager within the Technology Team. The role of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer will work primarily within Azure & Microsoft 365 technical stack as we continue to adopt more of these technologies.
The role will require:
· Excellent understanding of Microsoft technologies
· Excellent understanding of technology security.
· Excellent understanding of cloud technologies – Azure / Intune / Defender etc…
· Excellent understanding of server & end-user applications
About You
Experience and Personal Attributes
· Experience working with Microsoft Azure as an Infrastructure Engineer
· Good level of literacy/written communication skills
· Good level of verbal communication skills
· Professionalism and integrity
To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K
You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as Infrastructure, Infrastructure Team Lead, Infrastructure Team Leader, Infrastructure Manager, IT, IT Systems, IT and Cyber Security Officer, Data Security Officer, Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Cyber Security Project Officer, Hardware Engineer, Cyber Security Officer, Support Engineer, 3rd Line Support, 3rd Line Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure and Security.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job Profile
The role of the Major Gifts and Philanthropy (MGP) Team Research and Information Manager is a unique role within the sector and CAFOD. Working across MGP (which is made up of Major Donors and Corporate teams) as well as others, such as the Trusts and Foundations Team, it has been developed to meet the growing needs of planning and reporting across MGP and to ensure income growth is focused on raising the funds needed to achieve short and long term organisation priorities.
A pivotal role, the post-holder will hold lead expertise in philanthropy communications at CAFOD, working with other stakeholders to identify funding priorities so MGP can achieve an income forecast of nearly £3.17m in 2024/25.
Managing the Research and Information Executive, the post-holder will make sure that concept notes, proposals and reports are written for the most strategic work, and that MGP relationship managers are informed of projects in need of funding. With oversight of all team donor proposals, reporting and communications, you will ensure they align with CAFOD’s values, especially promoting anti-racist messages in line with our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation.
The post-holder will share key donor trends and work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and Corporate Partnerships Manager to understand their research needs and develop a research strategy. Alongside the Research and Information Executive, you will complete research into top-level prospects and donors.
This post sits in the MGP team, which is part of the Fundraising and Participation Group. As MGP’s information and prospect research expert, you will work with the Executive team, International Programmes, Integrated Fundraising and Business Innovation team, Data and Insight, Communications and Finance teams as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership of MGP’s funding portfolio & engagement
- Lead on the implementation of MGP’s funding strategy, maintaining a funding proposal pipeline and tracking where funds have been secured for projects, so it sits as a centre of excellence across CAFOD
- Oversee donor communications for the team, including appeals and cases for support for CAFOD’s most strategic work: unrestricted, and our humanitarian funding initiative, Every Second Counts; ensuring communications comply with anti-racist communication and fundraising principles
- Build strong relationships with International Programmes staff and facilitate meetings for them to share strategic work with MGP team
- Identify and influence change, especially relating to donor systems and processes
- Work with Country teams to source relevant information and write funding proposals and reports for donors
- Mentor MGP relationship managers ensuring they can write their funding materials with success
- Work with the Head of MGP to continually improve MGP systems and processes, and adapt them where necessary
Lead prospect and donor research
- Use expertise to research and evaluate information on donors and prospective donors, focusing on high-value supporters
- Working with the team leads, identify their research needs and develop and implement a prospect research strategy that meets these
- Identify key trends relevant to the MGP team - collating and analyse internal and external donor trends and reports and sharing them with the team
- Work with the Head of MGP and the senior International Programme (IP) team to develop new multi-year initiatives and feasibility/ scoping studies
- Alongside the Philanthropy Manager have an overview of MGP’s supporter Ethical Checks Policy and support ethical checks and policy compliance as needed
- Work across the team to maintain donor profiles, train and guide the team members in writing their profiles, briefing notes and event profiles
- Work with team leads and external research agencies for profiling and wealth screening audits.
Information Management
- Maintain donor contact details in compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and fundraising best practices
- Have an overview of all MGP requests to CAFOD’s Data and Insight team and assist as required in gathering internal donor trends and reports
- Work with the team to manage systems and records and update information on high-priority donors as required.
Budget & Planning
- Participate in MGP planning and budget activities
- Analyse income-related reports and share them with the Head of MGP
- Benchmark, monitor, draw upon and share best practices with MGP
People Management
- Line Manage, develop and support the Research & Information Executive by championing our purpose and values through building strong and safe working relationships, setting SMART objectives and conducting performance reviews
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
The post holder will be making key decisions and take responsibility for leading on the following tasks and where appropriate will put the case forward for innovative changes to take place, based on sound judgment.
Job-specific competencies
- Proven experience in writing donor proposals and securing funds for significant donations from Major Donors and corporates.
- Specialist prospect research skills and an understanding of the methodologies and research resources required to carry out research.
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills to influence senior staff.
- Ability to translate complex information into engaging donor communications and reports
- Experience of developing strategies in line with organisational priorities.
Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and awareness of international development and humanitarian aid
Why Choose CAFOD?
At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.
Starting Salary: £43,461 - £46,819 (including London weighting)– This is the full-time salary, and the pay will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent – 3.5 Days per week
Location: London (Hybrid working - 40% of your time at the CAFOD head office)
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.
- 34 days holiday (20 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced Pension (6% - 17.5% contribution)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced Sick pay & income protection
- Life Assurance x 3 annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
We offer all our employees learning and development opportunities, we provide training, coaching and mentoring to support your development in various aspects of our work.
CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
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Grants Manager
We are looking for an experienced grants manager in this part-time, flexible role working on a remote basis.
Position: Grants Manager
Location: Remote
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week/flexible working available
Salary: £44,182 - £46,872 (pro rata) dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th September. We are shortlisting on a rolling basis and they role may close sooner than advertised
Interview Date: 16th and 17th September.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced grants manager to work closely with the Head of Grants and Assessment to develop and support grant management, including developing new systems, to ensure that processes are compliant, auditable, efficient, and timely.
You will also be developing and embedding grant policies and processes, writing grant procedures, documentation, overseeing payments, and reporting to Board and other teams.
About You
You’ll bring a good understanding of social enterprise finances, together with an ability to assess social enterprises, including understanding and assessing business models. Ideally you’ll have experience of bidding for and managing grants for a charity or social enterprise, or of starting up and running a social enterprise.
About the Organisation
Helping 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems, the charity run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. This is not a traditional school, learning is inspiring, action-based and accessible, supporting people in other ways too, such as funding and mentoring.
Working here is engaging, exciting and demanding. If you are someone who enjoys creating solutions and contributing your ideas, you’ll enjoy working here.
Benefits include:
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) + UK bank holidays
- 5% employer contribution to your pension
- Learning & development opportunities
- All staff have access to Wisdom, an employee wellbeing app
- Opportunities to train in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid
- Wellbeing initiatives hosted by our Wellbeing Committee
- Free eyecare vouchers
- Regular online socials & weekly catch-ups
- Team away days twice a year
- Flexible working is welcomed!
- Teams based around the UK (as well as in India)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual season ticket loan
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page, please let us know
The organisation is committed to eliminating discrimination and actively encouraging diversity amongst the workforce by developing a staff team that mirrors the rich diversity found in the student population. The charity will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status or disability. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In the organisations commitment to continue to diversify its teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from people who identify as:
- being from racialised and minoritised communities*
- and/or LGBTQ+
- and/or disabled, including learning and non-visible disabilities
If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or documents linked to below, please
You may have experience in other areas such as Grant, Grants, Grant Manger, Grants, Manager, Grant Officer, Grants Officer, Policy, Social Enterprise.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Unfortunately, due to our limited capacity we are unable to provide feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview.
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About Climate Strategies
Climate Strategies works at the science-policy interface, advancing climate policy by facilitating meaningful interactions between decision-makers and researchers across Europe and internationally. We are an international, not-for-profit research organisation with an expansive network of world-leading researchers as members.
What we do
- Inspire: We incubate cutting-edge ideas & co-create innovative research with members, partners & stakeholders.
- Convene: We initiate & organise events, bringing people together to shape & share climate-related research.
- Engage: We facilitate productive dialogue amongst our members, trusted partners and other researchers, policymakers & stakeholders that comprise the CS ecosystem.
- Translate: We publish accessible research which is inclusive, has a broad reach & results in positive change.
About the role
Who we are looking for:
- Someone with a passion for using innovative communications methods for tackling the climate emergency and/or similar social justice issues.
- A confident and ambitious relationship builder and communicator who can build and nurture a diverse global network of researchers, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
- A creative and innovative individual with an eye for detail who can translate complex ideas/concepts into a range of engaging, digestible and accessible communications products (e.g. videos, infographics, briefings).
- Someone with impeccable organisational, planning and time management skills, who can work flexibly and multi-task across a small team.
- A natural leader who can effectively manage daily responsibilities while aligning them with broader organisational goals.
Your main responsibilities:
- Working closely with the Management and Programme teams to develop, deliver and continually evaluate Climate Strategies’ Communications AND Member Engagement Strategies.
- Translate complex research documents into engaging digital content (e.g. social media, press releases, op-eds) for a range of target audiences.
- Review, edit and proof scientific reports, press releases, op-eds and other publications.
- Conduct daily media monitoring and manage the Communications Calendar to identify comms and member engagement opportunities.
- Ongoing management of websites, social media channels, and email campaigns.
- Support the coordination and/or dissemination of virtual and in-person events
- Build and maintain relationships with media outlets
- Line Manage the Comms and Members Associate/Officer
- Lead engagement and build relationships with members to support our mission and goals.
- Oversee spending for communication and membership engagement activities.
- Conduct regular evaluations of the impact of communication and member engagement activities and improve to meet organisational goals.
Essential criteria
- Relevant university degree (e.g. Communications, Climate and sustainability, Journalism, International Development); Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience using digital communications to meet organisational and/or campaign objectives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing, proofreading, layout and design, and content creation.
- An ability to translate complex concepts into digestible, engaging communications products (e.g. toolkits, newsletters, policy briefs) for a range of audiences, using feedback from programme and networks staff, research partners and stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in (digital, social) media, and proven ability to propose and deploy outside-the-box solutions.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners, a diverse global network of researchers and policymakers, and journalists.
- Experience managing teams and the ability to direct the work of others with compassion and authority.
- Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to work flexibly, multi‐task, and produce, coordinate, and deliver projects independently in a dynamic environment.
- Advanced digital skills including the Microsoft Office Suite, content creation tools (e.g. Canva, Social Pilot), all major social media platforms and associated analytics tools.
Desirable Criteria
- An existing network of media contacts which you can use to raise awareness of the Climate Strategies brand.
- Experience of using communications to amplify the impact of technical projects, including data visualisation.
- Knowledge of the international climate policy landscape.
- Good understanding of the intricacies of working for a nonprofit or social/environmental organisation.
- Proficiency in other languages.
Location
This position can be based either in our co-working space in the Netherlands (Utrecht) or London (near Liverpool Street). The position is hybrid, and applicants are expected to commute to either the Utrecht (NL) or London (UK) office at least once per week.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands or the UK for at least 18 months from the starting date of the contract. Please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
What you get:
At Climate Strategies, we offer a sector-competitive salary. Salary indication will be based on experience (FTE): €39-48k (including holiday allowance) for the NL and £37-46k for the UK. Final salary offer will be based on experience.
We recognise that non-salary factors contribute to employee happiness and job satisfaction, hence we offer a large range of benefits that are designed to give you the flexibility and autonomy you need to achieve your goals and work-life balance while also making a meaningful impact on the world. This includes:
- Ability to work from home and our offices in Utrecht or London, with flexibility in working hours.
- Opportunity to attend project and major international climate events.
- A unique opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading climate researchers and help them make their work more impactful.
- Room for new ideas and personal growth and development.
- A supportive, international and diverse team.
- Pension Plan
- Parental Leave
- Personal development opportunities
Beyond these perks, we’re committed to giving our employees autonomy and the freedom to take ownership of their work, so you can truly make a difference and feel empowered in your role.
Hear from Senior Programme and Impact Manager, Adriana Chavarría Flores about her time at Climate Strategies:
“My 4 years at Climate Strategies have been an exhilarating journey. The organisation consistently challenges me and supports my professional development, allowing my progression from Programme and Communication Associate to Programme Officer, and to my current role as Senior Programme and Impact Manager. I highly value the opportunity to work at the forefront of relevant areas such as just transitions, energy transitions, industrial decarbonisation, climate diplomacy and other, to work alongside and learn from our network of leading climate researchers, and to catalyse climate action and cooperation across key stakeholders internationally.”
Hear from Coltrane Morley-Williams, Programme and Networkers Officer, about his experience at Climate Strategies:
“My [time] at Climate Strategies has been an incredible experience, being my first role in the field of climate policy and research, I have been extremely fortunate to work across a number of Climate Strategies projects including the Coal Regions in Transition initiative, Post Coal Future Labs and Net Zero Political Economies. Through these projects, I have had the opportunity to attend various conferences including the EU’s Just Transition Platform conferences in Brussels and COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh (only three months after joining).
“The opportunity to engage with world-leading researchers within the Climate Strategies members network has also been both motivating and inspiring. Climate Strategies has shown great commitment to, and provided me with a platform for, my personal and professional development highlighted by my recent promotion from Programmes & Networks Associate to Programmes and Networks Officer.”
How to apply
Visit our website for more information.
Commitment to equal consideration
We are committed to ensuring that all qualified candidates receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make every effort to remove barriers to employment and create a level playing field for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Environment & Natural Capital Manager
We are seeking an Environment & Natural Capital Manager in a new role working with an educational charity and one of the UK’s foremost providers and funders of Outdoor Learning.
Position: Environment & Natural Capital Manager
Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire – scope for occasional hybrid working
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 22 September 2024 at 23:59
Interviews: Thursday 3 October & Tuesday 8 October 2024
About the role:
As Environment & Natural Capital Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies and programmes that enhance natural capital and address climate change impacts, in-line with the Trust’s adopted Framework Nature Recovery and Climate Strategy.
The charity’s fundamental aspiration is to measure, monitor, value and enhance their natural capital, and this role will be at the centre of leading and coordinating this process. You will be involved in collaborating with various stakeholders, conducting research, and leveraging scientific and economic data to support sustainable practices and policies, guiding the operation of the Trust and the management and leverage of the Trust’s natural and built assets.
Key responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Research and Analysis
- Policy Development and Advocacy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Reporting and Communication
About you:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic thinker with a track record of developing long-term strategies for natural capital enhancement. You will need to be an effective team leader with the ability to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships.
Essential Skills and Knowledge include:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, or a similar related field
- Experience in natural capital management, climate change mitigation/adaptation, environmental policy, or related areas
- Proven track record of developing and implementing sustainability programmes and initiatives
- Strong understanding of natural capital concepts and climate science
- Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and trends
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for environmental analysis and reporting
If you have a passion for environmental and the necessary skills we would love to hear from you!
About the organisation:
The charity’s mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.
They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives, regardless of background. Safeguarding is our priority, and all appointments are subject to relevant checks.
Apply today and you will be joining a dynamic and welcoming team, where every member is valued and supported. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Environment Manager, Natural Capital Manager, Director of Natural Capital, Associate Director Natural Capital, Natural Capital Advisor, Environment Senior Associate, Ecosystem Programme, Environmental Finance, Head of Natural Capital, Climate and Nature Investment, Environmental Manager, Natural Capital Developments, Environmental Consultant, etc.
Do you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to be part of a supportive and energetic head office team? If you answered YES, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
We are a leading multi-academy trust focused on primary education, with a network of successful academies across London, East Anglia, and the West Midlands. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the children and communities we represent.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Business Partner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial processes, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.
In this role, you will become an integral part of our central team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. The position is based primarily at one of our West Midlands school, with flexibility for some regular home working if desired.
Key Responsibilities:
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Meeting month and year end deadlines
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Fully considered and robust budgets submitted on time to TEFAT
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Looking for ways to improve value for money in schools and central processes
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Returns to ESFA delivered accurately and on time
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Accounts submitted on deadline with clean audit
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Successful completion of assigned projects
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Successful feedback from key stakeholders including and not limited to Principals, SBM’s, Finance Managers, TEFAT Directors
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Successfully meeting all of the relevant job description requirements
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying.
We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team!
If you’re interested in this role, please take a look at our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification for the position that you will need to familiarise yourself with before applying for the job.
Closing Date: 9am, 16th September 2024
Interview Date: 20th September 2024
The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including a Barred List and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.