Recruitment Director Jobs in Manchester

Job title: Senior Partnership Manager

Location: London, Birmingham or Manchester, with the option to work remotely for up to 60% of your time per month

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 (London), £39,000 - £43,000 (Manchester, Birmingham)

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose:

The main purpose of the Senior Partnerships Manager role is to lead on the delivery of first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships that maximise impact and income for Breaking Barriers. The role has line management responsibility to Partnership Managers who are responsible for the delivery of their portfolios and projects to drive the team’s strategy. 

Working closely with the Director of Income & Engagement, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and other Senior Fundraisers, you will be responsible for launching and retaining partnerships, deepening relationships and identifying opportunities for growth. This will include the planning, testing and implementation of new corporate partnership ideas and initiatives to help Breaking Barriers in its mission.

The successful candidate will have experience managing and/or securing complex five and six figure partnerships and a proven record achieving significant account growth and retention targets. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. Ideally, the successful candidate will also have line management experience and the ability to develop talent within the team. An understanding of the HR & Talent Development and/or CSR spaces would be advantageous.

Role Summary:

• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and other Senior Managers to ensure the successful delivery and continued growth of our corporate partnerships and business development strategies at Breaking Barriers
• Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, and support the wider Partnership Management team to deliver on their key partnerships and maximise value
• Drive growth at Breaking Barriers through identifying and developing opportunities for additional income from existing partners, and by proactively engaging new business prospects
• Provide leadership to line reports, encouraging their professional development and the growth of their partnerships
• Lead on developing and driving forward the Business Behind Refugees movement as a key business development and partnership development tool
• Represent the Corporate Partnerships team as a senior fundraiser, utilising expertise and relationship skills to advocate both internally and externally
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting on corporate partnerships income
• Work with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to develop and implement effective policies and procedures for demonstrably successful corporate partnership account management

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Saturday 4th January. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

ABOUT US

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officer, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job Share applications are also welcome.

This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6 million households in the UK.

NEA’s Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. The post holder will be responsible for giving comprehensive benefit entitlement advice and support to householders. The post holder will obtain relevant information about a client’s circumstances and offer accurate guidance about potential eligibility for additional benefit entitlements. This will include the completion of application forms as appropriate. Advice will be given over the phone, via online contact and in face-to-face settings where appropriate.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

You will have a good understanding of Welfare Rights, including entitlements, systems, claim processes and current legislation and practices. Demonstrable experience of providing advice via telephone and face to face.

You will need good organisational skills, excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders.

NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions. Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to a NEA office. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. Hybrid working is subject to a risk assessment to ensure the working environment is appropriate under health and safety and GDPR requirements.

WE ARE OFFERING

· £28,163 – £33,205 (FTE) – Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). Appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.

· 11½% non-contributory pension.

· 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff.

· Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.

· Enhanced family friendly payments.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Employee benefits platform.

· 18-Month Fixed Term Post.

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon 13 January 2025. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing 20 January 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply click 'apply via website'.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927

GDI Research for Transformation Lab Manager (part time)

Job reference: HUM-027488

Salary: £36,924 to £45,163 pro rata, per annum, depending on relevant experience

Location: Manchester

Employment type: Fixed Term

Hours Per Week: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Contract Duration: 3 years

The Global Development Institute (GDI) at the University of Manchester is seeking an exceptional candidate for the new position of Research for Transformation Lab Manager.

The Research for Transformation Lab is a new initiative to forge direct links between the research and teaching of GDI and real-world solutions for global development challenges. Its overall aim is to address our social and climate justice goals by generating evidence-based recommendations for operational development actors that bring substantive changes to the way they work.

You will play a pivotal role in enhancing GDI's engagement with development policy and practice, maximizing the real-world impact of its research, teaching, and doctoral training. You will be committed to using research to promote social justice, bringing your extensive experiences and development networks to the role.

You will have worked at the interface of development research, policy and practice and will be able to identify opportunities for GDI academics and their work. The role will also boost the impact of our students, for example by linking them with The University of Manchester’s Living Lab.

As this is a new role and initiative, we are looking for a self-starter who can help to finalise the strategy and approach of the Research for Transformation Lab, as well as getting activities off the ground. To do this, you’ll work closely with GDI’s Impact Director and the existing Communications and Impact Team.

This is a fixed-term, part-time role (17.5 hours per week) working within a flexible, hybrid working environment. It is funded for three years, with the potential for extension.

GDI is a leading centre for research and teaching on development issues, dedicated to promoting social justice and addressing global inequality. We work in a a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment with over 65 academic staff, up to 100 PhD students, over 600 master's students and over 50 undergraduate students.

What you will get in return:

· Fantstic market leading Pension scheme.

· Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.

· Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.

· Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.

· Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People Recruitment. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Chris Jordan or Sam Hickey

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the 6 January 2025.

Please see the link for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Are you passionate about influencing people to improve the lives of others? Are you a skilled communicator, able to get across complex ideas succinctly and impactfully, adapting your style to suit a range or audiences? Do you have a proven track record of engaging with policy makers & other key stakeholders at local and national levels to get key messages heard, understood and acted on? If so, this role could be for you.

Our policy work plays a pivotal role in pushing for widespread change that will help prevent epilepsy deaths and gain greater recognition of the life-long impact these sudden deaths have on communities. So we’re looking for someone who has experience of engaging with and influencing policy-makers, preferably in the charity or health/care sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in building on established relationships with the NHS and local authorities across the country who are keen to use SUDEP Action’s expertise and tools to make change. There is much to do in challenging circumstances. Our national campaign has global support with real opportunity with a new Parliament to build back to our level of influence to our experiences before the dramatic impact of Brexit, the COVID pandemic and cost of living crisis.  Working closely alongside and reporting to the Director of Policy and Influencing (who has nearly 3 decades of expertise), you will learn the field to deliver high quality policy and campaigning for the charity.

Engaging confidently with people and feeling comfortable in adapting your approach to different audiences is a key skill for this role – epilepsy, and in particular epilepsy bereavement is a challenging area to gain attention and change, so you’ll need tenacity, creativity and passion to succeed. You’ll have experience in writing punchy, evidence-based communications that have personal stories at the heart.

Building positive supporter connections is at the heart of what we do at SUDEP Action, so setting a positive example of this through your work and actions, and demonstrating the importance of maintaining strong, personalised relationships is key. You’ll be ready to record, monitor and evaluate the impact and engagement with policy work, so this feeds back into how the charity operates. The successful candidate will be able to build on current processes and successes to grow our engagement across all policy activities and campaigns.

More information about the role can be found in the SUDEP Action Job Pack which is downloadable with this advert once you click on Quick Apply.

About Us

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.Never has this been more important than today. 

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Energy Adviser, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job share applications are also welcome. This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6.5 million households in the UK.

NEA’s Energy Advisers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. Their main role is to provide one to one advice to clients referred through the charity’s Warm and Safe Homes helpline and to deliver energy advice presentations to groups.  They also get involved in a range of tasks to support these activities.  Energy Advisers sit within the Communities Directorate and are part of a dynamic and caring team of professionals who go the extra mile to support their clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.

What you will need to succeed

Working within our Communities Directorate you will have demonstrable experience of delivering Energy Advice and helping others.  Therefore, it is vital that you have empathy, confidence and knowledge of the issues facing vulnerable low-income households.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them.

You will also have knowledge of assistance available for energy efficiency improvements to low-income households.

You will be an excellent communicator, with proven experience and understanding of how to effectively address the energy needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders – with the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions, however we would particularly welcome applications from those living in Kent and the South-East.  Home working and office-based locations are available. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. 

We are offering:

 £28,163 – £33,205 (FTE) – Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.

• 11½% non-contributory pension.
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff.
• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
• Enhanced family friendly payments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits platform.
• 18-Month Fixed Term Post.

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Monday 13 January 2025. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing Monday 20 January 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

How to apply:

Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post.Charity Registration No. 290511.  Company Registration No:  01853927

Individual Giving Manager
Fire Fighters Charity
£50,000 (full-time, permanent - open to flexible working requests)
Home-based with 1 day per month in Basingstoke head office

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the Fire Fighters Charity in their search for an Individual Giving Manager. Every day, fire fighters around the country go to work not knowing what they will face that day, or the physical and emotional trauma they may experience. The Fire Fighters Charity exists to offer personalised, specialist support to the UK’s extensive fire and rescue services community, focusing on health and wellbeing services to ensure they can live healthier and happier lives.

This is an incredible opportunity to join the Fire Fighters Charity at a time of growth and transformation. With a passionate new leadership team, including Chief Executive Sherine Wheeler and Director of Fundraising Ellie Rocks, the charity is primed for an exciting new chapter. Both Sherine and Ellie are visionary leaders who see vast potential for the future development of the Fire Fighters Charity and its fundraising activities, particularly in growing the individual giving programme. We are looking for a creative and ambitious team leader who is keen to innovate and drive income growth while fostering deep, long-lasting connections with individual supporters.

The charity places a strong emphasis on delivering health and wellbeing services to the firefighting community. This creates a wealth of untapped opportunities that this role will be key in unlocking. Through innovative digital technologies, community-based initiatives, health and wellbeing content, and close partnerships with fire services and complementary organisations, they are poised to become the leading nationwide provider of health and wellbeing support for the fire service community.

This role is integral to continuing the momentum in growing and evolving the individual giving programme, capitalising on recent investments, and ensuring the charity builds lasting impact in the years to come.

The Role:

• Lead on the development and implementation of the Individual Giving strategy and programme to retain, acquire and develop donors 
• Manage income and expenditure budgets including phasing, reforecasting and contingency planning 
• Take a 'digital first' approach to donor acquisition to deliver long term sustainable income growth 
• Develop new products for individual giving, regular giving and lottery recruitment 
• Manage and support a team of two Individual Giving Officers
• Work closely with internal colleagues across fundraising and marketing, and manage external suppliers to deliver campaigns

About You:

• Solid experience in an individual giving fundraising role in the charity sector with understanding of wide range of direct marketing activities including digital, direct mail, telemarketing, face to face, inserts and door drops 
• Experience working for a national charity is desirable 
• Proactive, creative and ambitious 
• Demonstrate effective relationship-management skills and ability to deliver engaging content for donors 
• Ability to work across multiple tasks, be detail-orientated and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience supporting, developing and motivating direct reports 

Closing Date: Friday 17th January for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 1st stage WC 27th January, 2nd stage WC 3rd February

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Key information

Location: Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London

Hours: 37.5 hours

Start date: February 2025 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period)

Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,065 - £50,215 per annum if based in London. £42,490 -£47,640 per annum if based in Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.

Application deadline: 12pm, 17th January 2025

The Assessment Centre for this role will consist of an interview, a written assessment and a presentation (you will be given a brief to prepare in advance for this). Assessment Centres will take place on 24th January.

Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.

About upReach

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?

upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2. 

We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment. 

To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report. 

Role Summary

The Head of Sector Programmes plays a significant role in  the strategy, design and delivery of our programme of support for students exploring their career options. This includes managing a team of Programme Managers who lead their own teams of Programme Coordinators to deliver key upReach programmes, planning high quality events, managing relationships with external stakeholders, and evaluating impact.

They will report to the Director of Programmes, and will be a member of the Programmes Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for the development and implementation of an effective programme design and strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Head of Sector Programmes: This person will contribute to upReach's mission by working to ensure the smooth running of upReach’s core programmes, focused on our sector-specific support. They will work closely with the Director of Programmes to provide oversight and strategic input for upReach’s student-facing programmes, setting the direction of travel and monitoring progress.

Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit. 

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN 

Make strategic decisions regarding the design and delivery of our sector programmes of support for students, creating a 12 month plan in advance of the start of each recruitment cycle. 

Oversee multiple sector programmes, working closely with Programme Managers to monitor efficacy and ensure that high-quality, targeted interventions are delivered.

Guide the Programmes Team to design learning journeys (including events & opportunities) for Associates, in addition to the development of the resources, planning and delivery of events and opportunities relevant to the unique needs of the participants on our sector programmes. 

Manage and track team progress to ensure that all organisational OKRs regarding programmatic impact are achieved and reported on to the Board of Trustees.

Be part of the Programmes Senior Leadership Team, setting Programme strategy and agreeing focus areas of the Programmes team to ensure that upReach maintains/improves its impact. 

Take on a Deputy Responsibility for a key strategic area of organisational need within the Programmes team. 

Work with the Partnerships Team to make strategic decisions about new opportunities to grow upReach's existing and new partnerships.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Manage a team of Programme Managers in a variety of locations, providing weekly 1-to-1 check-ins, reviews and personal development support. This includes coaching and enabling them to guide Programme Coordinators in their teams to manage day-to-day partnership responsibilities and relationship management.

Act as a role model within the Programmes Team, engaging in all programme interventions and activities to ensure successful, high quality programme delivery is embedded throughout the team.

Support with oversight of professional development within the Programmes Team, including objective setting, performance reviewing and appraisals.

Act as a Sponsor on key strategic Programmes projects, providing oversight and guidance to junior team members.

SKILLS 

The ideal candidate for Head of Sector Programmes should display these skills: 

Programme management at a senior level, including implementing and delivering interventions and guiding teams to meet objectives.

Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners, all levels of employees across the organisation and Trustees.

Strong ability to manage, coach and train teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and excellent organisational skills, to manage a varied workload.

Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.

EXPERIENCE

To be successful, it is anticipated that you would have substantial knowledge and experience in:

Delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to delivery and reporting and evaluation.

Overseeing multiple programmes simultaneously, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery across all programmes.

Making complex decisions taking into account beneficiary needs, stakeholder needs, wider organisation strategy and the mission of the charity.

Driving unique programme Objectives and Key Results and contributing to wider organisational strategy, intervening and supporting where necessary to ensure these are both met.

Partnership management, in the corporate or charity space.

Working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership. 

Managing and motivating a team remotely across different locations. This will also involve overseeing team performance and managing this where appropriate.

Managing individuals at different levels, including managers, and providing coaching and training to teams.

Taking a lead on finding solutions to problems, within a fast-paced environment.

Team Culture & Benefits: 

By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture. 

We offer: 

Flexible 37.5 hour week, around core hours of 10am-4pm. Hybrid working based in any of our 5 offices.

Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us. 

Birthday leave.

Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members. 

3% Pension Contribution, this increases to 5% after 5 years of working with us. 

Cycle-to-work and Tech buying scheme.

Monthly socials.

Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training. 

Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.

The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks: 

Disability and Inclusion Network

Ethnic Minorities Network 

Green Network 

LGBTQ+ Network

Mindfulness Network

Parents and Carers Network 

Socio-Economic Background Network

Ready to apply?

Applications close at 12pm, Friday 17th January.  Early applications are encouraged as we will be scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis. 

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. 

At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities, those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for a UK-based dynamic Media and PR Manager to take the lead on media engagement and PR activities, helping to:

• build our brand profile in the UK
• raise awareness of the work we do.
• foster external relationships with journalists, potential ambassadors/advocates and others
• work with colleagues in the UK and across the SOS Children’s Villages Federation to achieve results. 
• pitch stories and interviews; and create content, campaigns and other materials, to secure media coverage 

If you are a proactive and motivated media and PR professional with a good understanding of global issues, looking for an exciting new challenge within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 7 January 2025, 9am UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

The role of Communications and Marketing Coordinator sits within the Communications Team at Kids Matter. As we seek to grow our audiences, our influence and ultimately our impact, it’s an exciting time to join the team. This role will predominantly be responsible for the day-to-day fulfilment of email marketing, maintaining our social media presence and ensuring the website is kept up to date.

Working closely with both the Head of Communications and Content Manager, this role will also be heavily involved in supporting other areas of the organisation, particularly fundraising and partnerships.

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Communications and Marketing Coordinator role involves:

• Being responsible for the full creation process (building, testing, QA, data and distribution) of email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp.
• Helping plan and execute fundraising campaigns by creating audience-centric user journeys.
• Bringing new ideas and leverage new opportunities within social media to enable Kids Matter to further build its profile.
• Being responsible for ensuring the Kids Matter website is regularly updated with fresh and relevant content.

About you

Are you enthusiastic for what digital can offer organisations? Do you love social media? Can you help enhance Kids Matter's online presence? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Communications and Marketing Coordinator position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 13/01/2025. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

FareShare

Job Description ​​and Person Specification

Job Title: Head of Transport and Logistics

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Location: Flexible, UK wide (home based with some travel)

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term with potential to extend/ become permanent

Hours per week: 35 Hours

Salary:  £58,602-£61,687 per annum

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.  Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.  For more information visit our website.

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us!

The role

This pivotal new role will play a central part in shaping and delivering an innovative logistics strategy to support FareShare’s rapid growth and ensure the efficient and safe transportation of food across the FareShare Network.

As FareShare continues to scale, this role is key to optimising our transport operations—streamlining processes, leveraging data-driven insights, and implementing innovative solutions to deliver food in a timely and cost-effective manner while upholding our commitment to fairness and accessibility.

The successful candidate will lead our relationships with leading transport and logistics providers, working closely with the haulage industry to align national and local transport solutions. This role demands an analytical mindset, a proven track record of driving efficiency, and the ability to identify new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

We are seeking an experienced professional from the logistics and transport sector, ideally with expertise in food distribution. If you thrive on innovation, excel in developing partnerships to achieve shared goals, and are motivated by the opportunity to drive systemic improvements, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.

Main areas of responsibility

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to optimise logistics operations, identifying efficiencies, cost savings, and opportunities to enhance service provision.
• Create and utilise logistics load forecasting models to improve planning and operational readiness.
•  Work across teams—including Supply Chain, Food, Network, and Operations—to design tailored transport solutions that align with specific circumstances and operational goals.
•  P&L management/ownership, financial planning and cost optimisation
•  Change management (implementation of new solutions)
•  Proposing and leading ‘best in class’ logistics transport initiatives for the organisation
•  Ensure compliance with financial protocols while driving cost efficiencies in collaboration with partners and suppliers.
•  Provide guidance and support to the Network to maintain the safe and compliant operation of HGVs, adhering to all health, safety, and legal standards.
• Collaborate with consultants, external partners, and the Health & Safety team to safeguard people, reputation, and operational integrity.
•  Act as the strategic relationship lead for haulier partnerships, fostering strong collaborations to improve service levels and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
•  Identify and develop new partnerships with hauliers, engaging through direct meetings and building relationships to support FareShare’s growth.
•  Collaborate with logistics companies to identify and utilise surplus capacity within their operations, aligning with FareShare’s mission to maximise resources.
•  Manage current and emerging transport initiatives, including FareShare-managed lorries and other strategic programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and operational excellence.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• 5+ years experience working within supply chain and logistics
• Extensive leadership experience in a senior logistics role
• Strategic planning and execution experience, in a logistics setting
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning and cost optimisation
• Familiarity with relevant laws, including health and safety, environmental and transport regulations
• Multi-site transport management experience
• Proven ability to track and achieve performance metrics such as delivery times, costs and customer satisfaction
• Experience managing transport budgets of £5m+
• Experience managing 3PL contracts
• Experience managing in-house and contracted primary logistics
• Track record of implementing process improvements and innovative solutions
• Excellent organisational skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Criteria

• CPC qualified
• Lean Six Sigma qualified
• CSCP or CPL qualified

Competencies and behaviours

• An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission.
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• IT literate with good standard of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• An understanding of, and passion for, the mission and values of FareShare
• Able to present FareShare professionally and act as an ambassador
• Able to demonstrate respect for work colleagues and FareShare beneficiaries 
• A positive and “can-do” attitude

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

Strategic Lead - International Nature and Climate 

Salary: up to £50,000  

Location: Home-based, or based at the main office in Newark, Nottinghamshire (Tues-Thurs)  

Full time: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)  

Permanent  

Closing date for applications: 19th January 2025  

First interview: 30th January 2025  

Second interview: 3rd February 2025 

About Us  

The Wildlife Trusts are a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Together we have over 900,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. We are at an exciting moment in our 110- year history, with the implementation of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision of nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive. 

Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. Collectively we manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We undertake research, we stand up for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature. 

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we use and create data and evidence to ensure that we act with the biggest impact possible for nature and people. 

About You  

We are seeking an expert on international nature and climate policy and practice, including on global treaties and negotiations, to lead our growing international work programme at The Wildlife Trusts. 

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable strategic lead to oversee our international work programme across The Wildlife Trusts. Reporting to the Director of Climate Change and Evidence, the postholder will lead on developing our linkages to international treaties and programmes on nature and climate, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Convention on Biological Diversity and IUCN. The postholder will help to link our work at local and national level through to the global context. They will provide dedicated support to the Chief Executive, Deputy CEO and Senior Leadership Team in providing advice, giving strategic direction and managing our relevant work programmes, as well as developing our comms work on international climate and nature. 

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.  

RSWT take safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please read our commitment statement on our website.  

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.  

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Does your extensive experience of delivering and implementing AREI strategies within a complex organisational structure include having collaborated and co-produced solutions with a wide range of stakeholders? Then join Shelter as Head of Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism and you could soon be playing a pivotal role within our Equity, Inclusion and Culture Directorate.

Interview stage 1 – online: Monday January 27th, 2025

Interview stage 2 – face-to-face, Old Street, London: Wednesday 5th February, 2025

About the role

Join us, and you could soon be responsible for leading on the design and delivery of Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion (AREI) development plans and the management of change in support of Shelter’s strategic and operational plans. Along the way, you’ll get to work with a variety of Directors and Human Resources colleagues, as well as a number of key stakeholders across Shelter  to operationalise programmes and interventions which will help the organisation achieve its strategic objectives. Providing strategic oversight and professional advice on AREI matters, supporting best practice development, facilitating regular workshops, training programmes and events and providing regular reports to inform Equity & Inclusion I decision making – these are just some aspects of this high-profile role.

About you

An excellent leader and project manager, your career to date will need to include extensive experience of mobilising teams to support the development of measurable initiatives to drive and embed cultural change and inclusion within an organisation. We’ll particularly be looking for a pragmatic and proactive approach, with a history of co-designing and delivering Equity, , and Inclusion (E&I) initiatives that resonated with an organisation’s core values and were pivotal for driving forward their ambitious goals. A flair for turning concepts into actionable plans is essential too, as are strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organisation. In short, you’re a strategic thinker with a values centred approach, E&I expertise and proven experience of leading and managing others.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The Equity, Inclusion and Culture (EIC) Directorate was created in 2021 to look at the future with an equity lens across Shelter and Shelter Scotland as a core part of our strategic aims.  It combines critical enabling functions to achieve this: a defined anti-racism, equity and inclusion programme, effective internal communications and engagement, dedicated lived experience activity, innovative learning, and quality volunteering.

Any applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: £53,500 outside of London, £55,500 inside of London
• Hours: 35/week
• Contract type: Permanent 
• Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Bristol offices 
• Closing date: 5 January 2025
• WC interview date: 13 January 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of Brand and Content  to join our Brand and Marketing Communications team.  This is a brand new role and exciting opportunity to bring your passion and experience to deliver bold, impactful and innovative work.

Your creative flair and highly strategic approach to developing brands will enable you to establish the Brand and Content team as a centre of excellence, trusted and respected in the sector and across the organisation.

You will be motivated to achieve system change in cancer care for children and young people, able to inspire and drive change, trying new ways of working and collaborating with colleagues across the charity to work in an integrated way to achieve shared goals.

We will become an audience-led organisation, driven by insight and outcomes and we can’t wait for you to join our team to make this happen.

Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you. 

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the UK with regular visits to our London and Bristol offices and occasional visits to our accommodation services across the UK.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Leading a team and developing a culture in which people are supported to reach their potential and deliver high quality work with demonstrable impact.
• Demonstrate the importance of diversity, accessibility and inclusion in everything we do.
• Lead the team and colleagues across he organisation to embed our brand positioning
• Establish a brand activation programme that enables the delivery of our organisational strategy 
• Deliver a step change in our creative output, internally and with agencies. Stay on top of trends and audience insight and external innovation and inspiration.
• Take an active role in team planning, developing and embedding new ways of working, establishing relationships with other teams, raising the profile and reputation of the Brand and Marketing Communications team across the charity.
• Proactively seek external opportunities to represent and advocate on behalf of Young Lives vs Cancer’s work and work collaboratively in development of the Children’s Cancer Care or the wider voluntary sector.

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Extensive experience of developing brand strategy and identities for high profile corporate and/or not for profit brands.
• Leading teams to deliver, implement and evaluate brand, creative and content strategies which demonstrate impact.
• Extensive experience of leading creative teams to deliver outstanding work which has an impact on brand awareness, engagement and income generation.
• Passionate about leading and developing teams, driving a high performance culture through your ability to coach, inspire and empower people.
• Creative thinker, with a passion for working in a creative environment, drawing on insight and the external environment to inspire teams and encourage innovation.
• Involving people with lived experience through co-creation, co-production and evaluation.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Who we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and creative individual with a detailed understanding and experience of working within youth-based community and faith groups across the UK. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will have experience in developing and delivering training, a strong understanding of IT applications (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a proven track record of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent networking skills.

Main role & responsibilities

In this role, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes. You will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.

You will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and positively encourage applicants from all underrepresented  backgrounds, particularly those from minority ethnic groups or individuals with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms.