Research Engagement Manager Jobs

This interesting role will support the theatre’s ambition to increase our revenue fundraising and development capabilities. In particular the post holder will be responsible for researching, cultivating, preparing applications for and stewarding Charitable Trusts and Foundations to raise funds for our Community and Outreach work and Play Your Part capital campaign. The focus will be on grants of up to £5,000. The post will also offer administrative support to the department focused on mid-level giving (Vanbrugh Supporters and Guardian Angels).

The post holder will be responsible for the accurate recording of income related to Trusts and Foundations, working closely with the Head of Creative Learning and Director of Development (DoD) to identify fundable propositions within the theatre. You will assist in the planning and delivery of donor events for Vanbrugh Supporters, Guardian Angels and current and potential Major Donors, helping to ensure a culture of continuous cultivation and engagement.  You will work closely with the DoD to enable the charity’s artistic, community and organisational aspirations.

This post is full time, though for the right candidate, a pro-rata 4-day equivalent will be considered.

POST HOLDER

You will be a strong writer and an organised, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Ready to learn and very comfortable talking to a range of people, representing yourself as informed, intelligent, calm and knowledgeable member of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre team. Never afraid to ask questions but equally enthusiastic about looking for your own solutions. We are a happy and driven team and hope to find someone who compliments these characteristics to join us in the Development Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Database and record keeping

· Assisting in the maintaining of donor records on the CRM.

· Recording and reporting on donor activity as directed.

· Responsible for maintaining financial data, and production of written and verbal reports as directed.

Office administration

· First point of contact for external enquiries.

· Internal liaison with the Marketing Office and Finance Office.

· Assist within the Development Department, carrying out other duties as reasonably required.  

· Administration of the Development Committee including minute taking.

Fundraising

· Write applications and evaluation reports to Trusts and Foundations for grants up to £5k in support of the theatre’s activity with a major focus on the work of the Creative Learning Programme.

· Assist with running fundraising appeals as required.

· Maintain records of funds applied for and grants awarded; manage a calendar of application and report deadlines.

· Work with the Marketing Office and Finance Office to provide funding information for promotional purposes and to report gifts and grants received.

· Researching prospective Trust and Foundation supporters and assist with the identification of potential sources of grant funding.

· As required, assist with the production of case for support literature for funding applications.

· Gather briefing and background information for face-to-face prospect meetings.

· Assist with cultivation and stewardship events as required.

· Assist with donor needs and requirements, including booking of tickets for shows for higher level Vanbrugh members and Major Donors.

· Working with the DoD and Fundraising Associate to increase the number and value of Vanbrugh supporters annually to agreed targets, ensuring regular communications with donors and Vanbrugh members to enable them to recognise the importance of their support including the quarterly newsletter, Centre Stage.

· Stewardship and cultivation of the Guardian Angels, the theatre’s regular giving scheme for lower-level donors. Working with colleagues aiming to increase the number of Guardian Angels annually and increasing their base level donations.

· Work with colleagues in Box Office, Marketing, Catering and Front of House in the facilitation of events for the department and encourage and support a culture of fundraising within the Theatre.

Other

· Demonstrate an understanding of the theatre’s values, ethos and mission and to promote these through everyday practice in the role.

· Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy requirements as appropriate.

· Comply with the theatre’s Financial Regulations and financial management procedures.

· Observe the policies, procedures and practices of Health & Safety in all aspects of the role.

· Demonstrate the value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect of the theatre’s work and show commitment through everyday practice in the role.

· Work in accordance with and promote the Theatre’s environmental sustainability policy and practices.

· Work continuously to improve individual knowledge, skills and behaviours for the current role and for the longer-term, gaining appropriate professional qualifications/accreditation and maintaining membership of appropriate professional bodies as appropriate.

· Participate in theatre events including when these are held in the evenings, at weekends or otherwise outside of normal working hours.

· Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Excellent organisational skills

Strong ability to prioritise tasks and adapt quickly to arising demands

A motivated self-starter able to meet project deadlines and achieve targets.

Commitment to working in a team environment

Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Ability to represent the Yvonne Arnaud and its case for support with confidence and credibility. 

Excel and Microsoft word experience

CRM experience

KNOWLEDGE

Excellent and persuasive writer able to adapt style for a specific fundraising opportunity.

Basic financial skills & knowledge of financial processes.

An understanding of the arts and culture sector and its need for philanthropic support.

Ability to present a case for support in a Trust and Foundations fundraising arena.

GDPR knowledge

Knowledge of gift aid legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Maths and English GCSE, Level 5 or above

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience working in a fundraising team

Administrative experience

Minimum 1 year fundraising

Some experience fundraising from Charitable Trusts and Foundations

Knowledge of the charity sector

Events

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Attention to detail

Confident communicator, written and verbal

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to multi-task

Good interpersonal skills

Trustworthy and able to handle confidential matters

Team player able to work productively with others.

How to apply

Application is by completing the Job Application Form, optional CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on the theatre website.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025.

Interviews will take place throughout the process as applications are received meaning the recruitment process could end before eh closing date.

Data Protection – If you apply for a job or work experience at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, we will need to collect certain personal data and special category data as part of your application. By providing information within your CV and covering letter, you are consenting to its use for the purpose of processing your application and assessing your suitability to the position applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, our policy is to delete/destroy the application six months after the closing date. If we feel that your details would be useful to keep for a longer period, should an appropriate position arise in the future, we will seek your permission to maintain these records for longer than six months.

Notification – Whilst it is normally our policy to notify applicants as to the outcome of their application as soon as possible after the closing date, it is not always possible to do so. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Reports to: Director of Programmes, with a dotted line to Head of Who’s Losing Learning Campaign

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Hybrid with 50% office presence

Contract:  Permanent; full time

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience (+6% employer pension contribution)

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 2nd February

The Task Ahead

As The Difference moves from its early start-up phase into the delivery of our 2025-30 strategy, our programmes and sector-influencing work are expanding to reach more schools and to deepen our impact. 

As Communications and Marketing Lead, you will be a key member of the Research, Impact & Influence team. You will hold end-to-end responsibility for the communications and marketing function, from developing impactful content to executing high-profile events. You will decide where and how our existing processes could be improved, as well as developing new strategies that will underpin our work as a larger and more established charity. 

The Difference is still a small and growing charity. This means that our work is fast-paced, our roles are broad, and there is a culture of being reactive and flexible, as the needs of the organisation evolve. If this sounds exciting rather than daunting, then this could be the role and team for you!

Areas of Responsibility

The Difference is looking for a Communications and Marketing Lead to lead our this function in the following ways:

Communications

• Storytelling & content relation: Produce engaging and informative content that showcases the impact of The Difference's work and resonates with target audiences. Develop compelling narratives and case studies that demonstrate the value of our programs and services, effectively communicating our impact and expertise.

• Media Relations & brand awareness: Proactively build relationships with journalists and key influencers to secure coverage that advances our mission and drives engagement. Support The Difference team to draft and deliver engaging and high quality content in a range of styles. Cultivate The Difference's profile and influence by planning and placing articles, blog posts, social media campaigns and reports for sector-specific and national press.

Marketing

• Sales & Marketing: Drive sales for our school leadership programmes and events through targeted marketing campaigns, including social media, developing compelling collateral, managing online advertising, and exploring innovative approaches to reach potential clients and partners.
   

• Conference Management: Lead the planning, organisation, and execution of conferences and events, including our annual IncludED conference as well as smaller focus events, designed to generate direct sales and raise awareness of The Difference's work. This includes managing budgets, logistics, marketing, and delegate experience to ensure successful and impactful events.

• Events presence: Identify and map out key events where The Difference should have a presence throughout the year. Support the wider Difference team to ensure delivery and presence feeds back to sales.
   

Person Specification

Essential – We are looking for the following skills, aptitude and experience; though you may be stronger in some areas than others:
 

• Proven track record in marketing and communications, ideally within the children’s services or non-profit sector. This will include:

  • A demonstrable understanding of marketing principles and digital marketing best practices to achieve specific goals (e.g. sales targets and/or creating policy change)

  • Proficiency in social media marketing and campaigning and using digital tools to maximise impact

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to craft compelling narratives with different audiences, including the education sector and local and national government

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into impactful communication and marketing plans. You can connect the dots between The Difference's mission and specific communication and marketing activities.

• Experience engaging with media outlets and creating compelling content for the press. You have a knack for storytelling and can produce high-quality content that resonates with target audiences.

• Experience in planning and executing successful events. You can manage the logistics and deliver engaging experiences for attendees.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team. You are a collaborative team player who can build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Passion for The Difference's mission and improving the lives of vulnerable children. You are genuinely committed to making a difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.

Desired – You are more likely to be successful in your application if you have one or more of the following additional experiences: 

• Political Acumen: Experience providing strategic and tactical political advice to senior leadership on how to create change.

• Leadership & Development: Experience in coaching and developing staff.

• Lived Experience: Insight into the school experiences of marginalised young people, including those with experience of the care system, mental ill health, special educational needs, and racism.

Why Work for The Difference?

Schooling isn’t working for the children who need it most. Every week in England 109 children – equivalent to three full classrooms – are permanently excluded. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Since the pandemic, school suspensions have risen significantly, as has persistent absenteeism. 1 in 5 children are missing more than 10% of their time in school. Children who are excluded or persistently absent are much more likely to already be experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. They are more likely to live in poverty, have additional learning needs, suffer mental health challenges, or experience a lack of safety outside school. Certain ethnicities are also disproportionately affected, notably Gypsy Roma Traveller and black Caribbean children. 

Exclusion and high rates of absence can have a dramatic effect on life chances. These young people are more likely to drop out of education or employment, become vulnerable to long-term mental ill health, or be at risk of criminal exploitation. The Difference believes that children and young people deserve better and that the education system has to change.

Our Organisation 

The Difference is a young education charity, founded to change the story on lost learning.  By 2030, we want rates of exclusion and absence to be falling nationally and for schools to be better equipped to support all children, including those who may be vulnerable.
The Difference was born out of a year of research into school exclusions with think-tank IPPR. This research identified a lack of inclusion expertise in schools and proposed a new leadership development programme to fill this gap. In 2018, Difference founder Kiran hired the team who took this idea from concept to reality, beginning work with our first schools. In September 2024, we published a follow-up report: Who is Losing Learning? This report broadened our definition of ‘exclusions’ to include lost learning from absence, as well as suspensions and permanent exclusions.

The Difference is now a 22-strong team delivering multiple school leadership programmes, alongside a growing research and policy arm. This work is needed more than ever. Effects of COVID-19, coupled with the spiralling cost of living, have substantially increased levels of vulnerability. Schools serving excluded pupils face under-funding. The Difference has had excellent early impact but there is work ahead to capture this, share learning with schools and policy-makers, and grow our capacity to lower exclusions across England.

Our Values

• Relationships underpin success - Strong relationships and the safety they bring are the foundation of achievement - for children, for school staff, in our workplace and in our collaborations. They enable higher trust, challenging feedback, bolder work and stronger impact.
   

• We build stronger from assets  - Every child, family, school and community has strengths and successes. We avoid deficit-labels about teachers, children and families, and instead focus on building from what’s strong. 

• Systems shape opportunities - Actions always take place within systems. These can help or hinder individuals. We recognise the role of policy and structural inequalities and address them directly in our work. 
   

• Agency makes the difference - Bold leadership by individuals can create significant and lasting change. We are proactive in addressing problems and seeking out opportunities. 

How To Apply 

To apply, please complete all sections of the application form by midnight on Sunday 2nd of February.

First round interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday the 3rd of February, over video call. 

If successful in this stage, second round interviews (including a task to be completed the same day) will take place on the week beginning Monday 10th of February, at our office in Bethnal Green. 

Please indicate if you would not be available to attend an interview during this timeframe.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector such as people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates. 

As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and any protected characteristics redacted.  

Please note that we are not able to provide working visas and therefore cannot hire anyone that does not have the right to work in the UK.

Job Title: Outreach Manager

Location: Rhodes House, Central Oxford (hybrid working)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £45k - £52k per annum

Reports to: Head of Selection and Outreach

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Manager to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role is a leadership role within the Selection and Outreach function of the Rhodes Trust, reporting to the Head of Selection and Outreach.

We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us as in early 2025.

About the Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges. In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, the Atlantic Institute, Schmidt Science Fellows, and our most recent initiative called RISE.

The role

The Outreach Manager will play a crucial role in devising and implementing a holistic outreach strategy, with a focus on designing and rolling out a self-sustaining outreach framework across all 25 of the Rhodes constituencies, supported by the central Outreach team at Rhodes House (comprising the Outreach Manager and the Outreach Coordinator, who reports to the Outreach Manager).

The role will be responsible for;

· Play a leading role in the development and delivery of the outreach strategy for the Rhodes Trust, supporting the 25 Rhodes constituencies as required to develop and implement tailored key outreach objectives based on the individual needs of each constituency.

· With the Outreach Coordinator, centrally manage and coordinate the Trust’s Outreach Ambassadors Programme, including the recruitment of Ambassadors (who are normally Scholars-in-Residence or recent Scholar alumni) and developing key resources, guidance and induction processes. 

• Manage the Trust’s outreach work and team: work with the Outreach Coordinator and Data Analyst to determine the priorities and oversee delivery of the relevant areas of data gathering and analysis, data visualisation and research.

· Support and steward the network of volunteers who are working on our behalf: training and mentoring outreach Ambassadors; supporting National and Deputy Secretaries and their administrative staff.

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

· Demonstrable experience of devising and implementing an outreach strategy.

· Experience of generating and implementing innovative outreach initiatives.

· Proven leadership experience: demonstrated skill at collaborative leadership and team management.

Desirable skills and experience:

· Experience of working for a higher education institution, scholarship programme or charitable trust or similar (especially on a global scale) would be highly desirable

The successful applicant for this role must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

· Highly developed strategic thinking and planning skills; able to translate a vision into action and measurable outcomes.

• Proactive and independent self-starter; takes initiative with the ability to plan and prioritise multiple objectives/projects/tasks and deliver on time and on budget.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound situational judgement.

Please see the job description for more information

Benefits of working here

We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.

· 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays

· Competitive pension scheme

· Generous family leave schemes

· Private health insurance

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Personal development opportunities

· Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.

· Cycle to work scheme

· Electric car scheme

If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 17 January 2025.

If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.

Sussex Emmaus is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those who have previously experienced homelessness. We provide accommodation for up to 58 people (known as Companions), helping them out of homelessness and providing them with a place to feel safe and secure whilst supporting them to develop and thrive.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dynamic Online and Retail Manager to motivate our team of Companions and volunteers. Reporting to the Business Manager, you will be a key member of the management team. Working in conjunction with the Business Manager and other Managers you will have passion and leadership skills to motivate a team of Companions and volunteers, working collaboratively to manage and delegate tasks in compliance with our Emmaus ethos, mission, strategic aims, organisational objectives and policies. Working alongside and instructing Emmaus Companions and volunteers sourcing, researching, listing, packing, pricing and merchandising stock and ensuring the optimum selling price for each donation. No two days are the same, and you'll find it rewarding helping others to thrive. If you can communicate confidently at all levels, with a desire to support the development of people with a variety of needs, and have a positive, motivational attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

Job Dimensions

·To lead, supervise and work alongside Companions who are allocated to the Emporium and Online sales teams, during the business operating hours.
·To lead, supervise and work alongside volunteers who are allocated to the Retail team during business operating hours.

Accountabilities
- People
- Retail Management
- Online Sales
- Safety, Health & Environment
- Other Duties & Special Requirements

Person Specification
Essential Skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate people to achieve their full potential
- Ability to recommend and implement ideas to increase income and upskill Companions
- Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Effective listening
- Ability to remain calm under extreme pressure
- A positive customer services attitude
- Able to supervise Companions and volunteers
- Able to work as a team member and team leader
- Ability to relate to and work with a variety of people
- Ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands
- Effective organization and time management
- Ability to delegate
 

Desirable

- Experience working with adults with complex needs
- Public speaking or engagements

Essential Experience
- Retail experience
- Team building, coaching, supervision
- Customer service
- Line management
- Cash/till system management
- Experience of complying with Health & Safety regulations
- E-Commerce
- Experience in Managing a team of 10 or more

Desirable

- Charity retail
- Retail and trading law
- Recycling or second-hand retail
- Stock management
- Working with volunteers
- Volunteering
- Health and Safety: fire safety, manual handling, first aid, security
- Homelessness issues

For more details and to apply, please download an application pack from our website and submit your CV and a one page statement explaining how you meet the person specification. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Sussex Emmaus offers:
- Salary of £26,203 working days over Tuesday to Saturday 8.45- 5pm
- Annual Leave – 25 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer contribution
- Training & Development – Individually tailored induction, training and development
- Employee Assistance – A 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
- 6 months probationary period

Advocacy Manager at Consortium for Street Children

Do you love driving change?  Are you passionate about creating a future where the rights of street-connected children are fully realised? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About us: Consortium for Street Children (CSC) is a small dynamic team committed to making a significant difference in the lives of children living in street situations. Our mission is to close the gap between the rights afforded to these children by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and their lived realities on the street.

About the role: As our Advocacy Manager you will work alongside our Director of Programmes, Partnership, Advocacy and Learning to advance our strategic advocacy agenda. You will have the unique opportunity to work directly with UN agencies and international structures to advocate for the rights of street-connected children, as well as to support locally-led action and accountability through training, capacity building, and technical support to CSC’s network members, especially in West Africa.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with established CSC network members in West Africa, including in Francophone West Africa, to drive change for street-connected children
• Take lessons learnt from West Africa to the wider CSC network and build effective stakeholder relationships, including in Southeast Asia 
• Advocate for the rights of all street-connected children at international levels, including through and with the UN
• Promote and support child-led advocacy initiatives
• Provide training and capacity building to CSC network members

About you:

• You are committed to human and children’s rights
• You are a great communicator and enjoy inspiring others to deliver change
• You are reliable and self-motivated
• You love to collaborate and have experience creating great team dynamics
• You have a good working knowledge of French

Why join us?

• Make a significant impact on the lives of street-connected children around the world
• Be part of a small, dynamic and flexible team
• Enjoy a hybrid working pattern with our London-based office

If you are ready to drive change and help create a brighter future for street-connected children, we would love to hear from you!

The Information and Content Manager plays a crucial role within the Sarcoma UK team, leading this function within the organisation and bringing the ability, expertise and passion to achieve real impact for people affected by sarcoma. Access to high quality information is listed as the top priority for people affected by sarcoma, and therefore we place this work at the heart of our mission at Sarcoma UK.

The Information and Content Manager will be responsible for leading the development, maintenance, and promotion of a comprehensive range of high-quality print resources and digital content for sarcoma patients, their families/carers, healthcare professionals, and the general public. This includes creating new and innovative user-led content as well as reviewing, updating and redeveloping existing materials across various formats such as print publications, digital platforms, videos, and social media

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activites throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Values

• Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
• Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
• Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.

Duties and Key Responsibilities 

1. Content development:

• Work with the Information and Content Officer to research, write, edit and produce new information materials including print publications, web pages, videos, infographics and social media content.
• Work in line with Sarcoma UK’s information production process, including:
  • Liaise with clinical experts and lived experience reviewers throughout the content development process
  • Maintain formal systems within the information production process in line with the PIF tick quality mark
• Ensure all new content meets clinical standards, brand guidelines, plain English principles, and accessibility requirements.
• Be an advocate for best practice in content design and user experience.

2. Content updates & maintenance: 

• Maintain a schedule of review and updates to existing print and digital information resources to ensure accuracy and alignment with the PIF quality mark.
• Manage a comprehensive database to track all information resources and versions, and proactively manage stock levels.

3. Content promotion & distribution:

• Work with colleagues to create promotional content for Sarcoma UK's information resources across multiple channels.
• Utilise social media platforms to extend reach and engagement with target audiences.
• Collaborate with communications and digital teams on content publishing and marketing.

4. Administration & reporting:

• Manage the information and content production process in line with the PIF tick quality mark
• Undertake an annual audit of the performance of our printed information and manage the PIF assessment process
• Monitor and report on the impact of print and digital content to inform continuous improvement
• Manage budgets for content production, ensuring efficient use of resources
• Set and monitor KPIs for information resources, ensuring progress against organisational goals

5. External relationships:

• Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure expert input and review is integrated into the development of new information and content.
• Work with our involvement network to co-create content and ensure it reflects diverse lived experiences
• Collaborate with external organisations to partner on our information and extend our reach.

6. Innovation and Evaluation:

• Explore new areas for improving and developing digital and print content, including improving web accessibility, incorporating more patient stories, and making our content more visual.
• Explore new models to evaluate impact of our resources on patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals
• Explore and implement SEO strategies to improve the discoverability of digital content

7. Line Management:

• Provide line management, day-to-day supervision, and support the learning and development of the Information and Content Officer.

8. General:

• Gain and develop knowledge of sarcoma, keeping up to date with developments in the field
• Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, developing effective working relationships and participating effectively in cross-organisational projects
• Attend Sarcoma UK events and take part in Sarcoma UK’s wider work.
• Travel occasionally to meetings and events. Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
• Undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.

We're looking for a dynamic individual who can support Medair UK’s interactions with trusts and foundations, churches and it's wider alumni network. As an integral part of the team you will help enable support for Medair's life-saving work responding to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope.

As a good communicator with excellent writing and people skills, you will be well organised and have well-developed project management and administration skills. You will be IT literate with experience of using databases and CRM systems. Creative, with an understanding of the humanitarian sector, as well as what motivates people’s desire to give, you will be able to use this knowledge and experience to engage with trusts and foundations, churches and Medair UK’s alumni network. 

Key Activity Areas  

Trusts and Foundations  

• Working with the Grants Engagement Manager be responsible for all aspects of the application process for small and medium -sized grants from trusts and foundations in support of Medair’s work, growing financial support from your portfolio of trusts as a result. 

• Ensuring all applications are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion in line with Medair UK’s trust application pipeline and all application details are logged on Medair UK’s CRM Salesforce. 

• Ensuring all grants from trusts and foundations are correctly allocated to Medair programmes, with the appropriate grant card on Medair’s project management platform, and all grants from trusts and foundations are acknowledged correctly and in a timely fashion. 

• Ensuring new potential grant making donors are identified and approached to fund Medair’s work. Supporting the team with prospect research and moving relationships through our donor cycle.  

Church Liaison – Profile raising and Fundraising  

• Working alongside the Church Engagement Manager grow the number of churches engaging in the mission of Medair through giving, prayer and awareness raising.

• Strengthen Medair UK’s engagement with churches by developing profile raising resources and ensuring all fundraising appeals are designed and delivered to maximise church take-up.

• Co-ordinate all requests for speakers in Churches ensuring that, wherever possible, a Medair UK staff member or Alumni, is available to speak and well briefed.

• Be responsible for the receipting and acknowledgement of all financial support from churches. Maintain and update key contact details for each supporting church on Medair UK’s CRM 

Alumni Support 

• Oversee the Medair UK alumni network. Prepare, manage and disseminate all Medair UK communications to the UK based members of the Alumni network. 

• Administer the fundraising engagement with the alumni network in the UK, through the dissemination of fundraising assets, and monitor the effectiveness of this engagement in terms of fundraising performance. 

• Work with the alumni network to develop relationships with churches with a view to generating financial support and acquisition of new individual donors. 

• Maintain accurate and current records about alumni on Medair UK’s CRM and various other communication platforms, for instance Campaign Monitor. 

Job overview

Since 1999, RUHX has had an unwavering commitment to excellence that has extended beyond NHS budgets, supporting the RUH and community healthcare. 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’re 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.

Every day on our team is a unique experience, offering a flexible work environment. We believe in a balanced approach, with equal time spent working from home, in the office, and engaging with our community.

Our track record speaks volumes, evidenced by £10m raised for the Dyson Cancer Centre, which opened in April 2024, the introduction of Robotic Surgery in 2023 following a £2.3m campaign, £1m+ for the Breast Unit expansion in 2022 and many other projects. We have numerous other initiatives on the horizon—this is an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a new Legacy and Tribute Manager; you’ll have many opportunities to make your mark and the freedom to try new ideas. You will also be supported by a culture that encourages learning and being positively disruptive.

This is a key fundraising role in the organisation focusing on, and further developing, implementing and evaluating, our Legacy and Tribute Funds programme. You will need to feel comfortable promoting this critical fundraising area and be prepared to emotionally engage with / invest in relationships with supporters and their families.

You will need experience in fundraising and especially legacy marketing. You must have sound knowledge of the legal processes and procedures that cover the management and administration of Wills/legacies by the legal profession. We will help support you to growing your career in the charity sector whilst being part of an ambitious and fun team going further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve.

Closing date: 20/01/2025 23:59

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a maternity cover for our Trust & Foundations Manager role. Passionate about Trust Fundraising at a high level and about UNHCR’s work, this role is involved in the cultivation and stewardship of some our biggest and most established trust and foundation donors.

You will join our small but talented Philanthropy Team supporting on identifying and bringing on board new and prospective trust and foundation supporters, and securing repeat income from key relationships.

You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO, trustees and international colleagues to steward and cultivate donor relationships. An experienced fundraiser, you will provide strategic insight into how we grow and improve our programme. 

You will be confident in navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and in negotiating internally as well as externally. You will enjoy developing strong relationships, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and will be adept at managing prospect pipelines and crafting compelling donor communications.

This role is also responsible for managing the Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer and will provide support, mentorship and coaching to help the development of this role.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO  

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING 

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

• Manage the Senior Officer working on trusts and foundations. 
• Work as part of the Philanthropy Team to develop new opportunities with trusts and foundation donors in line with UK for UNHCR’s fundraising strategy, achieving six figure income targets.
• Support the development and management of a robust prospect pipeline and a calendar of opportunities for grant submissions, engagement, cultivation and stewardship of donors.
• Work with the wider international organisation to identify the most appropriate funding propositions for donors.
• Craft compelling propositions and proposals for trusts and foundation donors and ensure quality and timely reporting on donations made.
• Establish a strategic and tactical response to selected prospects and existing trust and foundation donors in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
• Work independently and with the prospect researcher to gather up-to-date and accurate information on existing and prospective donors.
• Maintain accurate records on Salesforce, for income recording and earmarking.
• Work with the wider team to deliver bespoke trust and foundation activities including virtual and in-person events.
• Help to position and raise awareness of UK for UNHCR’s role among peers, donors and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing UK for UNHCR at events, as appropriate.
• Work within UK for UNHCR’s due diligence policy and data protection policies and processes.
• Support the Philanthropy team in other activities, as requested. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in an income generating capacity within an NGO, INGO or fundraising organisation to identify, approach, secure and steward trusts & foundation gifts at the five, six and seven figure gift level.
• Experience of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income.
• Experience of managing a prospect pipeline.
• Experience working on complex proposals involving multiple stakeholders.

Essential Skills/Knowledge  

• Confident communicator with the ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects in an accessible and compelling manner in writing and verbally.
• Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
• Ability to negotiate internally and externally, delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Good attention to detail, ability to proof-read.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of fundraising databases.

 Desirable Skills/Experience 

• Experience of line management.
• Experience using Salesforce.

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? 

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. 

What else?

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships. 
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Staff socials.

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme. 

Development  

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Individual training budget. 

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.   

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 20th January 2025.

First-stage interviews: Week commencing Monday 20th January 2025.

Second-stage interviews: TBC

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.

Changing Lives supports people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive and lasting change in their lives.

Job Title

Corporate and Events Fundraising Manager (South)

Project

Fundraising

Band / Tier / Level

Band 6.1

Reporting to

Senior Fundraising Manager

Direct Reports

0

Location

London

Salary Band

£30,750 (plus London Weighting £4,250)

FTE / Working Hours

Full Time (37 hours per week)

Overall Role Purpose

Changing Lives is a national charity supporting over 15,000 people each year facing homelessness, domestic violence and abuse, long-term unemployment and those in recovery. It is an exciting time to join Changing Lives as we expand our operations into London. We are seeking an experienced, proactive and passionate Corporate and Events Fundraiser (South) to expand our small, but dynamic fundraising team.

The Corporate and Events Fundraising Manager (South) will develop and implement fundraising strategies to cultivate strong relationships with new corporate partners and organise high-impact fundraising events to increase awareness and income. The successful candidate will also support fundraising across Birmingham and Northamptonshire, where we have established front-line services.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and will be based from one of our London services and remotely from home.

Key Activities

· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to review and implement the fundraising strategy for the South.

· Work closely with the Communications Team on projects, campaigns, appeals and events.

· Deliver a strategy to identify, recruit and retain new corporate donors, Charity of the Year partnerships, payroll giving, corporate sponsorship, and gifts in kind to maximise income and deliver against targets.

· Attend corporate networking events to develop leads.

· Undertake research into potential corporate partners, understanding their motivations and criteria for choosing Charity of the Year partnerships.

· Develop and manage a pipeline of suitable companies to approach.

· Develop cause-related marketing partnerships with corporates

· Deliver a high standard of account management to corporate partners through excellent stewardship, meetings, partnership agreements, reporting and sharing success.

· Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to promote relevant fundraising products, events, appeals and campaigns to new and potential corporate partners.

· Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify relevant products, events and campaigns that will be of interest to existing and potential corporate partners.

· Promote existing fundraising events to increase donor participation.  

· Build a portfolio of high-quality events to market to potential donors to increase engagement and income.

· Manage all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, logistics and marketing.

· Secure corporate sponsorships, raffle and auction items for events.

· Recruit and manage volunteers for events.

· Deliver a high standard of event stewardship.

· Support donors in maximising their event fundraising.

· Accurately budget, forecast and record income and expenditure, keeping accurate records of activity.

· Manage corporate partnerships, donors and events on our CRM, Dynamics 65.

· Follow the Donor Thanking Strategy and bank donations in line with our Ethical Fundraising Policy.

· Ensure donor communication is handled appropriately in line with GDPR compliance and log any complaints or breaches immediately.

· Work closely with the Communications Team to raise our profile across social media and press.

· Build strong relationships with project staff across London, Birmingham and Northamptonshire.

· Support any fundraising across other fundraising streams including individual, community, legacy and small grants.

· Act as an ambassador for Changing Lives, representing the charity in a professional manner and undertaking public speaking at events, meetings, pitches and networking events.

· Keep up to date with industry standards and developments as well as competitor analysis.

· Bring a creative and proactive attitude to the team.

Our Community Engagement Department enables our student community leaders to gain the knowledge, skills and connections for themselves and their student communities to thrive. Working with staff across the Community Engagement Department, this role manages the strategic development of our training provision for our 3000 student community leaders across 400+ student groups, 1000 student representatives, and our 6 full-time elected Student Officers, among other student communities.

The Training Manager will support specialist staff across the department to design and deliver a range of training spanning the breadth of community leadership, including but not limited to: student group management, event management, facilitation skills, mediation, volunteer management, project management, assessing impact, health & safety and safeguarding, effective representation, influencing & campaigning, community organising, protecting student rights, inclusion & accessibility, trusteeship, leadership theory, strategy and planning, team building and development, among others.

This role forms a crucial element of KCLSU and KCL’s Student Leadership Development partnership, a joint initiative designed to foster leadership skills among students, particularly those from under-represented backgrounds. The job description is current at December 2024 and should be reviewed annually. It outlines the main duties of the position and is designed for the benefit of both the post holder and KCLSU in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. In particular, given the grading and nature of the post, the responsibilities of, the post holder may well change from time to time. The post-holder may, from time to time, be required to be based at and/or work from any Kings College London site.

Job Specification

Student Leadership Training

• Manage the design, development and delivery of our student-facing training programmes, including training our full-time elected sabbatical officers, student group leaders and our academic representatives, among others.

• Working with relevant staff across KCLSU, lead the implementation of the KCLSU Training Strategy, promoting and embedding best practice across the organisation.

• Work with relevant KCLSU teams to ensure consistency across student-facing training and ongoing guidance and support through the Community Development Framework and the Services Framework, and ensuring consistency with policy and compliance.

• Work with relevant KCLSU teams and external partners to ensure that student leaders’ participation, impact and skills development are celebrated and, where appropriate, accredited Developing Staff Trainers

• Assess the development needs of staff trainers across the organisation, creating a package of support, guidance and development that enables our staff to become effective trainers and facilitators.

• Design and deliver a train the trainer programme for staff designing and delivering training.

• Work with individual staff throughout the process of their training design, delivery and evaluation, coaching them to become innovative, confident and reflective trainers.

Training Design & Development

• Develop and embed consistent frameworks and best practice approaches for training design and delivery.

• Develop a wide range of best practice training methods, enhancing how we deliver small and large-scale training, in-person and remote facilitation, and self-directed learning approaches across different mediums and technologies.

• With oversight of all training content, ensure we are utilising efficient and effective methods of delivery within the staff resource available.

• Apply a process for assessing learner needs to ensure training is accessible for all, implementing adaptive approaches to training that mitigate barriers to engagement for individuals and groups of learners.

• Ensure our training content is engaging and reflective of our diverse student membership

• Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices Service Development

• Develop the annual operating plans for the Community Engagement Department’s Training, ensuring on-going quality improvement of our training provision in line with KCLSU’s strategic plan.

• Review and improve processes, using staff resources effectively and implementing efficient, sustainable and robust working practices.

• Ensure participation in service activity is accessible and inclusive, identifying and removing barriers to engagement particularly for low participation groups.

• Monitor key performance indicators, managing processes for measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes.

• Develop mechanisms for service feedback, consultation and user insight, understanding diverse user needs and perspectives to inform continuous service development.

• As part of the Community Engagement Management Team, lead a culture that thinks collaboratively and organisationally, developing partnerships and process that serve the wider Community Engagement Department and KCLSU.

Candidate Specification

- A good standard of general education, ideally to graduate level or equivalent (desirable)

- Relevant L&D/Training qualifications (desirable)

Experience

- Professional experience as a trainer

- Experience developing and implementing training programmes

- Experience developing and coaching others to become effective trainers and facilitators

- Experience of working with young people/education or similar (desirable)

Knowledge

- Knowledge of various training methods including coaching, workshops, classroom training, mentoring, e-learning programmes and workbooks

- Understand the barriers to accessing and participating in training for different student communities

- Understanding of project management techniques (desirable)

- Knowledge of e-learning platforms (desirable)

Skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Strong organisation, planning and project management skills

- Ability to evaluate the impact of training programmes, writing reports for key stakeholders and senior management and recommend strategies for improvement

Aptitude

- A commitment to the principles and practices of equality and diversity

- Enthusiasm for working in a student environment

- A desire to empower and develop young people to become community leaders

- Able and willing to demonstrate KCLSU's values (Inclusive, Open, Collaborative, Brave)

The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack

Application Process 

If this is you, please email your filled application form and supporting statement addressing each key requirements of the role to us.

You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.

Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
• Discounts at KCLSU venues
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• Death in Service

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union

We are delighted to be partnering with The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust who are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to increase levels of engagement, interest and financial support from trusts and charitable foundations for the St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust.

St Martins is an iconic 300 year old church in Trafalgar Square in London, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and The St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust exists solely to raise money to support the costs of maintaining and conserving the historic buildings,  for developing new faith based initiatives and projects to support homeless people in London and for the advancement of their world class music programmes across the globe.

In this pivotal role, the new Trusts and Foundations Manager will focus on securing gifts through applications to trusts, foundations, livery companies and statutory funders. 

Primarily responsible for the management of an existing pipeline of a diverse pool of trusts and foundations, both existing and prospective, you will maximise philanthropic support for St Martin-in-the-Fields and its Trust. You will have:

• A proven track record in developing and writing high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
• Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
• Effective relationship management, cultivation and stewardship of trust and foundation funders with the ability to continue to build a prospect pipeline based upon sound research techniques.
• An approach to thorough and meticulous attention to detail.

The role will require an individual with excellent organisational skills and creativity who is used to working at an efficient and effective pace and the ability to build strong working relationships with a broad range of people internally and externally. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual.  If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid - a blend of working between home and office (40/60)

Closing date: 20 January 2025

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment

The Social Impact Manager will lead on various aspects of implementing ParalympicsGB’s social impact strategy including managing the athlete community, disability education programme in schools and other projects on behalf of the organisation.

ParalympicsGB Social Impact Programme

· Support the Head of Social Impact and Director of Communications & Social Impact in the implementation of ParalympicsGB’s new social impact strategy.

· Support the Head of Social Impact with the socialisation of the new social impact strategy, supporting colleagues with their understanding of social impact and how this can be embedded across their respective roles to achieve social impact outcomes.

· Lead on capturing social impact case studies and outcomes from across the organisation including collaboration with the Commercial, Operations and Sports departments to inform ParalympicsGB’s social impact storytelling.

· Establish and manage a number of relevant stakeholders, developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders across the sport and disability sectors connected to collaborating on aspects of the strategy implementation.

· Organise the Social Impact Leadership Group and Social Impact Committee meetings and provide the administration for the group.

Social Impact Projects

· ParalympicsGB Athlete Community Project

o Manage ongoing athlete reconnection campaign for Paralympians from pre 2010 and compile a database (Salesforce) of retired Paralympians who took part in previous Games as far back as the 1960 Paralympic Games.

o Manage ParalympicsGB’s athlete community comms including opportunities for athletes within the community e.g. Ambassador roles, key-note speaker opportunities, campaigning opportunities.

o Manage the Athlete Community Advisory Sub-Group, maximising input from the group on the ongoing project development and implementation.

o Lead on scoping and project managing a digital platform solution for the Athlete Community, with support from Head of Social Impact.

o Lead on scoping and managing a training programme for athletes who are part of the community e.g. advocacy and campaigning training, environmental sustainability training, mentoring etc.

o Lead on organising and managing athlete celebrations events and networking opportunities across the home countries.

· Get Set

o Support the Head of Social Impact, alongside Get Set delivery agency, with the Get Set youth education programme operations and athlete engagement.

o Manage the Get Set Be the Change programme development in conjunction with Get Set agency, researching and advising on the future direction and growth of the social model of disability education programme in schools.

· Beyond the Podium

o Support commercial team with a number of the commercial partners’ plans and activation around social impact, providing access and inclusion advice and guidance.

· Contribute to the other relevant social impact project groups as necessary and capacity permitting e.g. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Group and Athlete Advisory Groups.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

· A degree or similar-level qualification, or equivalent working experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

· Project management skills

· Experience in providing access and inclusion advice and guidance

· Experience of establishing and managing effective stakeholder engagement

· Experience of being effective at planning, monitoring, and reviewing

· Willingness to get ‘stuck in’ to ensure projects delivered on time and within budget

· Passion for promoting equal opportunities for disabled people

Desirable

· Strong and effective communication skills

· Experience of planning and delivering small scale stakeholder events

· Good at problem solving and analytical mindset

· Demonstrated affinity with digital tech, ability to manage online athlete community platform

· Be able work as part of a team and on your own initiative

· An understanding of Customer Relationship Management systems

· General knowledge of disability / inclusive sport and physical activity

· Lived experience of disability

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALITIES

Essential

Communication: The ability to express message and impart information clearly, concisely, and convincingly to a wide variety of audiences and through a variety of mechanisms, including both verbal and written communication.

Organisational Skills: The ability to plan, organise and execute work programmes, working to tight deadlines.

Desirable

Creativity: The ability to understand a problem or issue, and the factors that influence it, and consider constructive inventive ways in which a solution can be found, and a positive work outcome achieved. The desire constantly to consider ways in which existing practices could be done better and more efficiently.

VALUES

The British Paralympic Association is an organisation with a unique role and key responsibilities within the UK high performance system. Delivery of our ambitions very much relies on both working with, and through others, and by focussing on our two strategic priorities: taking the best prepared team to each summer and winter Games; and inspiring social change.

As an organisation we are committed to three values: excellence, respect, and integrity. Every BPA employee is expected to adhere to: 

Excellence

Everything we do at the BPA reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive, and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support, we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better. 

Respect

Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion, and the value of our differences.

Integrity 

We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do. 

Job Title: Administration Manager/PA to the CEO

Location: Home based

Responsible to: CEO

ABOUT US

The Teaching Awards Trust is a charity committed to raising the profile of the outstanding, life-changing work that takes place in education across the UK. We champion, celebrate and raise the morale of all those who work in education.  Our mission is currently carried out through two powerful campaigns; The Pearson National Teaching Awards and Thank a Teacher.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is an exciting new support role created to provide support to the team, and the CEO. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide high-quality administrative support to the Teaching Awards Trust, ensuring the efficient operation of the charity’s virtual office and daily activities. This includes offering confidential personal assistant (PA) services to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as well as providing cross-functional support to the wider team in areas such as fundraising, human resources, awards management, marketing, and event coordination. As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and grow the role to make it your own.

ABOUT YOU

A track record of at least 4/5 years’ experience providing PA/Administrative support, ideally at a senior or executive level, with experience within the education/charity sector advantageous.

You will have excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally is essential for you to be able to hit the ground running in this new role.

As with other jobs of this level, a high level of discretion and confidentiality is needed when dealing with sensitive information

Overall, you will be looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in your role and to help support of aims of the trust.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

A salary of £30-35,000 per annum. You will be home based with some need to travel for team meetings and other events.  Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays, Employer pension contributions of 6%, Learning and Development packages are also available.

ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is midnight on 31st January 2025 but applications will be reviewed and longlisted as soon as they are received.

To apply, please follow the website link provided, along with a CV and a covering letter including why you are applying for this role and also describing your key achievements in your most recent administrative role.

Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 3rd February 2025 for an initial short phone call conversation followed by remote first interviews during w/c 3rd February 2025.

Second round interviews will take place w/c 10th February 2025.

The Teaching Awards Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.