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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role is an integral part of the day-to-day delivery of our Advice and Support Service, which has been re-shaped and went live in the summer of 2024. The service is targeted at older people in or facing financial hardship, and provides information, advice and follow up support relating to a range of issues, including Welfare Benefits, Social Care and Housing.
As a Senior Adviser you will be responsible for supporting Advisers with their welfare benefits and housing work, including responding to the advisers on duty, supporting with complex cases, carrying out independent file reviews in line with Advice Quality Standard and designing and delivering internal and external training.
You should have in depth, specialist level knowledge of Welfare Benefits or Housing (ideally both) as they relate to older people, and experience of working within an advice setting and advice supervision framework such as the AQS framework. You will have a warm, supportive and motivating style to enable Advisers to grow and feel empowered in their work.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all; those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week, and homebased colleagues will regularly attend the office. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on our jobs website.
Salary information:
Hybrid working in London: £38,142 per annum, increasing to £39,218 after 6 months.
Homebased (with regular travel to London): £34,362 per annum, increasing to £35,307 after 6 months.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 8th September
Interview Dates: Interviews will be held online. First Round on 17th September, Second Round on 24th September
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Human Edge is a specialist mentoring and coaching organisation. We’ve developed our expertise, approaches and partnerships over 16 years, and we use our learning and experience as a foundation to design and implement integrated leadership development and learning programmes and initiatives for entrepreneurs, managers and leaders.
We believe that building thriving businesses and social impact organisations which drive lasting positive change takes confident leadership, skills, and connections. Through our work we equip people, teams, organisations and networks/ecosystems with the tools, approaches, and skills to overcome challenges, build stronger relationships and strengthen their leadership to steer their organisations forward and achieve greater results, faster.
We partner and collaborate globally with local and international governments, foundations, international NGOs and corporates. We work in multiple languages, across contexts, cultures, and sectors. The Human Edge is a values-based organisation with a diverse and committed international team who bring a focus on quality, connections, innovation and learning to their work.
About you
You are a dynamic and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in income generation and partnership management, specifically within the leadership development, learning and development, and human capital development sectors, particularly in the UK public sector and international development arenas. Your track record of successfully leading teams and securing high-value, long-term funding partnerships through grant and bid/open tender processes sets you apart.
You excel in relationship management, leveraging your outstanding networking, negotiation, and communication skills to build and maintain partnerships that drive sustainable growth. Your ability to inspire, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels is one of your key strengths.
You possess a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for leadership development, learning and development and community building and a commitment to The Human Edge’s vision and mission. Your resilience, creativity, and team-oriented approach make you an influential member of any senior management team, ready to drive strategic objectives and contribute to the overall success of the organisation.
About the role
We are seeking a Head of Development and Partnerships to join our Senior Management Team alongside the CEO, Head of Programmes and Head of Finance and Operations.
You will drive income generation and partnerships development with funders and prime contractors within primarily the UK public and international development sectors, ensuring that our programmes, courses and consultancy offerings meet market needs and are financially sustainable.
You will lead on activities generating over £1m annually through grants, tenders, contracts, partnerships, and strategic communications contributing to The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.
As the key member dedicated to income generation, you will shape and expand our funding streams, driving the growth of our services while serving as a charismatic external ambassador and effective communicator and influencer.
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Download our recrutiment pack for details of how to apply.
The Human Edge is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We believe in the potential of everyone – whatever makes you, you. A diverse workforce can only make us better and all applications are considered without discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital, civil or other relationship status, religion, race, belief, colour, ethnic origin, physical ability, neurodiversity or socio-economic status.
Strengthening confidence, skills and connections of leaders of organisations through mentoring and coaching-centred learning & development initiatives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Development / Fundraising Consultant will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief of Staff to engage with new potential funders. We already have a development strategy and roster of leads. Your responsibility will be to identify additional potential funders, make introductions, help develop the right approach and request for each, facilitate growing relationships, and advise on the content of requests for funding.
We seek someone with substantial experience (at least ten years) and a positive track record (at least USD$1 million) in climate change philanthropy and/or climate change fundraising. Familiarity with the key players in the field, self-motivation, and strong communication skills are also essential. As an independent contractor, you will control the details of your work: where, when, and how. We are interested in results. We expect you to be available for a few conversations per week with our UK-based team and to occasionally meet potential funders in the appropriate locations, with travel expenses paid by the charity.
Putting developing countries at the centre of the SRM conversation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,500 - £35,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)
Place of work: Remote/Hybrid/Flexible with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, approximately twice a month and for 4 x All staff days per year.
Join Our Team!
As we seek to scale and take our owned mass participation events to the next level, we are excited to be inviting applications for a new Events Fundraising Officer to join our growing Community & Events fundraising team.
Do you have experience and a passion for developing unique and engaging events, designed to provide a platform for people to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause that is close to their hearts? Do you enjoy finding new and unique ways to attract participants, reaching those hard-to-reach people through creativity and innovation? Are you committed to providing the best possible supporter experience for people taking part in the events you have lovingly curated and created?
Then we want to hear from you!
You would be joining a passionate, bold, talented team, harnessing your skills of designing and delivering exceptional, engaging events (whether virtually or in-person).
About you:
We’re looking for an experienced events fundraiser, with a flair for project management and the end-to-end development and delivery of events.
You’ll be a confident communicator with strong marketing experience and focused on exceptional supporter experience whilst being accomplished at building great relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Combined with excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities whilst keeping to deadlines, you’ll bring your knowledge, creativity and new ideas to help continue to shape the future of our Mass Participation challenge events team.
You will be adept at using data and insight to identify potential areas of growth and be a proactive self-starter, responsible for the complete event cycle of the events you manage and be comfortable analysing performance and making recommendations for change where necessary.
Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
If you are successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply:
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 9th September
To apply for this position, please attach your up-to-date CV and supporting statement giving evidence and examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification and what you feel you would bring to this role.
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community and Engagement Manager
Position: Community and Engagement Manager
Location: Teddington, TW11 8HT
Salary Range (depending on experience): pro rata of £33,000 – £39,000 incl. OLW
Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week. We are able to offer some flexibility with the role such as term time only or flexibility with days/times.
Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: pro rata of 25 days leave plus bank holidays
Closing date: 10pm on Monday 2nd September 2024, or before if a suitable candidate is found.
We reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended as shortlisting and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
About the role
Richmond AID is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person who can lead our multidisciplinary team Inclusion Team. The team currently has 6 direct reports and services include: BuddyUp, Spade gardening service, Mental Health Peer Support service, Connect to Tech digital training, Campaigning and peer group activities.
There is a variety of skills and experience within the team which will require someone to use a flexible management approach, directing support to where it is needed most. We are looking for someone to not just manage these services, but to lead their development and widen our coverage across the borough of Richmond. This will predominantly involve supporting the people involved to be leaders of their own projects, improving delivery models, ensuring projects meet targets and quality standards. Some of the projects are also delivered in partnership with other organisations so an understanding of the responsibilities of contract management is essential. We have recently started a campaign project and experience of running effective campaigns would be an advantage.
About you
You will have strong leadership skills with experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team. You must be committed to the value of participative community engagement, have a great understanding of the needs of diverse communities, and a passion for social justice and supporting Disabled people.
You must have experience of service delivery, monitoring, evaluation and report writing and setting SMART outcomes for your team. You will know what it takes to set up and manage a project and ensure it meets the intended outcomes. Additionally, you’ll be confident in participative strategies and tools such as facilitating groups, arranging events, developing surveys, gathering views and responding to consultations.
You will be skilled in managing group dynamics and supporting your team to have boundaries with clients. You will also have experience of managing Safeguarding issues.
Ideally you will have experience of campaigning work, with a track record of delivering innovative digital campaigns that have led to real change.
About Richmond AID
Richmond AID offers 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays or pro rata of this for part time roles. Normal office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays. You will be based at our offices in the Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT but may need to work from other locations as needed.
Related roles: volunteer manager, services manager, service coordinator, community development, campaign manager, community engagement, co-production manager, event manager, digital and communications manager, communication manager.
To apply
Please apply via the Charity Jobs website.
You will need to send your CV and a covering letter of up to 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in Experience and Knowledge section of the Job description.
Disabled Candidates
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from Disabled candidates and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer quality mark, meaning any Disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please advise if you have a disability or long-term health condition that you would like to be considered when you apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.
By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.
Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Head of Product to join our Technology team.
Title:Head of Product
Salary: £70,000 - £72,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London, average 2 days per week in office
Job Summary:
The Head of Product is a new role within Anthony Nolan, with the objective of leading product management activity through business analysis by ways of leadership. Development is run through an iterative and agile approach, transforming manual and complex processes to optimize the way we work. Another key part of this position will be playing a role in strategic decision making within the Technology divisions leadership team, and collaborating with the leadership team on divisional direction, as well as working closely to key internal stakeholders outside of the division.
Key Responsibilities:
These include but are not limited to:
• Develop and communicate product strategy: Define and articulate a
product and business analysis vision and strategy that aligns with Anthony
Nolan’s mission and strategic goals, ensuring all products contribute
meaningfully to organisational objectives.
• Develop and enhance digital roadmaps: Work with stakeholders from
across the business to understand their strategies, opportunities and
problem statements using product management and business analysis
techniques as appropriate and lead ongoing development of digital
roadmaps.
• Manage Product Lifecycle: Design, implement and manage the full
lifecycle of products and business analysis to support projects, from
initial concept and development through to launch and continuous
improvement. Collaborating across the Technology division and wider
organisation to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Operations,
Marketing, Fundraising, Technology, Research, Finance and People) and
external stakeholders (transplant centres, World Marrow Donor
Association, clinicians, partners etc.) to gather insights, validate
requirements, and ensure digital products align with overall organisational
goals.
• Team Leadership and Development: Develop, manage, motivate and
mentor a cross-functional team of business analysts and product
managers, setting a clear team vision and fostering a collaborative and
innovative work environment.
• Digital Innovation: Keep up to date with industry and technology
innovation with a view to testing & learning where it could support
organisational objectives.
• User-Centered Analysis and Design: Lead user research initiatives to
understand the needs and pain points of end-users and stakeholders,
applying insights to design effective and accessible products.
• Data-Driven Product Management and Business Insights: Utilise data
analytics and business analysis techniques to monitor performance,
assess market trends and derive actionable insights for decision-making
and product improvements.
• Communication and Reporting: Implement and deliver regular reporting
for product and solution development progress, performance metrics,
and impact to senior leadership and communicate value to a diverse
range of stakeholders.
Essential Attributes:
• A deep and varied experience of product management and business
analysis (preferably with some experience in healthcare and/or charity
sector, but not essential) in agile environments to deliver customer and
outcome-led solutions.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, to build strong relationships
and a collaborative culture with colleagues and stakeholders across the
organisation to develop hypotheses, test and learn and iteratively
develop solutions to business problems.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with stakeholders
from all levels of the organisation from team members to Strategic
Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. As a strong communicator you
will work with both internal and external stakeholders to understand and
solve problems using digital and data.
• A proven customer-centric approach, with the ability to deliver great user
experience to the cohorts of a given product portfolio, whilst balancing
and advocating for the different needs that could exist e.g. between
patients, donors, clinicians, operations, fundraising etc.
• Experienced leading cross-functional teams, whilst also being
comfortable leading from the front by taking a more hands-on approach
when needed.
• Experienced line manager with focus on building and developing teams
and coaching and mentoring team members.
• A passion for innovation and problem solving, with a curious nature to
understand but also to challenge both the status quo and any proposed
solutions to get to the best outcome for the user and the organisation.
• Strategic mindset with demonstrated experience in implementing digital
/ product frameworks and driving continuous improvement.
• Analytical capability with proven ability to understand business
challenges and, using data and digital, re-engineer processes using an
iterative approach
• Ability to prioritise work across multiple domains with different target
outcomes and value drivers, using appropriate tools and techniques and
stakeholder expectations management skills.
• Financial acumen to demonstrate the value of products, to budget team
and commercials and to support prioritisation activities.
• Experience and the ability to demonstrate improvement of product
health and performance through key SLA’s e.g. platform availability,
usage metrics, performance metrics and scale metrics.
• Undergraduate degree qualified or equivalent skills and experience, with
further accreditations relating to digital product and/or business analysis.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- 27 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
- Life Assurance of four times annual salary
- Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
- And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)
Please check out the full job description on our website through the apply link.
Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.
Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working 2 days per week in our London office.
Purpose of job:
Comic Relief is looking for a Learning and Development Officer to join Comic Relief’s People Team(HR) to help shape our learning and development offerings. As a newly created role, you will be crucial in driving employee development and performance by providing opportunities for continuous skill enhancement and ensuring access to the most relevant upskilling at the right time.
You will manage the learning and development programs/initiatives to support the professional and personal growth of our People. You will also run learning and development programmes/initiatives to support the professional and personal growth of our People. As part of the People Team you will help us meet our objective of building capacity, by working closely with the Head of People and Managers to ensure that learning/initiatives align with our organisation’s objectives and strategy. Additionally, you will promote equitable development across the organisation.
Join us at the heart of Comic Relief's mission to create a just world, free from poverty. As a Learning and Development Officer, you'll play a vital role in making that vision a reality by helping us to equip and develop our People.
Key responsibilities:
Collaboration with Stakeholders
- Work alongside the Head of People, collaborating with key stakeholders to implement comprehensive learning programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Head of People and HR Business Partner to create a learning needs analysis based on Performance Development Plans, job descriptions and directorate/team objectives.
- Ensure that diversity and inclusion principles are embedded in our organisational learning processes and practices
- Work closely with the Project Management Office to ensure all L&D initiatives are aligned with the business planning process.
- Develop cross-functional relationships and serve as a liaison between teams
Operational Support
- Provide support for cross-organisational learning and development to ensure all staff have equitable access to development opportunities.
- Empower staff and managers with the necessary information to create meaningful Performance Development Plans
- Coordinate and lead all learning and development matters, including supporting the design and delivery of training as needs and opportunities arise.
- Develop and manage the organisation’s skills and training matrix, making sure that all mandatory and service-level training needs are met and delivered on time.
- Act as a point of contact for L&D enquiries, including monitoring the Learning & Development Inbox and responding to emails in a timely manner
- Lead on L&D strategy development and implementation, from learning needs analysis, planning, supporting with managing budgets, risks, and resources, as well as stakeholder management.
- Seek new partnerships and manage external suppliers and consultants to facilitate training programmes.
- Utilise technology for training design and delivery, increasing the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of training programmes and individual ownership for learning.
- Research and deploy new learning and development practices, with a focus on e-learning and micro-learning.
- Research and administer potential apprenticeships/internships/work shadowing/ secondments opportunities etc.
Data Management and Reporting
- Review and ensure alignment of existing resources with organisational needs.
- Maintain accurate records of L&D activity and ensure compliance with General Data Protection Regulations.
- Implement assessment tools, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to gather participant input and measure training effectiveness.
- Analyse feedback to recommend improvements and develop new initiatives.
- Produce monthly and quarterly management information to measure progress and impacts of L&D activities.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in delivering a variety of L&D tasks in a busy (ideally hybrid) environment, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining quality and care.
- Familiar with L&D frameworks and adult learning theories
- Proven experience in collaboratively working with various internal and external departments to run an efficient and effective training and development process.
- Good attention to detail in carrying out tasks thoroughly and with accuracy, working with consistent high-quality and minimising mistakes
- Curious, critical thinker and skilled in problem-solving with the ability to address issues/conflict with tact and diplomacy.
- Skilled and adaptable communicator, comfortable with face-to-face, telephone and video communication with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organised and methodical approach to work, able to manage competing priorities and a demanding and varied workload.
- Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision
- Skilled in conducting comprehensive organisational skills audits and adept at delivering effective solutions to drive improvements.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, in line with GDPR.
Desirable criteria
- CIPD qualified or studying towards a CIPD qualification/relevant L&D Qualification
- Coaching qualification or training
- Administering Apprenticeships
- Solution-focused approach
- Ability to use HR Systems, Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Perks and benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Work from home option
- Life Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Paid emergency leave
- Sabbatical Opportunities
- Professional development
- Mentoring/coaching
- Paid volunteer days
- Payroll giving
- Salary sacrifice
- Team social events
- Extracurricular clubs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing: 11:59pm, 2nd Sep 2024 BST
Interviews will provisionally take place in our London Offices on the 13/9/2024
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Disability Confident Employer
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions
Hours: 25 – 35 hours, Part Time or Full Time.
Part Time 25 - 32 hours: Hours to be worked between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Full Time 35 hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required.
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: CEO
Responsible for: None
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 , 5% pension contribution
Location: Hybrid – White House Community Centre, other Age UK Richmond locations, other community locations and wider locations as needed for the role. Some home working available in line with Hybrid Working Policy.
Join a great team supporting local older people
Age UK Richmond are a local independent charity providing much needed support to older people throughout the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Our wide range of services have a highly positive and long-lasting impact on the health and wellbeing. Our friendly and committed team of 45 staff and 100+ volunteers support around 4,000 local older people each year.
We currently have an excellent newly created opportunity to join our team and play a key role in our development as we look to the future.
The population of Richmond upon Thames is expected to continue to grow older over coming years. Existing and new generations of older people will have different needs and expectations for us to respond to in partnership. Our local health & social care partners will need us to find new ways of providing support that will reduce pressure on them. We will also need to find ways to further increase, replace and diversify income. This challenging but rewarding new senior position has been created to help us respond to some of these opportunities and challenges.
We are looking for an excellent communicator, strategic thinker and relationship builder with fundraising / development experience. A proactive, flexible and positive approach is also essential, with a keen interest in improving the lives of older people at a local level.
This central key role within the charity will include:
· Support the delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives and be involved in the strategy development, business planning and financial planning process working with the CEO.
· Identifying opportunities to further develop existing services and provide new ones (e.g. for older people with dementia and their unpaid carers) in ways that will improve reach and impact to meet the needs of existing and new generations of older people – working closely with staff at all levels and through the development of external partnerships.
· Developing high quality and successful funding proposals and business cases to support existing work and new development. Research and apply to funding sources aligned with the organisation’s strategy and beneficiary group and build relationships with these funders.
· Leading on specific projects, often working in partnership with other voluntary sector organisations and other stakeholders.
· Representing the organisation in a compelling and inspiring way.
The full job description and person specification are available separately. The closing dates for applications is 9 a.m. 29th August 2024 by CV and covering letter or application form. Click apply to be taken to our website for full information.
Provide support to help local older people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Heritage Collections Coordinator to join our small enthusiastic team.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London.
Salary:£29,486 per annum (Band D, level 3, inclusive of outer London weighting)
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Heritage Collections Coordinator Role:
The Heritage Services’ mission is to create enabling environments where users can discover and be inspired by the story of Scouting, the Movement and its members. As we get to know the Collection better we are constantly uncovering amazing stories covering over 117 years of history. We’re a small enthusiastic team who are passionate about what we do. We support each other and learn from our individual experiences and expertise.
The stories held in the Scout Heritage Collection are full of surprises from tales of innovation and adventure to bravery and brilliance. In your role you’ll help us add to these stories, and the best bit is they are still happening, so you’ll work with staff and volunteer colleagues from across the organisation as we create the heritage of the future.
Key responsibilities as our Heritage Collections Coordinator:
- Lead on work relating to acquisitions including liaising with donors (internal and external) ensuring appropriate paperwork is completed and filed. Ensure high level of user service is delivered.
- Make recommendations for disposal based on the Collections Policy and presenting these at Acquisitions and Disposal Meetings. Liaise with appropriate managers for disposal approval. Where appropriate research and liaise with potential recipients ensuring the correct procedures are followed.
- Carry out acquisitions and disposals in accordance with the Museum Association Code of Ethics.
- Newly pack or repack poorly stored items to improve their long-term storage and preservation.
What we are looking for in our Heritage Collections Coordinator:
- Delivery of work to a high degree of accuracy
- Able to work to prescribed processes, working methods and standards
- Working or volunteering in a role that requires a high level of organisation and accuracy
- Working or volunteering with a heritage collection in a museum or similar setting
- Qualification or demonstration of training in working with heritage collections.
- The basic functions of an organisational heritage service and its reasons for existence
- Passion for history and the work of the heritage sector
As our Heritage Collections Coordinator in return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
- Three extra days over Christmas (that’s our gift to you)
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
- Study and volunteer leave
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 15th September 2024
Interview are expected to be held in person at Gilwell Park on Tuesday 24th September 2024.
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
Data Protection Officer with Risk Management
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Data Protection Officer with Risk Management at Police Care UK
Are you an experienced data protection professional with a strong background in risk management? Do you have the expertise, communication skills, and proactive approach to champion the highest data protection standards and drive compliance across a dynamic charity organization? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Police Care UK:
Police Care UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting the police community across the UK. We provide ground-breaking research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based action to help serving and veteran officers, staff, and their families cope with the impact of policing. Following a period of transformation, we are entering a new era of growth and development, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission.
The Role:
As the Data Protection Officer with Risk Management, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Police Care UK upholds the highest data protection standards and manages risk effectively. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will serve as the organization's data protection subject matter expert, developing policies, procedures, and training programs to promote best practices. You will also lead on risk management, maintaining the charity's risk register and overseeing health and safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work proactively as the organization's data protection expert, championing best practices and driving compliance
- Assess new legislation and regulations, making recommendations to mitigate risks and maintain ongoing compliance
- Provide specialist advice and support on data protection topics, including individual rights requests, data breach management, and data sharing
- Lead the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments and Legitimate Interest Balancing Exercises
- Deliver a comprehensive data protection training and awareness program for staff
- Identify and address areas where the organization needs to review strategy, policy, or procedure
- Create and maintain documentation to demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance
- Manage and update the charity's risk register, overseeing health and safety compliance
- Work collaboratively across the organization to ensure the greatest impact and effectiveness of the Quality and Governance team's work
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking an exceptional Data Protection Officer with Risk Management who has:
- Extensive experience in data protection management, with in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation such as DPA 2018, PECR, and fundraising rules
- Proven ability to work to a high standard, overseeing multiple complex projects and issues simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in identifying compliance gaps, undertaking analysis, and making effective recommendations
- Strong facilitation and training skills, with the ability to quickly establish credibility and develop effective relationships
- Experience in audit and assurance practices
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent, with the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification being desirable
What We Offer:
At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Closing date 24-09-2024
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Please note that the salary displayed is the actual salary, the pro-rata salary range is: £38,954- £43,055 pro rata
The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors.
The BDA is seeking a national policy and campaigns officer with responsibility for Scotland. The post holder will work within the Trade Union and Public Affairs Directorate of the BDA to research and develop policy projects to support the delivery of the BDA strategic plan. They will also take a leading role in the planning and co-ordination of the BDA priority campaigns. The successful candidate will have excellent campaign and project management skills along with experience of policy development in a trade union or membership organisation and a political environment.
An understanding of the UK health environment, particularly the allied health professions would be beneficial along with knowledge of the workings of the devolved government in Scotland.
The BDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. The BDA intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice. We particularly encourage black and minority ethnic people, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people to apply as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Benefits offered
- Pension Scheme (employer 12% contribution)
- Flexible Working Policy
- THRIVE Accreditation Staff Well being Group
- Parental Leave arrangements
- Cash Back’ Healthcare and Healthcare Scheme
- All positions subject to 6 months probationary period, statutory sick pay during this period
- Sickness Benefits – after successful probationary period
- Trade Union Recognition- GMB
- 30 days Holidays per annum (1 to be taken last working day before Christmas and 3 to be taken between Christmas and New Year, this is for full time, will be pro-rata’d for part time employee)
- Staff Development opportunities
Key Areas of Responsibility
The post holder will deliver on the following key responsibilities:
- Policy Development including Work with relevant committees and BDA staff in the development of key policy documents and position statements with particular responsibility for allocated country coard(s).
- Campaign Co-ordination such as Co-ordinating allocated BDA campaigns in conjunction with working groups and the monitor of the landscape with regards allocated campaigns and advise when relevant issues are trending or becoming topical.
- Represent the BDA with internal and external stakeholders including BDA Specialist Groups, AHP policy officer and working groups/networks and other alliances.
- Be a valuable member of the Trade Union and Policy and Public Affairs business areas, contributing to the evolution of the policy function and contributing to their wider work and objectives
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Degree educated
- Campaign/project management
- Policy development
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Public policy making process
Experience
- Working in a membership organisation
- Working in a political environment
- Experience of working with or within the Dietetic of Allied Health Professional would be advantageous.
Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please send your CV and a covering letter and we will send you an EDI Form which must be completed for your application to be considered.
To discuss the role, please look for the BDA Trade Union page where you will find the contact information for all of the team.
Please send your CV and a covering letter and we will send you an EDI Form which must be completed for your application to be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary range: London - £60,005 - £65,125 per annum
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Contract: Permanent Benefits
- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.
For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Location: London Please note, we are currently consulting with staff on an expectation of two days a week in-person working to take effect from October 2024 which will apply to this role. We will keep candidates updated on this as appropriate, subject to the outcome of the consultation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Head of External Affairs and Campaigns. The NHF is the voice of not-for-profit housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. Our members are key partners of government in fixing the housing crisis. The NHF is an influential and trusted voice in shaping housing policy and practice. You will be responsible for building and maintaining our key relationships across national and local government, and with regulators, residents of social housing, our partners in the charitable and social sectors and investors. You will work closely with our policy, research and media teams to develop evidence based, credible policy positions and convey these to our key audiences. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role. Key elements of the role:
- Responsible for the NHF’s approach to building and maintaining a broad range of external relationships, including our public affairs and campaigning activities. You will ensure the sector’s voice is credible, respected and influential.
- You will provide strategic counsel to the NHF’s leadership team and Board and support members to collaborate and take collective action on issues that affect the reputation of the sector and our standing with the government and the public.
- Through our public affairs and campaigns work you will lead on the NHF’s coalition building, with political stakeholders and wider partners across the UK.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of:
- building successful stakeholder engagement programmes at a senior level.
- building alliances and coalitions in support of shared outcomes.
- working on sensitive and high-profile issues with integrity. - handling complex and technical policy issues and translating these for different audiences.
- delivering integrated influencing projects at scale, including working with ministers and senior officials.
Equality, diversity and inclusion The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups. Disability confident committed employer We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process.
Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager at hradmin @housing .org .uk with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail. Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address. Uploading your CV and cover letter If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience. Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK. Closing date for applications: 18th September 2024 Interview date: 7th October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Operating Officer
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £90,000
Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Chief Operating Officer at Police Care UK
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the strategic vision, operational expertise, and people management skills to drive a leading charity forward? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Police Care UK: Police Care UK traces its roots back to 1926 as the merger of the charities Police Dependants' Trust and the National Police Fund. Our mission is to reduce the impact of harm on police and their families. We are undergoing an exciting period of change, transforming from a traditional benevolent charity to a leader in the blue light sector. With offices in Woking, Surrey, we work throughout the UK to deliver groundbreaking research, innovation and evidence-based action to help the police community cope with the impact of policing.
The Role: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our national charity, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to support the achievement of the Charity's mission, aims, and objectives. You will oversee strategic and business planning, enhance our operational frameworks, and drive efficient and effective operational delivery. With an organisational staff team of 30 and a budget of £3m, you will be a trusted and indispensable member of the strategic leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's mission, goals, and objectives
- Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, financial management, KPI tracking, and staff management
- Foster a values-based culture that is equitable, inclusive, and collaborative
- Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately to protect the organisation's interests
- Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, donors, partners, and volunteers
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and operations, making recommendations for improvements
- Provide an effective framework for good governance and risk management
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer who embodies our core values of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership
- Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with individuals in mental health and/or uniformed services at a senior level is desirable
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements
What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities.
How to Apply: If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Closing date: 24-09-2024
REF-216 446
Job Opportunity with CGD Europe
- Job Title: Finance Manager
- Location: London, UK
- Salary: £46,845
- Availability: The post is immediately available, and the postholder should ideally be available to start as early as possible
- Closing Date: 9 September at 10:00 AM BST
CGD Europe (CGDE), an independent think tank in London, United Kingdom, seeks a highly motivated, dynamic, experienced Finance Manager to join the finance team. You will have strong financial management skills with experience in supporting grant-funded activity; be a qualified or part-qualified accountant; and have excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive, detail-oriented individual to enhance the finance function and make an impactful contribution to CGD Europe’s operations and mission in international development.
You will report to the Chief Finance, Planning, and Operations Officer (CFO) and work closely with CGD Europe’s Programme Teams and outsourced accounting team, with support from the HR and Finance Coordinator.
Responsibilities include:
Finance Function
- Work with the CFO, other senior management, and programme staff to develop annual organisational budget of over £7 million
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure efficient and effective financial management, ensuring that policies and processes are well-understood by the wider organisation
- Design, implement and manage processes to develop financial forecasts, monitor budgets and programme funds, and reconcile accounts
- Produce financial reports (inc. month-end, year-end, management accounts, budget versus actual, etc) for senior management and Board of Trustees
- Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Review and process expense claims and invoices, working with the HR and Finance Coordinator and CGD Europe’s outsourced accounting team to ensure all employees and suppliers are paid promptly and accurately, that customers are invoiced, debts chased on a timely basis
- Oversee the full functionality of applications and systems related to all financial processes, including Sage Intacct and SAP Concur
- Submission of annual P11Ds and other tax related returns to HMRC
Annual / Project Audits & Governance
- Coordinate project audits and the statutory audit process liaising with external auditors to ensure preparation, timely completion and submission of project and statutory accounts
- Assist CFO with audit(s)
- Assist the preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers
Finance Business Partnering
- Support the Programme and Institutional Advancement Teams with financial proposals, financial management and financial reporting relating to donor funds
- Establish and monitor systems and procedures to manage all contract and grant requirements
- Communicate matters relating to financial planning and operations, exchange ideas and best practice, develop excellent relationships with Programme Teams
- Ensure financial management information is presented in an accessible way and used as appropriate to monitor performance and to influence change alongside other data sources
- Work closely with Programme Teams to ensure proper allocation and utilisation of grant funds
- Develop financial reports on Sage Intacct to support Programme Teams in the financial management of their grants
Other
- Support the wider operations team and perform other duties as assigned
- Line management – While the current position does not involve line management, this managerial role may present opportunities for line management and mentoring in the future. Such responsibilities would include supervision and mentoring, providing guidance and support to facilitate the professional development of direct report(s).
Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIMA) in full or part
- Understanding of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
Skills & Experience
- Experience of working in the charitable sector in the UK
- Relevant experience in a similar finance role with good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Experience working with and integrating various financial systems and software programs: Sage Intacct (desirable), SAP Concur (desirable), and Salesforce (preferred)
- Experience in the development of financial systems and processes
- Experience in creating, analysing, and presenting financial information in an accessible way, using Excel and PowerPoint, to Trustees, senior management, staff members and others
- Proven ability to analyse numbers, produce budgets and forecasts, conduct variance analysis, and produce management accounts
- Proven ability to handle multiple grants simultaneously, prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines across a wide range of activities and work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
- Proven ability to develop positive relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their resume and a statement stating how they meet the criteria for the role via CGD’s website.
It is a requirement for this role that the successful candidate has, or obtains, the right to live and work in the UK.
It is the expectation that the successful candidate will be within commutable distance to the offices based in SW1. The successful candidate will need to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Spiral Skills envisions an inclusive society where every young person has the opportunity to develop their talents, connect with meaningful opportunities, and feel empowered to make a lasting impact in their communities.
Our mission is to inspire excitement about the future, motivate young people to achieve their dreams and equip them with the essential skills for success. At Spiral Skills, we are honoured to work with 1000 extraordinary young people a year. These 14 -25-year-olds often come from communities impacted by socio-economic disparities and lack the support systems and access to opportunities essential for success. With diverse learning styles and needs or English as their second language, they face complex challenges that often lead to isolation or educational exclusion. We believe society is missing out on a wealth of untapped potential among these young trailblazers.
Our services are designed to enhance young people’s skills, attitudes, and aspirations, supporting them at every stage of their journey to employment. Our innovative three-tiered employability programmes, delivered in partnership with pupil referral units, schools, and colleges, provide tailored support to meet the specific needs of each young person. We host immersive industry events and our annual Futures Festivals to connect young people with inspiring career opportunities. Additionally, our personalized employability mentoring services offer dedicated guidance and support for Lambeth residents aged 16-30, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals. We collaborate with educators and employers to build a brighter future where all young people can achieve their full potential.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our marketing manager, you will have an exciting opportunity to celebrate our youth community, showcase the impact of our services, and highlight the importance of youth work. You will work closely with our Co-Founder and CMO to evolve our marketing and communications strategy, collaborate with our exciting network of youth workers to capture our activities and outcomes for young people and be responsible for line managing our Social Media Manager to advocate for youth work and elevate young voices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who values creativity, communication, and collaboration. As our Marketing Manager you will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing our digital marketing and content strategies
- Developing our website, SEO and online presence
- Capturing and communicating our news, activities and impact across our service streams
- Showcasing employment and training opportunities to our alumni network
- Conducting interviews and producing case studies in line with qualitative contractual requirements
- Delivering recruitment campaigns to reach young participants for our programmes, events and mentoring services
- Documenting workshops, programmes and events
- Working collaboratively with our delivery teams to collate qualitative data in the form of photos, videos and surveys
- Developing leads processes to grow our network of young people, opportunity providers, volunteers and donors.
- Develop systems to improve tracking of referrals into employment via our website and newsletter campaigns.
- Co-producing new resources for our workshops in collaboration with the delivery and mentoring teams
- Communicating news and updates to Spiral's key stakeholders quarterly
- Showcasing employment, training and further education opportunities to our youth network
- Producing analytics reports, monitoring and reviewing performance across our digital landscape
- Promoting and coordinating events and annual career fairs
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED
This is a varied role suitable for candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Marketing Manager position, preferably at a not-for-profit, charitable organisation or an organisation with an education-to-employment focus. This role requires confident communication, consistent content production and collaboration with our exciting team. Prior Line Management experience is also required to lead the development and training of our Social Media Manager supported by our CMO.
- Digital marketing and content strategy implementation
- Experience with salesforce or like-for-like CRM systems
- Design skills using tools such as Canva and the ability to follow a brand toolkit
- Content production, copywriting and video editing skills
- Website maintenance and development on Squarespace
- Delivering recruitment and promotion campaigns
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments, delivering high-quality work whilst remaining positive and supportive to colleagues
- Have an understanding of our youth community's demographic, their needs and challenges.
- Ability to communicate and engage a wide variety of stakeholders, from young people to funders
- Experience in conducting interviews and producing case studies
- Research skills and co-ordinating focus groups
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Spiral Skills is at an exciting stage in its journey from a start-up to an established 10-year-old social enterprise. Our organisation is growing, and we are converting to a charity to aid our growth and mission further. We value the development and well-being of our team, where all staff can benefit from:
- Enjoy flexible working days and hours
- Access to training and personal development budgets to an annual value of £300 per staff member
- Access to health and wellbeing budgets to an annual value of £360 per staff member
- Weekly tea and cake Wednesdays and socials
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional two week Christmas period break
- Paid 3-month sabbatical policy after four years of continuous service
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals within underrepresented communities, including but not limited to:
- People from low socio-economic backgrounds
- People of colour, including Black, Asian, and global majority individuals
- Neurodiverse individuals
- Members of the LGBTQIA+ community
Your unique experiences and perspectives are valued and integral to our mission.
To inspire excitement about the future, motivate young people to achieve their dreams and equip them with the essential skills for success
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.