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The Head of Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations is a strategic and dynamic leadership position within the Policy and External Affairs directorate. You will lead and manage our influencing and engagement work with key policy, government, political and wider sector stakeholders. Your role will be essential in fostering and maintaining our corporate narrative and in building relationships that support our organizational objectives.
This role requires a deep understanding of Youth Futures’ policy work, our strategic corporate objectives together with the outside policy, political and sector landscape. The individual needs to have strong organizational and project management skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.
The role will be a permanent job share 24.45 hours a week. Working days will be Monday to Wednesday.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds and we currently operate a hybrid working model.
For more information and to apply, please download the job recruitment pack.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, including internal and external projects, and therefore has multiple fixed term roles available for staff to support our project work. The roles will run for 4 months in the first instance, with potential for extension. There are opportunities to work on projects including AI and edtech, teacher development, and diversity and inclusion. By joining our team as an education project specialist, you’ll be helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by working on key projects. You are likely to have experience leading or supporting the delivery of projects, experience in or a strong interest in the education sector, and a real passion for making a difference.
Job Title: Education Project Specialist ( AI / edtech / diversity and inclusion / teacher development)
Salary: £32,000-£39,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed term for 4 months with possibility of extension. Open to full-time/part time/freelance. A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options. We are open to full time or part time candidates, on a payroll basis or freelance contractors on a day rate.
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here.
Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Start date: Immediate start.
Deadline: We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter and indicate your preference of area / specialism in your cover letter.
We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
Our Education Project Specialists / Project Managers will support the team in delivering ambitious and exciting projects, including internal and external projects with focuses including teacher development, diversity and inclusion, and edtech/AI. Working closely with colleagues, Education Project Specialists will take responsibility for a range of activities, which will include some or all of the following depending on experience and whether full or part time:pro
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Supporting or leading on the delivery of education projects, providing specialist knowledge to deliver these to the highest standard
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Developing and / or commissioning and reviewing content and materials for teachers and school leaders from external partners
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Designing effective professional learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders, including short online learning programmes, events, and resources and toolkits
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Carrying out research, including market research, and analysing data
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Working with colleagues to track and monitor the status of education projects and sharing findings from internal and external projects
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Coordinating the work of project participants, partner organisations and representing the Chartered College of Teaching at external meetings
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Arranging and participate in meetings, as required
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Performing other activities as and when required in order to fulfil the purpose and requirements of your role.
About You
You do not need to have expertise in all areas, we have multiple roles available! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission and truly passionate about supporting teachers.
Desirable knowledge and experience
You will meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Experience of leading, managing or supporting complex projects, including budget and supplier management
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Experience of designing or delivering teacher professional development sessions
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Experience producing content for a range of audiences including teachers
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Experience of delivering online learning
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Knowledge of at least one of: effective use of education technology; assessment; diversity and inclusion; teacher development
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Strong knowledge and experience of using digital tools, including project management tools
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Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally.
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Excellent written English
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Willingness to develop your skills further and engage actively in CPD activities
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Commitment to equality and diversity, which you demonstrate in your work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders.
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
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Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
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Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
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Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
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Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
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Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
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Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
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Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
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All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
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Line Managers trained in recognising bias
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We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
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All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please let us know.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
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Two satisfactory references
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Proof of qualifications
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Support Officer to join our Wellbeing Team and work on our long-standing Warm Homes programme. The role is being offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025.
The successful candidate will be working closely with Age UK's Network of 120+ local and independent Age UK partners, this role will support the delivery of projects across their life cycle, ranging from the implementation of funder-led reporting requirements to liaising with partners on the impact the project has had on their beneficiaries. This role will provide support and assist in the delivery of our Warm Homes programme, aimed at supporting older people affected by fuel poverty and cold homes.
As a Project Support Officer, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to ensure the successful delivery of the projects.
You will carry out a range of duties to assist the team in the coordination, planning, monitoring, and delivery of the Programme. From researching and meeting with relevant suppliers and organisations, to assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans. The post-holder will need to work effectively with our other internal departments, local Age UKs and delivery partners. Therefore, proficient organisational and communication skills are a must.
Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant may be required to commute to the central London co-working hub on a regular basis, for example around three times per month.
As part of the interview process all candidates will be required to carry out an Excel based task.
We anticipate the interviews will be held via MS Teams w/c 9th December 2024.
Age UK Internal Grade: 7L
Must haves:
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to track progress of deliverables.
* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, and experience using Power Query and Power BI.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience of presenting data and reports, including preparation of tables and graphs.
* Experience of data entry to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Experience of organising meetings.
* Confident dealing with people from different levels and backgrounds.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners in order to meet objectives.
Great to haves:
* Keen understanding of issues facing older people.
* Experience of working in the charity sector.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children in UK. To carry out its charitable work and achieve its strategic objectives, the NSPCC must communicate efficiently and effectively with the maximum possible impact,relevance, and emotional resonance to engage all key audiences including supporters, professionals, serviceusers, volunteers, and the public across a variety of offline and online channels.
The purpose of the Brand and Content team is to create the most compelling, relevant content and communications for our audiences - informed by channel and creative expertise - to help prevent child abuse.
Our key focus is to:
·Lead the development of the organisation's brand and content strategy
·Tell a clear and inspiring story of what we do and the impact we have as a charity
·Develop, deliver, and optimise content for our audiences across our owned channels
The Brand and Content team is made up of creatives, digital and social content makers, producers, and project managers. We are responsible for creating marketing identities, concepts, materials, and campaigns across all channelsand for all audiences.
Job purpose
The role of Junior Creative Project Manager is integral to the day to day running and delivery of projects and therelationship management between commissioning teams across the organisation, our in-house creatives, andour external suppliers.
·Contribute to the Communication function's purpose of ensuring that all content and communications areof an appropriate high standard, consistent with NSPCC's brand and key messages.
·Manage and deliver the production of a range of creative content and communications materialsfor campaigns, partnerships, and events across all channels and platforms.
·Manage key client relationships across the organisation - ensuring work meets the expectations set out inthe original client brief and support the creative team in providing clear and persuasive rationale for concepts and creative execution.
·Help deliver the agreed Brand and Content team strategy, plans and standards.
Key relationships - Internal
·Reports to Senior Creative Project Manager
·Works closely with other members of the Creative Project Management team, and wider Brand & Content department
·Works closely with colleagues from the Communications directorate and other teams across the organisation
Key relationships - External
·Liaison with creative freelancers as appropriate
Main duties and responsibilities
·Manage creative production to ensure high quality work is delivered on time and to budget through internal and external services
·Oversee the day-to-day production of several projects
·Engage with stakeholders and commissioners to build strong relationships and manage expectations throughout project lifecycle
·Facilitate project meetings; briefings, stand ups, wash ups
·Define project objectives into actionable creative tasks
·Create and maintain project schedules, problem-solving any deviations
·Encourage best practice and look for opportunities to optimise ways of working
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Communications directorate
·A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
·To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC's communications activities.
·To maintain an awareness of own and others' Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC's Healthand Safety policy and procedures.
·To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children,including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news.
Person specification
·You have excellent communication skills and are confident managing stakeholders, commissioners, and external suppliers
·You are proactive and think ahead, asking the right questions along the way
·You are a problem solver and know how to navigate a challenge
·Great attention to detail and organisation skills
·Exceptional time management and know how to drive a project forward
·You are adaptable and keep calm when things don't quite go as planned
·You can manage several projects simultaneously
·You love collaborating on creative projects and like to keep up to date on creative developments
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process ofobtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and incompliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation andcompetencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person bestsuited to the role and the organisation.
•Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external)who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
•We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successfulcandidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
•Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
•As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18's joining the organisation willhave ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
•All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
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We are recruiting Associate Facilitators (Freelancers) who specialise in either Young People or Adult's Delivery to join our team!
Young People's Role:
"Are you a confident and passionate facilitator eager to make a real difference in young people’s lives? Join Khulisa and deliver our flagship ‘Face It’ programme, a cutting-edge, trauma-informed initiative that empowers young people aged 11-18 to build emotional resilience and unlock their full potential"
As an Associate Facilitator, you’ll lead engaging group sessions in schools across the North-West, using creative approaches like drama, art, and storytelling. You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming behaviors and fostering well-being for young people affected by trauma or adversity. This freelance opportunity offers flexibility, meaningful impact, and the chance to work with a dynamic team committed to creating nurturing environments where all young people can thrive. If you're ready to inspire change, this is the role for you!"
Adult's Delivery Role:
"Are you an experienced trauma trainer or facilitator with a passion for supporting parents and carers? Join Khulisa and lead the delivery of our innovative trauma training across schools, while also facilitating our new ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme designed to empower parents and carers navigating the challenges of raising adolescents affected by trauma or adversity."
In this role, you'll deliver specialised trauma training to schools and professionals, helping them build trauma-informed approaches to support young people. You’ll also lead the ‘Nurturing Connections’ programme, providing parents and carers with practical tools, knowledge, and skills to support their children’s emotional development and behavior, while also focusing on their own well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact in both educational and family settings, creating a positive ripple effect that supports the broader community. If you are passionate about empowering adults to better support young people, we want to hear from you!
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Peer Support Service Manager
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Salary: £27,500 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent
Working base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes.
Job Purpose
This role is an exciting opportunity to join, manage and support our Peer Support service which offers Peer Support group sessions in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes. This is a varied role where the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the service and for the line management of Peer Support Coordinator, Peer Mentor Facilitator, Peer Support Workers and volunteers across BLMK.
The role will also involve the assessment and processing of new referrals and leading and supporting on more complex cases that may require intervention for suitability. The success candidate will work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure that the Peer Support service consistently provides quality support for service users and is managed effectively in line with KPI’s.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a Peer Support service including peer support groups and mentoring across localities in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes and ensure outcomes which supports individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed Peer Support model and requirements as well as contract requirements.
- Carry out assessments on individuals’ suitability for Mind BLMK’s Peer Support service in line with the Access to Service procedure.
- Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteers and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
- Provide cover and support for Peer Support groups and mentor facilitator in line with service needs.
- Spend time regularly in each location, ensuring best practice is in place across all aspects of the service, from assessment & delivery to data input & reporting.
- Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to support a team who bring their Lived Experience of mental health to their roles, keeping an up to date understanding of working with and managing those with Lived Experience.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Peer Support Coordinator, Workers, Mentor Facilitator and volunteers).
- Provide the infrastructure Peer Support Workers need to deliver the support safely and confidently, including identifying and implementing opportunities for upskilling, progression and training.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: Wednesday 26th November 2024
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Bracknell.
£29,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the contract manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
This is a fixed term contract of 12 months.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Chief Executive Officer reporting to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust
Ampleforth Abbey Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic strategic leader to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Purpose of the role
The post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads the works of the Abbey Trust on behalf of the monastic community, providing strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the Trust’s activities. In conjunction with the Chair of the Trust, the post-holder will support the Abbot in ensuring that the needs and ambitions of the monastic community are met, whilst also ensuring that the contents and pace of the Trust’s forward plan align with these needs. The post-holder will work closely with the Abbot to understand fully the needs and plans of the monastery and identify the business challenges and opportunities facing the Trust arising from these.
The post-holder will take the lead in ensuring that staff, volunteers and external stakeholders are engaged in the work of the Trust. They will also maintain a professional relationship with the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College to ensure effective co-ordination and open communication where necessary.
The CEO is accountable to the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust and will work in liaison with the Abbot, and the Head and Bursar of Ampleforth College. In addition, they will also work closely with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and the General Manager to reflect the importance of hospitality, retreatants, groups and general visitors, to the work of the Abbey Trust.
The post-holder will work effectively with all regulatory bodies, particularly the Charity Commission, to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the CEO fall under the headings Strategy, Leadership and Management, with a particular focus on finance.
Strategy
· Developing and leading the implementation of the strategy for the Ampleforth Abbey Trust which supports the needs of the monastic community and the delivery of the Trust’s charitable objects and which has in-built clear key performance measures;
· managing the General Manager and the Finance Manager to ensure the financial sustainability of the Abbey Trust across all of its activities;
· managing the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing to ensure that the highest standards of safeguarding are implemented and embedded across all Trust strategies, plans and activities;
· in conjunction with the Clerk/Company Secretary ensuring that matters relating to legislation and governance – compliance, structures, policies and processes – are in place to facilitate efficient and effective working across the Trust in order to improve organisational effectiveness.
Leadership
· providing effective leadership and management to the Trust’s senior officers and finance team, and managing selected Trust-wide contracts (for example, HR, IT and fundraising);
· working with the Chair of trustees to lead and deliver the Trust’s fundraising activities;
· working with the Co-ordinator of Hospitality and General Manager to ensure that the Trust’s activities are supportive of, and aligned with, the hospitality apostolate;
· engaging in an open and inclusive manner with all staff and volunteers who work for the Trust, engendering staff buy-in and trust developing the Trust as a highly regarded employer;
· ensuring that trustees have the information required for informed decision-making and the fulfilment of their statutory duties and that a positive and effective relationship exists between the trustees and senior officers.
Finance
· Providing effective leadership and management to the senior officers and finance team;
· Leading and building on the existing finance function, ensuring on a day-to-day level that correct policy, procedure and systems are in place for:
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- effective monitoring and reporting
- an effective internal control environment
- effective management of costs
- compliance with relevant financial regulations
· Ensuring trustees have the financial information they require for them to fulfil their statutory duties.
- Working with the Investment Committee to ensure maximum return on capital for all the Trust’s assets and with the directors of Ampleforth Abbey Trading Limited and the Hospitality team to diversify and maximise income streams for the Trust.
Person Specification
The CEO will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, capabilities and experience:
Essential
· Proven experience as a CEO or an appropriate other relevant role, ideally within a regulated environment;
· Demonstrable competency in strategic planning, business development and performance metrics;
· Proven experience of operation at Board and Senior Management level;
· Outstanding organisational and servant leadership abilities;
· Proven experience, understanding and working knowledge of key finance and business functions within the remit of the role;
· Accountancy qualification and experience;
· Education to degree level, ideally with a business-relevant qualification;
· Proven experience of leading change, providing clarity and direction; including team development, matrix management and project management;
· Proven experience of managing staff and as necessary addressing supportive and remedial action;
· The ability to be a successful figurehead and ambassador for the Abbey and to make effective use of internal and external networks;
· Decision-making and problem-solving skills;
· High level negotiating and influencing skills;
· High flexibility of thought and diplomacy to manage a wide variety of stakeholders;
· An empathy towards the works of the Monastic Community and to uphold the values of that community;
· Exceptional communication skills including presenting / public speaking skills;
· High levels of resilience with a positive attitude;
· Excellent interpersonal standards and skills that include personal integrity, courtesy, patience and humour;
· Satisfy all criteria and checks relating to suitability to work in a school environment.
Desirable
· Experience of working with faith-based organisations;
· Experience of working within the charity and/or education sectors;
Resources Managed
· Line management of the Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, the General Manager, and the Finance Team.
· Budgets: To be advised by line manager
Line Manager and Annual Appraisal Reporting Officer
· Line management from the Chair of the Ampleforth Abbey Trust. Responsibilities to additionally report to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and to the Investment Committee, and directly to the trustees of Ampleforth Abbey Trust.
Safer Recruitment
· Ampleforth Abbey Trust adheres to safer recruitment as part of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding for children and adults. All offers of employment will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant pre-employment checks and the receipt of employment references.
Salary
· Highly competitive based on skills and experience
Work Location
- Ampleforth Abbey
Ability to commute / relocate
- Ampleforth Abbey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Ampleforth Abbey Trust
· Ampleforth Abbey Trust is a charitable trust registered with Companies House and the Charity Commission. Ampleforth Abbey is home to a monastic community, part of the English Benedictine Congregation, and is located in the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The main work of the community is hospitality, through the welcome of visitors to its retreat centre and refurbished Visitor Centre, Shop and Tearoom.
Expected Start Date
- March 2025
Closing Date for Applications
- Midday Monday 9 December 2024
Interviews
- Friday 3 January 2025 at Ampleforth Abbey
The Sutton Trust believe that every young person deserves access to the skills, networks, and opportunities needed to succeed in. We deliver a suite of programmes which offer young people the opportunity to explore university, apprenticeships and a range of the UK’s leading professions, and the work of our programmes team Intern is essential to this mission.
The Sutton Trust are currently recruiting for two Interns within the programmes team. One will focus on supporting our Employability programmes including our Pathways to the professions programmes and our Alumni Careers Plus programmes which includes two new strands of the programme in Tech and Consulting launching in 2025. The other will work across the programmes team on our University Access programmes (eg Sutton Trust Summer Schools and Sutton Trust Online ) and Alumni programmes and activities
The Programmes Interns will play an integral part in the team to help deliver on these initiatives and the long-term aims of the organisation. The roles are varied and will support student communication and delivery across our school age (16-18) programmes and university (post 18) activities for alumni. This is an extremely exciting time to be at the Trust and the roles will require individuals to be creative, flexible and to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Main duties
- Manage student logistics including booking travel, reimbursements and accommodation across a range of programmes.
- Responding to multiple student-facing email inboxes to ensure timely and effective communication with beneficiaries.
- Being the first point of contact on the Sutton Trust main phone line, answering questions from a range of stakeholders
- Being a main point of contact for students around activity attendance, eg following up with students who haven’t attended
- Assisting with planning and delivery of a range of in person events eg, residential conferences for students on Pathways programmes, employability events for Sutton Trust alumni and online webinars
- Updating content on Sutton Trusts website, digital student platforms (Sutton Trust Online and Sutton Trust Alumni) and materials needed for programme delivery
- Updating appropriate databases, for example on student information or university details to ensure this is accurate
- Liaising with external stakeholders such as universities and employers to support logistical and administrative elements of programme delivery
- Supporting on the creation of reports for funders and programme partners based on student engagement and feedback data, including pulling together data and creating visuals for reports
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- Has enthusiasm for and experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds
- Has an interest or understand of the education or not for profit sectors (knowledge of the UK higher education system is helpful, but not essential)
- Can prioritise their workload when working to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Has a high degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for small projects with support
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
- Personable, flexible and able to fit in to a small team
We are also looking for an individual who:
- Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
- Has excellent attention to detail;
- Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings;
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full time, Fixed term until August 29th 2025
- Salary: London Living Wage (currently £13.85 an hour)
- Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 2nd December, with interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 10th December and Wednesday 11th December.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The British Gas Energy Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty across the UK. We support vulnerable households, empower communities, and drive impactful change to help those in need manage and reduce their energy costs. As we continue to grow and expand our operation, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to join our senior leadership team.
The Role
We are looking for a seasoned and professionally qualified financial & operational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and supporting our mission to create lasting change for vulnerable households.
The CFOO will report to the CEO and work closely with them and the Board of Trustees, overseeing financial & internal operations, advising on strategic financial matters, and safeguarding our resources for maximum impact In addition to the financial aspect of the role, the CFOO will support the CEO with the day to day operational running of the trust, overseeing HR, Admin, Compliance and IT functions. This role also includes leadership responsibilities for a small internal dedicated team and oversight of external contractors and consultants.
The role is home based with some travel to meetings, including overnight stays within the UK as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Trust's financial strategy, aligned with our mission and long-term goals.
- Oversee governance, risk, and compliance processes, ensuring that all regulatory and ethical standards are upheld.
- Present clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, supporting informed decision-making.
- Develop and oversee the internal systems and processes within the Trust, fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
- Work closely with the CEO and senior management team, providing guidance on financial sustainability and risk management.
- Proactively identify and manage financial risks, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and responsibly.
About You
- A qualified Chartered Accountant
- An Experienced Financial Strategist with a proven track record in strategic finance within a charitable organisation, foundation, trust or relevant setting.
- Experience of overseeing both Financial and non-financial internal functions, processes and systems.
- Risk-Aware and Analytical: Skilled at assessing and mitigating risks, with a highly analytical approach to financial & wider risk management.
- Skilled Communicator: Exceptional ability to communicate financial & wider insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to the Board of Trustees.
- Governance and Compliance Expert: Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in the charitable sector.
- A Strong and Supportive Leader: Leadership experience with a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Diplomacy & Commercial Acumen
Why Join Us?
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your strategic finance expertise to a cause-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying by 21 December 2024.
We regret that we are unablwe to offer sponsorship and therefore the successful applicant must already have the right to work in the UK.
Note to agencies - We do not require third party assistance with this vacancy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.
We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.
Our Events team is looking for someone who’s hard-working, diligent and enthusiastic to become the new Events Co-ordinator at The King’s Trust!
You will support the team across a range of exciting and diverse events which will raise funds to help young people across the UK. Your role will be essential to ensuring the success of these events as you will provide high quality administrative support across the team; dealing with the financial aspects of events, stewarding supporters and managing inboxes. You will have experience working in a events, customer services role, or equivalent.
This role is perfect for you if you enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment, supporting across multiple projects and can effectively multi-task, prioritise and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Why we need this role:
Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training.
Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.
The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law.
We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
Perks for working at The Trust:
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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!
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
We are seeking a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join our passionate and dedicated fundraising team. Your role will be pivotal in securing vital funds for the hospice by developing and maintaining meaningful, positive relationships with grant-making organisations and individual supporters. You will research and apply to appropriate trusts and foundations while leading the identification of new grant opportunities.
Hours of work: This role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with the very occasional evening or weekend for Events.
Location of work: Hybrid, home-based or hospice-based (an initial hospice-based period is required for onboarding and familiarisation with the team and our mission).
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
· Clearly communicating the charity’s funding needs to potential funders through high-quality funding applications, face-to-face meetings, and other communications.
· Building strong, long-term relationships with funders through regular updates, written feedback, and networking opportunities.
· Conducting in-depth research to identify funding needs, particularly for core income, and collaborating with Rainbows care team leaders on funding requirements.
· Producing high-quality reports for funders to demonstrate the impact of their contributions and nurture ongoing support.
· Further responsibilities in the role of a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser at Rainbows Hospice, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
· Experience: Proven success in trusts or major gift fundraising.
· Relationship Building: Skilled in developing relationships and securing funds from trusts, foundations, or individual donors.
· Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
· Attention to Detail: High levels of accuracy, consistency, and meticulous attention to detail.
· Motivation: Self-starter with initiative and the ability to work independently.
· Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
• Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Hybrid, Home or Hospice working location (Need to be in the Hospice to start with).
• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
• Bupa Cashback plan.
• Life Assurance.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Access to occupational health.
• Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
• Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
• Free access to Health Assured employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, All staff away days, Guest visitors
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you!
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time (35 hours over 5 days)
Location: London, SW1P 2AF (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote)
Salary: £40,000 + London Weighting Allowance (LWA) £3,954
Interview Date: w/c Monday 16 December 2024
Start Date: March 2025
At Blue Cross, we have a powerful story to share! As our Digital Engagement Manager, you'll be at the lead the delivery of our social media strategy, creating engaging content that drives awareness, fosters community, and helps us make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and people.
Join us and use your expertise to amplify our mission and connect with a passionate audience!
More about the role
At Blue Cross, we’re proud of our strong social media presence, with an engaged community across key platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, and TikTok. We are looking for a Social Media & Engagement Manager to lead our organic social media team, driving awareness, engagement, and action across social media channels to support our mission of improving the lives of pets and people in need.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while covering maternity leave. You will track key performance metrics, identify trends, and optimise our approach to ensure we remain deliver for our audience and Blue Cross.
You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams across Blue Cross to ensure social media efforts are integrated with our broader communications strategy. Your role will include managing a talented social media team, external partners, and working across departments to deliver campaigns that increase engagement, build our community, and promote Blue Cross’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage our social media strategy to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and encourage action. Leverage social media insights to continuously optimise campaigns for maximum impact.
- Oversee the development and execution of engaging content across all social media platforms. Work closely with internal teams to scope, plan, and deliver content that aligns with Blue Cross’s mission and encourages audience participation.
- Manage and inspire a team of social media specialists, ensuring high-quality content and campaign delivery. Work with external partners to extend our reach and increase engagement.
- Use social media analytics tools to track performance, understand audience behaviours, and generate actionable insights. Use this data to refine our content strategy and enhance engagement across all channels.
- Utilise content creation tools to produce eye-catching social media visuals that encourage interaction and increase engagement.
- Develop and share best practices across Blue Cross, providing training to teams to improve their social media skills and enhance overall digital engagement.
- Monitor social media for potential issues and collaborate with senior management to ensure prompt and effective responses, maintaining a positive brand image and safeguarding Blue Cross’s reputation.
About you:
You’ll have extensive experience in managing social media accounts for businesses or non-profits, including community management, content creation, and campaign execution. You are a creative thinker with the ability to deliver social media strategies that align with organisational goals and inspire your audience to take action.
You will be confident using social media analytics tools such as Sprout Social to analyse trends, performance, and user engagement, and you will be proficient in content creation tools like Canva to develop engaging social media assets. You’ll be driven by data and insights, and motivated to continuously improve Blue Cross’s online presence.
As a collaborative leader, you will enjoy working with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver exceptional results. You will have a passion for animal welfare and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of pets and people.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Substantial experience managing social media accounts for businesses or non-profits including community management, content creation, and moderation.
- Experience developing and delivering social media strategies.
- Excellent knowledge of industry best practice, social channels and tools including analytics and social listening platforms.
- Experience monitoring, analysing and reporting on social media performance, and using insights to optimise activities.
- Demonstrable experience working with and influencing stakeholders with different skillsets and levels of seniority.
- Good organisational and project management skills.
- Strong line management skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- A familiarity and interest in animal welfare.
- Experience of working in the charity sector.
- Experience across other areas of digital marketing and of how these work with social platforms to drive engagement.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 1 December 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- 38 days per year, increasing to 43 with service (including bank holidays). For part-time roles, holiday entitlement is calculated pro-rata.
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
We want you to feel valued and supported throughout your career with us.
For more details on our benefits and to see how we invest in our team, visit the 'Why Work for Us' page on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Grants Manager-Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
***Please download the job description for full details. Applicants must have relatable experience gained within any of DEC's 15 member charities***
[Trialling hybrid working: 2 days in the office per month, which is subject to change]
Compulsory 2-week office attendance during an appeal
Salary: £40, 560 per annum.
Contract status: Full time to December 2025, with the potential to extend
The Ukraine Humanitarian appeal raised £439 million and helped an estimated 6.9 million people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. The Grants Manager is integral in working closely with DEC colleagues and members to build and sustain, a solid understanding of the evolving humanitarian context. The Grants Manager will maintain strong oversight of the DEC funded programme including the reporting cycle, adaptive programming and facilitate strong and relevant engagement with DEC member charities and local partners and external briefings over the duration of the response.
Key responsibilities:
Communication and Collaboration
- Key programmes point of contact regarding the DEC funded programme, responding to enquiries from member charity programmes and other related staff, facilitating timely and accurate communication.
- Maintain strong understanding of response context.
- Manage and provide timely, response briefings to internal and external audiences, key stakeholders including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO] and, other key stakeholders.
Analysis and Reporting
- Review, evaluate, and advise on member charity plans and reports for consistency, trends analysis and coherence of data across submitted documentation.
- Contribute to the review and analysis of plans and reports submitted by member charities in response to DEC appeals.
- Share timely and relevant information and analysis from plans and reports with DEC member charities and local partners.
- Manage external reporting requirements including preparation of stakeholder reports and infographics.
Management and Leadership
- Coordinate the team’s surge capacity to deliver points above, which may involve managing and inducting a team of external consultants and training them in the use of our knowledge management system [Box].
- Coordinate with the Programme Quality, Accountability & Learning team to ensure monitoring, learning and accountability initiatives are timely and appropriate to the response.
- Support with real-time reviews, community perception studies and other related MEAL activities.
If you have recently worked in any of DEC’s 15 member charities, and have demonstratable humanitarian experience of Ukraine, with the competence to prepare timely/accurate reports and deliver credible presentations to diverse audiences, then you will be perfect to join an incredible team and organisation.
We cannot predict the need for a future appeal, but should one occur during the contract for this role, the successful applicant may be asked to stay on for an extended period.
How to apply
Please provide an anonymised CV & cover letter and state your initials (only) on both documents. Please send both (anonymised) documents as detailed, sharing your full name in the email correspondence
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and hope to appoint quickly. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an Engagement Manager to support the expansion of one of BITC's most prestigious offers - The King's Seeing is Believing programme of visits by ensuring an inspirational and top-quality experience for senior business leaders in the UK. The successful candidate will require experience working with multiple stakeholders across all sectors and delivering immersive events, programmes and comms.
The role will focus on both visit delivery and delegate management and will also support the raising of the programme’s profile and creation of comprehensive follow up process.
Business in the Community was formed in 1982, and with His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Founding Patron, we are the largest and longest-established membership organisation dedicated to responsible business,
We want the UK to lead the world in responsible business.
We work with members to continually improve their responsible business practice, leveraging their collective impact for the benefit of communities. We grow the responsible business movement and collectively create a greater impact to ensure that:
- Every young person and job seeker feels supported and has clear pathway into work.
- Every employer is investing in skills that are needed for today and for the future, creating workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to grow and reach their potential, regardless of background.
- Every community has a shared sense of pride and hope, with support to tackle the difficult challenges and where there is a strong, collective vision for fairer, greener and better tomorrow.
We are currently looking for an experienced Engagement Manager for The King’s Seeing is Believing programme to work alongside Senior Programme Manager, delivering the programme of visits by creating high quality experience to senior business leader in the run up, during and after the visits, and to help support comms activity to raise the profile of the programme.
The role will involve:
- Delegate engagement
- Visit delivery
- Marketing and Communications
What is required
The successful candidate will have:
- Confidence to work corporately.
- Events management experience, especially external physical events and learning experiences.
- Developing and delivering programmes.
- Confidence in managing and engaging with stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Development of clear briefings and materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and still work collaboratively across teams.
- Excellent organisation, planning, prioritising and time management skills.
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding or some experience of marketing and comms.
Business in the Community are actively looking to recruit a diversity of talent. We embrace, respect and value the difference in our employees and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.
We are a Race at Work Charter signatory and, alongside 600 other Charter signatories, taking actions to encourage and support ethnic minority representation in recruitment, selection, and career progression as well as being committed to improve the working lives of our disabled and neurodiverse colleagues. We are also a real living wage employer.