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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to advance our fundraising efforts and have a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in Wandsworth and the surrounding areas.

The Development Manager (Fundraising) will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, to support our mission of inspiring enjoyment and excellence in music for all children and young people. You will be a passionate and experienced fundraiser with exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of securing significant levels of income from a wide variety of philanthropic sources.

The role involves organising events, building relationships with donors, writing funding applications and creating campaigns to secure income from a range of sources including individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors and fundraising events.

 You will have:

• A proven track record of securing significant levels of income through grants and donations
• Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
• The ability to write high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide range of audiences.
• An exceptional eye for detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If you are looking to return to work after a pause in your career, looking to balance a role with wider family or caring responsibilities, or just simply looking for a change, then we would love to hear from you!

The post requires a degree of flexible working and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate service needs, for which time off in lieu will be offered.

Job Title: Design and Quality Manager

Salary: £ 32,000 plus £3,000 London weighting where applicable

Closing Date: Monday 2nd December midday

Reporting to: Head of Programme Development and Quality

Contract: Full time, permanent

Job Location: London / Midlands / North

The role is based from home with travel to the London office for work meetings about twice a month.

Interview date: Tuesday 10th December / Wednesday 11th December

Start date: Monday 17th February (tbc)

About the organisation

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We’re passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.

Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.

The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.

Safeguarding Statement

The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation.

Why work at The Access Project

People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we’re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Delivery, Sales and Partnerships, Strategy, Finance and Operations to achieve our mission.

The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation.

We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they’re proud to tell people they work at The Access Project.

Our values

Empowerment

We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.

Courage

We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.

Impact

We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.

Inclusion

We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.

Ownership

We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”

About the role

This role is available at an important time for The Access Project as we expand our mission, deliver a new programme model, and move into new school contexts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the skills for programme design and improvement, a strong interest in research, and a deep passion for our mission to support students to place and succeed at selective universities.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who is comfortable working across teams to make change. You’ll be the lead and expert on The Access Project’s in-school university readiness work with responsibility for designing and quality assuring the provision, supporting the learning and development of our front-line staff to effectively deliver the programme content. This position is integral to ensuring The Access Project is delivering a high-quality programme that supports the needs of our students and drives the outcomes of the programme across all regions and schools. The postholder will bring their knowledge of the HE sector and the experiences of our students to decisions about the direction of our own programme. They will also support further development of our programme-level Diversity and Inclusion work, to ensure that the programme is tailored where feasible to the needs of all students.

Role responsibilities

Design & Development

• Project manage and deliver our programme design process, leading the implementation of an agile, in-year approach to effectively iterate The Access Project’s Accelerate (2-year) programme.
• Lead the development of our self-paced online learning provision, incorporating learning from delivery and best practice from the sector.
• Work with the Head of Programme Development and Quality to incorporate University Access Officer, Programme Leadership, school, and student feedback on how to best drive short-term and long-term outcomes across our programmes.
• Project manage the implementation of changes driven out of programme design. This includes the creation of or changes to delivery resources and training materials, as well as our university readiness framework and the Salesforce system that supports delivery.
• Ensure we continue to update our long-standing Gateway (4-year) programme as part of standalone programme design project.

Research to inform programme design and quality

• Remain critically engaged with the widening participation/social mobility sector, and able to synthesise key changes/challenges and ensure that they are applicable/actionable by the organisation.
• Ensure that any relevant Widening Participate sector developments and trends are fed into The Access Project’s way of working. For example, this might be changes to resources for the programme or working with colleagues to communicate with students (e.g. plans for A Level Results Day).
• Provide nuanced insight about the WP/HE sector, with a coherent view of the landscape and how it’s changing, to enable The Access Project to make informed choices about our programme.

Quality Assurance

• Be responsible for the implementation of the university readiness strand of the quality assurance strategy, to drive the quality of the activities The Access Project delivers to young people in schools.
• Lead on the quality assurance of self-paced learning content, collaborating with Online Delivery colleagues to identify best practice and develop a comprehensive approach.
• Participate in The Access Project’s quality assurance processes, including performing drop-ins on University Access Officers, and coordinating with other members of the team to perform drop-ins in an efficient and effective manner.
• Embed learning from The Access Project’s quality assurance process into our standard practice. This will include training and development for University Access Officers and updates to resources and guidance for what best practice looks like.
• Contribute research on wider pedagogical best practice into our quality assurance work to ensure the highest quality in our delivery of educational programmes.

Student Voice

• Maximise student voice within programme design through varied feedback mechanisms, including the organisation and facilitation of regular student focus groups.
• Lead the development and administration of The Access Project’s annual student survey, considering the needs of key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Lead and develop The Access Project’s overarching student voice strategy.
• Continue to drive improvements in TAP’s student voice work through research and engagement with sector leaders.

Any other duties as required by the Head of Programme Development or Director, Delivery

Person specification

Essential

• Confident leader and collaborator: ability to work positively and collaboratively across functions to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communicator: demonstrable success at giving feedback and clearly communicating your perspective.
• Strong facilitation skills: an experienced and dynamic, meeting, training and workshop facilitator.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills: and a proactive and creative approach to problem solving.
• Experience of programme design and development: committed to and confident using data to make evidence-based decisions.
• Project management skills and experience, particularly in planning and monitoring.
• Deep knowledge of and passion for youth mentoring.
• Strong understanding of the UK education system and the challenges facing learners from widening participation backgrounds.
• Strong research skills in sector analysis.

Desirable

• Experience of using Salesforce (or another CRM system) as a case/student management system.
• Experience of designing engaging online learning or educational resources.
• Knowledge of Diversity & Inclusion issues related to education and motivation to adapt The Access Project’s programme to make it more inclusive.
• Experience of project/programme evaluation.
• Line management or supervisory experience.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.

PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.

Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff

Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.

Interest-free travelcard loans

Cyclescheme loans

3 paid Volunteering Days

Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)

CPD options

The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.

The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record

The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.

Present or most recent employment

It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.

References

All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.

Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.

Health and Social Care Coordinator

Our client seeks to recruit a further professional with a health and/or social care background to tackle health inequalities and ensure the most vulnerable in our society can access the care they need. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and relaxed multi-disciplinary team, undertaking challenging and highly interesting work.

Their vision:

They were founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Purpose and duties:

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have the poorest health outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK, including in relation to child mortality, suicide rates and life expectancy (House of Commons, 2019). Our communities face multi-faceted barriers to accessing statutory services. To that end, they are recruiting a Health and Social Care Coordinator to:

• Work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to empower and meet the needs of clients.
• Work with individuals and families who have complex health and social care needs, advocating for them, and empowering them to navigate healthcare and social care systems.
• Develop strong relationships with health and social care providers to tackle health inequalities and get the best outcomes for our communities and clients.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and be aligned with the vision and values of the charity. They will be warm and compassionate, yet also able to demonstrate healthy boundaries and professionalism. They will have experience of successful work with vulnerable people and an understanding of health and social care systems. They will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, in addition to sound IT skills. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!
Please note that they are looking for potential as much as experience in their recruitment.

Working with them:

They believe their team are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards their vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid with some home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Some visits to clients throughout parts of Southern England.
Job type: Part time, 0.4fte, 16 hours p.w.
Salary: £11,457p.a. (£28,643 fte.)
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.

Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.

Applicants must have use of own car and a valid UK driving license.

They recognise it has no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable adults that it works with. Recruitment processes will include an enhanced DBS check.

You may have experience of the following: Service Manager, Social Worker, Social Work Manager, Teacher, Nurse, ISVA, IDVA, Advocate, Third Sector, Public Sector, Homelessness, Safeguarding, Healthcare, Education, Not for Profit, Teacher, Paramedic, Care Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Team Leader, Charities, Volunteer Officer, Education Officer, Support Worker.

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Carers Together Wiltshire Partnership

Carers Together Wiltshire is a partnership between Age UK Wiltshire, Community First, Alzheimer’s Support, Wiltshire Service Users Network, Citizens Advice Wiltshire and Wessex Community Action. The partnership provides tailored support to the thousands of people across Wiltshire identified as an unpaid carer.

At Carers Together Wiltshire, we want to ensure that unpaid carers can achieve a healthy balance between their caring responsibilities and their own interests and wellbeing. We recognise that caring for another person can be challenging. We also want to foster a ‘carer-friendly’ Wiltshire, amplifying unpaid carers voices in our area.

We are looking for a Team Leader to manage the day-to-day work of our operational team, programme provision, and to oversee the delivery of Carers Together Wiltshire as directed by the Service Delivery Manager. The role involves working as part of a service specific team to provide help and support to unpaid Carers who have been identified as fitting the criteria for the service.  Supporting with recruitment, induction and training of new team members and managing the supervision of staff and volunteers.

You will work closely with commissioners/funders, and other interested parties, to ensure that Carers Together Wiltshire fulfils the requirements of the contract. This will include working in partnership with other agencies and services to maximise resources and identifying potential opportunities to ensure the continued development and sustainability of our service. 

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check.

This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for developing a strategy and vision for all community food activities and developments within Pecan. You will focus on ensuring the programmes have dignity at their heart and work towards seeing an end to foodbanks. You will work with the projects to support them to collaborate and work together. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• Line manage and appraise staff in line with Pecan’s procedures: Foodbank Manager, Pantry Manager, Operations Manager, and the Development Manager Community Food Programmes.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy and business acumen.
• Develop and oversee food strategy for Pecan’s food services, implementing the vision to end the need for food banks, re‑imagining the food services offer and including a cash-first approach.
• Develop and manage partnerships with authorities, corporates, churches, community groups and networks to support the successful development of programmes.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing multiple projects.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of community food programmes. 
• Demonstratable history in achieving targets.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

To apply please submit the following:

• CV
• Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 9am

Interview Date: w/c Dec 2 onwards; details TBC.

Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025

Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.

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.

Job Description

Join our team as a Partnerships Manager, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by helping us continue to grow our membership and retain existing members. In this exciting and varied role, you will identify and maximise opportunities to attract and retain members at all levels of the teaching profession.

Full details of the role are set out below but you can listen to a brief audio description of the role here.

Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Reports To: Associate Director: Partnerships

Salary: £34,000-£37,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options

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: Office based, with hybrid-working options - we encourage staff to work from the office (London WC1N) once per week. Travel frequently across the UK as required.

Start date: From January 2025, flexible start date for the right candidate

Deadline and interview: Applications will close on 6th December 2024.
Interviews will be scheduled for w/c 2nd Dec and w/c 9th Dec but we will be reviewing applications 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 here by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing 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

The Partnerships Manager will support the team in delivering ambitious membership growth targets for the College. Working closely with the Associate Director: Partnerships, the Partnerships Manager will take responsibility for:

• Developing and delivering presentations to drive Chartered College membership, ensuring that trainee teachers, teachers and school leaders are aware of and join the College, including at conferences and sector events.
• Developing new partnerships to support scalable income generation for group memberships, Chartered programmes, accreditation and projects, and introducing bespoke opportunities for customers and stakeholders.
• Supporting existing partnerships and, through those relationships, identifying wider sector challenges for the College to address. This will include working closely with the Associate Director for Professional Learning, Marketing and Communications Manager and Head of Content.

Membership sales 

Most of your time you will be working towards achievement of objectives (including sales and account management and supporting overall membership numbers) and income targets for the full range of products and services including group membership, Chartered programmes, accreditations and projects offered by the College. You will build and maintain a sales pipeline to report to the Associate Director: Partnerships.

Membership engagement

You will spend some of your time managing and implementing workshops, webinars and activities for groups of trainee teachers, teachers and leaders to drive membership engagement, upgrade, renewal and recruitment. This will require regular travel throughout the UK. You will also liaise with training providers, universities and appropriate bodies to support student recruitment and upgrade to ECT membership.

Account Management 

You will spend some of your time:

• Maintaining excellent account management and first-rate customer service with both existing and new partners and customers.
• Working closely with Members, Fellows and supporters of the College to build and maintain relationships and expand potential partnership opportunities.
• Maintaining records in the College’s CRM system (Salesforce), and ensuring colleagues are informed of customers’ status and opportunities.
• With the Associate Director: Partnerships and Membership Manager, managing processes and implementing activities. 

Other

Alongside your main areas of work, you will:

• Continue to engage in your own professional development. 
• Arranging and participating in meetings, and other activities as required.
• Attending and participating in CPD learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills.
• Performing other activities as and when required in order to support the wider team achieve our membership targets.

About You

You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! 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 membership growth and supporting teachers. Systems you would be using include Zoom, Excel and Salesforce.

Essential knowledge and experience

• You will have experience in a sales or business development role
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent work experience that demonstrates equivalent ability to analyse information and data
• Experience of building sustained relationships and managing transactions with external organisations.
• Experience of planning and executing recruitment campaigns or initiatives
• Understanding of the British education system, and the key challenges teachers and school leaders are facing

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Experience of membership or subscription sales
• Knowledge of GDPR and how it relates to the storage, retention and use of personal data
• Background in the education sector and/or teaching

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: 

• Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working 
• Professional development, including formal and informal training and support 
• Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction 
• 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:

• Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
• Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values 
• Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. 

What to expect from the recruitment process

• All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
• Line Managers trained in recognising bias
• We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
• 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 make a request (see application pack).

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:

• Two satisfactory references
• Proof of qualifications
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

About BDCA: BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community” and over the past two decades we renovated four previously dead, disused spaces into lively local hubs. From these venues, our diverse team of locally-based staff and volunteers deliver targeted activities for people of every generation from children and their parents, young people and elders too. We also run programmes providing accessible sports, healthy food, poverty support and volunteering. Across all these projects, our mission is to break down barriers, bring people together and build people up.

Job Aim:To work with the Youth Project Coordinator to provide a fun, engaging and exciting programme of activities for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse E6 area within the London Borough of Newham. You will assist in delivering against the partnerships successful EMPOWER youth services commissioning bid to Newham Council. The service provides 10 weekly universal activities across East Ham over 49 weeks of the year for young people aged 9-19 including:

• Three outdoor MUGA sports sessions per week.
• Three youth hub session per week which includes branched off projects such as Junior Gym, screen acting, Muay Thai, healthy cookery sessions, calming crafts and sports.
• EKO Pathways after school delivery sessions, helping to support children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
• Outdoor parks MUGA session
• Year-round trips and residentials
• Youth Theatre
• Delivery of three-week summer holiday scheme which involves volunteering placement with accredited Sports Leadership Award for 30 participants and employment for additional young people. This includes Stepping Up life skills training and social action campaign planning workshops.

You will be part of a team of people who are passionate about BDCA’s values of: INCLUDING all local young people by welcoming them into safe spaces and positively engaging with those who often get left out. CELEBRATING their creativity and skills so they have confidence and support to thrive despite their challenges. EMPOWERING them to step up and speak out as local leaders who make positive change in our community and beyond.

Position: Digital Services Product Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342* per annum plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession / Technical

*You will start at our entry point salary of £43,342 per annum, increasing to £46,051 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £48,760 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.  

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award-winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.  

About this job 

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated product manager to lead the strategic development of our digital services products. 

Our digital services provide support and information to thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). You’ll be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we transform the way we engage with people affected by MS. 

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving evolution and improvement. This will include working with our existing products including our forum, webchat, symptom management tools and logged-in area of our website.

But you’ll also be leading efforts to conceptualise, design, build and implement new digital products that cater to the ever-evolving needs of our community.

We’re looking for the successful candidate to have proven experience in areas such as:

• Using a clearly defined digital project management methodology.

• Developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps.

• Overseeing the product development lifecycle. 

• Maintaining the highest quality, compliance and accessibility standards. 

• Collaborative working with cross-organisational stakeholders 

You’ll have meticulous planning skills, be results and delivery focussed and bring a creative energy that nurtures innovation in those around you. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 9 December 2024

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

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

• Supporting or leading on the delivery of education projects, providing specialist knowledge to deliver these to the highest standard

• Developing and / or commissioning and reviewing content and materials for teachers and school leaders from external partners

• Designing effective professional learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders, including short online learning programmes, events, and resources and toolkits

• Carrying out research, including market research, and analysing data

• Working with colleagues to track and monitor the status of education projects and sharing findings from internal and external projects 

• Coordinating the work of project participants, partner organisations and representing the Chartered College of Teaching at external meetings

• Arranging and participate in meetings, as required

• 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:

• Experience of leading, managing or supporting complex projects, including budget and supplier management

• Experience of designing or delivering teacher professional development sessions

• Experience producing content for a range of audiences including teachers

• Experience of delivering online learning

• Knowledge of at least one of: effective use of education technology; assessment; diversity and inclusion; teacher development

• Strong knowledge and experience of using digital tools, including project management tools 

• Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally.

You will also have:

• Excellent written English

• Willingness to develop your skills further and engage actively in CPD activities

• 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: 

• Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working 

• Professional development, including formal and informal training and support 

• Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction 

• 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:

• Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in

• Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values 

• Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. 

What to expect from the recruitment process

• All applications are anonymised until the point of interview

• Line Managers trained in recognising bias

• We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process

• 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:

• Two satisfactory references

• Proof of qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Home based working in the UK, preferably London/near London (part-time access to office spaces available nationwide, flexible working policy)

About us

We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30 years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.

About the role

The Senior Campaigns and Communications Advisor works to amplify STOPAIDS’ impact and reputation across our key advocacy areas through public campaigns and mobilisation, youth engagement and communications, including social media, our website and branding resources. 

This role works with the Advocacy Team to plan, co-ordinate and implement campaign activities for STOPAIDS, including the engagement of youth champions and youth networks, and to coordinate and implement our external communications strategy, ensuring high-quality external online content, including social media and website management. 

Benefits

We offer several benefits including:

• A 28-hour (rather than 35-hour) working week policy with no salary reductions. Staff can work reduced hours over 5 days or a 4-day week.
• Home-based working policy with monthly access to office spaces including a home working grant and monthly bill contributions.
• Flexible working, including non-standard working hours.
• A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• An individual learning and development budget allocated to staff members each year.
• 20 days’ annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service, for up to 4 years.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more.

For more information, please download the job description below.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should sufficient applications be received.

People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. 

We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

Head of Development

Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a Head of Development to lead the creation, development and delivery of the Museum’s fundraising strategy. The Head of Development will identify and meet funding requirements for large capital projects and lead the growth of recurring funding income from members, patrons and legacies. This includes compliance responsibility for fundraising governance, processes, budgeting and developing resources to grow both restricted and unrestricted funds.

What will you be doing?

As the Museum’s funding specialist, you will create, develop and deliver the Museum’s fundraising strategy, generating income from trusts and foundations, individuals, public and statutory bodies and any other appropriate fundraising sources. Your responsibilities include:

• Establishing sustainable relationships with major funders, partners and potential donors.
• Articulate a clearly defined ‘case’ for supporting the Museum.
• Oversee the growth and diversity of the Museum’s membership, patron and legacy programmes.
• Maintain oversight of larger trust fundraising opportunities and provide direction for restricted fundraising activity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Museum, identifying and meeting funding requirements for specific projects.
• Coordinate the reporting requirements of existing and new funding agreements and preparation of future funding bids.
• Represent and promote the Museum at networking events.
• Manage the relationship between the Museum and the Fundraising Regulator.
• Lead and develop a small fundraising team.

What are they looking for?

• Evidential experience in fundraising in the cultural sector with a proven track record in writing and winning funding bids and developing fundraising strategies.
• Proven success in raising income and support from a diverse range of funders, including individuals, businesses, trusts and foundations, and public/statutory sources.
• Someone who is results-driven with the ability to represent the Museum to a range of external audiences and demonstrate the highest levels of integrity.
• A first-class communicator with the ability to, and experience of, communicating a vision and a case.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands and priorities.
• Optimum standards of presentation, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident budgetary skills and experience of working under pressure and to deadlines.

Who are they?

They are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout our 46-year history, their aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. They ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.

What can you expect?

• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations.
• Opportunity to learn new skills.
• Competitive rewards & benefits.
• Supportive & inclusive work culture.
• Positive attitude to work-life balance.

What are you waiting for? Begin your Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
They are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. They are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Their commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.

Closing date: 02 December2024

Virtual first Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and final interviews will take place in the early weeks of December 2024. Adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.

As they say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!

You may have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Development Officer, Grants and Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Donor Relations Manager, Capital Projects Fundraiser, Legacy Giving Manager, Cultural Sector Development Officer, Head of Philanthropy, Sponsorship Coordinator, Community Engagement Lead, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Events Fundraising Lead, Charitable Giving Advisor, etc.

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Main purpose

The Business Manager is a member of the school’s senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the strategic operation of the business functions of the Southover Partnership, including compliance, financial management, health and safety, human resources, premises, IT, and general administration.

The successful candidate will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the Southover Partnership to operate effectively and efficiently, and which allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.

Duties and responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

· Under the direction of the Executive Headteacher (EHT), lead on all financial matters in the Southover Partnership, to enable successful financial performance and to ensure financial decisions are clearly linked to the Southover Partnership’s strategic goals

· Oversee recruitment processes and procedures

· Attend all senior leadership team meetings and report to Trustees where appropriate

· Allocate resources in line with the Southover Partnership school improvement plan and carry out long-term resource planning that reflects the school’s 5-year plan

· Take all decisions in line with the vision and values of the Southover Partnership, and encourage others to do the same

· Oversee and implement a marketing plan for the Southover Partnership, which utilises the Southover Partnership website, signage, the prospectus, and communications with current and prospective parents in collaboration with the EHT and Heads of School

· Monitor developments in technology and consider how it can be used to enhance the Southover Partnership’s business procedures and processes

· Implement the organisation’s fundraising and income generation strategy, choosing fundraising priorities in line with the Southover partnership strategic vision

· Be responsible for performance appraisal for all administrative staff, including supporting professional development

· Alongside the wider leadership team, ensure staff well-being is a priority and that the systems and processes are in place to support staff to be effective in their role

Compliance

· Manage the Southover Partnership’s compliance with statutory obligations including the SCR, and advise others on the relevant legal, regulatory and ethical requirements

· Track all the Southover Partnership policies and ensure they are updated in accordance with the policy review schedule

· Monitor and update the risk register

· Ensure that the Southover Partnership has adequate insurance cover at all times to include employer's liability, public liability, buildings and equipment cover, personal accident, professional indemnity, travel insurance and other relevant cover. (Professional advice should invariably be sought)

·To support the EHT to ensure that the school is compliant with all parts of the ISI guidelines.                                                                                                                 

Financial management

· In partnership with the EHT & SLT, create and manage the Southover Partnership’s budget and forecast future years’ budgets ensuring it is balanced, realistic, represents an effective use of funds and enables the EHT to make strategic, long-term decisions

· Submit the budget to the Trustee Board annually, & provide and present financial reports at least termly for the Trustees, providing insightful information to aid short- and longer-term decisions, including the consideration of financial risks

· Monitor the budget all year round, by providing monthly management accounts and reports to the EHT, advising where revisions or changes are needed, annotating all material variances and taking actions to rectify negative variances

· Manage day to day financial operations, including cash flow, invoicing, debt collection, payroll, payments and other transactions

· Ensure spending on petty cash and company cards is within the limits of the finance policy. Oversee the reconciliation of these accounts

· Review all monthly postings as part of the month end process, calculating and posting cut off adjustments e.g. accruals, prepayments and deferred income

· Deal with any customer and supplier account queries that have been escalated by the team

· Authorise supplier BACS payments and ensure all other external payments (e.g. PAYE and pensions) are up to date

· Comply with financial reporting requirements and submit statutory returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House

· Prepare accounts ready for audit, liaising with the auditor to ensure a prompt sign off of the annual accounts

· Oversee the Southover Partnership bank accounts on a day-to-day basis, ensuring money is banked, invoices are paid promptly, money owed is collected, and clear records are kept

· Lead on procurement processes, managing tenders where appropriate, conducting due diligence, benchmarking and evaluating suppliers, negotiating deals and ensuring value for money 

· Ensure the effective and efficient operation of staff involved in finance, delegating tasks to finance/administrative staff where appropriate; in particular, bookkeeping tasks, Local Authority contract management and resource ordering, to ensure best value

· Ensure that where applicable, Gift Aid is claimed on all charitable donations

· Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the Southover Development Plan and will help formulate future year budgets

· At least annually, review calculations of fees and charges made to local authorities and schools to ensure they are appropriate and financially sound

Fundraising

· Investigate and recommend potential funders and funding streams to EHT and Trustees and follow up as required

Human resources

· Manage the Southover Partnership’s payroll provision with the payroll provider and approve monthly payrolls, ensuring all staff are paid correctly in a timely manner

· Manage day to day administration of the Pension scheme re starters, leavers and ad hoc forms, updating pension provider with monthly payroll contributions

· Ensure that recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance policies are administered in accordance with employment law

· With the EHT, conduct reviews of the Southover Partnership’s staffing structure to ensure effective deployment of staff and financial efficiency

· Ensure compliance with all relevant aspects of employment law including employment protection, equal pay, minimum wage, Working Time Directive, pensions or discrimination on the grounds of sex, race or disability

· Act as the EHT’s adviser on employment matters, including disciplinary procedures and ensure that the Southover Partnership has appropriate disciplinary and grievance procedures. Liaise with the external HR adviser where appropriate

· Participate in the recruitment of staff and handle related administration. Be responsible for ensuring the recruitment procedures are in line with Partnership policies

· Ensure that all relevant staff have contracts of employment including variations and maternity leave arrangements. Keep the Southover Partnership 's standard contracts & terms and conditions of service up-to-date as new legislation takes effect

· Lead on and monitor the effective use of staff access to support, counselling, Occupational Health and Education Support services both internally and externally in accordance with the Partnership policies and procedures

· Work with members of the Partnership Leadership Team to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs

Health and safety and facility & property management

· With the EHT, supervise the maintenance of the Southover Partnership’s sites

· Supervise the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to ensure Southover Partnership’s compliance with health and safety regulations, and put in place processes and procedures to ensure the safety of all in the Southover Partnership  

· Manage the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to:

· Ensure a safe, properly maintained and secure environment on all sites for the stakeholders of the Southover Partnership in which safe and effective learning can be provided

· Ensure the supervision of relevant planning and construction processes is undertaken in line with contractual obligations

· Ensure the continuing availability of utilities, site services and equipment

· Monitor, assess and review contractual obligations for outsourced services

· Ensure ancillary services e.g., cleaning, etc., are monitored and managed effectively

Office administration, IT & management information systems

· Keep records in accordance with the Southover Partnership’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times

· Administer Governor Hub

· Attend and support the Finance and Governance sub-committee and full Trustee Board meetings & ensure that the administrative support for school governance is carried out to a high standard

· Be the Southover Partnership’s lead on data protection, taking responsibility for monitoring data protection compliance and advising the Southover Partnership community on data protection issues

· Direct the work of the Facilities, Site and IT Officer to ensure the management of IT and management information at the Southover Partnership is efficient and up to date.

The School Business Manager will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and staff, and follow the Southover Partnership policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Head of Business and Finance will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the EHT.

Job title:  New Corporate Partnerships Manager
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Hours: 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week. Flexible arrangements will be considered - open to 4 days/week
Location: Flexible blend of home-base and Orchid head office, London WC1
Salary:  £35,000- 38,000 pro rata plus pension contribution
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays pro rata

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a New Corporate Partnership Manager to join Orchid Cancer Appeal with a cause that engages and motivates supporters!

We are looking for a creative, pro-active, and outgoing New Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team who can build on our successful corporate partnership programme. This is an exciting role that combines new business and account management, implementing Orchid’s corporate fundraising strategy with the aim of maximising income from corporate partnerships.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Responsibilities:

As a key member of our Fundraising Team, you will be responsible for researching prospective corporate partners for specific industry sectors and building a pipeline of potential sources of income, identifying new opportunities and growing our partnership base as well as maximising income from current partners.

You will be a natural communicator who has the ability to persuade, influence and inspire, with the confidence to build relationships at a senior level, across various departments and industries.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Requirements:

We would welcome applications from candidates with strong corporate fundraising or comparable experience who can maintain and develop existing relationships with corporate partners and proactively identify and secure new relationships.

You will understand the need for a bespoke approach to each corporate, understanding their requirements and how best to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship. You will need to be committed, self-motivated and passionate about the work of the charity, have demonstrable experience of delivering fundraising targets and ensure the highest ethical governance standards.

If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, a natural networker and compelling communicator who enjoys working in a team to achieve outstanding results then we would love to hear from you!

 

About Orchid Cancer Appeal 
Over 55,000 men are diagnosed every year in the UK with testicular, prostate, or penile cancer.  Orchid is the UK’s leading charity working in the area of male-specific cancers.

Established in 1996 by testicular cancer patient Colin Osborne, and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver, the charity exists to saves lives through funding a world-class research programme, awareness and education campaigns and a range of vital Nurse-led support services. These services include Orchid Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, a freephone National Male Cancer Helpline, a Testicular Cancer and Penile Cancer Counselling Service, a portfolio of online and paper-based resources, an award-winning testicular cancer microsite called “Your Privates” and a school’s resource pack, a dedicated website, community education programme including talks, presentations and Roadshows, and a penile cancer support service in Scotland. 

Orchid works closely with health and social care professionals, community groups, schools and universities, other not-for-profit organisations, the business community, MPs, and the media to raise awareness of these cancers and to campaign for better care and services. Orchid has achieved significant success over the years and supported thousands of men and their families, including via the delivery of projects funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Closing date: 
Interviews:

You may have experience of the following: Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Manager, Corporate Relationship Manager, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

The competent use of technology and information systems is an essential requirement of this role. Staff are expected to be competent with the use of technology and information systems and understand their duties and responsibilities regarding the appropriate use of personal data including sensitive personal data and confidentiality.

How to Apply
Please provide a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the person specification and send them to [email protected]

Applicants must have the right / permanent right to work in the UK.

We are committed to working towards ensuring Orchid is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.

At Orchid we are committed to delivering a service to young adults and vulnerable people that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance. In line with our safeguarding approach this role maybe subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).