Senior Communication Manager Jobs in Westminster, Greater London
Contract: Fixed term – 12-month
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We require all staff to work a minimum of 2 days per week on average working in our London office/in person, in line with our hybrid working framework.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
The Foundation carries out procurement activities to support its operations, run the secure data environment, run its campaigning programme, and disseminate learnings and findings for public benefit. The interim Head of Procurement will be responsible for the procurement framework and lead on a change programme to ensure our procurement processes are streamlined and support the delivery of our strategy.
The role will work collaboratively within the Corporate Services team and wider organisation to deliver changes to the procurement policies and processes, ensuring value for money, sustainability and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of procurement decisions.
With an expected start date of January 2025, This role will collaborate directly with teams in the Foundation to design the procurement approach for all major supplies and will be responsible for the review of the related contracts.
To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement Answering the following application questions. (Using no more than thirty words for each):
- Please outline what, in your view, are the key aims of a procurement team and examples of where you have successfully achieved these aims.
- What are some of the procurement challenges you expect to deal with within a charity environment.
- Please tell us the reasons why this role appeals to you and how your experience would enable you to excel in this role.
Candidates should have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
Application deadline: Monday, 11 November 2024. 23:59
Interview date: 25/26 November 2024
Our commitment to you
Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and that might be you.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we encourage you to apply for our job even if you do not meet every requirement. We value professional and lived expertise and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage those from underrepresented and underserved groups in this field, such as people of colour, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply.
We encourage you to speak with us about your neuro-diversities, disabilities, long term medical conditions, chronic illness, mental health, wider health conditions and/or caring responsibilities etc. so we can work together on adjustments to make the recruitment process and work more accessible and enjoyable for you. We offer flexible working as well as a range of excellent benefits.
We are dedicated to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to display their skills in a comfortable environment.
So, come apply to join our team and let us work towards building a diverse and authentic workplace together.
We are looking for a Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer to join the Royal British Legion’s London-based team. This role will see you help to shape and carry out RBL’s public affairs and campaigning activities at a national level, and to devise and deliver our political engagement events and campaigning work in Westminster.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, key responsibilities will include:
- Planning and organising political engagement events, including Parliamentary and Party Conference receptions, exhibitions, panel discussions, consultation events, Poppy Rides and more
- Devising and delivering a bespoke engagement programme for MPs and their staff
- External and internal team communications, including social media, team website and intranet content, responses to enquiries from the public.
- Monitoring and researching Parliamentary developments, consultations and legislation of interest to RBL and producing briefings for senior colleagues across the organisation on relevant issues
- Developing and maintaining good working relationships with key Parliamentarians and their staff, as well as partner organisations key to the successful delivery of RBL’s campaigns and engagement events programme
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This is a new role giving you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker and as a practical fundraiser. You will hit the ground running and come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.
As head of fundraising you will work closely with the CEO to grow charitable income and philanthropic support from governments, individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate companies and other areas. You will help her drive the charity's work forward and work closely with our project teams and see the direct impact of your efforts.
You will have developed your portfolio of fundraising skills over time within charities that work for social good and can demonstrate experiene in securing fundraising income particularly in securing five and six figure grants/donations. Experience of securing statutory funding will be essential. You will have experience of line managing junior fundraising staff and will be keen to develop your managerial responsibility.
You will be a confident and capable leader who will work with colleagues towards supporting an annual programme of circa £3m. This role is crucial to building the charity's long-term sustainability, with a focus on exploring innovative opportunities.
The role offers an exciting opportuinity for an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for tackling social problems particularly in child protection or related areas. It is a great opportunity to take the next step in your fundraising career and make an impact.
The charity is currently in a period of strategic review and over the coming years as our new strategy gets implemented and new projects are developed to widen our reach, the head of fundraising will develop a strong case for support and articulate the aims and impact of our work to funders. You will work with the CEO and the directors to turn this strategy into the growth that our work requires if we are to keep children safe from harm.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.
As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.
To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them as they create some of the world’s most exciting games. Our membership includes cutting-edge companies working across the interactive entertainment industry from Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts and Microsoft to Improbable, Space Ape and Jagex.
With a changing political environment and new Government there are several significant issues for the sector to navigate including online safety, the use of AI, long term skills and training challenges, and how to maintain the sector as an engine of growth in the UKs creative industries. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, bright and determined policy and public affairs professional to join our team and shape how we engage Government and other external stakeholders on behalf of our members.
Increasingly we are working beyond the games and interactive entertainment industry, working on a cross sectoral basis with partners in the creative and tech industries. We also work with other relevant trade associations on an international level to share best practice and ensure we are able to react to and shape policy on a global basis.
About you
This role his is an ideal role for an ambitious, self-motivated individual who thrives in a small but dedicated team environment and who wants to develop their knowledge of policy making, engagement and campaigns at a trade body with a national profile.
Ideally you will bring:
- The ability to work accurately with a good eye for detail
- The ability to manage and meet deadlines and competing priorities
- The ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders with varied priorities
- A willingness to learn and develop specialist policy knowledge and how it affects the video games sector
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to condense complex policy areas into understandable briefings for stakeholders
- Good political acumen and the ability to spot trends and opportunities for engagement for Ukie and its members
What you’ll be doing
- The post holder will help advance Ukie’s policy work on aspects of UK and international policy impacting the games and interactive entertainment industry through:
- Monitoring policy changes and providing in-depth policy analysis, research, and reports for internal stakeholders.
- Relationship building and engagement with Ukie members and wider sector stakeholders, including attendance at internal and external stakeholder meetings and coalition industry groups.
- Support the Senior Policy Manager in research for Ukie’s external consultation responses, co-ordinating with members and facilitating internal forums for discussions on particular issues.
- Support in organising events and engagement with policy makers within Whitehall, Westminster, the Devolved Governments and with regional, combined and local authorities as well as with our global partners in the EU, US and further afield.
- Assisting the policy and research teams with major public affairs projects and campaigns according to the UKIEs internal strategy and drawing on Ukie’s internal data and external partners where appropriate.
- Supporting and promoting Ukie at external political meetings, including our bi-annual Westminster Games Week.
- Support in raising the profile of Ukie and its significant policy priorities through external communications in partnership with the Ukie campaigns team, and through public scrutiny such as the use of written parliamentary questions.
- Acting as the lead point of contact for the APPG on Video Games and Esports to which Ukie acts as the secretariat and taking responsibility for liaising with its members.
- Lead on external policy communications such as the Ukie Policy Byte, the bi-weekly political newsletter, with support from Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy where necessary.
- Be responsible for the team administration of internal stakeholder meetings, including sending out invites, taking minutes and preparing relevant material as well as maintaining up to date email lists of all stakeholders.
Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with games industry member businesses and a wide range of external bodies; including partner organisations, government officials and other trade bodies.
- Support the Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy in the management of Ukie’s internal stakeholder groups – including Ukie’s policy group and its various working sub groups.
- Maintain stakeholder engagement trackers and act as a point of contact for external engagement with Parliamentarians, regional politicians and their offices.
- Support the Head of Policy and Chief Executive in any external engagements.
- Support the policy team and wider Senior Management team with other reasonable tasks as required
Qualifications and experience required for this role
Qualified by experience. You don’t need to hold a degree to apply for this role, but experience of working in a policy facing role, public affairs agency or regulatory environment would be advantageous. On-the-job training will be provided via Ukie or external providers where appropriate.
Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
- Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend or run Ukie events as the business requires.
This role profile is not exhaustive; working as part of a small and dynamic team, there will be an opportunity to tailor the role to your interests and ambitions in agreement with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
There is also the expectation that you will be flexible to help the wider organisation and its other teams in accordance with its strategic priorities where necessary, as directed by the Head of Policy or Chief Executive where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. Since 1979, we have been working with the most influential leaders in business, NGOs and politics to accelerate political action and create transformative policy for a green and prosperous UK.
We are focused on ensuring the UK government rises to the significant environmental leadership challenges of our age and, in doing so, reaps the social and economic benefits that come from an effective UK response to the climate and nature crises.
The Role
Head of Social Impact
This role will report to the strategy and partnerships director and will work closely with the research and policy director and political director, as well as other members of the senior management team, heads of teams and the wider staff.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Ensuring social impact is considered across our work
- Maintain Green Alliance’s reputation as a respected thought leader on climate and nature issues by leading and supporting the development and delivery of high quality strategies to secure impact in the environmental / health policy intersection. This may include research and policy development, political advocacy strategies and communications work.
- Advise colleagues on the narratives, framings and relationships that we should build in order to further our goals and use skills and experience to help build these. Use your networks to help us land our work with impact involving the right partners.
- Work with theme leads and the senior management team to design research plans that will ensure we are considering the distributional and other impacts our policy recommendations would have for different parts of society.
- Engage business, unions and other stakeholders to strengthen Green Alliance’s insights, political advocacy and communications work.
- When managing projects delegate, manage, support and develop staff who are part of the project team
Strategy:
- Support the development of an organisational strategy that recognises the importance of fairness, equity and social impact.
- Ensure that the day-to-day execution of our strategy is informed by our longer-term ambitions and aspirations.
- Develop a framework for mapping the political stakeholders Green Alliance engages with and execute a plan to diversify them in a way that is supportive of our goals. This may include exploring our relationships with regional political leaders.
- Undertake broad stakeholder mapping and work with colleagues to ensure we engage with the most effective organisations to deliver our goals.
Fundraising:
- Understand our philanthropic and business partnerships and develop a plan to increase and diversify them in ways that support the organisations goals and projects. Secure funding to undertake collaborations with relevant organisations to undertake innovative projects.
- Monitor and evaluate the results of projects and impacts, collating evidence effectively in reports to funders.
Other:
- As this is a senior role, you will help to support organisational decision making and model effective leadership.
- Support colleagues with other tasks, as required.
- Contribute to strategic, project planning, and organisational development processes.
- Represent Green Alliance at meetings, seminars, conferences and in the media, as required.
- Write articles and blogs for Green Alliance and outside bodies in line with organisational objectives.
- Any other task which may be reasonably requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.
Person specification
Knowledge & experience
As this is a new role it will be shaped, in part, by the skills of the successful candidate. We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about our vision for this role and satisfy some but not all of the criteria in this specification.
Essential
- Significant track record of working at a senior level on issues that relate to any of the following: health, social justice or broad fairness related issues. Your track record will relate to either policy, public affairs or campaigns.
- A keen interest in, and ideally experience of, thinking about how these issues intersect with climate and nature policy.
- A commitment to an equitable transition, with ideas about how to achieve this
- A commitment to working at an organisation such as Green Alliance; we operate as a think tank and focus on how to land policy ideas politically.
- Experience of people management, either through line management or project management.
- Experience of managing projects that create impact
- Experience of working cross-sector and managing a range of stakeholders effectively
Desirable
- Experience in sociological research methodologies and how to frame analysis to inform a compelling political narrative
- Experience of developing meaningful relationships with politicians and civil servants
- Experience of developing high quality communications outputs.
- Experience of supporting policy-related work.
- Experience of providing media commentary.
- Experience of working with funders and developing innovative propositions.
Skills and competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style.
- Leadership skills that enable you to set out a clear vision and embed your thinking across a variety of workstreams.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent project management skills, working to tight deadlines across multiple projects.
- Ability to lead a small team and adapt to new opportunities as they arise.
- Flexibility to respond quickly and strategically to opportunities as they arise.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set is proud to be working with a great charity as they search for a Donor Relations Manager to support them for an initial 3 month and part-time opportunity.
The Donor Relations Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering and nurturing long-lasting relationships with the charity’s supporters. By implementing innovative stewardship strategies and crafting compelling communications, you will enhance donor loyalty and maximise giving potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing donor communications to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategic changes.
- Develop and implement creative stewardship initiatives to increase donor engagement and loyalty across the entire donor pipeline.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a robust stewardship program, identifying opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and maximising impact.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to foster a culture of donor appreciation and create meaningful engagement opportunities.
- Support the development and writing of impactful reports, communications, and proposals for donors and prospects.
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues to develop and execute tailored engagement plans for a select group of high-value donors.
- Collaborate with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to identify and cultivate high-value gift opportunities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in donor relations, fundraising, or a related field
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship principles and best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with donors at all levels
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor relationship management software
- A passion for the mission of Dementia UK
- Experience working in the charity sector
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and compliance
- Experience with grant writing and proposal development
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A proactive and solutions-oriented approach
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure
- A commitment to Dementia UK's mission and values
What’s on Offer:
- An initial 3-month role with the potential for extension.
- Flexible part-time role of 2-days per-week with 1 of those days working from the organisations Central London office.
- An extremely competitive day rate of £256.92 per-day PAYE + £31.97 daily holiday (Inside IR35).
Note: Whilst we do our best to get back to every application, due to the volume of interest this is not always possible.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Plan International UK to find their Head of Transformation and Innovation (Income and Engagement).
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working from their London office, where staff split their time between working at home and from the office.
Reporting into the Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement, this strategic role is essential to the future growth of the charity’s profile and income. This role will lead the Transformation and Innovation function within Fundraising and Supporter Engagement which acts as an internal consultancy and change management function to challenge the status quo, foster a culture of innovation across all teams and look for and support the implementation of new and improved ways of working to drive increased profile and income diversification.
Key Responsibilities:
· Work with the Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement oversee the roadmap and implementation of our Fundraising and Engagement three-year strategy
· Establish tools and processes to support the Directorate to deliver on our goals and hold ourselves accountable to the strategy ambition
· Support Heads and wider teams to monitor and report on KPIs for the successful deployment of the new strategy, monitoring impact and recommend any adjustments
· Lead F&E senior leaders in regular reviews of the strategy implementation, and adjusting plans and priorities accordingly
· Monitor trends across the sector and recommend new strategic opportunities to grow engagement and income
· Identify and lead key change projects needed to support our income and engagement growth, in collaboration with senior leaders across the organisation
· Champion innovation across the charity and help Plan International UK understand what it means, and how it is applied, to our work
· Develop plans to build a culture of innovation across the charity
· Identify practical ways to encourage innovative thinking across the charity
· Monitor the sector and beyond for innovation that could benefit the charity
· Identify opportunities coming out from the global hub and other National Organisations that could benefit Plan International UK
· Champion the importance of using insights to develop products and messaging that have our audiences at the centre
· Champion the development of a data strategy (with a particular focus on, but potentially not limited to, supporter audiences)
Person Specification:
· An experienced senior leader with a significant track record of providing effective leadership to drive strategy and change, foster ambition, set direction and inspire others, with a collaborative approach to working cross-organisationally and embedding effective ways of working
· Extensive experience of designing and managing business transformation programmes
· Highly effective and influential communicator and relationship builder with stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships and influencing senior stakeholders
· Experience of negotiating with senior stakeholders over change priorities alongside BAU
· A successful track record of developing strategies to drive engagement and income growth
· Able to effectively interrogate, manage, monitor and negotiate complex budgets and programme information
· Experience of leading and developing teams, including extensive experience of supporting cross-functional team management and virtual teams
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Please note: Full title of the role internally to be know as 'Head of Transformation and Innovation (Income and Engagement)'
BACKGROUND
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise IRC’s international profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
The Executive Director, IRC UK is responsible for delivering all of IRC’s targets in the UK, particularly with respect to fundraising, advocacy and communications but also UK finance, operations, and people and culture. The Executive Director leads the UK Senior Management Team.
An important objective for the Executive Director IRC UK will be maintaining the UK as a net contributing office within the IRC and to broaden, deepen and make more sustainable the IRC’s access to funding in the UK. This must be through a compelling and relevant external engagement strategy that harnesses the best of our programming globally.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, IRC Europe and the UK Board of Trustees, the role provides organisational and staff leadership and accountability to IRC UK in a shared management structure. The Executive Director, IRC UK works closely with members of the IRC Senior Leadership Team for Europe to form and implement the departmental organisational agenda.
Given this matrix management structure, it will be critical to the continued success of IRC UK that the Executive Director, IRC UK build a highly effective team by influencing and collaborating with senior leaders across Europe and the global organisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Leadership Motivate and build a highly effective and collaborative UK senior team to deliver performance against targets in private and statutory fundraising, advocacy and communications.
• Support the board in delivering its objective to ensure governance and oversight in line with UK statutory obligations e.g. charities Commission and Companies house requirements
• Ensure that the UK Board is aware of and engaging effectively with IRC UK strategic priorities, and lead all ongoing Board engagement,
• Embed a high-performing, “can do” culture across IRC UK which brings together contributions from all functions.
• Provide effective and collaborative matrix management along with colleagues in regional functions in Europe (i.e. communications, policy and advocacy, HR, Finance and Operations) and IRC’s global award management and technical units.
• Leadership of an office of around 250 staff, including staff in UK focused positions and also UK based international staff
• Communicate corporate values both internally and externally and lead by example in organisational ethics and morals.
• Champion Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for IRC-UK
Stakeholder Engagement and Public Representation
• Develop a stakeholder engagement plan across our various internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Act as an effective ambassador with external stakeholders including government, institutional donors , corporate and private funders in the UK, in close collaboration with the SVP Europe.
• Effectively represent IRC as a member Trustee and engage with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)
• Effectively represent IRC and engage IRC Patron
• Act as a compelling spokesperson to share IRC’s positions in British media and publicly advocate for IRC policy priorities
• Effectively engage with all media and opinion-forming organisations to protect and enhance the reputation and visibility of IRC UK.
• Develop a strong relationship with UK charities and regulators to proactively improve the standing of the organisation, and ensure its compliance on all reporting requirements.
Planning, Delivery and Performance
• Take overall accountability for achieving agreed performance measures in all areas of the IRC UK’s activities e.g. Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme, particularly fundraising, communications and advocacy in the UK.
• Define and monitor the effectiveness of IRC UK’s operating model to ensure quality, service and cost-effective management of resources.
• Define and track key performance indicators with the UK Senior Management Team to ensure and report on delivery of objectives.
• Contribute to the IRC 2020-25 strategic planning process by coordinating the input from the UK as required by the SVP Europe and the Global Strategy Unit.
• Review management and financial reporting and statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives, and revise plans in accordance with current conditions.
Governance
• Represent IRC UK at the Europe Senior Management Team meetings.
• Lead the IRC UK Senior Management Team.
• A member of the Global Senior Leaders’ Group led by the IRC President.
• Report to the IRC UK Board of Trustees and prepare three annual Board meetings.
• Create sustainable and effective internal structures between global functional departments and the UK office.
• Ensure IRC UK operates effectively within all relevant statutory, regulatory and quality frameworks and to the highest ethical and governance standards.
• Ensure effective financial and operational controls are in place for the organisation including systems to ensure fundraising operates on a highly ethical basis.
• Oversee an appropriate risk management culture and process.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience:
• Significant experience in leading, managing and executing across complex not-for-profit organisations including leading Senior Management Teams.
• Track record of advocacy and influencing senior stakeholders across government, business and other not-for-profit organisations.Track record of being a spokesperson and public advocate on humanitarian or related topics
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
• Strong fundraising skills and track record of driving fundraising results.
• Ability to build strong relationships across a complex, matrixed stakeholder map evidenced by moving stakeholder groups to action. Proven track-record in building consensus.
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a global matrixed environment.
• Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of, and networks in, the UK not-for-profit and policy environments.
• A deep, observable and passionate commitment to IRC’s mission.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
• Experience in an executive leadership position in an international organisation.
• Experience in the overseas aid sector.
Good design improves lives. We need your help to build a fairer world.
Architecture charity, AzuKo is working to end housing poverty in Bangladesh and the UK. We’re looking for an individual who has experience in a multidisciplinary hands-on leadership role, within the charity sector.
- Role: Head of Operations (maternity cover)
- Location: Remote, UK
- Time: Part-time (2 days per week) for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 1 year
- Pay: £32,400 pro-rata
- Start date: December 2024/January 2025
ROLE OVERVIEW
The right candidate will have a strong focus on charity administration and development, financial stability, thinking creatively about opportunities for income, and be a passionate advocate for housing justice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure AzuKo’s operations and programme delivery are implemented efficiently and effectively.
- Be responsible for overall financial health and administration of AzuKo.
- Ensure AzuKo fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
- Monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
- Inspire and lead an effective remote team, with a common sense of purpose, division of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
- Work with the Development Officer to drive fundraising (trusts and foundations, and individual giving), innovating approaches towards existing and new supporters, with regular reviews of fundraising pipeline.
- Maintain accurate and transparent records, and filing systems.
- Consult with the Chair and Treasurer, providing regular updates on finance/fundraising, and progress against annual plan.
- Foster good communication internally within AzuKo, and externally.
- Contribute to AzuKo storytelling.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of operating at leadership level (CEO, or similar) within a small-medium size charity.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK charity administration, finance and regulatory responsibilities (e.g. Charity Commission).
- Experience of working strategically to source, secure and steward sustainable funding (grant income and individual giving) working within tight financial constraints.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.
- Comfortable with digital/remote working e.g. use of One Drive, Slack, Zoom.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) and accounting software Xero.
- Excellent written and communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas in simple language.
- Passionate about the charity sector, and AzuKo’s cause.
Desirable
- Knowledge of housing issues/poverty, international development and/or women’s rights.
- Experience of securing and managing large multi-year grants for international development.
- Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An individual passionate about the work we do, and the impact we have. While you’re with AzuKo, every ounce of effort you put in will help us improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. All team members share our values.
No candidate will meet every single requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you
think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.
THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE
We’re a growing charity. The hands-on role supports AzuKo to achieve its ambitious aims and fundraising targets. Our work prioritises disadvantaged individuals, families and communities facing housing poverty. Ultimately you’ll be contributing to the positive change AzuKo seeks to make in the world.
WHY WORK WITH AZUKO
It’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.
AzuKo is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We value and respect all differences in people (seen and unseen).
AzuKo in not able to offer sponsorship. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting and varied post as Deputy Director of Global Relationships within our Global Relationships Team, whose role will be to support our vision to equip the Methodist Church in Britain to be a growing, evangelistic, inclusive, justice-seeking and globally connected Church for the 21st century. This might suit someone seeking to move into a director level role.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and professional leader within the Global Relationships (GR) team, part of the Mission Team as it fulfils its strategy in response to Our Calling and a Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- Providing leadership for the development and delivery of our People to People programmes.
- Leading the delivery and engagement with Partner Church leaders at the Methodist Conference and Pre-conference Consultations.
- Engaging with global partners in developing the work of global topic network consultations.
- Leading on telling the story of our global connections across a variety of media to develop awareness and excitement for global aspects of mission in the 21st Century.
- Working closely with the Director of Global Relationships in the innovation of new programmes, representing Global Relationships within the church and with partners, and deputising for the Director as required.
About You
You will need to have the following:
- Graduate qualification in theology, missiology or equivalent, together with relevant experience
- Excellent understanding of the global mission context in the 21st Century
- Proven ability to work cross culturally and to relate to persons within different globally based organisations
- A leader skilled in collaborative working
- Confident and fluent presenter to a wide range of audiences
It is a requirement that applicants have the right to work in the UK.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.
For an informal discussion about this role please see our website for contact details.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please see our website for contact details for the HR team.
Closing Date: Monday, 4 November 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2024 in London
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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KCLSU is looking for a Student Voice Coordinator work within the Student Voice team to coordinate the development and delivery of representation practices, and embed these processes across KCLSU’s Community Engagement Department and our student voice partnership work with King’s College London. This will be focused on Student Futures, a large-scale transformation portfolio King’s College London is undertaking.
Student Futures aims to improve student experiences in key areas across the next three years. These areas include improving core processes and systems for education delivery; ensuring the university is able to provide proactive and personalised support for student wellbeing; and delivering a distinct, valuable extra and co-curricular student experience.
At times, the post-holder will also be required to support other King’s Transformation Office programmes, such as Campus Futures, which is overseeing the development of King’s campus spaces and facilities in the next few years.
This role is funded for the next three years, the planned timeline of the Student Futures portfolio, and is offered as a 3-year fixed-term contract.
Job Specification
ENHANCING REPRESENTATIVE PROCESSES
• Act as central point of contact for colleagues across King’s and KCLSU for centralising and sharing information about student voice and representation structures related to Transformation Office projects;
• Set up and oversee systems for the management of student representative data between KCLSU and various King’s project teams;
• Ensure that all areas of student representative recruitment, induction, and support are conducted smoothly;
• Record student attendance and other participation data to support evaluation processes and ensure appropriate remuneration;
• Support the payment of remuneration and/or incentives to student participants where required, working with the KCLSU Finance and relevant King’s teams to ensure this is appropriately administered and recorded.
ORGANISING REPRESENTATION PRACTICES
• Lead on the practical organisation of Student Futures representation practices – calendar management, room booking, procuring materials, etc.;
• Liaise with KCLSU and King’s College London colleagues across a range of teams to ensure smooth operational delivery;
• Provide support with other Transformation Office representation practices where necessary.
DATA & COMMUNICATIONS
• Support the Policy & Research Coordinator with the capture and analysis of datasets relating to the student experience, including data from relevant representation practices;
• Contribute to the scrutiny of evidence, trends, and datasets to identify to identify insight relevant to key Student Futures projects;
• Contribute to student-facing communications related to Student Futures and other Transformation Office programmes as relevant, including updating KCLSU webpages
• Contribute to the delivery of training, guidance, and ongoing support for Student Officers and other student representatives across KCLSU, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to thrive in their roles and feel empowered to grow as leaders.
GENERAL
• Operate in accordance with health and safety regulations;
• Ensure compliance with GDPR in handling student and any other personal data;
• Undertake any other task appropriate for the grade and responsibilities of the post that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
Candidate Specification
KNOWLEDGE:
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• (Desired) Basic understanding of representation systems and practices in universities and students’ unions
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience of working with people via email, audio or video call, and face-to-face
• Experience of providing administrative support
• Experience of working with data
• Experience working as part of a busy team
• (Desired) Experience of working with young people, students, or similar
• (Desired) Experience of working in successful partnership with a range of stakeholders
• (Desired) Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) or membership management systems
SKILLS:
• Organised and methodical, with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to explain processes or provide instructions clearly and succinctly
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and use initiative and creativity to resolve problems
• Ability to manage working time effectively, prioritise appropriately, and ask for help when necessary
• (Desired) Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce insights
• (Desired) Competent IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
APTITUDE:
• Proactive working style with a commitment to learning, development, and innovation
• A commitment to the principles and practices of equality and diversity
The list above is not exhaustive. For further details, please review our Job Pack.
Application Process
If this is you, please apply by providing a supporting statement and addressing each key requirements of the role.
You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- Death in Service
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
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Community Coffee Shop Supervisor, to serve customers and maintain high standards in SCT x Paper and Cup.
Role and responsibilities
- Greet Customers in a warm, friendly and welcoming manner
- Always maintain excellent customer relations with clear communication
- Brew excellent coffee and beverages including ‘latte art’
- Prepare orders to customers specifications
- Maintain excellent level of hygiene in food preparation and service areas
- Ensure high level of personal hygiene and appearance (including the wearing of protective clothing at all times)
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations
- To follow the SCT x Paper and Cups policies and procedures
- Follow cash handling procedures, policies, use of the cash register and ability to ‘cash up’ at the end of your shift as and when required
- Perform cleaning tasks per the rota
- Report any machine faults to the manager
- Ensure all comments and complaints are raised to the Manager
- Carry out other duties as may reasonably required
- In consultation with the Shop Manager, sell donated stock and receive donations, storing appropriately for processing
- Maintain stock levels of donated goods ensuring a quality retail offer in the shop
- To be willing to cover at other shops when, and if, necessary
Additional benefits:
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
- BUPA Wellbeing plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata on basis of 35 pw full time equivalent)
- Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 5%
- Training and development opportunities
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As our new Head of Museum Service, you will ensure we continue to serve our vibrant and diverse community!
Location: Gunnersbury Park Museum, London
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 25th November
Who we are.
Gunnersbury Museum & Park Development Trust exists to provide community benefit including the advancement of education and promotion of social welfare by the effective management, conservation and interpretation of the Gunnersbury Park Museum collections.
As the Head of Museum Service, you will play a key role in planning and delivering high-quality, accessible museum services that meet the needs of the vibrant and diverse Ealing and Hounslow boroughs.
About the role.
With this breadth of our community in mind, the Head of Museum Service is responsible for developing and implementing the Gunnersbury Museum Service’s Forward Plan, which focuses on community participation, exhibitions, and audience engagement.
The aim is to achieve measurable outcomes that advance education and encourage underrepresented groups to participate in museum services and events, which are also key to sustaining the organisation’s prestigious NPO status.
The Head of Museum Service oversees the integration of digital technologies to enhance the management, care, and public access to Gunnersbury’s collections and heritage assets. Working closely with the Senior Curator, you will ensure the highest standards in conservation, management, and interpretation of the museum collection and update relevant policies and emergency plans.
Managing and supporting the Formal Learning Manager to deliver educational programmes, and the Community Programmes Officer to foster partnerships that strengthen community engagement, you will collaborate with the fundraising team to secure grant funding and sponsorship opportunities. Ensuring compliance with national standards, such as ACE Accreditation, is also a key responsibility.
Internally, the Head of Museum Service will build strong relationships with senior colleagues to support the overall management of the Museum and Park, ensuring Gunnersbury is well maintained and operates efficiently.
You will lead the curatorial team in procuring and managing external consultants and contractors to uphold high collection management standards and establish a robust system for impact assessment and key performance indicators (KPIs), culminating in an annual Impact Report for the museum service.
Externally, this role is central to developing strategic partnerships at regional and national levels to expand the museum’s reach and impact. As Head of Museum Service, you will closely collaborate with the Head of Estates and Major Projects to ensure a safe and high-quality visitor experience throughout the various exhibits and collections. Working with marketing and communications teams, you will work to engage priority audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders through consultations and events.
In terms of general management, the Head of Museum Service is accountable for effectively managing budgets and pursuing income generation through grants and participatory programmes. You will oversee the museum’s curatorial, marketing, communications, and community engagement functions, run team meetings, conduct professional development reviews, and motivate staff and volunteers.
Well-networked and connected, you will take pride in staying updated on best practices in the heritage sector, driving quality improvements to enhance visitor and participant experiences.
Benefits.
- 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
- Hybrid working, flexible-working
- Pension scheme
- Discount in Museum Giftshop
- Discount at Leisure Centre
- Seasonal organic vegetables from the community garden
- Office situated in a beautiful grade II* listed building in a heritage park
- All our salaried staff are invited to join Simply Health, paid for by the organisation
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 25th November.
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Executive Support Officer
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?
Are you excited to support the Chief Executive on high profile projects and in meeting important stakeholders working together to bring change for victims?
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Executive Support Officer to support the Chief Executive in this new and exciting role, where you will play a key role in delivering the Chief Executive's day-to-day tasks as well as being a key part in new projects and research.
Position: Executive Support Officer
Location: Homebased (with regular travel to London and other locations as required)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours Monday- Friday (flexible working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000
Closing Date: 22nd November. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
The Role
As Executive Support Officer, you will:
- Support the CEO in the delivery of their role by providing secretarial and administrative support.
- Proactively manage the CEO’s diary, identifying and resolving conflicts before they arise.
- Arrange and support at a range of meetings, ensuring that the CEO is adequately prepared and taking minutes as required.
- Act as a first point of contact for the office of the CEO, responding to emails, calls and correspondence appropriately and effectively
- Support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on designated projects, conducting research and preparatory work.
This is the perfect opportunity for a candidate who has excellent organisational skills and is motivated and skilled, to support the Chief Executive of the leading victims' support organisation to deliver her role.
About You
You will need:
- Previous experience of delivering administrative support and diary management
- Good computer skills with the ability to use MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook effectively
- Strong communication skills, able to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to arrange and manage meetings taking notes and providing minutes
- Robust organisational skills, able to manage time effectively and deal with conflicting priorities
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to anticipate issues and deliver solutions
- Experience of conducting research and presenting findings
In Return…
Benefits include:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Applicants are welcome from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if they are representative of the communities it serves in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter applicants are particularly welcome from BAME communities
You may have experience in areas such as Executive Assistant, PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Support Assistant, PA to the CEO, EA, EA to CEO, Administration Manager, Senior Administrator, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Secretary, Secretarial.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Circa £65,000 per annum
Fixed term (12 months)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of Foundations Partnerships.
The role leads our Foundations team, including line managing two people, as we aim to create a better world for children by securing and developing strategic, long-term partnerships with UK Foundations, that deliver high quality funds and valuable business resources with an ambition to raise circa £30m in 2025.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 31 October 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 14 November 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)