Senior Communications Manager Jobs in Cardiff, Wales
THINK EQUAL is a global education initiative with a mission to ensure that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) becomes a mandatory subject for all children in early years settings globally. SEL is the process through which knowledge, attitudes, values and skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making are developed.
To support governments and educators to achieve this mission, THINK EQUAL has developed a global SEL Programme for 3-6 years-olds. The Programme is constructed around teacher training, and the provision of narrative children’s books, lesson plans and teaching resources, which provide the concrete tools educators need to teach SEL in a low-cost and adaptable format.
The THINK EQUAL Programme has a global presence across six continents (in 30 countries) and has undergone three randomised control trials in contexts as varied as Colombia, Botswana and Australia. There is a growing demand from other countries for the THINK EQUAL Programme and the organisation is now strengthening its team to be able to respond to this demand.
Purpose of the Role
To manage the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Think Equal programmes in UK and Europe. This role has a special focus on representing Think Equal and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, regional and national government ministries (education and health primarily), and other stakeholders, and managing a region or country team as needed. It also involves strategic planning, reporting on, budgeting and costing of programme implementation, guiding, reviewing, approving and ensuring high quality implementation including:
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Supporting business development efforts, translations (only if needed), and evaluations.
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Leading on partnership and government relationships, training plans and the monitoring of programme implementation. The role is one of primary oversight and responsibility for the embedding of Think Equal within the early years education system in the UK and various European countries, and the sustainability of the programme, insofar as possible.
Overall Reporting: CEO
Line Manager: CEO
Line managing: UK Country Team & Eastern European Manager
Contract: Full time (40 hours per week - these hours are to be worked flexibly, recognising that some weeks and days will require more than others in order to meet Think Equal needs and requirements)
Work Modality: Remote
Location: Europe – England Preferred
Salary: £40,000-45,000 (or equivalent)
Responsibilities
Line Management
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Provide line management (guidance, strategy, supervision, and support as needed) to the relevant Regional and Country managers, Programme Officers and coordinators.
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Identify the needs for additional staff to support the implementation on the ground and participate in the corresponding recruitment processes.
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Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication among team members.
Partnerships Management
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Co-lead and support the business development strategy for Europe - with a special emphasis on England - in close coordination with the CEO and the Business Development team.
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Utilise own networks to secure and nurture robust relationships with local authorities (with special focus on the UK) and other stakeholders in line with the organization’s strategy.
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Proactively approach, present to and enrol national and local authorities for the implementation of the Think Equal programme.
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Ensure high-quality sustainable implementation within Europe, with a special emphasis in the UK.
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Maintain timely reporting and communication mechanisms with donors (in close coordination with the CEO and the Business Development Team) and other stakeholders as agreed in MOAs and as needed.
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Communicate and liaise regularly with relevant stakeholders, representing the organisation when higher-level representation is needed.
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Coordinate with the communications and business development colleagues at Think Equal to raise the visibility of the programmes.
Programme Development and Implementation
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In line with the organizational strategy, lead and supervise the development of project proposals and programme implementation plans and ensure their correct and effective implementation in cooperation with the country’s teams.
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Ensure the budgeting of, costing, spending and reporting on programmes in alignment with the Think Equal finance policy and donor requirements.
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Provide regular status updates on the progress of the programme’s rollout in the UK and Europe.
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Support the development and strengthening of Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) tools and their use by the key stakeholders in order to ensure the sustainability of Think Equal.
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Work collaboratively with the Think Equal MEL manager.
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Lead and supervise monitoring actions that provide useful information to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Think Equal concluded, pipeline and active projects.
Other
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Undertaking any other reasonable support, initiative and or activity as required (e.g., support specific projects as directed by the CEO and other appropriate members of the Senior Leadership Team).
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Think and operate creatively and with an entrepreneurial mindset about expanding, scaling, and generally ensuring that Think Equal’s mission and strategy are successful.
Education and Experience
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Degree or equivalent in relevant fields, preferably in project management, business, economics, international affairs or development. (Essential)
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Master Degree in relevant fields, preferably Project Management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or Business Administration. (Essential)
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5+ years of experience needed in programme/project management. (Essential)
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Proven experience of at least 2+ years in business development within the nonprofit sector (Essential) (BD experience within the education sector, especially in England ideal).
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Proven experience of at least 2+ years in managing teams or personnel, with a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff members. (Essential)
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Experience in administration or similar working environment. (Essential)
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Administration and development in international development organisation/charity. (Desirable)
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Experience of monitoring and evaluating programmes of change. (Desirable)
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Experience of working in fundraising & communications. (Desirable)
Competencies, Knowledge and skills:
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Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.
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Comply with the policies and procedures of Think Equal at all times.
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Support the mission and vision of the organisation.
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Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
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Contribute to close working relationships with all personnel and help to build an open and honest culture that facilitates learning, creativity and excellence.
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Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post.
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Understand and respond to the challenges of implementing an international programme of education.
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Carry out as directed, any other duties as required in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within your capabilities.
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Develop and maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines and a wide range of stakeholders.
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Computer literacy and excellent communication skills. High proficiency in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Tools, and Monday
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Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Other
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Candidates must have access to a safe, quiet, and secure workspace with reliable electricity, internet and cell phone connectivity.
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Some international travel may be required.
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Some work outside standard hours might be required.
Application Deadline:
Deadline to Apply - Tuesday 25 February 2025 12:00pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
The Dash Charity is looking for a Development Officer to join our wonderful team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a local domestic abuse charity with a huge influence and reach. For almost 50 years The Dash Charity has been supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, empowering women, men and children to recognise the tactics of abuse, break the cycle, and take back control of their lives.
We were one of the first charities in the UK to be awarded Leading Lights status for our Advocacy and Outreach Services by SafeLives, and pioneered healthy relationships workshops in schools over a decade ago.
We run three refuges that offer a sanctuary to women and children escaping violence and abuse, offering specialist children’s support and one to one support for women.
We’re now looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual to help us to secure essential funding to continue delivering our life-changing services into the future.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking an ambitious individual that cares about ending violence against women and girls, who is determined to make a difference for all adults and children experiencing domestic abuse. As The Dash Charity Development Officer, you will be responsible for seeking funding from trusts and foundations, to enable us to deliver life changing services and projects.
You will have excellent attention to detail and be willing to gain a strong understanding of how the charity works and the services we deliver by working closely with our frontline staff.
You will work with our Senior Management Team to understand the charity’s impact, identify funding opportunities, and contribute to strategic service development. You will have strong communication skills and be able to build good relationships with our funders.
There will be opportunities for future growth in this role, with the potential management of direct reports as we expand our team. Hybrid remote working with some attendance on-site at services in Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead to colaborate with colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fundraising: Develop and submit compelling applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
- Research: Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities and cultivate long-term donor relationships.
- Strategy: Contribute to the grants fundraising strategy and assist in achieving organisational fundraising goals.
- Events: Support the coordination of events for trusts and major donors, and represent The Dash Charity at external meetings.
- Stewardship: Provide high-quality feedback and reporting to funders, ensuring strong and lasting relationships.
About you:
- Passion: A strong commitment to ending violence against women and girls and a dedication to The Dash Charity’s mission.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and reports.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.
- Team Player: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
Desired experience:
- Fundraising Experience: A background in trust and statutory fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets.
- Research Skills: Proficiency in prospect research techniques and knowledge of the funding landscape.
How to apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
To apply for this position, please review the full job description and then apply by emailing your CV and a cover letter to Nicola Miller, CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us:
Helpforce’s Insight & Impact (I&I) Service helps organisations working within health and care - our partners range from NHS hospital trusts to local charities and community groups - to evaluate the impact that their volunteers & voluntary service make and gather insights which help identify opportunities for continuous improvement within volunteering teams.
Are you passionate about inspiring others about the importance of evidence and data? Are you adept at communicating data and evaluation in an accessible and engaging way?
We are seeking a talented Senior Data & Impact Analyst to join the I&I team, covering maternity leave for 14 months. The I&I service plays a crucial role as Helpforce looks to maximise the potential of volunteering across the health and care sector. You will be working remotely with monthly visits to the London office and there may also be occasional travel to visit clients.
You will be responsible for working with our network of health and care partners to design and deliver evaluation projects. You will manage, and continuously develop and improve, our tools for data collection and analysis; plus undertake analysis of NHS organisational data, to produce impactful reports across multiple projects in parallel.
The successful candidate will have excellent data and research analytical skills, with the ability to manage several stakeholders and projects in tandem. They will ensure we provide efficient and effective services to our health and care clients, while also supporting us to achieve our goal of building evidence of the impact volunteering/voluntary action can have on health and care outcomes, at greater scale.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Data analysis
• Extract data from a range of primary and secondary sources (including national NHS data, individual Trust data, census data, IMD data) and apply a variety of analytical techniques to interrogate and manipulate data.
• Critically analyse quantitative and qualitative data; identifying and investigating data problems.
• Contribute to the development, design and maintenance of data visualisation reporting tools.
• Delivery of I&I Service projects
• Support service users (our health & care partners) with using the I&I Service: online tools (e.g. surveys) and processes for quantitative and qualitative data and insights collection.
• Provide guidance and expertise on evaluation approaches, data collection methods and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with the I&I team to convert partner data into robust evidence findings.
• Produce evaluation reports for our partners, donors, funders, and for colleagues in the Helpforce team working on large-scale change programmes that we also evaluate.
• Continuous improvement of the I&I service
• Continually review methods of data collection and analysis.
• Assist with the development of new processes and digital tools.
• Actively identify, communicate and implement opportunities for service development.
• Contribute to the I&I service strategy for 2025.
• Stakeholder engagement and support
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the management of relationships between key parties required to deliver the I&I service.
• Provide support to the Helpforce team in analysing the volunteer roles and projects we help our partners deliver.
Essential experience
• Experience of working with a variety of data sets, including survey results, qualitative information and large, complex data sets.
• Advanced data analysis experience.
• Use of appropriate applications and tools, such as Power BI and Excel to provide robust reporting and data visualisation.
• Set up, management & successful delivery of multiple projects in parallel.
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
• Understanding of evaluation and impact methodologies.
• Understanding of survey design and techniques.
• Ability to communicate about data and evaluation in an accessible and engaging way, both spoken and written/visualised; inspires others on the importance of evidence/data.
• Ability to prioritise and work across multiple projects & with a range of stakeholders in parallel
• Strong digital capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
• Ability to deliver results within an agreed time frame.
Desirable skills
• Related Degree or Health Information qualification.
• Understanding of interview or focus group design, delivery & analysis.
• Experience working with NHS data infrastructure, systems & data sets.
• Knowledge of NHS / health and care / volunteering settings.
• Worked with Salesforce (Lightning); Google Workspace and/or MS 365 workspace; Nvivo qualitative analysis software.
Equality and Diversity
Helpforce encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We're committed to having a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our organisation. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by Helpforce.
Location: Remote
Contract: 14 month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £37,000 to £40,000 PA
Closing date for applications is 28th February 2025; 1st stage interviews will take place online between 10th -18th March, with final interviews in London/online (to be confirmed) week commencing 24th March. Please use the application link to send us your CV and a covering letter to support your application.
You may also have experience in the following: Research analysis, Impact Management, Impact analysis, Data Analyst, Data Management, Data Analysis, Knowledge Management, Business Management Systems, Reporting, SQL, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Computer Science, Information Management, Data Models, Database Design, Data Mining, etc.
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At Student Minds, we’re seeking a dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to oversee our flagship University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Programme and Award, supporting universities to adopt a whole-organisation approach to mental health and wellbeing.
This is your chance to:
- Lead a team delivering sector-wide impact.
- Develop and oversee the delivery of ambitious programmes, ensuring they are sustainable and high quality.
- Build strategic partnerships across the HE and mental health sectors.
If you’re a strong leader with experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and change management, join us in creating conditions where every student can belong and thrive.
About Student Minds:
Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We work with students, professionals, and leaders to change the state of student mental health. Our work is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to join our team.
The Role:
As the Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our sector improvement programmes, providing strategic guidance, and driving change across the HE sector to improve mental health outcomes.
The UMHC framework, launched in 2019, is a set of evidence-informed principles supporting universities to adopt a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing. To support its adoption, Student Minds introduced the UMHC Award assessment process and a holistic membership programme (‘Programme’) for universities in 2021.
Through the UMHC Award and Programme, we aim to ensure every university and HE organisation in the UK adopts a strategic, whole-organisation approach to wellbeing and mental health, creating conditions where all students can belong and succeed in the ways that matter to them. This ambitious, impactful programme sits at the heart of the Student Minds strategy.
The Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement will:
- Lead National Programmes: Manage a team delivering the UMHC Programme and Award Assessments, working closely with the Head of Programmes to set strategic direction and ensure successful delivery.
- Recruit and Train Assessors: Lead a team of over 40 Assessors to deliver the UMHC Award Assessment process to approximately 16 universities annually.
- Develop Events and Resources: Plan and deliver conferences, online and in-person events, and resources for our growing membership base (113 universities and counting in 2024/25).
- Build Strategic Relationships: Engage with the HE and mental health sectors to foster partnerships, identify needs, and drive improvement.
- Financial Oversight: Support annual fee reviews and manage a complex programme budget with significant income and expenditure.
- Drive Organisational Thinking: As part of the Leadership Group, contribute to shaping the future of sector improvement opportunities at Student Minds.
We are seeking a resilient, adaptable, and accountable leader who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience managing complex programmes and achieving strategic objectives.
- Strong commercial awareness with a track record of balancing cost, quality, and time effectively.
- Extensive experience in change management, including leading teams through transitions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, building and sustaining strong relationships.
- Strong team management and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Public speaking experience, with confidence in presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of system change approaches, with adaptability to evolving processes.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience leading an Award Assessment Programme.
- Knowledge of the HE sector.
- Experience in or knowledge of the mental health sector.
How to apply
If you’re ready to lead our digital evolution and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Download and complete our application form -instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
- Upload your completed application form.
Application deadline: 23rd February
1st stage interview:5th March (online via Google Meets)
2nd stage interview: 12th March in person at our Leeds office
This role will have a thematic focus on public engagement in decision-making on climate change and nature. Involve has a commitment to use our skills, time and experience to address big challenges. Climate change is one of those big challenges and is a policy area where citizen engagement on both principles and practice is vital. It, and Net Zero in particular, risk becoming a polarised and politicised issue where there is little room for considered, inclusive decision making. We want Involve’s approach to offer a way through difficult issues like low emission zones and other challenges in a way that centres social justice and equity.
We have a significant track record in public deliberation on climate change. We ran the first Climate Assembly in the UK and have since delivered a number of projects in this area including the People’s Plan for Nature. We have developed a reputation for best practice public dialogue, deliberation and capacity building. We want to grasp the opportunity for deliberative practices to make a real contribution to the change needed to respond to the climate crisis.
This role will primarily sit within our Innovation and Practice (I&P) function but will work closely with our Capacity Building and Standards (CB&S) and Advocacy and Communications (A&C) functions.
The I&P function is responsible for the deliberative, dialogic and participatory projects and processes that we run. The CB&S function aims to build capacity both inside and outside of public institutions to embed the processes, skills, structures and cultures needed for effective public participation in decision-making. The A&C function aims to build political and public understanding of and support for making participation and deliberation an everyday, integral part of our democracy.
The Climate Engagement Lead will play a central role in taking Involve’s work on climate, environment and the just transition forward. It will mean a collaborative approach - co-creating and coordinating our strategy on public engagement through a cross functional work group.
The job will also involve leading several of our major climate change and nature projects, including the UKRI Thriving Places project; maintaining and growing our reputation in climate and environment networks; and communicating the contribution we can make and impact that we are having. Importantly, this role will work closely with others also working on these areas of work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.
To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.
Overview of the Chief Executive Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
- Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
- Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
- Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
- Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
- Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
- Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
- An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
- Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025
Are you an excellent copywriter and storyteller? Passionate about bringing to life our work as an environmental justice organisation?
We’re looking for a creative and proactive Email and Supporter Journey Officer to join the Engagement team. This role will be responsible for the effective running of Friends of the Earth's email channel, including writing and editing emails, helping to plan supporter journeys and keeping track of the performance of the channel.
The post holder will work across teams to develop and deliver integrated engagement plans that support organisational and campaign priorities when required.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Superb editing and writing skills.
- Ability to use data to target specific audiences and report on marketing campaign performance
- Confidence in guiding others in email marketing techniques and standards e.g. tone of voice.
- Experience of working closely and effectively with others to find timely solutions to issues.
- Demonstrable desire to advance own specialist knowledge.
- A commitment to Friends of the Earth’s values and our strategy.
The team:
This role sits within the Engagement Team and reports to the Supporter Journey Manager. Under the direction of the Brand and Audience strategy, the team leads the development and delivery of communications that drive widespread engagement and participation with our mission and the climate justice movement.
Closing date: Thursday 27th February 2025 (23:59)
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CoMoUK is the national charity for the public benefit of shared transport such as car clubs and bike and e-scooter share schemes. We work collaboratively with the national, regional, transport and local authorities as well as the private sector to further these social, economic and environmental benefits. We do this via stakeholder engagement, research, consultancy and policy work as well as projects in the field.
The Consultancy and Research Officer post will work in depth on our consultancy reports, research projects and new policy and guidance documents. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a role with variety and scope to develop skills within in a fast moving, low carbon sector.
The location of the role is homebased in the UK. CoMoUK staff are all homebased in various locations across the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance and Administrative Project Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and administrative efficiency of our projects in the DRC. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. Additionally, the role includes supporting partner NGOs in their organisational development, ensuring they meet donor requirements, and providing guidance on financial management. The officer will also be involved in procurement, travel logistics, and the publication of financial information.
This role is pivotal in maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, contributing to the overall mission of RFUK to protect rainforests and support Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Location: London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)
Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in one of these countries. Please note RFUK is unable to cover any relocation costs.
Salary: GBP 33,835 in the UK / EUR 32,042 in France / USD $41,395 in DRC
Please note that all salary amounts are gross and exclusive of employee contributions and taxes. Variances in salary amounts are due to different employer costs. The DRC salary figure applies to DRC nationals only, as expats are subject to additional 25% tax.
RFUK operates a fixed salary grid, and salaries are non-negotiable.
Contract type: 12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension)
Other entitlements: 30 days annual holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays); other benefits depend on the location of the candidate
Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week
Start date: As soon as possible
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and a detail-oriented professional with a background in financial management and administrative support, particularly within the context of international development or charity work. Excellent written and spoken fluency in both English and French is a non-negotiable requirement to ensure that you’re able to effectively communicate and collaborate with our diverse teams and partners.
Your experience should include managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and producing high-quality financial reports. You should be well-versed in working with local NGOs, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and supporting their organisational development.
Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure are integral qualities for a member of the RFUK team. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop new skills and contribute to the cause of protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. You should be committed to the mission of RFUK and be enthusiastic about contributing to the success of our projects.
For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships Fixed Term Opportunity (Maternity Cover) until March 2026
At the Canal and River Trust we know that our network of canals, rivers and reservoirs improve the lives of the more than 10 million people who visit each month, that our 2,000 miles of connected hedgerows, towpaths and waterways provide vital corridors for nature protecting biodiversity and providing landscape scale opportunities for improvement, and looking forward we know our work will be vital as we as a nation adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. And yet few people know we are a charity in need their support. This is about to change.
The Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships leads a team which inspires support and develops and sustains relationships with businesses, major donors, trusts and foundations and some statutory funders to help deliver the strategic ambitions of the charity. The team has substantial growth plans – and this role is to help shape and build that growth. It requires someone excited to deliver change and comfortable operating as a player – coach, delivering both leadership and hands on activity.
Location/base: This role will be based from home. Regular travel (approx. 2 days a week will be required for meetings with donors and team).
Vision and strategy
- Implement and refine the newly agreed Fundraising Strategy – positioning the team and driving improvements across the organisation to deliver to target.
- An inspiring and effective leader and line manager of a team. Setting objectives, conducting supervision meetings, and chairing team meetings.
Partnership working and relationship development
- Leading the team to build profitable, multi-year relationships with corporates, trust and foundations, and major donors; as well as personally developing your own portfolio of key strategic relationships.
- Supporting the team to build a strong prospect pipeline, developing compelling cases for support and engaging cultivation and stewardship plans.
- Responsible for managing your own portfolio of prospects and supporters with the capacity to make significant transformational gifts.
- Designing systems and procedures around cultivation, stewardship, and recognition to ensure the Trust maximises the potential of every relationship, seeking support from key internal stakeholders where appropriate.
- Ensuring a robust and sustainable philanthropy and partnerships programme – including excellent account and relationship management for current partners and a proactive approach to secure future supporters
- Develop relationships with Senior Volunteers including Trustees, Regional Advisory Boards and potentially Appeal Boards
Team Work
- Contribute fully to the fundraising management team, taking the lead on some key cross-team and cross-organisational activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to explore opportunities for income generation, in particular building on each team’s existing contacts and networks.
- Working with the Regional Teams to optimise income generation in philanthropy and partnerships from our enterprise and community engagement activities.
Outwood Looking
- Represent the organisation externally at a senior level.
- Keep abreast of sector developments and maintain an awareness of philanthropic trends, news, events and legislation particularly around fundraising compliance and regulation.
People & Budget Management
- The role will have responsibility for leading, motivating, mentoring and coaching and performance management of 9 colleagues
- Overseeing team deployment planning and management. Prepare, monitor and control the annual business plan and income budget.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Excellent communication, networking and presentational skills
- Specific understanding of strategic corporate partnerships, high value trust and foundation relationships and giving from high net worth individuals.
- Flexible, creative and collaborative approach to work, able and willing to both lead and be a ‘hands on’ member of a team
- Experience of working for a multi-faceted organisation with a complex stakeholder environment and where voluntary income is not the dominant income source.
- A proven ability to develop and write persuasive and successful funding applications and partnership proposals for major donors, trust and foundations and corporates.
- Strong cultivation and stewardship experience, understanding the needs of potential and existing partners, whilst influencing and mobilising internal stakeholder to help secure and sustain long term high value support.
- Well organised with business planning and project management skills, with an ability to organise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting and planning
What we offer:
In addition to your salary of up to £75,000, you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance and a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits.
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day
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WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At The Humane League (THL), how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a program of The Humane League, is a global coalition of approximately 90 animal protection organizations across 70+ countries united in a common goal: to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. For the past several years, we have focused our efforts on eliminating battery cages by securing cage-free policies from major retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers. OWA groups share tactics and resources to secure as many wins for animals as possible, specializing in institutional campaigning that can be tailored to our members’ unique circumstances and challenges.
As the Open Wing Alliance Grant Lead, you are accountable for overseeing the OWA’s grant and travel award programs, which provide funding to emerging farm animal protection groups around the world, empowering them to carry out cage-free and broiler campaign work. Your responsibilities include leading the grant application and review process, making funding recommendations, and regularly evaluating grantee progress. This position reports to the Senior OWA Projects Manager.
This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires domestic and international travel, equivalent to 3 or more trips per year.
We are only able to consider applicants who reside and possess work authorization in the United States or the United Kingdom.
This position has a priority application deadline of Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 4:00pm EST/9:00pm GMT. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact our careers email prior to the deadline. Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English. All application questions and materials need to be submitted here through the application submission, we do not accept applications through our careers email.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee the OWA’s annual grant cycle from start to finish; this includes collecting applications, leading the funding review process, consolidating feedback from the review team, and making funding recommendations. Conceive and implement improvements to the grant process to increase efficiency and impact.
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Collaborate with OWA Regional Leads on the distribution of travel awards for each OWA summit, providing funding to assist OWA member groups with travel expenses.
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Organize and lead meetings with grantees to evaluate progress. Develop clear guidelines for progress and financial reporting and build out systems and processes to increase accountability. Create an annual report on each grantee's progress, feedback, and overall success.
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Continuously evaluate and enhance the OWA’s Grant Management System (GMS). Maintain up-to-date grant information in accordance with THL’s data privacy policy.
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Collaborate with members of THL’s Legal and Finance teams to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant administration of program grants and travel awards. Develop written contracts in partnership with the Legal team, and maintain effective systems for payment processing.
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Communicate effectively with OWA member groups in both written and verbal formats, answering questions, providing support, and gathering feedback to improve the grant program.
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Ensure equitable access to OWA funding by providing clear and transparent guidelines, taking regional nuances into consideration in decision-making, and fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.
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Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with other funders in the farm animal welfare space in order to connect grantees with opportunities to further grow their influence, resources, and organizational capacity.
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Collaborate with THL’s Development team to develop compelling content and provide reports and data to engage existing and potential donors. Support and participate in donor meetings to showcase the progress of the OWA’s grant program and the performance of beneficiary groups.
In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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Experience: Previous relevant experience in a role involving grantmaking or grant writing, project management, analytics and reporting, and/or communication with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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Organization and Project Management: Competently and independently prioritizes and manages time to ensure efficient task completion. Solid organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Optimizes systems and processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
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Technology and Data Analysis: Advanced technology skills needed to utilize Salesforce for grant management and leverage collaborative software such as Google Workspace, Slack, and Asana. Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data independently. Ability to generate reports and summaries, identify trends, and provide preliminary insights.
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Verbal & Written Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills and experience communicating in collaborative spaces with a variety of audiences. Explains ideas clearly and concisely, ensuring messages are easily understood by others. Drafts clear and well-organized reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking: Considers problems from various angles and generates logical and cohesive ideas. Makes decisions independently, demonstrating sound judgment and adherence to organizational policies. Demonstrates an understanding of broader organizational strategy and how individual tasks align with strategic objectives. Initiative, Proactivity, and Adaptability: Adapts to new tasks and challenges, proactively responding to changes and shifting priorities as needed. Seeks out opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and develop new skills. Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Actively supports team goals, mentors colleagues, and drives project success. Builds and manages positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Ability to navigate difficult conversations and hold others accountable.
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Global Perspective: Approaches work with a global perspective, taking into consideration the diverse experiences of stakeholders across many different cultures, languages, and political systems. Prioritizes global impact and applies principles of equity and inclusion to decision-making.
- Financial Acumen: Manages routine budget tasks independently and contributes to the preparation and analysis of financial data; this may include tracking expenses, preparing financial summaries, and ensuring budget compliance.
Hiring Timeline
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
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Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
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Interview (via video call)
For full details of our recruitment process please review the document on our website.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual compensation range for this role is $68,473- $83,689 USD, or £38,203 - £46,692 GBP. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individual's total years of related experience when determining their compensation. We have made adjustments in 2025 to consider the market value in each of the countries we work within to ensure pay parity, which are reflected in the posted compensation numbers. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.
Employees in the US enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League! Employees in the United Kingdom will enjoy 25 days of annual leave (plus a discretionary unlimited additional paid time off), enhanced parental leave pay, sick pay, up to 5% employer pension contribution, internet allowance, health and life insurance, income protection and other unique leave policies. The Humane League is not the employer of record (EOR) for this position; the successful candidate will enter an employment agreement with a local EOR with whom The Humane League partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete the form on our website to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
AI Policy
We value original work and thought in the application process; with that being said, please refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate your responses. By submitting this application you agree to comply with this. Violations of this policy may result in being dismissed from the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
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Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Are you a seasoned recruitment professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you have a proven track record of building successful recruitment desks and driving business growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking an experienced Principle Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding team in a role focused on new business development within Fundraising. You’ll have the autonomy to grow your own client base and shape a rewarding career in a supportive and flexible environment.
Position: Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Buckinghamshire
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £45,000 basic, plus uncapped bonus/commission
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week, 9 – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
We are a specialist charity recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with inspiring non-profit organisations. With a strong reputation in the sector, we are expanding our team to include a Principal Recruitment Consultant specialising in fundraising recruitment.
About the Role
As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will take the lead in developing and growing our fundraising recruitment function. This is a 360 recruitment role with a strong focus on business development, relationship building, and delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates.
Key responsibilities include:
- Business Development: Proactively identifying and engaging with new clients within the charity sector to build long-lasting partnerships.
- Desk Building: Establishing and growing a specialist fundraising recruitment desk, becoming the go-to expert for fundraising talent.
- Candidate Sourcing: Using innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-calibre fundraising professionals.
- Client Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and candidates alike.
- Market Insight: Staying ahead of industry trends to provide informed advice to clients and candidates.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated Recruitment Consultant who has a proven track record in business development and is excited by the opportunity to build a client base. Your experience in the recruitment sector, within the Not-for-Profit or charity field, will enable you to quickly develop strong relationships and provide clients with top-tier service.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in recruitment within the Charity and Not-For-Profit sector, with a strong focus on new business development and client acquisition.
- Ability to independently build and manage a sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- A consultative approach to understanding client needs and matching them with tailored recruitment solutions.
- Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, eager to achieve and exceed targets.
Why Join Us?
- An exciting opportunity to build your own desk with uncapped earning potential.
- A competitive salary with an uncapped bonus/commission structure (OTE Circa £80k - £90k).
- Remote working flexibility, with occasional travel
- A commitment to professional development, with mentoring and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to grow and shape the fundraising recruitment function within a specialist consultancy
If you're passionate about sales, business development, and making a positive impact in the Not-For-Profit sector, we’d love to hear from you!
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Executive, Recruitment Manager, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Charity Recruiter, Fundraising Recruitment, Charity Recruitment, Non-Profit Recruitment, Executive Recruitment, Recruiter.
The Bridge Group is a non-profit consultancy that uses research to promote social equality. We do this by supporting organisations of all kinds with independent expertise, research and practical know-how to enable them to make a tangible impact on socio-economic diversity and social equality.
We are seeking to appoint a Researcher (Quantitative analysis) to contribute to the design and delivery of research, with a particular focus on preparing and analysing quantitative data. The Researcher will normally be involved with research projects focusing on higher education and/or employment in relation to people from lower socio-economic backgrounds: their access, experiences and progression.
The location is flexible: Bridge Group staff normally work remotely and are currently dispersed across the UK and beyond. We want our Team to be diverse, because having a range of perspectives and experience benefits our work, and we particularly encourage people who are diverse by socio-economic and/or ethnic background to apply.
This will be a part-time role, as outlined above, and will be one year fixed-term contract in the first instance (with possibility of extension).
All staff receive 28 days paid leave, plus UK bank holidays (leave allocated pro rata for part time appointments), plus a tax-free remote working allowance worth up to £26 per month.
To read the full job specification and apply, click "Apply via website" to be taken to the right page.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to the design and delivery of research
Data analysis will vary from routine coding and mapping to descriptive statistics and advanced approaches including correlation analysis, ANOVAs and regression analysis. In preparing data, the Researcher will identify the need for clarifications and additional information on the data, and will clearly communicate these queries. The Researcher will undertake this work in strict compliance with the Charity’s policies on data security and confidentiality.
2. Collaborate with colleagues
The Researcher will normally work alongside the Senior Researcher (Quantitative), who will typically lead on the quantitative aspect of research projects and will allocate responsibilities to the Researcher. The Researcher will be expected to undertake these with relatively little guidance and share their findings with the research team, working alongside colleagues to synthesise qualitative and quantitative findings and understand how findings from various strands of research address key research questions.
3. Communicate research findings
The Researcher will clearly present their specific outputs to the Senior Researcher and/or other colleagues through concise informal reports. They will contribute verbally to internal meetings of the research team. The Researcher may contribute to drafting external reports (or sections of reports), presenting findings in a style accessible to a range of audiences.
4. Operational contributions
There will also be other more operational tasks associated with the role, working in collaboration with colleagues in the Charity. These are likely to include administrative tasks for meetings and events; communications with stakeholders, including by phone and email; copywriting; and website contributions.
SKILLS, UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCE
We seek candidates with the following attributes:
Quantitative research
- Have experience in advanced statistical approaches including, for example, ANOVA, and non-parametric approaches
- Understand how these are used to explore social equality issues and are aware of recent published work in this area
- Have substantial experience of identifying the most appropriate approach to explore specific research questions within the context of the data available and the organisation(s) involved
- Have experience of working with large datasets that were not generated for research purposes and require extensive mapping and manipulation
- Are happy to undertake routine tasks, such as checking and cleaning datasets; matching and coding of datasets; and general descriptive statistics
- Pay uncompromising attention to accuracy and detail; and are skilled in identifying data challenges and limitations early in the process wherever possible
- In addition, it would be an advantage to have experience of working with deprivation/disadvantage metrics used in research relating to education and employment (e.g. Index of Multiple Deprivation and HESA measures)
Interpreting and presenting findings
- Have excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills, allowing you to collaborate with colleagues on research tasks and a broad understanding of qualitative research approaches so you can work alongside qualitative researcher colleagues to synthesise quantitative and qualitative findings
Socio-economic equality and diversity
- Are committed to the Bridge Group's vision of a higher education system and labour market where outcomes are determined by competence and hard work, and not by socio-economic background and understand the key issues relating to social equality in the UK
General
- Have completed a postgraduate research degree (or have equivalent professional experience).
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Salary (UK): £50,366 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
The role:
Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for an experienced Head of Safeguarding to join our People & Governance team. In this key role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of safeguarding activity across the Mary’s Meals network.
Reporting to the Chief Officer – People & Governance, and working closely with colleagues across the world, you will develop and implement project management plans to ensure our Global Safeguarding Policy is embedded consistently and sustainably across our movement.
As global subject matter expert, you will lead on the development of a global safeguarding strategy and develop our approach to safeguarding in different contexts. You will support, mentor and capacity build a global safeguarding team.
You will:
· Oversee the development and continual improvement of the global safeguarding policy framework.
· Develop a comprehensive implementation plan to fully embed the safeguarding standards across the global network with a strong emphasis on a high-quality training programme.
· Through direct and matrix management arrangements, lead, coach and capacity build the global safeguarding team and ensure that all activities are consistent and complementary.
· Work with leadership teams globally to develop and embed an organisational culture which is supportive of good safeguarding practice.
· Continue to embed our survivor centred approach to ensure that care and support is provided to those who have experienced harm.
Required skills and experience:
· Experience of working in a senior safeguarding or child protection position internationally with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of sector safeguarding best practice.
· Experience of successfully developing and managing change projects and of implementing safeguarding standards globally.
· Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating sound judgement based on evidence, knowledge and understanding.
· Experience of managing and developing a diverse, remote team.
· Experience of conducting and supporting investigations in a survivor centred way.
· Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change.
· Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships in a global organisation, up to Board level.
About us:
This is a global role, we are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, and we are open to part time working patterns. There will be a requirement for travel to countries where Mary’s Meals operates including Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement. This role undertakes regulated work with children, and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.
This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th February 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
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5Rights is looking for a Youth Engagement expert to support our global network of Youth Ambassadors and ensure the voices of children and young people underpin digital policy. This is a strategic position with significant responsibility and room for growth in a highly dynamic organisation at the cutting edge of international policy debates.
About 5Rights
Working with and for children and young people, 5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve them today and for future generations.
We are a small and dynamic team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in the digital world. We have shifted the narrative and the global agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No. 25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).
Role Purpose
Key Responsibilities
Voice, influence and engagement:
- Recruit, coordinate, train and support young people to be part of 5Rights’ Youth Ambassadors Programme, including from groups facing barriers to participation, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
- Plan and prepare materials, and coordinate delivery of the youth engagement programme from A-Z, with support from other team members as appropriate
- Be the main point of contact for the Youth Ambassadors, as well as for key stakeholders and partners
- Manage and develop partnerships with youth organisations
- Facilitate Youth Council and agenda-setting
- Facilitate research and consultations in coordination with the Research team
- Compile Youth Voices and support development of outreach, advocacy and communications material
- Manage the Youth Voice podcast
- Facilitate youth participation in policy activities and events
- Coordinate youth initiative actions
- Identify opportunities for youth engagement, influence and voice
Project development, management and delivery:
- Ensure robust consent, privacy and safeguarding practices are in place
- Design and implement well-being practices for our youth activities
- Where directed, manage and deliver existing projects
- Meet the agreed delivery targets and outcomes for each of your projects
- Gather relevant information for the monitoring and evaluation of projects using a range of tool
- Undertake the administrative tasks needed to coordinate 5Rights’ Youth Ambassadors’ activities
- Keep accurate records of all sessions and activities undertaken by young people
- Provide regular reports and updates on your work to internal and external audiences
- Conduct reporting and evaluation to identify learnings and improve the Youth Engagement Programme
- dentify and support fundraising for Youth Engagement activities
Person specification
- You are excited about making a digital world that young people deserve: you understand that the digital world offers opportunities for young people and want to ensure it is made safer;You are a self-starter and a team player: you are equally confident in taking the initiative, supporting the team, and asking for help.
- You are highly professional: you know the importance of having a structured approach in the planning and delivery of activities and you keep detailed records;
- You are skilled in building relationships: your interpersonal, communication and leadership skills (including humility and self-confidence) build consensus within groups and lasting positive relationships;
- You are a doer: you are proactive, you constantly seek the strategic line between activity and impact, and you enjoy getting stuck into the delivery of impactful work;
- Your drive is matched by your exceptional organisational skills: You have strong prioritisation and organisation skills to manage various processes and pieces of work in parallel;
- You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion: you believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values;
ESSENTIAL skills and attributes
- At least 2 years of prior experience in a similar role
- Demonstrable organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable data collection and analysis skills to help evaluate project outcomes and inform decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups, including youth, stakeholders, and team members; with an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences, ensuring inclusive practices in youth engagement activities.
- A creative mindset with the ability to contribute innovative ideas for youth engagement initiatives and podcast content.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work environment
- A strong commitment to youth advocacy and empowerment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Lots of energy and enthusiasm to make real world change!
DESIRABLE skills and attributes
- A degree in social sciences, youth work, communication, or a related field.
- Knowledge of children's rights and the challenges they face in the digital environment.
Practical details:
We are offering an initial six-month, remote contract based in Belgium or the UK, with the possibility of full-time employment following a satisfactory review. The salary is based on a gross annual salary of £25,000 in the UK, or €35,000 (including benefits) in Belgium. Candidates should be prepared to work 38 hours a week, with flexibility to accommodate different time zones. You will receive 25 days annual leave, plus one additional day per year worked. Work equipment including a laptop will be provided.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written task that will take 1-2 hours, prior to interviews. First-round interviews will be held over Teams. 5Rights values diversity, and we strongly encourage and welcome people from ethnic minorities and other groups that are under-represented in civil society organisations to apply for this role.
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