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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, analytical and coordinated individual to join us as a Professional Networks Manager at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a medical charity with a focus on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services. 

Our ambition is to continue making a significant contribution to supporting all of our Fellows and members to deliver the best care for patients, for their entire career regardless of where or how they practice. Sitting in our high performing Professional Practice & Quality Improvement team as the Professional Networks Manager you will have the opportunity to make your mark by leading and coordinating the work of the Professional Networks team, develop strategies for informing and supporting the decision to create specific networks and for enhancing networks and services. In this role you will have a real opportunity to make a positive difference to our doctors working in imaging and cancer care.

What you will do:

• Work with leading doctors across Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology in the planning, development and delivery of professional networks and communities of practice.
• Design and implement an approach to systematically evaluating the success of the networks that are built and maintained.
• Identify key areas of development or improvement, systematically evaluating and reporting on project and programme outcomes.
• Lead, motivate and coordinate the teams’ activities 
• Liaise with teams across the College ensuring they understand and have opportunities to promote their work through college networks.

What you will need:

• Track record of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to shape and support networks or communities of practice.
• Effective interpersonal skills - skilled manager of people and able to build and sustain effective working relationships with various people
• Significant experience of leading and managing a team.
• Experience of budget setting 
• Strong communication skills
• Experience of working with high profile professionals and/or an understanding of the NHS, its structures and issues being faced in medicine and the healthcare workforce is advantageous.

If you are a high performing, proactive and a skilled communicator looking for your next challenge in an organisation with a great cause, please consider applying and finding out more about the role and the RCR in our Professional Networks Manager candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR and Office Administrator with great people skills to be a part of our core Head Office team.

The successful candidate will be willing to get involved in all aspects of our work and thrive in a role engaging with staff all over the country and supporting great internal communications. 

Working closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team, a key part of the role is ensuring that we have effective organisational governance, contracting and HR systems in place. You will also support all aspects of HR, working with our HR Advisor to support recruitment processes, staff checks, induction, and development for our staff team.

The successful applicant will have excellent people skills, the ability to develop and maintain administrative organisational systems, and be happy getting involved in a range of different work. Experience of the charity sector, and experience of supporting HR, would be an asset but are not essential. 

Working days are flexible but likely to require Wednesdays.

Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Director of IT, Digital Transformation & Facilities

Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (WTE based on 37 hours per week)

We are seeking an experienced Director of IT, Digital Transformation, and Facilities to lead our digital strategy, IT infrastructure, and facilities management.

Phyllis Tuckwell has an excellent reputation for providing high quality care to people at the end of their lives. Our work culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe in equipping our people with the tools and opportunities to develop and succeed in a dynamic environment.

This is a great opportunity to be part of Phyllis Tuckwell as we embark on our new 5 year strategy and work towards the completion of our new Hospice in Farnham.

As the Director, you will be responsible for driving the transformation of our IT and operational infrastructure, leading the digital strategy, and overseeing the effective management of our physical assets and facilities.  

The role would suit someone who wants to make a positive difference and help make sure that every day is precious.  Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

If you are interested in this role, you are strongly encouraged to contact our Chief Executive, Sarah Church on 01252- 729400 to discuss.

Our benefits include:

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Hybrid / Flexible Working
• Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Excellent education and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
• A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference

If you are unable to apply online please contact HR on 01252-729408

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:  Thursday 7th November 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing:  Monday 18th November 2024

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core.  We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences.  We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.  

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Position: Head of Policy and Evidence
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Fixed term contract for 9 Months, maternity cover
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £63,654 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band 4

About us

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

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

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

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

About this job

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Policy and Evidence to lead our policy, social research, and healthcare professional engagement activity to improve the lives of people affected by MS.

You'll provide leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the Policy and Evidence team has clear priorities and a proactive and impact-driven approach. Strong management and leadership skills are essential to this role.

Acting as a senior spokesperson for our policy and evidence work, you’ll need to be influential both internally and externally, including representing the MS Society at a range of external meetings with a variety of audiences.

You’ll play a crucial role championing the role of impactful evidence based decision making across the organisation and have substantial experience of supporting the development of issue-based influencing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing policy change across a broad range of issues and influencing policy makers at a UK or national level.

Please note this is a fixed term contract for 9 months starting in January 2025.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 1 November 2024

Interested?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encouraging work life balance

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

Caring for you and your family 

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

Thinking about your finances 

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

Enriching your life at work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies please.

About Us:

The National Rifle Association of the UK (NRA) is a registered charity with a Royal Charter and our current patron is His Majesty the King, who continues a long history of Royal patronage.

We greatly value our military heritage and close links with the UK Armed Forces which align to the NRA’s charitable objectives to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air.

With over 90 members of staff and numerous volunteers the NRA represents some 53,000 marksmen and markswomen across its membership and affiliated organisations. The 4,000-acre Bisley Estate is home to the NRA which had consolidated income of more than £10 million in 2023.

Job Summary:

The Head of Finance and Property (HFP) will be responsible for overseeing and directing the financial activities of the charity and its trading subsidiary, and property. This role includes financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. The HFP will also work closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies to support the charity's mission and goals.

What's on Offer:

Competitive package including salary (range £95-£105k), pension and 28 days annual leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Strategy:

Develop and manage annual budgets, cash flow projections, and long-term financial planning.

Oversee and direct treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, long-range forecasting, and insurance activities.

Formulate, review, and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance and safeguard the financial position of the charity.

Reporting & Compliance:

Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and forecasts for the board of trustees and other stakeholders.

Ensure the charity and its trading subsidiary comply with all statutory requirements, including filing annual returns to regulatory bodies (e.g., Charity Commission, Companies House).

Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.

Property:

Oversee the Estate Management Team responsible for the leased and licensed property portfolios;

Formulate, review, and implement property policies, procedures, and controls to enhance and safeguard the property assets of the charity.

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and Estate Management Teams, fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Provide financial training and support to non-financial staff and volunteers.

Risk Management:

Identify and manage financial risks, including investment strategies and financial sustainability.

Oversee risk management processes and ensure that appropriate insurance coverage is maintained.

Advisory Role:

Advise the executive team and Trustee board on financial strategy, real estate policy, and key decision-making to optimize the charity's financial performance and strategic position.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent.

Significant experience in a senior financial role, preferably within the charity, non-profit or property sectors.

Strong knowledge of charity accounting principles, SORP, and related financial regulations.

Proven track record of strategic financial planning and management.

Desirable:

Experience in financial management of real estate, sports, leisure and hospitality.

Understanding of financial challenges specific to the charity sector.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in financial management software and MS Office suite.

Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to guide and influence senior management and board members.

Personal Attributes:

Integrity and a commitment to the charity’s mission.

High level of organizational awareness and sensitivity.

Proactive, resilient, and adaptable to changing conditions.

Head of Advancement Services (Full-time, all year round)

Sevenoaks School Foundation is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Advancement Services (Full-time, all year round).

We are looking for someone with experience working across large, complex organisations and delivering projects through developing strong relationships with senior leadership and someone who has strong experience in managing a relational database. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the compliance and regulatory requirements of a fundraising office and have excellent IT, systems and organisational skills to manage a complex operations function.

Please see Job Description for full details about the role.

Please Note

For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.

For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on ‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.

To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV.

The closing date for applications is 18/11/2024 at 9:00am and first stage interviews will take place on 27/11/2024. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.

Schools Coordinator

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Schools Coordinator (Impact Officer) to work as the primary link between partner schools and the CYUK programme.

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

Position: Schools Coordinator (internal title School Impact Officer)

Location: RM8 3EX. 2 days per week from this location

Training Location: E1 6EG  -1 day per week, Friday, at this location. With occasional working from home.

Hours: Part - Time, for 3 days per week. Normal working hours are 8:00 - 4:30, Monday to Friday. Working Fridays is essential, the other days are flexible.

Work Schedule: Term-time working (except the second half of August)

Salary: £29,144 per annum pro rata

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: January 2024. We hope to include ad-hoc induction days/half days (all paid) in December 2024, to be agreed upon with the candidate.

Closing Date: 20th November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 25th November.

The Role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a School Impact Officer to train, support and develop volunteers and monitor the programme through effective administration, data management and to build a deep partnership between the school and the charity.

The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school and is the primary link between the partner schools and the programme and is the enabler of the programme delivery.  You will support a team of volunteer mentors, who support school activities by coordinating, managing and evaluating the programme.

The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme and you will work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and ready them for employment.

The role is primarily a school-based post from Monday to Thursday and is office based on most Fridays. See locations above.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.

You will have:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

· The ability to understand school leadership priorities

· Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupils developmental needs

· The ability to cope well with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations

· Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively

· Good IT knowledge

· A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and a professional manner and approach

Whilst not essential experience of working in a school or with schools would be an advantage in this role.

If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.

Employee Benefits

As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:

· Great holiday entitlement

· Training including degree-level qualifications

· Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%

· Free eye tests and £20 off glasses

· Interest-free travel season ticket loans

· Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”

· Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship

· 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing

· Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts

· Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award

· Laptop and mobile phone

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.

Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support, Coordinator, Administrator. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country’s largest Citizens Advice delivering advice and advocacy services to tens of thousands of people every year. We deliver services by phone, digitally and face to face, in multiple locations and to some of Sheffield’s most vulnerable communities. We also work to influence local and national policy and are committed to increasing the opportunities for those who use or need our services to help shape what we deliver.

Our work empowers people and changes lives. Following expansion in our services we are looking for a skilled leader and communicator to take up this new senior leadership role.

This is a diverse and challenging role - but it’s also an exciting one. To succeed you’ll need:

• The skills to inspire and encourage teams to achieve our vision
• The ability to build, develop and maintain strong mutually beneficial partnerships centred around the needs of our clients. Knowing when to compromise and when not and how to build trust and credibility.
• The ability to think long-term in a fast-moving  environment and to demonstrate flexibility when adapting to change.
• The ability to manage the mechanisms and systems that capture an overview of service and staff effectiveness and performance and to swiftly identify and mitigate any issues.
• A strong commitment to and ideally experience of co-production
• Impressive communication and influencing skills

We can offer you a supportive culture within a charity setting committed to social justice. We offer an attractive remuneration package with good terms and conditions of employment including: 35 hour working week; 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Pension scheme, Hybrid Working, enhanced maternity and paternity policies and Health Plan with integrated employee assistance programme.

The closing date for completed applications is:  9:00am, 11 November 2024 .

Interview date: 22 November 2024

About St Augustine's Centre

‘The St. Augustine Centre lays a clear path of hope for each of us. It is my family. Now I can start to live again.’ (Besara, Centre Member)

‘This place is a deep well of humanity and resilience in a world that needs these things so much.’ (Miles, Volunteer)

At our vibrant community centre in Halifax, we welcome refugees and people seeking asylum. Working across Calderdale with partners, we give people the practical support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity, and we offer a wide range of activities that help them feel happier and more connected.

We are a community of 22 staff (15 full-time equivalent), 150 volunteers, and over a thousand Centre Members from 86 countries. Our ‘Centre Members’ are people seeking sanctuary in Calderdale. 33% of our staff and trustees and 50% of our volunteers have lived experience of the asylum system; their insights and experiences shape what we do.

About you

Do you have a proven track record as a compassionate and inspirational leader or manager?

Do you have the skills to define and execute strategy, secure funding from multiple sources, build diverse partnerships, and ensure organisational compliance with the law and regulatory frameworks - all whilst overseeing the delivery of front-line services and a wide range of life-enhancing activities?

Do you care deeply about the challenges facing people fleeing war and persecution? Are you passionate about leading a unique humanitarian organisation which provides crucial practical support – and a deep sense of belonging – to some of the world’s most vulnerable people?

The role - your main responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and strategic direction for the whole organisation, in collaboration with the Board of trustees, and with a spirit of positivity and possibility.
• Oversee the effective delivery of a diverse range of services, including immigration and asylum advice and a wide range of support and activities.
• Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation including budgeting, monitoring and keeping the organisation well-funded and resourced.
• Work collaboratively, compassionately and effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, Centre Members to inspire and lead an inclusive and enabling culture; including managing staff and overseeing all key processes and policies.
• Model our values of sanctuary, diversity, community, collaboration and growth and deliver on our purpose to provide practical support and challenge injustice.
• Engage with our Centre Members and amplify their voices at all times.
• Manage effective partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations, funders and donors locally, regionally and nationally.
• Ensure that the work of St Augustine’s conforms to all legal, compliance, regulatory, charitable and funding requirements.

How to apply

1. For detailed application instructions, including how to complete the application form, and to review the job pack with the person specification and job description, please visit our website’s job page.
2. Application deadline: 10am on Monday 18th November 2024.
3. Shortlisting notification: By Thursday 21st November 2024.
4. Interview dates: Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th November 2024.

Key information

• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
• Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire (option to work from home occasionally)
• 7 weeks holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions

St Augustine’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment of all staff and volunteers is robust and informed by our safer recruitment policy and procedures. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.

Operations Coordinator
Responsible to: Director of Finance & Risk

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Days/Hours per week: 37 hrs per week
Salary: £25,000 a year
Location: Edinburgh

We are seeking an individual with strong administration skills to join our team in the role of Operations Coordinator and support our mission to end homelessness.  This role will support the administrative and operational functions within our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, together with our coffee shops and Village, whilst being the first point of contact for inbound enquiries. 

We are looking for a well organised individual, with good problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude to become part of our friendly team and are keen to learn and develop. 

What you’ll be doing:

· Ensuring our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow are fit for purpose, providing an environment that is welcoming to both staff and external visitors.

· Managing and responding to inbound email and telephone enquiries.

· Manging shop related customer orders, inbound enquiries and invoicing.

· Supporting elements of finance administration, especially during holiday periods. 

· Booking travel, accommodation, training courses and supporting colleagues with other business-related purchases.

· Maintaining the health and safety maintenance tracker and supporting colleagues with actions and maintenance required in each of our operational units and at our Village.

· Arranging meetings and taking minutes if required.

· Supporting with data protection compliance and updating records and policies.

· Supporting the Finance & Risk Director in ensuring our IT systems are safe and secure, in conjunction with our external IT support. 

· Compliance with legislation and adherence to best practice.

· Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with other administrative and operational matters as reasonably required. 

Why join us?

· Impact: your work will empower people experiencing homelessness to transform their own lives through our key pillars of providing homes, jobs, food and support.

· Culture: you’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team in an entrepreneurial organisation that values your unique take on how to achieve our goals.

· Growth: opportunities to work on exciting projects and learn, grow, and shine in a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging.

· Perks: competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits including:

o 32 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)

o Staff discount at Social Bite Coffee Shops

o Reward Hub (discounted gym, restaurants, shop partnerships)

o Enhanced sick pay

o Cycle to work scheme

o Employee Assistance Programme

o Reflective Practice

o Values Superstars rewards

Application process: please send a CV and cover message. Your cover message should give us a sense of who you and help us understand why you’re a good fit for this role. It could be a letter (up to 500 words), a video or voice note (up to four minutes), or something else.  Ultimately, it’s what you are comfortable with. Note – applications without a supporting message will not be considered.

Recruitment process:
We believe the right recruitment process is one that allows both of us to learn about the other, to ensure that we both make the right decision.  The right candidate will fit well within Social Bite, understanding and believing in our values and what we are trying to achieve. 

There will be a two-stage process (with possibly an initial telephone/teams call) allowing you to meet with Peter Kerr, the Finance & Risk Director, along with colleagues. 

As this role is one that replaces an existing, we are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so all applications will be considered as they are received and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis, therefore early applications for this role are encouraged. 

The role of the Direct Marketing Executive is a varied one. Working with different teams & suppliers, you will be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns online, offline and across a range of media channels. The acquisition programme is an evolving one and there is change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas at a fast pace.

As well as running day-to-day activity on your own campaigns, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the wider acquisition team by ensuring data and supporter engagement processes are running smoothly across campaigns. Alongside this, they will ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice is top of the agenda.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we are looking for someone with the desire and self-motivation to learn and develop, and the drive and passion to change the future for those affected by dementia. The successful candidate will be able to show this, be collaborative and enthusiastic, want to learn and develop, and be keen to get involved with the activities of the team right away.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Campaign Management

· Support with planning and delivery of a wide range of supporter engagement and fundraising activities including digital marketing and face-to-face fundraising.

· Support with the creation of content copywriting for digital adverts.

· Work with others in the team to conduct mystery shopping, shadowing and call listening to measure fundraising quality and ensure compliance.

· Liaise with designers, printers, mailing houses, agencies, and fulfilment houses.

· Support the day-to-day management of fundraising agencies and suppliers, ensuring relationships are effective and productive.

· Assist in the production and delivery of motivating fundraiser training.

· Support in recommendations for change and refinement across the direct marketing programme.

Finance & Reporting

· Daily campaign tracking and reporting

· Administer the recording, reconciliation, and processing of invoices to be paid from acquisition Direct Marketing nominal codes.

Other duties

· Tracking and evaluating competitor and industry trends, collaborating with the other Direct Marketing Executive to provide recommendations to the wider team for potential improvements and testing opportunities.

· Keep up to date on the latest developments within the sector relating to best practice in fundraising.

· Proof-read direct marketing materials and collateral.

· Regularly attend, support, and contribute to meetings and events.

· Ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice.

· Keep up to date with dementia news, research developments and the work of ARUK and consider the impact on campaigns.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Senior Direct Marketing Officer in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for:

· Experience of using Microsoft packages; particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

· Proof reading

· Administrative experience.

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

· Willingness to collaborate and work closely with other departments and external suppliers.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.

· Strong team player and self-motivator.

· Strong focus on results and continuous improvement.

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £23,500 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 10th November 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 18th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

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

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

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

Main Responsibilities:

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

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

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

Desirable knowledge/expertise

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

Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information. To apply please submit the following:

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024, 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th November 2024, Details TBC.

Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025

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

Join Pyramid as our Development Manager and drive positive change! We're looking for a dynamic individual to help us shape the future of inclusive arts by growing Pyramid’s revenue streams and public profile. This is a new opportunity to deliver real impact, working in a senior leadership role to secure new funding, build partnerships, and ensure financial stability. You’ll lead on developing grant applications, coordinating fundraising efforts, and managing our public-facing content and profile. 

This is a new role at Pyramid which supports business development by focusing on fundraising and increasing public awareness of our work. In this role, you will be responsible for generating, growing, and retaining revenues from new and existing channels (including public and private donations, fundraising events, private sector partnerships and public funding schemes).  Liaising with the Director, you will identify and develop funding bids, contracts, and tenders, as well as other sources of income, to enable Pyramid to thrive and grow. You will take responsibility for Pyramid’s public profile, including social media accounts, news articles on its website and press releases, assisted by the Marketing and Communications Officer, whom you will line-manage.

Purpose of the post

• To work alongside the Director and Board of Trustees to develop and implement a revenue generation strategy which grows and diversifies Pyramid’s income streams, supporter base and public profile.
• To support Pyramid’s current and future financial stability by identifying and accessing a wide range of funding streams, including (but not limited to) corporate sponsorship, grants, contracts, commissions, philanthropy, and donations.
• To seek out and initiate opportunities to expand our networks, identifying and engaging with potential new projects, supporters, and influencers.
• To monitor and review Pyramid’s activities in relation to income and impact, and to make recommendations for change and development where appropriate.
• To supervise and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Officer in developing suitable content to build Pyramid’s public profile, and directly support fundraising efforts by ensuring our website, social media channels and print material are kept up to date with fundraising news and activities that inspire engagement and giving.
• To provide support and insight to stakeholders in setting the future strategic direction for the organisation
• To work with the Director to prepare project budgets and spending reports.

Main tasks:

Strategic

• Responsibility for overseeing and delivering on specific action plans / areas within plans related to business growth and development and monitoring / reporting on progress.
• To monitor and analyse sectoral developments and changes, identifying both opportunities and risks and taking appropriate action.

Financial

• To diversify Pyramid’s revenue streams, with a focus on building unrestricted income.
• To work with the Director to prepare budgets, cashflow forecasts and spending reports, and to present finance information to the Trustees, members, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• To co-write funding applications and monitoring / evaluation reports with the Director.
• To ensure compliance with funder agreements and that contractual obligations are met.

Engagement

• To work collaboratively with Pyramid’s voluntary Fundraising Team, coordinating and supporting their activities as appropriate.
• To ensure a strong online presence and that high-quality print information is made available for fundraising and business initiatives.

Administrative

• To coordinate the fundraising workload of staff by developing, maintaining, and monitoring the fundraising pipeline and timelines for all sources of income.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive financial records and documentation relating to funding streams, and income and expenditure.
• To monitor and report on public engagement with fundraising campaigns and strategies.

Operational

• To make arrangements for and at fundraising events, exhibitions, and functions.
• To line manage the Marketing and Communications Officer and be accountable for the day-to-day responsibilities of the Marketing and Communications Officer.
• To attend and contribute to the regular meetings of staff, trustees, and sub-committees as needed.

General

• To carry out any other duties as required, which are appropriate to the nature of the post and its level of responsibility.
• To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Pyramid Policies and Procedures.

Local Finance Consultant – Citizens Advice

MLC are proud to be partnered with Citizens Advice to recruit their new Finance Consultant, who will provide support and guidance across the local Citizens Advice offices across the country. You will be responsible for a portfolio of offices, building strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance staff in those offices. You’ll bring your financial expertise and knowledge to a team of people working hard to give advice to millions across the country.

This year Citizens Advice are celebrating their 85th anniversary and during that time they have been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone – working on issues that affect the whole of society. Last year they directly helped over 2.66 million people find a way forward with one-to-one advice, in addition to over 60 million views of their online self-help advice. As part of their commitment to supporting society, they are one of a small number of statutory consumer watchdogs with the ability to submit super-complaints to government. Their value to society has been estimated at £4.7 billion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation which places high value on staff engagement and growth, with a proven track record of supporting career development with internal promotions and training. The role joins at the end of a period of change for the charity and is a great chance for you to make your mark and develop the role further.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to local offices with their financial management, reporting and processes.
• Monitor and ensure improving financial standards and compliance with the Charity Commission and other statutory reports.
• Help develop the financial health reporting strategy for the organisation, working with key stakeholders to support the development.
• Upskill local offices with their financial acumen and ability for self-service.

The successful candidate will:

• Be either fully qualified, or part-qualified and studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experienced in charity accounting, whether that is directly working in a charity or through auditing charities.
• Enjoy working in an evolving environment where there is a focus on modernisation within the finance team.

For an informal discussion on the role or your job search in general, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.