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We are incredibly excited to be working with an excellent cancer charity who are searching for a Sporting Events Manager. This charity seeks to support all affected individuals by funding life-changing research and campaigning for change.

This role will support the Assistant Head of Events & Community Fundraising to generate income for the charity through the Sporting Events programme of walking, running and cycling activities. The postholder will lead on the delivery of a flagship walking event, with a key focus on co-creating and delivering a robust marketing plan, delivering the supporter journey to drive participant value, and ensuring that all stakeholders meet their deadlines to drive fundraising income. This role will report on operational plans and budgets to generate medium and long-term sustainable income, taking responsibility for team outcomes including financial and key result reporting. You will also use data to optimise performance and maximise return on investment throughout the portfolio of activity.

To be successful in the role of Sporting Events Manager, you will need:

• Excellent organisational skills and initiative to support complex activity streams, with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in delivering large scale fundraising events, with experience in project management, leading complicated programmes with multiple partners.
• Experienced people manager, able to motivate a team to deliver excellent results, with ability to engage with stakeholders and manage relationships to the most senior levels.

Salary: £40,500–£44,500
Contract: Permanent, full-time, with flexible options.
Location: London/Hybrid
Deadline: Rolling

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 

 

Community Coffee Shop Supervisor, to serve customers and maintain high standards in SCT x Paper and Cup. 

Role and responsibilities

• Greet Customers in a warm, friendly and welcoming manner
• Always maintain excellent customer relations with clear communication
• Brew excellent coffee and beverages including ‘latte art’
• Prepare orders to customers specifications
• Maintain excellent level of hygiene in food preparation and service areas
• Ensure high level of personal hygiene and appearance (including the wearing of protective clothing at all times)
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations
• To follow the SCT x Paper and Cups policies and procedures
• Follow cash handling procedures, policies, use of the cash register and ability to ‘cash up’ at the end of your shift as and when required
• Perform cleaning tasks per the rota
• Report any machine faults to the manager
• Ensure all comments and complaints are raised to the Manager
• Carry out other duties as may reasonably required
• In consultation with the Shop Manager, sell donated stock and receive donations, storing appropriately for processing
• Maintain stock levels of donated goods ensuring a quality retail offer in the shop
• To be willing to cover at other shops when, and if, necessary

Additional benefits:

• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme 
• BUPA Wellbeing plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata on basis of 35 pw full time equivalent)
• Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 5% 
• Training and development opportunities

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks in our office

Reports to: Senior Young Persons Link Worker 

Based: Merton

Salary: £33,536

Contract: Permanent - Full Time and Part Time roles available 

Work Arrangement: 40 hours or 16 hours per week 

DBS: Basic

Role Overview: 

As a Young Persons Link Worker, you will be providing social prescribing support to young people, and/or their families. The aim of the role is to help clients improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to community support. This could include helping people with a range of issues such as coping with social pressures, emotional wellbeing, physical inactivity, financial difficulties, crime, loneliness, bullying, relationship issues, housing issues and family problems. 

The role involves working with professionals in Primary Care, education, social services and other community and voluntary sector services to develop the service.  The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, passionate about supporting people and dedicated to reducing inequalities in the local area.

The Health and Wellbeing Team are a passionate group of health professionals who empower people to make lasting changes to their health and wellbeing and improve their quality of life. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, building innovative initiatives that tackle barriers to improving health. We are experts at reducing health inequalities, real or perceived, and creating lasting changes. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

Person-centred care and support 

• Deliver effective social prescribing appointments using a holistic and person-centred approach
• Empower clients to take control of their own wellbeing by building their confidence, motivating them to set goals and creating personalised action plan
• Signpost and refer people to local voluntary, community and statutory services that help meet their needs

Communication and Collaboration 

• Work with the Primary Care partners and the Enable Health & Wellbeing Team to develop a social prescribing service that supports young people and families
• Maintain regular contact with primary care teams, providing updates and sharing knowledge of local VCSE organisations
• Develop supportive relationships and work in partnership with local VCSE organisations, community groups, and statutory services to make safe and effective onward referrals

Service Quality and Development 

• Collect and record outcome and monitoring data using required systems, contributing to the evaluation of the programm
• Manage own case load to ensure clients receive appropriate levels of support and expectations are met and keep accurate records of client interactions and record all onward referrals to VCSE service
• Gather client feedback to evaluate the quality of the service and to inform service changes and developments
• Complete Quality Assurance Assessments for VCSE organisations accepting social prescribing referrals to ensure they are safe, effective, and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing

Skills and Experience:  

• At least 2 years’ experience in a role that involves delivering face-to-face support in a relevant health, social care or youth work environment
• At least 2 years’ experience working with/ supporting disadvantaged young people and their families
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector, including with volunteers, small community groups and youth groups
• Experience of partnership working and relationship building across different sectors and organisations
• Motivational interviewing, behaviour change, or health coaching qualification (desirable) or willingness to undertake training (essential)
• Understanding of the challenge’s young people and families within inner London face particularly relating to obesity and mental health issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) and other client monitoring systems or tools as required
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range partners including GPs, VCSE organisations and service users
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; able to communicate with a range of stakeholders in a meaningful way
• Able to work flexible hours if required by the post and able to work in various setting
• Able to commute to various service locations across the borough as required

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around us! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

About the opportunity 

Critical to our mission, we are looking to recruit a London Programme Manager to be responsible for a geographical area and the schools within it, whilst supporting geographical expansion. You will oversee your region’s Action Tutoring programmes, liaising with our partner schools and developing new school partnerships, whilst supporting your team of Programme Coordinators to engage pupils and support them to build relationships with stakeholders and retain a strong pool of tutors.

As a Programme Manager, you will line manage up to seven Programme Coordinators to ensure they effectively manage their caseload of schools, whilst driving the quality of programmes and ensuring that the delivery of programmes meets organisational KPIs. This role will take a lead on new school recruitment, regularly pitching to Senior Leaders within schools and managing school partnerships within your region to ensure Action Tutoring’s growth targets are met. Additionally, you will contribute to the wider leadership of the Action Tutoring programme team, lead on programme-specific projects to support the programme department’s priorities and will be expected to support the wider learning and development needs of the Programme Coordinator team.

The position would suit someone who enjoys working with people who have a frontline role, gets energy from pitching to schools and wants to increase their management experience in an exciting and rapidly developing charity. The successful candidate should be able to manage their own workload to a high standard as well as support others, have excellent attention to detail, be adaptable, relational and used to problem-solving, and be able to work well with a range of
stakeholders and be confident in carrying out administrative tasks to support programme delivery.

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility.

Qualifications and experience criteria:

A-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience)

Right to work in the UK

Reports to: Head of Programmes (South)

Salary: £33,964 - £35,669 per annum, depending on experience, plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum

Contract and hours:  Permanent, full time contract (37.5 hours)
We offer flexible hours 9.30-4pm as core hours.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November. 
 
Interviews: Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November 2024
 
Start date: Monday 16th December 2024
 
Place of work: Home with regular travel to schools in London
 
DBS requirement: All Action Tutoring staff must have an enhanced DBS check suitable for the child workforce.  
If you don’t already have one, we’ll process one for you. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear in a DBS check, please notify us when you apply. 

For more information on the role and information about Action Tutoring, please see the attached job pack.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and consultative status with the United Nations (UN).
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.

The PMO Manager is responsible for designing and managing the framework within which projects are created, delivered and managed to support strategic decision making; as well as enabling the successful delivery of programmes and projects. They will be responsible for monitoring and supporting effective processes, governance and good practice. Sitting in Operations, they will be a centre of excellence for project management and governance across all functions ensuring consistency and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Project Officer

Position Type: Paid

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours:  Five days a week, 9am-5pm

Salary: £31,138

Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

Holidays must be taken during the school holidays

Contract: Temporary – Jan 25 to Aug 26

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Job Purpose

· To deliver an exciting, new programme implementing a whole school approach (WSA) to food nurseries, primaries, secondaries and SEN schools in Southwark.

Key Tasks include:

• Support Project Coordinator to group schools and nurseries using a RAG rating, based on level of support required to achieve a WSA to food

· Recruit schools to take part in the programme

· Build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students

· Support schools to complete school food action plans and polices

• Support with the development of resources and training packages for schools

· Deliver role-specific training to key staff in schools (training provided if necessary)

· Deliver in-person engagement sessions and online workshops to support schools to achieve their action plans

· Collect data and maintain accurate records on Airtable relating to the programme

• Work closely with our Impact & Strategy Manager and Evaluation Officer to complete all monitoring and evaluation
• Gather content for our website and social media platforms
• Keep line manager updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times

· The Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person specification

Essential  

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail 

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals

· Comfortable engaging with variety of audiences (students, school staff and parents), incl. writing and responding to email, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings, and running workshops 

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· An interest in food education and children’s health.

Desirable  

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of working in education

Voluntary Action Harrow is looking for a Health & Social Inequalities Co-ordinator and Trainer to work within our Stronger Communities Team.

Stronger Communities aims to remove barriers to accessing healthcare, increase community engagement and co-production, and reduce health inequalities in the borough of Harrow. This role involves developing and delivering a comprehensive portfolio of training sessions focused on Health and Social Inequalities, including Make Every Contact Count (MECC).

Responsibilities

• Develop a portfolio of training sessions covering a range of topics, particularly related to Health & Social Inequalities (including Make Every Contact Count (MECC)).
• Liaise with internal colleagues to ensure training content stays accurate
• Build effective working relationships with a wide range of  stakeholders including residents, voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, social enterprises, local NHS services, and statutory sector partners
  Liaise regularly with these partner organisations to identify and address training needs
• Deliver accessible training sessions both online and at venues in a way that empowers participants and increases their confidence, knowledge and expertise.
• Support in the promotion and communication of training sessions
• Manage, organise and support representation at community meetings, forums and networks, encouraging attendance.
• Meet defined targets for numbers of sessions and participants
• Seek feedback from participants and use this to continuously improve the training offer
• Manage and maintain comprehensive records of sessions delivered and participants feedback
• Contribute to ensuring that service performance standards and targets are met
• Evaluation of training, including case study and impact reports
• Identify and report evidence to support community insight
• Support other staff and volunteers to deliver training if and as required
• Contribute to the design and delivery of internal training when required
• Maintain and update records on our database.

Skills, Competencies and Behaviours

• Ability to identify key elements of effective training and utilise a variety of tools and methodologies.
• Skilled in recognising and addressing health inequalities
• Proficient in delivering training sessions, ensuring participants fully understand the material.
• Strong communication skills with clients, colleagues, and agencies from diverse backgrounds.
• Experienced in working collaboratively within multi-professional and multi-agency settings.
• Capable of maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Effective time and diary management skills.
• Competent in navigating complex local community relationships and politics.
• Able to liaise effectively with colleagues, ensuring clear communication and information sharing.
• Experienced in supporting and empowering staff and volunteers.
• Strong ICT skills (Including Teams and Zoom), with adaptability to new systems and tools.
• Demonstrable experience and, ideally, qualifications in training (e.g., Train the Trainer, Award in Education & Training).

Listening, Verbal, Written and Presentation Communication Skills

• Training skills, ensuring that participants have understood
• Able to communicate well with clients, colleagues and other agencies
• Able to work in partnership in multi-professional and multi-agency settings
• Able to keep accurate records
• Able to effectively manage your time and diary
• Ability to negotiate complex local community relationships and politics
• Effectively liaising with colleagues and ensuring others are kept informed
• Supporting and empowering staff and volunteers
• Strong ICT skills, including adaptability to new systems and tools

Who are we?

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative work with the local community providing information, training and guidance.

Based in Harrow, we are a not-for-profit co-operative owned by our workers. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and of who’s doing what. Our members collectively have over 35 years’ experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, specialising in capacity building in a variety of different organisational development areas.

We’ve worked with a diverse range of local organisations, from small community groups, to regional and international charities. We also run, manage and co-ordinate projects, working with local people and groups to help them make a difference in their local community.

Support available to the successful candidate

You will be working within the Voluntary Action Harrow Stronger Communities Team, who hold a huge amount of knowledge, training templates and have good relationships with charities and community groups across Harrow.

Equalities & Accessibility

We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print.

Application Process

CV outlining related work experience, responsibilities and qualifications
Cover letter covering why you want to work with us and the skills and knowledge in the job description.

Join Our Team as a Centre Manager!

For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our careers site.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Centre Manager to join our team in Newcastle, with regular travel to Leeds. In this permanent role, you'll lead a small team of Centre Coordinators, managing both internal and external relationships to ensure smooth operations across locations.

If you're an organised professional with experience in handling multiple projects, managing facilities, and overseeing budgets, this could be the perfect role for you. A passion for accurate data management and supporting young people through our work is essential.

Above all, you'll align with our values and thrive in our positive, collaborative culture. Apply today!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Centre Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Centre Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3261 

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is proud to be working with a great charity as they search for a Donor Relations Manager to support them for an initial 3 month and part-time opportunity.

The Donor Relations Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering and nurturing long-lasting relationships with the charity’s supporters. By implementing innovative stewardship strategies and crafting compelling communications, you will enhance donor loyalty and maximise giving potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing donor communications to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategic changes.
• Develop and implement creative stewardship initiatives to increase donor engagement and loyalty across the entire donor pipeline.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a robust stewardship program, identifying opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and maximising impact.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to foster a culture of donor appreciation and create meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Support the development and writing of impactful reports, communications, and proposals for donors and prospects.
• Work closely with fundraising colleagues to develop and execute tailored engagement plans for a select group of high-value donors.
• Collaborate with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to identify and cultivate high-value gift opportunities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in donor relations, fundraising, or a related field
• Strong understanding of donor stewardship principles and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with donors at all levels
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor relationship management software
• Experience working in the charity sector
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and compliance
• Experience with grant writing and proposal development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure

What’s on Offer:

• An initial 3-month role with the potential for extension.
• Flexible part-time role of 2-days per-week with 1 of those days working from the organisations Central London office.
• An extremely competitive day rate of £256.92 per-day PAYE + £31.97 daily holiday (Inside IR35).

Note: Whilst we do our best to get back to every application, due to the volume of interest this is not always possible.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are seeking a Sex Worker Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (SWISVA) to provide appropriate emotional and practical 1-to-1 support to people involved in sex work, who often experience stigma and face barriers to accessing services. Working within a specialist sexual violence approach, you will be enabling people to access support and navigate services, including those directly related to sexual violence. You will support them to navigate criminal justice processes if they wish to do so. You will be working in partnership with other agencies and making appropriate referrals for people to access other services to support their wider needs. You will play a key role in advocating for improved responses to sexual violence, including pathways through the criminal justice processes.  

The post is part of a unique partnership between National Ugly Mugs, Basis Yorkshire and POW (Nottingham) to ensure more specialist support for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence, to develop good practice guidelines, develop and share learning, and to influence change in provisions for sex workers. Each organisation will be employing a SWISVA; the program will be led by a Program Coordinator who will be based with Basis Yorkshire, and who will lead on influencing of policy and sharing of learning to improve outcomes for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence   

The main role responsibilities (further outlined in the job description) are:  

• Oversee a caseload of people who have experienced sexual violence

• Ensure that sex workers have access to specialist sexual violence services, including access to the SARC and support throughout the criminal justice process

• Ensure that safeguarding practice is embedded within working practices to effectively support those at risk 

• Work collaboratively with Police, ISVAs and other colleagues to ensure the needs of sex workers are met and their voices are heard within the criminal justice process 

• Advocate for sex workers wishing to access the specialist service, challenging discrimination, exclusion and stigma both for individuals and within the wider community  

• Ensure the service maintains its strict confidentiality and protects the data of those accessing the service 

• Work collaboratively with peers in the SWISVA Partnership Program and the Program Coordinator to enable the Programme to achieve its wider objectives of quality assurance, development of good practice guidelines, learning, evaluating and influencing  

• To work within POW to support the core services including drop-in and outreach, taking the lead and driving as allocated  

Experience of the sex work industry will be looked upon favourably. 

Mothers’ Union is a global Christian movement working to transform lives, strengthen families and advocate for change. 

Active for nearly 150 years and now with 4 million members in 84 countries, our development programmes have extraordinary reach and an approach that is in line with best practice – our members serve in their local communities, have strong established relationships, and are there for the long term. They see what is needed, where it is needed and work as volunteers to help others. This local knowledge, combined with their Christian faith perspective enables transformation in the communities they serve. 

Our programmes, which take an Asset Based Community Transformation approach, are focused around the three pillars identified by our members of stopping violence (especially gender-based violence), poverty and injustice. 

We now seek a Director of Global Programmes to build on the excellent work to date to ensure there is consistency in approach, and that the local teams have the necessary capability and capacity in place to deliver to time, quality and budget. Our desire is to do this without losing the relational and member-led approach we have always taken, and to extend the work into more countries. 

This will require a best-in-class development leader with a mature Christian faith, the ability to shape culture and convert vision into operational strategies that enable growth.  You will be a brilliant team builder and collaborator who balances trust and accountability and you will likely have experience of working in a networked organization, with and through volunteers. 

For more details, including how to apply, please see the job pack attached.

Closing date 5pm on 8th November

Trees for Cities is an independent, national charity that works with communities to plant and care for urban trees, helping to create greener and healthier cities across the UK and internationally for the last 30 years.

We are in a pivotal decade for environmental action, and our current strategy, The Turn of Trees (2022-25), is focused on engaging communities in climate action through the simple yet powerful act of tree planting. Looking ahead, our new strategy launching in 2025 will build on this momentum to create a social movement for tree equity - ensuring that all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location have access to the benefits that trees provide, including cleaner air, cooler temperatures, improved mental health, and enhanced biodiversity.

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Marketing & Digital Engagement to lead our efforts in inspiring, engaging, and empowering communities, volunteers, and supporters across the UK. This is a critical new role, focused on implementing and operationalising our new strategy, enhancing our reach, and building the foundations for our future growth. The role offers the opportunity to lead the development of Trees for Cities’ first national digital engagement strategy, ensuring we build strong connections with communities and supporters through creative campaigns and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of our first national digital engagement strategy, driving public awareness and support for urban trees.
• Inspire and mobilise communities and supporters through innovative campaigns that highlight the benefits of tree planting and urban greening.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the successful implementation of our organisational strategy, enhancing our digital presence to extend our reach.
• Oversee a talented marketing and engagement team, providing leadership, direction, and fresh ideas to foster growth and deepen our connections.
• Act as a senior voice in the organisation, influencing decision-making and shaping the future direction of Trees for Cities.

About You
We are looking for an experienced marketing leader with a passion for the environment and community engagement. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful digital engagement strategies, and experience leading creative campaigns that inspire action – this could be within a charity or a wider commercial setting. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of influencing at a senior level, and able to bring fresh perspectives to the organisation.

Why Join Us?
At Trees for Cities, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive, and vibrant work culture. Our team is deeply motivated by the cause, and we are committed to supporting each other as we work towards a greener, healthier future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation making a tangible difference in urban environments and communities across the UK.

If you are passionate about mobilising social action and inspiring change, and have the skills and experience to lead our marketing and digital engagement efforts, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about the role and organisation, including how to have an informal conversation about the opportunity and apply, please download the full appointment brief.

Closing date: 17 November 2024

Panel Interview Dates: 2 December and then 9 December 2024

A little bit about the role 

This role will be closing at 12pm on Thursday 14 November.

This role will sit within the Fellowship team, within the wider external relations directorate, and be managed by the Fellowship and engagement lead, supported by our chief social worker and a steering group of staff and trustees. This will ensure that we are connecting fellows – social workers who have completed one of Frontline’s programmes – to our young people’s work. The postholder will also have strong links with our communications and fundraising teams, which also sit within the external relations directorate.

The postholder will shape and grow all our work with and for young people with experience of social work, ensuring all involved have a positive experience. Our goal is to improve social work by listening to the needs of children and young people with lived experience. By involving them in all aspects of our work, we can make social work more effective and responsive for vulnerable children and families across England

We are seeking a dedicated professional who excels in youth-centred social work, with hands-on experience supporting young people aged 14-25. You will understand the unique challenges they face, especially those with care experience, and have insight into relevant social care policies. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will support inclusive, cohesive programme delivery.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and strategic relationship builder who prioritises youth voices and partnership. Skilled in managing complex workloads and securing funding, you will also bring a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and using technology to enhance impact.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Bringing individuals with care and social work experience together, helping them to have a bigger influence on Frontline's mission to create social change for vulnerable children without a safe and stable home.
• Leading and growing the young people’s advisory board, recruiting and inducting new members.
• Developing a programme of activities for the young people’s advisory board and other experts by experience which includes quarterly meetings, day sessions and residentials each year.
• Collaborating with the Fellowship team to aid the development of future opportunities available fellows, using insights, voices and experiences from young people directly.
• Developing a mentoring programme for all of Frontline’s experts by experience through our Fellowship.

Please see job pack for full list of role responsibilities

A little bit about you 

This role will suit an experienced leader who is passionate about empowering young people with lived experience and integrating their perspectives into impactful social work. The hiring panel will be looking for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to inclusive leadership, strong coordination skills across diverse teams, and a proven ability to build meaningful engagement with young people and stakeholders.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you .

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jackie Sanders, External Relations Director, contact details can be found in the job pack.

At Makespace, our mission is to revive, repurpose and transform empty and underused spaces across Oxfordshire into affordable, community-driven places. We are committed to nurturing connection and support for social enterprises, creatives, makers and fostering a more inclusive and connected local economy.

Our agenda is spatial justice - we believe everyone has the right to safe, affordable, secure and beautiful spaces in which to work, organise and celebrate. We use meanwhile as a lever to unlock spaces, and as a catalyst to bring about long-term, community place-based renewal, building towards community ownership.

The Advocacy and Communications Director will lead Makespace’s advocacy and external communications, to influence systemic change across the community/social enterprise sector and deliver transformational, multi-generational change in line with our strategy. The role will deepen engagement with local and national partners and stakeholders, building on the success of Makespace’s neighbourhood level projects as the organisation moves into the next phase of development. A key part of the role is translating the learning and impact from our hub spaces into compelling advocacy and communications campaigns.

This role is a new position designed to strengthen our senior leadership team, working closely with the Executive Director and Operations Director to guide the strategic direction of the organisation.