Senior Development Officer Jobs in City Of London, England
Are you an experienced Media or PR professional looking for the next step up in your career?
With homelessness rates rising, St Mungo’s is looking for a creative and driven Senior Press and PR Officer to help end homelessness and rebuild lives. You will be joining a team of 4 which includes a Press and PR Lead, a part-time Press Officer, and a part-time Senior Press and PR Officer - both focussed on Fundraising and Brand PR, whilst you will be focussed on Policy and Research PR.
In this fast-paced role, you will work to build and maintain relationships with national, regional, and trade journalists to tell varied and compelling stories from one of the UK’s leading homelessness charities. There will be opportunities to speak to services and people with lived experience of homelessness to build timely PR on some of our core issues. With this role, you can also expect to:
- Be part of a busy press office, with journalists contacting us on anything related to service visits to commentary on the Renters’ Rights Bill
- Write creatively and to a variety of audiences, using the full set of tools in your PR arsenal: press releases, opinion pieces, quick-fire comments, photo galleries, and letters to editor
- Be trusted counsel to members of the senior management team and colleagues across the organisation in relation to Press and PR work, providing briefings and practice interviews where appropriate
- Devise timely PR stunts to ensure that homelessness remains high on the media agenda
About you
You might already be working as a Senior Press and PR officer looking for a new challenge or looking for the next step in your media career. Either way, we are looking for a positive, patient, and agile communications professional who has news sense and a genuine interest in supporting the aims and ambitions of St Mungo’s. To be successful in this exciting role you will be someone who:
- Thrives under-pressure and can juggle multiple and competing demands, while prioritising your own workload.
- Is a team player who is happy to take ownership of projects and step up to support colleagues as required.
- Works with a solution focused approach who can see the ‘big picture’ and problem solve in a pressurised environment.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills supporting effective relationship building with a variety of different people.
- Has experience of delivering proactive PR and communications campaigns and the ability to deal with crisis communications.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 9 October 2024
Interview and assessments on 17-18 October 2024
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Blood Cancer UK has embarked on an exciting and ambitious new strategy which strives to deliver the best possible treatments and care for people affected by blood cancer. A key driver of the strategy is the growth we will deliver in our regional fundraising programme.
We have a proud history of volunteer and supporter-led fundraising, and our well-established Regional Relationship Team plays a key role in achieving income growth to support our mission of beating blood cancer in a generation
We are looking for an experienced manager who understands and is passionate about community and volunteer-led fundraising, who keeps the supporter at the heart of what they do and is focused on delivering results. Working alongside dedicated colleagues, this is the perfect role for someone looking to put their experience of leading a community fundraising programme to use and help us grow our regional audience. You will be an integral part of our Public Fundraising leadership team as we seek to develop operational plans to deliver transformational growth across our income. You will also enjoy the active support and buy-in of senior colleagues, the Executive Team and others from across the organisation who are all committed to achieving our fundraising goals.
There will be two interview stages for this role with the first stage virtual interviews taking place on Thursday 24th/Friday 25th October.
Second Stage Interviews will take place in-person on either Tuesday 29th and or Wednesday 30th October.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Also known as National Youth Jazz Orchestra, NYJO is a charity experiencing an exciting evolution with emerging professionals and young people at the core of their mission to ensure creative music making is accessible, fun, informative and a viable career choice.
NYJO celebrate all forms of jazz, past and present, and seek to do their part in nurturing the next generation of jazz artists. Alumni include some major names in jazz and music more widely, including Amy Winehouse, Mercury nominee Laura Jurd, Mark Nightingale and Guy Barker.
It’s a great time to join as they develop their community around a new location in South East London, embark on ambitious artistic collaborations within and beyond jazz, and work in partnership with music education organisations around the country to address structural inequalities in music education.
As Head of Development, you will be a key member of a small team. Reporting to the incoming Chief Executive, you will develop and implement the preexisting fundraising strategy and guide the organisation’s communications and PR strategy. You will inherit a strategically developed portfolio of relationships and income streams, with particular strengths in trusts and foundations, and a strong network of individual donors and scope to build corporates. There is also a small but growing legacy circle, created in response to a recent bequest of £1M+. You will line manage a small team of two: the Development & Communications Coordinator, and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. With ambitions to expand upon NYJO’s existing work, your ability to set and achieve more ambitious targets will be essential.
Please note that this role will require occasional travel that will vary across the year, depending on the events calendar. Travel is likely to be required twice per month - please discuss with Joe Blythe at QuarterFive.
As Head of Development, you will:
- Develop and implement the existing fundraising strategy and develop marketing and communications efforts, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging to effectively engage donors and stakeholders
- Deliver a high standard of supporter care and relationship management tailored to the level of giving, including nurturing their successful new Legacy Club
- Manage and attend an annual series of fundraising events, from relaxed open days to formal receptions
- Oversee NYJO marketing and communications
- Line manage the Development & Communications Coordinator and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from a range of trust, statutory and/or individual sources
- Tailoring applications to appeal to a diverse range of funders/donors, which may include drawing together distinct areas of activity to create bespoke packages
- An outgoing, approachable, confident and professional manner in dealing with donors, prospects and other stakeholders
- Interest in UK Jazz and enthusiasm for working with young artists and musicians and broadening access to participatory arts for all young people
NYJO are keen to provide equality of opportunity to a wide range of prospective candidates as they expand the diversity of staff and musicians. Whilst they hope to attract candidates with the experience outlined in the person specification, they encourage applications from those who do not fulfil all stated criteria.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working – flexible working is a priority and the organisation supports employees to balance work with caring or other responsibilities, or those returning to work after a break
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and new year being the norm
- TOIL for out of hours work
- Attending gigs for free, including the annual two-night Ronnie Scott’s residency, and other cultural and sector events throughout the year
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Senior Individual Giving Officer
Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home work. The post holder will work a minimum of one day per week in the office.
Salary: £34,525 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
This is a full-time permanent position.
Interviews will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our growing Individual Giving Team as a Senior Individual Giving Officer. You will work on creating our Individual Giving appeals, writing compelling communications which will inspire and drive income. You should have experience of working in a charity environment, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines and budgets.
Experience required
- Managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment.
- Leading projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales.
- Creating compelling and professional communications for a variety of audiences and channels.
- Analysing campaign results and using insight to optimise future campaigns.
- Collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners to deliver campaigns.
About JDRF
JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
- Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
- Season ticket and cycle loan
- Pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
- Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
JDRF drives breakthroughs towards a world where no one lives with type 1. Until then, it makes everyday life better for the people who face it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a senior role, reporting to the Head of Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy. It will involve contributing to our long-term fundraising strategy and identifying new funding opportunities, as well as delivering a range of initiatives including sponsored events, appeals, and legacy campaigns.
We are seeking someone with a positive and ambitious approach towards fundraising challenges, bringing creativity and energy.
The post will be part of our integrated Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy team. As well as working closely with every other member of the team, it will also involve collaborating with our wider staff team, to effectively understand our funding needs and convey these to potential donors.
We are therefore seeking someone with excellent teamwork skills, who will bring new experience and expertise, while working effectively with colleagues to strengthen our fundraising.
JRS UK places high value on encouraging refugee participation in our fundraising, and the Senior Fundraising Officer will play a key part in ensuring this.
We are seeking someone with a proven track-record in fundraising. Much of our fundraising involves engagement with the Catholic community including parishes and religious orders. A good understanding of this landscape is therefore essential.
A strong knowledge of wider trends in fundraising and relevant regulations including data protection is also important.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with experience of seeking safety in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Officer (Acquisition)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £40,064.15 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1027914
We’re looking for an ambitious individual, with a strong relationship-partnership mindset, and a passion for all things direct marketing.
It’s an exciting time to join the growing Fundraising team at YMCA England & Wales. You’ll join supportive, highly ambitious colleagues and be a key contributor in delivering the growth strategy for RoomSponsor, unrestricted cash and regular giving acquisition activities.
We’re looking for an expert in charity fundraising, someone who is solutions-focussed and takes an audience-led approach to decision-making. You’ll have demonstrable project management experience where you drove activities that achieved high-performing results. You’ll be able to spot unique, cost-effective and scaleable opportunities to shape and grow the Acquisition Programme.
As Senior Fundraising Officer you will:
- Deliver campaign targets through collaborative and timely project management of restricted and unrestricted activities – old and new.
- Be a curious mind and always on the lookout for new opportunities that would be cost-efficient, to help implement and contribute to, the Individual Giving growth strategy.
- Be a supportive and approachable colleague with a partnership mentality, working closely with both internal and external staff members to solve problems and achieve outcomes.
Across England and Wales, YMCA runs as a federation with 85 local YMCAs working independently to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities. We’re the largest provider of safe, supported accommodation for young people in England and Wales. We provide a home for more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.
YMCA England & Wales acts as a national council, supporting each local YMCA within our federation, enabling the development of national programmes and acting as a national voice with Government and decision-makers.
We can’t wait to read your application. Please submit your up to date CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages A4).
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
Join Fawcett Society as Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer
£27,200 for 4 days a week, permanent contract (£34,000 per year FTE)
Are you passionate about influencing policy and advocating for gender equality? Do you want to shape key conversations in Parliament and government to create real change for women and girls? The Fawcett Society is looking for a driven and politically astute Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Policy and Campaigns team and help push for transformative policy change.
About The Fawcett Society
The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights. We strive to create a society where women and girls in all their diversity can thrive and fulfil their potential. Through cutting-edge research, impactful campaigns, and the strength of our members, we drive the national conversation on gender equality.
The Role
As Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you will develop and deliver Fawcett’s engagement with Parliament, government, and other key stakeholders. You’ll use evidence-based research to identify the policy changes that will improve the lives of women and girls across the UK and work to ensure politicians and policymakers take up those ideas. You will play a key role in writing reports, consultation responses, and briefing papers that shape parliamentary discussions, while also empowering our members and supporters to participate in political campaigns.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and managing relationships with key political contacts, including MPs, civil servants, and party members, to further Fawcett’s policy recommendations.
- Supporting the development and delivery of Fawcett’s public affairs strategy, including responding to Bills and Select Committee inquiries.
- Drafting reports, press releases, and consultation responses, ensuring timely and persuasive policy communication.
- Organising stakeholder events, such as the Women’s Caucus, to engage political leaders, employers, and civil society.
- Empowering Fawcett members and supporters to engage in political advocacy, from writing to MPs to attending protests.
Who We’re Looking For
You have at least two years of experience in a policy or public affairs role, with a deep understanding of the UK political landscape and a commitment to gender equality. You are a creative problem-solver with the ability to quickly digest complex information, make persuasive arguments, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have a proven ability to lead projects and campaigns.
We welcome applications from:
- Candidates who seek flexible working options, including job-share or compressed hours.
- Those based outside of London who are willing to travel into Westminster for key meetings.
We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Location: Remote working is welcome, with regular meetings in Westminster.
Contract: Permanent, subject to a three-month probation period.
If you’re ready to influence policy and advocate for gender equality, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of the movement for change.
Our vision is a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Battersea’s Income Generation department works across the organisation to provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through our hard work, Battersea is able to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant and ambitious, and it’s an exciting time to work at one of the country’s most loved and best known animal charities.
We are looking for someone to join our Public Fundraising Team as a Senior Challenge & Public Events Officer, to independently manage and have overall responsibility for leading on the planning and delivery of a pilot bespoke running event happening in May 2025.
The ideal candidate will have experience of project managing large-scale events with exceptional organisational skills; developing multi-channel marketing plans; developing and delivering complex stewardship journeys, and have strong relationship management skills.
Please note that this is an 8-month opportunity, of 21 hours per week. Due to the time-sensitive nature of planning this event, we are looking to have someone in post by mid-October. Please take this into consideration when submitting your application.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 2nd October 2024
Interview date(s): Rolling basis - Early applications are encouraged as the role may be closed early if the opportunity is filled.
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS HOME BASED BUT REQUIRES THE POST HOLDER TO ATTEND REGULAR MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN PERSON, IN LONDON.
The role will involve developing and nurturing relationships with those who own, manage, design or have an interest in green infrastructure by proactively facilitating our networks and supporter activities to engender more effective and collaborative working, knowledge sharing, and connection.
This is a great role for someone who is excited by working with senior stakeholders across London who play an active role in maintaining and enhancing London’s green spaces.
The successful candidate will be a confident ambassador for the charity, and capable of building long term partnerships. The post holder will need to use their initiative, creativity and proven partnership building skills to enable the charity to expand and maximise the impact of its existing networks, support internal and external development, and plan and coordinate supporter-focused activities.
As part of a small charity, the successful candidate will need to be a team player, ready and willing to respond and adapt to opportunities and challenges, working closely with the rest of the Parks for London team and trustees.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver and enhance our network and engagement programme to support green space owners and managers
- Support and coordinate the administration and delivery of a range of virtual and in-person network meetings and events
- Identify and develop relationships with potential new supporters
- Support the identification, and engagement of new audiences who could benefit from our work
- Identify and develop relationships with potential collaborators with whom we can work in partnership with, to maximise our capacity and expand our reach
- Support the sustainability of the charity by driving and maximising existing income streams as well as identifying and delivering new opportunities for income generation
- Represent Parks for London at events and wider engagement opportunities, and promote the interests of the charity, our services, and our supporters
- Keep abreast of local, regional, national and international funding opportunities to identify opportunities for both the charity and those in our networks
- Contribute to the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Parks for London and our services
- Play an active role in strategic reviews, business planning, and contribute to the wider thinking and planning of the charity
- Carry out other duties and activities as agreed with the Executive Director
Applicants should be based in or near London to attend regular meetings and events commensurate with the role.
We thank all applicants for applying and their interest in the role. Those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the week closing 11th October, if you do not hear from us by then please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Details about how to apply can be found on our website, please use the link provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
King’s Business School (KBS)is a top five rated business school for business and management studies in the UK.
As part of the World class King’s College London the focus of the Business School is to develop bold ideas to tackle the world’s major challenges. We foster the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability our students will need to be the right kinds of leaders for the economy and society.
As the school celebrates its 6th birthday, we continue to invest in achieving a wide range of Business School accreditations to identify areas for growth and encourage continuous improvement within the school.
The role sits within the Business Operations function, and you will work in the Accreditation team to directly support the maintenance of the KBS accreditations alongside Business Operations colleagues.
About the role
The school holds a triple crown accreditation having AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS as well as other accreditations such as Small Business Charter and Bronze Athena Swan Award. The Senior Projects Officer (Accreditation) will play a crucial role in working alongside the Strategic Projects Manager (Accreditation) and the Associate Dean (Quality Assurance & Accreditation) to ensure effective implementation and coordination of the faculty’s accreditation function.
The role involves working alongside multiple functions and stakeholders in the faculty (business operations, alumni, careers, and external engagement) on multiple and varied activities, including collation of data for annual report submissions, overseeing, and servicing the Accreditation Steering Group, supporting accreditation visits, and providing accreditation project support across the Business School. You will represent the Business School at relevant events, gain training in a wide variety of Quality Assurance and Accreditation processes and will contribute to coordinating additional projects across other faculty functions.
The ideal applicant will be confident at gathering, collating, and presenting quantitative data in different formats, coordinating multiple and competing projects, and be confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to deliver a quality project coordination function.
King’s Business School embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion. We attract students and staff from across the world, from many different backgrounds, with a variety of ethnicities, religions, and sexual and gender identities. We promote flexible working as a key enabler of inclusion. We particularly encourage and welcome applications from women, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and from candidates who are LGBTQ+ and/or have a disability.
Contact details: Rachel Rice.
Closing date: 27 October 2024.
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Chief Executive Officer who will help us unite the global Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) community to collectively find solutions to the challenges of the syndrome. Our vision is to create a world where people with PWS receive the services and supports they need to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals. PWS is a complex genetic disorder characterised by low muscle tone and failure to thrive at birth, and later evidence of short stature, intellectual disabilities, behavioural and psychiatric challenges and impaired satiety.
IPWSO is the international umbrella body for PWS associations around the world with 47 full paying country members and contacts in over 120 countries. We are committed to supporting people with PWS and their families whatever their needs and wherever they live.
What we do
We build communities between people with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families and the professionals who support them to share knowledge and expertise and improve outcomes for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families everywhere.
We want everyone with Prader-Willi syndrome to get equal access to diagnosis and treatment no matter where in the world they live. We want to ensure better, more consistent outcomes for people with the syndrome and their families.
We work to ensure research into the condition works for everyone and reflects the diverse experiences and environments of those living with the syndrome around the world today.
Main purpose and scope of role
Working closely with the President and the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strategic vision and leadership and will strive to ensure that IPWSO delivers its charitable purposes and remains successful and sustainable.
Duties and Responsibilities (to include but not limited to)
Leadership
· Strive to ensure that the charitable purposes of IPWSO are followed and that it delivers the public benefit set out in its governing document.
· Take overall responsibility for the management and administration of IPWSO.
· Provide support and information to the Board of Trustees to enable trustees to fulfil their roles and legal responsibilities.
· Pursue close cooperation with, and accountability to, IPWSO’s members.
· Act as an ambassador for IPWSO by representing IPWSO at events and networking to build new strategic relationships.
· Keep abreast of relevant new research, treatment recommendations and service developments for people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Governance
· Strive to ensure that IPWSO has governance systems in place that enable it to consistently fulfil its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
· Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that could affect IPWSO and advise the Board of Trustees accordingly.
· Together with the President manage complaints (including from whistle-blowers) and recommend actions to the Board of Trustees
Finance and Fundraising
· Work with the Treasurer and the Finance Committee to ensure the overall financial health and sustainability of IPWSO.
· Work with the Treasurer and the Finance Committee to prepare budgets for review by the Board of Trustees and to enable IPWSO to operate within its financial means.
· Seek to ensure that appropriate financial reports are submitted to the Charity Commission and other entities as required.
· Support the work of the Fundraising Committee and strive to ensure a sustainable income from both IPWSO members and individual, corporate, philanthropic and government donors.
· Build relationships with potential donors and prepare funding proposals.
· Seek to provide high quality support to existing donors, by means including the preparation of regular reports and updates.
· Seek out and build new income streams.
Staff, Trustee and Volunteer and Committee Support
· Provide support to staff, trustees and volunteers to enable them to carry out their duties.
· Deputise for other staff members during periods of leave.
· Conduct annual reviews with staff.
· Participate in the recruitment of new staff as required.
· Provide support and advice to IPWSO committees and conference organisers.
Project Support
· Seek to ensure that all IPWSO projects are designed and implemented in accordance with IPWSO’s mission and objectives.
· Support IPWSO’s Project Managers and others who lead IPWSO projects and, if necessary, manage projects directly.
Person specification
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Proficiency in English.
Experience of working in a leadership role in the charitable sector either as a CEO or as part of a wider Senior Management Team.
Ability to articulate a compelling vision to inspire others
Broad understanding of global development issues, geopolitical dynamics, and cultural nuances and able to take into account the diverse contexts in which IPWSO operates.
Strategic Thinking: experience of leading and or contributing towards strategic development as well as experience of organizational management and supporting change.
Collaborative approach: outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, based on mutual respect and shared goals.
Experience of managing budgets, financial planning, preparation of funding applications and report writing.
Experience of working with volunteers.
Desirable
Fluency in another language.
Experience of working in a leadership role in an international organisation within health or disability either as a CEO or as part of a wider Senior Management Team.
Knowledge / experience of PWS.
Willingness to travel internationally as needed to support IPWSO’s priorities.
An understanding of charity operations and governance structures in the UK.
Personal Attributes
Essential
Enthusiasm for IPWSO’s work and commitment to its vision, mission and values including dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Empathy for disadvantaged people.
Cultural sensitivity and respect. Confidence and ability to work well with people from different backgrounds from around the world.
Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Adaptability and flexibility. Able to navigate change and uncertainty. Able to accommodate international time zones as well as GMT for UK based staff. 20% of time may be outside of normal working hours.
Ethical leadership.
Resilience and determination.
Desirable
Desire to empower and mentor staff and foster a culture of learning, growth, and innovation.
Please submit your CV with a covering letter of no more than 2 A4 pages, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification. Include in your covering letter the names, positions, organisations, email and telephone contact of two referees, one of whom should be your current most recent employer. References will only be sought once your express permission has been granted. Please send to nmcnairney@ipwso. org. The closing date for applications is 9.00 am (UK time) on 25 October, 2024.
We are looking for a people focused Workforce Development & Training Officer with great organisational and coordination skills to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
Do you want to be part of a dedicated Workforce Development team, supporting doctors who deliver imaging and cancer care services? If you have a desire to work in a people profession which strives to have a positive impact on the lives of doctors and ultimately patients; this may be the opportunity for you.
Sitting in a high performing team of five the Workforce Development & Training Officers will work together to deliver all aspects of the team’s operational work which achieves the objective of growing the workforce in our specialties, clinical oncology and clinical radiology. In this broad role you will encompass supporting both trainees and their trainers through their programmes. You will be self-motivated, able to build your expertise in the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks within which they operate and apply that expertise across a wide portfolio of activity. As new initiatives evolve and become business as usual, the work of operations will evolve.
What you’ll do:
- Provide tailored advice on all matters that might affect a trainee’s status and training time using expertise in the regulatory frameworks associated with specialty training in the UK.
- Proactively work with WDTO colleagues to ensure trainees and trainers are adequately supported.
- Review and prepare CESR and MTI applications for assessment by the specialist committee.
- Manage and deliver the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) recommendation process.
- Provide a timely, customer-focussed and responsive service.
What you’ll need:
- Detailed understanding (or the ability to rapidly acquire it) of UK legislation and GMC regulations and procedures in relation to entry to GMC registers and the right to work in the UK.
- Ability to understand, interpret and advise on legislation, external processes and complex documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues.
- Strong team player able to work collaboratively to meet team goals.
- Customer focussed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Workforce Development & Training Officer role and the RCR please have a read of the 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
£51,500 per annum
Fixed term (until end 2025)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Project Manager (Equity Diversity and Inclusion).
The Senior Project Manager (EDI) will work cross-organisationally to manage the many workstreams which span UNICEF UK’s new EDI Strategy and programme of work, ensuring intended benefits are delivered as agreed. This will include our already underway anti-racism programme.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in successfully managing complex and large scale cultural and behavioural change programmes in a complex environment. To be successful in this role, you will have: knowledge and practical experience in project, programme and change management methodologies, as well as a thorough understanding of emergent change; strong communication skills; ability to lead collaborative change, and role model anti-racist behaviours.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 8am, Monday 7 October 2024.
Interview date: Friday 18 October and Monday 21 October 2024.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
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Would you like to be part of our Programmes and Advocacy team, supporting our exciting global strategy to make Leprosy and Lymphatic Filariasis diseases of little consequence? If your answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for a Programmes Officer to join our team. You will have the following knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience in project coordination, preferably in the health; humanitarian or in the international development sector.
- Ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate projects effectively.
- Experience in coordinating multiple tasks and managing timelines effectively.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting is an advantage.
- Experience with statistical analysis software or GIS mapping tools.
The purpose of the role is to provide essential support to a small, dedicated team within the UK Programmes and Advocacy team, facilitating the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects aimed at addressing leprosy and LF. Working closely with the Senior Programme Manager, MEAL Manager, Advocacy Manager, and Research and Technical Advisor, the Programmes Officer will ensure seamless coordination of activities, enhance data-driven decision-making processes, and contribute to impactful advocacy and research initiatives.
It is an exciting time to be coming joining Lepra. We have just completed developing our new multi-year global strategy to take us through to 2030, and to guide our work into the future; and we are using our Centenary year in 2024 as a springboard to launch us into our new strategic period.
As well as the above knowledge and experience you will also have the following skills:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent administrative skills, specifically Excel and significant experience in MS Office packages.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and across departments.
- Ability to work independently, be flexible and prioritise workload.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel within the UK and overseas.
- The right to work in the UK.
The salary for this position is £26,999 (FTE) – Lead Level. We have fully embraced flexible working and the role can be either fully remote, hybrid or fully based at our Colchester offices. We offer a lot of flexibility in working practices and there is free reserved parking available. We also offer
26 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated), pension, and support from an in-house well-being team.
Please refer to the full job description for further details on the role.
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The British Society for Haematology is the largest UK multidisciplinary Haematology Society. Activities include running events and courses (including their flagship Annual Scientific Meeting) providing online educational tools, producing guidelines, awarding grants and raising the profile of Haematology.
Location: Angel, London. Hybrid working (2 days office-based)
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000
As Senior Education Officer you will support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Society's education programme. This includes organising online and in person training sessions and coordinating the development and maintenance of online education resource.
Key responsibilities include:
* Maintaining an overview of Society education projects and providing input as required
* Playing a key role in the development and delivery of the Society's education programmes (online and in person events, online learning resources). This includes preparation of minutes and agendas, following up on action points and organising committee meetings as well as administering the events programme.
* Working on developing the e-learning platform and ensuring that the education pages of the website are kept up to date, working with editors to approve and add images and case reports, including the adding of internal and external meetings and new educational resources.
* Dealing with phone and email queries related to education and events.
* Acting as the main interface between the Committee and the professional conference organiser.
* Supporting the production of the Annual Scientific Meeting for example proofreading of documents, and user acceptance testing of online functionality such as registration and abstract systems, interactive programme and conference app.
The successful candidate will have experience in project management, event logistics and management, both online and in person and will be happy working with third party suppliers, as well as volunteers, with the ability to work with a diverse range of people at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key as is experience of CMS and updating websites. Experience working with e-learning platforms/LMS would be beneficial but is not crucial.
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
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