Senior Head Individual Supporters Jobs in Bermondsey, Greater London

Who are we and what do we do?

We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.

We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.

We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.

By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.

The role

You’ll be key to delivering our corporate partnerships income strategy, identifying and driving vital new business as well retaining longer term support from priority sectors. As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will be responsible for driving income growth and leveraging Ovarian Cancer Action’s increasing levels of brand awareness and creating compelling, mutually beneficial partnerships. To achieve this, you’ll need to find innovative ways to engage businesses and identify opportunities to maximise income from the relevant sectors.

We are looking for someone who…

Has fantastic experience of securing, developing and growing partnerships. As well as a creative, insight led and good business acumen approach to developing mutually beneficial partnerships, in line with organisational priorities.

· Is looking to be an integral part of the fundraising management team, delivering robust plans, insight and spearheading relevant cross team project work. 

· Is looking for an exciting opportunity to shape, lead and grow a relatively new income focus area for Ovarian Cancer Action.

Quality Manager

We have an exciting new opportunity for a motivated and highly organised national Quality Manager to join an expanding team.

Join an ambitious not for profit organisation that partners with governments, service providers, the voluntary sector and the financial community. If you want to find better ways of tackling social problems in the UK and globally, then apply today!

Position: Quality Manager

Location: London/hybrid

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £56,500 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 1st November 2024 at 1pm

Interviews: 30-minute Zoom interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th November and face-to-face interviews will take place on Thursday 21st November in London.

The Team

IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health and is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

About the Role

This is a new role that will lead on the quality assurance of IPS Grow delivery, responsible for implementing a robust quality management system and measuring this work against agreed standards. This includes quality-assuring resources for the IPS Grow team and the IPS community, streamlining internal processes, and ensuring consistency of IPS Grow delivery across regions.

This is a national role that will work closely with the Head of Delivery and wider IPS Grow senior team, with a mix of remote and in person working from the London office.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee internal and external quality across IPS Grow delivery
• Facilitate learning and development of IPS Grow delivery staff
• Streamline knowledge management
• Communication and collaboration

About You

With strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions, you will have experience of:

• Managing quality systems and compliance within a complex organisation
• Developing and delivering training programs related to quality assurance and compliance
• Delivering against project plans, timelines and deliverables that are results focused
• Implementing quality improvement in an IPS or employability context would be advantageous though is not essential

About the Organisation

Since 2007, the organisation has helped to pioneer a series of programmes to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. These innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. With sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India the organisation has network of partners across the world.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options.

The application process uses Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to four situational based questions, which will allow you to express your ability.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Quality Manager, Quality Lead, Quality Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Quality and Compliance.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

An award-winning and fast growing organisation, which provides dedicated support to individuals in times of crisis and economic need, is recruiting a Financial Controller. Having recently expanded its services beyond London to the wider UK, this is an exciting time to be joining an organisation whose values are based on key principles of fairness and equality.

The charity offers key and much needed services and support for people by providing tangible and practical support services. The Financial Controller position is an opportunity to join the charity at a time of significant recent and further upcoming growth. Reporting into the Head of Finance, a summary of some of this role’s duties is as follows:

• Undertake all aspects of financial reporting requirements for the organisation’s entities.
• Prepare statutory accounts and contribute to leading the year-end reporting processes
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in the provision of relevant commentary and analysis on monthly management information
• Develop annual budgets for internal departments, supporting budget-holders on in-year budget updates to advise on performance vs. budget
• Responsibility for oversight of financial operations (transactions, payments etc.) undertaken by the Finance Officers
• Strong prospects for future internal career development opportunities as the organisation grows in size

You will be:

A part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience accountant

You will have exposure to both financial and management reporting and have good to strong excel skills

Candidates from all sectors (charity, commercial and other) are encouraged to apply, though you must be motivated by working in a values-driven organisation

What’s in it for you:

• Salary of £50,000 per annum
• Full time or part-time applicants will be considered
• 25 days Annual leave (FTE) + Bank Holidays
• Private health insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free staff loan scheme

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are recruiting for two wellbeing practitioners for our service in Harrow. The posts are part of services commissioned between Anna Freud and London Borough of Harrow (Harrow Horizons Early Intervention Service).

The service offers brief evidence-based individual and group interventions to address moderate wellbeing needs largely using CBT-based treatment, trauma informed and Mentalization approaches. Work is also conducted jointly with existing professionals where young people present with more complex needs to strengthen the skills and competencies in the multi-agency network. The work takes place on an outreach basis in schools, family homes and other community venues as well as being conducted virtually.

The Wellbeing Practitioner role will be suited to those individuals with skills and experience of working directly in schools/community and who are passionate about delivering high quality evidence-based intervention on a time-limited basis.

The post-holders will also deliver consultation, training, and workshop to non-mental health staff, such as teachers and social workers with other clinicians in the service.

Location

Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): candidates will be based at Harrow Community sites (Cedars Children’s Centre, 127 Whittlesea Road, Harrow HA3 6ND). Staff will also occasionally work at our main office 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH

Contract duration

Permanent

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Monday 11 November 2024.

Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 15 November 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

 Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20 November 2024.

How to apply

Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Location:UK, Egypt, oPt, Lebanon 

Location type:Hybrid

Reporting to: Director of Finance and Operations

Annual salary: £66K GBP (UK), $50K USD (Lebanon), 232K ILS (oPt), $45K USD (Egypt)

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time (35 hours)

Manages: 1

Candidate level: Senior Management

MAP’s Mission

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.

Job Purpose

The Deputy Director: Supply Chain & Logistics will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s goals and strategy related to supply chain management, procurement, and logistics to ensure these functions best support MAP’s mission.  With the organisation currently experiencing a period of growth in both headcount and scale of operations, the role will be key in enhancing logistics capabilities, supporting expansion efforts, and maintaining consistency in supply chain and logistics practices across multiple regions. This new role will be crucial in managing and optimising supply chain operations across multiple countries and regions, aligning logistics strategies with organisational objectives, and ensuring efficient and secure delivery of medical and other supplies within a complex humanitarian crisis.

Duties and key responsibilities

Leadership, Collaboration & Line Management

· Support the Director of Finance and Operations through preparation for and reporting to governance meetings.

· Participate actively as a member of the Leadership Team.

· Provide leadership, direction, training, and motivation as appropriate to the Procurement & Logistics Manager, and working with the directors of MAP’s overseas offices, to the relevant local procurement, finance, audit, security and logistics staff.

Supply Chains and Procurement

· Oversee MAP’s supply chain strategy to deliver efficient and timely support to field offices within an ever-changing humanitarian crisis.

· Embed logistics strategies to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of humanitarian aid including medical supplies, essential goods and other supplies and materials, while navigating complex and unstable environments.

· Oversee and monitor all the procurement processes and commitments to source goods in compliance with organisational policies and donor guidelines, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, quality control, and ethical standards.

· Manage and grow relationships with local, regional and international suppliers, transport providers, insurers, and partners to secure reliable supply routes and mitigate risks related to border crossings, roadblocks, and security threats.

· Analyse supply chain data and assess trends related to demand, transportation routes, supplier performance, and security conditions to inform strategic decision-making and anticipate future needs.

· Have oversight of each of MAP’s warehouses and distribution centres to ensure proper storage, inventory control, and the safeguarding of supplies against theft, damage, or diversion in high-risk areas.

· Ensure all logistics operations comply with local laws, international regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies while developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for emergencies or sudden changes in the security situations.

· Work closely with the People and Culture, Programmes, and Advocacy teams in the deployment of staff, contractors, emergency medical teams and delegations, including managing travel, accommodation and subsistence for deployed and inbound staff.

· Work alongside each country offices’ finance staff to monitor supply chain needs, enable effective risk management, ensure timely supplier payments to optimise resource allocation.                                                                                              

Risk Management

· Risk management – manage strategic and operational risks supply chain and procurement areas working with the Head of Internal Audit & Compliance.

· Maintain insurance policies across all MAP offices to ensure appropriate and adequate risk mitigation and meet statutory requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

· Relevant recognised qualifications in Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

· Substantial experience in providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones, or a similar field.

· Strong background in supply chains, procurement and logistics within the NGO sector within a regional or international setting.

· Experience working in conflict and high-risk security environments with complex supply chains across multiple countries.

· Strong background in sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with local and international suppliers to secure cost-effective and high-quality goods.

· Ability to analyse market data and information, evaluate options and to think and plan logistics and supply chains strategically.

· Experience with working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment, including ability to recognise and address challenges arising from working in occupied zones.

Skills and abilities

· Ability to undertake a complex management role in an international organisation.

· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build positive workplace culture under challenging conditions.

· Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing circumstances and urgent needs in occupied areas.

· Proven ability to negotiate and handle situations with diplomacy.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Fluent in spoken and written English required.

· Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Office 365 software.

· Solution-focused approach, ability to work under pressure.

Knowledge

· An appreciation of the political complexities in the Middle East region, of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the position of the Palestinian refugee population in regions where MAP operates.

Personal attributes and other requirements

· Commitment to MAP’s mission, services, and the right to health.

· Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

· Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

· Willingness to work flexibility during busy periods and in emergencies.

· Be flexible and perform other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.

· Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.

· Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.

· Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.

· Prepared and able to travel frequently occasionally to Egypt, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, and Israel.

Terms and Conditions

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.

This is a new role, and a review of the job description will be undertaken in early 2025 or earlier if required.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Company: Royal Statistical Society
Salary: £60-65k

Line manager: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Line management responsibility: Head of standards and corporate relations (and 3 reports), Member support manager, Volunteering opportunities manager 

Term: Permanent, full time 

Background:

Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making

Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live. 

We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and worldwide. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision-making are informed by evidence for the public good. Members work with RSS staff to support areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy.

The Director of Professional Services is responsible for our professional affairs activities, overseeing the creation, maintenance and application of relevant standards through our professional affairs committee, and certification and accreditation schemes. They are also responsible for member recruitment and management, ensuring we continue to attract new RSS members and partners, and that their needs are met. They also oversee a range of activities that engage RSS members (including groups that bring members together on a topic or geographical basis, RSS honours and awards, and our volunteering opportunities), securing both our impact on society and member retention. 

Informed by an in-depth understanding of the needs of members and prospective members, the Director manages these activities strategically across the organisation, bringing relevant staff together within small teams working on defined goals that support our objectives, foster a sense of value and community for all members and ultimately lead to the growth in membership and impact of the Society. 

Pension and benefits: Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.

Location: The RSS office is in central London and currently open twice a week. We offer flexible working arrangements and office attendance is encouraged but not mandatory depending on the role. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required. 
 

Working hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.

Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional close down between Christmas and New Year. 

Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probation period. 

Key responsibilities: 

Understanding needs and the changing external environment 

• Develop an understanding of the preferences and needs of statisticians and data professionals, and others interested in data and statistics, to evolve our value proposition and align member benefits to those preferences and needs 
• Undertake research to identify new target audiences for membership 
• Monitor and respond to developments and emerging trends in charities, membership organisations and other learned societies, and in statistics/data science/AI to ensure that our membership offering remains timely and relevant 
• Plan and deliver membership surveys and oversee the collection and management of member data 
• Provide robust analysis of member behaviours to forecast future renewal patterns to inform financial planning 

Development of strategies and plans 

• Drawing input from across the organisation, develop strategies for membership recruitment, management, engagement, retention and professional affairs that support the organisation’s objectives and foster a sense of value and community for all members  Lead the creation and delivery of fully costed programme plans for member recruitment, management, engagement and retention that align with key strategic goals  Support the development of wider strategies and plans across the organisation 

Programme management and delivery 

• Deliver programmes of benefits, products and services which meet the needs of members and attract non-members  Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets and plans  Manage projects, including the establishment of new benefits, products and services, ensuring that quality work is delivered on time  Work with colleagues to identify and develop promotion, sponsorship and other funding opportunities, and support colleagues in sales meetings with potential sponsors and funders  Continually assess and improve processes and oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures 

Interfaces with other teams and groups 

• Convene and lead cross-RSS groups to develop, share and review plans and activities and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration  Work with heads and other teams across the organisation to support related objectives  Work with staff responsible for business development to capitalise on development opportunities  Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in programmes, formalising a network of volunteers and providing them with support and advice  Collaborate with RSS volunteers, staff and external providers to ensure the delivery of projects and outputs to agreed deadlines  Select, lead and manage contractors and third-party organisations to support programme deliverables 

Leadership and management 

• Bring relevant staff together within small teams working across the organization on defined goals that support our objectives  Play an active role in the RSS Senior Management Team, providing leadership, and strategic insight for the organisation as a whole, and work together effectively in setting and achieving the Society’s goals  Contribute to decision-making regarding the strategic direction and financial management of the Society  Oversee budgets and meet income targets for individual programmes  Negotiate with suppliers to deliver value for money  Line manage staff 

Other 

• Represent and promote the Society to relevant external bodies and groups Other project work or tasks as reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Executive Committee 

Person specification: 

Essential 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent  Senior leadership experience  Significant experience developing strategies and plans, preferably within a membership organisation  Experience using data and evidence to develop value propositions and align services with needs  Significant experience of programme and project management and operational delivery  Excellent organisational skills and an ability to identify and respond to changing priorities  Ability to accurately assess project needs or problems, make sound decisions and develop effective solutions Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate work to ensure completion to time and budget  Experience of negotiation and influencing  Experience leading and managing staff and contractors  Ability to develop relationships and communicate with a wide range of people  Ability to structure information and present ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, particularly in written form  Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, and achieve results through others  Ability to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts  Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to produce, monitor and assess estimates/costs and work within budget  Experience leading a small team and employing flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives  Experiencing tendering for work and managing external contractors  Ability to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects  Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic and operational objectives  Ability to work effectively and achieve results in a changing environment  Ability to work on own initiative within RSS guidelines/directives  Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

Desirable 

• Experience overseeing professional affairs in a member organisation  Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work  Familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas  Understanding of professional membership organisations and learned societies, and their role in the current climate  Experience of the not-for-profit sector and working with volunteers

How to apply for the role 

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Holly O’Brien, RSS Governance manager, at the email address detailed on our website.

The deadline for applications is 5pm 4 November. We may arrange interviews before the deadline has passed. 

The covering letter should be a maximum of two sides of A4 and cover why you are interested in the role as well as how you meet the job specific competencies.

Any questions about the role should also be directed to Holly. Likewise, if you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email Holly to register your interest.

Reports to: Head of Operations 

Responsible for (personnel): N/A 

Start date: November 2024 or ASAP thereafter 

Based in: London (NW1) / hybrid (Tues and Thurs are in-office days) with occasional opportunities for international travel 

Type of role: Full time, permanent 

Salary: £32,000 per annum plus health insurance 

Application deadline: 23:59 on 17 Nov 2024 

Date of first round interview: TBC 

About DMI 

Development Media International (DMI) delivers media campaigns aimed at changing behaviours, promoting health and saving lives in developing countries. We are the first organisation to scientifically demonstrate that mass media can increase life-saving behaviours (see the results of our RCT that proved our interventions can save thousands of children’s lives, here). 

DMI has two priorities: first, to continue to generate ground-breaking research, second, to take our proven strategies to scale, saving as many lives as possible. We work across a range of health issues, including child survival, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development. DMI works in close partnership with leading experts in health, including WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM and has been funded by some of the world’s most prestigious organisations including the Wellcome Trust, FCDO, The Hilton Foundation, the Global Innovation Fund, Unorthodox Philanthropy, and the Mulago Foundation. 

We are an innovative organisation, working at the nexus between science and creativity. DMI has demonstrated that knowledge is not only a human right but is also the key to saving lives in a cost-effective way. Our intellectual rigour, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn from both our successes and mistakes, makes us distinct. By working at DMI you will have a genuine, measurable impact on improving lives in low-income countries. 

DMI’s HQ is near Kings Cross in London and the organisation has a permanent presence in Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. It also currently works in Mauritania and Uganda.

DMI is ranked as one of the most cost-effective non-profit organisations in the world by The Life You Can Save.

Job description 

Following a restructure, DMI is looking to recruit a Grants Management Officer. This new role will provide a critical link between DMI’s national teams, HQ staff, and donors. It is an ideal role for somebody wanting to work in international development / public health as you will be exposed to a broad range of tasks and will work across all of DMI’s projects. You will also have exposure to DMI’s Africa Leadership Group, a new committee that aims to exploit the knowledge and experience of our national leadership. To succeed, you will need to be well-organised and a highly proficient writer (in English). You will also need to have the confidence and interpersonal skills to liaise independently with senior staff in the UK and in DMI’s national offices. 

More specifically, the Grant Management Officer role will include the following responsibilities: 

1. Under the direction of the Head of Operations, collating, revising, and submitting project reports to donors and other stakeholders. This will require regular collaboration with DMI’s national teams (who will typically draft the reports) and other staff at DMI HQ 

1. Assisting with the effective and efficient implementation of procurement processes across the organisation, ensuring that goods and services are acquired in accordance with DMI’s and donor’s requirements 

1. Assisting national teams, and relevant staff at DMI HQ, in ensuring that project activities are in compliance with donor guidelines, contractual obligations, and any relevant statutory or legal constraints 

1. Ensuring DMI maintains thorough and consistent project documentation 

1. Helping to ensure effective collaboration between departments at HQ to support project execution by DMI’s national teams 

1. More general operational support across DMI, this will include routine tasks such as contributing to policy and process reviews, risk management and security, and asset management, as well as ad hoc tasks as required 

1. Organising and attending in-person convenings of DMI’s Africa Leadership Group, anticipated to take place every 12 months. These are expected to be held outside the UK 

1. Other tasks as required 

Person specification 

Required knowledge, skills and experience  

1. A good degree in a relevant field (international development/relations, public health, social sciences etc), or equivalent professional experience. 

1. Strong interpersonal and, particularly, written communication skills in English, capable of engaging convincingly and professionally with staff at all levels internally as well as with external stakeholders. 

1. Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. 

1. Highly proficient IT skills. Competence in routine office applications is essential, experience with relevant specialist software (project management, GIS etc) an advantage. 

1. Strong problem-solving ability, willing and able to present solutions to operational challenges as well as the challenges themselves. 

1. The ability to understand different cultural contexts, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. 

1. Permission to live and work in the UK. 

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience  

1. Language skills in Portuguese or French. 

1. Experience of working/volunteering in developing countries, for an NGO, or in international development. 

1. Knowledge and experience working within global health and/or mass media environments. 

DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

The Role:

• The PR Manager is accountable for the planning, development and delivery of high performing UK wide integrated Public Relations (PR) activity.
• This role is responsible for leading, inspiring and developing a team of 3 Senior PR Officers to deliver the PR strategy, through the work of the Trust.
• The PR Manager will work collaboratively with the Social Media Manager and Influencer Manager to integrate and amplify shared activity to enable maximum exposure for the Trust.
• The role is also responsible for issues management, safeguarding the Trust’s reputation alongside the Lead Social and PR Manager.
• This role sits within the Social, PR and Influencing team, led by the Lead Social and PR Manager. This team is part of the wider Brand and Comms Directorate.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Attendance at Head Office in Grantham is expected at least once per month, along with other visits as required. The role will also involve visiting sites and events to support PR activity.

The Candidate:

• You will be an inspiring leader with substantial experience in leading PR or related teams.
• You’ll have an in-depth understanding of PR at national level and strong experience of stakeholder management.
• You’ll be confident in crisis communications and responding to reputational issues.
• You’ll have experience leading and developing teams, embedding new ways of working, and managing change.
• You will hold strong influencing and negotiation skills, be comfortable working under pressure and have highly developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
• You’ll be confident setting KPIs and direction for the teams and will have proven success leading integrated PR and Social campaigns.
• Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.

We expect interviews to be held w.c 9th December 2024.

A rare opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join Vibrance. Due to the retirement of our current Chief Executive, we have an exciting opportunity for a new CEO, as we approach our 35th anniversary year and continue our mission to provide high quality, sustainable and viable person-centred services.

Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with a disability in London and Essex. We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive and pioneering. Vibrance is proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.

You will join us full-time, on a competitive salary of between £100,000 - £120,000. Flexible working, with the expectation for you to travel regularly to our services and attend regular meetings at our head office in Bethnal Green.

Skills and experience of our ideal Chief Executive Officer:
•  Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, preferably at CEO level, within the non-profit and/or Health and Social Care sectors.
•  Experience and involvement in successful capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives.
•  Experience of working with a Board of Trustees.
•  A track record of organisational growth and development, with a focus on sustainability and impact.
•  Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting.
•  Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as those of CQC.
•  Strategic thinking: Ability to develop long-term goals, vision, and strategy for the organisation, aligning all activities toward achieving these objectives.
•  Performance management: Ability to set performance targets, monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
•  Sector expertise: In-depth understanding of the sector in which Vibrance operates, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Personal qualities:
•  Visionary leadership: Ability to inspire and guide the organisation and all who work there toward growth and innovation, while remaining committed to its core mission and values, and to get the best out of a team of diverse and talented individuals.
•  Passion and commitment: A passion for supporting people with disabilities and a deep commitment to making a difference.
•  Empathy: Ability to understand the aspirations, needs and motivations of both those we support and work with us. 
•  Persuasiveness and effective communication: Ability to persuade and motivate stakeholders, including employees, Board members, donors, and external partners, and to convey complex ideas persuasively and clearly orally and in writing.
•   Emotional intelligence: Ability to understand and manage own emotions, as well as those of others, and to foster strong relationships and a positive organisational culture.
•  Dealing with conflict: Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts within the organisation effectively, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.
•  Adaptability and resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges while remaining focused on long-term goals, and to remain focused, motivated, and effective in the face of adversity or setbacks.
•  Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability in all actions and decisions in line with our core values.
 

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
•  Generous holiday entitlement
•  Simply Health Optimise Health Plan
•  Membership of the SHPS Direct DC pension scheme
•  Mindful Employer Employee Assistance Programme (24 hours)
•  Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
•  Flexible Working Options 
•  Learning & Development
•  Long Service Awards

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

Location: Bellevue Shopping Precinct, 239 Greenwich High Rd London SE10 8NB

Salary: Hospice Band 2

Hours per week: 21

Application Deadline: 22 October 2024

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a deputy shop manager.

Our goal is to generate funds for the hospice so we can continue to deliver exceptional care.

As a member of the management team you need to be motivated to help your store achieve its targets and to share this drive and enthusiasm with your team of volunteers. You will be expected to work with your volunteers to deliver a fantastic experience for our customers and donors.

These roles are HANDS ON! You will be required to sort donations and prepare clothing for sale which will include tagging and pricing items before placing them on the shop floor.

This is a hugely exciting time to join the Community Hospice Retail team as we transform our retail network. We have big ambitions and we are looking to recruit people who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and target driven, with excellent communication skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to inclusion. We celebrate and embrace diversity and thus encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, perspective, knowledge and skills

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Location: 235 Broadway Bexleyheath DA6 7EJ

Salary: Hospice Band 2 - £24,236.88 - £24,966.95

Hours per week: 35

New Shop opening – Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath

We are opening a new shop and have a number of fantastic opportunities for a deputy shop manager.

Our goal is to generate funds for the hospice so we can continue to deliver exceptional care.

As a member of the management team you need to be motivated to help your store achieve its targets and to share this drive and enthusiasm with your team of volunteers. You will be expected to work with your volunteers to deliver a fantastic experience for our customers and donors.

These roles are HANDS ON! You will be required to sort donations and prepare clothing for sale which will include tagging and pricing items before placing them on the shop floor.

This is a hugely exciting time to join the Community Hospice Retail team as we transform our retail network. We have big ambitions and we are looking to recruit people who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and target driven, with excellent communication skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to inclusion. We celebrate and embrace diversity and thus encourage applications from a variety of backgrounds, perspective, knowledge and skills

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.