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The Role
As the Senior Stewardship Manager at Social Mind you will be accountable for the overall delivery of our stewardship and community management services.
You will lead the strategic development of this service area helping to elevate our stewardship practices, ensuring they are closely aligned with the objectives of our charity partners and the evolving needs of their supporters.
You will lead and mentor our Stewardship Manager and their team, guiding them all in delivering exceptional supporter journeys and community management initiatives.
Your leadership will ensure that our stewardship approach is proactive, data-driven, and continuously optimised to enhance campaign performance and supporter satisfaction.
Background
Social Mind are experts at using social fundraising to drive income and engagement. From product innovation, journey design and campaign builds to virtual event management, we support charities in delivering successful campaigns at scale.
Our fundraising platform, Social Sync, aims to revolutionise the sector with integrated social fundraising campaigns and behavioural, omni-channel supporter journeys. We empower charities to raise more money through integrated Facebook and white label fundraising pages, build stronger relationships with sophisticated, personal journeys and we unlock supporter potential with meaningful insights.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Delivery
- Strategic Stewardship Planning: Working collaboratively with the management team you will develop and implement a forward-looking stewardship strategy that aligns with our key objectives and the fundraising goals of our charity partners.
- Campaign Leadership: Work with the Campaign Manager to own the delivery and direction of stewardship in live fundraising campaigns, ensuring they meet or exceed income targets while delivering outstanding supporter experiences.
- Brand Protection: Ensure all stewardship activities are executed to the highest standards, safeguarding the brand and reputations of our business and our charity partners in every interaction.
- Performance Optimisation: Drive continuous improvement in fundraising outcomes by leveraging data insights, supporter feedback, and industry trends to inform stewardship and community management activities.
Supporter Experience
- Service Excellence: Establish and maintain high standards of customer service across all stewardship and community management activities, ensuring that all interactions reflect the values, goals and tone of our charity partners and meet agreed SLAs. You will also act as a subject matter expert on client calls working closely with our Customer Success team.
- Supporter Satisfaction: Monitor and analyse supporter feedback, responding swiftly to issues and opportunities to enhance the supporter experience.
- Safeguarding and Compliance: Ensure all stewardship and campaign delivery activities adhere to safeguarding protocols, data protection laws, and industry best practices, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.
- Innovation in Stewardship: Identify opportunities for innovation within stewardship and community management, proposing new approaches to enhance campaign effectiveness and supporter engagement.
People Management and Team Building
- Leadership and Vision: Provide strategic leadership to the stewardship team, setting clear objectives, inspiring innovation, and driving accountability.
- Recruitment and Resource Management: Lead the recruitment and talent acquisition process to attract, select, and onboard top talent, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise needed to achieve strategic goals and that all campaigns are supported by a fully resourced team.
- Coaching and Development: Implement tactical coaching and mentoring that enable team members to develop within their roles and achieve their full potential.
- Performance Management: Oversee performance management for the stewardship team, ensuring that objectives and key results (OKRs) are aligned with both individual career development and organisational goals.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in leading and executing strategic initiatives ideally within a fundraising or nonprofit environment.
- Fundraising Expertise: Deep understanding of fundraising principles, supporter engagement strategies, and the nonprofit sector.
- Customer Service Excellence: A strong track record of delivering exceptional customer service and managing stakeholder relationships at a senior level.
- Team Development: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional growth.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Expertise in using data and analytics to drive decision-making and optimise campaign performance.
- Compliance Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Charity Law, Data Protection Law, The Fundraising Code of Practice, and other relevant standards across the UK.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.
We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.
We cannot offer visa sponsorship and you must be able to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative, collaborative and forward-thinking fundraiser, who can help the National Youth Choir grow our support and share inspirational music-making with even more young people and audiences?
The National Youth Choir is looking to appoint a Senior Development Manager. Working within our Development Team and the wider National Youth Choir community, the successful candidate will lead on our Trust, Foundation and Corporate fundraising streams, including a highly successful portfolio of established funders and identifying and developing new relationships. As part of this role you will manage the cultivation strategy to proactively inspire and engage funders, enhance their engagement with the National Youth Choir and support us to develop sustainable income streams.
Primarily you'll have a strong track record in fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and some experience in corporate fundraising. You’ll also be confident in undertaking prospect research and tracking these through the use of a CRM system (ideally Access/ThankQ).
You may already have an interest in choral singing, music or creative opportunities for young people – or you may bring transferable expertise and ideas from a relevant field and be enthusiastic about using these to contribute to our vision and mission.
We want to be a relevant and more representative organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from across the UK, and particularly from applicants who are from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes candidates from Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or who identify as D/deaf or disabled.
- Salary: £37,000 per annum
- Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
- Location: Flexible (national) – the post-holder can be based remotely from home, or can work from our Durham office, with travel to activities, events and meetings across the UK
Full details are available in the job pack which can be downloaded on our website. Please apply by submitting a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to the specified address by 12 noon on 5 September 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £34,085.47 per annum (plus £5,023.71 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Location: Remote, office based or flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday the 11th of September at 11:30pm
Are you an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser looking to work at one of the UK’s leading charities on homelessness and housing? If you are and have a passion to help the housing emergency join Shelter as a Senior Direct Marketing Manager – Digital Acquisition where you can put your digital fundraising expertise and curious thinking to use in our Individual Giving team and strive to make a difference.
About the role
This Senior Direct Marketing Executive position is within our acquisition team which is a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive team who bring in new donors across the Individual Giving portfolio. You’ll work alongside the Senior Direct Marketing Manager (Digital Acquisition) to lead on the following things:
- Digital fundraising campaigns and projects
- Managing relationships with agencies
- Managing budgets
- Maximising income opportunities
- Staying ahead of sector trends and insight
- Monitoring the achievement of financial and non-financial targets
Your key areas will be developing and leading on delivering our multi-million-pound campaign at winter and across Shelter’s individual supporter channels, propositions and product. Your work will help to drive us closer to ending the housing emergency.
About you
You’ll bring digital expertise, an audience understanding and your creative flair to develop standout digital campaigns. With a constant curiosity for industry leading creative campaigns, you will inspire the team and share your knowledge and skills. You will build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies and suppliers. You must also be skilled at project managing multiple campaigns while maintaining a high level of drive and commitment.
You’ll have a key eye for detail and will be comfortable interpreting and analysing data to make decisions and be confident to take risks, run tests and ultimately push our fundraising to the next level.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team, for someone who is looking to excel in digital fundraising and marketing strategy and to deliver ambitious plans.
We are looking for candidates who have the following skills and knowledge listed below to apply for the role.
- Essential digital expertise: You have experience working in a fundraising and / or a marketing environment with a technical grasp of digital marketing and developing digital supporter / customer journeys and engagement, working across key digital platforms like Meta Business Suite, other social media platforms, Google Ads and Google Analytics.
- Direct marketing knowledge: You will have a solid understanding of best practice in marketing communications. You will have experience in drawing up digital marketing plans. You will be familiar with delivering marketing results in a customer focused environment such as fundraising and be able to manage and analyse marketing campaigns, as well as being able to digest complex data and extract key insights to inform strategies and campaigns and are able to comminate these effectively with the wider team.
- Effective communicator: An expert in communicating digitally, you are audience led and supporter / customer centric and will be dedicated to providing the best experience to Shelter supporters to reach acquisition and financial targets. You will have experience and be able to demonstrate your copywriting skills. You are a storyteller.
- Results-driven: You are an ideas person and are results-driven with a keen interest in the fundraising market. You are excited by the prospect of working in an innovative team to improve Shelter’s fundraising offerings.
- Prioritise diversity and inclusion: You will be excited to role model challenging internal and external stakeholders to encourage a more open and inclusive mindset and embed inclusion in product work.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Our Individual Giving team sits within our successful, growing Income Generation directorate and consists of three programmes - Supporter Acquisition, Direct Dialogue and Supporter Retention and Development. Together, we deliver a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past few years and benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation. That’s resulted in us generating over £20m of unrestricted income every year. We’re also welcoming and supportive, firmly believe in developing our people and can offer you every opportunity to progress.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert approximately 1 page in length, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following behaviours listed below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We create change and align behind our strategy
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
ProVeg International works to normalise and advance the protein transition and adoption of plant-rich diets through influencing the food industry, with the end goal of transforming the food selection in supermarkets and on menus to be more in line with healthy, sustainable diets.
Working closely with the Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement, you will build a strategy to encourage pre-competitive collaboration between food companies to drive forward progress on the protein transition. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships with UK food companies (particularly retailers and foodservice providers), positioning ProVeg as a trusted partner, strategy adviser and solutions provider on healthy, sustainable diets and protein diversification. You will also own and maintain our International Corporate Engagement toolkit, and provide corporate engagement support to the ProVeg network as needed (e.g., planning and running events and webinars).
With a thorough understanding of how food businesses operate, and a demonstrable background in effecting change within the food industry, you’ll be an experienced relationship builder, a driven and enthusiastic self-starter, and an excellent project manager.
Job Details
Job title: Senior Corporate Engagement Manager
Reporting to: Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement
Direct reports: None
Location: Remote (home-based), UK
Hours: 32 - 40 hours per week
Salary: Depending on experience, between £43-46,000 (based on 40 hour/week)
Responsibilities
- Lead international corporate engagement, with a particular focus on retail and foodservice providers.
- Work closely with the Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement, develop a creative 3-year international corporate engagement strategy and draft annual and quarterly objectives and key results.
- Plan and run corporate engagements events (e.g., roundtables, webinars) in collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
- Develop and maintain relationships with UK food companies.
- Identify where ProVeg can add value to existing coalitions and programmes focused on the protein transition.
- Represent ProVeg International at B2B events focused on healthy, sustainable diets, food systems transformation, and protein transition.
- Manage communications with corporate partners and stakeholders, working closely with the B2B comms lead.
- Contribute to bids for funding (corporate, institutional) led by the International and UK Development teams.
- Work closely with the research team, contribute to insight generation (surveys, reports, etc.) for corporate engagement activities.
- Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and Research team to develop tools and assessments to monitor the UK and international protein transition progress against objectives.
- Keep an eye on relevant food policy and regulations, together with the UK and EU Policy Managers, and incorporate advice and actions into the Corporate Engagement strategy.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working in or with the food industry.
- A track record of working to bring about change within food businesses.
- Experience organising and facilitating engaging and impactful online and in-person events for food companies.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to lead and work collaboratively.
- Significant experience in developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Strategic and impact-driven.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective listening, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident demeanour and experience in engaging with a diverse range of food industry stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel nationally, and within Europe where required (estimated once every 1-2 months).
- Passion for and commitment to ProVeg's mission.
Preferred:
- Existing network within the UK food industry.
- Previous experience of facilitating pre-competitive collaboration between food companies.
- Direct experience of advising companies on sustainability and/or nutrition, and knowledge and understanding of the plant-based food sector.
Benefits of working with us
- A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
- Provision of a work laptop.
- Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
- Career development support.
- Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
- We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
- And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Project Officer
Directorate: Strategy and Knowledge
Team: Development and Implementation Team (Specifically Talk Relationships)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home/Remote or based in any NSPCC office.
Date Written/ Amended: July 24
Context and Background
The NSPCC’s purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect of children across the UK and Channel Islands. We have been fighting for childhood for the last 130 years and our organisational strategy for 2021-2031 is enabling the NSPCC to achieve greater change for children and inspiring others to join us in the fight for childhood.
Our services help children who’ve been abused, protect children at risk and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. We work directly with children and families through our national and regional hubs across the UK and Channel Islands. We also give support to thousands of adults and young people in need through the NSPCC Helpline and Childline. We work with schools up and down the country through our Speak Out Stay Safe programme, helping children to keep themselves safe. And our projects such as Together for Childhood help children who’ve experienced abuse, support parents, and work to transform the way communities come together to prevent child cruelty.
Our local services support children and families throughout the UK and Channel Islands. We provide therapeutic services to help children move on from abuse, as well as supporting parents and families in caring for their children. We help professionals make the best decisions for children and young people, and support communities to help prevent abuse from happening in the first place
Job purpose
Responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the NSPCC’s sex and relationships education service ‘Talk Relationships’, in line with our strategy, to time and in budget.
Key relationships - Internal
· Reports to Associate Head of Development for Child Sexual Abuse (this will change to the Project Development Manager for Talk Relationships in 2025)
· Colleagues in Development and Implementation Team
· Colleagues in other teams and directorates, including Participation, Policy and Public Affairs, Childline, Communications, Direct Services – in particular the schools service, Local Campaigns, and Income Generation.
Key relationships - External
· Other third sector organisations working in child protection, safeguarding, participation and online safety.
· Schools and education organisations. Professional bodies including education, social care and law enforcement.
Main duties and responsibilities
Project delivery
· Provide day to day support to the Project Development Manager to ensure the project plan is kept up to date, all workstreams have leads and tasks are on track
· Undertake tasks on workstreams as needed, this could include creation of content, contribution to service design and leading time limited projects
· Coordinate and attend internal and external meetings with a range of stakeholders, undertake tasks as appropriate to support the project
· Be able to work to tight deadlines and on multiple workstreams at the same time
Governance
· Support the creation of regular project reports and project board papers
· Ensure that project paperwork is up to date and that actions are undertaken
Quality
· Support the piloting and testing of services and approaches along with colleagues from research and evidence team
· Provide support to colleagues from the schools service and external partners in piloting but also in rolling out the Talk Relationships programme
· Support the RASCI quality assurance process
Relationships
· Manage a range of internal and external relationships with colleagues in other directorates and subject matter experts
· Manage activities with internal and external stakeholders such as holding events, briefings, focus groups and training
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate
· Commitment to the NSPCC’s vision and purpose
· Commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care
· Carry out the responsibilities of the post in a manner consistent with promoting equalities and diversity, and which demonstrates respect for children’s rights
· Maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures
· Willingness to work flexibly in approach to work and/or work time requirements
· Commit to personal development around working requirements which will include attending training courses
· Commit to apply NSPCC’s values and behaviours to all aspects of work
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Person specification
1. Knowledge relevant to NSPCC strategic objectives, specifically the education sector, relationships and sex education
2. Experience of leading or significant contribution to the development of services, approaches or interventions
3. Evidence of use of project management skills and approaches
4. Confidence in engaging a range of professionals and stakeholders in a range of contexts
5. Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles and able to work to existing policies and procedures.
6. Highly organised individual, able to plan, monitor and implement projects/initiatives to agreed deadlines often with conflicting priorities.
7. Proven ability to work with autonomy and able to think logically and clearly to solve problems when they arise, working under pressure where required, whilst still retaining strong attention to detail.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, with experience of working collaboratively within a busy team which has to deliver their work to clear time and quality standards.
9. Able to demonstrate the use of integrity and judgment to manage confidential information.
This role is homebased/flexible but does require some travel within the UK..
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
The Human Edge is a specialist mentoring and coaching organisation. We’ve developed our expertise, approaches and partnerships over 16 years, and we use our learning and experience as a foundation to design and implement integrated leadership development and learning programmes and initiatives for entrepreneurs, managers and leaders.
We believe that building thriving businesses and social impact organisations which drive lasting positive change takes confident leadership, skills, and connections. Through our work we equip people, teams, organisations and networks/ecosystems with the tools, approaches, and skills to overcome challenges, build stronger relationships and strengthen their leadership to steer their organisations forward and achieve greater results, faster.
We partner and collaborate globally with local and international governments, foundations, international NGOs and corporates. We work in multiple languages, across contexts, cultures, and sectors. The Human Edge is a values-based organisation with a diverse and committed international team who bring a focus on quality, connections, innovation and learning to their work.
About you
You are a dynamic and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in income generation and partnership management, specifically within the leadership development, learning and development, and human capital development sectors, particularly in the UK public sector and international development arenas. Your track record of successfully leading teams and securing high-value, long-term funding partnerships through grant and bid/open tender processes sets you apart.
You excel in relationship management, leveraging your outstanding networking, negotiation, and communication skills to build and maintain partnerships that drive sustainable growth. Your ability to inspire, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels is one of your key strengths.
You possess a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a passion for leadership development, learning and development and community building and a commitment to The Human Edge’s vision and mission. Your resilience, creativity, and team-oriented approach make you an influential member of any senior management team, ready to drive strategic objectives and contribute to the overall success of the organisation.
About the role
We are seeking a Head of Development and Partnerships to join our Senior Management Team alongside the CEO, Head of Programmes and Head of Finance and Operations.
You will drive income generation and partnerships development with funders and prime contractors within primarily the UK public and international development sectors, ensuring that our programmes, courses and consultancy offerings meet market needs and are financially sustainable.
You will lead on activities generating over £1m annually through grants, tenders, contracts, partnerships, and strategic communications contributing to The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.
As the key member dedicated to income generation, you will shape and expand our funding streams, driving the growth of our services while serving as a charismatic external ambassador and effective communicator and influencer.
Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Download our recrutiment pack for details of how to apply.
The Human Edge is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We believe in the potential of everyone – whatever makes you, you. A diverse workforce can only make us better and all applications are considered without discrimination based on age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital, civil or other relationship status, religion, race, belief, colour, ethnic origin, physical ability, neurodiversity or socio-economic status.
Strengthening confidence, skills and connections of leaders of organisations through mentoring and coaching-centred learning & development initiatives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£55,000 per annum
Permanent
Working from home in Scotland with local travel and, at least quarterly, meetings in London
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 leader within the Rights Respecting Schools Team.
With knowledge and experience of child rights education in school settings, you will play a key role in the implementation of the RRSA in Scotland and across the UK. You will lead and motivate a sub team of colleagues and use your experience and insight to contribute to the ongoing leadership and development of the team and the Programme.
The successful applicant will have:
- Excellent knowledge of the CRC, the UK education landscape and the challenges facing school leaders at this time.
- Well developed ICT and communication skills and a clear capacity to lead, support and develop colleagues.
- High levels of personal drive and motivation with a proven commitment to effective teamwork and delivering positive change for children.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 September 2024.
Interview date: TBC w/c 16 or 23 September 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including generous annual leave and pension contributions, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· 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 throughout the UK
Our application process: We 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 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 an enhanced 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.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Programme Manager, Senior Policy Fellow
Terms: full time; 3 year contract
Salary: £44,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if desired and quarterly in-person team away days.
Start Date: September 2024, sooner possible
Line management: Project Managers, Project Officer and Project Assistant
Line Manager: Research Director
Closing Date: 6 September 2024. On submission of your application, please add ‘Programme Manager - 2024’ in the subject line.
You must have the right to work in the UK or Germany. Please note that the advertised salary range in sterling is based on United Kingdom employment terms and conditions. Salary offers for positions based in Germany take into account local tax and social security regulations, which may result in different net salary outcomes compared to those in the UK.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear weapons risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Founded in 1987, we have 36 years’ experience of convening meaningful dialogues across complex political divides, and a reputation for generating innovative, high-quality research and policy advice.
BASIC is a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment in which to work. We have experienced >5x growth since 2017, and our intention is to continue this growth trajectory. We have an exceptionally positive team culture.
BASIC sees its role as one of drawing together different perspectives within the nuclear weapons / security debate and pushing the boundaries of policy discussions. We cherish our independence and freedom of speech. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
Role Description
The Programme Manager is a highly-efficient, well-organised, and internationally-respected member of the nuclear policy community.They are expected to be able to take primary ownership of project delivery management as well as lead the development of multiple new projects, including developing ideas leading to successful fundraising.They will have strong knowledge of several methodologies which could be used for new projects and will have a track record of winning funding, as well as some knowledge of funding relationships.
The Programme Manager will have specialisation in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Regime and will need to have a good general knowledge of global security and conflict resolution, and a demonstrable ability to design and carry out project management and research to a high standard. They are expected to be an internationally recognised researcher with a strong area of specialisation related to nuclear weapons issues, specifically in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty regime.
The Programme Manager will implement the Non-Proliferation Treaty Monitor (NPT Monitor), a platform that provides independent analysis and information on the effectiveness and implementation of the Treaty by the NPT-recognised nuclear-weapon States. The key objective for the Programme Manager will be to develop this project to a level where the NPT Monitor becomes a permanent and essential fixture of the NPT regime, providing significant analysis on treaty implementation for States Parties (especially smaller delegations), NGOs, and academia.
The Programme Manager will demonstrate exceptional leadership and vision within the nuclear policy community. They will have a robust track record of policy-relevant publications. A strong network in their area of specialisation is essential, and they are expected to maintain and expand it to benefit BASIC. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for line managing team members across multiple projects, demonstrating exceptional leadership and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
For the Senior Policy Fellow title, we expect a well-developed professional network, particularly in fundraising relationships; we expect the ability to manage large scale, complex projects with budgets exceeding £400,000/year; and we expect an independently developed vision for the growth and further development of the programme including a fundraising strategy to match this ambition. This role also demands a formal project or programme management qualification, although we are open to discussing the provision of training if this has not already been achieved.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Programme delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
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Line manage, mentor/coach, and provide pastoral care for the project team: policy fellows, project assistants and interns
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings
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Manage organisation of international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Build our programmes, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities
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Liaise with Programme Director about funding priorities and opportunities
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day Director-level input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders
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Write and edit funding applications
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Use online and offline communications skills to promote our / their work
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria for the role
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Educated to Master’s level
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8-15+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
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Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
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Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
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Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
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Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
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Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success
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Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops
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Willingness to travel internationally when required
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Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
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Good personal network in their research area
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Previous line management experience
Desirable Criteria
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Formal programme/project management qualification
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
- Reporting to: Communications and Engagement Manager
- Contract: Full-time
- Hours per week: 35 hours, usually between 9:30 – 5:30. One hour for lunch.
- Annual leave: 25 days holiday, plus statutory bank holidays
We’re looking to recruit a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to join the friendly CharityComms team to help us plan, organise and deliver communications and engagement outputs that support the needs of members, and drive organisational development.
A core part of the job will be overseeing the CharityComms’ social media work, by managing our channels, creating content, and delivering on our social media strategy to engage people and increase our brand profile.
Other key tasks include content creation and commissioning projects for our website, and having a supporting role in other general communications, engagement and marketing activity and administration as needed. This is a great opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for creative, impactful communications, who is ready to demonstrate their initiative.
Location
Remote, with the option of occasional working in our central London office, and as needed for in-person events (full travel costs will be covered for any in-person events).
About CharityComms
CharityComms is a thriving membership network of communications professionals working in UK charities. Our amazing community is made up of more than 750 charities, adding up to almost 12,000 people.
We work with our members and the wider communications community to raise the standard of charity communications, to enable them to deliver their world-changing missions more effectively. From our range of services and events to our best practice guides, reports, support for professional development and web and social media content, we represent, support, inspire, connect and inform our members and the wider charity communications community.
We are a small, friendly team of 13, working closely together to achieve big things for our members and the sector. In 2021 we won Team of the Year and have recently been shortlisted for Best Professional Body or Learned Society at the Memcom awards.
Purpose of the role
You will be working with the Communications and Engagement team to promote CharityComms and what we offer, through the creation and development of effective and engaging content, and community and stakeholder engagement.
Communications and content are at the heart of this role, and we’re looking for someone with demonstratable experience in strategic, content-based projects, including commissioning and editing content from external stakeholders, social media management and content creation, and community management.
Social media management and community engagement
You will own the social media management of our channels, maximising their performance and supporting stakeholder engagement with our work. You will:
- Deliver and adapt a creative and engaging social content strategy with the Communications and Engagement Manager that meets our wider business aims and objectives.
- Craft key organisational messaging into engaging social media content and posts to generate conversations.
- Be responsible for creating, scheduling and managing social content using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and our management tool, Sprout Social.
- Responsible for maintaining upkeep of social analytics reporting, as directed by the Communications and Engagement Manager, to ensure activity supports wider marketing, communications and engagement strategies.
- Continuously improve our social media presence and brand profile, including recommending and piloting new approaches to content and channel development to increase community engagement and meet targets.
- Manage and monitor forum and social media groups and act as facilitator of conversations where needed, working closely with relevant colleagues and stakeholders.
- Grow and deliver ways to increase engagement with new and existing audiences, including regular engagement activity on member’s posts (sharing, liking) and ensuring our member network is up to date within these channels.
Content commissioning and creation
Working proactively and collaboratively with the Communications and Engagement Manager to deliver our content plans. You will:
- Deliver and adapt our communications and engagement strategy to meet our objectives.
- Play an active role in content creation and marketing activity – including designing, producing and editing creative content i.e. graphics, photography, videos.
- Develop, coordinate and update long-form pieces for our website, i.e. best practice guides and templates.
- Have remit to commission content projects – using own initiative to develop initial pitches relevant to charity communicators and oversee the commissioning process.
- Work with external providers where necessary to develop resources and creative materials where required.
- Stay up to date with current communications, marketing and content trends, to advise the wider CharityComms team on best practice regarding content and campaigns, including accessibility.
Website and email comms
Working collaboratively with teams where needed or taking key roles to:
- Edit, upload, and publish content on the CharityComms website as directed.
- Work with the Communications and Engagement Manager to continuously deliver on website strategy activities.
- Work alongside the Communications and Engagement Manager to deliver eNews campaigns. This could include commissioning, writing, research, proof-reading, scheduling, maintaining lists and reporting on performance as needed.
- Actively provide feedback to the Communications and Engagement Manager and Head of Membership and Insight on planned activities and make recommendations for improvements.
Other activities
- Ability and confidence to deputise for the Communications and Engagement Manager where necessary.
- Analyse data for reporting and make recommendations.
- Work across the organisation to support communications and marketing activity to ensure consistent messaging, tone and content.
- Provide communications support across key organisational projects, and on any other activity, as reasonably requested, that will generate social and/or financial return on investment for CharityComms.
- Support the admin of the comms inbox, responding appropriately to requests or flagging for colleagues.
- Keep up to date with sector news, events and activities.
- Attend CharityComms and sector events, where appropriate, either in-person or online.
Person specification
Experience
- Experience of working in a professional membership organisation - desirable.
- Experience of digital content management; especially working with a CMS - desirable.
- Experience of running social media accounts and engaging communities through them - essential.
- A good knowledge of current communications and engagement techniques and practice - essential.
- Experience of both writing and editing for the web - essential.
- Experience of video and photo editing - essential.
- Experience of commissioning content - essential.
- Experience of social analytics reporting - essential.
Personal attributes
- Highly motivated and goal orientated - essential.
- Empathy with the goals and vision of CharityComms - essential.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and ability to represent CharityComms externally - essential.
- Strategically minded with a practical hands-on approach - essential.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills - essential.
- Ability to work alone and with others and work under pressure - essential.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity - essential.
- A good level of IT literacy, including the use of data bases (preferably Salesforce) and AV systems - essential.
- Commitment to self-directed learning and networking across sectors and share new ways of working with colleagues - essential.
- Maintain an externally facing focus - essential.
- Support CharityComms proactive, results orientated and collaborative culture - essential.
Interviews
Interviews will be held online via Zoom. Our friendly interview panel will be made up of staff members from the Comms and Engagement team.
These are some of the types of questions we will be asking during the interview:
- What interests you about working at CharityComms?
- Tell us about a time when you had to prioritise multiple tasks or deadlines.
- What is your previous experience of working remotely – particularly with communicating and making sure you are working most effectively with your teammates?
Shortlisted candidates will be sent the list of interview questions in advance of the interview.
Diversity and Inclusion
At CharityComms, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, internally and in the wider charity sector, where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We value lived and learned experiences of social issues, justice and change.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and we will do our best to support you to upskill because we want to recruit, retain and develop the best talent available.
Additional info
All staff are currently working remotely from home, but there is the option to go into the office (located near London Bridge), to work and meet other members of the team as necessary.
Benefits include:
- Yearly personal development budget.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Opportunity to attend CharityComms events.
- Reciprocal membership and training opportunities with many other sector organisations.
- Flexible working is offered where possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant, Strategy and Knowledge
July/August 2024
This exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Executive Assistant to support the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate.
The Strategy and Knowledge Directorate is responsible for developing and monitoring the NSPCC strategy, influencing public policy, championing an evidenced-based approach in all our work, designing impactful services and developing and managing our knowledge and information services.
The Executive Assistant reports to the Director of S&K and supports her and the Senior Management Team to manage the administrative work involved in running the Directorate. As an Executive Assistant, you're expected to possess the skills to work flexibly within a team; to organise and prioritise your workload; respond to deadlines; and deal with confidential sensitive material. The successful candidate will need to be committed, organised and flexible, with a real passion for the work they do and a desire to contribute to making a difference to the lives of children.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative support to the Director of Strategy and Knowledge (50%), Head of Knowledge and Information (20%), the Head of Strategy Delivery (10%) and the Special Adviser – Child Safety Online Taskforce (20%).
- Responsible for agendas and action logs for Directorate meetings, Senior Management Team meetings, Senior Managers Forum and various internal and external Board meetings.
- Being an accessible and approachable member of the Directorate, proactively responding to needs and developing an excellent knowledge of NSPCC processes and procedures.
- Financial assistance with the Director's cost centre, and holder of the Directorate purchasing card.
This role would suit someone with some experience in an administrative and/or Personal/Executive Assistant function, with experience of tasks such as diary management, forward planning, minute taking, action logs and project coordination. This is a highly varied role with development opportunities for the right candidate – previous post-holders have moved on to more senior roles at NSPCC and elsewhere.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ekō is seeking a Senior Finance Associate. Join us in this dynamic role where you'll take charge of managing invoices, overseeing financial processes, and guiding stakeholders through policies and systems. You’ll handle supplier invoices, reconcile statements, draft budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with multi-currency payments. Your expertise in financial analysis will be key, and you'll also have the opportunity to integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into our accounting practices. Bring your finance experience and keen attention to detail to make an immediate impact and contribute to meaningful international projects. This full-time, fully remote position requires you to be based in and eligible to work in one of the following countries: Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, UK or USA.
A bit about us Ekō is a global movement of consumers, investors, and workers standing together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new and sustainable path for our global economy. We are a movement of more than 21 million people, brought together by a global team of 40+ campaigners, fundraisers, product and operations staff. Our purpose is to challenge corporate power everywhere. We hold the biggest corporations in the world (and their political allies) to account by mobilising millions of people to take collective action. We are aiming to fundamentally reshape the global economy to put people and planet over profit, but we know we can not do it alone. We build partnerships with on-the-ground activists and organisers, and we follow their lead. We innovate, experiment and embrace professional and organizational growth. We invest in people and we invest in how we work, because our vision calls on us to build the most effective, global, diverse, and talented team possible. We highly value a diverse team and an equitable work environment where every member of our team is set up to thrive. We have taken steps to nurture this environment including an Anti-Oppression Leadership Team that seeks to facilitate movement towards an organizational community and practice rooted in love and liberation. We expect all team members to take responsibility for co-creating an equitable work community where everyone is able to do impactful, world-changing work. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply. We offer benefits including additional sick days for parents and caregivers, flexible working hours, and professional development stipends. We review our policies and practices for equity frequently. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply.
What You’ll Do as Part of our Team:
- Manage and monitor incoming emails in the invoices mailbox
- Oversee financial processes, communicate outcomes to stakeholders, and guide others in navigating policies, resources, and systems
- Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and resolve queries promptly
- Potentially draft and prepare budgets
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all Ekō jurisdictions and stay updated on regulatory changes
- Communicate solutions to senior team members, and implement necessary decisions
- Assist in multi-currency payments
- Review employee reimbursement for accurate coding
- Support the audit process, including preparation, execution, and completion
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports to communicate insights clearly
- Integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into accounting procedures, controls, systems, and compliance standards
- Participate in ad hoc projects as needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Location:Home-based with occasional travel to Vauxhall, London
Contract:Permanent
FoodCycle currently runs 93 projects across the UK providing nutritious meals and social connections for those at risk of food poverty and loneliness. We are seeking a candidate with ambitions to further their grant fundraising experience to join our small but highly successful Fundraising Team.
You will have experience of securing funding, understand what it takes to write a compelling grant application and appreciate the importance of excellent stewardship. You will work alongside our Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to secure funding from a portfolio of regional trusts that can support our expanding network of community meal projects.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Sunday 8th September 2024.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a written task prior to the interview.
Interviews: planned for week commencing 16th September.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business -FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that will shape the future of our operations? We're on the lookout for an exceptional Assistant Director to join our dynamic team at TCV. This role is your chance to make a real impact and drive growth in Scotland.
In partnership with the Director of UK Operations, you'll be at the forefront of implementing TCV's strategic vision across the region. As an Assistant Director, your influence will extend across the UK, shaping our strategic approach and driving key initiatives.
You will lead and develop our operations, fostering growth and maximising impact. Collaborating with senior leaders, you'll shape and execute strategic plans. You'll build strong partnerships with local funders and stakeholders, influencing the direction and scope of future projects. Your enthusiasm and vision will inspire and motivate teams, helping them achieve strategic goals together. You'll drive innovation by leading new initiatives and adopting innovative approaches, backed by a robust management track record. Additionally, you'll champion volunteering, committing to creating meaningful opportunities that promote positive outcomes for individuals, communities, and the environment.
We're particularly eager to hear from individuals with expertise in equality, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement to support our mission. Demonstrable success in leading new developments and managing teams effectively is essential. You should have the ability to cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with partners and funders. We need a visionary who is enthusiastic and forward-thinking, with a knack for inspiring others.
Join us and lead the charge in making a tangible difference. If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to a role where you can truly make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Please note Interviews will be held virtually on 12th & 13th September with local on-site second assessments on 16th &17th September.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via our website. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote (based in England & Wales with occasional travel for biannual team days and biannual departmental team meetings in various locations)
Salary: £28,665 - £30,865 pro rata (£11,466 - £12,346 actual)
Hours of work: 2 days per week (14 hours)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Finance Manager role involves:
- Overseeing day-to-day charity finance functions
- Managing expenses, payments and payroll processes
- Communicating and presenting financial reports and information
About you
Do you have accounting experience and strong numerical skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your financial expertise in a charity setting? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Finance Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 September 2024. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About TastEd:
TastEd is a small and ambitious charity made up of a passionate team of people dedicated to transforming food education in schools and nurseries. We envision a world where every child learns to love eating vegetables and fruits and has the opportunity to develop healthy eating habits for life.
We collaborate closely with schools and nurseries across the UK. TastEd provides educators with engaging resources, practical tools and professional development for integrating sensory food education into their practices.
TastEd can transform a child’s relationship with food and give them a liking for vegetables they never imagined they could have. We are inspired by the stories we hear from teachers, such as the one below. We hope you will also be inspired to apply:
“[One pupil] was so tentative at first and stood at the edge of the class but came to the table with friends after being reminded of the rule. He now has a side dish of lettuce with every school meal - this is huge. He lives on very basic plain foods.”
Purpose of the role:
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Lead the development and delivery of TastEd’s fundraising in line with our existing 5-year strategy (2024-2029).
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Ensure the charity is financially secure and can generate consistent income to support the charity's growth by developing a range of fundraising income streams
This role offers great variety and will particularly excite someone looking to lead on fundraising and play a pivotal role in the development of a small charity.
Key Responsibilities include:
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Fundraising Strategy Development: Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for 2024-2029, encompassing trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, and corporate partnerships.
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Diversifying TastEd’s funding streams through some of the following:
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Trusts and Foundations: Lead the identification, application, and reporting processes for grant funding opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with grant funders to secure year-on-year grants and new grant funding.
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Individual Giving: Develop and execute strategies to grow TastEd’s pool of individual supporters, including campaigns to increase one-off and regular donations. Engage with existing and potential donors through personalised communication and stewardship programs.
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Corporate Partnerships: Work closely with the Director to identify and secure corporate partnerships that align with TastEd’s values. Develop proposals and manage relationships to gain corporate support through sponsorships, donations, and collaborative initiatives.
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Major Donor Cultivation: Identify, cultivate, and solicit major donors. Develop tailored engagement plans to deepen relationships with high-net-worth individuals and secure significant gifts to support TastEd’s mission.
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Communication: Effectively communicate TastEd’s work and the vital need for our charity to a diverse audience, including donors, partners, stakeholders, and the wider public. You will craft compelling narratives that highlight our impact, engaging and inspiring potential supporters.
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Impact Measurement: Support the development of our impact measurement strategy, strengthening our monitoring, evaluation, and impact systems to ensure effective data collection that demonstrates our impact to funders and stakeholders.
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Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure effective systems, processes and legal requirements for fundraising are in place and adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice and Fundraising Regulator requirements.
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Financial Management: Work with the Director and Treasurer to prepare and manage an annual fundraising budget. Produce timely, accurate financial reports and management information to track fundraising progress and inform strategic decisions.
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Reporting: Regularly report progress to the Director and Board of Trustees. Prepare written papers, policies, and reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape TastEd’s fundraising efforts, working closely with the Director and the board of trustees. Although the Director and the board will closely support you you will be the sole income generator for the charity, securing the funding needed to support our mission and expand our impact. If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for improving children’s health through innovative food education, we would love to hear from you.
Person specification:
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Passion for Our Mission: Genuine passion for improving children’s health through better food education in schools and nurseries. Driven by the belief that every child deserves healthy food and the knowledge to make nutritious choices.
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Senior Fundraising Experience: Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, having met ambitious targets and secured funds from various sources. Experience working for organisations with causes linked to food or education would be beneficial.
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Self-Starter: Able to work independently, take initiative, and drive our fundraising efforts forward.
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Strong Communication Skills: Excellent in writing and speaking. Skilled in creating compelling reports, presentations, and grant proposals, and can clearly convey our mission to different audiences.
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Leadership and Hands-On Approach: A strategic leader who enjoys planning and hands-on work, willing to dive into details when needed.
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Relationship Builder: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
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Good Financial Understanding: able to develop and manage budgets, track performance, and produce accurate reports.
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Good Knowledge of Fundraising Regulations: understanding and implementing rules and best practices.
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A Team Player: Effective in a small, dynamic team, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment. Opportunities: small, shape your role, training, professional development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.