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Do you have experience of developing projects that make a difference?
We’re looking for a Pets and Housing Development Lead, who will play a pivotal role in our projects, which strive to ensure owners and their pets stay together during difficult times.

What does this role do?
As Pets and Housing Development Lead, you’ll:

• manage the continuous development of our Pets and Housing services and projects, including leading on a critical new project moving our data to Salesforce,
• cultivate and maintain key external relationships, such as engaging veterinary practices signed up to our schemes or other organisations in the sector that we partner with,
• develop and create social media content to build the online presence our services have,
• work closely with the PR team to promote our services, from writing press releases to carrying out interviews, to ensure our work reaches the audiences where it can have the most impact.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some experience of project management, as you’ll be working on some big projects that require significant planning and stakeholder management. Excellent communication skills are key, with the ability to build relationships and rapport with external and internal stakeholders at all levels. A strong understanding of social media, PR and online search engine optimisation would be very helpful. Above all, being passionate about the work we do for pets and their owners is essential.

What do we do?
The outreach department supports people and dogs in crisis, such as those escaping domestic abuse or experiencing homelessness. These specialist services reduce the need for someone to unnecessarily relinquish or euthanise their dog due to the crisis they may be facing. They include Freedom, a specialist dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse, and Pets and Housing projects that support people and their dogs experiencing homelessness and advocating for people to be accommodated with their pets at all stages of their housing journey.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Do you want to help build a world where everyone feels part of a community?

Do you have passion and creativity for social media and communications as tools to bring people together?

Do you believe in the power of communication in building inclusive communities?

If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!

We’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Administrator to strengthen T&T’s existing links into Bermondsey and Rotherhithe: taking ownership of social media and promotion, enhancing our reach into minoritised communities, building our communications platforms and driving engagement, celebrating existing projects and activities, highlighting news and supporting new projects to thrive.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16. Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 138 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with volunteering and other accessible activities for all members of the community.

T&T carries out a wide range of activities and events, but we need support and growing our voice. We have made some big changes in our ways of working since Covid, shifting and responding to community need and sector landscape. We intend to keep working flexibly to deliver the most impactful work possible and build our reach across social media, digital newsletters, website updates, while maintaining traditional communication like community noticeboards. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that local people know about what we do, connect with our services and activities, and join us in celebrating our successes.

The role

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

· Maintaining social media accounts, website, regular newsletters and promotional materials in close collaboration with programme teams

· Collaborating with management team to create effective, engaging reports to a range of funders and other stakeholders

· Leading on community fundraising initiatives with management team support

· Maintaining a unified tone and thematic approach across all media and marketing platforms

About you

You have a track record of developing and delivering excellent marketing / communication programmes in the third sector. You’re a seasoned content creator with experience of a range of online platforms and tools. You have an outward-looking approach and are passionate about building community buy-in. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities. You might have experience of crowdsourcing or other types of income generation. You are passionate about the power of community to connect and support people.

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15 mostly part-time workers with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of community. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a strong and innovative organisation which has solidified its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is 2.5 days per week, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend working. Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email recruitment @ time and talents .org. uk with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 09:00 Wednesday 23 October 2024

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established and respected charity, overseeing an interesting, varied and vital portfolio of work. You will have the opportunity to drive strategy forward and have a real impact on the organisation.

St Luke’s helps clergy to flourish in their ministry, to the benefit of their congregations and the wider community. Established in 1892, we have a long and successful track record in caring for Anglican clergy. We are now recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the charity in the next phase of its development.

St Luke’s plays a leading role in developing and piloting ‘preventive’ clergy wellbeing services to reduce stress and isolation and prevent burn-out. We run a range of innovative programmes nationally aimed at helping clergy to address the challenges of ministry, building evidence to advocate for effective ways of enhancing clergy wellbeing and sharing our results through conferences and publications.

Trustees, staff and stakeholders are united behind the strategic vision and direction of St Luke’s and we have a successful fundraising team that is growing our income to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity.

The retirement of our current Chief Executive gives us an opportunity to appoint an outstanding candidate who will lead us through the next phase of growth and increase our impact in transforming the wellbeing of the clergy.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will feel passionate about our work and will be committed to ensuring the continued growth and independence of the charity.

You will have a proven track record of success in leadership roles, delivering strategic plans and with experience of financial management and governance in charities.

Contract type: Permanent, part-time, three days per week

Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 pa FTE (pro rata)

Location: Hybrid – office in London SW1 and home-working

How to apply

Please review the Application Pack for details on how to apply. 

Applications must be received by 12 midday on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Initial interviews for shortlisted candidates will be on Zoom; final interviews will be held in person on Friday 4 April in London SW1.

We welcome any queries on the role in advance of the closing date. 

About Woman’s Trust
Woman’s Trust is a leading mental health charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse. For nearly 30 years, we have provided free, trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic groups, and workshops to help women rebuild their emotional wellbeing. Led by and for women, we support over 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and a dedicated team of 40 staff.

The Role
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising and Development to lead our fundraising team and play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team. You will drive our fundraising strategy, securing income to support our ambitious 2022-2027 goals, including expanding mental health services for young women, launching peer-led groups, and increasing awareness through training and research. As demand for our services grows, we aim to double the number of women we support annually, achieved in part through growing our income.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Developing new funder and partner relationships across trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporates.

· Strengthening existing relationships to secure sustainable, multi-year funding.

· Leading fundraising growth, aiming for £1.4m in 2025/26 and £3m by 2027/28.

· Collaborating with the CEO, trustees, and Senior Leadership Team to shape fundraising strategy and operational delivery.

· Leading an passionate team of fundraisers to maximise income generation opportunities

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a highly motivated, ambitious fundraiser with proven experience at a senior level, securing five- and six-figure and multi-year grants. You should be skilled in relationship building, with a keen interest in communicating and influencing key stakeholders to create strategic partnerships that align with priorities. An interest in mental health and supporting women affected by domestic abuse will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented fundraising professional looking to develop in a leadership role, or an experienced Head of Fundraising eager to grow their impact and career. You will join a passionate, collaborative team working to create lasting change.

Why Join Us?
We offer:

· A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment including a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and Board, including trustees with fundraising expertise and a focus on providing income generation and partnership insights.

· The opportunity to shape and expand our fundraising function, developing your career in the process.

· A chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children.

· Good benefits including:

· Hybrid & flexible working

· 25 days holidays + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day after 5 years, and then by 1 day per year up to amaximum of 30 days.

· Enhanced sick pay

· Cycle to work scheme

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Mandatory job-related training

· Individual staff professional development budget

If you would like to learn more about the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief and speak to our retained consultant, Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit.

If you are an ambitious fundraiser ready to drive growth and transform the lives of women and children, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

People Beyond Profit Conversations: 5-12 March 2025

Woman’s Trust First Interview: 20 March 2025

Womans Trust Second Stage Conversations: W/c 24 March 2025

Open Clasp is seeking a new driven and dynamic Executive Director with a passion for co-creating new theatre. As a small, dedicated team, we are committed to building positive and supportive working cultures. This is an exciting time to join the company with a strong artistic vision and mission to continue delivering an award-winning, place-based programme for its community.

The Executive Director will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Producer playing a key role in developing sustainable fundraising strategies, ensuring the financial stability of the organisation, and overseeing accounting processes. You will also manage organisational operations, providing leadership and support to Open Clasp staff and reporting to the Board.

In this senior leadership role, you will be central to ensuring the sustainability of the company through an achievable business plan with diversity and inclusivity at its core.  Open Clasp is committed to supporting women in the industry, offering a flexible/hybrid working model and development support for those stepping into an executive team role.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead strategic direction, financial planning, and risk management.

· Deliver NPO Investment Principles and Let’s Create Strategy.

· Ensure financial stability and oversee all financial matters.

· Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

· Lead fundraising efforts through diverse income generation strategies.

· Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.

· Promote the company’s profile regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Key Requirements:

· Strong leadership and financial management experience.

· Proven ability to manage budgets, fundraising, and strategic growth.

· Passion for fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equity.

· Experience in managing a creative, arts-based organisation is desirable.

Salary: £39,826 - £44,854 pro rata

Closing Date: 12pm on 28th February 2025

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in the arts.

Join Open Clasp to create truthful, risk-taking, and award-winning theatre together!

Use your business leadership skills to nurture the spiritual growth, personal development & social responsibility of children & young people.

About us

We are a provider of creative digital content for Catholic schools throughout England and Wales, with an ambition to expand our work into new areas. We use story - drama, narration, personal testimony - to speak to the hearts and minds of children and young people about the issues that most matter to them and most impact their lives. Presented through a Catholic lens, our programmes help pupils to navigate the complexities they experience growing up.

Our vision is a world where children and young people, alongside their teachers and parents, discover ‘life to the full’. Our mission is to nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring creative content through a Catholic lens. And our values flow from respect for the innate dignity and worth of every person, made in God’s image. 

The Role

We now seek a Director of Business and Finance to join our small Senior Leadership Team and provide business leadership to the next phase of our growth. We are fortunate to have a strong business model that is underpinned by a team of 12 fantastically talented staff. Your role will be to ensure that organisational decision-making and growth is guided by strong financial thinking, principles and planning, and strategic discipline.

The Person 

You will bring business leadership experience in an organisation at least of similar size and complexity, ideally in a growth context. You'll enjoy working in a rigorous but vibrant, creative culture, and will have a clear and demonstrable appreciation for the Christian and/or Catholic tradition and what it offers. This will lead to a passion for bringing the depth and richness of the Catholic vision to our culture and for helping children, young people, teachers and parents discover how to 'live life to the full'. 

If this sounds like you, please see the job pack attached and consider applying. Application deadline is 14th March 2025.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Trusts & Foundations Advisor

Location: UK / Remote

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 per annum

About the role

Sightsavers’ Trusts and Corporate Partnerships team is excited to be expanding its team in response to growing demands and opportunities in the trusts & foundation sector. We are recruiting for two additional Trusts & Foundations Advisors to be key contributors to the development of Sightsavers trusts and foundations programme. They will play a crucial role in the successful recruitment and cultivation of new business, while also managing a portfolio of existing trust and foundation donors primarily based in the UK, U.S and Europe.

In this role, the Advisor will be instrumental in contributing towards the team’s annual income target and supporting additional planned growth in the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Manage and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of key trust and foundation donors for Sightsavers (up to 7-figure funding agreements) via proposals, mailings, reports, telephone or face-to-face meetings as appropriate, and coordinate donor visits, dealing with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees.
• Develop key external and internal relationships and donor engagement activities for the achievement of planned objectives with these donors.
• Research, identify, prioritise, and develop personalised engagement plans and donor strategies to cultivate new trust prospects in targeted global markets. Lead on cultivating relationships with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees, with the aim of establishing additional high-value funding relationships.
• Work proactively across the organisation, including cross-culturally, to coordinate, develop, and deliver a high standard of compelling project proposals and reports ready for submission to donors whilst ensuring excellent grant/contract management to existing donor relationships.
• Actively participate in the networks surrounding trusts and foundations, sharing information, insights, opportunities, and fundraising materials produced.
• Represent Sightsavers and/or support staff delegations at conferences and networks to engage with and cultivate new donor relationships.
• Contribute to team, departmental, and wider organisational systems development and initiatives.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Trusts & Foundations Advisor is a dynamic professional with a proven track record in managing and cultivating relationships with key trust and foundation donors. They excel in developing bespoke proposals, coordinating donor visits, and engaging with high-level stakeholders such as CEOs, Directors, and Trustees.

The Advisor will possess strong research skills to identify and prioritise new trust and foundation prospects in global markets. They are proactive in cross-team collaboration, adept at delivering compelling project proposals and reports, and committed to continuous improvement. Their active participation in networks and drive to ensure the best representation of Sightsavers at conferences and meetings highlights their dedication to cultivating new donor relationships.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential

• Relevant experience working in the charity sector, ideally in international development.
• Experience of long-term grant/contract management of significant funders/clients.
• Proven success in personally cultivating new relationships with prospective donors/clients and maintaining relationships with existing donors/clients.
• Demonstrative experience of excellent written skills, including proposals, bids, and reports for external audiences.
• Proven success in creating successful funding proposals.
• Knowledge of good fundraising practice.
• Experience of in-person networking at conferences or face-to-face meetings with senior trusts and foundations staff/board.
• Understanding of and interest in charity sector and international development issues.
• First-class presentation and writing skills, including preparation of proposals, project budgets, and reports with excellent attention to detail.
• Research experience, including the development of engagement plans.
• Experience of in-person networking at conferences.
• Strong listening and negotiating skills.
• Self-confidence with the ability to take the initiative, manage time effectively, and work to deadlines.
• Good analytical skills – can prioritise and plan opportunities based on available information.
• Capable of relating well to a wide range of people.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel, and experience of using fundraising databases. Highly collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Experience of writing for the US market.
• Experience of fundraising from the US market.

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, and we will also ask all candidates to complete a short task related to the responsibilities of the Trusts & Foundations Advisor role.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Want to play your part in transforming society?

You’re in the right place.

The Spear Assistant Coach will work as part of the River Church staff team, alongside the Centre Manager to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering 16-24 year olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

The important stuff 

Salary: £24,375 pro-rata

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Tuesday – Friday, (Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings)

Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation

Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate

Application pack: Download our application pack for more information

Key Responsibilities 

Spear Programme

• Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work.
• Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear trainees. This includes running application workshops with past trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics. 

Relationship Management

• Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations.
• You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre.

Church Community

• The Assistant Coach is directly employed by River Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community.
• Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within River Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation.

This role will suit you if you are:

• An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, Ipswich.
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation.
• A commitment to grow and learn as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme).
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.

Salary: £70,000 per annum + generous benefits 

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract for up to 13 months 

Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week) 

Closing date: at 12 noon, Friday 28 February 2025

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate. 

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people. 

NHS Providers’ defining purpose as an organisation is supporting our members. Our policy and strategy directorate does this through enhancing influence and encouraging development and improvement: we offer the sector a strong voice in policymaking and government, and we work with their boards to help them navigate the complex times we live and work in. We have an influential voice within the policy landscape, focusing on issues that truly support our members’ priorities and work towards creating the conditions that will allow healthcare in the UK to thrive and flourish. Our policy and strategy directorate leads this influencing work; the directorate encompasses our policy, public affairs and analysis teams.

As head of policy and analysis, you will jointly lead and manage this busy and high performing directorate of around 30 people, taking specific responsibility for overseeing a number of policy portfolios and our analysis team. You will have the skills and experience to maximise the influence and impact of NHS Providers by ensuring that key priorities are identified and driven forward through effective member consultation, policy development and influencing activity. You will also play a key role as part of the organisation’s senior management team, working with colleagues across the organisation to support corporate development and strategy.

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

Please send a CV and covering letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification via our application portal by noon, on Friday 28 February 2025.

Visa sponsorship

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Job description

To provide executive assistance and support to enable the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to work more effectively. This will include support on organisational governance, including the effective operation of the Board of Trustees and its associated subgroups and to act as a key conduit for external communication with the Chief Executive, the Director of Development and External Affairs and other directors – specifically in relation to our policy and influence work.

Pay and conditions

• The role is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Option for applicants to propose part-time hours – more information can be found on ‘Information for applicants’ document.

• The salary for the role will be £34,788 - £41,669, the applicant should expect to find themselves towards the middle of the range following successful completion of their 6-month probationary period.

• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. 

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Undertake a variety of tasks to manage demand and help prioritise the CEO’s time, including proactive diary management, managing emails, composing and preparing (sometimes confidential) correspondence, arranging travel and briefing on upcoming commitments and responsibilities in advance of meetings. 

• Similarly, provide support to the Director of Development & External Affairs and other directors in managing external contacts associated with our policy and influence work, including scheduling, supporting and arranging travel for external meetings with government officials, MPs and partners, and assisting in responding to (sometimes confidential) correspondence.

• Support the CEO in managing the Board of trustees and its two subgroups (Finance subgroup and the People Sub-group). This will include supporting the CEO in forward planning and agenda setting for meetings, scheduling meetings, confirming attendees, organising catering, supporting the CEO and Directors in the preparation of papers, ensuring meetings run smoothly as hybrid format and minute taking.

• Supporting the Director of Finance and Operations (who is currently Company Secretary) to ensure statutory Centre for Sustainable Energy 2024 registers (for Companies House and the Charity Commission) are maintained and statutory returns and forms are filed in a timely manner to ensure legal and regulatory compliance (including collecting required annual returns from all directors and trustees). 

• Support the CEO and chair of trustees in ensuring the development and maintenance of good governance practice, including regular Trustee skills audits, Trustee recruitment, induction & training, maintenance of trustee tenures and review of relevant governing documents including Board and Sub-group Terms of Reference documents.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. 

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Excellent IT skills, using all elements of Microsoft Office 365 or equivalent, including Sharepoint and Teams. 

• Skilled in building relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners. 

• Skilled problem solver, able to anticipate needs and think critically/ laterally. Understanding senior management priorities, thinking ahead and anticipating needs. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Trustees board of a charity, in relation to those of a senior executive team. 

• Experience of supporting senior management to manage their workloads, diary management, minuting meetings, handling confidential information with discretion, drafting executive papers, etc. 

• Significant experience of managing a demanding and fast-paced workload, sometimes with competing demands and deadlines.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and provide a CV and Cover letter and send it to our Jobs email. The completed application form alongside the additional documents attached, should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the person specification (detailed in the job description). 

To be considered for this role an application form, CV and Cover letter must be sent to Jobs email at CSE.

The closing date for applications is Midday Friday 14 March 2025. 

Interviews are expected to take place Friday 21 March 2025 and Monday 24 March 2025, though this is subject to change.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

You’ll work particularly closely with senior managers to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented workforce. You will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of people operations, volunteer development, internal communications and learning. You will promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration across The Charity, whilst ensuring that we adhere to relevant employment legislation and good practice.

The role will be responsible for leading a small, capable team of HR, Volunteering, and Learning and Engagement colleagues in support of our strategic priorities. We’re a small team, requiring you to flex between strategic activity and hands-on operational management.

You’ll be an experienced Human Resources professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward our people priorities, supporting team members and volunteers to thrive at work. And as a member of the CIPD, ideally Chartered, you will understand the importance of working in true partnership to advise and support your leadership peers. Charity experience is essential.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Leading People Operations: embedding excellent policies and processes, and advisory support

• Provide leadership of the the day-to-day People and Culture team at the Charity, including direct management of the People and Culture Manager, Volunteer Development Manager, and Learning and Engagement Manager.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging Champions Groups e.g. EDI Champions, to make The Charity a great place to work
• Provide senior leadership advisory support to Heads of Teams peers and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure we have the right skills and culture to enable our strategic priorities
• Provide advice, guidance and support to leaders and manager on employment law, people policies and practices, and manage complex employee relations matters as required
• Oversee the management of people operations suppliers, including with payroll and pensions, and setting and tracking the People and Culture budget in support of our people priorities
• Work with the People and Culture Manager to develop and deliver innovative recruitment plans that attract talented and diverse candidates, and inclusive selection and onboarding processes
• Work with the support of the People and Culture Manager to collect and report meaningful people data to inform decision-making, supporting retention and engagement.
• Work with the People and Culture Manager to evaluate, develop and manage wellbeing programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of The Charity team
• Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to develop a career framework that rewards and recognises strong performance and provides meaningful career development opportunities
• Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to embed a culture of listening at The Charity, where people’s ideas and concerns are sought, listened to, and responded to. This includes overseeing strong internal communication.

Leading and delivering people and culture projects

• Support the Director of People and Culture to lead and deliver projects and initiatives in support of The Charity’s EDI plan, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within The Charity, and working to ensure that our team reflects the diverse communities that we serve.
• Lead change management projects, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, redesign to support capacity and capability for the future, or responding to external challenges

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of People Operations. This exciting role offers a chance to make a substantial impact across the organisation and its valued employees.

About the role

As the Head of People Operations, you'll be at the helm of daily HR advice, employee relations, people operations, policy development, and processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.

Your collaboration with other HR teams like Payroll, Benefits, Recruitment, and People Technology will create a unified and user-friendly experience for all employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a talented, high performing team
• Setting the People Operations strategy, ensuring it is aligned with the overall BHF and People strategy, and ensure it follows best practices and legal compliance.
• Being accountable for the thoughtful delivery of the HR service delivery model, ensuring escalation and resolution within the agreed service level agreements.
• Driving change initiatives and programmes to support employees and managers across the employee lifecycle.
• Enhancing the employee experience with strategic decisions rooted in best practices and data analysis.

About you

We're seeking a visionary leader with extensive HR experience to join the People & OD directorate in this pivotal role. You'll have knowledge and experience of employment and contract law.

To thrive in this role, candidates should bring:

• An in-depth knowledge of employment law and case management expertise.
• Mastery in employee relations, people operations, and policy experience both strategically and tactically.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, including those escalating to employment tribunals.
• Exceptional communication skills, demonstrating the ability to articulate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Robust resilience and a positive attitude to navigate challenging situations.
• Proficiency in mentoring, coaching, and developing multiple teams to reach their full potential.

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process

The interview process will take place after the role has closed. Further details will be shared with successful candidates. 

Mentivity is seeking 3 Mentors to work with young people across a number of our programmes in London.

About Mentivity:

Founded in 2016 by Sayce Holmes-Lewis alongside co-founders Leon Wright and Tyson Holmes-Lewis, Mentivity is an award-winning, inspirational mentoring organisation that provides aspirational support for young people, schools, and parents.

Through Mentivity House, we offer a dedicated space for youth development and community engagement, including youth clubs, tailored programmes, and our respite provision.

Our services also include mentoring, professional training, and apprenticeship/career readiness programmes, equipping young people and our wider community with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed.
 

What we do:

Mentivity Mentoring 

• Bespoke mentoring programmes to nurture young people’s passions and help them connect these interests to life and career aspirations.

• Delivered at Mentivity House & in schools and colleges.

Mentivity House 

• A space to play, to learn, to socialise and to collaborate with the Aylesbury, Taplow estates and wider community. 

• An inclusive community space that reflects the diversity of Walworth and its surrounding areas.

• A diverse and balanced programme of activities, from youth work to arts-workspace.

• Event space for local community groups offering activities that deliver social value.

Mentivity Respite Provision

• Flexible, nurture-centric respite education provision for young people. 

• Targeted interventions to address behavioural and social development needs and to support reintegration to mainstream education.

Main Responsibilties:​

Mentoring and pastoral care 

• Mentor and offer pastoral care to children and young people promoting personal development.

• Lead and deliver engaging and empowering sessions to develop a range of new skills, including leadership, communication, behavioural and organisation skills with children and young people.

Programmes 

• Facilitate and deliver curriculum sessions to young people in an engaging and inspiring way, tailoring them as necessary.

• Ensure all administrative tasks (including planning, registers, risk assessments, data collection and outcome monitoring) are completed promptly and accurately.

Safeguarding

• Ensure all health and safety and safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

• Ensure understanding of young participants' support needs and that reasonable adjustments are made to best support them.

Stakeholder Management

• Work with the team to promote participation especially by marginalised children and young people within schools.

• Work to actively promote Mentivity, our programmes, services and activities.

Recruitment Timetable:

Application deadline: Wednesday 5th March 2025

Interview dates: 12th - 14th March 2025

Interview location: In-person, 50 Westmoreland Road, London, SE17 2GA

About Us

Chatsworth House Trust is an independent charity dedicated to the long-term preservation of Chatsworth House, the art collection, gardens, woodlands and park for the benefit of everyone. The Development Department is responsible for securing income from corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations, public bodies and individuals.

Chatsworth House Trust has developed a number of long-term sponsors over the years and is keen to continue to grow sponsorship income. The account management and stewardship of these relationships is essential to meet this ambition. In addition, we want to develop a comprehensive programme of donor cultivation events and other bespoke VIP tours which will secure further income for the Trust.

The Development department has set ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming 5 years to ensure Chatsworth House Trust is able to diversify its income base. As such it is an exciting time to be joining the organisation.

About the Role

As Development Officer you will support the Development department in fundraising for the Chatsworth House Trust with a particular focus on sponsor account management and stakeholder cultivation and stewardship of events. You will also be responsible for all administration to ensure the successful running of the department.

This is a full-time role, based at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.  Normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm, however those working in the Development Department are likely to be required from time to time evening work and weekend work for which time-off-lieu (TOIL) will be given for hours worked beyond the working day.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills who can hit the ground running; someone who will go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for our supporters with real attention to detail; someone who enjoys working with a diverse range of people and who is confident working with senior or executive level individuals.

In return

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits which include:

• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey

• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.

• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events

• A colleague pass providing discount in our retail and catering establishments

• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

• Competitive annual leave (and option to buy more)

• Employee assistance programme

• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Wellbeing calendar of events

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to join us in this diverse and rewarding role.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.

Interviews are expected to take place early March.