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Middlesex University marries radical creativity with practice-oriented education, on a beautiful open campus right in the heart of North London. Our second campus, at Stone X stadium, is just a 5 minute bus ride away. We enjoy a strong relationship with the University, who understand the unique role the SU has to play in their vision - to transform students’ outcomes to change their lives.
Our community is a melting pot of the local and the global, with students encouraged by the University’s industry focus, excellent teaching standards and fantastic location.
For September 2024, we have just established a students’ union space in MDX House, the home of student life on campus. Our Head of Engagement and Influence will lead the charge to harness mass engagement from our students in extra and intracurricular opportunities so that they can develop the skills, networks and communities to influence their education and shape their futures.
Leading a directorate of 9 full time staff, and supporting three full time student officers as well as 100s of student leaders, you will help staff and students develop communities and campaigns approaches that ensure students are shaping their education, their communities and their lives. The successful candidate will have excellent coaching and mentoring skills and be able to put them to use to develop staff and our full time officers, growing and developing their teams to reach new heights. You will have the skills to build systems, processes and projects to ensure that students have excellent support and opportunities, with the ability to lead the team to achieve our vision for Engagement and Influence.
We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile for students, who is passionate and committed to the impact MDXSU can have on our students’ futures. You’ll be a great communicator, a team player and relish the opportunity to work directly with students every day.
Due to our new Progression Framework, the successful postholder will get the opportunity to develop significantly throughout their time with MDXSU. You will be supported to take on challenging projects and opportunities that directly contribute to the skills you need for the rest of your career, including access to a free MBA or equivalent masters’ level qualification with paid study time. Through quarterly reviews, and a structured progression plan, the most successful candidates could move from the entry point of the band to the top of the pay scale in as little as 18 months.
Like all SU staff, the Head of Engagement and Influence also shares responsibility for supporting the work of our elected student officers and delivering against key projects, such as welcome week activity, SU elections and feeding into the wider work of the SU and the university.
Both the Students’ Union and the University are going through a period of ambitious change, making MDXSU an exciting place to work, with a fun and sociable staff team. This role is ideal for someone who is ambitious and interested in the opportunity to experiment and lead new practice. You could be looking for your first senior management role in students’ unions after a successful period in people and project management, or you might be a senior leader in a smaller organisation looking to grow your experience. We also actively welcome applications from people looking to move into students’ unions from aligned sectors, such as youth work and community development.
Benefits:
- A generous leave package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- An additional two weeks’ closure during Christmas and New Year
- Up to five days’ additional religious and cultural festival leave
- Enhanced maternity leave at a family friendly employer
- The ability to undertake a fully funded MBA, or alternative masters’ level study, at Middlesex University following completion of probation
- Access to additional professional training and development opportunities, including Middlesex University’s excellent staff development programme
- Development through MDXSU’s Progression Framework, with a quarterly review cycle which enables high performing staff to progress quarterly through their band
- Study leave of up to 20 days for staff undertaking work related study
- An interest free season ticket loan for travel and access to the Cyclescheme Bike to Work scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme that offers free and confidential support including telephone counselling and financial advice
- Access to the MDX Fitness Hub at staff rates, including access to professional personal training and a high quality gym
- Access to Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum, with 100s of student discounts also accessible to students’ union staff
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Director of Fundraising & Communications (High Value Specialist)
Salary: £70,000 (neg)
Location: Hybrid - Central London (2 days, Tuesday and Thursday in office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (flexible working hours available)
Role summary
Bowel Research UK, the UK’s leading bowel cancer and bowel disease research funder, is seeking a Director of Fundraising & Communications, a new role for our charity. This is a great career development opportunity for a high-value fundraising specialist looking to broaden and deepen their skills and experience in leading Bowel Research UK’s fundraising and communications activity. If you are looking for a new challenge or, if you are considering stepping up into your first Director role, this could be just the opportunity you are looking for.
About Bowel Research UK
Every year over 16,000 people die from bowel cancer in the UK and over a million suffer from bowel disease. By researching cutting edge treatments, funding truly ground-breaking ‘proof of concept’ research, and getting behind some of the most promising young researchers destined to achieve breakthroughs, Bowel Research UK is saving and transforming literally millions of people’s lives around the world.
What we are looking for
This is a role for a rising leader who has a genuine passion for BRUK’s vision and the energy and determination to drive forward our mission. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in high value, especially major donor, fundraising who can excite and motivate individuals to support Bowel Research UK’s mission. Working closely with a highly talented group of Trustees, staff and expert volunteers, we need someone with the ability to build and mobilise the resources and relationships required to have a major impact on our vital research funding.
As this is a small charity, along with the ability to lead the organisation’s fundraising and communications, you must be willing to roll up your sleeves to get stuck into the work too.
Why come and work for Bowel Research UK?
- This is a great career development opportunity for a high-value fundraising specialist to broaden and deepen their skills and experience in leading Bowel Research UK’s fundraising and communications activity.
- An opportunity to play a key part of leading the creation and implementation of a new organisational strategy that will inform this role’s development of new fundraising and communications strategies.
- We have an ambitious Board of Trustees who are ready to invest in fundraising and communications development to increase the charity’s research impact.
- We have a new Chief Executive with more than 25 years of fundraising and general charity management experience who is keen to work alongside this post in leading organisation-wide step change and innovation.
- You will be part of a friendly, collaborative and passionate team working towards an important and valuable shared goals.
Recruitment timeline:
Deadline for applications is 9am, Wednesday 9th October 2024.
First, virtual interviews w/c 14th October 2024
Second, in person interviews w/c 21st October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
This role will play an active part in driving forward our exciting fundraising campaigns, events and community relationships. This involves a wide-range of tasks which will vary day by day, from helping at on-site events to the distribution of marketing materials, and from taking minutes to building good relationships with local supporters (including schools and universities, local groups and businesses, community champions and participants in challenge events).
We’re looking for someone who has a passion for great event experiences and customer service, is proactive and organised, adaptable, collaborative and solutions focussed.
The ideal candidate will enjoy:
- Making a difference – each campaign, event and relationship provides significant funds and awareness that will help provide homes, jobs, food and support to help people break the cycle of homelessness.
- Making it happen – getting stuck in, using problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude while maintaining the highest professional standard with good attention to detail.
- Building positive relationships, working with colleagues and supporters to maximise engagement.
This position will suit someone interested in a career in events or fundraising. The role will report into the Corporate Partnerships and Community Development Manager, working closely day-to-day with the Events specialist, Senior Executive for fundraising and challenges, and the wider Fundraising and Marcomms team.
About Social Bite
Our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless.
We are a charity and social business providing homes, jobs, food, and support to empower people to transform their own lives. We challenge the status quo by pioneering solutions that create lasting change.
We began as a small sandwich shop in Edinburgh in 2012, offering jobs and free food to people affected by homelessness. We’re now expanding our projects across the UK, on a collaborative mission – a movement to end homelessness.
We help people break the cycle of homelessness through innovative supported employment programmes (Jobs First) and housing solutions (Social Bite Villages) and give out over 165,000 items of free food year-round through our coffee shops and community networks.
We build lasting relationships, because we believe that through positive connections people can transform their lives. We use food, homes, and jobs as tools of engagement that can enable everyone to reach their potential. Our national and global campaigns have shifted the cultural dial on homelessness and our work has been championed by George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sir Chris Hoy and the Princess of Wales. A number of our team have been homeless themselves.
Thank you for your interest in this role! We’d love you to apply.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
As the Business Development specialist, you will be taking on a leadership role in the organisations plans for seeking growth in new markets through institutional relationships. These include (but are not limited to): the Middle East (Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait), Canada, and Europe. This is a senior technical position that performs a variety of complex business development work across the organisation.
About the Role:
- Develop donor and new market engagement strategies and associated implementation plans
- Engage internal and external senior stakeholders, influencing as needed to ensure that your team can maximise all opportunities.
- Engage, build and manage relationships with targeted donors in new selected markets. Coordinate efforts with other team members responsible for income generation from Trusts and Foundations, corporate donors, and high-net worth donors.
- Lead a comprehensive donor scoping and mapping exercise for donors in targeted new market. Continuously, update this mapping document based on engagement with prospective donors.
- Identify and track relevant upcoming funding opportunities – through advance intelligence gathering, partner relationships, and other available resources
- Provide grant management oversight on portfolio of grants funded by new Market donors and serve as primarily focal point for donor communications.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, programme management, or equivalent.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- Knowledge of overseas markets and/or experience of successfully fundraising in a different market to the UK. Experience with Middle Eastern Donors is highly desirable.
- Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
- Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications.
- Excellent networking and influencing skills, both internal and external. Specifically experience of supporting cultural change within an organisation, influencing sideways and upwards to gain buy in and active support from senior staff as needed.
Why you should apply:
As the Business Development Specialist, you will play a critical role to support and improve the dynamic programmatic portfolio that Muslim Aid implements globally. In this position, you will lead the organisation's plans for growth in new markets through institutional relationships, You will work closely with partners, country offices, and donors, contributing to improving systems within the department. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to grow, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Associate Director Commercial
Salary: £70 - £80k
Role Type: Fixed term contract 12 months minimum (part or full-time, flexible working)
Location: London/Hybrid (attending monthly sessions in London, client meetings nationwide)
Role purpose
We are looking for a Commercial Senior Manager / Associate Director to drive the next phase of the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS). The NILS pilot has already lent over £10 million to more than 13,000 financially vulnerable people, demonstrating the positive impact of affordable credit. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multi-million-pound programme through its final stages and oversee its strategic scaling for long-term sustainability.
The scheme is currently funded by HM Treasury, JP Morgan, and Fair4All Finance. We are looking for an experienced senior lead with a background in both commercial delivery and business case development, fluent in working with the public sector, mainstream finance, and civil society to oversee the final stages of the pilot delivery and to take charge of scaling up NILS.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Programme: Oversee the final delivery phase of the NILS pilot, with the Programme Delivery Manager
· Develop the Business Case: Build the long-term commercial model and business case for NILS, identifying sustainable funding solutions and influencing senior stakeholders
· Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with key partners
· Scaling and Expansion: Work with financial services providers to expand NILS beyond the pilot
· Product Innovation: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to adapt and improve the NILS product
· Dissemination and Reporting: Share lessons learned from the pilot
· People Management: Lead the Programme Delivery Manager, providing strategic oversight
Beyond NILS
You will also work across other propositions to improve financial resilience for over 20 million people in the UK. This will include testing new products and services designed to meet the needs of financially vulnerable individuals.
About you
You will have a strong background in financial services, commercial delivery, and business case development, with proven experience leading large, multi-stakeholder programmes.
Essential Experience and Skills
· Extensive experience in stakeholder management
· Strong background in financial services, particularly consumer-facing products and their commercial delivery
· Expertise in business case development and commercial modelling for social impact initiatives
· Fluency in contractual management and supplier management
· Experience collaborating with investment professionals and structuring financial services that require lending capital
· People management experience
Desirable Experience
· Experience working with the public sector or civil service and an understanding of state aid / subsidy and procurement considerations
· Familiarity with economic and social impact cases for public interventions
Fair4All Finance is a not for profit organisation founded in 2019 to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. Our vision is of a society where the long term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Benefits include:
· Pension, life assurance, critical illness, income protection, family leave
· 27 days holidays plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, wellbeing hub
We are committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people and communities we serve. Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Applications
· Please apply ASAP.
· Interviews: September and October 2024
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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If you’re passionate about supporting local communities to make a difference and building strong relationships with major donors, this a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.
At Sussex Community Foundation, our mission is to make Sussex a fairer, more equal place. As one of the fastest-growing community foundations in the UK, we connect philanthropists, donors and companies with charities in their local community.
Our success is built on the relationships and trust we have with our supporters. The Foundation has a proven track record of raising funds by providing Donor Advised Funds and philanthropic advice to high-value donors. We use these donations to give grants to local charities today while also building a lasting endowment fund for future generations.
As Head of Philanthropy, you will lead our fund development strategy and guide our Philanthropy Team to achieve ambitious income targets. You will inspire donors, supporters and colleagues alike, playing a key role in shaping the strategic goals of our multi-year fundraising campaign. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing the major donor engagement strategy and leading the team to grow and manage our portfolio of major donor prospects. As part of a small team, a hands-on approach is essential.
At the Foundation, we work hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity or ability. We therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We recognise that experience comes in many forms, so if you believe you have the skills and passion for the role, we encourage you to apply and show us how you meet the criteria.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
The Head of Policy & Public Affairs is responsible for leading UK Youth’s influencing work with Westminster, devolved administrations, and local government. They will lead our advocacy for ambitious and actionable policies that will help unlock youth work for all young people. They will ensure that our policy recommendations are informed by the strongest available evidence, meaningful youth involvement, and the expertise of youth workers. Working closely with the Policy Manager and our Senior Leadership Team, they will develop strong relationships with external stakeholders within the youth sector and government to gain buy-in for our policy priorities.
To read the full Job description for this role, please download via the pdf link below.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference, and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. Come and be a part of this change.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 7th October 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)
First round interview dates proposed: week commencing 21st October 2024
Please note, candidates selected for the interview stage may be asked to share their CV with the hiring team.
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that this role is based at our Old Windsor centre.
Our expert team of canine behaviourists provide behavioural support and advice to teams within Battersea, members of the public, and the rescue organisations we work with around the world. The team design and help implement behaviour modification and training plans for dogs whilst coaching members of the canine care groups through the practical day-to-day steps. They also assist with behavioural and welfare assessments of animals who come into our centres and are on hand to help manage and provide further support with dogs with more complex behavioural needs. The team provide support to dogs during their stay at Battersea, and are also available for continued advice after rehoming.
We are now looking to recruit a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor for our team in Old Windsor. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations. You will be working as part of a care group to create behaviour modification plans, support with handling difficult dogs and make recommendations, along with the individual care group, for individual dog outcomes.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our dogs and cats:
We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 17th October 2024
Interview date(s): 24th & 28th October 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the NEL VCSE Collaborative
The North East London (NEL) Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Collaborative works closely with the ICB to work together strategically by shaping, improving and delivering services and contributes to the system design and organisational development of the ICB, ensuring Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) contribution.
The leadership group of the seven borough representatives meets monthly and is currently working to develop a VCFSE strategy to raise the profile of the sector and support the VCFSE to work in partnership with the health system to address local health inequalities and improve the health outcomes of the communities in NEL. We are now keen to expand our work and recruit a Chair.
The NEL VCSE Collaborative is committed to our five values:
1. Equity and Inclusivity - Champion compassionate, collaborative, and inclusive multi-professional leadership.
2. Collaborative – Meaningful integration with ICB as a coordinated VCFSE voice
3. Innovative – VCFSE sector contributing expertise in an equitable manner in commissioning, service design and improvement processes
4. Transparent – building trust across sectors and ensuring VCFSE is a valued partner
5. Person and community focused – strengths based approach by championing our people and communities
Purpose of the role
- Provide influential and inspirational leadership to ensure the Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector is an equal partner in the North East London (NEL) Integrated Care Partnerhsup (ICP).
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with health and social care stakeholders ensuring networks are kept informed of the Collaborative’s progress
- Advocate for the VCFSE sector and mobilise innovative approaches to support the health and wellbeing of NEL community
- To lead the NEL VCSE Collaborative, interfacing with the Partnership Development Director to drive forward the interests of the NEL VCSE Collaborative and the wider VCFSE sector it represents
- To act on behalf and represent the opinions and interests of the NEL VCSE Collaborative on relevant ICS boards, in particular as the NEL VCSE Collaborative representative on the NEL ICP
- To chair the leadership group meetings of the NEL VCSE Collaborative
- Ensure NEL VCSE Collaborative meetings are planned effectively, conducted according to the principles and agreements in place, and facilitated in collaboration with the Partnership Development Director
Key functions & Tasks (Role Description)
- To lead with compassion and inspiration to ensure strategic influence of VCFSE at system level to better enable integrated working approaches between system leaders and sector partners
- Work with the NEL VCSE Collaborative members to ensure they are effectively represented and actively involved across the structures that form the ICS
- Together with the Partnership Development Director, produce a quarterly budget report and regular updates including emerging opportunities and risks in a timely fashion
- Work with the Partnership Development Director on producing quarterly budget reports
- Lead and work with the NEL Collaborative to identify and communicate strategic and business development goals which are in line with community and ICS outcomes
- In collaboration with the Partnership Development Director, plan and Chair the NEL VCSE Collaborative meetings and ensure relevant business is discussed with clear actions
- Ensure that the NEL VCSE Collaborative leadership group adheres to the Terms of Reference (ToR) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in place and membership is fair and reviewed regularly with actions and conflicts of interest appropriately managed
- Ensure the NEL VCSE Collaborative addresses and incorporates relevant legislation, policies and best practice guidance, including equality and diversity
- Develop and regularly update an effective activity plan with NEL VCSE leadership group members which supports the work of Place Level Groups
- Work with the Partnerships Development Director to provide and promote system-wide communication through a range of media channels
Person Specification
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of the current and emerging challenges and opportunities within the regional Health and Care system and the local VCFSE
- Experience of working with the VCFSE sector at a strategic and senior management level, including championing and advocating on behalf of the VCFSE sector
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of VCFSE and healthcare related policies with an understanding of the issues facing the VCFSE at local, regional and national level
- An understanding of the diversity of the VCFSE including grassroots level/micro- organisations
- Experience of leading meetings representing a diversity of views as well as change management processes at a strategic level
- Able to negotiate and influence with the ability to communicate with tact and sensitivity where appropriate. The role will include managing potentially complex and politically sensitive relationships.
- Ability to interpret highly complex information and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders
- Strategic problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial and open to ideas and opportunities
- Experience of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders in health and social care services
Please see job specification on full details and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Consulting (Intelligence Product)
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £42,464 per annum
1 Year Fixed Term (with view to extend)
London-based, hybrid-style and flexible working
We are looking for an individual with an intelligence background who has a passion for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), creating and delivering intelligence products, has human rights, ESG, and/or financial crime knowledge. Our prevention program team also regularly interacts with individuals at high risk of being trafficked and therefore robust safeguarding is essential.
Our Intelligence Team research and produce our Exploitation Analytics service – a suite of reports containing actionable insight that our clients utilise to find potential bad actors operating within their transaction monitoring systems. We also offer a Business Resilience package to help companies mitigate the risk of potential exploitation within supply chains and operations through intelligence sharing and practical guidance.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will build partner and client relationships, develop our current team members, and continue to innovate our offering to better prevent and disrupt human trafficking.
Responsibilities:
- Leading our work to develop strategic and tactical insights that will enable a spectrum of actors (business, banks, law enforcement) to prevent MSHT. This may include safeguarding potential victims or victims.
- Providing expertise to support our team of managers who deliver the above reporting and consulting to commercial organisations.
- Effectively pitching our products and services to secure new clients and increase our impact.
- Nurturing and developing existing commercial relationships and collaborations.
- Ability to manage and set targets, and report on progress regularly.
- Developing new offerings that increase the effectiveness and impact of our work, turning intelligence into relevant actionable insight for commercial clients.
- Supporting our internal MEL lead to document and evidence the impact of our intelligence services.
- Participating in public-facing events to promote STOP THE TRAFFIK and engage different audiences in this fight.
- Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Team to strategically develop our organisation and drive sustainable growth.
- Direct line management and leadership of Intelligence Managers.
- Promoting collaborations across all teams in an agile manner.
Benefits:
- A friendly, supportive team
- Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world
- Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions
- The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children
- A corporate eye-care scheme
- Life insurance
- A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)
- Life insurance
- An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan Ability to switch 2 bank holidays to better suit your needs
- Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for furhter information.Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1127321
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£22,885 pa (FTE) - £13,731 (pro rata) to work Weds, Thursday and Friday
22.5 hours per week
About us:
At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young adults with life-limiting conditions. We support hundreds of families, both in our hospice and in family homes.
Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family; including overnight care, music therapy, counselling, sibling support groups, home visits and much, much more.
It costs around £6.5m to keep our doors open for families across South Yorkshire and beyond. Statutory funding makes up 16% of this amount and the rest is raised through fundraising activity.
Our services include overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team supports these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms/bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.
We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.
The role:
We are seeking a Care Administrator to work alongside our Senior Care Administrator, offering clerical support to our nursing and family support teams. The role involves providing administrative support for our Care Leadership Team, maintaining accurate care records, supporting referral and allocation processes and most importantly being a first point of contact for children and families accessing the hospice.
The requirements:
To fulfil the role effectively you will be an organised and caring person, with excellent attention to detail and able to work flexibly and collaboratively across the care services.
You will ideally have experience of working in an environment with children and families who have complex needs but this is not essential.
In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:
· 33 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays - with the option to buy and sell (pro rata)
· Sick pay after 6 month probationary period
· Health Care Cash Back Scheme
· Free counselling sessions
· Enhanced maternity pay
· Enhanced paternity pay
· Enhanced parental bereavement leave
· Compassionate leave
· Salary sacrifice scheme
· Training & Development
· Investment in your wellbeing
· Volunteering & shadowing days
· Free parking on main site
· Free drinks and subsidised meals
· Time off in lieu
· Uniform
· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card
· Eligible for The Company Shop
At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2024
Interviews: Friday 25th October 2024
We’re here to help every family who needs us make the most amazing memories
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for two creative individuals to join us as Marketing Officers and play a vital role at the heart of our marketing operations. We encourage you to apply if you have good verbal and written communication skills and are looking for an entry-level role, preferably with some background knowledge in communications or marketing. Above all, showing a passion to make a difference to one of the biggest social issues of our day – ending the housing emergency.
About the role
The Marketing Officer role reports to the Senior Marketing Manager. The focus of this role will be to support on creative and paid media plans for integrated national and local marketing campaigns, across a variety of Shelter functions. The role will receive on the job training for key marketing skills like writing creative briefs and running paid social campaigns.
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
The Marketing team works together to communicate the housing emergency and its solutions in relevant and engaging ways. This helps key audiences understand what we are fighting for, why and how. We work closely with our Services, Campaigns, Fundraising and Retail divisions to help achieve strategic objectives.
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.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Enjoy order and helping maintain records and systems? Do you have a passion for administration and want to help play a pivotal role in helping an organisation maintain high standards? Then Compliance may be for you.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Compliance Officer to support the administration of compliance and quality management related activities across the organisation.
As our Compliance Officer, you will play an essential role in ensuring the organisation adheres to its standard operating procedures and processes and will become a super user of our new eQMS (electronic quality management system) to monitor and maintain compliance records. The role will be varied and offer the opportunity to support the Compliance manager with compliance related projects and work across different departments to help encourage a compliant mindset across the organisation. Full training will be provided.
Person Specification
- Experience of administration and record keeping to a high standard
- IT literate in all major MS Office applications
- Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt as part of a small team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and Values
The following would be desirable:
- Previous experience in a legal or compliance role
- Experience with Compliance Management Software
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
IHP Staff Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
- Specsavers eyecare vouchers
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
- Bike2work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station
We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group. Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'.
Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!
1st Stage interviews will take place remotely via MS Teams week commencing 21st October.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed at the closing date and 1st round interviews will take place w/c 21st October. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.
IRW is recruiting for the position of ‘Director of People & Culture' to join its dynamic People and Culture Division based in its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation is operating to hybrid working model.
The purpose of the role is to:
•Deliver a focused HR service to provide strategic direction and leadership to support the organisation-wide HR planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the overall organisational objectives are achieved.
•Strengthen IRW’s relations with the wider community to consolidate and develop the visibility and image of the organisation.
•Facilitate professional and systematic communication and cooperation between the different parts of the IRW family to ensure maximum impact of the organisation’s work.
•Lead on the development, implementation and regular review of the divisional strategy, policies & procedures, processes, work plans and systems to achieve the agreed divisional objectives.
•Lead, manage and develop staff in order to ensure that the divisional is capable of fully achieving its agreed targets, and to provide HR specialist and strategic advice to partners as and when required.
The successful candidate must have or be:
•CIPD membership at Chartered or Fellow level or equivalent experience
•Sound understanding of UK employment law is essential
•Sound understanding and proven experience of HR processes, including but not limited to, change management, organisational development, ER case work, resourcing, compensation and benefits, policy development
•Proven experience of HR business partnering and substantial skills and experience of HR management at a senior level within in a large organisation
•A good understanding, commitment and sympathy with Islamic Relief’s Values, principles and mission
•Proven ability and experience in people and activity management as well as delegating roles and authority in a way in which enables teams to reach their targets/objectives
•Proven experience of developing and implementing strategies and work plans which help to deliver the wider organisational objectives
•Ability to guide staff development towards achieving key performance indicators
•Demonstrable experience in consultative team approaches to decision-making and innovation which motivates and drives teams forward
•Proven ability and experience in analysing data which enables sound conclusions and recommendations to be drawn to work in a way which always considers long-term goals whilst maintaining an overview of its immediate situation
•Track record of working in partnership with senior leadership teams, based on a coaching approach
• Up-to-date knowledge of current employment legislation, awareness of forthcoming employment legislation
•High level of competence in all aspects of managing employee relations
•Sound financial and time management which enables strategic goals to be achieved within budgetary constraints
•Ability and motivation to travel within UK and internationally if required
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
- This post is classed as Social Media Profile Level One (Senior Ambassador) under IRW’s Personal Social Media Policy. The postholder must disclose their social media accounts and must represent IRW in an acceptable way online, in accordance with the policy.
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Our client, a highly influential not-for-profit organisation now has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis and help align their HR strategies with their mission.
Please note; this role offers hybrid working requiring on average 2 days a week working in the central London office and 1 day a week in the north Kent office.
The key purpose of this role is to provide pro-active, expert specialist HR business partner services to leaders, managers and employees across the entire employee lifecycle and to deliver effective support in the key areas of Attraction, Resourcing and Retention; HR Operations; Reward and Recognition; and Learning and Development.
This role is for you if you have a strong background in HR, a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and are keen to make a difference to society.
As Senior HR BP you will:
· Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement impactful HR strategies.
· Support managers in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
· Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent aligned with their values.
· Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation.
· Design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills.
· Analyse HR metrics to drive decision-making and improve effectiveness.
· Ensure compliance with labour laws and sponsorship license requirements.
To be considered you will require:
· Full CIPD qualification (level 7), or equivalent.
· Broad and extensive industry experience at HR Business Partner level with associated knowledge, together with experience of shaping and delivering a coherent and successful People Strategy and operational service, ideally gained in the non-profit sector.
· Strong up to date knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
· Excellent Employee Relations experience including experience of managing a range of complex ER matters, including change and restructuring.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· The ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders in a complex environment.
· Leadership skills to lead in the day to day operations of your designated business areas, as well as on specific projects.
· Coaching and training skills and a willingness to mentor and support the development of early career colleagues within the People Team.