Senior Project Manager Jobs

This newly created Head of Data and Insights role is a critical part of our organisational transformation, which will put data informed decision making at the heart of our strategy and operations. 

The role will be responsible for building a new centralised data and insights team to serve across the organisation, fostering an agile approach to data projects to deliver valuable insights, and instilling a culture that values data-driven decision-making.

The scope for impact in this role is vast! This is an exciting time to join Stewardship as we implement our new strategy. Your insights and innovations will be pivotal in unlocking the incredible value that lies latent in our existing data, transforming how we make decisions as an organisation and shaping a data-informed culture that creates transformative product and service experiences for those we serve.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Bristol Hub Support/Executive Assistant

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) 

(Ref: SUS4287b)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Sustrans Bristol Hub with possibility of up to two days per week working from home

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the People and Organisational Development (POD) team based in the charity’s head office. Our city centre hub has been recently refurbished and you will be working in a friendly, supportive, environment in a role where you can enjoy professional contact with colleagues at all levels. The Hub is in a fantastic location, based in the vibrant, College Green area of central Bristol.

This is a varied role providing support in the day to day running of the Bristol Hub and performing an Executive Assistant function, delivering high quality and confidential support to the Executive Director (ED), with duties such as diary and email management, administration of the ED travel and expenses and other duties.

You will be supporting the Bristol Hub Manager, taking the lead on administrative functions at the Bristol Hub, including the delivery of a friendly and efficient front of house service, answering queries from colleagues and visitors to the Hub, assisting in the support of all facilities management and liaising with contractors and suppliers.

You will proactively seek opportunities for improvement to the smooth running of a dynamic, modern, flexible office environment that works for everybody, considering both efficiency and accessibility that fall in line with our strong EDI values.

Building internal relationships with colleagues across the organisation and the Senior Leadership Team, you will support with the organisation of team days and events. 

About you

You should have experience providing high quality, proactive PA support to senior leaders, including high-level decision-making groups, through effective administration. This will include dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

We also ask that you are experienced in office management systems and procedures including facility management and can demonstrate your knowledge of basic office health and safety.

You should be highly organised and have excellent administration skills, including the ability to make summary notes during meetings and a high level of competency using equipment and various software, showcasing your excellent attention to detail. You will have the ability to effectively summarise and communicate information.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 18 August 2024.
• Face to face interviews will take place at our Bristol Hub on Friday 6 September 2024.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

Role Profile

Role title: Engagement Director

Band: Director

Salary: From £56,000 to £60,000 Pro rata 0.8 FTE 4 days per week

Reports to: Chief Executive

Place of work: Hybrid, time split between home working, our office and out in the community

What we do 

Cornwall VSF’s role is to connect, support and promote the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We have strong productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in Cornwall including a range of public sector organisations.  We represent the VCSE on all executive Boards ensuring the VCSE voice remains clear and influential.  We broker and facilitate VCSE partnership working through our strategic, thematic, and local alliances. 

VSF’s Purpose 

A connected, supported, and well-promoted VCSE sector that is sustainable, flexible, and resilient.

We aim to:

1.Advance the sectors reputation, credibility, capacity. capability and impact.

2.Ensure the VCSE Is an equal partner in the design and delivery of services and support across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

3.Ensure the VCSE has a larger share of Cornwall's public sector resource allocation.

4.Through these, improve the services and support for people and communities in Cornwall.

To effectively engage with a diverse range of VCSE organisations and stakeholders in Cornwall. We will use a wide range of mediums for engagement opportunities. These include meetings, workshops, consultations, surveys, events, conferences etc. To strengthen our alliance-based model of engagement by expanding existing alliances and creating new ones.To bring the voice of the sector into the new integrated care area forums and community area partnerships. To bring together the VCSE sector around pertinent issues, so they can meet the needs of their beneficiaries and achieve their organisational outcomes. To advocate for the VCSE sector, amplifying its voice, increasing its influence, fostering collaboration and co-producing action.  

Role summary

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our small leadership team helping to strategically drive engagement, and income generation.The right candidate will need to be highly resilient with exceptional political, negotiation and relationship development skills.This role includes shared responsibility for securing income that not only sustains our own charity but leverages in significant funding for the wider sector.

Through an integrated approach, the role-holder will be responsible for driving forward two key areas:

• Engagement: Leading the engagement team to enhance and develop our alliance model, a network of strategic relationships and opportunities to engage with our thematic communities and our stakeholders, increasing our influence and impact.

• Income development: Create opportunities to leverage significant funds into the VCSE sector, secure and extend our income and support funding our strategic plans.

Key Duties

We’re looking for a dynamic and inspiring senior individual to strategically lead our Engagement activities, bringing together key existing areas of work.The role will concentrate on two focus areas:

Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships at the highest levels with a range of key stakeholders such as current and future partner organisations, decision-makers and influencers.
• Raise local and national profile by attending external engagement sessions and networking opportunities both online and in-person, to build brand awareness and to expand the charity’s network of allies, supporters, and influencers, deputising for the CEO when required.
• Host/chair opportunities to engage with stakeholders of all levels on internally prioritised topics via alliance and learning events.
• Lead the team to mobilise activity to ensure presence at key community focussed events, ensuring we reach more people and engage them actively in our work.Ensuring we have the right level of engagement and the right people attend.
• Represent the organisation as appropriate to the VCSE sector, statutory sector, private sector organisations, professional bodies, and institutions deputising for the CEO when required.
• Be an active member of the senior leadership team, acting as spokesperson and steering the strategy within wider business plans for your respective areas.

Business Development

• Working with the CEO and Director of Operations, to create and deliver an income strategy focussed on meeting VSF funding targets and our aspirations around duration of contracts and grants.Ensure all opportunities to leverage funding for the wider sector are seized.
• Develop strong relationship with key influencers and decision makers within our statutory partner organisations.
• Working with the CEO to lead strategic business development campaigns such as securing second phases of funding for our key funding streams.Be a key face to put to these campaigns.
• Monitor progress against income targets, ensuring an agile approach to mitigating risk and channelling focus of the team in order to maximise return on investment.
• Work with other charity leaders and the strategic alliance to encourage sharing of ideas for income generation.
• Work with the senior leadership team to ensure business and strategic planning is undertaken for your team, setting direction and managing delivery.Contributing to organisational business planning and quarterly/annual reporting

Staff Leadership

• Lead and line management engagement staff and ensure their effective performance management and development through regular supervision sessions, annual reviews and learning and development. 
• Lead by example to create a positive, values-driven working environment in which equality and diversity are well-managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff can do their best. 
• Allocate work, monitor achievement of deadlines and support staff as appropriate. 
• Ensure that services are adequately staffed and resourced, encourage good teamwork and lines of communication between all members of staff. 
• Work with other charity leaders on any staff issues and monitoring e.g., disciplinary, grievance, sickness management, recruitment, and selection, change of terms and conditions. 
• Encourage and facilitate our development and wellbeing focussed culture and consistently provide and support opportunities for staff to exceed theirs and our expectations. Provide a role model for others with your development and wellbeing needs.
• Work with other to ensure that any skills, knowledge, and experience gaps are identified, and suitable training is delivered on time and to specification.

General

• Keep up to date with Cornwall VSF’s aims, policies, procedures, management, and monitoring systems and ensure these are followed by your team.
• Display a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity and an understanding of the issues faced by the VCSE sector.
• Ensure the work reflects equality, diversity and inclusion legislation and policy, and best practice.
• Monitor and evaluate activities appropriate to the role and contribute to the service planning process by providing regular reports and feedback on areas of responsibility.
• Oversee and monitor effective and efficient administrative, financial, contractual and communication systems within your areas of responsibilities working with other charity senior leaders.Ensure all KPI’s relevant to the role within our strategic plan are met.
• Prepare board and sub-committee reports, attending meetings as/when required. Attend meetings of the trustee board as required. 
• Any other duties in line with your skills and abilities, as directed by your line manager.

Key Relationships

• Chief Executive (Line manager)
• Other senior leadership team members
• Engagement team members
• VCSE members 
• Cornwall VSF Board members
• Funders and stakeholders

Person specification 

Essential Criteria 

• Proven leadership skills with experience of creating a positive, values-driven working environment in which equality and diversity are professionally managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best. 
• Knowledge and current experience of engagement and income generation leadership at a strategic level.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of project management leadership, principles, and practices. 
• Experience of managing people issues such as absence management, disciplinary and grievance management, annual reviews, supervisions, goal setting. 
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Commitment to reflective practise and continuing professional development.
• Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrable ability as adaptable and exceptional communicator, delivering and accepting information at a variety of people levels (verbal, written, presentation). 
• Ability to analyse, understand, explain, and make recommendations based on complex information. 
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite to an advanced level including excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. 
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Proven ability to monitor and maintain casework systems and procedures, service delivery against agreed targets 
• The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles, and policies of VSF and work towards achieving its strategic priorities. 
• Adaptable, flexible, and coaching management style.
• Excellent inter-personal, political and negotiating skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience at handling conflict, mediating through conflict and tolerance for the tension conflict can bring.
• High levels of personal resilience
• Commitment to reflective performance and continuing professional development.
• Ability to travel and work across Cornwall. 
• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. 

Other requirements

• The normal duties of the role may involve travel on a regular or occasional basis. It is a condition of employment that the post holder can exercise satisfactory travel mobility to fulfil the obligations of the role. 
• Be familiar with all relevant health and safety, operational, personnel, customer care, GDPR, and financial procedures, ensuring that all statutory obligations are complied with, especially in relation to licensing laws and first aid. 
• In-depth understanding of the business of running a charity or voluntary sector organisation including reporting requirements
• Complete a satisfactory DBS check. (This can be applied for on appointment).

Lead the development and successful rollout of South Kent Mind’s Fundraising and Engagement strategy, annual plans, generation income and key project work which aim to deliver significant net income growth and increase awareness by maximising local support.

This is a new post within the charity created in response to emerging demands and the implementation of South Kent Mind’s Strategy.  We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to deliver grant bid writing and also to take the lead on the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives to maximise and increase income. The successful post-holder will join and be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team

Managing a full-time Marketing and Fundraising Officer this post will support South Kent Mind’s trust and grant fundraising activity as an essential income stream for the charity, including managing and monitoring the bidding process to maximise the success rate of applications.  The postholder will also monitor and undertake all reporting on funding to others both within and outside the organisation

The full job description is available on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Content Producer (Video)

Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: £27,885 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Contract: Full Time, Open Ended

Occupational Requirement: This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the vision and values of Church Army

DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.

Church Army & The Role

For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.

We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.

We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.

As Content Producer (Video), you will create high-quality videos showcasing Church Army's impactful work across the UK. You'll plan, shoot, and edit videos for social media and digital platforms, producing compelling content that supports our organisational objectives.

As part of a team of digital and creative professionals, you’ll travel to various project sites across the UK to capture stories that highlight the transformative work of Church Army.

Main Responsibilities

Planning and conducting video shoots at Church Army Project sites across the UK and Ireland.

Managing all aspects of video production, from pre-production planning, including script approval and shoot scheduling to shooting, and editing.

Operating various video production equipment and maintain technical proficiency with cameras, sound equipment and other visual production tools.

Creating engaging video content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.

Working closely with the Content Producer (Stories) and Copywriter to ensure a unified and consistent message across all content formats.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

In-depth understanding of video production processes and techniques.

Knowledge of social media platforms and their video content requirements.

Proven experience in planning, Shooting, and editing videos for digital platforms and demonstrated experience with motion graphics and video editing software.

Technical skills in operating video production equipment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively within a creative team.

Data analysis skills to measure the effectiveness of video content.

A creative and innovative mindset with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling and creating impactful content.

A willingness to travel to various project sites across the UK.

Benefits

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.

Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays

Closing Date: 29/07/24

Interviews: w/c 12/08/24

The Royal Air Force Club is pleased to invite applications for the role of Director of Fundraising to join our team and continue to contribute to the future success of the Club.

Located in London’s Mayfair and overlooking Green Park, the Royal Air Force Club offers first class facilities and a ‘home from home' to its 24,000 members, predominantly serving and former officers of the RAF and Allied Air Forces and their families.

Reporting to:  Chief Executive

Key Relationships: The Board of Trustees; Fundraising & Legacy Committee; Director of Operations; Finance & Marketing Teams

Background:

Due to significant losses during the Covid pandemic, a Club appeal for donations was launched in 2020. The Friends of the RAF Club was established in 2021 to recognize these generous Members, many of whom have maintained their donations which have subsequently funded key refurbishment projects in the Club. Support of The Friends contributes significantly to the Club’s financial recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Fundraising will be expected to deliver in 3 key areas:

DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP GIVING JOURNEY

• Enhance the Friends Scheme through life giving and particularly ending with the Legacy commitment:
• Review and manage the fundraising strategy
• Retain, recruit and steward the Friends of the RAF Club
• Devise and implement a legacy strategy
• Devise and implement a series of engagement and stewardship events for the Friends of the RAF Club

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS

• Deliver the funding to help pay for capital projects within the Club:
• In liaison with the House Committee, devise and manage the 2025 appeal campaign to fund the refurbishment of The Running Horse Tavern (the Club’s onsite ‘pub’)

DELIVERY OF ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATION

• In compliance with the Fundraising Code, GDPR and all other associated regulations:
• Run Friends and Legacy schemes
• Timely and appropriate communication and follow-up with all relevant parties (accepting this is a part-time role)
• Event delivery for Friends events
• Manage the systems and processes to track, administer and report on donations received
• Prepare and produce fundraising marketing collateral.
• Prepare and submit Gift Aid claims
• Prepare all papers and minutes for the Fundraising and Legacy Committee (FR&LC), actioning all fundraising initiatives
• Prepare FR&LC reports for the Board of Trustees
• Promote and acknowledge the ‘Hive Heroes’ supporting the Club bees
• Administer and acknowledge donations to the Staff Christmas appeal
• Manage requests for Club support from external charities and partnerships[1] 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be an ambassador for the Club embodying and communicating our values and impact at all times Ensure all activities undertaken comply with the Fundraising Code and GDPR pertaining to fundraising activity
• Attend a variety of Club network events and dinners, where identified or required
• Attend internal Club meetings, training sessions, events where required
• Perform other duties, as and when required, to meet business needs

Priorities (KPI) for Delivery in 2024/25:

• Priority 1 - Friends Scheme - ensure lines of communication are kept open for all Friends (Gold, Silver and Bronze) - focusing effort to personally engage and get to know Gold and Silver Friends. Increase membership at all 3 levels. Devise and deliver events for Friends.
• Priority 2 - Capital Project - 'Running Horse Tavern refurbishment'. Supported lead to devise and deliver fundraising from potential donors. Minimum target: £100,000 
• Priority 3 - Membership Giving Journey - Development and implementation of a membership giving journey, with particular emphasis on delivery of a Legacy Programme.
• Achieve the existing fundraising target of £120,000 in calendar year 2024.

Person Specification:

• Operate effectively at the highest/senior levels.
• Proven track record of working with legacies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; outstanding social skills; able to easily engage and communicate with a wide spectrum of Club members and guests.
• Excellent knowledge of the corporate world and how best to match appropriate potential sponsors with the Club.
• Expertise in strategic planning and working to and achieving set KPIs.
• Ability to manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors.
• Ability to multi-task to overlapping deadlines and demonstrate great attention to detail
• Ability to make risk analyses and time-cost ratios to focus effort on the fundraising activities that are most appropriate and will have the highest chance of success
• Excellent arithmetical skills
• Up to date knowledge of GDPR and fundraising legislation
• Smart and well-presented appearance at all times
• Excellent timekeeping
• Practice safe working according to Club guidelines at all times

Do you want to inspire people to play their part in God’s transforming mission in the world? The Philanthropy Officer will help to find and engage supporters who care about leadership and mission in challenging contexts. If you are someone who is highly organised, enjoys getting to know people and can craft creative, personalised communication, this could be a great role for you. 

Full details can be found in the Candidate Pack attached. More information about Innovista can be found on our website.

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), permanent. Applications are also welcome from candidates who wish to propose a part-time arrangement of 22.5 hours/week or more. 

Location: Home-based with a requirement to attend regular 2-day team meetings in Oxford.

To apply, please follow the directions on our website.

• Closing date for applications: 4 August 2024.
• Interviews will take place the week commencing 19 August 2024.

This role has an occupational requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

Innovista is committed to protecting the well-being of children and adults at risk. Our Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy are available.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join our team as we implement our strategy.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy L&D team, providing functional support to help the organisation deliver its strategic aims and corporate plan.

In this role, you will develop and deliver a range of learning activities, as well as support the Business Partner in implementing key projects and learning programs. Your day-to-day duties will be varied, allowing you to utilise your training capabilities within a supportive team environment while contributing to our key deliverables and goals. You will play an integral part in enhancing the learning and development experience across the organisation.  

Based in the UK, the L&D Advisor will be part of a team of six which sits within the People & Culture directorate.

What we’re looking for:

· Working together:

o Collaborative team player dedicated to collectively developing high-quality learning solutions.

o Able to translate briefs or instructions into clear, actionable deliverables.

· Delivering High quality results:

o Results-driven with a keen eye for detail and clear communication to ensure high-quality outputs.

o Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to plans and meet deadlines.

· Culture:

o Will work with a hybrid model and adapts approach to best fit each scenario and needs of others.

o Friendly and approachable; quick to build rapport with others.

· Developing self and others:

o Confident in delivering engaging training sessions, both in-person and virtually.

o Experienced in the full lifecycle of learning solutions, including planning, content development, facilitation, and evaluation.

The ideal candidate will bring experience of working within a learning and development environment, delivering training activities both face-to-face and virtually, preferably in a hybrid-working context. They will possess a positive and solutions-focused mindset and as happy working within a team as they are independently. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and adaptable to provide the best solutions within scope. This role will have a positive impact to the work of the L&D team and some of our key priorities and deliverables.

Interview Date: W/C 12 August - Virtual via Teams

Location:  Newcastle or Birmingham preferable - Our L&D team are based out of our Newcastle and Birmingham offices. We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate.  This role involves frequent travel to other offices but in particular to Newcastle and Birmingham.

Our other UK offices are Belfast, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, and Newtown.

Essential criteria

· Practical experience in delivering impactful and engaging training sessions, both in-person and virtually.

· Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

· Excellent time management abilities and proven track record of meeting deadlines.

· Committed to own Continual Professional Development.

Desirable criteria

· Skilled facilitator with the ability to create immersive and engaging learning experiences.

· Knowledge of accessible design standards and inclusive design principles, ensuring equitable learning opportunities.

· Use of design software such as Articulate and Vyond, or similar platforms, to elevate the learning experience.

· CIPD Qualification, working towards qualification or willing to undertake relevant development.

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. 

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)

About Us  

akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ Youth Homelessness charity. We provide safe homes, mentoring, and support to ensure that no young person needs to choose between a safe home and being who they are. 24% of young people facing homelessness in the UK identify as LGBT (National Scoping of LGBT Youth Homelessness, akt, 2015) and 78% of LGBTQ+ young people cited an absence of family support (The LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness Report, akt, 2021). The charity was founded in 1989 and operates service centres in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and works online through a Digital Service to offer support to young people outside of our four office regions. akt works with over 800 vulnerable young people a year providing both face to face and online assistance.

Job Summary 

This is a 14-21 hours per week part time temporary 6 month contract. The pro rata salary for hours worked is between £12,658 - £18,987 per year (£31,645 full time equivalent). 

There is one role that can be done from any of akt's offices in Manchester, London, Newcastle or Bristol. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and professional individual to join our team to support our work with young LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness. The role primarily involves quantitative data collection, analysis and reporting to inform akt’s strategic direction and demonstrate our impact externally.

You will need excellent analysis and communications skills, be highly organised and have the ability to present data in a format that is understandable, clear and can be utilised in a range of areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analysis of Services data, generating key insights to inform strategic direction and demonstrate akt’s impact.
• Produce regular internal reports for Services management on progress towards key performance indicators.
• Lead on presenting data to various audiences, including Services staff, senior management, Trustees, and funders.
• Build reports and dashboards on our CRM, In-Form (SalesForce), to support with data analysis and monitoring, and help Services staff to manage their caseload and performance.
• Coordinate and take the lead on specific projects relating to data collection, reporting, and/or impact monitoring including some cross-departmental projects.
• Continue driving a culture of data-informed decision-making and learning at akt, helping all colleagues to value Services data and to collect reliable and useful data about the work we do.
• Proactively improve data collection and reporting methods, considering creative and alternative methods informed by the young people we work with.
• Provide Fundraising and Marketing/Communication teams with Services data for external use, such as funding returns and applications, and fundraising appeals.
• Work autonomously and manage own workload, particularly around key reporting milestones: each financial quarter, and at the beginning of each financial year.
• Support other departments with internal and external research projects and requests for Services data, as commensurate with the role.

More information about the role can be found in the job information attached to this advert. 

Application deadline: midnight (11.59pm) on Sunday 11th August 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 20th August 2024

Job description

About the role

Sightsavers’ work in the field of education is driven by the principle of inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. We are looking for a Global Technical Lead – Inclusive Education to provide technical leadership and expertise in inclusive education to guide the development and delivery of specific initiatives and programmes.

As the Global Technical Lead for Inclusive Education, you will support Sightsavers to promote inclusive education for children, youth, and adults with disabilities in education systems in West Africa, East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA), and South Asia. Working across multiple countries, you will ensure that disability inclusion is at the centre of conceptualisation, design and implementation of Sightsavers’ projects.

Strong communication skills in English and French are essential for this role, as is the availability to travel 12-16 weeks a year, nationally and internationally.

Principal accountabilities will include:

• To provide technical leadership and expertise in inclusive education at the programmatic level
• To strengthen the global programme portfolio in inclusive education through leading strategic and technical inputs in proposal development for funding opportunities.
• To pioneer new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches in inclusive education to improve and enhance the quality of Sightsavers’ work, especially in cross-cutting priority areas like climate action, gender equity and the use of data and evidence.
• To contribute to the research, innovation, policy, advocacy and communications agendas through close collaboration with interdepartmental teams and key external stakeholders.
• To undertake senior level representation of Sightsavers as an expert in inclusive education at national, regional and international professional and sector-specific networks, platforms, conferences and meeting

This is an ideal opportunity to build on your existing expertise in leading and developing programmes in inclusive education in lower income countries. We are looking for a skilled communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships across different departments and work collaboratively as a member of our cross-functional teams.  To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Postgraduate qualification (minimum Master’s) or equivalent experience in a relevant field, e.g. education, special needs education; disability, international development
• Business to fluent French language skills
• A proven record of leading, developing and implementing programmes in inclusive education in lower income countries.
• Experience of working with national governments and international institutions such as Global Partnership for Education, UN agencies, bilateral agencies as well as non-state actors to contribute to education system transformation.
• Knowledge of current developments, issues and best practice in inclusive education to effectively address the barriers to education for children with disabilities
• Able to travel for up to 12-16 weeks a year (regional and international).

This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sense's engagement team at this exciting time, as Head of National Events. You will be leading the National Events team to deliver against Sense’s ambitious strategy, inspiring and supporting the team. This Includes: 

• Support of a £1Million plus London Marathon Event
• Support the Event Managers in delivering 2 new bespoke events 

You will drive the creation of a national events strategy to ensure a balanced portfolio of challenge events and support innovation, and creative thinking to further drive income growth and lifetime value across the events portfolio at Sense, delivering impact for people with complex disabilities. 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead, motivate and inspire the Events team, a team of 4 at present
• To carry out the relevant people management for the team including recruitment, annual appraisals, motivating performance, management of sickness absence and, where necessary, applying HR policies and procedures
• As part of the Engagement Leadership Team, work with peers to provide inspirational leadership to the broader Engagement Directorate
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Engagement Directorate and wider organisation including Digital, Trading, and Volunteering, to deliver fully integrated supporter engagement activities
• There will be a requirement for travel and to work unsociable hours at events with occasional overnight stays in the UK

Strategy development and implementation

• Lead on the development of a National Events' three-year strategy and operational plan to drive growth and create a balanced portfolio of Event offerings
• Oversee the delivery of in-year National Events plans including all marketing and stewardship activities to ensure budgets and targets are achieved
• Manage the Events budgets, ensuring net income is achieved and appropriate mitigation plans are in place where necessary
• Review and interpret research and data to make evidence-based decisions that improve activities within the Events portfolio 
• Produce regular reports on progress against the strategy with the delivery of key performance indicators for the Associate Director of Public Fundraising, Group Director of Engagement, CEO, Executive Team, Trustees and other stakeholders as required
• Contribute to the development of the Sense brand by ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality supporter engagement materials that are accessible to all
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Engagement strategy, ensuring supporters are inspired to actively participate in helping improve the lives of people living with complex needs

Strategic delivery and innovation

1. Strategic leadership of the events function, focusing on impact, delivering against our strategy and ensuring financial stability
2. Lead and oversee the delivery of the in-year and three-year Events strategy.
3. Identify opportunities for the development of the Events strategy through new events, partnerships and products.
4. Be an active member of the Events team, attending events and activities where needed.
5. Lead on product development activities for key areas of opportunity including mass participation products and virtual events.
6. Encourage a culture of innovation and constant improvement in the team.
7. Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key external suppliers and supporters where identified. 
8. Person specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Extensive experience in managing challenge event fundraising teams in a charity, with a strong track record of generating growth in participation and income
• Experience in creating and bringing to market new events – from inception to launch and review
• Experience in leading a team, including facilitating high-performance and staff development
• Experience in managing stakeholders at all levels and dealing with external contacts/suppliers
• Experience in engaging with colleagues and to bring them on board in line with set targets
• Ability to see opportunities and challenge convention to make improvements to how Sense delivers events
• Demonstrable experience of setting and achieving ambitious growth targets
• Demonstrable experience in using CRM and data to identify and harness actionable insight
• Experience in developing and implementing National Event strategies and plans
• Experience in leading projects, especially innovation development projects
• Experience of setting, managing, and reporting on budgets.
• Strong understanding of the challenge event landscape with a willingness to stay ahead of current trends and developments and apply learning
• Understanding of the regulatory environments including GDPR and fundraising regulations 

Desirable

• Experience of using Raiser’s Edge and MS Dynamics
• Experience of working with a volunteer network

About Us

Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Content Producer (Stories)

Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: £27,885 (£22,308 pro rata)

Hours: 30 Hours per week (Part-Time)

Contract: Part Time, Open Ended

Church Army & The Role

For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.

We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.

We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.

As a Content Producer (Stories), you'll be pivotal in sourcing, capturing, and crafting impactful stories, highlighting the transformative impact Church Army has across the UK and Ireland.

You'll travel to various Church Army projects and Centres of Mission, collaborating with the Communications and Fundraising teams, including the Content Producer (Video), Copywriter, and Social Media Officer. You'll also work closely with the Brand and Content Lead to ensure our stories align with Church Army’s values and messaging.

Main Responsibilities

• Travelling to Church Army’s key projects and centres of Mission across the UK & Ireland to gather stories and insights from people we serve, volunteers, and staff.
• Creating content in the form of writing compelling stories that effectively communicate the impact of Church Army’s work.
• Collaborating and coordinating with the Content Producer (Video) and Copywriter to ensure a cohesive narrative across different content formats and media.
• Working with the Brand and Content Lead to align story content with Church Army’s brand guidelines and strategic messaging
• Contribute to the content strategy by bringing forward stories that resonate with Church Army’s mission.
• Assist in planning content schedules and campaigns, effectively utilising stories to enhance Church Army’s brand and outreach.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• The successful candidate will have:
• A deep understanding of storytelling techniques, narrative structures, and a familiarity with the principles of content creation and digital marketing.
• Awareness of the social impact sector, particularly within the context of Christian-based organisations.
• Proven experience in content creation, particularly in writing and storytelling.
• Experience of conducting interviews and gathering firsthand stories displaying strong interviewing skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Previous experience in adapting content for various platforms, including social media.
• The Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland and manage on-location content gathering.

Benefits

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.

Annual Leave: 198 Hours inclusive of bank holidays (25 days per year, plus bank holiday, FTE)

Content Producer (Stories)

Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: £27,885 (£22,308 pro rata)

Hours: 30 Hours per week (Part-Time)

Contract: Part Time, Open Ended

Church Army & The Role

For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland.

We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities.

We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually.

As a Content Producer (Stories), you'll be pivotal in sourcing, capturing, and crafting impactful stories, highlighting the transformative impact Church Army has across the UK and Ireland.

You'll travel to various Church Army projects and Centres of Mission, collaborating with the Communications and Fundraising teams, including the Content Producer (Video), Copywriter, and Social Media Officer. You'll also work closely with the Brand and Content Lead to ensure our stories align with Church Army’s values and messaging.

Main Responsibilities

• Travelling to Church Army’s key projects and centres of Mission across the UK & Ireland to gather stories and insights from people we serve, volunteers, and staff.
• Creating content in the form of writing compelling stories that effectively communicate the impact of Church Army’s work.
• Collaborating and coordinating with the Content Producer (Video) and Copywriter to ensure a cohesive narrative across different content formats and media.
• Working with the Brand and Content Lead to align story content with Church Army’s brand guidelines and strategic messaging
• Contribute to the content strategy by bringing forward stories that resonate with Church Army’s mission.
• Assist in planning content schedules and campaigns, effectively utilising stories to enhance Church Army’s brand and outreach.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• The successful candidate will have:
• A deep understanding of storytelling techniques, narrative structures, and a familiarity with the principles of content creation and digital marketing.
• Awareness of the social impact sector, particularly within the context of Christian-based organisations.
• Proven experience in content creation, particularly in writing and storytelling.
• Experience of conducting interviews and gathering firsthand stories displaying strong interviewing skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Previous experience in adapting content for various platforms, including social media.
• The Ability to travel across the UK & Ireland and manage on-location content gathering.

Benefits

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below.

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support.

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals.

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments.

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers.

Annual Leave: 198 Hours inclusive of bank holidays (25 days per year, plus bank holiday, FTE)

For more information on this role please refer to the Job Pack attached. 

Closing Date: 29/07/24

Interviews: w/c 12/08/24

Closing Date: 29/07/24

Interviews: w/c 12/08/24

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with public affairs experience to join our Communications and Engagement Team on a 12 month contract starting 1st October. 

You’ll help co-ordinate the delivery of our public affairs work across Wales, working closely with colleagues in our public affairs team based across the UK. You’ll have experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with MPs, MSs and their staff.

You’ll  support the Communications and Engagement team with managing and developing materials for key stakeholders (invites, briefings, blogs) and ensure the tone and content communicates our bilingual brand in Wales.

You can formulate ideas around how key stakeholders and organisations can be turned into ambassadors and you’ll have experience of organising events and visits for stakeholders.

You will have a key eye for detail and will need to be good with tight deadlines and able to work well and confidently with senior colleagues.

The ability to speak and write in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this post.

Deadline: 16th August

Interview date: 27th August

Location: Hybrid, Cardiff and/or Newtown offices

We have a hybrid approach to working and this role can be based in Cardiff or Newtown, along with homeworking.

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• Experience of managing and co-ordinating a public affairs programme of activities.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with political stakeholders including MPs and MS.
• Experience of writing high quality content for materials including for publications.
• Experience of supporting campaigns and/or creating content for digital media.
• Experience of organising events and/or project visits for stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

• The ability to hold a conversation in Welsh.  Good Welsh writing skills aren’t essential and training and support by the Fund’s Welsh Language Team will be provided if needed.
• A strong interest in Wales current affairs, developing topics, issues and themes.
• Proficient in using software such as Microsoft 365 including experience using the mail merge tool 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Head of Finance

Are you a hands-on experienced Head of Finance who has strong experience as a Finance Business Partner as well?

An exciting opportunity has come up with a leading £18million turnover international charity which works in partnership with a global INGO to be their Head of Finance. This is a newly created role where you will be reporting to the Finance Director, leading a team of two and be the main Finance Business Partner to the Fundraising team specifically the Individual Giving team and other budget holders.

Salary: £55,500 - £57,000 per annum + 8% employer contribution pension scheme

Contract: 35 hours per week, full time, Permanent

Hybrid: Client based in Old Street, London and you will be office based twice a week

This is an exciting time to join this growing organisation. Candidates applying for this role, must have experience leading on Management Accounts, Business Partnering with the Fundraising Team and Individual Giving Team, strong leadership skills and ability to challenge and be a very hands-on Head of Finance.

Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;

• Managing the Finance team of three members of staff (2 direct reports)
• Develop and maintain business and financial planning processes which includes annual budget process, forecasts, cashflow and being a strong Finance Business Partner to the Fundraising Team
• Preparation of Statutory accounts, corporation Tax, VAT Partial exemption and Gift Aid
• Be the main point of contract for external auditors
• Support the Fundraising Teams in completing funding applications and ensuring appropriate processes are in place
• Dealing with Restricted and Unrestricted Funding projects
• Support the Director of Finance and the Senior Management Team in other work as maybe required from time to time

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) / very strong QBE (Qualified by Experience) candidates are very welcome to apply
• Very strong experience in Charity SORP
• Very strong experience business partnering with Fundraising Teams
• Strong on Restricted and Unrestricted funds

• Managing and empowering a Finance team

• Flexible/adaptable in order to engage with others and to achieve objectives

Deadline: Wednesday 7^th August, 2024

Due to the nature of this role, the client may chose to close the role early if they have suitable applications

Interview date: w/c 5^th August,2024 or w/c 12^th August, 2024 (First stage) and the second stage will be the same week or the following week, in person based in the client's office in Old Street.

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.