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Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- Salary: £34,879 FTE (London) or £32,983 FTE (outside of London)
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- Contract type: Temporary (10 months)
- Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Bristol offices
- Closing date: 8th December 2024
- Interviews: 11th/12th December 2024
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Media and Communications Officer to join our Media and PR team.
As a member of the team, you'll have a fundamental role in helping us to deliver on our promise to support young people and their families to deal with the impact of cancer, both during and beyond treatment.
This role, working together with other members of the Policy, Communications and Voice directorate and the wider charity, will help us achieve this by amplifying the voices and experiences of children and young people with cancer, influencing the system to create change and raising awareness and funds.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic media plan.
- Developing and implementing creative, effective communications plans for campaigns and projects, in-line with the charity’s overall strategic objectives.
- Writing materials for a range of on and offline channels and platforms including press releases, features, articles, opinion pieces and statements; ensuring these reflect Young Lives vs Cancer’s values and key messages.
- Developing real life stories based on the experience of children and young people, and their families, including interviewing, writing up and arranging photography and film content for use across the charity.
- Establishing quality effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Media and News outlets, journalists and charity partners.
- Participating in the reactive news desk rota, responding to urgent media enquiries and providing advice to staff and senior managers in order to promote and guard the charity’s reputation. This includes taking part in the out of hours rota as required
- Briefing national, regional and local media (print, broadcast and online) on Young Lives vs Cancer and its activities.
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Experience of working in a busy press office
- Experience of devising and implementing creative PR plans or campaigns
- Experience of working with case studies and developing material for media
- Excellent judgement on reputation management, issues handling and development of messaging and position statements
- Excellent media relations skills with a good news sense for selling in stories and managing reputation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information in clear, understandable messages
- Good political awareness, knowledge of the news agenda and an understanding of children’s cancer
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role is to assist the finance team in delivering its objectives and providing effective support to our Awards Management Unit (AMU) programmes and country offices.
Scope and Authority
Authority:
This position assists and works closely with the Project Finance Lead. The position has no line management authority.
Key Working Relationships
· Reports to Project Finance Lead.
· Close coordination with other members of the Finance team.
· Working relationship with the wider Finance & Operations department, Fundraising, US Finance, Country offices and the Awards Management Unit (AMU).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Grants income Allocations and Transfers (20%)
- Donor receipts: Ensure all donor income are identified and allocated to the correct grant and country codes and inform AMU UK, New York and country offices on a timely basis.
- Field Grant transfers: Prepare international fund transfers batches to New York twice a month; ensure grant funding balance is checked using the Funds Available and Bank running balance spreadsheets.
- Ensure all the donor receipts and funds trasfers are posted timely and accurately in Integra.
- Maintain digital files for grant transfers with full supporting documentation attached.
- Assist in providing supporting documents grants/transactions as required by country offices for Field Audits.
- Generate donor payment requests/Invoices on the request of AMU & Fundraising teams and maintain payment request log.
· Prepare non-PO journals to enable payments in Integra
· Process donor refunds and follow up with IRC Inc./Country office to return the funds to the UK and maintain a tracker for Inc./country returns.
· Prepare quarterly IATI report and submit to Project Finance Lead for review.
Grant Balances Reconciliation (65%)
· Reconcile transfers and field expenditure data between UK and New York for all UK grants by end of each month.
· Raise all issues arising from the reconciliations with the Project Finance Lead for quick resolutions with New York and country offices by end of each month so the corrections can be made promptly.
· Ensure each grant is reconciled monthly and added to the main Grants Schedule.
· Prepare grant revenue recognition journals for Project Finance Lead review to ensure completeness and accuracy every month.
· Assist in fund balance reconciliations for all restricted grants and resolution of issues with Project Finance Lead.
· Assist in the reconciliation of UK ledgers with the donor financial reports.
· Work with AMU and IRC, Inc to collate donor financial reports, contracts and amendments for closed grants to ensure that Integra reporting is correct.
· Assist in meeting the month end deadlines.
Other support (15%)
- Request the creation of new project extension in OTIS.
- Ensure any new projects are set up and mapped correctly in Integra
- Maintain UK office bank account templates held in on-line Bank software and amend templates when necessary.
- Ensure SCB digital bank statements are received from the bank and filed in the correct location on the server for all periods and passwords are removed before saving the statements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
· Good knowledge of accounting demonstrated by an accounting qualification such as AAT or part Qualified Accountant
· Strong IT skills including excellent Excel skills with the ability to use SUMIFS, IF, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP
· Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with data and large volumes of data
· Data driven
· Able to work independently and also as part of a team
· Has strong communication skills, including communicating with colleagues in the UK and internationally, in person, on video calls and over email in a clear and professional way
· Good organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work
Standard Responsibilities
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC UK.
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
Standard Job Requirements
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
The deadline to apply for this role is 14th October 2024.
Related standard content:
IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
UK:
Narrowing the Gender Gap: The IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including flexible hours (when possible), enhanced maternity/adoption leave and pay and gender-sensitive security protocols.
IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.
IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.
Digital Experience Manager
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- £39,784 (outside of London); £42,087 (within London)
- 35 hours per week
- Permanent
- Home-based, with regular travel to London and Bristol
- Closing date: 8th December 2024
- Interview date: w/c 16 December 2024
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Digital Experience Manager with a background in managing and developing websites and digital products, as well as previous experience of line management, to join our friendly and expert Digital Team.
As the Digital Experience Manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a high-quality, accessible and customer-focused online brand presence by optimising content, journeys and audience experience on our website and other digital platforms. By collaborating with specialists internally and externally across UX, UI, development, SEO, content strategy and content management, you will ensure that the overall digital experience meets brand goals and audience needs by being holistic and engaging and inspiring action.
You will line manage the Developer and Digital Product Officer, providing engaging and motivating leadership, management and personal development support.
You will champion the voices of children and young people with cancer, and their families in everything you do.
This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- Lead on the digital experience strategy for the organisation. Using insight to design, implement, test, measure and optimise as needed.
- Product Ownership of the website experience and content strategy for the site, liaising with internal stakeholders as needed.
- Provide expertise around digital journeys, to continually optimise and improve these, across service delivery and fundraising activities.
- Own the overall roadmap for development on the website and work across teams to support the integration and adoption of third-party digital platforms. Prioritise functionality improvement across the team.
- Establish reporting dashboards and models to use website performance, user insight and other digital and campaign metrics to optimise and develop content and journeys, and to monitor the success of new improvements. P
- Develop our approach to user and audience insight and testing to inform improvements and decision making, use data and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead on SEO, ensure our website content follows SEO best practice, and work on strategies to improve our position in search engine results pages.
- Accessibility – ensure that our website meets accessibility standards both from a functional perspective and content design.
- Collaborate with teams across the charity on digital experience initiatives that align with overall business goals: manage the optimisation of our digital platforms and design customer-centric strategies that improve user experience, increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Take an active role in developing and embedding new ways of working, establishing relationships with other teams and work alongside the Head of Digital to raise the profile and understanding of the team across the charity.
What do I need?
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of website management, including managing agency relationships.
- An understanding of end-to-end customer journeys and delivering excellent and engaging user experiences.
- Working with content management systems and optimising content for SEO.
- Using GA4, monitoring and reporting on trends and interpreting data for action.
- Experience of project managing website development, including scoping, briefing, testing and deployment.
- Involving people with lived experience through co-creation, co-production and evaluation.
- Experience of line managing people and an ability to motivate a team.
- A confident collaborator, able to influence, negotiate and build positive working relationships.
- A good understanding of accessibility standards for technical development and content design.
- Financially astute, contribute to setting budgets and overseeing spend.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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Rainforest Foundation UK strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. We’re seeking a Project Finance and Administrator to join our growing team working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice. Hardworking and with an attention to detail, you will work closely with project coordinators and local partner organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver exciting new projects expanding community land rights, sustainable livelihoods and forest protection initiatives.
About you
The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience of providing financial and administrative support to projects within charity or international development settings. Proficiency in both English and French is essential, alongside experience a personal commitment to defending human rights. Additionally, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work under pressure in complex environments, including up to 12 weeks of travel per year to remote forest areas.
For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description.
We welcome all applicants and encourage those who believe they may not strictly meet all requirements to apply, demonstrating in their cover letter why they are the right fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who We’re Looking For and why join us
At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move.
With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.
This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.
Role Overview:
The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.
Core Responsibilities:
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Organisational Development
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Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.
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Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.
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Strategic Planning
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Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.
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Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.
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Lead the Management Team
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Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.
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Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.
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Embed and promote robust accountability.
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Governance
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Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.
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Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.
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HR Oversight & Staff Development
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Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.
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Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.
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Fundraising & Financial Oversight
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Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.
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Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.
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External Representation & Advocacy
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Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.
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Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
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Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices.
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Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.
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Person Specification
Essential:
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Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.
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Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.
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Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.
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Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.
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Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.
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Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.
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Be responsive
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Culturally sensitive
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Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.
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A dynamic and innovative self-starter.
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Be highly organised.
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Be an active listener and a progressive leader.
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Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.
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Fluent in English.
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The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;
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Have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
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Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.
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A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.
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Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.
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Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.
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Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.
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Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communications and Information Officer is responsible for our external communications, our social media channels, and maintaining and managing our website. Working mainly with colleagues from the Sector Support and Grants team initially, to raise awareness about the impact of our work as well as the work of the legal advice charities we support. The role will also support Events and Fundraising team to achieve greater participation in our fundraising events, and better engagement with supporters across the legal sector. The role holder will help to create and implement a sustainable communications plan and social media strategy, generating innovative content to grow our online presence and increase engagement.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice and enthusiasm for our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all. You will bring excellent digital skills; experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role; and a proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Creating contents and planning communications
- Website management
- Social media management
- Events and fundraising
- Contact management system management
- Public relations
- Data protection
Person specification, essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
- Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management systems such as WordPress
- Experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role and understanding of organisational branding
- Proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences
- Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent proofreading, copywriting and editing skills
- Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good eye for design and some experience with design software such as Canva or InDesign
- Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
- Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative as part of a small team
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills; professional, reliable and responsible
- Ability to occasionally work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build-up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
- A positive attitude to problem-solving and finding new solutions
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contribution to pension scheme (5% employer, minimum 3% employee)
- Continuing personal development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay
Please see attached Recruitment Pack for more details and specifications about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Global Head of Brand and Creative Content to join our global team.
Team and Role Purpose
The Global Head of Brand and Creative Content sits in our Global Engagement Team, whose purpose is to harness the power of brand, creative content, digital experience, and integrated planning and strategy to expand our reach, increase revenue, and enhance our reputation. Working collaboratively with the global movement, the Global Engagement Team blends art and science to turn insights into action, designing audience-centric strategies, stories and campaigns that connect and inspire, driving lasting impact for children. By engaging more people in our cause and challenging not-for-profit conventions, we develop innovative content marketing and leverage digital technologies to stand out and stay relevant, ensuring the support children need for the future.
The purpose of the Global Head of Brand and Creative Content role is to lead the strategic vision and execution of Save the Children’s global brand and creative content to accelerate our income, influence and impact for children. This role will enhance global brand identity, drive consistency and relevance, and ensure high-quality, insight-driven and emotionally engaging content that expands our reach, boosts fundraising, and bolsters our reputation. By guiding a global team and collaborating across Save the Children International, members and country offices, the Global Head of Brand and Creative Content will foster innovation, inspire our audiences, and help build a movement of millions for children.
Job Title: Global Head of Brand and Creative Content
Reports To: Global Engagement Director
Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available
Contract Length: Permanent
Grade: M4
Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location.
Time Zone: Any
Salary: In accordance with our global compensation and benefits framework, location-specific salary scales and benefits will apply. For candidates based in the UK, we can offer circa £75,000 per annum.
Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment
International Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10%
Budget Responsibility: Yes
People Management Responsibility: manager of a team of 12, with 4 direct reports: Global Brand Lead, Global Story Gathering Lead, Global Storytelling Lead, Global Content Hub Manager.
Principal Accountabilities
- Drive the development and implementation of a unified global brand strategy and content strategy that aligns with Save the Children's mission and values, championing a cohesive and compelling way to tell our brand story worldwide that drives impact.
- Lead the creation and distribution of high-quality, emotionally engaging, and insight-driven content – with storytelling at its heart – that enhances the global brand, supports our Global Funding and Engagement Frameworks and bolsters Save the Children's global reputation.
- Ensure that brand is at the heart of our creative content through a consistent tone of voice and visual identity. Develop and manage branding tools and guidelines to ensure a distinct, consistent and motivating brand experience across all platforms and regions.
- Uphold the highest standards of ethical content collection and adherence to global consent processes and image guidelines, thereby protecting the dignity and rights of all individuals featured in Save the Children’s marketing and communications.
- Strategically lead our approach to content in an emergency to drive audience engagement, fundraising and brand equity.
- Support internal stakeholders and partners to embed and promote the global brand positioning and architecture across all regions and channels, and encourage integration across markets and campaigns where appropriate to drive up awareness, familiarity and hard preference to support.
- Monitor and analyse brand and content effectiveness through data-driven insights, ensuring continuous improvement and optimisation of strategies to achieve maximum reach and impact.
- Lead and develop a diverse and inclusive team, advocating for equal opportunities and providing professional growth and development to support their career progression in alignment with Save the Children's commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Lead a strong and committed Global Brand and Creative community across our organisation, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration to support our strategic goals.
- Cultivate and maintain effective partnerships with creative and brand agencies, and freelancers, ensuring all work is insight-driven, on brand, and of excellent creative quality to inspire and engage global audiences.
Experience and Skills
Essential
1. Strategy:
Significant experience in strategic leadership roles within marketing, communications, content and brand management.
2. Significant experience of developing and implementing brand and content strategies, as well as strategic initiatives to advance the organisation's mission that require deep stakeholder engagement.
3. Leadership:
Provide strong, visionary leadership to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Empower team members and build a culture of mutual respect and trust.
Developing and nurturing high-performing teams and actively listens and allows others to be heard.
4. Brand:
Evidence of strategic brand leadership of high-profile, public-facing brand across multiple markets. Adaptable to changing needs, pressures and opportunities that elevate our brand and enable us to tell our story through our creative content.
5. Content:
Creating high-quality content across various platforms, including digital/social media, and for multiple markets.
Adept at understanding market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
6. Communication and Storytelling: Excellent written and verbal communication
Exceptional ability to craft compelling stories that align with the organisation's mission and that resonate with diverse audiences.
7. Creative Problem-Solving:
Innovative mindset for devising unique solutions that enhance brand identity.
8. Stakeholder Engagement and Influence:
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including internal teams and external partners. Build and maintain effective relationships to promote a unified and compelling brand experience across the organisation.
Desirable
- Experience managing large-scale, global campaigns with a focus on non-profit or humanitarian
- Spearheading efforts to establish or rejuvenate brand
- Project Management: Leading and managing marketing or communications
- Data Analysis and Insight Generation: Proficiency in data interpretation to monitor, refine, and optimise brand strategies.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related Or equivalent work experience.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills, particularly in other UN languages, can be beneficial.
Desirable
- Relevant Professional Certifications: Certifications from recognised institutions in strategic marketing or brand management can be advantageous.
Working at Save the Children International
Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.
We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.
Application Information
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found on our website. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Our recruitment process:
- Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
- Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
- Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
- If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks
We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Due to expanding projects and workloads, an opportunity has arisen for a finance worker within our Transforming Churches and Communities team.
You will be responsible for supporting the bookkeeping functions for our clients, additionally liaising on invoicing, recharges, expenses, assessment calculations and billings, payments, and reporting. You will also need to maintain good financial control and governance, in line with relevant policies. Attention to detail, and responsiveness to client queries are essential. You will be the primary point of contact for the client. Our clients are frequently volunteers, and so demystifying financial processes and explaining them clearly is a vital skill.
As an organisation, we work predominantly with the Methodist Church of Great Britain, although not exclusively. Personal adherence to the Christian faith is not required, although you will be required to be respectful of the faith of others.
There is an opportunity to develop within this role, as we are currently going through an exciting period of growth as an organisation.
We are a small and friendly team, with big ambitions to enable and support those communities who need us. Our goal as an organisation is to support charities and churches as they seek to serve their communities and develop, giving them a solid foundation of evidence-based development, and strong governance and management practices.
You will work 3 days per week (21 hours). The annual salary will be £27,613 FTE, which will equate to approximately £16,567 pro rata. Working arrangements are one day a week in our office in Hulme (although more may be needed during training) and two days flexible home working.
TCC serves churches and community organisations, helping them to develop their mission in an efficient and evidence-based fashion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose
This is an exciting time at CBM UK, as we continue to grow and develop our philanthropic
fundraising. To help us achieve our ambitious long-term goals this role requires an
experienced and passionate individual to be part of our Philanthropy Team.
This vital role will lead the programme to build and grow our relationships with High-Net-
Worth Individuals (Major Donors) over the next five years and beyond. Working alongside
the Head of Philanthropy, you will seek to build upon current relationships, as well as
identifying, researching and cultivating relationships with new and lapsed major donors to
increase income for CBM UK’s work.
CBM is a Christian charity, and as a key supporter facing role, the position holder will
represent CBM’s purpose and ethos to all external audiences and will be sympathetic and
embracing of Christian beliefs and values.
You will be part of a dynamic and highly skilled Fundraising and Communications team,
dedicated to inspiring people in the UK to help transform lives in some of the world’s
poorest places.
Responsibilities and areas of work
This important role will seek to develop our Major Donor income stream, seeking to grow
both numbers of donors and income raised. At CBM, a Major Donor is considered to be
one who has the capacity to give £5,000+ per year and who relishes the opportunity to
have one-to-one, personalised interactions with CBM.
This role will seek to identify new high-level donors, as well as help to develop existing
relationships with our generous supporters.
Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO and Leadership Team, other team
members and (occasionally) external consultants, this role focusses on building and
consolidating our major donor portfolio, so increasing our donor base and thus our in-year
and pledged income.
Main Goal:
To successfully steward a portfolio of new and existing major donors through tailored
approaches, so securing repeat and multi-year gifts to achieve agreed income targets and
KPIs.
This will be achieved through:
1. New business acquisition:
a) Analysing our current supporter base to build a prospect list, using our database
(Salesforce) and external databases, to assess the potential to upgrade active,
lapsed and prospective major donors.
b) Researching, identifying and securing major donor prospects, through the
identification of high-net-worth individuals who may have an interest in CBM’s work,
and through proactive and effective networking, including working with our Trustees,
Patrons and Ambassadors.
c) Identifying next steps and determining tactics for engagement, including 1:1
working, giving group presentations and delivering pitches at various levels, and
leading on their facilitation.
d) Attending networking opportunities in Cambridge, London and the surrounding
areas to represent CBM and to engage potential major donors in our work
2. Stewardship and cultivation of current and active donors:
a) Developing and implementing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans, so that
individuals are engaged in a bespoke manner, ensuring that they feel a part of CBM
and that their generosity is recognised, through regular reporting, interactions,
updates and tailored approaches.
b) Developing donor-centric applications, proposals and initial approaches (by post,
email, phone and face-to-face) that are driven by insight on donors’ individual needs
and preferences and are tailored to their interests and requirements, following up as
required.
c) Reporting to donors in both formal and informal ways, as appropriate, to ensure
they are kept up to date with CBM, the impact of their grant and project
developments.
d) Hosting and facilitating face-to-face and online meetings with high-level donors,
including organising dates, venues and agendas/ talking points, and creating
Meeting Briefs for all attendees to ensure positive outcomes as far as possible.
e) Promoting the importance of legacies, and legacy income, where appropriate, and
to steward those who have pledged.
f) Organising and managing the successful delivery of at least one Major Donor Event
annually (cultivation, stewardship, thanking etc), to ensure positive relations and
potential new business, in collaboration with our Fundraising and Programme
colleagues.
g) Supporting the Head of Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Officer on the
identification, stewardship and cultivation of potential corporate partners.
3. Proposal and Report Writing
a) Crafting compelling proposals and reports that meet the bespoke needs of major
donors whilst meeting the needs of CBM and our Programme delivery colleagues,
within agreed deadlines.
b) Working with members of the Programmes Team to ensure the accuracy of major
donor proposals / reports, and with members of the Fundraising & Communications
Team to ensure consistency of messaging.
c) Working with the Philanthropy Team to develop new projects/ themes/ appeals for
potential projects.
d) Supporting the Head of Philanthropy on collating information and providing reports
to Foundation donors as needed.
4. Planning and Budgeting
a) Contributing to the development of an Income Generation and Engagement
strategy, led by the Director of Fundraising, Impact & Communications.
b) Closely monitoring income and expenditure, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy
where necessary, and contributing to the creation of yearly fundraising budgets and
plans and quarterly Board Reports.
c) Establishing, monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators, milestones
and targets to facilitate informed decisions and improved working practice.
5. Other
a) Ensuring all information, donor activity is recorded and kept up-to-date on our
database to fully-inform any approaches/meetings.
b) Providing proof-reading and copy-editing support to colleagues.
c) Helping to develop a culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of
CBM, and promoting positive working and innovation.
d) Ensuring that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and
always reflected in communications.
e) Carrying out any additional duties as required by the Head of Philanthropy and
Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to introduce this job opportunity at the Culture Trust Luton for a 0.5 Project Manager. Through a successful funding application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been awarded £177,513 funding to deliver a Resilience project called ‘Reconnect’. This multi-faceted project explores the Trust’s customer services, sites and operations. There is also funding to deliver events and consultations as well as creative activities to promote engagement and volunteering. The Project also has a budget for making operational improvements that have been identified through the project.
We seek an experienced Project Manager to draw together the delivery of this project, coordinate specialist consultants, creatives and community groups and work with the Culture Trust Team on exploring and embedding change.We are a progressive, Luton-based, arts and cultural charity with a mission to connect communities through culture and creativity. We welcome 250,000 people across the year to our stunning heritage sites; the Hat Factory Arts Centre, Hat District creative workspaces, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, and Stockwood Discovery Centre. The Reconnect Project will work across all our functions, but there will be a particular focus on Stockwood Discovery Centre for community activities and volunteering.
This is a pivotal strategic role in our organisation which will focus on the growth and development of our engagement with our stakeholders, partners and supporters. Together with your counterpart, The Head of Fundraising and Communication (Public and Corporate), you will drive income growth and lead on developing our social capital and presence within the city.
We are currently undergoing a strategy refresh and are looking for someone with a proven record of securing and maintaining large, multi-year grants, strategic acumen, innovative thinking and a positive proactive outlook to support us on the next stage of our development.
This role will be based at our main office in Bristol and will require the post holder to be present at our offices with some homeworking.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.