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We are seeking an exceptional Portfolio Manager to work across the Grant Processes and Operations and the International teams and oversee our portfolio of International Science Partnership Fund programmes for up to 18 months.
The role
As the Portfolio Manager for the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) you will lead our grant compliance and assurance efforts to ensure the effective delivery and continuous improvement of ISPF programmes in line with best practice and funder requirements. This portfolio is a key component of the Academy's strategy to harness the power of engineering for a sustainable society, and this exciting new role is an important enabler of our ability to stimulate more effective international research and innovation collaborations.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with creativity, initiative, and strong analytical skills to help us deliver the ISPF portfolio in a way that aligns with our values of excellence everywhere and collaboration first. You will be confident and comfortable in not just managing, but designing and implementing grant management systems and processes that can be used by the ISPF team and inform wider Academy approaches.
You will have extensive project or grant management experience, including monitoring, evaluation and learning, and are a highly systematic individual. You possess a good working knowledge of the issues impacting international grant management. You will be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, and thrive working both collaboratively and independently. You can use your analytical skills to devise solutions to problems, and then your negotiation skills to influence others and are comfortable interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
Who are we?
The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.
With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.
Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?
We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.
This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.
We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?
Company Benefits
The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:
- BUPA cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Independent Financial Advice
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Life Assureance, 4x annual salary
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Generous holiday allowance
- Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
- Regular social activities
- Subsidised restaurant
Location
Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline 2 days a week in the office.
How to apply/Interview process
As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience, knowledge, and skills profile.
To find out more and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date for applications: 21 July 2024.
Interviews will be held virtually on 31 July and 1 August.
The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is a friendly, well respected conservation charity that works to protect freshwater wildlife through practical, evidence-based and effective nature conservation projects. We are now recruiting for this post: Engagement Officer in the New Forest National Park.
The role will focus on the delivery of community and stakeholder engagement across the Climate Action Fund project, YouCan, a climate action scheme, with a focus on connecting young people to nature and helping communities across the region tackle the climate and nature crisis.
The role will also cover engagement activities under the Species Survival Fund, another partnership scheme, with a focus on action to halt species decline by restoring habitats back to the landscape.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will deliver a programme of activities and events, citizen science surveys as well as delivering an awareness campaign to engage local communities and visitors in the protection of the New Forest’s freshwater and coastal habitats.
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.
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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of Role:
The ICT Officer will provide the first line technical support and ensures smooth ICT operations across the organisation. The role encompasses troubleshooting hardware/software and network issues, whilst managing devices via Microsoft Intune and maintaining Office 365 applications. Additionally, the ICT Officer is responsible for setting up and maintaining meeting room equipment, managing IT assets and ensuring security compliance. This hands-on position requires regular presence in the office to support the organisation’s ICT needs.
About the Role:
- Provide first-line technical support to end-users.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and networking issues
- Respond to and resolve staff queries in a timely manner
- Ensure devices are up to dates, particularly with security patches and updates in the security centre.
- Assist in settings up and configuring PCs, monitors and other hardware.
- Manage office 365 applications and the admin centre.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
- Proven experience in a similar help desk or IT support role.
- Proficiency in managing devices using Microsoft Intune.
- Strong knowledge of Office 365 applications and the admin centre.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
- Good team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.
Why you should Apply:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, enjoys problem-solving, and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact and growth. As an ICT Officer at Muslim Aid, you will ensure the smooth operation of our ICT systems and support our mission to make a positive impact. Provide first-line technical support, help overcome IT challenges, and achieve our strategic priorities. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference through your expertise in ICT.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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Responsible to: Director of Policy Research & Impact
Contract type: Part-time working 3 days a week between Mon-Thur / Fixed-term contract for 18 months initially
Closing date: 21st July 2024 at 23:59
Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible
Who we are
Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.
We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.
By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever.
Role Summary
Speakers For Schools is looking for a senior and experienced Evaluation Manager to lead and oversee an impact evaluation project.. This role requires a dedicated professional to manage the day-to-day operations of an independent evaluation conducted by an external agency.
The Evaluation Manager will ensure the project is executed smoothly, meets its objectives, and delivers high-quality, actionable insights. This position is ideal for someone with strong project management skills, a solid background in evaluation methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
The Evaluation Manager works closely with the Director of Policy, Research and Impact and the Director of Programme and Delivery to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for the evaluation delivery, and it involves a great level of internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
Strategic Purpose:
· Lead the evaluation project, ensuring it adheres to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
· Serve as the primary point of contact between the external evaluation agency, internal stakeholders and the funder.
· Monitor the progress of the evaluation, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring that milestones are met.
· Make informed, timely, and effective decisions to drive the project forward. The candidate should be able to analyse complex situations, consider various perspectives, and choose the best course of action to resolve issues and make progress.
Engagement:
· Coordination and facilitation of effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved, including staff, partners, and the evaluation agency.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including the Programmes and Delivery Directorate, Technology and Data team and Communications
· Collaborate with the Data Compliance team to ensure adherence to data integrity and security standards
· Prepare and present regular updates to senior management and the funding body, highlighting key findings and progress.
Delivery:
· Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure data quality, completeness, and integrity.
· Work closely with the evaluators to address any discrepancies or issues identified during data collection or analysis.
· Develop a how-to-guide for future impact evaluations for the charity and design a knowledge transfer tool during the course of the project
· Develop and implement processes for data validation and verification to improve accuracy and reliability.
· Adherence to data compliance, standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure our data integrity and consistency.
· Ensure safeguarding best practices are embedded in all organisational activities.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge:
Essential
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluation, impact or a related field.
· Knowledge and experience of both quantitative & qualitative research and evaluation methods, tools and techniques
· Highly numerate and computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as a wider range of project management, CRM and internal communication tools
· Experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting data; Familiarity with evaluation methodologies and best practices
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
· Able to develop and lead strong internal and external relationships
· Proactive and positive problem solver, self-starter and start-finisher
Desirable
· Knowledge of the specific sector related to the funding (e.g., education, technology, community development, careers education/employability).
· Skill in developing training and professional development programmes to build the capacity of staff and partners to contribute to impact and quality efforts.
· The ability to identify innovative approaches and technologies that can enhance impact and quality for the charity in the long term
· Familiarity with quality assurance frameworks
Speakers for Schools Values
PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase annual leave
· Morning of your birthday off
· Pension scheme
· 3 voluntary days per year
· Wellbeing programme
· Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
· Subsidised office furniture
· £500 a year training allowance
Diversity at our core
Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.
The Application Process:
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.
The deadline to submit your application is 21st July 2024 at 23:59.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
Ever wondered what it means to work at a grassroots organisation, working hard to fight poverty in the community? Well, this is your chance. We have a unique and exciting opportunity for someone interested in gaining first-hand experience working on the frontlines of a fast-paced, guest-facing charity.
Sufra has always been #MoreThanAFoodbank, and this role is key to Sufra’s journey in trialling different methods of supporting residents. We are partnering with SALIENT, a team of researchers who are working with the public, partners from local and national government, food charities, community support teams, and the food industry on a range of food-related trials. In particular, they will be conducting a trial at Sufra where a range of different support is offered to Food Bank guests. The aim of the trial is to assess the impact of these different methods, and hopefully come closer to learning what support our guests prefer to receive from our food bank service.
The ideal candidate will work well in a busy environment and will have great people skills. They will have some experience in a customer-facing role, dealing with the public and potentially vulnerable individuals. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for members that register with the pilot project and will be confident answering queries confidently speaking about the trial. The candidate will work closely with the Food Aid Manager and SALIENT researchers to ensure accurate data tracking once participants are registered, including collating receipts, supporting with feedback interviews, capturing case studies and logging visits. The role will also include supporting the distribution of both parcels and vouchers and ensuring meticulous financial records of this are kept.
People skills are crucial to success in this role, as the successful candidate will be working alongside a range of people, ensuring that they are supported throughout the trial. Due to the diverse nature of Sufra guests, it would be beneficial for this candidate to speak Arabic, Somali, Farsi, or another community language.
This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries. There will be training provided by both Sufra and the SALIENT team before the successful candidates starts leading on this exciting project.
We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent to apply.
Role Description
Supporting the smooth running of the SALIENT Food Trial, conducted at Sufra NW London. Supporting across the trial, focussing on participant recruitment, distributing different support methods and maintaining data throughout the trial. We hope to have this candidate in place by mid-August.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Guest Recruitment
• Sharing information about the research trial
• Leading the recruitment of the trial, checking guest eligibility and contacting Sufra Food Bank guests and clearly communicating the trial in a non-biased and informative manner.
• Answering queries and concerns from Sufra guests and current participants and obtain consent to share data with researchers.
• Anonymising data sets for sharing with researchers.
• Creating awareness of the study amongst Sufra Foodbank volunteers through briefings, sharing links to the study video and information sheets so they are informed of how the study will operate.
Pilot data collection and tracking
• Work alongside SALIENT researchers to maintain a dataset to track participation in research.
• Distributing different methods of support for participants, during usual Food Bank collection hours.
• Implementing financial tracking of transactions made, and ensuring all financial monitoring is up to date and accurate.
• Exploring methods to reengage and support participants with low attendance.
Other Duties
• Joining staff meetings once a month and updating the wider team on the progress of the trial.
• Ensuring that our health and safety protocols and policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensuring that the service reflects the ethos, values and core principles of the charity and oversee the project’s development, so it is continuously and sustainably meeting community needs as they evolve.
• Attending regular supervisions with your line manager and staff meetings with the wider team.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity.
Please attach a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter, and complete the Equal Opportunities Form which can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Description:
- Closing Date: Friday 19th July
- Salary: £37,500 - £47,000 (inclusive of London Weighting)
- Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time). We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements.
- Contract: Fixed Term Contract (14 months Maternity Cover)
- Job Location: Flexible, with some travel to the London office
- Start date: 16th September
- Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Director
About The Access Project
The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.
We support over 1,800 young people aged 14 to 18 across 40 schools. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
We employ 70 people who work in locations in London, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the North West. We will turn over approximately £3.7 million in this financial year and our funding comes from a range of sources including: schools, businesses, major donors and grant-making trusts.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
We are a team passionately committed to our mission, and who support one another’s work. The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all staff to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We co-created our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion vision and strategic objectives to ensure The Access Project can foster an equitable place to work.
Why we need you
We are looking for an ambitious, experienced Head of Corporate Partnerships with a track record of winning, retaining, and developing high value partnerships.
The Access Project has established partnerships with leading companies who are committed to social mobility, equality, diversity and inclusion, and want to provide real impact for young people. We have a fantastic volunteer tutor programme at the heart of The Access Project which provides engagement opportunities for employees of corporate partners. We have identified corporate funding as one of our largest growth areas. This role will take a lead in developing and driving forward our business partnerships strategy.
The successful candidate will be passionate about levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people in education. You will be an exceptional relationship builder and communicator, able to motivate companies to support our mission. You will be an experienced manager of people with the ability to build a supportive, creative and inspiring environment for the corporate partnerships function. You will contribute positively to the culture at The Access Project and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to achieve our strategic goals.
What you’ll be responsible for
Leadership and management
- Working closely with the Fundraising and Communications Director to develop a corporate partnerships plan that focuses on the acquisition of corporate partnerships and excellent account management of existing partnerships, resulting in renewals and uplift in value.
- Leading, supporting and inspiring a team of two (Corporate Partnerships Manager and Fundraising Co-ordinator) to deliver the corporate partnerships strategy and individual giving strategy.
- Developing objectives and targets for the corporate partnerships team and ensuring accurate and timely reporting against these.
- Ensuring effective team use of Salesforce for relationship management, data management and providing information for financial reporting and audit purposes.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and adherence to latest legislation, especially Fundraising legislation relating to corporate fundraising and best practice guidelines issued by the Fundraising Regulator, and GDPR.
New business development
- Periodically refreshing our corporate offer with creative ideas, proposals and content to inspire decision makers.
- Winning new business for The Access Project at the 5 and 6 figure level with support from the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the CEO/Executive team and Board.
- Managing the preparation and submission of major corporate partnership bids and coordinating internal teams to contribute effectively.
- Leading research and development to identify new fundraising opportunities.
- Ensuring high quality and inspiring communications and materials are produced in accordance with brand guidelines.
Account management and stewardship
- Delivering successful partnerships in your portfolio through excellent account management to maximise fundraising and volunteering potential and retain partners.
- Ensuring corporate partnerships are celebrated through working with Communications colleagues.
- Working collaboratively with the wider Fundraising Team, Volunteer Team, Programmes Team and other functions to deliver a fantastic partner experience and ensure an integrated and joined up approach.
Skills, knowledge and attitudes we’re looking for
- An impressive track-record in corporate fundraising. We will also consider exceptional candidates who have excelled in another field of fundraising, partnership management or sales or with a corporate background.
- Ability to work strategically, bringing others along with you, as well as being a hands-on fundraiser as part of a small team.
- Demonstrable ability to lead a happy, passionate team, creating an environment in which people can do their best work.
- Excellent verbal communication, listening, writing, and presenting skills. Able to relate to people from all walks of life in both informal conversations and more formal presentations.
- A collegiate attitude, prioritising fantastic working relationships and cross-team working towards a common goal.
- Good knowledge of the corporate marketplace and trends.
- A creative, solutions-oriented approach.
- Ability to persuade and negotiate while building strong relationships. Able to have candid conversations with sensitivity and tact.
- Passionate about the mission of The Access Project and able to convey this.
Desirable:
- Experience using Salesforce and/or database development.
- Fundraising accreditation or qualification.
- Direct experience in the education sector and the knowledge of the landscape that this brings.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
- PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
- Cyclescheme loans
- 3 paid Volunteering Days
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- CPD options
- The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose.The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.
Present or most recent employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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People Operations & Systems Manager
Location: Stratford, London
Closing date: Monday 22nd July 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
For 40-years, School-Home Support has been working with children, families and schools to break the cycle of poor school attendance, low education attainment, anti-social behaviour, crime, low paid or no job, generation after generation. We are very proud of the work we do to support getting children and young people back into school, ready to learn, whatever it takes.
This is a new role in our People team and we are looking for an energetic and dependable People Operations & Systems Manager to work closely with our Head of People and Culture, to help implement best people strategies and practices to secure a sustainable organisational culture. You must possess significant HR management experience (3-years in similar role) to continuously track the department’s efforts and target its goals. This role reports into the Head of People & Culture and is a mixture of remote working and office based.
You will be liaising with all colleagues on HR practices and school and regional based practitioners; together with all Line Managers. Setting goals for people operations deliverables to track the department’s outputs and goals in line with our vision and values. Supervising and managing the people administrator and the L&D Advisor to manage the following:
- Reviewing and approving necessary modifications to the people operations department’s efforts from time to time.
- Overseeing specific tasks such as the full recruitment procedure, together with the People administrator.
- Full responsibility for payroll management; together with Finance and outsourced payroll bureau.
- Responsible for all our People HR/Training/ATS systems to ensure they are managed effectively and fit for purpose.
- Responsible for employee engagement and retention, employee satisfaction, and performance management.
- Ensuring that there is a healthy environment for all our employees to work in and that the people department’s workflow is efficient and compliant, at all times.
- Ensuring that DBS management is up to date; liaising with the safeguarding teams with any updates on DBS processes.
- Updating and implementing people policies, and managing the full employee life cycle administrative requirements
- Managing all ER delivery to ensure dispute management is maintained.
- Maintaining disciplines such as legislative regulations and guidelines.
- Develop a positive working environment, encouraging a proactive approach to people's wellbeing and leading the local Wellbeing Forum initiatives
- Be responsible for and drive improvement in diversity, inclusion and engagement.
- Be accountable for talent planning, succession, assessments and HR processes that drive a high performing team
- Provide general day to day HR support on operational issues
- Supporting Group HR Projects/Initiatives
Experience & Skills:
- CIPD qualified (desirable or equivalent experience)
- Experience in a charitable organisation would be beneficial, but not essential
- Proven experience in advising on complex ER matters
- Resilience, great influencing and communication skills
- Able to build trust, respect and openness
The Process
If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for the role of People Operations & Systems Manager, please click apply, enter your details and upload a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Interviews will be held on an ‘as and when basis’ so we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
All roles at SHS are subject to an DBS check
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications from all sections of the community.
If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch to discuss your requirements further.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Role Title:Research & Development Manager
Reports to:Head of Growth & Branding
Based: Battersea Park
Salary:£40,000 - £50,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid Work Environment
DBS: Basic
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Growth & Branding, the Research & Development Manager will be responsible for leading Research and Development function at Enable.
Working closely with colleagues in the Growth Team and managing the R&D Officer, this person will manage conduct research, summarise findings and make recommendations in line with Enable’s strategic plan.
The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They will be responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Use quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop and support research across Enable’s many product and service offerings
- Work collaboratively with Business Development colleagues to understand Enable’s business model, current projects and potential growth areas
- Review and summarize data and research findings and make recommendations to Enable teams and services
- Analyse current and prospective bids and grants, gathering supporting evidence and presenting findings to the Leadership Team
- Work closely with the Business Development colleagues and other well-connected Enable colleagues to identify and engage with stakeholders who can support aspects of the R&D process (for example, community organisations, universities, think tanks).
- Lead the development of an R&D Strategy and R&D Action Plan to guide Enable’s and the R&D Team’s approach to R&D.
- Conduct and lead feasibility assessments of initial R&D ideas (sourced from Business Development, broader Enable colleagues, and/or community) to determine feasibility of an idea to progress to the proceeding R&D stages (i.e. research, design, development)
- Lead data gathering and design-thinking workshops with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. potential consumers) to feed into the research, design and development of new products or services and/or the expansion of current products or services.
- Test prototypes or early-stage versions of product/service with potential consumers and stakeholders and iteratively refine based on feedback and testing.
- Lead analysis of qualitative and quantitative data collected through research, design and development stages (including monitoring and evaluation, and consumer testing feedback) and summarise into recommendations presented to Leadership Team / Growth Team to assist with the implementation of proposed R&D projects.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop communication and marketing products (i.e. emails, flyers, consent forms, presentations) to support R&D activities.
- Collaborating with services to ensure social impact other tangible outcomes are being measured
- Budget and forecast new research plans and developments.
- Line management and leadership of the Research and Development Officer, including performance and workload management, skills analysis and identifying and supporting opportunities for professional development.
- Represent R&D as a legitimate and integral function in internal and external engagements.
- Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for prototypes and the launched product and/or service, and lead quality assurance.
- Any other relevant duties that the Head of Growth & Branding may see fit
Skills and Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in a Research and Development role and Experience designing and leading research studies through mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) with diverse community groups
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills (internal and external) through a range of engagement pathways (i.e. roundtables, meetings, emails) and platforms (virtual, in-person)
- Strong Project Management skills for research studies and interventions (including resource identification, workflow management, and budgeting)
- Experience developing strategies and action plans to guide work processes.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and efficient time and workload management.
- Experience managing research projects or programmes within timeframes and budgets
- Excellent communication, spoken and written skills
- Experience developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure performance.
- Proficient written and oral communication skills, including evidence of writing for a range of audiences and translating technical information into comprehensive and accessible communication materials and products.
- Managerial and leadership experience, including managing and leading teams in the development of quality products and/or services
- Degree- or Masters-level qualification in research, with strong academic background.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
Are you passionate about ending domestic abuse? Are you an ambitious self-starter with bags of ideas and the initiative to bring them to life? Do you believe in the power of media and storytelling to do good?
Then this could be the ideal role for you.
Surviving Economic Abuse is a small but mighty charity that is already making waves in dealing with one of society’s biggest issues: economic abuse, a devastating form of domestic abuse.
The charity is looking for a Media and Communications Manager (maternity cover) to help its work to stop economic abuse forever.
You would be joining the charity at an exciting time. In this role, you would lead on delivering the charity’s press office function and manage the charity’s annual Economic Abuse Awareness Day campaign.
As part of this role, you will also work closely with survivors to land high-profile media coverage to raise awareness about economic abuse and support our work influencing the new government. As well as line-manage the Communications Officer and oversee their work delivering the charity’s social media communications.
About you
- You will have excellent news sense and an understanding of social media, having worked in a busy press office or as a journalist.
- You will have a track record in creating and delivering impactful media stories while navigating competing priorities and deadlines with agility.
- You will have a compassionate approach to working with people with lived experience to empower them to safely tell their story in the media.
- You are an excellent communicator with a knack for storytelling, attention to detail, and ability to tailor your communications to different audiences.
- You will have exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and be committed to working effectively as a team to get the best out of others.
- You will be skilled in brand and reputation management, for example, by embedding consistent brand messaging or identifying reputational risk.
About the role
- Deliver an efficient and effective press office, swiftly and professionally responding to media inquiries from journalists.
- Manage the planning, delivery, and oversee the team’s execution of major communications campaigns, such as Economic Abuse Awareness Day.
- Lead on creating and delivering media stories to support the charity’s aim to raise awareness of economic abuse and influence policy and legislative change.
- Work closely with the Survivor Engagement Specialist to identify and gather survivors’ stories and support them to safely tell their story in the media.
- Line-manage a Communications Officer and oversee their work delivering our social media communications, ensuring strategic, on brand and responsive to risks and opportunities.
- Deliver media training to charity spokespeople and provide both written and verbal briefings ahead of interviews to ensure message consistency.
- Feedback and sign-off on communication materials developed by others to ensure consistent messaging, in line with the charity’s brand guidelines.
- Protect and maintain the charity’s brand and reputation, identifying risks and working with team members to effectively respond.
About Surviving Economic Abuse
At Surviving Economic Abuse, we deal with one of society’s biggest issues. Last year, 5.5 million UK women reported that a current or former partner had controlled their economic resources – money and the things it can buy such as food, clothing, transportation, and housing.
Through economic control, abusers limit women’s freedom, they steal their futures, and, in far too many cases, they take their lives. Yet too few people are aware of economic abuse – even those who experience it.
We are the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. The speed and scale of our growth since 2017 are evidence of how much we are needed. We may be young, but we are already creating big waves.
What we offer you
We offer a range of benefits including:
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25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 5 Wellbeing Days (pro rata) and Statutory Bank Holidays
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Flexible working
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Working from home
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3% Employer Pension Contribution
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Reflective practice and Employee Assistance Programme
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The chance to be part of our highly professional, supportive team
How to apply
If you are passionate about making a difference and think you have the right skills and enthusiasm for the job, please apply via our website.
The first stage interview will take place Friday 2nd August 2024 and the second stage interview will take place in the week commencing Monday 5th August 2024.
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particuarly encourage applications from black and minoritised applicants and disabled applicants who are under-represented at SEA.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Area Manager to provide direction and leadership to support the continued modernization and growth our retail operations. The Area Manager will support a passionate and committed retail team to deliver profit, promote fundraising and support eye health and public awareness. They will ensure that the business is run in a robust, transparent, compliant and efficient way in line with our values – whilst contributing expertise and energy to the wider charity.
Responsible to
Director of Retail
Direct reports
15 Shop Managers (direct)
Working hours and contract
Full time/permanent
Salary
£35,000 - £45,000 plus full travel expenses
Location
Central & Greater London
Start date
September 2024
Role Responsibilities:
Strategy, planning and growth
· Track progress against plans and budgets, and support shop teams to adapt, phase and prioritise work where appropriate.
· Ensure that broad and long-term thinking is brought to decision making and avoid reactionary behaviour, whilst capitalising on arising opportunities.
· Support the delivery of a five-year Retail Strategy (2024 – 2028), to include:
o The professionalisation of our systems and processes to capitalise on all income opportunities.
o Putting a positive customer experience at the heart of our approach.
o Delivering income upwards of £2.5m per annum with year-on-year growth to £10.6m by 2028/29.
o Deliver Gift Aid targets across all shops.
o Assist the Retail Development Manager in launching new shops.
o Utilise digital and social media to drive footfall and stock donations.
o Support fundraising through the shops, including legacy and IG marketing.
o Tailor each shop in the portfolio to maximise the potential of its unique location and its role in the business – including exploration of clearance, vintage, furniture and books.
o Create a framework of retail standards of excellence and ensure shops are managed and maintained to those standards.
Sales and Profit
- Monitor and be accountable for sales and category performance, as well as ensure that the team are aware of and engaged in the area financial performance
- Foster a creative and entrepreneurial environment where team members seek to maximise income in new and innovative ways both within their shops and through a variety of channels, such as community events
- Drive the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products
- Ensure that all financial procedures are adhered to and executed in a timely fashion by the shop teams
Shop Floor
- Ensure sourcing sufficient levels of donated stock locally in collaboration with the shop management and Retail Partnerships team
- Ensure compliance with efficient and commercially successful stock processing systems (such as pricing, quality standards, consumer safety, stock density and culling stock), including backroom systems and ensure these are adhered to by the volunteer team. Ensure that all legal and internal regulations regarding donated stock are adhered to
- Inspire the team to provide a great customer and donor experience, which enables us to attract new supporters every day. Ensure that feedback, including complaints are escalated to the Director of Retail within the agreed timeframes
- Empower the team to work in partnership with the Visual Merchandising Manager to create original, appropriate and commercially successful visual merchandising displays, including shop windows
- Make sure that all procedures for the sale of new and donated corporate products are followed by the volunteer team
- Work with the Director of Retail to ensure our shops are in good condition, maximise their potential and are fit for purpose
- Provide a safe and healthy working environment and ensure that all team members are aware of and operate within our health and safety policies and procedures, including waste management and customer safety
Leadership – Volunteers
- Support the Volunteer Manager and shop management teams to recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive and diverse volunteer team, which is large enough in numbers and capable to maximise income and profitability and guarantee the smooth running of the area.
- Maintain an empowered, well trained, motivated and engaged volunteer team with excellent levels of communication at team and individual level.
· Define and develop our retail volunteer programme to ensure first rate volunteer experience, engagement, and great customer experience.
- Connect the volunteer team with our work and help them to understand the value of their contribution.
Leadership - Paid Staff
· Support members of the charity retail team to embed a high performing, motivated, collaborative, creative and dynamic culture – and seek opportunities to celebrate success
· Provide line management, leadership and growth opportunities to the Shop Management team.
· Support new starters with comprehensive induction and training.
- Ensure effective training, development and performance management of paid staff
· Support the annual appraisal and probation processes for all reports.
- Work within our policies and procedures when dealing with problems at work
Management - Being part of Vision Foundation
- Play active part in the charity, including attending and contributing to all-staff meetings
- Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent the charity and increase the knowledge of the local community about our mission and work
- Be accountable for the integration of each shop into the local community in collaboration with the shop teams
- Empower the team to respond to all appeals and fundraising opportunities.
- Adhere to and enforce our safeguarding policies
Other
- Required to adhere to our vision, mission and values
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equality, diversity, and staff health and wellbeing principles
Governance, finance and operations
· Understand and mitigate risk in the context of charity retail and multi-site working.
· Ensure timely and accurate performance reporting to Director of Retail.
· Support the Director of Retail in:
o Developing annual budgets, report variance and reforecast as appropriate.
o Developing and maintaining up to date policies and procedures and ensure these are embedded across the shops operation.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of charity law affecting retail and advice on emerging issues.
· Ensure all retail income is raised lawfully, including data protection legislation, Charity Commission guidance and Fundraising Standards/Charity Retail Association codes of practice.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation including Trading standards, Health & Safety, fire and building regulations for the retail premises, ensuring annual inspections and training of all staff and volunteers.
Impact
· Explore opportunities to deliver the wider impact of the charity through the “shop front” of our retail portfolio, including employment, volunteer and training placements for blind and partially sighted people.
· Support eye health messaging through the shops.
· Support public awareness and understanding about visual impairment and visually impaired people.
· Share with customers the impact of the funds raised through shopping with us through in store communications, staff training and social media.
Personal attributes
· The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and organised
· To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent
· The ability to maintain excellent rapport with staff, volunteers, supporters, and donors
· To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of customer service and team working.
• Comfortable working in a small team both strategically and operationally
• Commitment to teamwork, business partnering and a collegiate approach – with a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of humour.
• Able to provide positive, dynamic, tenacious and flexible leadership at all times.
• Results-driven, able to measure and quantify own outcomes.
• Adaptable to changing landscape and evolving organisation.
• Willing and able to operate at pace in an organisation going through rapid change, using your initiative and delivering to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised with ability to plan effectively and allocate resources appropriately.
• Committed to equal opportunities and inclusion
• An understanding of and commitment to blind and vision impaired people.
Person specification:
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
· Experience in retail management delivering significant sales and profit growth across multiple sites, ideally in a charity retail context
· Experience of developing and managing budgets
· Experience of EPOS systems and Gift Aid
· Experience of setting and managing income and expenditure budgets
· Experience of leading and line managing others to develop and grow, building and maintaining a high performing team culture
Personal attributes
· The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and organised
· To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent
· The ability to maintain excellent rapport with staff, volunteers, supporters, and donors
· To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of customer service and team working.
• Comfortable working in a small team both strategically and operationally
• Commitment to teamwork, business partnering and a collegiate approach – with a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of humour.
• Able to provide positive, dynamic, tenacious and flexible leadership at all times.
• Results-driven, able to measure and quantify own outcomes.
• Adaptable to changing landscape and evolving organisation.
• Willing and able to operate at pace in an organisation going through rapid change, using your initiative and delivering to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised with ability to plan effectively and allocate resources appropriately.
• Committed to equal opportunities and inclusion
• An understanding of and commitment to blind and vision impaired people.
Other benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. We also offer:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Study leave and financial support for training & development
· A cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, a staff loan scheme, and access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
The interview process is planned as follows:
• First interview by teams
• Second in person interview and commercial presentation
• Meeting with the senior retail team:
o Area Manager
o Retail Development Manager
o Retail Partnerships & eCommerce Manager
We value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our mission- We are endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.
We seek a Director of Programmes who will bring a collaborative approach to our commitment to advance rights, equity and diversity, ready to make a significant impact in philanthropy support.The Director of Programmes will share, with other members of the leadership team, responsibility for organisation-wide commitments and initiatives. At present we expect these to include the following, but this list will be reviewed periodically to reflect the needs of the organisation in our dynamic context.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of organisational strategy, values and culture; and of our offer to programmes.
- Promote our mission to advance rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy across our hosted programme portfolio and develop measures to demonstrate it.
- Serve as Global Dialogue’s Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that programmes are aware of our safeguarding policies and procedures, supporting them to implement safe practice, and ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are raised promptly and handled appropriately.
- Support the development of new business, particularly the emergence of new initiatives from our existing programme portfolio, but also when opportunities arise externally.
- Assist in the on-boarding and off-boarding of programmes joining and leaving the programme portfolio, in collaboration with other members of the leadership team.
- Connect regularly with external peers, share learning, and participate in sector-wide initiatives to advance our mission and the organisation. Represent Global Dialogue externally at conferences and events, and promote the organisation by sharing our successes, learning and innovation through online content, consistent with our communications strategy.
This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of GBP 75,000 (pro rata for a part time position). Candidates based outside of the UK will be offered comparable compensation either through an Employer of Record or consultancy contract, depending on their location. Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. Pension arrangements and other benefits will be negotiated based on the location of the applicant, local norms, and parity with Global Dialogue’s wider staff team. Please contact us if you would like further information about our approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
AIMS / PURPOSE OF THE POST
To ensure that services are delivered in accordance with appropriate clinical standards and protocols such as The Survivors Trust, BACP and any specific requirements from the Management Committee, funders and commissioners.
To manage the helpline service by ensuring that the helpline volunteers provide consistent support and an effective service on the helpline. In addition, to be responsible for facilitating the provision of regular supervision sessions, ongoing support and reflective practice, ensuring best practice and assessing the performance of service delivery.
To line manage staff members. Responsible for annual appraisals, ongoing monitoring of performance, identifying and providing relevant training and managing HR issues.
To facilitate the recruitment, induction and training of new staff members.
To identify and organise regular training and personal development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
To oversee marketing activities and the use of social media to promote awareness of Trust House’s services and increase engagement.
To research relevant funding opportunities and produce bespoke grant applications. Identify qualitative and quantitative data and extract relevant information from the database, Lamplight. Produce written progress reports to funders evidencing best practice and using collated data on project progress and outcomes.
To represent the charity with internal and external stakeholders, develop effective working partnerships with statutory, voluntary and other organisations and to undertake external presentations and awareness raising as required.
To undertake administrative responsibilities for the office.
MAIN DUTIES
The Services Coordinator is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
• To coordinate the effective delivery of Trust House’s clinical services;
• To produce and keep up to date all resources and best practice policies and procedures;
• To develop and implement The Survivors Trust service standards and procedures and to support all staff and volunteers to work in accordance with these standards as well as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework;
• To ensure the availability and performance of the required hardware, software, and other tools to support the organisation’s IT requirements;
• To establish and manage effective internal communication processes and on-going feedback opportunities to provide a supportive and responsive infrastructure;
• To line manage and support staff members and student interns;
• To identify and organise the provision of external training and personal development opportunities for staff and volunteers;
• To facilitate the recruitment, induction and training of staff members;
• To represent Trust House as appropriate: in meetings with stakeholder agencies; and as required deliver presentations and support awareness raising activities;
• To manage all marketing activities and the use of social media to promote awareness of Trust House’s services and increase engagement including keeping the website up to date.
• To support the CEO with fundraising activities including researching relevant funding opportunities and completing grant applications.
Helpline management -
• To manage and ensure the provision of an effective, efficient and professional helpline for service users;
• To manage the helpline team, including providing ongoing support, regular supervision and reflective practice;
• To ensure quality assurance for the data entry and case recording of helpline calls on the Lamplight database;
• To track and monitor service metrics to identify areas for improvement;
This job description is a guide to the tasks of the Services Coordinator only. The post-holder is required to undertake such other tasks as are reasonably requested by the CEO and Management Committee.
Please submit a CV and accompanying covering letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£44,000 per annum (pro rata)
Permanent
Remote (Regional contract)
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Professional Officer in the Baby Friendly Initiative team.
In this role you will be involved in supporting the effective facilitation of the Baby Friendly programme and helping to develop and support new and existing initiatives. We also expect the job holder to be able to take an active role in carrying out assessments of services seeking Baby Friendly accreditation and training. As needed, you will also support the National Infant Feeding Network.
You will be a practitioner with experience of leading on the implementation of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative standards in a relevant UK public service and of teaching infant feeding to health professionals. We especially welcome interest from applicants with current experience in supporting public health in the community and early years services, such as health visiting.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 8am, Monday 29 July 2024.
Interview date: Monday 19 August 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your response and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you because living you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Salary: £63,356 per annum
Location: Flexible working with regular travel to London as and when required
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 21st July at 11:30pm
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 29th July (1st Stage) and 5th August (2nd Stage).
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you a qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent) with an excellent understanding of effective financial controls that enable a charity to deliver its purpose? Then join Shelter as Head of Financial Control and Operations and you could soon be playing a leading role at the heart of our Finance team.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
Our Strategy Enablement directorate brings together four core enabling support functions - HR Delivery, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning & Property and Finance where this particular role sits. The Finance team consists of thirty two people, working as a team of experts to safeguard resources and support decision making across Shelter. The Finance team strives to ensure Shelter is financially sustainable in order to achieve Shelter’s vision of a home for everyone. If you’re craving a new challenge, this role could be just the job.
About the role
As the Head of Financial Control and Operations (FC&O), you’ll be managing a highly engaged team of fourteen with three direct reports who are supported to drive their own development. This role has a critical remit within our wider Finance team, managing our Supporter Income, Accounts Payable Team and Financial Control team. We’ll count on you when it comes to maintaining robust financial controls, including compliance with laws, reporting standards and regulations. You’ll support your managers and their teams in ensuring we steward our resources carefully.
You’ll be working closely with our Assistant Director for Finance, assuring Shelter’s leadership that we have a financial control capability that meets the needs of our organisation. You’ll form part of our Finance Leadership Team, working with your peers and the Assistant Director in leading the finance function, ensuring we deliver the Finance plan within budget and provide our people with a work culture in which they can succeed and thrive.
About you
You will be an experienced finance professional and chartered accountant, with experience of year-end processes, including accounts production and external audits, and have a good understanding of charity finance including the laws, regulations and taxation that come with this. You’ll need a strong control mindset, with experience and understanding of effective financial control frameworks.
You’ll have great people management skills and experience, not only in leading your team to success but also with knowing how to influence and challenge peers at all levels to ensure that we work collaboratively and manage Shelter’s financial resources effectively. Excellent time and project management skills are also required, including the ability to work to competing deadlines and prioritise asks when circumstances change.
Add in, excellent attention to detail with a high-level of numeracy and good MS Excel skills, as well as strong experience of using accounting software (Unit 4 Business World is desirable), and it’s clear you have exactly what we’re looking for.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the ‘About You’ points in the job description. Please write what you think gives sufficient detail, but do please limit yourself to 800 words overall. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format.
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be our new Brand & Marketing Manager?
We’re looking for a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic comms professional to join us on our mission to ensure no child or young person ever has to grieve alone. As our Brand & Marketing Manager you will be at the forefront of growing and developing the Winston’s Wish brands and find new and innovative ways to reach the children and young people who need us. This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days will be the same.
From sharing the voices of our incredible Youth Ambassadors far and wide, to marketing fantastic fundraising initiatives to identifying new opportunities to reach young people, you’ll play a fundamental role in ensuring bereaved children and young people know they can put their trust in Winston’s Wish when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
Main Responsibilities
- Marketing outreach and project management
- Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to action the charity’s strategic marketing plan.
- Lead a team of marketeers in planning, delivering and measuring effective projects to drive revenue and reach across multiple areas of the company.
- End to end management of comms plans to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard using data and analysis to refine and develop plans in order to reach targets.
- Oversee marketing activity across all channels, with a strong emphasis on developing data led digital marketing. Ensuring the team are constantly analysing, refining and optimising.
- Write influential and fluent copy aimed at different target audiences to engage and ultimately drive interest.
- Actively identify and motivate the team to recognise opportunities to market Winston’s Wish to reach our identified audiences.
- Work with the charity’s approved freelance designers to oversee the creation and delivery of marketing assets and artwork, adhering to our brand style and tone of voice.
- Support the PR & Marketing Officer to identify and respond to media requests and create opportunities that grow the charity’s reputation.
Brand Management
- Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to embed a cohesive and engaging brand identity to create memorable and consistent experiences for all.
- Develop our visual identity in a way which brings our cause and purpose to life in the most engaging and inspiring way possible.
- Grow and manage our database of brand and marketing assets and materials.
- Use market insight and analytics to continuously develop our brand to position Winston’s Wish as a leader in our sector.
Team Management & Administration
- Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to lead our marketing and communications team, ensuring there is a clear direction of travel, an understanding of purpose and an exemplary culture embedded to drive future success.
- Line manage the Digital Marketing & Communications Officer and PR & Marketing Officer.
- Effectively manage expenditure across all projects and campaigns in line with agreed expenditure budgets.
- Effective reporting as required in line with agreed objectives and KPIs.
- Ensure that the recording of permissions and consents is adhered to in line with our policies and procedures and in accordance with GDPR.
All Staff
- Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
- Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
- Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
- Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
- Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
- Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
- Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
- Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to be passionate and inspiring when communicating the work of Winston’s Wish.
- Excellent copywriting and editorial skills across multimedia channels.
- Experience of processing and turning complex information into compelling and relevant stories and content.
- Strong demonstrable experience of brand management and delivering strategic brand projects.
- A confident brand guardian with experience of developing and implementing brand guidelines, providing clear and well-reasoned feedback on a wide range of creative.
- A confident project manager, able to develop and roll out a strategic marketing plans that reach our intended audiences.
- Lead, enthuse and inspire colleagues at all levels to get behind our brand and marketing activities.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team.
- Ability to show empathy for the children, young people and families we support.
- Curious, creative and innovative, unafraid to challenge the status quo.
- Strong commitment to the values of Winston’s Wish – We are caring, hopeful and honest; we respect others and we try new things.
Desirable
- Project management experience.
- Graphic design experience.
- Experience in a similar environment.
- Understanding of child bereavement.
- Experience of using Salesforce CRM System.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 12th July at 5pm
Interview date: 26th July
Interview location: Zoom
Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down.
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