Supply Chain Jobs
Westway Trust is seeking a highly committed and experienced Facilities Manager to join our thriving organisation based in North Kensington.
As Facilities Manager, you will oversee the maintenance and upkeep of Westway Trust’s properties, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. You will manage both in-house teams and subcontractors to deliver effective and efficient facilities management, focusing on proactive and responsive maintenance across the Trust's land.
You will need to have the right blend and balance of technical and practical skills, legislative and commercial awareness, people management and facilities maintenance strategy formulation and delivery skills. You will also be committed to working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Actively procure and manage contracts and services providers.
- Management of hard & soft services.
- Managing the Facilities Maintenance team and subcontractors for organising day-to-day and reactive maintenance of Trust’s properties.
- Line management of the small maintenance team.
- Provide plant and asset performance reports to support future CAPEX projects.
- Responsible for the preparation and management of service charge budgets.
- Ensure the maintenance services fully meet both contractual and statutory requirements, including undertaking sub-contractor and in-house audits and monitoring KPI’s.
- Preparation of Risk Assessments and Method statements.
- Develop and manage systems for the ‘Control of Contractors’ including the delivery of permit-to-work systems.
- Develop a programme for improving the efficiency of plant across the Estate.
- Liaison with the Trust’s Property Management Team, to programme refurbishment works and ensure its delivery in a timely manner.
Qualification:
- Facilities Management qualification or relevant experience. Formal H&S qualification.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Demonstrable experience of managing facilities across a diverse property portfolio.
- Demonstrable experience of the procurement of contractors and service providers for both hard & soft services.
- Experience of managing sub-contractor relationships and supply chain management within a multi-faceted operation.
- Experience in health and safety and risk management.
- Working knowledge of statutory compliance within the facilities environment.
- Experience in the development and management of PPM programmes.
- Experience in the understanding of COSHH.
- Understanding of EPC requirements..
- Experience of budget and project management.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully managing a team.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 17 November when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Location:UK, Egypt, oPt, Lebanon
Location type:Hybrid
Reporting to: Director of Finance and Operations
Annual salary: £66K GBP (UK), $50K USD (Lebanon), 232K ILS (oPt), $45K USD (Egypt)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours)
Manages: 1
Candidate level: Senior Management
MAP’s Mission
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.
Job Purpose
The Deputy Director: Supply Chain & Logistics will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s goals and strategy related to supply chain management, procurement, and logistics to ensure these functions best support MAP’s mission. With the organisation currently experiencing a period of growth in both headcount and scale of operations, the role will be key in enhancing logistics capabilities, supporting expansion efforts, and maintaining consistency in supply chain and logistics practices across multiple regions. This new role will be crucial in managing and optimising supply chain operations across multiple countries and regions, aligning logistics strategies with organisational objectives, and ensuring efficient and secure delivery of medical and other supplies within a complex humanitarian crisis.
Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership, Collaboration & Line Management
· Support the Director of Finance and Operations through preparation for and reporting to governance meetings.
· Participate actively as a member of the Leadership Team.
· Provide leadership, direction, training, and motivation as appropriate to the Procurement & Logistics Manager, and working with the directors of MAP’s overseas offices, to the relevant local procurement, finance, audit, security and logistics staff.
Supply Chains and Procurement
· Oversee MAP’s supply chain strategy to deliver efficient and timely support to field offices within an ever-changing humanitarian crisis.
· Embed logistics strategies to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of humanitarian aid including medical supplies, essential goods and other supplies and materials, while navigating complex and unstable environments.
· Oversee and monitor all the procurement processes and commitments to source goods in compliance with organisational policies and donor guidelines, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, quality control, and ethical standards.
· Manage and grow relationships with local, regional and international suppliers, transport providers, insurers, and partners to secure reliable supply routes and mitigate risks related to border crossings, roadblocks, and security threats.
· Analyse supply chain data and assess trends related to demand, transportation routes, supplier performance, and security conditions to inform strategic decision-making and anticipate future needs.
· Have oversight of each of MAP’s warehouses and distribution centres to ensure proper storage, inventory control, and the safeguarding of supplies against theft, damage, or diversion in high-risk areas.
· Ensure all logistics operations comply with local laws, international regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies while developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for emergencies or sudden changes in the security situations.
· Work closely with the People and Culture, Programmes, and Advocacy teams in the deployment of staff, contractors, emergency medical teams and delegations, including managing travel, accommodation and subsistence for deployed and inbound staff.
· Work alongside each country offices’ finance staff to monitor supply chain needs, enable effective risk management, ensure timely supplier payments to optimise resource allocation.
Risk Management
· Risk management – manage strategic and operational risks supply chain and procurement areas working with the Head of Internal Audit & Compliance.
· Maintain insurance policies across all MAP offices to ensure appropriate and adequate risk mitigation and meet statutory requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
· Relevant recognised qualifications in Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
· Substantial experience in providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones, or a similar field.
· Strong background in supply chains, procurement and logistics within the NGO sector within a regional or international setting.
· Experience working in conflict and high-risk security environments with complex supply chains across multiple countries.
· Strong background in sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with local and international suppliers to secure cost-effective and high-quality goods.
· Ability to analyse market data and information, evaluate options and to think and plan logistics and supply chains strategically.
· Experience with working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment, including ability to recognise and address challenges arising from working in occupied zones.
Skills and abilities
· Ability to undertake a complex management role in an international organisation.
· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build positive workplace culture under challenging conditions.
· Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing circumstances and urgent needs in occupied areas.
· Proven ability to negotiate and handle situations with diplomacy.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Fluent in spoken and written English required.
· Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Office 365 software.
· Solution-focused approach, ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge
· An appreciation of the political complexities in the Middle East region, of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the position of the Palestinian refugee population in regions where MAP operates.
Personal attributes and other requirements
· Commitment to MAP’s mission, services, and the right to health.
· Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
· Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
· Willingness to work flexibility during busy periods and in emergencies.
· Be flexible and perform other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
· Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
· Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.
· Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.
· Prepared and able to travel frequently occasionally to Egypt, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, and Israel.
Terms and Conditions
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
This is a new role, and a review of the job description will be undertaken in early 2025 or earlier if required.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 8th November 2024
About The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC)
Founded in 2017, The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC) is a connector and convener of people, groups, and ideas. Our mission is to create linkages between decision-makers, corporates, and civil society allies to disrupt modern slavery and human trafficking.
We have built partnerships with business pioneers, civil society allies, and leaders, hosted high-level events, brought the issue of modern slavery back to the World Economic Forum, and amplified survivor leaders' voices.
TASC's mission is twofold:
- Shifting societal consciousness: We seek to transform public awareness so society rejects the trafficking and exploitation of people and demands ethical products and services.
- Supporting businesses: We provide businesses with tools, information, and connections to eliminate modern slavery from their supply chains, promoting global business practices that prioritise human welfare.
About the Role
The Director of Partnerships will lead TASC’s partnership efforts, responsible for cultivating and securing new partnerships, and delivering on partnership strategies. You will manage relationships with key strategic partners, donors, civil society allies, and academic stakeholders. The Director of Partnerships will work closely with the CEO, contributing to the charity’s broader external relations activities, while operating with independence and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
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Partnership Strategy and Relationship Management:
- Contribute to developing new partnership strategies.
- Manage deliverables and track impact milestones as outlined in partnership strategies.
- Oversee day-to-day correspondence with donors and strategic partners.
- Facilitate meetings and visits with key stakeholders.
- Support the CEO and team members in engaging with strategic partners.
- Lead or contribute to relevant research projects.
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Internal Coordination:
- Build strong relationships with colleagues to ensure effective information sharing.
- Coordinate joint inputs for briefs, communication materials, and applications.
- Collaborate with the team in producing and disseminating deliverables, updates, and communication materials.
- Regularly contribute to TASC's internal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
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Operational Support:
- Support the organisation’s broader projects or events as required.
- Maintain relationships with NGOs, research institutions, and stakeholders to stay informed about trends, collaborations, and funding opportunities.
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Grant Management:
- Manage all aspects of grant servicing, ensuring deadlines are met and donor requirements are fulfilled.
- Draft and collate reports and grant applications, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
- Maintain systems for tracking grant data and provide information for internal use and Board papers.
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Management:
- Line-manage a direct report (Partnerships Manager).
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Right to work in London.
- Excellent written English.
- Proven experience in building cross-sector partnerships, especially with corporate partners.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Desirable:
- Experience in a corporate partnership or similar role.
- Knowledge or experience in the field of modern slavery, human rights, or development.
- Understanding of contracting and grant-making processes.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally.
Compensation
- 25 days holiday (pro rata), plus public holidays.
- For further details regarding salary, please inquire.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted in English and include a CV, a one-page cover letter, and the contact details of two referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager or Head of HR).
Please email your application in PDF format with "Director of Partnerships" in the subject line by 5:00 PM on 8th November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
The Anti-Slavery Collective is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, Indigenous or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, and from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Applicants must be eligible to work in London.
TASC is committed to meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experience of trafficking or forced labour to apply.
Fundraising Legacy Manager
Salary: £40,000 Circa
Location: Remote
Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
At Camphill Village Trust we know exactly why we do what we do. With a bold and ambitious vision to be leaders of integrated Social Care, with the proven benefits of Nature, we transform life opportunities for adults with a learning disability and autism to be their best selves each and every day.
We do this by providing meaningful therapeutic, work and volunteering choice delivered across extraordinary rural and urban Communities, working farms and social gardens and a heck of a lot more in between!
If you want to tell authentic stories, maximise impact and make a true and meaningful difference read on.
The Legacy Manager will be responsible for the entire legacy function from marketing legacies to the existing database, stewarding pledgers and supporters through to the administration of the legacies themselves, working with the legacy administrator. You'll work closely with the Director of Fundraising to deliver the legacy and in-memoriam giving programme.
We’re looking for those who can deliver an exceptional supporter experience for current and prospective legacy supporters with a focus on securing strategic long-term support by building a robust, sustainable pipeline of legacy Pledges.
As a leader you'll embed a legacy giving culture internally and will work closely with colleagues across the whole charity to promote legacy and in-memoriam giving messages. This, in turn, will inspire supporters to help Camphill Village Trust support more people with learning disabilities, autism and other mental health challenges.
What you’ll bring to the role:
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Evidence of working at manager level to develop and implement successful legacy / donor giving strategies, particularly legacy stewardship.
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Ability to manage and lead the legacy function.
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Evidence of achieving annual fundraising targets, maintaining an acceptable ROI, and managing budgets.
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Experience in a complexed geographically spread organisation.
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A strong personal track record of achieving significant legacy support and successfully building long-term relationships with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Evidence of working effectively with teams and building relationships internally and externally.
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Excellent data analysis and insight skills.
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Ability to manage several projects and activities simultaneously.
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A good working knowledge of current charity law, compliance and fundraising best practice as they apply to legacy fundraising and legacy administration, particularly in the areas of ethical due diligence, data protection, privacy and marketing consent, and safeguarding.
Excited? Read our pack, look at our strategy and know that you would be joining an amazing Trust, a brilliant team and that you would have the ability to make a real difference.
Ideally we are looking for someone to be based either within corridors of Midlands to London or Manchester to York. You will be a home worker with some travel to attend meetings in London and visit Communities in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire.
Your application should include your CV and a supporting statement of no less than one page detailing why you would like to work for the Trust and how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification (see attached Job pack).
Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight)
Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 to be reviewed when probation is complete
Full Time - 35 hours per week
Permanent
Location: Havenstreet, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DF
The Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
‘Their vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’
Our future has to be wilder!
they are seeking a Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight) to join their cause.
As part of the Team, this post is crucial to the successful delivery of the Trust’s Wilder vision on the Isle of Wight. The post holder will share the responsibility for the management of the Isle of Wight reserves with a second reserves officer. The reserves encompass a wide range of habitat types and species so candidates will need to have experience in a wide range of habitat management techniques. Key aspects of the role will be to manage the estate to a high standard in line with contractual & statutory obligations and promoting the Trust Reserves as exemplars of good management. The post holder will be responsible for the line management of the Assistant Reserves Officer(s), for the recruitment & supervision of volunteers and will coordinate a varied programme of volunteering and public engagement activities.
This is a challenging and dynamic role that requires a high degree of practical competency, initiative, determination, administrative skills and diplomacy. The post holder will be an experienced land manager, competent in the in the use of power tools & tractors with a confident and engaging communication style. Knowledge of conservation grazing systems and livestock husbandry will be an advantage. Flexible working will be required.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. They encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within their sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
They offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.
Closing date: 29 October 2024
Interviews: 08 November 2024
To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. They may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
Head of Intelligence
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £42,464 per annum
1 Year Fixed Term (with view to extend)
London-based, hybrid-style and flexible working
We are looking for an individual with an intelligence background who has a passion for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), creating and delivering intelligence products, has human rights, ESG, and/or financial crime knowledge. Our prevention program team also regularly interacts with individuals at high risk of being trafficked and therefore robust safeguarding is essential.
Our Intelligence Team research and produce our Exploitation Analytics service – a suite of reports containing actionable insight that our clients utilise to find potential bad actors operating within their transaction monitoring systems. We also offer a Business Resilience package to help companies mitigate the risk of potential exploitation within supply chains and operations through intelligence sharing and practical guidance.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will build partner and client relationships, develop our current team members, and continue to innovate our offering to better prevent and disrupt human trafficking.
Responsibilities:
- Leading our work to develop strategic and tactical insights that will enable a spectrum of actors (business, banks, law enforcement) to prevent MSHT. This may include safeguarding potential victims or victims.
- Providing expertise to support our team of managers who deliver the above reporting and consulting to commercial organisations.
- Effectively pitching our products and services to secure new clients and increase our impact.
- Nurturing and developing existing commercial relationships and collaborations.
- Ability to manage and set targets, and report on progress regularly.
- Developing new offerings that increase the effectiveness and impact of our work, turning intelligence into relevant actionable insight for commercial clients.
- Supporting our internal MEL lead to document and evidence the impact of our intelligence services.
- Participating in public-facing events to promote STOP THE TRAFFIK and engage different audiences in this fight.
- Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Team to strategically develop our organisation and drive sustainable growth.
- Direct line management and leadership of Intelligence Managers.
- Promoting collaborations across all teams in an agile manner.
Benefits:
- A friendly, supportive team
- Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world
- Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions
- The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children
- A corporate eye-care scheme
- Life insurance
- A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)
- Life insurance
- An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan Ability to switch 2 bank holidays to better suit your needs
- Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for furhter information.Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1127321
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purchasing & Business Support Assistant
Hybrid working - 2 days remote
£15 per hour (non-negotiable)
Immediate Start - 3 months +
London, South Kensington
Your new role
The Purchasing & Business Support Assistant will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with suppliers, and assisting with the smooth functioning of purchasing operations. The role requires close collaboration with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining compliance with company policies.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with suppliers to confirm product availability, pricing, and delivery schedules
- Act as the glue between local operations, purchasing, and internal procurement with any related purchasing issues, through positive engagement.
- Optimise the ordering process between suppliers and the hospital, managing and improving purchase to pay flows.
- Seek solutions to resolve critical problems with any suppliers, to ensure customer service levels are met.
- Back order management for the hospital excluding Theatres, Angio and Main Stores.
- Support the evaluation of supplier performance by maintaining records on customer service and liaising with the Head of Supply Chain and Process Improvement team for any supplier relationship management requirements.
- Assist with vendor onboarding processes, ensuring all required documentation is completed and submitted.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience of Purchasing or Procurement
- Experience managing relationships with suppliers
- Experience tracking and managing inventory levels
- Good knowledge of the end to end supply chain process
What you need to do now
We are seeking candidates who can start immediately or within a 1-2 week notice period for a temporary role. Initially, due to the demanding nature of the position, you will be required to work on-site in South Kensington five days a week. Once training is completed, a hybrid working arrangement will be implemented, requiring you to be in the office three days a week and work remotely for the remaining two days.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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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!
Starting Date: ASAP/Mid-Month January 2025
Contract type: Full-time and open-ended
Salary: £95’756/year if in London; INR 5’633’900/year if in Delhi or PKR 12’543’800/year if in Lahore, commensurate with relevant experience and skills
Location: London, Delhi, Lahore
Application closing date: 31 October 2024 at 17:00 UK time
Please note that the applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment will be closed when the suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested candidates to apply ASAP.
Reports to: Senior Director of Programmes
Line management: Partnership Manager, Knowledge & Learning Manager, Decent Works Manager
About the Job
The Director of Farm Programmes Quality and Partnerships is responsible for all aspects of quality programme implementation at Better Cotton small holders countries including development of programme designs and strategies, programme
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring development of high quality, evidence based, high impact, innovative programmes that deliver immediate and lasting changes in the small holders farming communities Better Cotton works in. S/he is responsible to ensure the compliance with technical standards in programme design and implementation. Primary (but not exclusively) this role will focus on programmes in China, Pakistan, India, Mozambique and other small holders’ countries.
In addition, the Director of Farm Programmes Quality and Partnerships will lead the global partnerships team and will be responsible for setting up Partnership Management Standards, supporting capacity of teams in project cycle management and supporting Better Cotton’s network of partners to ensure that their programme delivery is of high quality and integrity.
Responsibilities
In addition to actively participating in the relevant leadership fora and providing a role model for colleagues to follow in their interactions with internal and external stakeholders in line with Better Cotton’s ethos and values, the specific responsibilities of the role are:
Programme Quality and Management
- Accountability for quality and progressive improvement of Better Cotton global programme delivery.
- Support country teams to develop country programme strategies, programme designs and operating plans, including annual plans and budgeting.
- Ensure globally coherent programme design by supporting in-country programme teams, in collaboration with other teams/functions such as: assurance, monitoring & evaluation, and supply chain.
- Review structure and strengthen capacity of country programme teams to carry out a range of activities to deliver the Better Cotton Standard System, in collaboration with in country or regional leadership
- Strengthen capacity of country programme teams in project cycle management.
- Ensure good practices of project cycle management are consistently adhered to.
Partnerships
- Develop, test and roll out Better Cotton’s Partnership Management Guidelines with relevant tools.
- Coordinate with internal grant funding team to ensure global Partnership Management Guidelines meet all programme and project needs of Better Cotton.
- Ensure application of Partnership Management Guidelines and other partnership guidelines by all partners.
- Oversee quality programme partnerships to deliver our work at the farm.
- Working closely with country teams to ensure we work with high quality partners who aligned with Better Cotton direction of travel and with a shared commitment to a progressive system for farmers and credible delivery against our Standards.
- Support the country teams to develop and implement partnership mechanisms that facilitate sector funding of new country programmes
- Support management of country teams and programme partners to produce credible funding proposals to Better Cotton funding programme
- Ensure that an appropriately robust and effective programme partnership and due diligence framework is being used to drive excellence and impactful programme delivery.
- Oversee implementing of learnings from the complaint’s mechanism related to programme partners.
- Proactively build relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders
Team Leadership
- Build a cohesive team spirit and culture among staff and delegate responsibilities to them, while ensuring achievement of programme objectives.
- Lead, mentor and build capacity of global partnership staff and in country programme staff in a way that creates a working atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellence at all levels.
- Matrix management of in country capacity strengthening leads, as needed
- Maintain effective and positive internal communication with Better Cotton staff in country offices, this includes ensuring open and harmonious communication with different departments, offices, and programs.
- Contribute team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
- Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews.
- Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence
- Building and support a culture of global support for country led strategies, ensuring the global and country teams work well together
Fundraising
- Actively support proposal development, budgets and pitch decks to support the delivery of fundraising targets.
- Ensure quality end to end management of fundraising and grants implemented by country teams
- Support the country teams to work in collaboration with the Fundraising Team to secure funding for new country programmes and to deliver subsequent grant-funded activities in line with donor requirements and expectations.
- Ensure forecasts are done of scenarios for different funding models and geographical balance of funds.
Finance & Compliance Management
- Ensure compliance and transparent use of resources in compliance with Better Cotton or donors’ regulations.
- Monitor adherence to grant agreements, Better Cotton’s policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations.
- As part of the senior management team, work within operations systems for programme impact including finance, procurement, people & culture.
- Work relevant team members on proper budget management, including forecasting and procurement planning.
Profile
The selected candidate will have the following attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience:
Attributes
- Self-starter with ability to work with limited direction
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to handle difficult interviews
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to think ahead and anticipate needs
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Ability to lead and inspire others
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Willingness to travel internationally (20%) of time
Essential
- Master’s degree in relevant field or bachelor’s degree with commensurate work experience
- At least ten years of progressive experience in project or programmes management, preferably in agriculture, economic development or agriculture commodities supply chain development
- Experience of managing projects or programmes in more than one context (multicounty experience is required)
- Experience of leading cross-functional projects and workstreams
- Experience of working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Desirable
- Experience in managing programmes in India, Pakistan, Mali, Mozambique
- French, Urdu or Hindi language fluency
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the offices central London, Delhi or Lahore
- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
- Continuous learning and development
- A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
Working arrangements
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in either London, Delhi or Lahore. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. Travel may be required to country offices from time to time in accordance with business needs (estimated up to 20%). This is not anticipated to be more than twice per year.
Apply now
Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before deadline via this link.
In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
About Better Cotton
Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.
About our Values
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
- Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
- As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
- Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)
- Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
- Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)
Being you @ Better Cotton
Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Senior Partnerships Manager
Salary: £50,152 per annum
Location: 5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower’s Walk, London, E1 8PY (UK Hybrid Working)
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Benefits
- 33 days of holidays (including bank holidays) plus Christmas office closure
- Option to buy or sell holiday days
- Generous pension scheme of up to 10% employer contribution
- Cycle to Work loan scheme for the purchase of a new bike/cycling equipment
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Employee Assistance Programme
We are recruiting a Senior Partnerships Manager at the Fairtrade Foundation to cover a period of Maternity Leave. This senior manager will play a crucial role in spanning knowledge across supply chains and commodities to provide an end-to-end service relationship for our major commercial partners.
This individual will need technical knowledge and the appetite to immerse themselves in varying supply chains whilst demonstrating commercial and relationship management to build a multi-faceted partnership with different functions of the organisation. You will steward and grow deep, holistic partnerships with category and channel strategies that link up joint partnership ambitions and impact goals across certified sourcing, thematic interventions, insights and data, advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
Your partnership strategy will complement our global development work in areas including human rights, climate change, gender equality and living wages/incomes as well as specific commodity categories. You will manage relationships with our consumer facing businesses in the UK and globally to maximise impact through volume growth and ensure that we have a pipeline of new opportunities through your partnership, as well as securing the existing work we do together. You will champion a growth first mindset that will enable sustainable income for Fairtrade, to ensure we meet our targets, and, most importantly, to ensure we deliver impact for producers. You’ll need to be a strong relationship builder with businesses (including at a senior level) and a quick learner in an evolving environment, with experience working in, with or for commercial partners and in the sustainability context.
Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world. Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.
The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday, 8 November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Procurement Manager
Job Type: Interim
Start date: 1st November 2024
Duration: 4 months
Hybrid: 1 day a week Office, 4 days remote
Your new role
Recruiting for a charity organisation dedicated to making a positive impact. I am currently seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Specialist with a blend of commercial and public sector experience to join their team on a temporary/ interim basis. The ideal candidate will have a "come and crack on" attitude, ready to deliver results swiftly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Standard Sourcing Process:
* Gather requirements from various departments.
* Build comprehensive tender documentation.
* Lead and coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
2. Negotiation and Contractualisation:
* Conduct negotiations with suppliers to secure the best terms.
* Manage the contractualization process to ensure compliance and value for money.
3. Digital/Marketing Procurement:
* Oversee procurement for direct marketing, print fulfilment, digital, promotional items, and media buying.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in standard sourcing processes, including gathering requirements, building tender documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience of managing contracts.
- Experience in digital and marketing procurement, including direct marketing, print fulfilment, digital, promotional items, and media buying
Soft Skills:
- Commercially oriented with a strong focus on fast-paced delivery.
- Experienced in short-term interim roles with a "come and crack on" attitude.
- A high drive for achievement and the ability to deliver results under pressure.
Qualifications:
- A mixture of commercial and public sector experience is essential.
- Relevant certifications in procurement or supply chain management are a plus.
What you need to do now
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Hybrid working - one day a month at War on Want’s head office, 44-48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP; more in-person days required on an ad-hoc basis.
War on Want works to challenge the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice through partnership with social movements in the Global South and by running hard-hitting campaigns in the UK in support of radical change.
Our economic justice work focuses on developing policies and campaigns that press for meaningful change on issues related to the global economy. We have focused on campaigns for a living wage, and on the protection of workers’ rights in corporate global supply chains, we also work to hold corporations to account by exposing their abuse of the tax system. We believe the global economic system underpins the multiple crises of poverty, inequality, injustice and climate breakdown, rigged to benefit rich elites and profit-driven corporate interests. Our economic justice work is now focused on developing campaigns on tax, trade and debt justice as measures to transform economic policies to redistribute power and wealth for the benefit of the majority.
In recent years, War on Want has increasingly focused on the climate crisis as the most pressing ethical and political issue of our time. It is a crisis that is deeply connected to rising inequality, poverty and injustice, disproportionately impacting the world’s poorest and most marginalised. We have worked closely with allies and in coalitions to draw attention to the need for a radical, interconnected and ambitious transformation, by calling for a radical Global Green New Deal, recognising that policies and proposals to reduce global warming will only work if they are coupled with measures to fix the global economy, to reduce poverty and inequality, and to work towards a just transition for all. We see these crises as intersectional, and directly linked to our work on economic justice.
We are looking for a skilled campaigner with knowledge and experience of working on economic justice issues and on related global justice issues. The role will focus on delivering our ongoing policy and campaigning including its interlinkages with climate justice.
For further information about the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 11 November 2024.
War on Want is a registered charity no 208724. We actively encourage applicants from ethnic minorities and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.
The Operations Team Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining operational capability and effectiveness through day-to-day supervision of the Operations Team.
Operations Coordinator
Location: Norwich
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,367 - £34,705 per annum
Contract: Permanent contract
East Anglian Air Ambulance is a regional charity providing life-saving care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond. With two state of the art helicopters and a fleet of rapid response vehicles our crew of critical care paramedics and specialist doctors bring their advanced skills, equipment and medicine to the scene of the incident in the fastest time possible.
The role will support the operations, clinical and aviation stakeholders in the delivery of their function and has a significant impact on the provision of high standards of patient care by the Clinical Teams.
You will coordinate all clinical duty rostering to ensure maximum operational cover, planning clinical staff supervision alongside the operational rota fulfilment and ensuring compliance with rota rules and fatigue management policies. You will also control and monitor on-call rotas, ensuring documents are produced for monthly payroll.
Using your experience of working within an operations environment, you will guide and suggest operational development and policy change to maximise the efficiency of the operations team. You will supervise and coordinate the stock maintenance of medical equipment, drugs and PPE at both EAAA bases ensuring robust and resilient supply chains are in place.
Flexibility is required within this role as the post holder will undertake regular on-call responsibilities, providing guidance regarding operations and estates issues outside of normal working hours.
Named in 2023 as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in The Sunday Times national awards, you will be joining a truly inspirational organisation. EAAA not only operates with total patient focus but provides a supportive working environment where everyone can develop and make a difference – Together We Save Lives.
Closing date: Monday 04 November (9am)
Interview date: Wednesday 13 November
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Process Improvement Assistant
Hourly Rate - £15 (non-negotiable)
Immediate Start - 3 months +
London, South Kensington
Hybrid Working - 2 days remote, 3 days work in London office
Your new role The Process Improvement Assistant will be responsible for resolving invoice match exceptions, which occur when discrepancies arise between purchase orders (PO), goods receipts, and vendor invoices. This includes non-compliance invoices without PO.
This role focusses on identifying the root causes of exceptions and inconsistent purchasing practices, streamlining resolution processes, and working with Process Improvement specialists in implementing improvements to minimise future exceptions. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented with a strong understanding of P2P processes, procurement operations and has experience with invoice matching systems.
Responsibilities
- Review and identifying the root causes of discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoices.
- To challenge and identify issues in existing procedures and implement changes where appropriate to support performance and compliance.
- Work closely with procurement, all local departments and vendors to resolve issues such as pricing discrepancies, quantity variances, and incorrect purchase orders.
- Investigating & proposing opportunities for process improvements/enhancements to realise cost/time efficiencies or to avoid cost leakage because of Invoice match exceptions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate recurring issues leading to invoice match exceptions, including inconsistent purchasing practices, and incomplete or incorrect documentation
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience of Purchasing or Procurement
- Experience managing relationships with suppliers
- Experience tracking and managing inventory levels
- Good knowledge of the end to end supply chain process
What you need to do now
We are seeking candidates who can start immediately or within a 1-2 week notice period for a temporary role. Initially, due to the demanding nature of the position, you will be required to work on-site in South Kensington five days a week. Once training is completed, a hybrid working arrangement will be implemented, requiring you to be in the office three days a week and work remotely for the remaining two days.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Swindon Food Collective in their search for an Operations Manager.
Location: Swindon
Hours: 25 hours a week
Salary: c£25,000
Swindon Food Collective is an independent charity that aims to help people in Swindon and the surrounding area who are suffering from financial hardship and finding it difficult to provide food for themselves, their family or dependants.
As Operations Manager, you will oversee logistics, streamlining of processes, and optimise resource allocation to meet the needs of the community while minimising waste
Key responsibilities include:
● Working with Trustees and the Strategic Business Manager to develop, co-ordinate, and action the Charity’s strategy and business plan.
● Providing regular reports to the Board of Trustees, detailing operational performance, KPI’s and strategic initiatives.
● Partnering with Finance to work within allocated budgets, monitoring income and expenditure against targets as laid out in the business plan.
● Day-to-day management of all Operational employees and volunteers, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.
· Managing health and safety within all premises and for all company equipment, including company vehicles, as well as adherence to all policies and procedures, ensuring these policies are up to date and reviewed regularly.
● Regularly monitoring and evaluating the service to ensure quality and technical standards are met.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in day-to-day management and supply chain logistics of a diverse operational workforce, including both paid employees and volunteers, with strong leadership and team-building skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders are crucial, as is strong experience of staff management and supervision.
You must also have a full, clean driving license and access to own vehicle.
This role is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively. If you fulfill the criteria and are passionate about working on community projects that have a positive impact, please do get in touch ASAP!
If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to lizzy.clark at harrishill co uk . Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Location: Hybrid - linked to one of our offices in London, Birmingham or based in NI, Scotland or Wales
Directorate: Delivery and Investment
Who We Are
UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.
UnLtd’s vision is a future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good. To enable this, we are committed to developing an eco-system of support to make it easier for those who need help to find it.
UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us. They’re principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders, empower social entrepreneurs and create an organisation that’s the right fit for every person.
To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an equity and inclusion group within UnLtd giving us a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society. We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic, LGBTQIA, people who are disabled, those with learning differences, those with caring responsibilities, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.
About the Role
Over the past 7 years, UnLtd have developed and built an investment offer for social purpose organisations. This has included the development and full deployment of two investment funds - UnLtd Impact Fund, and the Thrive Fund. We launched our third investment fund in partnership with Big Issue Invest in December 2022. The Growth Impact Fund is currently a £10m fund focussed on providing capital for diverse-led social purpose organisations.
Reporting into the Director of Delivery & Investment, this person would be responsible and accountable for our investment work across UnLtd. This includes the management of the previously deployed funds as well as management of UnLtd’s role in the delivery of the Growth Impact Fund, specifically the management of the pre and post investment support and the management of our portfolio of investees.
This is a significant role for UnLtd. It requires experience of working on and in an investment fund, managing a complex and ever-changing investment portfolio, as well as the ability to manage a team, and a high-level strategic partnership with Big Issue Invest.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
- Application Closing Date:28th October 2024
- Interview:
- 1st round – w/c 4th November
- 2nd round – w/c 11th November
UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for.
The process of recruitment at Unltd is the sift recruitment: When we are shortlisting, some parts of your information shall be restricted from the hiring managers as we only intend to focus on your skills and abilities for the role.