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Hillside Clubhouse will be launching two brand new community cafés from Highgate East inpatients facility and from Lowther Road outpatients building. We want to make the cafés a warm, safe and supportive destinations for the whole community, not just patients and visitors. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to grow and develop two community cafés and tackle stigmas associated with mental ill health.
The café manager will be instrumental in launching the cafés, so it is important that you feel confident and happy working under your own initiative as well as leading a small team.
Most importantly, we are looking for people who are passionate about coproduction, food and community!
Job Description
Community Engagement: Work with the Director of Clubhouse Operations, local community groups and partners to ensure the café is a daytime destination and meets the needs of the local community.
Budget Management: Working with the Executive Director and Director of Clubhouse Operations to manage the income and expenditure for the café. Ensuring the daily and weekly cashing up is done accurately.
Supply Management: Ensure the kitchen minimises waste and has the produce required throughout the week. Manage the stock taking with the kitchen team.
People Management: Supervise and manage the cafes team including paid staff and Hillside Clubhouse members.
Menu Creation: Working with the local community, Hillside members and the kitchen team to develop seasonal menus that are reasonably priced.
Partnership Working: Maintaining a good working relationship with the Camden and Islington Mental Health Trust and the team based at Highgate East Mental Health Hospital and the clinical team at Lowther Road
Health and Safety Management: Manage the health and safety procedures for all food and beverage provision including regular checks, inspections and reviews. Ensuring all staff and volunteers comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
Work across the two cafes and provide support to the teams placed at the two sites
Safeguarding: Safeguarding lead on-site and being responsible for the safeguarding of vulnerable adults access the cafés.
General: Ensuring the cafés are following the policies and procedures of Hillside Clubhouse and being flexible in the support of the cafés and wider Hillside organisation.
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other tasks the post-holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Previous experience of working in the hospitality industry or demonstrable ability to step up into a leadership role in the sector
Experience of staff and/or volunteer management
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time
Previous experience of handling cash and budget management
Up to date knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and licensing legislation requirements including daily monitoring and record keeping
A friendly and approachable attitude with an interest in challenging stigma associated with mental ill health
We are a disability aware employer and actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health conditions. Hillside Clubhouse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from those who experience discrimination and / or prejudice based on their race, ethnicity or immigration status, women, new parents, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people.
Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, please follow the charity job advert and send over your CV and a short covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification. CV only applications will not be considered
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of HR & Operations
Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers?
If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR & Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Head of HR & Operations
Location: Grimsby
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 16th September
First stage interviews (in person in Grimsby): Daytime Tuesday 1st October
Young People Panel including a virtual tour of a Youth Zone (in person in Grimsby): Evening of Tuesday 8th October
About the Role
We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community. We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.
The Head of HR & Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone, you’ll wear lots of different hats, leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees. It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Youth Zone and make a real impact!
Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.
You will have experience of:
- General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies.
- Basic accounts work and/or payroll
- Working in a senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
- Operational management & line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team
- Managing budgets
- Providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
- Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Human Resources and Operations Manager, Personnel and Operations Manager, HR and Finance Manager, Operations, Finance.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Our client, an international Marine conservation charity, is looking to take on a Global Digital Lead. The Global Digital Lead is a pivotal role within their global team, responsible for setting the overall strategic direction for the digital capabilities from an internal perspective. This role
reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates closely with the global finance
and operations teams.
Role description:
Strategic Planning and Implementation
● Lead the overall strategic direction for digital capabilities and ensure implementation
through a digital transformation roadmap.
● Evaluate current technology infrastructure and identify areas for improvement. In
addition, lead in the adoption of emerging technologies that align with future
organisational objectives.
● Ensure organisational workflows can leverage digital tools to maximise efficiency ands
ease for staff and help the organisation deliver impact.
● Ensure that digital tools and processes are user-friendly and meet the needs of diverse
teams.
● Direct communication and foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
at all levels to the successful implementation of digital projects.
Software and Hardware Management
● Lead the integration of all software systems, including financial software, CRM, ERP, and
communication tools.
● Direct hardware management, including procurement and maintenance, ensuring that
all staff have access to the necessary hardware to support them in their roles.
● Maintain hardware asset safety and ensure country offices have systems in place to
manage and maintain hardware.
Digital Transformation and Change Management
● Champion and standardise consistent digital ways of working across the organisation.
● Drive digital transformation initiatives, ensuring high satisfaction with new tools and
processes.
● Drive change across the organisation.
Artificial Intelligence
● Development of AI strategy to ensure the organisation is able to capitalise on emerging
technologies to further its mission through enhanced ways of working and tool usage
and/or data analytics.
● Development and monitoring of AI policy that ensures the organisation has oversight of
AI use and that it uses AI in a responsible manner that ensures compliance with all
international and local regulations and compliance requirements.
Cybersecurity, Data and Compliance
● Lead cybersecurity and global data compliance efforts
● Lead and manage the Senior Manager for Cybersecurity.
Team Leadership and Development
● Lead and manage the digital team including the Salesforce Administrator and
potentially the Systems Accountant (and aforementioned Senior Manager for
Cybersecurity).
● Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
● Support the professional development of the digital team.
IT support and troubleshooting
● Lead overall IT operations ensuring efficient troubleshooting, optimal web operations
and ultimately enhance I service delivery.
Experience:
Languages
Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
Essential
● Strong strategic vision with the ability to diagnose current situations and set clear paths
forward.
● Experience with hardware management and procurement in an international context.
● Excellent project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage
multiple priorities.
● Strong influencing and communication skills, able to drive change across a diverse
organisation.
● In-depth understanding of emerging technologies and how they can be leveraged for
organisational benefit and familiarity with cloud computing solutions and SaaS
platforms.
● Experience in managing cybersecurity and compliance requirements and skills in
detecting, analysing, and responding to cybersecurity threats.
● Experience and understanding of data laws and regulations and compliance best
practices.
● Experience in setting digital strategies and running digital transformation processes.
● Significant experience in leading teams encompassing website development, user
experience, content design, and digital marketing.
● Knowledge and experience in using technology to achieve educational or organisational
aims.
Desirable
● Experience in an international charity context.
● Knowledge of the developing world and working with different languages and cultures.
● Proven experience in managing software systems, including financial software, CRM,
and ERP.
● Knowledge of Agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
● Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent educational background.
● Experience in leading digital strategy in educational or non-profit settings.
Qualities
● Proven ability to work independently under minimal guidance, pressure, and tight
deadlines.
● Excellent communication skills and team player mentality.
● High level of self-organisation and ability to work independently.
● Willingness to continuously update know-how and skills.
● Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural context.
● Agility and stress/frustration management.
Please apply online today if you have the relevant skills and experience for the role.
Sydenham Garden is seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) on a 12-month contract to lead our organisation, delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden setting in south-east London.
Why we need you
Sydenham Garden is a unique wellbeing centre in Lewisham in South-East London. We utilise our gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. Our current Director has been in post since 2021 and will be taking 12 months maternity leave from October. We're seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) to lead and manage our staff team of 15 and volunteer team of 60, delivering creative, horticultural and nature-based therapeutic activities for our co-workers (the name we give our primary beneficiaries).
Why you should join us
We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be an experienced leader with a passion for supporting teams to deliver high-quality services for people living with physical and mental ill-health. You’ll be confident working with a wide range of people and building positive relationships. You’ll be able to think strategically and balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Artistic Director
We are seeking an experienced visionary Artistic Director to lead the artistic strategy, shape creative programmes, and open up pathways for young people into the music industry.
If you are a dynamic leader who can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to complement and enhance the existing work of the organisation, while playing a crucial role in shaping strategic direction… then we want to hear from you!
Position: Artistic Director
Location: Gloucester/hybrid, with some travel across the UK
Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (21-37.5 hours per week) with flexible working available
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits include: Pension 3%, flexible working, staff training and development, enhanced maternity policy, wellbeing and social programme, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year, additional unpaid leave throughout the year, an amazing staff team and culture.
Closing Date: 30th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and visionary Artistic Director dedicated to supporting young people from challenging backgrounds and empowering the next generation of music industry leaders.
You'll work closely with the CEO and the team to:
- Reach over 100,000 young people annually through direct engagement, performances, digital content, and school programmes across the UK
- Empower young leaders through the enhanced youth participation framework, exploring co-leadership models at the highest levels of the organisation
- Drive innovation in music education across the UK to make it more relevant, industry connected, and accessible to all young people, regardless of background
- Spearhead the artist development and creative careers programme, addressing sector under-representation through diverse local and national opportunities
- Cultivate a range of performance platforms, partnering to create unique showcasing opportunities for young artists
- Establish the organisation as a national centre of excellence, sharing its models of change and advocating for the transformative power of music in young people's lives.
You'll be instrumental in creating pathways for diverse young talent, influencing national policy, and demonstrating how music can address broader social challenges like mental health and youth violence.
This is a strategic leadership role with significant scope for national impact. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the creative work, build game-changing industry partnerships, and make a real difference to the lives and careers of young creatives.
The organisation is deeply committed to diversifying the music sector and creating a more inclusive industry and strongly believe that diversity in leadership is crucial to achieving this goal and driving meaningful change. As such, we actively encourage and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from the global majority communities.
About You
We're looking for someone who can bring fresh perspectives while honouring the organisations grassroots origins, someone who can work collaboratively with the team, young people, and partners to take the artistic vision to new heights.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:
- Leadership and vision
- Music industry expertise
- Collaborative leadership
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Strategic thinking
You will be asked to submit a CV when applying and there will be an opportunity for an informal discussion about the role as part of the process.
About the organisation
With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances.
You may also have experience in areas such as Artistic, Artistic Lead, Music, Music Director, Director of Music, Creative Director, Art, Art Director, Director of Art, Deputy Music Director, Head of Music, Creative Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Welfare Benefits Advisor – Adults
Salary: £27k to £30k negotiable & dependent on experience
Training can be provided in key areas of the role for those with essential experience. (see person specification)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Place of work: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Contract period: Permanent
Accountable to: Welfare Benefits Team Leader
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.
The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is disabled trustees), 25 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.
AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits and Independent Living.
AoD’s Welfare Benefits Service
The Welfare Benefits Service provides free independent advice and assistance to all disabled residents and their carers who live and work in Hammersmith and Fulham borough. The service is for all ages, including parents and carers of disabled children.
We provide free advice and assistance, up to and including Tribunal level, on all Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) benefits, Tax Credits, and some local authority benefits.
Welfare Benefits Advisor will
- Provide high quality Welfare Benefits advice and casework and, as appropriate, representation at the 1st Tier Tribunals for disabled individuals of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
- Write Mandatory Reconsideration requests and in a limited number of cases, write appeal submissions.
- Undertake direct welfare advice and casework.
- Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken using an appropriate electronic Welfare Benefits Recording and Information System via AoD’s Charity Log, and through the use of Excel
- Gather information to monitor and evaluate the service.
- Assist with funding applications / tender bids by providing basic factual information to Fund Raising Manager/CEO/Managers to enable them to apply for funding and also enable them to write funding/tender applications.
- Contribute to Welfare Benefits related publicity material, social media, reports for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders and other documents as required.
- This post requires travel to different locations, e.g. for home visits.
For all work:
- Work in a person-centred way
- Produce agreed regular monitoring and progress reports
- Comply with AoD’s agreed policies and procedures.
- Participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to service improvement as required.
- Be computer literate and administratively self-supporting.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager.
Closing Date: 10am Monday 23rd Sept
Interviews: Scheduled for Wednesday 02nd Oct.
Please note we do not accept CVs and only review applications sent via email or post, not via social media.
Finally, Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from Disabled people.
Please identify any specific requirements you may have, or wish to bring, to ensure full access at your interview if you are shortlisted.
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.
Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.
No agencies please.
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Director of Music Education
Do you want a transformative role in music education?
We are seeking a visionary leader for an exciting new role that has the potential to revolutionise music education across the UK and beyond.
This role offers flexible and hybrid working and a bonus structure.
Position: Director of Education
Location: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon or surrounding areas/hybrid working available
Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (3 – 5 days per week) with flexible working options
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience (plus performance related bonus, circa 3-10% of salary)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early.
The Role
As the Director of Education, you will have the rare opportunity to shape and drive forward three interconnected areas of work, influencing and developing music education at local, regional, and national levels. For a strategic thinker with drive and ambition, this position provides the platform to:
- Draw insights from on-the-ground local delivery and development in Gloucestershire educational establishments
- Influence and cultivate a youth-led, inclusive approach to music education across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire through the newly formed music education hub
- Drive transformative change across the UK (and potentially globally) through a new national certification organisation currently going through Ofqual registration
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Strategic leadership and vision
- Development and growth
- Music Hub leadership
- Ofqual and regulatory compliance
- Education programme
- People management and team development
- Financial management and sustainability
- Partnerships and stakeholder management
- Reporting and governance
About You
We're looking for someone who is highly strategic with:
- The ability to unite others around a compelling vision and make connections across different areas of work
- Experience in developing and executing programmes that promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- The ability to execute this vision with proven success as a strategic leader
- Proven success in driving business development, preferably in the education sector
- Experience in advocacy and building strategic relationships at senior levels
- Strongly driven by results and impact
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects
- A deep commitment to youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, thriving in an entrepreneurial, very fast paced environment
If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit CV and a supporting statement, providing specific examples in your supporting statement to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills and address the specific criteria set out in the person specification.
We also ask that you complete an equality form (this is anonymous and is only to help make sure the role is reaching a broad range of people).
If you would like to discuss the role beforehand then please let us know, on the application page.
About the organisation
Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances
Benefits include
- Pension is 3% of basic salary
- Flexible working
- Lots of staff training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
- Wellbeing and social programme for staff
- Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
- Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
- An amazing staff team and culture
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the organisation, and it promotes equal opportunities, which is achieved through attracting diverse staff with different lived experiences and identities and who reflect the communities the organisation serves. We encourage applications from anyone who is able to meet the person specification.
If you have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made so that you are able to fully participate in the interview process, you will be asked for further information about this if you are successful in being called to interview.
The organisation uses positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This
means that if there are two candidates of equal merit in the process, the team will seek to take forward
people with disabilities, or global majority candidate in order to diversify staff.
You may also have experience in areas such as Director of Education, Education Director, Schools Business Director, Education Business Director, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Education Lead, Head of Year.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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The Job in a Sentence
You will help grow applications to our award winning Leaders Plus Fellowship for working parents through excellent sales funnel management and marketing.
Job Purpose
Do you want to play a part in helping leaders with young children achieve their career aspirations without sacrificing everything? Are you an excellent comms all-rounder who enjoys working in a target-driven environment, knows about sales funnels and can produce solid content that is useful to the audience? Are you highly organised and enjoy getting stuff done in a dynamic hands-on role? If ‘Yes’, then you could be our next Digital Marketing Coordinator.
Reporting directly to the CEO and Founder, the purpose of your role as Digital Marketing Coordinator is to increase applications to our Leaders Plus Fellowship and ensure employers approach us to work with us.
Apply:Cover letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages), outlining how you fulfil the key requirements of the role and answering the following two questions:
- What attracted you to apply for this role?
- What top 5 successes do you bring where you could apply the learning to this role?
Please include with your application:
- An example of a piece of writing you have produced for the web and an example of a social media post you have worked on across any platform as well as any bonus skills (e.g. technical applications that you are proficient in or experience in video editing)
Closing date: 17th September midnight
Interviews: 26th September
Ideal start: 15th November
Questions: Please refer to the listing on our website for contact details should you have any questions about this role.
We welcome applications to this Digital Marketing Coordinator role from all interested candidates regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or family circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues currently underrepresented in our team including those who identify as from a minority group.
Key Responsibilities
Things you will lead on as Digital Marketing Coordinator include:
- Marketing to parents
- You write newsletters and emails for our audience of parents that are useful to them and also promote the Fellowship Programmes.
- You will manage our sales funnel and take responsibility for example for application pack downloads.
- You will edit and coordinate content creation.
- Employer marketing
- Including creating marketing materials that show the benefit of our work to employers and managing an email list for employers including data reporting of this.
- Responsive team support on all things comms: for example when our partnerships development team needs some copy for a mailout, you provide this.
- Website management: you manage our website to generate incoming enquiries from both employers and parents.
- Overseeing our social media and podcast
- You will also line-manage our Digital Marketing Executive
We Would Love to Meet:
(Please do apply even if you don‘t fulfil all criteria – some of our strongest applications in the past have been from surprise candidates!)
- You are highly organised and self-motivated, able to prioritise and juggle a varied and fast-paced workload. We know that when we ask you to do something, you get it done quickly or communicate proactively if priorities need to shift!
- You are extremely results oriented and keep your focus on how many people apply to the programme (which is critical to how many people we can help get to senior leadership). You always ensure that you spend your time on tasks that get employers to work with us or get individuals to apply.
- You are able to learn what employers and working parents want. We know that your content responds to the questions they are asking themselves.
- You take initiative and seize opportunities to achieve team goals. We know that when you are clear on our team goals, you will help us achieve those without us telling you every detail of what you need to do.
- You write good emails and can write solid content. We can tell you loosely what we want to communicate and you’ll write something which is clear and focused on the needs of the audience, with SEO at the forefront of the final text.
- You bring solid administration and coordination skills to the comms work and are organised. Because you own your work, we can let you get on with the job and you’ll remind us what needs to get done - we don’t need to follow up with you!
- You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy juggling things on multiple fronts. We know you are in control of your workload and will get things done, or otherwise let us know if we need to drop or change things.
- With a flexible and ‘can do’ approach. Things change quickly here and you aren’t fazed by that!
- You are good at managing upwards and work with a remote team. You tell us what you need from us and remind us when we forget!
- You are a team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results. We are all working for the same thing and we will shift what we do if necessary to support the team goal. You’ll ask for help if needed and offer that help, too.
- You are excited to work in a small organisation and an entrepreneurial culture, willing to learn and get involved in activity outside of role remit when required.
General Leaders Plus Core Competencies:
- Courage
- Integrity
- Results orientation
- Inclusion
- Activating leadership in others
- Resourcefulness
- Continuous learning
- Resilience
- Planning and organising
- Alignment with the Leaders Plus principles
Why work for us
- Inspiring Team: Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference for working parents and promoting gender equality in senior leadership.
- Flexible Working: Experience best-in-class flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life effectively.
- Quick Decision-Making: Work in a small, agile organisation where we make impactful decisions swiftly.
- Holidays: Enjoy 5 weeks of holiday each year plus bank holidays pro rata.
- Excellent Pension Contribution: Benefit from a 6% employer pension contribution.
- Professional Development: Receive a £500 contribution annually towards your professional development, helping you grow and advance in your career.
- Company benefits with Pirkx: including 24/7 GP booking helpline, 24/7 dedicated telephone counselling service, discounted gym memberships and virtual gym classes for all abilities, virtual and physical physio, mental health resilience training, courses for a lifelong learning, guidance on financial wellness, discounts on big brand shopping, cinema tickets, holidays, plus loads more.
- Dynamic and Entrepreneurial Culture: Thrive in an environment that encourages innovation, learning, and getting involved in various activities outside your role.
Please note due to the high volume of applications, we do not have the capacity to respond to every submission and only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please assume you weren't successful on this ocasion. Thank you.
As part of the application, we'd love to know:
- What attracted you to apply for this role?
- What top 5 successes do you bring where you could apply the learning to this role?
Please include with your application:
- An example of a piece of writing you have produced for the web and an example of a social media post you have worked on across any platform as well as any bonus skills (e.g. technical applications that you are proficient in or experience in video editing)
We are excited to read your application, thank you for your interest!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager, Policy Fellow
Terms: full time; 2 year contract
Salary: £36,400-46,000
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if desired and quarterly in-person team away days.
Start Date: September 2024
Line Management: Consultant, Project Officer
Line Manager: Programme Manager
Closing Date: 6 September 2024. On submission of your application, please add ‘Project Manager 1 - 2024’ in the subject line.
You must have the right to work in the UK or Germany. Please note that the advertised salary range in sterling is based on United Kingdom employment terms and conditions. Salary offers for positions based in Germany take into account local tax and social security regulations, which may result in different net salary outcomes compared to those in the UK.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear weapons risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Founded in 1987, we have 36 years’ experience of convening meaningful dialogues across complex political divides, and a reputation for generating innovative, high-quality research and policy advice.
BASIC is a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment in which to work. We have experienced >5x growth since 2017, and our intention is to continue this growth trajectory. We have an exceptionally positive team culture.
BASIC sees its role as one of drawing together different perspectives within the nuclear weapons / security debate and pushing the boundaries of policy discussions. We cherish our independence and freedom of speech. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
Role Description
The Project Manager is an adept and organised professional, esteemed within the nuclear policy community for their level. Responsible for overseeing a discrete package of work, they must demonstrate a clear understanding and alignment with broader programme goals, strategies, and objectives. The role will report to the Programme Manager.
Taking charge of project deliverables, the Project Manager will navigate the entire project cycle, from generating fundraising ideas to developing them further and building knowledge of funding relationships.
The Project Manager should possess a solid understanding of global security and conflict
resolution, coupled with a proven ability to design, and execute high-quality project management and research. The ideal candidate is an established researcher with a specialisation in nuclear weapons issues or whatever else is relevant to the project that they will be managing, and an emerging track record of policy relevant publications.
The Project Manager will manage two BASIC projects concurrently:
1. The Peaceful Nuclear Technologies Portal (PEANUT, 2024-2025)
The PEANUT Portal will be a one-stop shop microsite featuring information about available civil nuclear science and technologies for the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or ‘Global Goals’). In this capacity, you will work with a subject matter expert (already appointed) to build the site and actively promote the site and peaceful nuclear technologies more generally amongst relevant States and multilateral conferences.
As Project Manager, you will oversee the successful completion of further funding for the PEANUT project for beyond March 2025.
2. ‘Scoping British Nuclear Weapons Harms’ (2024-2026).
Scoping British Nuclear Harms is a two-year scoping inquiry into the humanitarian and environmental harms caused by the UK Government’s nuclear weapons programme since its genesis. The candidate will build on existing work by BASIC to develop a nuclear harm reduction framework, and develop national and international networks with others working on these issues to develop and promote this work.
The role requires a fundamental understanding of the UK’s nuclear weapons programme and history, and the Project Manager will have a professional background in nuclear science and/or technology. Ideally the Project Manager will also have experience with science communication.
The Project Manager should possess the skills to expand their network in their area of specialisation, benefiting BASIC, and be capable of line managing other team members within their programme.
This role necessitates a formal project or programme management qualification – BASIC will provide the Project Manager with such training and qualifications if they do not already possess one. The Project Manager will collaborate with their line manager to identify a professional development plan, closing skills gaps and aspiring to become an internationally respected leader in their field.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
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Line manage, mentor/coach, and provide pastoral care for the project team: policy fellows, project assistants and interns
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings
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Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities
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Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders
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Write and edit funding applications
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.
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Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
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Promote our / their work confidently and internationally
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria for the role
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Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience
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7+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
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Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
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Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
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Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
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Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
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Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success
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Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops
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Willingness to travel internationally when required
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Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
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Good personal network in their research area
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Previous line management experience
Desirable Criteria
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Science/technology or ideally science communication background
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Formal project management qualification
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Manager, Senior Policy Fellow
Terms: full time; 3 year contract
Salary: £44,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Location: Remote working, with the opportunity to work from co-working space if desired and quarterly in-person team away days.
Start Date: September 2024, sooner possible
Line management: Project Managers, Project Officer and Project Assistant
Line Manager: Research Director
Closing Date: 6 September 2024. On submission of your application, please add ‘Programme Manager - 2024’ in the subject line.
You must have the right to work in the UK or Germany. Please note that the advertised salary range in sterling is based on United Kingdom employment terms and conditions. Salary offers for positions based in Germany take into account local tax and social security regulations, which may result in different net salary outcomes compared to those in the UK.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear weapons risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Founded in 1987, we have 36 years’ experience of convening meaningful dialogues across complex political divides, and a reputation for generating innovative, high-quality research and policy advice.
BASIC is a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment in which to work. We have experienced >5x growth since 2017, and our intention is to continue this growth trajectory. We have an exceptionally positive team culture.
BASIC sees its role as one of drawing together different perspectives within the nuclear weapons / security debate and pushing the boundaries of policy discussions. We cherish our independence and freedom of speech. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
Role Description
The Programme Manager is a highly-efficient, well-organised, and internationally-respected member of the nuclear policy community.They are expected to be able to take primary ownership of project delivery management as well as lead the development of multiple new projects, including developing ideas leading to successful fundraising.They will have strong knowledge of several methodologies which could be used for new projects and will have a track record of winning funding, as well as some knowledge of funding relationships.
The Programme Manager will have specialisation in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Regime and will need to have a good general knowledge of global security and conflict resolution, and a demonstrable ability to design and carry out project management and research to a high standard. They are expected to be an internationally recognised researcher with a strong area of specialisation related to nuclear weapons issues, specifically in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty regime.
The Programme Manager will implement the Non-Proliferation Treaty Monitor (NPT Monitor), a platform that provides independent analysis and information on the effectiveness and implementation of the Treaty by the NPT-recognised nuclear-weapon States. The key objective for the Programme Manager will be to develop this project to a level where the NPT Monitor becomes a permanent and essential fixture of the NPT regime, providing significant analysis on treaty implementation for States Parties (especially smaller delegations), NGOs, and academia.
The Programme Manager will demonstrate exceptional leadership and vision within the nuclear policy community. They will have a robust track record of policy-relevant publications. A strong network in their area of specialisation is essential, and they are expected to maintain and expand it to benefit BASIC. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for line managing team members across multiple projects, demonstrating exceptional leadership and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
For the Senior Policy Fellow title, we expect a well-developed professional network, particularly in fundraising relationships; we expect the ability to manage large scale, complex projects with budgets exceeding £400,000/year; and we expect an independently developed vision for the growth and further development of the programme including a fundraising strategy to match this ambition. This role also demands a formal project or programme management qualification, although we are open to discussing the provision of training if this has not already been achieved.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Programme delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
-
Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
-
Line manage, mentor/coach, and provide pastoral care for the project team: policy fellows, project assistants and interns
-
Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings
-
Manage organisation of international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants
-
Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation
-
Independently represent BASIC at international meetings
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Build our programmes, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities
-
Liaise with Programme Director about funding priorities and opportunities
-
Manage projects with minimal day-to-day Director-level input.
-
Develop new and existing relationships with funders
-
Write and edit funding applications
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
-
Use online and offline communications skills to promote our / their work
-
Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria for the role
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Educated to Master’s level
-
8-15+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
-
Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
-
Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
-
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
-
Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research
-
Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
-
Strong track record of previous fundraising experience and success
-
Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops
-
Willingness to travel internationally when required
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Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
-
Good personal network in their research area
-
Previous line management experience
Desirable Criteria
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Formal programme/project management qualification
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.