Training Management Jobs

35 hours / potential for job share

£32,000 pa + travel expenses

As a Community Partnerships Manager, you’ll work from home, with extensive travel across the North-West region.

Do you enjoy presenting, building relationships, and networking? Are you able to inspire others to bring lasting change? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 150 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. As a leading international Christian development charity, we work in 10 countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives.

Today, one person every two minutes is diagnosed with leprosy. It’s a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. Left untreated, it causes permanent disability. Stigma means that people affected by this disease are often rejected by those closest to them.

We are looking for an inspirational communicator to be the face of The Leprosy Mission. You’ll be working from home, with extensive travel across your region. As part of a fun and supportive team, you’ll be changing the lives of people who have been rejected by society. There’s nothing more rewarding than that!

We have a culture of growing and learning together, providing extensive training in fundraising and international development. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see our work first hand.

We’re looking for:

• an engaging public speaker to a range of audiences including churches, community groups and businesses
• proven success in fundraising or sales
• a confident networker
• experience of managing volunteers
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• willingness to work on Sundays and evenings as required, and occasional Saturdays
• the ability to develop and deliver a regional fundraising strategy

TLM is an explicitly Christian charity, serving those of all faiths and none. There is an occupational requirement for the Community Partnerships Manager to be a committed Christian as you will be preaching in supporting churches.

A valid UK driving licence is an essential requirement for the role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a work health questionnaire. 

TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.

To apply and for more information on this role and the work of TLMGB, please visit our website via the Apply button.

If you’re interested in a job share, please confirm your availability to work Sundays and two days in the week in your application.

We may close the vacancy early, depending on the numbers of applicants. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 31 July 2024

Preliminary Interviews: Date to be agreed (Zoom)

In-person Interviews: Date to be agreed (Peterborough Office)

Registered Charity number: 1050327

This is an exciting new role for someone who is interested in gaining the experience and training necessary to become an information and advice navigator.

Working as part of our committed and expanding team, your main role will be supporting the advice team with triaging client contact over the telephone, online and face to face. We will provide you with full training and supervision to carry out your role.

Purpose of the role: 

· Triage all client enquiries and referrals received via the helpline, email enquiries and drop in callers Provide administrative support to team advisers.

· To support clients with form completion – online or paper based.

· To support the Information and Advice Service (Later Life Planning Service / Dementia Adviser team)

You will be the first point of contact for our clients, whether that be by email, telephone or face to face.

We will provide training and support to help you develop your skills and become an efficient navigator onto other specialised services.

Job Title: Senior People and Culture Manager 

Responsible to: Chief of Staff

Line Management: None 

Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN. We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be required on a regular basis. 

Salary: £48,000 per annum

Benefits: includes 25 days holiday (plus bank and public holidays) with length of service increments, contributory pension scheme, flexible working options, enhanced staff wellbeing package.

Main Purpose of Role

The Senior People and Culture Manager is a key member of the Charity’s management team. They will have responsibility for designing, constructing and implementing a People and Culture strategy to create a transparent, consistent and agile process for the entire employee journey. They will play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving, healthy and positive organisational culture to ensure our staff feel valued, engaged, and well equipped to deliver the highest standards of work. This role provides high-level operational delivery of our People function to build an organisational infrastructure that delivers against the strategic objectives of the organisation. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• People Strategy: Work alongside the Chief of Staff to develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our mission and values and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). 
• Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process to identify innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of our hiring to attract and retain talented individuals who align with the Charity's core values.
• Learning and Development: Implement learning and development programmes to ensure all staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively whilst promoting career advancement opportunities within the charity.
• Performance Management: Manage the performance review process, providing guidance to managers on performance improvement strategies and identifying opportunities for development. 
• Policy Development: Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and employment law. 
•  Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and management, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts at work, including grievance, capability, and disciplinary matters.
• Culture Enhancement: Collaborate with leadership to reinforce organisational culture and values, driving initiatives that promote EDI.
• HR Administration and Budget management: Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, leave management, payroll and pensions.

Person Specification 

Experience and Knowledge 

• A deep understanding of HR practices and principles.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5) or working towards a qualification. Proven experience in a similar HR generalist role, preferably within the charity sector.
• Experience of implementing a People and Culture strategy and monitoring and evaluating its success using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Understanding of the HR needs of a small/medium charity.
• Experience in implementing EDI principles and embedding them through policies and organisational practices. 
• Familiarity with employment law.
• Experience developing, planning and executing staff events and training sessions. 
• Experience of managing a budget, interpreting operational financial data and preparing relevant management reports.

Skills and Competencies  

• Leadership Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills
• Cultural Awareness

How to apply  

If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Senior People and Culture Manager, please complete the application form available on our online jobs board.

You may wish to retain a copy of your answers as our ATS currently does not send applicants a copy of their application.

Closing date: Sunday 21 July 2024, 11.59pm.

Interviews will be held in person in the week beginning 29 July 2024.

CXK is a leading charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.

We are offering an opportunity to join our ASK (Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge) team within Kent & Medway.

As an Apprenticeship Adviser, you will:

• Deliver both virtual and face to face presentations to students from small groups to larger assemblies to raise awareness of apprenticeships, and other technical education routes.
• Deliver bespoke sessions to students in supporting them to register and apply for apprenticeships.
• Deliver awareness raising sessions to parents, teachers and local stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and booking of school events, working with teachers and careers advisors to assess their school/college apprenticeship delivery to date.
• Work proactively with key partners and stakeholders promoting CXK across the region.

You will:

• Have some experience and knowledge of the work-based learning sector and wider routes into Apprenticeships. Full training and support will be given to build on experience/up-date knowledge.
• Have planned, delivered, and evaluated virtual and face to face sessions engaging students, teachers and parents.
• Have a network of stakeholders and partners across the region to enhance the support to schools, colleges and partners.
• Have a proven track record of successfully working towards targets and KPIs.
• Be able to engage confidently and sensitively with schools at a range of levels of seniority up to and including head teacher level.
• Be an articulate and confident communicator who has experience of presenting to and engaging with an audience of children/young people.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £25,372 to £28,576 per annum
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays pro rata
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

About CXK

CXK is an award-winning charity which supports young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment, or training. We continually strive to provide the best services to meet the needs of the 260,000+ beneficiaries that we support each and every year – empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the south of England.

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture.  Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference.  In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly work environment in which staff are truly valued and invested in.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th July 2024. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 in Ashford, Kent.

 **Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Make a big impact with a small but effective campaign organisation based in south London.

Free Tibet is a campaign group (UK company) that brings human rights abuses in Tibet to international attention through parliamentary advocacy, media outreach, and mobilising thousands of supporters for change.

We stand with Tibetans around the world. For their homeland, for their future and against China’s brutal occupation. We keep the eyes of the world on the atrocities being committed in Tibet and lead effective campaigns to push back.

Free Tibet’s work is supported by our research partner Tibet Watch (UK charity), which gathers crucial information from occupied Tibet, one of the most closed-off places in the world. 

Post Details 

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Reports to: Free Tibet Board

Key relationships: Fundraising Officer; Supporter Care & Shop Officer; Head of Campaigns, Policy & Research.

Working hours: 35 hours per week - full time.

Salary: Up to £45,000 based on experience.

Location: Based at our south London (Brixton) office. We are happy to offer hybrid working.

Post Summary 

Free Tibet is a small but effective campaign organisation based in south London. We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager who can transform our routine fundraising and lead expert strategies for income generation.  This role is best suited to an experienced fundraiser who is confident in managing multiple streams of income and a small team. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse professional backgrounds, but you need to have worked in a fundraising management role before.

We are currently implementing a pay grading system at Free Tibet, offering increases with each year of service. The salary for this position starts at up to £45,000 based on the successful candidate’s experience.

Location

Our main office is in Brixton, south London. We encourage applications from candidates across the UK and are willing to discuss hybrid working, but ideally the successful candidate would be able to travel to the office at least one day per week. Some evening availability is also required for quarterly board meetings, which are carried out online. Unfortunately, we cannot support relocation, so can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

Perks

Benefits include flexible working hours (including a robust working from home policy), training and development opportunities, pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and a generous annual leave allowance (25 days plus public holidays of leave). 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Diversity is key to doing our best work for Tibetan freedom. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse professional and lived experiences. Both organisations have a strong policy against discrimination based on someone’s age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity status, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, transgender status or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from those who wish to return to the workplace after a period of absence.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply.

Suitably qualified Tibetan candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Job description

Fundraising

• Oversee all income-generation activity across Free Tibet and Tibet Watch. Ensure continuous improvement and innovation and an appropriate balance of fundraising activity across all streams. Current streams include postal appeals, online appeals, and the Free Tibet online shop.

• Manage applications for grant funding on behalf of both Free Tibet and Tibet Watch, working with the Fundraising Officer to build a strong portfolio of five and six-figure grants and steward them for renewal.

• Lead on the recruitment and retention of donors, especially Major Donors, and redevelop supporter journeys and stewardship programs. 

• Evaluate new ideas for income generation and strategies for implementation, especially corporate and challenge events / community fundraising. 

• Impact reporting of fundraising activity and the performance of quarterly appeals, with a view to improve internal processes for greater income innovation and ROI.

• Liaise with the Free Tibet Campaigns & Research Teams to ensure that campaigning, digital and fundraising activities are seamlessly coordinated.

• Managing relationships with third party agencies, like mailing services and digital mobilisation agencies, making sure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard.

• Ensure that our new Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, Raiser’s Edge NXT, is used effectively and to its full potential. 

• Take a supporter-facing role in managing relationships with Major Donors, leading by example in securing mission-critical income.

• When needed, providing on-the-ground support for direct marketing, including copywriting and editing.

Leadership & management

• Line manage the Fundraising Team, which currently consists of a part-time Fundraising Officer and part-time Supporter Care & Shop Officer, nurturing their professional development and working collaboratively to produce fundraising projects. 

• Act as a leader within the organisation, representing staff to the board and executive committee where appropriate. 

• Work with the Finance and HR Manager to monitor expenditure against budget and prepare regular reports on expenditure and projected income for the Free Tibet and Tibet Watch boards. 

• Develop annual and project-specific Fundraising Strategies, reporting on appropriate indicators. 

General responsibilities

• Participating in regular team meetings.

• Participate in events and actions as required, with protest attendance highly encouraged.

• Ensure that volunteers working with your team are managed appropriately.

• Participating in monthly finance/fundraising meetings.

• Provide regular fundraising reports for the FT-TW Boards and Head of Campaigns. 

• Any other tasks, where appropriate, required to ensure the smooth-running of the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential 

• Experience of fundraising management.

• Proven ability to look at the big picture of an organisation’s fundraising and prioritise what needs particular attention.

• Proven track record of delivering income across one or more of the following income streams:

  • Individual Giving: postal appeals, online appeals; emergency appeals; matched giving campaigns.

  • Major Donor Fundraising: soliciting and stewarding donations from HNWIs; prospects research; Major Donor recruitment.

  • Trusts and Foundations: soliciting and stewarding major grant funding.

• Digital fluency with a deep understanding of how this relates to fundraising.

• Line management of other fundraisers, especially with agile working and diverse skill sets.

• Experience of overseeing the development of team members.

• Excellent knowledge of proper practice in fundraising data and compliance, especially with reference to The Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR principles.

• Confident reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and representing staff interests.

• Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a high intensity environment, working collaboratively and skillfully in response to fast-moving developments in global news.

• Personal achievement/s securing five or six-figure grants, especially for research or human rights projects.

• Experience of managing lead generation campaigns at both a strategist and practitioner level, especially Facebook ads, with past examples of success.

• Experience using RENXT, Mailchimp, and digital tools (e.g. Engaging Networks or Impact Stack).

Application Process
Completed applications must be received by 10am on Wednesday 24 July. There will be two rounds of interviews, with the first round of interviews expected to take place the week of 5 August. 

Your application should consist of:

• Your CV (1-2  sides of A4), attached as a PDF. We recommend including any qualifications or training from fundraising bodies and showcasing your personal achievements in fundraising.

• Cover letter (1 side of A4), attached as a PDF, detailing how you meet each point in the personal specification. We recommend highlighting your specific interest in working for Free Tibet and Tibet Watch.

Could you be our new Brand & Marketing Manager?

We’re looking for a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic comms professional to join us on our mission to ensure no child or young person ever has to grieve alone. As our Brand & Marketing Manager you will be at the forefront of growing and developing the Winston’s Wish brands and find new and innovative ways to reach the children and young people who need us. This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days will be the same.

From sharing the voices of our incredible Youth Ambassadors far and wide, to marketing fantastic fundraising initiatives to identifying new opportunities to reach young people, you’ll play a fundamental role in ensuring bereaved children and young people know they can put their trust in Winston’s Wish when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.

Main Responsibilities

• Marketing outreach and project management
• Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to action the charity’s strategic marketing plan.
• Lead a team of marketeers in planning, delivering and measuring effective projects to drive revenue and reach across multiple areas of the company.
• End to end management of comms plans to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard using data and analysis to refine and develop plans in order to reach targets.
• Oversee marketing activity across all channels, with a strong emphasis on developing data led digital marketing. Ensuring the team are constantly analysing, refining and optimising.
• Write influential and fluent copy aimed at different target audiences to engage and ultimately drive interest.
• Actively identify and motivate the team to recognise opportunities to market Winston’s Wish to reach our identified audiences.
• Work with the charity’s approved freelance designers to oversee the creation and delivery of marketing assets and artwork, adhering to our brand style and tone of voice.
• Support the PR & Marketing Officer to identify and respond to media requests and create opportunities that grow the charity’s reputation. 

Brand Management

• Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to embed a cohesive and engaging brand identity to create memorable and consistent experiences for all.
• Develop our visual identity in a way which brings our cause and purpose to life in the most engaging and inspiring way possible.
• Grow and manage our database of brand and marketing assets and materials.
• Use market insight and analytics to continuously develop our brand to position Winston’s Wish as a leader in our sector. 

Team Management & Administration

• Work alongside the Director of Marketing & Communications to lead our marketing and communications team, ensuring there is a clear direction of travel, an understanding of purpose and an exemplary culture embedded to drive future success.
• Line manage the Digital Marketing & Communications Officer and PR & Marketing Officer.
• Effectively manage expenditure across all projects and campaigns in line with agreed expenditure budgets.
• Effective reporting as required in line with agreed objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure that the recording of permissions and consents is adhered to in line with our policies and procedures and in accordance with GDPR. 

All Staff

• Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
• Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
• Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
• Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
• Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to be passionate and inspiring when communicating the work of Winston’s Wish.
• Excellent copywriting and editorial skills across multimedia channels.
• Experience of processing and turning complex information into compelling and relevant stories and content.
• Strong demonstrable experience of brand management and delivering strategic brand projects.
• A confident brand guardian with experience of developing and implementing brand guidelines, providing clear and well-reasoned feedback on a wide range of creative.
• A confident project manager, able to develop and roll out a strategic marketing plans that reach our intended audiences.
• Lead, enthuse and inspire colleagues at all levels to get behind our brand and marketing activities.
• Experience of managing and motivating a team.
• Ability to show empathy for the children, young people and families we support.
• Curious, creative and innovative, unafraid to challenge the status quo.
• Strong commitment to the values of Winston’s Wish – We are caring, hopeful and honest; we respect others and we try new things. 

Desirable

• Project management experience.
• Graphic design experience.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Understanding of child bereavement.
• Experience of using Salesforce CRM System.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 12th July at 5pm 

Interview date: 26th July 

Interview location: Zoom

Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

Income & Business Development Manager

£40-42k, 37.5 hours per week, Thornton (L23).

St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside, providing specialized end-of-life care for patients with a wide range of life-limiting conditions. The hospice's 31-bed Inpatient Unit is located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland in Thornton, Merseyside. The hospice's specialist healthcare teams care for over 200 patients and their families from across Liverpool, Sefton, and West Lancashire every year. Our services are free to our patients and it costs around £10k per day to run the hospice. 

With the changing horizon of Fundraising, this is a new role for the hospice and pivotal to our future income generation activity for the Charity. The Income & Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise funds and secure partnerships for the hospice. They will lead the existing Hospice fundraising team, identify new sources of income, build and maintain relationships with donors and supporters, and manage fundraising events.

Role requirements

• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder and donor relationships
• Experience of developing and delivering operational income generation plans and KPIs
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Previous experience in Hospice and/or voluntary sector would be advantageous, but not essential

Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality.

We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education,  setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.

About you and the role

The purpose of this role is to manage operational delivery of our School Chef Educator programme, ensuring efficient and effective delivery.  The School Chef Educator programme is a 10 week training programme for school kitchen staff, covering topics such as Reducing Food Waste, and Food Education. It is delivered in a blended learning format, through a mix of in-person training, bitesize webinars, and our online learning website.

You will be supported by our Director of Transformations, and manage our Chef Trainers who deliver our School Chef Educator Programme. You will work closely with the Director of Partnerships & Impact, our School Engagement Manager and our Research Supervisor, to identify and liaise with suitable funding partners, academies and schools, and ensure we are monitoring and evaluating our programme delivery to evidence it’s impact and ensure quality delivery across the cohorts that take part.

Your role will oversee our School Chef Educator Programmes, delivered across England. This role will be primarily focused in London, but will include supporting schools in locations across the UK as we develop new hubs. An average week in this role might see you attending meetings with new partners to secure support for new programmes, sourcing venues for training days, scheduling programme delivery dates, identifying and contacting schools in our programme delivery areas to sign up their kitchen teams to our programme, developing new content on our learning management system, attending webinars our Chef Trainers are delivering, and supporting Chef Trainers with our in-person kick off sessions, and graduation celebrations.

You will be joining a dynamic and growing charity who are passionate about delivering exceptional training, skill sharing, expertise and know-how to advance the quality of food preparation, food service and food education in schools.

You will have an understanding of the context that we operate in, education and food sectors. You will have strong people skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage effective partnerships with external organisations.

The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and are passionate about creating a welcoming working environment for everyone. We’re continually updating our DEI policy and have a neurodiversity champion. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.

As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.

Key responsibilities:

● To work with the Director of Transformations to ensure that all programme delivery is delivered in line with our vision, values and ethos.

● To support and manage our Chef Trainers to ensure a high quality and consistent standard of programme delivery.

● Coordinate and oversee all programme activities, including booking venues, scheduling, logistics, and managing Chef Trainer workload.

● Work closely with the Director of Transformations, Director of Impact and Partnerships and the School Engagement Manager to assess, cost and propose suitable programmes of support for schools, multi-academy trusts and caterers interested in our School Chef Educator Programme.

● Working with the School Engagement Manager, attend and contribute to meetings with Senior Leadership of prospective participating schools and academies.

● Liaise and manage relationships with Senior Leadership and Programme Sponsors, being the key contact for operational delivery of programmes.

● To work alongside the Director of Transformations and Director of Partnerships & Impact to ensure that service level agreements are agreed with partners and that our delivery matches the agreements.

● To monitor costs of the programme delivery, reporting progress of programmes to the Director of Transformations, identifying any risks or delays to programme delivery.

● At all times to ensure that our training programmes are being delivered in a legally compliant, cost-effective way.

● Working with the School Engagement Manager, to identify suitable schools for our funded training programmes, ensuring a high uptake of available places on our funded training programmes.

● Ensuring learning and evaluation is embedded in our programme delivery, working with the Chef Trainers to document best practice learnt from each programme.

● To work alongside the Director of Partnerships & Impact and our Research Supervisor to ensure that we’re collecting accurate and relevant data to measure our impact, evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the programmes, conducting regular assessments and measurements.

● Work with the Research Supervisor to support preparing reports on the impact of the School Chef Educator programmes, including statistical data, trends, and success stories.

● Maintain accurate data records and ensure our contacts database is up to date with relevant participant, partner and engagement information.

● Collaborate with the Chef Trainers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of participants on our programmes.

● Overseeing project planning and execution for the continued expansion of the roll-out of the School Chef Educator training programme - this will involve being organised and keeping the project on track, working with internal and external parties.

● Assist in the delivery of programmes where necessary, providing support and guidance to the Chef Trainers as needed.

● Working with the Chief Innovation Officer, the Chef Trainers across all our programmes and the wider Chefs in Schools network to identify current and future skills requirements for the school kitchen workforce.

● Developing and/or commission relevant training materials to keep our programme up to date and develop new programmes that complement our organisational strategy.

● Plan, and manage the continued iterative development of our School Chef Training programme. Lead on programme design, monitoring performance and adjusting our approach as necessary for future cohorts.

● Line manage the Chef Trainers, lead on hiring, training and managing any future staff required as our programme offering grows.

● Maintain and manage our Learning Management System, and Learning App, ensuring good version control, user management, and digital legal compliance.

Skills & experience:

● You are passionate about food and want to make an impact

● You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve child health through improving food and food education in schools

● You have a background or experience in project or programme management at national scale

● You are self-motivated, customer focused and driven

● You are interested in people (working in a small, supportive team)

● You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead

● You are an excellent writer and communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills

● You are skilled in building rapport with people and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging 

● You have a background or significant experience in training

● You have delivered, developed and/or been involved in the roll-out of programmes at scale

● You have experience in delivering in-person and online training sessions

● You have curriculum, pedagogy or training design experience

● You have good digital skills to maintain our resources on an online platform and innovate the learning experience

● You have hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) including user management, content updates, and troubleshooting technical issues.

● You are well-versed in legal compliance requirements related to digital training programs, ensuring all training content and data management practices adhere to current regulations.

● You possess strong analytical skills for monitoring and evaluating LMS performance, using data to improve user experience and ensure compliance with legal standards.

● You have some experience in leading or managing a team

● You have stakeholder and partnership management experience

Most Important Skills- list 5-8

1. Training Delivery and Development
2. Curriculum and Training Design
3. Project or Programme Management
4. Learning Management Systems (LMS)
5. Stakeholder and Partnership Management
6. Communication Skills
7. Organisational Skills
8. Data Collection and Analysis

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard, but believe in a healthy work / life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to, and draw on, a variety of projects and strategic insights.

We offer 33 days (pro-rata for part time positions) of holiday per year, including bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues, enhanced parental leave. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.

We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the AIG Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.

Application process

In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application.

Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview on 17th July.

Successful candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview to take place on Wednesday 24th July at our office in Brixton, London for which we will ask you to complete a short task. You have 15 mins to complete this task. The interview overall will take a maximum of one hour.

Expected duration of this application process: 6 weeks

This is an exciting opportunity to help Eastbourne Foodbank realise its vision/ambition of continuing to be a strong and effective charity challenging poverty both in Eastbourne and expanding across East Sussex.

• In order to realise this ambition, we need to increase our fundraised income for the period 2024 -2027 to £1.6million.
   
• Through this new organisational role, you’ll proactively create and grow fundraising income opportunities with individuals, community groups and grant giving trusts and foundations. You'll be at the heart of our local community, bringing our cause to life and building lasting donor relationships.
   
• Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of building relationships with individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual income targets and KPI’s. You’ll have the capacity to create and craft compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.

Through the design and delivery of excellent, engaging and regular stewardship communications and powerful fundraising appeals, you will grow our income and pool of individual supporters making one off or monthly donations. You’ll also explore and implement ways of promoting Eastbourne Food Bank across the community to successfully attract an ever-greater number of individual donors.

• You’ll engage with local community groups, associations, events, schools and businesses in order to grow Eastbourne Foodbank’s community fundraising reach and income.
   
• Through excellent, comprehensive and considered research, you’ll identify and prioritise a pool of potential Trusts and Foundations funders for Eastbourne Foodbank and, working with colleagues, you’ll develop authentic, compelling, creative and winning funding bids that can successfully engage new and existing Trusts and Foundations funders.  
   
• You’ll work closely with and support the CEO of Eastbourne Foodbank in maintaining and evolving the existing relationship with the Big Lottery Fund and developing collaborative fundraising activities and joint bids with five other Trussell Trust Foodbanks across East Sussex.

The salary will be £38k to £40k depending on experience

We are delighted to be recruiting IAG qualified Careers Adviser to deliver information, advice and guidance across Kent, Medway and East Sussex, supporting individuals to maximise their potential.

CXK is an award-winning charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  The National Careers Service provides careers information advice and guidance to help people make decisions about learning, training and work.

Passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of our culture. Therefore, we’re dedicated to bringing together highly skilled people who are passionate about making a difference. In return, we offer a flexible, professional, and friendly working environment in which our staff are truly valued and invested in.

As a Careers Adviser you will be responsible for providing Careers Information, Advice and Guidance to adults on a range of opportunities including learning, career paths and employment. Primarily this role will involve working in the community but may also be required to deliver sessions virtually.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a genuine desire to make a difference and who wants to join an organisation that improves the lives of more than 260,000+ individuals every year.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £26,398 to £31,554 (pro rata)
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays pro rata
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th July 2024. Interviews will take place on 24th July 2024 in Hastings, East Sussex.

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to people's lives? Are you looking to develop and diversify your fundraising experience with a sector-leading team?

If the answer is yes, then our Public Sector Development Manager role could be for you.

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. It drives the NSPCC's Major Giving Department to bring in the funds needed to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us at the NSPCC as a Public Sector Development Manager.

The role will work with the Lead for Public Sector Development, Senior Public Sector Development Managers, and a fellow Public Sector Development Manager towards a shared income target of around £5 million per annum. These funds will create ground-breaking NSPCC projects that support millions of children and help prevent abuse across the UK.

The Public Sector Development Manager will work at both a national and local level to secure grants that help the Statutory team achieve its annual income target. Working across the charity, she/they/he will build relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders, and source and share information with funders through engaging written materials, phone conversations and face-to-face meetings. Alongside managing their own portfolio, she/they/he will support team members to maximise income from public sector funding streams.

The Major Giving department is open and supportive with an active social life The wider Trusts & Statutory Team has grown considerably - increasing its annual income by more than £6 million since 2017/18. With bespoke training opportunities, room for significant development and growth, and the support of colleagues and resource teams, the role will provide the opportunity to make a positive change for children and families across the UK.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with major funders, successfully bidding for their support and providing ongoing stewardship
• The ability to produce compelling written materials of the highest quality
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Proven success in delivering financial objectives through effective bid management

About Rotherham Hospice

At Rotherham Hospice, we provide exceptional care for all those affected by terminal illness and are the only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of Rotherham and surrounding villages.

We began offering Day Hospice services in 1994, and have grown over the years to now provide a 14 bed Inpatient Unit alongside our Hospice Community Team who provide care in the community.

Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to provide palliative care that incorporates psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to help patients and their families achieve the very best quality of life, both at home and in the Hospice.

We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.

Join us in creating a compassionate and supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

Your Responsibilities

• You will lead Rotherham Hospice’s community fundraising strategy and manage its associated income and expenditure budgets, ensuring that all targets are achieved and / or exceeded where possible.
• Through expert stewardship, you will ensure all our community supporters are invested and engaged with our cause and you will ensure all financial and relationship opportunities are explored and maximised to their fullest potential.
• You will build meaningful relationships with individuals and community groups within and surrounding the Rotherham area, supporting community-based activities and initiatives.
• As part of our high performing Fundraising Team, you will line manage our Community Fundraising Officers, setting a first-class example through proactivity and behaviours.

About you:

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role with solid knowledge and understanding of Community Fundraising.
• Proven experience developing compelling propositions that drive results and generate income / supporter acquisition. 
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding financial targets in a fundraising setting.
• Experience developing and implementing supporter journeys across multiple channels and communication methods including telephone, written and face-to-face communications.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to plan, organise and prioritise workloads. 
• Ability to create meaningful long-lasting relationships. 
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient working.
• Ability to demonstrate accurate and effective approach to tasks.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of complex projects in a busy department.
• Good communicator and able to quickly build the confidence of colleagues.

What we can offer you

Holidays- A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.

A supportive & comfortable working environment- Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another.

Hassle-free parking at no cost- No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.

Great meals & drinks- Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.

Reassurance- Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 2x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service.

Training & development- Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager. 

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, delivery, and evaluation of Lancashire Youth Challenge's three core programmes: RESTORE, Time to Breathe, and Rise to the Challenge. This role ensures the smooth and effective administrative and financial operations of the charity and acts as a deputy for the Chief Executive Officer when necessary.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Management

·Lead and manage Project Coordinators & Facilitators, ensuring high standards and budget compliance.

·Ensure projects are properly documented and evaluated in line with contractual and funding requirements.

·Serve as the primary contact for partners, clients, referral agencies, parents, and guardians, ensuring effective communication.

·Collaborate on the recruitment of young participants for all programmes.

Line Management

·Facilitate regular supervision meetings with Project Coordinators & Facilitators.

·Manage and facilitate regular team meetings with core and freelance staff.

·Oversee the management of Volunteers and Work Placements.

·Hold contractual responsibility for freelancers and visiting practitioners.

Administrational

·Oversee daily administrative operations of the charity.

·Manage external communications, including website and social media.

·Act as the main liaison with the landlord and attend venue management meetings.

·Compile robust evaluation documents and impact reports.

Financial

·Support the CEO in preparing financial reports for Trustees, funders, and partners.

·Manage daily financial tasks, including reconciliation, invoicing, and liaison with accountants and the Treasurer.

·Help prepare budgets for funding applications and reports.

·Co-manage the Investor and Sponsor programme.

Governance

·Ensure systems and structures support the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities and effectively managing the charity's affairs.

·Prepare reports and papers for Trustee and annual general meetings.

·Work with the CEO and Chair of Trustees on the development and management of a Youth Board.

·Attend and present at Trustee meetings when required.

General

·Attend regular supervision meetings with the CEO.

·Complete required training in Safeguarding, Mental Health First Aid, and Emergency First Aid at Work.

·Abide by all company policies and procedures.

·Report safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Officer (CEO).

·Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

·Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional Saturdays, to meet the charity’s needs.

·Assist in delivering other LYC projects and activities as needed.

·Act as deputy for the CEO when required.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

A demonstrable passion for working with, supporting, and empowering young people.

A Level 5 or above qualification (ideally in a relevant subject) or significant work experience.

At least 3 years management experience, preferably within the youth charity sector.

Proven administrative skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, CRM systems, and accounting tools like Xero.

Significant project and people management experience.

Experience in managing partnerships with diverse organisations.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and proficiency in online communication.

Financial management experience.

Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Willingness to be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the charity.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in the development and management of youth programmes.

Proven ability to compile evaluation and impact reports.

Marketing experience.

Familiarity with budget preparation and financial reporting for non-profits.

Experience in managing investor and sponsor relationships

For over 75 years MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of Christian and relief organisations, enabling practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to be delivered to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.Leading the people team you will oversee the development and implementation of our PEOPLE strategy designed to attract, develop, and retain a high performing and creative workforce who are passionately engaged with our vision to see isolated people changed by the love of Christ. Part of that plan will be the development of strategies to address our recruitment needs both in the UK and overseas. The Director will also provide strategic level HR leadership to our 60+ UK based staff and 30 staff and their families overseas.

Reporting to the CEO, you will serve on the six-strong senior leadership team contributing to the wider organisational strategy and play a central role shaping the Christian culture of the organisation.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian.  Additional information is available on request.

Responsibilities

 The Director of People and Culture has nine key performance areas

1. Enhancing learning within the charity to ensure that we have the skills, experience and mindset needed to move forward.  (Learning & Development)
2. Shaping our practice to align with our Values, Mission, and Cultural Norms (Culture)
3. Creation and maintenance of a positive culture promoting staff wellbeingand community.  (Wellbeing)
4.  Design and  delivery of strategies to increase the number of new recruits to serve overseas and attract and hire talent to serve in our offices in the UK. (Talent Acquisition)
5.  Shared responsibility for Improving Partnership internally within MAF UK and externally with MAF International (MAFI), other Resourcing Groups and mission and Church groups within the UK. (Partnership)
6.  Taking thelead on all HR related issues and acting as a trusted partner and guide to members of the Executive Team. (Leadership)
7.  Managing our compensation and benefits schemes to ensure that MAF UK compensation remains fair and competitive. (Compensation & Benefits)
8. Maintaining a high level of legal awareness and ensuring HR legal obligations are maintained and our policy and practice is appropriate (Legal & Finance)

• • Ensure that HR policy and practice remains compliant 
  • Ensuring that our ‘Safeguarding’ responsibilities are upheld, staff receive training and DBS checks as appropriate 
  • Oversight of the People budget including the international staff, recruitment and training.

9. Professional Development by maintaining currency with employment legislation, HR good practice, and trends within Christian mission organisations 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Requirements:

Education/Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent standard
• CIPD qualified (Level 7 - Chartered membership)

Experience:

• Proven experience in senior HR, management, and leadership roles
• Success in HR strategy design and change management
• Significant experience in recruitment

Skills/Abilities:

• Strategic planning and financial management expertise
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
• Ability to influence at all levels within a complex organisation
• Knowledge of UK HR employment legislation

Personal Attributes:

• Committed evangelical Christian, able to represent MAF's mission, values and beliefs
• Emotional resourcefulness and service orientation
• Flexibility and adaptability towards others and circumstances

Terms and Conditions

• Location: This role can be based at the MAF UK Offices in Folkstone, Kent or optionally could be in the Oxford, Cambridge arc as we seek to launch a new hub in the Milton Keynes area, maximising our engagement with a thriving local aerospace and charity sector region.  Up to two days a week in our Folkstone Office might be initially required.We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
• Working Hours: This is a full time role (at least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid) but requiring some flexibility on the successful candidate to work additional hours occasionally some of which could be outside the normal business hours.   Hours should be agreed with line manager.
• Travel: Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs (inlcuding overseas travel) or for travel/meetings on weekends or evenings.
• Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year.
• Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
• Probation: 6 months
• Notice Period: 3 months each.
• Salary: circa £65,000 per annum

Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday, 28th July 2024.