Trustee Jobs in Highgate, Greater London
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This role is not open to sponsorship
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high standard of housekeeping ensuring excellent levels of cleanliness are consistent throughout the site and that infection control procedures are met across site. As part of the site services team the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
Site wide general housekeeping service – ensure that the housekeeping services is of an acceptable level and is consistent across site.
- Carry out a cleaning service in allocated buildings/rooms/areas ensuring that daily tasks are completed according to the standard operating procedures in relation to the cleanliness/hygiene standards.
- Follow infection control procedures whenever carrying out duties and ensure procedures are followed should there be an infection control outbreak.
- Liaise with the Housekeeping Supervisor and House Staff on a daily basis – carrying out special requests in relation to Housekeeping.
- Ensure safe storage of cleaning materials and equipment and sufficient stock is maintained – informing the Housekeeping Supervisor of stock requiring ordering.
- Assist in the cleaning of communal areas on a daily basis and cleaning of carpets, curtains and high dusting on a rotating schedule.
- Ensure that any repairs required to fixtures and fittings are reported to the designated Facilities Helpdesk as soon as possible and any issues are reported to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Assist in routine housekeeping audits as outlined in the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensure any works are to agreed service levels.
- Prioritise work to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Assist other members of the Site Services and Facilities teams as required.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
Interview Date: Interviews will be held as and when applications are received.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an influential and dynamic Legacy Manager to come onboard and lead a small but high performing team generating significant fundraising revenue (circa £4 million per year) from legacies and in-mem giving. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of legacy case management and be able to deal with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also oversee the planning and delivery of an effective marketing and communications schedule that supports the acquisition of new pledgers to support the long-term development of our legacy pipeline.
We are looking for someone who shares our values and wants to work as part of a close team, sharing ideas. We provide excellent training and benefits.
We are a charity providing loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. We put residents’ needs first and provide award-winning care and support.
Purpose
1.To raise annual income targets through the management, development and administration of legacies and In Mem giving with a focus on delivering effective strategies that maximise all potential income
2.To lead a highly effective legacy management service working with stakeholders, both internal and external, at a variety of levels
3.To oversee the planning and delivery of an effective marketing and communications schedule that supports the acquisition of new pledgers to support the long-term development of our legacy pipeline
4.To provide excellent levels of supporter care to legacy pledgers and in memory donors, demonstrating the importance and impact of their gifts.
More information in candidate pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high impact education programme which include practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 52,000 young people each year at its 41 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are seeking a talented Interim Assistant Director of Programmes and Delivery, fully committed to our widening participation cause, to join the Senior Leadership Team for 8 months.
In your role, you will ensure that our centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the network, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
As a member of our Senior Leadership Team you will also play an active and key role driving forward the broader objectives of the charity including its growth plans. As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.
Contract
This is an interim role from September 2024 to May 2025. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date
September 2024 (or as otherwise agreed)
Working hours
09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. The role will be based at one of our centres. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our central operations team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day from home.
Location
The role could be based in one of the following offices, with regular travel: Bradford, Birmingham, Bristol, Clacton, Great Yarmouth, Hull, Kirkby, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Weston-super-Mare.
Salary
- £52,000 from September 2024.
- Plus additional London contribution of £2,600 for London-based candidates.
- (Pro rata for part-time candidate).
Annual leave
- 36 days (33 days leave inc. bank & public holidays + 3 closure days, two in December and one in July)
- + up to 5 days additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Admin Clinic Co-Ordinator to join our Medical Team. This role will require the successful candidate to ensure that all internal and external clinics run smoothly, providing doctors and MDT with relevant documentation ensuring that this service is reliable, efficient, timely, accurate and confidential.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
Working closely with the Medical Secretaries & Medical Business & Revalidation Manager with clerical and administrative duties, you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and manage a varied workload. A forward thinking and flexible approach are essential as is the ability to work under pressure while remaining calm. You’ll also have a sympathetic and diplomatic telephone manner and maintain confidentiality at all times. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Administrator to provide high quality and professional support to the Medical Team
Educated to GCSE Level with Maths & English at Grade C or above or equivalent work experience and being proficient in Microsoft Office programmes are essential, with previous experience of working in an Administrative role within a medical setting and the ability to audio-type desirable.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Dates: Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th July 2024.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description – Head of Key Food Partnerships
Reporting to: COO
Location: Flexible (regular food industry visits and travel)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time-35 hours
Salary: £68,974-£72,605(National) or £72,605-£76,426 (London)
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare now operates 35 Regional Centres around the UK. The majority of these are run by local charitable organisations we call our Delivery Partners. This enables us to be a UK-wide organisation yet also think and behave with local concerns at the heart of our actions. For more info please visit FareShare website.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives. Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
Our key priorities at FareShare UK are to grow the food volumes accessible to the charities and community groups we support across the UK. Food partners (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, importers, packers, catering providers, producers and others) are pivotal in helping us to meet these priorities, providing access to food and many other strategic resources. This crucial role will focus on working with our top food partners to maximise the mutual value in the relationship through strategic and structured account management. Our ability to meet growing demand and retain our leading position in the food redistribution landscape will be heavily influenced by the success you have in this role.
You will be the direct account lead for some of the biggest food accounts in the UK and you will lead part of the Food Partnership Team for managing and engaging new business relationships to drive and grow food and funding from top food partners.
As part of this role, you will lead the transition to a tiered and structured strategic account management approach of all top partners. Coordinating colleagues in the food team and other FareShare teams: FareShare Go, Marketing, Fundraising, Network Operations and Volunteering teams to ensure that top partners get an excellent service. You will work with the top food partners and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate identification of activities, and monitoring of progress, benefits and evaluation.
You will help identify and overcome the barriers to food redistribution and increase the volumes of foods available to FareShare from food partners and their wider supply chains.
Working with marketing and relevant teams you will develop sales materials to open opportunities for more food and other resources from top partners.
You will lead new business development for FareShare Go and work closely with the FareShare Go operations team to mutually agreed objectives. You will support the team to develop new opportunities to deliver the FareShare Go service to food partners including meeting tenders and developing compelling propositions for partners.
Main areas of responsibility
Business Development and Relationship Management
- Support the senior Leadership team by implementing and driving FareShare’s strategy to deliver the services that our top food partners want now and in the future.
- Develop sales and tender materials to win new and grow current business for increased food, funds and other strategic resource.
- Keep up to date on trends and key areas of opportunity for top accounts.
- Directly account manage the largest opportunity accounts that we want to engage or grow.
- Develop strategic relationships and account strategies with top food partners to maximise the volumes of surplus food and funding to FareShare through structured joint business planning process.
- Embed a strategic approach to account management and joint business planning processes for top partners to make sure that they have a structured first in class service from FareShare.
- Ensure oversight of all account activities and provides regular updates to, and feedback opportunities for relevant FareShare stakeholder teams including FareShare Go operations, Food Co-ordination, marketing and fundraising.
- Develop key relationships with key personnel within our top food partners and develop a good understanding of their structure and operations to help drive sustainable, successful relationships and engage the relevant internal departments
Business Process Improvement to deliver growth
- Understand the barriers to redistribution of food and lead initiatives to overcome them
- Develop new models of food redistribution which meet market needs and build new channels of supply to FareShare
- Liaise with colleagues in the FareShare Go and Food Co-ordination Operations teams to highlight and resolve any operational issues and support related initiatives as appropriate
- Work with the food partner to develop appropriate systems and business processes which will ensure they are managed in the most environmentally, socially and financially efficient way.
Project and Initiative Management
- Be responsible for managing and communicating key projects and initiatives and securing support from a range of internal stakeholders within the food partners and among the FareShare network.
- Prepare and proactively present the benefits of new initiatives to existing and potential partners despite the challenges to existing embedded processes.
People and Culture
- Lead, manage and motivate the part of the Food Partner Team focused on engagement and growth, creating a culture of high performance and a positive and supportive working environment.
- Support effective working with colleagues in the wider Food Team, and Network Development and Operations Teams to support an atmosphere of collaboration and trust consistent with FareShare’s values
- Foster positive change, new ways of working and an understanding of best practice
- in using FareShare’s Customer Relationship Management systems.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
- Proven influencing, negotiation and selling skills, to understand the needs of a key partner and ability to demonstrate the value of the proposition to the customer.
- Understanding of a strategic account management approach and ability to manage multiple accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or comparable sector with professionalism and integrity consistently meeting or exceeding challenging targets
- Good working knowledge of the key players in the food retail industry and an appreciation of their ways of working with their supply chains
- Successful track record of managing cross-functional projects such as new launches, operational initiatives, promotional activity or other projects to tight timescales and budgets, ensuring involvement of all key stakeholders
- The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at a range of levels and across multiple functions with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise effectively with strong time management skills to ensure effective allocation of FareShare resources to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks appropriately
- Ability to use own initiative working independently and responsibly
Experience
- Retail account management experience working at multiple levels including Directors across Operations, Communications, Marketing, CSR, business support and technology teams
- Demonstrable experience of driving significant growth and impact in food accounts
- Track record of building, leading and managing high performing, effective teams through periods of growth and change
- Experience of managing direct reports including managing performance issues
- Project management of multiple stakeholder initiatives
- Delivery of process improvement in a sales or customer service environment
- Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment.
- Drive, motivation and attention to detail in ensuring all business opportunities presented to FareShare are captured and explored
- Pro-active, organised and able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages, ideally at an advanced level and with a good level of numeracy and literacy
Competencies and behaviours
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to lead and manage teams and build strategic relationships across the business with a customer service focus
- Negotiation and influencing skills to deliver win-win outcomes
- Excellent, proven organisational skills
- Creative approach to problem solving
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
There has never been a more exciting time to join National Literacy Trust, with an ambitious Director of Fundraising focused on growth, a CEO brimming with ideas and energy, a compelling and unique case for support, and the whole organisation united behind fundraising.
This is a brand new role in the team which will lead on developing and establishing a sustainable major donor programme.
With an increase in reactive giving from HNWIs, this role has been created to capitalise on these opportunities whilst also setting the foundations for a continued proactive major donor programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to spearhead and shape this income stream which has real potential for success. We’re seeking an innovative fundraiser who can use their relationship building skills to cultivate and engage HNWIs. You will work closely with internal colleagues to build traction for the programme, lead on developing a strong pipeline of prospects, and steward existing donors.
As Major Donor Manager, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a major giving programme to build it into a sustainable income stream
- Build a robust pipeline of prospects and proactively carry out detailed prospect research
- Support and steward a portfolio of major donors giving up to £50k, providing excellent stewardship
- Develop personal engagement plans for donors and prospects, using knowledge and insights to plan appropriate communications
- Develop high value cultivation events to engage donors and prospects with the work of the charity
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience in a relationship-focused role with demonstrable examples of stewarding and soliciting gifts
- Ability to think creatively about major donor fundraising, identifying opportunities for increased engagement among existing donors and prospects, fostering a strong sense of connection to the charity’s mission
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, and someone who can develop rapport with stakeholders of all levels forging effective and collaborative working relationships
- Experience developing a donor pipeline and conducting effective prospect research
Benefits include:
- 39 days of annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), made up of 28 days’ annual leave plus the closure of the office on all bank holidays and from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day inclusive
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay policy – after 1 year of service, employees are entitled to 12 weeks on half pay in additional to statutory entitlements, with two weeks of paternity leave at full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership, dental plans, health assessments, shopping and leisure venues
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
This is a pivotal role at Physics Partners, which will enhance our support for physics teachers nationwide, particularly non-specialists. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to lead the improvement of our professional learning for teachers of physics.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Education Director will oversee the training content and serve as a key member of the executive team, contributing to strategic planning for the organisation. This role is critical for reviewing, enhancing, and innovating our current support.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and team player with a background in physics education. Given Physics Partners' agile nature, you must be comfortable working remotely and adaptable to changing requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Lead
Job reference: REQ001448
Salary: £37,000 to £41,000 per annum
Contractual hours: 37.5
Basis: Full Time
Region: London
Closing date: 8 July 2024 at midnight
Interview dates scheduled for 18 July 2024
The Role
As Project Lead for United Learning, you have the opportunity to make a difference on a large scale.
In this role you will have two key responsibilities – to ensure the successful delivery of our group wide stakeholder surveys (to pupils, staff and parents) and to support with organisation-wide performance management. This role provides a unique opportunity to work with teams across United Learning’s central office and with schools.
You will ensure the successful delivery of our surveys programme including working with our partner, Edurio, to manage all aspects of technical set up and supporting schools to ensure they are prepared to deliver these surveys locally. You will shape and oversee the delivery of analysis based on survey results to ensure we are using this data to inform priority areas and improvements. You will look for ways to improve the set-up processes as well as how we use the data derived from the surveys.
Supporting with performance management you will monitor progress against our five-year strategy, annual plans and group wide KPIs, providing timely management information to our Executive Board and Trustees to ensure they are aware of key issues and have visibility of progress towards our strategic objectives.
As part of Strategy and Performance you will also have the opportunity to be involved in projects outside these main areas of responsibility.
You will be based in our London office, with occasional travel to other office and school locations. United Learning is happy to consider requests for flexible working, including hybrid home/office working.
About You
We are seeking someone with experience or an interest in strategic planning and performance management in complex organisations. You will have the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, be adaptable to change and work well under pressure. You will be able to present complex data and information clearly to others and in a way that aids decision-making.
You will have the ability to work through complex projects methodically, have an excellent eye for detail and be capable of managing competing demands. Formal project management experience would be an advantage.
This role would suit a candidate who takes satisfaction from improving processes year on year with the curiosity to try new ways of working to bring about improvements and efficiencies.
If you are interested in joining a team that is committed to making a real difference to children and young people and meet the person specification, we would very much like to hear from you. We are open to offering the role as a secondment and are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals from backgrounds typically under-represented in the education sector.
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.
Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Rewards and Benefits:
· Competitive salary.
· Contributory pension scheme.
· 26 days holiday
· Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
· Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
· Extensive range of employee benefits through our partner Perkbox.
· Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
· A supportive team across the country.
We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
Further information
For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Smith, Head of Performance. Please click on the apply link for full email address.
United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Main Purpose of Job
The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the Finance Department of a rapidly growing Charity with exciting innovative expansion plans to drive income in excess of the current £4m and social impact value above £70m, whilst managing expenditure in line with budget and maintaining reserves to agreed Board target.
Reporting into the CEO you will collaborate and provide input into the financial strategy to support the organisation’s mission. You will direct the finance team in the operational functions of the department and provide continuous improvement in processes to align with the ambitious growth of the organisation.
About You
You will be a qualified accountant be and experienced in leading a Finance team. You will have excellent business acumen and commercial awareness gained in similar size organisations or larger.
You will be an Excellent team player with ability to quickly build trust and confidence both internally and externally. You will have strong analytical skills with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant Financial, Budgeting, Forecasting experience
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, Mentor and Develop the Finance Team.
- Deliver the following reporting in a timely and efficient manner:
- Accurate monthly Financial Management accounts including, succinct, informative and action led commentary.
- Overall management of Trust expenditure in line with tight Budgets and Forecasts, providing variance analysis and commentary based on regular review meetings with Budget Owners.
- Production of Annual Budget (plus half yearly reforecast) including a Summary Income and Expenditure statement supported by detailed assumptions highlighting surplus/deficit on a project by project basis.
- Alongside budget, production of Cashflow forecast, Capital Expenditure budget and forecast reserves cover.
- Provide easy to understand, engaging and succinct Quarterly Financial reports and present to the Quarterly Finance Subcommittee and Board meetings focusing on KPI’s including, commentary on key metrics trends and variances.
- Ensure the Finance Team engage with other departments and together with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the Trust’s objectives to increase financial awareness across the organisation by
- Working with Budget Holders to understand and manage expenditure on a monthly basis and assist them with strategy and pricing decisions to feed into the budgeting and reforecasting process.
- Evaluate and review new projects and new funding applications of funding in a timely manner, providing financial analysis as required.
- Provide Financial Analysis to support regular monitoring reporting required by funders.
- Drive KPI’s to evaluate projects and provide post-project analysis to evaluate and monitor the project’s progress against the KPI’s
- Work with Management and Trustees to develop a recently formed trading subsidiary which will become responsible for some existing and new revenue streams. This will require working with legal and tax advisors as necessary.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA with a minimum 5 years of financial/commercial and team management experience.
- Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness gained in similar size organisations or larger.
- Strong analytical skills with a minimum 3+ years relevant Financial, Budgeting, Forecasting experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and ownership of responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to put yourself in the shoes of the receiver.
- Excellent Leadership Skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiastic with an appetite to continually learn and drive personal development.
- Excellent team player with ability to quickly build trust and confidence both internally and externally.
- Ability to occasionally work flexible hours as required.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the charity environment.
- Business/Strategic partnering experience.
- Excellent Leadership Skills.
- Positive and flexible approach with proven ability to work with all levels of an organisation.
- Professional with a friendly outlook and positive attitude.
- Strong team player, with ability to work across departments to achieve shared goals.
Personal Qualities:
- Positive and flexible approach with proven ability to work with all levels of an organisation.
- Professional with a friendly outlook and positive attitude.
- Strong team player, with ability to work across departments to achieve shared goals.
This is a great role for an individual who wants work within the charity sector and be part of an organisation that uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years.
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.
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Job summary
We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Education Coordinator, passionate about community-based learning to join our small and friendly team. The Education Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery and development of all aspects of the work of the adult and family learning programme and will have the opportunity to develop other provision at the centre. Our adult learning programme supports over 250 local adults each year through a range of programmes designed to improve their English language, digital and maths skills and increase their employability and involvement in the community. Our family learning programme supports over 200 children with online after-school classes in Maths, English and Science. You would also be responsible for coordinating 6 teachers remotely to deliver weekly online after-school classes for Year 3 to Year 9 in all three subjects. We also deliver a range of informal family learning provision across our Family Programme services to over 1000 users, and some of these programmes may be included in our Adult Education offer and so you will be required to support with the administration of these activities.
The Education Coordinator will be based at our centre at 2 Thorpe Close W10 5XL and will have responsibility for working with the heads of departments, tutors and education administrator, to plan and deliver the learning programme. The successful candidate will have a full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector, and delivery of FSE/ESOL at various levels would be desirable; have excellent leadership and inter-personal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; be highly organised and efficient.
The salary is £33,500 per annum and in addition to bank holidays we offer 25 days’ annual leave, additional Christmas time leave, a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and a comprehensive training programme.
The employment is subject to a probational period of twenty-six weeks from your start date of employment with Nova, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the leadership team’s satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you are employed.
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by 3pm on 10th July. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview at a mutually agreeable date. If you would like any further information about the charity do look on our website.
The successful candidate must:
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Have a degree or equivalent and a full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector or equivalent experience.
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Teaching experience at various levels in the FSE/ESOL sector, ideally inclusive of preparing and entering students for FSE/ESOL exams.
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Have management experience in the education sector or in a relevant field
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Have experience in project management and coordinating across small teams and departments.
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Planning and implementing changes to curricula.
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Have excellent interpersonal, leadership and people management skills and be able to communicate effectively with and motivate a diverse range of people, both as individuals and groups.
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Be able to think creatively about different ways to help both staff and students to progress.
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Be able to carry out effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of courses alongside planning and implementing changes to curricula.
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Be self-motivated with a positive and enthusiastic personality and the ability to work as part of a small team.
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Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and present reports to a variety of audiences.
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Take pride in being efficient, well organised and on top of tasks.
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Be able to use initiative, work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, prioritise and pay excellent attention to detail.
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Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to the provision of a quality service; the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and valuing equal opportunities and diversity.
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Be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to taking a full and active part in the life of the charity, including ad hoc support of other programmes, adapting to and managing change.
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Be highly computer literate, conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
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It is essential you have the right to work in the UK at the time of application – this is an office-based role in North Kensington, London.
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Desirable Experience
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Some knowledge and experience of the charity sector.
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Demonstrate experience of teaching FSE/ESOL to a high standard through ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ teaching observation records.
Responsibilities/ Core duties:
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To organise, administer and develop all aspects of the learning programme and achieve given targets for retention, achievement, pass rates and other set KPIs in all curriculum areas, including Adult Education and children’s after-school classes delivered by our Family Programme.
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To overview the accredited and non-accredited learning courses and develop curricula as appropriate.
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To organise appropriate accreditation in each curriculum area and ensure that the requirements of the awarding body/ies are met as an internal verifier, and ensure that all paperwork meets the required standard of the awarding body/ies.
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To ensure that the RARPA process is fully implemented.
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To ensure compliance with OFSTED rules and procedures.
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To plan progression routes into further learning or employment.
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To work within the agreed departmental budgets and targets set by funders.
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To manage the teachers and tutors, including regular observations, performance management and professional support, including children’s teachers delivering after-school classes remotely.
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To identify and assess the continuous professional development needs of tutors and organise and facilitate education team meetings, including the Family Programme children’s teachers.
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To keep up to date with national and regional developments in adult learning and cascade the information appropriately.
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To plan and monitor the programme of courses in each area of the curriculum including liaison and/or partnership with other organisations, timetabling, holiday cover, including the Family Programme after school classes for children.
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To oversee volunteer tutors to include monitoring, feedback and follow-up and ensure the line managers are assigned for specific subjects, including volunteer online classroom assistants or teachers for the Family Programme.
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To maintain a Tutor Area on Share Point with examples of best practice and practical tips and advice for both Adult Education and Family Programme.
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To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
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To oversee internal and external data input and use data on enrolment, retention and achievement to monitor and plan provision.
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To monitor and report on Children’s classroom attendance and learning progress in our Family Programme classes.
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To prepare and present written reports to Heads of Department, trustees and funders as required, to include the analysis of attendance and achievement data
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To attend staff and trustee meetings, as required.
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To prepare and present the annual and termly quality assurance and learner progress documents (eg. SAR – Self Assessment Report).
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To oversee examinations across the organization and work with the exam boards in meeting their standards and requirements.
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To maintain and develop our links with other organisations within the local area and London-wide.
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To market and promote courses and services in order to attract potential learners through local schools, public organisations and community networks.
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To deliver agreed elements of the learning courses and prepare syllabuses, evaluate individual lesson plans, schemes of work, sessions and courses.
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To be available to cover, or arrange cover, to ensure all planned classes and courses go ahead.
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To encourage students to extend their engagement in the community and to play a full part in the activities of the charity.
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To create/ collate and manage calendar of events for Education, organise trips, workshops and talks for adult learners.
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To provide a work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity and teamwork, to include regular tutor meetings and listen to/ act upon issues and concerns and by setting a professional example.
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To support the wider work of the charity and undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
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Be competent in promoting the work of the wider Nova New Opportunities team to a variety of corporates, statutory and voluntary organisations
As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us by 15th July 2024, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.
Nova New Opportunities is committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse team and student population. We are also committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Application Instructions
PLACE OF WORK: 2 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL as well as some outreach offsite
SALARY: £33,500
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours a week. Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required. Time off in lieu will be awarded in accordance with our policy document.
HOLIDAY: 25 days per annum + bank holidays + days between Christmas and New Year.
MANAGEMENT: This position will be line-managed by the Heads of Service.
QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE QUALITIES: A full UK teaching qualification in the Further Education sector such as DTLLS (ESOL/ ESOL Literacy/ Literacy) or PGCE/Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL/ ESOL Literacy/ Literacy), or another equivalent qualification, is desirable. Ideally, although not essential, the candidate should hold QTLS or QTS and other relevant qualifications to teach numeracy, literacy or ICT. Qualifications in internal verification and/or observation of teaching and learning would be preferred. Management experience in the education sector or in a relevant field; experience of delivering FSE/ESOL at various levels, ideally preparing and entering students for FSE/ESOL exams. A track record of good – outstanding teaching. Ideally QTLS or QTS and other relevant qualifications to teach numeracy, literacy or ICT. Experience of internal verification and observation of teaching. Excellent inter-personal and management skills; excellent written English and digital skills; efficient organisation skills; an outstanding teacher; creativity and innovation.
TRAINING: There is an initial induction period and on-going support.
APPLICATION: Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to work with us and how your knowledge and experience meets the personal specification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will be held on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful.
CLOSING DATE: 3pm, 10th July 2024. We suggest applicants submit in good time because late applications will not be considered.
SELECTION PROCESS: If shortlisted, to be interviewed at a mutually agreeable date. Shortlisted candidates might be invited to demonstrate your skills and competencies via set practical tasks.
If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful.
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to work with us and how your knowledge and experience meets the personal specification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will be held on a rolling basis. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
If you have not heard back from us by 15th July 2024 you have not been successful.
Creating the circumstances through which people have the opportunity to achieve their potential & improve quality of life regardless of background.
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Thousands of vulnerable children pass through UK railway stations every day. Most of us wouldn’t even spot that they were in danger.
As Railway Children’s Community Engagement Worker (London), you will energise key stakeholders to come together to collectively keep vulnerable young people safe on the rail network. You will build and strengthen partnerships with – and between – the rail industry, British Transport Police (BTP) and others working locally with vulnerable young people in order to drive forward innovative approaches to contextual safeguarding.
As part of a dynamic team delivering the Safeguarding on Transport (ST) project, you will be responsible for developing our community engagement work in the London Area as well as supporting our wider UK programme. The role will require you to engage the public and work closely with British Transport Police, station staff and employees as well as local services in the area. You will support our innovative Safeguarding Action Groups that catalyse communities working in and around London’s stations to combine efforts and resources to keep people safe.
Your engaging manner, strong people skills and experience managing stakeholder relationships will ensure that you are able to help create a safer rail network that is actively seeking to look out for and protect vulnerable young people.
This is a London based role that will combine a blend of working from home with being out meeting members of the community across London - especially in and around some of London's busiest stations.
For further information about this post and working for Railway Children, including how to apply, please visit our website.
Railway Children is committed to safeguarding anyone who comes into contact with us and implements a range of policies to ensure only those suitable to work with vulnerable groups are employed.
Closing date: midday, 8th July 2024
Interviews:
first round – 17th July 2024 (online)
second round – 23rd July 2024 (in person)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.
For this role, applications are invited by CV and supporting statement. Please upload a single file containing your CV plus a (max. 500 words) supporting statement about how you meet the essential criteria in the role profile and what motivates you to apply for the role.
About us
There's never been a better time to join Christian Aid's Fundraising & Supporter Engagement Department. We would say that, wouldn't we? But we mean it. Thanks to excellent support from the trustees and CEO down and to our amazing supporters, we have returned unrestricted income to growth so are making a transformational impact for people in poverty, reaching more than 3 million people in humanitarian crisis and 18 million others. Your next career step could see you lead our passionate and energetic team of poverty-fighters. We inspire more than 250,000 supporters and thousands of supporting churches to raise £50 million annually to tackle extreme poverty.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for some of our roles too.
Want to know more about what it's like to work here? Click here to hear directly from some of our amazing colleagues.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
Are you a changemaker? Fancy working for an organisation creating a better world, free from poverty? How about learning the ins and outs of a leading development charity? If you're a keen learner, an organiser and a relationship builder then this could be the job for you. As Executive Assistant to the Director of Fundraising and Supporter Engagement, this would be a great introduction to the charity sector, ensuring the smooth running of the department whilst enabling the Director to do their job effectively. You'll develop and grow, taking the lead on key departmental comms and project work, and gain a strong understanding of fundraising and supporter engagement in the process. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we'd love to hear from you!
About you
You are a pro-active, dynamic keen learner who can take on projects under the guidance of a manager. You are highly organized, detail-oriented and an excellent communicator. You can think independently and work under pressure. You have strong interpersonal, prioritization and organisational skills. You are experienced in managing complex diaries, emails and travel planning. You have experience as a first point of contact providing administrative assistance to Senior Management while maintaining confidentiality. You have sound knowledge of Office programmes particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
We hope that this sounds like the right role for you, if so, we would love to hear from you.
Further information
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact [email protected]'
We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
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Why should you apply?
Through your experience and skills, you will be making a tangible positive difference to families and individuals in the UK and internationally with this rare, genetic, life-threatening, and life-limiting condition. You will get to know our friendly families well and build long lasting relationships.
We are a flexible, considerate, and caring employer who will be happy to agree flexible working hours to fit in with your family or other commitments.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, or religion
Responsible to: Executive Director
Terms: Permanent (on passing probationary period)
Salary: £25k - £28K Full time equivalent, depending on experience
Benefits: Holidays: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (FTE) Pension: Min 3% taken from employee + 5% employer contribution. All work-related travel expenses covered.
Contract: Part time, 15 hours per week, 2-day flexible working pattern potentially increasing to 3 days when funds permit
Located: Homebased, with quarterly meetings in central London with our Executive Director. Occasional weekend work may be required to attend fundraising events or Trustee meetings
The CGD Society
Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD) is a rare, life-limiting immune disorder, where children and adults get frequent bacterial and fungal infections, which can be serious and life-threatening.
The CGD Society is the primary resource for individuals facing a CGD diagnosis, offering essential information and support to families throughout their CGD journey. Our organisation is led by our dedicated and inspiring Executive Director who works tirelessly alongside our CGD Clinical nurse specialist, who is based at Great Ormond Street Hospital. While headquartered in the UK, we proudly support around 1,500 members across 77 countries, representing this global community with pride.
Key responsibilities
Community Fundraising
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Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to increase income through regular giving, donations, campaigns, legacy giving, corporate partnerships, and other fundraising initiatives.
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Promote participation in major sporting and challenge events.
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Provide supporters with the necessary materials and motivation to maximize their fundraising efforts for the CGD Society.
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Send personal thank you letters and certificates to acknowledge donations and fundraising efforts promptly.
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Address fundraising inquiries.
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Maintain regular communication with key fundraisers and stakeholders.
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Attend events to support participants when appropriate.
Corporate Sponsorship and Partnerships
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Establish and cultivate relationships with companies to secure sponsorships for various projects, fundraising events, and other funding opportunities.
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Form alliances within the charity sector to achieve shared fundraising objectives and create more appealing sponsorship proposals.
Grant fundraising
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If funding permits a three-day working week, with training and development, prepare and submit persuasive funding applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations to boost our core income.
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Develop with the Exec Director a rolling strategy for such applications, building relationships with funders and defining compelling funding targets.
Digital Marketing
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Lead the development and execution of social media content to increase awareness and income, utilizing optimal methods to reach target audiences and drive engagement.
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Serve as a "brand guardian," ensuring consistent, cohesive, and well-thought-out messaging, tone, and appearance across all internal and external communications.
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Source and maintain a repository of up-to-date case studies, photos, and videos on life with CGD, transforming these into media-ready stories for social media, newsletters, the website, and reports.
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Create and distribute regular newsletters using Mailchimp and other communication tools for members.
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Manage the CGD Society website (WordPress), ensuring it is regularly updated and engaging for our beneficiaries, collaborating with external suppliers as needed.
Support for Executive Director
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Provide monthly reports to the Executive Director detailing donations, fundraising activities, and marketing KPIs.
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Managing enquires during annual leave
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Support for events, such as the CGD Society family weekends
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Potential opportunity to progress role beyond fundraising with support from the Executive Director
Person specification
Must have skills
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Experience working within a fundraising or digital marketing environment demonstrating a track record of maintaining and growing income for supporters and/or organisations.
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Excellent supporter care experience knowing what is necessary to deliver a high-quality service to supporters and/or fundraisers.
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Expert knowledge, experience, and confidence in developing and delivering creative and engaging social media content across a wide variety of channels.
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Ability to create engaging graphic content using Adobe/Canva software.
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Demonstrate empathy, active listening and effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Copywriting – To have good written English with a flair for creative writing. You should be able to demonstrate examples of copywriting engaging, original and persuasive content.
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Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), keyword research and Google Analytics.
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Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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To be happy to work independently and be suitably motivated and organised to work from home.
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Be strongly motivated in supporting those affected by CGD, whether through your own personal experience or professional interests.
Nice to have
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Understanding and improving the effectiveness of Google AdWords to drive website traffic.
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Competency with Microsoft 365 & SharePoint.
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Experience or knowledge of a rare genetic condition would be advantageous but is not a requirement.
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Generating income by writing compelling and impactful applications to funders and grant providers.
Please apply by attaching your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Hilda’s East has a 135-year history of combating deprivation and social exclusion in East London. We welcome people of all ages to our large community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities for local people which provide opportunities to enhance wellbeing, learn new skills and meet people of diverse backgrounds. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, with a focus on supporting elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities.
This is an exciting time to join the team, as we commemorate the Charity's 135th anniversary with a series of fundraising activities, campaigns and events. We are in a unique position in that we have strong, continuing links with our founders, the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies' College together with the school’s parents, and pupils.
As Fundraising Lead (Corporates & Individuals) you will play a vital role in securing support from corporates, local businesses and individuals to help our charity to continue to thrive for a further 135 years!
The role can be worked flexibly over 22.5 hours per week with opportunities to work from home as well as our friendly offices in Shoreditch, London. 25 days holiday and bank holidays (pro rata) plus a pension scheme.
What you will be working on:
- Identifying new funding opportunities through horizon scanning and prospect research
- Engaging with supporters to develop sponsorship opportunities, in-kind donations and encouraging them to carry out their own fundraising activities on our behalf
- Developing the relationship between St Hilda’s East and Cheltenham Ladies' College
- Developing diverse opportunities for individual giving and ensuring outstanding donor stewardship
- Contributing to the development of strategies to generate income from diverse sources
- Developing case for support messaging and writing impact reports
This job is for you, if ...
- You have 2 years’ experience in charitable fundraising with responsibility for attracting diverse income streams
- Previous success in securing financial support from corporates and through individual giving
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- The ability to write eloquently and succinctly with meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to work positively as part of team
- You want to use your expertise for the benefit of a thriving community based organisation
How to Apply:
Visit our website for instructions on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Interview date: Monday 15th July 2024
Our Recruitment Policy
St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.
St Hilda’s East is a vibrant, multi-purpose organisation providing a wide range of life-changing services and opportunities for local people.
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To work with the people of SW London to ensure that our membership reflects the wider community that we are part of. To work with the community of members, staff, and volunteers at Sound Minds to ensure that our members lead the organisation and that Sound Minds is a safe place of creativity.
The successful candidate will be proactive with a can do attitude and combine these different elements to make a real difference and help grow the organisation.
Due to the nature of the work with our members the role needs to be carried out in person and is not suitable for remote working.
We particularly encourage people with lived experience of mental ill health to apply.
Salary: £25,618 per annum pro rata (salary will be 0.6 x £25,618) & 3% contribution to pension
Hours: 21 hours per week, including the core days of Tuesday and Thursday
This fixed term contract ends on 31st March 2027 and is renewable depending on funding.
Key responsibilities:
• Network across the borough of Wandsworth and South West London by visiting organisations and speaking to people with lived experience of mental distress and / or using mental health services and mental health professionals.
• To have a particular focus on reaching people we are keen to see continuing to use Sound Minds including young people, people from BAME communities, and LGBTQ+ people.
• To form ongoing working relationships with people who refer members to Sound Minds such as care coordinators, social prescribers, community mental health teams, local psychiatric hospitals, and housing support workers.
• To lead the referral team at Sound Minds to ensure the referral pipeline operates smoothly and fits the needs of prospective members.
• To lead on the pastoral care of our individual members. Working with people to help resolve any ongoing problems around areas such as housing, finance, benefits, access to mental health services, having sufficient food to eat and referring and signposting them on to other services.
• Referring members on to other services and ensuring that the offers of Sound Minds are joined up.
• Leading group sessions to help individuals with their wellbeing and recovery journeys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.