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A little bit about the role 

This role will be closing at 9am on Monday 18 November.

The Head of Delivery is responsible for all aspects of programme organisation and delivery. They are a vital and senior position expected to bring exceptional social work knowledge and expertise to the implementation and further development of Approach Social Work and wider work of the charity. They are required to work collaboratively with all teams on the programme, including curriculum, admissions and support, recruitment, partnerships and programme management.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about driving standards in social work through excellent practice, leadership and innovation, who can manage a geographically dispersed team and work effectively and closely with the Head of Delivery (North) and Head of Curriculum to ensure  a consistent one-team approach to programme delivery. 

The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader and manager of people with an ability to operationalise a large programme and develop strategic plans that support retention and quality. You will have a clear vision for outstanding social work practice and education with a commitment to systemic practice and other practice models.

Please note that you must be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and possess a Masters’ degree in Social Work (or related subject) to apply.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Setting a cohort culture with high expectations, strong support and commitment to the mission amongst participants. 
• Responsible for ensuring programme quality in relation to teaching, learning and the placement experience. 
• Being part of the wider leadership group that steers and embeds organisational culture and strategy
• Reporting and presenting on key performance metrics (KPM’s) to the Department for Education (DfE) and other stakeholders

A little bit about you 

We’re looking for an experienced social worker and leader, who has a deep understanding of children and families’ social work within the local authority context. This is a senior leader role at Frontline, so in addition to the experience needed, a commitment to and passion for better social work and a leadership approach that is anti racist, rooted in equity, diversity and inclusion is paramount.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) 

Designed and delivered by social work charity Frontline, we teach social work differently. By blending learning and practice, what you discover in theory is eased into real-life settings, supervised by a social worker. Gaining your postgraduate diploma within 12 months, will be the first step in your life-changing career. 

You’ll learn how to connect with children, young people, parents and carers. How to gain all important trust, so a family opens their door to you again. You’ll gain the technical knowledge and build on your relational skills. We’ll give you the time and support to develop your approach, with confidence.

You earn while you learn, and once you gain your qualification you’ll step right into a job. And through our Frontline Fellowship, you’ll join a network of peers intent on transforming social work practice in England. 

Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Earn as you learn with a salary of up to £34,000 from year two. 

• Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully funded master's degree.

• Get high-quality training and supervision from experienced social workers, academics and coaches in a rich, supportive environment.

• Become part of the Frontline Fellowship and receive ongoing support and training throughout your career. 

What to expect as a trainee social worker 

Year 1: 

• Start with five weeks of intense online study, including five in-person sessions, led by experts in social work theory. 

• Begin your 12-month placement in a local council social work team, where you'll work closely with fellow trainees and an experienced social worker. You'll gradually take on more responsibility in supporting children and families. 

• Qualify as a social worker by the end of your first year. 

Year 2: 

• Manage your own caseload, building on your skills and confidence. 

• Engage in ongoing study to further develop your professional abilities. 

• Receive continued support from Frontline tutors, your employer and fellow trainees. 

Year 3: 

• Conduct a research project and complete the academic credits needed for your fully-funded social work master's degree. 

• Receive leadership coaching to enhance your professional capabilities. 

Who we’re looking for  

We are looking for your potential to become an outstanding children’s social worker and leader, empowering families to achieve positive change. No specific experience is required to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and a commitment to advocating for the communities’ social workers serve. We're dedicated to fostering diversity in our programme and supporting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds. 

You will also meet the following criteria:  

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)

• Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)

• Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2028)

• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences

• Not be a qualified social worker 

Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers. 

Avon Wildlife Trust is recruiting 2x Trainees to join the Pollinator Recovery Team. These 9-month placements require no previous experience or degree level education, and offer the skills and experience necessary to kickstart a career in the environmental sector.

Insects pollinate £690 million worth of crops in the UK annually, with wild pollinators carrying out 85-95% of this. Many species of bee, moth, butterfly, hoverfly, fly and beetle provide this essential, often overlooked, service. Despite this, the steep decline of pollinating insects, and the loss of the habitats that support them, are well documented.

The AWT and partner organisations in the West of England aim to halt and reverse these losses, with an ambition to become the UK’s Bee & Pollinator Capital. As a Pollinator Pathways trainee, you will help to support delivery of this ambition.

The Pollinator Pathways project focuses on the area within the ‘B-Line’ (Biodiversity line), between AWT’s reserves of Folly Farm and Browne’s Folly, with ambitions to scale up and expand this work around the Avon area.

The trainee will support the teams work with farmers, landowners and communities to grow the network of habitats between these reserves. To ensure climate resilience you will work hands on, with expert support from project staff, on a variety of priority habitats including grasslands, hedgerows, in-field trees and woodland edges, all of which are important pollinator habitats.  

There is also a generous training budget which will allow successful applicants to learn new skills such as GIS (Geographic Information System), First aid, Species ID, UK habitat classification, Biodiversity Net Gain training, Brushcutter/hand tool training etc. Trainees will under-take one ‘study’ day per week where they can research/train in relevant areas of interest.

As a Pollinator Pathways trainee you will:

· Support the project team in delivering the Pollinator Pathways Project

· Carryout 1 day per week of dedicated study. Details to be agreed with the Pollinator Recovery Manager

· Gain the skills, licences and experience needed to start a career in the environmental sector

· Learn how to deliver nature recovery projects (admin and ground works)

· Obtain a good understanding of relevant legislation and funding processes

· Help arrange and run community engagement events and volunteer work days

· Shadow senior staff on farm visits and community events, assisting in writing reports for landowners

· Support habitat surveys and monitoring efforts alongside the project team

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an informal group interview at Folly Farm Centre, Stowey on Tuesday 26th November 2024 to undertake habitat maintenance as a range of practical tasks and an informal discussion with each candidate.

Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side. We have robust child safeguarding policies, and this role requires two references.

Head of Engagement (Full-time, all year round)

Sevenoaks School Foundation is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Engagement (Full-time, all year round).

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong leadership experience as well as having experience in developing engagement and value for a specific community or customer base. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of fundraising practices with a proven ability to demonstrate initiative to identify new opportunities and resolves challenges. 

Please see Job Description for full details about the role.

Please Note

For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.

For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on ‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.

To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV.

The closing date for applications is 14/11/2024 at 9:00am and the first stage interviews will take place on 20/11/2024. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.

Looking for the next step in your fundraising career? Join our friendly team and help make things better for patients and their families at UHCW.

UHCW Charity funds projects outside of the NHS budget, from tiny gel pillows to support premature babies' heads, to world leading research into lung cancer. If you're ready to make a difference, UHCW Charity needs your expertise to join our expanding team.

Based in Coventry, you will manage a growing team to raise funds across our hospital sites. This will include event management, corporate and community networking and working with teams across the Trust.

This is your chance to make a difference, whilst being fully supported as you develop your career with us. 

Position: Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: Charity Director

Location: UHCW Charity, Main Reception CV2 2DX, Coventry

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £36,000 - 45,000 depending on experience

Annual leave and benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Company pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7%

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification and Job Description.

First-round interviews will take place on November 6th 2024.

Closing date: 1st November 2024.

Southall Community Alliance is a charity that has been working in Southall for over 30 years. We are now looking to recruit an ambitious and energetic Community Energy Adviser to support Southall’s economically disadvantaged residents and introduce home energy-saving advice to vulnerable residents.

Southall is home to many diverse communities for whom English is a second language, so the post will involve arranging activities to raise awareness of energy saving measures and improve domestic gas safety.

Part of this role will involve outreach work to connect with isolated residents through shared events and training that helps them deal with cost of living pressures.

This is an 18 month fixed term contract, funded by Cadent Gas Ltd.

This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Salary: £24,000 per annum (FTE salary = £30,000)

Hours : 28 hours per week (4 days per week)

Duration: 18 month fixed term contract

Location : Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA

Holiday entitlement : 20 days per annum Reports to : SCA Director 

Main Duties:

1. Arranging domestic gas safety and home energy advice sessions
2. Deliver carbon monoxide awareness outreach sessions with community groups
3. Developing and updating web portal with energy efficiency and gas safety advice and co-ordinating with other provision
4. Arrange ‘energy zones’ connecting residents at large faith events with energy efficiency information and signposting
5. Arranging community activities that promote social interaction and energy saving advice
6. To arrange healthy cooking and slow cooking classes for low income residents
7. Establish and service a network of community groups able to help families facing energy crisis and energy related issues
8. Gather monitoring data and produce progress reports and work summaries
9. Recruit and train volunteers to assist with project delivery
10. To attend meetings and prepare agendas, minutes and other relevant materials
11. Attend training courses and sessions as may be required
12. To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time

Person Specification:

1. Have at least one year of experience of working with organisations and people from Black & Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities
2. Understand how to engage a diverse range of residents and stakeholders
3. Showing empathy with and experience of working with diverse and deprived communities to tackle financial barriers and challenges
4. Experience of customer facing roles and delivering community events and outreach activities to BAME organisations
5. Experience of arranging and delivering training for organisations
6. Ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteers
7. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
8. Understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues that affect data management and utilisation
9. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
10. Experience of producing publicity materials
11. Experience writing content for websites, reports, newsletters and social media platforms
12. Experience of securing funding and resources to support operational delivery
13. Ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills
14. Knowledge of a community language would be desirable

Closing date : Friday 15th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted

Interview date : w/c 25th November 2024

Overview and Summary

We are seeking to appoint an Advocacy and Communications Officer – a vital role for our 70-strong coalition during an exciting period for our work. 

CJC is a broad coalition of NGOs, trade unions and law firms, encompassing a range of political and thematic priorities, from workers’ rights and modern slavery, to climate and the environment, global justice and the rights of women and girls, children and indigenous peoples. But what brings us together is a shared commitment to ending corporate impunity for human rights abuses and environmental destruction: in line with this, collaborative work for change alongside our partners is at the heart of all we do.

We’re at a crucial point in a campaign which spans advocacy, public communications and engagement with businesses, and seeks to ensure the implementation of a ‘Business, Human Rights and Environment Act’ in the UK. This legislation would help end corporate abuses of human rights and the environment, and make it easier for victims to access justice. At an exciting juncture for the campaign, the successful applicant will play a central role in shaping it and driving it forward, working alongside our civil society partners to do so.

Please note, applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

CJC is an equal opportunities employer committed to refining anti-oppressive practises in its work. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in the business and human rights sector. 

See attached document for a detailed JD and person specification

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a real commitment to campaign for change on corporate accountability for human rights abuses.  You’ll be enthusiastic and full of ideas, able to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks, while being ready to show initiative and take ownership of your area of work. 

You don’t need to be a policy expert on our issues, but you’ll need to have the ability to rapidly gain an understanding of what we work on and why, and advocate for these issues to Parliamentarians and civil servants.

Facilitating joint work alongside our coalition partners is fundamental to everything we do, so we’re looking for someone who already has experience of working in coalitions or in the not-for-profit sector - whether in the UK charity sector or elsewhere - and who will be at ease regularly communicating with other organisations and facilitating meetings which can have multiple organisations in attendance. We need someone who recognises and understands the value of civil society groups collaborating effectively, and is good communicator comfortable working with stakeholders at multiple levels.

You will update and ensure the delivery of the advocacy strategy for the campaign, leading regular calls with coalition partners, so it’s crucial that you’re comfortable with and enjoy collaborative work with others. You’ll drive forward our engagement with policy makers, thinking up strategies for engagement and potential approaches. You will be supported by a team and engaged Board, as well as coalition partners, but will be encouraged to take ownership of your areas of work and develop proposals for action.

Location: Home-based (preference for Asia-based applicants, particularly in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan) where WAGGGS can contract for services.

About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Free to make what they want from the Movement, girls learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In safe, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. Over ten million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are active in 153 countries. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) keeps the global movement thriving, united and growing.

Job Purpose:

This role will lead the delivery of WAGGGS STEM programme in Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. Through the project we hope to provide girls and young women the opportunity to explore STEM in a safe and fun non-formal education environment where they will gain a strong understanding of the importance of STEM to their own daily lives and to the future of our world. We will inspire girls and young women to continue pursuing STEM education and careers knowing that they are equal participants and contributors to this field. We will support them to challenge and break down the barriers that have prevented gender equality in STEM and give them the confidence and skills to create change in their communities. Beyond this, we will foster their ambition to be leaders in the field of STEM across political, economic, and environmental decision-making spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management

• Manage the STEM Project in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, closely working with the STEM Programme Manager and the Global Programmes Manager.
• Manage the project through planning, decision-making, monitoring, reporting and learning. You will be responsible for the key decisions throughout the project and ensure the results are delivered on time and within budget.

2. Relationship Building and Working with Diverse Stakeholders

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 3 WAGGGS Member Organisations (MOs) and their leaders, employees, and volunteers, to promote collaboration and mutual benefit.
• Support the MOs in their selection and induction of their ‘National Project Coordinators’ and work with the three NPCs for the delivery of the project.
• Manage any issues that may arise between different stakeholders, utilizing negotiation and problem-solving skills to find mutually beneficial solutions.

3. Project Monitoring and Reporting

• Oversee the monitoring and reporting in close coordination with the Global Programmes’ Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) team.
• Lead the development of the project’s results and monitoring framework.
• Provide narrative and financial reports to the donor and to internal stakeholders at WAGGGS.
• Manage the planning, tracking and reporting of the project budget and deliverables.

4. Communications

• Facilitate clear and effective communication within each MO and across the 3 MOs, ensuring that all parties are informed and aligned on objectives and expectations.
• Oversee the communications internally and externally for the project, working with the WAGGGS Communications Coordinator (Programmes & Partnerships).
• Work with Campfire Team to develop STEM contents in the WAGGGS online platform ‘Campfire’.
• Develop the project’s communication plan in coordination with the Communications team.

5. Working with Global Programmes Team and Other Units

• Work according to the WAGGGS mission, global strategy, 2024-2026 action plan, organisational values and relevant educational frameworks and approaches. 
• Contribute to the WAGGGS Global Programmes team on achieving its annual objectives
• Work with other units in WAGGGS (ex. Core Mission, MaRS, Volunteer Management Team, etc.) to ensure inclusive and coordinated approach in working with the MOs 

Please note that role will involve regular travel across the North East region and occasional travel across the UK. 

We are seeking a Training & Engagement Manager to work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on Education in the North East of England and our Parental Engagement Programme. You will be creative, adaptable and proactive, with the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a small team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the education sector and awareness of parental engagement, including looked after children services, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to supporting families and young people. 

Main Role & Responsibilities

As our Training & Engagement Manager, Parents & Education, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, with particular focus on the education and parental engagement programmes.

You will have responsibility for stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training in the North-East of England (Education) and nationally (Parents). You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of stakeholders from schools, youth organisations, children’s services to parents and carers.

You will also provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will work with organisations to collate case studies and evidence, supporting the programme's achievements and our overall impact.

Oversee on a day to day basis the work or Leicester City of Sanctuary.  Play a pivotal part in welcoming asylum seekers and refugees in and around Leicester, and support them to rebuild their lives, develop their skills and feel part of the community.

Following receipt of a 5-year National Lottery grant, we are looking for someone to take on leadership of our small staff team and brilliant volunteers as we continue to welcome asylum seekers and refugees in and around Leicester.

The ideal candidate will have experience of strategic oversight and delivery of services within the charity sector and of managing a team. We are looking for someone with personal commitment to our work and the people we do it with.

This post is full-time - salary £30-33k (depending on experience)

Please see job description and person specification for more detail.More information also available on our website. 

To apply : eFollow instructions in the Job Description.

For more information on the role or to discuss your suitability please contact Chair of Trustees 

Context and Background

The NSPCC is the leading charity focused on preventing child cruelty in the UK. We believe that together, we can stop child abuse and neglect. Creative, effective communications that reach a wide audience, build relevance, and enhance our reputation are crucial to delivering our vision and goals. The NSPCC’s sector- leading press office plays a big part in this work by raising awareness of the organisation’s work to influence politicians, fundraise and provide services for children and their families. Week-in-week-out the busy team provides journalists with powerful proactive stories and quick-off-the-mark reaction that generates consistently high levels of media coverage across local, nations, national, consumer and specialist print, broadcast and online outlets.

This role is to be part of the National Media Team, working closely with a Media Manager, another Senior Media Officer and a Press Office Assistant to promote the NSPCC’s major policy-change campaigns and priorities, predominantly via national print, broadcast and digital media. Key areas of focus will include child protection and children’s social care, child sexual abuse, domestic abuse, online safety, early years, education and children’s experience of the justice system. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a network of contacts within the national media, using these relationships to ensure the NSPCC is at the forefront of coverage related to child abuse and neglect. They must be ready to respond quickly to opportunities to comment on stories while building the evidence base for the next big proactive story.

Job purpose

• To lead with the other Senior Media Officer on the media delivery of the charities major public influencing campaigns and priorities

• To deal with relevant media enquiries as they come into the Press Office

• To develop and produce press releases, quotes, articles, Op Eds and

  operational notes to achieve national press coverage

• To support key spokespeople with media opportunities, including full pre

  and post interview briefings

• To develop key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally,

  particularly with the NSPCC Policy and Social Media teams and national

  media
  • To help with the management of Press Office Assistant

  Key relationships - Internal

• Reports to the National Media Manager and works closely with the other Senior Media Officer and the Press Office Assistant.

• Works closely with other colleagues in Communications, Childline, the helpline, Policy and Knowledge and Information to implement communication initiatives.

• Engages with staff in other NSPCC functions, in particular frontline staff to continually learn about the organisation.

  Key relationships - External

• Wide range of media contacts, in particular in national print, broadcast and digital

• NSPCC Real Life Story volunteers

• Individuals and representatives at similar level from a range of agencies

  that have an interest in or a view on NSPCC’s activity.

• Other charities, government media departments and organisations such as

  trade bodies, thinktanks, universities, the police, health authorities, local councils etc

  Main duties and responsibilities

  To deliver regular national media coverage for the charity using a variety of skills and tactics
  To use your own experience and initiative to source the evidence needed to create powerful stories that will grab the attention of national print and broadcast journalists.

  To develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  To be committed to furthering the interests of the charity and of children and to always be willing to go the extra mile to deliver or help others deliver on key projects.
  To continuously be looking at ways to grow and improve as a communications professional
  To engage with and develop relationships with new media platforms and outlets, including podcasts.
  To uphold the principles and values of the NSPCC in whatever you do in your day-to-day job
  To effectively monitor and track performance using media monitoring technology.

  Responsibilities for all Staff within the Communications Directorate

  There is a set of responsibilities for all staff within each directorate:

  A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to planning, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC’s

  communications activities.

• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with

  the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures

• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end

  cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news.

  Person specification

  1. Journalism experience and/or significant experience of working in a complex press office or equivalent in the corporate, charitable or political sector with a full understanding of all media disciplines and the external media environment.

  2. An ambitious, confident, creative and motivated self-starter who can operate independently and with guidance with a willingness to the get the job done.

  3. An excellent understanding of the national media and political landscape.

  4. An excellent eye for a story and a first rate understanding of what makes something newsworthy

  5. Experienceofsupportingandpromotingmajorcampaigns,plansandstrategies within a national media context and an understanding of how media work dovetails with other functions as part of an integrated campaign.

  6. Experience of crisis communications.

  7. Experience of developing and managing good relationships with stakeholders including journalists, and colleagues across a large and complex organisation.

  8. The ability to organise and plan own work to deliver projects/initiatives to agreed deadlines, often with conflicting priorities.

  9. Excellent communication skills. Ability to write and verbally present complex, sensitive information to a range of audiences in a clear, accurate and confident way to achieve desired outcomes.

  10.Successful experience of offering media advice and guidance to colleagues at a senior level

  Safer Recruitment

  As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

  Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

  The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

  Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.

• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.

• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.

• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.

• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.

• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.

OUR VISION: A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success 
OUR MISSION:  To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success. 
OUR VALUES:  We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

There are talented young people from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds with the potential to thrive in top industries. And firms are looking for them. 
We identify, inspire, and train our candidates to connect them with our sponsor firms where they can launch successful careers. 

At the start of their careers, our candidates join our professional network of alumni both tapping into and contributing to this community of knowledge, experience, and contacts. 
SEO London was launched in 2000 and has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Today, over 14,000 diverse students and professionals are registered with SEO London, benefiting from sponsorship and engagement opportunities with over 120 blue chip firms across financial services, corporate law, consulting, technology, engineering, and corporates. 

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire an HR and Operations Manager, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

Team:  Operations 
Location:  41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office min. 3 days per week, at least at the outset.

Reports to:  Chief Operating Officer
Line Management: Senior HR and Operations Officer 
Term:  Permanent Role 
Ideal start date:  ASAP 
Salary: £38k - £46k depending on experience

This is a full-time role but we are open to flexible arrangements.

Role Description

The HR & Operations function at SEO London has grown significantly in recent years, with a strong foundation now in place. This is an exciting opportunity for a new HR & Operations Manager to build on this progress and shape the next phase of our development. With recent growth and a focus on nurturing a positive culture, this role offers the chance to make a real impact and drive continued success within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
 
The role is to oversee and continuously improve the delivery of HR Strategy and operations in line with SEO London's mission, values and strategic objectives. In addition, this role will oversee organisation-wide operations.
The post-holder will: 

• Further develop and execute a People plan that supports the achievement of the charity’s strategic objectives and an engaging and inclusive work environment
• Ensure that all policies and procedures align to SEO London’s vision and mission and the necessary regulatory and legal standards 
• Support a culture that is focused on employee engagement and continuous improvement including giving and receiving feedback 
• Support managers in attracting and retaining staff who have the necessary motivation, values, skills and tools to deliver
• Provide line managers and staff with HR advice in confidence 
• Be focussed on efficient and cost effective operational and service delivery across SEO London
• Execute ‘business as usual’ HR administration including monthly payroll and management of appraisal processes
• Lead or support strategic projects such as SEO London’s Learning and Development Plan, internal communications via SEO London’s intranet and continuous improvement of our recruitment and onboarding processes
• Line Management, currently of a full-time Senior HR and Operations Officer

Accountabilities

HR Strategy and People Plan 

• Full accountability to design and align the annual People agenda to the strategic needs of SEO London, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer 
• Compilation and use of HR data to inform planning and decision making 
  Regular review of HR policies, procedures, pay and benefits to make sure these are in line with current regulation  
• Provision of advice and support re. organisational design and development  
• Internal reporting to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and via an organisational dashboard 

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) 

• Responsibility for developing and overseeing the engagement strategy for SEO London’s staff team 
• Planning, execution and analysis of staff surveys, communication of insights and planning and execution of follow-up actions  
• Design and delivery of culture building activities to support employee engagement and well-being e.g. team away days, oversight of staff-led wellbeing committee  
• Responsibility for designing and embedding DEI policy and initiatives in conjunction with the ELT and other senior leaders 
• Responsibility for providing employment advice and counsel and managing the risk of staff team attrition  

Learning and Development and Performance Management 

• Execution of a robust and future-focused talent development, performance management, and learning strategy that supports staff members’ ongoing learning and performance
• Identification of skills gaps and internal and/or low-cost solutions/training to meet needs
• Continuous improvement of regular performance management, talent management and succession planning and execution 

Employee Relations

• Advice and support to Senior Managers regarding employee relations issues 
• Lead responsibility for management of employee relations issues, as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer 

Recruitment and Onboarding 

• Identification of recruitment needs and plans alongside hiring managers with focus on filling skills and experience gaps where necessary, internal progression opportunities and cost-effective hiring processes 
• Design and execution of an effective and efficient candidate experience 
• Execution of competency-based assessment and selection 
• Embedding of DEI and Safeguarding measures into recruitment processes 
• Continuous improvement of onboarding plans and processes, working closely with managers to ensure high quality new starter induction 

Employee Reward 

• Responsibility for sourcing and analysing regular market data to inform renumeration 
• Responsibility for delivering a competitive and attractive salary, pension and benefits programme 
• Responsibility for managing a fair and transparent salary review process focused on providing incentives for good performance and fair pay 
• Responsibility for payroll and associated processes 

Operations 

• Responsibility for regular review of SEO London’s suppliers, working closely with the Finance team 
• Lead responsibility for some supplier relationships, including those connected to SEO London’s offices 
• Maintenance, curation and regular review of organisation-wide policy and procedures ensuring adoption across the organisation and alignment with accepted good practice and regulations 
• Accurate record keeping in line with SEO London’s data protection policies and procedures 
• Governance administration including scheduling and taking minutes at Board and sub-committee meetings and support to the Chief Operating Officer on all matters relating to SEO London’s governance 

Line Management 

• Line management as required (currently one team member), including goal setting, performance management, support with planning and execution of tasks, identification of learning and development opportunities and accountability for report’s outcomes and outputs. 

Required qualifications

• University degree (any discipline)
• HR qualification (minimum CIPD Level 5)

Skills and experience of: 

• Analysing and using data to inform planning 
• Designing and executing a people strategy 
• Project management and process improvement (start to finish) 
• Creating and curating policies 
• Creating and executing Learning & Development plans 
• Managing employee reward and benefits 
• Recruitment and onboarding including planning, assessment, selection and process management 
• Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) including ability to create spreadsheets, run and analyse pivot tables in excel and create quality PowerPoint presentations 
• HR technology including HRMS and applicant tracking systems (Personio preferred by not essential) and payroll system/s 
• Operations and supplier management 
• Internal communications 
• Event management 

Knowledge of: 

• UK Employment Law 
• The HR life cycle 
• Wellbeing and DEI practices 
• Knowledge of Salesforce desirable but not essential 
• Understanding of coaching and mentoring practices 

Behaviours: 

• Influencing and engaging, and excellent relationship management across all levels of an organisation 
• Excellent written and verbal communication  
• Tact, diplomacy and integrity 
• Highly organised 
• A deep understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion to foster a positive organisational culture 

What we offer?

• Salary: from £38-46k, depending on experience 
• Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays 
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
• Flexible working - 3 days in the office 
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and many more…

Closing date for applications

Timeline:  

• Closing date for applications: 18 October at 12 noon 
• Shortlisting: 18 October 
• First interviews: 21-24 October or sooner as possible 
• Second interview, with task/presentation: 25 October or sooner as possible 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.  We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. 

Equal opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against based on race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, other protected characteristic, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

Safeguarding

All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.

Right to work

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

Are you passionate about volunteers and looking for your next role? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is recruiting for a Senior Executive – Volunteering and Operations to play a pivotal role in transforming the Charity Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
 

Whilst you’re employed by the Charity, you will work onsite at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a minimum of 3 days per week. The rest of the time will be spent working from home. 
 

In this role you will have the opportunity to build on our existing volunteer programme and have a significant impact on the Charity Hub. 
 

We are open to considering candidates on a full time, part time or job share basis. If you want to discuss before applying, please get in touch with us on our career page. 
 

Salary
 

The salary for this position is £35,051  and is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Executive – Volunteering and Operations, you will take on a varied role at the Charity Hub, including:

• Transforming the Charity Hub at the hospital into a vibrant and welcoming space. 
• Overseeing the recruitment, onboarding, training and daily management of Volunteers and Charity staff. 
• Ensuring that the Hub serves as a dynamic space, offering essential information for all and providing engaging activities for patients and families, so they can learn more about GOSH Charity.

This is the ideal role for someone who wants a role with impact and to make their mark on the Charity Hub. 
 

Some of the key goals this role is working towards include:
 

• Expanding the Hub’s opening hours. 
• Integrating the Hub into the hospital environment. 
• Developing a comprehensive activity calendar. 
• Building relationships with key hospital stakeholders. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are seeking a friendly, approachable individual with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in volunteer management.
• Excellent relationship building and effective communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task, work in a busy hospital environment, and think quickly to problem-solve.
• High emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Strong administrative skills. 
• Happy to do moving and manual handling as part of the role.
• Proactive and organised with attention to detail.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information. 
 

How to apply 
 

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. 
 

Closing Date: 8th November 2024

Interview Date: 14th November 2024 (Face to Face)

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
 

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the 'Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.'  
 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our site. 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

Social Media Officer
Location: Flexible remote (with monthly meetings / team days at our office in Horsham, West Sussex) with a requirement to attend events in person
Salary: £28,000 per annum FTE
Level Grade 4 and B
Part-time: 21 hours per week (to include Tuesday)
Contract: Part-time, Permanent

Who is Born Free?

Born Free is a UK registered charity that works tirelessly to ensure that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect, and are able to live their lives according to their needs. We oppose the exploitation of wild animals in captivity and campaign to keep them where they belong – in the wild.

About This Opportunity

Are you excited about incredible content and the reaction it gets from an audience? Do you know what works, what doesn’t, and why? Do you thrive by creating engaging stories? Do you understand strategy for social and best practices on how to bring it to life? Do you know how to harness and amplify a brand message to create authentic experiences and interactions with our community?

We are looking to recruit a Social Media Officer who can take our captivating stories, spanning nearly 40 years of conservation and wild animal welfare, and deliver them to today’s diverse audiences in exciting, creative and contemporary ways, engaging people of all ages.

Under the leadership of the Digital Marketing Lead, working alongside the Creative Content Officer and with the support of the Communications Officer, you’ll deliver the workplans to the Digital Marketing strategy, develop and deliver all Born Free’s social media communications, including – but not limited to –  fundraising appeals, adoption stories, stories from the field, including conservation and animal rescue and relocation, and news stories from the policy team. 

You will have the incredible opportunity to translate our powerful narrative, outstanding achievements, and ambitious plans to all touchpoints on social, working directly with our programmatic and marketing teams and the Co-Founder. You'll build and grow our engagement and conversions by tailoring content to our different audiences.

Working alongside our external agency and the Digital Marketing Lead, you will also be proactively engaged in our paid social activity.

The Social Media Officer will need to have the energy and hands-on attitude to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment with strong focus on outstanding content, accuracy and performance. This role requires a truly collaborative approach, embracing all aspects of the Foundation’s overall work, and an understanding of how your work affects, and is affected by, the work of everyone around you.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Working under the direction of the Digital Marketing Lead, design and deliver creative and engaging social media plans
• Ideate, curate and collate holistic content that reflects the history and diversity of Born Free, tailored to the interests of our followers, harnessing the unique aspects of each platform.
• Schedule content on Sprout Social
• Ensure content is adapted / suitable for specific channels / audiences
• Monitor, track, analyse and report on performance on social media platforms using tools such as Sprout Social, Google Analytics and Facebook Insights and recommend improvements to increase performance.
• Identify consumer trends to help with planning social media campaigns.
• Optimise content to further encourage community interaction and engagement.
• Research and evaluate the latest tools and techniques in order to find new and better ways of measuring social media activity.
• Analyse competitor activity.
• Set targets to increase brand awareness and increase customer engagement and loyalty.
• Create a flexible, proactive and reactive content calendar for all social that enhances the broader programmatic, marketing and leadership plans.
• Ensure that the BFF’s brand is consistent across every platform
• Live and breathe our brand voice and style guides, and continue to develop them through content, alongside our creative team.
• Assist with content creation where needed (e.g. other staff on leave)
• Respond to social media community
• Track, analyse and share KPI reports to optimise content performance and audience growth, and take advantage of opportunities, and adjust or pivot strategies, tactics and content development as needed.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Lives and breathes social – thrives on creating content and communications that genuinely connect with audiences.
• Inclusive, creative, courageous, discerning, curious, and devoted to Born Free, its Mission, and its followers.
• University degree in marketing or related subject or, a minimum of 3 years in a similar role, with a proven track record.
• Strong writing and editorial skills with utmost attention to detail.
• Comprehensive, nuanced understanding of all social platforms, including emerging creative sensibility and a keen eye for look and feel; editorial storytelling experiences a big plus.
• Results-driven with the ability to analyse data and deduce implications for social and engagement strategies.
• Highly-motivated self-starter; capable of working independently, yet collaboratively, within a fast-paced environment.
• Quick-thinking, agile, creative, hands-on, resilient, stress-tolerant, problem-solver.

Required Skills

• Social media-focused technologies and apps, with an eye on what is emerging as well as attention to what currently exists, including Sprout Social, or similar scheduling software.
• A genuine curiosity and interest in both current affairs, wildlife related news, and sector-wide developments.
• Ability to create engaging visual content as needed
• A solid understanding of the use of a range of social media platforms
• Strong copywriting and editing skills suitable for each platform, from knowing how to write a successful X post to using effective storytelling techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of algorithms and search engine optimisation.
• Creative skills for contributing new and innovative ideas.
• Strong communication and people skills for articulating ideas to colleagues and the wider organisation.
• Excellent teamworking, collaboration and networking skills.
• This role will have a duty for safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in relation to online activity and will be required to adhere to all Born Free policies in relation to safeguarding, including participation in specific safeguarding training sessions.

Further Information: 
Note: This job description outlines the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to detail all specific tasks. Born Free reserves the right to alter the content of this job description to reflect the changing needs of the organisation but is a correct reflection of the main duties of the post at the time of writing. Please note this role will require working outside of normal working hours from time to time.

Our excellent benefits package includes opportunities for continuous professional learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, working from home with regular team meetings to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, wellbeing support, and a competitive pension.

The closing date for applications is 17.00 on Friday 1st November 2024.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Born Free is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Born Free politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.