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The Head of Communications is a new senior role with leadership responsibility for:
Developing and delivering an integrated communications and engagement strategy to bring the diocesan vision, strategic plan and key programme areas to life, and build buy-in with stakeholders (e.g. parishes and congregations in the diocese) across a range of media.
Leading a digital channel refresh, designing channels (e.g. new website) and content around stakeholder needs and accessibility.
Day-to-day operational activity
- Advise senior colleagues (e.g. the Bishop, Diocesan Secretary, Archdeacons, etc) on all communications and engagement matters, contributing to the formation of relevant policies meeting diverse audience needs
- Line management of the Communications Team, lead on the preparation of the team’s annual operating plan, progress and KPI reporting, and oversee the preparation of the team’s annual budget and be accountable for all related expenditure.
- Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector, latest communications and engagement insight, learning, and tools to future proof the digital offering.
- Build and maintain contacts with the Communications and Engagement community across the Church of England (which includes the East Midlands Communications network, the National Communications network and the teams at Church House, London and Lambeth Palace) to share good practice, skills and expertise.
- Build and maintain contacts with stakeholder partners e.g. Visit Derby, Visit Derbyshire, Peak District National Park.Lead the compilation, design, production and distribution of accessible printed, audio-visual, and digital materials.
- Take overall editorial responsibility for the development and management of all digital channel content (including the website) for internal and external audiences.
- Lead an expansion of the diocese’s and bishop’s social media presence, sourcing or developing content, sharing newsworthy information from across our diocese, and sharing impact reports.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Engagement & Activities Coordinator
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join a Learning Disabilities team as an Engagement & Activities Coordinator working within Supported Living Services across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.
Position: Engagement & Activities Coordinator
Location: Newcastle, NE3 3LZ, with travel to services across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside & South Tyneside
Job type: Permanent, full-time - 37.5hr per week
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 (dependant on experience)
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 5pm. We reserve the right to close this ad earlier should we see a high number of suitable candidates apply
Requirements: A valid driving licence and access to a car with the ability to travel between services in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside & South Tyneside.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide engagement co-ordination of all communication and activities to support the future development of the service.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide coordination and administrative support for Communications and Engagement projects across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside.
- Manage events, including planning engagement activities for clients and colleagues.
- Implement recruitment initiatives using social media, print, and outdoor spaces, with client involvement.
- Support colleague engagement through surveys and feedback.
- Collaborate with the Communications Team on campaign planning for the department.
- Create, edit, and publish news stories and content across various communication channels.
- Produce website content, such as case studies and news stories.
- Organise and execute inclusive events, including venue logistics, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers or staff for event support.
- Evaluate activities and events through participant feedback to improve future initiatives.
- Build partnerships with local organisations to enhance activity offerings.
- Develop promotional materials and use multiple platforms, including social media, for event marketing.
- Handle event-related issues to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Manage tasks, ensuring timely updates and reports on projects.
- Maintain contact lists and manage communications, including weekly updates.
- Analyse and present data in various formats and ensure processes are followed for proper documentation.
About You:
We are looking for a dynamic person to join a caring, enthusiastic, and dynamic Team across. Focusing on the engagement and activities for the people supported. You will have the following key attributes:
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Initiative-taking approach to problem solving and ability to work under pressure and own initiative.
- Experience in developing professional relationships with others.
- Ability to extract, collate and present data.
- IT literate with strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and social media or marketing skills.You will be required to register as the manager with CQC. Full support will be given to achieve this within 6 months.
Other roles you may have experience with could include: Activity Development Worker, Activity Development Leader, Senior Club Leader, Club Leader, Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Lead, Activities Worker, etc.
About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger organisations.
At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with charities that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark-beating, sustained outcomes.
We provide these charities with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges. We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the Investment Team
The Investment Team is responsible for selecting charity partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our charity partners to improve and scale their impact.
The Investment Team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.
The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.
The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in School engagement, School attainment and Employment Sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.
The Investment Team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.
The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We come from a range of backgrounds and bring a broad mix of perspectives. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
Job description – Investment Director
The Investment Director (ID) is a key member of the Investment Team, playing a leading role in identifying, assessing, and supporting portfolio partner charities and other non-profit organisations to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with other Investment Directors and Investment Managers to deliver external facing support to portfolio partners as well as internal projects to support the development of the investment model and portfolio strategy.
Investment Directors use strategic thinking, analytical rigour, and senior relationship skills to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.
Key responsibilities
Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio
- Identifying potential charitable organisations for investment.
- Leading in-depth due diligence process to assess and build partnership foundations with potential partners – covering leadership and governance, and their impact, scale, and partnership potential.
- Modelling from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support.
- Developing and championing high quality investment propositions to our Investment Committee.
Managing partnerships with portfolio partners
- Managing relationships with partner Chairs and CEOs
- Agreeing Service Funding Agreements, including appropriate annual investment milestones to allow for a clear assessment of re-investment potential at end of phase
- Regularly monitoring and assessing partner progress / risks against milestones and making recommendations for progression or exit
- Escalating key risks on performance, leadership and safeguarding
- Conducting annual partnership review with Sector Leads and partner CEOs
- Working with Impetus Finance colleagues to ensure timely distribution of grant payments, in line with Service Funding Agreements.
Supporting portfolio partners
- Providing direct support to CEOs and senior colleagues on key strategic topics, using a mix of at least monthly one-to-one meetings and group facilitation to:
- clarify theory of change
- define long term ambition
- develop growth strategy
- achieve a step change in the delivery and performance management of outcomes
- strengthen leadership (individual and collective) and governance capabilities
- develop path to scale
- build financial resilience
- Scoping and project managing pro bono capacity-building projects (in addition to providing direct management support). Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression
- Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
- Collaborating with Impetus philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
- Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director
- Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with charity partners that are aligned with the charity’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work
- Collaborating with Impetus Philanthropy team to develop new funding streams (additional to direct Impetus grant funding) that support our partners’ ability to deliver impact at scale
- Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each charity partner that is managed by an Investment Director.
Support to Impetus
- Developing expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature
- Working closely with team colleagues to use learnings from our work and domain expertise to inform our strategy, our model and delivery over time
- Leading on and contributing to internal topics, such as team strategy development, digital transformation, or equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Contribute towards Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and fundraising events
- Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally working within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures
- Engaging in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage charity partners appropriately in these events
- Where appropriate, line-managing and supporting Investment Managers on the team to grow and develop, and achieve their project, role and team objectives.
Person specification
The successful candidate will need to show evidence that they meet many of the following skills, capabilities and experience.
Essential
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission
- Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, advising them on key strategic decisions, and challenging them in a respectful and collaborative manner
- A talent for strategic thinking around complex issues
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation fundamentals
- Tenacity and initiative
- Ability to flex personal style to needs of charity and leadership
- Growth mind-set to seek out and act on feedback
- Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment
- Strong planning and time management skills
- Interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
If you don't tick all these boxes, but still feel that you fit the profile, please apply anyway.
Desirable
- Experience in the non-profit (charity or social enterprise) sector, through work, as a pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity
- Experience in consulting, investment management, senior charity management, or other in-depth grant making and advisory work
- Knowledge and expertise in UK education or youth employability sectors
- Board experience in private, public or third sector
- Understanding of or experience with commissioning impact evaluations.
How to apply
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews
First round interviews and an assessment task will take place on 18 and 19 November 2024.
Second round interviews will take place on 27 November 2024.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need in order to be successful.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Malvern College is not just a place to work; it is a community where every colleague is valued, and every day brings the chance to make a positive difference. In this role of Housekeeper, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across our UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where we encourage good ideas, empower our colleagues and live and breathe our Malvern Qualities. All our staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.
What you\'ll be doing:
In this role, you will ensure that the public areas of the Headmaster’s and Chief Operating Officer’s houses are well kept at all times. This will involve vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and
general cleaning as well as laundry and ironing as required. You will assist the catering team with any functions in the house including serving and clearing of meals and liaise with other departments such as Estates and Domestic Operations as and when required.
This role is for 20 hours per week, 5 days a week for term time plus 7 weeks during the school holidays.
You\'ll have:
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role
• Be able to work to your own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to hours and duties
You\'ll get:
• We offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Malvern College is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.
• Our Operational colleagues work alongside our Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience we can for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model our Malvern Qualities.
Salary: £11.78 per hour
To apply:
We’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the criteria. We are likely to receive a high number of applications for this role so early application is advised as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 7th November 2024. Malvern College reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.
This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
You may also have experience in the following: Domestic Team Leader, Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, Housekeeping, Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant, Cleaning Operative, Hospitality Assistant, Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager. etc.
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Welfare Benefits Advisor – Adults
Salary: £27k to £30k negotiable & dependent on experience
Training can be provided in key areas of the role for those with essential experience. (see person specification)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Place of work: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Contract period: Permanent
Accountable to: Welfare Benefits Team Leader
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.
The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is disabled trustees), 25 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.
AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits and Independent Living.
AoD’s Welfare Benefits Service
The Welfare Benefits Service provides free independent advice and assistance to all disabled residents and their carers who live and work in Hammersmith and Fulham borough. The service is for all ages, including parents and carers of disabled children.
We provide free advice and assistance, up to and including Tribunal level, on all Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) benefits, Tax Credits, and some local authority benefits.
Welfare Benefits Advisor will
- Provide high quality Welfare Benefits advice and casework and, as appropriate, representation at the 1st Tier Tribunals for disabled individuals of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
- Write Mandatory Reconsideration requests and in a limited number of cases, write appeal submissions.
- Undertake direct welfare advice and casework.
- Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken using an appropriate electronic Welfare Benefits Recording and Information System via AoD’s Charity Log, and through the use of Excel
- Gather information to monitor and evaluate the service.
- Assist with funding applications / tender bids by providing basic factual information to Fund Raising Manager/CEO/Managers to enable them to apply for funding and also enable them to write funding/tender applications.
- Contribute to Welfare Benefits related publicity material, social media, reports for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders and other documents as required.
- This post requires travel to different locations, e.g. for home visits.
For all work:
- Work in a person-centred way
- Produce agreed regular monitoring and progress reports
- Comply with AoD’s agreed policies and procedures.
- Participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to service improvement as required.
- Be computer literate and administratively self-supporting.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager.
Ongoing consideration of applications up to; 10am Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Interviews; on receipt of shortlisted applications and up to Thursday 31st Oct 2024
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please note we do not accept CVs and only review applications sent via email or post, not via social media.
Finally, Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from Disabled people.
Please identify any specific requirements you may have, or wish to bring, to ensure full access at your interview if you are shortlisted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.
No agencies please.
Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote
Hours: Full time, 5 days a week needed – 34.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Do you get excited by digital fundraising and marketing, and have the skills and experience to give us that leading edge? If so, this is a great new challenge for you! In this role, we would be looking to you to maximise income generation and support for SPANA, as you develop and deliver work that will shape and grow SPANA’s online presence as the charity pursue its transformative mission.
The opportunity
The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is the charity for the working animals of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, SPANA has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival.
Your key responsibilities include:
• Digital Programme management
• Develop, implement and optimise innovative multi-channel digital strategies that drive online visibility and performance on platforms such as web, e-mail, organic social and paid media.
• Develop, implement and optimise effective digital campaigns to target audiences to meet fundraising KPIs, enhance brand awareness and drive new leads.
• Create compelling digital content – including e-mail campaigns, landing pages, social media posts and paid media ads – ensuring assets are tailored to respective channels and target audiences.
• Implement SEO strategies to improve online visibility and drive organic growth. Ensure all digital content is SEO optimised and complies with brand guidelines.
• Manage external web agencies and oversee the development and maintenance of the SPANA website.
• Work collaboratively with the Digital Engagement Manager to build and maintain an integrated digital activity calendar, house style and overarching digital strategy.
• Lead the charge in shaping SPANA’s online presence and driving strategic online growth.
• Programme support and administration
• Work with colleagues to ensure digital activities comply with all aspects of fundraising and data regulation, including in relation to marketing preferences and GDPR.
• Provide advice and support to colleagues across SPANA on making digital activities as efficient and effective as possible in achieving strategic objectives.
• Work with the Head Marketing & Digital to set and manage annual digital budgets.
• Provide support for digital team colleagues during absences.
• Provide social media monitoring and out of hours cover where necessary.
• Stay informed of upcoming trends and developments within the field of digital marketing and make recommendations accordingly.
In return, SPANA can offer:
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance subject to business need - on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
• Paid Volunteer Day
• A career path that can grow with the organisation.
Next steps:
If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
Prompt response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received.
This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraising Officer, Communications Manager, Communications Lead, Fundraising and Events Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Fundraising SEO manageretc
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We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Communications Manager to join our Development and Communications Team. This exciting role includes overseeing the production of our supporter magazine, annual report and digital content. You'll get the chance to develop new communication strategies and be at the heart of communicating our impact. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in this role!
Who we are
At UCCF, we are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus. For over 100 years, UCCF has equipped and empowered students to discover Jesus and live for Him on campus.
We seek to resource Christian Unions (CUs), which are groups of students from a range of local churhces who join together to help everyone at uni engage with the life-changing message of Jesus.
Each year, tens of thousands of students hear the message of Christ through CU ministry. Together, we are reaching students for Jesus.
The details of the role
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £30,900 - £35,000 pa, depending on experience
- Role type: full-time (36¼ hours/week), but we are open to discussing the possibility of the role being part-time
- Location: Blue Boar House, Oxford (UCCF’s office). We offer a hybrid arrangement where Tuesdays are our core day for in person working, and team members have flexibility to work from home for two days a week.
- Holiday allowance: 30 days per year, plus 8 public holidays
- Start date: as soon as possible
All other terms and conditions will be explained at interview.
Nature and scope: As the Communications Manager will be regularly involved in contacting supporters, churches and other outside organisations, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a believer in Jesus Christ as Saviour, Lord and God, and is in good standing with their local evangelical church, thus being in fellowship with the world-wide Christian family. They are required to sign assent to the Doctrinal Basis, to participate in UCCF collective worship and prayer and to model Christian discipleship in public and private life.
We are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 08-1.0fte
Salary: £53000-£60000
Benefits Hybrid working, 30 days leave, workplace pension matched up to 5%
Are you passionate about the role and contribution of the voluntary sector? Do you have a background in qualitative research, facilitating and developing new partnerships? IVAR is looking for a Deputy Director of Research who will work together with the Director of Research to lead a cohesive research team to ensure our work has the greatest possible impact.
At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. Through our research projects, we build an understanding of what it takes to deliver for communities and causes across the UK. We hear what helps voluntary organisations and what gets in their way. We then work with funders and public agencies to influence practice, build dialogue and put charity voice at the heart of change.
As Deputy Director of Research, you will be expected to work closely with the Director of Research to support quality assurance, the development of research practice, the maintenance of ethical standards, and the continuous improvement of writing and research communications. You will also support the identification and development of new work and partnerships. For more details of our work please read our full job description.
It is essential that you have experience of the voluntary sector and working with funders, and you will have a strong understanding and experience of qualitative research. You will have a proven track record in line management and be confident to lead a portfolio of varied projects. As a strong communicator you will be required to facilitate complex discussions and focus groups, build partnerships and have a track record of winning new work. You will also have excellent written skills with the ability of writing in an accessible and engaging manner for different audiences throughout all stages of the research process.
If you feel that this sounds like you would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- £53-60,000 per annum
- Hybrid Working (Thursdays are a key working day in the London Office, SE11)
- 08-1.0fte Hours
- 30days annual leave
- Pension matched to 5%
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
How to Apply
To apply please complete an online application by noon Monday 28th October 2024.
Interviews will be held in person at the offices on 14th November.
Start date: early 2025.
Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum of two A4 sides) and links to a couple of examples of reports/papers that you have authored. Your cover letter should include;
- Why you are applying
- How you meet the person specification
- Your availability to start
- What in particular you would bring to IVAR.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.
Welcome to the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR).
We work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research.
So, what does this mean? We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. Through our research projects, we build an understanding of what it takes to deliver for communities and causes across the UK. We hear what helps voluntary organisations and what gets in their way. We then work with funders and public agencies to influence practice, build dialogue and put charity voice at the heart of change.
Closing date 28-10-2024
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Background
Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.
Job Context
It is an exciting time to be coming into Lepra as we currently celebrate our organisation’s Centenary year this year. In 2023 we underwent a strategic review and developed our new 6-year global strategy to re-establish our work into the future. We are using our Centenary year in 2024 as a springboard to launch our new strategic period. Our new strategy will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from disability and discrimination.
Our Finance and Operations team plays a critical role in supporting the wider Lepra UK team with our finance and HR function delivering and supporting on all finance management processes and HR related support at all levels. The Finance and Operations team has experienced staffing changes this year and with some staff looking to work part-time, an assistant position has become available to support both the Finance & Administration Lead and the HR and Executive Support Assistant Manager as well as the need for support with our office move.
Job Purpose
To support the Finance and Operations team which includes the HR function as well as coordinating the upcoming office move and facilities operations.
Working Relationships
→ For the initial six months you will report into the Director of Finance and Operations.
→ Working with all of Lepra UK on all matters regarding HR, Operations and Finance.
→ Close working links and collaboration with the Finance & Operations team consisting of Finance & Operations Director, Finance Manager, HR & Executive Support Assistant Manager and Finance & Administration lead.
Key Responsibilities
Premises and Facilities Management
→ Point of contact for office queries from tenants and Octagon Management company and co-ordinate any necessary contractors (stock kitchen, keep shredding bins filled for collection).
→ Clear and sort any items in the loft storage area as required
→ Act as Fire Marshall
→ Collect and sort post
→ Point of contact for all Lepra UK staff regarding office bookings and office use
Finance
→ Logging all donations on CRM system including gift aid administration
→ Running any required reports
→ Payroll support
HR and Administration
→ Sending out appropriate induction email template to all new starters
→ Ordering any IT equipment or arranging current IT equipment for new starters to be configured and for IT to be couriered to new starter/ liaise with IT provider as required
→ Setting up induction training on our online training portal
→ Assisting in arranging induction meetings for new starters
→ Assist with travel and accommodation for colleagues and any visitors / Trustees
→ Arrange for printing and sending on any mailings to staff members
→ IT starters and leavers administration
Recruitment
→ Assisting in the formatting of job descriptions
→ Arranging for job advertisements to be sent to various recruitment advertisers and Lepra website
→ Liaising with Universities regarding intern/volunteer recruitment
General
→ This role sits within a busy finance and operations team which deals with Finance, Human Resources, IT, Governance and premises/facilities. In period of team staff absences, you will be expected to cover work tasks as appropriate
→ If you have spare capacity you will be expected to undertake any reasonable tasks within the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
· Graduate level or up to A’ Level with relevant work experience
Desirable
· CIPD or Finance qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
· At least two years’ experience of Finance, HR administration or both
Desirable
· Experience in the charity sector
· Experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment
· Experience of bias-free recruitment
Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities
Essential
· Strong desire to work in the charity sector
· Share Lepra’s values
· Highly organised
· Confident user of IT systems, including an aptitude for learning new skills
· Proactive and can multitask
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!
Fundraising continues to be Age UK's most vital and significant source of income, powering all that we do to help older people most in need.
Age UK's award-winning Corporate Partnerships team is looking for an experienced fundraiser to co-lead Age UK's Corporate Partnerships Management team on a 12 month fixed-term basis.
Alongside the another Senior Manager, you'll bring your passion, drive and strategic mind to create a culture of excellence within the team and build an ambitious partnership management strategy to drive growth and engagement from existing partnerships.
This is an exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships team as we embark on a new ambitious new strategy to significantly increase the income from partnerships and find new ways to drive impact for older people.
This fantastic opportunity offers hybrid working between home and our London officer near Tower Bridge. Due to the hybrid nature of the role, you will be required to work from our London office once a week. Currently the fundraising team meets on Thursday's.
Age UK internal grade - 4L
Must haves:
You'll have direct experience of:
* Working in corporate fundraising, delivering high-value strategic partnerships that have effectively delivered £1M+.
* Experience of different types of corporate partnerships such as employee & consumer engagement, restricted funding/grants and commercial/brand.
* Relationship building and the ability to interact with stakeholders at the highest levels in a professional and appropriate manner.
* Strategy development and implementation
* Building confidence through productive and effective relationships with internal stakeholders, including those at senior level.
* Line management and managing teams to deliver outputs at pace.
You'll also have:
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences - up to Board level.
* High levels of gravitas: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally.
* Excellent knowledge of Corporate Partnerships best practice, compliance and innovation.
* Experience in negotiating high level partnership legal agreements and a sound understanding of corporate partnership legal requirements.
* Strong grasp of the corporate fundraising landscape, models and tactics.
* Sound financial management and reporting skills.
* A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the partnerships with companies are critical to achieving our strategic goals.
Great to haves:
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders in the wider Income Generation division and most other teams within the Age UK.
* Experience in transformative corporate partnerships delivering direct impact for a beneficiary base.
* Experience in project management, reporting and analysing results.
* Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of - MS Office products and databases.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
From time to time, we may also require the successful candidate to come into our London office for face-to-face meetings with funders and colleagues at other times in the week: as per the terms of our hybrid contracts we aim to give seven days' notice when this happens.
This role will on occasions require travel outside of London and working outside of normal office hours e.g. for funder events and cultivation.
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK 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 guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK 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.
Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities
The Senior Programme Development Specialist will work on complex and major bids, often on multimillion consortia, commercial contracts and multi-country partnerships, and will be expected to take a high degree of responsibility for developing successful bids including negotiations with internal and external partners.
This position will drive a high-quality bidding process with institutional donors and large foundations to build a healthy and sustainable funding pipeline so that CIUK can achieve our programme goals. You will work closely with technical advisory teams, country offices, finance colleagues, and other partners in order to deliver winning bids, which showcase CARE’s programme innovation and deliver impact as well as ensuring adequate cost recovery for CIUK.
Why work with us?
The Programme Funding Team is at the very centre of CIUK’s new strategy for the development of high quality and impactful programming within CARE. The team shapes and builds our institutional programme portfolio in line with the CARE International 2030 vision and ensures that our programmes save lives and bring lasting change through consistent and high standards of programme design, partnerships building and learning.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a passionate and experienced funding specialist, with experience in institutional funding and a very good knowledge of our key donors’ requirements (FCDO). You must have the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams during proposal preparation, working with partners and colleagues in multiple locations. Experience in and a very good understanding of programme design is key to this role, as is excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Capable of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; you are a positive collaborator and a strong team player.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places. We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to satisfactory references.
CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful 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.
- Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.
To Apply:
To apply, please visit our website, download and read the Senior Programme Development Specialist Recruitment Pack, including the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications are completed online. If you require a copy of the recruitment pack in large print or an alternative format, please contact the HR Team. Please note, Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.
Closing date: Thursday 7 November at 11pm
Interview date: Week commencing 11 November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love working with people?
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Are you passionate about excellent supporter care?
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Would you like to lead a team in a collaborative and creative department?
BMS is looking for a dynamic individual to lead our Supporter Services team and set the standards for excellent supporter care. In this role, you will manage a team of four, who receive and process donations, and help supporters with database changes, resource orders and general enquiries.
About you: The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will thrive in a customer service environment. You will have experience of leading teams. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they can set and monitor performance standards and continuously improve processes and systems. You don’t need to have any financial qualifications but need to be willing and ready to learn about databases and financial systems.
About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
Why this role matters: This is an important role because you will be on the front line of building relationships and thanking our wonderful churches and supporters. You will be proactive in looking at ways to improve and deliver better care.
If you want to use your skills and qualities to lead and inspire a team and make a global impact, we want to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Geneve Neil, Operations and Resources Team Leader.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
We are seeking to recruit a Children and Families’ Pioneer to work in the valley’s town of Tredegar. As part of a team you will lead regular activities and events to impact the lives of children and families so that they can discover the deep love of God. From toddler groups to holiday clubs, school engagement to parenting classes, the opportunities are endless. If you are someone with energy and vision who can make connections and build relationships, we have a supportive team waiting to work with you in this well-resourced project. Together we will plant a new worshipping community based at St George’s Tredegar.
This post is suitable for someone who has previously worked with children possibly as a teacher, TA or as a children’s worker within the church. You may have previously worked in the third sector or for the local authority with families?
Main Tasks:
- Pioneer new initiatives to develop children and families’ ministry and expand our outreach in the local area; including appropriate use of the liturgical calendar and community initiatives such as holiday clubs, and toddler groups.
- Recruit and coach voluntary teams, pastoring all members on the Children and Youth teams.
- Build relationships and partnerships with schools, colleges and community groups, and where applicable, be the first point of contact for them.
- To ensure the Church in Wales constitution, policies, and practises are followed and strong safeguarding practises are embedded into their ethos so that all pipeline activities are a safe space.
- Oversee all child protection, organising training and DBS checks.
This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church in Wales or of a Church in communion with it or of a Member of CYTUN. If you are unsure, please do be in contact. Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks will be sought.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Post Title: Tutoring Plus Coordinator
Responsible to: Tutoring Plus Manager
Salary: £24,960 per annum
Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.
*Tutor Trust is currently operating hybrid staff working patterns, with an element of WFH offered to all staff*
About Tutor Trust
We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have.
We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations.
Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.
Our values
What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:
We believe in fairness
We are passionate about making a difference
We are inclusive and supportive
We are quality-focused
We are ambitious
We learn
Benefits of working at Tutor Trust
· Hybrid work model (2 days in the office)
- Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata)
- Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
- Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox)
- Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period).
- Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events)
- Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups
Job Purpose
The Tutoring Plus Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust that provides an opportunity for candidates to grow and develop new and existing skillsets. The role involves a combination of people-facing and administrative tasks, including: forming and maintaining strong relationships with school contacts, tutors, parents, Virtual School teams and other key stakeholders; leading introductory and review meetings; coordinating tuition sessions, registers, school invoices and tutor payment; liaising with local authorities and alternative provision settings to provide support for pupils who are Looked after or in alternative provision.
Coordinators’ main responsibilities are working with schools and tutors to organise tuition and ensure that its everyday delivery is efficient and properly recorded. The Tutor Trust is committed to monitoring the impact of tuition and is therefore highly data-driven in approach, whilst also being dedicated to a hands-on and personal approach with partners. This combination provides a balance to the role that enables candidates to explore various aspects of coordination and cultivate numerous transferable skills.
You will also have the opportunity to support the tutor recruitment and training process and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.
If you have solid relevant experience, have the best interests of young people at heart plus a desire to work with an innovative charity, then this could be the role for you.
Main Functions
· Advertise and allocate tuition to tutors, conduct induction meetings with tutors to determine any additional training needs for assignments and attend meetings with providers to set up and monitor on-going tuition assignments. This includes leading meetings in schools, alternative provision settings and in homes
· Recording, monitoring and approving tuition sessions and their outcomes (feedback and baseline/endpoint assessments) using The Tutor Trust’s sophisticated CRM
· Attend and occasionally lead partnership meetings with TLC, Prince’s Trust and other charities to discuss the progress of the projects and the children and families within it. This includes meeting with social workers and other key contacts
· Provide administrative support for The Tutoring Plus team in both internal and external meetings
· Assist with external communication
· Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally
· Ensure that the appropriate Impact Data is collected from both tutors and providers. This enables our Quality and Impact Team to gather vital evidence of the progress children make when receiving tuition
· Provide timely and accurate reports on Tutoring Plus tuition progress for both team and external meetings
· Organise cover for tutors that are absent due to sickness, exams etc.
· Promote The Tutor Trust tuition services to AP and LAC providers across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and West Yorkshire.
· Help with preparation for The Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders
· Be involved in the recruitment process for tutors, including short listing, interviewing and training
· Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently
· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post
Person Specification
Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills, and plenty of initiative.
Skills
· Educated to degree level or can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary)
· Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors
· The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard
· Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so
· Excellent organisational skills
· The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively
· Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
· To be fully IT literate and able to pick up new skills quickly
Attributes
· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust
· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust
· A willingness to travel to meet with stakeholders across Greater Manchester
· Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children
· Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
· Be able to prioritise and manage tasks
· Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 29th October 2024
Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension
Start date: ASAP
Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
To apply, please email all documents to the careers email address found within the attached Job Description
The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Please access our website for further information (under Join Us)
All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for Maternity Cover for a Safeguarding Advisor. If you bring both a breadth of safeguarding experience and an understanding of faith contexts, we have a new opportunity for you to use your accrued knowledge and skills for a good cause.
Thirtyone:eight, the UK’s leading Independent Christian Safeguarding charity is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Safeguarding Advisor. You will provide an expert and professional service on behalf of thirtyone:eight; including the provision of consultancy and engagement services, maintenance of policy, procedure and best practice guidance and contribute to the operation of our safeguarding helpline.
We are looking for a person with strong communication skills and experience of providing safeguarding support and advice as part of a multi-disciplinary or faith-based context to join our established team for maternity cover.
With a demonstrated commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and adults, you will need a good working knowledge of safeguarding policy, practice and legislation across diverse contexts (including the UK four nations), as well as a solid understanding of implementing safeguarding at a grass-roots level with faith organisations. In return you’ll get to work in a supportive and rewarding environment and the opportunity to share and learn from fellow safeguarding professionals from a range of backgrounds and settings.
Please note that this job could be home based, office based or hybrid.
The out of hours cover hours are: 7am-9am and 5pm-midnight weekdays; and 7am - midnight Sat & Sun. There are minimal calls coming through during this time so you would not be on the phone all these hours.