Temporary Project Management Jobs
About Babbasa
Babbasa is an award-winning, Bristol-based, social enterprise with a vision to create a world where
all people are inspired and able to realise their employment and enterprise ambitions, irrespective
of where they live, their nationality, ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality or faith. Babbasa realises its
mission through its subsidiary enterprises including Babbasa’s Youth Empowerment Programmes
and Recruitment & Inclusion Services (BRIS) and our core values of Imagination, Determination and
Kindness.
Babbasa supports low income and ethnic minority young people to prepare for the workplace as well
as support employers to recruit diverse talent, develop cultural competencies and create inclusive
work environments for all to thrive. The direct support for young people includes soft skills training,
mentoring, and information and guidance support. The direct support for employers includes
Recruitment, Inclusion Advisory Support, Cultural Competency Training, Research, Inclusion Needs
Analysis and Onboarding Support. Over the next decade, Babbasa plans to grow its services to both
young people and employers to respond to the pressing imperative to overcome the structural
barriers to workforce inclusion and associated social inequalities in Bristol and beyond.
Job Purpose
The Engagement Lead is an exciting and important role that leads delivery of Babbasa’s Challenge
Programme - a 5 year programme focussed on working with a group of aspiring young people to
develop their leadership potential, skills and sense of self confidence through a stimulating and
experiential training course, delivering a social action project and participating in 1:1 mentoring
sessions. The Challenge Programme is the flagship Babbasa programme and has delivered some
powerful initiatives in Bristol to date such as the Youth Ambassadors City of Change campaign
and the ‘Our Bristol Our World’ Youth Conference working closely with Bristol’s elected Mayor.
The post is funded by The National Lottery (TNL) Reaching Communities Fund and has been
nominated as a national case study example of the Lottery’s community projects.
Core Responsibilities
● Deliver outreach workshops to young people in education and community settings aimed at
increasing their sense of confidence, belonging and empowerment.
● Deliver and facilitate Babbasa’s workshop and training activities including the recruitment,
enrolment and induction of participants (Youth Ambassadors) onto the Challenge
programme.
● Design and deliver weekly training and workshop materials through the use of appropriate
teaching, learning and assessment methods - with the aim of encouraging critical thinking,
debates and developing the ability of participants to engage in critical discourse and rational
thinking. Including the incorporation of experiential leadership development opportunities
and trips e.g. to the UK Parliament or social impact organisations with high impact.
● Build a trusting relationship (based on Babbasa values) with young people engaged - to
ensure we meet their progression outcome and identify/address any health and safety,
disability, equality, concerns or welfare issues.
● Lead a group of young people in the delivery of a social action project which develops their
employability and enterprise knowledge and experience
● Support Youth Ambassadors to engage successfully with businesses and city wide voluntary
organisations, schools, colleges and local youth agencies on the social action project.
● Coordinate a mentoring scheme after the social action project, which includes matching,
training, and facilitation of first meetings and reviewing progress of mentoring pairs.
● Monitor and evaluate each of the core elements of the Challenge programme and assist to
produce a final report after the 6-month programme cycle.
General Responsibilities
● Ensure young peoples’ comments, voices and suggestions are at the heart of service
delivery and respond to their needs.
● Ensure internal administrative tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner as
required by Babbasa and the activity funder.
● Deliver support and guidance to participants using best practice.
● To attend and take part in all core Babbasa meetings
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
● Good organisation and time management skills, able to manage own workload effectively,
meet deadlines, monitor outcomes and achieve targets.
● Able to provide young people with enjoyable, stimulating and challenging experiences.
● Able to provide young people with appropriate information, advice, support and challenge,
and refer them to specialist help when required.
● Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, including agreeing
limits for acceptable behaviour.
● Able to use a variety of approaches creatively – matched to young people’s different needs,
abilities and interests.
● Prepared to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and other unsocial hours.
● Able to build strong collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders including:
Equal Opportunity Ambassadors, education bodies, community organisations, event venues,
and corporate partners.
Knowledge and Experience
● Experience of designing and delivering skills-development training and support packages
(preferably with a training or Information & Guidance qualification such as PGCE, PTLLS,
assessor award, or willingness to complete further relevant qualification training)
● Knowledge of, and interest in, Equality and Inclusion
● Experience of working with young people aged 16-25
● Experience of delivering training or workshops
● Experience of working with or across agencies
● An understanding of the principles and implementation of Equality and Inclusion, Child
Protection and Safeguarding Policies
● Experience of using a variety of information technology and the ability to maintain records
on a database
Incentives/ Benefits
● Work in an inclusive environment and supportive team who will support you to be great
● Have the opportunity to demonstrate your enterprise skills being part of the development of
a new business unit
● Work for one of the few organisations in the UK honoured with Queen’s Award For
Enterprise
● Be part of transforming the lives of low income and ethnic minority young people in Bristol
● Help Bristol to become an inclusive city by directly working with us to address inequalities
● Have access to flexible and hybrid working arrangements
● 31 days annual leave including public holidays
● 3% employer pension contribution
● Access to confidential Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a skilled Governance professional seeking a new and exciting challenge? Do you have experience in UK governance charities? Are you on a short notice period or available immediately? If so, please read on…
My client is a leading charity based in central London seeking an interim Head of Governance to bolster their team on an initial 6-month temporary basis with a strong opportunity to go permanent.
The main responsibilities of the interim Head of Governance are:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive governance strategy aligned with the overall mission and strategic objectives.
- Identify specific governance requirements and challenges for each entity and develop tailored strategies to address them effectively.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines for governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the boards, senior management, and other stakeholders across different locations.
My client is looking for:
- Previous experience in the UK Governance charity sector is essential.
- Experience working with a Board of Directors/ Trustees or in a non-profit organisation supporting governing committees/ boards.
- Ability to work independently and take control of tasks
- Strong understanding of governance principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 1 day a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a strong opportunity for this role to go permanent.
Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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Join us in our mission to advocate excellent standards of horse care to the general public, smaller sanctuaries, and providers of Equine Welfare Interventions. As a vital member of our team, you'll strive to ensure that all horses and ponies in our various loan schemes receive top-quality care tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in managing and supporting our Sanctuary’s Welfare Outreach and Advice Team on a day-to-day basis.
About the Role
This is a hybrid role with a base at Honeysuckle Farm, Haccombe-with-Combe, Newton Abbot and has core hours of 37.5 per week (plus out of hours on call Rota and occasional overnight stays for up to three nights planned in advance. TOIL provided)
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
Salary Band: F.1 £30,090
About The Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is the largest equine welfare charity in the South West peninsula dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies who have suffered neglect, abuse and trauma. We also deliver a range of Equine Assisted Services with our rescued horses and ponies. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has five sites across Devon, a clear five-year strategy and is ambitious for the future.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you'll be the face of equine welfare, liaising with the Head of Equine Welfare to address national and local welfare issues. You'll uphold the Sanctuary's reputation by promoting exceptional standards and best practices, while providing guidance and support to the general public on equine care concerns. Responding promptly to welfare issues, you'll investigate thoroughly, record evidence accurately, and take appropriate action.
Your responsibilities will also entail overseeing the team's provision of outreach education on equine care and welfare, managing emergency welfare advice, and collaborating with authorities and other welfare organizations. Additionally, you'll be responsible for attending court hearings to provide evidence when necessary, and ensuring your team assists with welfare lifts.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is confident in dealing with diverse situations and individuals, always prioritizing kindness, care, and knowledge. You should have a thorough understanding of national regulations and laws related to equine welfare and possess good computer skills, including the ability to handle photographic and video evidence effectively. A clean driver's license and the willingness to drive larger vehicles and tow trailers are essential for this role.
Values and Attitude
At The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, we value kindness, care, and knowledge above all else. Through our managing and supporting performance policy, we actively encourage behaviours that reflect these values in everything we do.
Why Join Us
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of horses and ponies in need. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues who share your passion for equine welfare and be supported in your professional development through relevant training and seminars. Together, we'll continue to enhance and promote the Mare and Foal Sanctuary's reputation, making a positive impact in the community and beyond.
Please apply with covering letter. Closing Date for applications is Friday 29th March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall Description
The Director of Programs oversees the management of Grassroot Soccer’s priority partnership geographies (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zimbabwe) while strengthening the technical assistance to Partners in all geographies as well as coordinating new partnerships globally. The Director of Programs will work closely with the Vice President, Impact and Operations and Director of Strategy and Innovation to develop strategic plans for all Partnership geographies. This position is strategic for Grassroot Soccer, contributing to the organization’s mission and the GRS 5 Year Strategic Plan. The Director of Programs – Maternity Cover would assume the responsibilities of the Director of Programs position while the Director of Programs is on maternity leave.
Grassroot Soccer (GRS) is a rapidly growing adolescent health organization that leverages the power of soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize at-risk youth in developing countries to overcome their greatest health challenges, live healthier, more productive lives, and be agents for change in their communities. Since 2002, GRS programs have reached 13 million young people in over 60 countries with life-saving HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health information and services. Grassroot Soccer is looking to continue scaling its impact via partnerships over the next five years.
The Grassroot Soccer Partnerships (GP) team stewards GRS relationships with a wide range of partner organizations globally. The GP team supports these organizations to integrate the GRS model into their adolescent health strategies and coordinates the remote and in person technical support to these organizations to increase their capacity to deliver GRS interventions. This technical assistance includes but is not limited to program design, product development, monitoring and evaluation, Coach development, program optimization, youth engagement, and research.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee Grant Management across all Priority Partnership Geographies (40%)
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From grant kickoff stage to grant close out, ensure Program Managers (PMs) for priority partnership geographies (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zimbabwe) execute grants and meet deliverables on time and on budget
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Manage team of Program Coordinators (PCs) and/or Program Assistants to ensure each of the PMs has the necessary support and resources for grant execution throughout the grant life cycle
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Ensure knowledge management within priority geographies and across the Partnerships team
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Work with HR to source and manage Consultants as necessary for additional technical support
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Create opportunities for learning and sharing amongst PMs, PCs, as well as project and/or country-based Consultants
Strengthen Technical Assistance to Partners (25%)
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Supervise and control quality of technical assistance (TA) and grant deliverables in partnership geographies.
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Support Program Managers during technical proposal development in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and ensure new projects are feasible programmatically and operationally
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In coordination with Directors of Strategy and Business Development (BD), support technical proposal development for new projects/funders globally
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Identify, synthesize, and advocate for updates to the TA model and package and support teams to pilot and operationalize new approaches
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Proactively identify needs and work across functional teams to build roster of consultants that ensure robust TA capacity to support all geographic and technical needs
Coordinate New Partnerships and Project Management (20%)
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In coordination with the Vice President - Impact and Operations and Director of Strategy and Innovation, assess technical and operational feasibility of new projects outside of priority partnership geographies
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Oversee and ensure program management staffing for funded projects globally
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Lead and manage strategic, multi-country partnerships
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Represent the technical assistance approach to potential global donors and partners
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Work with Global Operations team to strengthen knowledge management system for grants and programs
Lead Strategic Partnership Planning (15%)
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Direct country-level strategic plans for Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and ensure those plans align with and support GRS’s annual and 5 Year strategic plans
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Along with the Vice President - Impact and Operations and Director of Strategy and Innovation, develop multi-year strategic plans for all Partnership geographies
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Build capacity of PMs to steward strategic partnerships
Other Expectations:
Travel
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International Travel to including but not limited to (up to 25%, 1-2 trips per quarter )
Relationships
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Reports to: Vice President, Impact and Operations
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Works closely with: Director of Strategy and Innovation
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Direct reports: Partnerships Program Manager (PM) Malawi, PM Nigeria, PM Mozambique, PM Ethiopia, PM Kenya, Partnerships Coordinator x 2, Program Support Manager
Qualifications Required:
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7+ years’ managing programs and/or operations in a national or multinational nonprofit
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Experience overseeing implementation of organizational or program budgets of at least $1M annually
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Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to a range of different stakeholders (e.g. global headquarters, prime partners, ministry officials, local boards and program teams)
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Experience managing cross-cultural remote teams
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Demonstrated experience strategizing in complex scenarios, forecasting possible outcomes and proactively managing against those outcomes
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Willingness and ability to travel (up to 25% of time)
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Excellent written and oral English communication skills required, additional languages preferred
Ideal candidate should have exceptional skills in the following:
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Inspiring and leading teams while holding them accountable for results
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Proactively managing programs and projects and ensuring challenges are attended to before they become problems
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Managing change and complexity in a growing organization
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Building relationships with wide range of staff and partners, and operating within diverse social and cultural contexts, often virtually over multiple continents and time zones
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Communicating effectively, both oral and written, with wide range of external and internal stakeholders (e.g. Ambassadors, Ministers, Civil Society leaders, board members, senior leadership, staff, young people)
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Ability to see and tell stories from numbers in budgets and program data
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Maintaining oversight over a large range of programs, projects and partnerships and ensuring effective prioritization of time and effort
Benefits:
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Flexible remote schedule
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Generous Paid Time Off
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Affordable dental and vision coverage
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Significant employer health insurance contributions
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Opportunity to work on a global team and visit GRS sites
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5 days of study leave and more!
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter, “Director of Programs – Maternity Cover” on the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Hybrid (London) or Remote
12 months’ fixed term contract
We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst who can help guide the RCSLT’s development, analysis and communication of data about the speech and language therapy profession. This is a new role and your expertise, and skills will have an immediate and lasting impact.
Who we are
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the United Kingdom (UK). We support and represent over 22,000 members while operating nationally across our offices in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists (SLTs) and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
The role
As our new Data Analyst, you will be a key partner for different RCSLT teams working on a wide range of projects, from analysing data about the speech and language therapy workforce, about students and help us understand the impact that SLTs make in their work.
You will help build the data capabilities of the whole organisation using tools that bring data to our members while using critical evaluation to bring depth of understanding about the profession.
We offer flexible working locations, either hybrid working (working a minimum of two days per week from our London Bridge office) or home-based with travel to our London office once or twice per month.
What we are looking for
You will have proven technical skills in statistics, analysis and data visualisation. Just as importantly, you will be a great communicator with the ability to clarify and contextualise data stories for all kinds of audiences.
You will be in your element using real-world data to answer real-world questions. You will be able to see the impact of your work, both within the RCSLT, and for the people and the profession that we serve.
Our ideal candidate
You will have knowledge and experience to bring to the role that enables you to:
- Take the lead in advising on the opportunities for the developing data function;
- Be responsible for using a variety data analysis, techniques, software or tools appropriate for different data sets, to produce reports, develop surveys, make recommendations;
- Play a key role in undertaking strategic analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data for a variety of non-technical audiences and to help drive our campaigns.
What we can offer you
- A competitive starting salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent staff training and development opportunities
- Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
- Generous Pension scheme
- Life insurance cover
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and more!
How to apply
For more details about the role and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
Interview date (including task): Wednesday, 10th April 2024 (at the RCSLT London Bridge office).
Please note: we would like this role to start as soon as possible. If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
The RCSLT is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Home based: National with occasional travel
Job reference: 182
Contract type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2025 (possible permanency beyond March 2025)
Part time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week, between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (exact dates to be agreed/discussed at interview)
Salary: £19,299.60 - £22,705.20 (Full time equivalent £32,166.00 - £37,842.00) per annum (dependent on experience) +Benefits!
Benefits:
- 25 days pro rata annual leave
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover
- Death in service benefit
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days pro rata annual leave
- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum
- Bike to work scheme
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Senior Bid Writer to join our Business Development team working on tender opportunities, tracking new and existing business and handling of new contracts for POhWER.
POhWER needs to increase and diversify its income to achieve greater financial sustainability. To do this we need to grow our services to reach new parts of the UK and new areas of work. However we also recognise the importance of retaining our existing contracts. To support this ambition we are looking for someone to support and work with our existing team.
Our Bid Writers coordinate the organisation’s response to all tenders. This includes re-tendering for our existing services as well as responding to tenders for services in new areas, or new services in our existing areas.
The role includes:
· Lead and co-ordinate tender activity ensuring that POhWER wins and retains new and existing services and contracts
· Take ownership of the bid response, style and format and overseeing it through the production process.
· Prepare and write tenders in a persuasive manner that takes full account of customer-specific style and content.
You will have excellent written communication, attention to detail and proof reading skills and a good knowledge of POhWER’s services. You will also have an ability to work to strict deadlines and a confident, flexible and positive attitude.
Please refer to the job description for more information about the role.
How to apply
We’re keen to get a Senior Bid Writer started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria and your notice period.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.
Closing Date: 09:00am, Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April 2024
Location of Interviews: Remote (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
A DBS check will be conducted for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home based: National with occasional travel
Job reference: 183
Contract type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2025 (possible permanency beyond March 2025)
Part time: 22.2 hours, 3 days per week, between Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (exact dates to be agreed/discussed at interview)
Salary: £13,890.00 - £14,883.00 (Full time equivalent £23,150.00 - £24,805.00) per annum (dependent on experience) +Benefits!
Benefits:
- 25 days pro rata annual leave
- Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan Cover
- Death in service benefit
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days pro rata annual leave
- Discretionary shut down days at Christmas
- 1 Community Leave Day per annum
- Bike to work scheme
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Bid Officer to join our team, to work within our support services, to provide administrative and bid support to the Service Design and Development (SDD) team. The successful candidate will support the team to submit high quality bids to retain and expand our services.
The Bid Officer will act in a supportive capacity, independently coordinating administrative functions as well as tracking new opportunities and supporting with competitor/market analysis and assisting with managing and tracking of contracts.
As part of POhWER’s Bid team you will support the Bid Manager and Grants and Partnership Manager throughout the tender/application process; monitoring tender trackers and identifying and scoping potential tender opportunities. This role includes completing SSQs (standard selection questionnaires) for tenders and attending market engagement events (virtually or occasionally in person).
We are looking for someone who has excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately, with attention to detail. The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of working in a Business Development team including good knowledge of the tender process.
We are looking for someone with good IT skills with knowledge of standard Microsoft packages a good standard of English and maths and confident written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to a high level of confidentiality.
The successful candidate will have a confident and positive attitude as well as a strong team player with a flexible approach to meet needs of the team/business. You will have the ability to work confidently and independently with staff at all levels in the organisation and have knowledge and understanding of production of reports in a variety of formats.
Please refer to the job description for more information about the role.
How to apply
We’re keen to get a Bid officer started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (cover letter no longer than 1 side of A4) before the application deadline. In your cover letter please include your reasons for applying for the role, how you meet the person specification criteria and your notice period.
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter.
Closing Date: 09:00am, Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Interviews: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th April 2024
Location of Interviews: Remote (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.
We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
A DBS check will be conducted for this post.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Smart Works
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. After visiting Smart Works, 69% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
More information about who we are can be found on our website.
About the role
We are looking for a pro-active forward-thinking individual to join our team and co-lead the Smart Works centre in Reading. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to work across a breadth of projects simultaneously and strong leadership skills.
Reporting directly to the Chair of Trustees for Smart Works Reading, the Centre Manager will have responsibility for the operational and day to day management of the centre.
In practice, the role will support the delivery of the Smart Works service to unemployed women living in Berkshire by liaising with our referral partners and booking appointments, whilst also working with the Trustee Board to raise the money needed to fund the work of the charity through various income streams.
Given the breadth of the role, it is essential that the role holder is able to prioritise and delegate effectively.
The role would be based in the Reading centre, and there will be occasional evening and weekend work as the role holder will be expected to attend fundraising and partnerships events. We are looking for someone to start as quickly as possible.
Smart Works Reading is part of Smart Works Charity, and there will be some travel to London and liaison with the HQ team, as well as participation in regular meetings, phone calls and conferences with other Smart Works centres across the UK.
Duties and responsibilities
- Building excellent relationships with corporate and community partners, generating awareness and income of c. £165k for the centre across grants, events and corporate fundraising.
- Writing high-quality grant applications, culminating in successful submissions to the target amount of £50k.
- Working collaboratively to deliver compelling proposals for both core and restricted funding.
- Line management for our Fundraising Lead, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in their role.
- Support the Fundraising Lead to deliver events, notably fashion sales to target income of c. £50k and our annual community fundraising cycling challenge to income target.
- Oversee the delivery of the Smart Works service and work collaboratively with the Job Share Partner (Centre Manager), to maintain progress against service delivery targets and financial KPIs.
- Act as Safeguarding Officer for Smart Works Reading, and ensure all training, policies and procedures are followed.
Personal Specification
- Demonstrable experience managing projects, driving innovation and raising income in excess of £65k for grants and £50k across corporate fundraising.
- Experience of fundraising and organising events, raising circa £50k.
- Proven ability to proactively manage relationships across varying levels of seniority and sectors.
- Proven experience writing reports, with ability to provide commentary and present on performance against financial and other KPIs.
- Detailed understanding of safeguarding requirements for a charity like Smart Works.
- Passionately committed to making the Smart Works service in Reading grow and be the best that it can be. Experience working within employability support is desirable but not essential.
How to Apply
Please visit our website or click "Apply Now" to find out more information - we can't wait to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This post has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, as part of our Intergenerational Project, Friends2Gether (F2G). We are half-way through a 3 year Project. Working with older and younger people, our intention is to bring them together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities. Our aim is to promote greater understanding and respect between generations, building relationships between those that live and learn in the same community – but may not have the opportunity to get together. Based within our Aylesbury Premises we have many opportunities for engagement from music to cooking to digital and technology. We also offer F2G opportunities in Chesham and Wycombe.
The Friends-2-Gether project aims to improve physical and mental health, decrease social isolation, increase sense of belonging, self-esteem, and wellbeing, whilst also improving social, emotional and employability skills. By providing a wide range of activities such as our Media Launchpad we hope to increase cooperation, interaction and exchange between people of different generations enabling them to share their talents and resources and support each other in relationships that benefit all involved.
Vacancy Reference: BfN2024/120
Job Title: Programme Quality Manager
Salary: £18.90 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Fixed term until March 2026
Start Date: April 2024
Hours of Work: 32 per week
Work Location: Remote with some travel to Service Sites
Responsible to: CEO
Closing Date: 23/04/2024
Proposed Interview Date: w/c 29/04/2024 TBC
Job Information: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced programme quality professional to make a difference at a charity providing vital services to families across the UK. The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) is a family-friendly employer with an excellent reputation for quality-assured services, evidence-based training and information. The Programme Quality Manager is a member of BfN’s Senior Management Team. You will use your skills and experience in data and management of an experienced, multi-disciplinary team to support your colleagues to continually improve the impact, sustainability, effectiveness and relevance of our work and so to enhance BfN’s ability to influence and secure diverse funding sources. We are a Scottish registered charity making a difference to women and families across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Supportability we are a charity providing opportunities and support for disabled adults and children to enable them to lead the life they want. We focus on valuing people, teamwork, being competent and responsive and these values underpin everything we do to make life better for the people we support.
‘Celebrating Supportability at 70’ is a Heritage Fund funded, fixed term project that investigates, describes and explains the heritage of Supportability to the people we support and the wider community.
Do you have what we are looking for?
The role will include working with volunteers, people we support and their families and the wider community in order to examine, preserve and interpret significant documents that relate to the charity’s 70-year history. It will also include researching further into other local archives and recording memories and experiences of both past and present stake holders. This will then be pulled together into an exhibition detailing the full history of Supportability, which will take place at a local library. Learning and historical materials from the project will also inform a digital timeline (web design/development will be externally commissioned) hosted on our website.
To ensure the project is accessible to the people we support the role will also involve organising (alongside our service managers) inclusive heritage themed events.
We aim to give people in the local community and beyond a greater knowledge of the history of disability support in Stockport and the part Supportability has played in that journey. Ultimately the project will be evaluated to ensure the outcomes and terms of the Heritage Lottery grant are met.
In return you can expect the following from us:
– 30 days holiday rising to 40 days with service (inclusive of bank holidays and pro rata for part time staff)
– Induction and Training Programme
– Pension
– Occupational Sick Pay
– Healthcare Cash Plan
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter evidencing how you meet the person specification.
The Closing Date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12th April 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter evidencing how you meet the person specification.
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At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people. We offer one-to-one, expert support, advice and guidance, tailored to the individual circumstances of the farming person.
You will be part of a wider Finance and Operations team responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of Microsoft Dynamics and related projects within our charity, to support the long-term delivery of services across the farming community within England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
You will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics along with integration into 3rd party software solutions, our social and wider digital platforms for delivery of access to our farming community and partner organisations. You will understand integration of reporting tools, ideally based on social impact reporting, along with delivery via data warehouses and Microsoft reporting technology such as Power BI.
In addition, you will be responsible for the scoping and integration of our Microsoft Dynamics solution into digital platforms, such as the RABI website and associated portals for our service users, volunteers and partner organisations.
Key responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Drive planning, execution, and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics CRM projects within set timelines and budgets, employing Agile methodologies and delivery sprints.
- Project Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets to track progress, ensuring adherence to milestones.
- Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support project activities and meet requirements.
- Risk Management: Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement strategies to minimize disruptions and delays.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams and third-party partners to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and executive leadership through meetings, reports, and presentations.
- Post-project Evaluation: Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate outcomes, identify lessons learned, and implement process improvements.
- Project Management Framework: Provide guidance and leadership in developing and implementing a project management framework to support the charity’s strategic objectives.
- Social Impact Reporting Integration: Collaborate with the RABI Service Delivery team and third-party consultants to project manage the integration of social impact reporting into Microsoft Dynamics. Support will be given to Project Manager to develop knowledge in this area.
- Digital Platform Integration: Lead the relationship with stakeholders and digital delivery partners for scoping, planning, and delivering integrated portals and digital platforms into Microsoft Dynamics.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
- Proven track record of at least three full lifecycles of CRM implementations.
- Integration experience with third-party applications and digital platforms.
- Proficiency in integrating reporting platforms, particularly with Microsoft Power BI.
- Successful track record in delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
- Strong leadership skills to motivate cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a focus on driving results.
- Familiarity with Agile or other iterative project management methodologies.
- Experience in managing organizational change during large-scale IT projects.
Desirable:
- Experience in the UK charity sector.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Fundraising & Engagement and Microsoft Cloud for Non-Profit.
- Industry-recognized project management qualifications (e.g., AgilePM or PRINCE2 Agile).
- Full UK driving license.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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My client is a global membership organisation, supporting its delegates throughout their careers and setting international standards in transparency. With plans for considerable growth over the next 5 years, they have a real ambition for the future.
Part of this change requires a review of existing back-office functions to ensure they are fit for purpose and growth. As such they are currently looking for an interim Finance Transformation Consultant to lead on a programme of improvement across their accounting function. Key deliverables being process efficiency and a greater input and influence in the wider business.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the Finance Director in setting up the finance transformation programme, including sequencing enablers, improvement initiatives and managing any high level dependencies.
- Produce, implement and regularly report on project progress against delivery plan.
- Review and document existing finance business processes, identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks in existing finance processes and potential solutions for discussion and agreement.
- Lead initiatives to streamline and optimise problems identified, including reengineering processes, implementing quick win changes to existing systems.
- Assess finance technology and identify opportunities to leverage new systems to enhance finance operations and reporting.
- Define key performance indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness of finance transformation initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a significant track record in delivering similar change programmes. A self starter, who can work with autonomy to get things done, you will have the right balance of detailed operational focus as well as be able to offer strategic insight.
This role has been assessed as outside of IR35 and can be offered on a fully remote basis.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking to recruit a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Adviser, specifically to support a programme of work relating to humanitarian innovation. The role is fixed term until March 2025 to start as soon as practical.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to play an essential role in supporting two important workstreams specifically to improve the impact of humanitarian innovation by:
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Providing further clarity of the pathways needed to support routine integration of new evidence and solutions into live responses in order to overcome one of the key barriers to scale for humanitarian innovation.
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Identifying the barriers that inhibit the integration of innovations into live responses for rapid onset or acute crises, and also to explore and address the identified conceptual, practical and ethical challenges to approaching Value for Money in this context
Your application will need to demonstrate:
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Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) at project and/or organisational levels, ideally in a humanitarian context.
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Strong familiarity with key MEAL concepts and approaches.
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Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and accessible manner.
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A passion for innovative and ‘out of the box’ thinking, devising and testing new solutions and ways of working.
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Proven capacity to work independently and take the initiative, and work as part of a team.
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Experience in research and/or innovation would be an advantage.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.
Note for applicants:
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close advertising earlier than stated.
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Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
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When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
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Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
Closing Date: 14 April 2024
Interview Dates: w/c 22nd April 2024 (online)
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We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we
support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and
motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from
the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year.
From Spring 2024 we will have forty-three centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with a
number of new centres planned for 2023-24, and ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
We are looking for people who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a fixed-term full-time role as an Education Worker at one of our centres in London. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.