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Check NowYou will build and develop a programme of academic community building activities, co-created alongside student leaders and staff. We are looking for someone passionate about community building and working with student volunteers, who is committed to students' development and experiences whilst at University.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of what it takes to build a community. Developing our academic communities is a key priority for students at Westminster. The academic support and foundations around them have a vital impact on their experience and their ongoing opportunities once they leave Westminster. This is a new role and has vast opportunity to shape the belonging and engagement at Westminster.
“Being a FAN has been the most wonderful experience, I have been able to provide support and friendship to new students at Westminster and help them start their University journey on the right foot.” – 3rd year Journalism FANS (Friends of Arriving New Students) Student Volunteer
We are immensely proud to state that we are the only Students Union in the country to score 100% positive employee engagement score in the NUS Employee Engagement Survey and have recently achieved Investors in People (Gold). We are a supportive, collaborative team at UWSU and take every step to ensure our staff team feel supported and inspired by the amazing work they do.
We are committed to promoting equity and diversity and strive to be an organisation that values difference and inclusiveness. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post. We particularly welcome individuals from an ethnic minority background to apply for this post, as they are under-represented at UWSU at this level.
We offer great benefits to reflect our commitment to the development and wellbeing of our staff:
· A very generous annual leave allowance: 28 days, plus winter and spring closure periods of at least three weeks per annum, and your birthday off!
· Religious holiday leave and/or Charity Days in addition to annual leave
· We provide a significant financial and time commitment to your personal and professional development. We actively encourage our staff to take all opportunities available to them.
· A confidential employee assistance programme
· Commitment to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through flexible working
· Interest free season ticket and other travel loans
· Opportunity to learn a language through University of Westminster Polylang programme
· Reduced gym membership
· Reduced complimentary therapies through University of Westminster Polyclinic
You will be joining us as we enter a new phase of our strategy, and as we are growing in every area of work.
We are a multi-campus university in the heart of London, we have four main campuses on Regent Street, Marylebone Road, New Cavendish and Harrow. Although we are across four sites, we have the exciting campus feel.
If you would like to know more or are interested in joining our amazing team at Westminster, we want to hear from you!
We are more than happy to have any informal chats about the role or answer any questions, please contact our People Development Advisor Anna. We would absolutely love to talk to you, and if you have any concerns or would like to discuss any flexible working arrangements ahead of the application, please feel free to do so.
Feeling imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a feeling that you may not be worthy of applying for a role, or that you don’t think your achievements are as worthy. It can often appear when applying for jobs, and can disproportionately affect women and people from minority backgrounds. If you identify imposter syndrome symptoms we urge you to recognise this, as we would hate to miss out on a fantastic applicant! You are more than welcome to reach out for an informal chat about the role as mentioned above.
Thank you for your interest in joining the UWSU team!
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This role will lead our Student Voice Mechanisms to deliver high quality systems of representation for our 23,000 students at Westminster. This work will be delivered through academic representatives including over 800 course representatives as well as supporting officers and other academic representatives to affect change through university committees.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is keen to develop professionally and willing to consider how best practice from across the sector can be applied in a way as unique as our university community. This is an ideal opportunity for those wanting to join a growing and ambitious team in a vital role that works with University of Westminster and the Students’ Union.
We are looking for someone who can bring experience of volunteer and project management whilst supporting meaningful opportunities for representatives to deliver change for students on their courses. We are keen to ensure that this role is at the forefront of conversations around a quality academic experience at Westminster for every student.
“If you want to work in a supportive, flexible and enthusiastic organisation with huge potential for growth then UWSU is the place for you. The organisation is at a pivotal moment in its work on student voice and representation and the successful applicant will not only be able to work with inspiring student leaders, but also put their own stamp on shaping an academic representation system that truly has the student voice at the centre. UWSU is not only student-led at its core, but cares deeply about its staff team and has achieved Gold Investor in People status, has a generous staff development fund and offers a great benefits package.” – David Arnold, Outgoing post holder.
We are immensely proud to state that we are the only Students Union in the country to score 100% positive employee engagement score in the NUS Employee Engagement Survey, and have recently achieved Investors in People (Gold). We are a supportive, collaborative team at UWSU and take every step to ensure our staff team feel supported and inspired by the amazing work they do.
We are committed to promoting equity and diversity and strive to be an organisation that values difference and inclusiveness. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post. We particularly welcome individuals from an ethnic minority background to apply for this post, as they are under-represented at UWSU at this level.
We offer great benefits to reflect our commitment to the development and wellbeing of our staff:
· A very generous annual leave allowance: 28 days, plus winter and spring closure periods of at least three weeks per annum, and your birthday off!
· Religious holiday leave and/or Charity Days in addition to annual leave
· We provide a significant financial and time commitment to your personal and professional development. We actively encourage our staff to take all opportunities available to them.
· A confidential employee assistance programme
· Commitment to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through flexible working
· Interest free season ticket and other travel loans
· Opportunity to learn a language through University of Westminster Polylang programme
· Reduced gym membership
· Reduced complimentary therapies through University of Westminster Polyclinic
You will be joining us as we enter a new phase of our strategy, and as we are growing in every area of work.
We are a multi-campus university in the heart of London, we have four main campuses on Regent Street, Marylebone Road, New Cavendish and Harrow. Although we are across four sites, we have the exciting campus feel.
If you would like to know more or are interested in joining our amazing team at Westminster, we want to hear from you!
We are more than happy to have any informal chats about the role or answer any questions, please contact our People Development Advisor Anna. We would absolutely love to talk to you, and if you have any concerns or would like to discuss any flexible working arrangements ahead of the application, please feel free to do so.
Feeling imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a feeling that you may not be worthy of applying for a role, or that you don’t think your achievements are as worthy. It can often appear when applying for jobs, and can disproportionately affect women and people from minority backgrounds. If you identify imposter syndrome symptoms we urge you to recognise this, as we would hate to miss out on a fantastic applicant! You are more than welcome to reach out for an informal chat about the role as mentioned above.
Thank you for your interest in joining the UWSU team!
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Location: London Hybrid (EC1V 2PT). We would also be happy to consider home-based candidates anywhere across England, Scotland, and Wales. Reasonable travel expenses would be reimbursed where home-based.
Salary: £25,290 to £26,571 (London hybrid), or £23,270 to £24,448 (remote), depending on experience
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 months), Full-Time (35 hours a week – Monday to Friday)
Start Date: As soon as possible
I CAN is the UK’s leading children's communication charity. We exist to help the million-plus children in the UK who are struggling with speaking and understanding language right now. Each year we design programmes that support more than 15,000 children and we train over 6,000 people who work with children to develop their speaking and understanding. Our two outstanding schools help children with the biggest communication barriers to overcome them. We support families to develop their child’s speaking and understanding, and we push for the government to change policies to improve the life chances for children who struggle with their speaking and understanding.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Project and Evaluation Officer to join our small team in central London. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across the organisation and will gain experience in working closely with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in progressing their career. You will have a key role to play in developing the data collection and assessment approach for our new Talk for Work project, ensuring that young people who are not in education, employment or training get the support they need.
We are keen to hear from you if you have:
- Experience in supporting a variety of projects at different scales.
- Experience in analysing large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Experience in developing or using online assessment or data collection tools.
- Evidence of working under own initiative to deliver on projects.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- An interest in supporting children’s development and access to education.
Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you if that is the case.
In return we offer you:
- An inclusive and supportive environment
- Hybrid working as well as the tools to work from the office and from home
- Access to our employee benefits programmes (Perkbox and Pension Scheme)
- A range of employee wellbeing interventions
- An investment in your personal development
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the criteria outlined above by 11:59 PM, on Monday 11th July. Interviews will take place on Friday 15th and Monday 18th July. Download the job description and the recruitment pack for more information.
I CAN works within the government’s COVID-19 guidelines.
We serve children and young people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our workforce. We strongly believe there is unity in diversity and are committed to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are under-represented by people who are from ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as being from the LGBTQ+ community. We particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified people from these backgrounds. If you are excited about making an impact in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put a lot of time and effort into making an application and we want to give each of you the time and space to put in an application you feel proud of.
Please note that we will not shortlist candidates who do not submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.
We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service or equivalent criminal records check.
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Introduction to the Sheila McKechnie Foundation
We are a small organisation with a growing profile and reputation as thinkers, innovators and capacity-builders in social change. We work to provoke new thinking, gather evidence, convene practitioners, sharpen strategy, and encourage greater collaboration. These are all ways we are working to orient civil society more strongly towards reform.
Our vision is a more confident and powerful civil society where people work together to drive social change. We work right across civil society, from unpaid volunteer campaigners to big national and global organisations. We bring a wide view of social change that recognises its complexity, and that is combined with a deep commitment to social justice.
Where we are in our journey
SMK is in an exciting place. A few years ago, we agreed an ambition to become known as experts in social change. Our Social Power report describes how social change is happening today, while It’s All About Power sets out why we need a new way of thinking about power to achieve deeper solidarity in driving that change. The tools in these reports are being used widely – by change-makers, funders and policy-makers – to challenge their thinking and develop new approaches. We want to help them go further.
We are unrelentingly curious, tracking and analysing the way that social change is shifting and sharing that knowledge so that it can be used across civil society. We look to people’s experiences as well as academic research, to contemporary commentators and historical examples. All the while, we stand up for campaigners, working to ensure they are able to shape their world without unreasonable constraint.
About the role
SMK’s envisages a confident and powerful civil society in which people work together to drive change. A core part of our work is to build the confidence and capacity of people and organisations - we do this through our training and consultancy programmes which operate as a social business, and through grant-funded capacity-building programmes.
Working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive (who has overall responsibility for income generation) and their team, this role will grow and effectively manage our training and consulting operation. You will also be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of grant-funded programmes, including our grant funded 'power-informed capacity-building programme'.
SMK is one of the main providers of training to campaigners in the UK and has a popular and growing public training programme that you will lead, working closely with the Events and Programmes Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the training business.
Our training and consultancy is primarily delivered by a network of Associates, with SMK delivering more strategic consulting projects in-house, for example helping organisations reflect on their campaigning strategy. You will need to be able to understand clients' situations, and design projects and programmes to meet their needs. You will also need to put together appropriate teams to do client work and will be confident undertaking some projects yourself.
You will co-ordinate and develop our network of Associates, who are some of the UK’s leading change-makers, practitioners and commentators, and ensure that together we deliver high-quality training programmes and consultancy services.
You will also be involved in business development including representing and championing SMK, writing bids and responding to queries and tenders.
You will build and maintain strong partnerships and networks across the charity sector, and you’ll be comfortable working with audiences as diverse as grass roots community activists and senior campaign professionals.
About you
There are a number of possible backgrounds that could be a fit for this role, and we are keeping an open mind. You could, for example, come from a consulting, training or programme management role, or have been involved in charity leadership, social enterprise or campaigning. Your experience could have been gained in a commercial or civil society environment, or both, because this role blends commercial disciplines with social purpose.
But whatever your background you will have the demonstrable ability to get to grips with the social change and campaigning sector if you’re not already in it. And above all you will need commercial nous, the ability to sell, the ability to manage programmes, and the confidence to influence and support clients. Ultimately, success for this role is about equipping civil society organisations, campaigners and activists to be more effective in making change happen. So, whatever your background you will need to show that you are ambitious about achieving this, and have the skills and aptitude to deliver.
Creative and dynamic, you will have the credibility to engage a room full of activists from a range of backgrounds and to build partnerships with prospective funders, commissioners and other stakeholders. Using your knowledge of change and strategy, you will develop creative and agile programmes and ensure they are continuously being improved in a fast-changing field. You will be intellectually curious and follow campaign trends supporting campaigners to thrive and win.
You will have a strong track record of collaborative working with stakeholders and will thrive in a small, busy and ambitious team, having the flexibility to handle a broad and changeable workload. You’ll be able to jump right in, will not be intimidated by the need to run a social business and deliver income, and will be able to work closely with the team at an exciting phase of our strategic development and organisational growth.
A hybrid work environment
We have shifted to a mix of office and homeworking, but our work hasn’t slowed down. Civil society organisations are already seeing that their role as change-makers is becoming even more critical.
Our staff team are currently based around London and the South East. We would welcome applications from other parts of the country, but our offices are in central London. You would need to travel to London for a minimum of 12 days per year for Team Days, Board Away Days and other essential meetings. We thrive on working closely together, so ideally you would be willing to meet team members at our offices for co-working more frequently, but we will be flexible for the right candidate.
Travel and accommodation for working at our London office is at job-holders own expense. Expenses incurred for SMK business outside London are covered.
Job description
As Head of Programmes, you will be responsible for overseeing our capacity-building support, ensuring SMK is delivering high-quality and market-leading campaign training and consultancy. You will be key in managing our stakeholder relationships, including our pool of Associates and funders.
This will include:
- Manage SMK's training operations working closely with the T&C Programme and Events Manager
- Continuous improvement and development of SMK's training offer in response to customer feedback and market trends
- Overseeing SMK's Associate scheme (Associates do the majority of training delivery)
- Manage SMK's consultancy operation, including overseeing the sales process and the portfolio of live projects
- Help to develop consultancy proposals and deliver in-house projects, in conjunction with other senior staff
- Maintain an oversight of all programmatic activity, advising and supporting other staff as required
- Programme manage or sponsor individual major funded programmes as required
- Support our grant-funded capacity building work, working with the Head of Power and Participation on planning, managing the delivery team, and managing the relationship with the funder
- Put in place the systems, processes and working practices to allow SMK to deliver programmes effectively
- Undertake any other duties as agreed with your line manager
Person Specification
We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people in under-represented groups. To ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, where needed we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.
Experience*
*We’re interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life
Essential
- A clear belief in the Foundation’s objectives
- A passion for campaigning and change-making
- The ability to manage a trading operation delivering high-quality training and consulting services
- Commercial skills, including the ability to sell consulting work, and develop and market capacity-building services
- Understanding of the systems and processes necessary to ensure effective delivery of programmes and services
- The personal credibility and experience to lead consulting projects, and present to senior stakeholders
- A team player, ambitious self-starter and a completer finisher.
- Excellent project and programme management and organisational skills, ability to manage own workload effectively and take initiative
- Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with Associates, customers, and stakeholders
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of a small organisation
- Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- An understanding of the civil society and campaigning worlds, with a passion for understanding how change happens and following innovations
- Experience of working with funders and commissioners
- A track-record within training, consulting, programme management, or capacity-building, preferably within the charity sector
- Knowledge of the following software: Office 365, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Google Forms/Sheets/Docs
You will be asked to upload a cover letter and CV.
Your covering letter should be no more than two-pages (at a minimum font size of 11pt), and should address the following:
1. Why you want the job
2. How you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the job description and person specification
Please note that generic application cover letters do not allow us to properly assess an application and will result in the application being screened out.
SMK is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourages those under-represented in the sector to apply.
Interviews will take place on Monday 25th July 2022 via Zoom.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you excited by the opportunity to support the development of a strong representative function for our 38,000-strong community of students at Manchester Met?
Be a part of our Academic Representation Team coordinating the Course Rep project and supporting any activity, projects and campaigns that ensure the effective representation of the academic experience at MMU.
Who are we?
Part business, part charity, part membership body – The Union is a seriously fun place to work. Professionally run, but different. Our professional team of 150 people support elected student leaders to be effective in making change, improving lives and fulfilling potential. The winner of the NUS Campaigning Award 2017, The Union is one of more than 550 students’ unions across the country. We’re located in the amazing city of Manchester, famous for its music, arts, sport, social heritage and diversity. With 38,000 plus student members, 150 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy, we’re one of the most exciting.
What’s the job?
Working under the direction of the Academic Representation Manager, you will coordinate and develop a Course Rep scheme that accurately and legitimately represents Manchester Met students and creates positive change and supervise and support the Faculty Organisers throughout the year in supporting course reps and the work of other union departments within faculties.
- You will lead on the Course Rep recruitment plan and training, including the delivery of the lead volunteer programme, maintaining a partnership approach to delivering the Course Rep scheme through positive relationships with university stakeholders and Union colleagues.
- You will organise and deliver events and workshops for Course Reps, particularly around issues identified as relevant to their academic community.
- You will support the Academic Representation Manager with any projects, consultations or research into the academic experience at MMU.
What are we looking for?
- You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience organising and delivering events, workshops or training.
- You will have experience of supporting or supervising volunteers or staff members alongside an understanding of HE issues and issues affecting HE students.
- You will have excellent organisation, prioritisation and administrative skills and the ability to work to multiple deadlines.
- You will have the ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with other teams.
Why apply?
There has never been a better time to work for The Union. Based just off Oxford Road, in the centre of vibrant Manchester, The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you.
The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for a work/life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and an excellent holiday allowance. We’re absolutely open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.
We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.
We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values. We particularly welcome BAME applicants.
Apply
To apply, please download the application form on our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 20 July 2022
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview during the week commencing 25 July 2022.
Work somewhere professional, but different. Build a career with students’ unions.
The Brilliant Tutoring Programme boosts pupils’ confidence, knowledge, and skills in core subjects. Our trained postgraduate tutors raise academic attainment through small group tutoring, and we have been an approved National Tutoring Programme provider since 2020.
Our courses are designed in collaboration with curriculum experts and our tutors are rigorously assessed and undergo extensive training. As subject experts, they support pupils to catch up and inspire them beyond the curriculum. To support the delivery of the Brilliant Tutoring Programme, The Brilliant Club is looking to recruit a dynamic and driven individual as a BTP Programme Officer.
They will manage a cluster of placements, work with teachers to arrange programme logistics, and manage a team of tutors to deliver curriculum focused content courses in schools. They will build and maintain excellent relationships with teachers and tutors, coordinating all programme activities including overseeing data collection to help track pupil outcomes and progress. To ensure high quality tutorials, they will train and provide ongoing feedback to tutors.
The role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with experience of success in school teaching, academia, or programme management. The successful candidate will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. They will be comfortable in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, prioritising and managing logistics. They will coordinate programme activities, track progress and deliver results. They will be positive and proactive, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards.
This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club team, as we become the UK’s largest university access movement. We are looking forward to meeting great candidates who are excited to join us as we help more young people progress to university and thrive when they get there.
We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club, and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity
Person Specification
Time and Resource Management
- Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resources
- Manages projects/tasks with appropriate levels of time and resource input
External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management
- Confident handling enquiries from external stakeholders and adapting approach
- Actively shares useful information about stakeholders with internal colleagues at all levels
- Ability to analyse data and identify areas of improvement
Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Confident presenting and delivering information to tutors and teachers
Initiative and Problem Solving
- Proactive in seeking to enhance processes and identifying emerging risks
- Ability to spot inefficiencies in systems and suggest/implement improvements
- Responds quickly to solve problems, seeking input from relevant internal stakeholders
- Ability to be calm under pressure situations & give self/others perspective
Developing Self and Others
- Self-reflective, open to feedback and committed to own professional development
Role Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Essential - Knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management
- Essential - Knowledge of the education sector, particularly the UK school system
- Essential - Capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces
- Desirable - Confidence with using digital systems for delivery and programme management
Role Specific Experience and qualifications
- Essential – Qualified Teacher (QTS or above) or bachelor’s and above or substantial experience of programme delivery
- Essential - Experience of managing education programmes, including delivery
- Desirable – Experience of delivering content to adults
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Point of Care Foundation is a small social enterprise whose mission is to humanise healthcare. This is an exciting time to join the team. The pandemic emphasised the importance of our work and we have experienced a period of strong growth as we work with increasing numbers of health and care organisations.
Please send your CV accompanied by a covering letter setting out how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
We are looking for a Programme Manager to join us and support the delivery of funding programmes that accelerate the translation of Medtech and digital health innovations into the NHS and the wider market for increased patient benefit. You will be a key member of the Innovations team within the LGC Grant Management Group, which manages a number of healthcare research and development funding programmes, including the NIHR i4i programme and SBRI Healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us and help shape a healthy future for Medtech and digital health innovations. If you are proactive, passionate about innovation, a team player and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Programme Manager will support all aspects of translational funding, including scoping potential call themes, advising applicants, reviewing applications for funding and providing feedback to applicants. You will carry out due diligence of project proposals and funded projects and will be able to critically analyse the project rationale, and, with support from senior colleagues, the proposed intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation arrangements. Other key aspects include the effective management of a portfolio of funded projects and the capture of key outputs and impact metrics on delivering innovations to the NHS and the UK economy. You will also be expected to contribute to the improvement of operational processes and working practices.
You will need to have good interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, academics and clinicians, and you will need to be comfortable with working to tight deadlines and competing priorities while maintaining a high quality of outputs.
Key responsibilities
The following activities comprise the key responsibilities for the Senior Programme Manager role. Subject to agreement with your Line Manager, additional activities may be required from time to time.
- Supporting all aspects of translational funding, including scoping potential call themes, advising applicants, reviewing applications for funding and providing feedback to applicants
- Undertaking due diligence of funding proposals, including reviewing the scientific, technical and clinical rationale, analysis of project budgets and value for money, evaluation of proposed intellectual property protection and freedom to operate positions and assessment of the proposed adoption and commercialisation strategies
- Negotiating funding agreements for projects recommended for funding, including the negotiation of milestones, financial arrangements and reporting requirements to enable successful project development
- Managing a portfolio of funded projects at various stages of development across all healthcare sectors
- Contributing to strategic programme and departmental initiatives
Candidate specification
- Background in biomedical, health or engineering sciences
- Experience of working in research (MSc/PhD/postdoctoral research experience)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically analyse and assess complex scientific, technical and/or clinical issues
- Excellent presentation and communications skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including effective prioritisation
- Committed team player with the ability to build effective relationships
- Excellent attention to detail, including meticulous record keeping
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite- Word / Excel
- Understanding of intellectual property and commercial aspects is desirable
Role Details & Benefits
Up to £36,500 to £42,500 PA
Wide range of core benefits
Hours: 0900 to 1730 Mon to Fri
Location: Twickenham / Hybrid Remote
Interested in learning more about this exciting position with the GMG Group, part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research the UK's largest and most prestigious funder of research, please submit your CV and cover letter and one of the team will be in touch.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
Critical to our mission, we are now looking to recruit a Programme Coordinator to oversee a caseload of partner schools in Bristol. You will work closely with the schools and pupils and manage the pool of volunteer tutors by regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
As the Bristol Programme Coordinator, you will also support the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manage the tutor sign up process, deliver training for tutors, develop relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and work with other internal teams on business development opportunities.
Place of work: On most days, you will be required to work in Action Tutoring's partner schools in Bristol as well as working from home between programmes. Travel costs to schools will be paid.
Contract and working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent contract. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours. We would consider 30 hours/4 days a week for the right candidate.
Start date: Monday 22nd August 2022, if possible
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 21st July 2022
Interviews: 28th and 29th July 2022
All Action Tutoring staff must have a DBS check. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear on your DBS check, you should notify us with your application.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly face to face and online tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
- Support the Action Tutoring Recruitment Team with focused recruitment of volunteer tutors.
- Manage the tutor sign-up process to assign tutors to upcoming tutoring programmes, working with the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on local volunteer recruitment.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers.
- Update and maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and end of programme surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators.
- Work with the Bristol Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
- Proactively report to the Bristol Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in your partner schools.
- Any other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience).
- A*-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience ).
- Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty.
- This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience of working with young people and/or project management.
- Experience in costumer service roles.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector would also be an asset.
As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. If you are dedicated to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment and are passionate about bringing about this change, please apply today or get in touch for more information.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- We offer a flexible combination of office and home based working.
- Holiday
- 25 days holiday a year (plus UK public holidays), increasing by a day for each complete year of service (up to three extra days).
- Flexitime and TOIL
- We have a flexible policy for working hours, and offer TOIL where staff have to work particularly early in the day or late in the evening, so that they can reclaim those hours at another time.
- Team away days
- The whole team across the UK gets together three times a year.
- Pensions
- We have a workplace pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
- Culture of celebrating
- Regular thanks and praise and monthly recognition of ’heroes’ to celebrate employees going above and beyond.
- Knowledge-sharing
- Lots of opportunities to learn from others in the organisation, including policy briefings, shadowing colleagues and peer-to-peer development.
- Socials
- Team socials around team days, regular bring-and-share team lunches and other activities.
- Proofreading Team
- As well as checking the accuracy of all content Action Tutoring shares with external audiences, our proofreading team supports individuals who would value an extra pair of eyes on their writing.
- Ad hoc projects
- Interested in other exciting topics relevant to our charity? Then join one of our working groups (including policy, diversity and inclusion, curriculum and training, socials, data and insights) and support with ongoing projects.
How to apply
Please submit here a CV and outline in a letter (max one page of A4):
- Your ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously, including clear examples of past experiences.
- Your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences OR Your experience of managing diverse stakeholders, including clear examples of past experiences.
- Tell us about how our organisational values are in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help you with making the application process work for you.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting role working as part of a small and dedicated team within the SU and with our amazing sabbatical officers and student representatives.As part of the Democracy & Representation team you’ll support campaigns, democracy and policy across our team of full-time and volunteer elected officers, focusing particularly on supporting the work of our academic representatives and three of our sabbatical team.
If you’re passionate about developing amazing students to become effective, well-supported representatives who build strong communities and advocate well for their constituents' interests, this is the role for you. You’ll provide training and individual support to student academic representatives, and work with our partners in the University to run and develop the academic representation system building on the SU’s recently increased role.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Starting Salary: £32,019 - £33,526 p.a.
Full Salary: £32,019 – 37,245 p.a.
Other Benefits include: 10% Mobility Allowance +10% Pension + Hardship Allowance (£3,000 per annum) and Rest and Recuperation every 8 weeks
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Location: South Sudan, Juba
Job Profile
The Programme Development and Funding Officer (PDFO) plays a key role in securing institutional funding for the South Sudan joint office of CAFOD and Trocaire in Partnership (CTP) and supporting development of programmes for the country programme including management of grants contracts and liaison with funding partners. The PDFO works closely with the Country Representative and programmes team led by the Deputy Country Representative in devising funding strategies in line with the country strategies and CAFOD guidelines. In close cooperation with the programme team, finance team, HQ colleagues and partners, the role supports the development and design of programmes and projects as well as prepare funding applications to donors. The post holder will manage institutional donor grants contracts. The incumbent will be part of different cross organisational working groups including the International Programme Funding Unit. The post holder has skills to develop programmes and writing winning project proposals, engage with donors, management of grants contracts, work with partners, and work with various work teams in executing the functions of this role.
The role is based in the CAFOD and Trócaire in Partnership (CTP) office in Juba, South Sudan. Some additional local and international travel may be required as part of the post.
Accountability
The post-holder reports to the Country Representative. He/she is not a budget holder but may carry out some supervision tasks for staff members.
Key Responsibilities
Programme funding and partners’ fundraising capacity 40%
- As guided by the Country Representative monitor, identify and map potential funding opportunities and calls for proposals that are aligned with CTP Strategic direction.
- Identify funding opportunities for CTP with donors and major trusts and Foundations such as ECHO, DEC, FCDO, EU, UN agencies, Comic Relief, Big Lottery Fund, FORGE, Caritas Agencies and other donors and support programme colleagues and partners to access and apply for the funding opportunities.
- Monitor and advise the Country Representative and programme teams about new and innovative approaches to funding development and humanitarian programmes, keeping up to date with funding trends, donor policy development and appraise the country teams of the developments, opportunities, and requirements.
- Contribute to the development of South Sudan Country Strategic plans and lead resource development plans to fund the strategy and programmes.
- In agreement with partners and programme staff, assess existing partner capacities and systems to manage and implement institutionally funded programmes including training on compliance requirements, audit requirements, quality programming, reports writing and programme management.
- Support partners in strengthening their own capacity to mobilise resources, donor mapping and developing donor engagement strategies and support partner organisations to access funding themselves directly.
Programme development (30%)
- In close collaboration with the Deputy Director work with and coordinate programme staff, finance teams, HQ teams and partners in the design, development- including proposal writing (and where appropriate, implementation) of high-quality programmes and projects in line with country CTP strategies and programme frameworks.
- Coordinate the design and advise on narrative proposals, proposal budgets, Logframes, accounting frameworks, work plans, Theory of Change documents and M&E frameworks, and lead the development of resource plans.
- Where necessary, and to a reasonable extent, support other PDFOs or country programmes in programme development and funding.
- Engage, support or lead on regional or joint programme funding opportunities, including contributing to proposal development for corporate or multi-country proposals. (e.g., UK Aid Match Fund).
- In discussion with his/her line manager, participate in surge requests from other International Programmes.
Contract Management and Quality Control 20%
- Manage donor contracts ensuring compliance with agreements, regulations and all requirements attached to donor contracts including CTP programme management requirements.
- Provide orientation sessions for staff and partners entering into new donor contracts and do follow-up on grant reviews and close out meetings, with specific reference to compliance and quality.
- Work with programme and finance teams to develop efficient financial tracking and reporting systems for all donor contracts.
- Keep up to date with donor regulations and advise on any changes to relevant staff. Keep all relevant staff informed about the progress of contracts throughout the grant cycle.
- Facilitate evaluations (both internal and external) of institutionally funded programmes, in line with jointly agreed standards Programme Cycle Management, donor requirements, and CTP’s value of stewardship.
- Effectively use CTP’s programme management information systems to ensure programme and project information and documentation is up to date. This will include producing management information to support decision making.
- Lead on producing various donor reports and other required documentation and ensure quality of reports in line with CAFOD and donor standards. Ensure their timely submission as per agreed timelines.
Internal and external representation (10 %)
- In agreement with the Country Representative and Deputy Country Representative/Programme Managers engage with funding agencies to develop, nurture, and manage relationships with donor organisations.
- Represent CTP in funding review groups/networks in the South Sudan and HQ (both CAFOD and Trocaire) as appropriate.
- Communicate with other teams within CAFOD, with supporters and donors to ensure that the programme is well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and communication needs.
- In agreement with partners, contribute to raising the profile of partners’ work with relevant donors in the region and/or globally.
This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities. Your role is responsible for ensuring that the programming work you are accountable for is safe, accessible, dignified, and inclusive, providing ongoing support and follow-up to our partners in this area.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. If based in the UK, the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). If the post is based outside the UK, the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Understanding our context
A. Understanding Catholic identity; Understanding of the role of the Catholic Church and agencies in the context of South Sudan
B. Understanding CAFOD; Demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and understanding of CAFOD approach to partnership, and advantages of operating as CAFOD and Trocaire in Partnership in South Sudan
C. Understanding international development: Understanding and experience of international development and programme management and quality standards within protracted crisis contexts.
Working together
D. Managing ourselves; Good self and time management skills, able to keep to donor and other deadlines
E. Working with others; Able to hold relationships with internal and external colleagues across varying roles
F. Communicating; Able to communicate with colleagues and partners at a distance
G. Looking outwards; Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities.
Making change happen
H. Managing resources: the ability to prepare and monitor budgets, contribute to assessing the appropriateness of partner financial systems, and ensure compliance with, knowledge and understanding of financial systems
I. Achieving results; experience of developing successful funding applications for institutional donors; experience of participatory project design, and use of analytical tools.
J. Managing our performance: experience of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programmes.
K. Taking the lead: Ability to coordinate staff to work together on proposals, reporting and other tasks.
Job-specific competencies
I. Understanding and first-hand experience of institutional funding work/projects, priorities, trends and donor conditions within the international development and humanitarian sector.
II. Experience of using programme cycle management tools effectively to deliver work within an agreed programme framework.
III. Able and committed to working with and strengthen or complementing the capacity of partner organisations and colleagues; and experience of applying them when working with individual partners or groups of partners
IV. Finance management and budgeting understanding and experience.
V. Ability and willingness to travel within the region and/or to the UK, sometimes at short notice and to areas of potential risk.
VI. Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable Criteria
VII. First-hand work experience with a values-based partnership approach (between northern and southern organisations and communities).
VIII. Familiarity with gender analysis tools, knowledge of the gender programme area
IX. Previous work experience in the country/sub-region.
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We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated, and highly organised Senior Programme Manager to lead the expansion of our ground-breaking Maths Masterclass Tutorials (MMT). The ideal candidate will have strong project or programme management skills, as well as experience working in the UK education sector. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working on an exciting programme to foster excellence and diversity in mathematics, alongside Dr. Simon Singh, with whom we partner for this programme.
- Job title: Senior Programme Manager
- Salary: £32-35,000 depending on experience
- Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Holiday: 25 days per year, plus public holidays
- Flexible working: We are open to a variety of flexible working arrangements
- Contract length: Permanent
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Working location: Talent-Ed central office (London Kings Cross) or from home with regular visits to the London office.
- Closing date: 29th July 2022. Please note that we will conduct candidate interviews on a rolling basis and look to appoint as soon as we identify a suitable candidate.
About Talent-Ed
Talent-Ed is a fast-growing charity dedicated to creating a fair education system. We believe that every young person should have the support they need to flourish, regardless of background, and we work to create a world where there is no disadvantage gap in education.
We are on an exciting journey. Since 2019 we have doubled the number of students we work with year-on-year every year, to over 2,000 students this academic year. We run two programmes, the Schools Programme, for which we are an approved partner for the government’s flagship National Tutoring Programme (NTP), and Maths Masterclass Tutorials (MMT), which aims to increase the number and diversity of excellent mathematicians.
All our work is coordinated by a dedicated central team based at our King’s Cross office. Our work is overseen by a board of trustees, led by Neil Carmichael, former Chair of the Common’s Education Select Committee. We are also a proud member of the Fair Education Alliance.
About the role
MMT provides online group tuition to keen and high potential young mathematicians from disadvantaged backgrounds. Talent-Ed partners with Mathematics Education for Social Mobility and Excellence (MESME) and Dr Simon Singh to deliver the programme. Simon Singh is an award-winning Maths and Science writer who champions the expansion of maths education for the most able mathematicians. MESME is a charity which supports students from all backgrounds to achieve mathematical excellence, creating a richer range of future personal, employment and economic choices. MESME provides the funding and resources for the Maths Masterclass Tutorials sessions.
The programme has been running since 2020, and this year will work with 750 students from Years 7 – 10. Next year we are looking to expand. This is the largest programme of its type in the country and has the potential for widespread positive impact on disadvantaged young people.
The successful candidate will lead the programme, overseeing a team of two Programme Officers, ensuring excellent delivery, scaling the number of students, optimising our systems and processes, and working closely with our key partners. The role will also involve working closely with Talent-Ed’s CEO, and engaging regularly with Simon Singh.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, fast-paced team, and so aspects of the job description may change as the programme evolves. The following list of duties is not exhaustive, and colleagues will need to support one another from time to time.
- Take overall responsibility for the Maths Masterclass Tutorials programme including its expansion and improvement
- Work closely with the programme steering group of Simon Singh and Talent-Ed's CEO – with weekly updates, brainstorming, and troubleshooting
- Oversee tutor recruitment, vetting, and onboarding for MMT, with a relentless focus on onboarding the very best tutors to work with us.
- Lead the team of two Programme Officers, ensuring they are happy, challenged, and working effectively
- Coordinate our team of part-time freelance tutors, ensuring they are well-prepared for sessions, delivering high quality tuition, and engaging with training/CPD as necessary
- Oversee promotion of the programme to schools to recruit sufficient students with our target profile to the programme.
- Manage our relationships with our key partners, primarily MESME and Simon Singh, with support from our CEO
Person specification
We are looking for an ambitious self-starter with strong project management skills and experience in the education sector. You will be comfortable working independently and to tight deadlines and will be excited at the prospect of expanding a successful programme. We particularly welcome applications from those with a mathematical and/or teaching background, although these are not essential.
Essential skills and experience
- Demonstrable project/programme management skills, with successful experience of implementing complex projects (could include within a school setting)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT/technology skills, confident to quickly learn about new tools/platforms, and proficiency with standard Office package
- Strong relationship management skills
- Line management experience
- Commitment to the mission of Talent-Ed and the Maths Masterclass Tutorials
Desirable skills and experience
- Extensive experience engaging with students, parents, teachers and school leaders
- Maths or STEM background
- Good knowledge of and experience with the UK education sector and school system
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience
- Awareness of impact evaluation best practices and approaches
- Experience working with CRM systems (such as Salesforce) and/or data management experience
Talent-Ed is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances.
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Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Programme Design and Development Specialist to join our team in London, UK.
As part of the Business Development team, the Programme Design and Development Specialist will work closely with technical and programme teams at headquarters, regional and country level to develop competitive public health proposals to a range of institutional and non-institutional donors. This role will also lead on system development and capacity building to design and implement an organizational project design system; and conduct training and capacity building with country and regional staff. The role will also collaborate with colleagues on new country scoping and set up.
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience working in international development, global health or business development.
- Experience in leading the design and writing of successful competitive proposals and tenders for public health programming for commercial bids and for grants
- Experience in managing international health programmes in developing countries
- Extensive experience in development of bid applications for institutional donors including USAID, UNICEF, FCDO, Global Fund and Europe Aid for health programmes
- Experience of developing proposals for trusts and foundations
- Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders under rigorous deadlines;
- Proven relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively in cross-cultural settings and with a wide variety of organisations;
- Strong project management skills/experience
- Strong problem solving abilities and ability to perform under pressure;
- Ability to take initiative and achieve results with minimal supervision;
- Solid analytical skills and ability to present complex concepts in clear and concise formats;
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up;
- Experience in delivering training and capacity building for colleagues
- A Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology, Development Studies or similar fields, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating a strong focus on global health technical writing
- Right to work in the UK
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in the UK, without requiring Visa sponsorship.
We are currently hybrid working with some requirements to work at the London office, however the postholder must reside in England for the duration of the role.
The Company
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.
Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.
Are you excited by the opportunity to drive forward and develop a strong representative function for our 38,000-strong community of students at Manchester Met?
Be a part of our Academic Representation team supporting our Elected Officers in their representative work and help to shape and develop the union presence within distinct communities.
Who are we?
Part business, part charity, part membership body – The Union is a seriously fun place to work. Professionally run, but different. Our professional team of 150 people support elected student leaders to be effective in making change, improving lives and fulfilling potential. The winner of the NUS Campaigning Award 2017, The Union is one of more than 550 students’ unions across the country. We’re located in the amazing city of Manchester, famous for its music, arts, sport, social heritage and diversity. With 38,000 plus student members, 150 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy, we’re one of the most exciting.
What’s the job?
Working under the direction of the Head of Membership Development, you will play a key part in working strategically to strengthen the relationship between The Union, its members, and the university.
- You will lead on the creation and application of faculty engagement plans and take a key role in improving The Union’s contribution to academic league table performance, such as TEF metrics, responding to public consultations and delivering written submissions.
- You will build on and maintain positive relationships with relevant academic and administrative departments and senior staff within the university.
- You will be responsible for the overall management of the Academic Representation Department.
What are we looking for?
- You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of writing reports/briefings for senior staff.
- You will have knowledge of higher education institutions and issues affecting students alongside an understanding of the law and policy relating to the development of higher education.
- You will be someone who has experience of leading a range of consultative projects and initiatives.
- You’ll be a team-orientated person able to work in collaboration with other teams in a project approach, independent and self-reliant, and able to work without close supervision.
Why apply?
There has never been a better time to work for The Union. Based just off Oxford Road, in the centre of vibrant Manchester, The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you.
The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work/life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and an excellent holiday allowance. We’re absolutely open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.
We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.
We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values. We particularly welcome BAME applicants.
Apply
To apply, please download the application form on our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 20 July 2022
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview on Tuesday 2 August 2022.
Work somewhere professional, but different. Build a career with students’ unions.
About the opportunity
Critical to our mission, we are now looking to recruit a Programme Coordinator to oversee a caseload of partner schools in Birmingham. You will work closely with the schools and pupils and manage the pool of volunteer tutors by regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
As the Birmingham Programme Coordinator, you will also support the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manage the tutor sign up process, deliver training for tutors, develop relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and work with other internal teams on business development opportunities.
Place of work: On most days, you will be required to work in Action Tutoring's partner schools in Birmingham as well as working from home between programmes. Travel costs to schools will be paid.
Contract and working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent contract.
Start date: August 2022
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 14th July 2022
Interviews: w/c 18th July 2022
All Action Tutoring staff must have a DBS check. Should you be aware of any incidents, cautions or convictions that would appear on your DBS check, you should notify us with your application.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly face to face and online tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
- Support the Action Tutoring Recruitment Team with focused recruitment of volunteer tutors.
- Manage the tutor sign-up process to assign tutors to upcoming tutoring programmes, working with the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on local volunteer recruitment.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers.
- Update and maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and end of programme surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators.
- Work with the Midlands Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
- Proactively report to the Midlands Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in your partner schools.
- Any other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience).
- A*-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience ).
- Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty.
- This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience of working with young people and/or project management.
- Experience in costumer service roles.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector would also be an asset.
As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. If you are dedicated to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment and are passionate about bringing about this change, please apply today or get in touch for more information.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- We offer a flexible combination of office and home based working.
- Holiday
- 25 days holiday a year (plus UK public holidays), increasing by a day for each complete year of service (up to three extra days).
- Flexitime and TOIL
- We have a flexible policy for working hours, and offer TOIL where staff have to work particularly early in the day or late in the evening, so that they can reclaim those hours at another time.
- Team away days
- The whole team across the UK gets together three times a year.
- Pensions
- We have a workplace pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
- Culture of celebrating
- Regular thanks and praise and monthly recognition of ’heroes’ to celebrate employees going above and beyond.
- Knowledge-sharing
- Lots of opportunities to learn from others in the organisation, including policy briefings, shadowing colleagues and peer-to-peer development.
- Socials
- Team socials around team days, regular bring-and-share team lunches and other activities.
- Proofreading Team
- As well as checking the accuracy of all content Action Tutoring shares with external audiences, our proofreading team supports individuals who would value an extra pair of eyes on their writing.
- Ad hoc projects
- Interested in other exciting topics relevant to our charity? Then join one of our working groups (including policy, diversity and inclusion, curriculum and training, socials, data and insights) and support with ongoing projects.
How to apply
Please submit here a CV and outline in a letter (max one page of A4):
- Your ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously, including clear examples of past experiences.
- Your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences OR Your experience of managing diverse stakeholders, including clear examples of past experiences.
- Tell us about how our organisational values are in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help you with making the application process work for you.
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