Ada is a ground-breaking college and charity focused on using tech as a tool for social mobility and addressing the diversity and gender gaps in the tech sector.

We have fantastic corporate partners such as Salesforce, King Games, Deloitte, Bank of America and IBM and you would be responsible for these relationships as well as many others. Ada works with partners in a variety of ways from hiring apprentices to volunteering to donating and as Director of External Relations you would be responsible for these partnerships from prospect stage through to stewardship.

We’ve had great success with fundraising, business development and broader stakeholder engagement since opening in September 2016. We are now at an exciting stage of growth as we opened a second campus in 2019 and will open a Manchester campus in 2020. We need your skills and ideas to meet our income targets, manage an increasing portfolio of high-profile relationships and to raise the profile of the college.

We want to shout about the work we are doing and we want you to help us. Your communication skills, your commitment to our mission and your mindset will be vital in helping us grow and will give you the chance to fundamentally impact the diversity and access gaps in the tech sector.

As Director of External Relations you will be responsible for both the high level strategy, including working with the Executive Leadership Team to implement and update the College’s Strategic Plan and, with your team, the daily implementation of:

• Ada’s fundraising activities including corporate philanthropy, major donors, trusts and foundations and implementing a wider individual giving programme.
• Business development for our higher and degree level digital apprenticeships
• Facilitating and managing the extensive volunteering by industry partners in Ada’s sixth form and apprenticeship programme
• Raising the profile of the college including marketing and communications as well as public speaking and network building
• Developing, managing and maintaining the College’s online presence including website development and management, PR, e-prospectuses, e-advertising, SEO/SEM, e-forums and similar channels
• Ensuring the deployment of brand guidelines, including visual identity, imagery and key messages
• Managing and developing all printed marketing and information materials and displays such as prospectuses, presentations, banners and publications
• Initiating, leading and managing all market, customer and competitor research on behalf of the College, including developing appropriate feedback channels
• Defining Ada’s alumni engagement and support strategy

The Director of External Relations also sits on Ada’s Executive Leadership Team and is part of the decision making and direction setting for the college as a whole

About You

Ada is looking for a talented external relations professional with experience of income generation, stakeholder management and communications, who is ready to take the next step in their career as a strategic leader. Working with senior colleagues you will build on the solid partnerships and funding to date and grow our communications activities so that our public profile is worthy of the great things we are doing. Are you:

• Experienced at building and maintaining strategic partnerships?
• A great communicator?
• Skilled at generating income through fundraising and/or business development?
• Passionate about tech and the opportunities tech can offer to transform lives?
• A leader with a track record of nurturing high performing teams?

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Income Generation
• Overall accountability for Ada’s Business Development and Fundraising targets
• Manage Ada’s existing relationships with business to maintain or increase their contribution to the college through volunteering, apprenticeship programmes and philanthropy
• Identify and cultivate new partners and stakeholders
• Steward existing major donors and expand Ada’s major giving programme
• Write and manage funding applications and impact reporting to corporate donors as well as trusts and foundations.

Profile Raising

• Define and implement a communications strategy that is integrated across all the distinct parts of the college including the Sixth Form recruitment needs, Apprenticeship recruitment and business development and our social missions.
• Raise the profile of the College through thought leadership, events, positive press interventions and network building
• Accountability for Ada’s external communications including social media, newsletters, press releases and website
• Representing the College at events and meetings, cultivating speaking opportunities and supporting other members of staff and senior leadership to have public engagements
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver high impact events and activities that benefit our partners and raise the profile of the College and the opportunities for engagement
• Overseeing and regularly re-evaluating internal and external events including stakeholder receptions, exhibitions, conference appearances and similar
• Lead on the development of a strategy to build links with College alumni to secure publicity for and loyalty to the College

Volunteering

• Work with the College’s academic teams to articulate and define volunteering opportunities to share with industry partners.
• Manage the volunteering process so that all interaction between industry and learners is successfully tracked and safeguarding procedures maintained at all times
• Working with the Assistant Principal, recruit one on one coaches from Industry partners and individuals for every Ada sixth form student annually.
• Organise events bringing together Ada’s academic teams and industry to ensure our curriculum and teaching staff remain abreast of industry needs and trends

Other Duties

• Recruit, support and develop additional team members as the volume of partnerships, donors and communications activities grow
• Oversee the implementation of Ada’s alumni engagement and support strategy linking it through to wider stakeholder engagement
• Undertake appropriate professional development to maintain awareness of evolving trends and opportunities for partnerships
• Play an active role in contributing to Ada’s Executive Leadership Team
• Undertaking other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the CEO or as delegated by the Chair of the Board.

The right candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the College’s future success and will join at an exciting time in our evolution. We are looking for someone who is engaging, proactive, influential and aligned to our values; someone who will lead change management and who will support and motivate colleagues to be as efficient as possible with their budget, operations and team to drive high performance.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline or significant compensatory experience
• Institute of Fundraising and/or digital marketing qualification (desirable not essential)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Essential Experience:

• Proven success in forming, growing and maintaining productive stakeholder relationships
• Experience of managing multi-faceted partnerships
• Ability to act entrepreneurially and creatively to cultivate new partnerships that are aligned to the College’s goals and activities
• A track record of fundraising or eliciting pro bono support
• Demonstrable written and verbal communications skills
• Substantial experience of leading and managing a team to deliver high-quality results to deadlines and with conflicting priorities
• Strong commitment to Ada’s vision and mission; and a strong belief in your capacity to make a positive impact towards them

Desirable:

• Understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility and its role in business strategy
• A proven track record of achieving funding through grant applications and individual giving
• Experience of undertaking high-quality research to identify prospective supporters
• Experience working in a technology-related field or a passion for technology
• Event management to a high standard
• Experience of managing outsourced activities and selecting and managing creative suppliers
• Familiarity with apprenticeships and the apprenticeship market or the education sector
• Demonstrable track record of senior leadership in an organisation
• Experience of marketing planning, positioning strategy and brand management
• Some knowledge of GDPR laws and compliance
• Ability to provide advice to senior colleagues on organisation reputational risk and ensure robust crisis management procedures are in place for reputational issues
• Effective database management
• Alumni engagement or programme management

Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills:

• Exceptional relationship building and relationship management skills
• Exemplary communication skills, including a very high standard of written communication skills and the ability to speak confidently to a range of audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload;
• Commercially minded and strategic
• Sound judgement and discretion
• Ability to drive and embed lasting change.

Leadership and Management – the ability to demonstrate:

• An effective leadership style, aligned to Ada’s values, that inspires confidence in those you lead and encourages others to participate in going above and beyond.
• Versatility to adapt your leadership style in circumstances where an alternative approach is needed.
• Strong organisational skills which include the ability to delegate, prioritise and use effective time management.
• Resilience and motivation to stay positive and focus on key priorities during times of challenge.
• Effective line management of a range of people – coaching and motivating them to achieve excellent results in their roles.
• A willingness to work flexibly and if necessary outside of normal working hours.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.

The postholder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they come into contact, is to adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary: £50-£60k

Selection process: Application; I/Vs with CEO, ELT and Board members.

Hours: Full Time

Holidays: 25 days pro-rata

DBS: All employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Pension: Workplace Pension Scheme

Interested parties who seek further information on the role or Ada, are invited to submit a CV, in the first instance, and request a phone call with a member of ELT before submitting a formal application.

Closing date: Monday 16 March, 2020

Start date: June 2020

The job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive listing of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the role or needs of the organisation.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio- economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation; and
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact our HR Department.

Location: Manchester City-centre

Contract type: Fixed-term contract till end March 2022

About Young Manchester

For centuries Manchester has led the way as a city of innovators and leaders. It is a city full of diversity, energy and determination with a growing and youthful population.

With world class sporting, educational, leisure and cultural facilities, Manchester leads the way. But it is our children and young people who hold the key to growing that great tradition of enterprise and innovation.

Manchester is booming and yet 1 in 3 children live in poverty and austerity measures have impacted heavily on Youth and Play provision across the city. Young Manchester is a young, vibrant charity committed to making Manchester a world-class city for children and young people, where they are safe, happy, healthy and able to reach their full potential and benefit from the city’s economic growth.

Our work is informed by the ‘Our Manchester’ strategy and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the charity recognises the vital role it plays in ensuring the best prospects and outcomes for all children and young people.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious, creative and dynamic individual who is passionate about securing great outcomes for children and young people and helping Manchester be the best place to grow up and thrive.

The successful applicant will support Manchester’s ambition to be ‘The City of Social Action’, coordinating and developing work across the city which supports children and young people to play active roles in their communities and shape the future of Manchester.

The City of Social Action supports Young Manchester’s on-going partnership with Manchester City Council, Curious Minds and the #iwill Fund, which places youth social action at the heart of provision for children and young people in the city.

The #iwill Fund is made possible thanks to £50 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to support young people to access high quality social action opportunities.

The postholder will also support organisations across voluntary, public and private sectors, establishing strong and active networks and partnerships across Manchester, driving engagement, investment and ultimately impact on children and young people’s lives.

You will also support Young Manchester’s own youth voice work, working closely with our Young Ambassadors to ensure that their voices are heard within Young Manchester and across the city.

There is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new charity that puts outcomes for children and young people first.

Safeguarding statement

Young Manchester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records, uptake of references and eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

• Send through an up-to-date CV
• Submit a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) providing evidence of your suitability against the criteria in the Person Specification and explaining why you are interested in the position
• Complete and return an equality and diversity monitoring form
• Let us know how you heard about this vacancy

If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role please make contact via email. 

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 18th March – please ensure that you are available to attend on this date.

28 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, excellent non-contributory pension.

This brand new role will identify, build, engage and grow an online communities, developing a framework giving people the space and power to influence and play an active role in the League, with the aim to mobilise communities into action, be it donating, campaigning or advocacy.

You will have an excellent opportunity to develop and deliver the League’s social media and online digital strategy; combining a data driven approach with a passion for multimedia content and storytelling; and to set KPIs and analyse results and campaigns, translating qualitative and anecdotal data into recommendations.

Managing the Social Engagement Coordinator, as a team you will develop and communicate the League’s shared vision, through social channels being an advocate for the League,  and engaging in online dialogues with our communities; and internally, working collaboratively with the marketing, fundraising and campaigns teams to integrate all marketing channels and deliver the campaign activities online.

You will have at least four years’ experience in a senior media/digital role with demonstrable experience of developing a successful online digital/social engagement strategy, based on testing and metrics and experience using creativity and immersion in social media.  Alongside SEO, ‘Search and Social’, content management knowledge you will have strong management skills.

Our benefits include generous holiday entitlement of 28 days in addition to public holidays, excellent non-contributory pension scheme, discounts on shopping and cinema, working in a dog friendly office, most importantly working with a passionate and committed team.

The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past. 

Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act 2004. Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties. 
 
United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.

Job Title: Volunteering and Communities Manager

Salary: £36,000 including OLW allowance FTE (pro rata 28 hours £28,800)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Line Managed by Ealing and Hounslow CVS Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive

Period of Contract Fixed Term 12 months

Line Manages: Ealing and Hounslow CVS Volunteer Coordinators

                                      Caretaker/Cleaner at West Ealing Library

Deadline 6th March 2020

Interviews: 12th and 13th March 2020

Ealing and Hounslow CVS is recruiting a volunteering and communities manager to work closely with Ealing and Hounslow councils, communities, project partners and volunteers to deliver a professional, high-quality Volunteering service for both Ealing and Hounslow boroughs.

The role will also require the development and management of West Ealing Community Managed Library to build a positive and successful new environment in which community involvement and volunteering is paramount.

Other tasks will include developing Social Action activities throughout both boroughs including crowd-funding opportunities. Creating micro/digital/flexible volunteering opportunities including “one-off” engagement activities.

We are looking for someone who is: dynamic, a self-starter, able to work independently and to think strategically.

SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

CONTRACT: Permanent (35 hours per week)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Volunteering

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: All Community Southwark staff

Community Southwark (CS) is the main provider of support to the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. We are looking for a Volunteer Advice Services Officer to oversee our volunteering advice service for individuals in the London Borough of Southwark; as well as providing outreach and volunteering opportunities to the diverse communities of Southwark. 

If you are passionate about volunteering and dedicated to playing a leading role in providing strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark and to develop and support relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector, then please apply.

The post holder will also manage a team of volunteers in the volunteering advice service.

Purpose of Job

• To oversee the provision of a volunteering advice service for individuals in the London Borough of Southwark.
• To manage a team of volunteers in the volunteering advice service

• To promote good quality volunteering opportunities to residents and interested individuals through outreach and promotional stalls
• To work with Head of Volunteering on our Corporate volunteering programme
• To deliver training and consultancy in key areas of volunteering

Job and Person Specification

Oversee Volunteering Advice Service

• To respond to volunteering related enquiries from organisations and individuals.
• To recruit, train and supervise a team of Community Southwark Volunteering Advice volunteers
• To deliver a programme of 1:1 appointments with people who are interested in volunteering in the borough 
• To attend meetings, seminars and briefings related to development of volunteering services.
• To liaise with key contacts who refer clients to use the Volunteer Advice Service to ensure they are aware of our services and referrals are appropriate
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Volunteering Advice service

Promote volunteering

• To manage advertising and recruitment campaigns for volunteers
• Organise outreach and promotional activities to encourage take up and participation in volunteering opportunities.
• To regularly liaise with volunteer-involving organisations to source current volunteer roles from across the borough to be able to effectively match volunteers
• To liaise and manage key relationships with organisations for corporate volunteering
• To attend community events to promote volunteering
• To contribute to our social media platforms: Instagram and Twitter
• To write monthly Volunteering in Southwark E-bulletins

Promote good practice

• Design and deliver training for volunteers to increase awareness of key areas of volunteering
• Contribute to Community Southwark’s Consultancy offer
• Work with organisations on their best practice policies and procedures

Operational Responsibilities

• To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work
• Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
• To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation
• To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives;

Qualities we need from you

• Flexible work ethic, every day can be different
• An understanding of mental health and other wellbeing issues and their effects on individuals
• Independent yet a team worker
• Proactive putting ideas and thoughts into actions and solutions

Additional Information & Benefits

Office Base: The post will be based in Cambridge House, 1 Addington Square, Camberwell, London SE6 1ES

Hours of work: 35 per week

Hours of Business: Monday-Friday, Flexi-Time Hours between 08:00 - 18:30, Core Hours between 10:00 - 16:00

A flexi-time scheme is in operation within Community Southwark. The successful applicant must be willing to work within the flexi-time hours. The person appointed may be required to work outside these hours.

Annual Leave: 30 days Annual Leave. The leave runs from 1st April to 31 March.

Pension Scheme: In addition to the salary, there is a company pension scheme to which the company contribution is 5% of your annual salary and employees currently contribute 3% of their salaries.

Cycle to work scheme: The scheme allows employees to get bikes and accessories tax-free. This is done through a salary sacrifice agreement signed for up to £1,000 to be paid in monthly instalments.

Childcare Vouchers: Unfortunately, the Government closed the Childcare Vouchers scheme to new entrants on 4th October 2018. However, Tax Free Childcare is still available through the Government website.

Volunteering Days: Employees are entitled to up to two days paid leave for undertaking voluntary activities.

Successful applicants will need to prove their entitlement to work in the UK and may be subject to DBS checks.

Deadline for application: 27th February at midnight. Please visit our website for full details on how to apply.

Providence Row is looking for a marketing and communications professional with at least three years of experience, ideally in the homelessness sector.

You will be a strong communicator, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, including service users. Creativity and an ability to juggle multiple projects is very important in the role. You will be passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London, and will have the drive and ambition to support Providence Row to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

About us 

Providence Row works with around 1,800 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes. Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

The role

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• The production of consistent, professional marketing materials which share consistent and clear promotional messaging across all mediums.
• The production of regular, engaging content, involving our clients. Where possible using a range of innovative and engaging methods/communications to share interesting stories, case studies and news about Providence Row (videos, audio, comic strips etc).
• The creation and maintenance of a range of far-reaching distribution channels and networks for Providence Row content, to include social media, email distribution lists, online advertising etc.
• The development of strategic relationships to raise Providence Row profile (in the sector, in the press, with faith groups and with central and local government (Public affairs – MPs, Government Departments etc).

Full job desription/person specification is available for download. 

Exciting new opportunity at CPSL Mind for a Peer & Volunteering Manager.

Peer & Volunteering Manager
Based in St Neots with travel across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £21,055 per annum (£26,317 pa FTE)
NJC Salary Scale Point 22

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking an experienced volunteer manager to lead a team of volunteers across CPSL Mind services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This post will lead on the recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers across our Good Life, Changing Lives and Perinatal services, and to encourage and support the personal development of our volunteers and peer team.

The successful post holder will be able to build capacity in our volunteering and peer led services in line with the developmental needs of the organisation, and to demonstrate the impact of our services. You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, be able to demonstrate robust managerial experience and have excellent verbal communication skills.

Closing date: 09:00 Thursday 5th March 2020
Interviews: Friday 13th March 2020

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Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.
We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

JOB ADVERT FOR SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT WORKER – Merseyside, Lancashire, Isle of Man.  Clinical Centre: Liverpool

If you want to work in a job where you can really make a difference to people’s lives, this is the role for you.SHINE is the National Charity for children and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Support & Development Worker to support, advise, inform and empower children, families and adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, through individual support and group activities to promote individual wellbeing and a supportive SHINE community. 

You will relate to Clinicians, other Health, Education, Benefits & Social Care Professionals to promote the needs of Shine members, support Clinics where needed and provide Information & Training Sessions to Schools and Care Settings.

Relevant experience in the field of disabilities is essential, with a preference for a knowledge of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.

SHINE places a high value on enthusiasm, innovative ideas and commitment to the cause, and for the right person this role will be extremely fulfilling.  The ability to be motivated and work on your own initiative with lone working from home, whilst also travelling around the area to develop activities and build networks, is essential and you will bring your own skills and experience to be part of the wider dispersed Regional and National SHINE Team supporting our members.

Hours:

Part-time 28 hours over 4 days

Pattern of Work:

Four days per week with flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required

Salary:

£25,930 pro-rata (depending on experience)

Location:

Homebased (commutable to Merseyside and Lancashire)

Closing Date for Applications:

Monday 2nd March 2020

Interviews:

Week commencing Monday 9th March 2020

Notes:

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

Please send a full CV with details of all Educational Qualifications and Work Experience, accounting for any gaps with a Supporting Letter outlining how you meet the needs of the role to Laura Threadingham.

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.

We are looking for an exceptional communicator with demonstrable and proven digital skills who has experience in managing websites and social media, developing digital campaigns and supporting a wider team in their digital needs.

The successful candidate will have experience working across a range of digital channels, including email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, website CMS (Wordpress) and social media. You will be proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage a busy and sometimes competing workload. You will be able to write and edit engaging copy, plans and implement effective online campaigns and be confident using a range of tools for reporting and evaluation.

We are a small team at Operation Smile UK, but we are ambitious and embarking on an exciting 3-year strategy to significantly grow our income by 2022. You will play an integral part in the implementation of this strategy for Digital and Communications and in doing so, will help us achieve our goal of supporting more children born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please note, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and this role will close at 11.30pm on 27th February. We may appoint before the closing date. 

It's a really exciting time for our communications team as we are a rapidly growing charity. As Communications Assistant you will have the opportunity to work within a busy department and gain a great understanding of all aspects of marketing and communications, including PR, brand, merchandising, design and content creation. The Communications Assistant is an integral role, essential to the smooth running of the team, and well known around the entire charity. You will also have the opportunity to work with a number of different teams, gaining insight and experience in working alongside Clinical Services, Community and Challenge Event Fundraising and Individual Giving.

We offer a supportive environment across the team and charity, with plenty of opportunity for development and training. There is scope here for development and mentoring in any aspects of communications and marketing that appeals to you. This is a busy role within a busy team, requiring and rewarding an ‘all hands to the pump’ attitude. This role is a great opportunity for someone motivated and enthusiastic who wants to join a growing charity and develop their career in communications in the third sector.

For further information please dowload the Job Description.

Please not only applications including a CV, covering letter and responses to the questions will be considered for interview.

Project Manager 

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic National Programmes Team as an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager. 

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of managing effective projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about raising awareness of the youth sector. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative solutions and manage priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, be super organised and a team player.

About UK Youth

UK Youth provides young people aged 8-25 with high quality services, delivered through a network of 3,536 local youth organisations across the UK. Together we offer support, advice and training to over 1.5 million young people to equip them with skills for the future and help them engage in education, volunteering and employment.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager with experience of managing effective projects.  You will be a key member of the National Programmes Team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects that give young people the skills they need to grow into confident and capable adults who lead fulfilling lives.

Our programmes tackle widespread issues and range from music and sport engagement, coding, social action, road safety, financial education and employability.  Our partners and funders include Microsoft, UPS, Coca-Cola European Partners, The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England.

You will to be responsible for managing all project related activity for multiple programmes including promotion, training sessions and events, building and maintaining relationships with delivery partners, establishing and maintaining databases, producing documents, reports and presentations and administration. 

In this exciting and flexible role, you will work closely with National Programmes team, as well as with the Finance, Impact & Learning, Membership and Communications teams, to lead the delivery of a number of programmes within UK Youth. You will provide support and direction to project coordinators and interns, depending on the projects that you are responsible for. You will report to a Head of National Programmes. 

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work.  You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached. 

Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 17 February 2020. 

Interviews will take place on in the week commencing 24 February 2020.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff. 

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

What we can offer you

A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities

We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of UK Youth. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

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NCVO has a reputation as an authoritative voice for the charity sector: our robust, actionable policy positions and campaigns are built upon a strong research and evidence base and an engaged membership. You’ll help us to build on this reputation through excellent communications.

You’ll get involved in a range of projects, you’ll likely have a background in public relations or a similar area, but it won’t be all you want to do in your next role.

You’ll support staff with media work, find opportunities to highlight our messages, and also develop relationships with our members to help showcase their work. You’ll also help us create content for our own channels, such as email and social media.

You’ll be part of the communications team at NCVO, which is responsible for media and internal communications, as well as parliamentary and stakeholder relations, and you’ll work closely with colleagues in our digital and marketing teams. Coordinating our communications to make sure our messages are heard by the right audiences at the right time will be an important aspect of your job.

We’re looking for someone with the judgement to help us frame our issues in the right way and the writing ability to help us explain our work clearly. We’re looking for someone with excellent news sense and political judgement, and who has the initiative to spot issues and deal with them sensitively and effectively.

NCVO is a positive and supportive place to work, and you’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we get the ball rolling on a new strategy to inform our future priorities.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented in NCVO. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

*This post was previously advertised in October 2019. Previous applicants need not apply*

How to apply

Please visit our website to download the job description and apply.

Closing date: 9.00 Tuesday 10 March 2020

Interviews: Thursday 19 March 2020

If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues downloading or submitting your application form, please email HR or phone us.

About NCVO

Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering.

This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change.

That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full-time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to five more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

We are looking for a passionate and driven Digital Engagement Officer to support our social media and email channels.

Position: Digital Engagement Officer
Reference: DL76
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London
Salary: £30,010 - £31,314 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job 
In this role, you will be working alongside a number of managers in our Digital Engagement team to help make our channels as creative as possible. You will always be thinking about new ways to engage our audiences, sharing ideas and finding opportunities to develop and share engaging content.

You’ll respond to comments, tweets and messages from the public across our social media channels and our forum, and work with our Helpline team to ensure vulnerable supporters get the help they need.

You will work closely with our Supporter Email Manager to help create and build emails and manage data. You will regularly report back on how our channels are performing, helping us to continually optimise.

Strong copy writing skills are essential, and you will thrive working in a fast-paced innovative environment. You will be joining our friendly and supportive team at an exciting stage of our development, as we continue to use digital to help improve the lives of people living with MS.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move for our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision and therefore we don’t envisage a move before Sept 2020.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 3rd March 2020

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form (available on our website) and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Mustard Tree helps people to change their lives, secure better accommodation and economic wellbeing. Our focus is tackling both the causes and consequences of poverty and homelessness.

Role Purpose:

You will plan and execute communication plans both internally and externally, as well as be responsible for producing appropriate marketing materials, cases for support and management of the charity website. This will also involve coordination of relevant events, as well as being the contact point for all press enquiries.

You will also develop and maintain partnerships with corporate supporters, involving them in our work. In addition to fundraising, you will work with partners to develop avenues for Freedom trainee work placements, in-kind support and volunteering.

What you will be doing: Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of communications mediums, such as regular email

  bulletins, website and leaflets and work on the layout of content.

• Management of digital infrastructure, social media strategy and advertising and promoting

  job vacancies internally and externally.

• Delivering and co-ordinating on a small number of events, both internally and externally as

  required.

• Manage press enquiries and be the contact point for all PR.

• To proactively undertake detailed research into each of your corporate prospects to better

  understand their strategic priorities/key drivers and to enable Mustard Tree to robustly seek

  to engage in a meaningful relationship with them.

• Visit new partners and be able to deliver successful presentation and pitches in order for

  Mustard Tree to be selected as a charity partner.

• To continue delivering work placement opportunities to Freedom Project trainees with

  existing Corporate Partners and develop new opportunities where possible.

• Produce appropriate marketing material, cases for support and other promotional material to

  build relationships with corporates, support appeals, events, and campaigns.

• Manage regular groups of corporate volunteers to engage them with Mustard Tree’s work

• To work with colleagues and staff in other departments to optimize potential corporate

  partnerships.

• To evaluate and record the success or otherwise of each partnership, demonstrating and

  sharing learning.

• Prepare and write regular progress reports to companies as required – ensuring that

  information is clearly and accurately presented and produced in a timely manner.

• Ensure effective administrative services to support and monitor our fundraising activities. This includes mail-merging, ensuring income is recorded accurately, mailing documents and thanking donors.

• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records on our CRM system, Thank Q so that the relationship can be tracked and monitored.

General Work duties:

• Support beneficiaries to develop ‘work ready’ skills and behaviours i.e. confidence, punctuality,time management, communication, teamwork and initiative

• Overseeing and working within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures

• Supporting other staff and departments and providing practical relief cover for work-streams

• Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required

• Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree cultures and values and representing the

  charity with external partners

• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day to day

  activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices

• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation

What we are looking for: Person Specification

Essential:

1. Experience in planning and implementing communications strategies and marketing materials

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to different audiences as well as press management

3. University Degree in complementary field or equivalent experience

4. A proven track record of securing funds from companies, winning new business and knowledge of other areas of fundraising

5. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills

6. Proven ability to work on own initiative, meet objectives and tight deadlines under pressure

7. Enthusiastic and willing to work flexibly including some early evening and occasional weekend work

Desirable:

8. Understanding of the impact of homelessness, poverty and social exclusion

9. Line management experience