UKGBC is seeking an experienced professional to deliver its membership strategy by engaging existing and attracting new members in order to achieve its mission to radically improve the sustainability of the UK built environment. This exciting role is industry-facing, closely working with over 500 UKGBC members spanning the entire built environment value chain, to ensure that they maximise the value of their membership, and to extend and strengthen existing relationships with them. It will feed directly into UKGBC’s business planning processes and help design propositions that provide members with the solutions, tools and guidance they require to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment. 

This important role will work closely with the Director of Membership & Operations to ensure alignment, consistency and efficiency in the way UKGBC engages with members and articulates the value proposition for income generating activities.

Company Overview 

UKGBC is an industry-led network with a mission to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment.It is a charity with over 500 member organisations spanning the entire value chain, we represent the voice of the industry’s current and future leaders who are striving for transformational change. We inspire, challenge and empower our members, helping them to identify and adopt the most sustainable, viable solutions. We also engage our members in advocating a progressive message to government, informing and influencing policy. Our vision is a built environment that enables people and planet to thrive by: 

• Mitigating and adapting to climate change
• Eliminating waste and maximising resource efficiency
• Embracing and restoring nature and promoting biodiversity 
• Optimizing the health and wellbeing of people
• Creating long-term value for society and improving quality of life 

Job Description 

The purpose of the role is to develop and deliver a membership strategy which fulfils UKGBC’s Annual Operating Plan in terms of income and impact, and ensure that member engagement processes and outcomes are competitive and fit for purpose.

Principal Accountabilities

Member engagement  

• Lead the implementation of the refreshed member engagement strategy to ensure that UKGBC is proactively engaging with its membership. Includes using membership KPIs and Salesforce data to identify priority members with whom to focus engagement.
• Be recognised by members as the main membership lead regarding their overall engagement with UKGBC and keep members up to date with specfic activities they could benefit from. 
• Lead a regular review of membership value proposition including review of benefits, customised sectoral models and regularly updated membership collateral.
• Identify and actively promote opportunities within existing and prospective members for UKGBC revenue generation through bespoke solutions, events, program sponsorship and other funding opportunities. 
• Facilitate UKGBC’s Member Advisory Group and other member forums, workshops and events as appropriate 
• Undertake key account management duties for selected Gold Leaf members to ensure that they are deriving significant value from engaging with UKGBC. 
• Lead the annual Member Impact Survey/ interview process to ensure that UKGBC obtains and acts upon relevant and timely member feedback on its activities.
• Lead the full exploitation of UKGBC's CRM system, Salesforce, to drive improved member engagement, ensuring UKGBC maintains more and better information on member businesses, such as number of individual contacts and location of regional offices

Member recruitment  

• Continuously review UKGBC's membership model to ensure it works for existing and new parts of the property and construction sectors in order to accelerate the achievement of UKGBC’s mission.
• Lead the recruitment of new members with a view to growing UKGBC’s penetration across the entire property and construction value chain. 
• Provide strategic input and practical support for membership recruitment in English regions and devolved countries. Includes providing support and tools to build capacity and confidence for local network coordinators..
• Represent UKGBC at conferences and events to raise our profile as widely as possible, promote our activities, and identify and convert new member prospects. 
• Lead the full exploitation of UKGBC's CRM system, Salesforce, to drive member recruitment. 

Business planning  

• Capture, analyse and report on member feedback obtained through member engagement meetings, interviews and surveys to UKGBC’s senior leadership team alongside recommendations for improved engagement.
• Provide timely and practical input to UKGBC’s annual operating plan including during the creation of the business plan for the following year. 
• Inform and influence the design of ongoing activities aimed at engaging the membership in research, best practice and innovation in order to transform the industry. 

UKGBC team activities  

• Take part in regular meetings and away days related to UKGBC operations and workstreams. 
• Champion the organisational culture and the UKGBC Way (values into action framework) by adopting a solutions-driven, positive, and efficient attitude
• Upskill the team drawing upon personal experience on relevant topics and capabilities – eg facilities management, investment appraisals, business case etc. 
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to perform duties that may be outside core accountabilities. 

Decision making authority (eg strategy – impact on business; customers/stakeholders; people – leadership and teamwork; process – operational effectiveness and controls 

 Without reference

• Project management
• Internal & external member engagement meetings 

With reference 

• Programmatic decisions
• Resource allocation 
• Member recruitment and retention strategy including fees 

Key competencies 

Essential

• Deep knowledge of the UK property and construction industry, with an existing network of contacts within UKGBC membership 
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience of business development, marketing and pricing
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills 
• Emotional intelligence and an aptitude for developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships 
• A self-starter with independent judgement and work planning, also able to work well as part of a team 

Desirable

• Solid understanding of UKGBC’s model of change and member value proposition 
• Ability to facilitate sessions with a wide spectrum of stakeholders
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems and deliver positive impact 
• Strong qualitative research and analysis skills 
• Knowledge of the market across different UK regions 

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

Essential 

• 5-7yexperience of working in the built environment industry / sustainability sector 
• Extensive knowledge and experience of corporate sustainability practice and the particular issues facing the built environment sector 
• Ability to network with & draw benefit from other trade, NGO, government and academic organisations associated with the built environment 

Desirable

• Degree in relevant sustainability and building related subject.
• Property, construction, or sustainability related professional qualifications such as from RICS, RIBA, IEMA. 
• Experience of designing or implementing client relationship management strategies and plans 
• Experience using Salesforce or another CRM system 
• An interest or understanding in system change / business transformation
• A personal interest in enviromental and social issues 

Terms & Conditions  

Place of Work: In line with COVID 19 Government Guidance, UKGBC colleagues are expected to work from home. When permitted, Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT 

Hours of work: 37.5 hours with flexible working

Holidays: 28 days per annum pro rata, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year plus public holidays.

Salary & benefits: Based on experience

Length of contract: Permanent 

Start date: ASAP 

UKGBC is committed to providing equal opportunities to all existing and prospective employees. We aim to be inclusive to everyone regardless of ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or political beliefs. 

Sounds great? 

Apply now  sending a copy of your CV and a covering email explaining in no more than 250 words why you would be amazing in this role and the earliest date you can start. Applications will be assessed as they are received and until the lucky candidate has been appointed.

This is a new role for Spark Inside and is essential to deliver our new strategy and future goals. The Participation and Engagement Manager role is designed to build trust and strengthen the relationships with the young people in and out of prison, supporting them to engage with our work and express their views safely, in order to embed a culture of listening. The purpose of the role is to ensure we deliver work that is truly co-produced with young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and helps to create real change.

You will work directly with the young people and will coordinate and embed our In-Prison Advisory Boards, as well as build a group/​board of young service users in the community. You will plan and deliver the most effective ways to engage young people so that their views and experiences shape our influencing activity and our organisational development and strategies.

ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO INFORM OUR ADVOCACY AND INFLUENCING ACTIVITY

• Lead our In-Prison Advisory Boards (IPABs), working in prisons and youth offending institutes and use the learning from the IPAB pilot and future evaluations to engage young people in prisons/YOIs.
• Set up and coordinate a group of young people in the community that have participated in our coaching programmes and/or have had contact with the criminal justice system (CJS), to be our ‘Champions’. Including developing an effective structure that will feed the views of the young people directly into our influencing priorities, so that our policy, advocacy and communications campaigns are initiated and/or co-designed by young people.
• Engage the young people in opportunities to publicly address, champion and advocate for: rehabilitation; culture change in prisons; the transformational power of coaching in prisons; challenging systemic racism, and other related areas.
• Collate the findings from the young people sensitively and thoroughly; analyse and present the results in an accessible format to funders, the team and Trustees and other stakeholders.
• In addition to influencing priorities, develop a framework that ensures the wider Spark Inside team can engage the young people in the development of our strategy, programmes and other charity objectives. This includes the CEO, Board of Trustees, and the Programmes Team.

ENSURING YOUNG PEOPLE ARE EQUIPPED AND EMPOWERED PARTICIPANTS

• Nurture and develop these young people including training and skill development.
• Work with the Communications Team to ensure young people’s ideas and experiences are reflected in the wider comms work, including our website, social media, events, policy positions and recommendations, imagery, video and marketing materials, designing and delivering all public-facing campaigns.
• Proactively gather views and ideas from young Black men, with a view to shining a light on their specific experiences of the CJS.
• Support and empower the IPAB members and ‘Champions’ to identify campaigning and media opportunities they would like to participate in; and support their involvement appropriately, ensuring that the young people are willing and happy participants at every stage.
• Build a mechanism to close the feedback loop with the young people, reporting back on campaign coverage and impact.

When applying, please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form: https://​www​.sur​vey​mon​key​.co​.uk/​r​/​S​p​a​r​k​I​n​s​i​d​e​-​E​O​MForm 

It has been a testing year for everyone, including charity leaders, many of whom are facing increased demand with reduced resources in a tough influencing environment. We are looking for a head of advocacy who can think boldly and creatively to address these challenges.

ACEVO is the network for social sector CEOs, here to inspire and support our members throughout their careers, to help them create the biggest possible difference. We want someone whose advocacy and communications work is built on values of inclusion, collaboration and mobilisation.

ACEVO’s vision for its advocacy work is to help shape the agenda on issues that matter to our members, and ensure their voices are heard by those who have the power to effect change.

You will help us:

• Support and enable our members to lead strong, sustainable organisations that meet the needs of their beneficiaries.
• Celebrate the dedication, professionalism and expertise of civil society leaders.
• Represent the experiences and needs of our membership to those with the ability to make positive changes for the sector.
• Stimulate debate that guides the improvement of sector standards and stronger leadership.
• Work with partner organisations to drive collective cross-sector change.
• Mobilise our members to work alongside us to achieve ambitious changes to policies that negatively impact civil society.
• Achieve political change by pursuing reforms which are both aspirational and practical.

You will head up ACEVO’s small but impactful advocacy team and set our advocacy, policy and external comms priorities in line with our organisational strategic objectives. You will oversee our output of policy positions, research, briefings, press statements and reports. You will work with the chief executive to set the tone and agree the messaging for our external communications.

You will be a key part of the senior management team, contributing to both the development of our strategy and effective delivery of our strategic objectives.

We welcome applications from people seeking flexible working. The current post-holder works 28 hours a week, but we welcome applications from those seeking a five-day week, or from job-share applicants. You will be home based but with frequent visits to London to meet up with the team and attend events (one to three times a week when Covid regulations allow).

We’re offering a salary of £50k (FTE), 28 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) and good pension benefits. In our most recent staff survey, 100% of our team said they enjoy their job and would recommend ACEVO as a great place to work.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom-based interview between 10-12 May, with second interviews for finalists being held on 17-19 May.

The East European Resource Centre (EERC) provides advice, independent advocacy, and support to Eastern European nationals in London. Our advice covers immigration, benefits, and housing matters. Our Independent Advocacy supports survivors of domestic abuse and labour exploitation. 

EERC is seeking a full time Polish or Romanian speaking Independent Modern Slavery Advocate to join our team. This role will provide crucial support to our clients. The main duties will be:

• To develop and provide outreach to Eastern Europeans;
• To provide high quality independent advocacy and advice to victims of exploitation in the UK;
• And to develop networks and working relationships to facilitate outreach, referral, and advocacy. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting vulnerable users – as an advocate or advisor. Though not essential, experience with survivors of exploitation, trafficking, or modern slavery is desirable. Particular advice expertise – around welfare benefits, immigration, employment or other areas – is welcome. 

At EERC we are proud of our strong, supportive teams. We also provide all Independent Advocates with clinical supervision and access to counselling.

Given the current situation - this job will likely be done from home at first. EERC is well set up to facilitate this and is prepared for the safe return to the office and seeing clients when possible. 

How to apply: Please send a completed application form by deadline. 

Deadline: 10am on Monday 26 April 2021.

The Regional Marketing and Communications Manager helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by driving the awareness and saliency of the Guide Dogs brand in the North West region by leading the development and activation of central, regional and local integrated communications & digital plans.

The role communicates the strategy and work of Guide Dogs, engaging key audiences both externally and internally (including service users, volunteers, staff, and supporters) to strengthen the brand.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Proven experience of creation and implementation of communications and digital campaigns and projects to meet business objectives, with experience of targeting different audiences through media channels.
• Up to date with best practice and innovation in brand marketing, communications and digital
• Strong digital skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the third sector.
• Previous brand management experience.
• Previous experience of being a key spokesperson for a large organisation, both with the media and with other organisations.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Remember to refer to the attached job description and candidate pack for more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

Prince’s Trust International has been supporting young people worldwide since 2015. We were founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment. 

We are a dynamic organisation going through a period of growth as we continue to expand our work globally. Our communications strategy seeks to expand our brand awareness and promote our work across the world.  

Specifically, we are working to increase our communications output both globally and regionally. This is a new role within the team and will work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to develop global and regional strategies, executing key media campaigns and building issue-based narratives. The organisation has an exciting year ahead with a number of key global events; research and awards activities for the post holder to be involved with.

We are looking for an experienced International Communications Manager with an entrepreneurial spirit who would like the opportunity to build and develop strategies with an organisation at an exciting growth stage. The role will primarily focus on our Press Communications activity internationally (50%), as well as supporting with the management of Ambassadors (20%) and responsibilities for external stakeholder communications (30%).

Experience of international media and developing, executing, and reporting on campaigns is essential. Knowledge of different cultures and of young people is also beneficial, as well as an excellent eye for detail for developing key external communications activities.

The role will be based in London, UK but may be initially be home-based due to the current pandemic.

PTI is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse communities and is committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels.

Our mission is to empower young people to learn, work and thrive. We provide opportunities to develop the skills and confidence to succeed and deliver tangible employment outcomes. We blend our expertise with a global network of local partners across 13 countries and develop programmes and interventions that help young people to build their own futures. 

We are passionate that everyone should have the opportunity to make the most of later life. Policy and Research is an important part of Age UK's work because it has the power to transform older peoples' lives for the better.

We seek to influence decision makers by conducting social and economic analysis, developing public policy proposals and shaping policy agendas in a wide range of areas.

Age UK are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional Policy Manager to influence decision makers, develop public policy proposals and manage policy projects. You will provide specialist support to colleagues on issues relating to ageism, equalities, and human rights, and how these issues impact on social justice, all based on analysis, evidence and expertise.

Please note, this 28 hours per week opportunity (28 hours per week - £28,000 - £30,400) is in Age UK’s Public Policy department, and is not a Human Resources role.

All applications must be accompanied by a full supporting letter, stating your transferrable skills and experience and why you would like to work for Age UK.

About you

* Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions
* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive, accessible style to a range of different audiences
* Strong stakeholder management skills
* Good numeracy and digital skills along with the ability to use statistical and research evidence effectively
* Good oral advocacy skills
* A proactive, flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping new ideas and developing partnerships
* The ability to project manage complex influencing activities, alone or with colleagues, and to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience of public policy issues affecting either older people or the wider equalities environment.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary - £35,000 - £38,000 (28,000 - £30,400 pro rata for 28 hours per week)
* 26 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

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

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the charity Guide Dogs as a Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer.

We campaign to break down barriers and end discrimination against people with sight loss. Our consistent campaigning has led to a shift in Government thinking and policy on a number of key issues, and we are consistently rated as a top influencing charity by MPs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a high-profile, award-winning, innovative, and successful campaigns team.

Ordinarily the team is based at our central London office however, we are keen to hear from applicants who may want to discuss alternative working arrangements (some travel to London will be expected on a regular basis).

Our Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officers help people with sight loss to live the life they choose by helping to shape evidence-based policy positions and implement campaigns that align with the Guide Dogs strategy. Through our public affairs activity we engage with key political stakeholders and audiences to secure change and impact.

In this role you will have the opportunity shape and develop evidenced-based policy positions, lobby key politicians and officials; draft consultation responses and policy briefings; monitor and respond to parliamentary activity; support the development and implementation of the public affairs strategy; shape campaign plans and mobilise the public and our campaigns supporters and volunteers.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly across the full span of policy, public affairs and campaigns activities Guide Dogs leads on, working with people across the UK.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience in policy, public affairs or campaigns work with a track record of working effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of the UK political framework and environment and current public affairs and campaigning techniques.
• Knowledge of advocacy-based campaigning.
• Knowledge of event organisation and how to communicate with a range of political audiences.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Remember to refer to the attached job description and candidate pack for more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

We are recruiting for an experienced Policy Manager who will lead on developing the policy function and strategy for the RCOphth. 

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is the only professional body for medically qualified eye doctors, who specialise in the prevention, treatment and management of eye disease, including surgery to optimise eye care for all patients. We are the voice of the profession and champion excellence in the practice of ophthalmology. We do this through our collaborative work across the eye health sector and with regulatory healthcare bodies.

About you

You will need to show substantial experience in all areas from development of policies and impact assessments to high level stakeholder engagement and consultation.  We are looking for someone with a positive, can do attitude and is committed to excellence and high standards in all they do.

You will need the following experience

• Extensive experience of leading on policy development, including the understanding of legislation and its impact
• Extensive high level stakeholder management that includes government, health bodies (eg NHS England), charity and research
• Experience of handling strategies and tactics for dealing with contentious or complex issues
• Experience of working across multiple departments and teams, particularly in a professional membership organisation
• Experience of line management

About the role

There are proposed legislative changes to the way healthcare will be delivered and the medical profession regulated.  We want to ensure that ophthalmology is engaged with policy decision makers and proactively putting the case for better patient care and the sustainability of the workforce; promoting the RCOphth as the ‘go to’ authority on eye care services. We are doing this through key areas of collaborative work across health regulatory and arms-length bodies, but it requires a strong policy framework.

The Policy Manager will sit in the Policy & Communications team and work directly with the Executive (College Officers and Senior Management) to identify policy gaps and opportunities both in the short and long term.  The post holder will work with key stakeholders to identify how the policy function will change the way we work and embed the new process throughout the organisation.

Working for RCOphth

Our overall staff numbers have grown in the past 18 months.  We are recruiting the right people with the right specialist skills in the Policy & Communications team to help us deliver on our strategic aims. In return, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter (explaining how you meet the person specification along with your salary expectations).  A covering letter is an important part of our application process so we encourage you to submit one, as your application may not be shortlisted if you do not.

We are currently running interviews remotely, in accordance with Government advice, so if you envisage any issues with accessing a computer, webcam or a sufficient internet connection for a video call, then please do highlight this in your covering letter. We will do all we can to ensure you have the best experience in applying to work with us during this time.

For more information on the role, please contact Liz Price on 0 2 0 3 7 7 0 5 3 2 7

(office hours are 09.00-17.00)

Closing date:  Friday 23rd April 2021 at 16:00hrs

1st round interviews:  Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th May 2021

2nd round interviews:  Thursday 20th May

Please note for 2nd round interviews candidates will be required to prepare a 20 minute presentation which should be sent in advance and by 17.00, Monday 17 May 2021. 

Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Beyond Carnism 

Beyond Carnism is a US-based, international organization dedicated to exposing and transforming carnism, the invisible belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals. Beyond Carnism is the first and only organization that focuses exclusively on carnism, making it a pioneering and landmark institution and a hub of international carnism-awareness activity. 

Inspired by the work of our founding president, Dr. Melanie Joy, we have created innovative programs and campaigns, which have had a significant global impact. We are run by a committed, compassionate, and exceptionally talented team in the US and Europe. 

Beyond Carnism is a small, vibrant organization with a startup feel and ambitious goals. Our strategic aims over the next three years include making carnism a mainstream term and significantly increasing the reach of our Center for Effective Vegan Advocacy (CEVA). Through CEVA, we also plan to expand on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work in order to help build a more inclusive, resilient, and impactful movement. We also aim to build out our newer work on relational literacy, the understanding of and ability to practice healthy ways of relating.

We are seeking a highly organized, dedicated, self-directed fundraising generalist with a thorough knowledge of the animal advocacy movement and a commitment to strategic thinking, effective altruism, social justice, relational health, and personal integrity to join our team and help take Beyond Carnism to the next level.

Position Overview 

The fundraising and development manager will optimize and execute the organization’s fundraising activities, expanding our fundraising efforts and helping increase our organizational capacity. They will be responsible for a broad span of duties, including developing and executing a fundraising strategy, implementing a CRM database, and building relationships with donors (individuals and foundations). They will work closely with the president and the director of operations to pursue new grant opportunities, as well as with the head of communications and marketing to implement and optimize development opportunities in our external communications. This is a part-time, remote position with a flexible schedule, requiring a self-motivated individual who is able to work well both independently and with a remote team.

For further details and instructions on how to apply, please read the attached document.

At Beyond Carnism, we are committed to equal opportunities and to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture. The commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity is one of our core values and is reflected in our internal and external communications. At Beyond Carnism, all people—regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, or age—are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities. Furthermore, all employees are required to become literate around privilege and systems of oppression, and we will provide the information necessary to help staff develop such awareness.

If you meet some of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply or to reach out for more information. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression– including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities which are marginalized.

Position: Legacy Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London, N4 (currently home-based)
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Individual Giving

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

As we move through an extremely exciting transformation period with a brand-new organisational strategy and focus, we’re looking for a passionate and collaborative Legacy Manager to join our friendly and supportive Individual Giving team to lead our Legacy Marketing and Administration Programmes.

You’ll have an important role in reviewing, developing and implementing our innovative and integrated Legacy Marketing strategy. You’ll have a bold and creative eye for identifying legacy prospects and managing their journey from consideration to pledging. You will also oversee the work of the Legacy Administration function, responsible for receiving c.£10m in legacy income per year.

You’ll be working across teams and engaging with our supporters, donors and the MS Community and you’ll have excellent performance, financial and people management skills.

We are looking for an experienced legacy fundraiser, with strong direct marketing and cross-channel experience within a charity fundraising environment. You’ll use your understanding of data, campaign management and donor motivations to help grow engagement and legacy consideration from individual supporters. 

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

As part of our exciting transformation, we’ll be moving from our current National Centre based in Cricklewood, London to Finsbury Park, London later this year. We’re expecting to be moving into our new office from August 2021.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26 April 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

We're looking for a New Business Manager to help our charity expand upon our consultancy and training offer. A newly funded post, the role holder will help us to embed an entrepreneurial approach into our charity, ensuring that we have a brilliant offer that meets the needs of our clients whilst also fulfill in our mission of ensuring that  decision makers listen to and act upon the views of young people.

In this role you will be mapping our audiences and creating a new and improved offer. Through developing this programme of work you will help to bring in much needed funds to the charity, supporting our continuing work to bring young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change.

If you have experience of sales and marketing, developing a business proposition or a passion for helping charities to develop their entrepreneurial approach then we are want to hear from you.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Prisons & Justice Service Team. As Programme Manager, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of Samaritans partnerships with the justice sector. You will strengthen and ensure the long-term sustainability of Samaritans prisons programme, whilst identifying and maximising opportunities to diversify Samaritans’ work and income streams in the justice sector. 

• Permanent
• £40,000-£45,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• A mix of home working and in the office in Ewell, Surrey a few days per week
• Occasional out of hours/weekend work required for volunteer engagement
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the strategy for Samaritans’ work and manage a range of grants in the justice sector
• Ensure congruence of Prison objectives with Samaritans overall strategy and alignment of planning with other parts of the organisation
• Ensure full cost recovery in the delivery of new grant agreements in the justice sector
• Manage the relationship with the prison services and other justice partners in England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and forge new partnerships to deliver innovative solutions to reduce suicide by those in contact with the justice system
• Deliver and continuously improve the Listener Scheme in over 100 prisons
• Oversee the roll out and delivery of the prisons postvention scheme
• Lead a high-performing cross-departmental team that designs, develops, and implements a range of projects aimed at improving emotional health and reducing suicide in prisons and the wider justice sector

The Person

• Previous experience of managing multi-dimensional programmes and simultaneous work streams
• Experience of working at a senior level to implement cultural and organisational changes
• Excellent strategic planning and change control skills
• Experience in developing and managing a geographically dispersed team of people across functions, including volunteers and staff
• Experience of delivering successful high value partnerships
• Experience of managing multi-annual budgets and managing relationships with funders
• Experience of managing risks, and delivering objectives within financial and other constraints
• Effective communication and diplomacy skills; ability to interact at all levels within the sector and organisation
• Influencing and negotiation skills; proven ability to secure ‘win/win’ outcomes with donors, partners, volunteers and staff
• Knowledge of the prisons environment and policy context in the UK and RoI (desirable)
• Understanding of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in a criminal justice setting (desirable)

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

If this sounds like a great role for you, apply through our careers website today. This role will close for applications on 23/04/2021. 

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

The project manager will lead a new Ramblers project that aims to increase understanding of the social and environmental value of the path network. The postholder will:

• Scope and deliver a research study to identify the benefits, barriers to, and enablers of people using and enjoying the path network, working with an academic partner.
• Establish what a world-class network of paths and access land looks like in practice, engaging with Ramblers’ volunteers, stakeholders, and policymakers.
• Develop a new Ramblers vision for improving the path network and our role in delivering this.

The project is funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery (PPL). It is one of four projects delivered by the Ramblers as part of the PPL Postcode Climate Challenge, with an overarching ambition to connect more people to nature via walking. 

Essential requirements include:

• Experienced project manager with experience of delivering change.
• Interest in walking and/ or being an advocate for the outdoors and natural environment.
• A flexible and resilient approach to project management, with an ability to explore opportunities and overcome challenges.
• Demonstrable ability to work with an academic partner to deliver research to time and budget.
• A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships, including with volunteers.
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively, and experience of to influence a range of audiences and stakeholders.
• Inspiring communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and a creative, strategic and solution-focussed approach.
• Experience in developing robust performance indicators, measures and reporting frameworks. 
• Experience of managing budgets and assigning finite resources to achieve a range of objectives. 
• Experience of dealing with differing viewpoints and an ability to balance different requirements to achieve consensus or take decisions as required. 
• Demonstrable ability to engage and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We promote diversity and warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.