IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally-based independent information, advice and casework support to the families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 

We are looking for a Volunteer Services Manager to take lead responsibility for the day-to-day running of our volunteer programme. Volunteers are at the heart of what IPSEA does and we are looking for someone to develop and implement a strategy for recruiting, training and retaining sufficient volunteers to deliver IPSEA’s SEND law helplines and SEND Tribunal casework support service.

The role will involve:

• developing and implementing systems for monitoring volunteer activity and service levels to ensure the effective delivery and development of IPSEA’s volunteer work programme
• developing policies, procedures and guidance for IPSEA volunteers, and
• providing information, advice, support and coaching to IPSEA volunteers and working to ensure our volunteers feel heard, valued and appreciated.

The role is home-based with occasional visits to the IPSEA office in Saffron Walden, Essex (once the office reopens). It calls for someone with significant experience of developing, implementing and evaluating volunteer programmes.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

The Development and Alumni department has a vital role in supporting on-going excellence in training and securing funding to ensure we increase diversity in our student body and long term in the industry. The department also develops the alumni network.

This role is an exciting and busy one working predominantly with LAMDA’s individual donors who range from local neighbours who donate regularly and have us in their will to major donors who supported our capital build and continue to donate to projects, scholarships and training excellence.

It is a varied, busy and creative post working closely with the Director of Development to administer and support the cultivation, engagement, and stewardship of individual donors and develop opportunities for our alumni to engage with events and our supporters.

The post holder will have excellent administration skills and experience of individual giving with a warm and confident nature. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be highly organised and have a good eye for detail. Furthermore, you will have good project management skills.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities, as these groups are under-represented at all levels in the LAMDA staff.

How to Apply

For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

Please complete an application form together with the Equality and Diversity monitoring form. All applications should address the following questions and please attach a basic CV:

• Tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience you have had that means you meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include practical examples

We would like to hear from people whose situation, background and/or identity is currently under- supported across the arts and training sector and within our organisation. Including but not limited to people who are culturally and ethnically diverse and experience racism in our society, those with LGBTQ+ identities, neurodivergent and/or D/deaf and disabled, and those with caring responsibilities and those who have experienced socio and economic barriers.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Sunday 6th December 2020.

Interview date: w/c 7th December 2020.

Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, launching in Spring 2021, we are looking for a dynamic and driven Policy Coordinator to help us realise our ambition to increase our policy influence and impact.

The Policy Coordinator will play a key role in helping the organisation to identify priorities and influencing opportunities, as well as ensure that our approach to policy engagement is youth-led and evidence-driven.

This is a new role within the newly established Impact and Evaluation team, also comprising an Impact and Evaluation Manager and two Impact and Evaluation Coordinators.

Job description_

Policy analysis and development:

• Work with the Programme Management Team and other key stakeholders across the organisation (including the Youth Board, Award recipients, alumni and mentees) to identify and agree policy priorities for 2021-2026

• Develop systems and processes to support policy development, ensuring that the organisation’s policy messages are informed by evidence and learning from our programmes and the wider youth sector, as well as the voices of the young people we work with

• Research and write a set of core policy positions for the Diana Award in line with agreed policy priorities

• Coordinate the development of policy submissions, consultation responses and other policy outputs for external audiences as appropriate

• Ensure staff and key stakeholders within the Diana Award are kept informed about external policy developments affecting young people, both in the UK and internationally.

• Work with the communications team to ensure The Diana Award's policy messages and outputs are communicated across the organisation's core channels.

Relationship building and partnership development:

• Identify and develop relationships with key policy networks and forums within the sector, both in the UK and internationally, seeking opportunities for collaboration and coordination where appropriate

• Coordinate the Diana Award’s representation and engagement with relevant sector networks and forums, providing direct representation where appropriate

• Monitor and identify opportunities for external policy engagement and influencing, working with the Programmes Management Team to develop and take forward plans.

• Support the The Diana Award's relationships with parliamentarians, elected representatives and other high profile influencers.

• Prepare briefing materials as appropriate for staff and other key stakeholders to represent The Diana Award's policy agenda externally.

Other

• Identify learning and development opportunities for staff and stakeholders (including ambassadors, youth board, award recipients, alumni and mentees) in the area of policy and influencing

• Ensure appropriate M&E framework in place to support policy work, contribute to ongoing monitoring and reporting

• Contribute to the the development of projects and funding proposals in support of the organisation's policy work

• Contribute to other organisational initiatives as appropriate.

Person Specification_

• Experience of working within a team contributing to policy change, influencing work and campaigning

• Clear understanding of current developments and policies affecting young people

• Writing skills: ability to write for different audiences and translate complex ideas into compelling content

• Analytical skills: ability to interrogate ideas and work with both qualitative and quantitative data

• Communications: ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences, experts and non-experts alike

• Research: ability to use participatory research tools and techniques relevant to young people

• Relationship management: experience of building and managing relationships with external stakeholders

• Personal management: ability to work under own initiative, managing time and resources effectively towards agreed objectives and priorities

• Safeguarding: knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues as they apply to children and young people, particularly within the context of policy, advocacy and research

• Demonstrable commitment to the mission and values of The Diana Award.

• Commitment to self-development

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Driven to achieve great results

Eden Brown is proud to be working in partnership with the University of Surrey on their exciting Advancement Manager job vacancy based at their impressive Guildford campus. Under the Vice Chancellor the University is expanding Advancement activities (formerly Alumni and Development) with the aim of reaching £15m a year annual income in time.

Working in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences the Advancement Manager will lead and develop the philanthropic fundraising strategy, philanthropic commercial partnerships and alumni relations to support the advancement of the Faculty and its associated Centres, to maximise funding opportunities for its support and development.

The Advancement Manager will develop, lead and implement a fundraising strategy to secure new connections, funds and partnerships for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the University of Surrey. You will draw on specialist expertise and skills in order to provide strategic advice and leadership on developing and identifying fundraising and new business opportunities.

You will also act as a key relationship manager for individual donors, companies and trusts and foundations with a view to leading them towards providing support for agreed projects within the Faculty and the University as well as establishing, building and maintaining strong working relationships with the Faculty's academics and leadership to ensure fundraising success and work closely with the Faculty and Advancement to support engagement.

This job would suit someone with an understanding of the Social Sciences and the major sources of philanthropic funding (individual, trust and corporate sectors), significant major gifts fundraising/marketing/sales experience, including proven success in securing gifts or sponsorship in the UK and/or internationally and an interest in and passion for Science and Engineering, higher education and an understanding of the University of Surrey, its mission and its need for external funding.

Closing date is Thursday 3 December.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Programme Director – Tax and Public Finance

Salary: £40-45,000 + benefits

Location: London EC2 - remote working may be considered

Hours: Full time. 09:30 – 17:30, Monday-Friday. Some possible flexibility around hours worked

International Lawyers Project (ILP) was founded in 2005, We support civil society, investigative journalists and reform-minded governments in developing countries to address economic inequality issues. By leveraging our network of thousands of independent legal experts ILP has helped reformist actors balance the scales of justice in more than 80 countries to bring about economic and social justice through curbing fiscal leakages and tax evasion, reducing corruption, equalising tax policies and strengthening media freedom.

We are culturally sensitive and client-led. We help local actors build their legal capacity to achieve economic justice, whether through formal legal training sessions, workshops, reviewing or drafting legislation and policies, legal representation, and legal advice, or through extended engagement and mentoring for communities, officials, and civil society representatives on how to use legal approaches to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions.

The position of Programme Director is a prominent one within the ILP team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, we are looking for a highly experienced professional with a background in Tax Law and Development and Public Finance to join our small but dynamic team. The role represents an excellent opportunity to be involved in leading our public financial governance, tax reform and international development work. This entails developing projects with a range of clients and partners, including governments and government bodies (such as revenue authorities), as well as international agencies and NGOs who focus on taxation reform. 

You will advise and support developing countries by implementing strategies at both national and regional levels, to address inequitable taxation, facilitating learning from each other and from international best practices on issues such as royalties on natural resource management, advising on double tax treaties, drafting and reviewing tax policies, legislation and regulations. The work is intended to promote fairer and more effective taxation/public financial management to help meet development goals, including enhanced rule of law and sustainability.

This role encompasses the full project cycle and typically requires focus on, assisting in obtaining funding for these projects, fulfilling compliance obligations including budgets and board reporting and dealing with the evaluation of, and learning from, projects.

Relevant skills and experience

• Substantial experience as a qualified lawyer preferred or, in another relevant discipline such as accountancy, economics, international financial policy

• Significant, relevant experience and knowledge relating to tax systems in an international and development context

• Effective interpersonal and team working skills and a collaborative mindset

• Strong administration and coordination experience

• Demonstrable international development project management skills and experience

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, civil society organisations and government representatives on an international basis

● Experience or demonstrable ability in donor management, both in managing existing relationships and in raising funds for future projects and activities;

● Familiarity with, or understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of, pro bono legal assistance

● Deep understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals

● Fluency in English is essential complemented by another language used in Sub-Saharan Africa such as French, Portuguese, Swahili (desirable)

● Experience in developing countries and transitional economies.

In addition to the salary range indicated, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, Employer Contribution Pension Scheme and Childcare Voucher Scheme.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

If you firmly believe you are the ideal candidate for this key role, we would welcome your application as soon as possible. Please apply with full covering letter indicating how you meet the requirements of the role, along with your CV to: Gabrielle Beran using the email link provided.

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2020

International Lawyers Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes the opportunity to discuss possible modifications to make the interview process and job accessible to all qualified candidates.

Registered Charity No.: 1114502

upReach are seeking to hire a Programme Manager to deliver the charity’s Sponsored Programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity through leading a delivery team of Programme Coordinators to recruit and support Associates (what we call the Undergraduates we support) on three unique programmes. This role would suit individuals with 3+ years experience in a programme delivery and team management role, who have a passion for social mobility and are used to operating in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the implementation of three programmes of support, including key stakeholder management and reporting to the different funding partners. They will be a key member of a dynamic and growing national team. 

Key Information

The Programme Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering the upReach Sponsored Programmes. Whilst historically most upReach programmes have been funded by either University or Employer Partners there are a growing number of programmes funded outside of this model, which this role will manage and coordinate all aspects of. Reporting to the Director of Programmes & Impact, they will grow and improve the resourcing of upReach’s Sponsored Programmes - from their design and Associate recruitment to their delivery and evaluation. They will work alongside the delivery leadership team (Director of Programmes & Impact and 3 Programme Delivery Managers) to form plans and strategies for upReach’s general Associate recruitment, programme delivery and team management. They will also work closely with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and Employer Partnerships Manager and their teams to ensure that all programmes within their remit are managed effectively. 

Location:              London (near London Bridge) or Birmingham. Initially on a remote basis.

Hours:                 Full-time - 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm 

Start date: January 2021 preferred

Reporting to:     Director of Programmes & Impact

Deadline:            9pm Sunday 13th December. Early applications are encouraged.

Core Responsibilities

These will include:

Programme Design & Delivery

• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of each of the Sponsored  Programmes, creating a 12 month plan in advance of the start of each recruitment cycle. 

• Lead the design and delivery of a marketing campaign to recruit new Associates to these programmes, including outreach to schools to identify eligible alumni for the programme. This will also include working with the Student Attraction Leader and Senior Marketing Officer to effectively work together to meet onboarding targets.

• Work with the Director of Programmes and Impact to design learning journeys for Sponsor Programme Associates

• Oversee the development and creation of resources and planning and delivery of events relevant to the unique needs of the participants in the Sponsored Programmes. 

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Sponsored Programmes with overarching responsibility for meeting internal engagement and applications success KPIs.

• Maintain strong relationships with Sponsor partners, including managing quarterly/annual reporting requirements on stakeholder KPIs.

Team Management

• Manage a team of (3-4) Programme Coordinators in a variety of locations - providing weekly 1-to-1 support, reviews and personal development support. 

• Ensure Programme Coordinators document all interactions with Associates and application progress.

• Use relevant dashboards and data to set Programme Coordinator priorities.

• Manage Programme Coordinator progress to ensure that all stakeholder KPIs are achieved.  

• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the resourcing of the Sponsored Programmes.

• Be part of the upReach Management Team and contribute to forming the strategy and direction of the charity. 

Associate Support

• Individual and small group work with Associates - coaching 40 Associates to take the day-to-day steps needed to realise their career potential, which might include pastoral support, career guidance, and support with job applications.

Person Specification

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To be successful you should have at least 3 years experience working in programme delivery, stakeholder management and leading small teams. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.

2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 

3. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.

4. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.

5. Line management or team leadership experience.

6. Strong programme management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.

7. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.

8. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

9. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience

1. Project management qualifications or comparable experience. 

2. Experience delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.

3. Experience in marketing a programme or campaign.

4. Experience in Student Recruitment or attraction.

5. Familiarity with G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity 

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making

• Planning and organising

• Collaboration

• Passion and motivation

• Communication skills

Application Process

Please visit our website for further application instructions. You will need to submit a PDF copy of your CV and covering letter by 9pm on Sunday 13th December. Please explain your motivation for applying to this role, why you are interested in working at upReach, and provide further details on how your experience matches the job description. Please include PROGRAMME MANAGER in the subject line and indicate in your cover letter where you heard about this vacancy. Early applications are encouraged.

There may be an initial round of short telephone interviews on the 15th December. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a virtual assessment centre on Friday 18th December. If you are not available on these dates please let us know in your application.

Please Note: upReach has a responsibility under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to ensure that, at the time of starting their employment, successful candidates have permission to work in the UK.

If you have a right to work in the UK, you will be required to bring proof of this to your interview (by providing your original passport or other right to work documents). If your permission to work in the UK relies on a job offer, please bring written details including evidence of any existing visas or work permits. A photocopy will be taken of your  document(s) and stored securely. If you are unsuccessful at the interview the photocopy will be destroyed. Unfortunately, upReach is unable to financially sponsor Visas or work permits.

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job.

Job title: Communications Coordinator
Contract type: Fixed term for 18 months
Starting date: February 2021 (interviews to be conducted on 7th or 8th January)
Hours of work: 0.8-1.0 FTE (equivalent to 30 - 37.5 hours per week)
Location: Anywhere in the UK
Salary: £25,225-£26,507 FTE pro rata depending on experience (plus an additional London weighting of £3,567 for those living in London)
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December
Reporting to: Alumni and Communications Manager
Application deadline: 9am GMT on Thursday 10th December 2020

About us
We are a charity dedicated to ensuring that people most impacted by injustice are leading campaigns that affect their lives, from better housing to fairer treatment of migrants to LGBTQ+ rights. Our mission is to support people to run effective campaigns that challenge injustice. We do this by running campaign training programmes that help people develop the skills, confidence and community to change things that matter to them. In our trainings, we prioritise people from communities directly impacted by injustice.

About the job
We are seeking a new Communications Coordinator to support programmes and teams across the organisation to communicate to external audiences. The Communications Coordinator will work with the Alumni and Communications Manager to create and implement a new communications strategy. They will provide editorial support across the organisation, and be responsible for generating content. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the communications and engagement across our platforms.

Our graduates testify before Parliament, organise national demonstrations, change laws and wage important, successful campaigns. They are from diverse and marginalised communities and our evaluation shows that they are developing confidence in their ability to affect change and are making meaningful ‘wins’ towards achieving their aims on a broad range of issues such as; violence in a community, access to public space, and fairness in the asylum system.

We know there is a huge demand for our work, so are working hard to grow our organisation in a sustainable way. You’ll be a key part of doing that – by helping our colleagues deliver communications for efficient, powerful programmes.

Job purpose
Supporting teams and programmes across the organisation with communications needs
Coordinating digital content, including monitoring and reporting on engagement
Coordinating communications with programme participants and alumni

Job responsibilities

Supporting teams and programmes across the organisation with communications needs

• Supporting the Alumni and Communications Manager and Leadership Team to create and implement a Communications Strategy
• Coordinating external public-facing communications using mediums such as the newsletter, social media, and website
• Supporting the development of brand and editorial guidelines and a toolkit for content contributors and ensuring brand implementation across the organisation
• Providing editorial support across the organisation, including advising colleagues from other teams on the tone, creation and scheduling of communication materials, including maintaining the communications calendar
• Supporting Programme Managers to develop the communications and outreach materials to recruit candidates for all training programmes
• Working with Fundraising team to create materials needed for fundraising campaigns 
• Supporting the production of the annual report and other publications
• Staying up to date on sector communications trends and make recommendations for adjustments to strategies and practices

Coordinating digital content, including monitoring and reporting on engagement

• Coordinating maintenance of the website, including monitoring and improving SEO and accessibility of the website
• Coordinating the digital content creation process, including writing, sourcing, commissioning and editing content for newsletter, blog and website (including video/audio content)
• Supporting the Programmes Coordinator to write and implement a social media strategy and manage channels
• Monitoring and reporting on engagement across all communications platforms

Coordinating communications with programme participants and alumni

• Supporting with coordinating communications and programming for training programmes and alumni programmes, including the annual Community Conference
• Coordinating management of the Facebook community group
• Support community members to take part in blog interviews and create content for the blog and social media platforms
• Supporting the Head of Training, Training Manager, and wider training team with updating training materials, including online resources

General responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work plans for the roles responsibilities and objectives
• Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment
• External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via CircleLoop and emails relating to fundraising via the charities inbox
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR
• At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience in coordinating communications in a professional or pubic-facing context     

Experience in using social media, including scheduling and monitoring tools     

Experience in designing communications materials for use on digital platforms     

Experience in newsletter writing and using other communication tools and platforms, including blogs and emails   

Experience using email marketing software such as Mailchimp     

Experience working within communities impacted by injustice, including low-income/working class people, people of colour, disabled people, migrants and LGBTQ+ people. We are seeking someone who has experience working within these communities either through campaigning or other types of work.   

Desirable 

Experience in designing and/or implementing a communications strategy   

Experience using digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud   

Experience using CRM software such as Salesforce   

SKILLS

Essential

Strong writing skills, preferably for large external audiences     

Able to communicate clearly and appropriately with different people on multiple communication channels     

Able to work effectively under pressure     

Able to work well in a team and with the line manager and to work well with colleagues and community members     

Able to work independently, to plan and manage own workload     

Able to solve problems, someone who is proactive in coming up with solutions to the issues that present themselves     

Aware of how systemic injustice operates in our society (i.e. economic inequality, racism and heterosexism) and excited to explore how best to confront these issues in the workplace     

Flexible and adaptable to change

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Prospect Researcher to join our team in the Tonbridge Society on a part-time basis.

As the Prospect Researcher, you will play a vital role in helping us to reach the ambitious target of doubling the number of boys who benefit from our Widening Access campaign.

In addition to maintaining our database of Old Tonbridgians, and parents past and present, you will have a passion for research, assisting with the identification of potential donors. 

Working hours: approximately 22 hours per week across three days

Closing Date: 7th December 2020 at 5.00pm

For further details and to access the application form and job description, please go to the School website:

Tonbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.