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Job Title: Alumni and fundraising development officer
Location: Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time
Salary: NJC scale point 14 – 17. Actual Salary: £23,615 – 24,856 (FTE: £27,334 – 28,770)
Purpose of Job:
The postholder plays a key role in managing the alumni network, with a specific emphasis on events and volunteer management, to actively engage alumni and stakeholders with Queen Mary’s Grammar School. The goal is to continuously enhance the value and contributions from stakeholders in alignment with Queen Mary’s Grammar School’s strategic priorities.
Ultimately, this role is designed to support the school’s strategic plan by delivering philanthropic income and other forms of financial and non-financial support from alumni and other stakeholders. This is achieved by developing and strengthening relationships with important constituents and identifying shared areas of interest and activities to enable lifelong relationships to form.
Main responsibilities:
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To work with the Headmaster in developing links with the alumni network through the Queen Mary’s Club (QMC) for the purpose of school promotion, school career programme development and fundraising.
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To assist with other whole school fundraising projects
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To oversee the financial and administrative function of school donations and the Queen Mary’s Association (QMA) as a parental fundraising body within the school.
It is expected that the role will be self-funding, as a result of the income brought into the school. This may include funds raised through alumni, grant applications and bequests from former pupils, as well as a contribution towards other fundraising projects.
JOB DESCRIPTION The duties include:
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Actively enhance engagement opportunities with former students and other stakeholders. Contribute to development of methods of engaging with alumni and strengthening their relationship with Queen Mary’s Grammar School and each other;
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Maintenance and continuity of QMC database using Raiser’s Edge; leading initiatives to grow and populate the database.
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Management of the website, including creating new content;
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Use a range of social media channels to engage alumni and other relevant stakeholders, such as Linked-in and Mail Chimp.
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Recruitment of upper sixth students to the QMC; Actively contribute to engagement with current students to raise the profile of the QMC and the opportunities afforded by Queen Mary’s alumni network.
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Assistance with fundraising for specific projects; putting in bids for funds and making Gift Aid claims where appropriate; creating new initiatives for fund raising and bequests.
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Stewardship, retention and recognition of volunteers and donors, ensuring they have a rewarding and impactful experience.
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Liaison with Old Marians, including a quarterly digital ‘From All Quarters’ update newsletter, creation of regular email campaigns, preparation of the annual Chairman’s letter and other social media/website updates;
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Researching the School’s Archives for materials to assist in fundraising, events and content creation;
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Management of QMC merchandise, including sales and stock replenishment
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Organisation and set up of the Old Marians’ dinner in September of each year (including liaison with the guest speaker, caterers and QMA bar committee);
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Organisation of the annual July Wreath Laying ceremony in London and surrounding activities.
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Organisation of alumni gatherings in Walsall, Birmingham, London and any ad-hoc events as required.
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Liaison with the School’s CEIAG co-ordinator to organise alumni careers events and procure former students for the programme. Guiding and supporting volunteers during the careers week.
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Be mindful of the diversity of alumni and stakeholders – promote equality and inclusivity in all activities and processes.
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Planning, promotion, co-ordination and impact evaluation of all events.
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Attending of all QMC committee meetings and preparation of papers for Dinner sub-committee;
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Liaison with the Old Boys’ Scholarship Fund (OBSF) arm of the QMC with reference to fundraising and the support of projects;
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Support the Headmaster in shaping and delivering campaigns, supporting key priorities, and monitoring targets. Use stakeholder research and data analysis to make suggestions, monitor performance, and drive future plans and activity.
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Receive, record and reconcile termly donations for the School donations fund; liaison with the Mercian Trust over the transfer and use of such donations;
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Submitting Gift Aid claims to HMRC;
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Treasurer for the QMA, including production of simple accounts and financial records
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Assist with recruitment of QMA volunteers and allocation to committees;
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Oversight of the Charity Commission status of the QMA and management of the bank account;
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Attend QMA management committee and trustee meetings;
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Provision of information for the QMA trustees;
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Being aware of, and complying with, policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and data protection (GDPR), reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;
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Attending and participating in other meetings, as required;
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Co-ordination of activities, when required, across the Mercian Multi Academy Trust;
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Contributing to the overall ethos of the School;
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Carrying out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headmaster, other members of the Senior Leadership Team or the Head of Sixth Form.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Preferred skills, personal attributes or experience
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Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
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Ability to build rapport and effective professional relationships with a wide range of audiences from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life.
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Experience of fundraising and engagement with stakeholders would be an advantage;
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Ability to work constructively as part of a team;
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Experience of database management (knowledge of the Blackbaud software package is desirable, but not essential);
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Experience of planning, delivering, and monitoring events.
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Exceptional organisational and planning skills, suitable for the oversight of large events;
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Proven ability to think strategically and creatively; openness to new ideas and ability to identify problems and suggest solutions where necessary. Identify ways of improving effectiveness.
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Ability to work independently to drive and take ownership of projects.
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Excellent public presentation skills;
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Good numeracy and literacy; familiarity with ICT including Microsoft Office;
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Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
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Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
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Ability to react positively and remain calm under pressure.
Queen Mary’s Grammar school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
You will support the compliant delivery of our Face to Face strategy, including using data and insight to deliver strong ROI and KPI’s across a variety of channels and regular giving products (including monthly donations, sponsorship/ value-exchange and lottery.) You will also be responsible for the training and monitoring of the fundraising agents who deliver our Face to Face campaigns.
Reporting into the Face to Face Manager, you will either be able to work in a hybrid way working between home and 2 days per week at our London office or remotely working from home with a requirement to attend our London office for a team anchor day once a month.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.
About You:
You will have experience of training and presenting as well as supporting Face to Face campaigns ideally within a third sector fundraising role. Key to this role will be the ability to build, manage and develop relationships.
Additionally, you’ll be able to run analysis and have experience using Dynamics 365, Raisers Edge or a similar database.
About The Role
- Provide continual training and compliance monitoring support to our Face to Face partners in the execution of all door, private Sites and events fundraising, this includes leading on developing new opportunities in conjunction with St John events.
- Oversee and collaboratively work with our Telephone Fundraising partners on their training and compliance of all deliverables such as welcome calls, upgrades, reactivations and other fundraising campaigns – includes caller listening
- Oversee regular audits of agents, to monitor against key auditory compliance and performance metrics.
- Manage relationships with our Face to Face partners with training, development and materials, and performance reviews. Monitoring various forms or training and reviewing inductions in line with our agreed contract.
- Build a strong knowledge of all areas of St John Ambulance’s work, carrying out continual research and gathering information, case studies and photos for use in training booklets, scripts and materials. Where appropriate, to liaise with external agencies such as designers and copywriters.
Please see the job description for more detail
About Us:
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Would you like to join RBL’s influential Campaigns, Policy and Research team? Would you like to to champion and advocate for the interests of the Armed Forces community?
We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our busy team, specialising in welfare and employment policy.
This role will see you working to influence the policy landscape, and develop evidence-based policy positions, on issues concerning finances and debt, welfare benefits, and employment, affecting the Armed Forces community.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Policy Manager, key responsibilities will include:
· Monitor the policy landscape and upcoming policy development across the welfare and employment portfolio, within central, local, and devolved government
· Track and analyse changes in needs, priorities, and concerns of the armed forces community
· Use qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and lived experience to develop robust, evidence-based policy positions and proposals
· Identify, establish, and maintain an impactful network of key policy stakeholders across the charity sector and government
· Represent RBL publicly through securing opportunities to present policy issues and products, including at relevant events, workshops, external committees and working groups
Here at RBL, we support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.
Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024
Interview Date(s): Interviews (including a short assessment/task) to be virtually on 4th and 5th June 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Baird and Co Recruitment, a specialist Social Housing recruitment firm, have been retained by The Yardley Great Trust Group and Sir Josiah Mason Trust in their acquisition of a Finance Director.
The role will work across both businesses following their partnership agreement in January 2023. Both businesses are steeped in the history of Birmingham, with the origins of The Yardley Great Trust Group going back to the 14th Century and SJMT’s beginnings in 1868. Their work in the Alms House arena is also highly individual, an area of support found in the heritage of SJMT.
The Finance Director role would ideally start swiftly and will take on a largely strategic direction whilst still requiring operational input.
Based in Olton, candidates with experience in a senior leadership role in finance whilst holding an understanding of how charities, housing providers or public sector organisations work will be highly advantageous.
The Finance Director post will cover many facets including, but not limited to:
Executive Leadership
- Working with the executive team to develop and manage the delivery of robust corporate, strategic and financial business plans
- Demonstrating positive leadership behaviours and bringing values to life within the organisational culture
- Effectively planning and providing for the resources required to action strategic and operational plans
- Undertaking quarterly reviews of the Charity's Risk Registers, reporting on major risks and mitigations at each Board meeting.
Financial Strategy and Control
- Leading on the delivery of strategic and annual financial business plans, ensuring viability is regularly tested through scenario modelling, appraisals, and stress tests
- Taking responsibility for annual budget and management accounts processes and preparation of statutory accounts
- Maintaining up-to-date reserves policies that meet the requirements of both the Charity SORP and RSL SORP
- Managing relationships with investment managers, ensuring regular review of performance and satisfaction
- Developing and maintaining effective systems of financial control that ensure that business plans are continually reviewed and reported on
- Maintaining overall responsibility for the computerised accounting system, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash book and nominal ledger
Treasury
- Being responsible for each Trust’s Treasury Management strategy and policy to ensure the availability of and flexibility of funding to support the achievement of strategic objectives and reduce exposure
Risk Management
- Leading on the development of risk management strategies and registers, audit frameworks, procedures and appraisal systems for capital projects and all other significant areas of risk.
Growth and Innovation
- To support the Chief Executive in the development of the Strategic Business Plans in a way that supports innovation and growth in services
ICT / HR
- Leading on the development and delivery of an effective ICT and Telecoms Strategy which supports mobile and agile working and customer relationship management that underpins our drive for excellent business
- Supporting with the development, implementation and review of an effective People Strategy which supports the vision and values of each Trust
- Reviewing the administration of all statutory returns and sector-relevant returns/surveys
- Leading on the annual remuneration review to approve or decline and make recommendations for salary increases
- Taking responsibility for the outsourced payroll and workplace pension scheme
- Overseeing the relationship with the outsourced IT support provider, ensuring optimal support to staff and monitoring performance against contract
- Working with and developing the use of financial accounting software to meet the operational and strategic development needs of the business
To secure the Finance Director post, the Trusts are seeking the below:
- Proven experience at a senior leadership level in a finance environment
- Experience preparing financial business plans, modelling scenarios and sensitivity analysis
- A track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support services such as IT or HR and Governance
- A relevant Professional Qualification i.e. CCAB or equivalent and membership of a recognised UK body desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory requirements including Finance, People, IT & Governance
- Experience developing services to achieve and support strategic organisational objectives.
The Trusts are also seeking a Finance Director who can demonstrate the values of SJMT and YGT:
- Personalised
- Dignity
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Honesty
- Fun
If interested or want to discuss other Social Housing Executive roles please get in touch with Matt Baird.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Participant Support and Delivery Officer
We are looking for a Participant Support and Delivery Officer to join a charity’s team at an important moment in the organisation's growth.
Position: Participant Support and Delivery Officer
Location: Birmingham - remote and flexible working available
Hours: Part-time (0.6FTE), 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 9am on Monday 13th May
Interview dates: Held via Zoom or in person week beginning Monday 20th May
Company benefits: Employee Networks, Organisational Away Days, Informal meeting space such as coffee breaks and bookclub, 25 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays and 3 days office closure from 25 December to 1 January, Flexible working, Health and wellbeing and ongoing
About the role:
In October 2023, the organisation began delivery of Year 1 of their West Midlands based Environmental Leadership Programme in partnership with the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. The role of the Participant Support and Delivery Officer is to work closely with the programmes delivery team across the partnership on the different stages of programme recruitment, delivery and implementation – all to ensure that participants have an excellent experience with us.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of Year 2 participants in the run-up to the programme starting in October 2024 and provide a friendly point of introduction for participants onto the programme. This will include travelling to support the delivery of in-person taster and recruitment activities.
- Supporting the participants and managing their experience before, during and after programmes. This will include working with the programmes team to ensure we have collected all of the participant information we need to be able to assess the success and impact of our programmes and will include communicating with and keeping track of correspondence with participants
- Carrying out monitoring and evaluation activities and analysis of data that will help us measure and communicate our programme impact, including data collection (qualitative and quantitative) that can be used to create a programme narrative
- In Salesforce - undertaking data entry and administration including the production of basic reports and the ongoing development of simple automation that helps us streamline processes across the programme and partnership
About you:
We are looking for a fully engaged and raring-to-go Participant Support and Delivery Officer to join our team and make their mark! You will have a can-do, positive and proactive attitude that will relish the opportunities that will be provided to you in this role.
Key skills required for this role:
- You have experience of delivering timely, tailored and appropriate wrap around support for participants during the programme to ensure that they complete the programme having achieved both personal and campaign aspirations.
- You’re a team player. You develop good working relationships with young people, programme participants, colleagues, trustees, funders and stakeholders regardless of their background or seniority. You build trust and can stand in the shoes of others.
- You are process-oriented and like the detail. You love a brief, a spreadsheet, a system, and a to-do list – creating new ones and building on existing ones. You love getting through your tasks for the day, working through details at pace and to a high standard.
- You prioritise well and have excellent time management skills. You are well-organised, plan and have good attention to detail. In doing so, you manage your own time well and respect the time of others. You can juggle multiple deadlines and have experience of balancing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- You are a strong communicator. You think about how to get your message across when you communicate, and in both written and verbal communications you are clear and concise. You are comfortable communicating in both one-to-one and group settings, online and face-to-face.
- You are ‘tech savvy.’ You are comfortable using technology to support your work and that of others. You ideally have experience with tools such as Zoom, Mural and Trello and learning environments such as Notion/ Mighty Networks, or are willing to learn how to use them with support from the team. We also use a system called Salesforce, but we’ll give you the training you need to be able to use this.
- You’re aligned with our mission. You have lived experience and/or an understanding of the critical issues surrounding equality, inclusion and diversity, including structural issues around race and class. You believe that, with the right support, everyone has the potential to achieve excellence, whatever that means for them.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating clearly how your skills and experience match our person specification.
About the organisation:
The organisation exists because our decision-makers don’t reflect the society they serve. For more than a decade now, this has meant delivering programmes to support young people aged 18 – 25 from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to take on leadership roles in their communities and to stand out on their employment journeys.
We recruit young people who have talent and passion and who wish to make a difference, supporting them to develop the networks, skills and confidence they need to fulfil their potential. In doing so, we open up their pathways to positions of influence in their career and their community. Over the past decade, we’ve supported nearly 5,000 young people in total, 65% of whom come from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, 55% of whom are the first in their family to go to university and 59% of whom identify as women.
You may also have experience in areas such as: Participant Support And Delivery Officer, Participant Support Officer, Participant Delivery Officer, Participation Engagement lead, Community Engagement lead, Participation and Community Engagement lead, Programme Development Manager etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century? As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as everyday health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.
Supporting the Direct Marketing Manager in delivering growth in income through St John Ambulance’s direct marketing Retention programme via a range of campaigns. You will focus on supporting the Retention strategy which includes using data and insight to deliver across a variety of channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, telemarketing and SMS.
You will either be able to work in a hybrid way working between home and 2 days per week at our London office or remotely working from home with a requirement to attend our London office for a team anchor day once a month.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days.
About You:
Having worked in a third sector direct marketing role previously, you will have experience running effective national and regional campaigns using a variety of fundraising channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, and telemarketing. With your good organisational and time management skills you’ll be able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities under pressure.
You will have knowledge of usability testing, user research methods and conversion rate optimisation as well as an understanding of fundraising regulator guidance, gambling commission compliance and GDPR.
About The Role
- Manage the delivery of all Retention campaigns from concept through to evaluation, using data and insight to drive creative and production, drawing up schedules, and managing the approval processes
- Work collaboratively with data teams to ensure effective use of supporter profiling for delivery across a range of Retention campaigns
- Manage relationships with external agencies including media houses, designers and printers; to negotiate costs and relevant performance reviews
- Responsibility for collation of all KPI tracking, trend analysis and activity results that feed into the team’s reporting and performance structure
- Work alongside the Content team to research and develop strong cases for support to appeal to existing donors. To gather information, case studies and photos for use in all direct marketing campaigns. Where appropriate, to liaise with external agencies such as designers and copywriters
Please see the job description for more detail
About Us:
St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive; we have several networks including the Armed Forces Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
About 5Rights
5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve children and young people today and for future generations.
We are a small team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in how the digital world works. We have shifted the narrative and the agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No. 25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will:
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Work on the development of technical frameworks, guidelines, standards, certification or audit processes relevant for implementing regulation for children’s rights in the digital environment at international, EU and UK levels. This includes representing 5Rights in technical meetings and working groups, such as at the IEEE and CEN-CENELEC.
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Work to promote and support the uptake of these standards by the tech industry, including by working with industry associations, chambers of commerce and tech companies directly.
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Lead our work to gather technical evidence on company compliance with regulation for children in the UK and EU.
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Identify cases of non-compliance, develop argumentation and engage with companies and regulators for remedy, with legal support as necessary.
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Work to promote compliance, by supporting public accountability for non-compliance and positive visibility of best practice.
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Lead our work to raise awareness and stimulate action of industry stakeholders, notably advertisers and investors.
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Liaise with technologists and experts around the world, exchanging knowledge and staying up to date on the latest developments, research and emerging issues.
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Oversee the 5Rights Research Officer, research projects and evidence-gathering programmes.
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Draft briefings for Executive Director and policy leads.
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Contribute to 5Rights reports, positions, communications and fundraising materials.
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Represent 5Rights as an expert at meetings and events.
Person specification
You’ll be a confident and skilled researcher, a clear, fresh thinker, and an excellent writer. High attention to detail, an eye for nuance, and the ability to digest complex information quickly and communicate it coherently are all musts. A background in technology issues or children’s rights is preferable, but not essential. Most of all, we’re looking for someone who’s thorough, proactive, super smart, and committed to our mission.
ESSENTIAL skills and attributes:
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In depth knowledge of the technology regulatory landscape from the perspective of privacy, consumer protection or child rights;
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A strong understanding of the tech industry ecosystem and business models.
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Experience developing or contributing to tech regulation or technical frameworks.
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Strong research credentials and the ability to design and oversee technical evidence gathering for corporate compliance;
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A sharp mind and pen for succinct regulatory analysis;
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A meticulous eye for detail and proven ability to design and deliver high-quality products, including the ability to craft and manipulate legal language (at least in English);
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A keen sense of politics and knack for strategic negotiation and timing;
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The imagination and curiosity to put forward new and inventive ways to solve problems without compromising on core goals;
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The reliability, patience and relentless focus required to get complex deliverables over the line;
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The interpersonal, communication and leadership skills (including humility and self-confidence) to build consensus within groups and lasting positive relationships;
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The confidence to engage in adversarial exchanges when necessary;
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Strong prioritisation and organisation skills to manage various processes and pieces of work in parallel;
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A can-do, action and solution-oriented attitude;
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Self-motivation and drive to work independently and cohesively within a remote team;
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The commitment, energy and enthusiasm to deliver on 5Rights’ ambitious mission.
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Right to work in Belgium or the UK.
DESIRABLE skills and attributes:
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Legal or technical expertise.
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Experience in a similar role, e.g. working on research, enforcement or technical standards.
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Experience working internationally and in culturally-diverse settings;
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Ability to work in other languages, such as French or Spanish.
Remuneration and details
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Location: Remote position with employee contract in UK or Belgium. Hybrid working in 5Rights’ London and Brussels co-working office spaces is available.
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Salary: £43,600-£48,300 for UK-based candidate, with flexibility depending on experience; EUR 61,500-68,100 for a Belgium-based candidate.
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Working hours: Full time, with some accommodation necessary for work across time-zones and international travel.
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Statutory pension contribution.
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25 days of annual leave.
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Work equipment including a laptop and mobile phone will be provided
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Starting data: asap.
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Reporting line: Executive Director.
5Rights values diversity and we strongly encourage people from under-represented groups to apply for this role. We aim for our recruitment to be inclusive and equitable, and we strive to constantly learn and improve in this regard.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written task as part of our recruitment approach. The task will take 2 hours. First round interviews will be held over Zoom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Viva is an international charity whose vision is for all children to be safe, thriving and learning – living life in all its fullness. We do this by inspiring, supporting and connecting networks of churches and organisations – enabling them to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
As Viva’s Head of Impact, you will work closely with the Network Partnerships Team Leadership to lead the development of a new approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, with the primary purpose of supporting partner networks to know their impact and share learning with each other. You will enable partner networks and Viva to build, measure and learn together, evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and methodologies, adapting them to ensure desired impact is reached and sharing learning with each other and with other development partners.
You will also work to ensure all programmes funded by Viva are accountable, well-monitored and contribute to our learning environment with clear opportunities to learn and adapt throughout the programme delivery and reporting processes.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Shared leadership: You will contribute to strategic decision making as part of the Network Partnerships Leadership Team and be part of shaping the vision and practice of Viva as an organisation from a Christian faith perspective.
- Viva MEAL framework: You will develop and manage a robust MEAL Framework for Viva
- Network health: You will work closely with the Network Partnerships Leadership Team to review Viva’s Network Health Check process and develop a system designed to support partner networks to build strong and sustainable networks
- Reviewing project delivery: You will work closely with Network Coaches to agree the most efficient outworking of the MEAL Framework with the Viva partner networks for projects where Viva has brokered funding.
- Evaluating Viva’s work: You will lead the process of evaluating Viva’s work, including but not limited to needs assessments, baseline survey, final evaluation, data quality audits, collecting monitoring data, network satisfaction surveys, and field supervision.
- Representing Viva: You will at different times and ways represent Viva externally, for example, through speaking in churches, prayer meetings, meeting with other Christian organisations.
This role will suit you if you:
- have at least a Bachelor’s degree in impact measurement or international development with a MEAL module, or a related field
- are experienced in working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning-related functions or related field
- have experience in project management including grant management and reporting
- are to demonstrate an active Christian faith, with an understanding of the Christian faith and church culture to be able to effectively engage with partner networks and churches
- think creatively and have a growth mindset, willing to challenge established ways of doing things
- enjoy working with people of different nationalities and cultures
- are looking to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team
Due to the nature of some of the key responsibilities, there is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a Christian (Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010).
This is a part-time role for Viva, based anywhere in the world where Viva can employ you. If based in the UK, the full-time salary range is £36,000 to £40,000 per annum (pro-rata), depending on experience. If you are based outside of the UK, the reward package will be adjusted to reflect the relevant local market and terms and conditions.
The role can be remote, hybrid or office-based where Viva has an office (Hong Kong, UK, Uganda).
Take a look at the full job description and person specification in the information pack and, if this is you, then apply today to be part of this incredible work, making a real and lasting difference for children.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you are applying for the role and how you are suitable for it. The person specification in the information pack will help you in this.
Please do let us know if you need any assistance or adjustments made as you apply for this role, and we would be happy to help.
Please make sure to specify which country you are based in – to be employed by Viva in that country, you will need the right to live and work there.
The closing date will be midnight (GMT) on Sunday 26 May 2024 and interviews will be held on zoom in the week commencing 10 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.