Who we are

We exist to build healthy communities with successful businesses at their heart. Business in the Community – the Prince’s Responsible Business Network - is a business-led membership organisation made up of progressive businesses of all sizes who understand that the prosperity of business and society are mutually dependent. 

In the spirit of being a responsible business, our members are signed up to:

Being the best they can be in delivering social, environmental and economic sustainability across all areas of their business.

Join with other businesses to bring together their collective strength and be a force for good.

What we do

We set a course for responsible business.

We use our Responsible Business Map to guide members on a journey of continuous improvement, working across the whole responsible business agenda. From community engagement to employment, diversity and the circular economy, we offer expert advice and specialist resources, driving best practice by convening, sharing learning and recognising great performance across our influential Network.  

Through participation in Business in the Community’s ground-breaking campaigns and programmes, businesses can collaborate and help to bring about lasting change on a wider scale which benefits both business and society.

Purpose of Job

The post holder will act as first point of contact for all visitors in a friendly and professional manner. They will manage the front of house function at our London office including answering all incoming calls via main switchboard, deliveries, post and housekeeping, assisting in maintaining high levels of safety and good housekeeping.

They will work with the Facilities Coordinator and Manager to ensure all building services are fully serviced and in good working order, ensuring minimum down time including providing training and support to teams using office equipment and administration support to the Facilities Team.

The Goal

The front of house role is the first face and voice that external people meet and listen to, therefore this role embodies our values, promotes our organisation and our culture.

The role supports all colleagues in the London office and regional offices with the ordering of couriers, archiving and retrieving materials, stationery orders, taxi orders and various other administrative tasks which are on top of the normal visitor management, room booking administration, switchboard management etc.

Also the receptionist role plays a vital role in supporting both the facilities coordinator and the facilities manager in the day-to-day running of our London office and all the important functions that we provide to our colleagues.

If you like a challenge and like the sound of what we do, apply now!

Closing date: 11th March 2020

interviews will take place on w/c 16th March 2020

Are you an experienced Digital Project Manager looking for an opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting digital projects?

We’re looking for a confident, skilled and personable digital project manager to help us deliver our roadmap of digital projects in 2020.

Position: Digital Project Manager
Reference: DL77
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London
Salary: £40,002 - £45,455 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content

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

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

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

About this job

You will lead on the production of creative digital, UX, campaign and content based projects. This will include everything from leading on the digital and content element of our Stop MS appeal, through to developing new digital and content based tools to help people live well with MS.

Working alongside our combined digital and content team, you will love having the opportunity to work with creatives to deliver new tools, technologies, campaigns and appeals that can have a real impact for people living with MS.

You will be super organised, and used to working with gantt charts, risk registers and documented plans to manage projects effectively. As a real people person, you will love coordinating the wider team to resource projects to schedule, and with stakeholders from across the organisation to capture requirements and report on progress.

You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we shape the way we manage projects and embark on an ambitious roadmap of work. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

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

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

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

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 5th March 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March 2020

How to apply

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

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We would be grateful if you could complete our equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Are you an experienced digital project manager looking for an opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting digital projects?

Position: Digital Project Manager (Tech)
Reference: DL78
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London
Salary: £43,638 - £48,182 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 2
Department: Digital and Content

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

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

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

About this job 
We’re looking for a confident, skilled and flexible digital project manager to help us deliver our roadmap of projects in 2020.

You will lead on the development of technical, service and content based projects, both small and large. You will have the opportunity to work on all sorts of projects, including the creation of new content, machine learning tools, and the move of our website CMS.

You will be highly organised, and used to working with gantt charts, risk registers and documented plans to manage projects effectively. You will be highly flexible in your approach, employing both waterfall and agile project management techniques for different types of projects.

You will enjoy working alongside colleagues across the organisation to gather requirements and deliver innovative projects to time and budget. You will use your excellent planning and communication skills to build a collaborative partnership with our web and digital agencies.

You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we shape the way we manage projects and embark on an ambitious roadmap of work. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

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

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

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

Closing date: 9am on Monday 9th March 2020

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

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

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

No agencies please.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Community Fundraising Manager in the East of Scotland and help us to maximise regional donations and corporate financial contributions.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

As Community Fundraising Manager you will drive regional corporate acquisition by identifying suitable leads, carrying out thorough research, and engaging businesses through the prospecting sales journey. You will provide first-class account management and stewardship for existing partners, maximising value for both parties and supporting long-term retention. Additionally you will:

• Research and unlock networks of high value donors in Scotland
• Support the development and delivery of acquisition, stewardship and product strategies to maximise the funding stream's impact on income and brand engagement
• Contribute to the growth and development of the regional pipeline of partnership opportunities
• Contribute to departmental income reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

To be successful you will have excellent organisation and time management skills with significant experience of corporate new business and a track-record of securing new partnerships worth over £10k. You will have experience of managing high-value corporate and individual relationships, as well as delivering an exceptional supporter experience. In addition you will have:

• Experience of unlocking networks and acquiring high value individual donations
• Experience of working with Fundraising databases (preferably CARE) and pipelines
• Understanding of corporate fundraising legislation (desirable).

This role will require travel throughout Scotland, particularly the central belt. There are two roles available, one maternity cover and one permanent position. 

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 8th March 2020

We are looking for a creative and inspirational Manager to lead our team in SW15 to change the lives of all those who attend our Day Services.  We provide outreach to home, care homes and hospital and the person needs to be compassionate and caring towards vulnerable people and make a real difference to their day to day experience of life.  The successful candidate will lead a team of 5 staff and 12 regular volunteers, be involved with Wandsworth Social Services, Multi Disciplinary Team meetings on hospital wards, community health workers and liaise with our partners and Churches in the community.  This is an opportunity to shape the care of older people in the future through the integration of our day and planned residential services.  We are a Dementia-friendly service that brings hope for the future, we love music, singing and art and provide a servie to clients that includes lunches, activities, visiting and outings four days a week and once a month at our Saturday cafe.  This position is full time giving a day specifically to administration and visiting.

Please job description before sending CV 

To lead on the delivery of a holistic Access Strategy for MIF/The Factory that embeds accessibility as a core principle of the organisation.

- Champion access across the organisation and embed best practice in the work of all departments, with a particular focus on three strands – Producing (artistic practice), HR/Administration (recruitment and HR processes), and Communications (marketing campaigns and ticketing processes)

- Communicate the MIF access strategy and action plan at all levels from Board downwards

- Embed confident conversations about access from the start of an artist’s involvement with MIF/The Factory

- Develop clear MIF-wide stance on issues such as inclusive casting of disabled artists/performers, and representation of disability in the work we make

- Lead on in-house training, research and development around access best practice in all areas of the business

- Work to ensure that MIF/The Factory becomes a leader in the field and share our work/learning with national and international networks (particularly with regard to our own international partners and co-commissioners)

- Lead on delivery of The Factory Disabled People’s Engagement Group with Breakthrough UK

- Manage the Access budget / explore alternate means of resourcing access in MIF/The Factory shows

Fixed 18 month Contract

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists sets the professional specialty standards for the delivery of NHS hospital and community eye services in the UK and advises key stakeholders on ophthalmology workforce and commissioning issues.

The Workforce Manager will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the NHS, the medical workforce and professional medical membership organisations.

You will lead the coordination and delivery of projects to improve the quality, scope, analysis and use of data to develop insightful business intelligence for the RCOphth.  This is to impact our workforce strategy, communications and policy development, supporting our campaigns to improve capacity for ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary workforce.

The right person will have proven project management skills, working with clinical chairs and staff to deliver potentially high-profile projects. You will have the ability and confidence to present qualitative and quantitative data in a meaningful way with senior members of the medical profession, policy and NHS leadership and staff at all levels.

This is a pivotal role in development of our workforce strategy and policy development across the medical specialty of ophthalmology.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter.

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Beth Barnes, Head of Professional Support, on 020 793 50702.  Office hours are 09.00-17.00.

Closing date:  17.00, Wednesday 26 February 2020

Interviews:      Wednesday 11 March 2020

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

Wessex Cancer Trust is a vibrant charity, supporting people affected by cancer across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Although the charity is approaching its 40th year, the culture is driven by the need to evolve and grow, ever changing and improving – helping more people in more ways.

In 2014, just over 98,600 people in Wessex were living with or beyond cancer. This number is estimated to increase significantly in the next 20 years. This is partly because of the ageing population and increasing incidence, but also because of increasing survival from cancer. By 2030, it is estimated there will be around 164,700 people in Wessex living with and beyond cancer, a potential increase of approximately 67% (Public Health England, Cancer in Wessex 2017)

Wessex Cancer Trust has recently launched a new strategy to allow us to assist a growing number of people affected by cancer in the coming years and to do this we must continue to increase income for the trusts work.

This exciting new part time role (24 hours per week) will work closely with the Director of Development to shape the commercial strategy. In this operational role you will have day-to-day management responsibility for leading on commercial opportunities including securing sponsorship and project funding, developing new commercial income streams and supporting the fundraising and retail team to maximise sales opportunities.

You will be an entrepreneurial and proactive person who enjoys the diverse workload and has significant sales and commercial experience. If you are tenacious and target driven with excellent networking skills and strong financial acumen, then this could be the role for you.

We offer a vibrant working environment, free parking, flexible hours, a friendly and open team atmosphere, and the opportunity to support local people with cancer. To apply please send a cover letter outlining your suitability along with an updated CV. Interviews will be given on a rolling basis. 

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Cycling UK Volunteering team as a Groups Development Manager. This role is an integral cog to support our groups provision and help us reach our organisational goals of enabling a million more people to cycle.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Development Manager to formulate, develop and roll out a group’s strategy and support package. We currently have over 1000 groups and an ambitious target to increase this to 1500 by 2023. This post will lead on achieving this target, whilst ensuring a wide range of group activities take place across the UK.

You will also have direct responsibility for a Groups Engagement Officer who is the main groups delivery support.

External Affairs Manager, London
Contract: Permanent
Location: Holborn, London
Salary: £46,100 per annum plus excellent benefits

The Housing crisis is at the top of the political agenda. Can you help us make sure our members are at the heart of providing the solutions?
The National Housing Federation is the trade body for housing associations in England. Our members provide 2.6m homes for six million people. We are the voice of affordable housing in England, and believe that everyone should have the home they need at a price they can afford. We work at the forefront of the political debate not only on housing but on a wide range of other policy issues including welfare, homelessness and devolution. Our work affects the lives of millions of people across the country.
Could you be our new External Affairs Manager for London? You may already have a strong understanding of housing, but more importantly, you will be a skilled political operator, brilliant at working with stakeholders, with fantastic communication and influencing skills. You will also be confident working at the most senior level, making sure that our members’ voices are heard in the debates and discussions that affect their businesses.
In this role you will be the key contact for Housing Associations in your area, supporting them through challenging times, and championing their role with key stakeholders and in the media. You will also make sure that their views help shape our wider policy, lobbying and campaigns work, ensuring that the Federation understands and responds to the issues members face in your area.
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation making a real impact. 

We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for applications: 4 March 2020
Interview dates: 12 March 2020

Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running of our community centre and sports venues.  The Facilities Manager will drive high standards in customer service, maintenance, and security, and improve our offer to ensure our venues reach their full potential as spaces for our local community to use and enjoy.

Key qualities you will bring include:

• Customer-focus (friendly, welcoming, well-presented)
• Organised, problem-solving approach
• Enthusiasm for community buildings/spaces
• Passion for community development
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practice

About BDCA:

BDCA's vision is of a thriving community where everyone feels valued, connected and fulfilled.

Our values are: INCLUSION - we believe that everyone is a valuable member of our community and we are shaped to care for and support each other. CELEBRATION - We encourage an attitude of thankfulness and celebration – even in the midst of life’s disappointments and challenges.  EMPOWERMENT - Our role is to work WITH others, encouraging everyone to be the best they can be, developing their own unique gifts and seizing opportunities.

Our existing staff say: 

“I love working with BDCA. I can be pioneering and innovative. I love the community and the opportunity to work alongside a diverse workforce.” (Staff survey 2019)

If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please consider the attached job information and send us a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 explaining why you think your skills and experience match the role, together with an up to date copy of your CV.

BDCA is committed to inclusion, one of our core values, and we will therefore ensure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Closing date: 1st March 2020

Interviews:  week commencing 15th March 2020

The Position:

The Programme Manager will lead the implementation of an ongoing project to advance the labour rights of migrant workers in the hotel and construction sectors in the Gulf, with a particular focus on Qatar and the UAE.

This project seeks to ensure that the international scrutiny of mega-projects in the Gulf translates to concrete improvements in company policy and practice, in order to protect the rights of migrant workers from South Asia and Africa. To achieve this, the project aims to draw public attention to companies operating in Qatar and the UAE, document the impacts of the construction and hotel sectors on the rights of current and returning migrant workers, and benchmark companies in both sectors based on their human rights policies and procedures. The project is in its fourth year of operation.

The position will supervise at least one Project Assistant supporting implementation of Resource Centre work in the Gulf region.

Key competencies:

Values: Strong, demonstrated commitment to human rights. Shares the values and ethos of the Resource Centre.

Project management experience: Demonstrated project management skills and ability to deliver complex projects on time.

Subject matter expertise: Knowledge and understanding of the political and economic situation in the Middle East region; migrant worker issues in the Gulf; and international standards pertaining to migrant workers and general human rights issues relating to supply chains. Knowledge of the construction or hotel industries a plus.

Strategic thinking: Demonstrated experience thinking critically about approach and impact; ability to identify new areas of opportunity and risk.

Research & analytical skills: Able to search and identify relevant information online and offline; adept at undertaking systematic data collection to a high level of detail and accuracy; ability to synthesise research and data for effective communication.

Organisation and initiative: Able to work efficiently and methodically to support achievement of deliverables; strong prioritization skills; self-motivated and comfortable working independently within agreed framework while maintaining communication with a global team in different time zones and geographies.

Communications and web-savvy: Strong writing skills, including succinct writing for the web; experience in external communications, social media platforms and web management a plus.

Supervisory experience or skills: Experience formally supervising staff, or demonstrated ability to guide and manage the work of others.

Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic required, with strong writing and communications skills in both. 

An exciting opportunity for an energetic General Manager to lead and manage our successful boating charity with a fully accessible community centre in our iconic canal-side building in Camden.  We promote life chances, learning and healthy-living and have been flying the flag for adventure and opportunity on the Regent's Canal for 53 years! 

Reporting directly to the Charity's trustees, the General Manager will be responsible for delivering the Charity's aims, all aspects of our operational management including of our five employees, our finances, iconic building and our future funding sustainability.

The candidate we are looking for will have a proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of a business, charity or educational establishment with hands-on experience of managing projects and change, operational delivery, financial literacy, human resources, marketing and future charitable funding initiatives.

The comes at an exciting time in the Charity's development.Drive, enthusiasm and a sense of humour are all essential! 

A full job description and person specification is attached. Please apply with your CV and a statement outlining how you meet the person and role specification.

Looking to work in one of the top university communities in the world? Then come join us at a 147-year-old institution working to make sure 30,000 students from around the world have the best experience possible. The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing KCLSU’s retail and business development functions consisting of the Union Shop, a clothing outlet at our Strand Campus; Nought, our new package free shop at our Guys campus; growing online trading for clothing and memorabilia and income generation through advertising, media sales, sponsorship and partnerships. The ideal candidate will deliver an outstanding customer experience and building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the post holder will take a market let approach to maximising sales and minimising costs to enable a growing financial contribution to KCLSU.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of high street retail and a customer orientated environment
• Experience of leading an managing teams to deliver an outstanding customer service
• Ability to translate data and research in to a product range and proposition leading to increased financial contribution
• Knowledge of the student market and higher education sector generally
• Entrepreneurial skills and the ability to identify and develop income opportunities

Application Process

Please download and complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form from our website and follow the application isntructions. 

Applications close: 9am Tuesday 10 March  

Interview dates: Wednesday 25 March

Please do not send CVs as these will not be considered.

Please DO NOT send in PDF applications.

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU

• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one

• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union