Area Manager Jobs in Belfast

Us

Population Matters is an environmental charity, working to ensure that our population can co-exist in harmony with nature and prosper on a healthy planet.

We campaign for people to consider choosing smaller families and to consume sustainably; we believe in a multifaceted approach to confronting climate change and tackling biodiversity loss.

Our vision is of a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.​

Our mission is to drive positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment.

You

Are you an expert fundraiser with a background in legacies and individual giving? Are you looking for a role that gives you the autonomy to shape and grow an individual giving, legacy and in-memory fundraising programme?

We are entering a new five-year strategy period and are looking for someone to take a strategic, long-term approach to maximising income and engagement in these areas. Your evidence-based approach will capitalise on firm foundations, in terms of our setup and our strong financial position.

If your application is successful, you will form part of a growing peer group of managers as the organisation’s recent successes means it grows, professionalises and increases its focus on impact.

How we’ll do things

Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law.

We will use blind recruitment practices to minimise unconscious bias.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 28 October. We will hold first interviews on 5 and 6 November, remotely, with Sho Nair, Head of Fundraising and Engagement, and Ben Stallworthy, Digital and Communications Manager. We will hold second interviews on 14 November, in person, with Sho Nair and Amy Jankiewicz, Chief Executive.

Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.

Salary: Starting in the range advertised, negotiable within that range.

Working Pattern: We promote and encourage flexible working all types, in line with our new flexible working policy, taking effect from November 2024.

Location: Home-based in the UK or internationally, with occasional travel and access to our office space.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave pa; additional three days’ closure over Christmas; employer pension contribution 6-8%, employee matching contribution min 2%; Employee Assistance Programme; we fund and encourage CPD.

Contract: Part-time 30 hours, Permanent

Salary: £35,632 FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Work base: Home-based within United Kingdom

About Veganuary

Be part of a small, but dynamic organisation that makes headlines in January and throughout the year!

Veganuary is an international non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan in January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular cultural appeal, along with our positive and non-judgemental approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals and the planet as well as improving people’s health. We proactively support people and businesses alike to explore the diverse world of plant-based foods and the benefits they bring. 

Millions of people – from nearly every country in the world - have taken part In Veganuary since our launch in 2014, and thousands of new vegan products and dishes have been added to shop shelves and restaurant menus worldwide. This is a very exciting time to join our international team of talented, valued and committed people who enjoy their ability to collaboratively contribute to this amazing cause.

Role Description

Veganuary is recruiting a part-time HR Manager who will work to manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our International operation. This standalone HR position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will manage and continue to develop all HR practices and processes ensuring compliance with local labour laws and regulations across the countries that Veganuary operates in. This role is crucial in ensuring the organisation attracts, recruits and develops high performing team members. The HR Manager will work closely with the wider Operations team to ensure the efficient, supportive, and compliant culture of Veganuary. 

Whilst we would love someone with experience of working as an HR Manager across an International team, we recognise that some elements of the role can be learned. Therefore, this role could suit someone who has solid HR experience at a lower level but who is proactive, self-suffice and with great employment law experience.

Core Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, contacting candidates, arranging interviews and onboarding
• Coach and support hiring managers with recruitment processes, screening and onboarding, ensuring compliance with international labour laws
• Ensure International salaries and benefits packages are competitive and attractive

Development 

• Stay informed of changes in employment law and implement necessary changes to HR policies
• Lead learning and development initiatives to support skills development across the team
• Design and deliver training programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse workforces in various International locations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and adjust strategies to maximise impact
• Lead on wellbeing initiatives for team members and act as MHFA
• Coordinate performance review and appraisal processes across Veganuary

Engagement

• Act as a primary point of contact for international HR issues, providing guidance and support to team members
• Lead on all employee relations issues addressing and resolving conflicts in a culturally sensitive and compliant manner
• Coordinate initiatives and champion diversity, equality and inclusion across Veganuary

· Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that respects cultural differences and promotes employee engagement

• Coordinate our bi-annual staff survey and other HR consultations

Reporting and Compliance 

• Maintain and develop our HRIS, BambooHR
• Monitor HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
• Manage the monthly payroll administration, alongside external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation in accordance with legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with all local labour laws, employment standards, and immigration regulations across various jurisdictions
• Partner with Employers of Record to mitigate risks and address legal issues related to international employment
• Other reasonable duties that may be required 

Person Specification – Essential 

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes and the ability to apply this 
• Wide-ranging knowledge of employment legislation 
• Experience working in an HR generalist role 
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills 
• Approachable and personable with a genuine desire to support our growing, hard-working international team 
• Ability to prioritise and action tasks quickly when necessary 
• Ability to work from home within a fully remote team 
• Capacity to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of stakeholder  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills  
• Ability to think strategically and build systems that provide the foundation for expansion  
• Positive, confident attitude 
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and representation 
• Empathy and active listening 
• You share and will support Veganuary’s vision and values (see below)

Desirable 

• Experience of working with BambooHR
• Experience of working in international HR and Employers of Record
• Experience of working in a standalone HR role
• Experience of working in the third sector 
• CIPD Level 5 qualified

Our Vision

Our vision is simple; we want a vegan world. A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction. 

Our Values

Impact: we are committed to a vegan world; we will utilise research to evaluate how the highest number of lives can be spared and direct resources to that end. 

Empowerment: we will optimise our outreach to support and encourage people on their vegan journey in a non-judgemental, positive, constructive and easily accessible way. 

Collaboration: by partnering with other mission-driven organisations and working closely with corporates, we will make a bigger difference. 

Diversity and inclusion: we know that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds to achieve our vision; we appreciate the value of this and how it brings us closer to achieving our mission. 

Respect and integrity: in all internal and external relationships, we will strive for genuine, honest, and transparent communication.

Resilience: we will continue to create a professional and sustainable (human, social, economic and environmental) organisation. 

Application Process

If you’d like to be part of our amazing team and organisation, please send us your CV and tell us why in the form of a cover letter of no more than 1000 words that answers the following:

• Why do you want to work for Veganuary?
• Why this role particularly?
• What will you bring to our charity?

Without a cover letter your application will not be considered, so please ensure you submit this! Our team are all aligned to our mission so we want to hear from you, and the cover letter gives us the opportunity to do so. The questions above are chosen specifically to help us understand more about your motivation for this role, rather than your work experience which we can understand from your CV, so please ensure you answer them within your cover letter.

This job advert will close at 9am BST on Monday 21st October 2024. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is advised. Applicants who have applied for this role within the last few months need not reapply.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are high on the agenda for Veganuary. We recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented and are working hard to combat the lack of representation. Therefore, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional assistance to apply for this role. Please email our friendly HR team if you require such assistance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process normally takes around 3 weeks and usually consists of 4 stages as follows:

1. A job specific pre interview task (to be completed between 21st – 24th October 2024)

We’re lucky enough to receive many amazing applications for our roles and it’s sometimes difficult to select a small number of people to interview. By having a pre interview task, it allows us to learn more about our shortlisted candidates than a CV and cover letter can tell us.

2. A first interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on 5th November 2024)

This is always competency based and job aligned so there isn’t anything for you to prepare.

3. A timed trial task (to be completed between 6th – 8th November)

You will be given a job specific task to be completed with a short window of time at a time agreed with our HR team.

4. A follow up second interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on the 11th November 2024)

This final stage allow the team to ask any follow up questions or explore areas that they have reflected on since the first interview. There isn’t usually anything to prepare.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Thank you for your interest in Veganuary!

Veganuary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work culture that reflects and celebrates our diverse world. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age. We recognise our duty as an employer to foster an environment that embraces diversity and are constantly reviewing our practices to become even more inclusive as an organisation. We also recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented – we welcome applications from all who meet the role’s requirements and are making efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates to combat the lack of representation.

Service Delivery Manager

Role: Service Delivery Manager 
Hours: 30 or 37.5hours per week (4 or 5 days per week) 
Location: Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London and / or supporting events 

Reporting to: Director of Partnerships and Programmes 

Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave (FTE pro rata for part-time) + 1 day for your birthday, pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

Key relationships: Managing relationships with key partners and volunteers. 

Salary: £31,000 per annum FTE ( pro rata for part-time) 

Contract: Permanent 

About Overcoming MS 

Are you an experienced Service Delivery Manager with a strong foundation and knowledge of project management, ready to make a meaningful impact at the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Service Delivery Manager to help us expand our world-class support services and empower an engaged global MS community. 

In this role, you will help lead the delivery of two key strategic objectives: 

1. Providing world-class information, tools, and support to those affected by MS. 

2. Growing a collaborative, knowledgeable, passionate, and sustainable team of facilitators, volunteers, and community members. 

Join us in our ambition to support and empower people living with multiple sclerosis. Your expertise and passion can help people to live well with MS. 

At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices, alongside medication, benefit physical and mental health. 

Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone. 

Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information is coming from a reliable source, to believe in it and adopt the key changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development. 

About the role 

Purpose: We’re recruiting for a motivated and experienced Service Delivery Manager to expand our offer of support to motivate and empower an engaged global MS community. With strong knowledge and experience of managing projects and the ability design, shape and implement services.

You will be responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of products and services. Due to the growth of our services and levels of support, we are in a position to employ an additional Service Delivery Manager which will allow the successful candidate to benefit from the peer support of team members, as well as make the position their own, playing to their strengths. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Service Design and Improvement: Leading on the design, development and improvement of products and services in line with the charity’s strategic objectives, using insight and data to shape your thinking. 

• Project Planning: Taking the lead for the planning and delivery of in-person and digital events, products and services which include residential retreats, online courses, and webinars. 

• Community Growth: Seeking out opportunities and nurturing relationships to grow our community to increase our reach and deliver more, through collaboration and increasing our knowledge base. Build and expand our pool of Volunteers and Experts, being responsive to the needs of our community. 

• Management of Volunteers and Trainee Facilitators: Nurture and support the development of Trainee Facilitators and Volunteers including Ambassadors ensuring policies, processes and frameworks are fit for purpose. 

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders. Driving engagement and maintaining positive relationships with our Expert Advisors, Volunteer Facilitators and community members. 

• Innovation: Scoping out new opportunities, designing frameworks and processes and ensuring resources are carefully managed to achieve impact and implement improvements as necessary. 

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensuring our products and services meet quality standards and align with our community’s expectations. Ensuring that products, services and courses include evaluation techniques to measure impact including both quantitative and qualitative feedback from participants. 

• Financially conscious: Ensuring charity activities are delivered in the most cost-effective way, seeking out opportunities to generate income / contributions from an engaged community, working with the Fundraising team. 

About you 

Project management skills 

• Minimum of 2 years practical project management experience / service design and delivery 

• Expertise in using and implementing relevant project management methodologies and tools. 

• Ability to proactively mitigate risks and overcome barriers to implementing solutions. 

• Confident in using monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure products and services are continuously improved. 

• Project management qualification such as Prince2 or Agile or similar qualification is desirable

Strong interpersonal skills 

• Experience of managing volunteers and working collaboratively with communities.

• Excellent communication skills, energetic and passionate. 

• Demonstrable track record of building lasting professional relationships in person and online.  

• Strong listening and communication skills, both verbally and in writing and to disseminate information in an easily understood and appropriate format. 

High work quality and passion for innovation 

• Excellent eye for detail, works to deliver high-quality work. 

• A passion for innovation, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and grow. 

• Thrives as a team player but are able to work on your own initiative, with minimal supervision.

• A proactive approach to your work and are able to identify opportunities and solutions.

• Excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skills with an ability to work to deadlines and change priorities when needed. 

Charity interest 

• Experience of working within a charity and understanding of the charity sector is key.

• Motivated by helping others

Working location and hours 

You are comfortable working remotely within the UK, as part of a small team, and happy to travel occasionally to London and other locations for meetings and to support events such as Residential Retreats and some out of hours work such as evening webinars. 

You have a clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle to use for business purposes. 

What can we offer you? 
Our staff benefits include: 
• 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Flexible working 
• Remote working 
• Pension 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

How to apply 

Please send your CV and a covering letter by the 22nd of October. 

In your covering letter, please let us know: 

• Your motivation for applying for the role

• Your preference for a 4 or 5-day week 

• Your notice period 

• Your current location. 

Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based on merit. If you fill most or all the requirements, please apply. 

No agency contact, please. 

Key Dates 

1st stage interviews to be held remotely on the 6th / 7th November. 

2nd stage interviews to be held on the 12th of November (this might be in person or remote, TBC)

LOCATION - Remote with travel required across the UK

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding new role in 2024? Apply for the Learning and Development Manager role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

We are seeking a Learning and Development Manager to work with the Director of Partnerships and Federation Development to develop an ambitious learning and development strategy for Emmaus UK.

As a hands-on Learning & Development Manager, you will play a critical role in developing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees, companions, volunteers and trustees across the Emmaus Federation and within Emmaus UK.

Your primary focus will be on developing and delivering effective learning interventions, programs and initiatives that align with the goals of Emmaus and support the growth and development of its people.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of employees, companions, volunteers and trustees, contributing to a positive learning culture, and supporting the overall success of the federation. Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of learning initiatives.

This role is home-based, with some travel required across the UK.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a high-performing Learning and Development Manager, with experience working in a learning and development role, including experience of delivering training in-person and online to a range of stakeholders.

The successful applicant will be able to deliver effective and engaging learning and development programmes and will have experience of identifying and analysing learning and development needs, developing relevant approaches and evaluating effectiveness, developing a strong culture of continuous improvement across Emmaus UK and the wider federation.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who thrives working with different people and pursuing new opportunities.

What we offer

· £37,878 pro rata (based on a standard working week of 37.5 hours)

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday – Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by 12pm on Friday 1st November 2024.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 13th November.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

The Policy and Campaigns Manager is responsible for leading on CLAPA’s campaigning and policy work across the UK.  This is a new direction for CLAPA and a key part of the role will be to develop a clear strategy and action plan to ensure a focused and targeted approach to this area of work.   

The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that work is delivered to the highest standard and that the wider staff team and board of trustees are kept informed on progress and development.

Peer Support Group Development Officer - Midlands Area

Must live in the Midlands area (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)

Job Type:

Full-Time- 37 hours per week, remote working with travel across region and occasional national travel, flexible working negotiable by prior arrangement.

Overview:

Following the successful application of a National Lottery award, we are seeking two dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Group Development Officers to set up and sustain local peer support groups for people living with and affected by prostate cancer. These roles focus on building on our established networks to expand peer support in defined areas, facilitating group formation, and enhancing service delivery through strategic outreach and resource development.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals living with and affected by prostate cancer, providing crucial support through community-based initiatives. If you are enthusiastic about volunteer management and community service and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Group formation and support: Oversee the setup and operation of 10-12 self-sustaining and independent peer support groups within your assigned region across the lifetime of the three-year project. Ensure smooth delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of group activities. Support existing group leaders and organisers to reach more people living with and affected by prostate cancer with tools and resources.
• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support volunteer Support Group Leaders. Assist in the co-production of training materials and resources, aimed at creating self-sustainable groups.
• Community Engagement: Conduct outreach to map existing support services and facilitate the integration of these services with the peer support groups. Host local engagement events to boost volunteer recruitment.
• Data and Case Management: Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to support high-quality volunteer and case management, ensuring accurate data collection to support service outcomes.
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver tailored training programmes for volunteers based on the specific needs of Group Leaders and Organisers. Set up regional forums for sharing best practices and peer networking. Encourage use of Members Portal to share good practice.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with Best Practice Guidance document. Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies to maintain safe governance of peer support groups.

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Strong Facilitation and Communication Skills: Ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Project Management: Proven skills in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Ability to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
• Volunteer Management: Experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in community settings. Knowledge of best practices in volunteer management.
• Influencing: Experience of influencing a wide range of partners and stakeholders, and in particular clinicians and voluntary and community providers within the health and wellbeing community.
• Community Development: Experience of developing and delivering community services with a range of stakeholders, including health and social care workers, commissioners, local authority and community and voluntary partners.
• Data-Driven Approach: Experience with data collection and CRM systems and a commitment to data-driven service evaluation.
• Community Sensitivity: Experience collaborating with people with a lived experience of cancer or other long-term conditions. Ability to understand and empathise with community needs.
• Administrative: Strong administration and IT skills to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: A good understanding of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning vulnerable populations.

Educational Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification or experience in Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.

Essential Requirements:

• A genuine commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel within the designated region and, on occasion, nationally when required.
• Live in the area/region - Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)

About StreetVet

StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 400 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,000 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support. We have also been successful in our grant applications for Trusts & Foundations such as The Jean Sainsbury Trust, France-Hayhurst Foundation, Douglas & Joanne Chapman Animal Trust and Marjorie Coote Animal Charity Trust. StreetVet is looking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious and confident Fundraising Manager to work with the Head of Marketing to develop and implement the fundraising strategy for StreetVet to achieve a revenue target for FY24/25 of £1.15 million, building a sustainable revenue stream for the long-term with a minimum 5% Yr on Yr growth.

Role Title: Fundraising Manager

Duration: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Marketing

Key Contacts: Colleagues, external stakeholders, suppliers, donors, prospects and other supporters

Location: Remote, with regular UK travel including evenings and weekends

Hours: 37.5 work week (flexible working available)

Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Main Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Central Team, working closely with the Marketing Team to develop and deliver the income stream for the charity with fundraising strategies that support StreetVet’s mission. This role will have budgetary responsibility and will involve building a donor database, donor and fundraiser stewardship, organising fundraising events, and securing grants and sponsorships.

The role will report to the Head of Marketing and will be responsible for driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies and community.

The StreetVet Central Team is a small but agile team of just eleven employees, working alongside its legion of veterinary volunteers, so we expect the successful candidate to be a self-starter with a “can do” attitude, lots of energy and drive and a want to make a big difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing national charity, make a real impact in the critical fundraising area and make a tangible difference to the ambitions of StreetVet.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Management and Development

• Work with the Head of Marketing to develop and implement a balanced and realistic fundraising strategy, which builds on StreetVet’s strengths and maximises income for the charity.

• Deliver an integrated fundraising programme, which includes corporate partnerships, individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, community and events.

• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with GDPR and relevant fundraising regulation and that all data is accurate and maintained efficiently.

• Work with colleagues across StreetVet to proactively identify fundraising opportunities in line with our ethical fundraising policy and procedures, prioritising relationships where our values are aligned and we can achieve the biggest positive net gain for the human/animal bond and animal welfare.

• To maintain and develop the donor CRM platform including building supporter journeys to enhance donor experiences and maximise income for the charity.

• Work with the Head of Marketing to ensure that all opportunities to promote StreetVet and develop our fundraising and supporter engagement experiences are explored and maximised.

• Manage all aspects of finance and reporting relating to fundraising, including annual budgets, monthly reporting and re-forecasting. Provide monthly reports and updates on all fundraising activities and income streams

• Work with the Head of Marketing, internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create impactful storytelling and supporter engagement opportunities to maximise revenue streams.

Other

• Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation and regulation and work within the organisation’s policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate our StreetVet values every day behaving with compassion, respect, and empathy whilst trusting others and taking responsibility for your actions at all times.

• Support and promote StreetVet’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Safeguard the assets and reputation of StreetVet in all external communications.

• Fully participate in the appraisal system and personal development planning process.

• Work within the policy framework of StreetVet including code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding.

• Adhere to finance procedures and ensure that records of expenditure are maintained accordingly.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the charity appropriate to the role.

Information on the behaviours, knowledge and experience we are looking for is included on the job description in the attached PDF.

Contract:  Permanent, full time 

Salary:  £35,550 - £45,000 per annum 

Location:  Home-based within Burford or Rolleston area with travel to our Blue Cross sites 

Closing date:  24 October 2024 

Interview date:  4 & 5 November 2024 

Second interviews:  13 November 2024 

Are you passionate about horse welfare and ready to lead a team dedicated to improving the lives of horses across the UK? We are seeking a Rehoming Operations Manager – Horse Care & Welfare Specialist to join our mission at Blue Cross, driving the development of our essential horse services within our integrated rehoming network. 

More about the role

As a Rehoming Operations Manager, you will provide direct line management and leadership to our Centre Managers, fostering a culture of performance improvement, development, and empowerment. Your hands-on approach will ensure that quality and standards of pet care are upheld across both on-site and off-site services through regular site visits and data assessment. By identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions, you’ll drive the highest standards of care for our horses. 

In this dynamic role, you’ll drive continuous improvement in the throughput and turnaround of horses in our centres while maximising service quality and efficiency. You will facilitate the development of horse-centred care and exceptional customer service, working collaboratively with other Rehoming Operations Managers to enhance our foster and home-to-home services. Your innovative mindset will be crucial in implementing exciting new rehoming opportunities that align with our strategic goals. 

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As the role involves frequent travel, candidates must live within a one-hour commute of either our Burford or Rolleston-on-Dove sites, and be able to travel to other sites as needed.

If you're excited to learn more about this role, take a look at the attached job description and addendum! The addendum highlights the additional duties and experience required for the Operations Manager role which has the specific focus on Horse Care & Welfare Specialist responsibilities part of the role. 

About you

We’re looking for a dynamic, innovative leader who’s as passionate about driving results as they are about animal welfare. You’ll have a sharp business mind and exceptional interpersonal skills, making you adept at connecting with team members at all levels. As a natural leader, you’ll inspire and guide a diverse team across multiple locations, empowering them to reach their full potential through effective coaching and management. 

Your ability to drive performance improvements will be second nature, and you’ll know how to address challenges head-on, ensuring swift and positive outcomes. With strong analytical skills, you’ll approach problems with a clear, methodical mindset, delivering tangible improvements in both operations and team performance. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience  

• Significant and varied experience of practical horse management 
• Horse management / welfare qualifications (BHS stages 4 / Pony club A test / Degree or relevant equivalent experience) 
• Significant experience in leading and coaching small and large teams 
• Significant operational leadership experience gained in an animal welfare or care environment 
• Proven experience in leading teams to drive performance improvements and service development 
• Demonstrable experience of leading teams to deliver high standards of customer experience  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels 
• Current full manual driving licence 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values  

Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: 

• Media experience and public speaking skills 

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on 24 October 2024. Our recruitment process will consist of two parts with a competency-based interview on either 4th or 5th November. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a second stage assessment centre approach on 13th November 2024. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Blue Cross benefits   

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Database Manager

4 days per week - flexible working arrangements
Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London

Permanent

The organisation

At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices, alongside medication, benefit physical and mental health.

Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.

Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information is coming from a reliable source, in order to believe in it and adopt the key changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of Overcoming MS operations. This role will help to continue to transform the way we use data to make decisions. As data is at the heart of our organisational strategy for our next phase, you will play a big role in making an impact through this role. You will ensure the correct systems, processes and training are in place for gathering, storing, processing, analysing and reporting on data – all to ensure we achieve our goals and have the greatest impact on our community.

Primarily the postholder will be responsible for:

• the effective and smooth management and upkeep of our CRM as well as the organisation’s use of our CRM (MS Dynamics) ensuring data is accurate and able to be used efficiently by the organisation.
• regular analysis to drive decisions across the organisation.

The role involves understanding different systems and processes and working with data challenges. You must be able to keep the end user in mind in your decisions, as community is at the heart of all we do.

Application is by way of a CV in the first instance

Closing date: ASAP - interviewing on a rolling basis

In her time in parliament Jo Cox MP established a commission on loneliness with Seema Kennedy MP. After her murder this became known as the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission, and was pivotal in bringing about and influencing the UK government’s first loneliness strategy.

Seven years on from the publication of the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission’s report, we have received funding from The Astra Foundation to establish a new Loneliness Policy Group for the voluntary sector to ensure a joined up approach and collaboration on this issue.

As Public Affairs and Policy Manager (Loneliness) at the Jo Cox Foundation you'll establish this group and lead it, working with trusted partners to generate policy recommendations and engaging policy makers, elected representatives, and other decision makers to advocate for their implementation. 

As you would expect the Jo Cox Foundation has historically strong relationships with politicians across parties. This is especially true of our work on loneliness, where we continue to have unrivalled access to Ministers and Civil Servants.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to develop this area of work at the Foundation and drive policy change for the loneliness sector. Through this, you’ll continue the positive legacy already established for Jo in the field of loneliness and support our vision of a less lonely, better connected society in the UK.

Job specification
Post title: European Outreach and Engagement Manager
Location: Remote working (but note that occasional travel – to attend team meetings in the UK and other ad hoc meetings/conferences – is required)
Salary: £33,000 to £37,000 FTE, depending on experience (£20,000 to £22,500 for 3 days)
Part time: 3 days a week (24 hours per week)
Contract: This is a permanent role
Responsible to: Strategy Director
Deadline for applications: Friday 11 October 2024

Job description
Main purpose of role
We are looking for a professional with at least 5 years’ experience in membership management, stakeholder engagement and events to lead our outreach and engagement activities for the Parkinson’s community across Europe.

Key tasks

• Strategic membership activities including:
  • Management of the Parkinson’s Europe Membership Steering Group
  • Leading Parkinson’s Europe membership recruitment and diversification
  • Reviewing and expanding Parkinson’s Europe membership benefits
  • Leading the development, delivery and analysis of the biannual Parkinson’s Europe members survey
  • Supporting the Parkinson’s Europe Member Liaison Lead with membership communications
• Outreach and engagement activities including:
  • Partnership support activities with relevant NGOs and institutions – for example, European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA), The European Patients’ Academy on Therapeutic Innovation (EUPATI), and the European Patients’ Forum (EPF)
  • Engagement with other associations related to Parkinson’s that do not currently fit in our formal membership
  • Supporting the second phase development of Parkinson’s Europe’s newly launched Engagement Network
• Development of a new knowledge building programme for Parkinson’s Europe Member Organisations (which is a key feature of our new strategy for 2025 and beyond). This will involve:
  • Identification of members’ needs and priorities
  • Planning and delivering a structured programme of webinars, workshops and resources to support the identified needs and priorities. This will include:
    • Identifying and building relationships with speakers and facilitators with the help of the Parkinson’s Europe team
    • Identifying existing resources to help deliver the programme
    • Leading the development of new resources and tools for members
• Event management
  • Lead the development and delivery of a biannual Parkinson’s European Forum
  • Plan and lead the twice-yearly members meeting
  • Support the Director General and Board Secretary at the AGM as required
• Supervision of the Member Liaison Lead

Person specification

• Interest in the issues that impact people affected by Parkinson’s
• Membership management experience
• Project management experience as well as line management experience
• Experience of organising and running events
• An excellent communicator, and able to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from different countries including patient groups, patients, health professionals, caregivers and volunteers
• Team player and self motivated, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Excellent communications and IT skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent command of the English language and ideally an additional European language

At Parkinson’s Europe, we strongly believe in – and take seriously – our responsibility to nurture and support as inclusive and diverse environment for our team as possible in order to empower everyone working with us to grow, develop and thrive both personally and professionally. 

Parkinson’s Europe is an equal opportunities employer, and we respect and honour all of our team’s unique characteristics. We also welcome applications from those who are returning from career breaks, maternity leave and/or caring responsibilities. And we are always open to hearing feedback from our team and others about how we can be the most supportive and inclusive employers possible.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people who are overlooked and isolated? Join Myelopathy(dot)org as a Helpline Service Manager and lead the launch of our groundbreaking pilot helpline service!

With initial funding from The National Lottery for one year,you'll play a pivotal role in planning, delivering, and evaluating the charity’s ambitious new pilot helpline service - the first of its kind across the UK.This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and diligent person  to be at the forefront of a life-changing initiative. Working alongside a dedicated team to drive forward our mission and make a real impact in the Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) community, you will be involved with a great charity team in a position where they will be able to help establish a new service that will greatly help many people across England. 

Our mission is to be the catalyst that positively transforms patient outcomes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) through patient support, patient and professional education, global awareness, and worldwide research. As our Helpline Service Manager, you will lead play a crucial role in leading this mission forward. 

We are looking for a Helpline Service Manager to play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the project plan that will enable us to set up and establish the helpline, and to have the foundations in place to enable the day to day running of this helpline.

What you will do:

1. Manage the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a new pilot helpline in line with strategic and operational objectives.

2. Work to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

3. Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers.

4. Work within a quality assurance framework.

5. Play an active part in taking forward the helpline project strategy, vision, and values                                          What you will bring: 

• Significant experience in leading and developing large-scale, high-quality services, including ideally experience in helpline service management.
• Proven success in coordinating projects, managing every stage from initial development to final evaluation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a talent for engaging and connecting with varied audiences.
• Advanced IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office, combined with excellent organizational, people management, and customer service skills, ensuring effective task prioritization and timely completion.

This is an incredibly exciting time at Myelopathy(dot)org and we would love for you to join us! As a small charity, you will have direct impact in your role, and will seee the life-enabling difference you are making first-hand. You will  work closely in an incredibly supportive work environment and will have flexibility with a remote role. We will work to adapt wherever possible to accomodate the right candidate. 

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the job description and person specification. 

Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to work for an important international charity.

Position: Communications Manager

Location: Remote

Contract: Initial fixed term of 12 months, with the potential to extend

Hours: Full-time (part-time or job-share arrangement considered)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 13th October 2024

Please note that candidates for this role must have the right to work in the UK, and will be asked to provide evidence of this, we are unable to sponsor people who do not currently have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

The Communications Manager role requires exceptional communications leadership that marries 1) charitable work in fascinating but complex places, 2) commercial marketing and PR, 3) internal communications that have the power to bring our disparate and culturally diverse teams together and 4) empowerment for artisan voices.

All of this with an exceptional eye for aesthetics. We work to protect and promote creativity, and the artisans we work with create beautiful pieces of work. For any communications output, there can be no compromise on creativity or aesthetic. Creativity and beauty are what we foster on the ground, and this should shine through in any aspect of our communications and work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to advocacy for the global communications strategy with TM leaders and teams across our regions, ensuring it is implemented consistently.
• Engage and rally communications colleagues working in our regional teams to support the implementation of our global communications strategy wherever we work.
• Assess where capacity globally is lacking and help to build capacity where it is needed to realise the organisation’s global communications strategy, through training, mentorship and other forms of support.
• Participate in annual strategy review, with a view to optimising alignment with key brand objectives.
• Take ownership of international media enquiries and act as an advisor to the senior team and regional comms departments, in relation to press interest or opportunities.
• Foster appropriate media and press relationships and partnerships to promote the work of the organisation Mountain around the world.
• Using the global communications strategy, lead review and update of our key global digital communications channels and platforms, including the website, social media and newsletters.
• Review communications procedures and brand guidelines across the countries the organisation is active in, and work with in-country communications teams and management to update or create new procedures and guidelines in line with TM’s global strategy.

About You

We are looking for a Communications Manager with natural leadership qualities and an ability to build teams, whether directly under their management or within the wider organisation. You must have the ability, experience and judgement to work autonomously where required.

Key skills required for this role:

• Experience in a generalist communications role within a complex multi-national organisation.
• Experience in leading the implementation of a communications strategy.
• Demonstrable experience of high-quality copywriting in an organisation with complex messaging, and multiple diverse audiences.
• Experience writing, producing and managing social media strategies. Organic and paid.
• Experience in building press relationships and the ability to advise the senior team on how to manage press interest.
• Experience in developing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• Experience in managing events and or tradeshows.
• Attested leadership in communications.

About the Organisation

The employer is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.

The employer is a fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. We combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities; we support artisans to help revitalize their traditions by any means necessary, and to connect people across the world through heritage. The places where we work are complex and sometimes affected by conflict. They can generate significant media and public attention but also remain poorly understood.

You may have experience in areas such as: Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications, Digital Communications, Email, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Communications Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Campaigns, Campaigning, Media, External Affairs

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Company Description

Founded in 1922, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the UK based and internationally recognised qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. We exist to advance chemical engineering’s contribution for the benefit of society and strive to achieve our mission of Engineering a sustainable world.

We support our 31,000 members across the world in applying their expertise and experience to make an influential contribution to solving major global challenges, and we are the only organisation permitted to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration.

Position

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Senior Regional Engagement Manager to lead our dynamic UK field force, offering clear and supportive management to ensure high performance, and supporting our growth efforts in existing and new global markets.

As an integral part of IChemE’s management team, the role holder will represent the organisation’s key field force, supporting and driving operations through frequent liaison with other IChemE management, functional teams, member groups and committees. They will be a key contributor to achieving IChemE’s strategic goals

Alongside team leadership responsibilities, the role holder will develop and deliver their own regional strategy, working with regional HEIs, employers, and other priority partners to identify, nurture and grow sustainable relationships and engagement opportunities that positively impact IChemE’s member recruitment, engagement, and retention.

This is a field based role and as such extensive business travel will be involved, including a requirement to frequently attend the IChemE offices in Rugby and / or London.

This role is for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance, with potential to extend to a permanent role subject to achievement of key deliverables.

Requirements

Our ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of Degree level education
• At least 5 years work experience or proven practical and diverse work experience in a related field
• Be highly proficient and confident in people and change management

They will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and experience:

• Experience and sound working knowledge of chemical, biochemical, process engineering and / or related sectors
• Experience developing and driving business plans to support execution of strategic plans
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a member engagement, business development, or sales-related role
• Proven experience forming partnerships and networks at the highest level with other organisations which bring mutual benefit
• Proven experience in leading a key account management framework

·Line management experience and ability to lead and motivate a team of individuals.

• Demonstrable experience of delivering and reporting against ambitious targets, KPI’s, budgets and deadlines
• High level of IT literacy including common Microsoft Office applications, on-line conferencing, web-meetings, and bespoke membership/customer databases

Key responsibilities of the role include:

1. Employer engagement: through world class key account management, identify and develop links with a growing number and breadth of employer partners to grow our member base and increase engagement – going beyond the norm into new markets.
2. Regional member development: key accountability for member growth at all grades in UK regions and beyond.
3. Education partners: through world class key account management, identify and develop links with a growing number of education partners to broaden and grow our member base and increase engagement.
4. Leadership and management: alongside leadership of IChemE’s dynamic UK field force you will: work with others internationally to lead implementation of growth efforts in new global markets; play an active role in company / departmental development projects and continued improvement initiatives; support our expansion into industry body and public sector partnerships to share best practise and increase market knowledge; and regularly report on progress towards KPIs and business plans.

IChemE is an international membership organisation and activities often take place outside of normal working hours. The job holder must be willing to attend and participate in such activities and associated travel. Additionally, the job holder will be required to liaise with colleagues located in different time zones on an regular basis to meet the needs of the business.