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Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Purpose
To implement the annual communications and marketing plan
Responsible to
Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development
Responsible for
None
Working with
Colleagues within the Fundraising and Communications Department, the wider
organisation and external contacts as necessary
Location
Hybrid with frequent travel to London office
Post
Full time
Period
Permanent
Grade
3.X
Salary
GBP 37,687
RedR UK and the work we do
RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.
We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.
We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.
RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.
Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.
About this role
The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will ensure that communications and marketing priorities are implemented across the organisation to build brand awareness and reputation, increase reach and engagement across key stakeholder groups (funders, learners, coordination bodies, strategic partners), support fundraising activities, as well as contribute to RedR’s positioning within relevant sectors.The post holder will have exceptional communication and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and an interest in learning and development within RedR’s thematic areas.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Development and implementation of yearly comms and marketing plan with support from Associate Director of Business Development and Programmes
- Produce regular website, social media and communications content as well as newsletters to maintain engagement and improve our reach across our members, supporters, funders and other target audiences
- Website maintenance and improvements in coordination with relevant staff, centralising efforts to ensure the functionality of the website and key integrations with third party platforms
- Support programme staff with creation of new resources and materials for our projects Support fundraising efforts including public appeals through content development, design and project management with external suppliers
- All employees are required to adhere to RedR's values of collaboration, excellence, lifelong learning, integrity and accountability.
Social Media and website
- Maintain and build RedR UK’s social media presence, ensuring social media channels are populated with engaging content with a consistent, strong voice reflecting RedR’s strategy to maximise potential for exposure among target audiences
- Manage a calendar of social media and website activity
- Work with the Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development to create and develop campaigns (including fundraising and awareness raising campaigns) to be run across social media platforms
- Monitor and report on engagement, number of followers and website referrals to inform best practice for post timing and content
- Act as the primary point of contact for queries received through social media and inbound emails, ensuring they are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of RedR UK’s website, including making edits and creating new content
- Ensure the website content is proofread and accurate, and any broken links or errors are promptly corrected
- Website (wordpress) maintenance and improvements in coordination with relevant staff (and external developer where relevant), centralising efforts to ensure the functionality of the website and key integrations with third party platforms
- Work with external website developer to resolve issues with the website and further develop design of website to accommodate emerging needs.
Marketing
- Stay abreast of comms and marketing trends and propose new and innovative approaches to increase outreach, engagement and fundraising income
- Produce in-house marketing materials and templates including event brochures, proposal templates, illustrations for reports/proposals, graphics and videos using platforms such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint and other editing tools
- Produce and disseminate high quality regular newsletters, and support with production of speeches and letters
- Identify inspiring impact stories and produce written and occasional films case studies and other content for use by the Fundraising and Programmes teams, supporting
- Support programme teams wishing to undertake communications activities as part of a grant/funded project; ensure that institutional donors’ communications activities and visibility requirements are respected
- Lead on emergency communications, in close coordination with the Associate Director of Programmes and Business Development
- Champion and monitor the use of RedR brand and style guidelines; to develop messaging guidelines and ensure they are adhered to across the organisation and to support other departments to develop their messaging and material.
Additional
- Lead and coordinate the drafting of RedR’s Annual Report, liaising with staff across the organisation for input
- Contribute to the development of the fundraising and engagement strategy
- Occasionally support colleagues from the BD & Fundraising and Programmes teams to produce project reports for institutional donors and/or trusts and foundations
- Embrace the charity’s vision and values whilst continually seeking ways to build stronger and long-lasting initiatives that help bring values to life
- Keep up to date with sector developments, best practice initiatives and relevant training; proactively strengthen understanding of key sector themes including learning and development, and trends within RedR’s thematic areas
- Identify ways of streamlining processes and improving ways of working within the charity
- Ensure individual compliance with RedR policies and processes
- Undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the CEO and Associate Director
Specification
Essential
- Experience working in the charity sector
- Demonstrable experience covering a broad range of communication methods, such as:
- Interviewing/sourcing/writing/editing case studies, impact stories, social media posts, newsletters, blogs, and speeches
- Building a case for support
- Using a Content Management System (CMS)
- Strong digital skills and an awareness of the importance of digital information in the sector.
- Knowledge of a broad range of communications activities (e.g. websites, marketing, social media, publications)
- Experience maintaining websites and social media, including producing effective content
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to assess opportunities and challenges and then prioritise.
- Ability to research and identify communications opportunities
- Excellent attention to detail, especially in written work
- Ability to work well with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds
- Up to date knowledge of key humanitarian or development issues and trends and
- commitment to the international disaster relief sector and RedR’s aims and objectives
- Knowledge of Office 365, WordPress, and design software (ideally Canva, but others could be used e.g InDesign, Adobe Illustrator)
- A commitment to the mission and values of RedR
Desirable
- Experience devising Google AdWords campaigns and managing Google Adwords account including SEO experience
- Experience using MailChimp
- CIM certificate in Marketing
- A good understanding of Google Analytics
- Video editing experience
- Experience of working for an international NGO, preferably in the humanitarian or international development sector
What We Offer: Your Well-being, Our Priority
At RedR UK, we are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values and nurtures our team. Our benefits package is designed to foster a balanced and fulfilling career, supporting both your professional growth and personal well-being:
Well-being & benefits
- 23 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days (excluding public holidays). Plus, one day birthday leave.
- 5% employer pension contribution involving dependants
- 3 paid days annually to volunteer for causes you care about
- 5 days of paid study leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Pay at 100% for 12 weeks for employees with over two years of service.
- Life assurance coverage equalling four times your salary.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave for family emergencies, 5 days dependent leave.
Our benefits are integral to RedR UK’s commitment to valuing, developing, and caring for our people as we work together to make an impact in the humanitarian sector. If you believe you can make difference, please join us.
How to apply:
Email a CV and a cover letter demonstrating your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please note that hiring will be on rolling basis with closing date (30th November 2024).
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Associate Director of Finance & Operations
Job title: Associate Director of Finance & Operations
Purpose: Provide leadership to ensure the efficient and effective management of operations, people, finance, security, and compliance, ensuring excellence across these areas.
Responsible to: CEO
Responsible for: HR Business Partner, Operations Officer, Finance Officer (Part-time), Finance Lead (Part-time)
Working with: Senior management team, programmes team, colleagues in other departments and stakeholders as necessary.
Grade and Salary: GBP 65,000
Location: London, UK (Hybrid with at least 2 days in the London office)
Post: Full-time
Period: Permanent
REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO
RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.
We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process.
RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.
Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join RedR and its Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to oversee the efficient and effective functioning of our organisation's key operational areas, including Operations, People Management, Finance, Security and Compliance. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role as part of the SLT in ensuring the smooth implementation of our humanitarian programmes while upholding the highest standards of excellence, accountability, integrity, collaboration and lifelong learning.
You will have a deep understanding of how to deliver programmes in a humanitarian context in a safe, secure and compliant manner. You will enhance delivery through standard operating procedures across the organisation and lead by doing.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management
You will lead a finance team of 2 (both part-time), responsible for excellent financial management, controls, reporting, budgeting, and auditing (both internal and external) including:
- Maintaining up-to-date financial records, including processing invoices, payments, and managing accounts payable and receivable.
- Month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, managing cashflow.
- Oversee payroll processing and reimbursement procedures.
- Analysis of financial data and preparation of reports for leadership review.
- Set standards for programme staff on financial budgeting and reporting
- Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and best practices.
- Lead the improvement of finance and accounting processes and systems.
- Prepare consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Charity SORP FRS 102.
- Lead on external audits to ensure that all external audit requirements are met in the UK and Jordan and associated statutory reporting (e.g. to HMRC).
- Lead on regular internal audits and apply learnings in improving systems.
- Lead on fraud and corruption prevention and response, and cyber security.
- Work with SLT and business teams to prepare UK and overseas regulatory annual reporting.
- Actively engage in the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings, leading on behalf of the SLT.
Operational Delivery
You will systematically enhance, streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance delivery and security of people. You will lead on efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, facilities and vendor management. You will be supported by an operations officer to deliver this role:
- Provide administrative support to the Operations, IT functions of the organisation.
- Leading process improvement and renewals (e.g. insurance) across Operations, (e.g. IT, security).
- Enhancing adherence to organisational systems, e.g. Office 365, Sharepoint, Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.
- Lead any country registration, reporting, resourcing requirements, ensuring compliance and adherence to RedR policies.
- Lead on policy review, updates and roll out.
- Maintain RedR’s risk register and ensure its regular review throughout the organisation.
- Leading a robust approach to data security.
- Ensure the delivery of best practice security management through risk management, situational analysis, assessment, plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation, continuity and crisis planning and leadership. Lead the delivery of security management standard operating practice, protocols and procedures to support programmes and staff in the field.
- Actively engage in the Senior Leadership Team.
- Lead the preparation of monthly All Hands and Quarterly Team Meetings; and preparation for Board meetings.
People & Culture
- You will lead the People & Culture function at RedR and be supported in that coordination by a HR business partner.
- Implement HR policies and procedures to support a diverse workforce including employees, consultants and Associate trainers and members.
- Supporting a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation.
- Enshrine best practice people processes including in recruitment, onboarding, professional development and performance management.
- Manage any organisational change management processes and ensure that RedR UK’s culture and values are embedded across the organisation.
- Analyse resource requirements and utilisation across programmes, providing insights and recommendations; collaborate with programmes to develop strategies for optimising resource allocation and utilisation. Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of resource allocation and utilisation across programmes.
- Foster collaboration across teams for effectiveness and efficiency, to avoid duplication, achieve a consistent approach and to improve quality.
RedR UK Leadership
- Provide direction and leadership to the organisation's finance, operational and people functions, aligning them with the overall mission and objectives.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team in delivering RedR UK’s 2025-27 strategy.
- Lead on change management and strategic initiatives for RedR.
- Manage a process of regular and effective communication and reporting across RedR, where lessons are learned, analysed, and applied.
- Work with other RedR organisations to develop the RedR family as a global brand, investigating synergies and economies of scale between the organisations.
- Foster a positive and resilient team culture that embraces and adapts to change, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
Key competencies
Achieving Results:
- Operationalises strategy decisions to make significant gains.
- Leads major initiatives to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and ensure best practice.
- Drives the adoption of best practices, constantly seeking ways to improve operational excellence.
- Considers wider implications of decisions to ensure comprehensive results.
Engaging with Stakeholders:
- Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of cooperation.
- Manages stakeholder expectations effectively, resolving conflicts and building consensus around operational changes.
- Senior representation of the organisation with stakeholders.
Humanitarian Learning Principles and Practices:
- Advocates for the importance of key humanitarian principles within the organisation and among stakeholders.
- Promotes a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within the organisation.
- Promotes a culture of well-being and duty of care.
Managing Projects:
- Thinks ahead to long-term goals while maintaining focus on present tasks.
- Leads the planning, analyses, implementation, and evaluation of projects and initiatives.
- Creates and supports flexibility through quick adaptation to change.
Demonstrating Leadership:
- Inspires and motivates staff to perform at their best, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and integrity.
- Leads by example, demonstrating ethical leadership and a commitment to the organisation's mission and values.
- Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff, empowering them to grow and succeed.
Technical Expertise:
- Masters comprehensive technical expertise.
- Directs integration of technical skills.
- Applies rigorous technical standards ensuring exceptional quality.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of RedR UK and a deep understanding of key humanitarian principles.
- Proven track record of senior management expertise in a humanitarian context specific to finance, operations, and people.
- Proficiency in data analysis with a keen understanding of performance and operational metrics.
- Extensive experience in and security management within the humanitarian sector across fragile and conflict affected states.
- Experience with procurement, contracting and compliance requirements of key donors including USAID, FCDO and UN agencies.
- Familiarity with systems including Salesforce, QuickBooks, Dext, Sharepoint, and Excel.
- Ability to navigate and thrive within a dynamic environment, exhibiting flexibility and resilience within a small organisation.
- Exceptional people management skills in international contexts.
Expected Interview Dates
First Interview: Week of 25 November 2024
Second Interview: Week of 2 December 2024
What We Offer: Your well-being, our priority
At RedR UK, we are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values and nurtures our team. Our benefits package is designed to foster a balanced and fulfilling career, supporting both your professional growth and personal well-being. Benefits include:
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23 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days (excluding public holidays). Plus, one day birthday leave.
- 5% employer pension contribution involving dependants
- 3 paid days annually to volunteer for causes you care about
- 5 days of paid study leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Pay at 100% for 12 weeks for employees with over two years of service.
- Life assurance coverage equalling four times your salary.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave for family emergencies, 5 days dependent leave.
Our benefits are integral to RedR UK’s commitment to valuing, developing, and caring for our people as we work together to make an impact in the humanitarian sector. If you believe you can make difference, please join us.
Could this be you?
Please send your CV and one-page cover letter. We will be hiring on rolling basis.
Supported Accommodation Worker (Future Roots Project)
Salary Banding: £27,500 per annum with potential to progress through salary band. Plus additional payment for overnight shifts on occasion.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Welwyn Garden City / Hatfield, Hertfordshire- Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable young people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to young people in need of support.
Future Roots Supported accommodation is located in Welwyn Garden City. We are looking fo a Supported Accommodation Worker who will support the 5 Housemates to learn the skills they require to live independently, whilst ensuring the accommodation is a safe and homely environment to live in. The role will require a reasonable degree of flexibility, to respond to the needs of the house. This may include changes to working patterns or additional ‘sleep in’ nights’’ paid at an additional rate.’’support.
How will you make a difference?
You will be creating and establishing a considerate, proactive and empowering environment where those living in the home take responsibility for themselves and their journey towards independent living. You will help co-ordinate and deliver a solution focused training package, that encourages the young person to take responsibility for all areas of their lives and promote healthy, successful outcomes. You will support them to achieve a successful move on in their life and you will be instrumental in ensuring that those living in the house accept and abide by the house rules.
The young people we support are amazing, inspiring and courageous. The challenges they face can test even the most resilient and they often lack the support needed to see them through difficult times; leaving them stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. We are looking for those who have the passion, patience and empathy to support our young people to overcome barriers and move forward in their lives, encouraging and enabling them to achieve and succeed.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive, knowledgeble team and organistion
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Access to Blue Light discount card
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme
What will you be doing?
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Manage a varied caseload with differing timescales and deadlines.
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Be involved in the screening and interview process of potential new Housemates.
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Build a professional and trusting relationship with the young people to enable to them to engage with the support and improve their situation and prospects.
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Provide 1-1 and group support and opportunities to learn identified life skills for independent living, using a range of tools and skills, including hyh’s ASDAN training package.
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To identify any risk factors and ensure appropriate measures are in place.
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Sleep at the accommodation overnight on an adhoc basis and in the case of an emergency or organsiational need. An additional payment will be made to cover for any overnight shifts required,
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Report any safeguarding (child protection) concerns to your line-manager and refer as appropriate
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Be part of a team responsible to ensure the property is meeting all requiredstandards, which will include:
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Regular Health and Safety checks
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Co-ordinating Building maintenance
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Risk Assessments
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To promote and facilitate Youth Engagement across the service
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Engage effectively in multi-agency working, developing collaborative relationships and partnerships with relevant staff in a range of agencies to broker and co-ordinate support for young people.
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Ensure all service administration tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.
- Immerse hyh’s values into your professional practice at all times.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with external agencies and partners to ensure we are a provider of choice.
- Actively participate and provide valued contributions in supervision, team meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
- Work as part of a team by supporting, communicating, and engaging with your colleagues.
What can you bring to the team?
- Candidates Must have a full clean driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the problems facing homeless young people.
- Ability to engage and motivate young people, strong interpersonal skills including the ability to be appropriately assertive
- Excellent understanding of confidentially with strict professional boundaries and personal integrity
- Excellent planning, organisational & time management skills
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and the constraints placed upon voluntary sector organisation (desirable)
- Have a flexible working approach to the needs of the service users.
Full JD available..If you are passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well and making a difference, then we would love to hear from you!
Application and Interview Process
To apply please go to our website and click the link or QR code to apply. We require a covering letter or Video showcasing your skills and experience relevant to the role along with you CV. Please ensure you upload these to our recruitment portal.
Recruitment morning will be held on 11th November 2024 and if successful there will be a personal interview stage held on 13th November 2024. If you need any reasoable adjustments throughout the interview and application process please contact us and we will endeavour to support your needs.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, experienced trainers and facilitators and are excited about the prospect of leading work to build infrastructure that will significantly scale our training capacity.
The Head of Training will lead People’s Economy’s overall approach to training providing strong oversight and ownership over: turning economic analysis content and our community economic education framework into engaging and accessible training; individual workshop and learning journey design; our pedagogical approach to learning; and our unique facilitation approach. The role will have a focus on building the infrastructure to consolidate and scale our training through supporting, training and coaching staff, freelancers and collaborators in implementing our training approach. It will also be responsible for developing paid training work and will support other work strands, manage projects and contribute to income generation.
Online Open House
Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.
You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious? This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
Leading People’s Economy’s approach to training
- With support from the Programme Director, lead the development of People’s Economy’s approach to training and workshops to create an approach and set of standards to be applied across the organisation.
- Stay abreast of developments in training best practice across similar organisations and use this knowledge to further develop People’s Economy’s training approach.
- Develop resources (e.g. types of training exercises) that can be used across People’s Economy’s training work
- Support colleagues and freelancers to implement People’s Economy’s training approach, including through delivering ‘train the trainer’ training and creating learning resources
- Work with the Programme Director to create processes to oversee the quality and delivery of all of People’s Economy’s training
- Lead on monitoring and evaluation of, and learning from, People’s Economy’s training work ensuring that it informs the subsequent development of training
- With support from the Programme Director create and implement plans to build and maintain our training infrastructure and increase our training capacity.
Training for Changemakers
- With support from the Programme Director, design and develop our training offer.
- Lead the implementation of training, including: ○ Work with the Head of Community to develop processes to recruit and onboard changemakers to training opportunities ○ Design training workshops, working in accordance with People’s Economy’s community education framework and principles ○ Oversee the delivery of training workshops facilitated by other staff and freelancers
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined up approach across our work with changemakers
Develop paid training work
- With support from the Programme Director, take a strategic approach to identifying and developing opportunities to undertake paid training work that can both meet People’s Economy’s goals and generate unrestricted income for the organisation
- Hold key relationships, as agreed with the Programme Director, with organisations and individuals who are current and potential clients for paid training work
Supporting other work strands
- Feed in from a training perspective to the development of People’s Economy’s changemaker community of practice led by the Head of Community
- Feed in from a training perspective to the development and implementation of the organisational communications strategy
Managing projects and people
- Work with the Head of People and Operations to recruit and manage a pool of freelancer Associate Trainers to help deliver People’s Economy’s training work, and lead the training of freelancers to do this work
- Manage freelancers contributing to People’s Economy’s training work and any staff roles which (in future) report to Head of Training
- Manage (or contribute to) non-programme projects that contribute to achieving People’s Economy’s goals, as agreed with the Programme Director
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined up approach across People’s Economy’s work
Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets when leading programmes and projects
- With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone on a 2 year fixed term contract to support CCT, as we engage in a programme of significant digital change, with our core information management systems under active review and development. The complaint processing of personal data is fundamental to delivering our business objectives and will be a crucial deliverable for our Digital Transformation Programme.
The Compliance officer will be instrumental in ensuring CCT complies with best practice in relation to the storage and use of people’s personal information, ensuring compliance with the relevant GDPR regulations and will also be responsible for ensuring that the CCT’s policies and procedures are compliant with the relevant Government Functional Standards as well as following good practice in relation to its governance policies and procedures.
The post holder will work with every team, at all levels across CCT, to help embed a risk-based approach to data protection and decision-making, championing both the intent of data protection law and effective operational outcomes; adopting best recommended practice where there is ambiguity about minimal compliance requirements.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 8th November 2024.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on 18th November 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 25th November 2024
The interviews will take place in Manchester on Thursday 5th December 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Philanthropy Executive
Location: Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,406 per annum
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
·Someone who will support the Philanthropy team to develop relationships with high-net-worth (HNW) philanthropists.
· Someone who has strong relationship-building skills and excellent communication abilities. You will enjoy understanding and researching HNW donor’s motivations to give and work in a team to cultivate donors through engagement opportunities. You will thrive in a target driven environment which is varied and changes at pace.
·Someone who is looking to develop their core skills to help increase the Philanthropy income to Teenage Cancer Trust. Importantly, we seek those driven by the desire, ambition and commitment to address the challenges facing young people with cancer today.
· Someone who is able to support the team with financial tracking, administrative tasks, be used to working with relationship databases and conversant with GDPR.
What we offer:
· Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
· Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
· Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
· Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
· Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
· Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
· Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
·Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by 8th November. 1st Interviews will be held online on 14th November and 2nd Interviews held face to face in London on W/B 25th November.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.
We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people. In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £44,600 - £48,000
Closing date 23:59 on the 3rd of Nov
It’s an exciting time at B Lab UK!
With the world’ second-largest B Corp Community, B Lab UK is on its way to achieving its mission to create an equitable, inclusive, and regenerative economy for all.
A key ingredient to achieving this mission? Our people. And to ensure we're providing the best opportunities to develop and strengthen our workforce, we’re seeking a dynamic Learning and Development Manager to drive growth, enhance skills, and implement innovative training programmes that foster the professional development of their colleagues.
Your efforts will empower our workforce to reach their full potential, ensuring we stay on track to achieve our mission.
Join us in shaping a culture of continuous improvement.
Join us in shaping the future.
What you’ll be doing
In your role, your key responsibilities and tasks will focus on, but will not be limited to, the following:
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People Development
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Emerging Talent Programmes
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Performance Enhancement and Management, and
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Evaluation
You’ll also have line management responsibility, which will include providing direction, development opportunities, and proactively creating a space in which the team can maintain a whole-life balance.
More information about the roles and responsibilities for this role can be found on BeApplied.
As part of the Finance & Operations team, you will also be involved in cross-directorate work and strategy delivery, as required.
What you’ll bring with you
We would love to hear from you if you have the ability to:
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Facilitate learning and skills needs assessments in a cross-functional organisation.
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Identify, engage, and influence multiple stakeholders across all grades.
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Design and facilitate workshops on a range of subjects
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Embed a positive, proactive approach to performance enhancement in which colleagues are empowered to own their own learning journey.
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Collate and analyse data, information, and research, to produce written reports on impact and recommendations.
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Communicate effectively
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Stay organised in a high-pace environment
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Use IT platforms like Google Workspace and Asana
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Empower members of your team to be their best.
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Manage budgets.
What we give you
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Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good
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Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working
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Hybrid working (min 1/2 days per week in office)
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Flexible working hours (based around core working hours)
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Opportunity to work 4 days a week
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
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1 additional annual leave day (pro-rata for part-time staff) for each complete annual year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
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Our office is closed between Christmas and New Year, no need to take extra holiday!
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Private Medical and Dental cover
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£200 per annum tax free Annual Wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme
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2 paid volunteer days per year
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Enhanced Parental Leave and family friendly policies, including carers leave
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Learning and Development opportunities
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Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Income Protection policy
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Working in a flexible office workspace
B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Supporter Fundraising
Reference: SEP20249533
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £85,000 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
The RSPB, Europe’s leading nature conservation NGO, is seeking a Director of Supporter Fundraising to lead the charity’s work in recruiting and stewarding the next generation of individual supporters to help address the nature and climate emergency.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature, bringing people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. The charity now manages and protects 160,000 hectares of land across the four countries of the UK.
Public support has been at the centre of RSPB’s work since its foundation as a campaigning organisation in 1889. With 1.1 million current members contributing over £95m to the charity’s cause in 2024, the RSPB has set itself a bold ambition to increase supporter numbers and net income from this core area.
Working closely with the Executive Director for Income and Conservation Investment and other senior stakeholders across RSPB, the Director of Supporter Fundraising will ensure that the organisation maintains and increases its income in membership, individual giving, legacies, in memoriam and community fundraising. The role will be responsible for a large team working to develop new strategies and to engage and grow a diverse supporter base, enabling the charity to inspire long-term support and active engagement with their work.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in growing a large and complex individual giving or subscription programme across multiple products and channels. They will also have demonstrable experience of leading successful organisational transformation to create long-term value, as well as of leading projects within a complex stakeholder or matrix management environment. Significant experience in individual supporter fundraising or consumer marketing through direct marketing techniques will be essential.
As a leader, the successful candidate will have strong collaboration skills with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams to achieve challenging goals in a variety of contexts. They will also be able to use their networking and interpersonal skills to build excellent internal and external relationships and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Finally, they will have a commitment to the values and vision of RSPB and to mobilising support for a thriving natural world.
Closing date: 09:00, Wednesday 6th November 2024
Please note: we will be longlisting throughout the campaign so please do apply early to register your interest.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
Job Title: Known internally as Relationship Manager
Location: Home - Based covering Wales. Candidates should ideally reside in the area as there is a requirement to be able to travel across Wales to attend meetings, events and trainings
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £33,607 per annum
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- Someone who can drive a high level of engagement to proactively identify, support, and retain our supporters. They will have strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others.
- Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from community and corporate opportunities.
- Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused, that can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers.
- Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3- or 4-day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by midnight Sunday 3rd November. 1st Interviews held online on 11th and 12th November and 2nd Interviews potentially held in person on 18th November in Cardiff.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.
We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people. In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Director
Permanent
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits
London N1
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and either Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, 14th November 2024
First Interviews: 21st/22nd November 2024
Second interviews: 26th/28th November 2024
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and internationally minded individual to lead the finance function at World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF Intl).
WCRF Intl is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities. These charities are based in Europe, the Americas and Asia, giving us a global voice to inform people about cancer prevention. The finance function, International Financial Services (IFS), is a central service, split across the London and Arlington, VA office and is the hub for supporting the charities in all areas of financial processing and management.
The Finance Director will be responsible for the oversight of all financial aspects of the network charities, including strategic financial planning, managing financial risks, financial reporting, and ensuring sustainable economic health.
The successful candidate will be a highly strategic thinker with a passion for finance, and the drive and commitment to make a positive impact on WCRF Intl’s long-term financial sustainability. They will inspire confidence and motivate others with strong interpersonal skills and effective team leadership aimed at delivering an outstanding service. With exceptional communication skills and the capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, they will maintain high levels of integrity and attention to detail in all they do.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
You will be a Youth and Wellbeing Practitioner/Assistant Psychologist who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their skills in youth and community work and/or working towards a qualification (degree equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Work, Therapeutic Practice, Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychology.
We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system.
You will be working in one of three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life. Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in therapeutic practice, and developing or using your therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action.
*Please note, if you are applying as an Assistant Psychologist, you must have an undergraduate degree in psychology as per the British Psychology Society guidelines.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 5pm.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in Head Office in Cheam, Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent,
Hours: 35 hours per week (part time, 4 days considered)
Salary: £40-£45,000 per annum
At the Charity for Civil Servants, we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join us as we embark on the next phase of our strategy to ensure we can be there when people need us the most.
We are now recruiting for a Governance and Planning Manager, a key role in ensuring that the Charity has robust plans and monitoring systems in place to drive progress and impact. You will also, crucially, help us to ensure that our high-profile trustees are supported effectively.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Governance and Planning Manager will be working with colleagues across the organisation to provide guidance on trustee governance and business planning. You will be demonstrating your experience of project management and helping to bring together our diverse and dedicate teams to support collaboration and a ‘one Charity’ approach.
To be successful in this role, you’ll be organised with strong attention to detail and ideally be qualified in a project management discipline, although we’ll also consider candidates with demonstrable experience in lieu of a qualification. You'll be an excellent minute-taker with strong report writing and planning skills.
You will also have strong influencing and interpersonal skills, able to build accountability across individuals at all levels the organisation to meet our collective targets and objectives.
This is an exciting time to join the Charity as we seek to embed our presence as a UK-wide charity. If you would like to be a key member of our team, then we would like to hear from you today!
In return, we can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave and a cycle to work scheme.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 22 November 2024.
First stage interviews will be held in person in our head office in Cheam, Surrey on 2 or 4 December. Please let us know in your covering letter if either of these dates would be difficult for you or if you need any adjustments to enable you to perform to your best at interview.
The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.
We are now recruiting for a Governance and Planning Manager, a key role in ensuring that the Charity has robust plans and monitoring systems in place to drive progress and impact.
You may also have experience in the following: Governance Co-ordinator, Corporate Governance, Governance Coordinator, Governance Assistant, Executive Assistant, Governance Administrator, Assistant Company Secretary, Junior Company Secretary, Graduate Company Secretary, Governance Officer, Governance Planning, Planning Management etc.
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Reed Finance are proud to be working exclusively with London Design & Engineering University Technical College in appointing a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial aspects of their educational institutions, including the UTC, the 6th Form, and the Engineering Skills College. The CFO will be responsible for strategic financial planning, managing financial risks, financial reporting, and ensuring sustainable economic health.
This is an exciting time to be joining when significant and substantial growth is being planned, which you will be pivotal in supporting the delivery of. We are seeking an insightful and highly strategic individual who has the ability and appetite to influence at both micro and macro level. An engaging individual, comfortable with leading day-to-day operations and presenting to trustees and external organisations.
Key deliverables of the role:
- Advise the CEO and board on financial strategy and operations.
- Develop and implement the trust’s strategy, providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities.
- Conduct financial due diligence on potential new members of the trust and report recommendations.
- Manage the budget process, ensuring alignment with the trust’s strategic objectives.
- Develop and monitor the trust’s business plan using effective financial and budget modelling.
- Ensure robust financial management through the development and monitoring of financial policies and procedures.
- Manage internal and external audit procedures, ensuring compliance and addressing any recommendations.
- Oversee the trust’s commercial contracts and procurement procedures to achieve financial efficiencies.
- Complete and submit financial returns as required by regulatory bodies.
- Manage the central finance team, ensuring professional development and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role within a similar sized organisation.
- Demonstrated success in financial planning, analysis, and strategy development.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, standards, and best practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Contribution to significant educational initiatives.
- Hybrid working available, typically one day per week working from home, though consideration for two working days from home will be given for the right individual.
The closing date for applications, which will require a tailored CV and supporting statement is midnight on Sunday November 3rd.
StreetGames is a charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport to change the lives of young people and their communities. Through our work with 1,500 trusted local community organisations, StreetGames addresses some of the most pressing issues faced by young people growing up in underserved communities, including poor mental health, food poverty, crime and lack of employment opportunities. We do this by delivering ‘Doorstep Sport’ at the right time, in the right place, in the right style, at the right price and by the right people. Doorstep Sport aims to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstance.
About the role
- The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a workforce development plan to grow and maintain a workforce to enable an all year-round multi-sport offer in our priority places.
- The post holder will be responsible for leading the design, development and delivery of the StreetGames Workforce Development offer for the network of over 400 locally trusted organisations (LTOs) in London & the Southeast.
- The post holder will work with LTOs in the StreetGames network to enable them able to access workforce development opportunities that helps them to build capability and capacity, so they are better able to utilise the power of sport to transform young lives & underserved communities – which is core to the StreetGames mission and collective End Game.
- The post holder will work together with the StreetGames training academy and the network support teams to ensure that all LTOs in the network can access the StreetGames core offer appropriate to their workforce needs.
- The post holder will be supported by and work closely with the Development Director of London & Southeast, the Sport 4 Good Development Manager, National Training Academy and the wider StreetGames team.
- The post holder will adopt a ‘learning approach’ and regularly gather, and share, learning and good practice with LTOs and other strategic stakeholders from across the region. The post holder will require a blend of interpersonal skills, youth work, workforce development and sport specific knowledge.
- The post holder will showcase and demonstrate the positive impact that the StreetGames Training Academy & Workforce Development programmes will have on the network of locally trusted organisations to cement our reputation as an action-taking & doing national charity.
- The post holder will work with other regional leads and the central team to review, evolve, innovate and create our training academy offer to ensure it grows and develops so we can continue to meet the needs of our network & our young people in and out of our main priority places.
- The post holder will be required to engage and support LTOs through a range of approaches, including digital engagements and face-to-face meetings.
- The post holder will work with the fundraising and sustainability lead to review potential pipelines for more investment to deliver more training and workforce development opportunities across the region.
- The post holder will prioritise workforce development in our main priority places (Brent, Tower Hamlets, Barking, Lambeth, Haringey, Thanet) but also make sure organisations from elsewhere can still access a quality training and workforce offer to help them support young people through Doorstep Sport delivery.
A full description of the role responsibilities and desired experience, knowledge & skills can be found in the attached job pack.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Great work-life balance
- Access to free counselling and support services Enhanced family friendly benefits
- Company socials Eye care allowance Cycle scheme
- Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 Volunteering days per year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.