First Give is an educational charity seeking to inspire young people to make a positive difference to the causes they care about.
First Give works in partnership with secondary schools, providing a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and then inspires them to carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc) in support of their chosen cause.
At the end of each programme, a celebratory School Final is held at each school, where teams representing each class deliver presentations about their projects. The class considered to have engaged the best with the programme wins a £1,000 grant for their chosen charity, but the ultimately the whole year group has given back meaningfully to their local community.
First Give is on the cusp of national expansion. We need a visionary Partnerships and Communications expert to join our dynamic charity. This is a sales role.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the design and implementation of the school sales and marketing strategy for the national organisation. Working with a motivated team you will achieve ambitious targets in order to engage schools to deliver the First Give programme and inspire a generation. You will be self-motivated, driven and excited to expand your leadership skills and take ownership of a complex sales project. You will be an excellent communicator, with highly developed independent working and a positive, proactive attitude.
Contract: Permanent; full time
Salary: £35-37k + London weighting if appropriate
Reporting to: Director
Location: Flexible – we can offer desk space in our London office or the successful candidate can work from home if they are not based in London. Where an employee does not work in London, they should expect regular travel to London to attend team meetings.
The role will require travel and this may include driving and access to a car, in which instance First Give provides a car allowance. This will be discussed with candidates further along the application process.
NB First Give is committed to the safety and welfare of children and young people. We follow Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Any offer of employment is subject to reference and DBS checks.
Benefits:
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays. First Give closes between Christmas and New Year and this time off is given to staff gratis.
Pension of 5% following successful completion of probation period.
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing and sales:
- Selling the First Give programme to secondary schools in England and Wales
- Develop sales strategies and approaches to market the First Give programme to secondary schools across England and Wales
- Design new, and develop existing, marketing and lead-generation campaigns for the First Give programme, especially to engage and attract new schools to our work
- Work with the Programmes team to develop and implement nuanced regional strategies for programme sign up, with an emphasis on growth in targeted areas as necessary
- Develop relationships with key partners such as multi-academy trusts to secure wider partnership working
- Develop and implement a strategy to re-engage schools who have lapsed in their participation on the First Give programme
- Build relationships and networks across the education sector (for example regional Teacher groups, Local Authorities, Headteacher groups etc.) to increase profile and support sales
- Manage sales and marketing expenditure to budget
- Analyse trends, data, demographics, pricing strategies, and other information that can potentially improve marketing and sales performance using Salesforce
- Help to interview, hire, manage, and direct members of First Give’s Partnerships & Communications team as and when this is needed
External communications:
- Co-ordinating First Give’s external communications including liaising with PR, social media, newsletters
- Oversight of First Give’s brand identity across various print and digital platforms
- Oversight of First Give’s website and other digital assets
Person specification
Essential:
- Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Proven track record of success of selling products into the secondary school market or similar
- Experience of design and implementation of creative and effective marketing strategies
- A developed and commercial understanding of the secondary education market in England and Wales
- Experience of excellent stakeholder management and relationship building
- Experience of collating and analysing sales data effectively in order to drive growth
- Excellent presentation skills with an ability to deliver concise, engaging and persuasive presentations
- Experience of managing external communications (eg, website, PR, comms) in order to achieve results
- Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team
Desirable:
- Experience of working successfully within a remote decentralised team
- Experience of using Salesforce in order to track and analyse data
- Experience of building relationships with stakeholders of all levels
Applications close: 18th March 2020
Interviews: 31st March 2020, to be held at our London offices
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Programme Manager
We are looking for an experienced and motivated programme manager to lead the implementation phase of this strategically important change programme.
Position: Senior Programme Manager
Location: London (Office based)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £57,300 per annum (including £3,299 per annum inner London weighting)
Contract: 18 month fixed term, with the possibility of being made permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan.
Closing Date: 25 February 2020
Interview Date: Week commencing 16 March 2020
One year into an ambitious strategy, the Stroke Association has designed an innovative new operating model aimed at enabling us to use our resources more effectively to achieve a greater impact for the benefit of people affected by stroke.
The Role
Most of the people engaged in delivering the change will be based within the business, and in this role you will be a key member of a very small, collaborative programme team.
Your primary responsibility is to lead the process of planning and ensuring delivery of the various changes and phases of the implementation, in a way that gives us an effective and sustainable organisation. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
- Leading the day to day management of the programme.
- Working effectively with senior colleagues to develop the detailed business cases, change impact assessments, and stakeholder communication and engagement plans.
- Developing good relationships with the main stakeholders of the programme.
- Building the organisation’s capacity/capabilities in programme and change management.
- Responding to and working within our culture and engagement framework.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is able to demonstrate experience and capability in:
- Leading major programmes which include both structural and cultural change.
- Handling multiple work streams and delivery resources and line management of a small team.
- Change management planning and oversight.
Who shares our values as a charity and who will thrive on:
- Engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Supporting a purpose-driven organisation to increase its impact.
- Working in a collaborative environment in which decisions are made together by consent, alongside more structured ways of working.
We welcome applications from people who have had lived experience of stroke.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in bringing about transformational changes that will benefit stroke survivors and their families, and raise stroke awareness. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Manager, Programme Lead, Programme, Project Coordinator, Operations, Head of Operations.
This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic Partnerships & Fundraising team as an experienced, organised, energetic and highly competent Events Manager.
This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of successfully delivering a portfolio of events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about supporting young people. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative ways to deliver an excellent supporter experience whilst achieving or exceeding fundraising targets.
About UK Youth
Working across the country for over a century, UK Youth is a leading charity, committed to providing access to appropriate, high quality services and support in every community ensuring young people are empowered to build bright futures, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Young people with complex needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are being hardest hit by rising inequality and cuts to local services. Never has there been a more crucial time for organisations to work together to solve the problems that young people face in society.
Alongside the UK Youth Movement, a network of over 5,500 national organisations, we reach more than 1.6 million young people. We build capacity, unlock funding and a develop a sense of connection with those young people and the youth workers who support them.
About the role
We are looking for an organised, adaptable and highly competent Events Manager with experience of managing multiple fundraising, stewardship and engagement events. You will be a key member of the Partnerships & Fundraising Team working across UK Youth’s event portfolio with a particular focus on our special events including Art for Youth London, Art for Youth North, the annual Gala Dinner and growing our stewardship and engagement events calendar.
Our events are attended by a range of our individual supporters and corporates partners including well-known brands such as Oliver Bonas, Microsoft, UPS, Coca Cola European Partners, and PwC to name a few.
You will work closely with volunteer committees to ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of events throughout the year. You will be target driven and be a skilled and personable manager; excel at developing internal and external networks and feel confident in communicating to a variety of audiences.
You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work. You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to work occasional evenings and weekend as well as travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.
This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.
How to Apply
Please apply online with your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached.
Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 2 March 2020.
Interviews: week commencing 9 March 2020.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.
This role will be located at our Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.
What we can offer you
A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities
We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.
Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.
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Salary: £38,859.00 - 41,295.00 (Office) and £35,331.00 - £37,539.00 (Home) per annum
Location: Office - London or Home based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
About the role
We are looking for motivated and experienced major donor specialists to work as part of a business-critical new function at Teenage Cancer Trust. We need our Philanthropy Managers to be brilliant relationship builders with stacks of emotional intelligence and supporter engagement skills, to own and drive relationships with major philanthropists and some of the charity’s highest value individual supporters. This is a great opportunity to help shape a new fundraising programme with real potential.
How to apply
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
Closing date: 24 February 2020
First interview: 04 March 2020
Second interview: 10 March 2020
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Fundraising Manager
Are you looking for the next step in your Fundraising career? Or maybe you’re looking to apply transferable skills from another sector to help a much-loved local charity? You could play a role in shaping the direction of fundraising for a charity dedicated to providing compassionate, supportive care for patients with a terminal illness.
Position: Relationship Fundraising Lead Manager
Location: Pembury, near Tunbridge Wells
Hours: Full time and part time considered
Salary: £32,595 (FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, including the ability to buy and sell holiday. Long Service is also recognised, plus free parking and subsidised meals.
Closing Date: 2nd March 2020
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, passionate team of Fundraisers.
Your career will develop within the organisation, who are committed to training and development.
The Role
As Fundraising Manager you will:
- Provide leadership, management and inspiration to all staff and volunteers in the Fundraising Department as part of the Fundraising Leadership Team.
- Managing income streams is a vital part of this job, so you need to be sure that you are motivated by achieving (and beating!) budgets.
- Ensure that ‘relationship fundraising’ is embraced in every aspect of our interaction with hospice donors and supporters to deliver the full potential of fundraising for the charity and maximise income for the hospice.
As the charity marks 40 years of providing care, the Fundraising team will be responsible for putting together an exciting and varied calendar of events and campaigns. Additionally, the team will be working on building our business partnerships, engaging with our regular givers and working with our Major Investors and multiple Trusts and Foundations.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (including the opportunity to buy more!) and pension scheme, mobile phone and mileage allowance, free parking and subsidized restaurant.
About You
You will be used to working in a fast paced environment, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a desire to play an important role in enabling the charity to raise the £7 million required each year.
The successful Fundraising Manager will need to have a knack for developing great relationships and building rapport, with the ‘donor’ at the heart of the approach to fundraising. Experience of developing and managing successful direct mail campaigns is an essential criterion for this vacancy.
Having proven experience in a Fundraising, Marketing or Sales role, whilst managing a successful team is a must.
Are you interested? We would love to hear from you!
In return…
This is an opportunity to really make a difference and be part of an inspiring team. Our client offers a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options and will work with you to develop your career through ongoing career development.
About the Organisation
The organisation provides care completely free of charge to patients with a terminal illness, their families and carers in West Kent and Northern East Sussex
Other roles you may have experience of include: Head of Fundraising, Individual Giving Manager, Corporate Fundraiser, Regional Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Income Generation Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Major Giving Manager.
Prospectus is excited to be collaborating with one of the most loved and respected youth charities internationally in order to recruit to two new Senior Relationship Manager positions in the Major Gifts Team; one to be based in London, and one in North UK.
The organisation offers 14-24 year olds from all walks of life structured programmes, enabling increased success in education, life and employment. Values-led and committed to giving young people the confidence to shine, the charity is looking for an experienced relationship builder who is passionate about youth development.
As the Senior Relationship Manager, you will work with your colleagues across the organisation to achieve annual income targets through individual gifts and events. You will be focusing mainly on building a new portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations through the organisation’s networks on the board and existing high-level stakeholders. You will also represent the organisation at high-level cultivation events and meetings, inspiring attendees to support the organisations aim to enable young people to take part in their programmes.
You will be organised and confident managing your own workload and timetable, including day-to-day administration, managing your pipeline and targets, building relationships with supporters in person and attending events. You will be a clear communicator and be confident in developing and delivering excellent stewardship/engagement plans.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.
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The Connection at St. Martins is based in the heart of London, near Charing Cross Station and Trafalgar Square. The Connection has been helping homeless people since the First World War and is one of London’s largest homelessness charities.
The Partnerships Manager is part of an ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team, which is in the process of going through a period of positive change and growth as part of the implementation of a new four-year strategy. By joining us at this stage in our development, you will play a major role in shaping and developing our Corporate Partnerships remit, and we encourage candidates who will relish creative strategic planning.
Situated in the heart of Westminster, we work closely with local and national corporate partners. At a time of rising homelessness, with many companies feeling a social responsibility to help people who are homeless, Partnership fundraising is currently our most successful funding stream with great growth potential. Our supporters are generous, innovative and enthusiastic, and keen to build closer and more meaningful relationships with our organisation.
As a Partnerships Manager, you will have responsibility for the following areas:
- Oversee The Connection at St Martin’s Corporate Partnership income stream, developing and leading on the delivery of an action plan to improve existing activities, and assess and implement growth opportunities.
- Provide excellent line management to the Partnerships Assistant.
- To lead on Corporate Volunteering activity, developing strategy, and managing the Partnerships Assistant in devising and delivering volunteering opportunities to a high standard.
- Ensure compliance with regulation and best practice standards in the fields of Corporate Fundraising and volunteering.
- Work in support of the wider Fundraising & Communications Team as required.
This role requires someone with a strong track record in Corporate Partnerships, with a solutions-focussed mindset. You will need experience in translating sector best practice into action, and be excited at the prospect of innovating and pursuing new, forward thinking Corporate Partnership opportunities for the organisation.
Details of the full job description, which includes the detailed person specification can be found attached. To apply, please read and then complete the application form, ensuring that you have clearly demonstrated that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification.
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Closing date: 5pm Monday 9th March 2020
Interview date: Wednesday 18th March 2020
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To lead on the delivery of a holistic Access Strategy for MIF/The Factory that embeds accessibility as a core principle of the organisation.
- Champion access across the organisation and embed best practice in the work of all departments, with a particular focus on three strands – Producing (artistic practice), HR/Administration (recruitment and HR processes), and Communications (marketing campaigns and ticketing processes)
- Communicate the MIF access strategy and action plan at all levels from Board downwards
- Embed confident conversations about access from the start of an artist’s involvement with MIF/The Factory
- Develop clear MIF-wide stance on issues such as inclusive casting of disabled artists/performers, and representation of disability in the work we make
- Lead on in-house training, research and development around access best practice in all areas of the business
- Work to ensure that MIF/The Factory becomes a leader in the field and share our work/learning with national and international networks (particularly with regard to our own international partners and co-commissioners)
- Lead on delivery of The Factory Disabled People’s Engagement Group with Breakthrough UK
- Manage the Access budget / explore alternate means of resourcing access in MIF/The Factory shows
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Events Manager
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join a national charity and membership association representing children’s day nurseries across the UK.
Position: Events Manager
Location: Bradley, Huddersfield
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Band C £21,865 to £27,352
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns
Closing Date: 24th February
The Role
The Events Manager will ensure quality delivery of events run by the Training Department and will identify and create conditions necessary for the team to reach and maintain high levels of performance. Working with the Senior Early Years Manager, the Events Manager will take responsibility for the co-ordination and management of training events, in line with the organisation’s quality processes. The post holder will also manage the training and events team, with support from the Events Officer.
About You
As Events Manager you will have demonstrable experience of events management and administration, with good geographical knowledge of the UK.
You will also have experience of:
- Database management
- Quality processes
- Line management and supervision of staff
- Developing and monitoring admin processes and systems
- Dealing with external consultants
- Working with financial procedures
A degree in events management or business administration with events would beneficial for this role.
To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
About the Organisation
Our client is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.
The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.
You may have experience in areas such as Events, Events Manager, Events Coordinator, Special Events Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Training and Development Manager, Training and Development, L&D, Learning and Development Manager, Learning and Development Manager, People Development, HR, Human Resources.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 1st March
This is an exciting time to join the team in the East of England as our aim is to become the very best organisation within the sector.
As Operations Manager, you will lead a team of executives who engage directly with our young people, partners and volunteer colleagues. You will be required to continually innovate, review and adapt our operations to ensure we deliver the very best for young people across the East of England. You will effectively manage those areas of operations assigned to you and support and develop our operations executives to do their best work.
You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and ensure that our delivery commitments are achieved in our effort to reach more young people through high-quality provision that delivers positive outcomes.
You will be responsible for the accurate planning, delivery, phasing and resourcing or our regional activity. You will effectively manage assigned budgets and support contract delivery as well as supporting fundraising colleagues with various reports, visits and events.
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of supporting young entrepreneurs and business start-ups, education. We are also like to hear from applicants who have an interest in partnership innovation.
For more information, please look at the job description.
About The Prince’s Trust
We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!
We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
Indicative salary range for this role is £26,800.00 to £31,290.00
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.
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Location: London, Waterloo
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Who We Are
With an ambitious development programme valued at over £100m and c.2000 properties in prime locations across London, C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for the over 55s in London. We also provide quality services to general needs tenants. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London.
Our Fit Future Strategy 2017 - 2027 guides our path through a journey of property and service developments, making us fit and readied with a strong foundation for a new period of growth.
Your Role
We are looking to appoint a credible and experienced Income Manager with demonstrable experience in housing and robust team management abilities. Your work will involve proactively managing our rent accounts and maximising income for c.2000 housing schemes and properties. Your experience in the use of finance systems would be very advantageous to your role.
Your important role will report to the Head of Finance who is very keen on the development of each member of the Finance Team. Your role will involve working collaboratively with other teams within the Housing and Finance Departments including the Financial Reporting Team and the Payroll & Purchase Ledger Team. You will have an excellent ability to communicate with and lead a diverse team to deliver outstanding services to our residents.
Our values drive us to be a pioneer, believe in better, have the courage to act, invest in each other and do all we do from the heart. You will be able to use your belief in our values to make a significant contribution to over 55s housing in London.
Do you feel this is the right position for you? Apply with your most up to date CV. If you wish to include one, we are also happy to receive covering letters.
C&C is passionate about fostering Diversity, Inclusion and Gender balance across the organisation and we happily welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Other organisations may call this role Income Recovery Manager, Debt Collection Manager, Collections Manager, Debt Recovery Manager, Arrears & Recoveries Manager, or Senior Income Officer.
Project Manager
This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic National Programmes Team as an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager.
This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of managing effective projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about raising awareness of the youth sector. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative solutions and manage priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, be super organised and a team player.
About UK Youth
UK Youth provides young people aged 8-25 with high quality services, delivered through a network of 3,536 local youth organisations across the UK. Together we offer support, advice and training to over 1.5 million young people to equip them with skills for the future and help them engage in education, volunteering and employment.
About the role
We are looking for an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager with experience of managing effective projects. You will be a key member of the National Programmes Team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects that give young people the skills they need to grow into confident and capable adults who lead fulfilling lives.
Our programmes tackle widespread issues and range from music and sport engagement, coding, social action, road safety, financial education and employability. Our partners and funders include Microsoft, UPS, Coca-Cola European Partners, The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England.
You will to be responsible for managing all project related activity for multiple programmes including promotion, training sessions and events, building and maintaining relationships with delivery partners, establishing and maintaining databases, producing documents, reports and presentations and administration.
In this exciting and flexible role, you will work closely with National Programmes team, as well as with the Finance, Impact & Learning, Membership and Communications teams, to lead the delivery of a number of programmes within UK Youth. You will provide support and direction to project coordinators and interns, depending on the projects that you are responsible for. You will report to a Head of National Programmes.
You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work. You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.
This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.
How to Apply
To apply please send your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached.
Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 17 February 2020.
Interviews will take place on in the week commencing 24 February 2020.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.
This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.
What we can offer you
A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities
We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.
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Ref: SR506756
Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Grade DL, Salary £39,576 per annum
Location 30 Euston Square, London NW1 2FB
Closing date: 12.00pm on Wednesday 11 March 2020
Interview date: Friday 20 March 2020
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 53,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide clerking, coordination and administrative support services to Council, Council standing committees, sub-committees and working groups.
- To oversee the annual national and Council member ballots & elections; dealing with College governance functions; and
- To provide governance/constitutional advice, guidance and support to the Honorary Secretary, Faculties, Executive Management Team and College Officers so as to ensure effective and efficient administrative services.
Experience
- Relevant experience of office and committee administration at senior level essential
- Experience of drafting and presenting complex / confidential written material, including reports, at senior level essential
- Previous experience of working within a committee-based membership organisation is desirable
- Previous experience of working within mandatory regulations or a statutory framework to tight deadlines essential
- Previous supervisory or management experience at senior level essential
- Previous experience of the coordination and management of committee papers, agenda and minutes essential
Qualifications or equivalent experience
First degree level or equivalent professional qualification (ICSA qualified desirable but not essential) OR significant Local Authority (or equivalent) experience at senior level as Head of Committees or Manager/ Co-ordinator.
The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions.
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter via the RCGP Vacancies page on our website.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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Brand Licensing Key Account Manager
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
£26,000 to 28,000 per annum depending on experience
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
We are looking to recruit a Brand Licensing Key Account Manager to join our successful Licensing team. As Brand Licensing Key Account Manager, you will oversee a number of existing licensees and retailers across a range of product categories while also be assisting the Brand Licensing Manager to acquire new partners.
For more than 210 years the Royal Horticultural Society has been the force behind the nation’s gardening. Our charitable purpose is to inspire passion and excellence in the science, art and practice for horticulture. Our vision is to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. As a charity, the RHS aims to inspire a wide range of audiences by demonstrating the wonders of gardening through all that we do including gardens and shows, in our publications and online, and through our work in the community.
The Licensing Programme sits within the RHS’s retail division and works with an array of manufacturing partners and retailers creating exciting and innovative products that consumers love and trust. These products range from gardening structures, tools and sundries to beautiful gifts and homewares.
The programme is established and hugely successful, generating a significant annual revenue stream for the Society.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they are:
- Highly organised
- Have great account management skills
- Can identify and secure new business
- Can work well under pressure, multi task and deliver to tight deadlines
The candidate should have previously worked within and have a thorough understanding of the Brand Licensing Industry or, a retail, sales and marketing account management role. Experience of managing others would be beneficial.
This role will include some travel and overnight stays.
The RHS provides a number of great benefits for employees including:
• Free access to all RHS Gardens, Shows and Libraries
• Employee discounts including airport parking, hotels, retail and gym membership
• 25 days holiday (increasing 28 and 30 with service) and option to buy/sell
• Monthly Garden Magazine and access to Horticultural advice
• Sponsorship for External Studies
It has never been more exciting time to join the Royal Horticultural Society. We are making a landmark £160 million investment in the future of horticulture over the next 10 years. This will allow us to bring the joy of gardening to millions more people and make some of the most significant and exciting changes in the history. Join us and be part of the history.
To apply please visit our website and apply online.
Apply via our website by 28th February 2020.
Safeguarding –The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share this commitment.