Business Development Officers Jobs
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 8th November 2024
About The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC)
Founded in 2017, The Anti-Slavery Collective (TASC) is a connector and convener of people, groups, and ideas. Our mission is to create linkages between decision-makers, corporates, and civil society allies to disrupt modern slavery and human trafficking.
We have built partnerships with business pioneers, civil society allies, and leaders, hosted high-level events, brought the issue of modern slavery back to the World Economic Forum, and amplified survivor leaders' voices.
TASC's mission is twofold:
- Shifting societal consciousness: We seek to transform public awareness so society rejects the trafficking and exploitation of people and demands ethical products and services.
- Supporting businesses: We provide businesses with tools, information, and connections to eliminate modern slavery from their supply chains, promoting global business practices that prioritise human welfare.
About the Role
The Director of Partnerships will lead TASC’s partnership efforts, responsible for cultivating and securing new partnerships, and delivering on partnership strategies. You will manage relationships with key strategic partners, donors, civil society allies, and academic stakeholders. The Director of Partnerships will work closely with the CEO, contributing to the charity’s broader external relations activities, while operating with independence and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
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Partnership Strategy and Relationship Management:
- Contribute to developing new partnership strategies.
- Manage deliverables and track impact milestones as outlined in partnership strategies.
- Oversee day-to-day correspondence with donors and strategic partners.
- Facilitate meetings and visits with key stakeholders.
- Support the CEO and team members in engaging with strategic partners.
- Lead or contribute to relevant research projects.
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Internal Coordination:
- Build strong relationships with colleagues to ensure effective information sharing.
- Coordinate joint inputs for briefs, communication materials, and applications.
- Collaborate with the team in producing and disseminating deliverables, updates, and communication materials.
- Regularly contribute to TASC's internal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
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Operational Support:
- Support the organisation’s broader projects or events as required.
- Maintain relationships with NGOs, research institutions, and stakeholders to stay informed about trends, collaborations, and funding opportunities.
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Grant Management:
- Manage all aspects of grant servicing, ensuring deadlines are met and donor requirements are fulfilled.
- Draft and collate reports and grant applications, ensuring alignment with donor requirements.
- Maintain systems for tracking grant data and provide information for internal use and Board papers.
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Management:
- Line-manage a direct report (Partnerships Manager).
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Right to work in London.
- Excellent written English.
- Proven experience in building cross-sector partnerships, especially with corporate partners.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Desirable:
- Experience in a corporate partnership or similar role.
- Knowledge or experience in the field of modern slavery, human rights, or development.
- Understanding of contracting and grant-making processes.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally.
Compensation
- 25 days holiday (pro rata), plus public holidays.
- For further details regarding salary, please inquire.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted in English and include a CV, a one-page cover letter, and the contact details of two referees (one must be your current or most recent line manager or Head of HR).
Please email your application in PDF format with "Director of Partnerships" in the subject line by 5:00 PM on 8th November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
The Anti-Slavery Collective is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, Indigenous or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, and from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Applicants must be eligible to work in London.
TASC is committed to meaningful survivor inclusion and leadership. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experience of trafficking or forced labour to apply.
Are you passionate about safeguarding and driving best practice? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Safeguarding to join Samaritans. In this vital leadership role, you’ll provide strategic oversight and expert advice on safeguarding adults and children at risk, ensuring a robust safeguarding culture across all of our services and the organisation as a whole.
• £62,000-£67,000 per annum + emergency phone allowance
• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office. A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings.
• In-person working: Meeting in person is something we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan 2025. This is around 2 days per month and further information can be found on our careers website .
• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required. You’ll also be part of our emergency phone rota which is roughly one week in six.
You’ll lead a talented team, shaping our safeguarding policies and practices for volunteers and staff, and work closely with senior leadership to manage complex cases, respond to safeguarding incidents, and chair key panels. Your expertise will help ensure Samaritans has a thriving safeguarding culture and continues to deliver safeguarding excellence, continuously improving, demonstrating impact and learning from best practice .
Key Responsibilities:
• Managing a team of Managers
• Leading our safeguarding strategy and policy development
• Providing expert safeguarding advice across the organisation
• Chairing serious safeguarding incident panels
• Building strong relationships with external safeguarding bodies
• Representing Samaritans at conferences and external meetings
• Developing and updating safeguarding training
What we’re looking for:
• Up to date Designated Safeguarding Lead training and Safeguarding training
• A qualified and registered Social Worker
• Significant safeguarding experience, child protection and/or protection of adults at risk of harm
• Previous experience working with volunteers
• Excellent up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, best practice guidance, policy and procedure
• Extensive leadership experience including managing high performing teams, with the ability to challenge, build and maintain strong and effective relationships
• Experience of chairing and reporting serious case reviews and reporting to regulatory bodies, disclosure services, Local Authority Designated Officers, police and social services
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex safeguarding cases
Criminal record check (DBS):
We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check with Adults and Children’s Barred Lists.
At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter (2 page max), outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close midnight on 10 November. Video interviews will take place on 18 November.
If you're ready to lead impactful change and contribute to our mission that fewer people die by suicide, apply today.
Schools Project Officer (Estates)
Canterbury, Kent
£29,767 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
3 year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension
The Schools Project Officer is a crucial business administrative role at the Diocese, as you will act as the first point of contact for projects concerning the development and maintenance of school sites and buildings, from senior leaders, governors, parish officers or our professional advisers.
Reporting to the Schools Officer and working within the Children, Young People and Education team, you will support the oversight of related grant funding and manage other bespoke projects such as promoting decarbonisation initiatives for church schools and organising land registrations. You will also advise school leaders and governors in relation to school organisation and the use or development of land and buildings.
As Schools Project Officer, you will act as facilitator between various internal and external teams, providing support through monitoring projects relating to school estates (building developments, maintenance and repairs), whilst making proactive enquiries and interventions to sustain progress against recorded timescales.
You will also take responsibility for managing grants held by the Diocese and liaising with schools regarding suitable projects and available funding, helping schools to prioritise projects for effective estate management.
A crucial part of our strategy is to assess the environmental impact of the Diocese’s church schools, planning for and supporting schools to advance decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects. As Schools Project Officer you will regularly update and signpost church schools to banks of practical materials and resources for decarbonisation campaigns, toolkits and projects, building case studies of best practice.
With an understanding of or experience in business administration, estate management or project support, you should be capable of supporting projects and have the ability to apply understanding to tasks. Capable of summarising complex information clearly, you should be able to explain the progress of projects to those with no specialist understanding.
Forward thinking, adaptable and responsive to a varied work programme, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have evidence of recent study, training or development and a willingness to learn new knowledge and technical skills.
It is essential for you to be supportive of the vision of the CYPE team and to be sympathetic to the contribution of Church of England schools to Christian mission.
The ability to travel and a willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events is essential.
An understanding and awareness of Church of England structures and knowledge of the current educational landscape within the context of church schools, along with experience of budget management or creating financial reports would be desirable.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context.
At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.
Closing date: 6 November 2024.
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About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
Role context:
Cord’s turnover is about £2m a year. About 85% of Cord’s funding is restricted, coming from institutional donors like the EU and the US government, and 15% (about £300K) is unrestricted coming from a committed UK supporter base and other private fundraising streams.
In 2024, Cord operates in eight countries and has offices in Burundi, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia & Philippines. Cord has a global team of thirty people with finance staff across six country teams.
The Finance Manager role is a newly created role which is being introduced to strengthen the organisation’s financial management and control systems. The postholder will work across the breadth of the finance function preparing internal management accounts and external annual accounts.
In 2024, Cord changed its finance system to use Business Central. The Finance Manager will become the organisation’s main ‘admin’ user of the finance system. In the near-term, there will be a particular focus on rolling out further functionality of the system.
The Finance Manager will have oversight of the UK finance function through the line management of the UK Finance Officer and will directly deliver on the international side of operations in the areas of donor compliance, programme financial management, partner financial monitoring, and reporting. The role will involve travel to international programme locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Head of Operations to provide finance team leadership, develop and deliver an annual finance workplan to ensure continual improvement, and to drive finance capacity across the organisation
- To ensure the effective financial management of the organisation create and maintain effective financial control
- To be the Business Central Finance System Lead, developing functionality, troubleshooting and capacitating system users
- To ensure financial compliance: prepare statutory accounts, partner compliance, donor compliance and financial reporting
Cord operates a hybrid structure in the UK with most team members working from home attending the admin office in Coventry for team meetings.
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
Please provide a cover letter that outlines:
- your interest in Cord and the role
- how you fulfil the requirements of the role
Please be sure to include the location where you are based.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese is seeking a Church Building Support Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract, to work closely with parishes to help secure sustainable futures for some of our most historic and cherished church buildings. You'll help PCCs to identify and explore complimentary non-worship uses for their buildings, helping them to become vibrant and viable centres of mission and community life. You’ll support them in ensuring the church buildings are fit for the future, fostering greater community engagement, and developing long-term sustainability strategies.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a developing church buildings strategy, shaping the future approach to church building support within the Diocese. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to bring these strategies to life, ensuring that churches remain places of worship, community activity, and cultural significance.
This is a new fixed-term post funded by the Church Commissioners of the Church of England through their Buildings for Mission funding. The funding is for an initial period of twenty months, ending in September 2026, unless the funding is extended.
The main responsibilities of the Church Building Support Officer are:
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Work with Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) to develop community action plans that align with local needs.
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Support PCCs in identifying mixed-use opportunities for the church building
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Facilitate the building of strong relationships with local groups, charities, and other partners to promote the wider use of church buildings.
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Help PCCs in maintaining and developing their buildings to accommodate wider uses, and ensure they are kept in good condition
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Foster volunteer engagement, helping churches recruit for new roles and groups to aid long-term sustainability.
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Capture and share key lessons from pilot projects to inform future diocesan strategies.
What we are looking for in a Church Building Support Officer:
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Experienced in project management and/or community development.
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A passion for the conservation and sustainable use of historic buildings.
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Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals
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An ability to inspire and support volunteer groups.
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A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.
This post reports to the Church Buildings Development Officer, and is based in the Coventry Diocesan Offices. There will be the option to partially work from home.
For more information and an application form please click apply to be taken to our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The purpose of this role is to support the Digital Communications Manager in promoting, strengthening and protecting the reputation of the Academy by delivering and evaluating short- and long-term digital campaigns across key communications channels that engage and influence new and existing audiences.
You will achieve this by creating high-quality, engaging written and visual content that is on brand and optimised for different audiences and digital channels used by the Academy including social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky), email, and our website. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, including influential UK and international medical researchers as well as patients, carers and the public, to help shape our work.
You will strive for excellence to develop an understanding of the Academy’s audiences and an ability to tell impactful stories in a compelling way. You will be agile in how you work on multiple long- and short-term projects and will work well under pressure to meet short deadlines.
You will behave with integrity to build effective relationships quickly, developing trust as you collaborate widely with colleagues, digital content creators, biomedical scientists and peers from partner Academies, charities, universities and government bodies, both national and international. You will act on evidence from data insights to deliver factually sound and impactful communications that resonate with our Fellows, grant awardees, public, patients, researchers and policymakers.
We’re looking for someone with the energy and passion to actively seek diversity and inclusion across our communications activities. Someone who lives our values of kindness and resilience by modelling healthy working practices and supporting wellbeing and work-life balance for colleagues, collaborators and most importantly themselves.
Benefits
- Salary progression framework
- Hybrid and agile working
- 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus Bank Holidays
- Pension (The Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
- Life assurance
- Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
- Family-friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
- Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
- Staff training to support your development including EDI training
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: Midday on Monday, 4 November 2024.
Interview dates: 14, 15, 18 November 2024 (held online).
This post will deliver policy outputs across the Young Lives programme, with a strong focus on laying the foundations for a new Young Lives ResearchHub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks. The delivery of high-quality impactful policy outputs is central to the success of Young Lives as an innovative international longitudinal study, including supporting new fundraising opportunities.
The post holder will report directly to the Young Lives Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Young Lives Director, Senior Researchers and Head of Communications based in Oxford. S/he will also collaborate closely with researchers and policy leads in each of the four Young Lives study countries.
At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to laying the foundations for a new Young Lives (YL) Research Hub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks.
- Support the Deputy Director to deliver the YL Policy Influencing Strategy and key research-to-policy outputs across the YL programme, including key messages, policy briefs, impact case studies, blogs and other policy focused materials relating to YL research themes. Key themes include education and skills, employment, health & wellbeing and family lives, with a specific focus on the crosscutting impacts of climate change and environmental shocks, poverty and inequalities.
- Track and analyse international and national policy debates, with a specific focus on the impact of poverty, inequalities and climate change on young people in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries, including the disproportionate effects on girls and women.
- Proactively engage and build relationships with key international policy stakeholders working on the impacts of poverty, inequalities and climate change in LMICs, including policy influencers and practitioners (e.g. governments, donors and civil society), research-to-policy networks and researchers.
- Work closely with the Deputy Director and YL Country Directors to identify opportunities to influence policy debates both internationally and in the four study countries and provide technical support in developing research-to-policy engagement plans.
- Work closely with the YL Head of Communications to ensure research findings and related policy implications are effectively disseminated for maximum impact, including through website and social media, webinars, conferences, policy events and meetings to encourage the maximum uptake and impact of Young Lives evidence. Represent Young Lives at external events and meetings where necessary.
- Provide support to the Young Lives Director and Deputy Director in the development of fundraising proposals and submission of grant applications to generate future Young Lives research income.
Selection Criteria
Essential selection criteria
- Education to Degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. social or public policy, development studies, sociology, anthropology, or economics).
- Substantial experience in a policy analysis/advocacy role within the international development arena, including experience of developing and implementing policy influencing and engagement strategies.
- Proven track record of contributing to high-quality policy-related publications, including policy briefs and blogs. Significant experience of using research evidence to engage with policy and practice.
- Broad knowledge of relevant international policy and practice debates including the cross-cutting impacts of climate change, poverty and inequalities on young people in LMICs.
- Excellent analytical skills, able to synthesise and distil key messages from a wide range of technical academic research and policy reports.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write quickly for publication, tailor communications to different audiences for maximum user access and impact, and experience of presenting at external events and high-profile meetings.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a large team as well as independently, to prioritise tasks, to manage multiple demands and to work to deadlines.
Desirable selection criteria
- Experience of writing fundraising proposals.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary, multi-national research team and contributing ideas for new research projects.
- Willingness to undertake overseas travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Based in our Bristol office (with flexible remote working options), you will lead a small, dynamic team responsible for providing governance and corporate support to our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees. You will drive the development of governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and help us capture and report on the real difference we make in people's lives.
You’ll be instrumental in developing and maintaining a strong system of governance for Brandon Trust, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to help us achieve our strategic goals. We’re passionate about the role governance plays in enabling us to make society a place where people of different abilities truly belong, and we’d love to reach candidates who share our commitment.
Key deliverables for the Governance and Impact Manager:
- Ensure compliance with corporate and charity governance standards, maintaining best practices across the organisation.
- Oversee the timely filing of statutory registrations, reports, and submissions.
- Manage risk effectively, aligning with Brandon’s policies and procedures.
- Provide high-quality reporting and assurance, enabling the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board of Trustees to perform effectively.
- Foster collaboration and strong partnerships between central service teams to promote teamwork and cohesion.
- Capture, evaluate, and report data to demonstrate Brandon’s impact in line with our strategic objectives.
- Translate the organisation’s strategy into actionable plans, tracking progress to ensure alignment with goals.
- Lead and deliver a corporate office function, supporting the CEO, Chair, and ELT through streamlined business management and administration systems.
Why we think you'll love this role:
- You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the governance and impact function of a purpose-driven organisation.
- It’s an opportunity to lead a central function that directly contributes to our mission of empowering people with different abilities.
- This role could be the perfect springboard for your career, offering a clear pathway towards future opportunities such as Chief of Staff or Company Secretary as you grow and develop your leadership expertise.
- You’ll collaborate with a forward-thinking, supportive team that values innovation and partnership.
- You’ll have the autonomy to bring your ideas to life and drive meaningful change within the organisation.
- Flexible working options that support a positive work-life balance.
- A real focus on personal and professional growth, offering you a fulfilling and impactful career.
What you’ll bring:
We’re open-minded about the background you come from or your education route—what matters most to us are your skills, competencies, and passion for good governance. We know that a perfect candidate who ticks every box doesn’t exist, so if you’re excited by the role and can do most of the below – please get in touch. You could be exactly what we need!
- A track record of leadership and management in a governance-focused role.
- Experience working with regulatory frameworks and producing high-quality compliance evidence.
- The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and partnership.
- A passion for working with data to inform decision-making and drive performance improvements.
- A solution-focused mindset, with excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Proven experience in managing and developing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment, and ensuring effective line management and professional development of team members.
About Brandon Trust:
At Brandon Trust, we believe in the power of support and compassion. We're a pioneering charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Our mission is to enable these individuals to live life to the fullest, with independence, and confidence. As part of our team, you'll be making a direct impact on the lives of the people we support, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.
Diversity is key to our success, and we work hard to ensure inclusivity. Let us know if you need any adjustments to the application or selection process, and we’ll be happy to help.
Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Operating Officer to join a fantastic conservation and education charity, based in Hemel Hempstead.
Location: Predominately office-based in Hemel Hempstead, with occasional home-working
Salary: £50,000
As Chief Operating Officer, you will manage and develop the diverse business operations of the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the delivery of the ten-year plan, most significantly, a multi-year project to re-establish a new visitor centre.
- Managing a team of staff, volunteers and contractors, ensuring HR compliance, CPD and operational resilience.
- Building relationships with related charities, industry partners, trade associations, the Local Authority and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring the websites and other digital offerings provide the most effective and modern service for users.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve the charity’s financial position through increased income generation.
- In close liaison with the Treasurer and Chair of Trustees, work to ensure the best possible operating position for the Trust with regard to income, costs and investment, including budgeting and forecasting.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ senior experience managing industrial and/or commercial operations, ideally within a related industry or a third-sector environment such as a charity or not-for-profit. Expertise in recognising and implementing business improvements and changes is key, as is the ability to lead a commercially focused, marketing-oriented function.
You must be confident, resilient and energetic, with proven ability to lead and engage staff and volunteers, helping them achieve their objectives. Demonstrable strength in strategic planning and driving business growth is crucial, alongside a solid understanding of key UK business practices including compliance, risk management, HR, finance, and IT.
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.
We are looking for a Senior Grants Officer who will be a key role within the grants team, supporting Relationships Managers and the Head of Grants in the delivery of innovative and impactful grant-making. You will lead on the delivery of key funding relationships and portfolios, making recommendations on complex and strategically important requests for funding and building effective relationships with our grant holders. You will also work closely across our Impact and Evidence, Employer Engagement and Policy & Communications teams to ensure successful applicants are supported to deliver high quality, impactful projects that will build the evidence base of “What Works” to support the most disadvantaged young people into good jobs.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work (open to Job Share requests).
For more information, please download the job recruitment pack.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Road Safety Trust
The Road Safety Trust is a grant-funding charity committed to making UK roads safer, achieving impact through the funding of practical measures, research, dissemination, and education. Since its formation in 2014, they have awarded a total of £10 million to eighty-five projects and are now the largest independent grant funder of road safety initiatives in the UK.
About UKROEd
UKROEd Ltd is a private, not-for-profit company responsible for the delivery, management and administration of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) on behalf of the Police service. UKROEd is a trading subsidiary of the Road Safety Trust (RST) with surplus funds from the scheme given to the charity to distribute in grants.
UKROEd values and respects each individual employee, client and customer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout its workforce. As such, all suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
Overview of the role
The Data, Security, & Information Management team are responsible for defining and executing the RST and UKROEd Digital Strategies, developing and implementing systems that ensure all data is collected, processed, and stored securely and efficiently, and in accordance with our responsibilities under UK GDPR and data protection legislation.
As Information Governance Officer, you will have responsibility for a range of assurance activities in relation to the information governance frameworks of both companies (approx. 20% RST, 80% UKROEd), including how we meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
You will be a first line point of contact for individual information rights requests (such as subject access requests), freedom of information requests, and other information governance and data protection-related matters.
You will understand the importance of privacy by design and information governance best practice to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations. You will work with colleagues to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments on new, and amended, systems and processes.
You will take a leading role in supporting the application and maintenance of effective document and record management arrangements.
You will provide guidance and training on best practice and legislative compliance changes.
Principal Duties
- Be the first point of contact in the DSIM Business Area for expert advice on individual information rights requests (such as subject access requests) and freedom of information (FOI) requests, effectively escalating to the Head of DSIM when required.
- Help the Head of DSIM and the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure we meet our statutory obligations and procedural requirements, produce clear responses in plain-English, and continuously improve our processes in this area.
- Support and assist people to clarify and refine their requests for information.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to secure the necessary information and ensure comprehensive understanding of the scope and scale of any request.
- Maintain and monitor information governance logs, identifying and reporting on trends in information rights and freedom of information requests and circulating key data to the team and the wider organisation as necessary. Note: whilst the administration of information rights requests forms a critical part of the role, this is less than 15% of day-to-day activity.
- Provide data protection and information governance training, working with the Head of DSIM and DPO in developing training and delivery.
- Support the reporting and analysis of data incidents.
- Working with the UKROEd Data Analyst & Head of DSIM, help investigate by collating information to support the organisation to learn and improve practice and governance, analysing statistics and providing advice accordingly on how to reduce risk. Escalate issues as necessary.
- Help with preparing submissions in relation to any matters referred to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
- Challenge practices, processes, and procedures as required, using negotiation and specialist knowledge to achieve continual improvement and compliance.
- Working with the Head of DSIM maintain, and keep up to date, the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA, on One Trust) and Applications Portfolio.
- Work with colleagues to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) as part of the Digital Board Gateway authorisation processes.
- Assist the team and organisation with internal & external reviews and audits – reviewing information governance documentation of key stakeholders as part of the Annual Provider Review (APR) process.
- With the Head of DSIM, advise colleagues, including up to senior management level, on information governance and records management issues.
- Keep up to date with developments in information governance and data protection legislation, case law and guidance.
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential
- You will either have a recognised data protection qualification or have significant experience in this area and be willing to work towards qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a data protection and/or information governance role, including responding to complaints and delivering excellent service.
- Experience of involvement in organisational data governance projects for example the introduction of document/ records management disciplines.
- Experience managing and maintaining a ROPA. Experience of using the One Trust system an advantage, but training will be provided.
Job Related Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation & data protection and information governance best practice.
- ·Ability to identify, understand and clearly explain principles of data protection and information governance legislation.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal skills - able to communicate clearly and effectively with others and influence positive change.
- Excellent IT skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new technology and better ways of working
- Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines when required.
- Ability to work positively and consistently across the organisation to support colleagues and maintain high standards whilst managing multiple tasks, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A strong team player, able to develop effective relationships across the organisation with a track record of respectful, open, and honest behaviour including a demonstrable commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- The ability to use your own initiative to foster improvements across the organisation, and to deliver work to an excellent standard.
JOB PURPOSE:
CVS Brent is looking to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in the borough of Brent.
The incoming CEO will play a crucial role in leading CVS Brent through a pivotal transition period with a focus on stabilising the organisation and laying the groundwork for meaningful organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community engagement and impact in Brent.
CVS Brent is a dynamic and independent charity dedicated to supporting the diverse and vibrant voluntary sector in Brent. Through a range of services, including expert advice, professional training, and effective advocacy, we enable individuals and organisations in Brent to build the capacity necessary to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities through voluntary action. Located in an inner-city borough with a rich tradition of voluntary activity, we actively promote innovative approaches to working and foster relationships and partnerships between communities, local government, and health services.
This position is available on a pro-rata basis for 4-5 days.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership and Execution: In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will define CVS Brent's strategic direction, goals, monitor progress, and set targets..
- Provide Visionary Leadership: Lead and support staff to enhance their contributions and ensure effective programme development and delivery.
- Manage Foundation Building and Change: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Navigate the organisation through transitions, ensuring stability and resilience.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Align CVS Brent's objectives with those of its stakeholders by collaborating with voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, and other partners to foster meaningful relationships.
- Embrace Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and explore new approaches to address challenges.
- Represent CVS Brent publicly: Represent CVS Brent and nurture effective relationships across local, regional, and national networks. Actively seek opportunities to expand and promote CVS Brent's role and impact.
- Build Capacity: Enhance the capacity of local organisations by designing and delivering effective programs.
- Lead Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Including engagement with Brent Council, NHS regulators, and other decision-makers.
- Build Strong Connections: Cultivate and maintain strong networks with key supporters, stakeholders, and partnership agencies to strengthen CVS Brent’s impact.
- Generate Income: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, funders, and potential funders to capitalise on income generation opportunities.
- Manage Finances: Acquire the necessary resources for efficient operation (from both current and new funding avenues). Additionally oversee budgeting and risk management.
- Report to the Board of Trustees: Attend Board meetings and keep the Board informed about CVS Brent's progress, relevant matters, and the charity's mission. Provide timely and relevant information to aid the Board in fulfilling its duties. Alert the Board to any significant risks facing the charity.
- Ensure Robust Oversight: Uphold and implement CVS Brent's policies, procedures, and systems. Strive for operational excellence by adhering to established guidelines and continuously improving processes.
- Stay Informed and Proactive: Continuously monitor and stay updated on current social, economic, political, environmental, and other relevant trends. Use this knowledge to identify strategic development opportunities for CVS Brent and proactively adapt to changing circumstances.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
While no specific qualification is required, evidence of recent continuing professional development in areas such as management, leadership, or organisational culture is desired. Alternatively, equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered.
- Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate. Strong grasp of good governance principles.
- Innovation and Change Leadership: Experience in leading and facilitating innovation and change across an organisation. Adept at driving positive transformation.
- Organisational Development: Familiarity with organisational and staff development principles. Knowledge of financial and risk factors relevant to business development in a VCSE context.
- Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership, fostering an organisational culture characterised by professionalism, respect, integrity, confidence, and trust.
- Collaborative Management Style: Proven ability to empower others through a collaborative management approach.
- Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.
- Strong Communication: Excellent ability to represent CVS Brent and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.
- Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs, including trading.
- IT Proficiency: An awareness and passion for leveraging technology strategically to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.
- Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Mission-Driven Commitment: Demonstrates a high level of motivation and unwavering commitment to the mission of CVS Brent.
- Enjoys Networking: Possesses strong connections within the VCSE sector and other related fields or can quickly establish connections and build networks.
- Understands the VCSE Sector: Can effectively represent and promote CVS Brent and the VCSE sector to external partners and industries.
- Possesses Interpersonal Skills: Including active listening skills and approachability.
- Thrives in a Collaborative Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborates effectively with other all team members.
- Brings leadership experience: Particularly in managing change and driving positive transformation.
- Displays an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Provides thought leadership, fosters innovation, demonstrates openness to new ideas, and is receptive to being challenged by others to explore alternative perspectives.
- Demonstrates Effective Organisation and Workload Management: Adept at managing complex workloads efficiently often with digital tools.
- Committed to staff well-being: Supports flexible working arrangements, and actively contributes to the growth and development of a diverse team.
- Demonstrates visible sector presence. Possesses strong public speaking skills and plays a prominent role in the sector.
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.
Service Improvement Officer
12 month FTC
London
Full Time - 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £37,500 per annum, plus £2,600pa London Weighting
I am currently looking for a Service Improvement Officers support the development of continuous improvement of services in line with the organisations aims, objectives and values.
We are looking for someone who has:
A track record of managing excellent services or a background in support management
Proven leadership ability with a proactive approach to problem solving
Good collaboration skills and a calm and measured approach
You will be organised, flexible and able to prioritise your own work. You will be used to working to deadlines, have excellent communication skills and be able to work quickly and accurately. In addition, you will be resilient and able to work under pressure.
In return, we are offering a competitive annual salary, 25 days annual leave on appointment and the opportunity to develop and increase your skills.
Purpose of Job:
The Service Improvement Officer will support the development of continuous improvement of services in line with the organisations aims, objectives and values
Areas of improvement will have been identified through but not limited to the audit process, management accounts, a report produced by the continuous improvement lead, or a concern raised by the senior leadership team.
The role will be to visit services working proactively with operational managers and teams to develop an improvement plan and support the team in the implementation of these changes. You will also be proactive in identifying and raising any additional concerns as well as areas of good practice
This not an audit role, you will work closely with and be the interface between the services and the quality team
Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside the manager of the service and operational leads to support improvements identified in relation to some or all of the following
Support, both in relation to the people we support and colleagues
Recording and reporting
Organisational and legal requirements
Hours delivered and commissioned and any other rota issues
You will link the team to others within the organisation who may be able to support or assist
You will need to be able to challenge practice and point out good practice
Ensure the manager is cognisant of and familiar with systems, processes and policies
You will enable, support and coach the managers of services, team leaders, seniors and support workers
Raise any worries/concerns with the manager and with your manager
To perform all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of our client and current Health and Safety at Work regulations
To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the post
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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The Head of Fundraising is an exciting new role developed for the Society to increase fundraising and develop additional income streams to enhance the sustainability of the Society. They will help deliver the Transformation Plan, an exciting new project for Scotland’s oldest learned antiquarian Society to help deliver the Society’s vision: “Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad”.
The Transformation Plan includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh to co-create the most inclusive, low-carbon and heritage-rich space to work, visit and participate. This will become a heritage hub for Scotland’s past, helping to bring heritage alive for a wide range of public audiences. This role will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Society to achieve its fundraising targets and enhance its development program.
They will be an effective fundraiser and key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision.
Initially on a 2.5-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, the post will work as part of the senior management team and liaise directly with staff, Councillors (trustees), members (known as Fellows) and other organisations and individuals to ensure the successful delivery of their responsibilities.
The post will have the following immediate priorities:
· Helping develop and submit a major stage one Development Phase National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application in collaboration with the Director and others, creating an engaging and successful proposal and case for support (part of an overall c£6m Transformation Plan project)
· Development and delivery of a major fundraising campaign based on personal giving, grant applications and other fundraising activities
· Working with staff and Councillors to develop the required transformation of the Society to deliver maximum public benefit in line with the Society’s vision and mission
· Line managing staff as required
Main Responsibilities
Strategy and planning
· Development and delivery of a fundraising campaign (including grant funding, individual and organisational donations, and other fundraising activities) for a c£6m project, setting targets in collaboration with the Director and meeting them, creating engaging and successful proposals and cases for support
· Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams
· In cooperation with the Director, lead the development of a long-term fundraising strategy to achieve agreed long term Society goals and vision
· Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds
Fundraising
· Build and manage an effective fundraising team (across the Society staff and volunteers as required) that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets
· Oversee the management of a grant and trust income programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality proposals and reports
· Oversee the management of an individual giving programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality donor development and reports
· Lead on development of new funding streams
· Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention
Senior Management
The Head of Fundraising is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the Society including:
· Organisational strategic planning and development
· Income and expenditure budget planning and management
· Advising members of SMT on the availability of funds and the viability of obtaining funds to support initiatives
· Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation
· Playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Society strategy and action plans
· To participate as an active member of the SMT, attending meetings and producing reports as required
· Attending Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings to report and give advice on fundraising matters
· Attending and participating in Council (trustee meetings) and producing reports as required
· Contribute to establishing and delivering on the core values of the Society
· Attend and participate in relevant events
A full job description is available.
Person Specification
The Head of Fundraising will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. They will be a key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision. As such they will need the following:
Requirements - essential
· At least three years’ experience in a similar role
· Demonstrable record of major capital fundraising leadership and delivery, ideally within a charitable organisation but others will be considered
· A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications
· Experience of utilising the strength of an organisational brand for charity/business development
· Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
· Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships including developing and managing individual donors and development of legacy giving
· Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans
· Strong leadership skills
· Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/or its services
· Knowledge of the fundraising environment including regulations around due diligence and compliance
· Knowledge of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for the Society
· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
· Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently to a diverse range of audiences
· Ability to secure Senior Management and Board approval for strategy
· Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programs within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes
Aptitude
· Inclusive management style with experience of line management
· Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work
· Strong commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation
· The ability to drive and embed lasting change
· Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, make decisions and achieve ambitious targets
· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity
Requirements - desirable
· Experience of working in a charitable organisation
· Experience of working in a membership organisation
· Experience and understanding of working with heritage organisations
· Understanding of the main issues facing the heritage sector
· Entrepreneurial outlook
· Experience of matrix management
· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level
Further Information
This post is an initial 2.5-year (30 month) full-time contract which will be extendible subject to funding. There will be a short probationary period during which time your skills and suitability for the position will be assessed. Development of fundraising for the Transformation Plan will be the immediate priority. A lot of work has already been undertaken by the Society in preparing for an NLHF application as part of this, but the skill and experience of this post will ensure it has the maximum chance of success. This will include liaising with others, including NLHF staff and our consultants, the More Partnership.
The tasks and role will develop in line with the requirements in that application and the implementation of the Transformation Plan and will be reviewed after the submission of the initial NLHF bid. However, the core responsibilities will remain the development and delivery of successful fundraising strategies, increasing income to the Society.
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and believes that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and encourage all interested individuals to apply.
A full job description is available.
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
The Society has been around for over 240 years, actively supporting the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past, ensuring everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect its heritage, home and abroad. We are now looking to contract a new role created to help us enhance the organisation and increase its sustainability into the future.
What we do
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity (SC010440) with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone. For more information please refer to our website.
Submit a full CV and covering letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (no more than 2 sides of A4) by the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.
Applicants who are not shortlisted will be informed but no detailed feedback will be possible.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Become part of something historic!
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