Business Operations Manager Jobs in South Bank, Greater London
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The Programme Manager role will report to the Senior Programme Manager and sit within the Programmes Team.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for project managing a number of our services. You will have a clear focus of delivering high quality programmes that are run smoothly, efficiently, within budget, and achieve the desired outcomes and objectives for both the partners and the young people.
You will lead and support others within your team to deliver high quality programmes from initiation through to evaluation and review, that will directly contribute to the company’s growth strategy and impact.
The Programme Manager will also be a key member of the department and contribute to, departmental strategies, systems and maximising efficiency, delivering programme management to an excellent standard that produces high impact for our young people and partners.
In this role, you will work closely with the Digital Communications and Marketing, Business Development and Finance teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to join our small and dynamic team at Malaria No More UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our mission and make a difference. As a Business Support Officer/Administrator, you will provide general administrative support to the Operations team and assist the wider Malaria No More UK Team. Additionally, you will serve as the first point of contact for general enquiries and provide PA duties to the CEO and Leadership team. Join us and be part of our dedicated team working towards ending malaria for good.
Key responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Operations in varied administrative tasks and ad hoc projects.
- Provide PA support to the CEO and Leadership Team.
- Manage diaries and meeting bookings.
- Ensure everyone has the equipment or resources they need to carry out their work efficiently.
- Responsible for office supplies and facilities.
- Work with the Head of Operations to contribute to an efficient, pleasant and effective day to day office and team environment.
- Main point of contact for communications, telephone and organisation email.
- Assist the other teams with general support, mailouts (using Salesforce) and more.
- General administrative tasks for the organisation.
- Manage all team travel, domestic and international.
- Data entry (using Salesforce).
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, confident in using Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and Databases.
- A demonstrably good level of numeracy and literacy.
- Experience working in a support role for a busy team.
- Confident and effective communicator – verbally and in writing.
- Experience of working with external suppliers.
- Extremely well organised and able to manage own workload.
- Committed to delivering accurate work to agreed and sometimes tight deadlines.
- Diary management experience.
- Extensive travel arrangement experience for a team.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to work from our office in Millbank, London a minimum of 1-2 days per week. Including every Wednesday.
Key Qualities
- A “can do” attitude and team player with ability to think quickly, proactively AND strategically.
- Practical and hands on.
- We are seeking individuals who are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces fairness, kindness and respect towards their colleagues.
- High awareness of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues and practice.
MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds can introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More. We welcome applications from candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Staff Benefits Include:
- 10% employer pension contributions.
- 28 days’ annual leave plus public holiday days in the postholders country of residence.
- Private medical insurance may be available for non-UK residents depending on the postholders country of residence.
- Subsidised gym membership
- Fully flexible working opportunities
- Interest-free staff season ticket loan and bicycle loan schemes.
- Continuing personal development opportunities.
- Professional training & qualifications subsidy.
Application and Interview Process
To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement detailing how you fit the role and why you want to work for us. Please also indicate your current salary expectations in your covering statement. We value transparency and aim to offer competitive renumeration packages based on experience, relevant qualifications and market standards.
Closing Date: 19/5/24 – Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.
There will be a two interview process conducted via Microsoft Teams.
This job description and person specification is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual or exhaustive. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role and it may be amended over time in consultation with your line-manager and the Director.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting management opportunity for someone looking to use their skills and experience to make a real difference. Join our team working with unpaid carers across the London Borough of Lewisham to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.
As project manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation and delivery of this vital service, using your experience to develop the team, sharing best practice and seeking creative opportunities to continually improve the support we offer unpaid carers. You’ll develop trusted partnerships with local stakeholders, practitioners, businesses and services to promote and embed the service in the local area, supporting the development of a positive ‘carer friendly’ culture in Lewisham.
This role will suit a people person who can quickly develop relationships, lead a team, and work closely in a supportive role with Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers. You’ll have overall responsibility for the Carer’s hub, where carers can drop in for advice and support, manage a small caseload, and support the delivery of the service’s range of activities as required, including respite activities, online groups, face-to-face sessions.
We are looking for a great motivator with excellent communication and organisational skills. Applicants should have relevant team or project management experience in social care, health, education or the voluntary and community sector. You will have experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or children and operational knowledge of multi-agency working. A practical understanding of barriers faced by unpaid carers, and an awareness of cultural differences will be key in this role.
This is a full-time role and the postholder can either be based in the community in Lewisham or our New Ash Green office, with travel to the other area/ office 2 days a week. The postholder must have access to their own ULEZ compliant car.
Work with us!
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced operations manager to join our team. We are looking for someone who will help strengthen the foundations of our organisation, as well as help us expand our growing network of partner organisations across the UK.
As a small charity, the role will require balancing practical tasks with strategic planning and management. Building on what has already been done, you will work directly with the CEO to help build the operational structure of Big Green Heart, and support its day-to-day operations.
You will also facilitate the national deployment of Big Green Heart workshops across the UK, and will work with the CEO and trustees to implement the strategy needed to upscale the work of Big Green Heart.
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JOB TITLE: Operations Manager
SALARY: £27,000 - £30,000 / year, FTE
LOCATION: Remote
FT / PT: Part Time
HOURS: Approx 16 hours per week. The hours will be flexible and may include evenings and weekends.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days pro rata
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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You will develop and implement operational policies, procedures and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation.
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You will monitor and evaluate the operational performance of the organisation, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
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You will manage the operational activity of our Big Green Heart experience days, supporting the CEO in the delivery of them.
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You will work closely with our partner organisations who are using the Big Green Heart model, ensuring that the high standards and values of our teaching are maintained.
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You will also work with the Big Green Heart team to onboard new partner organisations. You will work with them to understand their needs and secure buy-in.
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You will collaborate with the trustees, who also contribute to tasks linked with Big Green Heart's development.
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You will manage the budgeting and financial planning processes, working closely with the Treasurer.
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You will be trained as a Big Green Heart facilitator with an expectation that you may be needed to facilitate a workshop during your time at the organisation.
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You will participate in professional and networking events related to Big Green Heart’s field of intervention.
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You will support staff members, trustees and volunteers, providing guidance and training in the operations of the charity as needed.
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NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS
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At least two years experience in operations management, preferably within the charity sector.
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A self motivated individual, capable of independent working.
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Ability to translate vision into a working practice.
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Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Familiarity with budgeting and financial management processes.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
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Commitment to the mission and values of the Big Green Heart.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
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Experience of working in a start-up environment, supporting the operational needs of a fledgling organisation.
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Familiarity with using KNACK database.
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The Big Green Heart recognises the need to provide a safe and caring environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safeguarding policy we will require any successful applicant to complete disclosure checks and obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.
There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia and Latin America transforms the lives of animals and people in the communities we serve. With an exciting global strategy and ambitious plans for growth, we are looking for a highly change orientated business focused HR Manager.
Join the passionate People and Culture team at Brooke, offering high level HR support to our Programmes directorate by guiding them through re-structures and overall organisational change. Collaborating closely with Heads of Department, you'll foster a culture of continual improvement and collective change leadership. Conducting organisational change workshops, you'll empower staff with the understanding and skills needed to navigate change effectively, while partnering with the Internal Communications Manager to ensure seamless communication throughout.
Your responsibilities will also include offering expert day-to-day advice and guidance to Directors, Heads of Department, Managers, and staff on People & Culture matters. This entails providing policy advice, implementing best practices, and offering HR support across various aspects.
We are seeking a CIPD qualified candidate with substantial experience in business-focused or income-generating environments. As a change leader, you'll excel in embracing and facilitating change, instilling a mindset of continual improvement, and coaching managers through performance management processes. Your exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with your in-depth knowledge of current UK employment legislation, will be invaluable in driving forward our organisational goals.
If this sounds like you join us today and be a part of something truly meaningful!
At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.
We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.
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This new role will work across varied charity management projects to help set up a new UK office for a fast growing medical INGO that has already treated over 13 million patients across Africa!
It will include leading on a broad range of projects that support the set up and management of the UK registered office and will require working autonomously while being part of an experienced and supportive team. Benefits are competitive, work is primarily remote and partially flexible. This is a chance to help set up something new and leave your very own legacy for an up-and-coming medical organisation saving lives in Africa.
Role Context
ALIMA UK is in its start-up phase and is made up of a small team. This period is exciting at times unpredictable. We need someone reliable who enjoys and has a proven track record of leading and delivering on operational projects for a business or charity while working with senior stakeholders. They should be a highly organised self-starter who is able to work autonomously and lead on projects as well as a great team player.
The role is varied and has a significant financial element, so strong numerical skills and good written communication skills are both important as well as a flexible, responsible approach. Ideally they will also have experience of, and good knowledge of, the charity sector in the UK.
This role is posted as a one year contract as the needs of the business are changing as the organisation develops. At the end of the year the needs of ALIMA will be reviewed and there may be scope to further shape the role, depending on the needs of the business and funding available at the time.
Competitive benefits:
- Generous benefits: Medical care, 30 days holiday (pro rata) and 8% pension
- Position is largely remote/ working from home, with c. two days in London required per month (usually Putney or Kings Cross - N.B. if you are outside london cost of travel will be your responsibility)
- Hours are partially flexible but require 75% to fall within main office hours for the team (Monday to Thursday 9 to 5)
RESPONSIBILITIES
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Driving and implementing a varied range of projects that support the smooth set-up of the UK charity, in collaboration with the UK Head of Development
- Virtual Office Management, including organising cloud based filing systems, managing resources including IT, coordinating information collection
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Working with the Head of Development & Chair to create and develop new financial management systems for the charity
- Ongoing management of the financial systems of the charity including bookkeeping, invoice management and basic reporting
- Working with colleagues to produce financial reports for the Board, donors and others on request
EVENT & PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATION
- Coordination of small events
- Organising and coordinating staff and trustee visits to the UK and overseas
SUPPORTING SENIOR STAKEHOLDERS
- Organise UK board meetings including booking venues, finalising and circulating papers, minute taking
- Copywriting
Any other duties as may be reasonably required as part of supportive team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
REQUIRED
Skills, Experience & Knowledge
- Experience working for a UK-based charity in an administrative, executive support, finance, fundraising or project management role
- Strong project management skills: a track record of successfully driving small to medium-sized projects
- Strong numerical skills, including experience reporting on or managing budgets, producing management accounts or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills
- Excellent organisational skills: Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet deadlines
- Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders including Senior level staff, donors and volunteers
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising in the UK charity sector
Attributes
- Ability to work independently and take initiative within an established team
- A resilient mindset and ability to push through when the way ahead is not immediately obvious
- Ability to work collaboratively and supportively alongside the UK Team
- Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of ALIMA
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working with accountancy software or excel
- French Language Skills
- Event coordination experience
- Experience with powerpoint or design programmes
- Fundraising experience
- Time working for an international development organisation
To apply please use your CV together with a cover letter. The letter should be no longer than 2000 words. To be considered, the letter will need to address how your skills and experience specifically meet the requirements laid out in the person specification.
Please note interviews will be held in central London on Monday 13 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Business Operations Officer
Job id: 086765
Salary: £37,332 - £42,099 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Business unit: King's Business School
Department: KBS Faculty Office
Location: Strand Campus
Category: Professional & Support Services
King’s Business School (KBS) asks challenging questions of business and wider society like: What is the meaning of work? Should business be more ethical? How can we measure productivity? What is modern slavery? Are AI and big data the future of finance?
KBS contributes towards answering these questions, changing the way business works whilst tackling the world’s major challenges for the good of the economy, the environment, society, and businesses everywhere.
The Faculty incorporates seven departments as well as several vibrant institutes and centres with broad ranging programmes of activity across research, education, impact and engagement, thought leadership, and knowledge transfer.
This new role as Senior Business Operations Officer will play a key part in the day-to-day operation of finance and resource management, procurement, professional services HR, faculty estates and space, health and safety, and other defined project management. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the post-holder will be a member of the Faculty’s Business Support Team who will support and coordinate delivery of business operations in accordance with the College’s and the Faculty’s priorities, timeline and policies. The role will also provide a high level of customer support in collaboration with key stakeholders in the Faculty and central service teams.
The post-holder is expected to be well-versed in the systems and processes underpinning business operations, and has a positive and systematic approach to work, with strong communication and numeracy skills. They will also engage in collaborative teamwork, promote new ideas and initiatives for more effective and efficient delivery of services through a “one team” Faculty and College approach.
This is currently offered as a hybrid role, and the role holder will be eligible to spend part of their working week on campus and part of the week working remotely.
King’s Business School embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We attract students and staff from across the world, from many different backgrounds, with a variety of ethnicities, religions, and sexual and gender identities. We promote flexible working as a key enabler of inclusion. We particularly encourage and welcome applications from women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and from candidates who are LGBTQ+ and/or have a disability.
Benefits of working at King’s College London:
King’s College London (KCL) provide an extensive and varied range of career-focussed training and on-the-job learning as follows:
· We support staff to maintain a work/life balance
· Flexible working, parental leave opportunities, and subsidised childcare costs for under threes
· Reduced membership rates for staff at gyms at three of our campuses
· Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns
· 30 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays and four additional concessionary closure days over Christmas)
· Occupational pension scheme with generous employer contributions, and opt-in additional personal contributions
· Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
· Free coffee / fruit scheme from King’s College Food outlets (restrictions apply)
· Membership of My King’s Discounts offering preferential rates to wide range of groceries, holidays, entertainment, home, health and beauty and fashion
This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.
This is a full-time or part-time post – requiring a minimum of 80% (0.8 FTE). We would also consider applications for job-sharing and flexible working requests.
Closing date: 28 April 2024
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Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (however, we will consider part-time 28 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: The successful candidate will either be posted at our office in London or Colchester: Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ or Colchester Wellington House, 4th Floor, 90-92 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DA
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with bases in Colchester and Leeds. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Migrant Children’s Project promotes the rights of refugee and migrant children, young people and families through the delivery of advice, practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This role will provide financial and operational leadership and management for CCLC particularly focussed on the Legal Practice Unit and the Migrant Children’s Project but with support for the Child Law Advice Service and Coram International where required. Managing a small finance team, the role will hold primary responsibility for core financial functions within CCLC including legal aid billing and management and tracking of grant and other charitable funding. Through systematic and efficient financial management, the post holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial sustainability. The role will act as a key point of contact with Coram’s central finance team and a range of internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
The role will also oversee the smooth running of the London and Colchester offices through line management of operations and administrative staff.
The role would suit a high organised and efficient business support professional with experience of financial management within the legal or charity sector. In particular, candidates with experience of legal billing and more specifically, civil legal aid billing, would be welcomed.
This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the finance and operations team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period (to be negotiated with the successful candidate).The finance team are split between the London and Colchester offices and the post holder should expect some travel to both locations. The large majority of the legal and policy team are based in London and as such regular (at least twice weekly) presence in our London office will be expected. However, on other days the candidate could be based in the London or Colchester office.
Whilst this is a full-time position, we will consider requests for part-time working (28 hours per week minimum) and we will endeavour to offer some flexibility with days and hours to be agreed.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 23:59
Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 29th April 2024
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Programme Manager
Location: Fully remote; preferably in Liverpool/North West England. International candidates working as independent consultants will also be considered.
Hours: Part time, flexible working arrangements (32 hours)
Salary: £39,000 - £44,000 per annum (pro rata) as UK employee. For international consultants: please note that consultancy rates will be negotiable, depending on your country of residence
Reports to: Worldwide Radiology Director
About Worldwide Radiology (WWR)
We are medical experts applying our skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world. We bring together the global community of medical imaging professionals to make the case for diagnostic imaging.
Since 2017, Worldwide Radiology has been steadily growing from a small group of founding UK radiologists with experience of working in limited resource settings to an international team of around 50 long-term volunteers from a range of different imaging and clinical backgrounds.
We support the development of appropriate, high quality imaging services in low and middle income countries; from central teaching hospitals to remote district clinics. We work together with our partners to build the necessary skills and capacity to improve patient care and we aim to increase opportunities for imaging research focused on local or national healthcare priorities.
At Worldwide Radiology, we operate as a tight-knit team committed to flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance. As a small charity, we value adaptability and a collective approach, often requiring individuals to contribute beyond their defined roles. We believe in a culture of mutual support, where everyone pitches in where needed, picking up various tasks as we go.
Overview
The Programme Manager role will be crucial to the success and development of the charity. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of 3+ Worldwide Radiology projects, operating across Malawi, Ghana and The Gambia.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for quickly grasping the needs of three ongoing projects, steering them toward desired impact, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and managing risks effectively to bring these projects into shape.
The successful candidate will be responsible for working with key stakeholders, including our volunteers, partners and donors to build and nurture strong working relationships.
They will contribute to seeking out further grant opportunities within the sector, working closely with the rest of the programmes team and the fundraising team.
The key responsibilities of this post are as follows:
(a) oversee the smooth running of our projects;
(b) provide strong, holistic solutions, focused on operational leadership; and
(c) support the overall growth and development of the organisation.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
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Provide overall day-to-day management for WWR projects and WWR volunteers, reporting directly to the WWR Director.
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Oversee the development and operational execution of detailed work-plans and budgets for WWR programme
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Track all milestones and reporting schedules, taking timely action to ensure they are met.
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Develop and deliver project MEAL activities in collaboration with our external MEAL consultant.
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Produce (gather, collate and edit) high quality, timely project progress, annual and donor-specific reports.
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Oversee the management of partnership agreements and contracts in accordance with the donor specific requirements.
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Support the identification and securing of new grant opportunities in collaboration with the programmes and fundraising teams.
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Communicate administrative and technical information to WWR project partners in a timely, sensitive and effective manner.
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Assist team members, volunteers, partners and members of the public with queries, demonstrating tact and understanding when dealing with complex and serious issues, deliver a consistently high and appropriate level of service and support to individuals contacting WWR.
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Assist with recruitment, onboarding, induction and management of both UK and international WWR volunteers.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.
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Experience in grant or contract management in a humanitarian or development environment.
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Demonstrable experience of adhering to principles, methods, techniques and tools for the effective management and administration of programmes and project lifecycles.
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Demonstrable experience of applying monitoring systems and managing budgets.
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Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Desirable
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Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
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An understanding of global health.
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Experience of working across international partnerships.
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Experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with international funders, analyse their funding requirements, and work with consortium partners.
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Experience of managing a range of programmes at a middle/senior management level.
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Experience in developing and maintaining relations with institutional donors, analysing their funding requirements, and working with consortium partners.
Person Specifications
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Committed to the values of Worldwide Radiology.
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Passionate and committed to equality and diversity.
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Self-motivated with a flexible, collaborative & positive work ethic.
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Demonstrable commitments to high professional and quality standards.
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Appreciation for a lean, straightforward, and structured approach to work, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
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Good attention to detail with excellent time management skills.
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Solution focused attitude, proportionate to the challenge and organisational needs and a drive to support others to emulate the same.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, presentation and analytical skills.
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Ability to take the initiative and work independently while keeping relevant team members fully informed.
Other Requirements
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Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK (please note this does not apply to internationally-based independent consultants)
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Able to travel within the UK and internationally
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Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
How to Apply
Applicants interested in this role should send the following attachments by email:
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Their CV (max 2 pages)
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Letter of motivation (max 2 pages)
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The names, contact numbers and addresses of 2 referees (please state if you are not happy for them to be contacted at this stage)
Please send your application by 5pm, 26th April. Interviews will be held remotely w/c 6th May via Zoom.
Please note that the position will commence no earlier than Monday, 1st July 2024.
We actively welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minorities, disabled persons, and other marginalised groups. We believe in the strength that diverse perspectives bring and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Applicants interested in this role should send the following attachments by email:
- Their CV (max 2 pages)
- Letter of motivation (max 2 pages)
- The names, contact numbers and addresses of 2 referees (please state if you are not happy for them to be contacted at this stage)
Our mission is to improve diagnostic medical imaging capability in low and middle-income countries to enhance health outcomes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bid Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: The role will be based in the UK or one of the following countries where WaterAid works: Ghana, Liberia, or Nigeria, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.
Salary & Benefits
Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate's location and depending on experience. See further details below: Role-based in:
- United Kingdom: Grade 4, GBP43,668 - GBP 45,851 with benefits
- Ghana: Grade F, GHS 148,580 - GHS 233,223 with benefits
- Liberia: Grade F, USD 30,238 - USD 38,167 with benefits
- Nigeria: Grade F, NGN 16,281,102 - NGN 20,747,993 with benefits
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in developing high-quality proposals to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as a Bid Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The WaterAid Programme Funding and Partnerships Team has been tasked with leading WaterAid UK's ambitious new strategy to grow the size of its programmes through restricted income. It is expected that this growth will primarily come from institutional partnerships with some of the world's leading bilateral and multilateral development agencies, including FCDO, USAID and GAC.a
About the Role:
As the Bid Manager in the Bid Management Team, you will support the development of winning proposals to deliver strong growth in our restricted funding pipeline.
In this role, you will work with key stakeholders, including staff in Country Programmes, Finance Teams, Regional Funding Managers and external partners to develop high-quality bids for opportunities with institutional and non-institutional donors that act like institutions. This includes bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g. FCDO, GAC, USAID, EU, World Bank), as well as some work with trusts and foundations.
You'll also:
- Support the project design process
- Work with country finance teams to build and review project budgets that reflect the technical design
- Negotiate WaterAid's scope of work and budget with external partners
- Facilitate After Action Reviews to ensure lessons are captured
- Design and deliver training to strengthen capacity of colleagues in Country Programmes and regional teams in proposal development
About You:
- Experience developing winning proposals to a range of institutional and non-institutional funders, ideally for development projects in low-income countries
- Good understanding of proposal management best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to negotiate and influence
- Experience analysing financial data and developing proposal budgets
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 13th May 2024. Availability for an interview is required for the week commencing 27th May 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.
- Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
- Please indicate your location and the right-to-work eligibility in your Cover letter.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes to achieve our wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation. We work across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations.
We are looking for an experienced Business Development and Advisory Manager to join our committed team, who will hit the ground running.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
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You will manage and grow Stronger Together’s business relations in a variety of sectors, both in the UK and globally to generate funding and drive impact. This includes taking the lead in developing project proposals for clients.
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You will deliver interactive training workshops and deliver premium quality services to businesses to support them to embed responsible recruitment and fair work and tackle modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
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You will project manage all client projects from start to finish.
The role is diverse with opportunities to generate new funding to drive impact, project manage and implement training and activity with a variety of businesses, and to try out new ideas. You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with the Head of Business Development, and rest of our growing team across the world.
Who you are:
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An experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of and subject matter expertise on working with businesses on responsible recruitment, ethical labour practices and modern slavery, and significant experience in business engagement/developing and managing senior management corporate sponsor relations (min. 5 years’ experience).
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The ideal candidate should have experience in a business development role, a track record in building and developing business relations, and strong experience of giving presentations, delivering pitches and closing deals.
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Experienced in maintaining and developing corporate sponsor relations including writing client and grant proposals.
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An excellent trainer, with experience of delivering training to businesses.
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A strong project manager and great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those.
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A professional who has worked with or within the construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, apparel, finance or care sector on responsible business behaviour.
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An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with experience of developing and building new successful working relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as confidence in representing the organisation professionally at a variety of events.
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A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders.
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Someone with a good eye for detail, whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture.
What we can offer you
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A permanent contract (0.8 FTE or full-time).
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A competitive salary (salary band £39,861 - £51,248 gross annually; pro-rata if 0.8 FTE) and enhanced employee benefits.
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Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation.
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A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, ethical recruitment and systemic change.
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Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.
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Working remotely (UK-based), with regular online meetings and social team gatherings and in-person meetings as required.
Details: Closing date: 26/04/2024 | Interviews: Thurs 09/05/2024 | Starting date: ASAP
To apply: Please send us your CV and motivation letter (max. 2 pages of A4) outlining the skills and experience you have that meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the Job Description, please include ‘Application Business Development and Advisory Manager’ in the subject line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to spearhead the Trusts and Foundations programme at the Hall. This is an exciting new role within the team who are eager to invest in this area of income and see immense potential for growth.
Building upon the current small programme, you will lead on initiating conversations with new funders and effectively convey the funding needs of the Hall and capital appeal. Your focus will be on developing and growing an engaged portfolio of trusts and foundations who share the Hall’s vision and ambitions.
As Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will:
- create and coordinate the trusts and foundations strategy focused on driving growth and income;
- personally manage a portfolio of trusts, foundations and other grant funders giving 6- and 7-figure gifts, ensuring you deliver fantastic stewardship and reporting;
- oversee and develop a high value T&F pipeline, proactively cultivating and building relationships with potential funders;
- produce compelling funding proposals, applications and cases for support to secure transformational restricted and unrestricted donations;
- provide leadership and support to the Philanthropy Coordinator – Trusts & Foundations;
- work closely with the rest of the Philanthropy team to identify and maximise the lifetime support of donors and partners.
Ideal skills and experience:
- Demonstrable experience of managing and securing 6-figure+, multi-year funding from a range of trusts, foundations and statutory funders
- Proven experience of managing and developing a pipeline of funders
- Exceptional interpersonal and persuasive communication skills, with ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels
- Line management experience, and keen interest in motivating and developing direct reports
- A creative flare, team player, proactive and tenacious
- Passion for the arts, sciences and the work of the Royal Albert Hall
Hybrid working, 3-4dpw in Royal Albert Hall, Kensington office. The role will require occasional evening and weekend work in line with the Hall’s events programme, in particular those attended by your donors and prospects.
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
Housing Operations Manager
Watford, Hertfordshire
£55,000 - £65,000
37 hours per week
Do you want to make a difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen in our client's Housing Department for someone with great people skills and in-depth housing knowledge to help lead the Housing teams in delivering proactive and customer focussed tenancy and neighbourhood services.
What’s the role?
As part of the Housing Department, you will use your leadership skills to help them deliver a high-quality service, including maximising our rental and service charge income, managing ASB, improving services and delivering a generic day-to-day housing management service to their customers.
The right candidate will need the ability to make decisions and deliver in a fast-paced and busy environment.
You’ll work effectively and proactively with colleagues to provide an excellent housing management service to their customers.
In this role you will need to:
- Ensure a high standard of customer service.
- Manage staff (both direct and indirect reporting)
- Deliver proactive, customer focussed housing management services, ensuring that they are continually improved to meet changing business requirements.
- Maximise our rent and service charge collection.
- Manage the housing budgets effectively.
- Deliver on the corporate targets.
What are they looking for?
You will be customer-focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people. You’ll have an excellent grasp of Housing Law and a proven-track record of leading and managing successful teams. You will have a background in Housing Management and knowledge of budget management and partnership working would be an advantage.
Essential:
- Significant experience of managing and developing staff
- Experience of setting and meeting challenging objectives.
- Excellent knowledge of Housing and related legislation, policy and good practice
- Extensive experience of arrears collection and ASB.
- You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle, with insurance cover for business use.
- You will need to maintain a satisfactory basic level DBS check.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of shared ownership and leasehold management
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience
- Hold a CIH qualification
What can they offer you?
They know that people are their most valuable assets, so we offer a range of benefits including 28 days’ annual leave pro rata, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, development opportunities and access to a comprehensive employee rewards scheme.
How they work
They are committed to embracing the most positive aspects of agile working. They take a blended approach to how we work, so that colleagues have the flexibility to strike the right balance between working in their communities, in our shared spaces and remotely. With digital technology at the heart of our work, teams and individuals are empowered to decide the best way to meet the needs of their role.
The closing date is Friday 3rd May 2024, (but please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response).
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 13th May 2024.
A little bit about who we are:
Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging.
At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.
The majority of our charity's income is generated in our social enterprise which includes our four charity shops based Online, in Plumstead, Lewisham and Poplar. We also run regular outreach projects, offering support to some of the most vulnerable people in the capital. Companions can work in every area of our social enterprise, directly contributing to our charity whilst gaining skills and valuable work experience.
Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:
- The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
- Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs
- Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
- Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues
- Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
- A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential
Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:
- Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family.
- Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
- To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
- To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
- Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
- Working in partnership with the Retail Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
- Assist the Multi-Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements
You may also have experience in areas such as Social Worker, Outreach Coordinator, Case Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Program Manager, Advocacy Officer, Operations Manager
Location: London
Contract Type Permanent, Full time
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hours: 40
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and discount in Emmaus Greenwich shops
Closing date; 05-05-2024
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Are you ready to transform lives through philanthropy? Samaritans is looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to shape and expand our philanthropy programme. You’ll have a strong track record in major gift fundraising, managing end to end major donor processes, leading to gifts of 6 figures and experience as a strong leader.
You’ll be a charity expert in philanthropy, bringing knowledge and skill to the fundraising programme. You’ll drive positive change and be instrumental in unlocking substantial income streams to support our vision of fewer lives lost to suicide.
- £48,000-£51,000 per annum
- Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
- Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with the option to work from
- Linked to Ewell (Surrey) with home and office working, including the option to work from our London Bridge office (EC3R)
- In office working - we'd love to see you in person at least twice a month
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
Major Gifts at Samaritans
Samaritans is on a mission to make a profound impact on suicide prevention, and we need your expertise to drive our philanthropy programme to new heights. With a small yet promising portfolio of supporters and donors, we're poised for growth, fuelled by a national rise in wealth and philanthropy. Annual income is around £500K with donations typically at 5 figure values.
Our ambition is to grow the programme sustainably in the long term but also ensure the target is met in 2024-25. This year will be about proactive engagement with a wide range of potential supporters, developing programme infrastructure and securing mid-value donations to build the pipeline from the ground up. In year two we hope to drive up gift volume and value.
Your Impact:
- Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to our Philanthropy Officer, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the charge in strategic planning and operational leadership to drive significant growth and sustainability within our philanthropy programme.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, ensuring their alignment with our mission and vision.
- Fundraising: Actively manage your pipeline of prospective supporters, eloquently communicating our mission and securing vital donations.
Job Description is here
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.
Hybrid and flexible working
We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, do the school run, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
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, apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills.
Applications close at 9 am on Friday 26 April. Video interviews likely to be w/c 29 April.
This is your chance to join us in making a tangible difference and shaping the future of our vital work, apply today!