Marketing & Communications Manager

Full time role

Knowsley Youth Mutual is an independent mutual organisation, that serves young people across the borough of Knowsley with a range of open access and targeted youth programmes. We are at a very exciting point in our journey.  Following an extensive strategic review, we will soon relaunch the organisation, with a new brand and exciting vision for young people. 

Our belief

We believe that when young people have positive relationships with themselves and others, they are able to play a positive role in building vibrant communities.

Mission

- We are dedicated to supporting young people to build positive relationships with themselves and others, and to play a central role in creating vibrant communities.

- We do this by working with young people to deliver great programmes, with expert staff, and strong partnerships.

- We aim to collaborate with other organisations and build a National Network for Teenage Relationships.

We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager to join our team to drive the organisation’s exciting growth ambitions.

The role will report into the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer and will be based at Our Place youth centre in Huyton.

We will offer you a competitive salary, and a stimulating and meaningful work environment.

How to apply

Further details [job description and person specification] are available in the 'how to apply' section. Please note applications must be received by email [see details in the 'how to apply' section including:

- your cv

- a cover letter, outlining your specific suitability for the post (no more than two sides)

Closing Date: Friday, 10 April 2020

Interview scheduled to take place on Thursday, 23 April 2020

We are looking for an experienced, personable Executive PA who also has HR experience to join a national childrens charity.

The Charity A national childrens charity.

The Role
Act as executive PA to the CEO providing diary management and proactive PA services as required. This will require a solid understanding of the business of the charity and the ability to assist in the prioritisation of the work load of the CEO. There will also be a requirement to support the other directors (x3) as required but to a lesser extent.
Issue prepared Board papers in advance of Board meetings and arrange meeting details. Attend Board of Trustee meetings and act as minute taker.
Minutes to be written up and approved by the CEO.
Maintain central file of all employment contracts and employment related correspondence including offer letters, PDRs etc.
Responsible for BreatheHR holiday and sickness reporting and access to Staff Handbook.
New starter inductions and onboarding paperwork including arranging DBS checks.
Office Manager responsibilities including Landlord liaison for the office premises; ordering of office supplies and equipment maintenance; and, ad hoc projects.

The Candidate
Experience as an Executive Assistant with some HR experience or a HR manager who is happy to provide EA support.
Office Manager experience.
Knowledge of the on boarding process and employment contracts.
A flexible individual who has a hands on approach.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

HR Manager

12-month fixed term position

Part time: 2 / 3 days per week

Knowsley Youth Mutual is an independent mutual organisation, that serves young people across the borough of Knowsley with a range of open access and targeted youth programmes. We are at a very exciting point in our journey. Following an extensive strategic review, we will soon relaunch the organisation, with a new brand and exciting vision for young people. 

Our belief

We believe that when young people have positive relationships with themselves and others, they are able to play a positive role in building vibrant communities.

Mission

- We are dedicated to supporting young people to build positive relationships with themselves and others, and to play a central role in creating vibrant communities.

- We do this by working with young people to deliver great programmes, with expert staff, and strong partnerships.

- We aim to collaborate with other organisations and build a National Network for Teenage Relationships.

We are looking for a HR Manager to join our team to drive the organisation’s exciting growth ambitions.

The role will report into the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer and will be based at Our Place youth centre in Huyton.

We will offer you a competitive salary, and a stimulating and meaningful work environment.

How to apply

Further details [job description and person specification] are available in the 'how to apply' section. Please note applications must be received by email [see details in the 'how to apply' section including:

- your cv

- a cover letter, outlining your specific suitability for the post (no more than two sides)

Closing Date Friday, 10 April 2020

Interview scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 

This a time of challenges and change in the homelessness sector in London. Homelessness has risen substantially over the last 10 years, and the Homelessness Reduction Act, Universal Benefit, the cap on Housing Benefit, and the structure of tenancies combine to shape the numbers and needs of the people seeking our services. The Margins Project (Margins) has approximately 150 attendees at its drop-ins every year. These numbers have increased in recent years as we have refined and changed the focus of our services from the provision of food towards more advice, advocacy and employability, with the aim of helping our clients make meaningful and sustainable changes to their lives. 

You will be expected to ensure that Margins provides a high quality, responsive and inclusive service that supports clients to make sustainable change to their lives. Reporting to the CEO of UCP, you will be responsible for:

 Operations;

 Staff and volunteer management;

 Communications;

 Finance; and

 Governance and board support

(please see the job description for more detail).

The Interim Margins Manager will support the trustees and UCP CEO with their review of the position of Margins in the wider Union Chapel. 

To support people affected by brain injury and their carers to lead as independent, worry-free and fulfilled lives as possible.

To visit clients and/or carers at home to undertake initial assessment to establish the support required by each individual client and/or their carer

To carry out a review visit and periodical visits to clients and/or carers to establish they are obtaining the correct support

To assess clients and carers with their health and wellbeing 

To support clients and or carers to achieve their goals and regularly monitor their progress towards these goals as well as their level of general health and wellbeing

To encourage participation in any health and wellbeing programmes run by or known to Headway Hertfordshire

To work with clients on a one to one basis, within the boundaries of the service, to help them overcome their issues and concerns.

My client is looking for a Head of Finance for a period of 12 months.
Ideally you will have experience of working in the Charity sector at this level and be able to hit the ground running immediately.
The role will cover a vast amounts of duties and projects from getting involved  in accounts preparation and detailed management accounts to also attending Board meetings and the SMT forum on a weekly basis

Reporting into the CEO of the group you will have a lot of autonomy to run the finance team as you see fit contributing fully to all financial performance and financial control issues and helping the CEO on any high level strategic plans and developments

Any experiences of systems implementation would also be of great value

Overview

Improbable is recruiting an Events Producer (known in the company as the Open Space Producer) to join us from Spring 2020. This is a central role within the company. Key responsibilities include:

• Shaping, planning and managing our Open Space events;
• Nurturing relationships with partners;
• Developing Improbable’s corporate Open Space for Hire offer;
• Looking after the nationwide community of arts folk who engage with our Devoted & Disgruntled programme.

Open Space (or more formally, Open Space Technology) is a system used to run meetings and events in which participants create and manage their own agenda of parallel working sessions around a central question. Improbable uses Open Space to run events and to inform our internal meetings, rehearsal rooms and office work. You can read more about Open Space on our Devoted & Disgruntled website (just search "Devoted and Disgruntled").

About Improbable

Led by Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson, Improbable is a theatre company that defies categorisation. We create work on every scale from remarkable productions in the great opera houses to tiny improvisation gigs in the tiniest venues; we are at the forefront of arts activism through Open Space, and create ground-breaking participation work; we help to hold the history of improvisation, and to shape and secure its future through the International Institute of Improvisation, the iii!.

At the heart of our work is the practice and philosophy of improvisation, and all our work draws on improvisatory processes such as Open Space and Worldwork. This is true even for the large-scale opera and music theatre pieces that form the bulk of Improbable’s upcoming programme. We are a company that follows our intuition.

Improbable was founded in 1996 as a limited liability partnership; became a charity in 2014; and is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England 2018-22.

Purpose of the Open Space Producer Role

The Open Space Producer is responsible for the shaping and delivery of Improbable’s Open Space events. There are two main strands to this work: Devoted & Disgruntled and Open Space for Hire.

1. Devoted & Disgruntled (D&D) is an ongoing conversation about theatre and the performing arts. Created in 2005, and facilitated using Open Space, Devoted & Disgruntled brings together artists, audiences, funders, front of house staff, puppeteers and production managers to work together on key questions in theatre and the performing arts. The D&D programme comprises one annual 2.5 day event and several smaller half-day events each year, and operates across the country. Its website holds an archive of past conversations, and a platform for ongoing discussion. D&D is the largest gathering of independent artists and arts practitioners in the UK.
    
2. Open Space for Hire is what we call Improbable’s facilitation of Open Space events for external organisations. Over the last few years, this has grown to become an increasingly significant part of the charity’s work and of our annual income, and has seen us facilitate events for arts, charitable, governmental and commercial organisations. Recent Open Space clients include Turner Contemporary, Southbank Centre, the Wellcome Trust, the Academy of Medical Sciences, John Lewis, Open University, the Guilty Feminist / Joyful Resistance and the European Parliament.

The Open Space Producer is responsible for both these areas of work. They will work with the Artistic Directors to shape the D&D programme and with the Executive Director to hone Improbable’s Open Space offer to external organisations; and will work with the full team and external facilitators on the delivery of D&D and Open Space events. 

Key Details

• Reports to: Executive Director
• Line manages: Project and event teams as required
• Salary: £30,000/year pro rata, equivalent to £18,000/year for three days per week. The role is offered on an employed basis until March 2022 (the end of Improbable’s current NPO funding period), with the potential to be extended subject to continued funding. Improbable actively supports training and other CPD initiatives.
• Hours: This is a part-time post, 24 hours/week. We anticipate that these hours will be worked over three full days, but are open to other set-ups. This role will require working evenings and weekends at Open Space events, for which Improbable operates a Time Off in Lieu system.
• Holiday: 15 days/year (based on 25 days/year Full Time Equivalent) plus statutory bank holidays and Christmas holiday closures.
• Pension: Improbable offers a workplace pension through The People’s Pension.
• Place of work: The Open Space Producer will be based at Improbable’s London office. The role will require travelling and staying away from London as necessary.

How to Apply

For more information about the role (including person specification and full job description) and instructions on how to apply, please see our Recruitment pack.

Due to current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, our shortlisting and interview timelines may change. We will keep all applicants updated with any changes to our recruitment process.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Our Head office based in Birmingham, UK, is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Executive Assistant (Director of External Relations and Advocacy)’. The division’s responsibilities include brand protection and reputation management; international media relations and advocacy; IRW’s website, publications and social media platforms; internal communications; and staff training.

In close cooperation with the other divisions of the organisation and the direct line reports of the Director of External Relations and Advocacy (ERA), the Executive Assistant will help the ERA Director achieve the Division’s agreed strategic aims and objectives.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Ideally degree educated, and particularly useful if this is in a relevant discipline (such as international development, NGO management, policy development, communications/marketing)
• Significant previous experience of providing senior executive support
• Some knowledge of the social media landscape, coupled with some experience in creating social media content
• Previous experience of analysis and research
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and external relations
• Skilled in exercising discretion and sound judgement when dealing with unexpected issues
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship – together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery and Child Protection and our extensive staff Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place Mid-April 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity and society of over 1,200 members from 94 countries, who work in, or are interested in tropical medicine and global health.

We aim to save lives, alleviate diseases and improve equity and access to health through improving our members careers and combining their skills and experience with our own knowledge to call for change in policy, funding and research.

Job title: Grants Manager
Location: High Holborn, London
Reports to: Chief Executive, RSTMH
Hours of work: Full time
Salary: £33k – 36k, depending on experience (subject to funding)
Job type: Initial 19 month contract

Job Summery

Every year RSTMH provides small grants of up to £5,000 each to early career researchers and global health professionals around the world, to try and ensure that the pipeline of research, translation, implementation and policy work on global health is full of innovative plans and projects. We have recently grown our programme and are able to provide more grants, and this may grow even more in the coming weeks.

To help us manage this programme we’re looking for an experienced Grants Manager who can manage all aspects of the programme from marketing through assessment, to award, ongoing communications and monitoring and evaluation.

RSTMH is a small team so the candidate needs to be happy to work alone, and also be an effective team player. They should be equally comfortable leading partner relationships, developing marketing information, writing a communications strategy, advising potential grantees on terms and conditions, and running reports on the online submissions platform.  The candidate needs to be responsible for the programme budget on behalf of RSTMH and our funding partners, and have excellent project management and relationship building skills.

Summary of the role

• Taking ultimate responsibility for the delivery of the RSTMH small grants programme, including relationships with our grant funding partners
• Developing and overseeing processes to streamline the marketing, assessment and delivery of grants to successful applicants
• Manage the communications and oversee relationships with our global assessors who volunteer their time to help assess the small grant applications
• Improve communications, monitoring and evaluation strategies to optimise the programme and its longer term outcomes
• Ensuring the grants are an integral part of RSTMH, reflecting and complementing wider organisational activity and strategy

Closing Date: 17:00 on 29 April 2020

Please click the apply button to be taken to our online submission platform. Here you will need to upload a CV and covering letter detailing how your experience matches the person description.

No agencies please.

NSUN (the National Survivor User Network) is a small UK charity, connecting mental health service users/survivors, people with lived experience, and user-led groups. We influence policy, practice and perceptions by amplifying the experiences and aspirations of our members.

NSUN is recruiting for a part-time, freelance Finance and Administration Officer (2 to 3 days a month, £220 day rate, remote working with occasional travel to London). Main duties include:      

• Providing efficient financial management support to CEO and Board of Trustees 
• Taking responsibility for the financial controls of the organisation
• Producing financial reports in line with charity and company requirements

The successful candidate will be proficient with SAGE 50, have demonstrable experience producing management accounts and other financial reports, and will have experience working in a similar capacity for a charity.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health difficulties or distress.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 31 March in Central London. If you are not invited for an interview please assume your application is not successful this time. This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Disclosure and Barring Check and the receipt of satisfactory references. 

Website and Conference Manager

• Home-based in UK (travel to Cambridge will be required from time to time as the project requires)
• £14,400 for 20 hours per week (FTE £27,000)
• Working hours are flexible but please note we hold some Zoom meetings in the evening and so there may be up to 15% of the time spent out of normal working hours
• Part-time (20 hours a week), one-year contract
• Deadline for applications is 5th April

The International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation (IPWSO) is looking for a talented and motivated Website and Conference Manager to help us make the most of our online presence and to organise our international conference.

Who we are

IPWSO was founded in 1991 by a group of parents and professionals to promote better information, support and international co-operation to bring about improvements in the lives of people with a rare genetically determined disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Since then we have grown to be an international membership body with 38 full (fee paying) country members and 73 associate country members.

We are currently going through an exciting period in our development. We became registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales in 2019 and have recently appointed our first Chief Executive Officer. We are now prioritising the redevelopment of our website, have several new projects in the pipeline and are looking forward to our next international conference in 2022.

We are looking to expand our small team

We are looking to recruit a Website and Conference Manager, a new role within the organisation, to join our team. The position is home-based with occasional travel to Cambridge. The contract will be for 12 months.

This role has two key areas of responsibility:

1. To oversee the bedding in of our new website (currently in development), with particular emphasis on SEO, paid search and website optimisation, and the development of an overall digital strategy (main focus of first 6 months).
2. To establish the development of web pages for our 2022 conference, to market the conference and to work with the conference leads to build the programme and the conference booklet (main focus of the second 6 months).

Please see the application pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

• To apply for this role please send a covering letter or video application outlining how you meet the Person Specification (2 sides of A4 max, or video up to 5mins long). In addition please send contact details for two referees (please advise us whether you are happy for us to contact them at this stage) and your CV.
• Please also indicate whether you are a settled worker.
• The deadline for applications is 5th April.
• Interviews will be held by Zoom or in person in Cambridge during or around the week commencing 20th April.

About the role

International touring theatre company Complicité is looking for an exceptional Development Manager who will be responsible for crafting and delivering a new fundraising strategy for the Company.The post holder will build and develop income streams, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations and individual donors.

A senior strategic role, the ideal candidate will have a successful track record of generating significant funds from grants and individuals; be confident in working independently; be motivated by the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and growth; have excellent writing skills and be able to deliver excellent donor care and stewardship.

This is a part-time position and the working pattern is negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning 

• Develop and implement short and long-term fundraising strategies, in consultation with the Executive Director, and in accordance with Complicité’s business plan 2018-2022.
• Develop a strong and persuasive ‘case-for-support’ to seek out new opportunities, focusing on Trusts and Foundations and the Company’s Individual Giving Scheme.
• Create fundraising plans for all productions and projects, including Creative Learning and Research & Development. 
• Plan and implement a programme of effective fundraising initiatives and events, including an online appeal presence.
• Develop fundraising budgets, in liaison with the Executive Director and Finance Manager.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the fundraising strategy, including management account variance reporting in liaison with the Finance Manager.

Operational & Management

• Implement new ways of engaging with current and potential supporters/donors and ensure effective stewardship to ensure a high-quality supporter journey.
• Work closely with the Executive Director in developing and overseeing the delivery of Complicité’s business plan.
• Produce quarterly fundraising reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Code of Practice, the Data Protection Act (General Data Protection Regulations GDPR) and other regulatory compliance.
• Act as ambassador for the Company, raising its profile and inspiring others to donate.
• Keep abreast of key fundraising trends and the regulatory environment around fundraising, implementing standards and procedures as necessary. 
• Contribute to the Company’s journey towards greater environmental responsibility.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and applying these through this role.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven track record of devising, implementing and delivering effective fundraising development strategies, preferably within the cultural/not for profit sectors
• Creative and strategic thinker with a flexible attitude and ability to work in a changing environment 
• Self-starter, able to hit the ground running and work to ambitious income targets
• Ability to develop positive collaborative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of media and to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent time management and organisational skills 
• Experience in managing expenditure and income budgets

Desirable

• Experience of digital platforms and how they can support fundraising
• Knowledge of CRM systems
• Experience of running fundraising events 

General

Salary - £40,000 per annum pro rata

Hours - part-time 3 days per week (24 hours) with days to be negotiated.  Some evening and weekend work required.

Holiday - 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays

Contract - permanent (after a successful 3 month probation period)

Application deadline - 10am Monday 30 March 2020

Interview date - Monday 6 April 2020

FINANCE OFFICER

REDBRIDGE CARERS SUPPORT SERVICE (RCSS)

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) is a leading carers organisation offering a range of innovative, holistic services to carers. We are currently seeking to appoint an accomplished, experienced Finance Officer to join our small charity. You will be working closely with our senior management team and assist in providing proactive, efficient and effective financial management of our charitable resources.

You will play a key role in ensuring internal financial systems and procedures are working efficiently, providing accurate and timely reports, as required. Working closely with senior management, the Finance Officer will take day to day responsibility for the finance function and ensure all financial controls are in place and transactions are managed in accordance with internal policies, relevant financial regulations and funders specifications and requirements.

The role will include the management of financial systems, budget monitoring, updating of records and the preparation of accounts for senior management and the RCSS Board of Trustees. The role will include overseeing compliance with authorisation procedures. You will support the work of the organisation, the Trustees, the Executive Director, the Operational Director and staff, including accounts, payroll, invoices and budgets for core work and projects and for funding bids.

RCSS has a 25-year history of providing excellent services for carers. We are a dynamic and enterprising team with a wealth of experience, skills and talent. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a talent for finance and experience of the charity sector. We offer training and self-development opportunities to all staff and a workplace pension scheme.

This is a part time post, 18 hours per week, based in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. Salary: £17,232 p.a. pro rata  (£33,000 FTE)

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.

CVs will not be accepted.

Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.

Due to current crisis , please note that the new closing date is Tuesday 14th April 2020, but applications will be reviewed as received so the post may be filled before the published closing date. 

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as an Executive Assistant and Portfolio Officer. You will provide excellent support, guidance and coordination for the Executive Director of Transformation, and will also play a key role in the tracking and that our cross-organisation portfolio of transformation projects.

At Save the Children, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

As Executive Assistant / Transformation Portfolio Officer you will provide a comprehensive support service to the Executive Director of Transformation, including the proactive management of the diary, prioritising and drafting of emails and other correspondence. You will also contribute across the SCUK change portfolio enabling the organisation to operate good practice portfolio management processes, and to deliver the required governance and reporting commitments. In addition, you will:

• Proactively follow up with senior leaders, project managers and others on actions activated by the Executive Director ensuring they are completed, and key information recorded
• Use judgement and knowledge to answer queries without asking the Director and delegate actions others when necessary
• Maintain the portfolio risk register, following up actions as required across all areas of SCUK, to ensure all project and portfolio risks are appropriately assessed and managed
• Undertake specific analysis or project work (including external research and information collection) to support successful delivery of the portfolio.

To be successful you will be an excellent communicator with strong organisation and administration skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others. Significant senior PA/EA experience in a corporate head office environment or INGO would be an advantage; as would familiarity with the role of Project / Programme / Portfolio Officer.

As well as a high level of computer literacy, you will also have:

• The ability to meet changing and challenging deadlines while maintaining a rigorous attention to detail
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information
• Numerate and the ability to monitor financial information.

Initially, the split between Executive Assistant and Portfolio Officer is envisaged to be approximately 40:60, but this may change.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 24th March 2020