The Age UK Kensington & Chelsea ‘At Home Service' is a small but busy domiciliary care agency based in Kensington and Chelsea which provides a range of social care support for adults who are over 55 years old or those who have physical and learning difficulties. This support includes personal care, respite care, post hospital discharge care and light housework. Our aim is to support our service users to stay as independent as possible in their homes, by providing a personalised service to meet their needs.

We are seeking a Field Supervisor to join our team, and work towards achieving the highest possible standards of care in the community, in compliance with CQC regulations. The role involves rota management, assessments and care planning as well as monitoring and supporting our Care Assistants. Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about being part of a high quality, person-centred care service.

Hours: 35 hours per week, including occasional evening and weekend work

Salary: £26,000 p.a. + up to 3% matched pension contribution

Closing date: 1pm, Thursday, 3rd September 2020

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Creative Content Manager

BASE LOCATION:  London, UK

REPORTING TO: Head of Communications and Creative Content

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Multimedia Content Producer

Graphic Design Coordinator

Copywriter & Editor

Islamic Relief:

Islamic Relief is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of medical doctors and activists. Established in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to become one of the world’s largest Muslim INGOs with a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.

Since 1984, Islamic Relief has saved and transformed the lives of over 110 million people. By responding to disasters, rebuilding lives and preparing people in case disaster strikes, we save lives before they are lost. In addition to providing disaster and emergency responses, we also promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION (IRUK)

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT (Communications & Creative Content):

The role of the Communications & Creative Content Department is to provide strategic and operational leadership to Islamic Relief in the areas of media, advocacy, internal comms and creative content. There is a focus on all internal and external communications and reputation management.

The Department also works in partnership with Islamic Relief departments to provide creative content and communications expertise ensuring that high quality information, material and resources are delivered and sustained to support and promote our work on fundraising, advocacy and programmes.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To manage a team of creative communications professionals, covering multimedia content, graphic design and copywriting/editing
• To respond to the creative needs of colleagues in other departments in Islamic Relief UK (including the Media team, the Advocacy & Public Affairs team, and the Fundraising and Marketing
• To manage content collection from domestic programmes and international programmes, as well as from fundraising and advocacy events in the UK departments).

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Head of Communications & Creative Content
• Creative Content staff
• IRUK managers
• IRW’s International Programme Department
• External agencies and suppliers

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Scope of the Role:

• Provide effective leadership for team members producing creative content, and act as an inspiring role model at all times.
• Build strong working relationships with departments across the organisation to ensure integrated communications and creative content plans are developed and implemented to achieve maximum impact with external audiences.

Responsibility for Resources:

• Overall responsibility for all technical equipment in the marketing unit – cameras, video, edit suites
• Responsibility for budget for equipment, repairs, commissioning freelancers and carrying out content-gathering trips
• To be the guardian of event photography, filming and intellectual property, managing distribution of logos, copy and images, including all imagery/footage used on the website.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff.

1. Develop and deliver IRUK’s Creative Content strategy

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive creative content strategy and budget for the Creative Content Unit
• Devise and implement creative content plans, targets and KPIs
• Work with colleagues in the Creative Content Unit to use analysis and insight to develop and improve creative content plans and inform future decision-making
• Develop and oversee the implementation of guidelines and standards for the professional accomplishment of creative content
• Generate creative ideas about ways to promote the work and profile of Islamic Relief UK, developing and implementing plans to take these forward
• Ensure that all creative content adheres to branding guidelines and promote the brand
• Benchmark creative content activities against other leading INGOs by producing or commissioning audits

​2. Management of Creative Content Unit

• Provide effective leadership and line management for staff in the Creative Content Unit, providing support and advice on a day-to-day basis, carrying out regular 1:1 meetings and being responsible for performance reviews and appraisals
• Identify and provide relevant training and development opportunities to staff
• Ensure the team operates within a collaborative, communicative and learning environment, providing opportunities for personal and professional development
• Lead by positive example to create a motivational working environment which inspires the team
• Plan, delegate, manage and review work plans and projects to ensure the Unit’s operational plans are being achieved
• Manage effectively the expenditure of the Unit budget as well as any  resources
• Work with the Graphic Design Coordinator and Multimedia Content Producer to recruit consultants and specialists as and when required

3. Manage creative content activity

• Maintain branding guidelines for the production of creative content, ensuring consistency of messaging and tone of voice
• Act as an internal advisor for creative demands from internal clients; help teams to build their understanding of best practice
• Regularly analyse, measure and evaluate all creative content
• Manage the design and production of all offline and online materials on time and within budget
• Maintain and review creative briefs from colleagues  and ensure that output is characterised by the highest creative standards
• Liaise with creative and media buying agencies to ensure that all activity is delivered on time
• Work with the Creative Content Unit to monitor activity, using sound judgement and a focus on innovation and optimisation to make any necessary changes to ensure final targets and objectives are met
• Put in place effective processes to track, monitor, measure and evaluate the impact of the team’s work against agreed KPIs

4. Content planning, gathering and delivery

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders within IRUK to identify content needs and priorities
• Establish and maintain processes and procedures for content gathering such as photography and videography guidelines, briefing templates, case study writing guidelines, consent forms and translation process
• Liaise with colleagues in IRW’s Network Resource & Development team to coordinate content gathering activities to avoid duplication of efforts
• Regularly liaise and develop positive working relationships with photographers and videographers based in the UK and internationally
• Oversee the production and maintenance of a database of freelance photographers and videographers
• Manage a content calendar and lead regular content planning meetings; scope, plan, commission and manage the development of content
• Manage and commission content gathering trips overseas or in the UK, in consultation with internal stakeholders, and delivering contracts for services
• Work with the Internal Communications Coordinator to update relevant teams on key content developments.

5. Other

• Research creative content  trends and innovations with a view to improving IRUK’s creative content  work
• Develop and contribute to effective work practices, including setting up and implementing effective systems and procedures
• Network with peers from third sector and campaigning organisations
• Stay abreast of technology trends and use this to contribute ideas to the Communications & Creative Content  Strategy
• Keep up-to-date with key concerns in the development sector and the Muslim charity sector
• Travel, when required, both nationally and internationally for content-gathering trips
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the line manager

6. General duties of Islamic Relief staff member

• Participate in staff forums and meetings
• Adhere to Islamic Relief’s policies and procedures
• Represent Islamic Relief to supporters and stakeholders
• Treat all colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders with dignity and work within and adhere to Islamic Relief’s equal opportunities statement and policies
• Ensure professionalism and credibility at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief’s vision, mission and values.

Essential Criteria

Experience

• Production of core marketing collateral including print, digital and audio-visual resources
• Experience of influencing and managing a wide range of stakeholders in a complex organisation
• Experience of managing and working with creative teams
• Proven experience of working as part of a busy creative team
• Proven experience of working in partnership with other teams
• Experience of delivering with a marketing budget and using resources effectively to successfully balance creative aspirations with limited financial and other resources
• Experience of working with and commissioning design, photography and video content
• Experience of commissioning freelancers (e.g. graphic designers, videographers, photographers)
• Proven experience of project managing work from conception to delivery, and monitoring and evaluating its impact
• Experience of working to budgets
• Development and implementation of systems, processes and structures to improve effectiveness
• A track record of developing innovative marketing campaigns across multiple platforms
• Line management experience – managing, motivating and developing staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Effective management of own workload and ability to work on a number of projects at any one time, to tight timescales
• An ability to interpret creative briefs and to guide colleagues
• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to non-technical management and internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Commercially aware with good understanding of budget management An aptitude to plan annually, multiple campaigns and activities
• An understanding of creative content trends
• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels
• Excellent project management skills, ability to set goals and manage appropriate activity to achieve them
• Ability to drive creative development and ideas
• Excellent analytical skills with the proven ability to manipulate and interpret information
• Ability to influence and persuade at various levels across the organisation
• Ability to review and evaluate marketing and communication activities and identify opportunities for improvements
• Extensive knowledge of marketing principles and techniques – both traditional and digital
• Knowledge of branding and marketing in the INGO sector.

Personal Attributes

• Creative and innovative approach to online and offline media
• Strong team player
• Motivated, positive and solutions-focused
• A proactive and collaborative approach to challenges in your work
• Confident and positive approach to work
• Strong motivation for and empathy with the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief.

Desirable

• Third sector experience
• Knowledge of the Muslim community
• Experience of providing advice and support to internal teams on creative briefs
• Established contacts with creative freelancers (e.g. graphics designers, photographers, videographers and video/photographic editors).

Other

• Willing to work evenings and weekends, particularly during emergency appeals.

At Voluntary Action Calderdale (VAC) we are on a mission to create connections, solutions and opportunities that build stronger communities. We are a membership organisation that delivers a range of support and services to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations and groups across the Boroughs of Calderdale and Kirklees.  We also have a regional and national profile linked to the Quality For Health Accreditation which is a product of VAC.

Our vision is to improve local lives by promoting positive social change. Our work includes organisational development support, driving quality across the sector and influencing local and regional developments creating opportunities for the VCS sector to grow and thrive.

The System Engagement Coordinator (Health and Care) will be part of a team that will work closely with NHS Calderdale CCG engagement team to lead on and/or support a wide range of patient and public engagement projects.  Working in partnership with appropriate stakeholders and engaging key audiences to ensure a strategic and joined up approach to deliver Calderdale Cares in line with the Calderdale’s Involving People Strategy.

The post will be hosted by VAC based at VAC Office, The Resource Centre, Hall St, Halifax, HX1 5AY, however you will be expected to work across the Calderdale health and care system.

Please read the accompanying job pack for more information. 

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no longer than 3 sides of A4 Arial 12 font) describing how you meet the requirements within the Job description and Person Specification (using examples to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience).

Interviews will take place on the 16th and 17th September 2020 remotely via Zoom.

We are looking for a well-organised individual who is eager for a challenge - able to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail – to develop and lead our new communications and digital involvement strategy. We are seeking an exceptional communicator, with experience of creating promotional or marketing plans, developing digital solutions and actively engaging with diverse communities across a range social media. With broad experience in communications, you will have experience of using tools and assets to maximise the reach of campaigns to raise the profile of unpaid Adult and Young Carers – also working to overcome the barriers preventing Carers from accessing the right information and support - as well as increasing our base of supporters and fundraising opportunities.

Hours: 22.5 (3 days) per week. Specific days to be confirmed.
Location: Greater London, covering postcode areas: WD, HA, UB, NW, W, WC, SW, TW, KT, SM, CR, SE, BR, EC, E, N, EN, IG, RM and DA.
Interviews: Initial interviews on 24th September. Final interviews on 1st October.

TLG Volunteer Programmes are available for churches who have a heart for the struggling children and families in their communities. For Early Intervention (EI), we train, equip and support volunteers to coach children for an hour a week in school. For Make Lunch (ML), we train and support volunteers to provide nutritious meals and activities during the school holidays.

The TLG Regional Leader role offers a unique opportunity to manage a cluster of EI Centres and ML clubs within the Greater London area of England. The ideal candidate will be a very organised, strong relationship builder with a vibrant Christian faith.

This key role involves training, leading and supporting new and established TLG EI and ML Programmes, working mainly with the Volunteer Coordinators who are leading their team of volunteers. The Regional Leader will be required to support progress against set key performance indicators to ensure the best possible support is given for thriving programmes.

TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The role will require you to travel. You will also be expected to attend events & meetings during the year as required along with visits to National Support office in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

MRS Independent Living is looking for a Project Manager (21 hours/3 days a week) to join our team in October 2020. The Project Manager will be our lead for fundraising and volunteering, and support the Acting Director with core organisational tasks around governance, organisational development, HR and finance during a period of maternity leave. This is a fixed term role for 10 months until July 2021 and the salary is £30,000 pro rata. 

If you thrive working as part of a small team, have a broad range of skills and experience and enjoy supporting colleagues in frontline roles, please see the job description and person specification and submit your CV and covering letter as soon as possible.

Applications will close at the latest on 19 August 2020 and may close early if we receive sufficient applications.

About MRS Independent Living

Our vision is a society where everyone has a sense of control over their lives and the ability to stay independent, active and connected to the world around them.

Our mission is to provide practical help so that people who need support can live safely and well in their homes and communities. 

We do this by providing a range of services and projects focusing on minor home adaptations, falls prevention, digital confidence, social isolation, therapeutic decluttering and advice and informal advocacy.

Learning Officer
Location: London
£24,000 - £28,000 per annum
Full time 35hrs/week 

Into Film is an education charity that puts film at the heart of children and young people’s educational, cultural and personal development. We are proud to say that over half of UK schools engage with our exciting programme of film clubs, cinema screenings, resources and training.

The Learning Officer forms part of the Learning Team within Into Film, responsible for the devising, commissioning and delivery of high quality film-focused learning opportunities and resources for use in both formal and informal learning settings, including Into Film clubs and on our video-on-demand/learning management system (VOD/LMS).

The successful candidate should have qualified teacher status, with experience of teaching in the UK. Experience of training colleagues, teachers and/or other professionals. Experience of creating resources or lesson plans which include moving image/film. They will also have knowledge of the education landscape across all four nations of the UK.

Please download the Full Job Description and Application Form for further details.  The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 17th August, with interviews anticipated to be held 26th or 27th August.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

Please note that we will only consider application forms uploaded at the 'Apply' link on our site - CVs or email applications will not be considered. 

The successful applicant will need to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance, which will be arranged by Into Film.

No agencies please.

Katherine Low Settlement (KLS) Age Well Programme for Older People – Two Vacancies

We have been commissioned by Wandsworth Council to run a new Age Well Programme in Battersea for older people. The vision is to enable older people in Battersea to continue living as independently as possible with the support of their community. This support includes the development and delivery of preventative services. This is a new programme driven-by local older people, the shape and contents of the services determined by them.

Vacancy 1 Community Development Officer (Age Well) 

You'll run day-to-day operations of a comprehensive Age Well programme with older people in Battersea that encourage ‘Active Citizenship’ 

You'll work 28 hours a week and be based in our centre which is at the heart of the community in Battersea, South West London.

Job Title: Community Development Officer (Age Well)

Position: Permanent contract

Salary: £27,500 (pro rata)

Hours: 28 hours per week (flexible working possible)  

Holidays: 25 days per year + Bank Holidays (pro rata)  

Location: Working across various venues in Battersea. Main office is at KLS, 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP

The role includes:   

• The planning of KLS’ Age Well older people’s service with older people themselves, partners and funders 

• Conducting a Participatory Needs Assessment to help build an understanding of the assets and needs of older people in Battersea 

• Supporting communications work of the Settlement about older people and the Age Well programme

• Supporting the Director and Elders Organisational Development Worker to make funding applications

• Undertaking marketing and promotion activities to recruit older people to the Age Well programme

• Managing referral and assessment process 

• Conducting outreach work with older people in the community from a variety of venues incl. home visits

• Supporting older people – one-to-one support as well as group work

• Ensuring delivery of all the Age Well activities throughout the week

• Keep accurate records to help monitor and evaluate our older people’s Age Well service. 

Vacancy 2 Older People’s Organisational Development Worker (Age Well) 

This is a new and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic organisational development worker, with fundraising experience, to join our Elders team. The Age Well programme will be delivered in part by local community partners, some of whom are small and (un)funded. They will need additional capacity building support so that they can work with more older people in Battersea. You will have experience of working with charities and community organisations to develop their infrastructure and increase their skills and capacity including governance, strategy, funding, staffing and volunteers, communications and more. 

Job Title: Older People’s Organisational Development Worker (Age Well)  

Position: Permanent contract  

Salary: £27,500 (pro rata)  

Hours: 7 hours per week (flexible working possible)  

Holidays:25 days per year + Bank Holidays (pro rata)  

Responsible to: KLS’ Head of Elders Team  

Responsible for: Supporting a small team of volunteers  

Location: Working across various venues in Battersea. Main office is at KLS, 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP 

The role includes: 

• Researching and mapping local community partners in Battersea

• Researching and identifying suitable Charitable Trusts, Foundations to support the Age Well programme

• Working closely with the Elders Team to build relationships with existing and new local community partners

• Conducting organisational assessments to identify their development support needs

• Developing tailored action plans for each organisation incl. milestones and timescales

• Providing a suite of one-to-one and group support that cover issues of governance, strategy, funding, staffing and volunteers, communications and more. This may include developing and delivering training sessions on skills development for fundraising and monitoring & evaluation, for example and/or bringing in consultants and training providers as appropriate

• Identifying and cultivating existing and new relationships with trusts, foundations and individuals to secure significant, multi-year donations for the Age Well programme

• Working with the Elders Team to package up the Age Well programme, translating its work into relevant, inspiring, professional and compelling funding applications that meet the funders criteria and are reflective of KLS mission, vision and values

• Submitting high-quality, multi-year funding applications

• Once funding is secured manage a portfolio of Charitable Trusts and Foundations and individual donors

• Ensuring all donors receive the appropriate level of acknowledgement, recognition, appreciation, thanks and feedback tailored to their specific requirements

• Providing excellent donor stewardship through high-quality updates and monitoring reports, face-to-face meetings, opportunities for personal involvement, project visits and events and other key communications

KLS is committed to equal opportunities. 

All offers to work at KLS are subject to two satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS check. You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team. An induction is given to new staff, which includes sharing our policies and procedures relevant to this post.  There is a 6 month probation period for these role 

Application Process 

Please send us a copy of your CV with covering letter that covers why you feel you would be suitable for this role, to KLS  by 9.00am on Wednesday 19th August 2020. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th 2020. Please tell us if you have a preferred time. 

Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older. We do this by inspiring, supporting and enabling in a number of ways.

We are actively recruiting for a Services Manager to lead, manage and develop a selection of the charitable services. You will be an active member of the Management Team and will contribute towards the strategic development and operational management of all services. 

You will: 

• Manage multiple services including delivery of statutory authority contracts 

• Manage, lead and develop the staff teams working within the services 

• Ensure service delivery is in line with the agreed strategic plans 

• Proactively promote and market services 

• Manage the charitable services with a high level of customer focus 

• Drive a high quality and performing culture, responsive to the needs of the charity. 

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders 

• Prepare and manage budgets for each service area 

• Develop expertise and an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to the effective delivery of high quality services 

Skills and Experience: 

• Evidence continuous professional development 

• Experience of managing, leading and inspiring diverse multi-functional teams 

• Experience of developing and leading a strong performance and outcome focussed culture 

• A proven track record of successfully developing high quality, cross sector partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Experiences of successfully developing and leading a strong performance and outcome focussed culture 

• A detailed working knowledge of either social care or the health care services 

• Ability to analyse and present complex information. 

• Ability to build effective teams and relationships and achieve results through others by leading, inspiring and motivating others 

• Excellent communications skills 

• Team focussed approach 

What we offer in return: 

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 

• Pension: 3% employer contribution 

Further information regarding this post is available via our website.

Download an application pack from our website and return your completed application via email to that detailed in the Services Manager Recruitment Pack.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Judges - email provided in the Services Manager Recruitment Pack. 

Additional Information: 

Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. 

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept CVs whether attached with an application or sent speculatively, from individuals or recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. Please complete an application form as detailed in the job advertisement. 

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people enjoy the benefits of walking. 

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled new business developer to lead our Corporate Fundraising programme.  The Corporate Fundraiser is responsible for delivering our Corporate Fundraising strategy with a key focus on developing new business opportunities to secure both core and restricted funding for the Ramblers through strategic corporate partnerships, sponsorship arrangements, leading on reciprocal marketing activity, commission based deals and membership benefit partners (where of significant income potential to the Ramblers).

The post holder will manage the organisations funding and prospect pipelines, will identify corporate funding opportunities, conduct research, network and build relationships, deliver presentations, proposal and pitches and apply for and secure funding opportunities primarily with commercial partnerships and where appropriate non-commercial organisations that may provide income generating opportunities.

They will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to manage our corporate partners with a focus on longer term strategic fundraising relationships, continually reviewing progress and driving added value.

This position is part of the Memberships and Fundraising division reporting to the Head of Fundraising. The Membership and Fundraising division is responsible for attracting and retaining members and supporters and generating the vast majority of the Ramblers income – essential for the delivery of our mission and the health and sustainability of the charity. The division was formed in September 2017, to bring the membership and fundraising teams together as one united team, to more effectively grow our community of members and supporters – and associated income.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

Essential Requirements include:

• Proven and demonstrable account management / relationship management skills and experience
• Proven track record in delivering income targets between £100k - £5 million from partnerships
• Ability to research, compile and manage prospect pipelines
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with a range of audiences
• Ability to develop high quality, coherent and thorough fundraising proposals and pitches
• Negotiation skills – the post-holder will be required to undertake negotiation with companies, often complex, on behalf of the Ramblers whether agreeing terms with corporate partners or negotiating with colleagues across the Ramblers to deliver on each partnership
• Good attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Copywriting for fundraising communications
• Significant knowledge of direct marketing and integrated campaign principles
• Understanding of key donor recruitment channels and approaches
• Proven Project Management experience
• Donor stewardship techniques
• New Business Development Processes
• Relationship/Account Management experience
• Able to work independently, applying own initiative
• Able to be flexible and adaptable

The Ramblers are an equal opportunities employer.  We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

Job Title: Finance & Operations Manager

Hours:  Full time/ permanent

Salary:  £45,067 - £51,529

Location:  Sheffield

We are working in partnership with The Geographical Association (the GA), the leading subject association for all teachers of geography to appoint a Finance & Operations Manager.  The GA is a registered charity and a membership organisation that exists ‘to further geographical knowledge and understanding through education’ and it is one of the leading subject teaching organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity within a well-recognised organisation, with overall responsibility to ensure the GA business and financial administration and membership services support the GA’s charitable mission and that they contribute to the sustainable future development of the Association.

The Finance & Operations Manager will be a convincing advocate for geography education and the Association, and the key responsibilities are:

• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Honorary Treasurer to plan for the future financial sustainability of the GA and to ensure that the GA’s strategic plan is underpinned by robust financial plans and risk assessment
• Manage the GA’s financial accounting processes, prepare GA annual forecasts and budgets, monthly management accounts and business plans for selected GA activities
• Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, the GA’s investment managers, bankers and auditors
• Membership development and services - provide leadership in respect of the GA’s membership, ensuring the growth and development of GA membership over time
• Fundraising - drive the development of the GA’s strategy and tactical approaches to individual giving, major donations and legacies, liaising where needed with GA staff and volunteers
• Oversee the GA’s premises maintenance and building development plans, warehouse operations and IT systems
• As a member of the SLT, work closely with the Chief Executive and other members of the SLT in support of the strategic development of the GA, including the implementation of the current strategic plan
• As the Company Secretary for the GA, act as the GA contact for the Charity Commission, maintain a comprehensive account of GA contractual agreements with third parties and advise on contractual liabilities and/or responsibilities
• Oversee GA human resources management and lead and manage the membership manager and finance team members.

The successful candidate will have the drive and initiative to manage membership and business activity and contribute to the growth of the Association. An excellent self-manager with the ability to prioritise and with expert knowledge of finance systems/business administration, you will be able to demonstrate the qualifications to support this. You will have a thorough approach and very high degree of accuracy in all respects.

If you feel you have the drive and passion to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV and supporting statement in a word document to Adam Stacey, Associate Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO2775.

Closing date for applications: 13 September 2020

Interview date: late September 2020

We have been commissioned by Wandsworth Council to run a new Age Well Programme in Battersea for older people. The vision is to enable older people in Battersea to continue living as independently as possible with the support of their community. This support includes the development and delivery of preventative services. This is a new programme driven-by local older people, the shape and contents of the services determined by them.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic organisational development worker, with fundraising experience, to join our Elders team. The Age Well programme will be delivered in part by local community partners, some of whom are small and (un)funded. They will need additional capacity building support so that they can work with more older people in Battersea. You will have experience of working with charities and community organisations to develop their infrastructure and increase their skills and capacity including governance, strategy, funding, staffing and volunteers, communications and more. 

Active Travel Officer, Schools

(ref: SUS2975)

£24,691 per annum

37.5 hours per week – contract to 31 July 2021

Working with schools in the South Central area (Northern Ireland)

Working with schools in the South Central area, including Belfast, North Down, Ards, Lisburn, Castlereagh and Down, this is an exciting role to support the selected schools in increasing the number of pupils travelling actively and to deliver a planned programme of activities with the aim of getting more children walking, cycling and scooting as their main mode of transport on their school journeys.  Ideal for a teacher who is between permanent roles or currently undertaking sub work.  In partnership with the Department for Infrastructure and the Public Health Agency continuing delivery of the Active School Travel Programme.

With a good standard of education and committed to active travel and the ideals of Sustrans, you will have excellent communication and presentation skills, experience of working with children and young adults, experience of delivering physical activity or behaviour change projects within local communities, be very enthusiastic about the role and have the ability to motivate others. Experience of successful partnership working within a community based, or environment project and a commitment to the promotion of active, sustainable transport is also required.

Clearance by an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check is mandatory for this position.

At present, the nature of the job has changed in order to safely comply with C-19 government guidance in schools and workplaces.

Please quote reference number. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 1 September 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams / Zoom during week beginning Monday 14 September 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Senior Communications Officer,

Behaviour Change

 (ref: SUS2958)

£27,528 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Edinburgh

This role is ideal for a passionate person who wants to tell the story of the active and sustainable travel initiatives being delivered by the Behaviour Change team using a variety of marketing channels, media outlets, social media and events, ensuring key influencing and consumer audiences hear the exciting news.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a communications environment in either marketing, PR or similar and experience of writing / editing content for publications, press releases and website and using social media in a professional environment.  With a good understanding of the communications environment including media, digital and marketing, you will lead on the commissioning of promotional photography and video content and be part of the team creating engaging and dynamic content promoting Sustrans behaviour change projects in Scotland.  You will also be committed to the ideas of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 17 August 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom during week of Monday 24 August 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the

community.