Communications And Pr Officer Jobs in Charing Cross, Greater London
We are working with an incredible homelessness charity to recruit this key role to cover maternity leave. You will provide direction and manage the team responsible for brand, comms, events and fundraising. You will also directly be responsible for Major Donor relations and income.
This position is critical in the charitys growth and delivery of strategic goals through brand development, stakeholder engagement and delivery of some key streams of fundraised income.
This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the London office. Fully remote might be considered for the right candidate.
The Company
A small collaborative and passionate charity dedicated to solving homelessness, providing a safe and caring community that supports self belief and independent living.
The Role
Develop the brand on an ongoing basis, in collaboration with the Chief Executive and senior leaders
Ensure the charitys visual identity and organisational narrative are upheld through all communications and PR
Support the Heads of Fundraising and Communications to devise a communications strategy aimed at engaging new and existing audiences
Identify stories and opportunities to increase brand awareness
Keep up to date with best practice in fundraising, identifying and sharing trends, developments
Manage the work of direct reports, agreeing and setting objectives, targets and deadlines
Directly take responsibility for supporting and communicating with major donor / high net worth supporters
The Candidate
Experience of planning and delivering fundraised income growth
Brand management experience
Experience producing communications and/or fundraising plans in the charity sector
Understanding of supporter management and journeys
Experience of managing and developing high-performing team
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels and with key stakeholders
Agility to move across various functions and areas of responsibility
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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.
We are looking for a proactive and passionate individual with a strong background in digital marketing and fundraising to help us bring rivers back to life.
Our rivers face more threats than ever. SERT’s Working with Communities Team educates and engages local communities and other stakeholders who have the power, influence (and money!) to help make our rivers thrive again. This role will play a key part in making this happen by helping us reach more people from a wider range of audiences, and connecting them to the issues facing rivers, the solutions that will make a difference and by raising our profile in the expert delivery of them.
This new role within our Working with Communities Team will develop and implement a digital strategy to amplify and support SERT’s presence through increased brand profile, supporter acquisition and engagement and donated revenue. This will involve creating and managing online marketing and fundraising campaigns for the Trust across our digital platforms that grow support for our mission, generate income, reach new audiences and promote the value of the South East’s rivers.
The role will refine the Trust’s existing supporter journey to increase donor revenue making use of its established channels (organic social media, newsletter, website) as well as researching and implementing new channels such as paid advertising, SEO, online campaigns (including crowdfunding) and new social platforms.
You will also find creative and compelling ways to talk about our work, share case studies and successes and make our website the go-to resource for expert and inspiring information about rivers and how to help them.
The ideal candidate would have a background in marcoms and fundraising for non-profits, be a compelling storyteller, and be highly confident and competent in digital communications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you proactive, highly organised and an excellent communicator? Do you want to use your skills to help drive progressive change? We’re a fast-paced and friendly employee-owned digital agency that works a four-day week, and we’d love to hear from you.
The role
As Forward Action’s Partnerships Officer, you’ll support the Partnerships Director to build and maintain strong relationships with our partners, so we can help them achieve change on everything from climate change to refugee rights.
In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage the administration side of our partnerships, from initial contact and briefing, through proposal management, all the way to issuing contracts and drafting scopes. You’ll work across multiple projects and deadlines, managing processes, organising meetings, following up action points, and keeping accurate partnership records.
You’ll champion the partner experience and ensure we always deliver value. This includes meeting with organisations to explore their goals, and briefing colleagues on new partners’ needs. You’ll also lead on our marketing and webinar programme, coordinating plans and working with colleagues and freelancers to deliver outstanding content.
This is a busy role with lots of opportunities to learn new skills, and you’ll be supported by a kind, open and inclusive team. We prioritise work/life balance, offering flexible working and a four-day week. As a Forward Action employee, you’ll co-own the company and share in its success.
About you
You’ll have experience as an account manager or another relationship-based role in fundraising, events, sales or marketing. You might have worked in an agency or the NGO sector, but this isn’t essential.
You’ll be highly organised, thrive on working quickly and efficiently, and have a sharp eye for detail. You’ll also be proactive, process driven, and an excellent problem solver who’s always keen to improve the way we do things. And as the first point of contact for many of our partners, you’ll be a great communicator who’s brilliant at building relationships.
Crucially, you’ll be excited by the work we do and passionate about your role in helping our partners deliver real world change.
As a mission-led organisation, we exist to try to make the world a fairer, more equitable place. That includes working to build a truly diverse, inclusive workplace and sector. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from communities that experience discrimination, for example on the basis of race, disability, socio-economic status or gender identity.
We believe in principles of anti-oppression and are proud to be undertaking a review of our policies, practices and processes to ensure we’re embedding them internally, as well as in our work with partners.
Benefits and location
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Contract: This is a permanent full time posiiton
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Hours: We work a 4-day week: 30 hours, Monday to Thursday
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Location: Remote in the UK, or from our London office. In-person meetings in London 1-2 times a month.
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Other benefits: 5 weeks’ holiday plus Christmas break, generous parental leave and a good work-life balance. Read more about our benefits – including working hours, period policy and sustainable travel allowance – in the jobs section of our website
Who we are
Forward Action is an employee-owned agency that helps partners achieve progressive change by using digital tools to unlock people power. We do everything from developing strategies and building movement stories to setting up landing pages, running ads and much more.
Our work enables organisations to deliver phenomenal impact. We’ve raised millions with Refuge, helped Dignity in Dying influence a crucial vote in the House of Lords, and worked with Freedom From Torture to inspire action to stop the Rwanda deportations.
Read more about who we are, what we do and the values that drive us on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Parliamentary Officer to support the management and administration of the Christians in Parliament All Party Parliamentary Group (CiP) as part of a team of three staff.
CiP exists to support all Members and staff in their work in Parliament, commending the relevance of the Christian faith to personal and political life.
This is a full-time role, but there is potential to discuss flexible working options.
Based in the Houses of Parliament, your work will include:
· Administering our events programme including weekly chapel services, guest speaker events, staff prayer meetings and Bible study groups
· Planning and supporting the delivery of the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, a major annual Parliamentary event
· Managing & co-ordinating CiP’s communication including maintaining the CiP website
· Potential for developing outreach and discipleship opportunities with staff, depending on experience and interests
* There is an occupational requirement for this post to be filled by a person committed to the Christian faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in-person working)
Looking for a great next step in your fundraising career? We have an excellent opportunity for you to join our high performing Trusts and Statutory team as a Trusts Officer.
Building networks, understanding what motivates our supporters, and aligning our programmes to their grantmaking strategies is key to our growth plans for Major Gifts. Partnering with grantmaking trusts and foundations is fundamental in helping Parkinson’s UK to deliver the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. As a Trusts Officer, you will be a part of our dynamic and high performing Major Gifts and Special Events team. We have a well established programme raising circa £5 million a year across the department to fund our vital work but big ambitions to grow that further by 2025. This year is a really exciting time to join as we embark on Parkinson’s UK’s £12m Nurse Appeal.
About the role
This role is part of the trusts and statutory team of eight. In this role you will coordinate trust fundraising activity within a large portfolio of funders, identifying trusts and foundation prospects and writing high quality proposals and reports in collaboration with supportive colleagues in the team and across the charity. It is a permanent, full time position with an established portfolio of four and five figure trust donors, and the opportunity to grow this significantly in the coming years. Together with our other Trusts Officer, you’ll oversee the small trusts programme of regular supporters, create tailored approaches to bigger funders in your portfolio, and support other team projects and cultivation events.
What you’ll do
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Cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters increasing their engagement with and support of the charity.
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Maintain an active portfolio of small and mid-sized trust funders, and research new trusts increasing your own portfolio.
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Create clear and concise proposals and reports for trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including for project and region-specific funding requests.
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Identify the most appropriate approaches for specific trusts and opportunities to increase giving and secure multi-year gifts, thanking promptly and appropriately.
What you’ll bring
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Ability to manage a large portfolio of contacts, working autonomously and managing a diverse workload with appropriate time management, planning and prioritisation
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Excellent research and writing skills to write persuasive copy capable of securing four or five-figure gifts from charitable trusts and foundations.
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Ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external people, including trust administrators and trustees, influencing them to support new projects through written proposals, meetings, site visits and calls.
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Knowledge of the requirements of trust funders, the principles of bid-writing and effective project reporting.
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Knowledge of the trust fundraising environment in the UK, especially those supporting health causes, welfare, disability and scientific research.
Please apply through our careers portal on our website via the Apply button, with your CV alongside a supporting statement outlining how you meet the ‘What you’ll bring’ criteria of the job description.
Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part-time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.
If you would like an informal conversation to find out more about the role please contact us.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 June at our London Office.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our high performing Trusts and Statutory team as a Senior Trusts and Statutory Officer.
Building networks, understanding what motivates our supporters, and aligning our programmes to their grantmaking strategies is key to our growth plans for Major Gifts. Partnering with grantmaking trusts, foundations and statutory funders is fundamental in helping Parkinson’s UK to deliver the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. As a Senior Trusts and Statutory Officer, you will be a part of our dynamic and high performing Major Gifts and Special Events team. We have a well established programme raising circa £5 million a year across the department to fund our vital work but big ambitions to grow that further by 2025.
About the role
This role is part of the trusts and statutory team of eight. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a portfolio of five and six figure trust and statutory funders to help significantly grow the income over the coming years. You will coordinate trusts and statutory fundraising activity, identify compelling project propositions, and write high quality proposals and reports in collaboration with colleagues across the charity.
What you'll do
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Cultivate strong working relationships with a portfolio of trusts and statutory funders, increasing their involvement and engagement with the charity’s work.
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Create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders, securing significant gifts and growing the long-term value of your portfolio.
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Contribute to the team’s overall target and wider major gifts strategy of delivering first class supporter relationships.
What you'll bring
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Proven experience of leading successful five figure fundraising from major trusts and foundations.
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Demonstrable expertise in the requirements of trusts fundraising, e.g. bid-writing, budgeting, activity and outcomes reporting.
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Ability to work effectively with external people to support new projects through proposals, meetings, site visits.
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Understanding of the needs of the Parkinson’s community and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
Sounds like you? We would love to hear from you.
Please apply through our careers portal on our website via the Apply button, with your CV alongside a supporting statement outlining how you meet the ‘What you’ll bring’ criteria of the job description.
Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part-time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.
If you would like an informal conversation to find out more about the role please contact us.
Interviews will be held w/c Tuesday 18 June at our London Office.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
Working hours 32 hours/4 days per week with potential for full-time (40 hrs per week) depending on other ministry gifts and passions you could bring.
Salary £29-£31k (pro rata) depending upon experience
Why St Stephen’s?
We are growing resource church with over 500 people attending every week. Our vision at St Stephen’s is to Love God, Grow Disciples and Transform Communities. Sundays are central to how we do this, as we gather across 3 services to worship God together and learn from His Word. We are passionate about: our ever-expanding youth, children’s and families' ministries; equipping each other to be Whole Life Disciples; enabling people to explore faith through Alpha; and transforming society through church planting, and various social transformation ministries. We are about to begin a new strategy process and are excited where God might lead us for the next few years.
With the second phase of a tech upgrade about to start, this is a great time for someone to be stepping into this post.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Media, Production and Sound Technician is a key role within the Creative and Worship teams, with responsibility for the provision of sound, visual and technical support for St Stephen’s Worship, Communications and Media production ministry.
Key objectives
· To enable the church’s worship through excellent sound, visual, staging and production of all services and special events (including online).
· To continuously recruit, train, oversee and support volunteer teams for sound, lighting and VPS.
· To have a vision for enabling worship which flows from your own living faith in Jesus.
· To help inspire a culture of creative worship and prayer at St Stephen’s.
· To oversee the maintenance of worship equipment (inc. organ and piano tuning), liaising with external contractors as needed.
· Encourage, equip and develop worship beyond Sundays (special services, events, Seasons)
· Oversee the provision of sound and visuals at weddings, funerals etc.
· To organise (with the Worship Pastor) regular creative team nights for community building, discipleship and training.
· To task manage and train interns to set up worship equipment, and operate sound and visuals desks
Technical Competencies
Essentials
· Highly experienced at using a digital audio mixing console.
· Fundamental understanding of video switching
Desirables
· Experience using ProPresenter 7 (or other presentation systems)
· Experience working with Dante or an equivalent A/V network platform
· Experience working with an SDI based Video Switcher
· Experience working with Stage Lighting Dimmer Racks
· Experience filming
· Comfortable working at height
· Experience working with Contractors
Person Specification
· Servant hearted
· A committed Christian with a heart for worship, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and a passion to lead people into the presence of God.*
· Is already or is willing to become a worshipping member of St Stephen’s church.
· Technical skills & experience in audio, visual, lighting and production, including sound desk operation and mixing.
· Ability to lead, encourage, train and inspire.
· Ability to manage a budget.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills.
· Flexible approach to work.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· An optimistic realist.
· A desire to grow in leadership and to develop others.
· A self-motivated, team player.
· Doesn’t take themselves too seriously!
· Committed to safeguarding: understanding and personally applying the safeguarding policy and procedures & undertaking safeguarding training as required.
· A commitment to health and safety.
The details
· £29-31k (pro rata) depending on experience
· 32 hours/4 days a week (40 hours/5 days FTE) including Sundays, to be worked flexibly to cover ministry needs. We would be open to exploring a full-time position, if a candidate brings gifts in another area of ministry (e.g. Youth, Children, Worship, Creative, Students, Comms etc.)
· Occasional evenings and Saturdays, Christmas, and Easter services, with appropriate time off in lieu
· Full participation in the staff team (including attending staff worship, staff meetings and APCM)
· 25 days’ annual leave (20 days pro rata) including up to 5 Sundays plus Bank Holidays and a day off on your birthday.
· Church of England pension: 8% of salary of which 6.5% is paid by employer and 1.5% by employee
· Life Insurance
· 6-month probationary period
· Responsible to the Vicar
*NB. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GoR) for the successful applicant to be a Christian and this GoR applies under the Equality Act 2010.
Closing Date
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Interviews
Week commencing Monday 1st July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Meetings and Events Manager
Reports to: Senior Manager, Team and Operations
Hours of work: Full time, office based
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 according to experience
Location: High Holborn, London
Job type: Permanent
Job summary
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a Society of over 1,700 members from 100 countries, who work in, or are interested in tropical medicine and global health.
RSTMH organises and participates in events as a crucial way of showcasing, discussing, and debating key areas of tropical medicine and global health research and practice. Our range of events are wide. We deliver conferences and webinars, social events, research meetings for early career professionals, and high-profile debates and discussions. They happen across the UK and around the world, both online and in person. Our events add to the impact of our work in tropical medicine and global health, but also raise funds to allow us to continue our work as a charity.
The Meetings and Events Manager would lead on the delivery of the RSTMH meeting and events strategy. The role requires a self-starter who is excited by the prospect of working on such a broad range of meetings and events. The candidate needs to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and to be organised, flexible with a great attention to detail. They should be comfortable liaising with venues for meetings space, developing budgets for events, managing logistical aspects of the events programme and setting up new events online and in person.
Main responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the meetings and events programme meeting its financial and other goals and KPIs under the existing strategy
- Overall responsibility for the delivery of the events with a focus on expanding global reach, supporting careers, and improving the financial position
- Manage events from conception to completion - delivering events to the highest standard to meet their objectives of success – quality and cost effectiveness
- Attend the Meetings and Events Committee, optimising meetings including helping set the agendas, leading discussions, writing minutes, liaising with the Chair
- Assist to identify, appoint, and manage Scientific Chairs, Committees, and Sub Committees to secure event speakers, secure attendees and sponsors.
- Overall management of the income being delivered from ticket sales, sponsorship and other income streams linked to meetings and events, with support from line manager and CEO
- Responsible for the income and expenditure budgets and monthly reforecasts for our meetings and events, and ensuring accurate financial record keeping
- Support and train colleagues to run meetings and events online.
- Work with the team to develop all event materials – physical and digital
- Work with CEO and Senior Manager to identify sponsors, develop proposals and negotiate income
- Produce comprehensive event briefings for speakers, team, and Board
- Support and attend events, sometimes out of office hours, in and out of the UK
- Evaluate and report on the success of each event and consider areas of improvement
- Ensure up to date event information is publicised on the website and on other RSTMH channels
- Work with the team at RSTMH to develop and implement a marketing plan for events
- Manage all event enquiries, from external and internal stakeholders
- Liaise with and manage relationships with event stakeholders internally and externally, including suppliers, members, committees, Board, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors
- Work with the Membership Manager to maximise the engagement of event attendees in RSTMH’s work, and conversion of events attendees to be members
- Develop processes to ensure we capture all data from events, through our CRM
- Ensure efficient processes exist for ticket sales, paying expenses and invoices and all other aspects of RSTMH meetings and events.
Person specification
- Passion for RSTMH and our work
- Professional and articulate
- Degree level education or relevant proven work experience
- At least 3 years proven track record of managing and delivering in person and online events including selecting and negotiating agreements with suppliers, drawing up cost and income budgets, delivering events and monitoring and evaluating their success
- Strong experience of working with a CRM system
- Experience of running online events, with knowledge of variety of platforms
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Evidence of working with events committees and managing suppliers to deliver events
- Strong budget management experience including forecasting, and planning
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills
- Evidence of working with team, and Board members
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Can do attitude to take ownership of events
- Relationship building skills, being able to inspire others and bring them with you
- Passion for RSTMH and its work
- Reliable team player – able to identify areas of interaction with other activities of our work, and able to work with team to increase success
- Willingness to work unsocial hours as required, and to undertake travel outside of London and the UK, with reasonable notice
Please submit your application form by the 5th of July 4pm BST.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as they submit, and so may close recruitment before the deadline.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Department: Learning
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales)
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
The role
We’re looking for a Volunteer Development Officer to support us in the delivery and development of high quality volunteering across our organisation. You will champion and support volunteering in Citizens Advice and influence the position and profile of volunteering across the service. You’ll work closely with the Head of Volunteering to support the delivery of the new volunteering strategy, ensuring that stakeholders from across the organisation are engaged in its development. You’ll provide operational volunteer management direction and support and maintain high standards in volunteering through the provision of guidance, tools, information and training.
Apply if:
- You have strong experience of supporting good practice in volunteer management, including an up to date understanding of how to make volunteering accessible and inclusive.
- You enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and co-creating solutions.
- You are passionate about volunteering and the positive impact it can have.
- To find out what the full role will entail and what you will be doing click below for the role profile and person specification.
If you would like to apply, please submit an anonymous CV and a cover letter addressing the following essential criteria from the job pack:
- Excellent knowledge of good practice in volunteer management and development and experience of supporting the application of this in a range of settings and contexts.
- An uptodate understanding of how to make volunteering accessible and inclusive and passionate about finding ways to put this into practice.
- Experience of developing and delivering good practice guidance, templates and advice on a one to one and group basis, preferably in a volunteering context.
- Experience and confidence in developing and delivering presentations and training sessions and facilitating workshops or peer learning sessions.
- Experience of working with data to inform planning and decision-making, particularly around the value and impact of volunteering.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.
Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. If you are disabled and meet our minimum criteria you will be guaranteed an interview for this role and we will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. We follow the social model of disability.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Our commitment to colleague wellbeing is reflected in us being awarded Gold in the Health & Wellbeing category, as well as Overall Winners, at the Employee Experience Awards 2022.
Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
In the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
Interviews are scheduled for WC 10th June.
This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.
Who we are:
The Dalit Solidarity Network is a small human rights organisation working to eliminate caste-based discrimination in the UK and South Asia. Registering as an official charity in 2003, Dalit Solidarity Network UK continues to grow as an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation, working on the issue of caste discrimination in the UK and being an active player in the global movement. Our major areas of work include documenting 'everyday casteism', building capacity of businesses to address caste-discrimination in overseas supply chains and UK operations and working with UK Higher Education Institutions to protect against caste-discrimination.
About the role:
We are seeking a part-time Office Administrator for 2 days/week, initially for one year with a possibility of renewal. The hours can be worked flexibly with prior agreement of the Director. Hybrid-working arrangements (from home and on site) will be considered.
Main responsibilities:
Administration:
· Responsible for day-to-day administration and office management and providing secretarial assistance to the Director & diary management.
· Maintenance of files and records both physical and computerised system filing and computerised database systems and email lists.
· General office management including scheduling meetings, arranging travel, managing expenses, liaising for office management, ordering office supplies, etc.
· Organise and take minutes for key meetings – including quarterly Board meetings and AGM.
· Undertake such duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role as the Director may request.
Communication and Outreach:
· Maintain and update DSN-UK website and social media, coordinate internal and external information-sharing and communication with stakeholders and network partners.
Finance and Accounts:
· Responsible for maintaining records of all financial transactions and reconciliation of all bank statements.
· Assist in the preparation of budgets for donor proposals to ensure all relevant costs are included and that the budget is accurate and comprehensive.
Person specification:
Essential:
- Experience of working in an office providing admin support, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience of management of spread sheets for budgeting, financial analysis and reporting
- Good digital communications skills - including writing emails, newsletters, and drafting web copy, demonstrating good written and oral communications skills in English
- Knowledge and experience of mass email tools and systems
- Experience in taking formal minutes or notes
- Ability to carry out instructions quickly and accurately
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative and sometimes unsupervised
- Ability to work as a member of a very small team
- Ability to work to deadlines.
Desirable:
- Experience of updating, managing and maintaining a website and social media platforms
- Experience of working in the UK Voluntary Sector.
Benefits: The Office Administrator is entitled to 25 days annual leave (pro rata, not including bank holidays). Pension scheme with matched contributions of 5%. Hybrid and flexible working of 14 hours/week.
Location: Hybrid working with options for flexibility to work from home - the postholder will be expected to work from our central London office periodically, e.g. 1 day per 2 weeks.
Interviews: Interviews will take place in the week commencing 1 July 2024.
How to apply: To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement. Candidates will be expected to provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) was established in Brixton in 1981, as a positive outcome from the Brixton Uprisings. We operate from the Max Roach Centre in Brixton south London.
If you're looking for a dynamic work environment with strong community values that are embedded through our approach to Listen, Collaborate and Create meaningful activities and the opportunity to make a real difference supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families, then the Business Administrator role may be the right fit for you.
It's a role full of possibilities as you will provide administrative support to trustees, a director and the wider LCC workforce. The job holder will be expected to be competent in their area of work, delivering a seamless professional service in line with the company’s mission.
We will work together on a shared mission to create:
A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, thrive and succeed.
Purpose of the job:To work within our busy and diverse community organisation to lead and be a first point of contact with office administration, organisation and communication through performing and updating administrative duties.
What you would do:
Oversight and day to day management of the overall business administration, including:
- Keeping well-organised files and records of business activity including HR and H&S
- Researching company data and archived reports
- Keeping computer databases up to date - Salesforce
- Interacting with stakeholders either on the phone or in person
- Providing office support including stakeholder and employee support
- Following up on business communications, billing, and ordering
- Learning about the company's mission and available products/services
- Educating clients about what products/services are available and how to engage in them
- Building relationships with all stakeholders
- Preparing documents by uploading, printing, copying, and binding
- Writing and editing company correspondence
- Assisting with minor technical support
- Acting as a personal assistant to the Director and Board of Trustees
- Scheduling appointments and events
- Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvement
The ideal candidate will have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, experience of working within a business administration role, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, office management skills, filing, book-keeping, time management, organisation, communication, scheduling, typing, uploading, problem solving, order management, billing, multi-tasking, reporting, researching, ordering, attention to detail, invoicing, interpersonal and personal assisting skills.
What we offer: A highly competitive salary, Employee Assistance Programme for staff mental health wellbeing and support, regular socials, team building and on the job training opportunities.
The role is subject to suitability checks and references.
Do contact us if you would like further details or to arrange a visit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for 2 Digital Learning Specialists to join our Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) to design and develop technology-based learning solutions and resources that enable the successful delivery of specialist training courses across the Save the Children and the humanitarian sector.
Please Note: These are initially 6 month contracts with the hope and possibility for extension.
About Us
The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA), as part of SCUK's humanitarian department, provides high-quality humanitarian capacity strengthening for the movement, as well as the wider sector.
The HLA's mission is to enable people around the world to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries, by providing quality learning opportunities. The team combines digital learning platforms, creative learning content and the design, development and delivery of quality accredited capacity strengthening and learning in an exciting and innovative offer that is both unique and unmatched anywhere across the sector. Capacity-strengthening and user-centred learning is, and will continue to be, of increasing importance - a key area to ensure the sector is able to respond effectively and efficiently to crises.
The HLA enables SCUK to offer the most effective and impactful humanitarian capacity strengthening resource for both the Save the Children movement, the wider humanitarian sector and beyond.
About the role
As a Digital Learning Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and developing technology-based learning solutions and resources that enable the successful delivery of specialist training courses across the Save the Children movement and the wider humanitarian sector. Working collaboratively with colleagues from across the team and partners, you will also advise on digital delivery, curriculum design, emerging technology, methodologies and research in this area.
In this role, you will:
- Provide specialist digital learning expertise to support the design and development of quality online courses, blended learning programmes and other resources for the HLA and partners.
- Coordinate and support projects with Learning Solution Specialists and Regional teams and outside subject matter experts to define requirements, learning objectives, scope and delivery mechanisms.
- Design technical solutions that focus on end users' needs and complete project documentation.
- Develop digital learning solutions using a range of software tools.
- Advise the Learning Solutions Specialists, Regional teams and outside partners on appropriate tools for digital delivery and blended learning.
- Work with the Platform team to quality assure and publish new courses. Advise and support on the future development of digital platforms to meet learning needs.
- Work with Research, Evidence and MEAL colleagues to maximise the opportunities for learning from the development and implementation of learning products that may impact future design and delivery.
- Work with the Creative Partnerships and New Business Development team to support the internal and external communications and marketing of products which have been utilised with others.
About you
The ideal candidate will be a specialist in instructional design, with demonstratable experience of creating storyboards and developing copy for digital content that tells stories, communicates complex ideas and engages learners. A creative and innovative individual with strong analytical and technical abilities and experience of manging digital projects.
It is important that you have:
- Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools to develop engaging learning and experiences (Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, Elucidat, Gomo, Evolve, Adapt).
- Working knowledge of developing courses for Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE), ideally Moodle and/or Totora.
- Understanding of industry standards for digital learning resources (SCORM, AICC, LTI and xAPI) and experience of quality assuring and publishing resources onto LMS and other platforms.
- Experience of developing multilingual learning resources and localising content for specific regions.
- Experience of the use of standard industry tools (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign) to produce professional graphics and documents.
- Experience of designing and creating other micro-learning digital resources, for example animations, games, micro-sites, virtual and immersive content.
- Experience of video and audio editing using standard industry tools (Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Camtasia).
- Experience of the use of various webinar (Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom) and blended learning tools (Nearpod, Padlet, Mentimeter, Miro) to help support the remote delivery of technical training.
- Documentation skills and experience following development methodologies (ADDIE).
- Experience following project management methodologies (SCRUM, PRINCE2).
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
Closing Date: 13th June
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function community fundraising and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.
We’re now looking for an events officer to play a key role within the team. You’ll lead on the delivery of a range of events including runs, triathlons, cycles, treks and overseas challenges, with a focus on growing income and engagement. Your role will also help to drive us forward as the go-to charity for challenge events by providing an excellent supporter experience.
About you
We’re looking for someone with a real drive and a passion for charity events fundraising. You’ll be delivering your own portfolio of events including recruitment of participants, development of supporter journeys and stewardship communications to meet net income and supporter retention targets.
We’re a dedicated team with our supporters at the heart of what we do. If you have experience and interest in delivering events and building relationships with supporters, then this could be the role for you.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London or Glasgow office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact The Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team in the first instance.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9am on Friday 21 June 2024
Interview date Week commencing 1 July 2024
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Manager to join the Fundraising, Marketing & Communications team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity on a six-month contract. This role will support the Head of Marketing & Brand to deliver impactful, integrated marketing and brand activations with great results.
You will work on strategies and campaigns that serve the objectives of all areas within SSAFA, so your expertise will help raise awareness of crucial services, recruit volunteers, support fundraising initiatives and promote understanding of SSAFA’s work. Most notably you will develop the strategic approach and activation of a new brand proposition in the Autumn. This is an incredibly important piece of work for the charity, so the role will suit somebody with experience in driving a brand previously.
You will work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues across the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications directorate, taking briefs and translating them into finalised marketing activations. Alongside the Head of Marketing & Brand you will work closely with the rest of the team, particularly the Senior Marketing Officer.
About the team
You will be joining a well-established team of marcomms professionals, ranging from designers to case study managers and social media experts. You will have plenty of opportunity to interact with other internal departments, such as Fundraising or members of the volunteer network.
About you
To hit the ground running and carry out this role successfully you will have:
- Demonstrable experience managing marketing or brand strategies and campaigns that achieve engagement or brand visibility metrics.
- Experience of managing projects with several internal stakeholders working with either agency or in-house delivery teams.
- The ability to interrogate and understand a brief in order to develop multi-channel campaign plans and co-ordinate the creation of compelling content and collateral that resonates with audiences.
- Experience of co-ordinating post-campaign analysis reports in order to communicate achievements and performance to relevant internal stakeholders.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines as needed.
- Experience of working in a commercial, public or not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial.
You will be proactive and able to work with large numbers of stakeholders from across SSAFA, with great interpersonal and influencing skills. You are the type of person who enjoys working collaboratively and always wants to achieve the best outcome for different audiences.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on 04 June 2024.
SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 11-14 June 2024
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an equal future for disabled people.
We have aligned our Technology Services team with our Business Intelligence and Digital Channel teams. The post holder will have a key role in leading our technical and digital strategies, overseeing technical operations, maintaining a suitable and efficient infrastructure and overseeing technical operations for our corporate and retail areas.
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Here East or Leeds office with flexibility to work from the office and from home.
The role
he post holder will be responsible for overseeing our technology systems, ensuring that they align with business objectives, meet digital, cyber standards, and help drive innovation and productivity in our digital landscape.
As the Head of Digital and Technical Operations you will:
- Lead our digital transformation agenda, ensuring the delivery of an innovative and accessible digital infrastructure.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team with empathy and be committed to helping others to achieve their best.
- Is trustworthy and committed to building the team.
- Encourages and role model a fail fast, learn fast culture
- Reaches across teams and organisations to build connections to support our work and develop our digital capabilities.
- Works tirelessly to remove obstacles that get in the way of co-production and celebrates every win no matter how small or large
About you
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has:
- Proven ability to develop and deliver complex digital, data and technology projects and programmes.
- Experience in managing high-performing technical teams in a corporate and operational environment.
- Experience in managing an IT service desk function
- Excellent communication skills with people and teams at all levels
- Work with and manage multiple suppliers, ensuring that the organisation is getting the best value and developing strong positive partnerships.
- Manage IT budgets and work closely with teams to ensure progress on projects is maintained appropriately.
- Be able to identify and plan what the future needs are for the organisation from a digital and technical perspective.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
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