Are you an experienced fundraiser who shares the Jesuit Refugee Service’s (JRS) vison of a world where all who have to flee their homes are welcomed with love?

JRS UK is seeking to recruit an experienced Fundraising Officer on a part-time basis (3 days, 22.5 hours a week) who will have primary responsibility for raising income from charitable trusts and foundations. 

This new role seeks to develop JRS UK’s trusts and foundations income through building on the existing strong relationships we have with trusts, and developing new ones. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for securing grant income for the different projects of JRS UK’s work to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. 

The role will suit someone who is passionate about researching potential grant funders who would be interested in supporting its work with asylum seekers who’ve been made destitute as a consequence of government policies, and those held in immigration detention; someone with excellent written communication skills to draft inspiring applications, sharing the impact of its work with over 300 destitute refugees across Greater London. 

A self-starter, the Fundraising Officer will work independently, with support from the Communications & Development Manager and the Director, to manage a diverse portfolio of relationships to secure funding and support for JRS UK’s work, typically in the region of £1,000 to £50,000. 

This role comes at an exciting time in JRS UK’s history as the organisation looks to increase awareness of its work, with ambitious plans to grow income from trusts & foundations. The Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring JRS UK diversifies and stabilises its income streams, ensuring the organisation can continue to accompany and serve refugees and those who are forcibly displaced. 

This role will suit a confident, proactive and successful fundraiser, with good organisational skills and attention to detail, who is able to build positive relationships with a range of supporters, volunteers, staff, and refugees. 

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Head of Marketing

BASE LOCATION: London, UK

REPORTING TO: UK Director

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

4 Direct reports

Digital Engagement Manager

Marketing Manager (Offline)

Digital Marketing Manager

Executive Assistant

(Total department staff: 9)

Islamic Relief:

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development agency striving to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world regardless of colour, race or religion. Established in 1984 in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to be a key, well known and respected aid agency in disaster relief and the ongoing development of people in over 25 countries.  It specialises in Education & Training, Health and Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Income Generation, Orphans’ Support, Emergency Relief and Disaster Preparedness.  Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and is an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme 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 (MARKETING):

The Marketing Department will liaise with key stakeholders to ensure IRUK campaigns and products are effectively promoted to its targeted audiences through intergrated and creative marketing and fundraising techniques.

The department seeks to raise awareness, funds and understanding of IRUK, grow influence, drive action and ultimately bring key audiences closer to our purpose.

JOB PURPOSE:

Working with the UK Senior Management Team (UK SMT), the Head of Marketing has strategic and operational responsibility for all aspects of marketing and brand management for Islamic Relief UK.

The Head of Marketing will have overall responsibility for the quality, consistency and strategic direction of our Marketing services. This will involve the delivery of cross-channel, high profile impactful marketing campaigns that drive action and engagement with IRUK.

This role will understand emerging trends in marketing, and work to understand how these innovations can be applied to the organisation’s context.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• UK Director
• Heads of Department and Managers
• Creative agency
• Regular contact with IRW Directors and Department Managers

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Scope of the Role:

• Lead the development and implementation of the marketing strategy with plans and activities to raise brand awareness including the adoption of IRUK’s brand and values across the organisation and to deliver impactful fundraising and advocacy campaigns.
• Provide effective leadership and build strong working relationships with departments across the organisation to ensure integrated marketing plans are developed and implemented to achieve maximum impact with external audiences.
• Play a key role as a member of the UK SMT in developing IRUK’s strategic priorities and implement plans to raise awareness of the Organisation’s activities and their impact.
• Provide effective leadership for team members delivering marketing activities, ensure digital marketing and branding plans are in place and act as an inspiring role model at all times.

Responsibility for Resources:

Manages the Marketing Department budget, operating within the budgetary limits of the Department, and in accordance with IR policies/processes. Overall responsibility for all technical equipment within the Marketing department..

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling their roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of their colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:

1. Developing and implementing the Marketing strategy, related plans and brand management to ensure campaigns achieve maximum impact

• Identifies and prioritises the marketing needs within IRUK in line with strategic priorities and campaigns.
• Lead the development and delivery of the marketing strategy to raise IRUK’s profile, funds and improve understanding of our work with key external audiences including potential beneficiaries, donors, supporters and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement supporter journeys across direct marketing channels.
• Assist in the development and annual review of IRUK’s marketing strategy to ensure it is fit for purpose to support IRUK in its work.
• Develop and implement plans to provide advice, support and resource materials to assist stakeholders in the marketing and positioning of their activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to plan content for all major campaigns and areas of work.
• Ensure that strategies, campaigns and activities across all departments optimise the way IRUK is viewed by the public and external stakeholders, and ensuring that our purpose and impact is relevant and understood across all owned, earned and paid channels.
• Work collaboratively with Islamic Relief Worldwide to maximise our brand’s ability to enable positive emotional connections with our audiences in a way that drives long-term engagement.
• Provide strategic input to cross-organisational projects and seek to identify steps to accelerate progress and maximise the impact of IRUK’s campaigns activities.
• To offer senior level marketing expertise to relevant stakeholders at IRUK.
• Overall responsibility for the content and appearance of all print and digital materials to ensure consistency with the brand and brand values (consulting stakeholders where appropriate).
• Work with the Head of Comms and Creative Content on editorial direction, design and production and distribution of publications.
• Work with the Head of Comms and Creative Content to produce copy and design of all marketing content both online and offline ensuring they are high quality, up to date and align with relevant policies.

2. Management of the Marketing Department developing and implementing strategies/workplans and Key Performance Indicators

• Responsible for the provision of an effective Marketing department to deliver accurate and timely work. Provide support and guidance where required.
• Keep the marketing department’s work plan under review to ensure congruence with a developing and changing organisation.
• To be accountable for setting and achieving annual Marketing KPI targets, and for contributing to broader departmental, divisional and organisational KPIs as agreed with the UK Director.
• Analyse and report against the KPIs and create action plans to address any areas of concern/risk.
• Ensure the use of KPIs/metrics to evaluate the impact of marketing services and initiatives – ensure they are understood, valued and adopted across the department.
• Support the Marketing Manager (offline) to provide best practice expertise and support across offline and direct marketing channels and techiques.
• Support the Digital Marketing Manager to provide best practice expertise and support across digital marketing channels and techiques.
• Play an active role with senior colleagues to ensure IRUK meets the compliance requirements of the regulatory bodies and also provide formal reports and advice as necessary to the UK Director to enable the fulfilment of their responsibilities.
• Manage the Marketing budget and participate in forecasting and budget setting processes and reviews to ensure effective use of resources for advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Working with the Heads of Fundraising and Comms and Creative Content to ensure donor journeys are effectively implemented across all marketing channels.

3. Support fundraising and income generation with an effective digital strategy and digitial marketing plans

• Oversee the development of a digital strategy and integrated digital marketing plans to enhance our reach and engagement with targeted external audiences.
• Responsibile for the content, editorial policy and quality control of IRUK’s website and and social media channels to maximise opportunities to reach and engage with new and existing supporters/donors and raise funds.
• Inspires and mentors creative excellence in the immediate team and any external providers so that creative output is on brief, on brand, and supports Islamic Relief’s cause.
• Ensure that IRUK’s digital marketing strategy is maximising on digital opportunities available, keeping fully informed of the latest digital marketing trends, tools and innovations.

4. Development and growth

• To lead on the creation and development of key building blocks, processes, systems and guidelines for the Marketing department to deliver effective and sustainable growth and high-quality materials, consistent with Islamic Relief’s brand, across all departments. 
• To future-proof IRUK by building a network of external contacts, undertaking regular competitor analysis and sector research, investigating ways to improve effectiveness, seizing opportunities, anticipating risks and encouraging innovation and improvements. 
• To build, develop and manage strategic partnerships with business suppliers ensuring cost-effective service, clear compliance and commitment to IRUK’s values/goals.
• Oversee and advise on the quality of marketing materials IRUK’s delivers – in creativity and by technological platforms.
• Review and audit IRUK’s existing marketing materials, developing roadmaps for future improvements.
• Ensure maximum return on investment from marketing budgets.

5.  Provide effective leadership, motivation and development of the  Marketing Department and act as an inspiring role model

• Provide on-going expertise and quality checking of IRUK’s marketing materials involving other stakeholders at every possible opportunity.
• Lead by example to create an effective and motivated marketing department which delivers strong customer service ethics and in partnership with all aspects of IRUK.
• Carry out regular one to one meetings with direct reports.
• Ensure that the annual performance review process is managed within IRUK’s policies, processes and timelines, agreeing objectives and training needs for team members.
• Address and manage effectively any areas of underperformance, within IRUK’s policies and procedures.
• Regularly review the performance of individuals and teams, providing advice, support, coaching/mentoring/learning and development as appropriate.
• Develop and lead all aspects of work of the Marketing department including budgetary management.

6. Deliver a full and comprehensive role as a Head of Department

• Identify and influence key decision makers and capitalise on opportunities to maximise IRUK’s reach within the marketing context.
• Have a positive impact internally and externally – with the people and communities that IRUK works with and for.
• Undertake corporate assignments as required by the UK Director.
• Work and lead collaboratively as part of the UK SMT and in the spirit of IRUK’s values.
• Support UK SMT colleagues in resolving significant operational issues.
• Attend UK SMT meetings to update colleagues on Marketing and other key strategic matters, as outlined above, and to support the UK Director.
• Communicate the work of IRUK positively both internally and externally.
• Represent IRUK with both internal and external audiences.
• Identify new, creative and innovative solutions as well as practical approaches to organisational issues.

7. Other

• esponsible for decisions regarding the interpretation of brand guidelines and working with the Head of Comms & Creative Content to set the creative standards of content produced by and for IRUK.
• By virtue to being a member of the UK SMT, contribute to IRUK’s decision-making process.
• Represent IRUK at key external events and initiatives when required.
• Promote Islamic Relief’s vision, mission and values.
• To work closely with the Media and Advocacy teams in the Comms & Creative department  to ensure that opportunities in these areas are maximised in an integrated manner and that public communication by these teams supports the overall marketing strategy.
• To ensure that all marketingactivities adhere to charity law, compliance/best practice, including in the area of data protection, marketing consent and vulnerability.
• Build strategic relationships peers from third sector and other organisations where relevant, ensuring quality outputs, evaluation and value for money across all activities.
• Research marketing and brandingtrends and innovations with a view to improving IRUK’s marketing work.
• Take a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

General Duties

• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
• Comply with organisational policies and practices.
• Encourage effective cross departmental working through personal example.
• Keep professional knowledge and expertise up to date.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required and contribute positively.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the UK Director.

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 IRW’s vision and mission.

Essential Criteria

Experience:

• Substantial experience operating at a senior level in an INGO/Charity sector to develop successful integrated marketing strategies and plans
• Proven experience of leading insight-driven, multichannel marketing campaigns and delivering on large scale campaigns
• Experience of working within a diverse, multidisciplinary team 
• Practical experience of successfully developing and managing marketing  budgets, KPIs, evaluation and monitoring systems, and insightful performance reports
• Extensive experience using audience, consumer and/or data insight and research to drive brand and marketing planning
• Experience of capitalising on digital and social media channels, technologies and platforms to cost-effectively grow and develop supporter bases
• Proven experience in planning and project management, with the skills to engage colleagues and support at all levels
• Experience of working with data management/analysis teams, and related CRM systems, to optimise data and data capture opportunities to help drive growth
• Experience of building, developing and managing strategic partnerships with business suppliers (including creative and buying agencies), ensuring development of clear briefs, value-for-money, achievement of results, compliance and commitment to an organisations values and goals
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading teams with responsibility for effective performance management and motivation
• Solid experience of stakeholder management.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to enthuse and motivate a team during a period of change
• Ability to work in partnership with other teams but with the presence to introduce innovation
• Ability to create and deliver impactful audience focussed content
• Authentic and trusted leadership style
• Highly motivated, positive and solution focussed
• Ability to apply creative thinking and problem solving skills to deliver innovation
• Ability to manage high level projects, from inception to successful conclusion
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate agreement on expectations and outcomes in a busy environment, with changing priorities
• Ability to think laterally and creatively
• Initiates collaborative working in a diplomatic manner
• Clear understanding of confidentiality
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects with overlapping milestones
• A strong working knowledge of a wide range of digital and social media technologies, platforms and marketing
• Senior level understanding of current marketing trends
• Knowledge and understanding of the current marketing context for Islamic Relief
• Strong understanding of international development and humanitarian work
• Working knowledge of Macromedia Creative Suite
• Self-sufficient in production of documentation etc, with the use of Microsoft Office, and other relevant IT packages as appropriate
• Educated to degree level, or to have equivalent relevant experience
• Suitable accredited marketing qualification such as CIM Certificate in Marketing
• A good knowledge of general data protection regulation legislation and evidence of developing policies to ensure compliance and best practice.

Desirable:

• Membership(s) of the Institute of Direct Marketing or equivalent professional organisation.

Personal Qualities

• Strong motivation for and empathy with the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief
• A genuine passion for making a difference
• Understanding of and affinity with Islamic Relief values
• Confident and positive approach to work.

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel and work outside of normal office hours when necessary – particularly during emergency campaigns.

Welfare Programmes Assistant

12 month contract 

Circa £30,000 pa salary and benefits

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity. The Welfare Directorate is responsible for understanding and meeting the social welfare needs of those in the RAF Family, from those currently serving in the RAF and their families through to veterans of all ages. This is achieved through the delivery of a wide range of services, initiatives and programmes which last year helped over 50,000 individuals.

We are seeking a highly organised individual with a compassionate and flexible approach to support the Strategy & Programmes Department, based in the London Head Office. Working to the Welfare Programmes Coordinator you will provide support with administration, records management and dealing with enquiries.

The successful candidate will need to have high attention to detail and advanced IT skills, particularly in relation to Microsoft Excel, with the ability to capture and analyse data. A clear communicator, they will be able to deal empathetically with beneficiaries, and indeed be able to relate professionally to people at all levels, working well in a team and demonstrating strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is Monday 27th July 2020.

Please note interviews will take place in two stages. Firstly via Microsoft Teams/Skype/Zoom on Monday 3rd or Thursday 6th August 2020. The second stage will involve meeting in person in the week commencing 10th August 2020.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To provide a comprehensive range of support and assistance to the Welfare Strategy & Programmes Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide administrative support as required to Head of Strategy & Programmes and across the department, including assistance with arranging meetings, minute-taking, sorting travel arrangements, maintaining records, and file & database management.
2. Respond to enquiries received into the Headspace programme, predominantly via email, as well as dealing with new membership requests.
3. Carry out eligibility checks for access into the Fund’s wellbeing services and update databases and information systems with accurate records.
4. Provide support to the wellbeing services as and when required. Provide information, signposting and referral to a range of interventions, liaising with other staff and partner organisations as appropriate.
5. Provide support to evaluation and research work across the department, particularly in relation to sending out correspondence and inputting responses. Provide support with reporting where required.
6. Process invoices received in relation to contracts and projects, obtaining approval and passing through to Finance for payment.
7. Maintain thorough records of all projects and keep project plans up-to-date.
8. Carry out any other duties within the scope of the job as requested by Head of Strategy & Programmes or the Welfare Programmes Coordinator.

DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVES:

• Progressive professional development through identified training opportunities and programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of three A-levels grades A – C, or equivalent

Desirable

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience, with high attention to detail
• Experience of responding to enquiries from people in need, by telephone and email
• Experience of supporting project work, including coordinating / managing projects
• Excellent IT knowledge, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience of working within a case management system

Desirable

• Experience of working within the charity sector and/or the RAF
• Knowledge of mental health, bereavement and social isolation issues
• Experience of the CARE system

Competencies

Essential

• Planning and Organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations – working in a systematic, methodical and orderly way, using own initiative and maintaining a high degree of accuracy & quality at all times
• Working With People – demonstrating an interest and understanding of others, listening and proactively supporting
• Following Instructions and Procedures – appropriately following instructions and adhering to policies and procedures
• Writing and Reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way
• Adhering to Principles and Values – upholding ethics/values, demonstrating integrity and promoting and defending equal opportunities

Desirable

• Deciding and Initiating Action – taking initiative, working under own direction and taking responsibility where appropriate
• Adapting and responding to change – demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, accepting new ideas
• Analysing – analysing data and information, making rational judgements and analyses
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives – accepting and tackling goals with enthusiasm and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Applying Expertise and Technology – developing job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development, and using technology to achieve work objectives
• Learning and researching – rapidly learning  new tasks and managing knowledge

Care Assistants (FT/PT)/ Casual Care Assistants
Application closing date: 24/07/2020
Location: Various
Salary: £17,750
Job category/type: Care

Care Assistants (FT/PT)/ Casual Care Assistants
Working across three of our friendly Care Homes in London

Cecil Court (Kew) – Full-time permanent, Day shift
Compton Lodge (Swiss Cottage) – Full-time permanent, Day shift & Casual Hours Available
Homemead (Teddington) – Casual, Night shift

Salary: £17,750 per annum (FTE)

Get immediate income - and lend a helping hand

If you need extra income during this difficult time, then why not lend a hand to the most vulnerable people? We’re seeking suitable staff cover to work at our Care Homes to look after people of 65 and over, some of whom have dementia. It’s a challenging time for our care home residents, and if you’re available now/soon then you can get paid to make a big difference!

The offer

Our Care Assistant salary is £17,750 per annum for 37 hours, including paid breaks. Shifts last for 12 hours and 20 minutes three days per week, and additional shifts are available. We can be flexible to accommodate other lengths of shift, for example covering our busiest times.

Who we are

C&C is a forward-thinking and innovative charitable provider of housing, care, and bespoke services exclusively for older people in London. We have 90 years’ experience of retirement home design and living in London. We are very proud of the ‘family’ feel of our homes and our innovative strategies for supporting residents.

Your role as a Care Assistant

You will help to deliver a high-quality service to residents at one or more of our care homes in Teddington, Kew and Swiss Cottage. You will support residents with their physical care and personal hygiene needs, ensuring that their independence, privacy and dignity are preserved and developed wherever possible.

About you

You will need:

Good communication skills
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
To be compassionate and patient
Ideally some experience in a caring industry, for example hospitality or schools
To pass our DBS check

Even better if you have previous experience of a care environment, providing personal care or knowledge of dementia.

To apply, please send us your current CV, applying to either of our four friendly Care Homes that you would like to work at.

Are you a member of a Christian Church with pastoral skills and an ability to relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds? Are you able to offer a thoughtful and mature Christian presence in a variety of contexts?

We are seeking a Pastoral Worker to work in the Enfield Methodist Circuit from 1 September 2020.  You will work collaboratively with the presbyter in pastoral charge and others to provide pastoral care for a group of churches.  You will help the circuit to shape and reimagine patterns of pastoral care across those churches, enabling the churches to develop and build on partnerships, particularly with the local MHA Live at Home Scheme.

You will support the presbyter in enabling the church community to care and pray for one another.  To offer care that is complementary to Pastoral Visitors and house groups through meeting with those with specific pastoral need. By agreement with the presbyter, and following appropriate training, to visit members of the church, their families, and any linked with the church who have a particular pastoral need.

You will be part of a 15 person diverse Circuit Leadership Team and have opportunities for study and training.  Benefits include a contributory pension scheme and 28 days paid holiday per year in addition to bank holidays.

Sutton Trust Internship Scheme 2020-21

One year, fixed term contract

Salary: London Living Wage (currently £10.75/hour)

Location: Sutton Trust offices are in London, role likely to be home based initially

Hours: 09.00 – 17.00

Job type: Full time, fixed term

Holidays: 27 days annual leave + public holidays

The Sutton Trust is a foundation committed to improving social mobility in the UK. Our work is focused on improving social mobility through education opportunities. We want to level the playing field for young people from low and middle income backgrounds so that they have a fair chance of accessing leading universities, apprenticeships and jobs.

The Sutton Trust Internship Scheme 2020-21 will run from Monday 24th August 2020 to Friday 27th August 2021. We have roles available in our Development and Research, Policy and Communications teams; please note that each role has a separate job description and application form. Interns will provide integral support to one of the Trust’s main teams and will be involved with at least one additional project from another team. They will learn about the individual team functions, as well as how they fit together within the charity. This internship is ideal for applicants who would like to broaden their experiences and develop a diverse range of skills.

Interns will be supported by their team’s Line Manager and by a central staff member. There will be regular meetings to monitor progress and provide mentoring and assistance where necessary. We will also arrange a follow up phone call 3 months after the internship has ended so we can continue to provide support if needed.

Please note that due to the current Covid-19 government guidance the Sutton Trust offices are closed, meaning both interns are likely to be working remotely initially.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

To apply

Please download the candidate application pack from our website, complete the application form (equal opportunities monitoring form is optional), and submit it to us.

The applicant pack includes:

• Job description and person specification 
• Application form 
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (optional)
• Application guidance 

Applications should reach us by 5pm on Monday 20th July, with interviews held on Tuesday 28th July for the Development Intern, or Thursday 30th July for the Research, Policy and Communications Intern. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we receive, we will not be able to provide feedback to candidates who are not invited to interview.

Please note that interviews will be held over Zoom, and you should be available for the whole day.

Please state your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email, and it would also be greatly appreciated if you could note where you saw this job advertised (there is space to do this on the application form).

Any questions?

On Friday 10th July, our current interns will be answering some questions on our Instagram page about what it’s like to work at the Sutton Trust. If you would like to ask a question, please email us by 5pm on Tuesday 7th July. Please note we may not be able to answer all questions submitted. We will also be publishing a blog about our internships, so keep an eye on our website for further details.

If you require any materials in an alternative format, or have any other questions, please get in contact with us.

Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a motivated and talented Participant Support Manager to join our Participant Support team. The role will lead a multi-tiered team providing the interface between the organisation and our teachers and leaders on a range of our programmes and provide varied support to these participants. The expectation is that the Manager will also act as Business Partner across a number of programmes acting as the point of escalation for the programme externally ensuring we deliver a timely and high quality experience. This role will act as the point of escalation for the programme externally with our Partners ensuring we deliver a timely and high quality experience.

Internally, the Participant Support Manager will work collaboratively with the Programme Leader, providing advice and strategic support in regards to participants and partners and work in a matrix structure with other programme operations departments. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the quality of engagement with their participants/partners and maintaining an excellent participant experience. They will lead on the development of participant/partner engagement and communication plans and ensure all programmes under their leadership are accurately tracking participant engagement.   

Based in one of our London, Manchester or Birmingham offices, and reporting to the Participant Support Associate Director, you will be an individual with experience of delivering excellent customer service. We are looking for someone who has previously managed multiple stakeholders, including the ability to deal with difficult conversations. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, good budgeting skills, and will be able to take a strategic approach to the end to end programme journey.

Who are Ambition Institute? 

Ambition Institute has one purpose: to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. With our new organisation, and more than ten years of collective experience in working with educators at all levels, we believe that exciting opportunities lie ahead. We are a graduate school for educators, and we apply academic rigour to our learning design, drawing on frontline insights from schools into what works in practice. Our programmes leverage the latest evidence from international experts, which means we think carefully about what is taught, how, and in what sequence. We work collaboratively to enable school improvement for the benefit of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 

• 2 additional annual leave days for 1 day booked during December over the festive period 

• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 

• Competitive salary rates

• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, 09:00am on 20th July 2020 

The expected timeline for interviews is as follows: 

• Interviews: w/c 27th July 2020 

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

I am currently recruiting for a part time (21 hours a week over 5 days) PA to the Director of External Affairs of an amazing health charity on an initial 6-month contract.
The main purpose of the role is to provide high-level PA and administrative support to External Affairs including the Director, the Devolved Nations team, the policy, media and press and public affairs teams, ensuring that a positive and efficient image is maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities include:
Manage the Director of External Affair's diary, act as gatekeeper and central point of contact for both internal and external communication to the Director, ensuring all corporate deadlines are met Monitor email inbox as a seconder and prioritise emails
Provide administrative support including making travel arrangements, processing expenses, reprographics, record keeping and general organising, preparing documents, letters and presentations to publication standards, providing IT support when required
Meetings support: take minutes for meetings as required, ensure smooth running of Directorate-wide meetings including booking rooms/venues, compiling agendas, liaising with contributors and attendees, collating papers, supplying documents and capturing and circulating actions
Ensure record keeping systems are maintained effectively
Assist Heads with processing invoices and expenses, occasional travel arrangements and recruitment administration, support Director and Heads in annual business and budget planning
Provide holiday cover for the other Executive Assistants as and when
Skills:
Excellent administrative and organisational skills: able to anticipate, to plan and to prioritise, good time management skills, comfortable working quickly and juggling different priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, skilled in writing for a variety of audiences
Good interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to build great working relationships with staff and stakeholders, effective team-working skills and naturally collaborative in approach, able to actively listen, understand and accommodate the views of others
IT literacy: Microsoft Office suite
Methodical and accurate, with good attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to change positively and effectively
Experience
Experience of providing PA support in Media, Policy, External affairs or similar background
Experience of working in the Health sector and experience of the NHS
Demonstrated practical daily experience of using Microsoft Office suite
Experience of working in a customer-facing role with significant interactions with external stakeholders

If you have are immediately available and have a minimum of 2 years' experience providing relevant PA and administrative support in Media, Policy, External affairs or a similar background, please apply online today!

Recruiting 2 x Registered Domicillary Care Assistants to join our Domicillary Care team in London!

GBP 8,944 per annum, 16 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:

To provide a range of personal care services to meet the needs of our customers within Look Ahead services. You are required to encourage customers to contribute to activities and help customers to develop their own skills and confidence and maintain their independence.
While carrying out activities, you should maintain a professional manner, reporting to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare and well-being.
You may be working with customers from all of Look Ahead Client Groups including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. When appropriate you will be required to complete regulated activities which includes personal care and medication assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support customers to undertake tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Support customers to attend GP and health appointments and religious services as directed
- Support customers to integrate into the community, for example accompanying the customer to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities etc.
- Support customers to go shopping for food, clothes etc.
- Maintain records as required under the direction of Look Ahead staff and management
- Deliver all aspects of personal and physical care as appropriate to meet the individual needs of the customer. E.g. help with dressing, grooming & make-up, bathing, support going to the toilet etc.
- Support customers to undertake domestic tasks in the home wherever possible, including practical assistance in developing skills to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation. E.g. cleaning, vacuuming, washing, ironing, simple home decorating, sewing, light gardening
- Support customers with medication administration
- Assistance with meals, meal preparation, eating and drinking
- Support to attend medical appointment, shopping and social activities
- Report any observations to Look Ahead staff and management relating to customers' welfare
- Providing customers with companionship. E.g. accompanying customers to visit relatives, attend special interest clubs, go out walking, to the park, dinner or the pub, play board games and cards
- Planning day trips and outings e.g. to the seaside, art galleries/museums, and encourage more independent living
- Assist customers in budgeting and money management, paying bills etc.
- Encourage customers to take interest in and undertake basic sports, creative and arts activities in or outside the home. E.g. Swimming, jogging, attend gym, health clubs, go dancing, play music, make (draw/paint) pictures, take simple photographs, attend theatre/amateur dramatics etc.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Approachable and open behaviour
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is customer-focused

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

Applicants may have some previous relevant work experience. This may be experience gained from care of a vulnerable person or work in similar organisations. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as key behaviours and core competencies will also be taken into account.
on with people at all levels within the organisation

Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

Cruse Bereavement Care is the largest bereavement charity in the UK. Our mission is to offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance societies care of bereaved people.

We are looking for someone with social media experience to lead on the day to day running of our social media accounts by proactively scheduling creative content, replying to comments and engaging with individuals and networks to build and maintain an engaged following.

This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their social media career, and already has good experience of using social media in a business or charity setting.

We are also ideally looking for someone with video and photography skills, including video editing experience, as well as experience using analytics, scheduling platforms such as Hootsuite, and paid advertising.

This role is usually based in Richmond, London, however due to the pandemic this role is currently home-based. We can be flexible on location going forward.

The closing date for this role is the 31st July 2020, with interviews being held on a rolling basis from 13th July 2020 until the closing date. 

Your application should consist of CV and covering paragraph, which outlines your suitability for the role.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Programme and Policy Officer

• £37,866 per annum plus benefits
• Fixed term contract until end of June 2021 (Secondments are welcome)
• Full time (37.5 hours)

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

Improving the nation’s health and reducing health inequalities is core to the Healthy Lives Directorate’s purpose. The COVID-19 pandemic and the wider governmental and societal response has further exposed the inequalities in our society and what these mean for people health – now and in the future.

The Health Foundation is setting up a time-limited programme of work to produce a policy report describing the impact of, and impact on, people’s health and existing inequalities in relation to COVID-19 and the wider government and societal response. It will draw preliminary conclusions on the longer-term impact of the pandemic on the nation’s health and health inequalities. The comprehensive synthesis of the evidence to date will help inform decision making as part of the recovery phase.

We are looking to recruit 3 fixed terms posts to form the secretariat and deliver this exciting new programme of work.   This small team will be based within the Healthy Lives Directorate and will work closely with the external strategic advisor and advisory panel for the programme of work.

The Programme and Policy Officer is responsible for effective support, delivery and management of the programme of work and its workstreams, ensuring these are delivered to high quality and schedule. This includes supporting the development and delivery of the communications and stakeholder strategy; commissioning qualitative research into public experiences and supporting the Chair and External Advisory Panel.

The post holder will be able to work as part of a small team, have a proactive approach, and be comfortable with working with high levels of delegated responsibility. It is essential therefore that the postholder is able to work effectively both independently and within a team; ensuring good lines of communication across multiple complex programmes of work.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please click on the link below where you can download a full job description and application pack.

Application deadline: Sunday 26 July 2020, 23:59

Interview date: Provisionally scheduled for Monday 10 August 2020 – these will be conducted remotely

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

An exciting new part-time opportunity for an experienced and dynamic all round Fundraiser to join our professional team. This is a far ranging new role which you can make your own. MertonVision is entering into a new strategic period of our development and are offering this fantastic opportunity for the right candidate: We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record of securing new business as well as maintaining and developing existing relationships through great account management. 

Our successful candidate will shape how the charity works with different fundraising audiences raising the profile of the charity with regional corporates, trusts, foundations and institutions. The initial appointment will be on a six month fixed-term contract (two days per week) after which a permanent contract may be offered depending on the success of the initial fundraising strategy

We offer you:

1. a competitive salary c£17,500 for 14 hour week
2. flexible working
3. great variety
4. a friendly inclusive work environment in pleasant surroundings close to local amenities
5. the ability to add real value while making a true impact on our charity

Over the six months our successful candidate will:

• Write applications for our existing identified opportunities
• Research additional application opportunities
• Apply to Merton based organisations to become their 2021 COTY
• Develop funds to support fundraising initiatives
• Mentor our Community Fundraiser
• Initiate systems and processes to help improve fundraising and maximise income 

The successful candidate will be able to work well on their own initiative and within short timelines.

You will have previous experience in a charity fundraising environment and a proven track record across a variety of income streams and channels, including digital and social media. Ideally, your experience will include supporter acquisition as well as retention.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria of the Job and person specification quoting Job ref: FundraiserMV2020

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes and partnerships we:

• Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice.
• Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work.
• Support people to create a fairer, inclusive society in which everyone can flourish.

Job purpose:

To assist the CEO in achieving the Trust’s aims and objectives; and provide a comprehensive support service for the CEO & Trustees, maintaining the highest possible standards of communication at all times. Whether you are an experienced EA or an individual who wishes to take their career to the next stage, this role provides development and growth opportunities within an ambitious and expanding charity. You will enjoy the challenges of staying ahead of change and keeping the CEO and Board of Trustees well informed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• To undertake research, prepare reports, responses and statistical information as required
• Draft speeches and presentations for CEO for external partner meetings
• Prepare, proofread and revise draft documents (including legal), correspondence, trustee papers, external presentations to corporates and partners
• Coordinate projects/initiatives delegated by the Chief Executive
• Provide secretarial support: taking minutes, agenda drafting, collating papers in advance, coordinating meetings
• Manage complex and conflicting diary pressures, and manage travel logistics
• Act as the first point of contact for all matters within the responsibilities of the Chief Executive
• Meeting arrangements and support for the CEO, including scheduling, invitations, refreshements, AV needs, conference and videoconference calls and on-the-day assistance
• Meeting arrangements and support for the senior management team, including scheduling, invitations, minute taking, preparation of materials, and on-the-day assistance

Board of Trustees

• Preparation of agenda to incorporate relevant reports and actions from previous minutes in consultation with the Chief Executive, Chair and other senior leaders
• Progressing actions on minutes, including ensuring prompt circulation to Board
• Liaise with those preparing papers for meetings to ensure they are available for distribution and distribute the agenda and papers prior to the meeting.
• To maintain confidentiality of information in line with Data protection legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Support the delivery of the annual report.
• Working with the wider SLCT to achieve the trusts aims and objectives.

To be the successful candidate you must demonstrate your track record against the following criteria and competencies in your application:

• 2 years + experience in relavent role
• Strong communicator with the ability to work with all levels
• Taking ownership to drive desired outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Track record of excellent written and verbal communications skills including the preparation of board papers
• Ability to prioritise changing requirements
• Getting results in tight timescales
• Ability to filter information

General

• To attend supervisions, team meetings and other meetings, as and when required.
• To attend internal and external training courses, as agreed with your line manager.
• To represent the organization at internal and external events including networking events, fundraising events and launch activities, as and when required, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Diversity Policy:

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Please complete a 1-page covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the essential and personal qualities listed above, addressing each point in the order shown.

Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.  This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.

Please note, we will interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Digital Lead
London, N1

If you are a motivated digital professional with experience of writing supporter communications, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the voice of an NGO that champions human rights. 

About Us

We are Free Tibet, a leading human rights organisation campaigning for an end to China’s occupation of Tibet, as well as the international recognition of Tibetans’ right to freedom.

Our vision is a free Tibet in which Tibetans are able to determine their own future and the human rights of all are respected. Funded entirely by our supporters across the world, we mobilise active support for the Tibetan cause, champion human rights and challenge those who sustain the occupation. We work closely with our research partner, Tibet Watch, to securely obtain, verify and distribute information and news from inside Tibet. 

We are currently looking for a Digital Lead to help us achieve our vision by delivering excellent digital communications.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
- Pension (employer contribution of 6%)
- 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Flexible working hours 
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Training and development opportunities

This is a brilliant opportunity to take your next step up and increase your management experience while delivering online communications to an international audience. 

You will have the chance to shape our digital channels, including our website, email and social media, and play a key role in our outreach work by bringing our messages to new audiences. 

So, if you have been looking to take on an exciting role where you can learn and grow while making a positive impact, we want to hear from you. 

Your Role

As the Digital Lead, you’ll deliver the digital elements of our strategy and work with colleagues to ensure this supports our fundraising and campaigning priorities. 

In this varied role, you will oversee our website and other online systems, our email marketing platform and our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and YouTube pages. 

Specifically, you will: 

- Manage, develop and motivate a Digital Assistant 
- Oversee the organisational digital communications calendar
- Upload and edit website content, work with HTML code and ensure best practice in content generation
- Work with the Campaigns Team to develop social media content, including infographics and videos 
- Report on our website, email and social media performance
- Advise and assist with the digital communications of our research partner, Tibet Watch

About You

To join us as our Digital Lead, you will need: 

- Experience of managing websites, including CMS, HTML code, hosting, content, structure and user experience 
- Previous experience of using email marketing platforms, particularly MailChimp 
- Experience of writing supporter communications for multiple digital channels 
- The ability to monitor analyse performance data, including Google Analytics, and produce reports 
- A commitment to our mission
- The ability to work on your own initiative with limited supervision 

Previous line management experience would be beneficial, as would an understanding of social media, including best practice and current trends.

Other organisations may call this role Digital Communications Lead, Digital Marketing Lead, Communications Manager, Supporter Communications Manager, Senior Digital Marketing Executive, Senior Communications Officer, or Senior Digital Communications Executive.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd August 2020. 

This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week. However, we strive to be a flexible employer and welcome applications from those looking for part-time hours (working a minimum of 28 hours per week). 

Webrecruit and Free Tibet are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Digital Lead, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.