Background to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust runs high impact programmes that inspire and enable young people from under-represented backgrounds to succeed.  We work with young people and communities to broaden their view of what is possible and help them gain the knowledge, skills, and qualifications they need.

The Trust seeks to be a fitting memorial to Stephen by striving to develop a cohesive society that values and supports young people from diverse backgrounds and is dedicated to creating a more equal society.  The Trust also works with government, business, and communities to create a society in which everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity and support to flourish.

Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Programmes

The SLCT programmes span three main areas:

Built Environment: Our built environment programmes work to make architecture as a profession and the built environment that surrounds it, diverse, accessible, and representative celebrating and giving voice to the rich and diverse cultural heritage of people from every background. We run alumni, bursary and social value projects and programmes and diverse built environment recruitment to work towards achieving this.

Communities: Our communities programmes empower community groups and the people who lead them to share what is important to them, influence how decisions are made, and make positive changes to improve things for local people. At the core of all our programmes is a commitment to social action and capacity building. We support people and groups to solve the real-life problems that are important in their communities. We also help them to develop their infrastructure and ways of working that maximise their impact. And we help them to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to drive positive change.

Schools: Our schools programme is focused on aiding school-aged young people with skills, opportunities, and knowledge to build their career aspirations. The vast majority of students we work with are from BAME, minority or disadvantaged backgrounds and we work with schools in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. 

Our programmes are diverse and growing aligned with the needs of the breadth of our beneficiaries, partners, funders, and organisational strategic aims. This role is a key role to increase the cohesion between our existing programme strands and new programmes and projects that we have.

Purpose of this post is:

The role of the Programmes Officer is focused on the delivery on the full range of SLCT programmes. This role will have a special focus on cross-programme work, bringing greater collaboration between our existing and growing programmes in the main programme strands. This programme officer role will focus on beneficiary delivery and support, programme corporate and other key partner relationship management, collaborative working with all members of the programmes team, delivering on the short-time and bespoke programmes and projects that sit within the programmes portfolio and delivery on the established and long-standing programmes and projects.

Main Duties: (subject to update with organisational and funder priorities)

• Delivering on the Connecting People and Places Project with the Project Consultant and Regional Project Coordinators and the Project Advisor
• Facilitating cross-programme beneficiary communication in collaboration with the programme delivery team
• Creating and sharing cross-programme beneficiary resources and case studies
• Collating cross-programme continuous improvement suggestions to share with the Head of Programmes
• Facilitating the programmes corporate partnership in partnership with the fundraising team under the guidance of the Head of Programmes and the Head of Operations
• Delivering on the SLCT Social Value Projects with our delivery partners
• Delivering on the Lewisham BME Network Programme with the Community Development Manager
• Delivering on the National and London-wide Leadership Programme
• Delivering on bespoke and short-term programmes and projects in collaboration with the programmes delivery team and under the guidance of the Head of Programmes and Special Projects consultant
• Driving up programmes usage of YourSpace Event and Meeting Space
• Feeding into funder and trustee reporting
• Collaborating with wider programmes team and the communications team collate information and data to be used to ensure the programmes social media, website news and wider website posting are creative and up to date
• Delivering programme activities in relation to the varying work streams, ensuring that the best practice guidelines are developed and adhered to
• Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating activities periodically, with guidance from the Head of Programmes

 GENERAL MATTERS

• Keep abreast of developments, changes and best practice in the fields related to our programmes (schools, built environment and communities)
• Knowledge of programme delivery with BAME and underprivileged beneficiaries 
• Undertake any other duties which may arise from time to time, commensurate with the scope of the post and within the capabilities of the post holder
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check

KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of programme delivery 

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal office hours
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements

Location:

Based at the Stephen Lawrence Centre, Deptford.

Diversity policy

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from people from all backgrounds including race, disability, gender, faith, and sexual orientation.

The post will be subject to a DBS check.

Please complete a covering letter statement, of a maximum of 2-pages, 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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and a successful candidate will be appointed if found ahead of the advertised deadline, so we encourage you to apply early.

Saheli supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse, from Black Asian Minority Ethnic communities. Saheli (meaning friend) is committed to creating a safe space, providing culturally sensitive support, language assistance, and a voice and identity to BAME women facing violence in their lives.

This is a new post, created to help the organisation diversify income streams. It is a great opportunity for a fundraiser who is dynamic and creative with exceptional interpersonal, communication and planning skills as well as proven success in raising substantial sums from individual and corporate donors.

The charity is looking at building Corporate and High Net Worth relationships. New Corporate, High Net Worth individuals and regular giving support will need to be identified and cultivated.

As the sole fundraiser for the charity the post holder will need to combine a strategic mind-set, with the practical skills of hands-on fundraising. Reporting to Saheli Chief Executive, you will support the organisation achieve its income generation strategy.

The objectives of the role are to:

• Manage and deliver our fundraising strategy in the areas agreed by the trustees
• Raise awareness of the organisation both locally and nationally.
• Oversee fundraising volunteers.

We offer: Employer’s contributory pension scheme , 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), 24/7 Employee Assist programme.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. Saheli is an equal opportunities employer. This post is open to women only. It is exempt under the following acts: Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with the RaceRelations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (Section 4A) and the sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Amended) (Section 7)

You will be working with passionate and dedicated people who pride themselves on their achievements with the local community and support each other. MSDP is a long-standing Charity within Merseyside/Wirral.

MSDP is a charity that has been involved with the Deaf and Deaf Blind community for over 150 years. It was founded by George Healy, a Deaf man, who in May 1864 established The Liverpool Adult Deaf and Dumb Benevolent Society. The society provided an employment bureau and sometimes employment for the jobless, interpreters for all occasions, social gatherings for the Deaf Blind and financial help for the poor.

In the late 1980s the Society’s head office relocated to Queens Drive in West Derby, Liverpool. 3 years ago this office was replaced by a purpose built modern building in the same location. This location is a central place in Liverpool and is easy to access via public transport. The Society also has an office on the Wirral and bases in Sefton.

MSDP offer a wide range of services to assist the Deaf and Deaf Blind members of our community and their families. Our services consist of Duty, Support, Equipment and Advice. We also offer Deaf Awareness courses at corporate level, including Schools and Hospitals. We have Deaf tutors that deliver our British Sign Language (BSL) courses from Level 1 to Level 6 and we offer Interpreter courses too. We pride ourselves on our high success rates.

MSDP require a committed person to drive our organisation forward. You will have a Minimum BSL level 2 qualification and you will have proven that you are a dynamic and inspirational leader.

An important part of the COO's role is to represent the charity to external audiences and work with surrounding organisations, to ensure that everyone can access our services. So, confidence in meeting people and public speaking will be essential.

Travelling to our other MSDP offices and other organisations will be required.

A BSL version of this advert is available using the following link: https://youtu.be/4QD3whPLp6Q

To apply;If you have the drive and ambition to fulfil this challenging but rewarding role ,please submit your CV which must be accompanied by a covering letter showing how you meet the requirements of the role to Karen Devlin.

Role purpose

Sitting within our Philanthropy team, this role is responsible for supporting the team to grow our philanthropy income across trusts & foundations, major donors and our corporate partners.  

As the Philanthropy & Partnerships Assistant, you will support the day to day management of ShelterBox’s philanthropy activity, helping to ensure amazing and motivational experiences for our key donors/partners, supporting the delivery of a programme of communication touchpoints and events, and providing general administrative support to the other members of the team.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive team player, able to manage a busy and varied workload and work with all members of the team.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to develop their major giving fundraising knowledge and expertise and play an important supportive part in delivering ShelterBox’s new Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy for 2021 and beyond.

ShelterBox is committed to employment equity and actively encourages LGBTQ+ applications, disabled applicants, and  Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Support the delivery of tailored stewardship and communication plans to ensure our high value partners and supporters feel part of ShelterBox and motivated to continue their support, including prompt thanking for donations.

• Assisting the Prospect Researcher when required to identify and learn more about prospective new partners/donors.

• Support the wider team in delivery of engagement events for our major givers (guest list management, ad hoc preparation etc.)

• Support and play an active role in the management of delegated corporate partnerships to deliver against their objectives and coordinate activity.  

• Working with our digital team, develop a schedule for LinkedIn content to engage with target audiences.

• Handling correspondence when appropriate and communicate professionally with supporters on phone, in writing and in person.  

• Keep the CRM database up to date for all areas of the Philanthropy team, following Data Protection rules and accurately logging communications and activity

• Be active and in the fundraising sector, know and follow the latest fundraising legislation and codes of practice, seek out peer learning and peer mentoring opportunities, network and contribute.

• Represent ShelterBox positively at all times and reflect our organisational values.

• Undertake other reasonable duties as may be required.

Content Officer, Scotland

 (ref: SUS2996)

£24,691 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh

As part of the Policy & Communications team, this is an exciting new role and an opportunity for a dynamic communications professional to make their mark.  The role will include the creation of engaging video, photographic and written content for the Sustrans website and project microsites which promote sustainable transport, active travel and the wider work of Sustrans Scotland to a range of audiences including supporters, key stakeholders, volunteers and the general public.  There will also be social media communication outputs and supporting the organisation of events.

You will have relevant experience of working in either marketing, PR, event management, journalism or similar.  You will have a high standard of written and verbal communications skills, and a proven ability to write relevant, engaging content for a variety of audiences.  You’ll have experience of writing / editing content for the web. You’ll also be equally confident writing  press releases and using social media in a professional environment.  

You are a team player, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others. Your excellent organisational skills and ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own workload will be enhanced by your time management skills. You will have an understanding of marketing and communications principles and excellent IT skills, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 5 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom during week commencing Monday 12 October 2020.

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

As part of our response to the national emergency around COVID-19, we have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Development & Inclusion Officer to join our team.

We are looking for a confident, creative and proactive individual, with the right skills and experience, to help us to stay connected and keep supporting Carers living in Southend-on-Sea.

Hours: 18½ hours each week
Contract: Fixed-term.  6 month contract

Salary: £26,000 pro rata per annum/FTE
Work location:  Working from home/Southend Carers Office

In response to Covid pandemic, the “Carers’ Crisis Development Initiative” will create new ways to deliver our carer support programmes remotely and integrate them with our regular methods as the crisis eases and ‘lockdown’ ends

This innovative project will also create digitally inclusive support framework for all Carers living in Southend-on-Sea and beyond.

Closing date:  5pm, Wednesday 30th September 2020

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview on Thursday 8th October 2020.

No late applications or CVs will be accepted. 

At Southend Carers, we value diversity and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.

Applications from candidates with protected characteristics are welcomed.

This is an exciting time for World Jewish Relief’s core areas of humanitarian and livelihoods work. The purpose of the role is to support and strengthen the Humanitarian and Livelihoods programmes through developing strong local partnerships, excellent programme management and Monitoring and Evaluation support, sound administrative and financial know-how, and a desire to grow sector knowledge.

This role will be integral to supporting the implementation of FCDO funded programmes in Rwanda and in growing our livelihoods portfolio in Africa; an area where we are building significant expertise. In addition, we have a highly ambitious strategy to continue to expand our humanitarian capabilities. Having joined the Start Network and signed up to Charter4Change, and in recent years responded to disasters from Mozambique to Indonesia, East Africa, Bangladesh, Haiti and beyond, we are committed to accessing more funds to ensure we can respond more disasters in an increasingly effective and impactful way and to holding ourselves to core humanitarian standards. 

Please visit our website to apply. 

Applications close 21st September 2020.

LOVO CIC is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise), working with women in

Southwark for over 10 years. Last year we received multi-year funding to run a day center for

local women, once a week for 3 years and opened our doors to the local community in

September 2019. The focus of the day center is skills training, supported wellbeing as well as a

safe space for women to socialise. We particularly support women who are struggling with

mental health, life management, and mostly from the BAME communities.

This year, due to the success of the project, we have received additional funding to support our trading and enterprise capacity and develop long-term sustainability. We are looking for someone to lead on developing our social enterprise model through training, enterprise building, partnerships, and marketing to help our work generate income and become less dependent on external resources. This is an exciting time for our organisation, and we are looking forward to developing the creative and regenerative aspects of our work

The role

The purpose of this role is to lead on the trading and enterprise element for LOVO, with a focus on long-term sustainability and income generation. The trading and enterprise development will also be focused on improving the quality, visibility, and rootedness in the local community and landscape in Southwark and surrounding boroughs.

We have engaged with a local consultant to develop a broad brief in line with our strategy, with a range of options, based on our existing work, the needs of our participants, and feedback from staff, volunteers, and our steering group.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and resourceful individual to work on a freelance basis to lead on this brief, bringing with them their own ideas, skills, and knowledge to support our organisation to thrive in innovative ways.

This role will both be remotely and in-office, with agreement on the working times. The role will involve some

communication and co-working with the CEO and our small team, but will largely be self-

directed.

As we are women for women organisation, this role will be best suited for a woman ( although open to all ) who might be interested in working with vulnerable women to help understand their local needs so as to create our trading and enterprise models.

- PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES –

- Work with the team to develop a clear strategy for growth and income generation for LOVO,

with a focus on sustainability, fundraising, and income generation in the form of a business plan

or other communicable.

- To support the team and participants to implement this plan, in a way that is resourceful and

creative as well as sustainable.

- Planning relevant training, upskilling, and personal and group development which will be crucial

to building enterprise.

- To develop and assure the quality of our work and ensure that trading and enterprise are carried out

safely and effectively.

- To lead on relevant marketing and promotion, improving the visibility and appeal of our work

when we are able to re-open, as we hope to move premises and will also be launching a new

website.

- To lead on securing suitable premises for LOVO to run her enterprise and services 

- To work with a range of partners supporting our trading and capacity-building elements,

including local businesses, initiatives spaces, leaders, and community members where possible.

- To reach out to the local communities to build partnerships, to identify and implement opportunities.

- Manage the trading and capacity building budget

KNOWLEDGE + EXPERIENCE-

ESSENTIAL :

- Experience in marketing, business planning and income generation for Community Interest

Company or other social enterprises.

- Keen interest in enterprise and regenerative funding

- Some experience working within the community sector and with a diverse range of individuals,

colleagues, and partners in dynamic and creative ways.

- Commitment to the mission, aims, and purpose of LOVO and ability to take a strengths-based

approach.

- Ability to take a strengths-based approach, involving participants and the local community in

becoming resilient, rooted, and regenerative and celebrating and promoting talent, skills, and

knowledge of the women we work with. This involves a commitment to both the strengths and

needs of the local community and appreciation and respect for local culture.

- Knowledge of charity or community interest finance and fundraising, and understanding of

social enterprise models, alternative income generation, and the financial risks to a small

organisation.

- Ability to manage a budget, plan expenditure, and forecast income generation, profit-and-loss,

working with the Finance Officer where necessary.

- Ability to network and communicate with external partners, community members, and

participants and to promote the project and the organisation when needed.

- A well organised and focused individual who is able to plan and work on initiative when

needed, with a creative approach to co-working.

- Strong IT skills, knowledge of all basic systems, and ability access to Microsoft Office, Zoom, and emails from home.

- Positive, hands-on and approachable

Desirable

Experience of end-to-end development of alternative income streams for social enterprise organisations and demonstrable outcomes in the form of income or enterprise generation

- Experience in or working with the commercial or corporate sector, CSR, sponsorship

- Knowledge of the local area both in terms of local businesses,

initiatives and spaces but also the needs and strengths of the local community.

- Experience in marketing, design and communications and ability to use relevant software or

platforms to support.

- Experience or knowledge of working directly with funders in the third sector

- Experience working frontline with vulnerable individuals, particularly women and families, and

need for partnership working and joint working

​Hours: 8 hours (1 day) per week Rate: £120 p/d (£15p/h) over 16 weeks

Prospectus are excited to be working with NSPCC to help them recruit for Senior Direct Marketing Officer role. They are the UK's leading children's charity that works to prevent abuse, help rebuild children's lives and support families. The corporate partnerships this position will attract and manage will provide the vital funds needed to support their fight for every childhood.

This position is offered on a six-month contract basis to work from home with some meetings in London and a potential future return to the office part-time, paying £30,000 to £33,000 pro rata and they would consider someone four days a week.

You will focus on engaging existing supporters to build loyalty and maximise long term income for the NSPCC. They are evolving the way in which they engage with thier supporters, utilising key current events and important milestones to communicate regularly with relevant and engaging content. They are looking for someone who can help them build on this and instill a new way of planning and generating this content.

The ideal candidate will be confident in developing loyalty and engagement strategies as well as

developing engaging online and offline content. They will also be confident in monitoring

and evaluating campaign and strategy effectiveness across different audiences.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Fundraising Manager – Grants Partnerships

Our client is looking for a well organised, capable and collaborative Grants Partnerships Manager (maternity cover) with exceptional written and verbal communication skills to join their high performing Grants Partnerships team. The team are on track to raise £5m in 2020, from a range of trusts, foundations and statutory organisations in partnerships with their Programmes teams.

Position: Grants Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: Flexible, with some travel to our clients main office near Salisbury and to London
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (we will consider part time hours (min 22.5))
Salary: £30,025 to £38,435 (incl. London weighting, if applicable). 

About you:

In the role of Grants Partnerships Manager (maternity cover) you will generate significant income by identifying and approaching a wide range of trusts and foundations, relevant to our clients cause. You will be comfortable building and managing major relationships (£100k plus), building on their support through timely and high-quality written proposals, reports and face to face meetings. To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, the commitment and drive to deliver against deadlines, a can-do and collaborative working approach and a genuine passion for our work. You will also need to be self-aware, well organised and able to work autonomously and able to thrive within a culture which is solution-orientated, agile and has integrity, courage and excellence at its heart.

Our clients staff continually tell them what they value about working there: its open, friendly culture; the support and the flexibility they receive and the opportunity to be part of a fantastic cause that is changing the lives of children and bringing awareness to the lifelong effects of growing up in an institution.

About our client:

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone who will always look out for them. Children never belong in orphanages. Orphanages don’t protect children they harm them. With your support they can keep families together, reunite families and build new families. Help children grow up in families where they belong. Always families. Never orphanages.

Our client actively encourages equality and diversity and they look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity, and background as they believe diversity brings them closer to their mission of eliminating orphanages.

You may have experience of the following: Grants Partnership Manager, Partnership Manager, Fundraising Manager, Grants Manager, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Charity, Third Sector, NFP.

Ref: 94220

Supporter Relationship Officer / Volunteer Coordinator

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Fixed term - 12 months

Part time - 21 hours per week

£14,088 per annum (FTE - £23,480)

Our client is a thriving charity based in Shrewsbury with over 500 regular

volunteers and around 60 staff. Their vision is for Shropshire to be alive with wildlife, loved by people and its wild places restored. They are the only charitable organisation in the county focused solely on nature conservation in Shropshire. 

About the role

Our client is looking for someone with a passion for volunteering as well as developing, empowering and supporting local groups to make an impact. Not only will you ensure a steady supply of new volunteers for specific opportunities, you will work to retain them by providing new opportunities and social events.

You will support existing branches and groups to fulfil their potential but also work to

identify and develop new groups. The focus of current activity is to assist succession

planning but also explore ways groups can have more of a voice in local issues.

About you

Our client is seeking an organised and forward thinking individual who has experience of managing people and understands the health and safety needs of working with volunteers. You’ll be a strong communicator (both written and verbal) and you’ll be confident when using MS Office. You’ll also ideally have some experience of using databases. You need some knowledge of nature conservation and a full UK driving licence due to the locations you’ll be required to visit but most important is the desire to make a difference.

This is a fixed term 12 month contract and is part time for 21 hours per week (normally

worked over 3 days per week). 

Closing date 9am on the 19 th October 2020

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.

Department: Business Development

Flexible within England & Wales

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 obstacles 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.

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.

Senior Business Development Research Officer 

We’re looking for a Senior Business Development Research Officer to join the Business Development Research Team.

This team plays a key role in ensuring the Business Development Department has the right information and tools to achieve its ambitions within the Citizens Advice Future of Advice strategic framework. In practice, this involves working on and leading a variety of projects, ranging from market scoping studies to competitor research.  Alongside this, this role will contirbute to organising and implementing projects that contribute to the delivery of the income generation plan. 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Closing date: 21/09/2020

Interview date: TBC

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

We are seeking a Social Media and Film Officer for a one-year temporary contract for Maternity Leave cover.

As an important part of the Communications Team, the Social Media and Film Officer will have responsibility for promoting Release International through a variety of social media and film platforms, including producing and editing high-quality written, audio and visual content, to increase engagement with all UK audiences.

It is essential that you have experience of successful creative digital engagement and be proficient in managing social media tools. It is desirable that you have produced marketing campaigns using photography and film production.

If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this full-time role, please apply for this one-year temporary contract. The role will be primarily home-based, with occasional office working, in Orpington, Kent. Previous work experience is preferred although this exciting role may suit a talented graduate.

Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).

Release International is a UK Christian charity providing prayerful, practical and pastoral support to persecuted Christians around the world.

Director of External Relations

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000

Selection process: Application; I/Vs with CEO, ELT and Board members.

Hours:   Full-time/permanent

Holidays: 25 days pro-rata plus up to five days during the college’s Christmas closure period

DBS: All employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Pension: Workplace Pension Scheme inc. employer contribution of 10%

We are a high performing specialist College, the first brand new FE College in England since 1993, focused on developing our student’s technical, creative and entrepreneurial mindsets, skillsets and networks. We are passionate about educating, supporting and creating the next generation of digital pioneers, and we are particularly proud of our focus on identifying and supporting students from tougher backgrounds and young women. In November 2018, we were rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted. We are looking for a Director of Finance and Operations, on an interim or permanent basis, to support us during a transition period. 

All our students and apprentices are passionate about tech and we are committed to supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. We run a high-performing specialist 6th form in which all students study computer science with regular off-curriculum industry projects with partners such as King Games, Deloitte and Bank of America. We consistently are rated in the top institutions in the country for our computer science curriculum. Students can also study a range of related A-levels and BTECs

We also train 240+ Higher Level and Degree Apprentices digital apprentices for 30+ companies ranging from Google to Deloitte, Expedia and the FT as junior developers, data analysts and tech consultants. We use innovative Foundation and BSc. Programmes developed with our employer partners and validated by the OU.

With campuses in Tottenham Hale and Whitechapel we have a very diverse student body from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to using tech as a tool for social mobility. We offer a supportive culture for students and staff and our excellent industry links mean staff get regular formal and informal CPD to support their learning and development as teachers but also as leaders.

As Director of External Relations you will be responsible for both the high level strategy, including working with the Executive Leadership Team to implement and update the College’s Strategic Plan and, with your team, the daily implementation of a number of key functions. A few are listed here but a fuller list is in the attached job description:

• Ada’s fundraising activities including corporate philanthropy, major donors, trusts and foundations and implementing a wider individual giving programme.
• Facilitating and managing the extensive volunteering by industry partners in Ada’s sixth form and apprenticeship programme, including virtually due to pandemic restrictions.
• Raising the profile of the college including marketing and communications as well as public speaking and network building, and including virtual prospective learner outreach.
• Managing the outreach and recruitment of sixth form students and apprentices, in line with Ada’s social missions.
• Defining Ada’s alumni engagement and support strategy

The appointed candidate will be a champion for Ada’s unique mission and have a passion for supporting young people to succeed, especially young women and those from tougher backgrounds.

The right candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the College’s future success and will join at an exciting time in our evolution. We are looking for someone who is engaging, proactive, influential and aligned to our values; someone who will lead change management and who will support and motivate colleagues to be as efficient as possible with their budget, operations and team to drive high performance.

How to apply for the role

Please complete the application form and include a concise but detailed statement, that clearly addresses how your experience, skills and qualifications match the varied responsibilities of the post and the requirements, as set out in the person specification and email to our Jobs email address. In the subject field please write “Application for Director of External Relations” followed by your name.

If you have questions about the role and would like to have an informal conversation before submitting a completed application form please write to our Jobs email address with your CV to request a conversation with a member of the interview panel.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak and write fluently in English is an essential requirement of the role.

Ada is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and its staff. We expect everyone to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.

We are recognised as a disability confident employer and positively encourage applications from all social, gender and ethnicity backgrounds.

Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck in applying!