Data Administration Officer Jobs in Holborn, Greater London

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The HR Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day HR operations, focusing on delivering high-quality HR services. The role oversees employee relations, employee experience, learning and development, reward, resourcing, talent management, people analytics, EDI, wellbeing and payroll. The HR Manager will ensure the effective execution of HR processes and the maintenance of HR good practices across Muslim Aid, with a specific focus on using HR metrics to inform strategic decisions.

About the Role:

1. Oversee and manage all aspects of HR operations, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational policies.
2. Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they receive all necessary training and introductions to Muslim Aid policies.
3. Manage the recruitment process from job posting to hiring, ensuring a smooth and efficient candidate experience.
4. Respond promptly and effectively to HR-related inquiries from employees and management.
5. Conduct training sessions to educate employees and managers on HR policies and best practices.
6. Oversee the performance review process and ensure it is conducted fairly and consistently across all departments.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Proven experience in managing HR operations and a team within a small to mid sized organisation.
3. Strong background in employee relations, including handling disputes and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
4. Excellent leadership and team management skills, capable of mentoring and motivating the HR team.
5. Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
6. Strategic HR management abilities to align HR functions with organisational goals.

 Why you should apply:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, enjoys problem-solving, and is seeking a role where they can make a real impact and experience growth. As an HR Manager, you will have a unique chance to make a significant impact in a mission-driven organisation dedicated to global humanitarian efforts. You will work with a diverse and collaborative team, enhancing your leadership skills and HR expertise.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

Are you passionate about building relationships and securing funding for an ambitious and growing charity providing high-quality support to adults with disabilities?  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Fundraising Manager to lead on increasing donations from individuals with an interest in our cause and our local communities.  

We are looking to grow our income beyond Trusts and Foundation and diversify our income streams in line with our strategy. We need someone with the passion and track record to tell our story to other audiences, so they want to support Share. 

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen. 

Main responsibilities 

• You will build on the excellent foundations laid by the outgoing Community Fundraiser to raise our profile amongst our neighbours and with local organisations 
• You will proactively recruit new supporters, build our individual supporter base and develop regular stewardship and communications 
• You will offer high-quality relationship management and donor care to supporters including providing fundraising materials, encouragement and support to maximise their fundraising potential, as well as ensuring donors are recognised and thanked for their contribution 
• You will develop and deliver fundraising operational plans, ensure good fundraising practice and messaging is embedded throughout the entire organisation. 

Who we’re looking for 

• You are a dynamic, compelling and organised person with experience of building lasting relationships to achieve fundraising targets, bringing in income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events 
• You are self-motivated and ambitious, and be excited by the opportunity to develop a crucial function within a growing charity 
• You are a brilliant communicator, in person, in writing and over the phone 
• You use data to inform where you channel your energies, considering the return on time and any financial investment 
• Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen.  

Why work for us? 

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible. 

 Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees. 

 We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. We have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership of making our programmes come to life. 

 We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you. 

How to apply 

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.  

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us: 

1. What attributes would an effective and successful Individual Giving and Community Fundraiser have at a charity like Share? 
2. What would be your top three priorities for growing individual giving at Share? 
3. Who would be your key allies within Share to grow our community and individual fundraising? 

If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us before applying, please contact a member of the HR team. 

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to the interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us. 

We look forward to receiving your application. 

£41,200 (pro-rata) + 6% pension contribution

21 hours per week

Supported by our CEO, you'll be working with an ambitious and caring organisation that works hard to support refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.  As a relatively small organisation we can be creative and nimble and always strive to work collaboratively. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual who can embed our new People strategy, taking our HR function to the next level.

For more information, please refer to the job pack. To apply, please complete our online application form which you can find on our website.

Deadline: 9am 24th June 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 1st July 2024

RESEARCH & EVALUATION MANAGER (BEHAVIOURAL EVIDENCE & INTERVENTIONS)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Research & Evaluation Manager

Department: ?Policy, Information and Communications?

Contract: Fixed-term contract until end of June 2025. (Please note if you are applying to this role as an Internal Secondment, please ensure that you discuss this with your Line Manager at the point of application).

Hours: ?35 hours per week (we are open to Part time hours or Compressed Hours)

Location: ?Stratford w/ high-flex (1-2 days per week in the office). Flexible working options available, requests for home based flexible working will be considered.

Closing date: Thursday 20 June 2024, 23:55

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

??We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. ?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Research & Evaluation Manager in our Social & Behavioural Research team, developing our Behavioural Evidence & Interventions portfolio.

We need you to lead the design, delivery and commissioning of methodologically robust research, evaluation and intervention design covering the prevention, diagnosis, screening and treatment of cancer. This means working closely with academics, stakeholders, policy makers and market research agencies to collect mixed methods data, ensuring we can fulfil our evidence needs and recruit large and diverse samples.

You will also provide consultancy and training to support the delivery of qualitative and quantitative health research, and the application of behavioural/implementation science approaches to ultimately improve cancer outcomes.

What will I be doing?

• Collaborating with internal teams to prioritise and deliver a portfolio of research, evaluation and intervention development/implementation which achieves maximum impact in relation to CRUK's strategic objectives

• Project managing and advising on research, evaluation and intervention development/ implementation, from development of the design and methods to communication or results internally and externally

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with research, evaluation, behaviour change and implementation experts, making the most of opportunities for collaboration to help achieve CRUK's strategic priorities, including generating academic publications where possible

• Leading the procurement process for the commissioning of external suppliers (e.g. market research agencies)

• Preparing and delivering communications including presentations, reports, peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations/posters to a high standard, working with colleagues and external researchers as appropriate

• Maximising the impact of research, evaluation, intervention development and implementation on internal decision making and external influencing activities through strategic planning, and proactively monitor impact over time

• Using research outputs and knowledge of related research to influence colleagues at all levels to make appropriate changes to their activities, communications, strategic plans and priorities

• Representing behavioural/implementation science and evaluation expertise in PIC and CRUK-wide initiatives including within PIC's governance structure, ensuring visibility of relevant research, evaluation, intervention development and implementation

• Managing a Researcher and Administrator, ensuring delivery of high quality and impactful research, evaluation and intervention development/implementation and supervising/overseeing the work of placement students/interns

• Developing and delivering resources and training to improve the ability of staff across PIC to conduct research, evaluation and intervention design.
  

What skills are you looking for?

• Willingness to work flexibly and adaptably in response to evolving strategic priorities and changes in the external environment

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field, e.g., psychology/ behavioural science/implementation science/ health service research

• Specialist knowledge and extensive experience of research and evaluation methods and analysis (quantitative and qualitative), and how to design behaviour change interventions

• Ability to lead on a defined area of work and deliver through others

• Excellent project management skills; able to oversee the timely delivery of a range of large-scale, complex projects whilst managing competing priorities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team working, building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including at a senior level

• Developing and delivering authoritative and engaging communications, extracting relevant information and flexing communication style for each audience

• Ability to influence and negotiate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers (for example market research agencies).

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

RESEARCH & EVALUATION MANAGER (CANCER PREVENTION & SERVICES)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Research & Evaluation Manager

Department: ?Policy, Information and Communications?

Contract: Fixed-term contract until end of June 2025. (Please note if you are applying to this role as an Internal Secondment, please ensure that you discuss this with your Line Manager at the point of application).

Hours: ?35 hours per week (we are open to Part time hours or Compressed Hours)

Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1-2 days per week in the office). Flexible working options available, requests for home based flexible working will be considered.

Closing date: Thursday 20 June 2024, 23:55

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

??We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. ?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Research & Evaluation Manager in our Social & Behavioural Research team, developing our Cancer Prevention & Services portfolio.

We need you to lead the design, delivery and commissioning of methodologically robust research, evaluation and intervention design covering the prevention, diagnosis, screening and treatment of cancer. This means working closely with academics, stakeholders, policy makers and market research agencies to collect mixed methods data, ensuring we can fulfil our evidence needs and recruit large and diverse samples.

You will also provide consultancy and training to support the delivery of qualitative and quantitative health research, and the application of behavioural/implementation science approaches to ultimately improve cancer outcomes.

What will I be doing?

• Collaborating with internal teams to prioritise and deliver a portfolio of research, evaluation and intervention development/implementation which achieves maximum impact in relation to CRUK's strategic objectives

• Project managing and advising on research, evaluation and intervention development/ implementation, from development of the design and methods to communication or results internally and externally

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with research, evaluation, behaviour change and implementation experts, making the most of opportunities for collaboration to help achieve CRUK's strategic priorities, including generating academic publications where possible

• Leading the procurement process for the commissioning of external suppliers (e.g. market research agencies)

• Preparing and delivering communications including presentations, reports, peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations/posters to a high standard, working with colleagues and external researchers as appropriate

• Maximising the impact of research, evaluation, intervention development and implementation on internal decision making and external influencing activities through strategic planning, and proactively monitor impact over time

• Using research outputs and knowledge of related research to influence colleagues at all levels to make appropriate changes to their activities, communications, strategic plans and priorities

• Representing behavioural/implementation science and evaluation expertise in PIC and CRUK-wide initiatives including within PIC's governance structure, ensuring visibility of relevant research, evaluation, intervention development and implementation

• Managing a Researcher and Administrator, ensuring delivery of high quality and impactful research, evaluation and intervention development/implementation and supervising/overseeing the work of placement students/interns

• Developing and delivering resources and training to improve the ability of staff across PIC to conduct research, evaluation and intervention design.
  

What skills are you looking for?

• Willingness to work flexibly and adaptably in response to evolving strategic priorities and changes in the external environment

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field, e.g., psychology/ behavioural science/implementation science/ health service research

• Specialist knowledge and extensive experience of research and evaluation methods and analysis (quantitative and qualitative), and how to design behaviour change interventions

• Ability to lead on a defined area of work and deliver through others

• Excellent project management skills; able to oversee the timely delivery of a range of large-scale, complex projects whilst managing competing priorities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team working, building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including at a senior level

• Developing and delivering authoritative and engaging communications, extracting relevant information and flexing communication style for each audience

• Ability to influence and negotiate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers (for example market research agencies).

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with partners, including Dell Technologies, KPMG, the NHS and Network Rail we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

The Programme Manager role 

Due to the expansion of our programmes we are seeking a new team member to support our next year of growth and delivery.

You will be managing and developing skills and employability programmes designed in partnership with industry. With support, from your team and colleagues, you will ensure TTF educational programmes are successfully delivered from conception to evaluation. You will work collaboratively with our corporate and industry partners to support teachers and students in schools and further education institutions.

What you will be doing

• Management of multiple projects and events
• Team management (experience of line managing direct reports)
• Use systems and administrative processes
• Building exceptional relationships with partners, teachers and volunteers
• Evaluation and reporting

To read the full job information pack, either visit our website or download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for. 

Job details

• £35,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
• Full or part time opportunity (min 4 days a week)
• Hybrid working
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training budget

And if you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for the team days in London.

We are looking for a skilled admin and people orientated person to support our two Joint CEOs (JCEOs) on the journey to further Cardboard Citizens’ ambitions as a dynamic, flexible and forward-thinking social justice charity and theatre company, working with people who have experience of homelessness and poverty or inequity.

This role works to support the Executive Director / JCEO primarily, with some diary support given to the Artistic Director / JCEO. The main focus will be to support governance, finance, fundraising, operations and general management of Cardboard Citizens. You will be someone who places value on systems, admin and infrastructure as the key ingredients that help to support the executive team to achieve success in their roles. You will also have experience in building robust relationships with a variety of stakeholders and enjoy being part of a great team.

Richmond Carers Centre, a network partner of the Carers Trust, is a registered charity providing information, support, advice and a voice for carers living and caring in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Helping Carers to Live Well is our organisational aim. We provide a targeted service to young carers, aged 5 – 18 years. Young carers, provide vital emotional and practical support to a family member with a care need including sibling young carers. Their care role can have an impact on their wellbeing, education and social opportunities. We are looking for someone with the skills and ability to offer a coordinated approach in supporting young carers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

As Young Carers Support Worker you will be part of a small, dedicated team which directly deliver a range of services for young carers, including information and advice, emotional support and mentoring, promoting awareness of young carers and delivering a wide selection of group activities, both term-time and in the school holiday programme. Using all your skills, you will work with the young carers’ team to deliver, review, and continually develop services for young carers to best meet their identified needs.

With your proven knowledge of working with children and young people, families, carers or other vulnerable groups on an individual and/or group basis, you will recognise the importance of being client focused and have a commitment to enhance the lives of young carers and their families, including knowledge and awareness of sibling young carers and vulnerable families. You will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of young carer’s needs, a wide range of skills in relation to service delivery to support young carers and have a sound understanding of social care provision in both statutory and voluntary sector environments.

You will be self-motivated and positive in your approach to working with both young carers, their families and team members, and have a willingness to embrace our organisational values.  Being innovative and creative, you will identify and implement a range of support mechanisms for young carers, enhancing their wellbeing and supporting them to achieve identified goals.  Strong administrative, time management, IT and organisational skills are essential.  Your ability and willingness to regularly work outside normal working hours is required.

In return, we offer regular supervision, training and professional development for this rewarding position, along with generous annual leave, work-based pension or employer’s contribution to your pension scheme and above all, a supportive and friendly working environment. 

Richmond Carers Centre welcomes and encourages applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Benefits of working for Richmond Carers Centre:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (pro rata)
• Bonus 3 days of annual leave per year over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval)
• Workplace Pension Scheme with Peoples Pension
• Flexible working/option of working from home (subject to CEO approval)
• Equipment and support to be set up to work from home
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Staff away days and socials
• Staff retention grant to support with wellbeing
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 7th July 2024

Shortlisting week commencing: Monday 13th May 2024

Interviews with Richmond Carers Centre scheduled: Monday 20th May 2024

First round of shortlisting will be ongoing

Second round of shortlisting with Richmond Carers Centre – Week commencing Monday 15th July

Provisional interview dates – Week commencing Monday 22nd July

Provisional job starting date – End of August / early September

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom)

 If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org

At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. Corporate fundraising income at Bookmark has seen considerable growth over the last few years and we are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to help with the development and management of corporate partnerships to support the charity's mission and income.​
 

Job Description​

Manage high-value partnerships​

• Deliver and grow a portfolio of four and five-figure corporate partnerships, ensuring a first-class stewardship journey that maximises partnership value and delivers on agreed objectives​
• Lead on the delivery of partner events and activities that engage our corporate supporters and maximise fundraising opportunities.​

​Drive new business​

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a pipeline of prospective corporate partners, conducting research, making approaches, and securing meetings to drive new business.​
• Support the Research & Administration Officer with conducting regular research and analysis of the corporate social responsibility landscape, identifying trends, opportunities, and best practice in the sector.​
• Support the development and delivery of creative, innovative, and bespoke partnerships proposals that meet the needs of corporate partners, while aligning with the charity's strategic priorities.​

Support our corporate volunteers​

• Bookmark is lucky to have a strong corporate volunteering proposition and it is at the heart of many of our corporate partnerships. Work with our partners and Volunteers team to ensure the corporate volunteering journey is engaging and impactful.​

​Communicate and collaborate​

• Communicate the Bookmark mission with confidence to all our key external and internal stakeholders.​
• Support the team with internal and external reporting, and financial tracking for fundraising activities. ​​

Other​

• Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of corporate income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management. ​​
• Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to.​​

Person specification​

Essential skills and experience​

• Some experience of working in a fundraising, commercial, or related role.​
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.​
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.​
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with a range of internal stakeholders.​
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.​

​​Desirable skills and experience​

• Experience of corporate partnerships either in the charity or private sector.​
• Experience of managing databases and using CRM systems.​
• Experience of delivering events.​

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Interview process 

There will be two rounds of interview. At least one of these will be in person at our London office . 

Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. Every day of the year the charity gives brave and deserving children across the UK the chance to put their illness on hold and do something they have previously only dreamed of.

The role:

We are seeking a Wish Granter with a “can-do” attitude to deliver bespoke, creative, high-quality and meaningful experiences to seriously ill children and their families. You will be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of wish experiences including researching, planning and booking experiences, negotiating quotes and gift in kind with vendors and managing timeframes and budgets.

Requirements:

Creativity, organisational skills and the ability to empathise and communicate with wish children and their families are all key to this role. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, experience in project or event management, and ideally have some experience working with children and young people. 

• Place of work: Berkeley House, 304 Regents Park Road, London N3 2JX.
• Hybrid working is available with a minimum of 2 days in the office
• Salary: £27k - £33k
• Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent 
• Benefits: Unlimited annual leave 
• Learning, development and training opportunities

Closing date: for applications  Sunday 30th June 2024

Interviews: Monday 8th July 2024

The successful candidate will track and analyse media coverage of MSF in the UK through daily monitoring and the production of a weekly newsletter and quarterly reports. They will also debrief members of staff returning from MSF’s medical projects, as well as pitching stories to news outlets. Role also involves some social media management and opportunities to contribute to MSF events, such as Scientific Day.

This role is an opportunity to gain exposure to media work and explore the day-to-day work of an international NGO and to understand how and why we communicate. There will be ample opportunity to learn more about MSF and you are encouraged to attend and contribute to weekly office meetings and operational updates.

HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 6 months Fixed Term Contract

LOCATION: London – hybrid working

SALARY: £25,642.50 per annum (London Living Wage)

Meridian Wellbeing

Senior Communications and Activities Lead

Pay & Pensions: £28,000 p.a. pro rata plus workplace pension contribution

Location: Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, NW4 4JT

Hours: 4 days, 30 hours a week (Based on FTE 37.5 hrs per week)

Term: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Responsible to: CEO of Meridian Wellbeing

Reports to: Head of Operations

This role offers the potential for flexible working hours with a minimum of 2 days based in the office.

Meridian Wellbeing are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Lead to create marketing plans and to implement its development strategies across the organisation to support the digital delivery platform and physical activities for its wellbeing services. We seek applications from candidates with a proven track record in creating marketing plans focusing on social media, content creation and brand.

The successful candidate will work closely with all service teams to promote and enhance the awareness of our services through regular marketing and communications streams such as the weekly newsletter, promotion of physical activities and workshops, the online development of our digital platforms, and manage the organisation website.

As a member of the senior team, the successful candidate will work actively to contribute to the positive development of the organisation as a mental health and wellbeing hub, seek out and develop opportunities for partnership and to grow the organisation’s presence as a leading specialist mental health and wellbeing charity.

The post is for an initial 1-year period with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Lead will be responsible for the development of an effective marketing strategy to encourage participation and utilisation of digital platforms in the community to improve their wellbeing. They will have responsibility to manage the content on the website, social media platforms, promotional material and communication to beneficiaries and stakeholders, with the aim of establishing the leading digital platform for community-based wellbeing services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with the ability to develop, build and drive a marketing strategy to meet the goals of the digital platform development. The post holder will have a high level of marketing and communications skills, attention to detail, able to work independently, and with the ability to build connections with diverse audiences in the commercial, public and voluntary sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to apply and/or to further develop their skills in a vibrant and dynamic role. Working as part of a small and focused team, the Senior Communications and Activities Lead will lead on the promotion of the organisation’s brand, integrating and bringing together the collaborative work streams. The role will be integral in the continued development of a digital platform to improve access, and to raise awareness and conversion for our physical activities at our centre to achieve better outcomes for wellbeing services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Create marketing plans for social media, content and brand

· Lead on the communications and marketing activities for the organisation

· Work closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and colleagues to devise and implement a

coherent marketing strategy bringing together the different services, activities and products developed by the organisation

· Work closely with the team to encourage greater uptake of the digital platform, physical activity and workshops programmes to improve access and connection with vulnerable adults from harder to reach communities

· Establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships with regional and local press channels, as well as other communication agencies

· Update and support the creation of information and images on the website regularly

· Oversee marketing communications including promotional material and effective digital campaigns, and the weekly newsletter

· To coordinate all aspects of print production, design, proofing and distribution of all publications, leaflets, brochures and publicity material

· Provide administrative support for all media, social media, website and press related communications

· Provide administrative support for the activity and workshop programmes across the organisation, to promote, raise awareness and collect reporting data

· Ensuring copyright, collate images and proofing for both print and digital promotional material

· Maintain and update a library of publications, reports, stories and promotional material to archive and showcase the organisational development, and development of the digital platform

· Manage Google Analytics and social media reporting

General Duties:

· General administrative tasks as required of the work when necessary

· To adhere to all policies including equal opportunity and volunteer policies at all times

· Support the team in the promotion and running of events throughout the year

· Work with the team to support the recruitment and management of volunteers

· Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and supervision, as well as training sessions

· Carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and may be reasonably required by the Head of Operations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience:

· Proven experience on content creation, social media marketing and branding

· A creative marketer with a good eye for design

· Experience of developing communications materials across broadcast, print and online communications channels

· Proven record on successful individual decision making from within a marketing role

· Ideas orientated to drive an agenda within their role

· Experience of working with databases and website building

· Experience of using and establishing online content management systems and databases to effectively collate and manage internal and external intelligence

Desirable Experience:

· Experience of working with business management platforms

· Experience of the voluntary sector and community work

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people of different backgrounds within a variety of settings

· Strong ability to organise and forward plan

· Ability to lead and drive tasks towards completion to meet tight deadlines

· Manage a substantial workload and work with initiative and independently

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT competency

· High proficiency in skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Excellent teamwork and can-do attitude

Other requirements:

· An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and GDPR regulations

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

· Willingness to work flexibility and as per the demands of the role and organisation

Training:

A short period of training and induction will be given internally by your supervisors.

Please note that the job description is by no means an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities expected of a role. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities to assist with service delivery and other organisational matters. The post holder should also be prepared to have the flexibility to work weekends/holidays on occasion if doing so is necessary to achieve the fundamental job objectives.

Yes Futures empowers young people to believe in themselves and discover their personal potential.

We are a multi-award winning charity, established in 2012. Our successful programmes have already made a proven difference to the lives of over 3400 young people.

We are ambitious about expanding our impact to many more young people and we are seeking a passionate and driven Programme Manager(s) to join delivery team and help us scale our programmes to more schools.

Programme Manager role

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and committed Programme Manager(s) to join our existing Programme Team in September 2024 on a full or part-time basis (6-month fixed-term with potential to extend).  As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Yes Futures programmes in-person, in our partner primary and secondary schools in North London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire.

Main Responsibilities

You will be one of a small team of Programme Managers, dedicated to delivering excellent programmes which make a positive difference to the lives of students.  The main responsibilities of the Programme Manager role are:

Programme delivery

• Responsible for the care and wellbeing of all students in your schools on the programme;
• Communicating with parents where necessary during the programme, by email, letter and telephone;
• Planning and delivering whole-group workshops for students;
• Planning and delivering information and celebration events for students and parents;
• Facilitating the in-person and online volunteer coaching team to deliver student coaching sessions. As well as delivering coaching sessions to students, where required;
• Developing business and charity partnerships for day trips;
• Planning and delivering the day trips included in the programme;
• Supporting the planning and delivery of the Into the Wild and World of Work day trips;
• Implementing discipline procedures, including reporting serious discipline issues;
• Implementing all necessary Health and Safety and Child Protection procedures, including recording and reporting any incidents;
• Ongoing communication with the school and Yes Futures head office regarding student engagement and progress.

Organisation and administration

• School onboarding, including ensuring that dates are planned, students are recruited and parental agreements are returned;
• Planning and organising the logistical elements of the programme (timetables, activities, sessions plans etc) through liaising with Yes Futures head office, school staff, businesses, charitable organisations and the rest of the Coaching team;
• Creation of Risk Assessments, parent letters and programme-related documents for schools;
• Sourcing materials needed for programme sessions, including lunches for trips;
• Assisting with finance and petty cash where required.

Management of volunteer Yes Futures Coaches

• Managing and developing the skills of your Coaching teams (usually 2-6 adults per school);
• Ongoing communication with your Coaching teams, to foster their enthusiasm and commitment;
• Supporting Coach recruitment for future programmes;
• Supporting the planning and delivery of training for Coaches;
• Maintaining accurate and secure records of Coaches’ personal information, absences, sickness and other relevant information.

Evaluation and reporting

• Facilitating the pre-, mid- and end of programme evaluations;
• Oversight and input of key student monitoring data and impact data;
• Debriefing and ongoing feedback collection from schools and Coaches;
• Ensure all work is carried out in an effective and timely manner to support continued high standards of the Yes Futures programmes.

Programme Managers will also be given the opportunity to support with other Head Office functions, including but not limited to:

• Strengthening our strategy, programme design and theory of change;
• Supporting the marketing of Yes Futures to new schools and customers;
• Developing our fundraising strategy through bid writing and other fundraising tasks;
• Establishing relationships with key partner organisations;
• Planning our future Ambassador offer and other pilot programmes.

In addition, as part of our focus on employee development, you will be able to dedicate time to individual personal development opportunities and gain further professional growth through leading working groups in strategic areas in which you are interested.

Benefits to you

Yes Futures is an incredible place to work. In the past two years, we have been awarded places in both the Top 100 Social Enterprises UK and the Escape 100: Best Companies to Escape To. 

This is a unique opportunity to have an incredible impact, by joining our ambitious team at this exciting stage in the charity’s growth. You will have significant ownership over your work, enabling you to thrive and grow your talents in a collaborative environment alongside a supportive, fun team of colleagues.

As well as a generous reward package, we provide:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing year-on-year to 30 days’ holiday after five years of service.
• Additional 3 days’ volunteering leave, so you can focus on your other charitable passions.
• Workplace pension with employer contribution of 5%.
• Flexible approach to work (remote working and flexibility around core hours 10am-4pm)).
• Generous CPD allowance for professional development and qualifications.

With us, you will make a tangible difference to thousands of young people’s lives. 

Some testimonials from our current employees:

• "Yes Futures is an extremely positive and supportive working environment. All employees are valued and encouraged to contribute across all areas of the charity. My team are so enthusiastic and passionate about the fundamental ethos -  helping to build a positive future for young people." 
• "As well as every day being different, and the work we do being so rewarding, we have a fantastic team of dedicated, intelligent, interesting, passionate people! It's wonderful to be part of it all!" 
• "I work with a supportive team with great passion and energy. We are all so different but share a passion for supporting young people. Our CEO is an inspiration and leads the way with her positivity, drive and enthusiasm."

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please send a CV and cover letter (max 600 words) to applications @ yesfutures. org.  Please quote the role title and your name the subject line (e.g. Programme Manager - ‘Your Name’) by Monday 1 July (9am).

Please include:

• Your motivations for applying
• How your skills and experience meet the person specification for this role
• Your home address/ town or postcode (which should be within the specified region)
• Your preference for full or part-time roles (i.e. days per week)
• If you have access to a vehicle for work (this is not a requirement for the role but helps us effectively plan our school allocations).
• The date from which you are available to start the role

Dates and recruitment timeline

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-stage online interview taking place on 9 & 10 July (invitations will be sent by Friday 5 July at the latest).  Successful candidates will then be invited to an Assessment Centre and Interview taking place on Wednesday 17 July (in-person at our Brixton office in London).  Please keep all these dates free.

Start date

Ideally, we are looking for a Programme Manager to start by late August/ early September in order to provide a comprehensive induction and handover prior to the next delivery cycle in September (though there may be some flexibility to accommodate the right candidate).

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Ideally you will be available to join us from the beginning of September to benefit from a full introduction by the incumbent.

Since becoming independent in 2019, PILC has gone from strength to strength by carefully expanding our strategic priorities and project areas. Our team is growing and currently made up of 17 staff working from our modern offices in Cambridge Heath, E2.