Reports to: Head of Marketing & Communications

Based at: Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe with the possibility to regularly work from home by prior agreement with your line manager

Salary grade table: Specialist (SP3), up to £35k

Hours: 35 hours per week. Hours to be agreed with your line manager. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required

Holiday: 36 days holiday a year including bank holidays 

Line management: No direct reports

The Role:

Coeliac UK has a complex agenda and array of health and food stakeholders. The Marketing Manager will be accountable for accelerating the marketing function within the charity, working closely with the Commercial and Policy teams and wider stakeholders to develop marketing plans for priority audiences; manage integrated marketing plans; increase awareness of the charity and its services; and in doing so, ensure the charity can help more people affected by coeliac disease.

Particular emphasis will be placed on building relationships, identifying and following through opportunities for marketing collaborations with existing and new commercial organisations and partners (eg retailers, manufacturers, caterers, food outlets) with a stake in the gluten free market. The focus will be on driving awareness of our food safety schemes, promoting their value to consumers and food businesses and in turn, driving leads and opportunities, as well as supporting marketing activity generally across the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate effective marketing plans to create shifts in the awareness, engagement and the income generating capacity of the organisation.

• Drive awareness of Coeliac UK, the charity’s work, brand and impact to increase our reach to 400,000 actively engaged people 

• Lead on the development and delivery of high impact, low cost, behaviour change campaigns 

• Plan and run our integrated marketing campaigns and day to day marketing activity ensuring content alignment with broader charity activity

• Lead the development of marketing plans for the charity’s Crossed Grain (XG) trademark licensing scheme used by manufacturers, the Gluten Free (GF) accreditation scheme used by caterers, and any new scheme that may require developing according to commercial opportunities

• Build brand awareness of food safety schemes, at both national and international level, to increase their value in consumer decision making

• Work with the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) Board and members to extend and improve commercial propositions. 

• Market consumer insights to drive desirability of schemes amongst food brands and deliver uplift in new business

• Position Coeliac UK in the food sector, driving brand awareness of the charity, its expertise and unique link to the consumer

• Track and measure assigned marketing campaigns to determine success or areas of improvement for future campaigns

• Promote advertising and sponsorship opportunities available through the charity, working closely with the Head of Advertising Sales

• Ensure asset development for the promotion of advertising activity to generate leads and grow partnerships

• Write creative briefs as necessary to internal colleagues or external suppliers 

• Ensure all assets and content on channels used to promote the commercial activities (via website, print, social media or other means) are coherent with existing communication guidelines and tone, up to date and relevant, updating these in agreement with colleagues as necessary 

• Work in tandem with the social media team (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram) to provide business focused tone/style/content

• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver marketing plans for other events and activities for the charity which support or involve Commercial Partners, eg Industry Day, Food Festival

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• At least five years marketing experience ideally in the charity, health or food sector

• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to generate insightful articles, website copy and other marketing collateral

• Demonstrable experience in setting meaningful metrics, using analytics and using agile marketing tactics to deliver successful campaigns

• Strong experience in reporting and evaluating campaign successes and developing learnings to apply to future projects

• Solid experience and/or understanding of campaign development

• Digital marketing prowess and good understanding of the principles of developing engaging multichannel content for a range of audiences

• Proven past accountability for spotting opportunities and translating organisational and marketing objectives into marketing activity and appropriate tactics

• Team player with practical, positive and flexible attitude

• Highly organised, able to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks

• Working with a range of stakeholders while project managing and delivering successful activity/campaigns, including external suppliers

Competencies:

1: General profile

• Monitors, co-ordinates and supervises the daily activities of staff in an assigned work area in similar or related disciplines

• Experienced. Fully competent in own area. Shares own expertise with others; provides guidance and support to others

• Resolves problems through immediate actions or short-term planning and sets priorities to ensure task completion

• Maintains orderly work processes by co-ordinating work flow and work quality. Adheres to established practices and procedures in work area

• Builds an environment that supports cooperation and cohesiveness among the direct work team and within other areas in the organisation

2: Technical expertise; building & maintaining

• Demonstrates depth/breadth of knowledge/skills in own area; may be acquiring knowledge of other disciplines/areas

2: Technical expertise; applying & anticipating

• Applies knowledge/skill through handling complex problems and/or managing work which may extend beyond own area of expertise; shares expertise with teams and other work groups

3: Client/organisation orientation; client response

• Understands client needs and identifies solutions to non-standard tasks/queries; actively seeks and closes opportunities

3: Client/organisation orientation; organisation understanding

• Decisions impact primarily on own work group/team; may have an impact on department objectives

3: Client/organisation orientation client response; costs

• Manages departmental costs

4: Creating & delivering solutions; problem solving

• Resolves problems through immediate actions or short-term planning and sets priorities to ensure task completion

4: Creating & delivering solutions; planning & organising

• Maintains orderly work processes by co-ordinating work flow and work quality. Adheres to established practices and procedures in work area

5: Working relationship; communicating, negotiating & influencing

• Builds an environment that supports cooperation and cohesiveness among the work team and with other areas within the organisation

5: Working relationship; teamwork, coaching & guiding

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of work group/team; accountable for work group/team results

5: Working relationship; networking

• Creates extensive networks internally and externally

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the needs of the charity.

Please apply online to receive further information about the role which will be sent to the email address specified in your CV.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Coeliac UK. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506878

Amazing new opportuniting for someone with a background in finance and operations, and a commitment to tackling homelessness. 

About Jimmy’s Cambridge

Jimmy’s is one of Cambridge’s leading providers of support and accommodation to people experiencing homelessness. We help people get off the streets and into their own home, backed up with all the support we can offer from our talented and committed team of staff, volunteers and partners.

The Role

We aim to use as much of our funding and resources to support people who are experiencing homelessness. To enable us to do this, we need efficiently run finances and resources to support the team and general running of the organisation.

This new role brings together key functions of finance, human resources, facilities, IT, and other related resources, to ensure they are run as efficiently and effectively as possible. Many of our resources are delivered through contracts, which need constant review to ensure we are getting the best service and best value for money. 

About You

The person will come with experience and a working knowledge of charity finance and accounting. We need someone who understands some of the legal and governance requirements relevant to a charitable organisation. We need great communication skills, someone who can build relationships with people. Being well organised will be central to how this person works, and the person will have the right people and project management experience and skills. We are a small charity, and a willingness to be ‘hands on’ as required is needed.

Overarching this, the person will want to work with an organisation that is making a real difference to people's lives. 

How to Apply

To apply, please send us your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, both no more than 2 sides each, and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Closing date for applications is 14th June 2020. We will be holding first stage interviews virtually, with a second stage subject to the latest guidance at the time. Email details are in the Job Description. 

Job Title: Resource Development Manager

Location: Flexible location with regular travel to Global Office in The Netherlands

Reports to:  Director of Resources

Salary: €40,000 – €50,000 euros - negotiable dependant on experience

Contract type:  Full time – 36 hours/week

Background

Wetlands International is a worldwide, not-for-profit organisation with a clear niche amongst environmental organisations. For the last 25 years we have functioned as a global network organisation, with 20 offices working in over 100 countries. Together with our partners, Wetlands International works to inspire and mobilise society to safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature. In all regions, we act as facilitators and catalyse action at a large scale for wetlands to act as Nature-based Solutions, helping to conserve biodiversity, safeguard water supplies, reduce the risks and impacts of floods and droughts, meet future food needs and tackle climate change.

The Global Office provides leadership, guides and helps coordinate collaborative action, through programmes, communications and advocacy across this network. Our outstanding technical staff and well-established relationships with governments and civil society, plus experience of working with companies, make us a trusted authority and partner of choice across a growing number of sectors. We play a central role in major global platforms and networks of relevance to our mission and are a partner to the Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

Wetlands International resources this work through combining support from a growing set of (mostly) institutional donors, including bi-lateral government grants and a growing portfolio of supportive Trusts and Foundations and companies. The organisation has historically enjoyed the loyal support of government and NGO members from around the world. There is potential to expand this membership which brings both mandate and resources, and the organisation is committed to broaden its constituency by developing a Supporter Base, involving a range of categories.

Purpose of Role

The Resource Development Manager is a facilitative leader who orchestrates, supports and adapts the implementation of the organisation's strategic efforts to mobilise resources, and tracks and evaluates resource development performance. This involves identifying and researching prospects, communicating and advising the Management Team and the Network on resource development strategy and tactics, coordinating the fundraising efforts across the organization, and providing practical support to proposal development and submission processes.  It is envisaged that the incumbent will develop a departmental team over time. One important aspect of the role is to work with staff across the Network organisation to develop the Member and Supporter base and identify other means to secure and build on flexible finance.  

Wetlands International is looking for an entrepreneurial, facilitative leader with strong cultural awareness and strong drive to grow a fertile programme bringing non-standard funding solutions. 

The incumbent will report to the Director of Resources, who is a member of the Global Management Team - will engage closely with the CEO – and will advise the Global and Network Management Teams on the resource development strategy and performance.

Primary responsibilities

• Play a central role in the global leadership team which identifies and evaluates opportunities for resource development, guiding choices and steering tactics, according to the organisational positioning and priorities;
• Lead the development and implementation of the Member and Supporters strategy, enabling staff in the Global Office and wider Network to play an active part in mobilisation;
• Communicate opportunities across the Network, and support offices by conducting  research on donors, providing organizational documents and donor-specific information and guidance;
• Act as the focal point to coordinate significant bids/proposal development involving managing dispersed teams where required;
• Oversee the produced management information on resource development opportunities, submissions and outcomes;
• Evaluate performance on resource development and provides resource-development overviews to the Global Management Team, Network Management Team, Annual Review and Supervisory Council reports;
• Review and quality assure external communications to partners and donors, as required;
• Ensure an appropriate appreciation of public donations; 
• Deliver training and provides tools to encourage best practice around prospect research, donor cultivation, stewardship in the Network;
• Chair bi-weekly resource development meetings of the Programme Leadership Team;

Working Relationships

INSIDE Wetlands International:

CEO, Director of Resources, Director of Operations and Network Development, Heads of Office, Head of Communications and Advocacy, Stream Team Leads/ Programme Leadership Team/ Communications and Advocacy Team, Supervisory Council/ Board of Association

OUTSIDE Wetlands International:

Partners, donors and other key stakeholders.

Profile

The successful candidate will identify with Wetlands International’s mission and vision and have demonstrated experience in resource acquisition for comparable organisations, with an emphasis on institutional fundraising. S/he will have active, current networks in Europe and internationally, will be highly organized and skilled in team coordination, with excellent communication skills.

Essential education and experience

• Relevant education in business development and relationship management.
• At least 10 years of experience of institutional resource development in an internationally operating organisation.
• Experience in working in a knowledge-rich, technical or science-based organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a facilitative and service-oriented style.
• Working knowledge of relevant IT systems including management information and Customer Relations Management systems or relations database systems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with fluency in English.
• Ability to work across cultures.

Core competencies

• Experience in working in an international (environmental) NGO.
• Existing donor and partner networks relevant to Wetlands International.
• Experience in working with different donor communities, such as trusts, foundations, governmental agencies, corporate companies, and relevant EU institutions.
• Proposal writing skills: ability to write clearly and persuasively to a wide range of different target donors and supporters.
• Additional language skills – particularly French, Spanish and / or Dutch.

Our partners, sector specialists in International Development grant assurance & consulting are seeking a manager to manage and lead assignments in the domain of value-for-money (VFM) / performance audit and evaluation - with a particular focus on international organisations such as the UN & DFID

The Manager oversees teams made up of Junior Managers, Analysts, Consultants and Audit Seniors, including review of planning, fieldwork and reporting.

Manage and lead VFM / evaluation-related consultancy assignments, either desk-based out of office or at client or beneficiary sites - usually outside the UK (for up to 30% of the time).
Utilise your detailed knowledge of public-sector VFM, performance audit and evaluation issues and techniques, and provide expert guidance to clients and colleagues.
Utilise your detailed understanding of international public sector programme implementation and evaluation, and provide expert guidance in associated technical and policy matters.
Manage the assignment process from the planning stage to presentation of the final report to the Director / Partner.
Review and finalise tailored plans for assignments, based on a sound understanding of the Terms of Reference.
Lead and manage assignment fieldwork teams including external consultants.
Critically review findings made by other team members, including working-level responsibility for quality control and review.
Lead on-site meetings with clients and beneficiaries.
Write reports, and review and improve reports written by others, in line with the client’s and the firm’s expectations and to agreed quality standards. Feedback constructively to others to ensure improvement of their report-writing skills.
Prepare proposals for specific assignments, either stand-alone or within a framework contract, reporting to a Director / Partner.
Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work from existing clients or assignment subjects. Take action to follow up such opportunities with a Director / Partner.
Develop internal contacts and an awareness of the services offered by other departments in the firm, and alert relevant parties to potential opportunities if appropriate.
Provide on-the-job training, coaching and guidance to more junior team members on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

A post-graduate degree or equivalent in evaluation methods, public policy, social science or other relevant discipline.
Membership of an industry-recognized professional body would be an advantage.
Proven experience and technical expertise in performance / value for money audit and/or policy evaluation.
Demonstrable in-depth and current knowledge of at least two of the following sectors: Health, Education, Ecology, Energy, Employment or Media, including knowledge of issues relating to project/programme management and delivery in these sectors.
Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and focus, prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in a complex environment.
Ability to act with professionalism, integrity and diplomacy at all times.
Excellent written and spoken English, including a very strong command of grammar, syntax, punctuation and style.
Ability to critically review, edit and polish reports produced by others and give constructive feedback on key reasons for amendments, to help others improve and develop their report-writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to present findings and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Previous experience of project and team management, and of staff planning, development and supervision.
Proven ability to contribute with your own work to the team’s objectives, to lead your own team, as well as support other team members at all levels (junior, senior and peer) in order to achieve wider departmental and organisational objectives.
A good working knowledge of a second language, especially French, Spanish or German, would be an advantage.
Passionate about international travel and willing to be out of the UK up to 30% of the time.

For more exciting and rewarding roles withinin the International development sector please visit the AfID website.

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other problems.  Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Specialist Community Forensic Service Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent post

Salary: £33,297- £37,458

Location: Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to lead the newly created Specialised Community Forensic Team for Second Step in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP). The team has been developed to support people out of secure in-patient units back into the community. The service will cover Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

You’ll have knowledge of the support needs of people with mental health difficulties and experience of innovating and implementing new services. You’ll be a good communicator, able to develop and manage relationships with key partners and be keen to contribute to the development of the team and the delivery of this valuable service.

Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services.  We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values.

Closing date: 25th March 2020

Interview date: 3rd April 2020

 Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.

Jimmy’s Cambridge is one of Cambridge’s leading providers of support and accommodation to people who are and have been experiencing homelessness. We aim to help people get off the streets and into their own home, backed up with all the support we can offer from our talented and committed team of staff, volunteers and partners.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to take on a new role in a much-respected local charity and lead on all matters related to the support of people who are experiencing homelessness.

Jimmy’s currently runs a range of services in Cambridge, which this post will take responsibility for: -

• 24/7 emergency accommodation service based on East Road, with 26 beds, where people stay with us generally from 28 – 56 days.
• People can then move onto one of our 9 shared houses, where we support people for up to a period of 2 years, while helping them into more sustainable accommodation.
• 24/7 Controlled Drinking Project, supporting people who are alcohol dependent to control and reduce their alcohol consumption.
• Extended or ‘floating’ support, where we support people who have moved on from Jimmy’s accommodation, but still need our help.  
• Emergency winter service (SWEP), providing an extra 26 beds during colder nights between October and March in a partnership with the City Council.
• 6 new single-occupancy modular homes, in a partnership with Allia Future Business.

The role will be responsible for leading, supporting and developing our committed team of staff and volunteers, ensuring we continue to provide a caring, supportive, and high-quality service.

As essential workers, the team have come to work every day to ensure our services remain open. It continues to be a difficult time for many people, with unprecedented support to rough sleepers during the pandemic, and Jimmy’s will need to adapt to meet the continued challenges many people will face in the future.

About You

The person will come with experience of running high quality services that support people who have complex needs and who face a wide variety of challenges. This does not have to been in this sector, this is about meeting the needs of the people we support, so a background of service planning linked to improving outcomes for people with complex needs is required. The person will have excellent coaching and line management skills, someone with great communication skills, who can build relationships with people. They will be very well organised. We are a small charity, and a willingness to be ‘hands on’ as required is needed. Overarching this, the person will come with an understanding and genuine interest in supporting people who are experiencing homelessness.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, both no more than 2 sides each, and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Closing date for applications is 2nd July 2020. We will be holding first stage interviews virtually, with a second stage likely to be in person, subject to the latest guidance at the time. To apply, and any questions, use the email in the Job Description.

Department: Science and Innovation

Due to growth in the team, we are seeking a driven and a proactive Team Coordinator to join us at the Institute of Physics in the Science and Innovation department.

The role

This is an exciting role that requires administration support to the Science and Innovation department and its activities. The role involves communication, marketing of projects, as well as delivering a number of events and projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Organising team meetings, events, workshops and bi-annual away-days.
• Producing minutes and meeting reports.
• Handling diaries, appointments, making arrangements for travel and accommodation and correspondence.
• Facilitating the preparation and distribution of departmental publications and reports.
• Carrying out marketing activities, including preparation of marketing collateral, delivering e-campaigns, arranging advertising and carrying out telephone campaigns.
• Preparing expenses forms, cheque requisitions, invoices and processing expenses.

The Person

We are looking for a professional who has previous experience in a project coordinator or personal assistant position.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication, written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, personable and committed to customer focus. They will also have the ability to maintain the technical skills and knowledge required to undertake the tasks of the demanding role. Practical experience of working in a customer facing role is essential.

Takes responsibility for personal learning and improvement and has the ability to measure and manage own work, takes responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress and results.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and transformation of our digital estate is a high priority. Our newly expanded communications and marketing function will be central to delivering our strategy and plans. We are looking for a superb digital professional to join the team and help develop our digital estate to its full potential.

Working from our new flagship King’s Cross offices, at the heart of the exciting ‘Knowledge Quarter’ our communications and marketing teams will raise awareness and understanding of our ground-breaking education, diversity, science and innovation programmes and help spread the word about physics and its value with the public. This is an exciting time to join IOP.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role, you can download the job description below. 

Closing date for applications: 11 June 2020
Interview date: 18 June 2020 (via GoToMeeting)

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Project Officer, Workplace Engagement

 (ref: SUS2920)

£24,446 per annum - 37.5 hours per week – 12 month contract

Wishaw and across Lanarkshire

This is an exciting role with a variety of responsibilities, working alongside NHS Lanarkshire staff to produce a series of site specific Active Travel Action Plans (ATAPs), engaging NHS staff across Lanarkshire through a range of activities designed to increase the number of active and/or sustainable travel journeys for commuting and business travel, ultimately contributing to the Sustainability Assessment Tool and Sustainability Strategy.

You will have experience of and be passionate about sustainable behaviour change and/or employee engagement project delivery in a workplace setting and have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events. You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to deliver engagement activities and promotional events and the ability to motivate and enthuse others. You will need excellent organisational skills and to be able to prioritise and manage your own workload. You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Thursday 11 June 2020. Interviews will take place via Skype or Zoom or at Sustrans offices in Edinburgh on Wednesday 24 June 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.

Programme Leader

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
5 days per week (Monday - Friday)
Place2be, 175 St John Street, London, EC1V ALW

Your new employer:

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides children’s mental health services in over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils. Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.

Are we the type of life changing organisation you’d like to work for? Yes…. then read on.

Your new role:
You will have responsibility for day to day leadership a suite of Place2Be Mental Health Training Programmes in addition to single-delivery Workshops and the Peer Mentoring Programme, this includes curriculum development, programme delivery, delegate learning, monitoring and evaluation. You will lead on the development and delivery of an outstanding delegate experience from enquiry through to programme completion. You will also be part of the Learning & Practice team based at 175 St John Street. You will report to the Head of Learning for Schools & Communities and ensure that Place2Be programme(s) are consistently quality assured through development, evaluation, delivery, supervision and moderation.

The successful candidate:
As the successful candidate you’ll have proven experience of leading on the development, organisation and day to day management of internal or externally based programmes for clinical staff.

The Programme Leader will be responsible for:

• Leading on the development, organisation and day to day management of the programme suite ensuring relevance, currency, coherence, attractiveness and distinctiveness to schools and other learning & teaching communities
• Contribute to new programme development as appropriate and ensure it reflects up-to-date practice in Place2Be Partner schools along with best practice in the wider field Working with Co-ordinators to Schedule Taster Days, Level 2 and 3 courses nationwide
• Work closely with the Development Programme Co-ordinator and the Business Systems team to
• Develop a departmental approach to transition to a new CRM and other systems
• Ensure that the programmes and any module specifications, programme materials and resources are accurate and up-to-date

As the successful candidate you’ll be able to demonstrate the following as part of your application:

• Qualified as a counsellor/psychotherapist to Level 5 or above, or other equivalent experience in a Mental Health role.
• Experience of line management, staff appraisal and development
• BACP Registered/Accredited or UKCP/HPC registered or equivalent accrediting body for qualification
• Initiates, builds and maintains sustainable key stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office, emails, cloud-based technology and the internet
• Experience of working dynamically with diversity and difference to bring about change
• Currently practising as a counsellor/psychotherapist for children and able to continue doing so in this role

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended maternity/paternity pay

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

*Please note: internally this role is called Programme Leader- Schools and Communities

Please apply via our website by completing the application form.

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 2020 at 11.59pm

1st Interviews: Friday 26th June/ Monday 29th June 2020
2nd Interview: Monday 06th July 2020

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference to the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively looks to support causes that others might shy away from, tackling some of the most difficult social challenges in the UK today?

Do you have excellent Salesforce administrator-level skills, a flair for improving systems, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?

If so, we’d love you to join our committed Grants Team as our Grants and Digital Administrator!

Please note that whilst this role is being advertised as home based as well as within the City of London, this is in direct response to Covid-19 precautions. Any candidate would need to be able to (public health advice permitting) attend work in the office on a regular basis going forward. 

About the Leathersellers’ Company

As one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, working for the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund offers an exciting opportunity to discover more about England's heritage and history and to look to the future focusing on philanthropy and fellowship.

We donate around £3.4million each year to charities, schools and universities across the UK as well as supporting individual students. We support a broad range of activities from youth clubs to arts or singing in care homes; from helping refugees to homeless veterans and much more. Existing connections with six London schools, a number of universities, the armed forces and City groups have been built over decades (if not centuries) but we are also proud to hold open programmes to allow charities with no previous connection the opportunity of multi-year, core funding. We do not shy away from those tackling difficult social issues for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The Leathersellers look to add value by not just providing funding but also making connections and sharing information as and when we can.

The Company has been an integral part of the City of London for almost 600 years. Working with us makes you a part of this rich history and key to its future.

About the role 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player, passionate about enabling our funding to have the most positive effect on communities around the UK, to join our committed Grants Team. The primary focus of the role will be to support the operational efficiency of the team as well as manage key communications with both internal and external stakeholders.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Salesforce experience, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a busy office environment. You will be a quick learner and have a passion for continuous improvement, keen to contribute your ideas.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (up to two pages) outlining how you meet the skills and experience elements in the attached role specification and why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 30th June in order to be considered. First round interviews will likely be held remotely in the following weeks, and a final interview in person after that.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We offer an attractive package, including a pension contribution equal to 15% of gross annual salary and a 35-hour week. Due to Covid-19 we are currently working remotely and foresee this being part of our working arrangements for some time ahead. Any candidate would however need to be able to (public health advice permitting) to attend work in the office at the Leathersellers' Hall on a regular basis going forward. 

Aims of the role

The Supporter Engagement team is responsible for communications and fundraising for Wycliffe Bible Translators. The Major Donor Fundraiser will support the Relationships Director to manage our portfolio of major donors.  This will be a varied role which includes developing major donor relationships, managing the major donor lifecycle for individual donors, helping coordinate major donor events, and working with the Relationships Director to ensure that all research, administration and data on major donors is kept updated.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience for anyone interested in developing this crucial income stream through good relationships with our growing portfolio of major donors. The role will be in keeping with Wycliffe’s mission to be an expression of the Christian life and faith.

Key tasks

Working as part of the Supporter Engagement team, and adhering to all departmental procedures, the Major Donor Fundraiser will:

• Represent the organisation to major donors and other supporters in a manner consistent with our ethos, values, branding guidelines, and strategic priorities
• Manage the relationships with major donors in such a way that Wycliffe’s ministry is understood and opportunities to invest are presented appropriately
• Manage a caseload of 50-100 prospective and current key relationships. This involves creating individual plans to develop the relationships, keeping accurate records, providing regular reporting and proposals, meeting agreed annual income targets and progressively growing these
• Assist the Relationships Director in organising events at which major donors and trust representatives will be invited to fund key projects within the Wycliffe portfolio
• Develop and manage the legacy marketing plan, including running agreed events, developing legacy literature and soliciting pledges
• Have a good understanding of where funds are needed, working with colleagues to ensure the necessary supporting information is available
• Make effective use of the organisation’s database, ensuring all relevant information on people and activity is captured in compliance with data protection legislation
• Support the Relationships Director with research into prospective major donors
• Work with fundraising colleagues to deliver a joined-up programme of relationships and income generation
• Accompany major donors on overseas trips when appropriate
• Promote major donor awareness across the organisation to develop a culture of all-staff involvement in major donor activities, and raise awareness of its importance for the benefit of the organisation
• Pray regularly for the key relationships and trusts team, supporter engagement team and wider Wycliffe staff
• Any other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Relationships Director

Person specification

Essential

• Warm and outgoing personality, able to build good relationships within a small team
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to take initiative
• A high degree of personal organisation, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Fully committed to upholding Wycliffe’s aims and values
• Comfortable participating in daily office prayer meetings

 Desirable

• Educated to degree level (a new graduate willing to be trained will be considered)
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Knowledge of relationship management software such as Salesforce
• Personal experience of cross-cultural mission
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to find creative solutions

About Feedback

Feedback is an environmental organisation that campaigns to regenerate nature by ending food waste and moving towards a better use of food, resources and nutrients within the food system. We work with governments, international institutions, businesses, NGOs, grassroots organisations and the public to change culture, markets and legislation for a fairer, more sustainable food system.

We are a friendly team, priding ourselves on maintaining a positive and values-led organisation. We aim to provide a flexible working environment with a good work/life balance and we welcome interest from candidates who are returning to work after maternity leave, career breaks or career changes.

Days: Flexible, with a preference for 3 days (22.5 hours) per week with the possibility of overtime at busy periods We are fully committed to being as flexible as possible so would consider term time only or shorter days (such as school hours or other) over the full week

Duration: Initially a 1 year contract with strong possibility of renewal/permanent role

Location: Currently remote in line with the government’s COVID 19 guidelines; usually office in London Fields ,Hackney, with a planned move to an office in Blackhorse Road (Victoria Line), Waltham Forest by then end of the year, with possibility for some home working

Main responsibilities

1. Assistance to the finance team (approx. 35% of time))

a) Accounting Systems (Xero and Receiptbank):

In relation to Xero, maintaining financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems, to include:

• Raising sundry invoices and entering suppliers’ invoices, ensuring that they are properly coded, authorised and paid.

• Keeping a diary to ensure that invoices for project funding are raised on time.
• To monitor and ensure prompt payment of invoices (within terms) and to monitor amounts due to the organisation.
• Supporting staff with the correct usage of Receipt Bank and other expense processing and ensuring that expenses are uploaded in a timely manner.

b) Online Banking system:

• Processing BACS payments for expenses and maintaining accurate records of authorisation and notification to the payees.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator with month end bank reconciliations.
• Banking admin duties – updating mandates etc.

c) Other:

• Assisting the Senior Finance Co-ordinator to maintain and keep updated the organisation’s timesheets
• Providing support to the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director by providing analyses and other information from the accounting system as required.
• Other Finance duties commensurate with the role as requested by the Senior Finance Co-Ordinator and Finance Director.

2. Assistance to the Operations Manager  (approx. 45% of time)

• General office administration including stationery orders, processing incoming and outgoing mail and dealing with general departmental emails and telephone calls as appropriate, managing printers and stationery

• Assisting with the organisation of events, including booking meeting rooms and assisting with the logistical planning and management of meetings, away days and other events
• Supporting the Operations Manager with staff recruitment and maintaining systems and procedures for all stages of the recruitment process, including new starter and leavers processes
• Updating staff handbooks and policies on a regular basis
• Assisting with the day to day IT support for the team
• Proactively participating in the development of administration systems and processes

commensurate with the role as requested by the Operations Manager and Executive Director.

3. Acting as the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director (approx. 15% of time)

• Supporting the Executive Director with PA duties such as diary scheduling and organising meetings email management assistance, booking travel
• Supporting the Executive Director with other administrative tasks as requested, such as expenses, timesheets, printing etc

4.Supporting other members of the SMT and senior colleagues (approx. 5% of time)

• Supporting other senior colleagues as requested with ad hoc administrative tasks

Essential Experience:

• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times throughout all duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to work to deadlines, while remaining well-organised.
• Good IT skills including intermediate Excel and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• The ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Enthusiastic about being part of a busy and fast-moving office
• Proactive and able to take the initiative when necessary
• Efficient and able to multi-task and prioritise workloads
• Supportive of Feedback’s mission to regenerate nature by transforming the food system
• Identify with Feedback’s values- bold, collaborative, celebratory, impact-driven, inspiring

Desirable Experience:

• Experience of working in a small charity environment, particularly an international charity running a number of restricted projects.
• Bookkeeping and/or financial administration experience
• Experience in using Xero or other comparable cloud-based accounting package

• A strong interest in the environment and/or food and farming

Skills:

• Numeracy and literacy commensurate with the role.
• Ability to act on own initiative and organise personal workloads effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 side of A4)  explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

Deadline: 5pm 12th June  

Notification of interviews – during the week commencing 15th  June

Interviews will be held  24th June

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Over the past 45 years, Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse through practice, research and policy. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs. 

We are a federation of nearly 180 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. We provide expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals working with survivors or commissioning domestic abuse services, and award a National Quality Mark for services which meet our quality standards. We hold the largest national data set on domestic abuse, and use research and evidence to inform all of our work. Our campaigns achieve change in policy, practice and awareness, encouraging healthy relationships and helping to build a future where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. 

Our support services, which include our Live Chat Helpline, the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people in their first relationships), the national Domestic Abuse Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year.

You will be joining our fantastic Fundraising team who keeps the organisation surviving and thriving by bringing in funding from the smallest individual donor, a high profile corporate partner, or individual major donor. This post holder for this role work across the whole Fundraising team, providing administrative and operational support, including maintaining the fundraising database: The Raiser’s Edge. 

We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processed to improve on efficiency.

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work. 

Location Bristol (with some travel required) 

Salary £19,538 pro rata (based on WA pay scale point 20)

Length of contract 15 hours per week, permanent

Closing date 12pm, 15th June 2020 

Interviews 18th June, Bristol/via MS Teams if remotely 

Women’s Aid offers a family friendly culture, with flexible hours and generous leave policies. Staff also have access to a tailor made development process, centred on our values, and recognising staff strengths. As part of this, staff are allowed 8 study days each year (pro-rata), on top of the already generous 27 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. We also offer staff networks for BME and LGBT staff, an Employee Assistance Programme, and loans for travel cards and training courses.