Head of Supporter Journey (0840)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have significant experience of leading the development of large-scale segmentation strategies and compelling supporter journeys?

Do you have expert understanding of the principles and practices of supporter/customer relationship management, journey development, and audience listening and understanding techniques?

Do you have expert knowledge of regular giving and digital marketing principles and practice?

We are looking for a Head of Supporter Journey at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will be providing strategic direction and leadership in line with our feminist approach and values. To lead the Supporter Journey Team to ensure that every Oxfam supporter has a relevant & inspiring journey and that all supporter interactions are engaging. To maximise supporter retention and development, in order to generate long-term growth in income. 

You'll have:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• A collaborative leader that encourages integration and supports their teams to succeed.
• Experience of managing performance of others and helping people to develop, grow and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and / or workplaces, and creating positive change in work culture, processes and practices.
• Lived experience(s) or evidence of learning/taking action on anti-racism and inequalities.
• Significant experience of leading the development of large-scale segmentation strategies and compelling supporter journeys.
• Expert understanding of the principles and practices of supporter/customer relationship management, journey development, and audience listening and understanding techniques.
• Expert knowledge of regular giving and digital marketing principles and practice.
• Strong storytelling expertise, the ability to share the Oxfam story in inspiring ways, tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Strong influencing & relationship building skills
• A strong understanding of public campaigning and a passion for activating the public to achieve our mission.
• A data driven decision maker who can set priorities based on long-term strategies, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through testing and learning. 
• High levels of curiosity & external awareness. 

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a part-time, job share, fully or partially home-based.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of our organisation.

Conditional offers made in selection stages may also be subject appropriate screening checks. Oxfam GB participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will take into account any live disciplinary sanctions a candidate may have when making the selection decision.

How to apply:

As part of your online application please upload a copy of your CV and/or Cover Letter to this role.

Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team. If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

We have a fantastic opportunity for somebody to join the team, to lead and grow the media, marketing, and communications function. 

As a successful applicant, you will have oversight of the function, where you will work to amplify the content and message of OCCA’s speaking team and key ministry initiatives across digital and traditional marketing channels. This position requires you to think strategically and tactically to ensure the right content gets to the right audience.

You will also have oversight of OCCA’s brand image and reputation and will be responsible for developing the communications plan and for shaping the storytelling narrative through compelling campaigns and media products.  To achieve this, you will work with the organisational leadership team, to implement their vison and objectives.

We are a registered Christian charity based in Oxford, with a collaborative working culture and welcoming atmosphere. You will join a small, dynamic team during an exciting period of transformation and development.

The key skills, qualifications and competencies that we are looking for are outlined below (a more detailed list is included in the job description):

• Degree level academic qualification or relevant equivalent experience;
• Significant experience in a similar role, with time in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to combine creative and critical thinking to craft compelling, fit-for-purpose media products
• High level of technical ability around social media, websites, intranets, and other digital platforms.
• Experience across a range of media including Digital, Print, TV and/or Radio.
• Ability to think strategically and technically, adjust seamlessly to shifting priorities, influence key decision makers, and to thrive in a collaborative and entrepreneurial business environment.
• Highly organised and adaptable, willing to work on multiple deliverables in parallel and to deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure, on multiple tasks and to deadlines
• A team player, with a pro-active approach, geared towards working in a collaborative environment.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values, as well as the mission, principles and practices of the charity.

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process.

Closing date: 10th November (Please note that we reserve the right to close the advertisement early should sufficient applications of suitable quality be received before this date)

(Please be aware that we are in the process of changing our name.. We have completed our registration with Companies House and have changed our email addresses. We are waiting confirmation with the Charities Commission. We will be trading as OCCA the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics)

New Partnership Manager (0853)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in developing high-impact fundraising partnerships and managing high value relationships? 

Do you have brokering, partnering and facilitation skills to enable co-creation and collaboration, and the ability to influence and negotiate with senior level stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes?

Are you a confident communicator with the ability to inspire supporters, colleagues and peers?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

Oxfam GB is looking for a New Partnerships Manager (Trusts and Foundations) to join the Philanthropy, Partnerships and Ambassadors team. This is an exciting position in a high-performing, supportive and ambitious team.

You will be responsible for developing new impact-focused partnerships with Trusts and Foundations in the UK and overseas, resulting in funding for Oxfam’s life-saving and life-changing work.

Working closely with technical experts, in-country programme staff and Oxfam’s leadership team, you will connect with and create mutually-rewarding relationships with key contacts at Trusts & Foundations.

What we are looking for

Our next New Partnerships Manager will have experience of fundraising with trusts and foundations, companies or institutional donors and a successful track record in relationship management. We’re looking for someone with the tenacity, confidence and interpersonal skills to create and influence new relationships that deliver income and impact for Oxfam.  

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to develop your professional skills and experience and make a genuine difference to people’s lives around the world. You’d be joining Oxfam’s successful Philanthropy, Partnerships and Ambassadors team, responsible for forging new partnerships which deliver significant funding and impact to help realise Oxfam’s vision of a just world without poverty. 

You would join the team at an exciting time as we sharpen our focus on building partnerships which tackle fundamental inequalities that keep people in poverty and truly shift power as we create more space for southern affiliates and local partners.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a job share, fully or partially home based.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply  

As part of your online application, please click on the apply button, upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, now working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, N London, Birmingham and Leicestershire, specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending. 

Attain Project Manager 

- Helping young people leaving care -  

£27,500 plus pension 

37.5 hours p/w  

Based in Aylesbury 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and driven project manager to lead and manage our already successful and developed Attain Project. You will take personal responsibility for the further development our two hubs in Aylesbury and High Wycombe and also manage Hub co-ordinators running their Attain hubs in Milton Keynes and Central Beds.You will be cultivating and building new relationships and will have ownership of the successes you’ll experience in transitioning young people leaving care to a better future. 

You will be supported by and manage a team of 2 Hub Coordinators and between 120-150 volunteers across the project, with further support from our volunteer co-ordinator, and you will support 100+ young people leaving care to change their lives. 

You are an excellent organiser, manager, team-leader and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you want to make a real difference and you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need help. 

 You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

Registered Charity No 1160105  

We are looking for people to join our teams in Oxford City, Vale and North East Oxfordshire.

Working within local communities across Oxfordshire you will be joining our successful Community Information Network Team as we work to further improve access to information, support, activities and opportunities for all those with a health, care or support need. You will be working with individuals, families and groups both in the community and in their own homes. In addition, you may be working closely with local GP surgeries to provide the new social prescribing element into the support they offer to their patients or with the locality based Adult Social Care Teams. You will also have the opportunity to join our hospital discharge support team working across various settings including the John Radcliffe, Horton Hospital and community hospitals. We take a blended approach so you will be involved in different project streams within your role but all are underpinned by our work with local communities to further build upon and support what is being offered as well as working with individuals and their families to connect them with the support and opportunities that exist. We are passionate about supporting and empowering people so that they can maintain their independence, health, wellbeing and ‘live life to the full’.

Interviews will be held week commencing 24th October.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?

About the role:

Housing First is an innovating approach to supporting the most, excluded and hard to reach clients. It focuses on finding housing first; and then addressing the issues that have contributed to an individual’s homelessness.

The Oxford Housing First service aims to support hard to reach clients with complex needs; by sourcing independent tenancies and providing intensive support into long term accommodation. By adopting a flexible, creative and personalised approach, the service aims to support individuals to manage their tenancies in the community and rebuild their lives.

As the Housing First Coordinator you will lead on the development and day-to-day delivery of the service including line management of Housing First workers.

Key responsibilities include:

• To ensure the smooth daily running of the service at all times and to promote the service effectively to others.
• Train and supervise staff and peer mentors to meet the service objectives.
• Provide ongoing and intensive support to Housing First Workers to help clients set up their home and maintain their tenancy.
• Coordination and support of the Housing First workers, and peer mentors, providing day-to-day guidance and support as well as following St Mungo’s policies and procedures in relation to line management.

About you:

This role will suit motivated, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, as well as:

• Experience managing complex and difficult situations in relations to people.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people; motivating and empowering complex and diverse client groups to sustain housing, health and/or work outcomes.
• Great communication skills, with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety people, including clients, internal colleagues and partner agencies.
• The ability to work independently and be comfortable as a lone worker, with a good knowledge of relevant protocols and safety precautions. 
• An ability to maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with staff and clients on a day to day basis.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 18 October 2021

Interview and assessments on: Thursday 28 or Friday 29 October 2021

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Insights & Intelligence Partner (2 Positions) (0839)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a high level of numeracy and analytical thinking, the ability to use data mining, analysis and reporting tools?

Do you have the ability to express complex technical information to non-technical staff in an understandable manner, including using data visualisation?

Do you have experience of managing the design and delivery of insight projects, with a successful approach to workload management and prioritisation?

We are looking for an Insights & Intelligence Partner at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will provide business insight and intelligence support to Individual Engagement, partnering with them to use data and insights to inform their fundraising work and other supporter engagement activities. You will use a range of data sources to identify effective tactics and strategies for specific business problems and turn these into actionable insights and to support our audience understanding objectives.

You will design and report on Key Performance Indicators, building reporting dashboards and data queries across a range of software solutions and platforms (including web analytics).

You'll have:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• A high level of numeracy and analytical thinking, the ability to use data mining, statistical testing and modelling tools and techniques and an appetite to learn new professional skills.
• Able to express complex technical information to non-technical staff in an understandable manner, including using data visualisation.
• Experience of managing the design and delivery of insight projects, with a successful approach to workload management and prioritisation.
• Ability to influence colleagues to bring about required changes and improvements in business practices. A positive, solutions-focused team member that is proud to support colleagues to succeed.
• Knowledge and understanding of supporter/ customer relationship management, direct marketing and digital marketing practices. Knowledge of CRM and web analytics concepts, activities and terminology.
• Experience of using analysis software including Microsoft Power BI, Google Analytics and Microsoft Azure. Excellent SQL coding skills.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and apply data to and supporter insights to make evidence-based commercial decisions
• Knowledge and understanding of the retail landscape and an interest in high street and online retail.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as part-time, job share, fully or partially home-based.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team. If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Family Relationship Tutor
Location: HMP Bullingdon - Bicester OX25 1PZ
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week, (Monday to Sunday)
Salary: FTE £22,000 pro rata (£13,200 actual)

Closing date for applications: 25th October, 2021

About the Role:

As a Family Relationship Tutor, you will play a key role in the delivery of Pact Groupwork and in ensuring that wider delivery is conducted in line with Pact’s quality standards. The role will assist in keeping group work materials and evaluation data up to date and in developing content, learning materials and assisting with wider Groupwork project work under guidance.

This role is a fixed-term contract, commencing as soon as applicant is able and running until 30.09.2022 in the first instance.

About you:

You will have experience of delivering training or groupwork to young people and adults, hold a relevant training qualification and ideally have experience of working in prison. In return you will receive a full induction programme including train the trainer for the various groupwork courses you will be delivering.

What we offer:

Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

You may have experience of the following: Family Relationship Tutor, Programme Manager, Services Programme Manager, Process Improvement, Social Work, Social Worker, Service Delivery Tutor, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit, Charities, Case Worker, etc.

Ref: 103 217

Insights & Intelligence Executive (0850)

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have technical ability and knowledge in the use of data mining and analytic tools such as MS Power BI, Adobe Analytics, MS Excel, Visual Studio?

Do you have knowledge of database querying languages (SQL / U-SQL), database structures and data management best practice. Some knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure (MS Azure)?

Are you able to work in an organised way, to plan own time, and adapt and prioritise work to meet deadlines?

We are looking for an Insights & Intelligence Executive at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will be providing operational reports and analysis of CRM data to support the needs of the business, improve Oxfam GB's understanding of its audiences, and enable evidence-based decision-making across the Engagement division.

You'll have:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• An understanding of analytical concepts and business statistics. Some knowledge of statistical testing and modelling techniques (such as regression). An appetite to learn new professional skills such as machine learning.
• Technical ability and knowledge in the use of data mining and analytic tools such as MS Power BI, Adobe Analytics, MS Excel, Visual Studio,
• Knowledge of database querying languages (SQL / U-SQL), database structures and data management best practice. Some knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure (MS Azure)
• Able to work in an organised way, to plan own time, and adapt and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to handle complex information with accuracy and attention to detail, using analytical skills to identify patterns, gaps/errors and opportunities.
• Attention to detail, to ensure communications and reports are accurate and of high-quality.
• Some experience of managing projects, including tracking progress against targets

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work well fully or partially home-based, with different work patterns.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding:

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of our organisation.

Offers of employment within the open recruitment stages will be subject to one satisfactory internal reference from a current manager in line with current policy where the selected candidate is moving to a new Division and the role has significantly changed from their current post. Gaining an internal employment reference will not apply to those within ringfence selection or suitable alternative / redeployment situation which falls under Oxfam’s redundancy process.

Conditional offers made in selection stages may also be subject appropriate screening checks. Oxfam GB participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will take into account any live disciplinary sanctions a candidate may have when making the selection decision.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload a copy of your CV and/or Cover Letter to this role.

Oxfam GB is a Disability Confident Employer. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method please contact our recruitment team. If you also want to discuss your application, please do contact us as well.

About Us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of an international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Do you have a commitment and passion for providing high quality residential care to children and young people ?

Our vision is to build happy and healthy childhoods and support every child to thrive.

Barnardo's is seeking to recruit two dynamic and committed Residential Team Managers to support the development and progression of the Summerfield residential home in Abingdon. Summerfield aims to provide a nurturing , caring , safe and happy home for six children and young people between 5 and 18 years of age. We support them to grow and learn, and to develop their skills, confidence , and independence . The children and young people who live at Summerfield have different learning, physical and emotional needs. Our vision is to build happy and healthy childhoods and support every child to thrive.

Team Managers provide management , support , and development opportunities to the staff team at Summerfield and ensure the care needs of the children and young people are understood and fully met. As part of the leadership team within the service, Team Managers ensure the safe day-to-day care of each child and safe running of the home:

* Develop a positive and professional relationship with each child .
* Take a child-centred and strengths-based approach and understand how to positively manage behaviours that can challenge .
* Champion and advocate for the voice of the child .
* Provide robust management and leadership to the staff team , including supervision , quality assurance and performance management .
* Oversee care planning, ensuring the strategies and approaches agreed with key agencies (such as LDCAMHs and specialist nurses) are embedded and implemented .
* Support the registered manager to co-ordinate staff training (both Barnardo's and service specific delivery) .
* Balance and produce an efficient and effective working rota.
* Be an ambassador for Barnardo's , attending meetings with professionalism .
* Maintain accurate records in key performance management data, keeping chronologies and working within timescales.
* Participate in the on-call rota and deputise for the responsible manager when needed.

To be successful in this role you will have a range of leadership and management skills and abilities , and enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people . You will be motivated to achieve the highest level of care and support and build and nurture a developing team of staff .

To understand more about the specific responsibilities of the team manager role, please refer to the Additional Information Sheet and Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.

Benefits: Barnardo's offers a comprehensive package of benefits to all employees, including annual leave, paid bank holiday leave, supervision and learning and development opportunities , Employee Assistance Support , pension, and a staff discount and offers scheme. Successful candidates will receive a structured induction including training in Barnardo's approaches to Trauma Informed Practice, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion , Safeguarding , Emergency First Aid, Risk Assessment, and Health & Safety. The successful candidates will be required to attend and participate in monthly supervision meetings with their line manager, an annual Performance and Development Review and be fully involved in leading team meetings.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and the Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Enquiries and Events Co-ordinator - TKCL Job description and person specification.

Oxford UK.

(September 2021)

Full Time (Part time work may be considered.)

Salary Range: £22-25K (dependant on experience)

Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, the Enquiries and Events Co-ordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Enquiries, viewings, negotiations, sales.
• Conducting building “show arounds” for potential clients.
• Building relationships with clients before, during and after event.
• Co-ordination of multiple meetings with client, leading up to confirmed event.
• Finding solutions to client’s requests.
• Liaising with different suppliers leading up to an event.
• Discussing difficult/borderline booking queries with the General Manager as required.
• Issuing quotes and chasing customers for firm bookings.
• Assisting the General Manager with customer issues/feedback when necessary (as requested by General Manager.)
• Follow-up with clients to ensure that enquiries do not stay on first hold for too long should we have a second hold in the system.
• Present clients with new products and services and to upsell whenever possible and where it is appropriate to do so.
• To help in other areas, as and when required, such as reception duties.
• During slack periods helping with specific projects best suited to their strengths and areas of expertise, when requested by General Manager.

Operational Participation

• Acting as preliminary liaison between client and TKC Ltd operational team during quoting and confirmation process (especially for all those events between 150 and 1000.)
• Attending team meetings to ensure clear lines of communication are kept open with other departments.
• Conduct an annual price review and submit suggestions to General Manager.
• Participation in staff meetings.
• Attended relevant training for personal development purposes. This may include internal training or external training opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service and customer engagement, demonstrating an engaging and customer centric approach.
• The role requires a high level of IT literacy (Prior knowledge and use of ARTIFAX or PRIAVA or similar event booking systems would be a distinct advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.)
• The necessary skills and attributes to integrate and successfully work in a small but busy team.
• Drive, self-motivation, and ability to work under own initiative.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Understanding of and the willingness to demonstrate, the organisational values and ethos of the organisation practically in all aspects of work.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the hospitality sector.
• Digital design experience.
• Experience in using and engaging with multiple social media platforms.

Head of Memberships & Events
Salary: £36,000 (pro rata) per annum (FTE £40,000)
Contract: Permanent, part time, 31.5 hours per week
Based: Littlemore, Oxford / home (hybrid working available)

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) runs one of the most successful membership and individual giving programmes in the Wildlife Trust movement, with over 28,000 memberships generating nearly £3m income per year.

The Head of Memberships & Events is a critical senior fundraising role, vital to securing the future of the Trust, and makes a positive impact in growing BBOWT’s membership, regular giving and mass giving income streams, alongside delivery of our large-scale events. As well as managing the memberships, marketing and events teams the post-holder can expect to be involved in the coordination of mass appeals, membership recruitment and retention, the innovative use of digital fundraising techniques, positive membership experiences, and the engagement of new and diverse audiences.

If you feel that you can take our appeals, member engagement, events and digital fundraising to the next level and you would like to help us achieve our goals of creating more nature everywhere and to enable people to take action for nature across our three counties, then we’d love to hear from you!

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is a membership-based voluntary organisation, managing over 80 nature reserves, influencing land management and educating and encouraging all sectors of the community to care for local wildlife.

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Thursday 4th November 2021.

Interviews will comprise a 2-Stage process. Stage 1 will be held via Zoom on 16 November 2021. Those invited to Stage 2 will be required to attend a further interview on 22 November 2021.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete your application.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

Senior / Principal Consultant positions with Oxford MeasurEd, a boutique global education consultancy formed to shift how learning and progress in education are measured in low- and middle-income countries.

We are dedicated to working with international partners to collect and analyse data and improve learning. Our work focuses on designing and evaluating learning assessment systems, evaluating education programmes, and providing strategic and capacity strengthening services to a range of education actors.

We are looking for ambitious and committed individuals to join our growing team and help drive our programme of high-quality and policy-relevant work. Applicants will need a solid grounding in research and evaluation methodologies and knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing schools and education systems in lower- and middle-income contexts. The Senior Consultant will add capacity across the range of our projects and have the opportunity to develop expertise in specific methodological areas. The Principal Consultant will bring leading expertise in assessment, education research, evaluation methods and/or education policy and will be responsible for working with Oxford MeasurEd’s Directors to develop our work and influence the sector.

More detail including responsibilities, recruitment criteria and how to apply can be found in our application packs.

Conflict & Peace Building Senior Advisor (0845)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have technical experience in working on conflict and fragility?

Do you have experience in providing on-site and remote advisory support to colleagues and partners?

Are you committed to gender equality, anti-racism, and decolonisation?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!

The Role

Oxfam Great Britain is looking for Conflict and Peacebuilding Senior Adviser. The role will support the delivery of Oxfam’s Rights, Resilience, and Response (RRR) strategy in contexts where conflict and/or systemic root causes of fragility prevent sustained and inclusive peace.

The role will work collaboratively with Oxfam country teams and partners to design and implement interventions using a triple nexus approach.

What we are looking for

Our Conflict and Peacebuilding Senior Adviser will support the definition of Oxfam GB’s specific contribution to the confederation’s work on Rights, Resilience, and Response.

The job holder will contribute to the development of a coherent set of programme approaches, especially conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding tools and frameworks that cut across context specificities and will enable to work of colleagues based in countries and regions for the development and implementation of RRR interventions.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to support Oxfam’s work on rights, resilience, and response, and to act as key contributor and enabler to regional and country teams. You will work with a group of passionate people that are seeking to address the systemic root causes of conflict and fragility.

Oxfam GB also offers training and development, a fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please click on the apply button.

Please note that all interviews are scheduled to be conducted on Microsoft Teams on the following dates:

• First interview: 3, 4, and 5 November
• Second interview: 10, 11, and 12 November

Should you have any issue with using Microsoft Teams or with the above dates, please do include this and alternatives that would work for you in your application.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.