A charity with large international presence are currently recruiting a Digital Transformation Lead on a 12 month fixed-term contract, to help drive the use of digital technology across the organisation with an aim to delivering the best possible experience and services to the users.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing the Digital Transformation team and developing ways of working and methodology
• Leading on the digital transformation methodology and how digital technology is implemented and used across the organisation
• Support with the delivery of digital service transformation and wider digital programmes
• Engaging with key stakeholders across the organisation to get them onboard for the digital transformation journey and ensuring benefits are realised

Experience required:

• Previous experience of taking an organisation through digital transformation
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills and ability to communicate effectively with C level stakeholders
• Experience of driving new ways of working within and organisation
• Ideally qualified in Agile Project Management with the ability to work in an agile environment across teams

If you have the experience listed above, are are interested in finding out more about this opportunity and available at short notice, please apply now with a copy of your CV.

Contract Type:  Fixed Term (2 years)

Hours:  Full time, 35 hours a week

Closing Date:  23:59 on Monday 2nd March 2020

In The Prince’s Trust, this role is known as Prince’s Trust Executive

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team and is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. The successful candidate must be as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

As an Executive, you will work with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Nottingham you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills.
• Delivery of Prince's Trust's NHS Project, however could be asked to support on any programme if required (Fairbridge, Get Into, Get Started, Enterprise)
• Supporting young people into positive outcomes including education, training and employment.
• Ensuring young people who need us the most are recruited and engaged through outreach
• Although based in Nottingham, this role will involve travel throughout the East Midlands
• Co-ordinating with partners to deliver employment programmes, including leading skills sessions
• Ensuring every young person ‘progressed’ has an action plan with an appropriate pathway of support and keeping detailed records of our engagement with them
• Recruitment and management of trusted partners who refer to and/or deliver our services
• The recruitment and management of volunteers to support and deliver our services

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Nottingham, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who have some of the following qualities:

• Are able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience
• Can be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation
• Are experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums.
• Is a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people
• Have experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Youth Work or Teaching
  • Health & Care Sector
  • Careers & Employability Sector
  • Managing Partner Organisations and Volunteers
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges young people from within The Trust’s target groups might face. 

For more information, please take a look at the job description, or our ‘Working with Young People’ page on our website.

Why we need Execs:

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Volunteer / attend events such as music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year.

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

We do this through our long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to around £8M currently. In 2020, we will be bringing our unique Flying Eye Hospital to Farnborough Airshow, which will be great opportunity to see the plane in its full glory.

With global blindness set to triple by 2050 our work has never been more important.

We are also in the midst of an organisational wide digital transformation programme. We are looking to innovate and adapt to ensure we are best placed to succeed in a digital climate. Every member of the organisation is involved in this process and your input will be vital.

About the role

You will oversee all aspects of Business Support, managing two well established members of staff who provide reception, administration, travel booking, Health and Safety and IT support for the Orbis UK team.

You will be responsible for all aspects of HR administration working closely with an external HR consultant and the Director of Finance and Operations.

A willingness to help others is essential.

Title: Business Support Manager

Department: Business Support

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Location: London, UK (near Monument)

Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week permanent

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum, subject to experience

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Line manage the Senior Business Support Officer and Business Support Officer
• To ensure the Business Support Team provides office support to the Orbis UK team (35 staff), including Senior Management Team
• To ensure travel and risk management for all travellers are provided (from staff, Volunteer Faculty, visitors to office and trustees)
• Responsible for the employee cycle from recruitment to exit, supporting line managers and staff on daily basis
• To ensure HR records are up to date and accurately filed on the HR software, ‘People HR’ and SharePoint
• To promote staff wellbeing and benefits to staff

Full details of the job description can be downloaded from our website or on Charity Jobs 

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

• 22 days holiday plus three days between Christmas and New Year
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexi-time
• E-learning Courses
• Social Activities
• Access to low cost gym within the building

After completion of probation:

• Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
• Interest free season ticket loan

Application and interviews

Closing Date: Monday 2 March 2020 – 9am

First Interviews:  Tuesday 3 March and Wednesday 4 March 2020

Second Interviews: Monday 9 March 2020

Start Date: ASAP

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants may be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by Wednesday 4 March, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favorable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, race, disability, gender, marital status, religion or faith or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.

Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter, to HR Manager Orbis UK, 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6AF

Are you passionate about helping people affected by blood cancer?

Bloodwise was founded from grassroots fundraising and it’s because of our volunteers that we have funded over £500million worth of critical research.

We are looking for an engaging and driven Volunteer Experience Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract to implement our new volunteer strategy.

This is a newly created role and forms part of our strategy to increase our reach and to mobilise our army of volunteers.

We want everyone that volunteers at Bloodwise to have the same great experience, have access to the same information, receive the same great level of training and be fully equipped to support our mission. Our Volunteers may be part of a local community group, sitting on a policy panel aiming to influence government or be an ambassador in the public eye – whatever they do they need to experience the same customer journey.

The Volunteer Experience Manager will work collaboratively with the internal stakeholders who own the volunteer relationships to influence the volunteer experience. Providing leadership and guidance whilst acting as an ambassador for volunteering across all Bloodwise volunteer streams, the Volunteer Experience Manager will have overall responsibility for managing the recruitment process and ensuring consistency in the development of our volunteers, as well as lead in increasing the standard of the volunteering experience across the organisation.

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Thursday 5 March 2020

Please note all applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion.

Sepsis Research is looking for a highly motivated freelance individual who is passionate about building relationships and raising income in a new geographical area for the charity.

We are looking for a freelancer who can create and implement the devised fundraising plan that will have maximum impact in your area. You will recruit, manage and motivate volunteers and key supporters to successfully deliver your fundraising objectives, including setting up fundraising groups in your area. You will be an excellent communicator and a strong team player who can bring out the best in others.

This role is on a part time freelance basis- estimated 21 hrs per week.

You’ll be part of our ambition to make Sepsis Research a UK-wide charity and significantly grow our income, so that we can commit more money to life saving sepsis research.

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Maternity cover up to 12 months

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week

Closing Date: 23:59 on Wednesday 26th February

This role is known as Prince's Trust Executive in The Prince's Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team and is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. The successful candidate has to be as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

As an Executive, you will work with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Birmingham, you will work with clear objectives to 'connect', 'progress' and help 'transform' the lives of young people who need us most. This is post is funded by ERDF.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of Prince's Trust programmes (Primarily Enterprise but may be involved in Fairbridge, Get Started, Achieve, Team, Get Into, Enterprise, Mosaic and Awards)
• Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills and into positive outcomes.
• Working 1-to-1 with young people to develop their business plans and applications for finance.
• Regularly deliver sessions at colleges and universities across the city.
• Supporting volunteers on programmes; working effectively with them, external partners and young people.

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Birmingham, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with the following qualities:

• Can engage in challenges with optimism and resilience
• Experienced in providing one-to-one support, delivering high-quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums.
• Is a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people
• A delivery background and can deliver sessions confidently.
• Worked with young people before in a formal or non-formal education setting.
• Is adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges young people within The Trust's target groups face.
• Knowledge of business support – assessing the viability of business ideas, reviewing business plans etc, is not essential but desirable.

For more information, please go to the job description and our 'Working with Young People' page. 

Why we need Execs

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. 

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 298 

NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers. At NYAS we listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say and empower them to get their voice heard. We ensure their wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve their situation and help them to build a better future.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager who will have the responsibility for local authority commissioned Advocacy and Independent Visitor services in Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire, as well as some independent services to other providers.

In this role you will be responsible for the management and support of staff delivering these services and you will also be expected to support new services in the surrounding areas. Other key responsibilities the Service Manager will hold includes:

• Responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

• Convene, co-chair and participate in meetings in consultation with the operations manager/ director and to support and participate in training events and any promotional work of NYAS.

• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant agencies and stakeholders in accordance with the development strategy for the region

• Identify opportunities for the growth of potential NYAS projects beyond that of local authority contracts.

• Have responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

You must have a professional qualification in social work or another relevant field and have substantial proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care setting. You will also need to have experience in supervising staff and volunteer as well as experience and understanding of budgets.

Due to the geographical area of our services, we are looking for candidates who reside within Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire. This is a home based role but you will be expected to travel widely according to the demands of the post.

In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro rata)

• Company sick pay

• Salary sacrifice pension contributions

• Learning and development opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

For more information please view the attached recruitment pack which contains the job description and person specification.

Note for candidates - please apply through our website and when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The role of Governance and Communications Coordinator supports the CEO in their work with the Institute's Governing Council and duties include:

General Administration

• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
• Answering the telephones and meeting and greeting visitors
• Office housekeeping duties
• Diary management for the CEO
• Act as Secretary to the CEO responding to incoming emails, letters and phone calls

Governance

• Assisting the CEO with administration relating to the Institutes charitable and Charter status
• To schedule and make all necessary arrangements for meetings of Council, and/or committees
• Administrate the Elections to Council and voting process, following up on actions and queries
• Coordinate official papers and documentation for the AGM
• To support the effective operation of the Council including the retention and electronic filing of meeting papers appropriately
• To keep the departmental webpages up to date
• Assisting the Secretary to the Benevolent Committee with administration and communication
• Assisting the CEO with administration relating to the Institutes Foundation Fund

Medals and Awards

• Assisting the Secretary to the Medals and Awards Committee in the provision of Meetings, electronic mailings and minutes
• Processing nomination applications, maintaining spreadsheets and collating information for electronic distribution
• Coordinating the marketing and sponsorship of Medals and Awards
• Liaising with awardees in the provision of certificates, medals and prizes and associated activities
• Working with external award partners to sign contra deals and licence agreements 
• To keep the departmental webpages up to date

Communications

• Coordinate the collating and distributing of PR and Marketing for the organisation
• Administrating digital surveys related to Governance, Medals & Awards and Communications.
• To assist with the administration of strategic operations and planning for the organisation
• Administrating TI databases including PR, sector and general contacts.

This is initially a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Working days are Tuesday - Thursday 9 - 5 but days and hours are flexible and can be negotiated.

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Stakeholder Engagement Project Manager

Part Time Post (3 days per week), 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Competitive salary and benefits

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity and facilitates the provision of help and support for members of the RAF Family and their eligible dependants who are in need of assistance.  The Fund has launched an ambitious centenary campaign to reach out to members of the RAF Family in a bid to double the number of beneficiaries that we assist.  A crucial component of the campaign is the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.  The objective is to engage with major Stakeholders (e.g. NHS Trusts, Police Forces, GPs, charities etc) across the country and support them in the best way possible to deliver our welfare support message both to their staff and potential members of the RAF Family that they may engage with. 

We are currently recruiting a Stakeholder Engagement Project Manager for employment on a part-time (3 days per week) 12 month fixed-term contract. The role will be based in our London Headquarters but we are open to a conversation regarding some element of flexible working. 

This is an exciting and genuinely unique opportunity for an individual with experience in project management roles to gain experience in a leading military charity and contribute to our national centenary reaching out campaign.  This role will help the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund increase its profile, awareness and most importantly its impact.

As the Stakeholder Engagement Project Manager, you will work closely with Director Welfare & Policy, Area Directors and the Comms team to manage and deliver the Stakeholder Engagement Plan.  This will involve developing and managing the project plan, as well as reporting on, and monitoring objectives.   

The successful candidate will need to have previous experience managing multi-stakeholder projects along with a track record of delivering results.  Strong organisational and planning skills are a must with the ability to work autonomously and prioritise output.  An articulate communicator with strong IT skills suited to working in a paperless environment, you must also be able to demonstrate an ability to work well within a team. 

A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Al Bennett, Head of Housing & Assurance.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and providing examples of how you meet the person specification to Pete Thompson, HR Manager, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 28th February 2020. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 10th March 2020. 

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity in England and Wales (1081009) and Scotland (SC038109) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To co-ordinate and manage the RAF Benevolent Fund’s ambitious Centenary Campaign Stakeholder Engagement Plan.  Liaising with the Fund’s Agency, Comms team, Area Directors and EA to Director Welfare to ensure that the campaign welfare support message is communicated to Stakeholders and members of the RAF Family that they may engage with.  Building and maintaining Stakeholder relationships including visits in the London/South East region.  Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the Stakeholder Plan against KPI’s.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop a detailed strategy and work plan to drive the Centenary Campaign Stakeholder Engagement Plan to communicate the campaign welfare support message to Stakeholders and RAF family members that they have contact with.
2. Maintain the work plan and ensure that all actions are being undertaken/completed, including those assigned to the Project Manager themselves.
3. Liaison with the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Agency, Area Directors and EA to Director Welfare & Policy to prioritise and validate Stakeholder address lists. 
4. Allocating, co-ordinating and monitoring of Stakeholder engagement activity undertaken by Fund staff and to include the correct reporting of Stakeholder activity via CARE (internal database). 
5. Where appropriate, participating in Stakeholder engagement visits in the London/South East region.  Briefing Stakeholders on the RAF Benevolent Fund’s centenary campaign and its welfare support message. 
6. Measuring the effectiveness of the Stakeholder campaign against KPIs and providing regular performance updates to Director Welfare & Policy and the Stakeholder Engagement Forum and the Centenary Campaign Project Group. This is to include identifying any threats to meeting targets, deliverables and/or deadlines and if necessary, providing contingency plans. 
7. Working with the Comms team (Marketing, Digital, Press and Brand) to ensure that the digital Stakeholder Toolkit, presentation materials and printed collateral remain relevant and fit for purpose. 
8. Identifying new and innovative opportunities for engaged Stakeholders to maximise reach. 
9. Ensuring that those Stakeholders who do not wish to initially engage are re-approached and follow up/feedback action taken.   
10. Capture feedback from individual stakeholders to help inform the campaign.
11. Communicate the Stakeholder Engagement plan enthusiastically across the RAF Benevolent Fund in a way that mobilises staff to actively support delivery of the project.
12. Maintaining and updating computer records for all Stakeholder activity and ensuring that any records for general use are kept up to date.
13. Undertaking any Stakeholder Engagement Plan tasks as directed by Head of Individual Grants/Director Welfare & Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level or equivalent experience of operating at that level/in that environment.

Desirable

Project management training and/or qualifications.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in multi-stakeholder project management and a track record of delivering results.
• Have previous experience managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• A track record of delivering results.
• Able to work autonomously with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Experience of/interest in working alongside and understanding the Royal Air Force.

Desirable

• Experience of the charity sector.
• Public speaking.

Competencies

Essential

• Project management and planning – gained through personally working on and leading complex and strategically significant projects.
• Verbal and written communication – a proven ability to build understanding and to be understood, including clear and concise reporting and action planning.  An ability to communicate ideas, concepts and a vision in a way that mobilises people to actively support the delivery of the project.
• Presenting and Communicating information – speaking clearly and fluently, expressing key points, projecting credibility and undertaking presentations with skill and confidence
• Time management and effective prioritisation – to have these skills both in personal working and encouraging key members of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan team to time manage and prioritise effectively. 
• Teamwork – this is a critical skill as the RAF Benevolent Fund is committed to integrated working as a route to success.  The post holder must have a highly developed range of interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to effective team working. 
• High degree of IT literacy – Microsoft Office suite of applications.  Computer databases and project management tools.

Desirable

• Personal drive, energy and motivation.
• Adapting and responding to change – demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, accepting new ideas