Our funders and partners see Youth Engagement Solutions (YES) as an inclusive organisation that transforms local communities by enabling all young people to belong, contribute, and thrive. YES is based in Wembley in the heart of the London Borough of Brent and strives to turn disadvantaged children and young people away from antisocial behaviour, unemployment, and social exclusion to play a positive role in society.

Our current CEO, Carmen Llorente started the charity in 2015, and is now stepping aside to create a Community Interest Company (CIC) where the Charity’s football club will be managed as a subsidiary of YES. Therefore, we seek an exceptional CEO who is motivated, driven, and excited by the opportunity to continue the development and implementation of new and existing projects.

This is a challenging role and in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the incoming CEO will take the lead on the strategic direction for the charity, offering support and guidance to the Board. They will oversee every area of activity and support the Services Manager Team in their operational delivery of services.

As the Ambassador for YES both locally and regionally the CEO will demonstrate strong influential and engagement skills which will ensure effective collaborations with partners, funders and stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience as a senior leader within a comparable environment with a track record of strategic and commercial experience required to keep YES supporting its community.

Young people are central to 'who we are' and 'what we do' therefore we believe that the successful postholder should share this perspective and equally be motivated by working with some of London's most inspiring young people.

If you feel that you have the skills, experience and sector knowledge to fulfil this position then we would be delighted to receive your application.  Please visit YES Website  where you can download the CEO Recruitment pack which includes the job descriptions and person specification.

FINANCE OFFICER

REDBRIDGE CARERS SUPPORT SERVICE (RCSS)

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) is a leading carers organisation offering a range of innovative, holistic services to carers. We are currently seeking to appoint an accomplished, experienced Finance Officer to join our small charity. You will be working closely with our senior management team and assist in providing proactive, efficient and effective financial management of our charitable resources.

You will play a key role in ensuring internal financial systems and procedures are working efficiently, providing accurate and timely reports, as required. Working closely with senior management, the Finance Officer will take day to day responsibility for the finance function and ensure all financial controls are in place and transactions are managed in accordance with internal policies, relevant financial regulations and funders specifications and requirements.

The role will include the management of financial systems, budget monitoring, updating of records and the preparation of accounts for senior management and the RCSS Board of Trustees. The role will include overseeing compliance with authorisation procedures. You will support the work of the organisation, the Trustees, the Executive Director, the Operational Director and staff, including accounts, payroll, invoices and budgets for core work and projects and for funding bids.

RCSS has a 25-year history of providing excellent services for carers. We are a dynamic and enterprising team with a wealth of experience, skills and talent. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a talent for finance and experience of the charity sector. We offer training and self-development opportunities to all staff and a workplace pension scheme.

This is a part time post, 18 hours per week, based in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. Salary: £16,971 p.a. pro rata  (£33,000 FTE)

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.

CVs will not be accepted.

Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.

The Membership Coordinator will coordinate, administer and deliver CSO Working Groups, which are based on thematics as per CSO’s Restructure 2020 (see our website) and take a key role in managing relationships with CSO Members and the Director and the organisation.

Overview of The Union

Since our founding as a global scientific organisation in 1920, The Union has drawn from the best evidence and the skills, expertise and reach of our staff, consultants and membership in order to advance solutions to the most pressing public health challenges affecting people living in poverty around the world.

The Union has thousands of individual and organisational members forming an international network of huge influence and knowledge that is the bedrock of our work.

We have three main approaches to achieving our mission:

• As a scientific organisation, The Union’s approach starts with evidence. We conduct research so that we can know the nature of the challenges we face and their most effective solutions.

• Through our peer-reviewed journals, our global and regional conferences, and through training courses and technical assistance, we provide platforms for sharing scientific knowledge with stakeholders around the world. A flagship Union event each year is The Union World Conference on Lung Health where over 3,000 participants come from around the world to learn about the latest research, policy developments and programmatic advances. The conference attracts high profile, influential speakers including those who have survived TB as well as Ministers of Health and leading researchers.

• By directly delivering health services and advocating on behalf of those affected by tuberculosis and lung disease, we directly act on the best available scientific knowledge.

Know. Share. Act. These principles have driven The Union’s work since its founding.

Do you have an excellent track record of leading and managing the development of membership in a member association? Have you got strong experience planning and delivering commercial, digitally-driven strategies, and leading teams to implement these successfully?

Do you want to make a real difference to the Public Health sector? We are looking for an outstanding Head of Membership to lead the development and further growth of The Union’s membership. 

Fixed term contract 1-2 years (TBD) with the potential to extend or move to permanent.

Head of Membership

The post will oversee the ongoing development, delivery and management of The Union’s Membership and will share that expertise organisation wide. They will lead on the development of all elements of The Union’s Membership scheme and develop and maintain all processes to manage and grow the reach. This post drive ambitious growth targets and work with the teams to sell membership and retain current members.

We are seeking a Head of Membership to:

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the membership growth and retention strategy, planning steps to improve the support we provide to our members, and through this to grow our membership

• Deliver against ambitious membership growth targets- by developing and executing ongoing engagement programmes and recruitment strategies

• Work with colleagues to plan and monitor campaigns to increase our acquisition, retention and engagement with members

• Lead the planning and delivery of member workshops and consultations when necessary to ensure the product remains fit for purpose

• Support the ongoing development and delivery of departmental processes, including renewals, joining, and elections

• Drive membership marketing and communications programmes, supporting content generation and stepping in to develop communications where appropriate

• Oversee and deliver regular reports to support the overall positioning of the team and membership internally and with senior members including staff meetings, Membership Committee, Board

• Support the development of the team

  Reporting in to the Membership Director, you will play a key role in the wider Union

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements in particular:

• Proven track record managing development of membership, with significant experience planning, delivering and exceeding commercial strategies and targets

• Membership Marketing experience, good writing skills, significant experience developing engagement programmes

• Experience leading development and management of digital business systems, websites, and e-learning, and using CRM to analyse and plan membership engagement

• Management of P&Ls, and budgets

• Regular collaboration across departments, especially communications

  To apply please submit a current CV along with a cover letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, addressing how you meet the criteria within the person spec and job description, for the role. Please provide examples of your work to illustrate your experience.

Purpose of job
To deliver election success in priority areas across the West Midlands, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – be it Lib Dem MPs, Lib Dem-led Councils, Lib Dem Mayors or Lib Dem PCCs.

Key Responsibilities
1. Working in partnership with the Regional Party and LDHQ, ensure there is an up to date Regional Development Plan in place covering every local party in the Region, and maintain a rolling overview of its delivery, advising the Region on resource deployment to achieve its goals;
2. Deliver the seat support programme agreed between LDHQ and the Regional Party to develop the skills of volunteers and staff, build party capacity, and win elections;
3. Deliver targeted wins in strategically important elections – directly managing campaigns where needed;
4. Increase the take up of national campaigns and messages that grow the Liberal Democrat brand and movement;
5. Ensure good communications and relationships between the LDHQ Campaigns & Election Directorate, the Regional Party and key stakeholders – including candidates, local parties and campaign teams.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for a strong campaigner who can deliver campaign and election success for the Liberal Democrats.
The heart of this role is working closely with local staff and volunteers to support the development of local campaigning in key areas through our seat support programme.

You’ll be a confident person, with strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.

You’ll be a person at ease with the latest online and offline campaign techniques.
Ideally you will have been part of multiple successful election campaigns and will have a strong understanding of what it takes to win.

You will be able to demonstrate a record of election, fundraising and capacity-building success, with an instinctive sense of what makes an effective political message.

You will have sound political judgement, an in-depth understanding of voters, and will know what it takes for candidates to cross the winning line.

You will be well organised and able to work without supervision in a challenging environment. A good temperament that allows you to deal with the unexpected is a must.

You will need strong leadership and communications skills, and must also show a willingness to innovate, experiment, and share best practice.

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety in their work and working with teams with differing needs and levels of development.

Essential Skills and Experience
1. Campaign management experience
2. Strong political messaging and graphic design in the political context
3. Excellent organisational and planning skills
4. The ability to inspire and develop the skills of volunteers and staff
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills
6. A clear understanding of how to engage with members and voters
7. Confidence with data, CRM and digital campaign tools
8. Experience working with volunteers
9. A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle 10. Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats
Desirable Skills and Experience
11. Experience of management, including remote management
12. Experience of fundraising
13. Experience of using Nationbuilder, Lib Dem Connect and Affinity Publisher (or the predecessor package Page Plus)
14. Experience of delivering training, coaching and mentoring

An exciting opportunity has arisen at World Child Cancer, a unique charity working to diagnose and treat nearly 10,000 children with cancer across the globe annually.

As Head of Trust and Statutory Funding you will be an experienced bid writer and will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources to fund World Child Cancer’s programmatic work. Working closely with the Programmes Team you will research, identify, cultivate and develop comprehensive proposals for potential funders. Ideally you will have international experience and will take the lead in ensuring funders remain engaged and updated on our work.

The post holder will be focussed on the income, passionate about World Child Cancer’s vision, highly organised with a keen eye for detail and committed to diversity.

This pivotal role will have a direct impact on the number of children with cancer we are able to support in the future. We need someone with ambition, drive and passion who is hungry to grow income further.

MAF UK is excited to be rolling out a sponsored aircraft engineering training scheme to enable aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers to join MAF and work overseas.

If you’re successful, we will help you achieve the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to obtain an EASA B1 or B2 licence.

You will then go on to serve with MAF in one of our programmes across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.

Ideal candidates will have completed A-levels in mathematics and physics to grade B or above, possess a vibrant Christian faith and the support of a local church community, demonstrate maturity, resilience, a keen interest in aircraft engineering and the ability to pass an occupational medical. 

Candidates can download the job profile, brochure, guidance and application form from the MAF UK Web Site

The Birmingham Diocesan Trust (BDT) is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified social worker or an alternatively qualified professional with significant multiagency safeguarding experience, to its Safeguarding Team.

As a Safeguarding Advisor you will, along with the Head of Safeguarding and other colleagues, be responsible for providing effective safeguarding advice and training across the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

You will be expected to promote excellent safeguarding practice, in line with local and national best practice, provide advice to Clergy and volunteer Parish Safeguarding Representatives on children and adults safeguarding practice and respond to safeguarding referrals.

You will need to be able to liaise effectively with a variety of statutory agencies and represent the Archdiocese at safeguarding meetings as well as supporting victims and survivors of past abuse.

This is a demanding and challenging role; therefore, we are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working within a safeguarding setting.
• A strong advocate for children at risk of harm and vulnerable adults and a determination to promote as paramount the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Significant post qualification experience of adult or child safeguarding.
• Knowledge of both child and adult safeguarding legislation and guidance.

Operations Manager

London International Development Centre

Salary: £40,011 to £45,437 per annum, inclusive.
Reference: LIDC-LIDC-2020-09

The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee and manage the coordination of processes and workflow to support the successful delivery of Global Panel objectives.

The Global Panel is an independent group of influential experts with a commitment to tackling global challenges in food and nutrition security. It is co-chaired by Prof Sir John Beddington, former UK Chief Scientific Adviser, and H.E. John Kufuor, former President of Ghana. The Panel is supported by a Secretariat hosted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the influence of the Panel by developing, implementing and evaluating systems and procedures to support efficient workflow and internal communications throughout the Secretariat; linking up team members on planned and new initiatives, and monitoring progress on the workplan. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Directors to ensure the project’s milestones and targets are met in a timely manner, anticipating and addressing potential delays or obstacles in the delivery of outputs and identify solutions, consulting the Director and Deputy Director as appropriate.

The post is full time and fixed-term until 31 March 2021, and candidates will preferably be available for an immediate start.  The salary will be on the Professional salary scale Grade 6 in the range £40,011 to £45,437 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Director’s Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at 20 Bloomsbury Square, London.

Applications should be made on-line via our website. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date.  Please submit a CV and cover letter with your application.  Please quote reference LIDC-LIDC-2020-09. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Interviews are scheduled for 11th August 2020. If you are shortlisted and are unable to attend it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: Tuesday 04 August 2020

To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button.

About MicroLoan Foundation

MicroLoan Foundation is a poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment organisation. We support women in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa to work their own way out of poverty. Since 2002 MicroLoan Foundation has supported over 240,000 women and their families in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Our vision is a world where all those living in poverty have the opportunity to build better lives for themselves and their families.

Our mission is to provide the poorest women in sub-Saharan Africa with the tools and skills to enable them to work their own way out of poverty.

At MicroLoan Foundation, we believe that the best way to achieve our vision is to enable the poorest and most vulnerable people to work their own way out of poverty, building independence and resilience as their financial situation improves. By providing them with financial literacy, business training, ongoing support and small affordable loans, we help these women to start small businesses for themselves. Over time, the money they generate from their small businesses helps to ensure food security, improved housing, access to healthcare and an education for their children. We encourage them to make modest savings as insurance against future crop failure, family illness and other unexpected circumstances; giving them confidence in their ability to weather whatever life throws at them.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to grow our income and have a pipeline of high profile campaign opportunities in 2020 and beyond.

The fundraising and communications team 

MicroLoan Foundation has a small and dynamic fundraising and communication team in London. The team is responsible for generating income and driving engagement from new and existing supporters. This is done by developing high impact long-term relationships with individual donors, companies and institutions and by engaging mass support through events, direct marketing and fundraising campaigns. The Fundraising & Communications Lead plays an important role in the organisation and we are looking for a driven and talented individual to join the team.

To apply for this role please submit CV and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The role and responsibilities

Individual Giving

• Managing the individual giving function to drive donations into the individual giving programme from new and existing donors. You will do this through managing direct marketing campaigns both in print and through email, taking immediate responsibility for the current cash appeals and e-newsletters with a focus to maximise return on investment.
• Developing and managing social media campaigns to maximise income generation.
• You will help develop a strategy to grow the income from individual giving through direct marketing and online channels. 
• Identifying, applying for and implementing media appeals (such as BBC Radio 4, BBC Lifeline, Financial Times Appeal, Creative Vison Awards and UK Aid Match Appeal).
• Managing CRM data queries and analysing data to maximise income from campaigns.
• Donor stewardship and communications – responding to queries and keeping donors informed about the difference their support makes.

Digital Management and Social Media

• Managing the website, this includes all aspects of website management including functionality, copy and visual content. Monthly reporting and analysis on website views/bounce rates etc to ensure pages are performing correctly.
• Liaising with the MicroLoan USA and MicroLoan Australia teams to ensure all respective websites are updated and accurate.
• Working with pro-bono agencies to maximise use of Google AdWords.
• Manage the day-to-day creation of social media content using the Marketing & Communications plan ensuring posts drive engagement and traffic to the website.
• Grow social media outreach and ensure all social media content is in line with MicroLoan’s core messaging and brand.
• Provide regular updates on the effectiveness of social media marketing and ensure MLF keeps ahead of new innovative ways to engage.

Content creation

• Use raw data and information provided by field staff to create engaging direct marketing campaigns, success stories, monthly content updates for MicroLoan USA and MicroLoan Australia, operational quarterly reports, visual content, articles and infographics for all MicroLoan’s platforms and materials.
• Creating marketing collateral including donation forms, business cards, t-shirts, brochures, fundraising packs, event invitations, other event collaterals, challenge event recruitment emails etc. using design software (InDesign).
• Proofreading and editing presentations, proposals and all external communications before it is published/is sent to printers.
• Liaising with designers, print houses, pro-bono proof readers and media volunteers.

Brand Management

• Ensuring the MicroLoan brand is cohesive and consistent across all communications and platforms. This means creating templates for the team to use and branding any new documents they need creating. You will also work with pro-bono creative agencies and volunteers to ensure that all communications they create are on brand (this includes design and content across digital and print).

General

• Developing the communications strategy and planning content across print and digital based around internal and external events across whole organisation, with support from the Director of Fundraising & Communications.
• You will be required to offer support at MicroLoan events some of which may be at weekends and evenings. You will be expected to act as an ambassador of MicroLoan’s vision and ensure that the charity’s profile and reputation are enhanced.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all supporters and prospects using MicroLoan’s database eTapestry in-line with Data Protection regulations.
• Support and deliver other projects and tasks, in line with your skills and experience that might occur beyond your role and that contribute to our overall organisational objectives.

Person specification

We are looking for an ambitious person with a proven track record of delivering successful Individual Giving or direct marketing campaigns and very strong copywriting skills. This role requires solid understanding of marketing and the use of digital channels and website management. The Fundraising & Communications Lead should have demonstrable experience of implementing a communications strategy to increase outreach and income. Experience from the international development sector or a degree in related fields would be beneficial and a passion for reducing poverty and inequality would be expected. You will be joining a small team and should be prepared to assist on projects outside of your immediate role in order to support your colleagues and MicroLoan’s overall objectives. You preferred working style will be collaborative, proactive and practical.

Knowledge, experience & skills

Essential

• Strong copywriting skills - excellent grammar, proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of using Content Management System (preferably Word Press).
• Good understanding of website processes and functions (back end).
• Demonstrable experience of implementing successful income generating individual giving campaigns/direct marketing campaigns – print and online.
• Proven ability to manage social media channels to increase engagement and income.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to juggle a number of assignments at the same time, to react quickly, to meet deadlines, to organise a busy workload and to prioritise tasks.
• Experience of managing projects independently or with minimal supervision - preparing schedules and plans and delivering against them.
• Proven ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships both internally and with suppliers.
• Interest in international development issues.

Desirable

• Experience of using and analysing data from CRM database such as eTapestry or Raiser’s Edge.
• Experience of implementing brand consistency across multiple mediums and channels.
• Experience of liaising with external agencies and suppliers.
• Good understanding of using Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (preferably InDesign and Photoshop but Premiere Pro and Illustrator would also be beneficial).
• Understanding and experience of SEO.
• Experience of working with international development issues or degree in related field.
• Press or PR experience.

About Us

Established in 1996, Daisy’s Dream supports children and families affected by life-threatening illness or bereavement. We work predominantly in Berkshire and the surrounding areas, with a pilot project running in East Cheshire.

Originally set up to meet the needs of children who had been bereaved, over recent years we have expanded our service to encompass families where there has been a serious illness diagnosis.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Fundraising Manager to lead our successful fundraising team through the next phase in its development which will include:

• developing and overseeing the delivery of sustainable fundraising and communications strategies;
• leading and managing the fundraising and communications team;
• delivering Individual Giving, Major Gifts, and Legacy fundraising programmes.

About You

This is a varied and very important role within our charity that requires a special individual. We’re looking for someone with:

• recent experience and success across Individual Giving and/or Major Gifts income streams;
• excellent planning and budgeting skills;
• confidence networking and influencing, with proven success of building major partnerships and strong donor relationships;
• developed people management skills in order to get the most from your team.

To apply, download the supporting information and submit your application form. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday, 10th August 2020. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. No agencies, please.

The Policy Communities Coordinator will support Bond policy and advocacy working groups in their efforts to influence the policies of governments and institutions at the UK and international level in the best interests of the world’s poorest. This will involve coordinating efforts to develop positions on specific issues, develop policy briefs, report and papers, set up meetings with government officials, gather evidence, etc. The Policy Communities Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating coherence across positions and messaging developed and promoted across the policy and advocacy groups and Bond in general.

As a member of the Policy, Advocacy and Research (PAR) team, the post-holder will work closely with colleagues to shape policy responses and engage policy groups, enabling them to develop collective responses, access and influence decision-makers. They will also work closely with the Media Manager to amplify the voice of policy and advocacy groups to maximise their influence and impact.  The post will mainstream effective ways of working across all policy and advocacy groups and will also provide group event and administrative support. 

Main responsibilities

1.Be the policy and advocacy focal point for key Bond working groups (50%)

• Support, convene and participate in the meetings and activities of the Bond groups working in areas where Bond doesn’t have internal policy expertise, such as child rights, disability and development, UK Wash Network and Small NGOs 
• Monitor the groups’ policy and advocacy work and work closely with group chairs and steering committees to identify and use opportunities for joint policy and advocacy 
• Be the primary link between these groups and the Bond PAR team, providing regular updates on the groups’ advocacy and policy plans and activity 
• Identify opportunities for collaboration or synergies with other groups, or areas of potential duplication or overlap 
• Support the chairs and steering committees of these groups to produce annual workplans and deliver agreed outputs 

2.Support Bond’s policy advisers to convene high-priority Bond working groups (20%)

• Convene and attend the meetings and events of the humanitarian-related groups, the SDGs group and the Sustainable Economic Development working groups 
• Support PAR Director aligning key working groups with Bond’s policy and advocacy work 
• Support convening other important policy-focused work groups, when necessary 
• Support specific advocacy activities, which involve wide engagement of members gathering contributions for specific outputs, such as Covid-19 response, major policy and advocacy sector-wide positions and G7 2021 

3.Contribute to improving the quality, effectiveness and value of Bond’s working groups (15%)

• Provide substantial and logistics support to organise fortnightly (online), quarterly and annual Working Group Chairs’ meetings and, in collaboration with other PAR colleagues, plan and coordinate policy and advocacy related sessions 
• Work with the Communications team to coordinate policy and advocacy-related content in Bond’s key communication channels 
• Work with the Media Manager to identify opportunities to raise the profile of the work of Bond’s policy groups and their advocacy outputs 
• Work with the Membership and Marketing Manager, who is currently overseeing Bond’s non-policy working groups 
• Lead on developing and overseeing a monthly newsletter on work groups’ work 
• Provide regular updates on work groups (policy and advocacy angle) at the PAR team meetings and weekly communications meeting 
• With the digital projects adviser, contribute to user experience and other improvements to the groups’ webpages 

4. Administrative support (15%) 

• Provide event and admin support to policy groups, including coordinating calls, booking venues, writing minutes, collating feedback etc 
• bRecord policy groups activities and engagement such as minutes, agendas, participant lists and substantial outputs on Bond’s internal systems (Salesforce and SharePoint) 
• Support non-policy groups to set up group meetings online (using Zoom) as required 
• Contribute to quarterly internal and grant reporting and budgeting 
• Provide support to set up new groups on the online groups space, as required. 

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent convening, coordination, administrative and logistical skills, with experience of organising             meetings and events
• Proven knowledge and/or experience of working in international development or humanitarian sector
•          Diplomacy and ability to communicate and build trust with senior staff and reach agreements with a             range of actors
• Ability to work flexibly as a member of a small team, as well as independently and on own initiative
• Accuracy and attention to detail. Pragmatism and multitasking
• Fully competent in using MS Office and CRMs
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Must have the right to work and live in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience of working with groups, communities, networks across a range of channels
• Knowledge of or experience of developing/ implementing advocacy strategies aimed at delivering social change
• Experience writing blogs or preparing communication for external audiences
• Experience working with membership-based organisations such as communities, networks and coalitions, ideally within the charity or NGO sector 
• Experience of using digital tools (intranets, online communities etc.) and an understanding of how these can support communications within a network

How to apply

To apply submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by midnight on Sunday 9th August 2020.

Please note that this advert may close early if a large number of applicants are received.

We plan to hold the interviews on the 13th, 14th and 17th August, so please bare this in mind. 

Bond and equal opportunities

Bond values diversity and works to advance equality. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.

Enterprise Manager

You will join us as an Enterprise Manager to support the growth, development and sustainability of their organisation by developing new business ventures to generate income whilst incorporating a social outcome.

Enterprise Manager Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Development Manager, CEO and CIC Directors whilst leading on the scoping and development of profitable business opportunities
• Keep the values of their organisation at the heart of your work ensuring that new projects have both a social and financial benefit
• Develop new business from inception through to launch and marketing/sales
• Work closely with their PR function to ensure high quality marketing and promotion
• Design tailored campaigns involving emails, phone calls, webinars and social media to target an area in a smart, engaging way.
• Research and identify new companies to sell our services to, including working with their Fundraising Manager to identify existing donors/sponsors to approach
• Develop comprehensive business plans and income projections for each new business opportunity
• Effectively manage multiple business ventures at once
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring compliance and regulatory requirements are met

Enterprise Manager Requirements:

• Experience in business development or a commercial role
• Demonstrable experience of high-quality customer relationship management
• Experience of leading on the development of business proposals
• A strong ability to understand and develop budgets
• Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment.
• A great team player with the capacity to lead
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Confident to champion the projects you manage with conviction
• Good selling and negation skills
• Good track record of building customer and supplier relationships
• Demonstrate a passion for their cause and motivation to make a change
• Proactive in highlighting opportunities for development.

About the organisation:

Our client was established in 1973 provides safe, temporary accommodation for women and children who are homeless for reasons such as Domestic Violence and who seek emergency accommodation. Applications are invited for the following post, from women who have a strong commitment to working with women and children.

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 30 to 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)

Salary: up to £27,500 per annum (FTE)

You may have experience of the following: Enterprise Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Key Account Manager, etc.

Ref: 93622

Do you have project management experience and a passion for the heritage sector?

Cause4 are looking for an experienced Head of Programme to take the lead on our new Business Support Programme with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 

You’ll be working with an exciting new partnership of Cause4, Creative United and the Arts Marketing Association. 

The new Head of Programme will work closely with Cause4’s Director of Strategy and Programmes, to deliver the aims and objectives of the Heritage Fund programme. This is a new post within the organisation.

This is an ideal position for an experienced Project Manager, Producer or Head of Development interested in the development and delivery of arts, heritage and cultural support programmes, in a national context, with a wide brief to support and develop the fundraising skills, and business models of the sector.

The role is ideal for a candidate with experience in training delivery for small arts and heritage organisations, or someone interested in learning specific skills in training delivery as part of a future portfolio. All training will be provided.

The deadline for applications is 21st August 2020. Subject to Government guidelines we will interview face to face but Zoom interviews may be required for the first interview. Interviews will be held in Cambridge on the 26th August 2020.

Download the job description for more information about the position and full details on how to apply.