This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. With nearly half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 100,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week. We have recently agreed our 2020+ strategy and begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people and volunteers at the heart of our organisation.

Girlguiding is looking for a proactive administrator to work across the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising directorate to ensure the smooth and efficient running of directorate processes, data management, monitoring and evaluation and to provide logistical support for a range of events.

The post holder will be an effective communicator, team orientated, organised and data driven -  comfortable working across a range of teams and focus areas to support, set up and streamline administrative processes including covering brand, PR, Fundraising, Marketing and Events

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We ask that you submit your CV and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. 

Interviews will be held remotely during the pandemic.

Main Responsibilities

Would you enjoy designing a supporter journey that connects with people's values and inspires them to take action in a movement of animal lovers both in the UK and around the globe?  Then read on.

At Brooke, we are going through a very exciting digital change process across our Fundraising and Comms Directorate.  You will be joining a new team that has been shaped around the audience engagement funnel with each team playing a crucial role in engaging audiences and supporters - from awareness and engagement on different levels through to supporter loyalty. 

Your team will lead the way in driving best in class supporter journeys, across multiple channels, that achieve shared objectives (eg financial, engagement, advocacy).  You will be responsible for content that goes out through key digital or traditional channels for the organisation – such as email marketing or telemarketing.

You’ll lead on integrated campaign projects – working closely with recruitment and community engagement team.  You’ll also work closely with the optimisation team to ensure that data and analytics and driving plans and decisions. 

Skills and Experience required

You should apply if you have an experienced fundraiser, digital campaigner or digital marketing professional who loves working across different specialism to drive a first class supporter engagement and development programme. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience across traditional and digital channels.

Every person in the division has a role in the implementation of this transition towards cross channel supporter engagement, but this role is really crucial to its success. You need to be passionate about the potential of digital to support fundraising and engagement. While experience of digital marketing and engagement is very important, you also need to have some understanding of traditional fundraising channels. A keen eye for targets and KPIs is essential in this role, balanced with working collaboratively with colleagues across the department, building on their skills and knowledge.

If you feel like this could be just the right challenge for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 30 October 2020

Interview date to be confirmed 

The British Society for Rheumatology is a membership organisation which brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we are supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability.

Our mission is to support members to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway, focusing on communication, transparency and collaboration.

Following a mini-restructure, we are now recruiting a Director of Practice and Quality.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead the new Practice and Quality Directorate.

The Director for Practice and Quality will focus on the development and delivery of outputs that can be translated into practice and ensure that BSR makes the most of our links across the different areas of work.  This will help to underpin our relevance to members, develop our leadership voice and promote best practice, and will involve our Journal, Registers, Guidelines, Quality Improvement, Devolved Nations and Policy and Public Affairs teams becoming part of the new Directorate.

BSR particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. 

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. 

We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all BSR employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

BSR is an Investors in People-accredited organisation, committed to the continuous professional development of our employees.

Age UK East London aims to be an organisation that enables older people to:

• Retain maximum possible choice over the direction of their lives;
• Maintain and improve health;
• Prevent social isolation;
• Live in physical environments suited to their changing needs;
• Have as many opportunities as possible for involvement in fulfilling community and leisure activities.

Older people and their carers are our partners in everything we do.  We aim to keep our work:

• Personal
• Safe
• Expert
• Progressive
• Respectful

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) ensures Age UK East London (AUKEL) has a strong financial management and robust operations needed to deliver its mission, leading on all AUKEL’s organisational budget planning and management, audit, compliance, and infrastructure functions. They are a key member of our Senior Management Team and play a key role in strategic and operational decision making.

The DFO is responsible for developing and monitoring the organisation’s annual budget; undertaking forecasting and reforecasting as needed; ensuring that the organisation remains compliant in terms of both its finances and its operations; overseeing the Business Support team.

The Business Support team is comprised of the Operations and HR Manager, the HR Assistant, the Accountant and the Evaluation Officer.

AUKEL is a respected provider across East London and this role offers great challenge and opportunity to shape the organisation as we implement our plans for growth in the coming years. Please join us and play a key role in building and developing our finance and operations function to enable AUKEL to grow its resources and deliver greater, more sustainable impact.

AUKEL believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results. We want our team at Age UK East London to represent communities we serve.

Job purpose

• Strategic responsibility for Finance, GDPR, Premises, HR, Evaluation & IT.
• Develop and deliver effective finance and resource strategies which support AUKEL’s strategic aims, income generation and operational plans.
• Working with our IT provider, develop and deliver effective IT and technology strategies that make us more effective and efficient.
• Work closely with the CEO as a member of the Senior Management Team helping formulate and implement the strategic direction of AUKEL.
• Work closely with the Trustees, Directors, and senior managers to plan, challenge, monitor and take corrective action as required.
• Manage key external relationships and negotiate on behalf of AUKEL.
• Provide company secretarial support to AUKEL and subsidiary companies and liaise with external auditors in producing subsidiary accounts.
• Ensuring the offices and facilities function well and in compliance with the relevant legislation.
• Being a key point of reference on legal, contractual and regulatory issues.
• Being alert to the risks facing AUKEL and they ways they can be mitigated.

Key tasks

• Oversee the finance function, ensuring proper administration of AUKEL’s financial affairs; advising and assisting the CEO and SMT on budget and financial planning strategies; monitoring and revising the budget in line with changing demands and projections and recommending actions in a timely manner to ensure the financial sustainability of AUKEL.
• Ensure the timely and efficient operation and financial accountability of AUKEL and any subsidiaries (currently dormant) through robust accounting and reporting systems and controls.
• Develop and implement robust financial forecasting together with policies and systems to integrate financial reporting with activity and other information in order to ensure the most effective use of all resources.
• Maintain the financial viability of the organisation through regular reporting and supporting or challenging the programmes and income generation plans.
• Advise (and where appropriate lead) on growth opportunities.
• Ensure the cost effective management of other services (e.g. HR, IT, Evaluation, Premises, GDPR, Legal).
• Overall responsibility for ensuring AUKEL complies with its data protection obligations as Siro.
• Provide professional leadership to ensure that the team are highly trained, motivated and resourced t deliver excellent services.
• Lead on production of annual report and accounts.
• Advise the Board and Finance Sub Committee as necessary.

Person specification

Essential

• ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA qualified or equivalent
• Proven success at managing and directing resources at a senior management level
• Possession of financial and business acumen to plan and manage budgets and achieve value for money both internally and through external contracts and opportunities
• Sound and objective judgement and decision making skills coupled with high levels of integrity, impartiality and ethics
• Ability to think strategically, analyse problems, make balanced judgements, influence decision making and translate ideas and policy into delivery
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure
• Ability to build, challenge and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to build, motivate and inspire effective teams, both holding them to account through rigorous performance management and the delivery of hard outcomes and using interpersonal and influencing skills to build consensus, change perceptions and attitudes and to manage conflict and challenge constructively.
• Effective communication skills with ability to adjust style appropriate to a range of audiences
• Effective delegation skills, to monitor progress regularly and offer timely support where necessary
• Data protection and GDPR knowledge and experience
• Effective Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A genuine commitment to the principles and goals of AUKEL, passionate about older people and keen to make a difference.

Desirable

• Experience of CRM systems e.g. Charity Log, etc
• Experience of Theories of Change and Evaluation functions
• Experience in the not for profit sector
• A sound practical knowledge of charity accounting and SORP
• Experience managing an outsourced IT function
• Experience managing turnovers of around £2m pa
• Experience of managing finance for over 15 departments

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Our scientists and clinicians are working every day to make a real impact on cancer patients’ lives. We provided the first convincing evidence that DNA damage is the basic cause of cancer, and today lead the world at isolating cancer-related genes and discovering new targeted drugs for personalised cancer treatment.

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has charitable status and relies on support from partner organisations, charities, donors and the public. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best minds in the world to join us in our mission – to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.

The ICR is seeking a Social Media Officer to join its highly successful Communications and Policy directorate and help place the ICR at the heart of conversations about cancer research on our busy social media channels.

Part of the Media Relations team, the post holder will be plugged in to discussions about cancer research on social media involving cancer patients, journalists, supporters, scientists and partner organisations, and will engage with them actively on behalf of the ICR.

A natural communicator, the post holder will maximise the impact on social media of the ICR’s media coverage, editorial content and strategic announcements about our research, by finding engaging, audience-centric ways to talk about our science that spark discussions and interactions.

The role will support and encourage scientific and corporate colleagues in their use of social media through advice and training, in order to grow their involvement and amplify the impact of their activities.

Applications will only be accepted through the ICR recruitment website. When applying, together with your CV, please complete a supporting statement section on the application form detailing why you are applying for this post and addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Applications without a supporting statement or covering letter will not be considered.

Job title: Case Officer

Region: London, SE1 1AA

Directorate: Operations  

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours Per Week

Salary: £29,268 per annum (£24,816 plus London Weighting £4,452)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so, then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

An opportunity has arisen to join the London Area Team as a Case Officer in a permanent role, 35 hours per week. As a Case Officer, you will work with individuals eligible for Legion assistance to help them to access the right support in a timely and seamless way in areas such as finance, employment, health or housing advice or overcoming temporary crisis. You will also support the work of our volunteer caseworkers. A self-starter, confident at working independently, you will be responsible for forging successful relationships with statutory bodies and other agencies to maximise our reach and impact.

An experienced and customer focused case manager, assured in advocating on behalf of clients, you will have a good understanding of the UK benefits system and be used to working across multiple agencies. You will also need to be a strong team player, with excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.

This role would likely begin remotely and then follow government and organisational guidelines on returning to the office, with opportunities to continue to work from home on a regular basis going forward.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Monday, 2 November 2020.

Virtual interviews will be held on Thursday, 12 November 2020

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Job title: Case Officer

Region: Cheshire & Merseyside

Directorate: Operations

Contract: FTC to 28 February 2021

 25 Hours per week

Salary: £24,816 per annum – pro rata (£17,726)

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

An opportunity has arisen to join the Cheshire & Merseyside Area Team as a Case Officer on a part time basis (we require someone who is able to work full days on both Monday and Friday with a flexible approach across the remaining 11 hours).

As a Case Officer, you will work with individuals eligible for Legion assistance to help them to access the right support in a timely and seamless way in areas such as finance, employment, health, housing advice or overcoming temporary crisis. You will also support the work of our volunteer caseworkers.

A self-starter, confident working independently and within a great team, you will be responsible for forging successful relationships with statutory bodies and other agencies to maximise our reach and impact. An experienced and customer focused case manager, assured in advocating on behalf of clients, you will have a good understanding of the Social Welfare system and be used to working across multiple agencies. You’ll also need to be a strong team player, with excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.

Although predominantly home based due to Covid-19 currently, this role will involve significant travel throughout the area so a Driving license and use of a car would be desirable.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 1st November 2020 with interviews scheduled for 9th November 2020

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Job Title: Head of Procurement and Compliance

Salary:  £60,000

Hours of work: Permanent, full-time

Location:  Flexible but regular meetings in London

Imperial War Museums are one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond.  Our collections are filled with personal stories and experiences, inspiring powerful and often conflicting emotions.  We aim to share these stories with as many audiences as possible across the world in a way that engages and challenges them, increasing understanding of why we go to war and the effect that conflict has on people’s lives.

We are working in partnership with IWM to appoint their new Head of Procurement and Compliance.  The post holder will develop, instil, and oversee standards, provide advice, support the procurement systems, monitor performance against standards and where necessary take action to ensure the standards are met. 

The post holder will be highly experienced in this field and is expected to operate as IWM’s expert across the organisation, with regard to procurement legislation in the UK and be expected to be informed and knowledgeable about latest practices in financial accounting standards and reporting formats.  Some legal understanding of contractual engagement is also expected.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification to MCIPS Diploma level (or equivalent)
• Broad experience and understanding of best practice in procurement and contract negotiations
• Proven experience in the delivery of major procurement projects and a strong practical understanding of public procurement procedures
• Experience of project management
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a high degree of attention to detail
• The ability to build relationships and communicate across the business at all levels and with external stakeholders

You will need to be innovative and proactive, ensuring that the level of procurement is to the highest standards of compliance and is undertaken with integrity and in an ethical manner, in accordance with IWM’s core values.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Adam Stacey, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2782.

Closing date for applications: 10 November 2020

Interview dates: 1 December 2020 and 9 December 2020