Education Engagement Manager Jobs in Belfast
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About Smile Train
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, lifechanging comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!
Reports To
UK Fundraising Director
Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Legacy Manager with demonstrated experience, preferably within the charity sector or comparable commercial environment. The role will involve primarily working from home and must be situated in or near London to attend regular in person meetings with key staff.
Key responsibilities
Take responsibility for a portfolio of around 300 legacy pledgers in order to deepen relationships and offer excellent stewardship to ensure that legacy pledgers feel valued by STUK and their pledge is retained.
Act as the first point of contact for legacy enquiries, both internal and external, responding with authority, sensitivity and diplomacy, so that legacy enquirers and intenders choose to leave STUK a gift in their Will.
Plan and deliver a programme of marketing and advertising to promote legacy giving and grow our pipeline of legacy supporters. This will include contributing to campaign strategy development; producing marketing materials including newsletters; and consulting with the Head of Individual Giving re legacy mailings.
Undertake general legacy communications including developing a tangible legacy vision, make phone calls, arrange one to one meetings and write personal notes/letters.
Organise at least 2 – 3 legacy events per year including post-event follow-up.
Organise legacy stewardship activities such as recognition mechanisms.
Liaise with and oversee the administrative work of Legacy Link, our legacy administrators.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all legacy activity on Salesforce and in shared files.
Provide useful data insight and analysis producing regular statistical, qualitative and financial reports of legacy activity.
Manage in memoriam marketing.
Travel
There is limited but regular travel into London for regular team meetings as well as periodic travel as needed around the UK for meetings with legacy pledgers and to organise legacy events.
Required Education and Experience
5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to legacy marketing and liaison with legacy enquirers, considerers and pledgers preferred.
A proven history of generating significant growth in key legacy metrics such as numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers.
Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management and programme staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce and First Class preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.
Application Information
Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, [a writing sample-an existing example of your writing; no need to create something new], and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Smile Train
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, lifechanging comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!
Reports To
UK Fundraising Director
Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Philanthropy Manager with demonstrated experience, preferably within the charity sector or comparable commercial environment. The role will involve primarily working from home and must be situated in or near London to attend regular in person meetings with key staff.
Key responsibilities
Maintain a portfolio of 50 – 70 major donors and prospects by creating and implementing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with the capacity to make 5 and low 6-figure annual gifts (bigger gifts would fall to the Vice President, International Development and UK Fundraising Director)
Conduct 75 to 100 meetings with donors and prospects annually through one-on-one meetings, site visits, and other types of meaningful contact.
Provide recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
Write and create customised proposals and presentations for major donors.
In coordination with the UK Fundraising Director, assist with developing projects that will enhance the major giving operations of the Development Department and support them by developing strategy briefs and leading preparation meetings.
Help produce cultivation and stewardship programs for prospects and major donors.
Organise at least two major donor events each year.
Organising research on major donors as well as conducting supplemental research.
Ensure all key administrative tasks for the philanthropy programme are taken care of.
Other duties as are appropriate for this role.
Travel
There is limited but regular travel into London for regular team meetings as well as travel as needed around the UK for meetings with major donors.
Required Education and Experience
5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to major gift donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes preferred.
A proven history of generating income in the £100,000’s and securing gifts of £25,000 or more.
Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management, program staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.
Application Information
Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, [a writing sample-an existing example of your writing; no need to create something new], and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a database specialist looking for an organisation with purpose, where your work makes a difference to vulnerable children every day. This is a brand-new role in our organisation which is putting data at the heart of its new strategy.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As a person who is passionate about the power of data, you will have the opportunity to shape the way that the organisation captures and analyses fundraising income and other data to maximise income which will in turn enable us to support more children.
You will have a track record of managing a fundraising database in a charitable organisation and proven data analysis skills. This role will provide an essential link between the finance and fundraising & marketing teams and will suit someone who thrives on working collaboratively to achieve the goals of the organisation.
We are looking for someone with advanced skills in data management. Time management and problem solving are an essential part of this role.
STILL INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY...
To apply for this position, please visit our website
Please note that Railway Children will only accept applications made using this application form and will not accept CVs, academic certificates or covering letters.
Closing date: Sunday February at 5pm.
Candidates will be assessed on application and may be contacted before the closing date. At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.
This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful. THANK YOU
WE STAND FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDHOODS AND THEIR FUTURES!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Change
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 Hours per week, Mon-Fri, flexible working options available
Salary: Up to £58,852 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
About the Change team:
The Change and PMO team are a team of 11 and sit within the Finance & Strategy Directorate. The team are responsible for the design, development and delivery of the more strategic projects and programmes at Cats Protection. It’s a very exciting time to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvement required to get us there.
Responsibilities of our Change Lead:
- develop and implement change management strategies that align with organisational goals
- engage and represent stakeholders across the organisation throughout change delivery
- support CRM implementation and manage change champions
- lead on communication and engagement planning
- assess change readiness and identify areas of resistance to change
- evaluate the outcomes of change through impact assessments, then develop action plans
- build change knowledge and toolkits, increasing capability, education and awareness of change throughout the organisation
- line management of Change Project Managers and general duties such as managing performance and workload
What we’re looking for in our Change Lead:
- strong understanding and knowledge of change methodology and leading on change activities
- knowledge of project management methodology
- prior experience of leading on change activities, dealing with uncertainty and resistance
- Experience or knowledge of implementing Target Operating Model changes
- line management experience
- experience developing change management plans
- experience producing communication and engagement materials
- experience designing and implementing strategies to facilitate adoption of change
- excellent people skills and a team player with a collaborative approach to working
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more
Application closing date: 29th January 2025
Virtual interview date: w/c 10th February 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The Froebel Trust's Administrator is at the very heart of our charity's work - involved in governance, grants, events and more. Working with trustees, committees, members of the Executive Team as well as tutors and grant holders, this job is varied and sometimes fast-paced and pressurized. It involves a large degree of autonomy as well as lots of opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.
The Froebel Trust funds research into children’s learning from birth to eight years and supports high quality early education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) is a Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and a registered charity established in 2005. Our mission is to advance education, knowledge, and good practice in forensic and legal medicine. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of competence and professional integrity in the field, working closely with professionals, policymakers, and organisations to promote tolerance, equity, and excellence.
The FFLM also houses the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), reflecting our commitment to tackling key societal challenges and supporting professionals in this critical area.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic and operational delivery of the FFLM’s aims and objectives. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior officers, the CEO will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation forward, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact.
The CEO will:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the FFLM, including 3–5-year plans to enhance our reputation and influence.
- Strengthen internal and external relationships with stakeholders, including professional bodies, government agencies, and policymakers.
- Oversee the organisation’s financial management, ensuring sound budgeting and sustainable income streams.
- Represent the FFLM publicly, managing media relations and acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
- Support and manage the FFLM’s office team and senior officers, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected organisation at the forefront of forensic and legal medicine.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with excellent communication and organizational skills. You will have a strong understanding of the healthcare or forensic/legal sectors and be passionate about advancing education and professional standards.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven leadership experience, ideally within a charity, healthcare, or professional body.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and income generation.
- Exceptional public speaking and media handling skills.
- Ability to manage and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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Education for All Morocco (EFA) is a transformative charity dedicated to creating opportunities for marginalized girls in Morocco to access quality education. Established in 2007, we have worked tirelessly to transform the lives of young girls, giving them full access to education and additional support thanks to a well-resourced learning and living environment.
In order for us to continue to connect with donors and partners worldwide, we are looking for a Communication Co-Ordinator to drive our communication and marketing strategy to amplify our impact and champion educational equity in Morocco.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Communications Coordinator to develop and execute our communication strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in telling the story of our mission and driving our message forward across diverse platforms. This will include managing both internal and external communications, developing compelling content, enhancing donor engagement, and strengthening our digital presence.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Communications Strategy:
·Collaborate with the Managing Director to design and execute a comprehensive communications plan.
·Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with the charity’s goals.
2.Digital Marketing Strategy:
·Develop and manage a multi-channel digital marketing strategy and a content calendar.
·Grow and engage with our online community, to create a vibrant presence across our social media platforms.
3.Donor Relations:
·Create impactful, consistent donor-facing communications, including compelling case studies, impact reports and thank-you messages.
·Liaise with donors and other funding partners to align and deliver communication strategies.
4.Content Creation:
·Develop compelling written and visual content for marketing purposes, including social media, newsletters, annual reports and press releases.
·Capture the impact of our work through storytelling, photography and videography, as needed.[MB1]
5.Publicity:
·Act as the liaison for media enquiries and public relations opportunities.
6.Monitoring and Reporting
·Track and analyze communication metrics to evaluate the success of the strategies and inform future strategies.
Personal Qualities:
·A creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, promoting social change and embracing the importance and impact of our work.
·Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Required Skills and Experience:
·Proven experience in communications and digital marketing, ideally in the charity sector
·Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
·Expertise in social media management and content creation.
·Strong storytelling skills with a creative eye for visuals and branding.
·Experience with donor engagement practices and impact reporting.
·Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
Working Hours, Location and Benefits:
·8-12 hours per week, based on workload[MB2]
·This is a contractor position, allowing flexibility and remote work.
·Competitive remuneration to be determined based on experience and expertise.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should upload their CV, cover letter and examples of their previous work by the 5th of February.
We want to give girls from rural Morocco the chance of a secondary Education because we believe that everyone has the right to an education.
Salary (UK Based): £43,898 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
The role: As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the Project Management Office function (PMO), coordinating and governing our projects focussed on delivering Mary’s Meals International’s (MMI) strategic objectives. You will govern all our projects to success within the programme, and manage key stakeholders, providing regular updates on the programme.
As a Project Management expert with good experience of Agile methodologies, you will have the opportunity to support and guide project managers and stakeholders in best practice and ensure a strong focus on stewardship, service and simplicity.
Responsibilities:
- Personal responsibility for managing and delivering key programmes, projects and products.
- Develop consistent standards, procedures, templates and guidance for successful project delivery.
- Work alongside others to coach, define and implement the governance framework for projects.
- Work with functional owners and project & team managers to create strategies for effective project planning, monitoring and delivery.
- Ensure that MMI’s Agile delivery methodology is embedded and deployed across the programme.
- Run Steering Committee Meetings or support Project Managers to run these meetings.
- Meet regularly with stakeholders to understand and review organisational objectives and project requirements, developing strong relationships and demonstrate great stakeholder management.
- Inform projects when strategy changes and help them re-baseline.
- Seek continual improvement of the PMO and organisational approach to project and product delivery.
- Effective management of PMO staff.
- Strive to identify areas for process and organisational improvement and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to organisational growth through the creation and sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices from previous project experience.
About you:
You take personal responsibility, through a hands-on approach, for the successful delivery of projects. With significant project management experience of leading large, complex projects, you will bring strong stakeholder management experience. With proven people leadership experience, you will bring robust experience of resourcing projects, developing, and managing relationships and coaching those around you, to share your knowledge and build capacity across the Mary’s Meals family.
A relevant qualification in Project Management and/or Agile methodology would be of interest, and it would be great if you also have experience of working with CRM solutions and digital/business transformation projects.
You will be inspired by our work and will strive to maximise all resources and drive efficiencies and process improvements to ensure fantastic return on investment and to challenge the status quo, to ensure we deliver on time and on budget.
About us:
We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.
This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
As a passionate professional in the identification, development and management of a wide range of relationships in support of our programme partnership, you will ensure the Career Ready programme in Glasgow and West areas (currently Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire) continues to thrive, which includes securing charitable donations from supporting partners. Your responsibilities for the area, will be as a team of two, alongside our other Regional Manager for Glasgow and West areas given this is our largest area in Scotland.
This role requires experience of partnership and account management and the scale and ambition of our social mobility work means you will need to be well organised, confident and able to positively influence a wide range of people including headteachers, teachers, CEOs and HRDs.
You will identify and approach opportunities that are well researched and pursue with unswerving perseverance. It’s also a great chance to develop personally.
Regional Managers are responsible for leading our work which involves growing, developing and maintaining the employer and education partnerships that deliver the Career Ready programme. This includes the Local Advisory Board, local authorities (key stakeholders), schools (we have a member of staff in each school who coordinates), the Developing the Young Workforce Regional Group, and the many employer organisations and their people who volunteer as mentors, provide paid internships and deliver masterclasses.
By assimilating what, why, when and the how of our work, you will be able to:
- Lead, grow and develop our Career Ready partnership in Glasgow and the West, optimising the programme experience for all stakeholders and securing the engagement of employer support for the programme of approximately 300+ students each year who will participate in the 18-month long Career Ready programme annually.
- Support programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and business development by working closely with the Career Ready Glasgow & West Local Advisory Board, the other Career Ready Glasgow & West Regional Manager, the Head of Programme & Operations, Partnerships Manager and the Career Ready Regional Manager Scotland team all who are focused on quality, impact and sustainability underpinned by attention to detail via efficient and effective processes. You will be supported by and work with the Career Ready Scotland Operations Team to maintain thorough data and management information for the area.
Find out more
You can find out more about the role, and working at Career Ready, in our candidate pack.
- £34,000 – £37,500 DOE
- A working from home allowance of £300 pa is provided
- Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays plus 2 additional days in the summer. In addition, Career Ready is closed between Christmas and New Year. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
- 6% of salary contribution to a private pension subject to an employee contribution of 3%
- Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans
- Business expenses including mileage allowance for car usage
How to apply
Please visit our website for full details of how to apply.
Timetable
Closing date (early applications encouraged): 19 January 2025
Interviews will take place on 23 and 24 January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Administration Manager/PA to the CEO
Location: Home based
Responsible to: CEO
ABOUT US
The Teaching Awards Trust is a charity committed to raising the profile of the outstanding, life-changing work that takes place in education across the UK. We champion, celebrate and raise the morale of all those who work in education. Our mission is currently carried out through two powerful campaigns; The Pearson National Teaching Awards and Thank a Teacher.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is an exciting new support role created to provide support to the team, and the CEO. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide high-quality administrative support to the Teaching Awards Trust, ensuring the efficient operation of the charity’s virtual office and daily activities. This includes offering confidential personal assistant (PA) services to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as well as providing cross-functional support to the wider team in areas such as fundraising, human resources, awards management, marketing, and event coordination. As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and grow the role to make it your own.
ABOUT YOU
A track record of at least 4/5 years’ experience providing PA/Administrative support, ideally at a senior or executive level, with experience within the education/charity sector advantageous.
You will have excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally is essential for you to be able to hit the ground running in this new role.
As with other jobs of this level, a high level of discretion and confidentiality is needed when dealing with sensitive information
Overall, you will be looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in your role and to help support of aims of the trust.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
A salary of £30-35,000 per annum. You will be home based with some need to travel for team meetings and other events. Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays, Employer pension contributions of 6%, Learning and Development packages are also available.
ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
The closing date for applications is midnight on 31st January 2025 but applications will be reviewed and longlisted as soon as they are received.
To apply, please follow the website link provided, along with a CV and a covering letter including why you are applying for this role and also describing your key achievements in your most recent administrative role.
Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 3rd February 2025 for an initial short phone call conversation followed by remote first interviews during w/c 3rd February 2025.
Second round interviews will take place w/c 10th February 2025.
The Teaching Awards Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager (England)
Job Description and Person Specification
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Line Management: 1 Policy and Public Affairs Officer England
Location of work: London. Must be commutable for meetings at Westminster.The role may involve some infrequent travel throughout England and Scotland.
Contract type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although 4 days a week/flexible hours will be considered. The role will require occasional evening and weekend work.
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £42,000
BACKGROUND
The latest research suggesting that the number of children and young people at risk of hunger has rocketed to 2.7 million* means that one in five children don't have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, when they’re aching for something to eat, they can’t concentrate. They can’t absorb information. Big feelings and worries can be impossible to control. They fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 200,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK.
The new UK government’s Children’s Wellbeing Bill outlined in the King’s Speech, includes a requirement for free school breakfast clubs in every English primary school. This is a fantastic start towards ending child morning hunger. Magic Breakfast’s influence will be instrumental to ensuring school breakfasts are introduced in a way that is hunger-focused and barrier free. In 2021, the Scottish Government, pledged a not yet enacted promise to provide breakfast to primary children.
Thousands of secondary school children are at risk of losing their free school breakfasts from September next year. For many of these students, this is their only opportunity to have a nutritious meal before facing a demanding school day, including taking exams.
Solutions across all UK nations are currently either not yet actioned or are severely underserving the current need. Being part of the work of Magic Breakfast is your chance, together with parents, teachers and people across the UK, to demonstrate the power of school breakfasts and to shape the way forward to end morning hunger for good.
*Food Foundation Insecurity Tracker Jan 2024
JOB PURPOSE
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good. The role of the Policy and Public Affairs Manager is to support us to deliver on this mission through influencing governments to address child morning hunger and the underlying systemic causes, in order to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping policy initiatives and influencing decision makers across Westminster and Whitehall. Specifically, you will help ensure the new Early Adopters Programme – the government’s pilot breakfast scheme in England – is hunger-focused and puts children and young people at its centre. This in turn, will inform the national rollout of primary school breakfast provision across England from September 2026 – a policy which you will also work to influence. In tandem, you will be responsible for informing and shaping how breakfast is included and positioned in the Children’s Wellbeing Bill.
More widely, you will keep abreast of political developments relevant to Magic Breakfast, identifying opportunities to respond, influence and shape the debate. You will be able to put complex policy ideas across in simple and effective terms both in person and through reports and briefings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and lead Magic Breakfast’s influencing strategy to shape and inform school breakfasts within the Children’s Wellbeing Bill
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Engage thoroughly in the legislative process to shape how breakfast is positioned, to ensure the law protects and supports children and young people at risk of hunger
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Influence and shape the scope of the Early Adopter’s Programme to inform long-term school breakfast policy across England
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Work with ministers, politicians, civil servants and advisors to help shape the national rollout of school breakfasts across England
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Identify and produce high-quality evidence-based responses to new policy developments, sector reports and consultations from Government, advisory bodies, other political parties and membership organisations
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Proactively monitor and track policy developments, and ensure internal understanding and alignment on issues and opportunities
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Lead the dissemination of Magic Breakfast policy briefings and research reports to key political stakeholders
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Organise and lead key influencing events to influence and inform decision-makers
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Deliver on our policy objectives through building relationships with key stakeholders in national government, key national organisations and coalitions, including garnering intel and ensuring that our opportunities to influence policy making are maximised
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Ensure organisational buy-in, coordination and collaboration to support our advocacy strategy
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Develop and deliver political stakeholder engagement plans; track progress against plans and deliverables; with regular reporting on targets and outcomes, timely evaluation and shared learnings across internal teams
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Work closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager Scotland, to share expertise and intelligence
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Be flexible in work focus and responsibilities when required e.g. support with Scottish election/campaign work and advocacy in Wales
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Work closely with Campaigns colleagues to inform and shape campaign activities and respond proactively to live developments through the life of the campaign
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Proactively recommend and establish systems, tools and procedures to ensure effective delivery of objectives across the Policy and Public Affairs team
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Provide management and coaching for the Public Affairs Officer, agreeing a career development plan in line with required expertise
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Experience of policy development and influencing
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Sound understanding of the legislative process (experience in this process is highly desirable)
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Good working knowledge of the UK political system (national and regional) and previous experience in a UK public affairs/advocacy/or policy role.
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Ability to prepare high quality, evidence-based internal and external briefing material, and messaging under time pressure
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Experience of line management
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Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
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Demonstrated experience in developing integrated, public affairs campaigns
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Strong interpersonal skills and experience building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders including civil servants and sector peers
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Demonstrated experience of developing influencing plans and working with sector peers and in coalition to achieve change
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A collaborative team player, able to proactively engage colleagues to share knowledge and expertise
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Outstanding time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise within your work, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working to tight deadlines
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Understanding of the education, child poverty and/or health sectors – desirable
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Excellent attention to detail
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Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s mission
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Contribute to team meetings, sharing best practice and supporting team members where necessary.
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Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we d
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Work collaboratively across the organisation more widely to build good working relations across the organisation and provide ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff.
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Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures.
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Ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR and child safeguarding requirements.
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Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities as required be willing to undertake occasional work outside of regular office hours and UK travel.
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.
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Uphold a culture that encourages curiosity, continuous improvement, optimism, and a steadfast commitment to social impact.
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Are you a Marketing and Communications Manager, who loves planning? In this new role at an international health education membership organisation, you will develop, lead and implement communications and marketing strategies and campaigns that will enhance the organisation's reputation and drive engagement and growth.
This is a new role, as part of building a new management team to support the senior leadership team of small work team, who punch above their weight! You will have 2 creative officers to support you in this role, whilst you plan ahead, and find new ways to gain a bigger audience, through strong organisational skills, and effective marketing. You will enjoy communicating the breadth of offerings they have and provide- including resources, training, an annual conference, - to a vast and complex audience base.
· Salary £37,000, plus 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
· Remote, with travel once every 2 months to meet as a team, and a week trip for the annual conference.
· Full-time hours, permanent role. Flexible working styles.
You will have experience as a Marketing and Communications Manager within a membership or non-profit organisation, with experience developing and executing integrated strategies, across content, campaigns, digital marketing, brand development, media relations and stakeholder engagement.
The organisation will review applications on a rolling basis, if keen please apply ASAP. I look forward to telling you more about this unique opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting period of development.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are looking for an experienced Regional Development Coordinator, to lead the coordination and management of all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Northern Region (North West, North East and Yorkshire), and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.
We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 12,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 350 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.
As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.
The key areas of focus include:
- To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
- To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
- To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.
At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
To empower young people through training to keep safe, save lives and be part of the solution to street violence.
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Salary range: Assessors will be paid £380 for each full day of completed assessments (4 applications) or a pro-rated amount for each assessment (quarter day).
Job type: Fixed term post
Hours: 16-20 hours per week
Location: Must be living in the UK or British Overseas Territories
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is prospectively recruiting a small number of Mobility Programme Grant Assessors to join an existing assessment team for a flagship outward education and training mobility programme which enables learners in schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities and delivers transformative opportunities for individuals and communities across the UK.
The ACU works with a network of external assessors to assess applications and appeals from institutions in the Schools, Further Education/Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education sectors in the UK and British Overseas Territories. This is a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to a leading global mobility programme. We are awaiting confirmation that the programme will operate in Academic Year 2025/26 and are recruiting in order to be ready should the programme go ahead. Should the programme be withdrawn, no assessors will be needed.
We are currently seeking assessors for the Schools and Further Education/Vocational Education and Training sectors only.
Assessors will be responsible for evaluating applications against the programme criteria and will work within a sector team supported by a Senior Assessor. We are keen to welcome applicants from all four UK countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - to reflect the diverse and devolved nature of UK education and training.
Assessors must possess sector-specific knowledge of one or more of the sectors being recruited, and a solid track record of conducting high-quality, independent assessments for local, national or international agencies. You will also have substantial experience at a middle or senior management level in the UK Schools or FE/VET sectors, and the ability to produce concise, effective written feedback. We are also keen to hear from applicants with experience in both sectors.
Comprehensive, compulsory training will be provided to all successful applicants in March 2025, should the programme be confirmed for this year. Appointed assessors who complete the training will be paid a maximum of one day’s assessment rate as a contribution to their time spent undertaking the training.
Assessors will each be required to commit to the equivalent of approximately 2 - 2.5 days’ assessment work (16-20 hours) per week throughout the 6-week assessment window, which we anticipate will take place in April and May 2025 (subject to confirmation). This equates to 4 applications in one day (i.e. 8 applications over 2 days, 10 applications over 2.5 days). Assessors will be paid £380 for each full day of completed assessments (4 applications) or a pro-rated amount for each assessment (quarter day). This rate is inclusive of feedback consolidation and of any supplementary review or reassessment that may be needed as the result of a quality check or moderation.
Additional assessment days within the assessment window may be offered to those with capacity to do more, depending on the number of funding applications received. We also reserve the right to appoint reserve assessors in case of substantially increased demand. Being appointed is no guarantee of any paid work.
We are recruiting:
- Sixteen Assessors
Eligibility
In order to be an assessor, applicants should:
• Not be currently employed by the Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Not have been employed by the Association of Commonwealth Universities since 2020
• Hold a UK bank account registered in their own name or business name. Nominated bank accounts will not be accepted and payment will be in sterling.
• Be living in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
• Have satisfactory references.
Role Information
Key Tasks
• Understanding and applying the assessment criteria: assessors will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the programme’s objectives, and assessment criteria, applying these consistently, fairly and transparently to all applications ensuring that these are consistently applied and adhered to.
• Assessment of applications: completing the specified number of assessments to the programme’s quality standards and within the agreed timeframe, and responding to any follow-up from the relevant Senior Assessor in a timely manner.
• Scoring and feedback: completing the reporting template and feedback on applications, scoring each question against the evidence provided and constructing and consolidating meaningful feedback; revisiting and, where necessary, re-assessing applications or specific questions under the guidance of the relevant Senior Assessor.
• Advice and insight: providing advice and insight on the quality of applications and the management of the process with recommendations for improvement.
Skills and experience: Essential
• Sector-specific expertise: demonstrable sector-specific knowledge and expertise of one or more of the sectors being recruited to (Schools or Further Education/Vocational Education and Training), and substantial experience at middle or senior management level in one or more of these sectors in the UK, and experience of working in education and training in one or more of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are also keen to hear from applicants with experience in both sectors.
• Assessment or evaluation experience: extensive experience of conducting high-quality, high-stakes independent assessments and/or evaluations for local, national or international agencies in an education and training context.
• Delivery: a clear track record of managing multiple priorities whilst meeting tight deadlines and exacting quality standards in order to get the job done. This also includes the ability to analyse written and numerical information and produce concise, impactful written feedback.
Skills and experience: Desirable
• Experience of working in international education and training mobility programmes.
• Involvement in regular community-based activity, e.g. voluntary work, community engagement, charity work, etc.
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The closing date is 29 January 2025 @ 12:00PM GMT.
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RIVET is a new social enterprise bringing together brands, influencers, and NGOs to fund and amplify youth-led social change. With 100+ years of experience elevating young changemakers, RIVET’s founders have seen firsthand that young people don’t lack talent or imagination; they lack access to resources.
In response, we have created the world’s first micro-finance platform focused on young social innovators, funded by youth themselves. This engine will transform young people’s everyday purchases into philanthropic power for their generation’s ideas to change the world. Created by, for, and with young people, RIVET represents the largest investment in youth-led social change. Ever.
As RIVET’s inaugural Director of Donor Engagement, you will help build and then lead the stewardship implementation for our 70+ major donors who serve on our Leadership Council, Youth Impact Council, and Youth Impact Fund, providing them with a meaningful experience that reflects our shared values and desired impact. RIVET’s operating budget is $2.5M, with most of that currently coming from philanthropic support. Our four-year sustainable business model strategy reflects an increasing reliance on brand revenue. The Director of Donor Engagement plays a critical role in helping us secure the capacity building funds needed to help the RIVET rocket get into orbit in the meantime. Your success is largely defined by donors renewing and deepening their support, and increasingly serving as an engine for RIVET’s expanded global impact.
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