Passionate about Animal Welfare and committed to listening to and supporting pet and pet owners Wood Green, The Animal's Charity is excited to be expanding its Community Support reach and engagement.

With the mission of preventing the suffering of pets and improving the relationship between pet and pet owners we are delighted to share an opportunity to join our Community Support Team in the role of a Community Engagement Officer (Education).

The Community Engagement Officer (Education) is to offer an active presence in targeted local communities delivering a programme of events, workshops and activities designed to meet the specific needs of audiences across all age groups delivering educational messaging and signposting services with the aim of reaching vulnerable pets and pet owners at an early age.

To be considered you will have significant Animal Welfare experience and basic knowledge of companion animal species and care. Education training or qualifications or a desire for further training in this field is essential. An ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external contacts is essential for the role alongside a confidence in delivering presentations and public speaking.

If you are as passionate about people and animals as we are, then this could be the position for you.

Civitas Recruitment are partnering with a fantastic college based in Cambridge to help assist in securing their next Director of Operations. This is a great non-profit organisation offering leading accredited qualifications and degrees in traditional Islamic subjects and courses. The organisation has been established for over a decade and collaborates effectively with the older University of Cambridge. An opportunity exists for a talented and experienced Operations Director to join the team and help oversee broad functions including HR, Finance, Facilities, and IT. The Director of Operations also plays a key role in ensuring effective partnership working with the Development department to manage the delivery of a campus growth strategy. You will ensure that the organisation creates a culture of success and collaboration as its scales up its operations. This is a Senior level post for the College and will report to the principle of the college.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in managing broad operational functions especially in people management and developmentand be able to demonstrate business acumen and leadership skills. You will possess excellent communication skills and be passionate about the education sector. You will also possess strong financial acumen as the post holder will be responsible for developing financial strategies and managing costs. Previous experience of estate management would be an advantage as will a background in Higher/Further Education although this is not essential. Please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and detailed discussion. Please note that we are considering applications on a rolling basis therefore we encourage early submissions.

We are seeking an approachable and adaptable individual to join our team managing and developing our data and databases, helping colleagues to access the data they need and enhancing our data security and data protection processes and training.

To achieve our mission of creating a wilder future by protecting and restoring wildlife and wild places across our three counties, we rely on data. The Data Officer will be part of a team managing our CRM database holding data relating to members, donors, supporters and volunteers, and ensuring its security and optimum use to support our mission.  The post holder will also provide support, documentation and training for staff in best practice data management.

In addition to experience with databases and data management, you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will work with colleagues across the charity and with our sister Trusts nationally. You will enjoy solving problems and finding ways to enhance and streamline data processing activities. You will be able to prioritise tasks effectively and able to adapt your approach as circumstances evolve.

We’re wild about inclusion! We want our staff to be as diverse as wildlife.  As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures.  We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of “people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife”.

Interview date: 24 August 2021

This is a full-time, permanent position – 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary: £70,000 per year

Friends Therapeutic Community Trust, known more widely as Glebe House specialises in helping boys, aged 15- 18, who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours and may have other complex behavioural issues. It provides a year-round children’s home together with individualised treatment programmes of therapy and education, delivered on-site at our Independent Special School and carried out within a therapeutic community setting.

We are now seeking a Managing Director to be responsible to the Trustee Board and to lead the Trust in delivering the strategic vision and sustain the values, ethos and service quality to which it is committed. This includes responsibility for financial planning and sustainability, providing inspirational leadership and management, and giving leadership to planning future developments and the shaping of services; income generation, fundraising and partnership working.

Your ability to work with Boards and Trustees is vital, as Governance and Accountability will be required as you will provide timely, coherent and relevant information to the Trustees on progress against objectives.

You need to have excellent people skills and proven management and business acumen, along with a dynamic and inspirational way of thinking and vision that will help lead the Trust through a new and exciting period. You should also be fully conversant with, committed to and enthusiastic about the values and objectives of the Trust.

Reference ID: MD

Application deadline: 3 Sep 2021

Shortlisting dates: 6 and 7 Sep 2021

Warner Interview (Zoom): 9 and 10 Sep 2021

Informal interviews with SMT and Residents (including Site Tour): 13 and 14 Sep 2021

Formal interviews and assessments (on Site): 21 and 22 Sep 2021

Contract begins: Jan 2022

Benefits:

• Sick pay
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Free parking, free food
• Working on a rural site in Cambridgeshire, set in 3.5 acres
• 5-weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays

If you are interested in this post, please contact Georgie Wark to arrange a call to discuss this post further with the Clerk to Trustees and receive a Candidate Information Pack.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

As part of our safer recruitment practices all posts will be subject to checks including an enhanced DBS and Warner Interviews processes.

A full employment history will need to be provided with an explanation of any employment gaps.

Job Title: Development Officer - Institutions

Report To:          Head of Trusts and Foundations

Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 until 17:30 (37.5hrs per week), with flexibility 

Start Date:          ASAP

Location: Cambridge, UK 

Who are we?

CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) is an international non-profit organisation tackling poverty and inequality by supporting marginalised girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Over the next five years we have set the audacious goal of supporting five million girls in rural sub-Saharan Africa to learn and thrive in school, and to create the future they imagine - for themselves, for their communities, and for Africa.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated fundraising team at the outset of an ambitious five-year strategy that campaigns for social justice, economic development and climate action. You will work alongside colleagues globally who like to mix laughs and learning with hard-work and results.

Last month alone, CAMFED was cited by The Guardian as one of the most important aid agencies of the moment and also received the 2021 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation, which counts Nelson Mandela among its esteemed past laureates.

What’s the role?

This role will work closely with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations to develop robust and high-quality funding proposals. You will also provide support to the wider Development Fundraising team to increase income through prospect research, proposal support and effective data management. You can expect the following responsibilities:

Proposal support and development

• Support the development of 12-20 compelling and professionally-presented funding proposals, concept notes or reports per year, each tailored to specific Trust, Foundation, and Corporate audiences.
• Develop a strong knowledge of CAMFED’s current programmes and work with other teams to clearly communicate complex information in writing that persuades and motivates Trusts, Foundations and Corporates to support.
• Research country and programme specific statistics, contextual and organisational  information and write summary notes to support proposal development. 
• Maintain accurate salesforce records in accordance with internal fundraising processes and structures.

Research and administration

• Complete research and due diligence profiles for prospective Trusts, Foundations and Corporates partners.

• Work with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations to create emails updates, thank you letters and acknowledgements for Institutional donors, according to the Global Fundraising Structure and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate data records in Salesforce, CAMFED’s CRM.
• Uphold GDPR regulations at all times and manage complaints within best practice guidelines.

 Coordination of Institutional programmes

• Support the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations in the development and delivery of the Trusts and Foundations and Corporate programmes.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards and data in Salesforce to inform the Trusts and Foundations and Corporate programmes/future pipelines.
• Support the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations in effective stewardship of existing donors through outreach, fundraising materials and informal update reports.
• Proactively identify and research potential prospects to add to the Institutional pipeline of opportunities.
• Any other duties as required.

Skills and qualities for the role:

• Commitment to education, social justice and gender equity.
• Demonstrable skills in developing complex and compelling written proposals, collating information from a variety of sources.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to develop content for a variety of audiences.
• Proactive, with a proven ability to progress multiple workstreams, prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines at the same time.
• Ability to research, analyse and collate information
• Ability to take initiative and develop solutions to challenges as they arise.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and effective working in a team environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage your time effectively.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

CAMFED is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Board members. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

Application Details

Please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining the reasons why you have applied for the role, including your salary expectations, and reference ‘Development Officer - Institutions’ by 9am on Wednesday 18th August 2021.

Please note, only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

Grants and Trusts Officer
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum pro rata dependent on experience
Hours: Part - time (15 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Arthur Rank Hospice, Shelford Bottom Cambridge (with an option to work from home)

About Us:

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has an outstanding reputation for excellence in palliative and end of life care. We support people in Cambridgeshire, who are living with life-limiting illnesses and advance conditions. Our positive and practical services deliver care, counselling and education, helping patients to live well and their families to live on.

About the role:

The charity has built excellent rapport with a wide range of funders resulting in a significant level of income in recent years and we are inviting applications for this exciting position of Grants and Trusts Officer. The successful candidate will be required to develop existing relationships and establish new connections in order to secure high levels of income through via Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Grant makers, Applications will cover a range of areas including core costs, specific hospice projects, equipment and service development. . You will be required to research and identify appropriate funders whose criteria match the charity’s needs, prepare appropriate cases for support, submit compelling written bids and complex grant applications as appropriate, as well as provide project management skills to be able to accurately report on the use and impact of the funds received. You will be the key to helping the Charity to grow it’s income in a sustainable way to continue its abilities to support patients and families throughout Cambridgeshire to access vital services..

Main duties include:

• Developing a strategy for how the hospice can maximise income generation from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Non-statutory Funding Bodies.
• Monitoring the Grants and Trusts sector to ensure all sources of available funds are maximised.
• Analysing and managing the research to determine suitable new approaches including analysis of the charity’s databases. This will require extensive research, analysis and relationship building and working closely with service leads
• Developing and managing a calendar of activity so that the charity can plan for bids and meet all external submission deadlines.
• Preparing bids for submission ensuring they present an effective case for support and provides all relevant information requested by the prospective funder.
• Maintaining an accurate, effective database on the hospice system of all contacts and relationships with stakeholders.
• Good project management of the applications and the implementation of these to provide accurate and timely reports for internal colleagues
• Ability to work closely with the finance reports to monitor spending and to pro-actively address any surplus or shortfall to funding awards
• High quality evaluation reports for Trust and Grant bodies to update on progress.

What we need from you:

• Proven ability to fundraise from charitable trusts and foundations and statutory bodies
• Ability to produce in depth, motivating and inspiring proposals and funding reports
• Excellent bid writer, with experience of winning a variety of grants and trusts and building relationships with funders or stakeholders
• Accuracy and a keen eye for detail when creating and reviewing written and financial information.
• An excellent team player approach, working closely with departments throughout the charity

We know we wouldn’t be able to do any of this without our amazing staff, so we offer a range of benefits including:

• Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Study leave, where appropriate
• Regular Staff Surveys and staff Forum
• Access to Occupational Health Services
• Access to wellbeing activities
• Flexible working
• Ongoing training and access to inhouse programmes/courses
• Payroll Giving option
• Group Life Assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Social events
• Christmas savings scheme and staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Interview dates: 9th & 10th August 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

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

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters.

We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Training & Partnerships Co-ordinator to join our mental health team to help manage the delivery of a variety of mental health projects aimed at young people and support the delivery of our training programmes.

Training & Partnerships Co-ordinator – Fixed Term Contract
Job Reference: 210804
Pay: £28,974 per year pro rata (based on FTE 40 hours per week)
Location: Home based and/or our Cambridge, Ipswich or Peterborough office as agreed, with travel across the region
Hours: 20 – 30 hours a week

Our Mental Health service offers 1:1 therapy and early intervention programmes (group work, mentoring, family work) to children and young people aged between 5 & 18. We provide therapeutic and non-therapeutic interventions for children and young people who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and support for schools to develop well-being strategies.

Job Role

Working alongside the Training & Development Manager and Programme Manager, you will:

• Support the growth and development of a range of mental health services for young people across the region and beyond, both internally and externally
• Represent the organisation at internal and external events, membership groups, and strategic meetings involving education or the wider mental health agenda – delivering presentations, consultations and developing partnerships
• Support training delivery and development in schools and other settings, ensuring a high-quality service is provided
• Monitor the effectiveness of current services using relevant review tools, software and processes, and work with stakeholders to improve all mental health services
• Provide leadership in the marketing of mental health services – internally and externally
• Support the management of contracts, commissioned projects and funding applications

 Applicants should have the following qualities:

• Sound knowledge of children and young people’s mental health, whole school approaches and relevant national and local initiatives
• Sound knowledge of mental health and its application in raising awareness for a variety of audiences and settings e.g. early years, youth work, supported housing and businesses
• Experience of providing mental health services to young people aged 5-18
• Experience of working strategically with partners to develop health and wellbeing programmes
• Experience of working in schools
• Experience of preparing and delivering training and promotional materials for different target audiences
• Possess a Level 4 or equivalent in Counselling, Play Therapy or related mental health qualification with clinical experience working with young people
• Proven experience in marketing and project management
• Ability to effectively manage time and work well in teams and without supervision
• Excellent organisation, communication, IT, presentation and negotiation skills
• A current driving licence and access to a car for work is essential
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative
• Commitment to professional development both within and outside of working hours

Days and Hours

 This role is for 20-30 hours per week as agreed. Contract ends July 2022.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is £28,974 per year pro rata (based on FTE 40 hours per week). Additional benefits we offer include:

• 5 weeks holiday plus public holidays (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Free use of the YMCA Gym at Peterborough, Ipswich, or Cambridge
• Competitive rates of pay and pension
• DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
• Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
• Regular supervisions
• Internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

Deadline: 4th August 2021
Interviews: 11th August 2021

Please click the apply button to be taken to our website, here you will be able to download the Job Description and complete your application.

We encourage you to clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the person specification criteria detailed in the job description for this role. Unfortunately, incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

Additional Information

Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application. Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised.  An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

We would be grateful if you could also complete our Equality and Diversity Form.

YMCA Trinity Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.

No agencies please.

We are so excited to announce that we are looking to recruit for a Crisis Peer Support Worker to join our new Central Bedfordshire Crisis Cafe service.

Post no: 418
Start date: As soon as possible
Job title: Crisis Peer Support Worker
Working base: Flitwick and Biggleswade
Reports to: Central Beds Crisis Café Team Leader
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £13,427.03 actual salary (£20,700.00 F.T.E)
Contracted hours: 4 nights a week, 24 hrs across 2 locations
Working days: Saturday and Sunday night in Flitwick - 2 weekdays (tbc) in Biggleswade
Working hours: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references

Background to the role 

Our Mind BLMK Crisis Cafes are out-of-hours mental health crisis services which are located in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes that provide a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing a crisis.

Job purpose:

Use own lived experience of mental health to support others to deescalate a crisis; facilitate crisis focussed 1:1s and peer group sessions that offer structured interventions and support.

About you

• Own personal lived experience of mental health challenges.
• Experience of using own mental health experience to support the recovery and wellbeing of others.
• Experience of carrying out assessments and 1:1s utilising lived experience of mental health and principles of peer support work.
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers.
• Ability to promote a service.
• IT skills (MS Outlook, Word and Excel and internet).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good communication, motivational and negotiation skills.
• Understanding the wellbeing needs of and working with people with mental health needs, including those from culturally diverse communities.

Closing date: 6th August 2021 at 5pm.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application form.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

Civitas Recruitment are partnering with a fantastic college based in Cambridge offering leading accredited qualifications and degrees in traditional Islamic subjects and courses aiming to develop Muslim thought leadership. The organisation has been established for over a decade and collaborates effectively with the older University of Cambridge. As the College embarks on a period of growth, an opportunity exists for an Academic Director to join the team to direct and develop the College’s teaching staff, academic programmes and research in support of the College’s strategic objectives. This involves the strategic and pro-active management of people, resources and infrastructure and the development and support of high academic standards according to HE benchmarks. The Academic Director plays a key role in ensuring cohesion to the college’s academic vision across all programmes and outputs.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess a good mix of expertise in research and academia. You will be a specialist in teaching Islamic courses and already be working at Associate professor or Senior lecturer level. You will be able to demonstrate a passion for Academia and demonstrate leadership skills whereby your flexibility, team building, and innovative thinking skills are showcased throughout your work history. Please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and initial discussion. Early applications are encouraged, and the college is open to sponsoring highly skilled status candidates where appropriate.

This is a brand new role to Cambridge SU, and an exciting opportunity to help shape the SU's access and widening participation work.

This role will be the lead staff member for all of our current access projects and activities, working closely with the Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG) to deliver these; and work with the rest of all future access initiatives; for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The role holder will work with the Activities Team to deliver team events including the annual Freshers’ Fair and provide support to the Activities Manager in developing plans to extend support to students engaging in extra-curricular activities at the University of Cambridge.

Key projects for this role:

• Coordinate and deliver Cambridge SU’s access and widening participation projects for undergraduate and postgraduate students including the Shadowing Scheme.
• Work with elected Sabbatical Officers to deliver the Shadowing Scheme, Cambridge SU’s annual intercollegiate access scheme for undergraduates, including residential and online components.
• Work with elected Sabbatical Officers to develop new outreach schemes for Cambridge SU.
• Ensure that Cambridge SU’s access and widening participation projects are safe for participants including under-18s by implementing and delivering training on safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work with data to select scheme participants, manage logistics of the residential scheme and evaluate projects.
• Communicate up-to-date information to external stakeholders and volunteers about widening participation initiatives at Cambridge SU.
• Promote projects include the Shadowing Scheme to contacts in schools and current school and mature students.
• Oversee recruitment and coordination of volunteers engaging in Cambridge SU’s access and widening participation projects.  
• Prepare evaluation reports and support the development of funding applications as required.

Please see the information pack and submit the following by no later than 9am on Wednesday 18th August.

You can contact the Activities Team if you'd like to arrange a time discuss to the role further via phone call.

1. CV
2. Supporting statement outlining why you're interested in this vacancy, what you'll bring to the role & outlining relevant experience (maximum two sides A4).

This is a brand new role to Cambridge SU, and an exciting opportunity to help shape the SU's support to student clubs and societies.

The role’s primary purpose is to support the development and implementation of processes to support student groups at Cambridge University. This will be achieved by working closely with the Activities Manager, creating and delivering training, building relationships throughout the university, and identifying best practices for the SU to adopt. The role holder will also support the Activities Manager in working to gain a formal SU role in societies accreditation at the University of Cambridge.

The role holder will work with the Activities Team to deliver the annual freshers’ Fair, support student clubs and societies to use the SU directory and associated services, provide support to The Cambridge Student magazine team, and provide support to the Activities Manager in developing plans to extend the SU’s role in supporting student societies at the University of Cambridge.

* Temporary working from home required due to Covid-19 pandemic*

Key projects for this role:

• Providing administrative support to clubs and societies using the Societies Directory
  and associated services
• Providing advice and guidance to student societies
• Developing and delivering training to student society committee members
• Supporting the Editor of The Cambridge Student magazine to deliver reliable online and print content

Please see the information pack and submit the following by no later than Monday 16th August.

1. CV
2. Supporting statement outlining why you're interested in this vacancy, what you'll bring to the role & outlining relevant experience (maximum two sides A4).

You can contact the SU if you'd like to arrnage a time discuss to role further via phonecall.

PA to Development Director and PA to Steward
Pembroke College - Cambridge
Salary: £29,176 (USS .37) with the possibility of rising to £30,046 (USS.38) after one year’s service
36.5 hours per week

Pembroke College is seeking to appoint a highly organised individual (or individuals) to the post of PA to the Development Director and Steward to assist him in the various duties required of each role. The post is held in the Development Office, a dynamic working environment in a College with major and exciting projects to achieve.

Skills required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills (listening and expressing)
• Multi-tasking
• Courtesy and patience
• Attention to detail
• Responsiveness
• Knowledge of Pembroke (either existing or to be acquired)
• Knowledge of DO processes
• Strong experience in Microsoft applications
• Understanding of and skill with databases
• Organisational
• Respect for colleagues in the College
• Flexibility
• Self-motivation
• Positive presentation of self

The College is pleased to receive applications from candidates on a job-share basis.

The closing date for applications: Noon on 13th August 2021
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 24th August 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button and follow the instructions on our website.

Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.

Civitas Recruitment are partnering with a fantastic non-profit college based in Cambridge offering leading accredited qualifications and degrees in traditional Islamic subjects and courses aiming to develop Muslim thought leadership. The organisation has been established for over a decade and collaborates effectively with the older University of Cambridge. As the college expands, an opportunity has arisen for a development coordinator to join the team. The role will report into the development manager and will involve liaising with the college’s supporters and alumni. The role will also help organise events and be involved in database management. You will also help the development manager with research and identify prospects and assist in developing funding opportunities. This will be a well-supported role for somebody keen to build a career in fundraising and development. The role can be home based with travel to Cambridge once or twice a week for meetings.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and have the confidence to engage with donors and supporters. You will possess good research skills and prior experience of client facing roles will be an advantage. You will be well organised and be able to demonstrate experience of managing multiple conflicting deadlines. You will have great interpersonal skills and be collegiate in your approach to work. Prior experience of working within the non-profit sector would be an advantage however not essential.

Please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and initial discussion.

Civitas Recruitment are partnering with a fantastic college based in Cambridge offering leading accredited qualifications and degrees in traditional Islamic subjects and courses aiming to develop Muslim thought leadership. The organisation has been established for over a decade and collaborates effectively with the older University of Cambridge. As the College embarks on a period of growth, an opportunity has a risen for a Director of Marketing & Communications to join the team. This is a newly created role and will direct the development of content and messaging for the College’s print and digital public communication channels to support the delivery of the College’s strategic objectives. This involves the strategic and pro-active management of people, resources and infrastructure to maintain a standard of excellence and ensure that the ethos, vision and mission of the College is reflected in public communications.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive Marketing and Communications experience in broad areas including Branding, Product Design, Digital, and Press/PR.  You will ideally also be able to demonstrate experience of working within an organisation and helping it achieve growth. You will be both entrepreneurial as well as be data driven to develop strategic plans for the college. You will be a natural communicator who is able to manage stakeholder’s and have prior experience of working in a Senior Leadership role working closely with a SMT. Please note that we are open to candidates of all backgrounds and faiths applying for this post. 

Please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and initial discussion. Early applications are encouraged. The college is open to candidates seeking a part time option.