The VCS Alliance is a successful organisation that prides itself on delivering high quality work through partnering with a wide range of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations across Bradford District and Craven. We work closely with the local Health and Care System, and co-ordinate some of the local VCS representation within this thematic area.

An exciting opportunity to join our growing team at The VCS Alliance and help shape our internal monitoring process' and develop communication pathways with our expanding portfolio of clients across Bradford District & Craven.

KEY PURPOSES OF THE POST

• Provide support to the Project Management team in administering, collating, analysing and monitoring The VCS Alliance Project portfolio.

• Support The VCS Alliance to ensure the efficient flow of timely data and reporting

• Provide effective communication with all stakeholders.

• To provide administrative project assurance, including due diligence and compliance of Delivery Providers.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide support to Project Managers in respect of the monitoring and administration of Projects and Contracts.
2. Work as part of the Staff Team to continually develop, improve and streamline monitoring, invoicing and evaluation systems and processes within The VCS Alliance.
3. In consultation with Delivery Providers and VCS Alliance colleagues, help to design and develop processes and systems for the capture and collating of monitoring information and data for Projects and Contracts.
4. Proactive engagement with Delivery Providers to ensure timely and accurate capture of monitoring requirements and to help with any related problems they may have
5. Record and report on the compliance of Delivery Providers against monitoring requirements of their contracts.
6. Provide consistent, timely and accurate monitoring data for use by Project Managers in reports to funders.
7. Ensure that all Delivery Providers have a clear understanding of what is expected regarding due diligence, monitoring requirements and other requirements, such as the training undertaken by their staff and ensure that all monitoring processes are accessible/usable for all Provider organisations
8. Support Project Managers to carry out the required due diligence with Delivery Providers including GDPR, insurance, professional registrations and having appropriate financial controls.
9. Work closely with the Project Support Officer to ensure coordinated administrative support is provided across all projects
10. Ensure that the relevant team member(s) are notified of any actual or potential contract delivery issues
11. Occasionally assist with meetings of Delivery Partners to provide input regarding monitoring and other contractual requirements
12. Develop strong working relationships and excellent channels of communication with all Delivery Provider organisations
13. Use a range of reporting systems, including Excel and Survey Monkey, to enhance the internal and external monitoring process.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Undertake any training or development opportunities as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the requirements identified for this role.
2. Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
3. Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
4. Undertake any other duties as prescribed by and agreed with your Line Manager.
5. Work in line with The VCS Alliance’s Code of Conduct and maintain good relationships within and outside of The VCS Alliance.
6. Have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken.
7. Work in accordance with The VCS Alliance’s Aims, Objectives and Values.
8. Promote The VCS Alliance with all relevant stakeholders.
9. Flexibility is an advantage. Please contact us to discuss what this means before accepting any offer of employment.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The VCS Alliance is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policy and practice. Everyone who comes into contact with The VCS Alliance and its staff and volunteers will be treated with dignity and respect, and will not be discriminated against directly or indirectly on the grounds of any protected characteristic described in the Equality Act (2010) including their gender identity, sex, race/ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, mental health status, age or disability. Job applicants, employees, volunteers and service users will be entitled these protections too.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder is expected to comply with The VCS Alliance Health and Safety Policy and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the work.

NOTES

All job roles are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. The job description is a guide to the work that you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the seniority of the post.

This post is subject to a 3 month probationary period. This post is currently fixed for two years (subject to review of ongoing funding).

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PASSIONATE ENGAGEMENT OFFICER TO JOIN OUR ORGANISATION IN A NEWLY CREATED FLEXIBLE PART TIME ROLE 

Role:       Engagement Officer 

Salary:       £22,000 - £25,000 per annum based on experience; pro rata for part time hours

Location:   Advance Head Office in Hammersmith with some travel across London and South/East England to other Advance sites

Contract:   Permanent

Hours:   Part Time; 21 – 28 hours per week will be considered. 

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community. 

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

About Advance

Advance is a national women’s organisation established in 1998 which empowers women and girls to lead safe, violence-free, equal lives so that they can flourish in the community. We do this through our mission of saving and changing lives, by working with women who experience domestic abuse to be safe and lead the lives they choose, and women who have committed crime or are at risk of offending to break the cycle.

Our approach is holistic and centred on the survivor, working with them to develop a safety and support plan that responds to their needs and empowers them, on the often-long journey to recovery from the trauma of their experiences. Our services reach over 8000 women and children annually across England, with an annual income of £6m and 125 staff.  Our values are to listen, empowerment, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 

Advance evokes systemic change by engaging with professionals within statutory agencies, including commissioners and policymakers, to deliver sustainable impact for women. Through a coordinated community response, we work in partnership with over twenty charities, as well as regional and national government to develop innovative responses and influence policy.

The role

You will join Advance at an exciting time of growth and development for the organisation, working with service-users and women with lived experiences, stakeholders and potential supporters to contribute to the development of our services and to research and policy briefings, aimed at improving outcomes for women and girls and ending VAWG.

You will be responsible for engaging and communicating with people from different backgrounds and will work with our Services and External Affairs teams to design and deliver projects aligned to our strategic aims.

What you will bring:

• Experience working on or participating in research and/or community projects.  
• A strong commitment to supporting women and girls and to make lasting change in tackling VAWG and the criminal justice system
• Experience of supporting people to engage in an inclusive and collaborative way, and building relationships with different groups and stakeholders, across many sites  
• Experience of using creative or digital platforms and techniques for community engagement
• Experience of designing and facilitating workshops, activities and events where everyone feels able to attend and contribute will be highly regarded
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to proactively engage with a range of people and stakeholders

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day 
• Pension scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Various forms of wellbeing support 
• Organisation wide away days
• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career

To apply: Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role. 

Applications close on Sunday 7th November 2021

Job title:Employer Engagement Manager (Work Experience)

Location:                Remote working in the UK

Responsible to:Head of Engagement 

Salary:£28,000 to 38,000 per annum FTE 

Please note, although this role is remote based knowledge of employer engagement in the North West is required. 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

Working for the Head of Engagement in your region, and as part of a team of Employer Engagement Managers, Educational Relationship Managers, Programme Delivery Partners, and Regional Fundraising Officers, you will focus on relationship building in your community and will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in your dedicated region to deliver work experience opportunities, as well as well as other opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities: - 

• Outreach to and onboarding of new host employers, helping to grow our employer network to reach ambitious targets for Experience and Progression Programmes (and others as they develop). 

• Account managing relationships with participating employers and other regional stakeholders, supporting them in the design of programmes (where appropriate) and engagement with our leading technology platform. 

• Supporting employers to achieve their aims, through either our free or chargeable services, as appropriate. 

• Outreach to discount and opportunity providers, helping grow the range of discounts and opportunities for young people through our Youth Card programme. 

• Supporting programmes as needed on any contact, phone conversations with stakeholders, programme delivery tasks and wider charity work in support of wider organisation aims and needs, particularly during peak delivery periods. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:- 

Essential  

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 

• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 

• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 

• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 

• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Comfort in holding commercial conversations with stakeholders, who are seeking chargeable service to deliver income.

Desirable 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage 

• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage 

• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)

• Flexiable working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

 You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications.

This role will close on or before Friday 19th November. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Part office/part home based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) is looking for a Senior Data Analyst. This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the organisation as we look to implement and leverage modern cloud architecture to improve how data is used for decisions. You will communicate stories and insights through dashboards and deploy tools and models to add value to our main stakeholders.

You will have experience in:

• extracting, manipulating and preparing complex data sets,
• explaining complex ideas in simple terms,
• producing creative visualisations and models that add real value to stakeholders.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5 November 2021.

Interview date: Thursday, 18 November 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care Line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Job title:Employer Engagement Manager (Work Experience)

Location:                Remote working in the UK

Responsible to:Head of Engagement North East

Salary:£28,000 to 38,000 per annum FTE 

Please note, although this role is remote based, knowledge of employer engagement in the North East is required.

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

Working for the Head of Engagement in your region, and as part of a team of Employer Engagement Managers, Educational Relationship Managers, Programme Delivery Partners, and Regional Fundraising Officers, you will focus on relationship building in your community and will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in your dedicated region to deliver work experience opportunities, as well as well as other opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities: - 

• Outreach to and onboarding of new host employers, helping to grow our employer network to reach ambitious targets for Experience and Progression Programmes (and others as they develop). 

• Account managing relationships with participating employers and other regional stakeholders, supporting them in the design of programmes (where appropriate) and engagement with our leading technology platform. 

• Supporting employers to achieve their aims, through either our free or chargeable services, as appropriate. 

• Outreach to discount and opportunity providers, helping grow the range of discounts and opportunities for young people through our Youth Card programme. 

• Supporting programmes as needed on any contact, phone conversations with stakeholders, programme delivery tasks and wider charity work in support of wider organisation aims and needs, particularly during peak delivery periods. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:- 

Essential  

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 

• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 

• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 

• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 

• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Comfort in holding commercial conversations with stakeholders, who are seeking chargeable service to deliver income.

Desirable 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage 

• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage 

• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)

• Flexiable working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  The closing date for this role will be on or before Friday 5th November.

Immediate starts and delayed starts are available.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Job title:Employer Engagement Manager (Work Experience) Northern Ireland 

Location:                Remote working in the UK

Responsible to:Head of Engagement Northern Ireland 

Salary:£28,000 to 38,000 per annum FTE 

Please note, although this role is remote based, knowledge of employer engagement in Northern Ireland is required.

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

Working for the Head of Engagement in your region, and as part of a team of Employer Engagement Managers, Educational Relationship Managers, Programme Delivery Partners, and Regional Fundraising Officers, you will focus on relationship building in your community and will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in your dedicated region to deliver work experience opportunities, as well as well as other opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities: - 

• Outreach to and onboarding of new host employers, helping to grow our employer network to reach ambitious targets for Experience and Progression Programmes (and others as they develop). 

• Account managing relationships with participating employers and other regional stakeholders, supporting them in the design of programmes (where appropriate) and engagement with our leading technology platform. 

• Supporting employers to achieve their aims, through either our free or chargeable services, as appropriate. 

• Outreach to discount and opportunity providers, helping grow the range of discounts and opportunities for young people through our Youth Card programme. 

• Supporting programmes as needed on any contact, phone conversations with stakeholders, programme delivery tasks and wider charity work in support of wider organisation aims and needs, particularly during peak delivery periods. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:- 

Essential  

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 

• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 

• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 

• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 

• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Comfort in holding commercial conversations with stakeholders, who are seeking chargeable service to deliver income.

Desirable 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage 

• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage 

• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)

• Flexiable working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  The closing date for this role will be on or before Friday 5th November.

Immediate starts and delayed starts are available.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

We are looking to recruit an individual who has excellent interpersonal skills and one who can build and sustain productive relationships.  This person will possess “relationship mastery” they will be emotionally intelligent and able to call out the gold in others! 

If you have experience, skills and abilities at facilitating productive conversations that lead to transformation and you are able to positively influence others then this is the role for you.  We are a member organisation who puts our members first and foremost.  We are not looking for a frontline practitioner but a person who is able to help charity leaders and practitioners to collaborate and achieve their outcomes.

The model we use to help the voluntary sector to collaborate is an alliance model.  We facilitate strategic, thematic and local alliances.  This postholder will focus primarily on strengthening the children, young people and families alliance and then extend their support to other alliances. 

We are offering an attractive salary of £32,000 pa.  This post is fixed for 12 months and continuation subject to successful fundraising.  The postholder will be part of a dynamic team of staff who are all committed to helping the charities to be the best they can be. 

We would like to receive applications from people immediately and we are open to secondment and job share opportunities. Closing date 29th October 2021.  Apply with CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements in this role.  (contact details)

We are looking for a creative Digital Engagement Coordinator to join our busy Communications team!

About the role
You will help ensure the smooth and effective implementation of ECPR’s marketing strategy across all channels whilst maximising opportunities for raising profile and increasing engagement.

As a champion for all things digital, you will look after ECPR’s social media platforms and create content that is innovative and striking whilst maintaining the legacy of the brand, to keep the community informed, supported and involved.

You will contribute to the overall work of the Communications team, supporting members as needed to ensure ECPR always provides outstanding service to members, supporters, and other stakeholders.

Although the role has traditionally been office-based, throughout the current pandemic the ECPR team has been predominantly home-based. ECPR has worked hard to ensure systems are in place to appropriately support the physical and mental wellbeing of staff during remote working.

About you
You will be a digital savvy self-starter, with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

You will be armed with best practices in digital marketing to produce exciting multi-media content for a range of audiences.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, managing numerous projects and deadlines with ease. You will work equally well autonomously, collaboratively and under supervision.

This is a key role within the department, with plenty of scope for creativity and project-based working. Strong experience or knowledge of digital marketing is essential; candidates that can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to developing within the role will be evaluated strongly.

How to apply
Follow the link to apply and submit your CV and application statement addressing your suitability for the role by Sunday 14 November.

Role:                  Engagement Coordinator 

Location:            Remote in the UK

Responsible to:  Inspiration Manager 

Salary:               £24,000 - £27,000

*Please note, if you do not submit a covering letter your application will not be accepted*

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.

Role Summary

The Engagement Coordinator role is crucial to the delivery of the Inspiration programme and ensuring our key stakeholders (speakers and schools) are engaging with the charity. Our Inspiration Programme provides a network of today’s most inspiring figures across business, arts, politics and more donating their time to help inspire students to fuel their ambition. We are passionate about providing a high quality and personal service, making it seamless for speakers, educators and organisations to get involved.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Managing own the speaker network including mobilising speakers, responding to speaker queries, and ensuring they feel supported by the charity. Driving forward speaker participation with the charity
• Securing talk confirmations and progressing talks through the pipeline from matching speakers to schools, coordinating with schools and ensuring all stakeholder expectations are met
• Coordinating, hosting and producing virtual events and broadcasts for the Inspiration programme
• Working independently and swiftly on high-volume outreach and mobilisation within a structured programme plan to meet targets, as agreed and set by the Inspiration Manager
• Taking ownership of speaker network and planning approaches and engagement for the academic year
• Contacting speakers as agreed with Inspiration Manager
• Maintaining and increasing quality of SfS talks and providing speakers with feedback from schools and pupils
• Securing media collateral from talks as required
• Ensuring consistent and accurate updating of CRM and ensuring proper data management
• Confidently discussing SfS and our goals, aims via email communication, virtual meetings, and telephone
• Attending schools talks on behalf of the charity and where required
• Developing stakeholder’s relationships with speakers to maintain their participation in the charity
• Flexibility and a willingness to get stuck in and help with any tasks the team require support for
• Other duties as required, within the scope of your role.

Education / Experience / Knowledge

Essential 

• Experience in a similar delivery-focussed role within a small, fast-paced team or organisation
• Experience using Microsoft packages, including Outlook
• Experience of using CRM software to achieve the tasks outlined above 
• Good customer service skills that mean queries are answered professionally and clearly
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to learn quickly to ensure smooth delivery processes
• Are sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives

Desirable 

• Experience of using Salesforce
• Experience of producing, hosting and managing the technical functions of virtual events and broadcasts 
• Experience communicating with educational establishments and a familiarity with how schools and colleges operate

We are looking forward to holding video interviews and appointing our Inspiration Coordinator swiftly. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful. 

This role will be closing on or before Friday 29th October. 

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Job title:Employer Engagement Manager (Work Experience) East

Location:                Remote working in the UK

Responsible to:Head of Engagement East

Salary:£30,000 to 35,000 per annum FTE 

Please note, although this role is remote based, knowledge of employer engagement in the East of England is required.

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

Working for the Head of Engagement in your region, and as part of a team of Employer Engagement Managers, Educational Relationship Managers, Programme Delivery Partners, and Regional Fundraising Officers, you will focus on relationship building in your community and will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in your dedicated region to deliver work experience opportunities, as well as well as other opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities: - 

• Outreach to and onboarding of new host employers, helping to grow our employer network to reach ambitious targets for Experience and Progression Programmes (and others as they develop). 

• Account managing relationships with participating employers and other regional stakeholders, supporting them in the design of programmes (where appropriate) and engagement with our leading technology platform. 

• Supporting employers to achieve their aims, through either our free or chargeable services, as appropriate. 

• Outreach to discount and opportunity providers, helping grow the range of discounts and opportunities for young people through our Youth Card programme. 

• Supporting programmes as needed on any contact, phone conversations with stakeholders, programme delivery tasks and wider charity work in support of wider organisation aims and needs, particularly during peak delivery periods. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:- 

Essential  

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 

• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 

• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 

• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 

• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Comfort in holding commercial conversations with stakeholders, who are seeking chargeable service to deliver income.

Desirable 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage 

• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage 

• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)

• Flexiable working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  The closing date for this role will be on or before Friday 5th November.

Immediate starts and delayed starts are available.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Job title:Employer Engagement Manager (Work Experience) Wales

Location:                Remote working in the UK

Responsible to:Head of Engagement Wales

Salary:£28,000 to 38,000 per annum FTE 

Please note, although this role is remote based, knowledge of employer engagement in Wales is required.

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

Working for the Head of Engagement in your region, and as part of a team of Employer Engagement Managers, Educational Relationship Managers, Programme Delivery Partners, and Regional Fundraising Officers, you will focus on relationship building in your community and will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in your dedicated region to deliver work experience opportunities, as well as well as other opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities: - 

• Outreach to and onboarding of new host employers, helping to grow our employer network to reach ambitious targets for Experience and Progression Programmes (and others as they develop). 

• Account managing relationships with participating employers and other regional stakeholders, supporting them in the design of programmes (where appropriate) and engagement with our leading technology platform. 

• Supporting employers to achieve their aims, through either our free or chargeable services, as appropriate. 

• Outreach to discount and opportunity providers, helping grow the range of discounts and opportunities for young people through our Youth Card programme. 

• Supporting programmes as needed on any contact, phone conversations with stakeholders, programme delivery tasks and wider charity work in support of wider organisation aims and needs, particularly during peak delivery periods. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:- 

Essential  

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 

• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 

• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 

• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 

• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Comfort in holding commercial conversations with stakeholders, who are seeking chargeable service to deliver income.

Desirable 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage 

• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage 

• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)

• Flexiable working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.  

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  The closing date for this role will be on or before Friday 12th November.

Immediate starts and delayed starts are available.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

The Resident Engagement Officer will provide a wellbeing service within HMP Five Wells, a 1,680 population resettlement prison that is currently timetabled to open in Wellingborough in February 2022, giving residents and staff time to focus on ‘what matters to them’.  They will take a holistic approach to the residents and staff health and wellbeing, connecting residents and staff to the local community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

They will also support existing local community groups to be accessible and sustainable, and help them to start new groups or activities, working collaboratively with residents, G4S Commissioners and all local partners. The Link Worker will work alongside any existing wellbeing or pastoral provision for residents and staff and any initiatives developed will seek to complement this provision.

All applications need to be made with reference to the full job description, using our application form. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to vetting procedures for this post.

Closing date 10am on Friday 29th October 2021.

Depaul UK are currently recruiting for a youth-focused Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator, passionate about ending homelessness, to work as part of a team based in Cumbria and the North East. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,068 Per Annum plus Pension & Benefits.

Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. We specialise in working in communities where poverty and long-term unemployment have resulted in generations of social exclusion and high rates of homelessness

Over the past 30 years, we have grown as an organisation and developed and enhanced our work and the impact it has across the UK.  Depaul UK has a wide range of services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness

What’s the role all about?

As Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator, you will have a primary focus on recruiting volunteer ‘hosts’ for Nightstop and making sure people at risk of homelessness are pointed in the direction of Depaul.

In addition, you will develop and implement a comprehensive and effective programme of communications and community engagement activities to promote Nightstop North East & Cumbria, creating engaging publicity content and engaging with local organizations, groups and networks. Successful candidate can be based in either Middlesbrough or Carlisle.

What makes the Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator?

• A thorough induction and orientation to help you settle in and ensure you have the knowledge and support you need to perform your role.
• Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner.

What will ideally support your success as our Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator

• Experience of building effective community relationships, with community, voluntary, and statutory sectors in the area
• Demonstrable knowledge of the homeless / social care / young people sector
• Experience in media relations, including writing press releases and handling media enquiries, and a knowledge of key media outlets in North East & Cumbria
• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful marketing campaigns and promoting a project through social media
• Excellent standard of written English, and experience of writing engaging materials for a range of audiences
• A willingness to travel independently around North East & Cumbria, and occasionally nationally
• To ensure that confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Knowledge of safeguarding in relation to vulnerable young people or adults

What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?

You'll be joining a friendly, flexible, and values-led organisation, and will receive:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Four Weeks Paternity Leave

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 02 November 2021 at 23:59

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At DEBRA we are currently looking for a Membership Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This role is based at the DEBRA Head Office in Bracknell, Berkshire.

About the Membership Engagement Coordinator

• To increase effective engagement with the EB community, ensuring members feel informed, valued, and listened to.
• To enable DEBRA to better understand the needs of the EB community.
• To ensure the EB community are at the centre of DEBRA’s charitable activity, by empowering a strong member voice.
• To increase members connections with DEBRA and other people living with EB, encouraging peer to peer support, and sharing of lived experiences.

What we’re looking for in Membership Engagement Coordinator

EB Community Engagement

• Develop a strong engagement strategy of diverse and inclusive initiatives, empowering members of the EB community to connect and to have a voice.
• Work with the membership manager to increase the number of members.
• Prepare and facilitate workshops, member panels, surveys, and presentations.
• Gather the views and levels of service satisfaction of DEBRA members.
• Facilitate member involvement in the development of and improvement of services and support available.
• Increase the volume and manage member involvement in providing case stories, volunteering, and undertaking ‘Ambassador’ roles.
• Facilitate individuals across the EB community to network through membership activities, events, on-line and informal contacts.

Reporting

• Record and measure outcomes of engagement initiatives.
• Report on the impact of key outputs of charitable activities making a difference to the EB Community.
• Report on opportunities for developments/priorities in charitable activities.
• Report to the EB community in relation to engagement initiatives.

Service and Communication

• Act as the first point of contact for members of the EB community with general enquiries, providing information or signposting as required.
• Act as the first point of contact to other directorates when members stories are required.
• Manage and record member compliments, feedback, and complaints.
• Work with colleagues to ensure information to members is presented in an appropriate and engaging manner.
• Produce articles and marketing materials to support member engagement and internal awareness of membership engagement.

Administration and management

• Facilitate/ support members in DEBRA ‘Ambassador’ roles.
• Maintain and manage the portfolio of member case stories.
• Maintain a register of members who are interested in supporting DEBRA’s work.
• Produce clear policies and procedures for engagement initiatives.
• Undertake and manage risk assessments for engagement initiatives.
• Assist with communication/mailing lists of EB community members.

Miscellaneous

• To attend meetings and events, as necessary.
• To work as a team member as part of the overall organisation.
• To ensure that all working practices comply within DEBRA policy, Health and Safety legislation and always maintain confidentiality.
• To carry out any other duties as requested by the Membership Manager or Director.

Key skills we are looking for:

• Passionate about making a difference to people’s lives.
• Understands and values the needs of a diverse community.
• Ability to be flexible to accommodate occasional evening/weekend work.
• Ability to travel independently as required to events/meetings.
• A willingness to gain expertise in EB.
• Collaborative working with others in a team to achieve shared objectives
• Data recording, analysis and report writing
• Collation of service and satisfaction levels
• Delivering to deadlines and working flexibly with changing priorities
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• A genuine interest in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. and be passionate about community engagement
• Demonstrates empathy
• Ability to research and generate new initiatives
• Achievement oriented – a pro-active approach with the ability to meet challenging targets and overcome obstacles.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• IT Literate, including ability to use Microsoft office and databases.
• Adaptability – openness to new ideas and ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• Positive disposition and self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised.

About us

DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.

The worth of every activity at DEBRA is assessed by the impact it has to improve the quality of life for those in the EB community, a group of 5000+ people in the UK who have the genetic skin condition EB.  For over 40 years, the charity DEBRA has been providing care and funding research to try to cure this devastating condition.

If you are enthusiastic about the contribution you could make and would like to join our team as our new Membership Engagement Coordinator please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!