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Families Out Loud (FOL) is a Wiltshire charity working with families challenged by someone else’s drug and alcohol dependency, supporting them to bravely build a better life. We want to reach every family impacted by drug and alcohol use so they can speak out, free from stigma, and receive the support, care and help they need. Our services include one-to-one, group, family and bereavement support, as well as a specialist teen support service.
FOL was founded 5 years ago by the current board of trustees, all of whom have lived-experience of family addiction. If you're an experienced marketing coordinator who would like to be part of a friendly and supportive team that's passionate about helping people, apply today!
About the role
As a Marketing Coordinator working with Families Out Loud, you will be an energetic person who is passionate about brand awareness. You will complete themed projects encompassing both digital outputs and local community relationship building (e.g. launch of a new service – for example our new Teen Support engagement – or promoting upcoming events and driving target audience attendance). Within our values of Listen, Care, Be Practical and Show Determination, the key responsibilities of the role are:
- Plan, create, proofread and edit written and visual content, including the quarterly newsletter, for different audiences and channels
- Make contact and build relationships with community partners
- Work as part of a team to deliver in-person fundraising events
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of FOL’s marketing initiatives
- Work collaboratively with the Fundraiser
- Provide end-of-project reports
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of the charity’s services
Person Specification
We expect you to meet most of these criteria. However, we don’t expect you to meet every point and welcome applicants with transferable skills and the ability to apply themselves in a new context.
Qualifications & experience
Essential
- At least two years’ experience in a marketing or a copywriting role
- Experienced in using social media, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Just Giving
- Ability to represent the charity at fundraising events in Wiltshire
Desirable
- Lived-experience or an understanding of family addiction
- A marketing-related degree or CIM qualification
- Experience in using Canva, WordPress and Mailchimp
- Experience in the marketing aspects of in-person fundraising events
Skills and knowledge
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with community partners and stakeholders
- A high standard of written English with the ability to produce clear, concise and effective copy
- Creative and professional design skills
- A good eye for detail
- An ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver the charity’s 5-year Strategic Plan
This role is sponsored by The National Lottery
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Job purpose: This is a generalist post that ensures positive and effective volunteer engagement, ensuring that volunteers contribute effectively to the organisation’s mission. The postholder supports and coordinates operational activities to ensure the organisation delivers its core functions.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will consider flexible working / 4 days per week)
Location: Remote with hybrid working style and expectation to attend regular in person team meetings, attendance at training weekends and events.
Salary: £33,056 FTE
Contract: This is a full time permanent position
Reports to: Head of Training
Matrix relationships: Volunteers, Standby team, Head of Geospatial Services, Head of Emergencies, Head of MEAL, Head of Communications, Innovation and Technical Team, Business Support Coordinator.
The Opportunity
MapAction has developed an exciting new strategy to make humanitarian response and disaster preparedness more effective. We need a dynamic, proactive individual for the role of Team Coordinator to support our volunteers who play a central role in MapAction’s work.
The postholder will work alongside our volunteer and staff team to ensure the effective support, coordination and engagement of volunteers as well as supporting training events and activities across the four pillars of MapAction’s work: emergency response, disaster preparedness, anticipatory action and training. This is a vital role, which underpins the resilience and effectiveness of our operational capability. It requires attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, a collaborative working approach and an ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently. The role also is a perfect opportunity for someone who would like to enter the humanitarian sector but does not have any experience in it yet.
About you
You are a skilled and highly motivated individual with a background either as a volunteer or in volunteer coordination or community engagement. You are a people’s person who feels comfortable working in a central, liaison role with a focus on communications. . You share our ‘can-do’ attitude, rooted in our volunteer values. You relish a challenge and like us, feel excited about the future and what we can achieve together. You want to work in a diverse organisation that impacts critical decision making in international crisis situations, is concerned about minimising its environmental impact, and cares about everyone in the team. You have a keen interest in humanitarianism and how it will change in the future. You are excited to support the work of volunteers focussed on reducing disaster risks and responding to emergencies. Be assured, you will be supported in your role as you grow.
Why MapAction?
MapAction is a leading humanitarian mapping charity delivering information services and products to enhance decision making in disasters and conflicts. In collaboration with our partners, this mapped information helps responders understand vulnerabilities and target their response effectively, contributing to saving lives and minimising suffering. We work through a team of skilled volunteer technical professionals and a small paid staff team.
We have built a strong reputation in the humanitarian sector and are a technical partner of the United Nations, Non-Government Organisations, the Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement, regional entities and national authorities. MapAction has response and standby agreements with OCHA, UNDAC, and WHO and a long term agreement that includes emergency response with partner CartONG for Unicef.
At MapAction, training and team building are at the heart of our organisational culture. We have frequent meet-ups where staff and volunteers get together for training opportunities and skill-sharing as a peer network, in areas such as: mission management, emergency preparedness, technical development and working with partners.
The humanitarian sector is evolving, and technical expertise such as geospatial services (mapping, data processing and visualisation) is becoming increasingly sought after in order to ensure continuous improvement in humanitarian response. MapAction and our partners are uniquely positioned to provide this technical expertise, to ensure the most effective coordination of humanitarian efforts.
Main Responsibilities
This role is pivotal to MapAction being operationally ready. The postholder is responsible for coordinating the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of highly skilled, specialist volunteers (MapAction currently has approx 100 in the UK, but plans to grow this and have a more globally diverse pool of volunteers). The role is established to ensure that volunteers feel valued, have access to relevant training that enables them to contribute in a meaningful way to the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer and Operational support
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Serve as the primary point of contact for staff seeking volunteer support. Plan, forecast and maintain records of volunteer engagement and workload.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers seeking support and information.
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Coordinate the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract and retain a diverse pool of volunteers, including outside of the UK.
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Establish and maintain open lines of communication with volunteers keeping them informed about organisational activities, addressing their questions, concerns, and feedback.
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Undertake training needs assessments, programme design and annual training planning (in partnership with Head of Training), training session coordination and facilitation e.g. timekeeping, icebreakers, team building exercises
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Gather feedback from volunteers to assess their experiences and identify areas for improvement.
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Maintain accurate records of volunteer information, including contact details, hours worked, and specific contributions.
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In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, develop metrics and generate reports to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the volunteer program.
Key Competencies
Essential
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Communication Skills (Oral and Written English): Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate the organisation's mission, values, and volunteer opportunities. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups of volunteers and staff.
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Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with volunteers, addressing their concerns, and fostering a sense of community and belonging.
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Organisational Skills: Effective organisational and multitasking abilities to manage volunteer schedules, events, and various tasks simultaneously.
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Recruitment and Outreach: Skills in recruiting and attracting volunteers through various channels, including social media, community events, and partnerships.
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Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated empathy and cultural sensitivity to understand and respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of volunteers.
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Experience in creating and using spreadsheets
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Ability to deal with ambiguity and use judgement in challenging circumstances
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Self-starter with experience of working to deadlines and demonstrable ability to use initiative, work independently, and prioritise a diverse workload effectively under pressure
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Positive team player and experience of collaborative working with ability to initiate, develop and sustain positive and productive working relationships with a wide range of people
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Good attention to detail, record keeping, analytical and reporting skills
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Strong commitment to MapAction’s mission and values
Desirable
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Training or community facilitation skills
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Experience of working with Salesforce software or willingness to learn
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Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office/Google applications, Confluence, Jira, Cloud Sharing
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Language skills: speakers of French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish and other regional languages are particularly welcome
Additional Information
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This position is hybrid with regular visits to the office, the postholder will be required to travel to support training weekends.
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Required to attend weekend team trainings (time off in lieu is provided)
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30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) with a workplace pension and also paid training opportunities to help further your career
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Must have the right to live and work in the UK; MapAction is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold appropriate permissions
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Note: this is an operational role in a small, highly specialised charity and an appreciation of, and affinity with the humanitarian purpose of the charity is essential, as well as a willingness to take up additional tasks outside of the normal role when needed
Equal Opportunities Policy
MapAction is an Equal Opportunities employer. All employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment which is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Travelers community or HIV&AIDS status.
How to apply
Please apply via our website with a CV and a covering letter to be considered for this role. The closing date for applications i 2 April 2024. This is a rolling recruitment and we will review applications frequently and proceed to interview to secure someone at an early stage so we urge you to apply early so as not to miss out. For further discussion regarding the content of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about driving meaningful change through operational excellence?
The University of Warwick is seeking a talented Department Coordinator to join their dedicated and collaborative Alumni and Supporter Engagement team.
Job Title: Department Coordinator
Reports to: Deputy Director of Development (Alumni and Supporter Engagement)
Location: University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
Salary: £25,138 to £28,759
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, flexible for the right candidate, with hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
Benefits: Generous pension scheme, 26 days annual leave, excellent maternity and paternity leave, access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), dental cash plans, comprehensive medical insurance, eye care provisions, discounted gym campus membership, hire bike schemes, and additional employee discounts.
About the University of Warwick:
It is a vibrant and globally recognised research institution, consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and worldwide. Their stunning campus, nestled on the outskirts of Coventry, is a vibrant mix of cultures, ideas, and innovation. They are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement and take pride in their reputation for pushing boundaries and making a real-world impact.
About the role:
As the key operational support and personal assistant to the Deputy Director of Development, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of operations. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from assisting with human resources and office administration to contributing to strategic planning efforts.
Role Highlights will include:
- Provide dedicated support as a PA to the Deputy Director of Development.
- Organise meetings, agendas, and presentations.
- Facilitate and coordinate personnel processes including recruitment and onboarding.
- Coordinate planning processes, risk assessments and departmental submissions.
- Function as secretary where required for department groups.
- Provide support and guidance to other team administrators.
- Coordinate training sessions and meetings as needed.
- May include handling office budgets and expenses.
- Act as coordinator for office space and resources, including Health and Safety assessments.
About you:
You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a similar role. You will bring adept administrative skills, strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills, confidentiality, ability to work dynamic environment and embody a proactive team spirit. In addition, you will acquire strong IT proficiency and commitment to ownership and delivery, which will make you well-positioned to excel in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Most importantly, you will be a positive advocate for the core values of the Alumni and Supporter Engagement Team: Making a difference, Collaboration, Solution-focused mindset, and Passion for learning.
Why this role?
Joining the University of Warwick means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to thrive in a culture that prioritises growth, support, and collaboration. Their friendly, flexible, and kind office environment empowers everyone to excel, fostering continuous growth and innovation. As part of their dynamic and inclusive community, your contributions will be valued, and your professional and personal growth will be supported every step of the way.
If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution and thrive in a vibrant team, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about this role, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy to receive further information and check out the team's Recruitment Website at Recruitment in Development and Alumni Engagement to see behind the scenes in DAE.
Closing Date: 17th of April 2024
First Stage Interview: 24th of April 2024
Second Stage Interview: 26th of April 2024
Charity People actively advocates for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match candidates' skills and experiences with charity needs, 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. Our commitment to diversity drives outstanding outcomes for the charities we collaborate with.
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At The Branch Trust we are dedicated to building hope and transforming lives and believe in the power of volunteers to make a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a passionate and organised individual to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator.You will often be the very first person that greets a visitor, so you should have a positive and encouraging demeanour.
As a rapidly growing charity we are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and oversee the day-to-day activities of a cohort volunteers. You will be responsible for allocating responsibilities and embedding and helping each volunteer to reflect the vision and mission of The Branch.
You should be a competent leader and you should know how to distinguish talent and do everything possible to motivate and inspire. You must possess excellent organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.You should be able to take a flexible and innovative approach to your work and be able to communicate with people with diverse backgrounds and experience.
The goal is to ensure that our organisation is always represented by the best and most reliable individuals, and that they are correctly deployed for the fulfilment of the vision, mission and values of the charity.
You will work in a welcoming, talented team, liaising closely with and reporting to the CEO.
Roles and responsibilities:
Daily tasks:
Oversee the front reception desk
Work alongside the whole team, and be willing to carry out any reasonable task which furthers the work of The Branch
Volunteer Recruitment
Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, e-mail, social media etc.)
Work with Outreach staff to spot potential volunteers amongst those with whom we work. Help volunteers to take the first steps towards employment, further training or other engagement through meaningful volunteering opportunities
Take volunteers through the Safer Recruitment process
Conduct volunteer orientations and regular training sessions to ensure a thorough understanding of our organization's mission, values, and expectations.
Work with the other agencies with whom we collaborate to understand their volunteering needs, and signpost potential volunteers to other appropriate roles
Regular reviews with volunteers, including looking at performance and potential training opportunities
Scheduling and Coverage
Coordinate the various teams to ensure adequate coverage for all necessary tasks and events.
Communication and Updates
Establish and maintain regular communication channels with volunteers to provide updates, share relevant information, address concerns and ensure they are satisfied and well-placed.
Disseminate information for upcoming actions and events.
Celebrate success, and organise annual “Thank you” events for Volunteers, including Christmas “thank you”
Record- Keeping
Keep detailed records of volunteers, complying with all GDPR requirements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of volunteer information, hours, and activities.
Oversee volunteer sign in
Organization purpose and Policies
Ensure the purpose of the organization and its actions are clearly communicated.
Feed into policies, procedures and assessments that guide volunteer behaviour.
Keep the Volunteer Handbook up to date
Legislative Compliance
Stay up-to-date with volunteer-related legislative developments to ensure volunteers are operating safely and legally.
Safeguarding
Train to join the team of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL).
Safely recruit all volunteers, including carrying out DBS checks at the prescribed intervals
Maintain and monitor the log of all staff and volunteer Safeguarding training and ensure that all safeguarding is up to date at an appropriate level for each role.
To help embed a culture of Safeguarding throughout the charity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the work of the Director SEL Healthwatch. The successful candidate will be a key part of our friendly team, providing project and administrative support to the Director of SEL Healthwatch, and the wider Healthwatch Greenwich team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is working with an arts based charity, supporting their search for a Marketing Coordinator for 3 months, on a hybrid basis with 2dpw in their London office.
Main responsibilities:
Coordinate a programme of marketing activity to generate awareness, conversion and retention of Young People, including UK students. Work with Head of Youth Marketing to ensure an inclusive scheme(s) that reflects and represents the broadest and most diverse student audience.
Work with external agencies and internal teams to deliver marketing programmes and campaigns across a broad range of advertising and engagement channels including; email, social media, paid media e.g. search, social, freshers’ fairs.
Evaluate the success of campaigns and contribute to the continuous improvement of all marketing activity.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years marketing experience in a charity or consumer environment
Experience in creating engagement programmes for young people
Demonstrable experience of working and liaising with external suppliers and agencies
Experience of digital advertising and e-marketing techniques
Experience of creating content for Instagram and email
Experience working with marketing automation tools to create segmented lists, build emails, and optimise programs
Experience of briefing and critiquing creative and design work.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for more info.
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
The Policy and Health Influencing teams are responsible for using clinical data and evidence to shape what the organisation thinks and to develop solutions that drive change for men with and at risk of prostate cancer. This means working with clinicians, patients and stakeholders to interpret the latest changes in prostate cancer research, care, support and treatment which will help shape our strategic direction and activities.
As the Policy and Health Influencing Coordinator, you're key to supporting these teams. You'll have a varied and far-reaching portfolio of work and sometimes arranging important stakeholder events and meetings ensuring we're hearing from people who've been through prostate cancer themselves. You'll also help share our work on social media and capturing the outcomes of our external engagement.
In this role you’ll assist us in keeping track of and evaluating our progress in line with our organisational strategy, as well as keeping an eye on trends in the wider cancer and health landscape and reporting on them. Plus, you'll handle budget matters and make sure we have effective budget monitoring mechanisms in place.
What we want from you
We’re looking for a Coordinator who is highly organised, an effective communicator and know how to adapt and effectively prioritise your time. You’ll have excellent coordination skills and can organise others too (especially teams which are based across the UK) and have experience of creating and updating forward planners, project schedules and streamlining team processes. You’ll be able to comfortably engage with senior managers and a breadth of external senior level stakeholders. Regularly taking the initiative to drive improvements so that the teams you support can operate efficiently.
With skills in collecting and utilising data to monitor, trend, and report on activity, you're proactive in acting on the results. You’ll have some experience or interest in working in the health or volunteer sector. You’re also quick to learn and capable at picking up new systems including those for budget management and products’ fulfilment.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.
It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
We’re learning more about the needs of our colleagues and we’re excited to have recently launched three new people networks: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
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The closing date is Monday 1st April 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 8th April 2024.
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months with likely extension, full time, 37.5 hours a week. 0.8 FTE will be considered. We are happy to explore secondment or hosting arrangements with likeminded organisations, in the UK or internationally.
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 depending on skills and experience, plus 5% employer pension contribution to INTRAC’s company pension scheme.
Location: Remote, with occasional together days and team meetings in person.
Application deadline: Midnight (UK time) Monday 15th April
About INTRAC
INTRAC exists to promote positive social change. We do this by strengthening the wider ecosystems of civil society support and also by supporting civil society organisations themselves. Through our collaborations we intend that these organisations can develop, engage with others, and do what they want to do, better. We have a global network of consultants delivering ethical and values-driven consultancy in areas such as organisational change and MEL. We also have a well-regarded training service offering open and in-house training.
About the role
As Network Development Coordinator you will play an essential part in building INTRAC’s network. This involves a range of duties to enable our network offer, focused on four broad areas:
· Coordinating a range of learning activity, exchange and community building
· Gathering insight, evidence, collective analysis for marketing and influencing
· Coordinating professional development support
· Brokering relationships and supporting consultancy opportunities
We are looking for a versatile and dynamic individual, passionate about connecting, working with and learning from people across different contexts, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will have experience working with or as part of networks and can demonstrate experience in building relationships, bringing people together to share perspectives and learn online. You should enjoy gathering and analysing information and telling impactful stories. You should have an interest in supporting civil society, social justice, and have energy and an eye for detail.
In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with an ethical and values-based non-for-profit organisation focused on positive social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are delighted to share a fantastic opportunity to join the HiA UK Supporter Relations (Fundraising) team.
You will be a key member of the team, working closely with the Head of Supporter Relations and Communications Lead. You will be the first point of contact for our supporters, providing a nurturing approach through regular engagement, encouragement and general support to those who give.
In the world of fundraising, is it important to understand that ‘the supporter is not chosen by us, but they choose us’. With this in mind, your role is an essential part of us showing our appreciation and in turn, encouraging our supporters to continue to engage and give through our donor journey plan.
You will coordinate activities in all areas of Supporter Relations such as raising awareness, fundraising activities, managing and attending events. You will provide essential administrative support through financial and data management. Full training will be provided, if necessary.
About you
For this role, you would need to be someone with a passion for those who have suffered homelessness and be completely aligned with our values, vision and mission. You’ll have excellent administration skills, an eye for detail and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced workplace where every day brings new challenges and tasks. We value good listening skills, the ability to work in a flexible team and learn new skills and initiative to work independently.
We love diversity and we value your unique skills, strengths, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our team may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in empowering those we serve.
In return, we will provide support and training for fundraising in the charity sector.
About us
Our model provides not just shelter and housing know-how, but also the friendship of a church. Together with over 100 churches, we provide direct support to over 350 people on any one night, many of whom others have given up on. They all require not only housing, but holistic support.
Our vision is for every church to lovingly provide the homeless with a home. The tragedy of homelessness is in every community. We believe that with our help, every church can do something about it.
Our aim as the Supporter Relations team is to nurture and encourage supporters, provide resources and support for those who wish to fundraise on our behalf and create partnerships; resulting in financial and engagement support enabling Hope into Action to achieve our vision.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The position entails a blend of project management, community engagement, volunteer co-ordination, and sector development. The Coordinator will play a crucial role in bridging connections with local groups, enhancing volunteering opportunities, and using innovative techniques and social media to further our objectives.
We are a dynamic charity and non-profit organisation committed to creating meaningful impact within our community. We are driven by our core values: partnership, quality, adaptability, positivity, and inclusiveness. Our team is dedicated to working collaboratively with the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, delivering exceptional services and fostering a culture of proactive engagement and innovation.
The Partnerships and Development Co-ordinator will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and outreach of VCSE groups, organisations, and networks
Purpose of the Job:
• VCSE Sector Support: Implement strategies for governance, volunteering, funding, and
tendering in VCSE organisations; engage with groups for capacity building and fund-raising advice.
• Membership Engagement: Recruit and retain voluntary sector members, manage relationships with
local groups/organisations and volunteers, and keep them informed about funding opportunities.
• Volunteer Centre and Timebank Oversight: Develop networks to promote volunteering, manage the
Volunteer Centre and Timebank operations, and ensure inclusive volunteer opportunities.
• Best Practices in Volunteer Management: Champion best practices in volunteer recruitment and
management, including working towards achieving accreditation standards.
• External Communication and Representation: Build relationships with community members and
organisations, represent the organisation at external events, and manage online content and social
media strategies.
• Training and Development: Develop and present training programmes to enhance volunteer
management and organisational capabilities.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor community data and maintain CRM records to inform
community network development and produce reports and case studies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This is a vital role supporting the Workforce Development team through the effective coordination of activities associated with a number of initiatives carried out within WorldSkills UK, including the completion of an award-winning pilot programme supporting education institutions to mainstream excellence into the delivery of technical education.
You will be working with a highly motivated and engaging team in a fast-paced environment, coordinating activities, managing resources, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring progress and evaluating impact. You will be confident in liaising with senior and middle managers in an educational environment and will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and digital software such as Zoom. You will have excellent attention to detail, alongside planning and organisational skills to support the programme of events which will be delivered both digitally and in person across 2024-26.
Role purpose
The Project Coordinator will proactively support the programming, coordination and management of a number of projects within the WorldSkills UK portfolio, including the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence and Network for Innovation as well as the International Skills Partnership initiatives. The successful applicant will work with the Senior Workforce Development Manager in supporting a team of High-Performance Skills Coaches based across the UK.
The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational, operational and process management skills; have experience of working within a similar setting and be able to communicate well and provide strong and efficient administration to support the ambition and priorities of the programmes.
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Programme coordination:
• Acting as the secretariat for the internal Centre of Excellence project team and external steering groups; preparing reports, papers, minutes and actions for monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Contributing to the planning of activities/tasks in accordance with the agreed project plan to ensure delivery on time and to budget, raising purchase orders and tracking spend against forecast.
• Coordinating the programme ensuring all deviations from targets (time, money, people, etc.) are identified and addressed at the earliest possible stage.
• Producing requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
• Effectively coordinating resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s).
2. Coordination of members and compliance:
• Effectively liaising with programme participants, responding to enquiries regarding programme content, scheduling or other.
• Liaising with programme facilitators, trainers, speakers and external personnel as necessary.
• Providing logistical management of people and training activity; workshops, masterclasses, and other learning activities.
• Issuing of updates regarding membership, enrolment and engagement including management of Memorandums of Understanding and distribution of associated membership assets.
3. Data Management:
• Collecting, collating and maintaining detailed, accurate and up-to-date records of participants, evaluation and outcomes from WorldSkills UK programmes, whilst maintaining GDPR compliance.
• Preparing reports for monitoring, evaluation and presentations for the project team, the Steering Group and funders as necessary.
• Working alongside the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team to report and track performance and progress.
• Working in partnership with the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team share insights and analysis to feed into the research and programme evaluation.
4. Supporting evaluation and impact:
• Providing updates for inclusion in review activity such as project dashboards for internal and external stakeholders and monthly progress updates against the organisational annual plan.
• Working with the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team to collate and record outputs from evaluation activities for cross programme events.
5. International Partners:
• Acting as secretariat for the International Skills Partnership programme, scheduling engagements, acting as point of contact, preparing reports, papers, minutes and actions for periodic meetings.
• Supporting in the coordination of projects associated to bi-lateral partnerships.
6. General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification
Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
Qualifications and experience:
• Qualifications and/or experience appropriate to the requirements of the job [E].
• Experience of working in an administrative or coordination capacity [E].
• Experience of working in a digital and office environment [E].
• Experience of working with people in external organisations and at different levels of seniority [E].
• Experience of project support and delivery [D].
Knowledge and skills:
• Ability to organise meetings and events, including in person and digitally [E].
• Ability to accurately record and extract data and information on spreadsheets and databases, with good attention to detail [E].
• Ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels [E].
• Ability to provide diary management and coordination across multiple departments and organisations [E].
• Ability to use and learn a range of digital tools for online events, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Goto Webinar, Vimeo etc. [E].
• Strong knowledge of administrative procedures such as sharing and recording files, developing spreadsheets and responding to business enquiries [E].
• Strong and accurate written and oral communication skills [E].
• Strong knowledge of coordination skills in an office environment, including working remotely [E].
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet [E].
Personal qualities and attributes:
• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].
• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results [E].
• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].
• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].
• Respect for diversity and inclusion with practical ideas for their implementation within the scope of the post [E].
Special circumstances:
• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared occasionally to travel within the United Kingdom [E].
• Able occasionally to spend time away from home [E].
This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.
25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
Your role
Consistently tell The Eikon Charity’s story in a clear, concise, compelling way, coordinating marketing and communications activity across the charity, creating high quality content and copy that gets results, and supporting colleagues in all teams to achieve marketing objectives.
Responsibilities
·Research, coordinate, schedule and monitor an annual communications plan.
·Identify, create, and publish content that is clear, concise, on brand, and paints a compelling picture of why we exist, the work we do, and the impact we achieve.
·Write authentic on-brand content that tells the story of how we help young people.
·Use Canva graphic design tool to create engaging content to support that storytelling.
·Share content via external channels such as social media, newsletters, and web content.
·Share through internal channels: important external content, upcoming campaigns and events, opportunities to support storytelling, and learning from our activity.
·Produce regular performance reports for Engagement team, senior team, and trustees.
·Oversee external communications, providing guidance to staff, setting and monitoring quality standards, and ensuring consistent application of our brand.
·Write content for regular press releases and develop relationships with local media.
·Manage external writers, designers and suppliers as needed.
·Lead on and manage key projects such as the charity’s Annual report and Accounts.
·Act as a brand guardian, training and supporting others across the organisation in the use of our visual brand and tone of voice.
·Ensure that activity aligns with strategy, annual plan, and deliver results.
·Strict adherence to safeguarding and consent to share policies, and ensure we have full, informed, written consent when using a young person’s information and story externally.
·Use subscriber lists in Mailchimp and our CRM, ensuring we follow best practice, and provide a rewarding experience for subscribers/supporters and others.
·Ensure the quality and integrity of all data across all platforms.
·Ensure that you manage all data in compliance with the GDPR, PECR, DPA, and other applicable legislation.
·Other work as requested by your line manager as needed to support our aims.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have 54 academies educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Partner, you will coordinate the end to end recruitment process and assess candidates during each stage of the process to ensure high levels of engagement with stakeholders and a best in class candidate experience.
You will also help to identify talented and diverse candidates for both open and future positions across our academy network and central team services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting academies by coordinating an efficient recruitment process in line with Federation objectives, department SLA and policies.
- Building effective relationships across all our academies and head office teams, gaining an in depth understanding of the competences and skills required throughout the Federation.
- Developing tools and processes to identify, manage and map talent, whilst creating alignment within the way recruitment and onboarding is managed across the Federation.
- Developing talent pipelines, candidate pools and nurture talent in line with workforce planning, from entry level to senior leadership.
- Identifying and coordinating candidates against open positions within the Federation as well as planning for future academies and talent needs of the Federation.
- Supporting with Employer Value Proposition, Recruitment Marketing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Staff Referral and Engagement projects initiatives.
- Helping to coordinate the use of testing and assessments across various streams of recruitment and job levels
- Coordinating a high touch recruitment process with both external and internal candidates to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
What We are Looking For
We are looking for someone who will bring their passion and experience to enable us to consistently deliver high standards of recruitment to our academies and principals.
We are interested to hear from experienced recruiters who, ideally, have good knowledge and experience of working in education recruiting classroom teachers, classroom support staff and senior leaders in secondary and/or primary education.
We are also open to individuals who have recruitment/HR experience in similar industries such as healthcare, police force and charities.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Some recruitment experience gained in an in-house function, RPO or consultancy
- A track record of recruiting entry and experienced hires
- Experience across several sourcing channels and techniques
- Experience of using ATS/HRIS
- Experience in permanent and contingent recruitment
- Previous experience in building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- An awareness of industry changes and future developments impacting education recruitment
Applying for this Position
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
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We are excited to be recruiting an IT Support Coordinator to join the Technology team. You’ll work with your team to deliver the goals set out in Join the Club, our ambitious strategy for 2021-2026.
The role requires a positive, proactive, and well-organised individual. The role exists to give excellent support across the organisation, assisting the IT Support Manager to ensure software, hardware and network needs are met.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of maintaining IT hardware, in particular laptops and mobile phones, and experience of first line support in an IT role. The role requires good people skills, as the successful candidate will provide front line support to our busy staff members and contractors both in person and remotely. They will have a positive approach, be comfortable with a range of duties that vary from day-to-day and be committed to developing their technical skills further.
Working within the IT team, they will also handle a significant amount of sensitive data and will help to ensure that appropriate protocols are being followed.
The role will best suit someone who:
- is capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces.
- Has ability to troubleshoot IT issues, using external support where required.
- Has strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Has ability to deal with sensitive issues and to demonstrate strict confidentiality.
- Has relevant work experience or a relevant qualification, e.g., Computer Science degree or Microsoft Certification.
- Has experience using video conferencing tools e.g., Zoom/Microsoft Teams.
- Has experience with basic hardware repairs and fitting parts.
- Has experience with the security of data systems and cybersecurity.
- Has experience of the Microsoft 365 admin centre.
- Has experience in a customer facing role.
- Has 12 months experience working in a technical support role e.g., IT Helpdesk.
- Has experience of the Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) admin centre.
- Has experience of the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin centre.
- Has experience of the Apple Business Manager (managed apple IDs) and MDM (Intune, MaaS360 or similar).
- Has work experience in the education/charity sector.
- Adheres to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and completes information security training.
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission.
Person specification
Time and Resource Management:
- Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource.
- Manages projects with appropriate levels of time and resource input.
External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management:
- Confidence handling enquiries from external stakeholders and adapting approach to meet different needs.
- Actively shares useful information about stakeholders with internal colleagues at all levels.
Communication:
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Initiative and Problem-solving:
- Proactive in seeking to enhance processes and identify emerging risks.
- Ability to spot inefficiencies in systems and suggest or implement improvements.
- Responds quickly to solve problems, seeking input from relevant internal stakeholders.
Developing Self and Others:
- Self-reflective and committed to own professional development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey, driving participation in impactful fundraising events as an Events Partnerships Coordinator at the Royal British Legion?
Join us as an Events Partnerships Coordinator at the Royal British Legion, contributing to a meaningful cause by activating local communities across the UK. In this role, you'll drive participation in fundraising events and engage with local businesses, military bases, and community groups to maximise involvement. Your responsibilities include managing event budgets, planning and executing acquisition campaigns, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
As part of our award-winning events team, you'll play a fundamental role in the success of our diverse portfolio, from cycling and running events to bespoke initiatives like Poppy Walks and Survival Challenges. Your community-focused approach, knowledge of military networks, and proven experience in building relationships will be crucial in achieving participant recruitment targets.
Working closely with the Events Partnerships Manager, you'll contribute to on-the-day event delivery, ensuring a first-class supporter experience. Your role involves marketing and promotion, identifying local opportunities, and utilising free promotional avenues to maximise event exposure.
If you're passionate about events, community engagement, and making a positive impact, join us on this exciting journey. Bring your enthusiasm, result-oriented approach, and proactive attitude to build relationships and promote events within the community. Own transport is essential, and work mileage will be reimbursed. Be part of a dedicated team, delivering outstanding fundraising events for families and supporting the mission, objectives, and values of the Royal British Legion.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 31st March 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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