We’re looking for an experienced, driven and proactive professional with senior level charity experience to lead our team during these challenging times whilst our current chief executive goes on maternity leave. You will have the exciting challenge of leading successful implementation of our new organisational strategy being launched in 2021; building on our existing strengths and capabilities to identify and implement improvements across our operations to enable us to deliver on our new ambitions and ensure continuous improvement.
Application deadline: Midnight (GMT), Sunday 15 November 2020
Interview date: 30 November, 1, 2 or 3 December, online/virtually
Start date: As soon as possible, ideally by mid December/early January for handover period
ROLE SUMMARY
Responsible for: Leading the organisation on a day to day basis and driving improvements to deliver exceptional results.
Location: London, UK
Type of post: Part time (0.6-0.8FTE), fixed term (maternity cover)
Salary: £60-70k per annum (pro rata’d)
Person specification: This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, charity experience at a senior level and expertise in organisational design and improvement, with a proven track record in delivering transformational change.
This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, charity experience at a senior level and expertise in organisational design and improvement, with a proven track record in delivering transformational change. Your charity experience may be from holding senior-level roles in charities and/or through hands-on management consultancy routes. You will be experienced in assessing current operating models to identify improvements, designing supporting structures and governance, defining data requirements, redesigning and automating processes, and exploiting opportunities that our existing systems or other solutions might present to us, to operate more effectively and cost-efficiently.
Wider sector experience is beneficial and we would look for you to constructively challenge our current ways of working, bringing your experience and best practice from outside of the charity sector, as well as within it, to design new processes, procedures and supporting systems/solutions that will deliver quick wins and sustainable improvements.Previous experience of solution design and implementation, specifically CRM systems, would be beneficial but is not essential.
Please head to our website to read our full role description and person specification for further details of the role and expected deliverables for the period.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please send a CV (two pages maximum) and a cover letter (up to two pages) with the job title in the subject line. Please outline clearly in your covering letter:
- Your reasons for wanting to lead our team at Engineers Without Borders UK
- How you meet the role description and person specification, in particular, your experience of managing organisational improvement and the results you have achieved
- A brief description of the methodology you would use to analyse our current organisational performance and identify improvements to our operating model
- Your availability to be interviewed on the following likely interview dates 30 November, 1, 2 or 3 December. Please confirm as many dates as possible. Interviews will be conducted online/virtually
- Your eligibility to work in the UK
- Where you saw the role advertised
The deadline for applications is midnight (GMT) Sunday 15 November 2020 and we expect to interview shortlisted candidates during the week of 30 November.
The interview for shortlisted candidates will be held online and will consist of some task-based assessments related to the role as well as an interview. Depending on the number of candidates this will likely mean you will be asked to attend two online sessions (one for tasks, one for interview). We aim for the two sessions to be held within one to two days of one another.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the following:
- We receive high volumes of applications for all roles so, to keep administrative costs to a minimum, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
- Engineers Without Borders UK has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the right to live and work in the UK. An offer of employment will be subject to the organisation verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK.
- Failure to disclose any relevant information or the provision of false information will nullify any subsequent contract of employment.
- Engineers Without Borders UK is committed to selecting candidates for employment based on aptitude and ability, irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, nationality, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status or social class.
- Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details of why and how we collect and store your data.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a two-month temporary position where you will join a small team and need to immediately hit the ground running. You will have experience of development and design of D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) being able to review the colleges current site and work collaboratively with the team to design the LMS.
Essential Experience/Skills:
You will have experience working on a similar project.
Additionally, also knowledge of the authoring tool Articulate Storyline, supporting the migration and quality assurance of our 300+ learning modules from the college's content management system into their Storyline SCORM output.
Self-starter who is able to come in and get on with work with minimal supervision.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!
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Year Here is an immersive full-time course in social innovation, kicking off on 22nd February 2021.
At a time of national crisis, we have an opportunity to reimagine society. Starting a scalable social business could be your best shot at impact – and learning on the frontline is where you need to start.
Over 10 months, you’ll gain deep insight into complex social issues and learn to build entrepreneurial solutions to society’s toughest problems – from the housing crisis to knife crime.
If selected to become a Fellow, you will:
- Get frontline insights. You’ll spend the first 5 months working with the people hit hardest by austerity and gaining deep user insight. To deepen your systemic understanding, you’ll also work on briefs set by clients like Crisis, the NHS and the Greater London Authority.
- Meet your co-founders. Our Fellows have an average of 7 years’ career experience in fields ranging from biochemistry to law, and from journalism to engineering. They will become your support network, your collaborators and, ultimately, your co-founders.
- Build scalable ventures. You’ll test and build your own social business, with the potential to progress to our Incubator and launch it into the world. Venture teams are guided by expert partners like the Boston Consulting Group, ForwardPMX and BNYMellon.
- Learn from expert faculty. You’ll get a personal mentor and receive tonnes of training from a faculty of more than 80 social innovation leaders – from award-winning social designer Lauren Currie OBE to Nishant Lalwani, Managing Director at Luminate.
Beyond Year Here
Finish the programme with a venture and you’ll get seed funding, business support, desk-space and client introductions to launch your business.
Our alumni have launched 39 social ventures including:
- Chatterbox, an online language tuition platform powered by refugee talent, featured in The Economist, Tech Crunch and The Times.
- Birdsong the feminist fashion brand selling wardrobe stapes made by women paid a fair wage. Featured in Vogue, Dazed and Vice.
- Appt, a HealthTech business that uses behavioural economics to help patients manage their long-term conditions – with multi-year investment from Innovate UK.
Those that don’t start a venture join other fast-growing social startups like The Difference, Switchback and Beam or lead social innovation at FutureGov, Nesta and Catch 22.
No course fees
Unlike a Master's degree or MBA, we have no tuition fee. This is a reimagination of higher education. Rather than spending a year in a lecture hall and paying £10,000 for the privilege, we challenge you to learn by doing – working on real social impact projects. Our partners pay us to be involved and that covers your tuition costs.
To widen access to the programme we have a small number of means-tested bursaries available, and offer additional support through TfL discounts and recommendations for flexible paid work and affordable accommodation.
Selection Process
We’re looking for people with a solid professional skillset and an entrepreneurial track record. This doesn’t mean you have to have started your own business before but you will need to demonstrate that you have a bias towards action. Drive, passion for social justice and a strong learning orientation are also essential.
It’s a 3-stage process: a written application, video interview and half-day selection workshop. Typically, 1 in 10 applicants secure a place on the programme.
Apply by midnight Sunday 25th October.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time, one year with possibility for extension; 6 months probation period
Salary: £30,691 - £34,000
Application closes on 8 November 2020
Interviews will be held on 10 and 11 November 2020
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
In the first instance, the role will be remote due to COVID-19. Circumstances allowing, there will be the opportunity to be based in an office.
About BASIC
BASIC promotes meaningful dialogue amongst governments and experts in order to build international trust, reduce nuclear risks, and advance disarmament. We envision a world that uses cooperative measures, rather than the threat or use of force, to achieve peace and security. This world will be achieved by taking steps that promote mutual security at the international, regional, national, and individual levels, and sustained through resilient international norms and law.
Role Description
We are seeking an Analyst to become an important member of a project team. The project will explore opportunities to reduce the risks associated with new and emerging technologies in submarine stealth and anti-submarine warfare (ASW), with a regional focus on the South China Sea. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to carry out project delivery as well as contribute to the development of new projects, including idea development and fundraising.
In terms of technical knowledge and skills, we expect:
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Proven expertise in naval analysis and maritime security, including familiarity with existing and emerging anti-submarine warfare technologies
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Solid understanding of strategic regional dynamics as they pertain to the South China Sea
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Interest in the impact of technologies on security
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Work with the Project Manager to deliver project work to a high standard.
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Conduct research using a range of sources and analyse this information to develop well-argued, evidence-based conclusions
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Organise international roundtables and other events with track 1 and 2 participants
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation
Full person spec on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
IT Project Manager
ROLE: IT Project Manager
LOCATION: London
DURATION: Permanent
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
WHO ARE WE?
Our client is a nationwide charity and a leading provider of residential centres, foyers, supported accommodation and move-on housing for single and homeless people across the UK.
They are on a transformation journey, striving to assist their residents and their employees alike, to help them in Transforming Lives. Our clients hard work has been rewarded as they’ve been awarded a spot in the Times Best Companies Top 100 Not-For-Profit Organisation To Work For 2020.
WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?
They’re looking for you (if you’re someone who is looking for a meaningful job that makes a difference, whilst being provided with flexibility and real potential for growth). As an IT Project Manager, you’ll help them push the limits to provide a great service by working energetically and at pace on IT projects, managing technology and business systems.
Doing your job brilliantly means using your energy and agility to get projects to the finish line. You’ll deliver a peak performance by managing our projects portfolio, planning projects from start to finish, delivering them on time and on budget. You’ll effortlessly pass the baton to work collaboratively with others, using data intelligently to drive better business performance.
You’ll have a proven track record of using project management methodology and managing a projects portfolio and ideally, you’ll be certified Scrum Master/PRINCE2/PMP/ITIL qualified.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
In return for your support, they’ll reward you with:
SALARY: Circa £57,000 per annum, depending on experience, paid monthly
BENEFITS: 26 days’ annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays, increasing one day a year for the first five years, Life Assurance, pension scheme, an employee health assistance programme, professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and more!
DATES FOR THE DIARY
CLOSING DATE: 05 November 2020. Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of successful candidates.
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THEIR COMMITMENT
They are an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and they are committed to creating inclusive environment for all current and future team members, working together to continue to help Transforming Lives.
As Business Analyst at St John Ambulance, you will play a key role in the Strategy and Digital Transformation team working with the organisation to understand their change needs and assess the impact of those business changes on process, people and systems.
About the Role
As Business Analyst at St John Ambulance, you will play a key role in the Strategy and Digital Transformation team working with the organisation to understand their change needs and assess the impact of those business changes on process, people and systems. This role will play a key part in a number of exciting projects at this critical time with the Business Analyst becoming a key player in understanding the stakeholder and organisational needs and accessing the impact of any change on the orgnaisation. Through capturing, analysing and documenting functional requirements, you will identify opportunities and make recommendations for process re-engineering and support relevant communication with stakeholders.
As Business Analyst you will gain and maintain a good knowledge and clear understanding of systems currently utilised by business areas, including a clear view of the full capabilities of these systems and how they are used.
Experience in data worksflows and dashbaord development is essential.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
About You
To be successful in the role of Business Analyst you should have previously worked in a similar position with demonstrable experience of performing successful business analysis across multiple major IT projects. You will be passionate about capturing, analysing and documenting data and functional requirements and will be confident in making recommendations for process change. You will have extensive experience of communicating and supporting stakeholders with a keen ability to lead workshops whilst motivating people virtually.
About Us
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.
Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.
We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.
You will receive:
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.
Interview Date: 12 November 2020
Application Review Date: 6 November 2020
We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
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As Business Analyst at St John Ambulance, you will play a key role in the Strategy and Digital Transformation team working with the organisation to understand their change needs and assess the impact of those business changes on process, people and systems.
About the Role
As Business Analyst at St John Ambulance, you will play a key role in the Strategy and Digital Transformation team working with the organisation to understand their change needs and assess the impact of those business changes on process, people and systems. This role will play a key part in a number of exciting projects at this critical time with the Business Analyst becoming a key player in understanding the stakeholder and organisational needs and accessing the impact of any change on the orgnaisation. Through capturing, analysing and documenting functional requirements, you will identify opportunities and make recommendations for process re-engineering and support relevant communication with stakeholders.
As Business Analyst you will gain and maintain a good knowledge and clear understanding of systems currently utilised by business areas, including a clear view of the full capabilities of these systems and how they are used.
Experience in data worksflows and dashbaord development is essential.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
About You
To be successful in the role of Business Analyst you should have previously worked in a similar position with demonstrable experience of performing successful business analysis across multiple major IT projects. You will be passionate about capturing, analysing and documenting data and functional requirements and will be confident in making recommendations for process change. You will have extensive experience of communicating and supporting stakeholders with a keen ability to lead workshops whilst motivating people virtually.
About Us
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.
Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.
We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.
You will receive:
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.
Interview Date: 12 November 2020
Application Review Date: 6 November 2020
We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
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Head of Product
£50,000 - 62,000pa
London, and currently remote
The Head of Product is responsible for technology product management processes and practice, and works closely with Comic Relief’s (CR’s) leaders to discover and develop all user facing digital / technology products and the related systems within CR.
Head of Product leads a team of product and delivery managers who service the user needs of three core audiences; external consumers, funded partners and internal teams.
The Head of Product will be the CTO’s deputy and will also have a big part to play in enabling the Digital Transformation of Comic Relief.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leadership of the Product team - create a strong team with the confidence to embrace change and foster a culture of partnership, consistent delivery and operational excellence.
- Delivery - hands on product and programme management of cross-technology products such as data infrastructure and payment services.
- Stakeholder management – build strong relationships with all stakeholders and work with them to define and manage the Technology roadmap and initiatives to support overall organisational aims.
- Be the subject matter expert - in product management expand the team’s understanding of best practice, techniques and methodologies, as well as continuous improvement, learning through experimentation and user-centred product design
- Digital Transformation – play a key role in re-imagining Comic Relief’s business processes, culture and user experiences to meet the challenges of the evolving digital landscape and the continued evolution of the charity sector.
- To lead, manage and support line report(s) through regular one-to-one meetings and clear performance objectives and objectives and key results (OKRs).
- Be an ambassador for collaborative cross-functional working both within Technology and across the wider organisation.
- Contribute to the wider charity community through sharing technology and collaboration on shared issues.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Experience of leading a digital product management team in a challenging business environment, ideally in the not for profit sector
- Good knowledge of the contemporary digital landscape and, ideally, not-for-profit sector digital landscape and strategies
- Strong technical understanding, ability to communicate effectively with engineers.
- Ability to identify opportunity spaces and develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate and progress new products.
- Able to apply systems thinking across organisational needs to simplify CR operations.
- Outstanding solid product management and delivery skills – the ability to engage, motivate and deliver organisational change to create a user-centric and evidence driven product management function.
- Curious and creative thinker – to create a learning organisation committed to continuous improvement and always striving to do things better.
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Role closes - 12:00pm, 28th Oct 2020 GMT (Europe/London)
Inclusivity at Comic Relief
We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:
- Be valued for being yourself
- Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
- Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
- Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.
Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.