You don't need to run faster than the wind to work with us. But it would help if you like sport and see its power to end violence, discrimination and inequality for children and young people across the world. And if you do, you will be sharing the belief that our founding patron, Nelson Mandela, expressed at the launch of Laureus 21 years ago:

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination.”

As a key member of Laureus' programmes team, you will be responsible for planning and implementing a portfolio of impactful programmes across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe using sport as a vehicle for social change.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse sport for development portfolio, providing high level programme support, financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation technical expertise and capacity building support to our global implementing partners. This role will involve working closely with the wider Programmes and Development teams, aiming always to ensure Sport for Good makes progress towards its Vision. 

In this role, you will:

• Develop and manage a caseload of grants, mostly in East Africa
• Support the organisational development and strengthening of grant partners
• Participate in developing funding proposals for a range of different funders
• Help make sure that grantees comply with requirements and expectations
• Work closely with grantees to source good case stories about how they use the power of sport to change the lives of children and young people

We expect you to hit the ground running. If you feel you have the experience to deliver these different activities, write to us straight away. We will be hiring when we have the right candidate. Ideally we will take the decision before Christmas. Is it you?

Our charity’s vision is that every child has the opportunity of a hope-filled life. Spurgeons was founded in 1867 and is in a period of change, embarking on a transformational 10-year strategy to invest and grow in our current and new services for children and young people.

We are looking for a Head of Data, Insight & Evidence to contribute to achieving our growth goals, and their own approach to this specialist role that supports evidence-based decisions to ensure the health of the charity for the good of children and families.

This pivotal role fulfils the function of being the Professional Lead for service user data, service user satisfaction and outcomes measurement, and performance information reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. It combines being the in-house subject matter expert in those key areas, the support and management of a team of 5 people and being a hands-on contributor to cross-department projects and initiatives as part of their work.

The number of children, young people and families that we have been able to assist have grown substantially, to over 6,000 who we work with intensively and over 20,000 who we have had contact with over the last financial year. During Covid-19 and lockdown, 783 children were identified in safeguarding incidents Spurgeons responded to, of which 86% of children whose outcomes were measured with an evidence-based measuring tool showed positive progress.

You will need to be confident in the use of MS Office with Excel skills at an advanced level, bring experience and knowledge of data and ‘theories of change’, have the ability and willingness to lead and present up to Trustee level, and be ready and motivated to help us amplify Spurgeons’ impact for children and families through the collection of real life stories from our local services.

If you have the skills and expertise and want to make a difference to the lives of children and families, this could be the role for you.

Our central support teams are based in our Head Office in Rushden, Northamptonshire, although these offices have been closed since March 2020 and all our central teams are currently working remotely from home. 

Please see the job description and appointment brief for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in research for real world impact on issues of economic, social, and environmental justice?

Do you want to be part of rethinking and shifting power in research that has radical impact?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

Oxfam Great Britain is looking for a Head of Research. This role will provide conceptual and technical leadership in defining and implementing formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB strategic priorities: the care economy, climate justice and the triple nexus (rights, resilience, response). It involves researching in novel ways to: (1) make problems visible, (2) understand solutions, and (3) know how to change systems, as well as ensuring that these insights influence our influencing and grounded work. The role involves managing a team of researchers and working in collaboration with Oxfam’s global research network.

What we are looking for

Our next Head of Research will have at least ten years of experience with developing and delivering formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB priority areas (the care economy, climate justice and/or, ideally, rights/resilience/response in fragile and conflict-affected contexts). You will be an inspiring manager for a dispersed team of up to 6 people, working with university partnerships and across the confederation. You show deep commitment to and experience with decolonial, safe, anti-racist, intersectional feminist and partner led research. You have excellent communication skills and a high level of analytical and strategic thinking.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to undertake research that captures the attention globally on key issues of our time, presented in fresh ways and influencing policy and programming. You will be able to innovate methodologically, and work across geographies and organisations with passionate colleagues. You will be able to model research that supports power shifts away from mainstream voices and approaches. Research in support of Oxfam’s work in fragile and conflict-affected contexts is a particular priority.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience: 

1. Why do you think you are suitable for this role?
2. What are the frontiers in terms of research questions that have radical impact?
3. What do you think power shifts could look like in research?

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam: 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. 

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

About Young Enterprise
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and play a pivotal role in the development of our digital content and platforms.  We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as Programme Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role
The Programme Manager will be responsible for leading core programmes designed to develop the enterprising mindsets of young people across England and Wales, including Fiver and 10X.

The Programme Manager will lead on all aspects of the programmes they manage, including content development, budget management, marketing and promotion, and monitoring and evaluation. They will build and manage effective working relationship with multiple programme stakeholders (internal and external), including teachers, senior leaders, funders and evaluators.

The programmes they manage operate via dedicated online platforms, and the Programme Manager will be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the platforms, their content and other digital delivery tools.

This is a full-time, permanent role which can be based either in our London office, or from home (UK only) with travel required.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual with strong organisation and project management skills, a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function.

A successful track record of project and stakeholder management is essential to the role. An understanding of education and school centred programmes, plus experience working with web and digital developers would be a distinct advantage.

Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, this role provides a real opportunity to help drive YE’s programme offer forward, and to ensure that young people across the country have access to vital skills and attributes for future life and work.

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Why work for us?

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

If this role appeals to you - we would like to hear from you! We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Interviews will take place via Teams.

Research and Learning Officer (Research, Strategy and Impact Department)

UK Youth are currently looking for a dynamic and talented Research and Learning Officer to join our Strategy, Research and Impact team to support with the management and co-ordination of our evaluation and learning activity.

The new Research and Learning Officer will produce robust and insightful work with colleagues within the Strategy, Research and Impact team on a wide range of evaluation and research projects. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Strategy, Research and Impact, this role will help UK Youth evidence the impact of youth work, understand how to improve our impact, and monitor progress towards our strategic objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need a background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, and have excellent communication skills. But, we’re also interested in your enthusiasm to learn. We’re looking for a researcher with an open mind - who is keen to explore new methodologies and excited by working shoulder-to-shoulder with young people.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing: the lack of investment in the youth sector; the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference; and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth website. 

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply?

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied)

• Closing date for applications will be 23:59 on 12th Dec 2021.

• Interview dates are due to take place on TBC.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

Research & Policy Officer – Aquaculture & Destructive Fisheries

Job Title Research & Policy Officer – Aquaculture & Destructive Fisheries

Reporting to Head of Policy and Media

Salary £28,500 (pro rata if part time)

Contract 4-5 days per week (30-37.5 hours), with a high degree of flexibility over working hours (core hours 10.00-16.00). 25 days annual leave, pro rata, plus public holidays.

Duration 3 year fixed term contract.

Start Date Flexible – ideally January or February 2022.

Location

Feedback’s offices in Tottenham Hale, London. Feedback currently operates a policy for staff to work a minimum of 50% hours in the office, with the rest worked from home.
All workplace policies may vary due to changes in the government’s Covid policy.

Diversity

Feedback is an organization actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds and we are strongly committed to doing what we can to correct this. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that opportunities like this are less available to you.

About Us

Feedback is a UK and Netherlands-based environmental campaign group. We work to regenerate nature by transforming our food system. Food production is the single greatest impact humans have on the environment. From mountains of food waste, to habitat destruction to grow animal feed for factory farms or feed farmed fish, to soil depletion leaving future harvests at risk: the food system needs to change. Founded in 2013, we combine investigative research, campaigns, community outreach and on-the-ground pilot projects for a better food system.

About the role

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to scale up Feedback’s pioneering campaigning on the role of aquaculture and fisheries in a sustainable food system, as well as working on wider food systems campaigns. From 2018-2021, Feedback has established an innovative body of evidence and policy on the damaging role of marine ingredients (fishmeal and fish oil) and other feed ingredients such as soy, in aquaculture, and formulated the case for aquaculture in a sustainable food system that delivers the greatest nutritional value for the least environmental impact, and does not contribute to destructive fishing, deplete global fish stocks or worsen global food injustice.

We are seeking a Research and Policy Officer to work closely with the Head of Policy and Media to implement a three-year programme on destructive aquaculture and fisheries, targeting policy and corporate change at a UK and EU level. At a time when the global aquaculture industry is on a growth drive, this role is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of sustainable food systems, and to develop and implement both research skills and campaigns and advocacy skills. It would suit someone with strong research skills and good understanding and interest in either global aquaculture or fisheries policy (ideally both), who is motivated to work within a small, campaigning organization on a global issue.

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about food systems, biodiversity, climate and food justice to join a growing a dynamic environmental NGO at the forefront of food systems change. To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter, passionate about addressing head-on the damage that our food system causes to our climate, ecology and biodiversity. You will have strong academic or other expertise and credentials on aquaculture or fisheries issues, a good grasp of how to structure and undertake research projects and a strong understanding of how to create policy change. In return, we will offer you significant development and learning opportunities, the chance to work in a supportive and flexible team, and to build a career in environmental and food systems policy, advocacy and research. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Job Description

The main responsibilities of this role are:

1. To produce and develop original research on aquaculture and destructive fisheries, by:
   1. Conducting original desk-based and analytical research on aquaculture species, production systems and feed ingredients.
   2. Producing research outputs, reports and policy recommendations based on scientific evidence and analysis, working with external stakeholders including academics.
2. To translate research findings into policy positions, recommendations and campaign plans, by:
   1. Working with colleagues to formulate policy recommendations and advocacy strategies based on research findings, and tailor these to opportunities and audience.
   2. Producing content for social media, blogs, op eds and press releases, working with colleagues in communications, as required.
   3. Monitoring industry and policy developments and spot emerging opportunities for influence.
3. To build relationships with other civil society groups, policy makers and industry, by:
   1. Representing Feedback and the campaign in external networks, and deputizing for senior staff as required.
   2. Participating in European and global coalitions, networks and conversations.
4. Deliver smooth and effective project management of the campaign, working with the Project Director (Head of Policy) and other colleagues, by:
   1. Administering the campaign budget.
   2. Managing external contractors or campaign interns as appropriate.
   3. Supporting fundraising and reporting to donors as required.
5. Take on other research and policy tasks in wider Feedback programmes, committing to extending learning and understanding to new issues and topics.

Person specification

To deliver in this role you will need to have:

• Good knowledge and understanding of (either gained through study or on the job experience) in global fisheries, aquaculture science or marine science.
• Experience in research methodologies and drawing evidence-based conclusions from research.
• An interest in and understanding of how policy and/or corporate change happens, and the role of campaigning in creating change.
• A passion for creating environmental and climate change, and at least 2 years’ experience achieving corporate and policy change on environmental issues.
• Flexibility and resilience – the ability to manage multiple priorities and to pivot rapidly to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills – in particular, persuasive and accurate writing skills and experience translating evidence into accurate and engaging prose.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, willing to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Feedback is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
• A commitment to Feedback’s values - we are bold, collaborative, impact-driven, celebratory and inspiring - and to our goal of ecological regeneration through changing the food system.

How to apply

Please submit, in Word or pdf format, a CV/resume and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4 each) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback in this role. Please note, all candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Closing date for applications is 7th December at midnight. Applications received after this point will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 10th December.

Interviews will be held online via Zoom on 15th or 16th December and will include a short, written task to be prepared in advance of the interview. There may be an informal second stage interview if required.

The South West Academic Health Science Network (South West AHSN) is one of 15 AHSNs across the country set up by NHS England to spread innovation at pace and scale across the country. We are uniquely placed to connect NHS and academic organisations, local authorities, the third sector and industry, using our position to drive the adoption and spread of innovative ideas and technologies across large populations. Our remit covers Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, taking in urban areas and tackling the challenges associated with pockets of deep, long-standing and increasing deprivation, an aging population, children living in poverty, and a dispersed and sometimes isolated population. A major focus for us over the next five years is improving health equity through innovation.

We are growing our Programmes function to deliver the aims and ambitions of our new five-year strategy. This is an exciting period of growth and to support this we are seeking to expand our Programmes business function with several new Project Manager roles. As a Project Manager, you will manage the development and delivery of one of our key programmes, using quality improvement methodology. Some examples of programmes you could lead include:

• Our work to augment and support the accuracy of asthma diagnosis;
• Supporting our partner organisations where medical devices, diagnostics and digital products have been identified which could be of benefit to support their various pathways.

Reporting to a Programme Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering individual projects, including the development and ownership of project plans as well as identifying risks and issues and proactively mitigating them.
• Implementing our project management and quality improvement methods to ensure effective running of projects.
• Providing regular, accurate and detailed reporting on project performance.
• Engaging with key stakeholders and patient and public representatives in developing projects, including coordinating and facilitating events in support of implementation.
• Working with our communications and engagement function to engage partners in our projects, communicate the impact of our work and raise our profile at a regional and national level.
• Working with our evaluation and learning function to define and measure the impact.
• Capturing and sharing learning from implementation to share with the wider team and stakeholders.
• Building relationships with other AHSNs and contributing to the success of the national AHSN Network.

You could come from a wide range of different backgrounds, and we would look to match your skills with the opportunities we have. Some examples of the type of experience we are looking for include:

• Pharma

• NHS
• Private sector
• Digital health
• Local authority
• Education

Our team is diverse and we celebrate those differences and the variety of skills all our team members bring. Your role is vital in our ambition to spread innovative practice, you will help make sure our work translates into improved health and care for the people in our region, and more widely through our national network.

To succeed, you will need experience managing the delivery of projects, including multiple projects simultaneously for sustained impact. You should have some knowledge of change methodologies such as Quality Improvement (QI), Lean or Six Sigma, and project and programme management frameworks. We are looking for people who are passionate, determined and goal focused with a commitment to delivering excellence.

In return, we offer a highly stimulating, challenging and rewarding environment with variety and professional development. If you are passionate about improving health services, there can be few opportunities that offer a platform for you to have such a tangible impact at a population level.

For a recruitment pack with further information about the role and how to apply, please contact James Stephens at Morgan Law. The Closing Date for applications will be 11pm on Thursday 23rd December

Location: Your official base will be our offices in Exeter and there will be some travel to partner sites within the South West. We would like you to spend one team day a week in our Exeter office but we can offer flexible and remote working outside that.

Hours: We have a number of roles and can consider applications from individuals seeking full-time or part-time working hours.

We are happy to consider candidates on secondment from their current employers.

Insights Manager

£38,433pa

Woking, Surrey

The Insights Manager is a new role in our newly formed Behavioural Science Team that will deliver a comprehensive programme of insights to inform our campaigns, programmes and policy development on tackling climate change in the UK, particularly on land and agriculture. Using your analytical skills and experience, you will help transform the way we campaign by so we better harness evidence about the behaviours and values of public, political and business audiences.

The Insights Manager will be confident with data, resourceful, logical and analytic. Adept at considering issues from other viewpoints, they will have an audience and impact first approach to using research and commissioning focus groups, dialogues and surveys. Your programme will deliver outputs that identify explore successful narratives and ways to encourage our audiences to take action. The Insights Manager will manage a budget of £100-£200k.

Please click on the link and apply via our website by submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and the Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date: 14/12/2021

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Grants Manager you’ll secure, manage and develop relationships with our funders and partners. In the UK we have secured funding from public sector contracts including, for example, European Social Fund (ESF) in London and Leeds and devolved Adult Education Budget, DforE, and DCMS funding from Combined Authorities, and a wide range of corporate & foundation partnerships.

You will ensure key milestones, requirements and timelines are captured for each funder, reporting is timely and accurate and our processes and systems are compliant. This will include our large ESF contracts in London and Leeds as well as work with our leading corporate sponsors.

Management of existing funding will form the main part of the role, however you’ll also play a role in securing new partnerships, grants and funding opportunities.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Growth, Data & Operations as part of a small team that shapes and designs Generation's growth strategy in the UK, tracks our performance, develops and manages funding partnerships and launches new initiatives and programmes.

ABOUT GENERATION

Generation is a charity in the UK with the mission to train, coach, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Our work focuses on supporting those from diverse groups facing barriers to employment.Our innovative boot camps train learners for roles in high demand including cloud computing, data engineering, software engineering, health and care, IT support, customer support, and data analytics. We also recently launched a new programme placing people into emerging roles tackling climate change in the retrofit.

By joining Generation UK&I now, you will become part of an organisation committed to social impact and determined to play its part in changing the system in this context. The work is fast-paced, exciting, and innovative. The impact is clear.

You can download a job description for more detail.

ABOUT YOU

Here are the core attributes you’ll need:

• You’re a highly organised and self motivated professional, able to manage multiple projects
• You’re detail-oriented
• You’re a people person, excelling at quickly building new, lasting relationships with funders through
• You’re an effective communicator
• You’re passionate about the cause

Experience:

• Managing and reporting on 6 figure grants and contacts, from kick-off through to completion and review
• Managing relationships with multiple funders and partners at the same time
• Identifying new funders and partners to support charitable or social enterprise growth
• Bidding for and securing 6 figure grants, partnerships and contracts
• Working in a fast-paced and fluid environment

Additionally, we think it would be beneficial to have...

• Knowledge of the education, skills and training funding landscape in the UK
• Knowledge of ESF and AEB/ILR funding contracts and processes
• Experience with the Google suite, slack, zoom or equivalent tools
• Knowledge and passion for social impact as it relates to barriers to employment

You must have the right to work in the UK, and all staff members are required to pass a basic DBS check.

A FAIR CHANCE

Every role at Generation is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone; regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well, you.

About the Role

It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with our ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum. We are looking for people to join us on this journey of growth.

If you like variety in your daily work this is the role for you! You will be involved in the creative process of designing projects and writing proposals while exercising your negotiation skills with our partners.

The Programme Funding Manager (Programme Design and Funding Specialist) will be supporting the development of our programmes by designing projects and preparing bid packages for institutional donors such as FCDO, USAID, EC.

The role is expected to lead the development of proposals from needs assessment to submission to donors and to provide support to bids led by other fundraising colleagues. This is a hands-on high-energy role, and one that can add significant value to Leonard Cheshire’s amazing work!

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

About Leonard Cheshire

We are Leonard Cheshire – supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We are at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice, and support in communities around the globe.

Through pioneering research and innovation, we are building a fairer, more inclusive society, one that recognises the positive contributions we all make, and where we are all proud to play our part. Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia.

About You

You must be passionate about making a difference in people’s lives! You will have demonstrable experience of being successful in programme funding roles and have risen through the ranks working in programmes, fundraising, or MEAL roles.

You will bring significant experience of leading design processes to develop new projects or programmes. You will have a strong track record of preparing and submitting successful proposals to institutional donors including development of tools such as theory of change, log-frames, budgets, concept notes and full proposals. You will ideally have experience of working in an international NGO and of developing and sustaining external partnerships and networks.

You will have an eye for detail, enjoy analysis and problem solving, and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be confident at public speaking and workshop facilitation. You will also be a strategic thinker able to think out of the box.

You will have a “going the extra mile” attitude and will be ready to challenge and be challenged. Good sense of humour always a bonus.

You will have a good understanding of impact measurement and have a strong commitment to working within a safeguarding framework. You must have a passion for diversity and inclusion with an understanding of equal rights and equal opportunities.

What we Offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates within the sector
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

Closing date: 19 December 2021 

* No agencies please *

Background

The Karen Hilltribes Trust (KHT) is a UK registered Charity that has worked in Northern Thailand for the past three decades. Our mission is to partner with Karen communities to improve their health, livelihoods, and access to education. By taking a holistic approach to the complex socio-economic issues at hand, we aim to achieve sustainable change by empowering Karen communities to improve their own lives.

An exciting opportunity to join our small, dedicated team and support the growth of the organisation’s income through its next stage has arisen.

Main Purpose of The Position

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Thai-Karen team and Director of KHT to secure funding to support the successful operation of the charity and implement projects in KHT’s three key programme areas: Community Health; Sustainable Livelihoods; and Access to Education.

The role will be primarily desk based but with opportunities to travel to the field to support fundraising activities. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for:

• Developing and implementing KHT’s fundraising strategy with support from the Director;
• Managing a pipeline of funding opportunities and applying for grants from foundations, corporations, and individuals;
• Supporting the development and implementation of KHT’s CSR strategy to better engage corporations;
• Implementing KHT’s volunteer strategy, ensuring it provides funding to KHT’s projects;
• Ensuring donors are engaged with high quality materials to support donor stewardship.

Person Specification

You’ll likely have:

• Several years of experience in a relevant role fundraising for registered charities.
• Demonstrable success in securing funding through grant applications and by engaging donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-level written communications in English and adapt writing style for an array of different audiences.
• Knowledge of Charity Commission/Fundraising Regulator regulations pertaining to fundraising.
• High level of computer literacy and a proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Confidence to present the work of the charity to donors and supporters.
• Capable of working within different cultures and with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds, where English might not be the first language.
• Well organised, able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Have a proactive, flexible, and patient attitude.
• Right to work in the UK.

Other skills that would be useful:

• Experience of using Donorfy.
• Experience working with analytics and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to drive website performance.
• Experience working with social media analytics to drive social media engagement.
• Experience of working in international development or for a small UK charity.

Benefits

• £25,000 FTE for 21 hours a week.
• Opportunity to travel to Thailand, with at least one paid visit per year if travel allows.
• Flexible and remote working whilst in the UK.
• 5% employer contribution to pension after probationary period.
• 25 days per year FTE paid holidays, plus bank holidays in England and Wales

The role will be responsible for developing and managing a number of key social impact programmes and partnerships, develop good relationships with funders and stakeholders and develop insight, robust measurement and evaluation to inform and support the development and funding of programmes and create a business case for further investment.

Current programmes include Parasport, a grassroots sport and physical activity finder; Get Set youth engagement programme; Beyond the Podium, commercial partner D&I forum and social advocacy campaigns.

The Head of Social Impact is a senior position in the communications team and will require collaborative, cross team working.  The role reports to the Director of Communications but will require close working relationships with the Commercial team working with corporate partners, trusts and foundations and with wider stakeholders such as UK Sport. There will also be collaboration with the BPA Board’s Social Impact Committee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy

• Develop alongside the Director of Communications the new and ambitious social impact strategy for the organisation with the aim of delivering on the vision for the organisation ‘Through sport, improve the lives of disabled people’.
• Responsible for managing budget and financial reporting.
• Engage across the BPA to ensure full integration of social impact objectives within the organisation embedding a new approach and ensuring social impact is central to the organisation’ strategic focus.

Project & Programme Development

• Research to inform which areas the BPA can have the most significant impact;
• Working with wider stakeholders, define programmes and methodologies that will make best use of the BPA’s potential to bring about change
• Produce strong business cases demonstrating the validity of proposed programmes

Team leadership

• To establish and line manage new social impact team including programme managers such as the Parasport Manager and the Public Affairs & International Relations Officer.
• Manage and ensure value for money delivery with a number of agencies working on behalf of the BPA.

Insight, Measurement, Evaluation

• Ensure robust insight informs BPA’s programmes as well as robust measurement and evaluation to ensure the BPS’s KPIs are met as well as wider funder obligations.

Key relationships

• Responsible for developing and maintaining meaningful relationships and partnerships with targeted stakeholders including sport organisations such as UK Sport, Home Country Sport Councils and Sport National Governing Bodies; disability charities and enterprises and funders.
• Working closely with Head of Major Giving and Head of Commercial to develop funding proposals.
• Working as part of the wider BPA team to consult, engage and empower athletes as part of all social impact programmes and campaigns.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or similar-level qualification, or equivalent working experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Experience shaping, developing and leading organisation-wide social impact programmes.
• Experience of establishing partnerships and effective partnership working
• Insight into establishing social impact programmes and effective identification of trends, existing sector programmes and opportunity identification.
• Strategic thinking and evidence-based approach.
• Project management and budget management
• Effective team development and leadership
• Passion for promoting equal opportunities for disabled people

Desirable

• Understanding of national and international sport and/or disability issues.
• Experience working on issues-based campaigns e.g. diversity & inclusion
• Experience working on influencing at a domestic or international level with Government, Parliament and decision-makers.
• Lived experience of disability

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALITIES

Strategic Planning: The ability to devise, plan and execute work strategies and to conduct creative strategic thinking;

Communication: The ability to express message and impart information clearly, concisely and convincingly to a wide variety of audiences and through a variety of mechanisms, including both verbal and written communication.

Team Leadership and Teamwork: The ability to demonstrate inter-personnel and cross-team working skills and to motivate, enthuse and drive forward others, and to work well within a team.

Creativity: The ability to understand a problem or issue, and the factors that influence it, and consider constructive inventive ways in which a solution can be found and a positive work outcome achieved. The desire constantly to consider ways in which existing practices could be done better and more efficiently.

Organisational Skills: The ability to plan, organise and execute work programmes, working to tight deadlines.

Financial Acumen: The ability to set, manage and report against budgets for each of the areas for which you are responsible.

CONSUMER INSIGHT & EXPERIENCE MANAGER

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 + benefits

Location: Stratford, London

Contract length: 12 month fixed-term

Application Deadline: Tuesday 7th December 2021, 23:55
 

Are you a self-motivated and sharp-minded individual with a passion for consumer insight that can help us beat cancer?

Why we need you

We are recruiting an enthusiastic Consumer Insight and Experience Manager to be responsible for horizon scanning and market insight work within the Consumer Insight and Experience team at Cancer Research UK.

The role will support the Senior Manager to implement a programme of work to monitor consumer trends and the external landscape, providing a consumer and future focused lens on business problems and bringing external trends and developments to bear at CRUK. The role will work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to ensure that colleagues have knowledge and understanding of the changing external landscape in which we operate, through communicating and embedding insight findings widely, as well as  commission and manage consumer insight and experience projects as required. 

What will I be doing?

Make an impact every day by…

• Managing a comprehensive horizon scanning and market insight programme that delivers wide-ranging and relevant consumer trends and behaviour knowledge into Cancer Research UK

• Using your knowledge of Cancer Research UK’s marketing, fundraising and engagement objectives to discern, analyse and contextualise the most relevant consumer insight and trends

• Using your analysis and communication skills to produce detailed reports that deliver a consumer-focused lens on stakeholders’ business problems and meet their insight needs

• Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders through leading the horizon scanning community and ensuring the continued engagement of members,  so the horizon scanning programme continues to deliver valued insights to the organisation

• Supporting the Senior Manager to deliver a programme of insight & experience projects.  Carrying out end-to-end market research projects, including primary research and secondary data analysis as required. 

• Commissioning and managing market research agencies and consultants

• Designing and implementing research programmes to understand the current supporter experience across CRUK’s product portfolio.

What skills are you looking for?

You’ll be able to bring to the role…

• Outward-looking approach, with ability to bring external trends and developments to bear at CRUK.

• A collaborative working style with excellent stakeholder management skills

• A consumer focused, strategic and analytical mindset

• Extensive experience of quantitative and qualitative market research techniques

• Proven experience of agency management, including managing timelines, budgets and processes

• Significant experience of data and research synthesis

• Experience of monitoring and interpreting consumer trends

Ideally, you’ll also be able to demonstrate significant experience of project delivery, strong core market research skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure that insight findings are fully embedded.

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn’t be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes generous holiday allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership and much more. You’ll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll be changing lives through your work. 

If you’re as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Salary: £15,000 per annum (3 days, pro rata from £25,000)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week.

Employment type: Permanent

Place of work: This will be determined by the delivery plan and will include The Raylor Centre and AAM’s office (both of which are in York), some remote working and some travel across the region. 

Training: We offer opportunities to participate in external and internal training and access professional development opportunities. 

Annual Leave: 25 days

We’re looking for an experienced project manager who’s passionate about creating opportunities for people to support their own wellbeing. 

You’ll play a key role in developing our iMUSE for Mental Wellbeing programme and future wellbeing projects. You’ll lead on the development of new and existing partnerships and referral routes, including arranging taster sessions and outreach residencies and presenting about iMUSE and its impact to a range of stakeholders. Another key focus for the role is engaging with and supporting the people who attend iMUSE. 

Purpose of Job:   

• Oversee and manage all mental wellbeing projects and activities at AAM to ensure they give the highest quality experience for participants, staff and partners. 

• Ensure the programme fits with the ethos and vision and mission of AAM and helps AAM achieve its strategic aims. 

Key Tasks (some are regular and some are one-off): 

• Lead on project scoping, planning and development. 

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with participants, partners, professionals, and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for participants. 

• Attend and participate in events and partnership networks to develop and promote our work.  

• Research and develop referral leads, delivering presentations as required.  

• Explore potential funding/new income sources and write funding bids in liaison with the Development Manager.

• Recruit (as needed) and manage a small team, ensuring appropriate level of training, experience, and delivery.  

• With the Director, feed into budgets for new work and monitor/review project budgets. 

• Create, maintain and develop project systems and resources e.g. long term project plans, training and online resources. 

• Manage project admin and participant liaison, ensuring this is carried out according to AAM procedure. 

• Ensure records are kept up to date, using shared databases and project documents e.g. registers, booking & evaluation forms, partner, professionals and venue lists.  

• Collate and analyse monitoring and evaluation data and report on outcomes and outputs in line with AAM procedure and funder/contract requirements. 

• Alongside the AAM Programme Manager (Learning Disability), ensure best practice in accessible communication and co-production is maintained and a person-centred approach is consistent across all mental wellbeing projects at AAM. 

• Liaise with the Marketing & Community Fundraising Coordinator to ensure that promotional materials (print and online) are up to date. 

• Liaise with the project technical contractor to ensure all project resources and equipment are maintained, hardware and software is kept up to date and ongoing troubleshooting is carried out. 

• Liaise with the project technical contractor and project team on the development of the technology used in the iMUSE space. 

• Ensure all members of the team are fully aware of safeguarding, health and safety and data management issues and procedure and AAM’s procedures are followed correctly. 

• Ensure all data collection, storage and usage complies with AAM’s Data Management Policy. 

• Carry out, monitor and maintain health and safety checks and risk assessments.   

• You may be asked to carry out other duties in addition to those included above, as reasonably requested.