Event Officer Jobs in Liverpool

About The Role
Closing date: 15th December
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 9 months.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Alzheimer’s Society is looking for a Direct Response Marketing Officer to join our Events Marketing team. This role will manage multi-channel marketing campaigns, aimed at maximising the recruitment of supporters and income. 

You’ll report to the Events Campaign Marketing Manager, and have regular interaction with the Senior Marketing Manager and other Direct Response Marketing Officer. The Events Marketing team is in the Events team and sits in the wider Income and Engagement directorate. The Events Marketing team is responsible for recruiting event participants across a range of sports, challenge, and mass events, as well as cross-sell our supporters into other fundraising events or products. 

Day to day this means you could be working with our media agency to plan, deliver, and optimise activity across media channels including, but not limited to, Radio, Door Drops, Direct Mail, Meta, PPC & OOH, writing copy for social media ads, selecting images to use on our web pages, reporting to your event lead on campaign performance or collaboratively working on marketing budgets for your upcoming campaigns. 
 
About you

You will have previous experience working in a marketing role.
 
You’ll need a team approach to your work, highly organised with the ability to manage multiple complex marketing campaigns. You will be used to working collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively and remain solution focussed.
 
You will be experienced in developing outstanding multi-channel marketing plans utilising data and insight to inform your decisions. You will be a fantastic communicator, with great attention to detail.
 
We are looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Community Fundraising Officer 

Reports to: Fundraising Manager  
Location:  Remote (UK based) with offices in London and Bristol 
Salary:    £34,200   
Length of contract:  Permanent, 0.6 FTE position. 22 hours per week 
Closing date:  11:30pm Sunday 7th January 2024 
Interviews: 17th & 18th January 2024 

Main Purpose of Post 

The Senior Community Fundraising Officer is responsible for overseeing all income via community fundraising and managing two Community Fundraising Officers. The post holder will be responsible for income from various sources including physical fundraising challenges, non-physical fundraising events, educational institutions, community groups, and celebration fundraising (e.g. birthdays and weddings). The post holder will also have oversight of our annual flagship fundraising event, the 1.7 challenge, and any other mass fundraising events. The purpose of this post is to feed into strategy, providing guidance and direction to ensure that Community Fundraising continues to grow as an area of income and that all fundraisers receive high-quality support and stewardship.

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities 

Line management  

• Line manage two Fundraising Officers (full-time) responsible for setting their workplans and managing workloads, answering queries and ensuring work is being completed effectively. 
• To hold appraisals and regular supervisions/one-to-ones with them, to nurture their growth and ensure their well-being in the workplace.  
   

Community Fundraising 

• To oversee all community fundraising at Women’s Aid, and to create and implement a community fundraising strategy in order to sustain growth in this area and develop stewardship journeys.
• Oversee the portfolio of Women’s Aid running events and assist with the organising where required, and occasionally attending events to support fundraisers. 
• Supervise the planning, delivery and analysis of the 1.7Challenge, Women’s Aid’s annual flagship fundraising event and any other mass fundraising events that are developed in the future. 
•  Overview the growth of community fundraising in areas such as fundraising with educational institutions, community groups and faith groups.
• To be responsible for the development and production of a range of fundraising materials ensuring that appropriate materials are available to recruit and support fundraisers to enable us to achieve stretched fundraising targets. 
• Oversee all online platforms for community fundraising, including our digital fundraising presence. 
• To troubleshoot queries regarding community fundraisers ensuring that Women’s Aid’s reputation is maintained at all times. 
• Oversee conversion programme for community fundraisers to implement upselling of events. 
• Work with the Senior Fundraising Officer – Individual Giving and Legacy to convert fundraisers to donors, regular givers and legators. 
• Work with the Senior Corporate Fundraising Officer strategically to cross-sell our offerings as one cohesive fundraising team – i.e. developing processes for corporate partners to take part in challenge events.

Wider fundraising responsibilities 

• Work with the Senior Fundraising Officer – Individual & Legacy Giving to develop and launch Women’s Aid merchandise. 

• To manage budget recommendations around community fundraising. 

• Keep up to date with trends and good practice and identify new fundraising opportunities. 

• To take responsibility for ensuring that all records are maintained on the Women’s Aid CRM.

• Input into the planning of wider fundraising strategies. 

Information Management, monitoring and evaluation 

• Establish appropriate means of evaluation for all stewardship programmes. 

• Use the fundraising database to analyse project success rates to support the fundraising team strategy and feed into the fundraising team’s KPIs. 

• Cross-departmental work to ensure accurate and in-depth knowledge of projects and services to ensure compelling and appropriate asks to supporters. 

• Take responsibility for ensuring that full records of all contacts are maintained on the database. 

• Use the database to develop processes for tailored stewardship journeys. 

Financial  

• To manage the budget for community fundraising, making recommendations to the Fundraising Manager and reforecasting on a quarterly basis. 

• To contribute to the teams KPI’s and update all appropriate reports/documentation. 

Contact and liaison 

• Develop and manage relationships with fundraisers, encouraging them to become long term supporters of Women’s Aid. 

• Work closely with key internal stakeholders both to understand and be able to package up their work into clear compelling asks for all stewardship documents.

• To manage the relationship with external suppliers such as Third Party Race organisers ensuring that invoices are paid on time and places secured.

• To work pro-actively cross-organisationally to integrate communications and outreach opportunities into lead generation, supporter development and profile building for our fundraising.

Person Specification 

 EXPERIENCE Essential: 

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a fundraising role and directly supporting fundraisers. 

• Experience of managing a portfolio of fundraising events for community fundraising. 

• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with individual fundraisers or supporters. 

• Experience of working within a team and individually to achieve success; meeting or exceeding your financial targets. 

• Demonstrable experience of initiating cross-team working to achieve financial goals.

• Experience of using a CRM database, such as Raiser’s Edge, Access Charity CRM, or Sales Force, to target and segment supporters. 

• Experience of line management. 

Desirable: 

• Experience of developing fundraising strategies for working with educational institutions, community fundraisers and faith groups.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential: 

• Excellent computer skills and experience using a wide range of computer packages, including Microsoft packages. 

• Creative thinking and problem solving. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing.

• Ability to carry out thorough research to keep-up-to date with new fundraising opportunities.

• Demonstrable initiative and determination. 

• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload. 

Desirable: 

• Experience of maintaining and reporting against budgets and feeding into the teams KPI’s. 

KNOWLEDGE Essential: 

• Knowledge and understanding of Feminism. 

• Understanding of domestic abuse and the issues relating including the impacts on women and children. 

• Understanding of the role of Women’s Aid.  
   

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential: 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid; 

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities; 

• Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours as required. 

 
Benefits 

• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 30 with long service, plus 8 bank holidays. 

• Extra Leave Days: Celebrate International Women’s Day and the Tuesday after the August bank holiday. 

• Valuable Pension Benefits: Join Women’s Aid pension scheme with a 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: remote working, family-friendly policies and paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption. 

• Wellness and Support: Cycle to Work Scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, and 24-hour counselling helpline. 

• Mental Health and Well-being: 'Reflective Practice' sessions, team catch-ups, access to 'Headspace' for mindfulness, and Employee Assistance Program with counselling and advice services 

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment 

Terms of appointment: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months. 
All posts are subject to a DBS check, two suitable references and right to work checks. 
Salary:  £34,200 pro rata + benefits. Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.  
Working hours:  The standard working hours for this post are 22 hours per week, based in London/Bristol/Remote UK based; benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.  All posts, including remote posts must be based in the UK. 
Support and supervision:  Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan. 
Pension:  Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.  
Annual Leave:  Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. Plus, three days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and new year to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees 
Other leave:  Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances. 
Period of notice: 1 month after your probationary period has been completed. 
Union:  You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.  
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list (available on the UK Government website). Most commonly this is a British Passport. 
Additional information is available on request. 

Senior Events Officer

We’re currently looking for an ambitious and driven individual to help take the charity’s Events to the next level.

If you are passionate about ending youth homelessness, then we would love to hear from you!

Position: Senior Events Officer

Location: Remote

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 pa

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 17th December 2023. Please note that shortlisting will be taking place on a rolling basis and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

You will play a vital part in supporting the events and fundraising team to meet and exceed income targets.

You’ll be key to evaluating, improving and growing the current events portfolio which includes challenge events and regional events and you will play a pivotal role in helping to test and shape the future of the charity’s Events.

Your principal responsibilities are to:

• Work alongside the team to achieve events fundraising targets
• Oversee and project manage selected mass participation, challenge and digital events
• Work with the team and supporters to continually improve customer and volunteer experience
• Using a variety of tools and techniques, both on and offline, to skilfully steward event participants and donors ensuring they raise as much money as possible
• Manage content and participants on all fundraising event platforms
• Advise on the development of the events portfolio-bringing new ideas and suggestions
• Effectively maintain event budgets where required
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for events
• Evaluate events, devising new ways to encourage and incentivise attendee feedback
• Identify potential partners from event attendees and devise approach alongside the Partnerships Team to ramp up engagement
• Help with logistics for events put on by our corporate partners
• Work with the National Development team, to support with the delivery of Regional events.

About You

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience and success in both events and fundraising where the organisation can embellish your knowledge and skills further. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and ensure that partners, sponsors and events participants are engaged, appreciated and supported in their efforts to fundraise.

You will have:

• A track record of working in a busy events team and effectively managing a small portfolio of events or projects.
• Experience in stewarding supporters to meet and surpass fundraising targets.
• Experience of using online fundraising platforms and digital tools.
• Experience of engaging a wide range of supporters, inspiring individuals, graduates, apprentices and corporate partners.
• Proven ability to manage your own workload, manage conflicting deadlines and deliver on income targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire supporters and communicate the difference their support makes

It’s a really exciting time to be involved with an ambitious and growing organisation that’s committed to bringing the property sector together to create real social change.

You may have experience in other roles such as Events, Fundraising, Charity Events, Challenge Events, Challenge Fundraising Events, Events Officer, Fundraising Officer, Charity Events Officer, Challenge Events Officer, Challenge Fundraising Events Officer, Senior Events Officer, Senior Fundraising Events Officer, Senior Challenge Events Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Background
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Our goals are to promote social prescribing and to help people live the best lives they can. This is set out in our NASP Strategic Plan.
To learn more about our organisation, partners, and social prescribing, please visit our website.
NASP operates through a hybrid model of working, with most work taking place remotely using Microsoft Teams for meetings and planning. We have an office space at London’s Southbank Centre which staff can use to work. Travel to this (and other sites) will be required from time to time for meetings, site visits, events, and away days.

Role Details & Staff Benefits
Salary: Up to £35,000, depending on experience
Duration: Until 31st March 2025
Hours: Full-time Location: Remote – However, NASP has a permanent office space at London’s Southbank Centre, and occasional travel to this site will be required from time to time. Travel may also be required for site visits across the UK.

NASP offer a range of core benefits for staff on payroll, including:

• 30 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays
• An additional day of paid leave per year on your birthday
• Opportunities for Volunteering & CPD days each year
• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours
• Contribution to annual eye test, eyeglass purchase, and flu vaccination

Purpose of This Role:
The Senior Communications Officer will lead press, media and webinar activity for NASP. You will work as part of an ambitious communications team to increase awareness about social prescribing, support a range of programmes and position NASP as a ‘go to’ organisation for media.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Knowledge of the voluntary sector, the health sector and/or social prescribing
• Ability to secure media coverage, and excellent understanding of the media landscape
• Ability to write and edit to a high standard for different audiences (e.g. press releases, web content, briefings, reports, speeches etc)
• Ability to distil complex information and turn it into persuasive and compelling narratives
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to pitch stories and respond to challenging questions
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, and to balance competing priorities
• Ability to form supportive relationships with colleagues and a wide range of partners (from local community groups to large international organisations)

Desirable:

• Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan
• Understanding of the benefits of social prescribing
• Experience of organising and delivering major PR opportunities
• Experience of working with or supporting case studies, prioritising their wellbeing
• Experiencing of training spokespeople
• Experience of planning and running events and webinars
• Experience of social media channels
• Experience of using CRM systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics

Responsibilities:

Media and PR

• Developing and delivering the NASP media strategy, communicating our messages about social prescribing through national, regional and sector media
• Managing the press office: responding to journalists; developing and managing media lists and monitoring and reporting systems
• Proactively building relationships with journalists and scoping and horizon-scanning trends and opportunities for coverage
• Managing and organising a programme of PR activity, including high-profile partnerships
• Developing and refining key message documents, and ensuring spokespeople are available, well briefed and supported.

Communications and case studies

• Identifying and supporting case studies across NASP programmes, and ensuring permissions processes are followed
• Commissioning, developing and writing website materials such as news articles and blogs to feed into the content strategy for NASP
• Writing articles, letters, blogs, speeches and presentations for colleagues, and articles for the NASP website
• Taking editorial responsibility for reports
• Supporting the Ambassador programme, including supporting filming opportunities
• Providing support to all teams on communications activities
• Working with all teams to provide support, training and materials to partner organisations
• Part of out of hours social media / media rota

Webinars

• Acting as main contact for all NASP-produced or co-produced webinars
• Long-term planning of NASP’s webinar series – working closely with NASP staff and external partners to curate and co-ordinate the wider webinar programme
• Planning and delivery for each event including organising BSL/wider access requirements, running rehearsals, managing breakout rooms, supporting tech issues, and working with colleagues to develop content and confirm speakers
• Working with the wider Communications team to ensure all webinars are promoted effectively and cohesively
• Working with NASP’s CRM system to manage data in line with legislation, and to send invites, updates, etc. to relevant lists; developing CRM knowledge to provide support to colleagues
• Work alongside the Communications team to provide detailed reporting and evaluation of engagement, impact and reach of webinars

Reporting To: Head of Communications

How to Apply
Please complete the application form (available on the Careers page of the NASP website) and send to by email to the recruitment team by 12:00 (midday) on 18 December 2023. NASP have the right to bring the application deadline forward as they deem fit.

Ensure you complete all sections, including the Supporting Statement, and the details of 2 referees, including your latest employer or contracting organisation.

Please do not send your CV. We want to assess everyone in the same way, so we will assess your application solely on the information given in the application form.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 8 January 2024. For more information and an informal conversation, please email any questions to NASP recruitment.

Please note that any personal data you share will be treated confidentially and will only be used for recruitment purposes.
All appointments are subject to proof of right to work in the UK, references and a 3 month probationary period.

Ideally FT but will consider 28 hours per week for the right candidate. Home based role with occasional travel to London.

The primary function of this role is to support the CEO and Head of Member Engagement with all administrative activities that relate to our existing membership and training, including updating our CRM system (ThankQ), dealing with membership correspondence and growth, hosting webinars via Zoom, and helping to plan and deliver our annual conference (May 10th in 2023) in London. The postholder will report to the Head of Member Engagement. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of CRM systems and customer service, and experience of charities and membership processes will be a distinct advantage. The postholder will also support the CEO in managing relationships with key external stakeholders and dealing with governance. 

Main Duties

• Membership and data:

- Initial contact for all membership, training and stakeholder enquiries

- Processing memberships on ThankQ, to include:

- Importing new contacts and updating contact information as required

- Importing new memberships

- Providing our finance function with the information required to invoice new and renewing members

- Ensuring that ILM Members’ information is accurate and up to date

- Working with the Head of Member Engagement to shape and send appropriate induction materials to new members

- To lead on member data accuracy, efficiency and drive forward any improvements

 

• Training and events:

- Helping to create new training events on ThankQ and our website

- Overseeing bookings within ThankQ, creating accurate delegate lists and ensuring that Finance have the information required for invoicing

- Assisting with organising events on Zoom, including sending panellist and delegate links

- Starting and hosting webinars, sharing this responsibility with the Head of Member Engagement (this postholder will not actually be delivering any training)

- Helping to process videos and uploading these to the website, after webinars and training have completed.

- Sending certificates, recordings and slides to all delegates after training courses are completed.

- Assisting with the administration of our main qualifications, the Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration and the Diploma in Charity Legacy Management, and all other training programme administration

- Creating name badges and a final delegate list for the ILM Annual Conference in May 2024 (and each year)

• Governance

- Supporting the CEO in sending out Board Papers and other Board communications

- Assisting with Board meeting minutes as required and setting dates for meetings

- Maintaining our secure archive of Board Papers and other documents

• Finance and debt management

-Working to maximise the ILM income / accounts by taking the lead on the identification and chasing of debtors (course sales, membership, and all other outstanding debts) for 0.5 days per week on average

Please download the JD and person specification for further information.

The Membership and Events Manager will be responsible for delivering Air Ambulances UK’s membership offering and events playing a pivotal role in supporting and expanding membership.

Membership and Events Manager
Location: Home-based in Bristol or Midlands
Hours of Work: 30 - 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £30,000
Reporting to: Head of Income Generation
Direct Reports: Membership and Events Officer

Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day.

Purpose of Post

The postholder will be responsible for AAUK’s online digital community the Members Hub, developing additional membership benefits and creating a Membership Development Strategy. Key events include the Annual Conference and Awards of Excellence, All Party Parliamentary Group Air Ambulance Reception and attendance at Helitech, Emergency Services Show and other relevant events.

The current membership portfolio includes local air ambulance charities, air ambulance suppliers and other key stakeholders who support the air ambulance community.

Key Responsibilities

Events

• Responsible for the delivery of AAUK’s Annual Conference and Awards of Excellence including managing key suppliers, delivering the speaker programme and managing income/expenditure.
• Creation of a sponsorship pipeline for key events in collaboration with other members of the Income Generation team to ensure all opportunities for sponsorship are maximised.
• Ensure maximum benefit from AAUK’s attendance at events such as The Emergency Service Show and Helitech.

Membership

• Creation and management of a varied membership pipeline to support the expansion and diversification of membership.
• Working in collaboration with other organisations and partners to further develop the current membership offering to include additional benefits.
• Develop a Membership Development Strategy to underpin membership activities to support membership satisfaction and growth.
• Respond effectively to member enquiries, providing timely and accurate information, advice and guidance as needed.
• Responsible for all membership materials.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate membership information is recorded on AAUK’s CRM.
• Ensure membership engagement in key AAUK campaigns such as Air Ambulances Week.

Members Hub

• Ownership of the AAUK Members Hub, the digital community for members including the ongoing development of the platform.
• Identify new functionality and opportunities to develop the Members Hub to maximise engagement from and benefit to members.
• Provide relevant content, moderation and identification of key trends and areas of positive and negative member feedback within the Members Hub.

Other

• Represent and be an ambassador for AAUK.
• Work to support AAUK‘s vision, purpose, values, goals, and priorities.
• Be flexible and carry out any other associated duties that may arise, develop, or be assigned.
• Report and present to the AAUK Board when necessary.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Comply with legal requirements for income generation general activities including GDPR, The Fundraising Code of Practice and others.

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave including Bank Holidays FTE
• Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
• Pension contributions
• Development opportunities

Closing date: Please do not delay your application as we will be reviewing applications when received and scheduling interviews as soon as possible.

TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply now!

Please read the attached Job Description before applying by CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly and succinctly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

AAUK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

No agencies please.

The organisation  

United for Global Mental Health was founded in January 2018. It exists to support and unite the global effort to promote good mental health. Through our campaigning, advocacy and financing work, we aim to create a world in which everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. Since 2018, we have worked with a variety of international and national partners to help us reach this goal.

The Initiative:    

The WHO constitution, as well as several UN declarations on human rights guarantee the right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of mental health, but legislation and policy on mental health in many countries currently fall short of laying the foundations to achieve this, and human rights violations, as well as accessibility issues, are particularly prevalent due to the prioritisation of institutional care over primary and community-based care and the existence of discriminatory legislation, such as the laws that criminalise suicide. It is these areas that UnitedGMH is keen to address as part of its new three year strategy moving forward. 

The Role: 

You have the opportunity to join this initiative, working as part of a global policy, advocacy and financing organisation that puts its national partners and persons with lived experience of mental health at the forefront of their advocacy efforts. You will work with the Policy, Advocacy and Financing Advisor and colleagues, to develop, coordinate, support and implement policy and advocacy projects including; influencing global, regional and national law and policy, conducting research, report writing, drafting policy briefs and positions, partnership building and management, supporting national partners with their advocacy and representing the organisation at online and in-person events, including at key global moments. 

You:

You have a proven track record in international health policy and advocacy with an eye for detail and an entrepreneurial spirit. Confident to work across the range of advocacy and policy activities you are flexible, competent and take initiative, and have a desire to learn and grow.  You are a true team player; able to take both responsibility in managing important projects and relationships and unafraid to take on essential tasks to support the team.  You have a passion for international development, law and policy and mental health.

Responsibilities:

• Partner Support: Help to build and manage partner relations with external stakeholders including national and global civil society, research institutions, governments, UN agencies, donors etc. Support them with their national advocacy and assist them in developing and managing national coalitions to advance their work at a national level. 

• Stakeholder relations: Support, and sometimes lead, engagement with key governments, the UN and other international organisations. As appropriate, directly engage and manage relationships with key decision-makers and global and regional advocacy organisations.

• Engagement of Persons with Lived Experience: ensure persons with lived experience of mental health conditions are provided opportunities to influence global and national policy through your projects 

• Grant and contract management: Support (and sometimes lead) the development of funding proposals for work on policy, advocacy and financing; track and report on grant deliverables.

• Policy, advocacy & financing strategies: Support and lead the design and implementation of policy, advocacy and financing strategies for UnitedGMH and in collaboration with, or for, a range of stakeholders.

• Policy reports and papers: Draft policy reports and papers to support high level influencing.

• Briefings, policy packs and influencing language: Preparing briefings, policy packs and influencing language for senior government officials, Ministers, and other decision-makers as well as national partners as required.

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning: regularly update UnitedGMH’s MEL system with relevant data and information around your projects

• Communications: Support the internal and external communication activities of the organisation and develop project-based communications plans.

• Funder profiles: Maintain updated profiles on key mental health funders.

• Events: Organise meetings, events (including side-events at key global moments), workshops and small gatherings of partners and other stakeholders.

• Represent the organisation: Speak on behalf of the organisation on your project areas at in-person and virtual events, webinars and conferences

Reporting to:Policy, Advocacy and Financing Advisor

Experience:

• You will have at least five years of experience working in country and/or global health policy, advocacy and/or financing for a UN agency, non-governmental organisation, think tank or decision-maker.

• You will have undertaken work related to public health and/or human rights and have a track-record of advocacy with policy makers, brief/report writing and research.

• A background in health, including mental health, either professionally or through lived experience. 

• Demonstrable experience of having worked on health legislation and policy in low- and middle-income countries, including drafting, reviewing and/or having been part of consultative processes at a government level. 

• Low-to-middle income country level experience engaging with different stakeholders – persons with lived experience of mental health conditions, governments, civil society, donors etc.

Skills:

• Project management and reporting.

• Networking and relationship management

• Ability to perform research and report writing 

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

• Grant Proposal Writing. 

• Ability to work as part of a team but equally a self-starter capable of devising and delivering work under your own direction

• Experienced in and thrive working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing agendas

• Strong organisational skills to plan, meet deadlines and successfully deliver events 

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload over short time frames

• Knowledge of foreign languages is desired but not mandatory.

• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and other project management tools e.g., Trello, Google Suite, among others.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, law, human rights) 

• Ability to work remotely and travel internationally

Application process

Ideally this role will be filled as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be organised on an ongoing basis. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 

About the role

Global Partners Digital (GPD) houses the Support Unit (SU) for the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC), an intergovernmental coalition of 38 member states who collectively advocate for the promotion of human rights online. 

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Officer to join the FOC SU team and contribute to the work of the FOC. 

This role sits at the centre of a small and dedicated FOC SU team. You will be essential to supporting the team and the daily functioning of the FOC. With some previous administrative experience, you will support the efficient, timely and impactful delivery of FOC activities. This will include setting up and maintaining systems and processes, general administrative support, coordinating travel and logistics for FOC events,  responsibility for meeting agendas and minutes, and supporting FOC communications. As part of the role, you will frequently be required to participate in meetings and events with government representatives.

With many moving parts, you will be a fast learner, able to juggle multiple work streams and changing priorities, be observant, take initiative and work with discretion. Some prior experience of working with government stakeholders is essential.

About Global Partners Digital

GPD is a social purpose company working at the intersection of human rights and digital technologies. We work to ensure that human rights underpin how we develop, use and govern digital technologies. Through advocacy, partnerships, capacity building, networks, and research, we shape rights-respecting laws and policies and help build a more diverse digital policy ecosystem. 

Working days: Full time* (32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday)

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 pa based on experience

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract (possibility for extension)

UK based (with permission to live and work in the UK)

Flexible hours

Remote working or co-working

*GPD is an accredited four-day week organisation. This means that we work reduced hours (32) Monday to Thursday with no loss of pay.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews also held ongoing, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

The organisation  

Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The global COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the urgency to improve access to, and investment in, mental health care for all. 

United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We focus on what will make the most difference to global mental health, and we build whatever it takes to make that happen.

We unite: campaigners, practitioners, national organisations, businesses, people with lived experiences, funders, researchers, governments, and international bodies so that they can learn, collaborate and make greater progress together.

We incubate: Designing and setting up the initiatives that will make the most impact on global mental health and helping them to grow and ultimately flourish independently.

The Initiative:    

Poor mental health is a global crisis. Mental health conditions are increasing globally and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. However, the world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur. A team of global mental health, resource mobilisation, and advocacy experts have come together to develop the first global campaign for global mental health. Advocacy priorities for 2024 and beyond will include the integration of mental health into primary health care and the upskilling and development of the workforce for mental health.

The Role: 

You have the opportunity to join this new initiative, working as part of a small NGO as it builds and implements its global strategy. You will work with the Policy, Advocacy and Financing Advisor and colleagues, to develop and implement policy and advocacy projects and coordinate support including; research, report writing, briefing, partnership building and management, campaigning and government relations work. This work will be mainly focussed at the global level as well as supporting national partners with advocacy planning and implementation. 

You:

You have a proven track record in international health policy and advocacy with an eye for detail and an entrepreneurial spirit. Confident to work across the range of advocacy and policy activities you are flexible, competent and take initiative, and have a desire to learn and grow.  You are a true team player; able to take both responsibility in managing important projects and relationships and unafraid to take on essential tasks to support the team.  You have a passion for international development and mental health.

Responsibilities:

• Policy, advocacy & financing strategies: Helping design and implement global policy, advocacy and financing strategies. 

• Stakeholder relations: Support engagement with key governments, the UN and other international organisations. As appropriate, directly engage and manage relationships with key decision-makers. 

• Partners support: Help build and manage coalitions and partner relations with external stakeholders including governments, UN agencies, non-governmental organisations, and research institutions. 

• Grant and contract management: Help develop funding proposals for work on policy, advocacy and financing and track and report on progress.

• Advocacy support: Helping guide and support national and global advocacy activities to connect national campaigning to effective advocacy initiatives. 

• Events: organise meetings, events and small gatherings of partners and other stakeholders. 

• Policy reports and papers: draft policy reports and papers to support high-level influencing.

• Briefings: Preparing briefings for senior government officials, Ministers and other decision-makers as well as campaign partners as required. 

• Funder profiles: maintaining updated profiles on key mental health funders.

Reporting to:  Policy, Advocacy and Financing Advisor

Experience:

• You will have at least 5 years of experience working in country and/or global health policy, advocacy and/or financing for a UN agency, non-governmental organisation, think tank or decision-maker.

• You will have undertaken work related to health systems strengthening and have a track-record of research, brief writing and government engagement.

• A background in health,including mental health.

• Low-to-middle income country level experience of designing and/or implementing health programmes such as primary health care and/or disease specific programmes (e.g., HIV/TB, NCDs) and understand the bidirectional relationship between physical and mental health. 

• Low-to-middle income country level experience engaging with different stakeholders – governments, donors, civil society.

• Understanding of key donor government and/or national government health financing – international resource mobilisation and domestic resource. 

Skills:

• Grant proposal writing and project management and reporting.

• Ability to perform research and report writing 

• Ability to work as part of a team but equally a self-starter capable of devising and delivering work under your own direction

• Experienced in and thrive working in a fast-paced,campaign environment, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing agendas

• Strong organisational skills to plan, meet deadlines and successfully deliver events 

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload over short time frames

• Knowledge of foreign languages is desired but not mandatory.

• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and other project management tools e.g., Trello, Google Suite, among others.

Qualifications:

• You will have a degree in a relevant subject.

You will need to be able to work remotely and travel internationally.

Application process

Ideally this role will be filled as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be organised on an ongoing basis. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Job Description

Job Title: Education Officer

Department: Services

Reports to: Early Intervention Project Manager

Hours:  21 hours (over three or four days a week, days to be confirmed)

Location: Home-based, with travel across England and occasionally Wales and Northern Ireland

Salary: £29,870 (pro rata)

Purpose of the role

To lead on Shine’s exciting and innovative Education Project supporting our young members to have the best opportunity to achieve their potential within education. Whilst raising also awareness within schools and education settings of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

Shine delivers support, information and advice to individuals and families whose lives have been affected by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, or associated conditions, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Shine’s Corporate Plan (2022 to 2027) sets out seven ambitious strategic goals. This role will focus primarily on supporting the delivery of:

Goal 1: Enabling babies and children with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to achieve their potential

Goal 2: Empowering young people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus through knowledge, confidence and skills to manage their conditions and thrive

Both goals drive Shine’s ambitions to provide the foundations for improved health, equal access to educational opportunities, social and emotional outcomes for babies, children and young people living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, and associated conditions and they grow and develop, and journey through key stages of life.

Shine is uniquely placed to listen to the needs expressed by children/young people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, and their families, to offer early intervention strategies for these specific educational needs.

Project Delivery

Shine has a clear vision for the Education Project and a framework in place to take the project to the next phase.

We are looking for an exceptional team member who will be able to continue with the progress we have made over the last year and ensure delivery of Shine’s education project: supporting children and young people aged 2 to 25 years.

The project activities will include:  

● Lead on the development and delivery of Shine’s education service for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

● Provide condition-specific information and advice relating to education to our members, parents and support groups

● Be the ‘knowledge expert’ for Shine staff for complex education referrals

● Maintain knowledge of changes in education legislation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and how these relate to children/young people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

● Organise and facilitate Shine education-related member events (online and face to face)

● Develop and deliver presentations and training, raising greater awareness of Shine and Spina bifida/Hydrocephalus across the education sector

● Provide training to Shine’s Services and Health teams to upskill them around issues affecting our members in educational settings i.e. access to EHCPs, managing personal care in school, school transport etc

● Review existing and develop new education resources for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus in partnership with others where appropriate

● Working with other national charities, expand Shine’s educational offer to include co-morbidities affecting our members such as epilepsy, ASD and ADHD, learning disability etc, and how these conditions may impact on hydrocephalus and learning

● Actively promote Shine membership to prospective new members, parents, education professionals and education settings, whilst developing a clear understanding of parents’ increasing expectations of their child’s education, addressing learning, equal access, rights and inequality issues

● Review and further develop the recording of education information, statistics and records on Shine’s membership database

● Develop and maintain an education service evaluation process that captures the positive impact that Shine’s interventions have

● To support any funding application highlight case studies, maintain data and record monitoring and evaluation as required

● Identify fundraising opportunities for Shine across education settings and liaise with appropriate Shine Fundraising team members

● To ensure that Shine’s safeguarding policies and processes are followed and

staff are aware that it’s ‘everyone’s responsibility’

Any other duties in line with the job role.

Person Specification

Experience – essential

● Qualification in relevant discipline - teaching, psychology, special educational needs

● At least 3 years’ experience of working in an education/learning setting

● A clear understanding of current education legislation in England, and awareness of key differences in Wales & Northern Ireland

● Experience of working with neurodiverse children/young people and how living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus might affect learning and behaviour

● Evidence of presenting at regional/national events and facilitating training to professionals and parents

● Clear understanding of the importance of working within safeguarding policies and procedure and GDPR

● Proven ability to work alone, remotely with others and as part of a national team

● Have the vision to review, develop and transform Shine’s education services, maintaining the focus specifically on Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus

 

Experience – desirable

· Working with children and young people with disabilities, particularly Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus

· Developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower people with Spina Bifida and / or Hydrocephalus to achieve their developmental goals

· Multi-disciplinary working and advocacy

· Successfully developing a base of local, regional and national contacts/partners who can enhance delivery of Shine’s Strategic Goals

· Evidence of marketing education services to individuals, schools and professionals

· Evidence of CPD within the education sector

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential

· Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written

· Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations and training in a variety of settings

· IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and databases

· A non-judgmental approach to working with people

· Enhanced DBS/Access NI check

· A sound knowledge of both child and adult safeguarding policy, procedures and reporting

· Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement (your statement should be no more than 2 pages A4), which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

CVs without a supporting letter will not be considered.

Closing date: Thursday 7th December 2023

Interviews (online): Friday 15th December 2023

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Please note we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.

JOB TITLE: Operations Officer (Maternity Cover)

CONTRACT: 0.6 (8 months, approx. February – September) 

SALARY: up to £25,000 pro-rated 

DEPARTMENT: Operations 

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

PURPOSE: To provide varied support to the Chief Operating Officer. The role involves tasks within HR and Operations including tasks such as minuting meetings, organising in-person meetings and assisting staff with day-to-day queries. This is a key role in a fast developing and exciting organisation, with passionate people committed to protecting freedom of speech. 

LOCATION: Home based with the ability to travel to London for monthly team meetings. Costs covered by the FSU. 

DEADLINE: 4th January 2024

Who are we? 

The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass-membership public interest body. We stand up for the speech rights of our 11,000 members and campaign for free speech more widely. Our in-house legal counsel, working with our casework team, coordinates legal representation for members in difficulty. Our research arm publishes briefings on where free speech needs to be better protected. Our events arm organises events in pubs (“speakeasies”) and stages regular public debates. The FSU has sister organisations in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, with more to come.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duties will include (but are not limited to): 

• Assisting the COO with ad-hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

• Acting as administrator for Outlook365, SharePoint, annual leave (WhosOff), and Bupa accounts.

• Minute taking for in-person and online meetings. 

• Planning staff events – booking meeting rooms, lunches for monthly meetings, travel and accommodation for all staff members. 

• Checking receipts and processing expense forms. 

• Filing receipts and other documentation. 

• Ensuring the SharePoint filing system remains organised and accessible.

• Managing the recruitment of new staff (posting job adverts, liaising with candidates, arranging interviews and sharing applications with the relevant managers). 

• On-boarding new staff. 

PERSON SPECIFICTION 

Essential: Work experience 

Work experience in an admin role. 

IT Proficient: Outlook 365, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Teams. 

Use initiative and take a pro-active approach. 

Extremely well organised, calm, discreet and comfortable working with strong personalities. 

Communicator – excellent standard of literacy and written communication skills for the purposes of communicating with members and third parties. 

Agreeable – good interpersonal skills with people at all levels. 

Homeworking – has premises, equipment and systems to enable productive working from home. 

Desirable 

Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Experience in a similar supporting role.

Experience working remotely.

Applicants should send a CV and introductory letter. The FSU is actively recruiting for this role and may withdraw it at its discretion. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Benefits 

• Employer pension contribution of eight per cent. 

• Full access to our learning and development programme. 

• 20 paid holidays per calendar year (pro rata) plus public holidays. 

Probationary Period  

This post is subject to the requirements of a one-month probationary scheme for new staff only. 

Review of this Job Description  

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder. 

The FSU values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage or Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex. 

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious individual who can take on the role of Supporter Engagement Officer.

Supporter Engagement Officer
Location: Home-based – Bristol
Hours of Work: 30 to 37.5 hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 to £26,000 per annum pro rata
Reporting to: Head of Income Generation

About Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) 
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day.

Purpose of Post 
The Supporter Engagement Officer will be a key member of the Income Generation team helping to support and drive fundraising growth across a number of income streams by ensuring the best possible supporter experience.

The role will be the first interaction that a donor has with AAUK with responsibility for responding to supporter enquiries via post, email and telephone, and ensuring income and supporter information is captured accurately on Donorfy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a mixed pipeline of donors and prospects including researching, making approaches, applications, pitching and stewardship activities.
• Securing donations to achieve individual targets and contribute towards annual targets and future financial years.
• Coordinate and support fundraising campaigns and events.
• Responsible for welcoming, assisting and responding to enquiries from existing supporters and new donors that we receive over telephone, email and post.
• Responsible for thanking our supporters, adapting and personalising templates as needed to deliver high quality thank you letters to our supporters in a timely manner.
• Enter and maintain accurate records on our fundraising database, Donorfy including financial information and to proactively identify how to improve processes.
• Prepare and mail fundraising materials and other relevant information as required.
• Provide general administrative support across the team as required.

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave including Bank Holidays FTE
• Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
• Pension contributions
• Development opportunities

Closing date: Please do not delay your application as we will be reviewing applications when received and scheduling interviews as soon as possible.

TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply now!

Please read the attached Job Description before applying by CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly and succinctly demonstrate how you meet the person specification. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
AAUK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

No agencies please.

The Furniture History Society (the “Society”) is seeking a Finance & Membership Officer (the “Finance Officer”) to manage its finances and membership. The workload is split approximately 50/50 between finance and membership. The post is part-time, paid and you will work from home.

Background
The Society is a membership organisation having approximately 1,000 members divided as to two-thirds in the UK and Ireland and one-third in the rest of the World.  It is constituted as an unincorporated charity governed by a Council (i.e., the charity trustees).  The Society is administered on a day-to-day basis by the Treasurer and three unpaid honorary officers.  They are supported by a small group of self-employed contractors each with responsibility for a specific area of activity (e.g., Website Officer, Events Secretary, Finance Officer).

The Society was founded over 50 years ago to study furniture of all periods, places, and kinds, to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of it, and to assist in the preservation of furniture and its records.  It fulfils these objects by: publication (including a widely respected journal Furniture History, and a quarterly Newsletter); organising a programme of events and tours; educational programmes; and the maintenance of an on-line resource, British & Irish Furniture-Makers On-line.

Your duties and responsibilities
The main elements of the Finance Officer’s role are to:

• Maintain the accounts of The Society
• Prepare quarterly management accounts for Council
• Prepare an annual budget in conjunction with the Treasurer
• Complete VAT and Gift Aid returns for HMRC
• Liaise with independent examiners the completion of the annual financial statements
• Complete the Charity Commission’s annual return
• Maintain membership database and collect subscriptions (about one-half are paid by Direct Debit)
• Raise institutional invoices and deal with subscription agents
• Deal with membership queries
• In conjunction with the Website Officer and the external web designer, manage the website with particular reference to the membership area
• Advise The Society’s printers of the distribution of publications
• Attend meetings (approx. 8 per annum) of the Operations Group consisting of the officers and committee administrators and chaired by the Hon. Treasurer
• Attend meetings of the trustees (four per annum) and its committees (as necessary).  Meetings are usually held by Zoom but Council and the Operations Group each meets once or twice a year in person in central London
• Monitor stock of publications and Society’s archives in an external storage unit.

Terms and Conditions
The Finance Officer is a self-employed contractor retained on a Contract for Services.
Time commitment:  Three days per week averaged over the year.  Commitments necessarily vary from week to week and peak workload is in July.  
Remuneration:  Appropriate to experience and qualifications but in the region of £1350 per month.  Paid 14 days in arrears against monthly invoices.  
Notice: One month during the Trial Period and three months thereafter.
Trial period: Three months.
Expenses: Necessary out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed against vouchers and receipts in accordance with the terms of the Society’s Guidelines for the reimbursement of expenses.
Place of work:  The Finance & Membership Officer will be based at his/her home and is expected to provide all the necessary office facilities such as PC, printer; broadband access, &c. without charge.  
Mobile telephone & laptop computer:  A mobile telephone and an entry level laptop will be provided for use only in connection with the Society’s activities.  The mobile telephone rental and all business calls will be paid for by the Society.

About You
To be successful in this role you will ideally need:
1.  An accounting and/or finance qualification
2.  Proven experience of working within a membership organisation
3.  Experience in financial analysis and forecasting coupled with attention to detail
4.  Experience in the production and interpretation of financial reports
5.  Good communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to build effective working relationships
6.  The ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently with minimal supervision

Application Process

Short preliminary interviews will be held by Zoom on week commencing 1st January 2024.  Final interviews will take place in person in central London during the week commencing 8th January 2024.  The successful candidate is expected to take up the post within one month of appointment.  There will be a hand-over with the present incumbent.

Title: HR Officer

Reports to: Director of Operations

Status:  Full-time, initial 1-year contract with possibility of extension depending on funding

Location: Home based in the Netherlands or UK

Salary: EUR 34,700 to EUR 38,000 / GBP 30,100 to GBP 33,000

Overview: This exciting role champions Stichting Capitals Coalition’s people-focused approach to leadership and management. As a small non-governmental organization with team members in multiple countries, we recognize that it is the Coalition’s people and culture that drive success, and we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills to help us build our team. The responsibilities of this position include fostering staff well-being, overseeing training and development programs, managing the recruitment process, facilitating employee induction, actively organizing and participating in team meetings, and promoting ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will be highly organized with an understanding of human resources good practice, particularly in the areas of recruitment, induction, and well-being. Working within our small, collaborative operations team, they will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, able to work independently and have a strong commitment to the Capitals Coalition's purpose.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work closely with team members and external stakeholders to establish, monitor, and grow a program of support, learning, and development for the Capitals Coalition team. This includes the following areas:

• Recruitment: administering the role development and recruitment processes for Capitals Coalition including placing adverts, liaising with candidates, arranging interviews, contracting, and ensuring learning from recruitment is acted upon.
• Induction: overseeing induction processes for Capitals Coalition new starters ensuring everyone receives the information, support, and training they need to deliver their roles.
• Staff development: working with the Executive and Leadership Teams to develop and implement an annual training calendar for the Capitals Coalition, balancing individual and team needs identified through twice-yearly reviews and organizational priorities

• Organize an annual program of team meetings and activities designed to grow positive working relationships in line with Coalition operational and strategic priorities. Specific tasks include setting up and coordinating weekly, quarterly, and annual team meetings and working collaboratively to develop appropriate agendas.

• Act as a first point of contact for all queries relating to HR, well-being, and people management within the Coalition. Specific tasks include,

• Maintaining accurate records with respect to length of service, sickness, and contracting details.
• Processing relevant paperwork and contracts including any changes in terms and conditions, new hires, and contract extensions.
• With support from the Operations Director, updating and ensuring adherence to Coalition policies and procedures relating to staffing.
• With support from Operations Director and Operations Manager, providing information to support monthly payroll processes and acting as a liaison for payroll providers as appropriate.

• Use effective interpersonal and communication skills to provide support for the wellbeing of all staff as individuals and as a team through:

• Coordinating and administering the twice-yearly review process
• Coordinating and organizing annual engagement surveys to gather feedback and implement strategies to enhance job satisfaction and team morale
• Administering sick leave processes in the UK and in the Netherlands.

• Take on additional tasks as required to support the delivery of the Coalition’s operational plan.

What we’re looking for (qualities and competencies)

Essential

• Relevant experience of working in a role related to people management and/or a relevant HR related qualification.

• Experience of recruiting and/or supporting the development of individuals and teams, with a preference for experience in small, non-profit organizations.

• Understanding of legal context with respect to HR policies and practices in UK and/or the Netherlands.

• Knowledge of good practices relating to recruitment, retention, and development of staff teams.

• Proven experience working in an agile, purpose-driven environment.

• Proven experience in organizing events, meetings, and programs of work.

• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with people across cultures and backgrounds.

• Open, inclusive, and respectful way of working.

• Highly adaptable with excellent time management and organizational skills, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English.

• Active interest in sustainable development (social and environmental issues) and commitment to the purpose and work of Capitals Coalition.

• Competent IT user (MS Office, Slack, Trello, Zoom) with access to own laptop.

• Self-motivated and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Demonstrable adaptability to work efficiently in a remote environment.

Desirable

• Dutch language skills.

About us

Capitals Coalition is a purpose-driven global collaboration transforming the way decisions are made by including the value provided by nature, people and society, and the economy. Capitals Coalition hosts an open, pre-competitive space for organizations to come together, share best practices, tackle collective challenges, co-create solutions, and champion a systemic approach to addressing nature loss, climate change, sustainable development, and social inequity.

Travel:

Occasional travel as required