You will be a confident, friendly person who is comfortable talking to all sorts of people. You will thrive in a busy environment and be able to work autonomously - going that extra mile to make the difference. You will probably have experience of working in a similar role, have a good eye for detail and the ability to multitask.

If this sounds like you then why not come and use your talents to join a great team raising money for one of the world's best orthopaedic hospitals!

Ongoing recruitment, so apply now!

We would consider applicants able to offer full-time or part-time hours towards this role.

The main purpose of the role is to take a strategic approach to leading the development and management of our community fundraising programmes to maximise income in order to meet annual targets. This role is also vital in stewarding relationships with corporate partners, as well as driving new business too. Our Community Fundraising Manager is key in nurturing and building relationships with new and existing supporters, and is required to bring in around £500,000 per annum. Please note that this role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, to cover maternity leave.

The RNOH Charity’s next Community Fundraising Manager will have:

• Successful track record in fundraising; ideally Community fundraising or Corporate fundraising.
• Demonstrable experience of corporate and community fundraising or the ability to clearly show transferable skills.
• Experience of managing community and events programmes.
• A passion for supporter stewardship and proven experience of driving corporate relationships and community fundraising engagement.
• Demonstrable experience of achieving and exceeding targets.
• Experience of leading others to achieve targets including recruiting and retaining volunteers.

Full time/37.5 hpw (4 days/30 hpw week considered for the right candidate)

Salary £28,000 - £32,000 FTE

Do you have a passion for the local community, love working with people and a positive/can do attitude? We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated leader to join our high-achieving and dynamic Fundraising team.

This is a permanent position, leading on our Community Fundraising income stream. Working with and managing our current (successful and experienced) team, the ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in Community fundraising (including events) and the ambition to help achieve our organisational strategy to double the reach of our care by 2028.

You will lead the rebuilding of this core income stream following the pandemic and maintain the direction of travel, to bring our Community Fundraising activities back to their pre-pandemic levels. Then through experience and innovation grow our wonderful network of support and income line for the future.

This role would suit a Community Fundraising Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge, or an experienced Senior Community Fundraiser looking to take the next step in their career, and can evidence the required skills, ability and ambition to achieve.

About You:

• A confident communicator and team player able to engage and inspire your team and a wide range of supporters
• Substantial experience of implementing safe and well regulated community fundraising activities including larger scale events
• Proven track record in achieving targets in a fundraising role
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to our supporters
• Excellent organisational skills
• Decisive decision maker
• Experienced in performing well under pressure, strong attention to detail and ability to drive multiple projects concurrently
• Solid IT skills in Microsoft Office and fundraising databases
• Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities (hybrid working available, minimum of 3 days required in the hospice/local community)
• SMART pension scheme with employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at our office in Northchurch, Berkhamsted
• Wide range of free training courses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to join our friendly, creative and professional Fundraising team to help us to raise the £5million a year which we need to deliver our free expert care.

Closing date for applications is Monday 1st November 2021

Interviews to be held on Thursday 4th and/or Monday 8th November 2021

#YourPreciousLife

Service Manager (Carers' Hub Rochdale)

Location: Carers' Hub Rochdale (flexible hybrid working arrangements - home/office)

37 hours per week

FTE £29,000 – £31,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

For more information, please see attached below our Recruitment pack which includes the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply. 

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Service Manager to join the Rochdale Carers’ Hub team. The purpose of this job role is to manage and lead the operations of the Service, identifying and supporting unpaid carers in their caring role. The role will also undertake distinct project management duties such as staff management, monitoring performance/quality, reporting, implementing policy/process and stakeholder management.

About you

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting unpaid Carers to reduce the impacts of their caring role by providing professional and quality support. We are looking for someone with; experience of managing a service including staff management, supervision and support; experience of being responsible for and working in partnership to meet contractual obligations and experience of evaluating delivery and leading continuous improvements/change

Most importantly, we are looking for people who are highly motivated, hardworking, flexible and who really want to make a difference.

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the North of England, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected company-wide learning and development funding pot

If you would like to apply for this position, please see attached below our Recruitment pack which includes the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply. 

The closing date is Friday 5th November 2021 at 12 noon. Interview dates are yet to be confirmed.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, N London, Leicester and S. Birmingham,  specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending. 

Hub Co-ordinator - ASPIRE Buckinghamshire - supporting young people at risk of offending/exploitation  

£21,450 pro rata, plus matched pension 

Part-time: 20-25 hrs per week. 

You will further develop and drive forward this exciting and innovative community-based project, part-funded by The National Lottery and already running for three years, including spearheading its further development in Buckinghamshire. You will have primary responsibility, supported by our FT Project Manager, to provide a mentoring and befriending service to 20 young people aged 13-21 years who are at risk of criminal exploitation or offending.

The project is also running in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, in S Bucks and in N London, and aims to further expand. Across the Aspire project, we run “Prevent” for 20-22  13-17 yr olds and “Restart” for 5-8  18-21 yr olds. You will also recruit and deploy 30+ volunteers as mentors, both younger and older adults.

You are an excellent organiser, team-leader and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need support - so you will provide a quality response to the challenge further developing this project. You will be well supported by an experienced high quality team with personal support from your Project Manager.

You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and in our growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

Chief Executive

We are seeking a dynamic leader to lead our organsation through an exciting period of change and growth.

Location: Based in Southwark

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 plus benefits

Closing Date: 22nd October 2021

Interviews: Week commencing 25th October

Background

Southside Young Leaders Academy (SYLA) is a  leadership charity based in Southwark, South-East London, that exists to develop leadership potential in boys aged 8-16 of African and Afro-Caribbean heritage. We work with boys living in deprived areas and at risk of social exclusion. We focus on working with boys from these backgrounds as part of our community’s response to the ongoing problem of gang violence – but also low educational and professional attainment, which limits our boys’ exposure to the fullest range of role models and examples for ways in which they could develop their lives.

SYLA was founded in 2007, and since our inception we have mentored more than 200 boys, trained 60 parents, and provided our in-school programme to 20 schools. 

We are run by a team that combines permanent, sessional and volunteer staff.  The permanent team is currently made up of four (including this role), and we have up to 20 sessional and volunteer staff.  We have an actively involved, and highly dedicated trustee Board who use their skills to help achieve the mission.

Appointment of a CEO

The Chief Executive is the leader of the SYLA team, and oversees all elements of our operations, ensuring that  the team are supported in carrying out their individual responsibilities. 

We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to lead our team, grow our income sustainably, and amplify our impact. 

Our ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of, and interest in, the challenges facing black and mixed-raced families. A strategic thinker who can identify opportunities for growth and drive positive change in the organisation and the broader community. Someone who is comfortable with a coaching approach, and who has excellent relationship building skills and the ability to meaningfully engage with a large and varied group of stakeholders (including parents & funders).

Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd October, with shortlisting interviews taking place immediately afterwards.

SYLA is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion within the recruitment process. We are also happy to discuss any flexible working needs (e.g. part-time). If possible, please indicate your needs at application stage and flexible working can form part of the discussion at offer stage.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with excellent communication skills and a strong background in finance to join our central finance team as a Finance Officer. We have recently centralised the finance function of our Multi Academy Trust and we have a vacancy for this exciting new role to be part of a team of three Finance Officers.

SECAT is a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of one large secondary school, three primary schools, and an infant and a junior school all within 1.6 miles of each other. We have a mixture of long-standing and newer Headteachers within our SECAT community who all work well together to deliver the outcomes we have come to expect and to work with our colleagues in the Local Authority and other schools in Southend.
The role is critical to ensuring efficient and successful delivery of Finance. The candidate will be an organised team player, with the ability to work under their own initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the vision of the MAT.

The successful candidate will contribute towards the provision of professional management and leadership of financial services for the Multi Academy Trust.

To support with promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with the financial processes and procedures for 350 staff members providing services for over 3,500 pupils across the Trust.

As part of SECAT, we offer our staff excellent CPD opportunities and support through our network of experienced professionals, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent administrative and interpersonal skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. Our schools benefit from wonderful children, engaged parents and a supportive working environment.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website. 

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Due to the retirement of a long standing and committed Charity Manager a unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a small but successful mediation service across Hastings and the Rother area.

HRMS has been established in the Hastings area for over twenty five years and provides family, neighbourhood and intergenerational mediation services through both paid and volunteer mediators.  Good partnership relationships have been developed and representatives are well established on the Board of Trustees

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the effective provision of the mediation services and in maintaining financial stability from a diverse range of funding streams. There is an expectation of close working with the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver a strategic plan to promote and expand the services into the future.The role is part-time 25 hours per week and based at the Charity’s offices in St Leonards, Hastings.

The successful applicant will be committed to the ethos and values of the voluntary sector, will ideally have experience of mediation, excellent communication skills and will be experienced in the day-to-day running of the office and managing people.They will also have the skills to fundraise and generate income to ensure the security of the Charity’s future.HRMS strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

As the Director of Junction 42's Creative Resources, you will be responsible for the design, creation, procurement, production and distribution of Junction 42 creative resources, including our national Stories of Hope Packs & Media, In-Cell Creative Packs & Media, and Community Hygiene Packs.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Media resources:

• Acting as Project Lead for the production of all National Resources, in relation to our creative tutorials and faith services. Specifically, this will involve:
  • Working with a videographer to produce short media pieces.
  • Creating and producing short audio pieces designed for radio.
  • Communicating with national and international worship leaders and collaborating on musical media resources.

Interactive packs:

• Collaborating with our national partners regarding the sharing of relevant resources for media and packs and their distribution.
• Communicating with local and National Chaplaincy to ensure relevance and effective use of resources and security compliance.
• Overseeing the internal creative task force in the design and creation of interactive resources.
• Managing the Production Centre, co-ordinating production with staff, volunteers and clients to ensure stock and scheduling needs, and production and distribution deadlines are met.
• Purchasing materials from a range of suppliers, negotiating best possible rates and budgeting and tracking all expenditure.
• Managing delivery of all interactive packs nationally.

General:

• Working with the in-prison Creative Outreach workers to produce media and packs for our contracted services in prison and the community, including employability, faith and creative arts-based programmes.
• Monitoring and reporting performance and impact measurement data, and ensuring accurate reporting both internally and externally including, but not limited to, contractors, funders etc.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners including Heads of Prison Chaplaincy, Prison Regimes, National Prison Radio and A Way Out TV.
• Identifying and building relationships with strategic partners across the third, public and private sectors.

Person Specification:

• This post has been identified as having a GOR to be filled by an active Christian under the provisions of the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003 (Section 7.2).
• Both appreciates and models the core principles and values of the organisation (showing personal commitment to a life of Christian faith).
• Identifies with the ethos and mission of Junction 42.

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to produce and edit resources using specialist design software e.g. Photoshop
• Ability to record and produce audio for in-prison radio
• At least 2 years’ experience in leading/managing a team

• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work and contribute as part of a team
• Ability to convey maturity, confidence and credibility to other professionals
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and produce accurate reports

Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Graphic design skill
• Ability to edit videos using specialist software
• Creative arts/craft experience and skill
• Production experience e.g. stock, procurement etc.
• Experience in working with marginalised people
• Experience of leading volunteers
• Experience of liaising with other agencies e.g. probation, social services
• Ability to drive with own transport

Confidentiality:

Any information acquired in the course of duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff.

Note:
This job description is not exhaustive, and amendments and additions may be required in line with future organisational changes.

The post holder will be expected to attend all Junction 42 training, team days and conferences as requested by the Director.

* Although a full salary is guaranteed, each member of staff at Junction 42 has a financial target that they commit to raise for their role through personal donors from their faith communities. This is to sustain the missional aspect of our work. In some organisations, this is known as personal support.

VOLUNTEER TREASURER & TRUSTEE

A professional Finance person who understands accounts and business planning, you are used to contributing at a strategic level and seeking an opportunity to give something back to the local community whilst learning a tremendous amount along the way. A team player capable of working in a small team that is the functioning heart of a small/medium sized organisation, you are prepared to roll up your sleeves when required and, preferably but not necessarily, familiar with the VCSE sector.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES mostly working from home for around 2/3 hours per week:

• Liaising with and supporting the Bookkeeper (who is self-employed), supervising financial accounting and reporting to ensure compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC regulations.

• Ensuring controls are in place on income and expenditure, and financial regulatory compliance

• Overseeing income, expenditure and cash flow and minimising BADT’s exposure to VAT and tax etc.

• Liaising with the Chair on Grant, Council and other funding applications requiring financial information and with external auditors/examiners as required.

Bridport Area Development Trust (BADT) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee established in 2009 and currently run mainly by a team of 8 experienced and highly motivated Volunteer Trustees. The Trust works in partnership to identify, plan and deliver regenerative projects that meet local need and provide long term economic, educational and community benefit to the town and beyond with the one key criteria for BADT support being that of sustainability. 

And in relation to sustainability a spokesman for BADT said “the Trust’s finances are currently stable and the projections are for a sustainable level of income over the next 3 years”.

BADT’s most recent successes are two major renovation and refurbishment projects. The Georgian style, Literary and Scientific Institute a historic Grade 2* listed building in the centre of Bridport built in 1834, has been brought back into use after lying empty since 1997 and becoming derelict, saving the public purse around £1million in the process. Another Jewel in BADT’s Crown is the West Bay Discovery Centre a former Methodist Chapel and now an award-winning visitor centre providing an insight into the hidden history of West Bay and the Jurassic coast by bringing to life local stories and fascinating facts about the natural, using interactive experiences that make learning fun for all ages.

If you are interested in applying for the role and finding out more then please send BADT a copy of your CV with a covering email explaining why and what you have to offer.

We are looking for an experienced manager with an understanding of dog welfare to lead and motivate our team of staff in our Rehoming Centre.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 9,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home and the success of our centres wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.

Responsible for all aspects of the centre, including state of the art rehabilitation, training and veterinary facilities, the Rehoming Centre Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient daily management of the Rehoming Centre, ensuring excellent standards of dog welfare and customer service and whilst ensuring it operates within Dogs Trust's codes of practice and Health and Safety guidelines. The Manager will lead, develop and manage a dedicated team of staff to care for and find suitable homes for dogs, working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

To be successful in this role you will need significant experience of managing and supervising staff teamed with a passion for animal welfare and a knowledge of health and safety requirements. Possessing excellent communication and influencing skills you'll have the ability to handle challenging situations sensitively, always putting our dogs and customers at the heart of everything you do. You will be a team player, professional and sympathetic, and able to find innovative solutions to problems. You'll also have experience of managing a budget and controlling expenditure within agreed budgetary limits. The Manager shares on-call duties with other members of the management team and needs to have a full, clean manual driving licence.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.

Please ensure that as well as attaching your CV, you also include a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role, the relevant experience that you can bring, and why you wish to work for Dogs Trust.

The Whitechapel Centre is a Liverpool based charity which provides support to people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and / or have support needs. We offer help with building confidence, developing independent living skills and supporting people to address substance use or other health and wellbeing issues. We also help people to access social and community networks, training, education and employment.

We are looking for an exceptional Services Manager with a proven track record as a strategic leader who is able to undertake a key role in creating, building and sustaining our Vision and delivering results by empowering and supporting the people you work with.  As part of our Senior Management Team you will be responsible for the day to day operation of our Rough Sleeper and Street Lifestyle Outreach services and our substantial volunteering programme. You will also be instrumental in the development of new contracts, contract compliance, quality assurance and outcome monitoring.

With a background in a related homelessness, housing or support setting, you will have a proven track record of delivering multifaceted services to service users having a wide range of differing and complex needs.

This is a demanding, fast-paced role which will suit an experienced manager with first class planning and organisational skills, who can provide strong and directed leadership and maintain high levels of personal credibility.

Please note: we do not accept CVs without an accompanying application form.  You can request an application pack via our HumanResources mailbox. Packs can also be downloaded from our website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 27th October 2021. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

The Whitechapel Centre.  Committed to addressing discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in the provision of services and employment.

Registered Charity No 1013060

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.

About the role 
This is a key leadership role for YE.  As a member of our Senior Leadership Group, you will provide inspirational leadership, support, and effective management of 6 regional teams responsible for the development of highly successful educational partnerships across England and Wales. You will lead the teams in the creation and retention of high quality partnerships that achieve meaningful outcomes for young people and educators across the full geography of England and Wales. You will ensure all  programmes and projects delivered by regional teams are in line with YE’s No Time Like The Future strategy, and that YE’s suite of centrally delivered programmes and services are promoted in response to individual education partner needs.

You will support all 6 regional teams to develop & deliver a local needs based Annual Business Plan that outlines the delivery of key organisational KPIs, including local income fundraising.  You will have a successful track record in change management, as well as a demonstrable track record of delivering results through a diverse, remote team and the ability to quickly establish credibility and carry the confidence of different stakeholders. Working closely with the Head of Volunteer and Alumni Support to support the engagement and retention of volunteers, leading to an increase in relatable role models who are supporting and inspiring young people via our programmes. You will be proactive in supporting the continued progress towards a one team approach to local and national fundraising, as well as working closely with the Programmes & Services team to support our ongoing integration of YE’s enterprise and financial education programme and services offer.

This position can be London Office based or home-based with a minimum of travel to London 3 times per month.

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

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

1st Interviews will take place via videocall on Friday 5th November and 2nd interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th November.

This is one of four team leader roles within the Programmes Directorate, with responsibility for The Diana Award’s Mentoring Programme. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of quality, impactful mentoring programmes and providing thought leadership in this area. In line with the commitments and ambition set out in our new strategy the post-holder will also be responsible for identifying and cultivating new programme partnerships and funding opportunities to support the growth and sustainability of our work with and for young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Programme effectiveness and impact

• Work with the Impact and Evaluation team to embed a culture of evidence-based programming within the team, helping develop appropriate systems and processes to support monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Maximise opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully and inclusively in the planning, delivery and review of The Diana Award’s Mentoring Programme.
• Provide thought leadership on mentoring – both within the team and across the programmes directorate more widely – ensuring our thinking and practice is informed by latest insights and sector learning on how to effectively use mentoring interventions to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Oversee the operational planning, delivery and review of our programmes, ensuring learning and good practice is captured and shared across the directorate.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Policy Coordinator to identify opportunities for policy engagement and influence, actively seeking ways to platform youth voices and share insights and learning from programmes.
• Work with the Communications and Impact and Evaluation teams to develop robust and compelling resources to communicate programme impact to our core audiences.

2. Programme partnerships and funding

• Ensure the effective management of existing programme partnerships, including through regular communications and quality reporting, to support funding, delivery and policy objectives.
• Work with the Directors of Programmes and Fundraising to identify and cultivate new partnerships to support programme funding, delivery and policy engagement
• Develop pitches, products and funding proposals accordingly, in collaboration with programme Coordinators and the fundraising team.

3. Team leadership and management

• Build a cohesive and engaged team that embraces The Diana Award’s core values and has a culture committed to reflective learning, accountability and impact.
• Ensure the team has clear shared and individual work plans in place with measurable KPIs and regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings to monitor progress.
• Manage the team budget, monitoring expenditure across the different funding streams and working with the programme managers and finance team to prepare reports for funders.
• Encourage and support the team to engage in continuous professional development, signposting and seeking opportunities as relevant.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully understood and applied within the team, supporting ongoing learning and escalating any issues arising to the safeguarding forum.

4. Senior management

• Contribute to overall leadership and management of the Programmes Directorate.
• Contribute to the wider management of the organisation, ensuring effective business partnering relationships are in place with key functions eg. comms, operations, I&I, fundraising etc.
• Represent the organisation externally as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

This is one of four team leader roles within the Programmes Directorate, with responsibility for two main programmes: our longstanding global Award and Development Programme and our new Changemakers Programme (launched in 2021), which we are delivering in partnership with the UK Youth and the Centre for Mental Health.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of quality, impactful programmes that harness the power of youth social action, providing thought leadership for the organisation in this area. In line with the commitments and ambition set out in our new strategy the post-holder will also be responsible for identifying and cultivating new programme partnerships and funding opportunities to support the growth and sustainability of our work with and for young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 1. Programme effectiveness and impact

• Work with the Impact and Evaluation team to embed a culture of evidence-based programming within the team, helping develop appropriate systems and processes to support monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Maximise opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully and inclusively in the planning, delivery and review of our Award and Development and Changemaker Programmes.
• Provide thought leadership on youth social action – both within the team and across the programmes directorate more widely – ensuring our thinking and practice is informed by latest insights and sector learning on how to effectively engage and support young people as social leaders and activists.
• Oversee the operational planning, delivery and review of our programmes, ensuring learning and good practice is captured and shared across the directorate.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Policy Coordinator to identify opportunities for policy engagement and influence, actively seeking ways to platform youth voices and share insights and learning from programmes.
• Work with the Communications and Impact and Evaluation teams to develop robust and compelling resources to communicate programme impact to our core audiences.

2. Programme partnerships and funding

• Ensure the effective management of existing programme partnerships, including through regular communications and quality reporting, to support funding, delivery and policy objectives.
• Work with the Directors of Programmes and Fundraising to identify and cultivate new partnerships to support programme funding, delivery and policy engagement
• Develop pitches, products and funding proposals accordingly, in collaboration with programme managers and the fundraising team.

3. Team leadership and management

• Build a cohesive and engaged team that embraces The Diana Award’s core values and has a culture committed to reflective learning, accountability and impact.
• Ensure the team has clear shared and individual work plans in place with measurable KPIs and regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings to monitor progress.
• Manage the team budget, monitoring expenditure across the different funding streams and working with the programme managers and finance team to prepare reports for funders.
• Encourage and support the team to engage in continuous professional development, signposting and seeking opportunities as relevant.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully understood and applied within the team, supporting ongoing learning and escalating any issues arising to the safeguarding forum.

4. Senior management

• Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Programmes Directorate.
• Contribute to the wider management of the organisation, ensuring effective business partnering relationships are in place with key functions eg. comms, operations, I&E, fundraising etc.
• Represent the organisation externally as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.