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Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays
Location: Hybrid working (Barnet / Brent and homeworking)
CB Plus is seeking to recruit a talented and creative Director of Strategic Development to join its newly formed Director’s Group. The post holder will take responsibility for overseeing corporate performance, leading on fundraising and supporting the development and implementation of our strategy. We seek a sharp, dynamic, and experienced individual to join our team. The Strategic Development Director will be responsible for implementing the strategic vision of CB Plus through their role in corporate performance, development and fundraising. The successful candidate will be well networked in the charity sector, an experienced fundraiser, an effective presenter, and devoted to our mission.
Please see the job description for further information about the role.
Interviews will be held via Zoom
Closing date for applications - Monday 24th June 9am
Please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced strategically minded, dynamic and proactive Initiatives Manager to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
Do you want to be part of a dedicated Workforce Development team, supporting doctors who deliver imaging and cancer care services? If you have a desire to work in a people profession which strives to have a positive impact on the lives of doctors and ultimately patients; this may be the opportunity for you.
In this pivotal role as Workforce Initiatives Manager you will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of initiatives to support us in fulfilling our overarching goal of growing the UK workforce in our specialties of Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology, ensuring that quality and impact are at the heart of our plans.
With a focus on the strategic development side of the team you will cultivate information into initiatives such as the development of curricula or standards but also ongoing initiatives which will serve to increase routes into the workforce for both existing and emerging groups of doctors and allied health professionals. Leading and motivating a high-performing and dedicated team to do so.
What you’ll do:
- Manage the development and implementation of new versions of the postgraduate curricula for our specialities.
- Establish and implement necessary quality assurance mechanisms and initiative.
- Oversee the provision of support for ancillary workforce development initiatives.
- Undertake market research to evaluate the viability of proposed new workforce initiatives, targeting those with the greatest reach and impact.
- Lead, motivate performance manage and develop a team.
What you’ll need:
- Experience of curriculum development or experience of innovation in training programmes or teaching.
- Experience of programme/project management.
- Experience in developing funding bids/building cogent business cases.
- Knowledge and understanding of UK healthcare workforce strategy, including postgraduate medical education.
- Excellent manager of people, capable of inspiring.
- Analytical thinker, able to evaluate key issues and exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to prioritise own work and work of team to deliver agreed outcomes.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Workforce Initiatives Manager role , instructions on how to apply and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking to recruit an Innovation Manager for Elrha’s Humanitarian Innovation Programme (HIF) to work within our Scaling of Innovation area of focus.
Do you have good grasp of design and delivery of innovation concepts, tools and approaches? Do you have good technical knowledge of scaling within humanitarian settings? Are you looking to develop your expertise and a respected profile in humanitarian innovation?
We have an opportunity to join us as an Innovation Manager (‘Scaling of Innovation’ focus) on a Fixed-Term contract for 12 months, ideally to start as soon as possible. Our ‘remote-first’ working practices mean our employees can be based anywhere within the UK with the opportunity for monthly connection with colleagues at our London office. We can consider different working patterns, part time hours or secondments as appropriate.
In this role you will have the opportunity to manage the design and delivery of scaling of innovation processes from identifying the most pressing humanitarian problems, analysing opportunities for scaling viable innovation, working with sector experts to investigate solutions and designing funding calls (scaling innovation challenges) to address them.
Your application will need to demonstrate:
- Experience in leading the design and delivery of work to drive innovation, including problem or opportunity identification and support for the development of solutions.
- Technical knowledge and experience of working in the area of scaling of innovation for impact, ideally in a humanitarian context.
- An understanding of project and/or grant management including procurement of service providers and management of consultancy contracts to support the HIF’s work.
- Excellent facilitation skills (both online and in person), particularly of interactive and accessible workshops, with the ability to bring new ideas to fruition.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and networks with diverse stakeholders, specifically within the field of scaling.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.
Note for applicants:
- Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
- When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
- Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
- We reserve the right to close early with sufficient interest and can offer an immediate start.
Closing date: 23 June 2024
Interview dates: 2 & 3 July 2024 (online)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SPORTS AND CHALLENGE EVENTS PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
Salary: £35,882 FTE
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, two days in the Bristol office and three days home-based
Closing date: Wednesday 19 June 2024
Interviews: w/c Monday 1 July 2024
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Challenge Events Manager to join our Sports and Challenge Events Team managing an innovative and evolving portfolio of mass participation events, including the mighty London Marathon.
You’ll join a driven team committed to growing our challenge events portfolio and delivering standout supporter experiences, whether they’re jumping out of a plane or crossing that iconic London Marathon finish line. You’ll be marketing a range of tantalising mass participation events to supporters and devising engaging and inspiring stewardship journeys to make their Young Lives vs Cancer experience memorable.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- You be responsible for driving supporters into the charity, using your top-notch marketing skills, and working with our Digital and Brand teams, to target third party mass participation events to new and existing audiences.
- You'll possess strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills, you’ll be as comfortable liaising with event organisers and suppliers as you are working with internal stakeholders.
- You’ll create and deliver consistently awesome supporter journeys, working with our regional and central fundraising teams
- Your project management skills will help you deliver incredible event experiences for participants
- You’ll be meticulous about your budget, your targets and numbers
- You'll have a drive to keep on top of event trends; networking and researching new event concepts to help us shape a really forward-facing events offering
WHAT DO I NEED?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Strategic and operational experience in mass participation events
- Results and goal driven with experience of reaching and exceeding targets
- Experience of devising and delivering mass participation marketing and acquisition campaigns
- Experience of creating and delivering audience-focused plans to inspire and motivate customers/supporters
- A great communicator
- Strong prioritisation and organisation skills
- Adaptable and resilient
- A team player
- Epic at relationship building, with supporters, internal stakeholders and external suppliers and event organisers
- Self-motivated and driven
- Great at spotting opportunities and being proactive
- Confident at influencing and negotiating
What will I gain?
- For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
You may have experience in the following: Challenge Events Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Sports Events Coordinator, Charity Events Manager, Fundraising Events Manager, Mass Participation Events Manager, Community Events Manager, Events Project Manager, Events Marketing Manager, Event Operations Manager, Special Events Manager, etc.
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About us
We are an award-wining and fast-growing local charity with an established reputation for making a real difference in our community. We run Outside the Box, providing a wide range of opportunities for people with a learning disability and a CQC registered homecare company, Carers and Companions, providing home and community services for elderly people and those with disabilities, learning disabilities and health conditions.
We are a registered charity and social enterprise. We operate as a business, with a professional approach to delivering our mission of positively changing the lives of the people that we serve.
Since our establishment in 2013 we have achieved significant growth and a leading reputation as an innovative organisation. From small beginnings, we now have a turnover of c. £1 million, employ over 50 people, provide support to over 100 people each week and our community café has a large and loyal customer base. We continue to innovate and grow attracting new clients, customers, employees and community partnerships.
The charity was awarded the Social Investment Award 2021, run by Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber, with the judges commenting that we are:
“...a small but mighty organisation with so much passion and enthusiasm to make a real difference for their community”.
To support and help drive our continued development we now need to strengthen our central, ‘corporate’ services for the charity and its constituent business operations. These services span HR, finance, management information, compliance, systems and ICT, premises and administration together with project management as required. We have created a new role, Business Support Manager, to lead this step-up in our central services.
The role
The Business Support Manager will lead the development and delivery of best quality, highly responsive business support services helping to ensure administrative excellence, smart systems and processes and fully compliant operations across the organisation.
Working to the CEO and with the wider management team, the Business Support Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating central services for the charity. You will manage multiple administrative and business functions delivering great service to internal customers in areas spanning: core finance and performance management processes and systems; HR including staff recruitment, induction and workforce development; building and IT management; and quality, compliance and governance including overseeing policies, procedures and documentation. Developing and delivering more efficient, streamlined office operations and workflows for our central administration and operations support is a key focus for the role.
There is real scope, as we continue to grow, to develop both the job role and your own career progression.
About you
You will be highly organised, efficient and proactive and have:
· At least 3 years experience in a relevant business support/finance administration role
· Excellent financial and administrative skills including expert working knowledge of finance and accounting packages e.g. Quickbooks, Sage and processes e.g. invoicing, debt, monthly, quarterly and annual management finance and accounts, P&Ls
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Strong IT knowledge and capability
· Great analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
· Understanding of best practice HR administration
· Line management experience
· Knowledge/understanding of corporate/charity governance desirable.
Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button to access the Application Pack and to submit your application.
We are open to this being a 4-day per week role for the right candidate.
Are you looking for a new role where you can make a tangible difference to a small charity? Would you like to work for an organisation that is described as kind and supportive by it's members? We are currently recruiting for a new Charity Manager.
At the University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN) we empower Mental Health professionals working in education to develop their skills and expertise, and practice safely by providing networks, training and resources. We believe that mental health conditions should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, experiencing it positively or to benefitting from the opportunities that it creates. We actively work to address inequalities for students with mental health conditions.
This is an exciting time to join us as we are:
- Planning a name change
- About to start our strategy review to plan our next few years' development
This role offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of self-driven and collaborative work and is keen to deliver impactful services to our members and the sector as a whole.
We’re looking for someone with excellent all-round management skills, who is experienced in developing funding opportunities and services.
Networking and communication is a large part of the role and so you will need confidence to be able to communicate and develop relationships with a wide range of people. Our members are at the heart of our work, and you will need to be able to represent them, and the students they work with. We currently work with the Office for Students, Department of Education, Student Loans Company and UCAS, as well as other sector organisations, and are on advisory boards for several large research projects.
Please have a look at our website for more information about who we are, what we do and how we operate.
JOB TITLE: Charity Manager
LOCATION: Remote
RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Trustees, through the Chair of the board
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Administrator, Policy & Engagement Officer
SALARY: £33,000 - £38,000 (£26,400 - £30,400 pro rata)
Application deadline: 2/7/24 midday
Benefits of working for us
We offer flexible working, to help you manage your homelife, external commitments and wellbeing. We are happy to pay for co-working space for you.
As well as generous annual leave, the Charity Manager enjoys a wellbeing half day per month.
We also have a budget for ongoing training, so that all staff can feel confident in their role.
Job description and person specification
For a full job description and person specification please see our attachment. Although we are looking for particular skills and experience, we highly value people's capacity to learn and try new things. You need to be passionate about creating an equitable society for all, whatever your background.
Main roles and responsibilities
- You will provide strategic leadership and direction to the charity, developing business plans and measuring impact
- You will represent the charity in key forums and promote our work and that of our members
- You will oversee effective governance of the charity, working closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees
- You will help to ensure the organisation is sustainable and financially viable, developing new funding streams and partnerships
- You will promote a positive and healthy working environment, demonstrating leadership through personal example and continuing our work to ensure UMHAN is an organisation that people want to belong to and work with
Person specification
Essential requirements include:
- Educated to degree level, or postgraduate professional qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent qualifications, skills and experience.
- Experience of working in Higher Education, membership organisation or charity
- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
- An alignment with and commitment to the aims, purpose and vision of UMHAN
- A commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace and the delivery of services
- Substantial experience of business and strategic planning, with an ability to create objectives, track performance and deliver results
- Experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels
- Adaptable and flexible to new and changing working practices
- Highly self motivated; driven
- Resilient, with techniques for working remotely, managing a wide portfolio of responsibilities, within established budgets, and successfully meeting deadlines
Although we offer remote working, you must have a current right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To work collaboratively with Early Help practitioners in delivering on the actions of the family's Early Help plan, with a specific focus on autism
To support families with a child who has autism at an early intervention and preventative level; ensuring their development and wellbeing are supported.
To offer group work programmes to parents with children with autism
To support the development of knowledge and skills in the workforce on issues related to children with autism and their families.
To support the Early Help service with engaging families in early intervention and preventative work, offering good practice guidance related to autism.
To attend Early Help allocations meetings to support with advice and guidance on cases that are coming into the localities and provide specialist advise on cases where autism is a need.
To cover Birmingham locality services.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2025 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for crafting engaging communications, compelling content, and powerful stories to join our team as Communications and Campaigns Manager. In this pivotal role, you will develop and manage a comprehensive communications strategy for the charity, making a significant impact on children and families affected by the childhood cancer neuroblastoma.
As an exceptional communicator and storyteller, you will have the ability to write for a variety of audiences, inspiring engagement, raising awareness, and driving income growth. You will be experienced in developing and implementing multi-channel communications plans, encompassing social media, digital, and print. Additionally, you will manage and grow the charity’s press and media engagement.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as we embark on several major campaigns and advocate for improved experiences and outcomes for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Summary of role responsibilities
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Develop, implement and manage a dynamic communications plan for Solving Kids’ Cancer UK that encompasses the three key pillars of our work, across all communication channels;
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Lead on the development and implementation of online marketing campaigns to raise wider awareness, demonstrate our impact, grow our income, and position our organisation as a thought leader in paediatric oncology;
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Develop and grow our charity’s’ media presence and profile;
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Raise the charity’s profile and reach through the generation of new online and offline audiences, followers and supporters.
For more detailed information about the role, charity, and team, look at the Recruitment Pack.
We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Recruitment timetable
We aim to follow the schedule outlined below:
Applications close: 16 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Shortlisting: w/c 17 June 2024
Interviews: 1 July 2024 (London office)
If there are any adjustments that would help you engage with the recruitment process, please let us know.
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a disability charity to recruit a newly created Evidence and Policy Manager position. This brand new role within the Innovation Team, will use an existing evidence base to develop robust policy positions which will enable greater accessibility to a range of future transport modes and technologies.
The aim of this charity is to improve transport accessibility for people with disabilities now and in the future. Their policy work will be rooted in structured research, drawing out themes across transport modes and disability types to tell a clear story about what changes would make the biggest difference to disabled people.
In this role you will work to proactively identify opportunities to influence emerging from a portfolio of innovation projects. You will lead on the charity’s responses to high-profile Government consultations, and where there is alignment you may engage with external partners for mutual benefit. You will develop and implement a specific research programme geared towards supporting us to develop robust policy positions.
Key responsibilities will include;
- Commissioning research specifically geared towards supporting development of robust policy positions.
- Using insights to develop a structured evidence bank and developing policy-relevant themes across key areas.
- Engaging with key external stakeholders in disability and transport to understand the policy positions of other organisations and share back our own.
- Proactively identifying opportunities to influence policy where it may have a positive impact for disabled people.
- Leading on responding to consultations, working closely with the Innovation and Communications Teams, and with external partners and allies where appropriate
The ideal candidate will have;
- Experience commissioning robust qualitative and quantitative research.
- Experience using research findings and evidence to develop robust policy positions and respond to high-profile Government consultations.
- Experience proactively identifying opportunities to influence.
- Ability to facilitate sensitive internal conversations to reach a point of consensus on policy positions.
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in Government, industry, and other charities and foundations.
- Exceptional written and oral influencing skills, including the judicious use of data and evidence and the compelling presentation of the case for change.
This is a hybrid position requiring 2 day per week from the head office in Harlow, Essex. The office is well connected by public transport links.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so for more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Over the last few years, New Horizon has been steadily growing in response to increased demand for our services. Our ambitious plans for 2024/25 include expanding our service offer and securing an additional site locally that will add much needed space for young people’s activities and office space. To enable us to achieve our plans in line with the organisation’s mission, we are committed to growing and improving our frontline and back-office functions. The Finance and Resources Manager role will add capacity to our Administration Team, creating a new deputy manager role to support the delivery of our expansion plans support and relieve increased demand. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and Resources by overseeing and further developing the administrative function of the organisation, and directly line manage a number of administrators. You should be exceptionally well organised, confident in communicating with trustees and senior managers, and passionate about delivering high quality services to young people who are unsafe or facing homelessness.
Starting salary: £37,024
Deadline to apply: 9am Thursday 27 June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Project Manager
Offer type: This is a fixed term for 9 months
Salary: £34,000 - £42,000
Location: This is a remote role, based nationally
NCS Trust is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. At NCS we respect and value differences in people and all hires are made on merit.
We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from an ethnically diverse background, or people with disabilities, as these groups are currently underrepresented particularly in our leadership.
We are committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace and are a signatory to the Race at Work Charter from Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network; and the Disability Confident Committed employer scheme.
Role Purpose
The role holder will be part of the Operations & Transformation Directorate reporting to the Head of PMO / Change and Delivery Lead.
The incumbent will have a pivotal role in the management of change, implementation and continuous improvement projects, mostly in the digital and IDS sphere. The role holder will help to ensure the work is aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation, promoting the team’s relevance and value. Working on a broad spectrum of digitally focussed projects, this role will partner with the senior management team and other internal stakeholders.
Key Activities
- Project Management of Mobilisation and Implementation projects covering systems, continuous improvement, and strategic projects
- Creating project plans & mapping dependencies from bottom-up in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Define and track project milestones and ensure dependencies are understood and accepted by the relevant owners
- Report on the status of projects and ensure the appropriate governance and compliance is applied
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of a complex range of initiatives and/or projects
- Act as Project Manager by planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress of activities, ensuring that delivery is on track, as well as establishing mitigating activities where risks and issues may arise.
- Oversee a number of complex projects
- This role requires a proactive approach to relationship building - collaborating, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders, ensuring delivery is achieved by the most effective and efficient means.
- Ensuring the project stays on time and within budget to deliver outcomes and measure expectations
- Working with the Risk Manager on risk and issues management
Role Specific Skills
- Influencing – uses a repertoire of communication styles, sells ideas by constructing arguments, builds trust by demonstrating reliability and consistency
- Adaptability – supports others through change, is objective under pressure and eliminates barriers to success
- Leading Self and Others – supports team to achieve objectives, uses appropriate delegation, takes ownership of own development and makes development opportunities for others
- Solving Problems – identifies tools and techniques for problem solving, identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, establishes long term goals for team,
- Delivering Results – demonstrates high standard of work, monitors work against a plan, takes personal responsibility for success of team tasks and projects
- Build strong productive relationships within the Trust, the Operations & Transformation team and with third parties in order to deliver effective solutions.
- Partner closely with teams across the organisation to understand the priorities and changing needs.
- Help ensure projects are adhering to PMO procedures and standards by understanding the PMO governance process.
- Support with PMO tools & templates to enable project managers to better deliver projects.
Measures of Success
- Project groups set up and functioning effectively
- Project governance in place with actions and decisions tracked and followed up regularly
- Projects delivered on time and in budget
- Positive feedback from business owners who have been supported with projects
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Significant and demonstrable project management experience (3-5 years) in a multi-project environment, from inception to implementation and closure
- Extensive experience delivering complex projects with strategic change component
- Experience managing projects through multi-disciplinary teams
- Project/Programme qualification e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP; experience working with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills (verbal, written and listening)
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and proactively
- Resilient and able to handle ambiguity
- Personal, relatable character, able to build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage data and information with discretion
Desirable:
- Have had exposure with matrix working and strong capability as a business partner in relationship building with stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience dealing with Director-level stakeholders and challenge thinking where appropriate
- Government / public sector experience would be advantageous
- Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, and project governance principles
- Adaptability – accepts need for change, maintains a positive outlook and projects credibility
- Experience of using Google Sheets and Smartsheet to be able to create project plans
Our benefits include
- 28 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holiday entitlements.
- 5 Volunteer days
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/New parental (Subject to 1 year of service) pay
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a self-directed learning and development platform
- Access to a national discount platform, shared with one family member
- Discounted Eye Care
- Cycle to work scheme
- You can request flexible working after 26 weeks of employment
- Well being days
We welcome applications from candidates who do not have all of the criteria for the role. We believe in potential for growth and development at NCS.
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vision is to work in partnership with the local community to:
· Meet emergency food needs: through the provision of food parcels to those experiencing food poverty.
· Provide fresh produce: community allotments so that our food parcels can contain varied fresh produce.
· Prevent the recurrence of food poverty: through signposting, education and partnerships we aim to reduce dependence on food banks.
Loveworks are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, inspiring and confident individual with excellent management and communication skills who is ready to take on the opportunity to lead this highly respected and dynamic charity. Ideally you will have a passion for helping people in food poverty and for engaging and empowering staff and volunteers. You will have strong leadership, people management, organisation and communication skills with the ability to generate strategic and financial growth delivering measurable results.
Main purpose of the role
- Provide leadership in delivering the Loveworks business plan in line with the overall Strategy
- Ensure that our beneficiaries and volunteers are at the heart of the Loveworks strategy and business plan.
- Ensure financial stability and growth of our operations and services to meet local needs
- Manage and develop staff (currently 4) and around 80 volunteers
- Oversee the operational running of the charity and provide holiday support
- Be responsible for Loveworks assets including warehouse, van and two allotment plots
- Increase awareness and impact of Loveworks through maintaining and building new relationships with corporates, funders and other partners
Main areas of responsibility:
· Strategy and business planning:
o Converting the strategy into an annual business plan
o Working with partners and Trustees to realise the benefits and impact of Loveworks in the community
· People management:
o Line management of up to 5 staff
o Build and maintain a vibrant volunteer community ensuring volunteers feel valued, supported and motivated to support Loveworks in a variety of roles.
o Ensure good practice, policies, procedures and appropriate training is in place for staff and volunteers.
· Operational management:
o Oversee the operational running of the charity, as delegated to the charity officers, ensuring the governance is fit for purpose and maintained.
o Manage and ensure maintenance and running of Loveworks assets including the warehouse, van and two allotments
· Budget management:
o Create and manage the overall budget as agreed with Trustee Treasurer
o Monthly and annual reporting
· Governance:
o Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure the charity commission governance requirements are operationally in place and maintained.
o Manage operational risk and health & safety across the charity.
· Stakeholder management:
o Relationship building e.g. agencies, schools, corporate organisations and fundraisers, developing and maintaining links with local community groups, organisations and businesses.
· Marketing and fundraising:
o Oversee the funding bids, grant applications, sponsorship campaigns and fundraising events.
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- Direct marketing content with support from Trustees and external resource when required.
As Loveworks is a small team of part-timers you will be required to perform the roles of other team members including food bank and warehouse support and processing, fundraising and other responsibilities during some periods.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting a part time Marketing and Communications Manager to support the development, implementation and management of innovative marketing campaigns to drive awareness, interest, and income across all areas of our work.
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (Mat Cover)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £31,196.80 pro rata (based on FTE of £38,996)
Location: Hybrid – FSRH London office (London Bridge) and home working.
Marketing management
- Supporting our Head of Marketing to develop cross-organisation marketing plans to help us achieve our member retention objectives and reach new audiences.
- Leading projects with our Members Services Team, Education and Training, and External Affairs teams to understand the market and customer need for our products and services.
Marketing activities
- Lead on the delivery of effective marketing plans for a range of audiences and outputs, including but not limited to our online and in-person events, qualifications, training and assessments, and clinical guidance, guidelines and standards.
- Write engaging copy for both online and offline marketing collateral – including news stories, blogs, email communications, print and digital adverts, and social media.
- Segment and tailor marketing communications for a range of audiences by professional role, membership type, and level of involvement with us.
- Manage regular email communications with our registered users (those who express an interest in us) and candidates (those currently learning with us) to support their journey towards becoming a member.
- Develop and manage the marketing activities for our core member publication The British Medical Journal in Sexual and Reproductive Health (BMJ SRH)
- Proactively manage a content calendar to help keep track of our range of communications.
- Collaborate with our Digital Marketing Officer to repurpose content from our website and campaign publications for use on social media.
- Ensure all communications practices are GDPR compliant.
Marketing intelligence
- Support the Head of Marketing with desk-based research / activities to help us better understand and engage with newer audiences (e.g., physician associates, pharmacists).
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, using a range of tools (e.g., Google Analytics, CRM reports, Google Data Studio), working closely with our Digital Content Manager and Data Manager.
- Proactively look at ways to improve the overall effectiveness of marketing campaigns, using data and insights to inform this.
- Track and monitor email campaign effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements, most notably during our annual member renewals campaign.
Brand management
- Champion our FSRH values, brand guidelines and style guide, supporting the Head of Marketing to keep our templates and materials up-to-date and implemented correctly.
- Support the development of event specific content for in-person and online events, and occasionally assist as an FSRH representative.
- Produce slides for our CEO / Officers where needed to help share information about FSRH’s work.
You will have experience:
- Developing and delivering successful and multichannel marketing and communications plans
- using email marketing tools and segmenting communications to suit specific audiences
- working across social media platforms and creating tailored content
- using data to understand audiences, measure the success of campaigns and improve effectiveness
- an understanding of GDPR and how it is applied in practice
- copywriting skills for a variety of audiences on different communications channels, both online and offline
- with tools such as Mailchimp, Hootsuite, website content management systems (CMS) and Google Analytics
- Microsoft office skills with a knowledge of Office 365
- positive communication skills, both written and verbal with great attention to detail and proof-reading abilities
- the ability to work flexibly to respond to changing priorities.
- interest in sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH)
We will offer you:
A range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
- 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Flexible working culture
- Pension and life assurance scheme:
- 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- ‘Free Lunch’ Thursday (in office)
- Interest free season ticket travel loans
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and neonatal pay
- Ongoing training and development
To Apply
In order to fulfil this role, you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
Please send your CV and covering letter
Deadline for applications is 17 June 2024.
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 24 June 2024.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We value diversity, promote equality, and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are working hard to minimise unconscious bias.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Post no: 597
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £35,020 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to work for Mind BLMK as part of the Fundraising & Engagement Team.
The Fundraising and Engagement Manager will lead the development and successful rollout of Mind BLMK’s Fundraising and Engagement strategy, annual plans, generation income and key project work which aim to deliver significant net income growth and increase awareness by maximising local support.
The successful applicant will ensure the Fundraising and Engagement strategy meets the needs of supporters, including those affected by mental health issues, as appropriate.
Key Duties
- Be the leading authority on Fundraising and Engagement activity at Mind BLMK, devising the strategies as well as developing and delivering the annual operational plan.
- Maintain a strong strategic vision of Fundraising and Engagement activity at Mind BLMK and ensure developments are in line with the wider organisation strategies. Support colleagues to embrace change for long-term benefit.
- Ensure the Fundraising and Engagement strategy meets the needs of supporters, including those affected by mental health issues, as appropriate.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the department in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of the Fundraising and Engagement support role).
- Manage and develop the risk analysis of Fundraising income to provide up-to-date financial forecasts to Line Manager / CEO and Board as required.
- Take a leadership role within the organisation to promote collaborative working with colleagues to deliver on Fundraising and communication potential.
- Provide expert advice on fundraising to wider Mind BLMK colleagues, volunteers and supporters on Fundraising theory and operational delivery, as required.
- Source and nurture local major donors, building and maintaining the relationships to deliver on Fundraising targets.
- Contribute to local trust and grant applications, working collaboratively with colleagues and following agreed systems and processes.
- Deliver successful portfolio of local events which meet or exceed agreed participant numbers, average raised per participant and overall return on investment.
- Provide exceptional stewardship to current supporters to ensure that income and opportunities are maximised in accordance with Fundraising processes.
- Hold responsibility for the implementation of Mind branding guidelines and specifications across the organisation, reviewing, monitoring and advising as necessary to ensure corporate identity is maintained in line with Mind BLMK policies and procedures.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on 20th June 2024
Interview date: 2nd July 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
The NSPCC’s mission is to end cruelty to children. This is what drives their income generation team to get out there and bring in the funds needed to protect children and prevent abuse.
Due to the formation of the new Wales Fundraising Board, an exciting new role has been created to help deliver a portfolio of corporate partnerships and events, to identify and secure new corporate partnerships and support the work of the wider UK team. The postholder will need to ideally be within or close to South Wales as regular contact with prospects and partners will be required.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager – Wales, you will be supported by the Supporter Fundraising Manager (your line manager), and work alongside a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager and Senior Philanthropy Manager. You will manage a varied and exciting portfolio of new and longstanding partners across Wales (focused primarily on South Wales) and identify, develop and win new corporate support through Charity of the Year, events, commercial and strategic opportunities.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager – Wales, you will:
- Support the corporate fundraising team in your region conveying regional expertise and corporate partnerships knowledge to internal and external stakeholders
- Collaboratively work towards a corporate partnership team target of c.£200k
- Develop a fully researched and engaged prospect pipeline of five and six figure future corporate supporters
- Play a key role in maximising income for the NSPCC from existing commercial partnerships and relationships and ensuring the highest standard of proactive support and development
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience of account/partnership management or new business within the third or commercial sector
- Success in developing and securing relationships to achieve results within a fundraising, sales or marketing environment
- Ability to deliver results as set out in a team or departmental plan
- An outgoing, confident individual, who can work on their own initiative and is achievement and results orientated
- You may come from Events, Community or a similar type of relationship management role
Employee benefits
Whilst the role is primarily home based, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to travel freely across your designated region (travel expensed), plus occasionally travel to other parts of the country for team meetings, training and to support the wider team.
Candidates will ideally be based within or very close to South Wales.
In return, we can offer a flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate may wish to work from their local NSPCC offices (Cardiff or Prestatyn) from time to time or may have individual circumstances that can be discussed at interview.
The NSPCC is a warm and welcoming place. They have an inclusive culture whereby we encourage all staff to bring their whole self to work.
Benefits include:
- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous matched pension up to 7%
- Life assurance scheme
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
- A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
- A range of lived experience network groups including Black Workers Support Group, Thrive Network, Muslim Colleagues and Allies Group, PINCC (Pride in the NSPCC’s Colleagues and Children), the Family Network and Action 4 Deaf and Disabled as People Together
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.