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Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes to achieve our wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation. We work across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations.
We are looking for an experienced Business Development and Advisory Manager to join our committed team, who will hit the ground running.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
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You will manage and grow Stronger Together’s business relations in a variety of sectors, both in the UK and globally to generate funding and drive impact. This includes taking the lead in developing project proposals for clients.
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You will deliver interactive training workshops and deliver premium quality services to businesses to support them to embed responsible recruitment and fair work and tackle modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
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You will project manage all client projects from start to finish.
The role is diverse with opportunities to generate new funding to drive impact, project manage and implement training and activity with a variety of businesses, and to try out new ideas. You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with the Head of Business Development, and rest of our growing team across the world.
Who you are:
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An experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of and subject matter expertise on working with businesses on responsible recruitment, ethical labour practices and modern slavery, and significant experience in business engagement/developing and managing senior management corporate sponsor relations (min. 5 years’ experience).
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The ideal candidate should have experience in a business development role, a track record in building and developing business relations, and strong experience of giving presentations, delivering pitches and closing deals.
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Experienced in maintaining and developing corporate sponsor relations including writing client and grant proposals.
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An excellent trainer, with experience of delivering training to businesses.
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A strong project manager and great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those.
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A professional who has worked with or within the construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, apparel, finance or care sector on responsible business behaviour.
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An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with experience of developing and building new successful working relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as confidence in representing the organisation professionally at a variety of events.
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A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders.
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Someone with a good eye for detail, whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture.
What we can offer you
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A permanent contract (0.8 FTE or full-time).
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A competitive salary (salary band £39,861 - £51,248 gross annually; pro-rata if 0.8 FTE) and enhanced employee benefits.
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Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation.
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A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, ethical recruitment and systemic change.
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Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.
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Working remotely (UK-based), with regular online meetings and social team gatherings and in-person meetings as required.
Details: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis | Closing date: Sunday 05/05/2024 | Interviews: Thurs 09/05/2024 | Starting date: ASAP
To apply, please send us your CV and motivation letter (max. 2 pages of A4) outlining the skills and experience you have that meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the Job Description, please include ‘Application Business Development and Advisory Manager’ in the subject line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteers and Support Administrator
£21,000 p.a. + benefits
35 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Permanent
100 Berkshire Place, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5RD
Closing 6th May at midnight
About us:
Colostomy UK is a national charity that offers support and advice to people who have had stoma surgery (ostomates) and to their friends, families and carers. Our projects empower ostomates to return to sports, hobbies and other activities after their surgery and give them the confidence to take on fresh challenges. We advocate for ostomates’ rights and are their voice on the bigger issues. Our campaigns raise awareness of ‘life with a stoma’ and encourage organisations to make their facilities more inclusive.
About the role:
As the Volunteers and Support Administrator you will provide efficient administration to our support services and volunteer team. You will also undertake any admin duties involved with running the Colostomy UK office and support other members of the team. You will be answering and re-directing incoming calls on our stoma helpline. You won’t be providing support to callers; however you will need to have an empathetic approach whilst explaining that you will arrange a support call back from one of our volunteers. You will action calls that come through on our admin line and manage our central email inbox, ensuring requests are actioned promptly. You will organise volunteer rotas, help with onboarding our volunteers and organise incoming and outgoing post. The postholder will take minutes at meetings, ensure the office is kept tidy and co-ordinate stock delivery for events and exhibitions.
Our ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position is organized, efficient, and reliable, capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently. They will possess excellent customer care skills, demonstrating a professional and empathetic telephone manner. Attention to detail is vital, along with strong time management abilities. The successful post holder will have effective verbal and written communication skills, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft programs and accurate data entry. While prior administration experience is preferred, it is not mandatory.
Core role responsibilities
- To provide comprehensive administration to our support services and volunteer team, including the rest of the Colostomy UK team. To ensure the smooth running of office operations.
- Answering and re-directing incoming calls on our helpline and admin line, arranging support call backs from our team of volunteers with lived experience.
- Manage the hello@ inbox, ensuring that all requests are actioned in a timely manner.
- Organise the volunteer rotas
- Support our Volunteers Manager with the administration of onboarding, supporting, and training volunteers, including conducting DBS and reference checks.
- Manage our incoming and outgoing post, inclusive of couriers and sending out literature orders.
- Co-ordinating the delivery of event stock for open days/ exhibitions.
- Take minutes at meetings.
- Represent the charity at occasional events and travel for other business purposes
The job pack includes the full job description and person specification.
We have a range of benefits that we offer our team, these include:
· Private Health Care, including an employee assistance programme, remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, medical diagnostics and treatment.
· Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
· Increased annual leave allowance based on length of service, up to 30 days
· Season ticket loan
· 5% contribution to pension scheme
· An extra day holiday for your birthday and one day off a year to volunteer
· Training and development opportunities to support your learning and growth
· Fresh fruit in the office
·Free on-site parking
Please send your CV and a one page covering letter to Ria Robinson, Volunteers Manager, by midnight on 6th May 2024.
In your cover letter, please tell us:
· About any relevant experience
· What skills and qualities you will bring to the role
· Why you’d like to work for us
· Where you saw the job advertised
If you would like to discuss the role, you can call Ria Robinson, our Volunteers Manager. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post and all applicants must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom.
We exist to make a positive difference for anyone impacted by any kind of stoma or stoma surgery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.