Global employee relations policy manager jobs

About the role

SSE is seeking an Entrepreneurship Delivery Lead to provide leadership in the design, delivery, and management of SSE Entrepreneurship programmes. This role will be pivotal in the advancement of our Entrepreneurship delivery offer for social entrepreneurs across the UK.

This role will involve the direct responsibility for delivering some programmes as well as overall accountability for SSE’s learning programmes delivered by Entrepreneurship facilitators, ensuring they fulfil the requirements of SSE external funding partners and investors.

You will also line manage, supervise and direct, Entrepreneurship facilitators, mentors and other contributors as required. You will play a key ambassadorial role in promoting SSE’s approach to blended learning and ensuring that all our delivery aligns to our action learning pedagogy.

What you’ll be doing

• Finding and recruiting the UK’s most promising social entrepreneurs
• Designing and delivering SSE’s innovative support for social entrepreneurs
• Overseeing and managing budgets and progress on SSE’s programmes
• Building yours and SSE’s changemaking know-how, nationally & globally
• Lead the management of SSE’s internal bank of entrepreneurship support resources, for the benefit of social entrepreneurs across the UK and internationally.
• Lead the curation of SSE’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which will host digital entrepreneurship support resources for SSE’s social entrepreneurs to access during and beyond our programmes
• Play a lead role in supporting the Entrepreneurship Team to source and curate digital content for online self-directed study

About you

• Experienced in managing a business venture, social enterprise or project
• A track record of supporting leaders and/or ventures to thrive through facilitating interventions such as coaching and innovative group workshops
• Experienced in designing learning or development experiences
• Experienced in producing digital content to support to support individuals and ventures to build their capacity
• Knowledge of different (social) enterprise business models – including SSE - and how
• Budget and data-driven; agile, analytical and solutions-focused
• Experienced in leading and managing individuals and teams remotely in order to achieve shared goals
• Belief in the power of social enterprise to improve communities, systems and people’s respective qualities of life.

What can SSE offer you?

• Flexible working
• 25 days’ annual leave, Christmas closure days + UK bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Personal development training budget
• Attend SSE courses & learning sessions for free
• Access to Mindful Employer Plus, a 24/7 confidential employee helpline
• Free eyecare vouchers
• Team away days twice a year
• Annual season ticket loan & Cycle to work scheme
• Staff working groups to bring your passion and expertise to: Climate Action, Digital Champions, DEI and Wellbeing

About SSE

We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. It runs courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But it is not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible. SSE supports people in others ways too, such as funding and mentoring. Lord Michael Young founded SSE as a charity in 1997, and it’s grown to a network of schools across the UK, Canada and India. Together, SSE is changing lives and transforming communities.

What we do and why we do it

• Our vision is a socially and environmentally just society, where the potential of all people is fully realised.
• Our mission is to empower and equip people with entrepreneurial ideas and solutions to grow the social economy.

Company Culture & Values

SSE is a vibrant organisation; we work entrepreneurially and are committed to providing quality learning opportunities for social entrepreneurs, community businesses and social sector leaders. Working here is engaging, exciting and demanding. If you are someone who enjoys creating solutions and contributing your ideas you’ll enjoy how we work.

At SSE, everyone’s ideas are welcome for how we can learn and improve. People at all levels contribute ideas for our future, and we collaborate with our UK teams and international teams to share best practice.

We like to enjoy good times together too, because changing the world is an exciting task that’s worth celebrating!

We want to work with (and continue to develop) individuals who can embody and demonstrate the following values and mindset:

• We are always learning
• We are collaborative
• We are entrepreneurial
• We are inclusive
• We are trusting

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals.

At SSE, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

We challenge ourselves to build diverse teams. We recognise that diverse teams improve the quality and richness of our work, and that diverse connections are essential for creating lasting change.

We choose to be consciously inclusive and to champion the value of diversity.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from people who identify as:

• being from racialised and minoritised communities
• and/or LGBTQ+
• and/or disabled, including learning and non-visible disabilities

If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page, please contact us.

We are looking for a dynamic individual keen to build their communication skills as a member of a global organisation focused on impact within the healthcare space.

You will have the opportunity to shape and contribute to all aspects of our communications strategy, from content development to campaign creation, events planning to media outreach. This is an ideal position for a self-starter seeking to be part of a small, fast-paced team with opportunities to gain experience and responsibility.

Context

5 billion people do not have access to safe, affordable surgical and anaesthesia care when needed. Can you help a growing organisation address a neglected area of global health care?

Surgery and anaesthesia have a fundamental and growing impact on global health outcomes. Surgical intervention could address at least 30% of the global burden of disease, and yet the poorest 33% of people receive just 3.5% of all surgery. Post-operative mortality rates 1,000 times higher than in some high-income countries can be found in parts of the world where surgery and anaesthesia have been neglected, and in some countries as many as 90% of anaesthetic departments do not have the equipment to provide a safe anaesthetic for a child.

With 132 Member Societies made up of anaesthesiologists in over 140 countries, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) is uniquely placed to influence these inequalities and to help ensure universal access to safe surgery and safe anaesthesia. It aims to achieve this through its 4 programmes:

• Advocacy
• Education & Training
• Working Together
• Safety & Quality

All of which are allied with and supported by developing a well-functioning Federation.

This role will contribute to the delivery of our objectives by helping to implement advocacy and communications strategies.

The role reports to the Advocacy & Communications Manager and will liaise regularly with the rest of the small staff team in the Secretariat in London. The Secretariat works with and supports a much larger team of expert volunteers around the world. Relationships with member societies and our Board and Council will also be important, and an ability to interact across a range of stakeholders is essential.

Purpose of the role

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of our communications and advocacy strategy. The incumbent will strengthen the WFSA by:

• Supporting the Advocacy & Communications Manager in the delivery of all aspects of our communications and advocacy strategy;
• Developing ideas and creating content for our website, social platforms, and other outlets;
• Helping to manage and expand our social media presence;
• Developing materials for our fundraising and marketing activities;
• Event coordination (this may include some international travel to support events).

Download the full Job Description document to learn about key responsibilities and the ideal person specification.

We are looking for a talented Global Workforce Officer with organisational, people and coordination skills to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). 

This is a newly developed role in the Workforce Development and Training team and the successful candidate will be responsible for a range of activities relating to the UK employment of global doctors in radiology and clinical oncology. The Global Workforce Officer will work closely with the Equivalence Officer and to deliver the equivalence process which assess doctors applying for Certificates of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) and direct entry to the GMC’s Specialist Register. As well as this , they will take a leading role in the implantation and delivery of new College activity relating to the promotion and development of the global radiology and oncology workforce.

In this varying role the Global Workforce Officer will need to be able to a self-starter motivated by the aims and goals of the College. Strong organisational skills are a must, a long side the ability to effectively prioritise their own work. The successful candidate must be comfortable co-ordinating and engaging with a variety of people to achieve the best outcomes. Using their interpersonal skills they will develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the their team and directorate as well as across the College. The ideal candidate will be able to confidently advise and provide reliable guidance to committee members and other relevant stakeholders, effectively communicating individualised and complex information. 

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation in an important role - and it requires an ambitious and hardworking individual in its place. If this exciting challenge sounds like it’s for you, if you are looking for a meaningful and impactful role that contributes to the accreditation of doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services, then please consider applying and finding out more about the Global Workforce Officer role and the RCR in the candidate pack. 

Why join us?

Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
Hybrid working (60% 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

About GDI Hub

The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world.

Our vision is of a world without barriers to participation and equitable opportunity for all. We believe disability innovation is part of a bigger movement for disability inclusion and social justice. More than a product, a service or policy, disability innovation is a way of thinking to address disability challenges by co-designing solutions and sharing knowledge. We are solutions-focused experts in, Assistive & Accessible Technology, Inclusive Design, Inclusive Education Technology, Climate & Crisis Resilience and Cultural Participation. We stimulate entrepreneurship by developing bold approaches, partnerships and ecosystems to accelerate change.

We work across 5 domains, disrupting current ideas and practice by bring together new partnerships to overcome the barriers that exclusion and poverty creates in relation to disability.

• Research: creating new knowledge, solutions and products
• Innovation: growing inclusive innovation ecosystems
• Programmes: testing what works
• Teaching: learning and sharing knowledge
• Advocacy: evidence-based outreach

Based in East London and a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, we deliver world-class research, ideas and inventions, creating new knowledge, solutions and products, and shaping policy through co-creation, participation and collaboration. GDI Hub is composed of an Academic Research Centre (ARC) led by University College London (UCL) and a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is guided by an Advisory Board of disabled people. We currently have a diverse portfolio of work with a value of around £50million, are operational in 35 countries having reached 21 million people since launching in 2016.

GDI Hub values inclusion as a core business success factor. We actively seek to attract employees from diverse backgrounds and particularly welcome applications for this role from disabled people and people from all cultural and faith backgrounds. The role is offered on flexible terms, including location and hours of work (though right to work in the UK is required), and the accommodation of reasonable adjustments is business as usual for us.

Role Purpose

This role will provide project management support to drive forward delivery under GDI Hub’s portfolio of work, substantively including the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) funded ‘AT2030’ programme and other significant GDI Hub projects.

‘AT2030 – Life Changing Assistive Technology for All’, is GDI Hub’s flagship programme and aims to test ‘what works’ to improve access to Assistive Technology supporting solutions to scale with a focus on innovative products, new service models, and building global capacity. AT2030 is composed of 12 ‘sub-programmes’ of which this role will manage approximately half. These ‘sub-programmes’ include implementation projects as well as challenge funds and research vehicles.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager who currently leads AT2030 management, to deliver to the project: to quality expectations (internal and client), to scope, within budget, and in line with timelines, managing challenges and change as these emerge. The post holder will work with delivery partners (including members of the GDI Hub team) to ensure projects maximise their positive impact.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Provide operational and project management support within the GDI Hub CIC in the delivery of major projects, working proactively and taking initiative.
• Provide administrative support to Senior Project Manager to help perform duties effectively and efficiently.
• Support the management of day-to-day relationships with delivery partners.
• Support the planning and management of workplans, including emergent risks, challenges, change requests, budgets, schedules and scope.
• Track contracts attached to projects to ensure dates and resources are appropriate to delivery timelines.

Project Reporting

• Support the collection and review of programme reporting requirements, liaising with downstream partners to ensure reports are delivered in time, and prepared to a standard for circulation.
• Support the development of project report and presentations for the Project Board and FCDO.
• Maintain effective knowledge management systems based on project reporting and management activities – updating systems to reflect current delivery status’
• Support financial monitoring and reporting.

Communications and Engagement

• Support the development and delivery of communication materials with the Comms Team, identifying opportunities to profile the work of GDI Hub.
• Support the Comms Team to deliver events, webinars and other public facing projects.
• Support the oversight of the production, quality assurance and promotion of project outputs.

Other

• Support GDI Hub’s Senior Project Manager, Director of Operations and Directors in developing new opportunities to drive forward disability innovation, including new funding opportunities.
• Offer cooperative support across the organisation as capacity allows

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The need for flexibility, shared accountability and team working is required and the role-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

This is a description of the role as it is at present. It is the practice of GDI Hub to review role profiles regularly to ensure that they relate to the role being performed. These reviews will be carried out by the line manager in consultation with the role holder.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience working within international development, disability, social development, public policy, research and/or the consultancy sector.
• Experience with administrative and logistical tasks with excellent competency in organisation, time management and prioritisation of tasks.
• Knowledge of the project management cycle and financial management as part of the project cycle.
• Knowledge and experience supporting the management of challenging projects, particularly related to international development, disability, research or grants management.
• Demonstrable experience of donor reporting with institutional donors such FCDO (formerly DFID) etc.
• Experience of working with delivery partners including procurement and contract management, ideally with ODA, public sector grants and/or private sector engagement.
• An ability to support the building, development and maintenance of relationships with a variety of stakeholders, showing diplomacy, sensitivity and decisiveness.
• Experience of supporting communications and partnership management.
• Experience relating to supporting operational and financial management, including contracting, compliance, due diligence and risk management.
• Experience working with international partners and stakeholders is desirable.

Role Competencies

Skills and abilities

• Project Management
• Administration
• Minute taking
• Planning and organising work
• Results and achievement focused
• Support to operational management and financial reporting
• Support in stakeholder management
• Analytical skills and comfort working with data
• Proactive, self-motivated, committed and enthusiastic
• Sound communication skills
• Sound ICT skills (Office365, incl. Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)

Personal style and behaviour

• Pro-active problem solver
• Practical and pragmatic
• Likes working as part of a small, energetic team
• Creative and organisational leadership
• Integrity and inclusive behaviours
• Able to work independently, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• High degree of professionalism
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Approachable and amiable

The US-UK Fulbright Commission’s vision is a world in which there are no obstacles to learning, understanding and collaboration. Our mission is to advance knowledge, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange programmes between the peoples of the US and the UK.  

We will be celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2023 and the impact that the US-UK Commission has had with emphasis on inclusive excellence, tackling global challenges and building community.  The Director of Development and External Relations will work with the Executive Director to develop a ten-year fundraising strategy that will be launched as a major campaign in our anniversary year.  

The post holder will act as the lead in fundraising development focusing on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and securing support from alumni and major donors as well as trusts, corporate organisations, foundations and high net worth individuals.  They will also lead on strategic external communications and stakeholder engagement with an emphasis on the Fulbright alumni community in UK and US.

They will be part of the Commission’s senior team and work particularly closely with the Director of Awards on alumni engagement and the Director of Advising and Marketing to consistently articulate our mission, vision and branding across the Commission’s activities.  They will implement and build on the organisation’s new communications strategy, manage the redesign and roll-out of the organisation’s website (with already contracted external design agency) and manage the day-to-day external communications operations of the Commission – from social media to responding to press inquiries.

The successful candidate will have prior experience and a successful track record of playing a significant role on a fundraising campaign and knowledge of established fundraising techniques.  They will also have concrete expertise in strategic communications, content creation, stakeholder communications, website management and social media.

They will have experience of building relationships and communicating with diverse communities in order to promote a sense of inclusion and belonging. They will have a successful track record in developing and executing organisation-wide strategies and have demonstrable experience in building effective networks and partnerships across organisational boundaries. Significant experience in alumni relations or similar community building role is also required. They will have strong organisation skills and experience in managing a varied workload while paying attention to the tiny details.

The ideal candidate needs to be flexible, bold, and work well and collaboratively in a constantly changing environment.  They will need to bring a mix of strategic flair as well as proven skills to see through the implementation of plans in a lean organisation. Critically, they will be passionate about the transformational power of international higher education and committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers exceptional opportunities for people interested in international education and who are committed to our mission and vision. New staff join a small and friendly team who are highly motivated, entrepreneurial and passionate about cross-cultural exchange.Our staff benefits include 34 days holiday (including 3 US holidays and 3 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of 5%), employee assistance programme, flexible working and excellent learning and development opportunities.

We welcome and encourage job applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities, people who identify as Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, non-binary and/or Queer. As part of our focus on social mobility, we also encourage applications from those who are the first generation to go to university in their family.

Please note, you must have the prior legal right to work in the UK. 

Location: Central London office at least 2 days a week, home working the rest of the time.

Closing date: Monday 18 July 2022 (9am BST)

Our busy facilities team are recruiting an experienced Facilities Manager who will be responsible for the management and maintenance of Coin Street’s hard services across our 13-acre site which includes the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf, our conference centre, cafes, bars and restaurants, our parks and the riverside walkway, plus our award-winning co-operative housing and our family and children’s centre.

The hard services include M&E contracts, lifts and engineering-related projects and you’ll undertake the day-to-day supervision and management of these contracts ensuring KPIs are met/exceeded as well as respond to maintenance callouts and requests by ensuring contractors complete tasks to a high standard.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrable extensive trade experience
• Significant experience in an engineering facilities role within multi building services.
• Previous appointment as Authorised Person for one or more of the following disciplines, LV, Mechanical Services, Confined Spaces, Boiler and Pressure Systems.
• Experience of Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM).

What we do

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.

We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

Extras

In return, we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff
• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
• Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
• Commitment to training and development

Are you a relationship expert? We’re looking for someone who knows how to look after and take care of partnerships, building meaningful and long-lasting relationships that enable us to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and support positive change across education systems worldwide.

Our rapidly growing portfolio of international work means we have a newly created role as a Partnership Manager, initially for a 1 year FTC with the potential to go permanent. You’ll be part of our Business Development team and focus on ensuring we have the right partnerships in place to provide the local expertise within Africa as well as building global joint partnerships and consortiums for new and up and coming projects.

You’ll be the prime point of contact for our international partners, keeping them engaged in our work and supporting on a range of business development and partnerships management activities to proactively secure new business and grow our impact.

Requirements

• degree or experience of working in international education, international development or partnerships management
• experience in a business development role
• experience in developing and delivering strategies to manage important relationships
• demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• ability to work on own initiative and as part of a remote, virtual team

You may have held other similar roles such as a partnership manager within research, education or charity sector, or have been a relationship manager or account manager in a similar industry, you may even have a background as an influencer, advocate of fundraiser within the charity sector looking to take your relationship skills to the next level.

Why NFER?
We have a strong track record in education research, a growing international reputation, and world-leading expertise in the role of assessment in driving improvement. We believe in the transformative impact that evidence-based insights can have in supporting improvements in education systems, informing policymakers and other key decision makers, and strengthening practice in the classroom.

• Salary £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Generous pension scheme
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
• Excellent support for professional development
• Hybrid or remote working with great work/life balance
• Plus lots of well-being and social activities
• UK based and open to UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

You’ll be linked to our Slough or York office with minimal requirement for office-based days meaning you can choose to work at home, from the office or a mix of the two to enable you to work as effectively as you can. Our teams value the energy we create when we come together so ideally you’ll join us in Slough for key dates throughout the year.

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process. If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.

Systems Administrator 

Candidate must be located within the United Kingdom (UK). This position is a two-year fixed contractual agreement.

About the Fund:

The Fund for Global Human Rights (the Fund) is a leading supporter of on-the-ground human rights groups around the world.  Dedicated to finding and funding the most effective human rights organizations in regions from Latin America to Africa to Southeast Asia, the Fund for Global Human Rights offers grants and facilitates technical support to ensure the long-term effectiveness and viability of frontline groups working in challenging conditions with scant resources.

The Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering and nurturing a mission-focused, collaborative, and diverse workforce. The Fund aims to provide competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

As an employer, we are deeply committed to the overall well-being of our staff.  We offer 100% employer paid health benefits, generous paid leave, and flexible working options designed to meet the diverse needs of our globally-based team members. 

The Systems Administrator assists with the daily management and oversight of all elements of the Fund’s IT infrastructure and systems. Primary responsibilities include Azure AD/Intune management, Office 365 administration, network/infrastructure/systems design and management, project management, technical assistance and support, and departmental administrative tasks.

Responsibilities for Systems Administrator

• Work with the Fund’s technical and non-technical staff to design, deploy, and maintain various Microsoft 365 products and services including, but not limited to: Azure AD, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive for Business, InTune, … etc.
• Manage security and access policies and configurations including Conditional Access/Tenant policies, SSO integration, MFA, ATP, Microsoft Defender, and cloud app security.
• Monitor security best practices to ensure compliance with the organization’s IT policies and global IT and security standards
• Monitor systems and data protection policies in compliance with GDPR 
• Responsible for developing, writing and editing technical documentation such as standard operating procedures, technical manuals, user manuals, and design documentation for Microsoft O365 Tenant for Microsoft Azure, Active Directory Federation Services, Conditional Access, Cloud App Security, Windows Defender ATP, SharePoint, and OneDrive
• Manage Office 365 app training and education to new and current users on Office 365 Collaboration tools 
• Gather system requirements and support several projects in evolving, testing, and rolling-out new products and services, then transitioning the product to post launch operations activities throughout the life of the product or services
• Identify improvements to IT documentation, network maps, processes/procedures, and service request
• Develop training materials and deliver information technology training sessions on how to navigate and use organizations systems and technology to staff. 
• Research products and new technologies to increase efficiency of the organization
• Maintain the department’s assets, computer, and software inventory
• Manage the technology orientation process of new employees
• Maintain current knowledge of latest technology and cybersecurity trends
• Provide end-user technical support (hardware, Software, system access and education) 
• Work on special IT and security projects as assigned

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, IT/Engineering, or other relevant field required with at least five years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience in Windows 10 and macOS environments
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Cloud solutions: Azure AD, Intune MDM + MAM
• Demonstrated experience in Office 365 administration and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in PowerShell Scripts and Power Automate
• Experience in general LAN/WAN maintenance and configuration
• Experience with workstation imaging and deployment
• Experience with Apple iOS and Android OS
• Experience in Cisco Firewalls, Access points, and Routers.
• Experience in data and privacy laws and regulations, especially GDPR
• Advanced knowledge in hardware and software troubleshooting
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides
• Superior tactical, analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Capable of presenting ideas in user-friendly language to a non-technical audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Human Rights and Internet Freedom
• Experience managing and implementing projects
• Ability to self-direct, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• Commitment to service-oriented excellence
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge in additional third-party application, specifically Sage Intacct, Xero, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Slack, GIFTS, Asana, Google Analytics
• Knowledge in Linux servers administration.
• Certifications like MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, Hyper V .
• Knowledge of Virtualization (Hyper V, VMware, Xen)
• Experience working with NGOs.
• Fluency in languages other than English.

Finance Manager 

Home based, UK or Europe

This is a critical support function to the Finance, HR and Administration team. It is a multi-faceted role with responsibilities for accountancy, in particular the management of the annual audits and accounts. Be the point of contact for HR and Administration functions.  Working with our accounting firms, payroll firms in the respective countries, this role will lead on all of the audit processes for the UK, EU and Australian arms of the Foundation and will also provide support to the US and Hong Kong as and when necessary.

Finance:

• Lead on the format and messaging of the global accounts and global annual review and ensure that we provide an accurate and transparent report.
• Lead on the UK, German, Italian, Luxembourg and Australian audits and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure they are completed accurately and on time each year.  Point of contact between the finance team and external auditors to ensure queries are resolved throughout the audit process.
• Work with the gift processing teams, third party fulfilment houses and the Finance team to ensure all income and expense records are filed correctly to support annual audit processes and in line with charity/company regulations.
• Ensure accurate coding is in place across all financial systems.
• Monthly accountancy - perform or assist with the book-keeping for each market as required.
• Manage staff expenses including reimbursement.
• Point of contact for staff credit cards. Manage allocation and use.
• Manage global bank accounts.  Responsibility for keeping signatories, users and authorisers/directors up to date and in line with internal policies and when there are staff changes. Provide financial info to the Finance team as required. Oversee the set up of new accounts as required.
• Ensure day-to-day banking is carried out in line with our Customer Service Charter.
• Manage monthly transfers between bank accounts, supplier accounts and merchant providers for all markets in liaison with Finance team located at headquarters. Obtain required approvals and ensure operational balances are in place.
• Carry out finance related reconciliations such as expenditure reconciliation, bank reconciliation and payment platform reconciliation.
• Point of contact & account manager for payment platforms and merchant accounts, keeping information up to date etc.

HR and Administration:

• Recruitment and retention, including labour engagement for UK, German, Italy, Luxembourg and Australia.
• Work with our Global HR team to ensure Training and Development, performance maintenance, employee relations are well maintain.
• Coordinate / arrange the European staff salaries, and other markets as required.
• Oversee supplier accounts/services & contract management: Keep records up to date, manage payments, maintain online accounts eg, office facilities and insurances. Management of global PO Boxes and international postal services. Ensure they are renewed in time.
• Manage all subscription requirements for the Supporter Engagement team (IT, sector, compliance etc).
• Management of staff mobile phone contracts.
• Control and monitor purchasing costs, including office.
• Manage UK petty cash.
• Manage the global fixed asset registers. 
• Create and manage inventory of staff resources incl. IT equipment. 
• Assist the budget preparation.
• Assist with the creation of performance reports and other (ad hoc) reports as required.
• Provide support for financial, HR processes as required.
• Design and maintain filing systems.

Inter-department relations:

• Ensure that inter-department and inter-personal relationships are positive, cohesive, and contribute to the overall mission of AAF.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management in regard to work procedures and employee relations.

Continuous Improvement and Misc.:

• Contribute to the on-going review, development and implementation of changes to improve the productivity and efficiency of AAF.
• Participate in staff training and performance and development appraisal process to assist in the achievement of AAF objectives and mission.
• Ensure procedure manuals are updated in line with changes.

Location: Bristol or London, UK, or in one of our global offices (Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania)

Closing date for applications:  July 3, 2022

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: Permanent, full-time

Remuneration: £38,000 - £43,000 gross per annum for the UK, or equivalent salary banding for other locations

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.  Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting a Communications Manager within our central digital communications team, working closely with our advocacy team. Reporting to the Head of Communications, this is a full-time role based in one of Blue Ventures’ offices, with international travel to work closely with field colleagues, partners, field teams, and communities.

The Communications Manager will play a vital role in building the visibility of Blue Ventures, our partners, and coalitions, and raising the voices of coastal communities to global audiences. This exciting role involves leading and drafting communications strategies and content around campaigns, news, and events, and delivering stories for a range of internal and external audiences about our work with communities and partners. You will work closely with our advocacy team and partners to craft content that supports our campaigns find creative ways to connect and raise the voices of stakeholders, capture the attention of national, regional, and international decision-makers, and reach a wide variety of audiences.

You will have a strong and proven track record of designing and delivering communication strategies using a range of approaches, and of producing communication materials that inform a range of audiences and influence policy outcomes. You will know how to translate and effectively communicate key issues that underpin and drive campaigns and have global experience in working on community-based conservation and rural development.

You will be able to plan, coordinate, and create strategic, successful, and impactful communications, campaigns, and media materials that capture the attention of key media and specific audiences. We’re looking for someone with a passion for producing engaging and memorable content that engages, inspires and mobilizes target groups across a range of platforms.

With a background in digital media, journalism, science communication, advocacy, campaigning, or media relations, you will be passionate about marine conservation, the environment, and using innovative storytelling to raise awareness of the oceans crisis. You will be ahead of the curve when it comes to media campaigning and online publishing, and knowledgeable about news and developments across our sector, including climate action, environmental and climate justice, and scalable solutions to the climate and ecological emergency.

You’ll be able to work independently and in teams and networks across different time zones to research and produce engaging and accurate content. You will have exceptional writing skills, and excellent grammar and punctuation. Your writing style will be compelling, and show empathy, humility, and sensitivity.

You will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate, and ambitious, and have experience working with precision and pace while juggling multiple projects and solving complex problems.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive, and highly organized individual. We are looking for someone who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, and who can demonstrate experience in building effective working partnerships remotely.

For UK applicants, our UK hybrid working policy requires attendance in the office at least two days per week. This job also requires periodic overseas travel in remote field locations.

Are you a flexible multi-tasker who enjoys a variety of challenges? This combined role will suit someone who is adaptable and has a passion for seeing the organisation thrive and meet its objectives. The aim is to support the leadership of OMF UK in its delivery of the overall organisational strategy through providing high-quality HR services and comprehensive and pro-active EA support to the Co-National Directors, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. 

We are looking for a self-starter who is able to initiate projects, coordinate others' involvement as well as work independently on certain aspects of the role.

Please note that it is an occupational requirement for this post to be filled by a committed evangelical Christian.

For more information about this opportunity, please read the Recruitment Pack.

Role Purpose

The Manager of People and Culture and Wellbeing will provide HR strategic and operational leadership across the organisation. Working closely with senior management team, you will also lead on Womankind's organisation development strategy and the policies that support our strategy. This position will play a pivotal role in our efforts to embed wellbeing and collective care in our approach and manage all aspects of the employee life cycle to ensure that we are set up for success as we continue to evolve as an organisation.

The role has a high level of autonomy and prioritises and manages multiple tasks and demands including matters with critical turnaround times and is accountable and responsible for the effective management and use of human, financial and other resources. The role requires resilience and persistence in balancing the needs of competing demands within a complex, high work volume environment to facilitate the delivery of strategic and operational outcomes. Your approach will be proactive in identifying issues at an early stage to ensure they issue are resolved as soon as possible and to provide consistent advice.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director Finance & Resources (DFR) to create, lead and implement the strategic direction for the global HR function;
• Develop and implement leadership and management strategies and plans that build capabilities for managers to manage, lead and develop team members in an inclusive and evolving environment;
• Strengthen and support a feminist culture at Womankind including through leadership of the Organisational Culture Working Group (OCWG);
• To adopt and promote best feminist practice in all aspects of the role including in relation to the wider organisation and Womankind’s programmes and partnerships approach;
• Lead the implementation of strategies for appropriate feminist workplace behaviour and improved staff management standards to assist in achievement of organisational performance and culture outcomes – this includes Womankind’s anti-racism pledge and ongoing work on diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing;
• Monitor and analyse the performance of workforce behaviour indicators to report on trends and patterns, and implement appropriate actions;
• Conduct and analyse an annual staff survey and develop and lead action plans based on recommendations for improving motivation, health, and wellbeing;
• Fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Officer as per the Womankind Safeguarding policy;
• Provide HR support on all aspects of operational HR including recruitment, induction and onboarding of new staff;
• Support line managers in conducting appraisals for their teams to drive professional and personal growth;
• Establish a strong learning and development programme for all teams. Provide coaching and high level advice to staff and line managers in relation to all aspects of the employee lifecycle ensuring compliance with policies, employment law and regulations to build HR capability, understanding and enhance and improve management of teams in line with agreed policies, values and capabilities;
• Lead on HR communications and briefings;
• Responsibility for management of all complex employee related cases

(incl sickness, performance management, grievance and disciplinary processes);

• Identify and drive the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices;
• Maintain and strengthen our unique and dynamic culture including through building strategic and productive relationships and collaborative partnerships across the organisation.

The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards setting up flexible working policy to support our staff in UK and Internationally.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

The role also undertakes other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager.

Reporting Structure

This post reports to: Director of Finance and Resources.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Skills

• Proven experience of managing and leading an HR function
• A value driven, CIPD qualified leader
• In-depth knowledge of people-related concepts, methods and best practices
• Demonstrable experience of HR and organisational development strategy development through to implementation.
• A strong understanding of what makes great workplaces and the ability to identify (and enhance) what specifically contributes to making Womankind a great place to work
• Strong ability to learn and adapt in a hybrid setup with experience of working as part of a remote team with dispersed teams worldwide
• Experience of working with and supporting an SMT
• A solution focused and engaging leader, who enjoys developing others and working closely with colleagues
• Ability to inspire colleagues and to build strong relationships
• Very strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills (in English).
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office, and the ability to analyse and present data effectively.
• Ability to identify, analyse, problem-solve and respond to external opportunities and challenges, and the ability to translate opportunities into practical plans of action.
• Demonstrable skills and track record as a strong, collegial team player with experience working in a multi-cultural environment and ability to contribute to a creative, safe, inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own portfolio of work.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• An understanding and experience of embedding an anti-racist / feminist culture through an organisation

Overview

SEO London is currently looking to hire a Programme Manager into the Banking Team

 Job Title:  Programme Manager

• Team: Banking Team
• Location:  London
• Reports to: Senior Programme Manager of the Banking team
• Term:Permanent Role
• Ideal start date:                ASAP
• Salary:    £35K - £52K annually

About SEO London

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Ltd. (SEO London) is a UK-registered charity delivering superior educational, training, and mentoring support to young people from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. SEO London programming is focused on pre-professional development, career access and long-term success within elite global industries. SEO London was launched in 2000 and has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Today, over 14,000 diverse students and professionals are registered with SEO London, benefiting from sponsorship and engagement opportunities with over 120 blue chip firms across financial services, corporate law, consulting, technology, engineering, and corporates. Thousands of SEO London alumni currently work in global organisations; many of them holding senior leadership positions. 

SEO London Careers

The SEO London Careers Programme provides outstanding undergraduates from under-represented backgrounds the opportunity to gain first year insights, summer internships and graduate roles at some of the leading UK firms. SEO also provides students with extensive training, mentoring, and networking opportunities, linking students not only to the firms they work with, but to opportunities and experienced professionals throughout the industry. By doing so, SEO London equally serves the diversity recruitment policies of its sponsor firms, as well as training a future generation of business and community leaders.

Role Purpose

The role of a Programme Manager is to maintain effective and long-lasting relationships with several sponsor firms and to represent SEO-London's vision and mission, along with looking at opportunities on how to build these along with building new client opportunities.​

Through an excellent knowledge of the relevant client industries and SEO London programmes, this role will ensure all programmes are delivered in line with the strategic direction of SEO.  This will be delivered using impact reporting, identifying any new strategies or changes that need to be made and escalating any new strategic ideas to the Senior Programme Manager.

Required qualifications:

• University degree (any discipline)

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Programme Delivery, Execution & Insight ​

• Responsible for managing, delivering, and creating an end-to-end programme in line with partner expectations and linked to the SEO-London strategy.  Responsible for completing an end of cycle review, using impact analysis with a view to continuously improve outcomes.
• Responsible for the full project management relating to all relevant events for the programme.  Including delegation of key tasks to the wider team, volunteer management, ensuring appropriate resources, promotional materials (including website) and communications are aligned to the SEO-London strategy.
• This role will also ensure that proactive reporting, including KPI’s, is shared with colleagues and partners to help further influence the direction taken to deliver successful outcomes for students and partner firms. 
• Accountable for ensuring the quality of assessment and candidate recommendations for junior talent opportunities, including the summer and off-cycle internships or university level students at sponsor firms.  Oversee SEO alumni relations to ensure mentoring and training provision for responsible programmes.

Stakeholder Management & Promotion ​

• Ensure strong partner relationships, including effective communication, providing advice and insight to help deliver their outcomes. This will be done by ensuring you have a full understanding of their needs, as well as ensuring you are promoting and representing the full suite of SEO-London programmes and providing data and insights on a regular basis.​

• Responsible for any bespoke partner queries for both new and existing partnerships. 
• Responsible for providing tailored marketing materials to support the queries. 

Quality Assurance​

• Accountable to further strengthen the process, data integrity, governance and approach taken to delivering successful SEO-London programmes
• Ensuring all student, partner and volunteer data is captured accurately and timely in the CRM system​

Line Management ​

• Where applicable, line management of a team member(s) This will include ensuring that each member of staff has been inducted, trained and is effective at completing their role. This will be done through on the job training, coaching by yourself, and identifying further training requirements. This will also include being able to provide constructive feedback to further develop staff to ensure that their contribution, performance, and development is at the necessary level. This will also require you to promote and encourage the engagement and wellbeing of your team. 

Key skills and experience: we are looking for applicants who have some demonstrable experience in the following skills and will be willing to learn and develop others:

• Project management and delivery expertise
• Business development experience, including strategizing, pitching and presenting of new ideas
• Strategic Management & Impact Analysis
• Stakeholder management – the ability to manage sponsor firm and student relationships effectively
• Marketing and Communication experience regarding event management
• Analytical capability 
• Line management experience
• Industry and student lifecycle knowledge
• Exposure to training and development techniques and coaching others on employability skills
• The ability to communicate, empathise and listen effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to collaborate and work effectively within a team
• The ability to be creative and continuously look for improving the offerings of SEO-London

Technical skills:

• Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - ability to create & edit documents in word, creating spreadsheets, tables & running and analysing pivot tables in excel; along with the ability to manage outlook and create PowerPoint slideshows
• Knowledge of Salesforce desirable but not essential

Closing date for applications: 14/07/2022

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.  We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Equal opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against based on race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

Coin Street has an exciting new public affairs role which will play a key role in developing our stakeholder communications programme. As a new function within the Communications team, you will lead on building relationships and networks with a range of key external stakeholders. You’ll develop strategies to influence, shape and achieve policy outcomes which support Coin Street’s objectives. You will lead on managing our relationships with politicians, decision makers and external organisations. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant experience in a similar role e.g. working as part of an organisation with multiple and diverse stakeholders. 
• A track record of designing and delivering effective public affairs influencing strategies and developing and maintaining relationships with influential stakeholders to further campaigning objectives
• Strong understanding of parliamentary processes and opportunities to influence them with proven ability to craft messages that land across multiple communications channels
• Understanding complex policy issues and their relevance to an organisation, with strong political instincts and strategic awareness

What we do

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.

We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

In return we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays – pro rata for part-time)
• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
• Flexible-working, including working from home
• Season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
• Commitment to training and development