About the role

Reporting to our Business Development Manager this is an exciting entry level role supporting the Enterprise and Development Team of one of the UK’s leading social investors.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work we do, is organised and has excellent attention to detail. Someone who is flexible with a “can do” attitude and who has a desire to get involved within a fast-paced team. If that is you and you can also bring in new ideas and are keen to get involved with the wider team projects as well as collaborate across the organisation then this could be a really exciting opportunity to add value and be a part of our values led organisation.

Key responsibilities

1. Collate and manage updates and reporting on the new business pipeline

2. Review and screen new tendering opportunities

3. Support BD Manager to prepare bid responses for invitations to tender from funders, investors and other key client groups

4. Support the BD Manager and wider team where necessary with the preparation of new business presentations

5. Support the delivery of projects to improve the efficiency of the business development team

6. Flexibly support the team on a range of projects and administrative tasks.

7. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.

8. Contribute to the knowledge management and learning priorities in SIB’s strategy and support the implementation   and delivery of the strategy.

9. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support Social Investment Business’ objectives as           required.

Core competencies

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Effective time management

· Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.

· Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Excellent customer service skills

Desirable competencies

· Advanced Excel skills

· Understanding of the social investment or grant-making market in the UK

We are now recruiting for a Graduate Coach to join Spear teams in London on our Graduate Coach Training Programme with start dates immediately, and in April and August 2020 - a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills, and at the same time have an impact on the local community.

Join our experienced and passionate team of Coaches who work together to equip and empower unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome disadvantage and move into sustainable work or further education.

You will receive intensive leadership and management training delivered by our professional Coaches and build coaching skills through working on the front line with vulnerable young people, and at the same time be part of the church team and developed in Christian leadership. 

The Spear programme is run in partnership with local churches, giving you the opportunity to be part of a thriving church team as well as receiving outstanding coaching support from Resurgo. You will be employed by the church, and a level of church commitment is therefore required.

This opportunity is well suited to someone with a vision for engaging in social impact, looking to develop your career in the charity sector, or looking for a career change. 

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please see our website as well as the attached job description for further information, and head to our jobs portal to apply.

We are now recruiting for a Graduate Coach to join the Spear team in North Kensington on our Graduate Coach Training Programme starting in January 2020 - a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills, and at the same time have an impact on the local community.

Join our experienced and passionate team of Coaches who work together to equip and empower unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome disadvantage and move into sustainable work or further education.

You will receive intensive leadership and management training delivered by our professional Coaches and build coaching skills through working on the front line with vulnerable young people, and at the same time be part of the church team and developed in Christian leadership. 

The Spear programme is run in partnership with St Francis Community Church, giving you the opportunity to be part of a thriving church team as well as receiving outstanding coaching support from Resurgo. You will be employed by the church, and a level of church commitment is therefore required.

This opportunity is well suited to someone with a vision for engaging in social impact, looking to develop your career in the charity sector, or looking for a career change. 

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please see our website as well as the attached job description for further information, and head to our jobs portal to apply.

Business Development Administrator

Are you passionate about supporting people to have their voices heard and their rights respected? Are you looking to start or progress your career in the voluntary sector and work with one of the UK’s leading voice and rights charities?

In this role you’ll work closely with our development team and support them, and our operational teams, in securing income through public sector contract, grant funding and partnerships.

About us

We’re one of the UK’s largest and longest-established voice and rights charities. We support people to be heard at critical moments in their lives, and to be fully involved in decisions that affect them. We work with over 30,000 people each year, including people with mental health issues, dementia and disabilities. We’re embarking on an ambitious strategy to explore new ways of achieving our mission and support more people to have their voices heard.

 
Location: Office based in Oakington, Cambridgeshire

Job type: 12-month fixed term contract

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Grade G £18,562 - £22,500

Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution; Salary sacrifice pension scheme; Separate Life Assurance Cover; Staff discount scheme including supermarkets, fashion, restaurants, cinemas, holidays and much more; Discounted Gym Membership; Cycle to Work; Employee Assistance programme; Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance; Support with professional development.
 

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th February

Interviews: 4th and 5th March 2020

You will:

• Be keen to develop your admin skills and sector knowledge
• Be a team player, including working with people who are based across the UK
• Have an interest in business development and/or sales

Desirable skills or experience:

• Business Administration Qualification (not essential)
• Excellent admin skills, including using MS Office
• Knowledge or understanding of sales, business development and the charity sector

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form referring to the person specification criteria and upload your CV detailing your work history since leaving school. NB your CV will not be visible by the shortlisting panel.

The Selection team at Frontline is seeking 3 outstanding individuals to join the team on a 6-month graduate internship basis. The internship offers the opportunity to take on a crucial role for the Selection Team, providing administrative support during the busy recruitment period. This is a small team and therefore you will have the opportunity to gain a high level of exposure to and involvement in Frontline’s recruitment and selection processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the charity/recruitment sector.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to facilitate at assessment centres, build effective relationships with the stakeholders involved in the selection of candidates, support the progress of candidates onto the programme and feed into ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

You will work with the selection manager and selection officer to ensure the delivery of a highly effective and efficient recruitment process and to ensure the candidate experience is positive throughout. The Graduate Internship roles sit at the centre of the Selection team, ensuring success in our goal of recruiting c. 452 outstanding individuals who will join the 2021 Frontline Cohort.

Established in 1965, the GSA is a unique specialist students’ union, with a small, dynamic team of staff and officers. 

Reporting to the CEO, the HR Advisor will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient management of all aspects of HR operations including development and implementation of HR related company policy and procedure; overseeing a high standard of employee induction and review process;  and having oversight and a first point of call on HR policies and Salaries administration. 

It's an exciting time to join the GSA. With a relatively new Vice Chancellor at the University of York currently working to define the University’s new Vision and ten year plan, the GSA will be working to develop its own new three year student led three year strategy covering 2021-24. 

The GSA has a turn-over of around £300,000 funded by an annual subvention from the University and around £20,000 self-generated income.

The Royal Society is dedicated to putting science at the heart of the UK’s cultural life and our public profile is central to our work. We have an excellent entry-level opportunity for an Assistant Press Officer to join our high-performing team.

Whether it is about the impact of Brexit on science or how new technologies are changing our lives, this role will support the team who are presenting the views of the Society on the high profile scientific issues of the day.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in PR. We will support you to develop and equip you with the wide-ranging skills you need to become a Press Officer in the future. If you think you would thrive as an important member of our busy team we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As the Assistant Press Officer you’ll be doing important work to make sure that our projects in areas as diverse as climate change, education and artificial intelligence are seen and heard across the UK. You will be responsible for promoting the Society’s peer-reviewed journals, monitoring and analysing our coverage, reporting our achievements in a compelling way, and ensuring that our Press Office systems are up to date. You will also be our first point of contact for liaising directly with journalists via email, phone and in person.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone committed to a career in PR, who will bring enthusiasm and the desire to excel in our fast-paced team. We need someone who is a quick learner, with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks and juggle workload. We will expect you to be interested in science and current affairs, and to be alert for opportunities to turn the Society’s work into compelling news stories.

This is a great first step into an exciting career at the Royal Society and we will be looking for both enthusiasm and your writing ability to come across in your cover letter and task.

To apply, please complete the application form using our online recruitment system.

Reports to: Head of Media Relations
Line manages: None
Location: Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AG
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum
Pay Band: B

Closing date for applications: Monday 9 March 2020
Interview dates: Week commencing 16 March 2020

Full-time, 6 month probationary period followed by a permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks (not term time only)

Salary - £20,000 per annum

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet boarding school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston.

The school offers boarding facilities with around 120 students living on site and a further 80 Sixth Form students living in accommodation nearby. 

We are looking for a Development Assistant to support the work of the Development team. Reporting to the Head of Development and Engagement and working closely with external specialists, the role of Development Assistant is varied with responsibility for developing and maintaining the School’s communication channels, copy writing for multiple audiences, coordinating advertising and print, maintaining the CRM systems, organising events and supporting the team as required. 

Ideally you will have sound communication and event organisational skills, with a high standard of English grammar and attention to detail. You will have an aptitude for and interest in social media and ICT systems and be a team player with a flexible approach to your work.  An interest in ballet and education would be an advantage, as would photography skills. 

Closing Date - Midday on 26th February 2020

Interview Date - 5th March 2020

For the job description and an application pack, please visit the Elmhurst Ballet School website.

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies

Looking to work in one of the top university communities in the world? Then come join us at a 147-year-old institution working to make sure 30,000 students from around the world have the best experience possible. The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing KCLSU’s retail and business development functions consisting of the Union Shop, a clothing outlet at our Strand Campus; Nought, our new package free shop at our Guys campus; growing online trading for clothing and memorabilia and income generation through advertising, media sales, sponsorship and partnerships. The ideal candidate will deliver an outstanding customer experience and building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the post holder will take a market let approach to maximising sales and minimising costs to enable a growing financial contribution to KCLSU.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of high street retail and a customer orientated environment
• Experience of leading an managing teams to deliver an outstanding customer service
• Ability to translate data and research in to a product range and proposition leading to increased financial contribution
• Knowledge of the student market and higher education sector generally
• Entrepreneurial skills and the ability to identify and develop income opportunities

Application Process

Please download and complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form from our website and follow the application isntructions. 

Applications close: 9am Tuesday 10 March  

Interview dates: Wednesday 25 March

Please do not send CVs as these will not be considered.

Please DO NOT send in PDF applications.

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU

• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one

• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union

About us

Information rights are an increasingly important aspect of our society, whether that involves data security, protection from nuisance calls or rights of access to information held by public bodies.

The ICO is the UK’s independent public body focused on upholding information rights in the public interest. We are at the forefront of policy, guidance, direct advice to the public, and enforcement of the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws; shaping how emerging technologies and information practices impact the lives of the UK public.

Our organisation has grown significantly in size over the last two years. This unprecedented growth means there is a continued need to have the right infrastructure in place, ensuring that we maintain the right people - in the right roles, with the right skills, and in sufficient number to meet the considerable demands placed upon us.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an Early Talent Development Manager to join our Workforce Development & Planning Department.

The department is responsible for learning and development, workforce planning and a range of people related projects which ensure that the ICO develops the capability and capacity of its growing workforce. It manages an extensive learning and development programme, an internal coaching programme and externally procured training as well as having responsibility for apprenticeships and staff wellbeing. As the department moves into the next phase of development, we are keen to recruit additional specialists to focus on key strategic priorities. This specific role will focus on developing, implementing and co-ordinating our early talent development programmes including: apprenticeships, graduate opportunities, internships and sandwich placements and other careers initiatives required to support the development of our future talent pipeline.

About You

You will have significant experience working within L&D, HR, apprenticeships or education and have a proven track record in designing and implementing development programmes. Degree educated or equivalent, you will have a good understanding of the UK apprenticeships legal context and awareness of the key issues in developing an early talent strategy. You will possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise activities and work independently whilst also supporting and drawing on the resources across the wider department.

With excellent communication skills, you will have the confidence and ability to represent the ICO at careers fairs and take a lead in delivering school, college and university presentations. As a key part of your role, you will establish and manage relationships with external training providers to ensure high quality and timely provision of learning programmes. You will also work in conjunction with our Leadership Development Manager to design and implement our aspiring leaders programme.

We’re looking for someone who has experience of providing both group and one to one developmental support and has the skills required to act as a mentor to our early talent programme participants. Your passion for personal development will be infectious, helping us to attract the very best talent to the ICO and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2020

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.

The ICO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Just a Drop is an international development charity working to bring safe water, hygiene and sanitation to communities without, transforming lives.  Our safe water projects have benefitted over 1.5 million people across 32 countries since we began in 1998.

We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter motivated to take the initiative across a varied and interesting workload. Working in the small, highly committed and professional Fundraising and Communications team, the Fundraising and Development Officer will take responsibility for specific areas of work, and provide support to the team.

The Fundraising and Development Officer is an important and valued role within the organisation, with the opportunity to make a huge impact on the charity’s development. The coming year is an exciting time for the organisation, as we continue to plan our positive growth, and the Fundraising and Development Officer will play a vital part of that.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in the charity sector, at a positive, professional and passionate organisation making a real difference to people’s lives.

Job Description

• Provide support for the Just a Drop Fundraising and Communications team, helping us to grow our income and our recognition
• Develop and take responsibility for proposals to trusts and foundations, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications
• Take responsibility to develop our 'Tap Water for All' campaign, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications
• Provide support to Just a Drop’s communications, including social media and website updates and liaison with our projects team on project updates
• Where appropriate, develop our partnerships with schools, creating materials and ensuring we take a proactive approach to securing support
• Provide support to the Partnerships and Events Manager at Just a Drop events, challenge events and for communications activity
• Provide some administration support which important to the effective running of Just a Drop, for example, minuting team meetings and trustee meetings
• Any other duty considered appropriate to the role

Person specification

Skills and abilities:

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal skills
• One or two years' prior experience in the charity sector would be beneficial, but is not essential

Personal attributes:

• An ability to use initiative, a self-starter, with a can do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and workload management skills
• Positive and friendly outlook
• Able to undertake occasional travel, with out of hours work
• Confident
• Motivated
• Flexible attitude to working on a variety of projects and different areas

CRAWLEY COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Charity Number 1094699

Community Development Worker

28 hours per week (37 fte)

Salary £19,061 (full-time equivalent: £25,188)

Crawley Community and Voluntary Service advocates for, and supports, the wide range of organisations making a positive difference to local communities in Crawley and the surrounding area.  We are going through an exciting reinvention right now. With a new Chief Executive appointed in July 2019 and a new Community Development Manager appointed in October 2019, we’re refining our community focus and redeveloping our offer to members.

In addition, we’ve begun reinvigorating our relationship with Crawley Borough Council and our partners in the West Sussex Community and Voluntary Sector Alliance as well as engaging with partners and sponsors in the private sector.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Community Development Worker to support and enable charities, community groups and social enterprises on their journey to becoming effective and sustainable. Bringing your skills and enthusiasm to supporting voluntary and community action, you will provide vital advice, support and training/learning opportunities to help local organisations start, grow and thrive.

Reporting to, and working with the Community Development Manager, you will be part of the Outreach Team working to Service Level Agreements within the organisation, which you will be a part of developing and monitoring.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the quality to the quality of life for residents and local communities across Crawley.

If you have any questions regarding this position please email to the address given with the application details and our Community & Development Manager will get back to you.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24th February 2020

Interviews: Week Commencing 3rd Mach 2020

Development Manager -Major Gifts £39,343 -£42,751 Permanent Position -South West London for a University

Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, the Development Manager (Major Gifts) will work to annual income targets, generating philanthropic income for the University's priorities. The role manages a mixed portfolio of prospective donors, personally soliciting gifts and setting up tasks for others.

You are enterprising, collaborative and innovative. You are an ambitious major gifts fundraising professional looking for the next step in your career. You will have experience raising significant funds from individuals, ideally in an educational charity or the higher education sector, and a strong track record of successfully delivering against targets.

You will have confidence in face-to-face meetings and success in securing 4+ figure gifts and stewarding donors to achieve repeat gifts. You will embrace and excel in your verbal, written and presentation skills. You can demonstrate examples of when you have built strong relationships with potential donors and influenced their support to your charity or organisation. You have a passion for fundraising and excellent work ethic. The team Development and Alumni Relations seek to build and support a community of more than 220,000 graduates, develop a culture of giving back and to boost the reputation of the University through its relationship with alumni.

This is a full-time permanent role on grade 8 of the university's salary structure (£39,343 to £42,751 per annum). Annual leave 35 days plus 8 days bank holiday. Please note the closing date is midday on Friday the 21^st of February and the interviews are to be held on the Friday the 28^{th Of} February

If this role is of interest, please do feel free to contact me for more information or to discuss the role The closing date for this role is the midday on the 21^st of February and please do send me an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience .

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Our Vision is ‘to enable everyone with a learning disability and autism to lead fulfilling lives and actively contribute to their local community.’

Talkback is a charity and is one of Bucks and West Berks leading providers for people with needs.

Are you a person with the passion to help the personal development of someone with a Learning Disability? If so, would you like to work alongside like-minded, committed colleagues who enable people with a learning disability to increase their self-esteem and have more say and control over their lives? Talkback has been working with people with a learning disability since 1998, aiming to achieve choice, opportunity and respect. We are user led and know what life is like when you have a learning disability.

We are currently recruiting for:

Personal Development & Skills Project Workers

Salary: £18000 - £19200 p.a. (pro rata for part time staff)

Full and part time roles are available (a minimum of 3 days/week)

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Within Talkback, the Personal Development & Skills programme was established 8 years ago, under a different name, and provides support and life skills training to people with a learning disability and/or autism, enabling them to speak out and make their own choices. The programme is expanding, and we have Project Worker vacancies to deliver a range of services to promote and encourage independent living and lifelong learning. Current projects include gardening and allotment groups, social and life skills training, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling and woodwork project and a creative arts group.

You will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury locations, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

Closing date: 27th February