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Battersea is an ambitious and exciting place to work; our brand, marketing campaigns and expert care for dogs and cats in need help us to stand out in the sector.
Battersea’s Insight & Impact team proudly inspires and empowers colleagues in all teams to make confident and evidence-based decisions, that ultimately drive positive impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
As a Research & Insight Manager, you will foster this culture by developing and communicating compelling insights based on robust methodologies and creative approaches to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
About us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.
All the knowledge we gather in our centres helps us to improve the lives of the animals we’ll never meet, through our work with other rescue organisations and charities. We also help people make informed choices when getting a pet, we provide training and welfare advice, and we campaign for changes in the law when we see that dogs and cats or their owners deserve better.
Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
The Marketing and Communications Department
Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.
What we can offer you
We offer our employees a wide range of benefits to reward them for the value that they bring to Battersea, to support them in their work, to help improve their health and wellbeing, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
- Support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, a wide range of tools and resources, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Hybrid working policy
We operate a hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. We believe this enables our office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause. As such, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for at least 50% of your working week.
Equality, diversity and inclusion at Battersea
At Battersea, we are committed to providing equality of opportunity, and developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from members of minority ethnic communities, who we know are currently under-represented at Battersea.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're happy to discuss any support or personalisation you may need during your application and/or interview process as part of our workplace adjustments.
Closing date: 9th April 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 15th April 2024
If you think you’re a good fit for the role, and you’re passionate about dogs, cats and our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Operations Manager
About Thyroid UK
Thyroid UK is a charitable organisation working to inform and support people living with thyroid disorders in the UK and campaigning on their behalf for the right tests to diagnose thyroid disease and to have a choice of treatment options.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients. We work to encourage scientific research for the education, alleviation, care, treatment and cure of thyroid disease and seek to influence public health policy for the benefit of people affected.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Charity Operations Manager to run the smooth, effective operation of the organisation so we can best support people in the UK living with thyroid disease. This is a management role leading on all operational activities, supporting and working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Salary will be reviewed after an initial 6 month probationary period.
This role involves minimal supervision and is responsible for the day to day running and management of the charity.
General office management:
· General secretarial and administrative support including routine office tasks where needed
· To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the Board of Trustees
· To be responsible for all aspects of staff and volunteer management, including recruitment, training and supervision
· Collaborating with other team members to ensure that information flows effectively
Support the CEO:
· Foster good relationships with other charities, organisations and research groups; supporting beneficiaries; liaising with patrons, medical advisers and trustees to support continued engagement
· Plan, market, manage and organise/deliver our projects such as conferences, webinars, surveys etc. to meet our strategic goals
· To ensure the financial sustainability of the charity by identifying and securing appropriate funding that supports the charity in achieving its objectives.
· To lead on trust and corporate fundraising to ensure our income streams remain stable and sustainable.
· Draft, proofread and publish the quarterly member magazine
· Draft and send our E-news to our beneficiaries
· Development of the website
· Management of IT systems
· Recruit, manage and supervise our volunteers
· Recruit and line manage staff
· Maintain and update the suite of governance policies to ensure
Thyroid UK is compliant with legal requirements and, where possible, best practices
· Identify opportunities to improve policies and procedures
· Prepare the annual report and other necessary documents and send to the Charity Commission and Companies House
Support the Board:
· Set Board meeting dates; preparing Board meeting papers, agendas and minutes, and liaise directly with Board members, in close collaboration with the CEO
· Contribute to the development and long term strategy of the charity providing regular reports to the board of trustees
· GDPR compliance in the role of GDPR Officer
· The role will require attendance at Board meetings that take place on Saturdays quarterly with one in London per year
Skills required to be successful in this role include:
· High standard of literacy and numeracy
· Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· A collaborative working style
· Ability to lead and motivate a small team
· Good problem solving and decision making skills
· Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks and establish clear lines of accountability
· Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of most Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience of using a customer relationship management system would also be helpful
· Ability to work with flexibility and adapt to changing circumstances
Experience
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a similar or related role in a small charity who ideally has experience in charity operations and governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking to recruit an Innovation Manager for Elrha’s Humanitarian Innovation Programme (HIF) to work within our Disability and Older Age Inclusion area of focus.
Do you have good grasp of innovation concepts, tools and approaches? Do you have good technical knowledge of inclusion within humanitarian settings? Are you looking to develop your expertise and a respected profile in humanitarian innovation?
Our Innovation Managers are passionate about identifying the most pressing humanitarian problems, analysing opportunities for innovation, working with sector experts to investigate solutions and designing funding calls to address them. They provide technical oversight and effective management across a portfolio of innovation grants, and share learning both internally and externally through thought leadership and external representation of Elrha.
Note - This is not a fundraising role; the HIF aims to improve outcomes for people affected by humanitarian crises by identifying more effective and scalable innovative solutions.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a good mix of skills and experience, including :
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Innovation: You will bring experience of developing creative innovation journeys, including problem identification, development of solutions and supporting solutions to scale.
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Project management: You will have strong project management skills to ensure effective use of time, budget and resources, and the sensitivity to lead projects addressing complex issues in an ethical and thoughtful way.
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Relevant sector experience: You will have worked in the humanitarian and/or international development sectors and have technical knowledge and experience of working in the area of disability and older age inclusion.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We can offer a large degree of flexibility for you to shape the role, develop, learn and grow professionally. We are a committed, friendly and collaborative team, and the role is a great opportunity to develop your skills.
Note for applicants:
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Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
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When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
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Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
Closing Date: 7 April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 15 April 2024 (online)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking to recruit an Innovation Manager for Elrha’s Humanitarian Innovation Programme (HIF) to work within our Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) area of focus.
Do you have good grasp of innovation concepts, tools and approaches? Do you have good technical knowledge of WASH within humanitarian settings? Are you looking to develop your expertise and a respected profile in humanitarian innovation?
Our Innovation Managers are passionate about identifying the most pressing humanitarian problems, analysing opportunities for innovation, working with sector experts to investigate solutions and designing funding calls to address them. They provide technical oversight and effective management across a portfolio of innovation grants, and share learning both internally and externally through thought leadership and external representation of Elrha.
Note - This is not a fundraising role; the HIF aims to improve outcomes for people affected by humanitarian crises by identifying more effective and scalable innovative solutions.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a good mix of skills and experience, including :
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Innovation: You will bring experience of developing creative innovation journeys, including problem identification, development of solutions and supporting solutions to scale.
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Project management: You will have strong project management skills to ensure effective use of time, budget and resources, and the sensitivity to lead projects addressing complex issues in an ethical and thoughtful way.
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Relevant sector experience: You will have worked in the humanitarian and/or international development sectors and have technical knowledge and experience of working in the area of WASH.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We can offer a large degree of flexibility for you to shape the role, develop, learn and grow professionally. We are a committed, friendly and collaborative team, and the role is a great opportunity to develop your skills.
Note for applicants:
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Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
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When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
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Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
Closing Date: 7 April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 15 April 2024 (online)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We welcome applications from experienced and knowledgeable Finance Directors to join our team.
Our cultural Trust operate an exciting portfolio of Museums, Heritage sites and Arts venues in Luton from which we develop and deliver year-round programmes of arts, exhibitions, workshops, cultural events and activities. We also support and enable artists, creative industry entrepreneurs and community groups who use and operate from our inspiring heritage venues. The post holder will lead on all financial and resource functions for the Culture Trust Charity and Trading Company managing a dedicated finance, HR and Admin team and contributing as a to the Trust’s strategic leadership team.
For more information about the role and how to apply please open the JD pack below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you experienced in implementing Health and Safety policies, knowledgeable about buildings and can be hands on as well as strategic – all while making a difference to families, children and young people experiencing homelessness? If so, then come and join us!
We are looking to recruit a Facilities Manager for our site in South Westminster. The site is one of our most important resources and enables us to provide accommodation for up to 39 young people as well as excellent services to homeless children, families and young people.
This is an exciting and varied role in our Central Services team that will partner closely with the Director of Finance and Operations. You will be responsible for delivering a safe and secure living environment for the young people in our Hostel and Supported living accommodation as well as ensuring that our offices are maintained to a high standard and provide a place of welcome to our clients. You will also act as the organisation’s health and safety officer and manage a budget of approximately £250k for facilities management.
Please refer to the job description for further information. In your cv and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with an excellent sustainability/ environmental charity to find their new Senior Digital Marketing Coordinator.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with an expectation of working from their London office 2 days per week.
Reporting into the Head of Marketing, Communications and Individual Giving you will work with the Marketing & Communications Team to create, manage, and optimise new and existing digital marketing campaigns which reach, engage and convert target audiences. Channels will include paid search (including Google Ads Grant), paid social media (Meta, X, TikTok and LinkedIn), display advertising and other new channels.
Key Responsibilities:
· Create, manage and optimise new paid for digital marketing campaigns for paid search (including Google Ads Grant), paid social media, and display advertising as well as advising on and testing new opportunities.
· Build and manage a new paid advertising function to support the existing social media strategy for the charities campaigns and awareness moments.
· Lead digital marketing activity to drive income through digital fundraising marketing and other conversions, such as opt-ins and volunteer sign ups.
· Support integrated digital marketing and communication campaigns designed to increase the reach and reputation of the charity against agreed KPIs, as well as engagement KPIs.
· Work with the website and content lead to track and analyse paid for advertising campaigns and identify opportunities for optimisation.
· Create engaging digital content and ensure it aligns with the key messages of the wider organisational strategy, testing creative and messaging where possible.
· Work with each internal team to understand how paid digital advertising can best support day to day activities in line with the wider Marketing and Communications Team’s digital plans.
Person Specification:
· Proven experience of planning, executing and delivering successful paid for digital marketing on the major channels (Meta, X, LinkedIn, display, paid search).
· Proven experience of digital targeting and audiences segmentation, on the major channels (Meta, X, LinkedIn, display, paid search).
· Proven experience of successful paid digital fundraising, across social media, web and email.
· Experience in building and managing a digital marketing campaign plan with strong knowledge of paid, owned and earned digital communication channels.
· Experience of creating, delivering and testing engaging content and stories to reach, engage and convert target audiences.
· Experience of producing marketing materials including writing copy and working with designers.
· Strong project coordination and development skills, with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve and monitor the delivery of campaigns and projects on budget against ROIs.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication and copywriting skills and a keen eye for detail.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Public Affairs and Policy Manager will play a crucial role in helping to determine and shape TMs policy goals and how best to achieve them. Working closely and collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation, and in close consultation with the TMs internal and external stakeholder groups and networks you will develop policy, research and campaigning projects to meet the organisations strategic objectives. You will be able to understand complex policy issues, recognise their relevance to the Traveller Movement and identify policy solutions. You will know how to generate and analyse data and bring issues to life by drawing out the lived experience of people from Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller communities
You will led develop and sustain a small committed team of two policy and campaign officers to produce policy, research and campaigning activities. You will lead TMs Public relations and influencing work developing relationships with policy makers, partner organisations, parliamentarians and the media. You will ensure co-production and the voice and lived experiences ethnic Romani (Gypsy), Traveller and Roma is central to all our engagement and influencing work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Legal Counsel
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 21-25 hours a week
Salary £48,314 - £50,729 pa (pro rata to hours worked), depending on experience, with excellent benefits
Location London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your legal skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as a Legal Counsel to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The Global Assurance Team at WaterAid reports directly to the Chief Executive of WaterAid UK, with an independent reporting line to the Audit and Risk Committee. The team is made up of the following functions: Legal and Governance, Data Protection, Fundraising Compliance, Global Ethical Standards, and Internal Audit. The team is line-managed by the Global Assurance Director.
About the Role:
As our Legal Counsel you will report to the Head of Legal and support them in providing legal support to WaterAid in the UK.
In this role, you will provide sound and pragmatic legal advice to all levels of the organisation.
You'll also:
- Review and help to negotiate existing and new contracts, in particular supplier contracts and grant agreements, recognising and responding to the risks;
- contribute to the development and training of colleagues to drive best practise in contract management;
- respond to legal queries from across WaterAid; and
- maintain and develop the legal resources including agreement templates.
About You:
You will be a qualified solicitor (English law) with 2+ years PQE,
To be successful, you'll need:
- A combination of commercial and contract law experience gained in-house or in a pro-active private practice environment
- A proactive approach to identifying legal risks and providing pragmatic and balanced solutions, managing expectations;
- To display high ethical standards and maintain confidentiality at all times; and
- The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and supportively but assertively hold senior managers to account.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Awareness of relevant Charity and Company law and knowledge of best practice.
- Knowledge of the workings of the Charities Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
- Experience in providing high-quality customer service to a diverse range of customers.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 21st April 2024. Availability for an interview is required on 1st - 2nd May 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
About the role
This is a vital role supporting the Workforce Development team through the effective coordination of activities associated with a number of initiatives carried out within WorldSkills UK, including the completion of an award-winning pilot programme supporting education institutions to mainstream excellence into the delivery of technical education.
You will be working with a highly motivated and engaging team in a fast-paced environment, coordinating activities, managing resources, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, monitoring progress and evaluating impact. You will be confident in liaising with senior and middle managers in an educational environment and will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and digital software such as Zoom. You will have excellent attention to detail, alongside planning and organisational skills to support the programme of events which will be delivered both digitally and in person across 2024-26.
Role purpose
The Project Coordinator will proactively support the programming, coordination and management of a number of projects within the WorldSkills UK portfolio, including the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence and Network for Innovation as well as the International Skills Partnership initiatives. The successful applicant will work with the Senior Workforce Development Manager in supporting a team of High-Performance Skills Coaches based across the UK.
The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational, operational and process management skills; have experience of working within a similar setting and be able to communicate well and provide strong and efficient administration to support the ambition and priorities of the programmes.
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Programme coordination:
• Acting as the secretariat for the internal Centre of Excellence project team and external steering groups; preparing reports, papers, minutes and actions for monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Contributing to the planning of activities/tasks in accordance with the agreed project plan to ensure delivery on time and to budget, raising purchase orders and tracking spend against forecast.
• Coordinating the programme ensuring all deviations from targets (time, money, people, etc.) are identified and addressed at the earliest possible stage.
• Producing requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
• Effectively coordinating resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s).
2. Coordination of members and compliance:
• Effectively liaising with programme participants, responding to enquiries regarding programme content, scheduling or other.
• Liaising with programme facilitators, trainers, speakers and external personnel as necessary.
• Providing logistical management of people and training activity; workshops, masterclasses, and other learning activities.
• Issuing of updates regarding membership, enrolment and engagement including management of Memorandums of Understanding and distribution of associated membership assets.
3. Data Management:
• Collecting, collating and maintaining detailed, accurate and up-to-date records of participants, evaluation and outcomes from WorldSkills UK programmes, whilst maintaining GDPR compliance.
• Preparing reports for monitoring, evaluation and presentations for the project team, the Steering Group and funders as necessary.
• Working alongside the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team to report and track performance and progress.
• Working in partnership with the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team share insights and analysis to feed into the research and programme evaluation.
4. Supporting evaluation and impact:
• Providing updates for inclusion in review activity such as project dashboards for internal and external stakeholders and monthly progress updates against the organisational annual plan.
• Working with the Planning, Grant Management and Impact team to collate and record outputs from evaluation activities for cross programme events.
5. International Partners:
• Acting as secretariat for the International Skills Partnership programme, scheduling engagements, acting as point of contact, preparing reports, papers, minutes and actions for periodic meetings.
• Supporting in the coordination of projects associated to bi-lateral partnerships.
6. General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification
Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
Qualifications and experience:
• Qualifications and/or experience appropriate to the requirements of the job [E].
• Experience of working in an administrative or coordination capacity [E].
• Experience of working in a digital and office environment [E].
• Experience of working with people in external organisations and at different levels of seniority [E].
• Experience of project support and delivery [D].
Knowledge and skills:
• Ability to organise meetings and events, including in person and digitally [E].
• Ability to accurately record and extract data and information on spreadsheets and databases, with good attention to detail [E].
• Ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels [E].
• Ability to provide diary management and coordination across multiple departments and organisations [E].
• Ability to use and learn a range of digital tools for online events, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Goto Webinar, Vimeo etc. [E].
• Strong knowledge of administrative procedures such as sharing and recording files, developing spreadsheets and responding to business enquiries [E].
• Strong and accurate written and oral communication skills [E].
• Strong knowledge of coordination skills in an office environment, including working remotely [E].
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet [E].
Personal qualities and attributes:
• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].
• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results [E].
• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].
• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].
• Respect for diversity and inclusion with practical ideas for their implementation within the scope of the post [E].
Special circumstances:
• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared occasionally to travel within the United Kingdom [E].
• Able occasionally to spend time away from home [E].
This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.
25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
Position: HR Business Partner (Projects)
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £49,680 - £54,550 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G3
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our supportive and fun team at a time when exciting people plans are starting to take shape for the MS Society.
You’ll be an experienced HR Business Partner, with the ability to hit the ground running, to lead on a number of exciting upcoming HR projects for 2024.
Our organisation is transforming the way in which it works and the HR team will be at the heart of these changes, supporting managers and teams on a variety of projects.
You’ll have worked in a similar role at this level. You’ll have substantial experience of:
- Providing expert employee relations advice and support on serious and complex cases
- Supporting on a variety of people projects
- Supporting various organisational changes
As part of the HR Operations team you will be responsible for providing an efficient, friendly and a high quality service to customers across the organisation.
From providing first line advice, guidance and support with casework, including grievances, disciplinary matters, and sickness absence.
In addition, you’ll be undertaking a range of associated general HR transactional activities.
You’ll have:
- A CIPD qualification (ideally level 7) or equivalent
- Experience of working in a HR environment, having sound knowledge of employment law and employee relations procedures.
- Experience of employee dispute resolution.
- Experience of working with an HRIS, including data management and reporting.
We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society.
Working with external pay and reward consultants, we’re taking active steps this year to review our employees’ pay and benefits package. Ensuring we’re aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector.
Please note this is a fixed term contract for 1 year.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 16 April 2024
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
More about our recruitment and selection process
- The HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel. This is done as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions.
- Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation.
- We’ll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation.
- You might also be invited for a second interview. We’ll let you know about this during the selection process.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- in the event of miscarriage or still birth
- to support fertility treatments
- antenatal appointments for both parents
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- Health cash plans to help offset the cost of health care for you and your family
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of:
- Gender
- Race
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Religion or belief
- Pregnancy
- Gender reassignment
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
No agencies please.
Do you have demonstrable experience of giving money and budgeting advice or support in a student facing environment or financial services setting? Do you have an understanding of issues facing students in Higher Education?
We are recruiting for a specialist Money & Budgeting Advisor into our Advice Service to provide money, budgeting and debt advice to our members, oversee the application processes for our expanded hardship funds and to run our new financial literacy programme. This role will work alongside another Money & Budgeting Advisor and with our wider Advice & Wellbeing team, supporting each other to achieve positive outcomes for our students. The post holder will provide accurate finance, debt and budgeting advice and information to students using the Advice Service including casework, support and advocacy.
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see things in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support flexible working, with hybrid working for all staff.
Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
This role is a fixed term maternity cover role for 9 months (with possible extension).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HEAD OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Base - Coleshill, Warwickshire
37 hours per week
Salary, SCP 49 - 51 £53,032 -£56,430
Father Hudson’s Care (FHC) is the social care agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. We require an experienced senior manager to lead our Community Projects Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Management Team and be part of a regional charity with a very diverse range of services.
Suitable candidates will have extensive experience in developing and managing services/projects in a community setting and in management of senior staff. With a proven track record in securing funding, you will have a good understanding of a wide range of income streams and be able to manage complex budgets. This is essential with a department of over 77 staff / 200 volunteers and an overall budget of over £2 million with multiple funding streams.
Our community projects reach out to individuals who are marginalised and in need, including asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, older people and individuals experiencing homelessness. FHC Community Projects are delivered as local partnerships and we provide support to independent charities. The projects are diverse in provision and size, are delivered by staff and volunteer teams and provide a breadth of services in community settings including social support, advice, practical help, emergency and longer-term accommodation. FHC projects include Brushstrokes Community Project in Smethwick, Tabor Living in Birmingham, Young at Heart in North Staffordshire, Fatima House and Sophia House in Birmingham, Nicolas Barre House in Willenhall and Refugee Community Sponsorship schemes across the Diocese. Charities we provide support to include St Chad’s Sanctuary, Hope Community and Maryvale Community Project.
With experience of networking and partnership working, the successful candidate will have excellent negotiation and communication skills. As a team player, you will also be able to work on your own initiative and be responsive and flexible to the constantly changing environment of delivering charitable services in the community. You will have excellent IT skills, be able to multi-task to a high level and work to deadlines. With an understanding of the issues our diverse client groups face including policy and legislation.
Following the values and Catholic ethos of FHC, at the service of the whole community, the successful candidate will be committed to working with the disadvantaged across the Archdiocese of Birmingham and have an understanding of working with parishes and in a faith-based setting.
No agencies please,
Closing Date 9th April 2024 at 12pm noon - Interviews 24th April 2024
Registered Charity No 512992
We have an exciting opportunity for a successful Fundraising Manager to join an inspirational team striving to support children, young people and adults who care for others who can’t manage without their help, Carers and Young Carers. Take a look at how we do this in our Impact Report below.
You’ll be joining at a pivotal time for our charity. Having recently secured our core statutory income for the next 3 to 5 years we’re now looking to use that as a launchpad to grow and develop new and existing services. We’ll be starting the new year with the unveiling of a fresh new look having recently agreed a rebrand of the charity, alongside which we’ll be launching our new website, increasing the number of people who can access our services and support. There’s lots going on!
You’ll have a crucial role to play in all of this, raising significant levels of income to support existing and new ways of meeting the changing needs of carers of all ages. It’s a challenging role, no doubt about it, but you’ll be working with and supported by a great team of people all passionate about what we do. So, if you’re passionate about what you do and like to get stuck in and make a difference then you’ll fit in well.
You’ll be a dynamic, creative person with proven experience in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to drive income growth and achieve ambitious targets across a range of income streams: Grant making Trusts, Corporates, Individuals, to name a few. You’ll be managing and nurturing our Trust Fundraiser as well as working with the Senior Leadership Team, agreeing our fundraising priorities.
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself.
Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon 8 April 2024. Interviews w.c.15 April 2024
Attachments (available from our website)
· Introduction
· Job Description & Person Spec.
· Impact report
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for ending poverty, building partnerships, and growing the Kingdom of God? Then join our energetic, visionary and creative team.
We’re looking for an experienced and driven fundraising and communications professional to help us achieve God’s vision of human flourishing.
In this varied and versatile position, you’ll lead our fundraising and communications team and play a key role in resourcing and promoting CUF’s work to follow Jesus in serving the most disadvantaged people in our communities. You will help us communicate and celebrate the positive impact that churches have in the places in which we live.
As a key member of our management team, you’ll develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies to help us deliver impactful work with the Church of England and other Christian denominations.
With a broad range of responsibilities across fundraising, communications, marketing and public relations, you’ll play a leading role in celebrating the CUFs achievements through powerful story-telling, impact reporting and effective media relations. You’ll also develop our digital strategy, with overall responsibility for our website, social media channels and email marketing.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, The Rev’d Adam Edwards
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification
Closing date: Midday Monday 15th April, with interviews Tuesday 30th April (in London)