Head of Advocacy and Communications

UK-based, flexible location, some overseas travel

Join a Nobel Peace Prize laureate that is saving and changing lives every single day.

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) finds and destroys landmines and unexploded bombs to help some of the world’s most vulnerable people stay safe and rebuild their lives after war. We also campaign for a landmine-free world, work to remove small arms from fragile communities and deliver innovative risk education lessons to those forced to live with the deadly contamination of conflict. We employ some 5,000 committed and highly skilled people in 26 countries and are regarded as a global leader in disarmament practice and policy.

Our mission is to get to every landmine before a child does. And to save lives and build futures for those whose communities have been shattered by war.

We are now seeking a Head of Advocacy and Communications to develop and execute an integrated advocacy, public affairs and communications strategy which will deliver purposeful influence with a wide range of high value UK and international stakeholders.

As the Head of Advocacy and Communications you will:

• Ensure the effective provision of strategic public affairs and engagement activity, chiefly in support of MAG’s relationships with institutional donors and its disarmament policy leadership, working closely with colleagues in global programmes, our UK hub in Manchester and our office in Washington DC.
• Provide leadership to the communications and advocacy team and ensure that MAG’s communications at a national, regional and international level are coherent and directly support advocacy, policy, programming and public engagement plans.

The successful candidate will have an innate understanding of how to use strategic advocacy and public affairs to drive change. They will have an in-depth knowledge of the UK political environment and with a track record of developing relationships with politicians, special advisers and other key Westminster figures. They will be persuasive and with the ability to operate in a multi-faceted, fast-paced and complex environment.

The starting salary for this position is £50,340 per annum, plus contributory pension.

This is a UK-based role with the potential for remote working. There will be the requirement for occasional overseas travel, including to conflict-affected states

For further information, the application form and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website and follow the application instructions.

Closing date for applications: Sunday March 7 2021.

Are you looking for a role with real impact? Are you driven to use communications to change the world?

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity (GMMC) is an ambitious charity making a tangible difference across Greater Manchester, working to make homelessness a rare, brief and non-recurrent occurrence for people in our community.

Over the past two years, we have raised and invested £2m into this vision. Our future plans take this even further as we embark on new areas of work, including preventative programmes and ground -breaking accommodation solutions.  

Central to this exciting expansion of the charity, our new Engagement & Communications Lead will harness the power of our social impact work to connect with new donors, collaborators and partners.

We’re building a vibrant community of change across the city region and we need a highly dynamic person to bring this to life.

This role comes with a large degree of creative freedom and is perfect for someone who really wants to take an engaging, ethical brand from the early stages through to scale. We have a highly-committed Trustee Board and dedicated team which works collectively and collaboratively on ongoing activity. You will also have the support of our high-profile communications agency, which provides design and PR support to the charity.

We take a robust, resourceful, and innovative approach, often looking beyond traditional models, and are proactively seeking someone who will bring valuable insights into this dynamic environment. 

Salary: £30,000

Hours: Full Time (although 0.8FTE would be considered and there is flexibility with working patterns)

Location: Home based (increased travel into Manchester City Centre once restrictions are lifted)

Reporting to: Head of GMMC (with additional oversight and direct working relationships with the Trustee Board)

Scope of Role:

• The role will take responsibility for all platforms including a redevelopment and management of our website, social media channels, media relations and targeted communications campaigns for existing and new stakeholders.
• You will be tasked with building relationships with the people and organisations we support, getting to know the work first-hand so that the brand is built with authenticity, originality and knowledge.
• The charity has a strong track record in creating major events and public fundraising campaigns, which you will help drive to maximise our fundraising potential.
• Above all, this role is about momentum building and fuelling the growth of the charity, achieved by insightfully capturing our impacts and sharing them through pioneering communications.

Your experience:

• Proven experience in devising, delivering and evaluating powerful communication and engagement initiatives across a range of channels and media
• Demonstrable collaborative and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders and engage across a complex landscape.
• Strong project management skills, including creative thinking and problem solving to achieve high-quality outputs.
• Experience of growing a thriving, dynamic brand.

Your Attributes:

• Highly credible with a serious interest in and curiosity about the charity’s aims and focus
• Genuine desire to tackle homelessness
• Naturally collaborative working style that embraces a non-hierarchical approach
• Impact focussed
• Common sense, calmness and sense of humour
• Energy, thoughtfulness and a willingness to muck in
• Self-reflective learning style, open to challenges
• Comfortable working in a small team and remotely
• Highest standards of integrity and professionalism
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (of 2 pages max) explaining your motivation for applying for the role and expanding on your skills/experience in relation to above criteria. 

Women in Prison is a national charity providing services to women in communities and prison (including women's centres in London and Manchester), and campaigning for radical reductions in the women's prison population. Our vision is for every woman to have access to the kind of specialist trauma-responsive services that we provide, so that she can move forward with her life, based on her own strengths and decisions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Head of Women’s Centres and Safeguarding (Maternity Cover). This role will provide leadership to our thriving Women’s Centres in London and Manchester and will be a national point of specialist advice and support for all Women in Prison services regarding safeguarding and risk management.

Could you be the leader we are looking for? If you bring safeguarding expertise and the ability to manage risk safely and proportionally, and are passionate about delivering high quality services for women we want to hear from you! Strong communication and team building skills, a coaching style of management and a deep understanding of the impact of trauma are essential.

We are committed to inclusive working practices, and particularly welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of prison or the criminal justice system and women from Black, Asian and minoritised communities. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, and socio-economic background, and will make any reasonable adjustments.

The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

We can’t promise a job with us will be easy. But what we can say is your work will be filled with meaning.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

About you

We're on the lookout for a creative and talented content officer to join our team. Your mission will be to grow our brand awareness and engagement within the sector. You'll work closely with the communications team to implement strategies and tactics to produce content that reflects our culture and mobilizes staff to become brand advocates.

You'll be responsible for creating compelling content, leveraging a range of communication methods, including, but not limited to; social media, video content, webinars and ebooks to help grow our presence as a leading charity in the region. We don't expect you to be an expert in all mediums, but we are looking for someone multi-disciplined, creative and eager to learn. You should have a real love for the written word, a track record of crafting engaging and original content as well as managing delivery across multiple formats, channels and platforms.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time roles) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution

• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity? 

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. We connect people, charities, public agencies and businesses who want to do good stuff, help them to find the money they need and provide the practical support to get things going and keep them going.

If you share our values; believe its possible; strengthen others and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Action Together are recruiting and Operations Manager to join the Oldham locality team. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of our ‘core’ infrastructure services. You will work closely with the Strategic Locality Lead to ensure we deliver a high quality of service to the local VCFSE sector, are responsive and adaptive to changes and are delivering against our commitments and values.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly skilled operational manager who will develop and strengthen the support that Action Together delivers in the locality. We are looking for someone with values-based leadership, exceptional communication, people and project management skills to help us to achieve our charitable objectives.

Salary: PO2 SP 29-32 (£32,910-£35,745)

Hours: 36 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Oldham/Homeworking

The closing date for applications is 23rd March 2021.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th March and Wednesday 31st March

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with an Islamic international development charity operating from the North West of England. The organisation provides relief and services in disaster and conflict zones and focuses on areas such as emergency food provision, medicine, water, and sanitation. An opportunity exists for a talented Chief Operating Officer to join the team and assist the CEO to ensure strategic objectives are met, and operational plans are actioned. The role will oversee broad operational activities including financial management, governance, HR, facilities, and people management.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive operational experience whether it be from the charity sector or from the private sector. You will be accustomed to working with the Senior Management Team and dealing directly with the CEO or Trustees. Although we are not necessarily seeking a qualified financial candidate, you will still have a strong level of financial acumen and have the capacity to work closely with the Head of Finance to ensure robust processes are in place. You will also have extensive experience of developing and leading diverse teams ranging from IT, Facilities, HR and other corporate services. Experience of company secretarial duties and charity governance would be an advantage although not essential. You will also have experience of setting budgets and working to strict deadlines and possess excellent communications skills.

Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full JD.

upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity supporting less-advantaged undergraduates to secure top jobs. We deliver a comprehensive programme of professional development, in partnership with leading employers and universities. upReach works to address the progression gap, supporting students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to secure graduate jobs after university, aiming to reach its vision of a society in which everyone has the opportunity to reach their full career potential, regardless of social background.

upReach is seeking to hire two new Partnerships Managers, who will support the execution of our Corporate Partnerships strategy and the delivery of sustainable income growth from new and existing partners. One role will focus on growing partnerships within the Technology industry and the other on partnerships within the Investment and Savings industry.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of individuals who are passionate about improving social mobility. The successful candidates will demonstrate previous experience of building and managing partnerships.

Key Information 

• Role: Partnership Manager
• Location: London (near London Bridge) or Manchester - initially on a remote basis
• Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm
• Start date: April 2021 - ideally within four weeks from offer
• Duration: Permanent
• Salary: £27,500 to £33,000 per annum, including London weighting if based in London
• Application deadline: 9am on Monday 22nd March Early applications are encouraged, and we may appoint before the deadline

About upReach

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects? upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. We help young people from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.

Our work is important because right now those from comprehensive schools are 17 times less likely than those from selective schools to secure graduate roles at some top employers. We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities.

In October 2019, upReach won the​ Charity of the Year​ Award (income < £1m) in the prestigious Charity Times Awards, and in May 2020, upReach was announced as the winner of the “Embracing Digital” Charity Governance Award.​ Building on this success, upReach’s current partners include Bank of America, the Civil Service Fast Stream, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company and Slaughter and May. We also partner with universities including Exeter, King’s College London, Liverpool, Warwick and Manchester.

This academic year, over 2000 undergraduates (we call them upReach Associates) are being supported through our unique programme of application support, soft skills workshops, video forums (small group, online seminar-style sessions), mentoring and professional experience. We aim to support 2,500 per year by 2022, while maintaining our personalised approach and expanding the support offered.

upReach is a dynamic place to work. We have invested in class-leading technology to facilitate, deliver and evaluate our programmes. The upReach Graduate Employability Framework (GEF), against which all of our activities are mapped, enables students to understand their employability and plan their learning. We built getEmployable​ to provide all students with a means to measure their employability using the GEF.

Our contextualised grade model, ​REALrating​, is used to better understand academic potential rather than relying on grades alone. We host the ​Student Social Mobility Awards​ held annually at the House of Lords, celebrating outstanding student success, and providing role models which we showcase with our ​aspire​ videos and guide sent to 2,500 state sixth forms.

We are constantly looking to identify new opportunities to have greater impact through growing our existing platforms and exploring new concepts. Our most recent idea, the​ Social Mobility Network​ was launched in January 2021.

To find out more about upReach, visit our ​website​ and read our ​Annual Report.

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Core Responsibilities

Growing the number and value of corporate partnerships:

• Create new partnerships in either the Technology industry or in the Investments and Saving industry, implementing our strategy to grow our impact in these areas.
• Research and develop a pipeline of corporate partners ​to expand the opportunities available for Associates.
• Support growth in our strategically important partnership areas.
• Identify gaps in the market and develop ideas for new sectors, partners and types of partnership.
• Prepare and deliver compelling and evidence-based pitches and presentations.
• Maintain the organisation’s presence in the social mobility sector through thought leadership articles, webinars, newsletters and networking at relevant events.

Managing and developing existing partnerships:

• Take on management for some of upReach’s portfolio of existing partners, stewarding relationships to ensure the partnerships remain strong and mutually beneficial.
• Further develop existing partnerships and identify new opportunities to deliver greater and more diverse income.
• Ensuring all outputs are delivered effectively and on time, in collaboration with the Delivery & Sector Managers and Programme Leaders.
• Execute our partner communication strategy to ensure partners are kept up to date with upReach news and events.
• Collaborate with the other Managers and Programme Leaders to ensure the smooth running of all partnership events and follow through on identifying and communicating impact.

Person Specification

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To be successful, candidates should have experience developing partnerships (probably with corporates in the charity sector). You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in building, developing and owning effective long-term relationships with new and existing partners, and in managing stakeholder relationships at all levels of seniority. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. A proven track record of building corporate partnerships for a charity
2. Experience in delivering varied and successful proposals and projects
3. Experience in qualifying, scoping, and pricing client/partner projects
4. Experience in pitching to potential new partners
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
6. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload, manage competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines
7. Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
8. University degree (2:1 or higher)*in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
9. Self-motivation and anability to work in a small team as well as independently.
10. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as Trustees, beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience in contract negotiation
2. Knowledge of either the Investment and Savings or the Technology sectors
3. A good understanding of GDPR legislation and regulations
4. Familiarity with Trello and G-Suite

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values: 

• Perseverance
• Integrity
• Advocacy
• Aspiration 
• Proactivity

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision-making
• Effective prioritisation
• Collaboration
• Communication skills
• Project Management skills

Application Process

Please submit a .pdf copy of your CV and covering letter to our Human Resources team for attention of Sam Gill by 9am on Monday 22nd March. Please ensure you explain your motivation for applying to this role, why you are interested in working at upReach, and provide further details on how your experience matches the job description. Please also include in your cover letter which area (Technology/Investment and Savings) you are interested in applying for. Please include ‘Partnership Manager’ in the subject line and indicate where you heard about this vacancy. Early applications are encouraged, and we may appoint before the deadline.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a virtual assessment centre on 25th or 26th March. If you are not available on these dates please let us know in your application.

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please reach out to Sam Gill from our Human Resources team..

Please note: upReach has a responsibility under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to ensure that, at the time of starting their employment, successful candidates have permission to work in the UK.

If you have a right to work in the UK, you will be required to bring proof of this to your interview (​by providing your original passport or other right to work documents). If your permission to work in the UK relies on a job offer, please bring written details including evidence of any existing visas or work permits. A photocopy will be taken of your document(s) and stored securely. If you are unsuccessful at the interview the photocopies will be destroyed. Unfortunately, upReach is unable to financially sponsor visas or work permits.

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexuality, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch with our Human Resources team.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Building Manager to join our Property Team on a Maternity cover basis.

As our Senior Building Manager, you will cover day-to-day management of our properties in the North of England and manage a team of three building managers in London, Birmingham and Glasgow. You will support our colleagues based in delivery centres across the UK, so being able to commit to UK wide travel (when restrictions ease), will be required. Our sites are very busy, and we have an active portfolio development strategy. You will be working with a range of stakeholders at the Trust to ensure we can support our staff, partners and young people. 

We would like to see an application from you for this exciting role if you have a good background in hands-on property and facilities management.

For more information, please go to the job description. (This will open in a new window)

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Why we need Senior Building Managers:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 706

Development Manager

Manchester

Grade 8 (£35,845 to £41,526)

Ref: 3149

The Development and Alumni Relations team at Manchester Metropolitan University is responsible for building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships with alumni and external stakeholders and is currently working to an ambitious three-year plan that will see philanthropic income to the University increase tenfold. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this is an exciting opportunity for a new Development Manager with major gift fundraising experience, to join a growing team and make a significant contribution to the University’s strategic priorities.

The role

We are seeking a Development Manager with a proven track record of securing major gifts, detailed knowledge and understanding of how to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors, as well as experience managing philanthropic fundraising activities for a varied portfolio of projects.

You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and companies in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with senior members of academic faculty and professional services staff.

The ideal candidate

You will have proven experience in securing five and six figure gifts from high net worth individuals and grant-making foundations. Candidates should also have the ability to meet stretching income targets, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the capability to engage effectively with individuals at Board level and senior leadership.

You will be a target-driven and committed individual who will develop and implement successful fundraising strategies to raise significant major gift income for the University. With a proven track record in a donor-facing fundraising role, you are a confident, creative and capable communicator, skilled in all aspects of income generation and relationship management, including persuasion and negotiation, and are able to think creatively about donor engagement.

You will be intrinsically motivated and be able to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organised and professional manner.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15 March.

To apply, please click on the apply link:

One Million Mentors’ aim is to ensure that every young person in the country has access to a trained mentor as they transition into adulthood. We believe that facilitating and investing in mentors will help to address the skills gap agenda and improve social cohesion.

The Greater Manchester Regional Manager role is a great opportunity for someone based in Greater Manchester with an interest in the youth sector and mentoring. They will be responsible for the programme delivery in the Manchester area, laying the foundations for strong mentor relationships by matching mentees with mentors who have similar goals and interests,  being an effective face for One Million Mentors in the region, fundraising and leading the expansion of 1MM across Greater Manchester, establishing key partnerships with local employers.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. We will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. 
 
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. 
 
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

THE CONTEXT

The Cultural Engagement Business unit has a portfolio of programmes and projects delivered across the British Council’s entire global network of 110 countries including the UK.It covers the following sectors:
•  Arts – visual arts; drama and dance; architecture, design and fashion; creative economy; cultural skills, culture and development; film; literature; music
•  Education – schools, skills and vocational education, higher education, science and research
•  Society – civil society and young people; social enterprise; justice security and stability; gender and inclusion

Cultural Engagement has a significant size portfolio of client-funded contracts from various HMG departments and the EU requiring a global approach to safeguarding implementation to client standards.  There is high profile reporting to these clients that needs to be globally coordinated and delivered through the Head of Safeguarding to manage our reputation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to assist with the implementation of a new safeguarding framework across all Cultural Engagement programme delivery in line with the global Safeguarding strategy and policies. This role has been specifically created to support the Cultural Engagement Business Unit of the British Council one of two business units in the British Council.

There is already a foundation of good practice in relation to child protection in cultural engagement programmes, however, with a recent move by the British Council towards a more proactive wider safeguarding approach which includes adults at risk there is significant work to do to do in this area in partnership with the global safeguarding team.  

 Duties will include:

• Manage and ensure comprehensive implementation of the safeguarding framework across all Cultural Engagement programmes and projects aligned to the global safeguarding policy, strategy
• Create safeguarding tools and resources specifically for Cultural Engagement in partnership with the global safeguarding team to assist with risk identification, management and mitigation
• Provide safeguarding advice, consultation and support to all Cultural Engagement programmes/delivery, projects and events, including the provision of specialist advice and support as required to embed safeguarding 
• Support and advise the regional/country/global safeguarding leads as required in relation to Cultural Engagement activity and safeguarding risk management. 
• Create and share safeguarding data reports and analysis of incidents and cases relating to concerns/issues within this business area to Cultural Engagement leadership team
• Raise awareness of the new and increased safeguarding risk to programmes
• Update the Cultural Engagement framework of support and guidance for programme managers and all staff

 

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of working in an international development/humanitarian context within in an international organization
• A sound and demonstrable knowledge of child protection/safeguarding service delivery within international settings
• Experience of delivering effective safeguarding engagement and learning initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding and in-depth knowledge of the global safeguarding agenda
• Experience of project management within an international context
• Have extensive experience of safeguarding risk management including safeguarding case management

Role Specific Skills            l

• Partnership working across varied stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Data analysis, report writing and supporting the work of senior managers within a safeguarding setting
• International service delivery – within a safeguarding/child protection setting
• Networking and relationship building
• Supporting new service delivery
• Ability to be flexible and to work with all levels of seniority both internally and externally
   

What you will receive:
Outstanding Civil Service Pension Scheme
32 Days Holiday
Annual Travel Season Ticket Loan
Annual Performance related bonus
London weighting £3,300

Pay Band  8
Contract type: IndefinitieContract
Location:  Manchester, London, Belfast,Cardiff and Edinburgh

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Restoration

No of Posts: 1

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 per week

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum

Based at: Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the charity in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance integrate and develop all aspects of restoration within the Charity. You will need to be as committed as we are to equip people from diverse backgrounds for self-sustaining and independent living.

To be successful, you will be a person who has

• high integrity,
• commitment to organisational development, and good governance,
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to work at pace in a complex context,
• the ability to work in a team in a practical, flexible and cooperative way
• passionate about supporting people to transition

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. Please submit your documents using the link.

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

 JOB PURPOSE

The focus of the Senior Service Manager - Restoration is to ensure that sustainable yet robust transitions are being achieved for residents in temporary or emergency accommodations, that they remain financially viable and appropriately resourced at all times. A key aspect of the role is to deliver a high quality and balanced customised service to residents with the ultimate objective of placing them in suitable, good quality long term accommodation, alongside meaningful training and employment opportunities. We are keen to deliver projects that enhance wellbeing, skills development and employability opportunities. Thinking ahead to what resilient communities and the future of work may look like, including innovative thinking around the types of skills and practices that may become even more valuable in a climate-changing and post-pandemic world. As senior service manager responsible for restoration you will manage all activities that take place within the Brick Works and Cross Street warehouse and develop long term strategic plans for these facilities, embedding them into the local community.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality restoration services at our numerous sites to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Restoration services are designed to prepare individuals for sustainable tenancies by developing independence, expanding communication and providing social opportunities to support general health and wellbeing. You will effectively manage and motivate a staff and volunteer team to deliver high quality services, meeting organisational and regulatory standards, for people attending our training, education and day opportunities provision. As well as managing people, you will be responsible for the health safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in our restoration projects, ensuring that the projects are equipped appropriately and the facilities are robust. To be successful in this role you will have a sound knowledge of person centred planning for individuals with complex needs, people management and budget management. You will need to demonstrate proven experience of supervising and line managing staff in accordance with policy and legislation and all that it entails. You will be a commercially minded person with the ability to encourage ambition, innovation and a culture of entrepreneurialism whilst managing risk. An action-oriented person who enjoys working hard and looks for challenge.

People we work with;

• Create and oversee a robust process of meaningful engagement from people living in Supported Housing and the Hubs
• Oversee a process which ensures individual personalised plans are fulfilled
• Understand the opportunities for people with lived experience and create and maintain a suitable programme which encourages growth within the Charity whilst at the same time understand the additional support needs that may be required.
• Manage the Brick Works and Cross Street facilities.
• Work directly with the other areas of the Charity that promote engagement.
• Oversee the Training and Resource Manager
• Continually seek opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services delivered and to enhance their experience; monitor the external environment and ensure that new services are developed in line with changing demographics and needs.

Accommodation

• Focus on positive outcomes for people living in our accommodation through work and training engagement
• Understand and embed an Asset based Approach to all areas within the Charity
• Maximise rental income from the Brick’s Accommodation by working in close partnership with other departments in the charity and other agencies
• Oversee the Intensive Housing Management Manager
• Oversee the Facilities and Properties manager

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s Deal approach and as such we are asking for applicants who adopt the 3 core behaviours being; positive, accountable and courageous. We are looking for innovation and creativity, The Brick is not afraid to do things differently and pilot new initiatives to trial and test new ideas.

Good Practice

Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all young people and adults, In line with our Safeguarding policies. We will carefully select, train and support all those with any responsibility within the Charity, in accordance with our rigorous recruitment and selection policies.

The Brick is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support or staff from different backgrounds

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Accommodation

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings on a shift pattern

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum Based at: Charity locations across Wigan and Leigh Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance, integrate and develop all aspects of relief, whilst looking towards restoration within Emergency Accommodation delivered by the Charity. You will need to be committed in order to ensure support is provided to people from diverse backgrounds and that they are provided with information which could help self-sustaining and independent living. You will empower your team to achieve positive outcomes whilst undertaking shift work where necessary, including nights.

To be successful, you will need to be

• A person of high integrity, committed and organised
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationship with all stakeholders and be able to be solution focused and proactive in partnership working.
• Flexible and able to adapt to new settings and environments and be able to work at a pace in a complex context.
• To have a proven track record of leadership and management to empower teams to reach their potential and therefore the potential of the individual
• To have a proven track record of performance management including contract delivery and KPI’s
• To be able to have good knowledge of safeguarding and risk management
• To be have knowledge of health and safety
• To be able to manage budgets
• To have a knowledge of national and local housing and homeless strategies
• To work within the Brick and Wigan Deal principles

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. 

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Digital Engagement Manager – Email

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Digital Engagement Manager Responsibilities:

We’re looking for an amazing email expert to join us in the Digital Engagement team at Alzheimer’s Society.

The successful candidate will manage the relationship with our email service provider (DotDigital), work closely with teams across the organisation to embed best practice, and provide expertise and insight to make our email marketing more effective and strategic than ever before.

You’ll collaborate with a team of experts within the Digital team to establish email within the wider supporter journey, while building vital relationships more widely with colleagues and external suppliers alike.

Digital Engagement Manager Requirements:

You’ll be a motivated, resilient self-starter with significant experience of email marketing and engagement, including designing, testing and delivery for a large and complex organisation.
You’ll have experience as an expert user of an advanced email platform (preferably DotDigital) and you’ll have the excellent communications skills required to inspire and upskill your colleagues.
You’ll feel confident using HTML, diagnosing and fixing basic coding issues within templates; but you’ll be equally at home delving into data and analytics, while conducting testing and segmentation to help the organisation improve.

Above all, you’ll be methodical and accurate, with keen insight into industry best practice, and a genuine passion for digital best practice and problem-solving.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Position: Digital Engagement Manager (Email)
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £31,982 - £34,925 actual per annum, (depending on skills and experience) (+London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 14 March 2021
Interview Date: From 22 March 2021

You may have experience of the following: Digital Engagement Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Executive, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Officer, Marketing Manager, Email Marketing, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

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