The Frontier Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust comprising two organisations: Woodhouse College and the Imperial College London Mathematics School (ICLMS) which is due to open in September 2023.  This post has overall responsibility for the management of information systems, data and IT systems across the Trust’s two schools.  Whilst a major part of the role is to develop and strengthen the College’s established systems this will be complemented by taking a leading role in establishing new systems at ICLMS so they meet its needs and are compatible as necessary with the College and the Trust. 

The post-holder will be responsible to the Senior Leadership Team for the creation, maintenance, development and operation of the Trust’s Management Information and Communications systems, including hardware, applications, systems software, and data communications systems. 

This is a great opportunity to take a pivotal role at the heart of an outstanding sixth form college. You will be responsible for data capture and submission systems, but also the provision and use of data across the College, and through our VLE and website. This is very much a hands-on role, but with considerable input into leaders’ decision making at the highest levels. It is a senior role in the College, reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team. 

The postholder will line manage the Head of IT Services who oversees the College’s IT infrastructure.  The post also includes leading on MIS and IT matters for the Frontier Learning Trust and helping to establish systems for the new Imperial College London Mathematics School. 

We seek someone with excellent ICT and analytical skills, along with the vision to continue the development of college systems. The successful applicant will also have very good communication skills, the ability to interpret complex technical processes for the benefit of managers and users, and outstanding problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

To apply and for more information, please visit the vacancy area on the Woodhouse College website.  Alternatively, contact the personnel team at the College for more details.

The closing date for applications is at 9.00 am on the 13 December 2021.  Please note that interviews will be taking place on Thursday 16 December.

 Do you have a deep personal concern for world mission? Are you experienced in working cross-culturally with a range of partner organisations engaged in various projects? 

Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other media to introduce listeners to the good news of Jesus Christ. Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East we convey messages of hope, inspiration and love to people in their ‘heart’ language. 

We are looking to expand our small, friendly team and are looking for an experienced and highly motivated project manager to work alongside our Head of International Ministry. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• • Co-creating an international ministry strategy to maintain, nurture and grow existing partner relationships. 
• • Leading the process of identifying and prioritising potential new ministry areas, engaging with partners and evaluating projects. 
• • Working with assigned partners on project design, monitoring and evaluation. 
• • Managing grants to partners ensuring compliance and reporting is accurate. 

You will have: 

• • A clear and demonstrable personal Christian faith. 
• • A commitment to Feba’s ministry and a heart for world mission. 
• • Minimum of 3 years’ cross-cultural experience. 
• • Relational and interpersonal skills; the ability to network and influence. 
• • Report and proposal writing experience. 
• • Financial management aptitude. 

Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum 

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week 

Location: Hybrid working 

Closing date: 9.00am on 10th January 2022 

First Interviews: Week beginning 17th January 2022 (TBC)

 All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos and values of Feba. Please note that this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

About Media Trust

At Media Trust, we believe it’s by giving everyone a voice that we’ll get to a more equal society. That’s why we’re proud to be working with hundreds of charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered in partnership with our media and creative industry partners and by matching media industry volunteers with charities looking for comms support. At the same time, our youth programmes are giving thousands of young people the creative digital media skills, access, and mentoring support to break into the media. In this way, we believe we are doing our bit contribute to Britain’s levelling up agenda while also helping the media sector to be more responsible, representative, and connected. 

We can only do the work we do because of the fantastic media and creative industry support we enjoy. Our volunteers mostly come from Media Trust’s extensive network of media and creative sector industry partners including major broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, TV and Sky, creative agencies like Havas and Ogilvy, PR firms like Edelman, film companies like Netflix and Warner Media, and social media platforms including Facebook/Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok. We also have many freelance media and creative industry professionals who volunteer with us.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Head of Volunteering to be responsible for developing our volunteering strategy and managing all our volunteering activity. This will include our large-scale volunteering events matching many volunteers with many charities, the volunteering activity within our thematic-focused charity training programmes, our volunteer films projects where we match volunteer directors with charities looking for help to make a film about their work and our online matching platform where charities looking for pro bono help can find industry volunteers.

This senior role will involve collaboration across teams, working closely with Programme Managers in our Charity Services and Youth Teams, as well as Industry Engagement, MarComms and Digital Transformation.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines experience in and a passion for matching good skills to good causes with a love of data, systems and processes, and who enjoys working both independently and across teams. It would particularly suit someone with experience of helping charities access volunteer support in media, marketing, content creation and/or digital skills.

The role includes line management of a small team. We are looking for an empathetic and experienced manager who is good at motivating others and supporting them to be their best selves. 

Key responsibilities 

• Manage all Volunteer and Charity engagement across Media Trust’s platforms and programmes including sign-up, training, monitoring, compliance and retention
• Lead on the development and implementation of Media Trust’s volunteer strategy, including liaising with funders and other key stakeholders, identifying growth opportunities and supporting new industry partner pitches and funding applications
• Leverage best practice and innovative ideas to drive a consistently optimal volunteering/mentoring experience for our volunteers, charities and young people across our platforms and programmes
• Gather learning and insights as the basis for developing new strategies to optimise our matching outcomes,  including identifying which specific skills are in the greatest demand by charities and young people at any time and working with the Industry Engagement team and Marcomms to secure more volunteers with these skills
• Manage and improve the performance of our Online Matching platform, working with our Digital Transformation team on platform upgrades to improve the user experience for Volunteers and Charities and Media Trust’s ability to make data-driven decisions about our marketing and other strategies for the platform
• Manage our large-scale Volunteering Events bringing together multiple volunteers and multiple charities, working closely with our Industry Engagement and Charity Services teams
• Manage and grow our Volunteer Films activity including managing and supporting the team to match charities with volunteer filmmakers and liaising with funders on projects that are funder-supported
• Support Media Trust’s Programme Managers on volunteering activity within their programmes
• Oversee ongoing data collection through interviews, feedback surveys, other formats, and Salesforce (CRM) for all our volunteering activity, particularly with a view to using qualitative feedback from volunteers and charities and insights from Salesforce to continuously improve our volunteering activity
• Work closely with our Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning team to monitor and measure the impact of all our volunteering activity and to produce high quality reports for funders and other stakeholders
• Promote and protect the work and reputation of Media Trust in the area of volunteering including representing Media Trust in pro bono and volunteering networks across the sector
• Work closely with the MarComms team to ensure we are effectively communicating the impact of our volunteers to our key audiences and to encourage more volunteer and charity sign ups
• Report, and where appropriate investigate, any actual or potential risks, accidents, incidents, safeguarding and data protection concerns, breaches of policy, complaints or other performance matters
• Ensure confidentiality of data is in line with Media Trust’s data privacy and GDPR policies
• Line management of our Volunteering Team comprising one Manager and a part-time Coordinator, and our Volunteer Films Team also comprising one Manager and a part-time Coordinator

 What we are looking for in you

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the charity or business sectors, in roles focused on volunteer management and developing good practice, systems and processes to manage, evaluate and improve the user experience and outcome for volunteers and charities
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by under-resourced charities and an interest in building charities’ media and communications capabilities
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience
• Line management experience of a team
• An understanding of media, journalism, communications, campaigning, filmmaking and/or digital skills would be a plus
• Experience of using survey design software and CRM systems (experience of Survey Monkey and Salesforce would be an advantage)
• Experience of collecting experiences through interviews or questionnaires, analysing information, and producing clear evidence-based reports
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – enjoys working with people, shows empathy and able to build and establish relationships with people from all walks of life
• Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage deadlines
• Takes initiative, is pro-active and can work autonomously when necessary
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the values of Media Trust

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

How to apply

Please send an email with subject header Head of Volunteering, attaching your CV, a completed Equal Opportunities form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements.

At Media Trust, we are committed to representing the communities we support. We warmly encourage applications from people of colour, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, working class, disabled and those living with mental health conditions. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process – please get in touch to discuss.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 December 2021

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Working at Media Trust

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team.

We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop-ups throughout the week, ping pong tournaments and free barista coffee all day and prosecco/craft beer evenings. Other benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible hours, to be agreed with line manager
• Part-time options considered for the right candidate
• Secure bike shed
• Pension contributions
• Volunteer days

Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

The aim of this new role is to promote and enable better access to local services for disabled people* living in Salford by capacity-building local D/deaf / disabled people-led, and impairment focused, VCSE groups and organisations.

To increase the capacity. resilience and voice of local groups and organisations supporting disabled people in Salford.

This project will strengthen the voice, influence and impact of these groups as they advocate for full access to services for D/deaf and disabled people in Salford.

Please apply via our website - deadline for applications is 7th January 2022

Our charity’s vision is that every child has the opportunity of a hope-filled life. Spurgeons was founded in 1867 and is in a period of change, embarking on a transformational 10-year strategy to invest and grow in our current and new services for children and young people.

We are looking for a Head of Data, Insight & Evidence to contribute to achieving our growth goals, and their own approach to this specialist role that supports evidence-based decisions to ensure the health of the charity for the good of children and families.

This pivotal role fulfils the function of being the Professional Lead for service user data, service user satisfaction and outcomes measurement, and performance information reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. It combines being the in-house subject matter expert in those key areas, the support and management of a team of 5 people and being a hands-on contributor to cross-department projects and initiatives as part of their work.

The number of children, young people and families that we have been able to assist have grown substantially, to over 6,000 who we work with intensively and over 20,000 who we have had contact with over the last financial year. During Covid-19 and lockdown, 783 children were identified in safeguarding incidents Spurgeons responded to, of which 86% of children whose outcomes were measured with an evidence-based measuring tool showed positive progress.

You will need to be confident in the use of MS Office with Excel skills at an advanced level, bring experience and knowledge of data and ‘theories of change’, have the ability and willingness to lead and present up to Trustee level, and be ready and motivated to help us amplify Spurgeons’ impact for children and families through the collection of real life stories from our local services.

If you have the skills and expertise and want to make a difference to the lives of children and families, this could be the role for you.

Our central support teams are based in our Head Office in Rushden, Northamptonshire, although these offices have been closed since March 2020 and all our central teams are currently working remotely from home. 

Please see the job description and appointment brief for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer

About Police Now  

Police Now’s mission is to transform communities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and increase the public’s confidence in the police by recruiting, developing and inspiring outstanding and diverse leaders in policing. We are working towards a day when every community, whatever the socio-economic background of its residents, can thrive without being fearful of crime. We are looking for high-performing, committed, mission-aligned individuals who will actively contribute towards this goal. 

It is important that Police Now’s workforce reflects the communities that we serve and are empowered to contribute their best. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in policing and our Head Office, and view workforce diversity as a business imperative. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

Police Now trains graduates and career changers with leadership potential to become inspirational police officers and outstanding crime fighters on our National Graduate Leadership Programme and our National Detective Programme. Our officers are supported for life so they can confidently progress through policing ranks as innovative leaders. We are a not-for-profit organisation of ~120 employees, with ambitious goals; we need impact and solutions-focused individuals who will accelerate us towards our mission. Everything we do and our culture is reflected in the Police Now Leadership Principles which are attached at the bottom of this page.

 The purpose of the role

We are seeking a commercial and mission-driven senior leader to become our Head of Finance. You will have strategic finance capabilities as well as core operational capabilities to manage the Finance and IT departments, and directly support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in driving the strategic growth and sustainability of Police Now. You will operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), influencing decisions at an organisational level. You must be a confident in presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing peers; this role is crucial in ensuring that funds are used effectively across the organisation and that finance processes, controls and systems support our 120-strong workforce to achieve our mission.  

The role is broad with full responsibility for financial management, and ensuring our digital capabilities and systems are fit for purpose. You will manage a medium-sized team with the support of a Finance Manager and IT Manager, to deliver day-to-day operations and strategic projects. Whilst IT experience is an advantage, we are seeking a Finance leader with a passion and aptitude for data and technology and an analytical mind that can translate business requirements into technology requirements. 

The Head of Finance will develop these departments as strategic functions to drive high-performance and efficiency, working closely with the COO to implement our strategy. 

Key responsibilities

• Strategic finance: develop and maintain a high-performing finance function, producing bespoke financial analyses to meet Board and SLT requirements, and help drive strategic decision-making and risk management as a Senior Leadership Team member. Provide strategic advice and contribute to the development and sustainability of Police Now using financial planning and costing. You will work closely with the COO and CEO to analyse our cost per participant, and future investments
• Budgeting and cash flow: manage the annual budgeting process, subsequent reforecasts, and regular cash flow forecasting and monitoring to ensure the efficient allocation of resources and reserves to meet all of Police Now’s obligations; appraise and calculate value for money regarding investments and opportunities.
• Effective and efficient financial control: oversee the monthly management account process, working with the wider Senior Leadership Team / budget holders to ensure effective financial management; regularly review and develop financial controls, policies, and procedures; develop transparent financial reporting; and meet all finance and IT compliance needs. 
• Internal and external reporting: financial and IT reporting to the Finance, Audit, Risk & Resources Committee (as an executive attendee) and the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis; oversee the external audit process including statutory filings. 
• Increasing commercial awareness: as the most senior finance expert in the organisation, you will be responsible for upskilling the organisation regarding financial matters and embedding a commercial mindset in operational delivery and contracting with forces. In particularly, increasing the commercial capabilities of our SLT.    
• Strategic technology: oversee and manage technology at Police Now HQ, including systems, devices, hardware and the evolution of the digital ecosystem and data architecture. In particularly, business partnering with the organisation to ensure our technology is fit for purpose for our digital delivery requirements with participants and forces, working with our in-house and outsourced technical experts. 
• IT security and data governance: responsible for maintaining appropriate cybersecurity measures at Police Now, and that data is managed appropriately and safely across the business and systems by staff in eyes of our Board, Committees, and force partners. 
• High-performing team and operations: develop a high-performing, highly organised Finance & IT team. Manage our IT department and Finance department to perform smartly and efficiently, providing robust and direct performance management, oversight and coaching. Provide support and training for junior members of the team where required and oversee day-to-day operations through the Finance Manager and IT Manager. Day-to-day operations include payments processes, expenses, compliance, payroll, grant reporting, device management and IT support (including managing outsourced suppliers). 
• Projects: on occasion, lead on finance or IT projects such as implementing new processes to maximise efficiency and decision-making, re-contracting with new outsourced suppliers and updating systems, as well as being a key advisor and senior representative on company-wide projects. 

What you'll need

• At least 5 years’ experience leading Finance teams in industry or in a professional services environment, and a demonstrated ability for developing high performing and inclusive teams (experience leading non-finance staff an advantage but not essential) 
• A full professional accounting qualification – ACA or ICAS qualified from a top-tier organisation is desirable 
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular the use of Excel for analysing data, creating reports and data modelling
• Experience using cloud based financial systems (experience using Microsoft Business Central and WebExpenses beneficial)
• Previous Senior Leadership Team experience or proven experience working with and managing senior stakeholders in a client-based professional services environment; a demonstrated ability to present to senior management and/or Boards
• In-depth knowledge of all core financial processes and up to date knowledge of technical requirements and best practices (ideally with a working knowledge of Charities SORP)
• Specific IT expertise is not essential, however you must be able to demonstrate a passion and understanding of business technology, the key components of organisational IT, and how technology is a key enabler in the delivery of business operations
• An understanding of the basics of data architecture and how this translates to reporting and system design, management and development; knowledge of GDPR, the current data protection and IT security environment is desirable 
• Excellent numerical and problem solving skills, as well as strong line management and coaching experience 
• A demonstrated ability to advise and lead on a strategic organisational level as well as day-to-day operations, including experience in leading and delivering transformation projects; experience of working successfully in a changing organisation where flexibility, agility and adaptability are essential 
• Superb written and verbal communication skills and an excellent academic background

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy, modern and buzzing HQ near Liverpool Street, Central London (Zone 1). This role will require a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Please note that during the Covid-19 pandemic, online/remote inductions may occur. 
• A supported working from home set-up with the technology and certain equipment required.
• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum  
• Flexible working. 
• 27 days holiday each year plus bank holidays (pro-rata). 
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace). 
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts.
• Training opportunities for personal development.
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 5% employer contributions and 3% employee contributions).​​​​​​​

Please note

This job description is issued as a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Due to the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description and according to the needs of the organisation.

Applications will be screened as they are received and invited to interview accordingly.  Police Now reserves the right to close the advert prior to the advertised date, should a suitable applicant be appointed.  Early applications are therefore encouraged.  

Please note that some roles within Police Now require certain levels of National Security Vetting or screening in order to effectively work with our partners. Therefore, we may ask you to complete this if you are successful.

Job Title:  Head of Fundraising

Hours:  Full time/ permanent

Salary:  Up to £50k

Location:  Winchester

We are working in partnership with Brendoncare a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people through their care homes and community support services.  Care, choice, and community are at the heart of all that they do. The charity is seeking to appoint a Head of Fundraising reporting into the Director of Charitable Impact and Community Services.  The role provides strategic leadership to the fundraising function to support the organisations strategy for charitable impact across its services in its mission to support people in later life.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who will thrive on developing and managing a diverse fundraising strategy to generate income from a broad range of sources to further their vital work and will demonstrate:

• Leadership and management experience within a fundraising team or similar environment.
• Excellent and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to network at all levels.
• Experience at developing and maintaining a fundraising strategy and annual fundraising business plan, and ensuring successful implementation.
• Promoting the development of the fundraising programme to stakeholders including staff, volunteers, trustees, beneficiaries, families and supporters.
• Developing strong working relationships with the Leadership Team to contribute effectively towards the delivery of the annual plan.

You will be an innovative and creative leader who inspires both colleagues, trustees and stakeholders.  You thrive in a values driven environment where you can use your interpersonal and relationship building skills to engage others in driving forwards plans with energy and credibility. Everyone at Brendoncare, from the catering team, to the carers and nurses and the Chief Executive are all dedicated to improving the lives of older people.  If you feel you have the drive and passion to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

**Please note that from 11 November 2021 this post requires the post holder to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt**

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, at Charisma Charity Recruitment.  To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

Closing date for applications:13/12/21

Interview date:16 December

Charity People is thrilled to be working with Eden Project Communities in their search for their new Head of Digital. We warmly welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role. We are looking for individuals to culturally add to this organisation rather than fit an existing cultural mould, so if you are part of a community that has traditionally been minoritised and underrepresented by the charity sector, we would love to hear from you and will do everything possible to make this a smooth, supportive and fair application process for you.

Eden Project Communities' global mission is to create a movement that builds relationships between people and the natural world. They are a growing movement, working on and developing projects locally, nationally, and internationally. Their work is underpinned by the understanding that we need to live with the grain of nature and that everything is interconnected. Their projects aim to stimulate, educate, and empower. Eden Project Communities explores the interconnectedness of all living things and demonstrate the power of what people can do when they come together to protect the planet.

In post you will lead the development and delivery of a digital strategy covering content and campaign activity to ensure Eden Project Communities' activity supports existing and reaches new audiences.

Heading up a small team, you will ensure communications are developed across the full range of digital disciplines to maximise engagement with Eden Project Communities and The Big Lunch brands to inspire action across existing and new audiences. This includes developing a new website, overseeing online programme content and the developing content to create compelling visual stories to enhance the programme, boost participation in it and share our impact.

Ideally, you will have significant experience working within Digital marketing and content in a consumer brand-led organisation; experience in visual storytelling and in developing briefs, ideas and storyboards alongside scripts with a good understanding of the whole production process including producing, shooting and editing digital content; and regularly develop and recommend creative and innovative digital solutions to meet changing needs of the organisation at short notice.

You must be a strategic thinker and be highly innovative with exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, delivery driven and ambitious with gravitas, with a good sense of humour and high levels of integrity. You must be dedicated to keeping abreast of the latest developments and trends in digital industry, charity and community sector including trends in movement building, mass participation and community activism.

Location: homebased, anywhere in the UK

Salary: £41,500

Fixed-Term 2 Year Contract

Closing date: applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP!
1st Interview: commencing from 2nd December
2nd Interview: TBC

If you're interested in hearing more about this great opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

This is a great time to join our new marketing and communications team focused on managing communications across ACF. We work closely with membership, external affairs and the events team to shout about the amazing work they produce for our trust and foundation members, prospective members and stakeholders.
 
The last 18 months have seen a lot of development for ACF. We have launched a new website and CRM system, introduced new email marketing software, and launched new events and initiatives. But there’s plenty more to come!

We are looking for a marketing and communications officer to support the senior marketing and communications manager. The newly formed team will deliver communications and marketing activity and plans that build ACF’s brand and reputation and improve ACF’s communications reach and impact. This role is an integral part of the team and will enable us to innovate, create and test so that we can share more of our work with our audiences and further develop our communications activity. 

This is a general marketing and communications role, giving exposure to a broad range of channels and marketing tactics. It is ideal for someone who wants to gain experience of marketing and communications while making a big impact in a small staff team.

You will gain hands-on experience of a website content management system, email marketing, comms planning, design, social media, copywriting, proofreading and editing. You will develop close working relationships with all colleagues, be able to see the impact of the team’s work and learn new skills for your developing career in communications or marketing.

This role is full-time (35 hours per week) with flexible working between home and our central London office.

2. JOB PURPOSE 

To support the senior marketing and communications manager to deliver communications and marketing activity and plans to build ACF’s brand and reputation and improve ACF’s communications reach and impact

Assist colleagues to ensure they have good understanding of the marketing and brand strategies and all communications meet organisational needs. 

3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

3.1

Assists senior marketing and communications manager with website maintenance by adding, editing and archiving content in line with style guides and supporting ongoing improvements to accessibility, layout and performance of the ACF website. 

Assist in the effective operation of all ACF communications channels including blogs and articles, newsletters, infographics, photos, videos, adverts and guides to maximise audience reach and brand awareness as well as ensuring organisational objectives are met.Monitor online resources and information to ensure they are up to date, accessible, on brand and in high quality format for all ACF website and social media users. 

Support the preparation of regular and ad hoc email campaigns to ensures all e-communications are sent on time and on brand. 

Actively contribute to developing the ACF brand by championing the use of house style guides and supports colleagues to apply them to their work. 

Support the coordination of communications activities across the organisation by maintaining a comms planner and assisting colleagues with producing tailored comms and marketing plans for specific activities and ensuring a culture of forward planning 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills

• Developed IT Skills including Office 365, social media 
• Developed ability to time manage 
• Good communication skills 
• Developed written skills 
• A willingness to learn 

Personal attributes

• Rational, logical thinking 
• Creative thinking 
• Flexible 
• Resilience 
• Rational compassion and empathy 

Benefits 
ACF has a developed a range of benefits to enable staff to perform and be supported in times where personal situations change.Annual leave is 25 days per year, plus all the bank holidays, as well as time off during Christmas and New Year which does not affect the leave above.  We also make a pension contribution of 10% of base salary into Now Pensions on staff members behalf. 

We have a generous sick leave policy to support staff in the event of illness or accident, and a Parental, Maternity and adoption leave policy designed to significantly support staff above our legal obligations. 

ACF offers flexible working and ensures that any working from home is supported by equipment to ensure your home office set up is optimised. 

An inclusive workplace
We have flexible working practices that support the needs of carers, parents, women, older and younger team members, those who have disabilities or long- term illnesses. These include home working, part time employment and flexible hours. ACF is a London Living Wage employer. We work to create an open, supportive, welcoming culture that is inclusive and celebrates diversity.

The application process 
ACF uses Be Applied as its recruitment platform to remove as much bias as possible in the process.Candidates will complete questions on the platform, which are scored for every candidate who completes an application by a suitably trained and qualified panel. Those selected to be interviewed are as a result of these scores; we do not take CVs into account at this point in the process. 

Interviews will take place online, with the structured questions shared in advance to enable candidates to prepare thoroughly. The Panel will score independently each candidate’s responses with a review of candidates’ summary scores only reviewed when all interviews are completed.

Communication will be via email through the platform and managed independently by the HR team. Any support a candidate needs can be directed to the HR team, which will not impact their application, negatively or positively. 

You will join our client as Head of a Marketing team that wins awards for delivering knockout marketing campaigns that are data-driven and digitally led. Working within the wider External Affairs team, you will be instrumental in developing audiences, driving ticket income, and managing campaign and brand development.

Our client has recently re-opened their transformed Leeds venue the Howard Assembly Room, where they programme a diverse range of music, film, theatre and spoken word, alongside their main stage. This incredibly varied output provides a unique opportunity for the new Head of Marketing to help them reach an audience that is diverse in all respects, engaging first time attendees and overseeing CRM campaigns to develop loyalty and generate revenue.

Head of Marketing Responsibilities:

The Head of Marketing will lead the Marketing team to deliver audience development strategies, marketing campaigns and crucial box office income. With significant experience in developing audiences and delivering stand-out marketing campaigns, you will reach audiences for all of our client’s work including musical theatre productions, concerts, the Howard Assembly Room, and Education and Community Partnerships with specific focus on retaining core audiences and developing new and diverse audiences.

Head of Marketing Requirements:

- Proven track record of working at a senior level in marketing
- Experience of managing marketing communications campaigns across multiple channels to promote ticket sales, events or develop audiences
- Experience of managing and developing a team of people including providing strategic direction, professional development and day-to-day support
- A digital mindset and use data to inform your decisions
- Positive, collaborative and passionate marketer
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances and comfortable making key decisions quickly in a fast-paced, busy environment
- A talented copy writer with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build strong relationships
- Problem solver who displays resourcefulness, attention to detail and creativity
- Experience managing relationships with key partners, stakeholders and suppliers
- Committed to continuous professional development and continuous improvement

About our client:

Our client is based in Leeds, and is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. They tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, our client also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activity.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum subject to experience
Benefits: 33 days annually (incl. 8 statutory holidays), Company pension with a 5.5% employer contribution and 2.5% employee contribution, Ticket discounts or complimentary tickets to our client's productions, concerts and events. Salary sacrifice schemes, high street discounts and travelcard schemes. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th December 2021

You may have experience of the following: Head of Marketing, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Executive, Senior Marketing Specialist, Marcomms, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Specialist, Marketing Director, Director of Marketing, etc.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Purpose of Job

To support people with dyslexia to achieve their potential by strategically planning and managing the BDA’s social media, website, marketing and publications and leading a growing team in developing the BDA marketing function.

Reports to

CEO

Direct reports

· Marketing & Communication Manager

· Marketing & Communication Assistant

Hours of work

Full time, 35 hours per week.  Will include occasional evening and weekend working.

Location

Home-based, but with some visits to British Dyslexia Association office in Bracknell expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

(to include, but not limited to)

• Work alongside the CEO and Marcomms Manager to raise the profile and understanding of marketing across the charity.
• Manage the marketing team to coordinate high quality and engaging journeys of integrated communications across all digital and print channels
• Review the marketing strategy and internal processes to enable growth across the charity
• Direct on our high-profile Dyslexia Awareness Week programme and campaigns
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgets for the Marketing team
• Set monitor and report on team goals
• Ensure our brand message is strong and consistent across all channels and marketing such as events, email campaigns and web pages
• Analyse client behaviour and determine client personas
• Identify opportunities to maximise on existing clients and identify new ones

Managing social media, website and email marketing

• Overseeing social media content strategy, with a focus on forward planning and continued follower growth across all channels, and analysing digital performance
• Strategic development of engagement and interaction with audiences and  answering queries where necessary
• Oversee the Marketing team in the planning, creation and scheduling social content for all aspects of the BDA from blogs to facts and stats, focussing on three key areas of educate, engage, amplify

Media and external relations

• Proactively seek media opportunities across press, radio and broadcast media
• Develop a long-term PR and media relations strategy
• Lead the planning and implementation of media targets and media relations for all campaigns and Dyslexia Awareness week
• Reporting into and working with the Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee regarding brand and communications needs
• Work with internal teams to set up Google Ad grants to fit in with existing

strategic marketing goals.

Publications & Brand Management

• Facilitating the successful rollout of the refreshed brand to maximise impact, including:
  • Oversee visual development in partnership with Marcomms Manager.
  • Leading internal engagement.
  • Training staff on the application of tone of voice and visual identity.
  • Creating templates and resources to facilitate roll out and uptake of new identity with teams and external partners.
  • Update core publications into refreshed brand such as Dyslexia Code of Practice, Dyslexia Friendly Schools Guide etc.
  • Review and refresh website in partnership with Marcomms Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring that all branded materials meet brand guidelines and are of a consistent tone of voice.
• Acting as brand guardian across the organisation
• Reporting into and working with the Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee regarding brand and communications needs
• Review the publications strategy and determine best approach moving forward (i.e. free digital format vs paid for).

Events and fundraising

• Providing support and direction on existing marcomms and fundraising activity where necessary
• Work with the CEO, Fundraising and Marketing colleagues to oversee the development of materials to support the fundraising strategy to include:
  • Case for support
  • Shopping list
  • Flexible fundraising asks for campaign and BAU activity
• Working with our Fundraising Officer to support the creation of fundraising copy and content for large scale fundraising events throughout the year, such as London Marathon and Giving Tuesday

General

• Representing the British Dyslexia Association in a positive and professional manner, which promotes the visions, aims and objectives of the Association
• Being flexible, adaptable and available to take on other tasks or duties, as requested

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience across several years of working in a fast-paced marketing environment
• Experience as Head of Marketing and/or SMT
• Leading a team in digital and print communications
• A good understanding of graphic design programs such as Adobe, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Canva
• A creative approach to marketing, with an artistic eye 
• Previous experience of creating compelling marketing or publicity copy for social media, print and for websites; and updating as required.
• A good understanding of how people engage with brands digitally, and how to use this to improve the user experience
• Demonstrable experience using web Content Management Systems
• High level of IT competency inc. Microsoft Office programmes
• Ability to proactively engage and influence a range of stakeholders at all levels, volunteers, members, and external organisations.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise and organise resources to deliver to time, budget and agreed quality standards
• Self-disciplined and confident with a friendly and diplomatic manner
• Project management skills
• Excellent written, oral and listening communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work well within a small team, as well as within the wider organisation
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter / motivated
• An understanding of SEO and Google Analytics

Desirable

• Marketing qualification
• Fundraising experience
• Knowledge of dyslexia
• Experience working within the charitable sector

Interested in a life changing role? If you’re an experienced Fundraiser who would relish the opportunity to work at a strategic level then the British Racing School is waiting to hear from you. The BRS is registered charity committed to changing young peoples lives through education and employment in the horseracing industry.

This is your opportunity to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that will see the school thrive for years to come. For more information on the role and how to apply please visit our website.

We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our team and would therefore particularly welcome applications from any minority group.

Safeguarding our young people is a priority, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide the names of two contacts who can be approached to provide a professional reference.

Head of Operations
Blacklers, Dartington Hall Estate (including travel to other Charity sites)

Salary Scale: £45458.08-£50120.49
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week (plus rota on call responsibility)

About Us

Based in South Devon, Lifeworks provide high quality short breaks and residential care, community-based programmes and specialist further education to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.

Our vision is simple – to support people with learning disabilities to have a great life. We seek to do this by creating opportunities for children, young people and adults so they can reach their full potential, are engaged with and valued by their local communities. We put the people that we support at the heart of everything we do and ensure we listen to their voices and views, as well as their families and other key stakeholders as we develop our services.

The Role

To enable us to drive forward with our strategic aims, we are looking to strengthen our existing senior management team with the appointment of a Head of Operations.

We are looking for an engaging, confident and qualified professional who will oversee our operational service areas in both social care and education. Someone who will lead by example, share our vision and values, consistently achieves excellence, invites innovation, thrives on making a positive difference to the young people we serve and can confidently work as part of the senior leadership team to develop opportunities that expand the reach and range of our services across the region.

As Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective services, as well as leading continued innovation, integration and transformation across our services whilst meeting the Charity’s strategic goals.

As the registered Responsible Person and Registered Individual in the regulated services, you will need to have a thorough understanding of the intricacies and challenges within our sectors, including statutory requirements such as CQC standards and OFSTED regulations in regard to children’s homes and further education, alongside quality standards within the services. You will also be able to meet the necessary qualifications, competence, skills and experience to supervise the management of the regulated activities.

About You

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Charity, you will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the importance of safeguarding issues specifically for people with learning disabilities.

You will be able to evidence outstanding operational leadership at a senior level working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities, ensuring all services meet the relevant regulatory and quality standards. In addition to this you will be able to demonstrate a successful record of operating at a strategic level in areas such as financial management, developing and implementing strategic plans, setting objectives, building and managing stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

We are a well-established Charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits:

- 33 days’ annual leave
- Annual Incremental pay rises (within grade)
- Pension and Life Assurance (T&C’s apply)
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Retail/High Street shopping discounts (Eden Red)
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS & Update Service
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme (T&C’s apply)
- Comprehensive induction & training programs

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS.

As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th December 2021
First stage interviews: Tuesday 21st December 2021

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may refer to this role as Head of Engagement, Director of Operations, Operations Director, or Senior Operations Manager.

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in research for real world impact on issues of economic, social, and environmental justice?

Do you want to be part of rethinking and shifting power in research that has radical impact?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

Oxfam Great Britain is looking for a Head of Research. This role will provide conceptual and technical leadership in defining and implementing formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB strategic priorities: the care economy, climate justice and the triple nexus (rights, resilience, response). It involves researching in novel ways to: (1) make problems visible, (2) understand solutions, and (3) know how to change systems, as well as ensuring that these insights influence our influencing and grounded work. The role involves managing a team of researchers and working in collaboration with Oxfam’s global research network.

What we are looking for

Our next Head of Research will have at least ten years of experience with developing and delivering formative quantitative and qualitative research on OGB priority areas (the care economy, climate justice and/or, ideally, rights/resilience/response in fragile and conflict-affected contexts). You will be an inspiring manager for a dispersed team of up to 6 people, working with university partnerships and across the confederation. You show deep commitment to and experience with decolonial, safe, anti-racist, intersectional feminist and partner led research. You have excellent communication skills and a high level of analytical and strategic thinking.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to undertake research that captures the attention globally on key issues of our time, presented in fresh ways and influencing policy and programming. You will be able to innovate methodologically, and work across geographies and organisations with passionate colleagues. You will be able to model research that supports power shifts away from mainstream voices and approaches. Research in support of Oxfam’s work in fragile and conflict-affected contexts is a particular priority.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and respond to three key questions related to your experience: 

1. Why do you think you are suitable for this role?
2. What are the frontiers in terms of research questions that have radical impact?
3. What do you think power shifts could look like in research?

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam: 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. 

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.