Head Of Development And Alumni Relations Jobs
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
About the Role
- This is a chance for you to get creative and manage events that engage our alumni and make them feel part of Oxford! From webinars showcasing world-changing research and networking opportunities around the UK, to planning and delivering Meeting Minds, Oxford’s alumni weekend with over 1,500 attendees.
- This is a maternity cover and a fast-paced role with lots of demands; you will need to be able to get to grips with the event projects quickly, juggle multiple tasks and events all at the same time.
- Oxford is a world-leading University. The events you create and manage will be supporting our alumni engagement priorities. We are building up to our next fundraising campaign; the work you do will directly support this and the fundraising teams to create change for good by engaging alumni.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
- You need to have proven significant experience to deliver high-profile, multi-level, complex events.
- You need to have outstanding planning and organisation skills
- We are a tight-knit, supportive team that likes to have fun while we work hard on lots of exciting and unique events. You need to have a cool head under pressure, be someone who can communicate at all levels and be a team player.
What We Offer
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 2 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 12 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
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We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, to lead on fundraising in the Department of Physics, as part of the friendly team working across the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division.
The Department of Physics is one of the top five departments in the world. Our academics observe the wonders of the Universe from the very big to the very small: from seeking planets with the potential for life outside the solar system, to undertaking some of the most delicate experiments in quantum physics. Physics has applications in so many fields, including biology and nanotechnology, to find new ways to treat cancer; the development of new materials to generate green energy; and the understanding of climate science, with its impact on the Earth. The Physics Department is active in developing these applications in part through a strong innovation culture that has created nine new companies since 2018 and with six more in the pipeline for 2024. The Department has a deeply embedded ED&I culture.
About the role:
You will be raising money to support research; to enable students from around the world and from every background to come and study at Oxford; and to help promote the public understanding of Physics. You will work closely with the Head of Physics, as well as some of the most inspiring scientists in the world, and will forge relationships with existing and new donors to the department. While an interest in science is essential, you do not need to be a Physics graduate, just an enthusiast for knowledge.
About you:
You are an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts, a confident approach and the ability to think creatively. You will lead on major gift fundraising (£100k-£1m+) working with a range of donors (corporates, trusts and individuals). The department has a well-established alumni programme and a very active and supportive development board that you will work closely with.
What We Offer:
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application (maximum of 2 pages), in PDF format, outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 8 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 17 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply
University of Oxford Development Office:
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The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
Reporting to the Head of Development – Student Support, the Senior Development Executive will develop and implement plans to generate major gifts for Student Support with an emphasis on outreach, internships and postgraduate support.
About the Role
- The post holder will be expected to spend the greater part of their time identifying, meeting and stewarding current or prospective donors.
- The post holder will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gifts prospects. The post holder will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential donors, typically in the range of £250,000-£1,000,000.
About you
- You are a motivated fundraiser with experience of raising at a minimum six-figure gifts and a keen interest in widening access to Higher Education by gaining support for scholarships and graduate scholarships across a wide range of areas.
- You are highly motivated and will possess a strong drive towards getting out in the field, developing purposeful and effective relationships with prospective benefactors and advancing social mobility through philanthropic investment.
What We Offer
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on week beginning 15 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
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Department:Fundraising
Job Title: Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager
Salary: £42,000 Per Annum
Hours:35 hours per week / flexibly
Location: Midlands-based: Home-based, with easy access to Derby
Reports to: Director of Development/ Chief Executive
Direct reports: None, but working closely with Individual Giving & Philanthropy Manager/ Capital Trusts Fundraising Manager
Job Purpose:
The Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager will use their existing experience, knowledge and contacts within the Midlands region to pave the way for Over The Wall’s successful capital campaign to open its first permanent site in Derby in 2026. Our new site will bring mischief and magic to seriously ill children and young people from across the UK, taking forward Paul Newman’s vision of a place where kids can forget hospital, ‘kick back and raise a little hell’.
During 2023 a significant body of work was undertaken to prepare for the commencement of the campaign in 2024, including soliciting a lead gift, preparing a strong case for support and preparing various projects for funding. Furthermore, we have begun cultivating relationships with prospective major donors; gaining the support of local politicians and businesses; paving the way for local community partnerships; etc, to facilitate the initial two phases of the campaign. The next steps are to set up a regional Development Board and begin to plan the approaches for major giving and alumni of the school site.
With support from the Capital Trusts Fundraising Manager (writing proposals for grant-based funding), and the Individual Giving & Philanthropy Manager, the Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager will bring together this project and manage its progress towards agreed goals and timescales. Working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Head of Marketing, the Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager will represent the project both internally and externally, taking on a truly 360-degree role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Capital Trusts Fundraising Manager to implement a comprehensive funding strategy for the redevelopment of Ockbrook School as the new permanent site of Over The Wall.
- Prospect and develop relationships with a portfolio of HNWIs in the Midlands region, with an interest in human philanthropy/ youth/ health and bring them on this journey with OTW.
- Bring together and support a new Midlands-based Development Board who will help to steer the charity’s move to this area and gain financial and corporate support from the region, as well as awareness and visibility.
- Work with the Chief Executive/ DoD/ Capital Trusts Fundraising Manager to facilitate site visits for funders and show them OTW’s vision for the project.
- To explore community engagement with the project, working with organisations such as Nottingham YMCA (via our CEO), as well as recruiting local volunteers, to identify ways in which the project could further support the local area.
- Support the Marketing and Communications team with opportunities for local PR / media work.
- Plan and deliver a calendar of cultivation and awareness-raising events at the site, for funders and the community (including working with the Director of Business Development on community consultation).
- Ensure all communication with supporters and prospective donors is recorded and logged accurately.
- Contribute positively to the Development team, working collaboratively on the development of robust cases for support, sharing information and ensuring approaches are coordinated effectively.
- Adhere to the highest standards of fundraising best practice and ensure all activities comply with the relevant data protection and other legislation.
Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager: Person Specification:
Experience:
- Fundraising or relevant project management qualification.
- Demonstrable experience in the Midlands region in a previous fundraising/ charitable project-based role.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully researching and developing new relationships with HNWIs/celebrities/ambassadors.
- A proven track record in managing significant projects with timescales and visible outcomes, working with the organisation’s Leadership.
- Demonstrable experience of cultivating and supporting productive relationships with groups (such as a new Regional Development Board).
- Experience of working with senior leaders, key stakeholders and positively representing the work of a charitable organisation.
- Experience of working with a wide range of contacts with varying needs, both internally and externally, and with a diverse range of colleagues.
- Excellent networking skills, and ability to attend events independently to represent the organisation.
- Ability to present to funders where needed and engage them in the work of the organisation and its vision for the future.
Skills and abilities:
- The ability to write clear, tailored, accurate and compelling proposals, reports, applications, and other materials to appeal to specific audiences.
- Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload, working independently and productively as part of a team.
- Ability to present / speak to varying audiences with passion and clarity.
- Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.
- Competent user of computer systems and databases such as Donorfy.
Attitude and Personal Qualities:
- Motivated, reliable and professional.
- Flexible, able and willing to respond to changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/ weekends.
- Commitment to GDPR and Fundraising Code of Practice.
- Commitment to joining us in creating an inclusive working environment for all.
Benefits:
• 6% Employer pension contribution
• 25 days + public holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement
We actively encourage applications from the broad spectrum of diversity reflected in our beneficiaries, both in terms of visible and non-visible characteristics. We aim to ensure that regardless of where you are in our community, any difference you have is valued.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to Safer Recruitment and REQUIRE a minimum of two professional and independent reference checks, with one of the reference checks being the last or current employer.
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Do you want to help secure some of the most impactful gifts of your career? Here at Cambridge University's Development and Alumni Relations office, we are looking for a major gifts fundraiser for the School of the Biological Sciences, one of the most exciting Schools of the University.
What philanthropy does here at the University changes the world for the better. We know what we can deliver, and we want you to help us, building on the incredible successes we have already had.
Head of Development, School of Biological Sciences
Ref: DH40464
Location: Cambridge, CB2 1TN
Salary: £61,198 - £64,914 per annum
We are looking for the lead fundraiser for the School of Biological Sciences, one of the most exciting Schools of the University. It has a highly successful fundraising programme, raising gifts at the 6, 7 and 8 figure level.
The research that the School does is wide-ranging, globally impactful and time critical. It includes finding a cure for Alzheimer's Disease, ensuring global food security, and increasing our fundamental understanding of cancer and neuroscience. The academics working in the School are extraordinary to work with and engaged with fundraising and what philanthropy can do.
You will be working as part of the Schools team - we are a warm, supportive and fun team who look out for each other. You will find it a welcoming place to work!
You do not need a background in scientific fundraising for this position, we are looking for someone who is intellectually curious, skilled at building lasting relationships and a team player. If this is you and you want to work where you can raise some of the biggest gifts of your career then we would love to hear from you.
This role is based in central Cambridge. We practise a hybrid working model and the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days a week.
The closing date for this position is 31st March 2024.
First round interviews are due to take place virtually on the 19th of April.
Second round interviews are due to take place virtually on the 23rd and in person on the 25th of April.
Please quote reference DH40464 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
No agencies please.
Database Specialist
Goodenough College is an educational charity, providing accommodation to international postgraduate students and their families in a friendly and collegiate setting. The College’s charitable mission is to create a stimulating, inclusive and supportive residential community. The College is committed to widening its access to reach those from lower income backgrounds and countries to increase its socio-economic diversity. To achieve this, the College offers financial support in the form of scholarships and our hardship fund. We also fundraise to maintain our Buildings and Estate. Therefore, the College fundraises and reaches out to alumni and supporters to add to its revenue stream.
The College is now looking for an experienced Database Specialist with expertise in Raiser’s Edge to play a key role in optimising its database for fundraising and alumni activities.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled database specialist who can ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of our database system. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our database, accurately capturing donation and gift information, and producing high-quality reports to support our fundraising initiatives.
The main responsibilities will be utilising Raiser’s Edge to support our fundraising and alumni activities. This will include accurate and timely data entry and auditing to cleanse the database to eliminate duplicates and discrepancies. There will also be regular specialised reports to put together, to inform the College of the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns.
Applicants must have proven experience with Raiser’s Edge and understanding of effective database management. Exceptional attention to detail with high data accuracy is required. Excellent communication skills and collaboration skills are a must.
This is a hybrid role offered on a part time (two days a week), fixed term contract of 12 months. The College is flexible as to how the two days are split/worked throughout the week. There may be some work events to attend which can be useful to understand how the database work supports and impacts fundraising activities. Salary offered is £15,200 per annum (actual salary for two days a week).
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
Closing date is 10am on Friday 22 March 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview after the Easter holidays.
Applicants applying must be able to provide current evidence of their right to live and work in the UK.
Goodenough College is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in employment. We welcome all applicants especially those from underrepresented groups. If invited to interview, please let us know of any access requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience in a fundraising environment and would like to be involved in an exciting and ambitious campaign? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our small and friendly Development team based in the centre of Oxford
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Development, this exciting role will ideally appeal to someone who may already have some experience of fundraising, who is passionate about higher education and wishes to advance their skills in a highly successful college development and alumni relations office. The post is varied but in general the appointee will assist the overall purpose of the office of fostering and deepening relationships between the Hall and its alumni and in securing financial support from those alumni. This role will focus on regular giving and wider fundraising support, whilst there will also be the opportunity to take the lead on some more general projects and responsibilities. The Development Office can be a busy and demanding environment at times as the team work to engage the College community to capitalise on our philanthropic potential and successfully complete the current HALLmarks campaign in line with our ten-year strategic plan.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) usually 09:00 to 17:00 (some flexibility is negotiable in regard to the start and finish time). The role is based in the centre of Oxford but we can offer the possibility of working one day per week at home if you wish so please get in touch to discuss.
You will have excellent organisation skills and be confident in your ability to work across a range of internal and external audiences. You will have excellent relationship building skills with a strong commitment to supporting the delivery of the highest level of donor engagement and care.
In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation (part of a world-leading university) offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:
- A free three-course lunch.
- Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year) and additional days for long service.
- Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loans.
- Access to the College's employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
- Annual flu vaccination.
- Discount in University shops, free entry to other colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University's gym and pool.
The appointee will be automatically enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.
Interested candidates should visit the College's website for further details and application instructions.
The College seeks to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion together with a policy of assisting all our employees to achieve professional growth. We strive to appoint committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every student achieves their best.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Officer (HRO) to join our dynamic team at ArtsEd. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and statutory regulations. The HRO will work closely with all members of the HR Team, Headteacher of the Day School and Sixth Form (DSSF) and with its staff. You will be the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR matters within the DSSF, but will be part of the wider HR team reporting to the Head of HR.
The HR team comprises the Head of HR and two other HR Officers. An up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice within an educational setting are essential, and the role will suit a diplomatic individual who can confidently support senior leaders on day-to-day issues, and who can be hands-on with the day-to-day tasks of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
The HR Officer will work in accordance with statutory compliance and the School’s KCSIE and ISI obligations:
- First point of contact for all DSSF HR related queries
- To work under the direction of the Head of HR in ensuring the Single Central Register (SCR) is accurate at all times.
- To support the Head of HR in conducting internal audits of the SCR and reporting any recommendations back to the Head of HR for consideration.
- To support the Head of HR in ensuring all statutory checks are carried out on new staff in accordance with role requirements and adherence to safer recruitment principles.
- Provide reports or statistical data
- Undertake any other duties that may reasonable be expected of this role for the smooth and efficient running of the HR depart which includes covering for the other HR Officers during periods of absence
The HR Officer will be the first point of contact for all HR issues within the DSSF and to deal with telephone, email, and written queries in a timely and efficient manner, directing them to colleagues as appropriate.
Specific aspects of the role are detailed below. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather illustrative of the nature of the role:
HR Department:
- To contribute to the development of HR procedures and practices through sharing experience and lessons learnt on current practice and by continually looking to make systems more effective and efficient.
- To contribute to the efficient functioning of the HR Department, by maintaining the office environment and systems to a high standard and actively contributing to the ongoing monitoring, review, and implementation of improvements to the unit’s administration processes.
- To maintain a good working knowledge of all HR administrative activities completed within the team and to provide cover across the unit during periods of annual leave, sickness, and other absences/breaks. Work collaboratively with colleagues within the section, department, and whole organisation to deliver services effectively, efficiently, and flexibly.
- To have a flexible approach to work across all areas of the HR Department’s remit as and when necessary and during busy periods.
- To be responsible for sickness absence returns and medical certificates received from staff, ensuring prompt completion of appropriate forms by staff and managers, and forwarding the information to the Finance Department in a timely manner. Provision of sickness statistics. Supporting and advising management at first stage sickness absence meetings, note-taking for second and third stage sickness meetings.
- To operate and maintain pay related processes in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that pay related information is accurate and relayed to the Finance Department in a timely manner and to agreed deadlines. Liaison with staff and managers including provision of correspondence to staff.
- To be responsible for advising on HR Policy and Procedural related queries from managers and staff, giving due regard to data protection requirements, and relaying them to Head of HR as appropriate.
- To be responsible for the processing of relevant paperwork for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and other types of leave. To attend Maternity meetings with staff to advise them on their obligations and entitlements. To advise managers and employees on policy/procedure/calculations.
- To actively seek to implement ArtsEd’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
Recruitment, On-Boarding and Leavers
- To collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs. Managing recruitment campaigns, including consulting recruitment managers, preparing job descriptions and job adverts, advertising vacancies, participating in interview panels and communicating results to shortlisted and unsuccessful candidates.
- To be responsible for updating the Single Central Register ensuring compliance with KCSIE guidance and maintain knowledge in this regard. Distribute, collate, and record all new starter information in line with Safer Recruitment in Education guidance including references and background checks.
- To be responsible for changes required for starters/ leavers, changes, and additions to pay (including changes in hours, additional payments and increments) by competing relevant paperwork and updating electronic HR systems (for example on HRIS Cascade) and employee files in a timely manner and with due regard to data protection requirements.
- To be responsible for the provision of induction information to management, ensuring process is completed, raising any serious concerns with the Head of HR, arranging mandatory training and the progression of the probationary reports. Ensuring that induction processes for new staff are carried out and recorded within HR systems. Liaise with IT in relation to new starter account creations and passes.
- To assist with staff leaving processes i.e., guiding managers through exit procedures, distributing exit questionnaires/conducting exit interviews.
Training, Development and Performance Management
- To identify training needs within the organization and coordinate professional development programs.
- To work closely with department heads to create career development plans for employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- To highlight, monitor and review training and development across the school.
- To implement and oversee performance appraisal systems, providing guidance to managers on effective performance management techniques.
- To be responsible for the provision of routine advice to staff and managers on capability, disciplinary, complaints investigations, including providing background information and research from personal files; supporting managers in implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- To be responsible for aspects of the Performance Development Framework system, ensuring the logging of appraisal returns and that the process is completed within prescribed deadlines, escalating outstanding issues as appropriate including chasing of missing paperwork. Provision of advice to staff and managers on the process.
- To support managers in conducting investigation meetings and disciplinary hearings and ensured any correspondence is completed and issued within departmental deadline.
Employee Relations:
- To act as a mediator in resolving conflicts and disputes among staff members, ensuring a harmonious work environment.
- To conduct regular check-ins with employees to address concerns, provide support, and enhance overall job satisfaction.
Policy Development and Compliance
- To assist the Head of HR in reviewing and revising HR polices and Staff Handbook in line with changing or new employment legislation.
- To stay abreast of employment laws and regulations, ensuring that all HR policies and procedures, and the implementation of these, comply with current legislation.
General
- To actively seek to implement the ArtsEd policies in relation to the duties of the post and always give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.
- To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested of this role for the smooth and efficient running of the HR department
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE
- CIPD level 5 or have equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Independent School's Safer Recruitment and KCSIE requirements and processes
- Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations
- An understanding of GDPR and confidentiality
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- xperience undertaking HR processes within a busy office environment
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Experience of working with HR information systems
- Experience of using initiative to resolve problems, identifying practical and suitable solutions
- Experience of planning, prioritising and organising personal workload to deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of people and situations confidently, sensitively and diplomatically.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Careers Education
- Work with each academy’s career lead to audit and plan high quality careers provision that takes in to account statutory guidance and complements the academy’s development/improvement plans
- Work with each academy’s career lead to plan, manage and deliver a careers education programme
- Work with the academy’s career lead to manage the contribution of colleagues, parents and other partners to develop high quality careers learning, planning and development
- Support the development/enhance teaching quality for staff delivering careers, providing monitoring and training so they are equipped to deliver activities
- Work directly with students to offer top quality careers advice and guidance in relation to the Gatsby benchmarks
- Work with the federation careers team to ensure quality provision and innovations across all academies, including the maintenance of labour market information and development of national and local industry/organisational links
Careers Information
- Develop links with and keep up to date with the range of opportunities available to students including education, apprenticeships and other work based education options.
- Keep up to date with occupational and labour market intelligence
- Create links with higher education establishments, employers and professional organisations.
- Ensure staff and students are aware of the range of opportunities available and are able to take advantage of these links.
- Take the lead on key areas that will benefit the Careers Team – maintain links with these stakeholders and keeping colleagues up to date with developments in this area
- Organise speakers to undertake presentation or careers activities.
- Undertake assemblies as and when required
- Develop and produce careers literature and web-based information
- Promote the use of careers information including books, software, websites and videos
- In conjunction with the academy librarians, manage the provision of a careers library and information areas, where appropriate
For full job description, please download the full job pack.
What We are Looking For
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (we will also consider you if you are currently Level 4 qualified and are prepared to work towards Level 6)
- Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within an education setting
- Experience of successfully motivating students to plan and achieve their career goals
- Knowledge of the university admissions system and student finance
- A working understanding of the full range of career opportunities for students,
- including apprenticeships
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory guidance pertaining to CEIAG
- Ability to relate well to young people and a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for them
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
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