About Roundups

Roundups is a social impact startup on a mission to build the most compelling giving experiences in the world. We’re working with some of the biggest charities in the UK to transform how people give and interact with giving. We envision a world where we all live a little more generously, not just for the benefit of good causes, but for our own sense of connection, fulfilment and purpose. 

Our inaugural product is the Roundups app which links with your card to round up your payments, donate pennies and track your social impact as you spend. Roundups was launched in November 2020 by CEO Sean Donnelly and CTO Matt Smithson. Sean’s background is in advertising and startups, while Matt is a senior FinTech developer. We have just closed a very successful, oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. This will provide the launchpad we need for rapid growth. If you care about affecting real change and have the ambition and self-belief to drive growth at an early-stage startup, we want to hear from you. 

 

Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is determined to make a bold difference in the world but who possesses pragmatic optimism and commercial awareness. We want someone who is comfortable taking responsibility and driving things forward. The right person will be a fast learner and comfortable switching gear between multiple functions - getting stuck in to whatever needs doing. It is not essential that you have experience in tech, startups or the third sector, though it would be a bonus. It is essential that you have a strong commitment to our vision. The ideal candidate is razor sharp, confident, energetic and good-natured. You will be excited about joining us at such an early stage and at the prospect of playing a pivotal role in the company’s success.

Role and responsibilities
As employee number 1, you will have the chance to define your role and grow with the company. Hiring you will be one of the most important decisions we have made so far, so you will need to be comfortable with, and enjoy, the pressure and expectation that comes with this. 

You will be thrown in at the deep end on a diverse range of tasks and granted creative license and leadership on various projects. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Social Media Management (~40%): content creation and scheduling using software such as Canva, Figma and Later (full training will be provided)

• Donor Engagement (~20%): delighting our community with in-app experiences, newsletters and blogs.

• PR (~5%): building relationships with the press and generating coverage

• Sales and Partnerships (~20%): working closely with amazing fundraisers in charities and schools to support their donor acquisition and stewardship

• Paid Ads Management (~5%): managing various ad platforms to drive donor acquisition (training provided)

• Miscellaneous (Product, Strategy, Operations and Analyses) (~10%): supporting the founders on all other aspects of the business. Identifying new business opportunities and channels for growth, brainstorming product improvements and marketing campaigns, analysis and more!

What success looks like in 3-6 months

With support from the founders, you have personally led scalable initiatives that generate new income for inspiring charities. You have also onboarded new charities and schools, organisations that will be your own clients going forward. Our engagement rates have soared because of the communications that you have managed and you have generated some press coverage for the company too! 

Requirements

• A passion for making a positive difference in the world

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong understanding of social media and content creation

• Ability to prioritise, multitask and remain composed under pressure

• A collaborative approach in which you’re comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting into whatever needs doing most

• Self-awareness and willingness to learn alongside the confidence to challenge the founders bring ideas to the table 

• Sensitive and efficient stakeholder management and reporting skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills alongside high emotional intelligence

• Proactive, resourceful and curious

Bonus Points

• Experience in the third sector, startups, marketing and/or design

• Understanding of Lean Startup and Growth Hacking methodologies

• Volunteering experience 

Benefits
Working at an early-stage startup is a truly exceptional learning experience. You will pick up transferable skills from all areas of the business and see how a tech startup operates, first hand. From research to product development, investment rounds to growth, you will be exposed to all facets.

• £27,000 salary pa

• Equity Options 

• MacBook Laptop

• Paid-for Public Speaking classes (optional)

• Paid volunteering hours with a charity of your choice (optional)

• A platform to make a significant difference to a diverse range of causes

Our office is wonderfully located in the heart of Soho. We provide refreshments, the occasional lunch/breakfast and free beer/wine in the evenings. You will have your own desk in the office. We are flexible with remote working but would like to see you in-person 2-3 times per week because collaboration and team spirit is so crucial at this stage of our company’s life. 

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

We are looking for an experienced senior manager to be our new Head of Finance and Operations. The role is varied, demanding and (we think!) rewarding. You'd be responsible for the overall management of Peace Direct's finances, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team to help strengthen the financial management of the organisation. You'd also be responsible for leading a small team who are responsible not only for the finances of the organisation but also for its operations, including HR, IT and overall management and information systems. The role is an exciting mix of financial strategy & management, finance, systems improvements, compliance and operations management. 

We are looking for a qualified or part qualified accountant, with a strong track record in financial management at a senior level. You will have a solid track record of team and line management, be equally interested in the financial and non-financial aspects of the role (such as HR and Operations) and will bring to Peace Direct a passion and energy for solving problems, communicating effectively, and responding efficiently to a variety of competing demands on your time.

Finally, we are looking for someone who is creative, calm and adaptable even under the most challenging of circumstances. The work we support around the world is based in some of the most volatile contexts, and things often don't go according to plan. We are looking for people who thrive under these situations.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd January 2022. However, due to the need to fill this post as soon as possible, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so if you are interested, please apply soon! Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. The application form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Friday afternoons off to support staff wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

The Job Context: The Head of Marketing, Comms & PR will work directly with the CEO as a key member of the SMT. The candidate will take lead responsibility for development and implementation of the marketing and communication strategy.

The Organisation: Best Beginnings is a national charity established to help give every child in the UK the best start in life and reduce inequalities in outcomes. We aim to improve the health, wellbeing and life-chances of young children of all backgrounds, with a firm focus on tackling inequalities. We forge partnerships and collaborate with parents, local communities, front-line professionals, service providers, professional bodies, academics and policymakers to create, disseminate and evaluate innovative interventions and drive positive change

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a marketing and communication strategy for the organisation, in collaboration with CEO and the Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Lead strategic communications to drive the impact of our campaigns and messaging, grow our profile and increase our influence.
• Take responsibility for our overall communications strategy and planning and delivery all our digital activities and the positioning of our brand.
• Working with the SMT and relevant peers and teams like Fundraising, Delivery, Evaluations & Policy, Digital and Engagement to ensure their marketing and communications plans are created and delivered effectively.
• With a strong Editorial eye, develop and execute the delivery of presentations, videos, written content and infographics in line with current and upcoming projects
• Lead and develop a team to ensure all details are covered and that there is complete consistency and polish across all comms & marketing streams from the bottom up.
• Provide leadership and direction across member and volunteer engagement, ensuring good collaboration and consistent messaging.
• Manage the relationship with outsourced agencies where applicable and ensure they are fully briefed and aligned with the organisational goals and message.
• Bring innovation and best practice to your role, blending creative thinking with organisational operations and strategy.
• Optimise process within the wider marketing team, evaluate and implement new tools to drive efficiencies and maximise returns on campaigns.
• Bring digital product marketing experience to the team to ensure the app and technical team are supported in their communications and delivery.
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to raise the profile of the team via thought leadership opportunities, keynote speeches, awards, events, articles etc.

Vacancy:  Head of Support Centre

• Head of Support Centre  
• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
• £40 – 45,000
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
• Directorate: Donor Care

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy
• Please read our latest Annual Report here

About the role 

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can use your talent to really make a difference? This exciting role is responsible for leading our Support Centre service – the key interface between ourselves and our many donors.  We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, proactive, customer focused service, always with an eye on continuous improvement.   We are looking for an experienced manager who is motivated by offering excellence in service, understands analytics and data, and has the flare for people management.

Key areas:

• Effectively and efficiently lead the Support Centre, to ensure the relationship between Penny Appeal and our donors is positive, productive and long standing.
• Ensure information held on information systems pertaining to donors is consistently accurate, up to date and in line with GDPR and other legal requirements.
• Support the development and improvement of process, policies, and procedures to support the continuous improvement of the Support Centre service, such as tracking operative progress against targets, monitoring random calls and implement staff training.   
• Provide effective leadership and management of direct reports, such as planning workloads, allocating work to meet deadlines, recruitment, inductions, mandatory training and recording work performance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and involvement in networks.
• Handle the most complex customer complaints and/or enquiries
• Forecast and analyse data against budget figures on a weekly and/or monthly basis
• Ensure all sponsorships allocations are processed within the agreed timescales
• To undertake projects and other activities as requested by the Director

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.

Required:

• Level 4 qualification of equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience of providing an excellent Support Centre service within a complex organisation, including managing and improving customer relations management systems
• Proven experience of managing large teams, and supporting and advising managers on the entire range of Support Centre issues.
• Excellent IT skills
• Proven ability to work independently and problem solve in an effective manner
• Ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organisation 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet targets and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Commitment to own continuous professional development 
• A professional and flexible approach to work
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do

Desirable  

• Project management skills
• Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
• International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us

This is the perfect opportunity for a senior communications and marketing professional looking for a role with real impact!

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting CDP's Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) with the recruitment of an exciting Head of Communications and Marketing role.

As the Head of Communications and Marketing you will lead an expanding global team through an exciting phase of further growth, both in size and impact.

Your broad and senior marcomms experience will allow you to lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of a proactive integrated strategy spanning communications, media and digital.

Previous global experience will ensure you consider the complexities of an international audience, enabling you to support and advise the team on utilising appropriate messaging and tone in all SBTi communications.

Drawing on previous transformation experience you'll establish the team ensuring the department is robust and their values are upheld despite major growth.

Your excellent stakeholder management skills will allow you to build relationships internally and externally with complex and senior stakeholders.

Location: London (However can be remote based across the UK)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £61,000 - £75,000

About CDP's Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi): it is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets. It accelerates companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. The initiative has an impressive list of partners such as the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and are growing at an impressive rate.

To find out more please email a copy of your CV and a Supporting Statement to [email protected] Please note this role will firmly close Monday 3rd January 2022 at 8.00am.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Orchestras for All is looking for a Head of Programmes and Partnerships to join its dynamic team on a full-time basis. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will work alongside the Executive Director to drive forward the charity’s inspiring strategy and ambitious plans for the future, with overall responsibility for our three life-changing programmes.

This exciting role is a blend of overseeing the outcomes of OFA’s work through leading and managing the programmes team, and ongoing advocacy that includes attending external events and conferences as well as engaging with partners, donors and stakeholders to collaborate and explore the benefits of building new and existing relationships.

You will have a passion for people and partnerships, be eager to streamline and evolve internal policies and procedures and be excited by the opportunity to empower young people within our programmes to gain greater responsibility of the charity in years to come.

Salary:

£33,000-£37,000 per year, depending on experience.

Location: 

Cecil Sharp House in Camden, London, as well as residential activity across the UK. Flexible home working is currently supported and applicants from outside of London are welcomed.

Benefits: 

25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays

One paid volunteer day annually, aimed to upskill you and the team 

Access to accredited training through EduCare

Pension:

4% contribution to your pension from Orchestras for All

The Youth Futures Foundation is an independent, not for profit organisation set up to tackle youth unemployment with a £90million endowment from the Reclaim Fund. We are looking for bold and impactful ways to help young people find and keep good jobs.

Recent falls in employment have been four times higher for young Black people and nearly three times higher for young Asian people. Young people typically work in occupations that have been impacted most by the pandemic, such as hospitality and retail. There is a significant risk that a generation's future will be blighted by the scarring effects of long-term unemployment.

Interim Head of Grants, Youth Futures Foundation

£50,000

Blend of home and office working. Up to 3 days working from home.

Based at one of three Youth Futures Hubs in Leeds, Birmingham, or London.

Full time contract for a minimum of 4 months, with potential to be extended or made permanent.

We are looking for a Head of Grants to support our Director of Grants and Investment in the delivery of an innovative, transparent and fair grant-making approach that will ensure successful applicants are supported to deliver high quality, impactful projects.

A member of the Grants Leadership Team, your focus will be on ensuring the development and improvement of grant-making processes and systems to ensure that the smooth and effective running of our grant making operations across the full grant making life cycle including finance, application processes, management and monitoring systems.

Our ideal candidate be an experienced grant-making professional with experience of leading teams. You will have experience of developing, improving and creating grant making processes and systems as well as an understanding and of monitoring processes to track value for money and performance against agreed frameworks. You will be a proactive and engaged individual with excellent communication skills to influence and inspire the team.

Importantly, you are committed to making a real impact on the lives of young people facing barriers to accessing, and progressing in, work.

We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background, and those who have lived experience that reflects the lives of the young people we are seeking to support. Internally, we encourage an open, collaborative and inclusive working environment. We have established an Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion steering committee with team members from across the organisation and headed by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Deadline: 5th December 2021

About Theirworld 

Theirworld is a global charity aiming to end the global education crisis and unleash the potential of the next generation. We work to ensure that every child has the best start in life, a safe place to learn, and skills for the future. To achieve this, we are tackling the lack of political will, financial commitment and action that is currently preventing the realisation of inclusive, quality education for all children. We bring together experience and evidence from our research and projects alongside the passion and power of our campaigns and communications to unlock the big changes needed to end the global education crisis. 

Over the past two years, we have been in an exciting period of growth and transformation to assemble a world-class team of campaigners, communicators, policy experts, and project managers with phenomenal skills, commitment to our mission, and strong team spirit and creative energy.

About the role 

To help us deliver our 20th anniversary plan and build a strong foundation for the future, we are looking for a strong, experienced leader with a demonstrated track record to hire as our Head of Projects and Research, who will oversee:

1. Developing and implementing highly effective, focused, sustainable and scalable education projects which deliver impact at local levels and have the potential to unlock greater change.

2. Managing and executing an ambitious research agenda to fuel projects and campaigns in collaboration with top universities, academics and research institutions.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of core education policy issues and stakeholders involved in global education. 

The Head of Projects and Research will report to the President of the organisation. You will work closely with our projects team, policy and advocacy team (focused on education financing, early childhood education, education in emergencies, and skills) and our communications team, as well as collaborate closely with our Global Youth Ambassador and Global Business Coalition for Education teams. The role will be based in our London office, with occasional domestic and international travel as required.  We are currently working with a hybrid schedule averaging 4-8 days per month in the office and the remainder of the time working remotely.

Main responsibilities: 

Research

• Identify opportunities to harness research to drive campaigns, youth engagement and influence policy and practice at scale 

• Oversee research partnerships, report production and project management

• Manage research from conception and contracting to production and dissemination 

• Liaise with researchers, designers, internal stakeholders and communications teams 

• Ensure quality and accuracy of Theirworld research products

• Implement a research pipeline which advances Theirworld’s core advocacy and campaign objectives, including current research initiatives underway in early childhood education, education in emergencies, progress to 2030, youth skills and finance. 

PROJECTS 

• Oversee the Theirworld project portfolio, further develop Theirworld’s project strategy and set goals aligned with the organisation’s vision and mission

• Further support and grow our innovation and pilot project portfolio 

• Identify opportunities to sustainably grow and scale existing projects through greater reach and/or depth 

• Liaise with the Fundraising team to identify new funding opportunities for projects  

• Contribute to overall programme strategy and annual budget processes   

• Implement best practice programme management, strategy, and processes in line with Theirworld's strategic aims and objectives 

• Ensure the appropriate systems and procedures are followed, ensuring best practices in project management

• Maintain and build strong partnerships with our existing partners to build greater local capacity and unlock larger system change through project work

• Monitor and implement the delivery of programmes to schedule, budget and to the highest level of quality

• Work with the team to develop theories of change and monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for programmes, in collaboration with Project Managers and implementers, when needed   

• Oversee project reviews to inform planning

• Drive continued improvements in internal and external monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) capability

• Enhance Theirword’s evaluation approaches and methodologies through innovative practices   

• Work with Project Managers to review the quality of the MEL data submitted and share knowledge gained through MEL project delivery and wider experiences with the internal team  

• Verify project close-out reports, and review other MEL-related deliverables  

• Develop, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility   

• Work with the Communications team to tell stories from our projects aligned with a broader organisational narrative 

Experience, skills and character 

You should have: 

• 8+ years’ experience in managing projects and research - ideally with a leading consultancy/agency, academic and/or non-profit organisation 

• Exceptional track-record of developing and delivering creative, pragmatic, and effective project and research plans, with previous experience in the global education or another development sector highly desirable 

• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills 

• Ability to lead project teams under pressure and to tight deadlines, while staying organised and focused to get campaigns delivered effectively

• Direct relevant experience in education (or international development) and a strong passion and interest in these issues 

• Excellent writing and communication skills 

• Experience with youth advocacy and engagement and engaging the business community would be a strong plus 

• A collaborative, hands-on attitude and team player approach 

• A problem-solving mindset and ability to take initiative and think outside the box 

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with good attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, and generally to have a high bar for quality in your own work as well as your colleagues 

• A commitment to Theirworld’s aims and a clear understanding of the contribution that projects and research can make to achieve our mission and how it can best link with other parts of the organisation’s work 

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Advocacy professional to support our ambitious global efforts to promote the reduction of animal consumption in line with our 5 Pros (Pro-Health, Environment, Animals, Justice, and Taste). The ideal candidate is a leader with an outgoing, positive, and professional attitude, who has ample experience of developing strategic campaign plans, and managing large networks. This is a new position as ProVeg expands its policy and campaign efforts, which will expand our public education, corporate outreach, and UN, EU and national policy initiatives. It will require flexibility and adaptability as political realities, public opinions, and business priorities shift. 

The Head of Campaigns and Partnerships will report to the International Director of Communication and work collaboratively with other ProVeg Heads of communication (PR, Web, and externally with a Head of EU Advocacy), Food Industry & Retail, Research, Fundraising, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. The Head of Campaigns and Partnerships will manage three staff members directly, and provide strategic guidance to, and support for, the nine ProVeg country communication managers.

The candidate will be responsible for representing ProVeg externally, including networking with and influencing policy and decision-makers as a member of the European Alliance for Plant-based Food (EAPF). The Head of Campaigns and Partnerships will oversee campaigns, and develop processes for, and manage, major partnerships with other nonprofits and corporate partners.

The two priority areas are the ‘Diet Change not Climate Change’ campaign, which will enter a new phase following COP26, and the Food-based Dietary Guidelines project, aimed at improving nutrition guidelines around the world. Other campaigns include, but are not limited to:

• EU, UK and other regional policy campaigns

• branding and other short-term campaigns, such as World Plant Milk Day, and

• supporting the Veggie Challenge and 2040 quiz.

Job Details 

• Reports to: International Director of Communication

• Direct reports: Social Media Manager, Communications Manager and copy-writer, Campaign Manager

• Indirect reports (functional leadership): Country communication managers for PL, CZ, DE, NL, ES, CN, ZA, UK, and the US

• Department: Communications

• Location: Remote (ideally in the UK, NL, BE, DE, PL, CZ, or ES)

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Salary: dependent on experience and location, e.g. £32,000-36,000 if based in the UK

Responsibilities

Strategy and partnerships (~60%)

• Develop and oversee campaigns to promote food system change and enhance the position of plant-based foods and other alternatives to animal products

• Develop processes and infrastructure to effectively manage collaborative relationships with external stakeholders, and identify opportunities and strategies to improve engagement with policy-makers, environmental and other aligned organisations, healthcare officials, corporate leaders, scientific bodies, and other relevant parties.

• Develop strategies to increase a strong base of organisations and amplifiers in support of our campaigns; participate in high level coalitions 

• Speak at public events, forums, and other venues, act as a media spokesperson, and serve as a representative of ProVeg to the public when needed

• Engage and inspire a range of audiences – from corporate partners and food businesses, to influencers.

• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team to assess outcomes, impact and continually improve campaign tactics to increase effectiveness.

• Work with the Major Donor and Trusts & Foundations Manager to increase donations and apply for grants. 

Communications (~20%)

• Provide strategic and operational support to social media and communications (copy-writing) staff to raise the profile of ProVeg online and offline by ensuring compelling content for targeted websites, campaigns, social media, mainstream media & PR (including broadcast media), and by working with key influencers.

• Sign off on materials such as factsheets, action alerts, website content and newsletter articles on campaign issues.

• Together with the Senior PR Manager, maintain relationships with the media.

Management, support, and reporting (~20%)

• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, manage budgets, plans and contribute to international communication strategy

• Develop quarterly and annual plans, and objectives and key results (OKRs), and annual budgets

• Prepare internal reporting on key communications targets and performance, and ad hoc external reporting to donors, sponsors and other stakeholders. 

• Develop and support a team of engaged key communication and campaigns professionals, continuously striving to improve performance, learning and sharing.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience with a minimum of three years of working in a senior position in communications advocacy and/or campaigning, preferably in food system change, or the health, environmental, or animal advocacy movement 

• Experience in developing strategic campaigns and partnerships

• Experience in developing and growing communications channels, including social media, email, and traditional media

• A good understanding of data analysis and (social) research methods

• Knowledge of food systems, environmental impacts of animal agriculture, and (plant-based) nutrition and health

• Knowledge of national, EU, or UN institutions, and decision-making processes and infrastructure

• Experience of influencing policy or decision-makers

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills

• Strong organisational skills, and an ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term goals and strategies

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and growing nonprofit work environment

• Experience of drafting or negotiating contracts

• Confidence, curiosity, compassion, and creativity, and a drive to continuously improve

• Outstanding networking skills, and experience in building productive relationships with key stakeholders and partners

• Strong collaboration and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a team of people from diverse backgrounds

• Understanding of and alignment with ProVeg International’s vision, mission and values

• Willingness to occasionally travel nationally and internationally 

Preferred

• Degree in communications, marketing, international relations, politics, business administration or other relevant fields

• Understanding of effective altruism

• Knowledge of food innovation sector and foodservice industry 

• Additional language skills 

• Legal (contract) knowledge/experience

Benefits of working with us

• Generous annual leave and sick days (depending on country).

• Provision of work laptop.

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements.

• A strong organisational focus on personal development and a designated training budget.

• Career-development support.

• Mindfulness Program.

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

• We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• And last but not least: become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet!

When? 

• Application deadline: 10 December 2021

• Interviews: mid-December

• Start: January 2022

Further information

Please send your CV and cover letter, and include at least three examples of campaign/advocacy materials that you were responsible for (e.g. content, policies, links to media coverage, track record of success etc.). Please mention where you saw the job advert.

 

Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of colour, women, people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, elderly people, refugees and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply. Since July 2021, ProVeg has participated in the Inklupreneur project and has set the goal of creating nine inclusive positions for people with disabilities over the next three years.

About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing animal-based products with plant-based and cultured alternatives. We work with decision-making bodies, companies, investors, the media, and the general public to help the world transition to a society and economy that are less reliant on animal agriculture and more sustainable for all humans, animals, and our planet. We have offices in nine countries across four continents and are active around the world. ProVeg has a permanent observer status with the UNFCCC, special consultative status with ECOSOC, is accredited for UNEA, and has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award.

We base our strategy on empirically-based evidence whenever possible. We seek to stay abreast of the latest research to inform our strategic considerations and outreach materials. We evaluate all of our programs to make sure we are allocating our resources in the best way to reach our goal.
 

ProVeg fosters a culture in which challenges become opportunities to learn and thrive. Because changing the global food system is a huge undertaking, we are looking for new team members who are pragmatic and professional and who are willing to step out of their comfort zone when needed. Critical problem-solving skills, team spirit, and creativity are all vital to accomplishing our ambitious goals.

The newly formed Delivery Partners and Volunteers Team for the West Midlands are looking for an organised and enthusiastic candidate to become our new part-time Youth Development Lead.

The successful candidate will provide quality support to volunteers across the West Midlands and will be responsible for recruiting and onboarding new volunteers. Holding a firm understanding of Prince’s Trust programmes, they will effectively mange the provision of volunteers according to service delivery needs. Delivering excellent support, the candidate will ensure quality volunteering experiences are had at The Prince’s Trust. Comfortable supporting and delivering volunteer training, the candidate will work with volunteers virtually and face-to-face. A successful candidate will organise and manage events for partners and volunteers, again in virtual and face-to-face capacities.

The role is suited to a candidate who enjoys working with people and building strong relationships. From time to time, the candidate may be asked to use their relationship management skills to indirectly manage the educational offer provided by the Trust, working alongside partners in schools and colleges. Face to face delivery with young people may be very occasionally required.

If you are up for a challenge and would like to be part of a great team, we would love to hear from you! Your application will be a CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement must provide evidence of how you have acquired and applied each of the essential skills, knowledge, and experience criteria and if possible, each of the desirable skills, knowledge, and experience criteria, outlined in the job description, in current and previous roles, or other scenarios.

We are accepting applications from candidates who are interested in part-time work as this position will be 17.5 hours per week on a permanent contract.

The newly formed Delivery Partners and Volunteers Team for the West Midlands are looking for an organised and enthusiastic candidate to become our new Youth Development Lead. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until November 2022.  

The successful candidate will be working across two Education programmes that the Trust delivers in partnership with schools and colleges in the West Midlands. Specifically, you will be working to organise and manage the provision of ‘Mosaic’ – a programme matching young people with aspirational mentors and ‘Enterprise Challenge’ – a short course giving young people a taste of business development. You will build strong relationships with local schools and colleges as well as volunteers who will help deliver the programmes. You will be responsible for scheduling, managing, and overseeing delivery across a range of schools and will frequently support and deliver programmes/training sessions to young people, volunteers, and partners. On occasion you might support colleagues in your team working volunteers, organising events, and attending outreach opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• has excellent organisation and planning skills
• holds some previous experience delivering face-to-face sessions/training young people
• feels confident pitching/presenting to potential partners and volunteers
• can travel to schools and colleges across the region when necessary

If you are up for a challenge and would like to be part of a great team, we would love to hear from you! Your application will be a CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement must provide evidence of how you have acquired and applied each of the essential skills, knowledge, and experience criteria and if possible, each of the desirable skills, knowledge, and experience criteria, outlined in the job description, in current and previous roles, or other scenarios.

The University of Sunderland is a truly life-changing university. We've been providing higher education in the city since 1901, and we're proud to be an innovative, accessible and inspirational university. We have recently been shortlisted as University of the Year, the leading category in this year’s Times Higher Education annual awards. The University has 20,000 students based in campuses in the north-east of England, London and Hong Kong, and through our global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.

The Development and Alumni team sits in the wider External Relations service and support two functions:

• To raise funds towards the work of the University with the help of supporters, alumni and friends, and to administer the work of the Development Trust
• To maintain a lasting relationship between the University and its graduates through the Alumni Association

The Development and Alumni team work with colleagues across the University to raise funds for student scholarships, capital appeals, research and faculty projects as well as administering fourteen philanthropic scholarship programmes.

The Alumni Association plays a critical role in supporting and engaging current students and graduates with over 160,000 alumni across the world. There is great scope and interest in growing active support and advocacy that will enhance the University's strategic position. Our key drivers in the next three years are to increase participation; improve data; celebrate alumni achievement and identify those whom we have lost touch with.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail orientated individual to join the Development & Alumni Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day administration of the Development and Alumni Office and will be well organised with excellent written and interpersonal skills and able to manage a diverse portfolio of work. They will be joining an exciting, challenging and rewarding place to work and will report to the Head of Development and Alumni.

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.

We connect, protect and restore

The John Muir Trust has been working to protect and enhance over 60,000 acres of land and wild places across the UK since 1983. The John Muir Trust is a community focused conservation charity dedicated to the experience, protection and repair of wild places, they care for some of the finest and most breath-taking wild places across the UK such as Ben Nevis, Knoydart, Helvellyn and Sandwood Bay. With over 25,000 members, supporters and partners contributing to their valuable work, their vision is for a world where wild places are respected and protected, where nature flourishes and where the value of wildness is shared for the benefit of everyone.

The John Muir Trust is embarking upon exciting organisational change and growth and are evolving at pace. They seek a talented Head of Income Generation to support their bold and ambitious plans as part of their corporate strategy 2022 – 2027. Part of the Executive team, the role will focus on leading the income planning process through the development of new and existing funding streams, overseeing the grant and trust income programme, leading the individual giving development plan and providing visionary leadership of a talented fundraising team.

You will play a key role in organisational strategic planning and development and lead on the income and expenditure budget planning and management process. You’ll also have the ability to demonstrate innovative and creative thinking in fundraising environments and be able to develop and deliver new successful income generating initiatives.

The John Muir Trust is committed to working together to promote a more inclusive environment and they need a diverse team to realise this. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support their work on behalf of wild places.