Head Of Digital And Data Jobs in Cardiff, Wales
Location: UK based with the option for Remote Working. Occasional travel to HQ in London required.
Benefits: 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement.
Contract Details: Fixed Term – 12 months, with possibility of extension.
Data Systems Manager
This is a new role, providing the scope for someone to play a significant role in helping to build a high performing and resilient organisation and to learn and apply new skills within a supportive environment.
The Data Systems Manager will support the development and use of digital data, analysis, and insight products that inform strategic decision making and enable colleagues to deliver high-quality policy and programme work.
Under the direction of the Head of Systems Improvement Project (SIP) the Data Systems Manager will actively maintain and develop the functionality and quality of WFD’s information management systems. They will provide project management support to our Systems Improvement Project that includes the development and implementation of a coherent organisational data strategy, and the integration of our main IT systems to a single, Microsoft-based architecture.
This role will work across the organisation communicating with a broad range of stakeholders around the word. Involves; providing advice, training and support for staff in the use of the systems, developing new methods for data visualisation and dissemination, and with guidance identifying process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions.
About You
Tech savvy - able to demonstrate and apply a broad range of technical knowledge and skills. Technical qualifications are not critical for the role however it is essential you have.
- Experience in database management and/or design, either as part of a software development project or configuring tools.
- Experience with NO-CODE or LOW-CODE application development framework such as KNACK or Microsoft PowerApps.
- Must demonstrate ambition and the capacity to learn and grow as WFD’s data architecture evolves.
Also in the following key requirements.
- Basic knowledge of Python.
- Basic knowledge of Git.
- Experience with user support or customer service, ideally experience implementing new software solutions in disperse organisations and/ or remotely.
- Experience of knowledge management in larger geographically dispersed organisation.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Demonstratable skills in analytical and critical thinking.
- High level English language, written and verbal skills.
Apply by 18th April 2024 - visit our website.
WFD - Friendly, supportive, and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).
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Are you passionate about ensuring everyone can engage effectively with the digital world? Are you a brilliant influencer who relishes harnessing great policy and research to realise social change? Do you want to work in a pioneering initiative with impact at its core?
Then this could be the role for you. At the Digital Poverty Alliance, we are looking for our new Policy & Insights Manager. You must be able to inspire us and our partners and spearhead our public affairs work, including through our National Delivery Plan to unite action to end digital poverty by 2030.
We bring together charities, corporates and government to address the underlying issues stopping families gaining full access to digital services such as education, healthcare and employment. We seek social change through our National Delivery Plan, whilst also delivering solutions in local areas that help real people and provide evidence for change.
This is an exciting, high profile and fast-paced role, joining our small team and working alongside partners, National Delivery Committee members and our wider stakeholders to effect real change for people. You will report directly to the Chief Executive, working alongside our Head of External Affairs.
A big part of our social change ambition is delivered through our public affairs work; influencing policy makers so that our ambitions are shared with government, companies and with everyone able to deliver to our vision of a world where everyone is able to connect successfully with the digital world where and when they want to. You will also be responsible for drafting white papers, analysing trends and data, and identifying new insights. You will support our Industry Forum, working with existing and new members to broaden the group.
The DPA aims to work through partners in delivering to our core mission and, as such, we retain only a small core team with support from our PR agency. As such, you’ll lead on delivering our policy and public affairs work, from briefing MPs to developing our policy positions.
Whilst the role is remote based, you will regularly need to attend in-person meetings and events in central London (daytime and evening), as well as undertaking travel across the UK. Given the need to attend meetings in Westminster and Whitehall, you will need to live within commuting distance of London.
Key focus areas
- Building relationships with public, private and third sector organisations, including the wider DPA community.
- Working to convene and collaborate with organisations and individuals committed to ending digital poverty.
- Work with colleagues across local, regional and national governments and across political parties to advocate for policies to promote digital inclusion.
- Undertaking research and analysis to understand digital poverty and the impact of policies to address it.
- Managing policy and research projects including the ongoing development of the national delivery plan and supporting ‘proof of concept’ projects.
- Developing commercial and research partnerships with organisations and supporting the development of the industry forum.
- Communicating the DPA vision and perspective through verbal and written communication.
First interviews will be held w/b 6th May 2024 via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews will be held soon after. The role is to start as soon as possible. Please note this role will be subject to a DBS check.
Unfortunately, due to the expected volume of applications and our small team, we will not be able to acknowledge every application. If you have not heard from us by 6th May you have not been successful on this occasion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
We are seeking a Fundraising Coordinator (Individual Giving) to join our small but dynamic Fundraising team.
The role requires excellent donor care and stewardship skills. All forms of communication will be required including the proactive use of digital channels such as the website and social media platforms.
The Individual Giving Fundraiser will play a vital role in increasing income from our existing supporters. You will support donor acquisition as well as taking the lead on retention of our supporters across multiple channels including cash appeals, regular giving, lottery and in celebration giving. The role will also support the Head of Income in the delivery of a legacy and major donor program.
You will develop and deliver excellent stewardship programmes that drive retention by deepening audience understanding of the challenges that people affected by cleft face and the impact that their donations make. Using data and insight, you’ll deliver compelling campaigns, with people affected by cleft right at the centre. You’ll use creative tools and techniques to demonstrate impact and inspire future action.
The ideal candidate is a creative and confident communicator who shares our values and our staff team’s dedication to supporting the UK cleft community.
How to Apply
Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.
Applications close: Monday 13th May at 12.00 (noon)
Interviews: Thursday 23rd May (via Zoom)
Start date: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about storytelling and creative writing, as well as the work Change Grow Live does, to shape the way we tell our story and reimagine the way we communicate.
This is a remote role with regular travel required to Brighton and London.
Responsibilities
We’re a charity that believes in people and wants to make a difference. Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as a person and live life to its full potential. As our National Content Lead, you’ll play a key role in helping us achieve this, through a mix of hands-on content creation and editorial leadership.
You’ll be responsible for planning, developing and executing a content strategy, in line with Change Grow Lives strategic priorities, working closely with the Communications Leadership team and senior stakeholders across the organisation.
We’re looking for someone who can be flexible, but a strong advocate when it comes to offering professional advice and guidance. You’ll be working closely with colleagues in our creative hub, across digital, design and content to shape audience experiences.
Your excellent writing and content production skills will be invaluable in identifying powerful stories about how we are making a difference to people’s lives, within a complex organisation. We’re looking for someone creative, compassionate, and resourceful who cares about making society better and safer for as many people as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 32 to 36 (£35,649.17 - £39,302.37)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Closing Date
20/5/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Anne Jardine
Communications Manager
About Career Ready
We are a UK-wide social mobility charity that believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding future.
We were founded in 2002 by leading business figures with a mission: to boost social mobility by empowering young people and giving their talents a platform to flourish. Since then, we’ve grown across the UK to support young people in areas of need.
Our programme gives young people the key skills, confidence, and experiences they need to kickstart their futures. In partnership with our network we deliver a targeted programme providing young people aged 15-18 with a paid internship and mentor, workplace visits, and skills masterclasses.
Our organisational values underpin how we work and are at the core of everything we do. Career Ready’s values are: trust, bravery, collaboration, empowerment and inclusion.
Job Purpose
The Communications Manager will play a leading role in driving Career Ready’s communications activity, working alongside the Head of Communications and colleagues across the charity.
This role will put you at the heart of a range of projects, ensuring that we provide high-quality communications and content that support our programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and brand awareness.
Role Responsibilities
Stakeholder communications
· Work with the Head of Communications and other internal stakeholders to author and distribute stakeholder communications via relevant channels to support partnership and programme delivery.
· Deliver key colleague communications, including weekly and monthly staff bulletins, and surveys, aligning it to the strategic purpose of the charity and ensuring effective knowledge sharing and staff engagement.
· Support with the delivery of stakeholder marketing campaigns across a range of audiences.
Content and resource production
· Develop and implement a social media content strategy, including day-to-day channel management.
· Support with the writing, editing, and collation of written content, including case studies, blog content, and news articles.
· Update and produce key publications for our programme delivery, including liaising with colleagues and suppliers to oversee design, content, and production in line with our brand guidelines.
· Work independently and with the Head of Communications and external providers on the creation of creative media content, including photoshoots, graphics, and videos.
Brand assurance
· Provide advice and guidance to colleagues to ensure all communications are in line with our brand guidelines and tone of voice.
· Help to develop and implement brand assets for use by all colleagues.
Wider responsibilities
· The post holder will have additional responsibilities and projects set by the Head of Communications, including but not limited to website maintenance, event support, and supporting press and media engagement.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience:
· Demonstrable experience of working in an internal, fast-paced communications-based role
· Excellent planning and project management skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
· Strong writing, editing, and visual skills.
· Experience of using Adobe design platforms (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
· Experience of using email distribution platforms (Campaign Monitor or similar).
· Relevant IT skills, including the Office 365 suite.
· Experience of developing and driving forward social media accounts.
Desirable skills and experience:
· Well-developed digital skills to help manage our WordPress website.
· Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks including GDPR compliance.
· Experience of working effectively in a home based role
Benefits
You will be rewarded with the following benefits:
· 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank/public holidays. The charity is also closed between Christmas and New Year and there are an additional 2 days of leave available in August. Career Ready also allows flexible use of 7 Bank & Public Holidays.
· Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans (or Cycle To Work Scheme).
· Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working
We regret that Career Ready is unable to offer visa sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
Location
Career Ready operates a work from home policy with occasional travel required for meetings, visits to programme delivery locations, and events.
For this reason, we request that candidates are based within reasonable travel distance to one of our active delivery regions, which can be viewed on the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an ambitious fundraiser to join our small, dynamic team. We're a passionate bunch, all working hard to achieve Spinal Research's vision of curing paralysis. Our Trusts programme is established, but has room to grow, and we also have ambitions to grow our Philanthropy and Corporate fundraising.
You will have experience of working in a fast-paced fundraising team, as a Trusts & Foundations or Philanthropy Manager. If you're looking for the next step in your fundraising career, or are keen to be part of a close-knit and happy team, then please do apply!
See the attached job description for more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Trust and Grants Manager, you will be responsible for generating income from trusts and grants. Based within the Development Team you will look to identify funding opportunities to secure funds to ensure the Hospice successfully achieves its objectives and development plan. With experience of writing bid writing, trust applications and reporting you will have excellent attention to detail and effectively manage deadlines. We are looking for an excellent team player and communicator who is ambitious and solution focussed and has the energy and passion to drive forward our aspirations and operational goals.
Remote or Hybrid working considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Purpose of the role
Our PR & Media Manager is crucial to our plans to scale up our media coverage as we enter the final years of our campaign to end bear bile farming in Vietnam. As part of the Comms team, you will work closely with colleagues in our Programmes and Fundraising teams to amplify their work through public relations, celebrity support and media activity. Your key areas of responsibility will include press office management, preparing PR & Media plans for each of our key markets, preparing pitches, media releases and content for media outreach and building a library of case studies to showcase our work. Your other key area of responsibility is supporting our highly successful celebrity liaison to raise Animals Asia’s profile through earned, owned and shared digital platforms, print and broadcast media. You will possess the knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of Animals Asia and what we stand for, helping us grow our supporter base and meet our brand goals. You will be managed and supported by our Global Head of PR and Media.
Key duties:
- Responding to media enquiries, drafting media releases, undertaking proactive pitch development, outreach to journalists, maintaining our database of media contacts and other general press office management.
- Supporting our Founder and our Global Head of PR and Media to develop and grow relationships with influencers and high-profile supporters, and deliver campaigns involving celebrities and influencers.
- Preparing, publishing, moderating and reporting on social media content for PR and media purposes.
- Close working with international colleagues and managing our PR agencies globally to deliver PR campaigns in our key markets and professional media management at international events.
- Supporting and promoting global campaigns, appeals and events by developing press releases, media packs, briefings and other PR materials.
- Developing and maintaining a case study, asset and fact file library.
- Working with Meltwater and Muck Rack media monitoring systems to identify media opportunities and compile PR & Media performance reports.
- Internal liaison with colleagues throughout Animals Asia to develop content and pitches for earned and owned media opportunities.
- Drafting pitches and articles in close collaboration with our internal subject matter experts to develop our reputation and thought leadership in animal welfare.
- Producing media-ready content, including video and written content.
- Maintaining the news section of our website and media packs.
General
- Proactive attendance at team meetings, relevant seminars and wider staff meetings.
- Proactive in keeping up to date with developments in PR & Media.
- Represent Animals Asia at internal and external functions and events as required.
Person Specification
- Minimum of three years’ experience of working in a busy press office or PR agency, including drafting press releases and responding to media enquiries.
- Strong news sense, knowledge and interest in the environment, biodiversity and animal area is a plus.
- Experience of working with celebrities, their managers and agents.
- Good understanding of reputation management and associated risks.
- Experience in using media monitoring software to track media engagement, journalists and coverage.
- Extensive experience of writing and publishing to social media.
- Competent video editing skills.
- Excellent written English.
- Demonstrable experience of prioritising and delivering against multiple deadlines in a time pressured environment.
- Confident in building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and being a credible representative for the charity and the cause.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure.
- Willingness and ability to work early/late flexible hours (due to the global nature of the role) and occasionally on weekends.
- Commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Communication / interpersonal skills
- Strong people skills with a high level of organisational awareness and demonstrated ability to liaise with a broad and diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proactive, with a “can-do” attitude. Results-driven to improve performance.
- Ability to display initiative, common sense and diplomacy.
- Commitment to professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
- Well-presented, articulate and polite.
Conditions and Benefits
Place of work: Home-based (Global).
Working Hours: Full-time. Standard hours are 37.5 hours per week from 9am to 5pm. You will be required to work such additional hours as are necessary to fulfil your role which may include evenings and weekends. You will be expected to manage your hours, responsibilities and workload accordingly.
Reports to: Global Head of Media and PR.
Manages: n/a.
Budget responsibility: n/a.
Probation: 6months.
Annual leave: Commensurate with the country of residence. The holiday year runs from January 1st to December 31st.
Other benefits: Standard Animals Asia benefits plus training will be provided as required with opportunities for growth and development.
Recruitment schedule and how to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.
Closing date: 17 April 2024 at midnight with interviews taking place the week commencing 29 April 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £35,452.51 per annum
Location: Homeworking (remote position based within the UK)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Do you have strong analytic skills and a good understanding of digital products and experience of business intelligence tools such as Power BI? Then join Shelter as an Insight Analyst and you could soon be playing a crucial role at the heart of our Data & Insight team.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
Part of our Strategy Enablement Directorate, the Data & Insight Team delivers high quality data and database management, administrative services and business insight to the department and other teams across Shelter. Custodians of supporter data for its full life cycle, running through everything we do is a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data quality and embedding a culture of standards, both in terms of compliance and best practice across the department. We work closely with the wider team including our Head of Data and Insight, Data Architects, Data Engineers and Insight Analysts to help Shelter achieve its organisational strategy in helping the fight to end homelessness.
About the role
This is an exciting role within our Data and Insight team. Our Insight Analysts play a key role in defending the right to a safe home, working with complex data and turn it into meaningful insight, trend analysis and forecasting while ensuring our data is fit for purpose. You’ll be using reporting and analytic tools such as Google Analytics to present insight in a range of formats and you’ll be responsible for improving our data collection and use of data to understand the impact of our work.
We’ll also rely on you to advise on the development and implementation of processes for data extraction, cleansing, analysis and visualisation to help drive our learning. Working with the insight and Digital Product teams, you’ll improve reporting quality and capacity across Shelter’s digital services products as well as incorporating new data sets where applicable and continually reviewing our data quality, insights and reporting. And you’ll also advise on the direction and use of analytics before and during a project lifecycle to track and advise the project’s successes and areas we can improve on.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
We’re looking for a motivated self-starter to join the Data and Insight team as an Insight Analyst, focusing primarily on the digital user experience (UX) and customer satisfaction needs of a specific contract. This is an excellent development opportunity in the growing field of digital analytics. You’ll be a super-user of Google Analytics, and a confident user of Excel, with some experience of business intelligence tools e.g Power BI.
Strong analytic skills are a must, as is the ability to solve problems and prioritise your own workload. You’ll have meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage and develop both immediate and long-term reporting. You’ll also have excellent communication skills and can confidently explain technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels, as well as being a fast learner who can pick up new tools and concepts quickly. What’s more, you’ll be experienced in blending and interrogating multiple sources of data to achieve actionable insight for different audiences, customers and markets.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should address and cover the ‘About You’ points in the job description. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rape Crisis England & Wales works in partnership with three of our member centres to deliver the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line. We lead on the digital infrastructure of the service, including the management of a Cloud Contact Centre and various internal systems used by Support Line operators and managers. The focus of this role is to manage and continually improve these digital products, working across the partnership to ensure that products meet the needs of the people that use them.
The Huntington's Disease Association is a UK registered charity that supports people affected by Huntington's disease across England and Wales. We provide information, advice and support to families, friends, and healthcare professionals.
We are looking for an experienced Volunteer Manager to support and inspire those who volunteer for the charity. You will lead them in line with the vision, mission and values of the charity and work to fulfil the goals of our strategic plan. You will strengthen our current volunteering strands with effective governance and great communication and will develop new volunteering opportunities within the charity.
You will manage our volunteer-led Branches and Support groups who offer peer support, fundraising opportunities and activities locally. You will also manage HD Voice, our panel of volunteers, who contribute to the internal development of the charity and ensure that the voice of the Huntington’s community is at the heart of research into the condition.
You will co-ordinate all aspects of the volunteer journey from recruitment, selection, induction, training and ongoing support and develop effective policies, procedures and guidance for volunteers as well as developing an effective monitoring and evaluation process.
We are looking for someone with strong volunteer management skills who has experience of training volunteers and of writing policies, procedures and guidance in line with data protection guidance. Also someone with great communication and relationship management skills who has experience of managing volunteers at all stages of their volunteer journey.
There will be regular evening and weekend work as many of our volunteers work themselves so need the support out of office hours. There will be a need for travel across England and Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to bring their knowledge, skills and experience to our organisation.
We offer great benefits including 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part time staff), a pension scheme with 3% employer contribution, a tax-free working from home allowance, a Medicash scheme, a flexible working approach, a supportive and positive working environment and fantastic learning and development opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.
The Huntington's Disease Association is looking for someone with the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk, children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.
Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.
Click on 'apply' to begin your application. To ensure your consideration, please upload both a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should include why you are applying for the role and how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The job description and person specification can be found within the job vacancy pack.
Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is Friday 3 May 2024, 5 pm
Interviews will be held Friday 17 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As a Project Manager for England, you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.
If you have a flair for project management and relationship building, enjoy motivating others, and are eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that is helping young people to transform their career and life chances.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people has to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who:
·Has a passion for our cause.
·Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
·Is self-motivated.
·Has excellent attention to detail.
·Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
·Has excellent project management skills, with the ability to deliver quality work at scale.
·Is experienced in managing others.
·Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
·Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
·Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
·Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
·Has high computer literacy.
We are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people in England face today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have a prowess for political engagement and community building with exceptional relationship building skills?
Our Director of Delivery will be responsible for ensuring our mission critical functions are resourced, high performing and making a real impact.
You'll need to hit the ground running in this general election year, and have a demonstrable ability to successfully lead a team to drive outcomes and quality.
You'll have a natural aptitude for leading projects and some experience of identifying, securing and delivering income generating client relationships, ensuring efficient coordination and maximum impact.
You'll likely already be a successful team leader, looking for a unique opportunity like this to make that all-important step from manager to senior leader, learning on the job and developing while you deliver.
For our perfect candidate we prioritise ambition, energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn over ticking all the boxes!
Are you passionate about driving change, fostering inclusivity and making a tangible impact for the climate and nature crises? HFTF has an amazing opportunity for someone to do just that. You will want to:
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Lead our talented and enthusiastic team to deliver our projects and develop successful partnerships
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Learn about becoming an effective Director at a charity
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Work with a supportive board and develop yourself for your next career step
Apply now and be part of a dynamic organisation committed to creating meaningful change.
About Us
Hope for the Future is a climate change charity that trains communities, groups and individuals to work with politicians on climate change. Our vision is to see politicians of all political persuasions joining together with each other and with communities across the UK to drive inclusive action on the climate and nature crises.
We operate nationally at a grassroots level, linking constituents with their elected representatives, running training and holding events.
We are currently seeking a Director of Delivery to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
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Salary of £41,976 (with a £3,000 London weighting for qualifying postcode areas)
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30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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Employers’ Pension Contribution
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Season Ticket Loan Scheme
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Wellbeing support
The Role
You will have specific responsibility for:
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Growing HFTF’s impact, leading and overseeing the delivery of HFTF’s delivery projects and programmes and working with staff to ensure delivery targets are met
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Effective line management of the Policy & Engagement Officers, leading, supporting, managing and motivating staff,
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Supporting the Policy and Engagement team with work as required
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Developing and overseeing the monitoring and evaluation and impact measurement for fundraising bids and reports to funders.
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Acting as the lead contact for Hope for the Future’s network of partner organisations growing HFTF’s paid partnership work
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Ensuring that we are engaging new constituents and that we are working towards reaching and representing all sectors of society.
Other responsibilities
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Regularly travel around the country to workshops and meetings and to the head office in Sheffield.
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Networking to seek new partners and clients for the purpose of acquiring new training requests and potential collaborative work (paid partnerships)
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Representing the organisation at events,conferences, and partnership meetings and in external communications
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Continually championing the values, mission and vision of Hope for the Future to strengthen democratic engagement and drive inclusive action on the climate and nature crises.
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Maintain an awareness of advances in the climate and nature movement and national/ local politics.
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Maintain a strong working knowledge of climate change developments in Parliament, including changes to policy and specific MP involvement in such developments.
The ideal candidate will have
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Excellent organisational , prioritisation and communication skills
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A high level of autonomy and self-motivation, with an ability to think independently and solve problems proactively
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Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills across a range of professional and community settings
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Strong IT skills, understanding of digital communications, analysis of data and creating reports.
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Strong multidisciplinary project, programme and resource management skills with the ability to ensure delivery targets are achieved.
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Minimum 2 - 3 years in a management, leadership or operational delivery role within a not-for-profit, NGO, social enterprise, charity or similar organisation.
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Experience and success in leading, supporting, motivating and managing and coordinating a team to work towards delivering an organisation's strategic goals
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Experience in building and maintaining effective partnerships and networks with external organisations.
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A strong working knowledge of the UK political system and with national and local political structures and processes
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Experience of working with elected representatives
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Experience of delivering, monitoring and evaluating effective community engagement campaigns / outreach work
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Experience of designing and facilitating workshops, trainings, both online and in-person
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An understanding of monitoring and evaluation and impact measurement
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Ability to seamlessly operate at a strategic and tactical level, leading by example and rolling up sleeves when necessary
Hope for the Future is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close this opportunity early if an exceptional candidate is identified
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Partnerships and Income Operations Manager
Career Ready is a national social mobility charity that gives young people across the UK the opportunity to have a rewarding career and future. Our programmes are delivered in partnership with thousands of amazing volunteers from companies across the UK, who provide insights, mentoring and experiences of the workplace to our young people, as well as life-changing paid summer internships.
We believe that every young person should have the skills, confidence and opportunity to enjoy a rewarding future. That’s why we work across the UK to connect underrepresented young people with the world of work, unlocking their potential and levelling the playing field. Join us in achieving this.
Role purpose:
The Partnerships & Income Operations Manager plays a multifaceted role encompassing driving pipeline prospecting efforts, managing certain impact reporting initiatives, and nurturing corporate partnerships. This pivotal role serves as a primary point of contact for coordinating various aspects of partnership development, impact reporting, and fundraising activities.
Main responsibilities and accountabilities:
Corporate Partnerships:
· Lead a portfolio of lower to mid-value corporate donors, cultivating relationships and maximising engagement aligned with organisational objectives.
· Balance support between existing partnership management and developing new business opportunities, including mid to higher value partnerships.
Pipeline Prospecting:
· Lead the identification and cultivation of prospective corporate donors, both new and potential.
· Utilise relationship management expertise and networking acumen to proactively identify opportunities for engagement in alignment with our balanced scorecard objectives.
· Act as a primary point of contact for inbound and outbound leads, collaborating with the Communications Team on outreach campaigns to drive lead generation and partnership engagement.
· Ensure a seamless experience for prospects entering the organisation, guiding them through the employer customer journey.
· Support the engagement of targeted employers in key sectors and regions, collaborating with income generation colleagues to develop mid to higher value prospects.
· Support the development of bids and pitches, connecting colleagues into their contributions across those efforts.
Engagement Tracking:
· Develop and maintain an Excel document to meticulously track engagement levels and interaction points with stakeholders.
· Coordinate the launch and delivery of quarterly board breakfasts, led by our board members; Manage logistics and invitations for board breakfasts to ensure successful networking opportunities.
· Facilitate a minimum of 10 executive meetings from our existing corporate partner portfolio per quarter with our CEO
· Coordinate the launch and delivery of quarterly sector-specific breakfasts to engage key individuals from existing partners; Coordinate with hosting partners and relevant attendees to ensure successful networking events.
Impact Reporting:
· Coordinate, own, and update the employer impact reporting calendar for Partnerships and Income, ensuring proactive management of reporting deadlines and deliverables.
· Serve as the templated annual review impact report document owner, ensuring colleagues are familiar with its usage and providing necessary guidance.
· Maintain and update the fundraising FAQs document, acting as the point of contact for the team regarding any new questions and ensuring incorporation of new queries into the document.
Additional Duties:
· Collaborate with colleagues to gather necessary information for impact reporting and fundraising FAQs, coordinating with experts as needed.
· Assist in the development and updating of key information packs and documents related to impact reporting and fundraising.
· Act as a resource for the team, providing guidance and support on impact reporting and fundraising-related inquiries.
· Collaborate with colleagues on specific priority projects contributing to partnership success, such as establishing and growing senior networks with partners and spotlighting partners across channels.
· Secure partner events to maximise engagement opportunities and demonstrate the impact of our work.
· Strengthen external relationships by proactively seeking networking opportunities and identifying speaking engagements.
· Support the team in the funder contracts and payments cycle.
Stakeholders:
Internal stakeholders include Impact Team, Salesforce, Data, and Digital Team, Finance Team, Communications and Marketing Team, Programme Leads, and colleagues in the Partnerships and Income Team.
External stakeholders include existing corporate partners and volunteers.
Our Values
Our organisational values underpin how we work and are at the core of everything we do. Career Ready’s values are: Trust, Bravery, Collaboration, Empowerment and Inclusion.
Person specification:
Experience required:
· Demonstrated experience in managing employer accounts and generating income.
· Proficiency in impact reporting coordination and management.
· Strong project management skills, including document ownership and development.
Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
· Attention to detail and excellent communication and organisation skills.
· Ability to interpret and utilise data effectively.
· Demonstrated expertise in income generation, business development, and account management.
· Networking and influencing skills, along with strong stakeholder management capability.
· Understanding and interest in social, political, and economic issues related to Career Ready’s mission.
· Commitment to demonstrating Career Ready's values
· Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Benefits
You will be rewarded with the following benefits:
· 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank/public holidays. The charity is also closed between Christmas and New Year and there are an additional 2 days of leave available in August. Career Ready also allows flexible use of 7 Bank & Public Holidays
· Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans (or Cycle To Work Scheme).
· Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme
· Flexible working
We regret that Career Ready is unable to offer visa sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
Are you passionate about driving significant growth in individual donor bases and income? I am currently working with a leading Health charity who are seeking an experienced Supporter Acquisition Manager to lead their efforts in expanding their reach and impact across various donor segments.
Job Title: Supporter Acquisition Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
Home-based position offering flexibility and hybrid/remote working options
Charity cause: Health Charity
Contract length: 12 months
As a Supporter Acquisition Manager, you will:
- Develop and deliver annual plans and budgets for recruiting new donors through diverse channels.
- Lead an effective direct marketing donor acquisition programme, ensuring maximum income within budget constraints.
- Shape and implement mass marketing plans for cash, regular giving, and lottery programmes.
- Drive growth through direct mail, telemarketing, digital, face-to-face, and other effective techniques.
- Work with the Head of Growth and Acquisition to strategise and capitalise on growth opportunities.
- Provide motivational leadership to the Supporter Acquisition Officer, driving both objective achievement and professional development.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to base decisions on the best available insight and analysis.
- Continuously evaluate product performance and use data-driven insights for decision-making and improvement.
Why You?
- Experienced marketing/fundraising professional with success in reaching income targets.
- Direct experience in high-volume, multi-channel reach and response campaigns.
- Strong understanding of acquisition techniques and strategies, with knowledge of relevant charity/marketing legislation.
- Innovative thinker with a keen eye for detail and ability to adapt plans for achieving targets.
- Skilled relationship builder, communicator, and influencer with motivational leadership capabilities.
If you feel you have the experience necessary to make a success of this role and would like to have a further chat then apply within.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.