THE BRENT CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:

The Brent Centre for Young People (BCYP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Our trained therapists are specialists in the provision of effective mental health treatment of young people who need it most.

Currently, the BCYP is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised treatment in the areas of suicide prevention, tackling self-harm, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more.

Set up over 50 years ago with focus on preventing suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and CAMHS. The Brent Centre is also an important Research Centre on Adolescent Breakdown and Psychotherapy.

Last year the Centre initiated an exciting process to prepare the next stages of growth. We are now searching for an outstanding Communications and Media Officer to develop the communications function, working together with the new management team. You will work with programme leads and teams to establish our voice amongst different partners, and support the Centre build its reputation.

Contract: Permanent, Full time.

Part time (4 days a week will be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Brondesbury Park, London NW6

Salary: £28,000-30,000 (dependant on experience)

Reporting to: Head of Development and Communications

Overall role

The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of communication’s skills (strategy development, writing and storytelling skills), media relations and experience supporting the Leadership team and Board of Trustees. We are essentially seeking someone who has a flair for pursuing potential opportunities and who has a proactive and solutions focussed approach.

1. Content and materials development ​- produce high-quality, engaging materials, resources and content that is in line with agreed branding and messaging; and effectively support the organisation’s communications strategy and activities (including content for website, press and social media)
2. Events​ - plan, manage and deliver the communications activities around key events and global moments (for example World Mental Health Day, Marathon events, local community events).
3. Stakeholder and partner relationships​ - manage relevant internal and external relationships with key partners
4. Support the Head of Communications to build the Centre’s reputation with different stakeholders by creating targeted communication elements that speak to their values and ensure the BCYP is a relevant partner in the national and international debate about young people’s mental health.
5. Develop a storytelling strategy to help our team engage with different audiences – funders, partner organizations and our community.

About you

The candidate should possess at least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in Communications at a respected social impact, government or international development organisation.

You are a creative and determined individual who can effectively utilise your genuine interest and demonstrable experience in communications. You are able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences in a variety of media. You are passionate about mental health in young people in the UK and would like to make a contribution to sharing knowledge about effective long-term treatment.

Deadline for applications: 5th April  2020

First round of interviews: Week commencing on April 20th 2020

Second round of interviews: Week of April 27th 2020

Global Canopy is looking for a Part Time/Flexible Finance Sector Communications Lead to support sustainability and stop deforestation by leading the development and implementation of our Finance Sector communications and marketing strategy

Global Canopy

Global Canopy brings unprecedented transparency to the supply chains of commodities that drive the majority of deforestation worldwide – and to the trillions of dollars in investment and lending that finance them.

Our work with the finance sector

We produce powerful new data and insights for the finance sector and for other key players working towards a more sustainable financial system. We identify sustainability risks and opportunities for financial institutions, and assess their progress against global sustainability targets. 

What we do:

• We produce innovative and open data on finance sector impacts and dependencies on nature, supporting the business case for action and improving transparency and accountability for all.
• We enable leading financial institutions to identify and better manage deforestation and other natural capital risks in their loan and investment portfolios.
• We work directly and indirectly with investors and international and regional banks to better understand their data needs and to help them to integrate our tools and data into their decision-making processes.  
• We assess the policies and performance of key financial institutions against their sustainability targets, and produce reports on progress of the sector as a whole.

We collaborate with a range of public, private and civil society networks to promote policy development and drive the transition towards a more sustainable financial system.

The role: Finance sector communications lead

Drawing on our unique deforestation and natural capital data, and working closely with our finance and research teams, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of Global Canopy’s finance sector communications and marketing strategy.
• Lead on media engagement and management across the finance programme; identifying targets, building relationships and converting potential opportunities to raise awareness of our work and drive impact. 
• Develop key messages to ensure our unique data is understood and used by third parties to achieve change.
• Write and create content that maximises the reach of our data through innovative methods.
• Plan and implement effective communications around key external events.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and develop the finance programme’s network of influencers and decision-makers. 
• Work with the wider communications team to support Global Canopy’s mission. 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of your work and key pieces of content.

About you

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter most:

Skills & Experience:

• Adept at developing communications strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and experience producing a range of media materials.
• Previous experience engaging financial sector media. 
• Understanding of environmental and sustainability issues. 
• Experience of working in multiple teams, with externals partners, and with a range of stakeholders. 

Behavioural competencies:

• Independent thinker with team orientation, who owns tasks and is accountable to colleagues.
• Effective communicator with emotional intelligence.
• Action-oriented and pragmatic problem solver.
• Able to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Strong university degree

We actively seek applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits

Salary :
Competitive

Nature of contract

Part time 3 days/week, We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base

Home-based until Covid-19 restrictions lift. Then at least one day a week in Global Canopy’s office in central Oxford, with flexibility on which days and remote working.

Holidays

28 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to the maximum of 5 additional days for a full time member of staff. Pro rata to 60% for this 3 day/week role

Pension

Employer pension contribution of 5%.

Healthcare cashback plan

Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, massages, physio, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. 

Employee Assistance Programme

Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other

Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to apply

Please read the full job-pack available to download from the Global Canopy website before you apply

To submit your application, send an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the  person specification. (Please no more than 2 sides  A4, mentioning where you first saw the role advertised).

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd June 2020 at 9am (UK time)

Interviews are provisionally planned for Tuesday 9th June.

Interviews will be conducted remotely via a video call.

Please note that COVID-19 will not impact the successful candidate’s start date. Global Canopy is working remotely until our Oxford office re-opens.

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact: Zuzka Majcova. The email address can be found on our website.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy which is available on our website.

Over the past seven years, Frontline has leveraged its success to build committed, high impact partnerships with a number of prestigious supporters including corporates, individuals, trusts and foundations. With significant support already pledged in our major gifts programme, the charity is now prioritising sustainable income growth in order to accelerate its impact and expansion.

We are recruiting an exceptional and experienced fundraising manager to work closely with the external relations director, our Senior Leadership team including the chief executive and the Board of Trustees to lead and manage the growth of Frontline’s fundraising programme, which has a current annual target of up to £2 million. This exciting role will suit a tenacious and inventive relationship builder, keen to make their mark on a growing and dynamic charity. The head of fundraising will devise and implement strategies to build and manage partnerships, working creatively to establish new income streams from major donor sources. They will also support our work with corporates, trusts and foundations.

Reporting to the external relations director, this role will manage two fundraising officers – one who leads on trust fundraising, and the other on corporate partnerships. A  fundraising and events coordinator, who sits in the communications team, also supports the fundraising team. The postholder will be a member of Frontline’s leadership group, representing the Fundraising team at monthly meetings with other heads of department and the Senior Leadership team.

The Male Survivors Partnership (MSP) is a membership organisation set up to support charitable and not for profit agencies who offer therapeutic services to male survivors of sexual violence.  Created in 2017 by a group of specialist male agencies, the main achievements of the organisation have been establishing a recognised Male Quality Standard for Working with Male Survivors and and the creation of an organisational website with a dedicated members area.

We are looking to recruit a Head of Operations to oversee these current products and develop new resources in line with the organisations business plan.  The successful candidate will have a range of skills and experience in managing a membership and the systems and procedures to run a small organisation along with an understanding of the plight of the male survivor in the current climate.  Acting as the organisational lead for the MSP, they will have confidence in developing a long term membership strategy and managing the day to day business of the MSP.

This is a new post that will report directly to the board of trustees and the successful candidate will work with external agencies that manage our Quality Standards and website/social media.  The successful candidate will build upon the MSP’s achievements and help steer the trustee board to creating a larger and more significant umbrella organisation serving agencies working in the field of male sexual violence.

For more information and how to apply, download our application pack.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional looking for a part time role. Home-Start Oxford is a small but highly regarded charity providing support to vulnerable families with young children through their challenging times. We have ambitious plans to grow and reach more parents when they need us most. This new post to develop our communications, is key.

As well being a strategic thinker, you will be naturally curious with a journalistic flair for finding stories that can be told across a broad range of media. We are looking for:

• Experience creating a communication strategy and delivering against it
• Experience developing effective external comms across a range of channels, especially digital
• Strong writing skills
• Experience in the charity sector, and comms in support of fundraising. This is not essential, but will be an advantage.

Overview of the charity

Home-Start Oxford is a small charity making a big impact for families in the local area. Our trained volunteers and expert support staff help families with young children so they don’t have to face their toughest times alone.  The parents we support are often overwhelmed and isolated. They may be struggling with mental health, illness, disability, multiple birth, poverty, domestic abuse, separation or trauma. We provide both 1:1 and group support, operating from bases in Oxford and Witney.

Our award-winning charity has been helping families in Oxford City, West and Central Oxfordshire for over 30 years. We are an independent charity, and part of the wider Home-Start network – the largest volunteer-led family support movement in the UK. We work closely with other local Home-Starts regionally and nationally, as well as with Home-Start UK

You will be part of a welcoming, committed team based in our office in Blackbird Leys. We offer flexible working, and you will be part of a team in which everyone works part-time. You will be based primarily in the office and will need to attend our team meetings, which are currently on Tuesday morning, but on Monday when our group sessions resume. Otherwise, there is flexibility on the pattern of days and hours. We are currently working from home. 

The Role

It’s an exciting time to join Home-Start Oxford. We are embarking on an ambitious new three-year strategy to significantly increase the number of families we support through volunteer recruitment, training and fundraising.

Enhancing our communications to grow our reputation across all stakeholder groups is key to extending our reach, growing our community, and increasing our funding. Integral to this is the promotion of our values on parenting, equality and diversity.

We are in a strong place, and are investing in infrastructure and communications supported by a grant from Step-Change.

This is a new role and a great opportunity for a passionate self-starter who wants to make a real impact and lead the development and implementation of our communications activity.

Are you an experienced Communications Manager able to think strategically and creatively and with a keen interest in climate change and health?

The Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change is seeking a creative and motivated mixed-media expert with strong strategic communications and media management skills to join our team!

The appointee with join the Executive team of the Lancet Countdown, an independent, international and multi-disciplinary research collaboration based out of the Institute for Global Health, University College London.

The collaboration brings together 35 academic and UN Institutions to track how climate change is affecting human health, and how the world is responding.

Following a successful first phase from 2016 to 2018, the collaboration is about to commence a new and expanding second phase, from 2019 to 2023.

The successful candidate will join the Lancet Countdown in central London, working with the collaboration’s co-chairs: Professor Anthony Costello, Peng Gong, Hugh Montgomery and its Executive Director, Dr Nick Watts.

The post is available immediately to 31 July 2023, in the first instance and is open to UK/EU applicants.

Responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and agree the second phase of the Lancet Countdown’s communications strategy.

Responsibilities include strategic communications and stakeholder management, communications assets and event management, media and PR.

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or substantial, relevant experience.
• Experience executing a communications or marketing campaign for a product, social issue, or report.
• Media and press experience including drafting of press releases and management of media engagement.
• Experience communicating complex academic or scientific concepts concisely and compellingly through diverse media and formats to audiences with wide-ranging degrees of experience and expertise.
• Experience of developing and maintaining online web platforms and social media channels including Twitter and Facebook.

The candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and discretion, and the ability to liaise appropriately and effectively with staff and external individuals at all levels of seniority.

A willingness to travel (approx. 4 weeks per annum) and to participate in conference calls outside of normal working hours (1-2 hours per week after hours) with other time zones is also essential.

Application Details

The closing date for applications is 15th June 2020 and all applications must be made via the 'apply on website' link where a full job description and person specification can be found.

Sentebale is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance and Compliance on a permanent, full time basis. Sentebale was founded in 2006 by The Duke of Sussex from the British Royal family and Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal family. This brilliant and inspiring charity works with vulnerable children and young people from Lesotho and Botswana.

The Head of Finance and Compliance will be responsible for global oversight of finance and compliance functions in London, Lesotho and Botswana, including day to day finance, financial reporting to senior management and the UK Board, financial governance and risk management.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Contribute to the charity's strategy and policy development (working closely with other members of the finance team, the CEO, Lesotho and Botswana office and the Board of Trustees).
• Ensure regular reports are submitted from the Lesotho and Botswana office, including all relevant management information and donor reports Assess suitability and effectiveness of financial controls and oversee a programme of continuous improvement.
• Support programmes, fundraising and finance staff in Lesotho, Botswana and London to create accurate and equitable donor budgets.
• Work with the COO to design and implement an internal audit function which is appropriate to the organisation and establishes a culture of minimum standards and continuous improvement.
• Draft detailed annual budgets and consolidated cash flow statements for review by the COO.
• Consolidate financials from Lesotho, Botswana and US, reporting to the COO.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts
• Draft statutory financial statements, annual returns and liaise with auditors (UK, US, Lesotho, Botswana).
• Monitor and implement general statutory requirements (e.g. risk assessments, reserves policies etc).
• Maintain all tax registrations and submissions.
• Work with the Finance leads in Lesotho and Botswana to ensure that financial processes are followed and accurate monthly reports are received.
• Maintain up-to-date records of legal compliance in Lesotho, Botswana and UK.

The organisation:

The Sentebale London team is hosted in the offices of The & Partnership in the Fitzrovia District. It is a small, friendly team committed to flexible and family friendly working - all staff contribute to the overall goals of the charity and support each other as best they can. The Head of Finance and Compliance needs to be willing to work across a wide range of tasks. They will work in a dynamic environment to enable the charity to achieve its wide-ranging goals.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have charity experience (ideally within international development) preferred.
• Have a strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory environment for UK charities.
• Have strong analysis and report-writing skills
• Have the experience of the long-term financial and business planning, strategic planning and development of an organisation.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff.
• Have a first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets.

The closing date for applications is 14^th June with first stage interviews taking place on the 23^rd June . Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Head of policy, leadership, project management, social policy, policy analysis, research, campaigns, comms

Your new company
A leading charity works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. Providing training, advice and information to make sure hard-up families get the financial support they need. We also carry out high profile legal work to establish and protect families' rights.

Your new role
The postholder provides leadership and management to policy and research staff, in particular taking a lead on our policies on child poverty, our quantitative research programme and our policy positions on social security, including universal credit. They will also contribute to our fundraising and programme planning.
1. Provide management to staff in the policy and research function
2. Together with the Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy to plan and oversee the design and delivery of programmes and projects to agreed strategic and operational objectives
3. To participate in a programme of external and internal communications about policy and research
To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
4. To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
5. To lead and take an active interest in our work on reform of social security
6. To represent CPAG at speaking engagements, events, relevant coalitions and networks
7. To write regular articles and updates for internal and external
8. Develop and maintain relationships with key people in government, the public sector, academics, and charity sector

What you'll need to succeed
Essential

* Team leadership and project management skills
* Understanding of relevant social policy and rights issues
* Experience of working in a public policy environment to deliver change
* Proven track record of social policy work including evidence of published or written work
* Substantial experience of carrying out research and policy analysis on poverty, social security, children or related issues to inform and support strategic objectives
* Knowledge of social research methods and ability to write successful bids for research funding
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Ability to support and supervise staff as required
* Strong project management skills
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based positions on complex areas of public policy
* Ability to write and oversee the development of high quality briefings, consultation responses, reports and other policy and campaigning outputs
* Ability to think strategically and respond speedily and effectively to external developments
* Ability to interpret a range of statistical datasets including Households Below Average Income (HBAI) and other national datasets

What you'll get in return
£39,910 - £44,111 - plus a non-contributory (5% of salary) Group Personal Pension Scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Are you a qualified finance professional looking to utilise your skills within the charity sector? Are you passionate about developing a team and ensuring that standards are raised across finance? Would you enjoy working for a Christian focussed charity? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Robertson Bell are looking to recruit a Head of Project Finance for a Christian International Development Charity. The role is due to last for a period of 12 months and is a varied and interesting position to take on.

The main responsibilities are:

* Manage a multi-faceted team (10+) on a day to day basis.
* Be the link between finance and projects, ensuring that all projects are on budget and reported on accurately.
* Provide financial analysis and insight regarding project bidding and proposals.
* Oversee all elements of risk associated to finance or the projects.

The successful candidate will:

* Be a qualified accountant who has previous experience of leading teams.
* Be immediately available or on a short notice period.
* Have an empathy towards to the vision and ethos of the charity.

No previous charity experience is required, however applicants with previous projects, grants or donor experience are highly desirable. Please do not delay in applying for this post as it is a truly interesting position with CV enhancing opportunities.

The BBRS is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance on a part-time, permanent basis. The BBRS is establishing an industry funded dispute resolution service to resolve historic and future disputes between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and participating providers of banking services. It will do this in a transparent, timely and accessible manner and without the need for litigation. It is currently running a Live Pilot in order to finalise its policies in readiness for Go-Live operation.

Background of the role

As the Head of Finance you will be responsible for delivering the organisation's financial strategy in alignment with the overall mission of the BBRS whilst ensuring an environment of tight financial control. You will take full responsibility for the finance function and will report to the Director of Operations; however you will have an important direct relationship with the Chief Executive Officer to whom you will also provide advice on all key financial issues. The outsourced accounting and payroll service providers will report directly to you. This role may be performed on a part-time basis or alongside another job task(s) or role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategy, preparation and controlling of the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Scenario modelling based on key assumptions and cashflow forecasts to assist with decision making
• Implementing and integrating new scheme agreements with participating member banks into the financial structures and reporting systems
• Ensuring effective development, implementation and evaluation of financial policies and procedures including controls over expenditure
• Evaluating and managing risk
• Coordinating audit processes
• Attending management committee and Board meetings, producing and presenting papers where applicable
• Providing relevant information to management to assist with decision making
• Providing effective management of the funding contracts with the existing and new member banks, including the management of exit mechanisms
• Liaising and effectively communicating with banks, suppliers and other key stakeholder groups
• Building and maintaining good working relationships, collaborating with a wide range of people to progress financial strategy
• Working with outsourced accounting and payroll service providers, providing day to day oversight

This part-time role comes with a highly competitive salary alongside other generous employee benefits and is based at the BBRS central London offices near Chancery Lane and Blackfriars Tube stations. This position will best suit someone with strong strategic thinking, planning and creative problem-solving skills and exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).

• Post qualification experience in a financial leadership role
• Sound knowledge of relevant legal, contractual and funding issues
• Compliance oriented
• Experience of working with outsourced finance providers desirable but not essential
• Experience working with complex stakeholders

It is anticipated that the BBRS will operate for around three years. More information on The BBRS can be found at:

BBRS are guided by the commitment to do and be seen to do what is right, fair, and reasonable at all times.

The closing date for applications is 10^th June with first stage interviews taking place on the 17^th June. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

I am currently working on an exciting Media and Communications role based in London, for a pioneering child protection charity.

This charity is looking for an energetic and experienced individual to lead the communications team, working across communications streams including press, digital media and campaigns. You will be proactive and able to work autonomously but drawn to a collaborative working environment. This is an exciting time to join with a new CEO recently announced who has a communications background.

You will be responsible for:

* Leading the development and delivery of media, communications and engagement activities within the charity.
* Establishing and maintaining a consistently high and positive media profile.
* Representing the charity through constructive engagement with external stakeholders and networks.
* Developing and implementing communications and campaign plans to achieve strategic and tactical goals.

The ideal candidate will:

* Have experience devising and delivering campaigns and communications for a range of stakeholders and media channels.
* Possess experience working with national, regional and local media outlets with a proven success.
* Demonstrate knowledge in social media and digital marketing, including data analysis.
* Be proficient in writing, editing, commissioning and publishing to a variety of audiences.

Previous charity experience is desirable but not necessary for this role.

Salary circa: £32,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience)

Location: South London / Surrey (30 minutes train from Waterloo)

Please get in touch for more details, by e-mailing your CV to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is ASAP so please get in touch now, to avoid disappointment.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

The Mulberry Bush Charity is looking to appoint a:

Marketing and Communications Executive

Salary (£ 20 – 27,000)

Full or part time position

Based near Witney

Flexibility for some remote working

28 days + Bank Holidays holiday (pro rata)

The Mulberry Bush is a highly successful and forward thinking charity, which has been meeting the needs of traumatised children and their families since 1948.

‘To transform the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma, through specialist therapeutic services’

The successful candidate will deliver high impact, integrated marketing and digital communications to strengthen the Mulberry Bush brand, whilst working to promote individual charity services and supporter engagement.  Working closely with senior management and all teams across the charity, this is an exciting opportunity to use the full range of your marketing and communications skills to help us achieve our charitable objectives and raise the money to make it happen.

Currently our services include:

• The Mulberry Bush School: a non-maintained residential special school and children’s home working with vulnerable and emotionally troubled primary aged children and their families. It has developed an outstanding reputation for successfully re-integrating severely emotionally troubled children back onto mainstream family, school and community life.
• The Mulberry Bush Outreach: offers training and consultation to develop reflective practice and collaborative working to strengthen the leadership cultures in mainstream schools and children’s social care organisations.
• The Mulberry Bush Research: Our research department is committed to research in therapeutic residential and foster care and aims to develop a research culture to influence practice nationally.
• The International Centre for Therapeutic Care: a global free alliance of child centred organisations that share therapeutic practice via our online The Therapeutic Care Journal.
• The Mulberry Bush Third Space: Our events and conference centre in Gloucestershire which holds the Planned Environment Therapy Archive and the National Child Care Library.

We offer a supportive multi- disciplinary working environment which includes comprehensive supervision, team working, relevant and regular training and with generous pay structures and holiday entitlements for all its staff.

Application deadline date: Fri 29th May 2020

Interview date: Wed 17th June (TBC)

Anticipated start date: July 2020

For further information and details on how to apply please contact Lucy Lowe by emailing her or visiting our website.

Responsibilities and Job Specifications

Key responsibilities

• Report to Head of Fundraising and Marketing, with close liaison with the CEO, COO and Service Leads
• Deliver integrated marketing / digital marketing communications, including strategy, execution, creative, production and reporting.
• Create electronic and hard copy collateral, including promotional assets, advertising, social media posts and website copy.
• Manage social media accounts and websites.
• End to end campaign management.
• Competent use of CRM system, Google Analytics and social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
• Manage all relevant agency relationships.
• Measure and report on campaign activity, including ROI.

Candidate specification

• Educated to degree level
• 3+ years’ experience of marketing and communications, with proven track record of delivery, ideally including experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Responsible for driving marketing results and accountable for improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior level colleagues.
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentational and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, but also highly creative.

The Mulberry Bush School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as its utmost priority and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal background check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Working through a combined approach of programmes and advocacy, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women helps release the potential of women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries.

Through our work we support them to grow and start successful micro, small and medium businesses so that they can create better futures for themselves and their families, enable their communities to prosper, contribute to strong economies, and move the world in a whole new direction. Over the 12 years since the Foundation’s inception, we have directly supported over 160,000 women across more than 100 countries, and our ambitions continue to grow.

We’re looking for a skilled communications professional to join our workforce at an interesting, challenging, but extremely rewarding and exciting time as a Senior Communications Officer. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual with strong skills in writing, editing and proofreading, creating engaging communications materials, using social media and other digital platforms professionally, administration, and managing many competing priorities.

You’ll be an important member of the External Affairs team and work closely with our Programmes and Partnerships teams to co-ordinate and support the delivery of a rich, engaging communications plan which promotes our work to a wide range of stakeholders and influences for progress towards closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship.

This is a full time, permanent role at 35 hours per week, with core office hours being 10am to 4pm. We have some flexibility around working hours but this is reviewed case-by-case on an applications basis, at the discretion of the Senior Leadership Team. The Foundation’s workforce are currently all working from home and you will be too until such a time that we can safely return to our Central London office (W1), from where you’ll be based after then.

We have a lively, friendly, passionate and hard-working team, with an international and collaborative culture. This role has a salary of £25,375 per annum, and you’ll be entitled to 28 days of annual leave (which includes 3 that must be taken at Christmas), and other benefits.

To apply, please download the Job Description, and send us the following:

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (1,000 words max)

• Current CV – no more than two pages

• Two examples of communications materials you have produced or led on, including one written piece, e.g. a blog, press release or news post. This can be a web link or a file attachment

Please send your application, or any questions you may have, to the email address listed.

Apply by midday, 12 June 2020. Interviews will be held via Zoom during the week commencing 15 June 2020. Our current aim is to hold only one round of interviews.

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. All applicants should have the right to work in UK. Please let us know if you have any access requirements of which you would like us to be aware during this process.

Due to the large amount of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Head of People Management (Human Resources)

Are you looking for an interesting and challenging opportunity working in the charity sector?

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking to recruit a highly motivated experienced HR professional to be part of the Support and Administration Services Team. 

Creating a culture of engagement, collaboration and team work is an essential part of the job role with around 250 staff on the payroll, 30 staff in the main office and the remainder based in parishes spread across the Diocese in 91 offices. Our Diocese incudes the Channel Islands and the isle of Wight as well as Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough) and South Oxfordshire.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree/CIPD qualification and substantial HR operational experience at least 5 years in a senior role within a complex organisation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must have, as well as up to date knowledge of employment law and good employment practice,

The postholder will be supported by an experienced HR administrator and will work closely with other members of the administrative team.

As we are a small management team covering a large area and serving parishes with their distinct communities we need an HR colleague who is flexible and has well-developed interpersonal skills as well as a great sense of humour an sympathetic to the values and ethos of the Catholic church.

Hours of work are 35 hours per week and salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2020 (1300 hours)

Job Description – Head of People Management (Human Resources)

 

Department/parish:Support and Administration Services

Based at: St Edmund House, Portsmouth, with regular travel to parishes

Days of work:  Full time (35 hours p/w) Monday to Friday 9.00 to 17.00

Line Manager:Chief Operating Officer

Salary:£35,000 to £40,000 per annum

(Depending on relevant skills, experience, knowledge, and qualifications)

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 91 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

The Central Team is small, and all staff are expected to work flexibly as part of a team.

The support for parishes and parish priests is the principal focus of the work of the central department. 

All staff are expected to be sympathetic to the values and ethos of the Catholic church.

Purpose of role:

 

To deliver a professional and efficient Human Resources function for the Diocese of Portsmouth, managing all aspects of the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department through establishing, maintaining and improving excellent people management practices and skills.

To ensure the Charity is compliant with all relevant regulation and legislation and that the Board of Trustees who are accountable for decisions are fully briefed on HR policy and operational matters.

This post is a member of the senior leadership team and is expected to play a full part in the ongoing development of the organisation.

Key Result Areas

 

Workforce Strategy

To work with line managers/parish priests to identify changes to the workforce that will achieve future service needs and for example through changes in ways of working, team structures, reviews and where necessary may include redundancy.

To contribute to the formulation and implementation of the HR Strategy to ensure interdependency between the Diocese of Portsmouth strategic objectives and the local service requirements in Parishes.

Work with line managers/parish priests to ensure that the workforce is used effectively and developed appropriately to meet current and future service needs in support of the Diocese of Portsmouth vision and mission.

To design and implement local interventions to receive and respond to staff feedback, improve internal staff communications and design and implement improvements to staff experience and wellbeing based on the feedback received through, exit questionnaires and other relevant measures.

Work with line managers/parish priests and staff to develop an action plan to improve staff engagement across the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Provide expert change management advice ensuring effective consultation processes are followed in line with the relevant Change Management Policy, employment law and best practice.

Workforce Information

To be familiar with the computerised HR information system and input, retrieve and report information as required.

To oversee the procurement and subsequent management of data input to the Human Resources Information System plus management of system upgrades, service and support requirements as necessary.

To ensure the production of management reports including reports for formal committees of the trust. These may include absence and sickness reporting, provision of information for benefits and insurance renewals or any related management requirement.

To produce the monthly workforce metrics and HR KPI’s, interpret and analyse performance, identifying areas of concern, liaising with line managers/parish priests to implement action plans to improve performance and achieve targets.

Attend senior leader or department/parish meetings and ensure HR Performance is reviewed, working with line managers/parish priests across the full range of HR requirements (e.g. appraisal uptake, mandatory training attendance and attendance at work) to improve target areas identified. 

Professional HR Service -Policy Development

Facilitate coaching and development support for line managers/parish priests to improve their skills in managing staff.

Ensure that on-going review and development of employment policies is undertaken, including researching changes in legislation & case law, national and local HR initiatives and service improvements; consulting with line manager/parish priests and staff in the process as appropriate and ensuring dissemination of the policy within the organisation.

Employee Relations

To act as a specialist resource to line managers/parish priests providing advice on highly complex employee relations issues (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management, appeals and harassment/bullying issues).

To coach and support line managers/parish priests on adopting good HR practice by offering effective HR advice through the interpretation of current employment & case law, best practice and Employment policies.

To work with the Chief Operating Officer to instruct the solicitors on matters requiring legal counsel including the management of Employment Tribunal cases and take the lead on preparing for hearings including supporting line managers/parish priests attending the hearings.

To foster and maintain effective relationships with line managers/parish priests through the use of highly developed and effective communication skills.

Employee Resourcing

To manage the Recruitment process to ensure the provision of a responsive, high quality recruitment service to the organisation.

To ensure the Department produces all contractual and related documentation for newly recruited staff, plus follow up documentation through to confirmation of employment and where appropriate termination of employment

To work with line managers/parish priests and the HR Administrator to identify areas of recruitment and retention difficulties (hotspots) and develop and implement targeted strategies for recruitment.

Employee Pay and Benefits

 

To provide information and support to all staff on employment, benefits, and welfare matters, including advice on compensation and benefit. This includes both directly employed staff and those of contracts protected by TUPE.

To actively participate with the monthly payroll preparation, data inputting and checking to final approval.

Liaise with Finance department payroll and Benefits Providers to ensure accurate application of pensions and benefits.

To process the outcomes of the annual salary reviews and disseminate information to staff.

Employee Learning and Development

To manage a programme of learning and development for staff as agreed with the Senior team and in consultation with parish staff.

This includes ensuring that all new starters attend an induction and that all requests for funding are processed in accordance with the agreed policy.

To develop and deliver, in conjunction with specialist support where applicable, training interventions to improve people management skills amongst line managers/parish priests and compliance with employment policies including facilitation of training days.

To devise and deliver targeted management briefing sessions and workshops on issues such as sickness absence management, harassment, equality and diversity, change management etc. as agreed with the Chief Operating officer.

To be responsible for all aspects of the development and training of HR Team.

Management of the HR Team

To performance manage the casework across the Diocese so that all cases are dealt with in line with the relevant employment policies and improve the quality and standard of investigations, disciplinary, grievance, harassment and bullying processes and management processes to produce an employee relations culture that is fair and felt fair by employees.

To be responsible for ensuring professional standards of HR practice are maintained and developed.

Budget

 

Manage the team budgeting process, liaising with other departments and producing a budget to agreed standards ready for Chief Operating officer and Trustee approval.

Responsible as budget holder for overall HR department budget, actual against budget reporting and participates in budget preparation process.

Terms of Employment

The Terms of Employment are attached at Appendix 1

The Person Specification is attached at Appendix 2

Appendix 1 - Diocese of Portsmouth Terms of Employment 

Information Management

· To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.

· Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

· Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.

· Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.

· Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.

· Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

 Complaints

· Ensure that any concerns or complaints about the team are recorded, and where immediate resolution is not possible are passed to the relevant party to respond/manage.

 Audit and review

· To participate in regular reviews as required.

 Staff Management

· To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

· To provide a supportive environment for staff and colleagues with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.

· Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.

· To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for any staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

· You will be expected to contribute to the development of the culture of the Diocesan team. You will also be required to understand the organisation’s mission, aims and objectives and demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours throughout your work.

 Engagement with staff

· The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to ensuring relevant and appropriate engagement with you to make sure the Diocese of Portsmouth develops in partnership with staff. Opportunities will be provided to hear your views and it is expected that you will engage with this process to make sure that there is active engagement with all our staff.

 Engagement with the public

· The Diocese of Portsmouth wants to make sure it listens to and acts on the view of its local communities and parishes. Where appropriate, you will be expected to follow the principles laid out by the organisation to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders at an early stage in any development project.

 Equality & diversity

· You have a personal responsibility for your own behaviour and for ensuring that you comply with the Equality Act 2010 by eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations. This means you must help promote an inclusive environment by treating everyone with dignity and respect; by respecting and responding to the diverse needs of staff, service users and others and; appropriately challenging and/or reporting behaviour that may be considered to be offensive when directed against yourself or others.

 Improving working lives

· The Diocese of Portsmouth is currently working to develop an appropriate health and wellbeing programme. You are expected to participate and support this and other well-being initiatives designed to improve the overall working lives of staff.

 No smoking policy

· You and your visitors are not permitted to smoke on Diocese of Portsmouth premises. You should only smoke during recognised breaks throughout the day, and not at the front of the building. The Diocese of Portsmouth does not allow the smoking of electronic cigarettes in the offices. People will be supported to give up smoking if required.

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

· Diocese of Portsmouth expects all its employees to conduct themselves in a way that ensures that standards of service, image and the reputation of the Diocese are maintained. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs/other substances and are unfit to work, you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Disciplinary Policy. The Diocese of Portsmouth will assist and support you and your manger if you have an alcohol, drug or substance related problem.

Health, safety & security

· You have a responsibility to follow the Diocese of Portsmouth’s health and safety policy and arrangements which ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff. This applies to those members of staff that are directly employed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and for whom the Diocese of Portsmouth has legal responsibility.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

· You have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and children and must be aware of, and comply with, the Diocese of Portsmouth policies for safeguarding adults and children. You should familiarise yourself with these policies and ensure that you access appropriate safeguarding training commensurate to your role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

· This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared.  Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Diocese of Portsmouth but you must declare this in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

 Confidentiality

· The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.

· Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

 Data Protection Act 1998

· Under the provision of the Data Protection Act, the Diocese of Portsmouth determines that it is your responsibility to ensure that all data, whether computerised or manual, is kept secure at all times.  This includes data relating to clergy, specific casework and colleagues.  Data must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person and must be regarded as strictly confidential at all times

Information Security

· Whether you are permanent, temporary or contracted you are responsible for ensuring that you are aware of the legal and policy requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth and for ensuring that you comply with these on a day to day basis.  You must abide by the information security policy and associated policies and procedures.

You should report any suspected breaches of this policy to your line manager.

 Sustainability

· The Diocese of Portsmouth is working towards reducing its impact on its environment. You will be expected to support this commitment, make your own contribution to sustainability and ensure that any processes or policies developed to support this approach are delivered.

Mandatory training

· You are required to complete all training specified by the Diocese of Portsmouth. Some of this mandatory training is a legal requirement for the Diocese of Portsmouth, and some is considered essential for the employees. All new staff need to complete their mandatory training in first six months, during their probationary period. Thereafter required training needs to be completed within the first three months of each financial year.

  Review of role

· This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.

· You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

 GDPR

· Under the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information you provide us with will be held in confidence and used for the purpose of Diocesan recruitment and no other purpose.

Appendix 2 - Person Specification

Head of People Management (Human Resources)

 

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.

A –   Application Form

I –   Interview

T –   Test

C - Certificate

Criteria

Essential/Desirable/Assessment

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Qualification at degree level as a minimum standard professional qualification in their discipline e.g. CIPD (HR) - Essential A/C

 Masters level in relevant discipline - Desirable A/C

Recent, significant HR management experience, operational and policy development whether in the private, public or voluntary sectors - Essential A/I

Strong recent business acumen and a sound knowledge of good corporate governance, strategic planning, risk and performance management - Essential A/I

Extensive experience of holding senior individuals and teams to account - Essential A/I

Accustomed to being held to a high level of accountability - Essential A/I

Commercially and politically astute in particular area of expertise - Essential A/I

Track record of leading and supporting organisational change - Essential A/I

Experience of building effective and lasting working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders - Essential A/I

Good keyboard skills and good use of IT systems and software programmes such as O365 - Essential A/I

Effective team working Minute taking and effective meeting practice - Essential A/I

Communication Skills

Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills - Essential A/I

Capable of constructing and delivering clear information / instructions - Essential A/I

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships - 

Essential A/I

 

Autonomy

Ability to work under pressure in a busy work environment and able to multi-task - Essential A/I

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others’ workloads to changing and often tight deadlines - Essential A/I

Display excellent organisational ability, integrity and judgment - Essential A/I

To be flexible and to exhibit initiative in resolving problems - Essential A/I

Other

Knowledge of and sympathy with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church - Essential A/I