It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people as we start work on our 2021 – 2023 strategy. 

Pivotal to the success of our new strategy will be how Independent Age recruits, engages and retains volunteers so that their skills and passion play an increased role in ensuring that we all grow older well, with dignity, choice and purpose.

The Volunteering Development Manager will play a critical role in shaping, developing and delivering a sector leading end-to-end volunteering experience at Independent Age. 

With significant experience of supporting volunteering in a multi-faceted organisation and a passion for the difference that volunteers can make, the ideal candidate will be an expert in the best practice associated with the recruitment, onboarding and engagement of volunteers that operate in a variety of roles.  An excellent people manager, with experience of leading and inspiring teams to excel, they will have a commitment to continuous development and improvement in all that they do.

Independent Age has a wealth of benefits including 28 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10% and life assurance cover, flexible working arrangements, season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme.

Programme Manager

Salary:  Up to £32,500 p.a.

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location:  London office, or home based with travel expected to deliver outcomes assigned to the role

This is an important programme management role that will be the driving force in the development and delivery of the Centres of Excellence programme at Young Enterprise. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for the management of other projects and programmes as agreed.

The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of the programme, including considering options for digitisation and development as the programme grows in it’s work with schools and other education settings.

The Programme Manager will build and manage effective working relationship with multiple programme stakeholders (internal and external), including teachers, senior leaders, funders and evaluators.

The successful candidate will be operationally, politically and commercially astute with considerable operational and financial skills and should be able to demonstrate their success in complex project management alongside an understanding of the challenges that face education settings.

They will also have the ability to think strategically and analytically, and be able to make quick and appropriate decisions to ensure the continuity of the project.

A previous track record of delivering projects on time and within budget is critical.

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply for this role please send your current CV and covering letter outlining your suitability (no more than 2 sides of A4) by no later than midday on Tuesday 20th  October. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. 

Interviews will take place w/c 26th October, but we also encourage early applications as we may invite suitable candidates for interview before the closing date.

Young Enterprise is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please note that we will only be able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

Wolfson College is looking for an Alumni Relations Manager to help develop and deliver successful alumni relations for Wolfson College, assist in the expansion of its alumni and member networks, both internationally and in the UK, and build beneficial relations with its wide community of alumni, members, supporters and students.

Situated to the Southwest of Cambridge city centre, Wolfson is a college for mature undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1965, we are a friendly and diverse College with around 11,500 contactable alumni.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Development or Membership professional who wants to develop their fundraising and management skills through new and innovative programmes for alumni relations.

Salary range: circa £32,000 - £37,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Benefits include: Free lunch on duty, free on-site parking, use of the College gym, contributory pension scheme, 33 days holiday per year which include 8 Bank and Public holidays.

Closing date 12:00pm on Wednesday 14 October 2020.

The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team to co-ordinate all strands of volunteering activity across the Commission, including onboarding new programmes onto the volunteer management system. You will be the go-to person for system changes, training and general setup, ensuring all users internal and external have an excellent experience.

You will champion and promote volunteering across the organisation and externally, seeking out new volunteer opportunities and reaching out to new audiences as well as existing volunteers and community groups.

We would like you to have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector, with experience developing and delivering training courses and workshops for managers. You will have a strong knowledge of volunteering processes, data storage and systems and have excellent IT skills.

With your strong interpersonal skills, you will be fluid at engaging and influencing people at all levels and be an active and positive collaborator.

This is a varied role which will require excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. You will have a flexible attitude with the ability to remain resilient, calm and efficient when under pressure.

How to Apply:

• A full job description and details of how to apply can be found on our website careers page
• Please ensure you submit your current CV and the completed application form
• We are unable to consider applications if the required documents are not submitted
• Please only apply if you are immediately available to work
• You must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Application deadline: ‎09‎/‎10‎/‎2020

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Travel:

You must be within a reasonable commute from our Maidenhead Head Office at 2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7DX. On-road parking and public car parks are located approximately ten minutes’ walk from the office. We are also located within a ten-minute walk of Maidenhead train station and the Town Centre bus stops.

During the current Covid-19 situation we are working from home. We will return to the office in line with UK Government advice and guidance. The role-holder will be expected to work at the office when required.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people as we start work on our 2021 – 2023 strategy. 

Pivotal to the success of our new strategy will be how Independent Age recruits, engages and retains volunteers so that their skills and passion play an increased role in ensuring that we all grow older well, with dignity, choice and purpose.

The Volunteering Business Partner will play a critical role providing expert volunteering advice and support, influencing a range of geographically dispersed teams, and building greater organisational capacity by involving the right volunteers in the right places. As a subject matter expert, the Volunteering Business Partner will develop and deliver training across the organisation and offer ongoing advice and guidance to members of staff responsible for the day to day support of volunteers.

With previous experience of volunteer business partnering to support the planning, development and delivery of business plans, the ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who has experience of influencing at a range of levels.  With a commitment to working collaboratively to ensure continuous development and improvement, demonstrable experience of offering high quality advice and support, and experience of developing and delivering training, the postholder will be an expert in volunteer management best practice. 

Independent Age has a wealth of benefits including 28 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10% and life assurance cover, flexible working arrangements, season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme.

Jobseeker Personalised Travel Planning Officer Nottingham & Derby

(ref: SUS3003)

£24,691 pro rata per annum

22.5 hours per week – Contract to 31 March 2021 - based in Derby / home working

This exciting opportunity is to promote sustainable and active travel with an emphasis on cycling, through a one stop personalised travel planning and travel support service for those seeking employment (including employment benefit claimants, apprentices, new starters and others) in Nottingham and Derby with aim of developing the skills, confidence and ability to cycle, walk and use all forms of sustainable transports, so improving their access to education, training and employment.

Committed to the benefits of active travel, you will have excellent communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering practical projects which included community engagement or behaviour change, be very enthusiastic about the role and have the ability to motivate others. Experience of successful partnership working, organising and delivering events and leading group workshops is also required as is IT literacy and an understanding of local travel initiatives. You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.  

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 7 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams / Zoom on Wednesday 21 October 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Senior Media Officer

BASE LOCATION: London, UK

REPORTING TO: Media Manager

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

Islamic Relief:

Islamic Relief is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of medical doctors and activists. Established in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to become one of the world’s largest Muslim INGOs with a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.

Since 1984, Islamic Relief has saved and transformed the lives of over 110 million people. By responding to disasters, rebuilding lives and preparing people in case disaster strikes, we save lives before they are lost. In addition to providing disaster and emergency responses, we also promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION (IRUK):

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT (Communications & Creative Content):

The role of the Communications & Creative Content Department is to provide strategic and operational leadership to Islamic Relief UK in the areas of media, advocacy, internal comms and creative content. There is a focus on all internal and external communications and reputation management.

The Department also works in partnership with other Islamic Relief departments to provide creative content and communications expertise ensuring that high quality information, material and resources are delivered and sustained to support and promote our work on advocacy, fundraising and programme work.

JOB PURPOSE:

To promote Islamic Relief’s work and concerns to the UK media through relationship building with key journalists, responding to media enquiries, issuing press releases and other information, and pitching and placing news stories and features. To project manage selected media events (e.g. press conferences) and projects (e.g. fundraising campaigns and products), working across teams.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Nationally and internationally-based print, digital and broadcast journalists, producers, bloggers, film-makers, photographers and freelancers, working for UK-based print, broadcast and online news outlets, including newswires
• Media Manager and advocacy team within the Communications & Creative Content Department
• Colleagues in the Marketing and Fundraising departments, including social media/digital engagement staff
• Media, communications and programme contacts at Islamic Relief Worldwide, Partner Officers, Field Offices and partners

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Scope of the Role:

Reporting to the Media Manager, the Senior Media Officer is responsible for promoting Islamic Relief’s work and concerns to the UK media through relationship building with key

journalists, responding to media enquiries, issuing press releases and other information,

pitching and placing news stories and features. Some day-to-day editorial and content decisions rest with the job holder, with a degree of initiative and independence expected, but particularly

sensitive or major strategic issues are referred to the Media Manager or the Head of

Communications & Creative Content. The post holder will work closely with the Media Manager to develop media and PR strategies and plans and to provide media advice and general assistance to staff at all levels.

Responsibility for Resources:

The post-holder will be responsible for managing a small budget and reporting on planned and actual expenditure (although overall responsibility for the budget rests with the Media Manager).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with
Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of
his/her colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will
be accountable for:

1. Establish and maintain relationships with key journalists

• Develop a plan for contacting journalists/editors/broadcasters
• Attend IBT briefings and other media networking events in order to establish relationships with journalists
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and broadcasters to facilitate strong coverage
• Act as first point of contact or referral for media enquiries, ensuring a prompt and professional response
• Proactively sell in stories to journalists and broadcasters; and react to enquiries and breaking news
• Travel as required to accompany media and celebrity field visits.

2. Deliver media plans in order to promote the work of Islamic Relief

• Support the Media Manager to develop and implement a media strategy to ensure good PR for Islamic Relief’s programme, fundraising, marketing, volunteering, and campaigning work and advocacy messaging
• Assist in the development of an annual media plan, aligned with the communications strategy and organisational strategic objectives
• Work with colleagues to manage the media budget, including regular review against planned activity and reforecasting
• Proactively seek means of raising the profile of Islamic Relief, including working with celebrities and influencers to promote the organisation’s work
• Gather stories and background information as required to support media relations needs
• Research and write press releases, media briefings, articles for publication, Q&As, key messages and position statements
• Organise press conferences and other media events as required
• Ensure a prompt and effective media response to humanitarian emergencies, including working in the press office of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) during DEC humanitarian appeals
• Write and submit award applications and manage any PR coverage achieved as a result
• Work with the Media Manager to secure communications partnerships, such as UK Aid Match applications.

3. Create media lists and monitor press coverage

• Contribute to the maintenance of media contacts databases and target lists
• Monitor key media to identify opportunities for positive coverage and any negative coverage requiring rebuttal
• On a rota with other members of the IRUK and IRW media teams, produce a daily press cuttings report
• Contribute to the monitoring of media coverage, and reviewing the best way to quantify the impact of media activity.

4. Provide media briefings to spokespeople

• Establish strong relationships with spokespeople to identify regular media opportunities
• Assist in the media training of key staff and volunteers acting as spokespeople
• Brief spokespeople as required for media interviews.

5. To support the wider work of the Media team and organisation

• To travel within the UK as required to deliver key events and to be able to travel internationally if required
• Carry out due diligence of potential speakers/celebs/performers in order to help protect the reputation of the organisation
• Comply with all organisational policies and practices.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty that is consistent with the job and its level of responsibility, as and when required by management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief’s vision, mission and values.

Essential

Experience

• Experience of working as a Press Officer in a busy newsroom
• Experience of organising media events, such as press conferences
• A proven track record of securing national, regional, and trade media coverage
• A proven track record of generating new ideas and carrying them forward
• A proven track record or negotiating difficult or delicate situations with celebrities and their agents
• Experience of gaining press coverage on humanitarian, development and advocacy/campaigning issues
• Experience of devising and delivering media plans and PR tactics to generate coverage
• Experience of dealing with journalists and other internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills – written, verbal and listening
• Excellent journalistic skills – including research, writing and editing
• Strong networking and inter-personal skills
• Passionate about international development/humanitarian relief
• Ability to handle multiple projects and a variety of work simultaneously
• Proven ability to think ‘outside the box’ in order to generate a wide range of media and PR coverage
• Established media contacts
• A professional or academic qualification in media, public relations or marketing
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of online media
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Flexibility, including willingness to travel at short notice and work unsocial hours, particularly during emergencies
• Highly organised with an ability to multi-task
• Able to maintain calm under pressure
• Proactive, innovative thinker with a strong news sense for what makes a good story.

Desirable

Experience

• A proven track record of securing BME press coverage
• Experience of working in the third sector
• Experience of submitting applications for PR awards, including researching, writing and pitching
• Overseeing video news releases to pitch to broadcast
• Understanding of Islamic and other faith-related issues.

Membership & Community Manager – Lakes & Dales

We have witnessed the power of community in the last few months as we have all dealt with this unprecedented pandemic. Would you like to work for an organisation that thrives on the power of community? Scotmid is one of the largest independent retail co-operatives in the UK, owned by our members within the communities we operate. We operate food retail stores in England, under the fascia name, Lakes & Dales Co-operative.

We are looking for a Membership & Community Manager to join our team and help drive our exciting membership strategy across our Scotmid Co-operative stores in the Lakes & Dales Region. (Encompassing postcodes DL13, CA 10 & 12, NE25)

You will be involved in developing our Membership and Community work in this area - encouraging members to participate in our Member Journey and also, working with our stores, to develop new community links and organise community and membership events.

You should be enthusiastic and a team player with excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills. You will enjoy working under pressure and be a people person. You will have a driving licence as a car will be provided to travel around the stores in this area. You will also be based at our head office in Newbridge, Edinburgh but be expected to travel to stores across our Lakes & Dales region from Cumbria to Seaton Delaval.

We are looking for a person with a broad set of skills. You could come from a variety of backgrounds including communication, marketing, new media, community engagement and/or event management.

What’s on Offer?

Based in the Lakes & Dale Region (North of England - Cumbria across to Seaton Delaval)

Excellent salary/terms and conditions + car

30 hours across the week, please note that this position will involve some evening and weekend working

Does this sound like you?

Closing date for applications is 1 October 2020. The date advertised is the latest date that this vacancy will close. Should we reach the maximum amount of applicants this vacancy may close before the advertised date.

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK (IRC UK) is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

IRC-UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 120 staff.

The IRC also has offices in Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, Stockholm and Geneva.

The Purpose of the Role

This role supports our core communications goals of growing our profile, influencing policy, and protecting our reputation. It does so by increasing the media profile of the IRC in the UK, by taking a strategic approach to generating effective messaging and media coverage in collaboration with communications colleagues globally. The role holder is also expected to use expert judgement to manage IRC UK’s reputation, as well as ensure media outputs protect beneficiaries, staff and programming from harm.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

• The role has access to the External Relations budget.
• The role holder has authority to act as a spokesperson, brief journalists with agreed IRC messaging, as well as proactively pursue media opportunities.
• The role holder manages the Senior Media Officer.

Key Working Relationships

• Reports to the UK Executive Director and Director Global Public Affairs, Global Communications
• Works closely with External Relations staff in the UK, US and globally, including Fundraising and Policy & Advocacy
• Works closely with key country directors, field staff and technical unit colleagues
• Supports policy staff in the IRC President’s Office on key messages and policy initiatives involving the IRC President.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Media and communications strategy (10%)

• Develop and deliver the IRC's UK media strategy and lead in taking it forward.
• Put in place clear Key Performance Indicators for achieving the strategy, and drive and monitor progress towards them with the support of your team.

Raising the profile and protecting the reputation of the IRC (70%)

• Responsible for identifying and proactively delivering new opportunities to promote the IRC’s global work through UK media as well as establish methods to increase coverage internationally alongside IRC’s global media team.
• Seek strategic media opportunities by writing, editing, commissioning and disseminating messaging for multi-channel use, press-releases, op-eds, statements and other content to secure coverage of the IRC in the UK across print, broadcast and online media.
• Work with global communications colleagues and country office staff to create strong, persuasive and impactful outputs, and to arrange interviews and media visits to the field.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization in the media as needed.
• Liaise closely with Fundraising teams to drive timely messaging and media coverage and therefore donations to the IRC during emergencies and other fundraising appeals.
• Use expert judgment to ensure the IRC is protected in the media and to develop and enact strategies to protect IRC’s reputation, as well as ensure media outputs protect beneficiaries, staff and programming from harm.
• Build relationships with key journalists and editors to help drive media coverage.
• Work closely with Digital Engagement colleagues to ensure coordinated and topical messaging across our media outreach and digital channels.
• Establish close relationships with press counterparts within statutory donor organizations that lead to opportunities to promote IRC in the media.
• Leverage our President and CEO to grow our profile in the UK, through proposing and implementing op-eds, interviews and other media activities.
• Support, prepare and coach staff, spokespeople and board members for media interviews and visits; and provide guidance across the organisation to dealing with media.
• Build expertise on current and potential issues in the humanitarian NGO arena via research and monitoring of national media and competitors and in liaison with global colleagues.
• Work with the global media colleagues to ensure that IRC has a system for managing media enquiries at all times, as needed.
• Responsible for reporting to the IRC-UK’s board, subcommittees and Executive Director on press activity, trends and upcoming opportunities.

Team Management (20%)

• Manage the Senior Media Officer, set objectives, portfolio scope, and ensure they are supported to increase productivity of the global media team and scale of the IRC’s impact in the media.
• Ensure the Senior Media Officer successfully alerts colleagues across departments to important news coverage, news alerts and opportunities.
• Ensure Senior Media Officer is maintaining our database of media contacts, recording coverage and providing ad hoc and quarterly analyses of results.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills and, Knowledge

• Strong networks and contacts with key national and International media.
• Excellent writing, editing, interviewing and proofreading skills: adept at writing clean, engaging copy under deadline pressure for a range of channels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with co-workers both in the UK and overseas and manage working relationships diplomatically.
• Strong interview skills to create case studies of beneficiaries and colleagues.
• Proven self-starter.
• Solid organisational and time management skills: ability to prioritise work, yet multi-task in a fast-paced work setting.
• Ability to represent IRC-UK and the wider IRC professionally and appropriately at all times.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues in the UK and overseas.
• Knowledge of international affairs, particularly of conflict and complex humanitarian crises, and of humanitarian issues.
• Knowledge of key debates in the UK around international development and aid.
• Flexibility as regards working hours, as the need arises.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to conflict areas.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.

Experience:

• Extensive experience of developing key messages and implementing media strategies with an international, and ideally humanitarian, or development focus.
• Substantial experience of working in a press role, securing media coverage and responding to reputational threats.
• Experience/knowledge of tools for monitoring media coverage.
• Experience of dealing with media enquiries into crisis and sensitive issues.
• Experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation.

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 11th October 2020 / Monday 12th October 2020

Interviews will take place on 21st & 22nd October 2020

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

Salary: £35,000 (pro rata)

Location:Kingston upon Thames, Saffron Walden or Dorchester

Hours: 21 hours per week

About us

Hastoe is an award-winning rural housing association that manages over 7,500 rented, shared ownership and leasehold homes across the south of England. We hold charitable status and support communities by providing social homes that are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Policy and Research Officer to work with and support the Head of Communications, Chief Executive and the Board. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Helping to develop and maintain Hastoe’s influence and profile among politicians, civil servants, national agencies and the media.
• Researching and interpreting information to provide new insights that facilitate Hastoe’s influencing work.
• Preparing materials for presentations, articles for publication and responses to government policies and consultations.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with key national and regional partners.

For full details on this role, please see the Job Description.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience of policy campaigning or working in a political environment as well as an understanding of parliamentary procedures. You will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong research and writing skills. You must be highly-motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and willing to travel across the south of England with regular travel to London.

Benefits

Annual Leave (pro rata):  25 days (increasing with service) + 1.5 days complimentary leave + option to purchase additional leave.

Contributory pension scheme.

Family friendly policies and benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership
• Cycle and Car Leasing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (advice service)
• Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and supporting statement to the HR team by midnight on Sunday 11 October 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Zoom w/c 19 October. Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to a further stage two interview held face to face at our Head Office in Kingston on Thames w/c 2 November.

Your supporting statement should include your:

• motivations for applying for the role
• experience of working in a research capacity
• experience of working in a political/policy campaigning environment
• experience of networking skills and stakeholder engagement
• experience of writing and presenting

Please note, CVs that are not accompanied by a supporting statement will not be considered for shortlisting. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Potter. For enquiries about the application process contact the HR Team.

This post is subject to background checks.

About the Role

You will be responsible for raising the profile of the organisation through digital, comms and marketing activities to increase brand awareness, online presence and recruit new followers to maximise income across all digital marketing channels.

About you

• You are a forward thinker with a passion for digital tools and are completely social media savvy.
• You are experienced in managing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram).
• You have proven work experience within a digital/marketing or communications role.
• You have a track record of promoting and delivering online fundraising/marketing activities.
• You are creative and can write, relevant and engaging content; possessing excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
• You are passionate about providing exceptional supporter experience and are motivated to inspire others to engage and support our cause.
• You have strong organisational and project management skills enabling you to effectively manage your own time, as well as manage several projects simultaneously to achieve agreed deadlines.
• You thrive in ambitious, fast-paced environments, are a people person and a natural team player willing to get stuck in.
• You are IT literate including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• You have an intuitive approach to new platforms and apps.

If this is you, we’d love you to join our friendly, busy and dynamic team.

Apply for this role

Please read the full Job Description & Personal Spec which is on a separate document.

 If you do not match our criteria, we ask that you do not apply. If you are a match, please fill in our online Application Form to apply for the role.

For an informal chat, please call Nicky Maxwell-Braithwaite, Community & Events Fundraising Manager

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Closing date for receipt of applications is 19/10/20.

Zoom Interviews will take place over week commencing 26/10/20.

The role of Director for Wales is both a challenging and rewarding one, that ensures CTA is truly championing, connecting, supporting and growing a thriving community transport movement.

We are looking for someone that can bring an imaginative, collaborative and bold approach to this important role, developing our policy and public affairs work in a way that engages and involves our members in Wales. You will play a key role in managing important relationships in Wales and ensuring we are putting forward policy solutions that are evidence-based and will champion the interests of the sector.

Your experience might have been gained working and/or volunteering in a charity or campaigning environment and you will have an understanding of community transport although don’t necessarily need to have worked in the sector.  You’ll bring a wealth of policy and public affairs knowledge and experience and must have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.  We are especially keen to hear from you if you a strong interest and commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and ambitious team here at CTA.  We have a supportive culture that is committed to ensuring our people have a great experience and develop their potential.

If you’re interested in joining us, please visit our website to view the full pack and supporting information.

If you have any queries regarding the role or would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR Consulting, for a confidential conversation.

Your application should include:

• A personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the 'Experience' section of the Person Specification.
• An up to date, detailed CV including all relevant employment history and expertise.
• A completed Equality Monitoring form, which can be downloaded from our website.

Closing date: 12 October 2020

Sightsavers is looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to lead our policy influencing on social inclusion and inclusive education as part of the Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing two Policy Officers (Social Inclusion and Inclusive Education respectively). The role is normally based at our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex but anticipated to be home-based for the foreseeable future.

Senior Policy Adviser – Social Inclusion and Inclusive Education  

Location: Haywards Heath – initially remote working

Salary: c£50,209 dependent upon experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: This is a full-time position and some flexibility regarding hours and working from home will be considered

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in a successful, influential policy team. The role will offer the opportunity to use your knowledge of social inclusion and inclusive education to lead and deliver Sightsavers’ global policy objectives.  It will also draw upon your extensive experience of international development and strong grasp of current issues and best practice to influence national and international policies and frameworks and the development and implementation of relevant disability and inclusive education policies.

As Senior Policy Adviser, you will conduct high quality policy analysis and generate evidence to deliver Sightsavers’ policy objectives in social inclusion and inclusive education. The post holder will represent Sightsavers at relevant external forums and use evidence-based analysis to influence our target audiences.

Knowledge, skills and experience

The successful candidate will be educated to degree or Masters level (or hold equivalent experience) and will demonstrate:

• Experience of working in the international development sector
• Experience of policy influencing work at national and international level
• An understanding of international development issues particularly around social inclusion and/ or inclusive education
• Experience of advocacy / influencing work and representation to external bodies
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Impressive communication skills

In addition to being an easy 20-minute train from Brighton or 45 minute from London, we offer some fantastic benefits. The Senior Policy Adviser – Social Inclusion and Inclusive Education role is an involved and diverse position, and this is not a full list of responsibilities. Please read the complete job description for further details.

Interviews are expected to take place in late October.

To apply, and for further details about the role, please follow the below link. Please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, please ignore this. Only information included in the online application form will be considered.

 As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs

Finance Director

Head Office, Preston (although flexible working arrangements will be considered)

37 hours per week

£55,000 gross per annum (FTE £55,000 gross per annum)

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the region, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Finance Director who is responsible for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, IT, and statutory compliance in relation to the Charities Commission, Companies House, and any Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) duties. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will also be a member of the n-compass senior management team and have a reporting role to the Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.

About you

We are looking for someone with a professional accountancy qualification, with experience of leading teams and substantial experience in preparation of budgets, forecasts & management accounts and all aspects of financial programming. We are looking for someone with the ability to relate to, and work with, managers and decision makers at senior levels in public and third sector organisations with an Innovative and proactive approach to opportunities, issues and problems.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement and bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected companywide learning and development funding pot
• A Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme

If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to submit your CV along with a two-sided cover letter to our jobs email address, outlining how you meet the Job Description & Person Specification.

For more information, please visit our website where you will find a copy of our Recruitment Pack, Annual Review and Accounts, Annual Plan and Impact Report.

The closing date is Monday 12th October 2020 at 12 noon.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th / 29th  October.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809