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ARU Students’ Union - Director of Membership Services 

Reports to – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Salary - £51,590.12 

Location – Cambridge or Chelmsford (this is flexible), with travel to Peterborough, Chelmsford and London 

Are you interested in being the Membership Services Director for a diverse, ambitious, and forward-thinking charity? 
If so, were looking for a student focused, innovative leader to join our senior leadership team at Anglia Ruskin University Students’ Union.

About ARU Students' Union 

ARU Students’ Union is the representative body for ARU’s 33,000 students. We are a not-for-profit charity employing 56 full-time staff located across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and London who work with 5 full-time and 3 part-time elected student Sabbatical Officers to deliver a wide range of services and representative functions to a burgeoning and diverse student community. 

ARU prides itself on delivering an education that is student-centred and diverse. It’s an ambitious institution with a genuine commitment to widening participation and supporting the work we do for students. We’re proud of the strong collaborative relationship we have with the University, and continuing to nurture this relationship will be a key priority for the future.

We have a highly motivated and knowledgeable staff team who use their unique talents and skills to support a range of opportunities, events and communities for students, as well as an expert advice service, and training and support for student leaders. We have over 100 student led clubs and societies so there is something for everyone from sports and social clubs to representation and democracy societies. We are also proud to have a free, independent advice centre that not only offers advice on academic issues, but also proactive advice on housing and money. 

This is an exciting time to join the Students’ Union. We have plans for future growth and diversification, bringing opportunities for innovation, positive change and having an even bigger impact on students’ lives.

About the Role  

We are searching for a new senior leader to be responsible for the strategic development and operational management of our membership activities. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo but about reimagining and diversifying our membership services in line with student community needs. 

The successful candidate will be an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering leader, with high levels of emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for innovation and inclusion.  You will also have experience in building and maintaining strong, influential relationships at all levels of an organisation. This role will require an innovative mindset, helping us to try new and creative ways of engaging with and developing trust between our students and the University.

Our new Director of Membership Services will need to be able to work well with student leaders, providing them with support, guidance, and mentoring, whilst also being able to challenge in the right way at the right times.

The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, with an ability to develop our excellent service standards, performance and delivery across our full range of membership services. 

We believe in supporting a positive work-life balance, and giving our people the support, flexibility and direction required to thrive. Our talented colleagues are proud of who they are, and are empowered to bring their extraordinary talents, diverse lived experiences, and authentic selves to work. 

If you're passionate about developing new ways of delivering student engagement in membership services to improve student influence and experience for a thriving community, we'd love to hear from you and receive an application. 

Closing Date: Monday, 5th August 2024 (12 pm) 

First Stage Interviews (Remote): Wednesday, 14th August 2024 

Final Interviews (In-person): Wednesday, 28th August 2024 

How to Apply  

Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply.  

For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Nida Ashraf at Atkinson HR Consulting.

Permanent

35 hours per week

Home-based with some travel

£41,705.76 per annum (£44,570.94 if based in London)

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Are you a proactive people expert, looking for an opportunity to make a real and meaningful difference? Want to work for an organisation with a genuinely human-centred and people-focused culture and values?

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

We're looking for a proactive HR professional to join our supportive and trusted team, as a People Partner.

This vacancy sits within our People, Culture and Transformation function, in our People Partnering Team. Your role will be to act as a true people business partner, working closely with leaders across designated key functions. Line managing a small team of People Advisors, you will also be our lead for people relations and change activity.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-CIPD qualification and experience as a HRBP or HR generalist

-Proven ability to quickly build relationships, influence and engage with stakeholders to ensure people priorities and organisational goals are aligned and delivered

-Ability to lead a team of People Advisors, provide coaching and upskilling, and driving continuous improvement in ways of working

-Experience of managing complex employment relations and change matters, mitigating risk and providing solutions.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Friday 9th August 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 26th July.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN3

We're recruiting a Employee Relations Specialist for a 12 month fixed term contract to join our team.

As a Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll be the escalation point from our People Operations team and will apply your specialist employee relations knowledge and expertise to provide professional and pragmatic employee relations advice on a range of employee relations (ER) issues, policies and processes.

You’ll pro-actively engage with managers to offer best practice advice on a range of ER case work, spotting and assessing the risks and advising managers on how to mitigate or find resolutions to those risks which are in the best interest for British Heart Foundation (BHF). 

You’ll take ownership of your own case work from beginning to end and responsibility for the advisory solutions ensuring best practice timescales are adhered to. You will also ensure any risks or concerns are flagged. 

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London Office. Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

About you

With a CIPD Level 5 minimum qualification, or equivalent, you'll have extensive HR knowledge and understanding around best practice. You'll also have an up-to-date ER and Employment law knowledge, and understand ACAS code of Practise and be knowledgeable on the Equality Act.

You’ll have substantial experience managing complex casework, including dismissals and discrimination. 
You are able to weigh up complex evidence and reach sound conclusions that are fair and reasonable while protecting the business. You have the proven experience of navigating legal complexities and negotiating successful resolutions swiftly. 

Ideally, you will have ER specialist experience confidently managing a high volume of cases in a large organisation. Additionally, experience of tribunal case preparation, restructuring, redundancy, and TUPE would be highly advantageous. 
A highly effective team player, you’ll have excellent communication skills and be able to build trust and rapport quickly. With strong time management skills, you’ll be resilient and work well under pressure to multiple and conflicting deadlines. 

We’re looking for someone with a passion for all things employee relations who will be an ambassador for the People Relations team. Willing to challenge and influence managers, you’ll encourage them to be the decision makers as well as positively challenge the status quo on process, policy and procedure. 

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, dental health cover, and money towards gym membership.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
• Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Life assurance.
• Extra paid leave of up to 10 days to support colleagues who may need more time off work to look after themselves or others close to them.

We're CIPD-recognised for our Live Well. Work Well programme, and we're on a mission to make heart health a priority, starting with you. From home to the office, we're here to inspire and guide your journey to a healthier, happier life.

To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.

Interview process

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

  

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Role Title:  People Partner

Reports to: HR Manager

Based: Battersea Park

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000

Contract: Full Time – 12 Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

DBS: None

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the HR Manager, the People Partner will act as a strategic HR advisor, fostering strong relationships with our teams and services to support their People needs and drive key initiatives.

This role will ensure effective employee relations, talent management, and performance development, contributing to a positive and productive work environment. By partnering with key stake holders, the People Partner will enhance organisational effectiveness and support Enable’s goals.  This team will sit within our Central Services division. 

Central Services ensures the company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Business Partnering: Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across different services and teams, acting as a trusted HR advisor
• Employee Relations: Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations when necessary
• Talent Management: Support the recruitment process, assist in the selection process, and facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires
• HR Initiatives: Drive and support HR projects and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic goals, collaborating with the HR team to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Performance Management: Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning, and provide guidance on performance improvement plans
• Learning and Development: Identify training needs, facilitate learning and development programs, and support career development and growth opportunities for employees
• HR Analytics and Reporting: Analyse HR metrics, provide insights to drive data-informed decision-making, and prepare and present regular HR reports to the HR Manager and senior leadership
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Promote and support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
• Stakeholder Coaching: Provide coaching and support to managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures
• Organizational Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of talent management and succession planning strategies to ensure organizational effectiveness

Skills and Experience:  

• An effective communicator, with a passion for making work better for everyone
• Values-driven and excited to be part of a company that’s trying to make positive change
• Expert stakeholder management, navigating challenging conversations and influencing key outcomes
• Always looking to learn and grow, on a personal and professional level
• Proactive and ideas-driven

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Our client, a leading London University are currently looking to recruit a temporary Recruitment & Workforce Manager on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). Looking to start as soon as possible, running for 6 weeks in the first instance. The post will be based in Farringdon.
 
Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Preparing and checking job advertisements, descriptions and person specifications within the institute, ensuring internal quality and standardisation.
• Overseeing the appointment process for the institution from start to finish, ensuring all documentation is uploaded correctly to the e-recruitment system before being processed.
• Liaising with centre leads and academics to prepare business cases, for new or replacement posts within the institution, for consideration by the Faculty Recruitment Panel or Strategic Recruitment Board.
• Ensuring the correct and effective use of the university’s e-recruitment and HR systems.
• Undertaking and processing Right to Work checks,
• Ensuring various regulations and requirements are met, including GDPR, EDI requirements and UKVI compliance.
• Liaising with agencies where required and managing the process for contract extensions and temporary contracts as required.
• Direct line management of the administrative officer/assistant.
• Liaising with HR, Finance and other stakeholders to build effective working relationships and ensure that recruitment and the workforce
• Supporting members of staff on HR issues, and signposting appropriate services when necessary.
• Collecting, monitoring and maintaining personnel records, data management, ensuring that all data is accurate and in compliance with GDPR.

 
To be considered for this post, you will have:

• Experience in a similar role, from within a Higher Education setting or similar organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of providing high quality HR support in a variety of areas.
• Experience in using online recruitment databases and systems.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, including knowledge of UKVI points-based system and other UK immigration regulations.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the confidential nature of HR work and the ability to deal with sensitive information accordingly.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Financial and numerical literacy.

 
The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered. 

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

We are looking to recruit a proactive member of the Secretariat team, to deliver high quality, professional services to FIGO. This will be achieved by; 

• Ensuring effective Administrative Processes within FIGO (incl. meetings support, notetaking, communication, facilities management) 

• Supporting the Human Resources function at FIGO (incl. recruitment, BREATHE HR and training) 

• Coordination of Health and Safety/Fire Safety Support

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification).   

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are an equal pay champion and we don't ask salary history.  

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 with 'blended / hybrid working' i.e. with combined office and remote working. 

The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters from the beginning of their journey with Blood Cancer UK. Our processes need to be as efficient and effective as possible to get the best from our supporters. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The post holder will take responsibility to help build lasting relationships with our supporters through written and verbal communication and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system. 

Internal Communications Manager
£44,100 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week

The Internal Communications Manager is a pivotal role at the College as you will help develop and shape the College’s internal communication channels to drive information sharing and engagement with the College Strategy and Values for staff.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director for People and Culture, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the employee internal communications plan to inspire, inform and engage employees with clear, consistent messages that align with the College’s mission, values and goals.

As Internal Communications Manager, you will review and develop processes and communication channels and develop the annual plan for employee communications using innovative and creative approaches to engage and support. You will tailor communications for different operational areas, ensuring messages land effectively and in a compelling and timely format.

You will work with the Executive team to create a regular drumbeat of key internal organisational communications, identifying areas for improvement and adapting the approach where necessary, whilst collaborating with the Social Media Officer and the Creative Content & Marketing Team to ensure our internal tone of voice is aligned with how we communicate externally with members.

You will also work closely with the People & Culture Division to support on the delivery of our People & Culture Strategy, helping to build our employer brand and using LinkedIn and other social media to raise the College’s profile as an employer of choice.

With a foundation degree in a communication or marketing area and with a qualification or certification from a relevant body such as CIPR, you will have a proven track record in internal communications and have experience of developing and implementing successful communication strategies and campaigns to reach diverse audiences.

You should have significant experience of working closely with senior leaders and have a strong background in delivering internal communications within a mid-to-large organisation. Your excellent interpersonal and verbal communication abilities will ensure you are capable of engaging with diverse audiences including senior management.

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 12 August 2024.

Strategic Lead - People and Culture 

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum  

Location: Newark based (with flexibility to work from home).  

UK Travel will be required  

Full Time: 35 hours per week  

Permanent 

Closing date for applications: 11th August 2024   

First Interview: 30th August 2024 (Newark office)  ​

Second Interview: 6th September 2024 (Online) 

About our client 

Our client are a federated movement of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Trusts. Together our client have 900,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. They are at an exciting moment in their 110-year history, with the development of an ambitious new strategy, setting out a vision for nature in recovery, with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes, creating wilder landscapes where people and nature thrive. 

The next 10 years will be critical in determining what kind of world we will all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. This will require big, bold changes in the way we think and operate, and the development of a strong, collaborative culture. It will require an increase in collaboration and working together, underpinned by strong systems and data. 

Our client are on a mission to bring about a people-powered nature and climate recovery by empowering people to take meaningful action for nature, and to create an inclusive society where nature matters to everyone, everywhere. They are ambitious in their desire not just to slow, but to reverse the declines in nature. Together they have developed a bold, new collective strategy which outlines their vision and the actions they will take to restore nature over the next eight years. 

About You 

If you are a brilliant People and Culture professional looking for a new and exciting challenge with the opportunity to work for one of the UK’s best loved charities, then this could be the perfect role for you! 

You will be supporting a strategy group and working with strategic people across the federation to ensure they invest in a high-skilled and diverse staff. You will be part of their strategic transformation team and you will foster a positive work environment, develop a strong organisational culture, and align HR Practices with the organisation’s objectives and values. 

This is your chance to be a core part of driving our ambition to unlock the potential of their people through leading, cultural and HR best practice across the Trust federation. They know The Trusts is a great place to work and volunteer and with your help they can further embed this view across the sector. 

You’ll work alongside the Strategic Lead on Learning and Development and the wider Trust People team. As well as managing a small team of HR professionals, you will look to develop and deliver their people and culture strategy using innovative and creative talent solutions - building an environment where their people can continuously develop to be their best. 

You will provide leadership and consulting support to the Senior Leadership Team on matters of cultivating culture, setting goals, developing policies, and implementing strategic objectives. 

Our client are seeking a passionate Strategic People and Culture professional to join them, you will have a proven track record of taking a lead in driving forward organisational change around people and culture strategies in a complex organisation. Your role will be to evolve and deliver their People and Culture Strategy delivering resulting initiatives and plans, and you will have experience of working within a strategic HR role, ideally across different organisations. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You will be a natural influencer and you will be highly personable and able to build effective stakeholder relationships, internally and externally, at all levels. 

You will support, lead and facilitate a number of working groups across The Trusts looking to harmonise terms and conditions where appropriate and produce a suite of resources leading to great efficiencies. 

You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be organised and resourceful and be able to think strategically as well as having a great attention to detail. You will have a clear passion for our cause and have excellent listening, collaboration and facilitation skills to help bring everyone together to ensure that ttheye deliver to the highest standards and achieve the best outcomes for nature. 

To excel in this role, you should be highly motivated and detail-oriented with strong emotional intelligence and should enjoy social interaction. You will develop and execute people and culture strategies, collaborate with colleagues across the Trusts in joint initiatives, share best practice and provide professional support where appropriate. 

A proven commitment to and understanding of the not-for-profit sector would be desirable but is not essential.  

This is a new and ambitious role which will evolve following your appointment so you should be excited by the flexibility and opportunities to take an innovative approach. 

This role may be subject to a DBS check. 

The Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. They particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

The Trust take their Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please view the documents to read our commitment statement. 

The Trusts are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. Our client may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Digital Fundraising and Marketing Manager

Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote
Salary: Circa £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Do you get excited by digital fundraising and marketing, and have the skills and experience to give us that leading edge? If so, this is a great new challenge for you! In this role, we would be looking to you to maximise income generation and support for SPANA, as you develop and deliver work that will shape and grow SPANA’s online presence as the charity pursue its transformative mission.

The opportunity

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is the charity for the working animals of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, SPANA has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival. 

Your key responsibilities include:

Digital Programme management

• Develop, implement and optimise innovative multi-channel digital strategies that drive online visibility and performance on platforms such as web, e-mail, organic social and paid media.
• Develop, implement and optimise effective digital campaigns to target audiences to meet fundraising KPIs, enhance brand awareness and drive new leads.
• Create compelling digital content – including e-mail campaigns, landing pages, social media posts and paid media ads – ensuring assets are tailored to respective channels and target audiences.
• Implement SEO strategies to improve online visibility and drive organic growth. Ensure all digital content is SEO optimised and complies with brand guidelines.
• Manage external web agencies and oversee the development and maintenance of the SPANA website.
• Work collaboratively with the Digital Engagement Manager to build and maintain an integrated digital activity calendar, house style and overarching digital strategy.
• Lead the charge in shaping SPANA’s online presence and driving strategic online growth.

Programme support and administration

• Work with colleagues to ensure digital activities comply with all aspects of fundraising and data regulation, including in relation to marketing preferences and GDPR. 
• Provide advice and support to colleagues across SPANA on making digital activities as efficient and effective as possible in achieving strategic objectives.
• Work with the Head Marketing & Digital to set and manage annual digital budgets.
• Provide support for digital team colleagues during absences.
• Provide social media monitoring and out of hours cover where necessary.
• Stay informed of upcoming trends and developments within the field of digital marketing and make recommendations accordingly.

In return, SPANA can offer:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance subject to business need - on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
• Paid Volunteer Day
• A career path that can grow with the organisation.
   

Next steps:

If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.

Prompt response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received.

This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.

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Communications Officer

Hours and Contract: Full time – 34.5 hours per week, permanent contract
Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote
Salary: Circa £33,000 (dependent on experience)

 
We’re looking for a brilliant, proactive and resourceful Communications officer who is passionate about raising awareness and support for a leading working animal charity. We are looking for someone resourceful, tenacious and empathetic, who can pro-actively deliver and support communications and campaigns projects and activities, ranging from press releases and digital content to publications and media content. You should be creative and passionate about delivering impactful work, with a proven ability to be highly organised and manage your own workload.

The opportunity

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is the charity for the working animals of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, SPANA has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival. 

As part of the charity’s ambitious strategic development plans, SPANA is recruiting a Communications Officer. In this role, you will proactively develop and drive work to generate awareness and support for SPANA, and ensure working animals are represented in the global news agenda. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Communications Officer professional, who has a strong knowledge of and commitment to working animal welfare. You will join a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic organisation that is building its global reach and impact to meet the growing need for its support.

Your key responsibilities include:

Media and PR

• Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns. 
• Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs. 
• Organise PR engagements and activities for media and other stakeholders as required.
• Produce and distribute press releases, articles, statements, case studies, Q&A sheets, position statements, briefings, press packs and other media materials.
• Identify opportunities for, and support the development of, appropriate content (video, imagery etc) for media release.
• Oversee the production of video news releases or other content for broadcasters and digital media, assisting and supporting the content team in editing footage.

Communications and campaigns

• Work with the Communications and Campaigns team and colleagues to plan and implement strategic communications designed to grow awareness and understanding of the charity’s work and support income generation activities. 
• Work with Global Programmes staff to identify and realise potential stories of geopolitical importance (e.g. conflict and security, climate, food security, gender issues). 
• Work with the Global Programmes team to realise opportunities arising from advocacy work. 
   

Brand and content

• Write copy for SPANA publications, marketing materials and digital channels, such as the website and social media. 
• Work with the Senior Content Officer, in-country teams and freelancers, to develop, catalogue and select content (photography, video, case studies).
• Oversee the production of promotional materials as required. 
• Proof copy and review materials against brand guidelines on behalf of staff from across the charity. 

 
Other 

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in PR and communications.
• Contribute to SPANA content on third-party sites (e.g. Wikipedia).
• Monitor sector activity and advise key staff of relevant developments.
• Work as part of a team, supporting each other to achieve deadlines and team goals. 
• Uphold and promote SPANA’s values.
   

Your knowledge:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or with comparable press, journalistic or communications on-the-job experience. 
• Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit communications.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.
• An understanding international development issues, the importance of working animals and livestock in that context, and the international agencies and NGOs working in this field
• Professional qualifications and training in communications or journalism (desirable). 

Your experience: 

• Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.
• Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
• An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.
• Experience of digital communications, including writing for the web.
• Experience of media contacts databases, such as Gorkana/Cision.
• Experience of working with content management systems (desirable).
• Experience of promoting income-generation activities (desirable).
• Experience of project management and delivering projects on budget and within deadline.
• Experience planning media trips and activities, including internationally (desirable). 
   

Your skills:

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• A proven ability to identify, develop and place a PR story.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• An ability to communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work on balancing the competing demands of multiple projects, each with tight deadlines.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to analyse campaign results.
• An ability to create accessible and impactful media material from complex data and reports.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office. An ability to rapidly adapt to new software, including media contacts databases.
• French speaker (desirable).

In return, SPANA can offer:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance subject to business need, on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
• Paid Volunteer Day
• A career path that can grow with the organisation.
   

Next steps:

If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.

Prompt response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received. 

This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.

REF-215 724

• People Services Manager 
• Winchester (hybrid)
• 35 hours per week 
• £35,000 per annum 
• Values based employer 
• Not for Profit care provider

What is the role?

We are looking for a People Services Manager based in Winchester, at our Central Office. The role will develop and improve our People services and processes throughout every stage of a colleague's life. 

The role will enable our People team to be more efficient and effective. Including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining colleague data, it will also involve investigating and addressing discipline and grievance issues. The role will cover tracking every detail about our colleagues while they are at Brendoncare, including processing colleagues' careers and pay changes.

To develop and provide excellent people-related reporting capabilities to meet both the needs of our business and in support of regulatory and legal compliance.

You will be the first point of contact inside and outside the organisation. You will handle all people-related systems. You will also work with second and third-tier support providers for Colleagues and Brendoncare as needed. 

Who are you?

You will have experience in one or more HR functions. These include recruitment, ER, learning and development, and operations. Or, they can be operational Customer Services/experience roles. For example, in a call centre or payroll. You must also have managed a team. Ideally, in one or more of the above functions.

You need to be a competent and confident system user, ideally within HR. You also need a strong background in process design and flow improvement. This includes system integration and data management expertise.

You will be confident in making decisions and prioritising. You can influence and manage stakeholders. You will have strong delegation skills. You will be confident in your ability to empower others to reach their potential.

You must flex your style and approach based on the need and the person or team. You also need strong Office 365 skills, especially in Word and Excel.

It would be great if you are CIPD qualified or working towards a qualification, have experience working across multiple sites, and have experience in the Care Sector.

In addition, you will need to show a flexible attitude to work. You must reflect our values. We are kind, dedicated, empowering, and forward-thinking. We seek colleagues who represent these values daily and strive to make a difference in the lives of our residents in our homes and our members who we support in the community.

About Brendoncare

Brendoncare is a community of care and support for older people. We are a charity committed to empowering people to live well, whether in our care homes, community clubs, extra-care housing, online clubs or telephone support.

As a charity, we have no shareholders, and we invest our funds in further charitable activities to extend our support to people and communities.

Our supportive teams across the charity are ready to help you, whether you are brand new to the industry or have worked in care for your whole life. 

The pay and benefits

The role is full-time - 35 hours per work, salary of £35,000 per annum, and based in Winchester. The role is hybrid, with a mix of home and office working, and also working in our other locations across the south of England.

As part of our commitment to your wellbeing, you can access a comprehensive BUPA employee assistance programme and discounts at many retailers, including supermarkets, clothes stores, gyms, and more.

We value your long-term commitment. With your annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing after five years, we aim to reward those who want to grow at Brendoncare. This is our way of recognising and rewarding your dedication and service. We have excellent training and development programs. We would love to see you as our next success story.

If available, we offer free on-site parking at our Central Office and all our locations. We're always adding to our benefits and rewards.

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them. Brendoncare reserves the right to close the vacancy if sufficient applications have been received.

Adult Services Manager (Maternity Cover)

21 hours per week

Teddington

Make your mark as a key leader in this growing charity

This is a key leadership role in this vibrant, user-led charity based in Richmond and Wandsworth. You will be providing leadership and direction to 5 team leads/managers as well as leading and directing development to increase the scope and depth of the services we offer. We are looking for innovation as well as sound leadership skills and professional knowledge of employment law is a given. This role is to cover the Maternity Leave of the current Manager and will be up to 12 months.

Ruils is a charity that supports disabled children and adults, to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. We provide information, advice, practical support, befriending and accessible activities to our clients and families. We enable individuals to have choice and control over the way in which they get their support.

The Adult Services Team Manager is one of 3 team managers reporting to our Chief Executive Officer. The services managed include Direct Payment Support across Richmond and Wandsworth, Befriending and Community Activities, our Benefits and Housing Advice and Information service and our Counselling service.

We constantly research and develop services to meet the identified needs of the community and this role would suit someone who wants a good level of autonomy to develop new ideas.

The Adults Services Manager works alongside our Children’s Team Manager and our Social Prescribing and Community Development Manager, supported by Finance, Fundraising and Campaigns and Communications Managers.

Purpose of Post

• To be responsible for the management of the Support Services to Direct Payment clients in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To be responsible for the research and development of adult services in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To oversee promotion, monitoring and delivery of the CILS, Pathways and Counselling services.
• To provide leadership and supervision, performance evaluation and general support for all of the adult services team managers and leads.
• To be responsible for adult safeguarding and health and safety across the organisation.

What you might be doing now:

• You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity or in a similar role.
• You may be looking to work part-time to fit around your other responsibilities.
• You may be an HR practitioner looking for a new management challenge away from the corporate world.
• You may have worked for a local authority, but are looking for more autonomy and flexibility.
• You may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering.

Main Duties include:

Management of Direct Payment Support Service

• Lead and manage the Direct Payment Support Service across Richmond and Wandsworth Boroughs through the Direct Payment Leads.
• Provide support to the DP team leads to resolve complex DP HR management issues around the area of employment law.
• Support the team leads in their work with the local authority to set targets for the project, monitor performance against these targets and identify and resolve any issues that arise.
• Provide performance data to finance for invoicing purposes.
• Report quarterly to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees.
• Work with the DP team leads and the CEO on new DP projects and funding applications as required.

CILS, Pathways and Counselling Teams

• Lead and manage the delivery of the Community activity, Befriending, Pathways and Counselling services.
• Work with the CILS partners to ensure that the service is meeting Local Authority targets.
• Report as required to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees.
• Responsible for ensuring active promotion of the services to potential and existing clients and stakeholders and to ensure representation of Ruils at networking events.
• Work with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to ensure projects are fully funded and demand is well managed.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring safeguarding policies and principles are upheld across Adult Teams.
• Responsible for Health and Safety across the organisation.

What we can offer you:

• A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different
• An experienced and supportive CEO and a great team
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
• 1-2-1 coaching

We welcome applicants from all walks of life; training and mentoring will be provided.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long term health and mental conditions. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.

Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage, our HR Consultant at Better Talent, via the Quick Apply button.

Closing date for applicants: 30th August 2024

Interviews will be held the following week.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PA Support to the CEO (estimated 30% of the role) 

• Effective diary management for the CEO: 
  • Corresponding with internal and external contacts to arrange meetings 
  • Ensuring CEO time is managed with a mixture of meetings and space for desk work 
  • Maintaining an overview of upcoming appointments for the CEO and highlighting upcoming meetings to the CEO 
  • Meeting regularly with the CEO to provide a verbal overview of diary changes 
  • Monitor PA email inbox monitoring for diary or other requests 
  • Keeping records of meetings up to date on Bond’s systems, including Salesforce 
• Maintain and prepare monthly expense and credit card claims for CEO. 
• Book travel arrangements for CEO. 
• Assist the CEO with staff comms and engagement, including coordinating the monthly staff meetings, stand up, organising awaydays and other staff engagement opportunities. 
• Support with the scheduling and planning of SMT meetings, including by ensuring SMT agenda dovetails effectively with that of the Board. 
• Produce meeting briefings and powerpoint slides to support CEO engagement. 

Governance Support (estimated 40% of the role)  

• Support for Board, Committee and Senior Management Team meetings, including: 
  • Scheduling meetings and room bookings 
  • Maintaining the annual Board schedule of meetings and deadlines for papers 
  • Coordinating the production of Board and Committee meeting papers, ensuring these are shared with all trustees and relevant staff ahead of meetings 
  • Minute meetings board, committee and other relevant meetings 
  • Ensure Board portal is up to date and accessible for all trustees 
  • Keep track of actions resulting from Board and Committee meetings and offer support for these to be completed by members of the Senior Management Team and CEO as agreed.
• Contribute to effective board governance, ensuring relevant policies and documentation are in place.
• Support recruitment of new trustees and chair and lead on inductions.

Provide HR administration and operations support to Bond (estimated 30% of the role) 

• Provide operations support to members of the senior management team, including: 
  • Support with credit card returns and expenses claims
  • Scheduling meetings and room bookings and event organisation 
• Work with the People and Operations Team to provide additional administrative support when required.
• Lead on implementation of HR or Operations initiatives, in collaboration with the People and Operations team. 
• Lead on and/or support any longer-term projects relevant to the role.
• Such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time. 

BENEFITS

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: 

• Annual Salary of £35,525
• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year 
• 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%)
• Flexible working hours (Hybrid working – 1 day, minimum in the office per month) 
• Staff Development days 
• Perk Box access 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• WeCare (Health and wellbeing services, including access to 24/7 online GP services, second medical opinion, mental health support such as counselling, guidance from health professionals, burnout prevention, life event counselling, get fit programmes, nutritionist advice, etc. – for staff and immediate family) 
• Interest free season ticket loan 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by midnight 28th July 2024. 

BOND AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Bond values diversity and works to advance equity and inclusion. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are being open, accepting and respectful to all that they come into contact with within their work at Bond, regardless their protected characteristics. Acting in accordance with the AEDI policy, Bond staff must contribute to our inclusive organisational culture ensuring that they are aware of and respond appropriately to micro-aggressions, racism, sexism, LQBTQ+ misconduct and disability equity. Bond Staff must not be bystanders, and must report when they witness any unacceptable behaviour. 

 In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying. You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes. 

SUBJECT OF EMPLOYMENT AT BOND

If successful, you must have the right to work for the duration of your contract at Bond. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. Bond also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.