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Events Officer
Salary: £25,000-£30,000
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Flexible
Closing Date: 23/05/2024 (we may close vacancy early if sufficient applications are received)
We are looking for 2 talented, creative and experienced Events Officers to work in our already established team.
UKIM is one of the premier faith based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham.
The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM’s vision and mission and to develop the organisation’s leading position within UK’s civil society community.
Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK.
Main Responsibilities:
• To assist in the delivery of UKIM’s events programme across the UK and be part of the team that supports the national leadership of the organisation in delivering events (including fundraising and marketing events) as per agreed strategy and plan.
• To assist in securing event funding and ensuring monitoring and evaluation of all events is conducted on a regular basis.
• To assist in developing event strategies and operational plans, building relationships and liaising with partners and local Branches.
• To be effective member of the Events Department by assisting in development of and following clear procedures and processes for meeting strategic objectives of UKIM.
• To arrange and manage all events within UKIM at a local, regional and national level.
• To assist in creating a professional, end to end approach for all UKIM events, ensuring consistency across the whole event lifecycle, including documentation, feedback and review process.
• To assist the Events manager in agreeing an annual Events schedule with the board of Trustees across all areas of UKIM.
• To assist in implementing, managing and developing Project strategy, operations, risk management strategy, monitoring & evaluation systems and budgets ensuring they are in accordance with UKIM’s global policies, principles and approach.
• To assist the Events Manager in line managing all volunteer or employed event managers and staff in field or regional offices.
• To assist in effective management, support and development of staff and volunteers involved in Event implementation.
• To visit events and branches country-wide to oversee and evaluate events and to encourage, advise and monitor staff.
• To ensure that UKIM’s financial, administrative and HR policies are adhered to in all events and by all staff responsible.
• To proactively seek opportunities for funding through networking and oversee the writing of event proposals.
• To participate in implementation of donor-funded events, ensuring delivery meets donor requirements and UKIM’s international policies, principles and development approach.
• To ensure the reports for completed events are received from implementing partners on time and are analysed at the Head Office for evaluating each partner’s performance and to retain appropriate audit trail.
• To ensure event management and operation information is communicated quickly and efficiently to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
• To participate in and carry out annual staff appraisals as appropriate.
• To assist in diligently managing an agreed expenditure budget, taking careful measure to report any unexpected costs in good time as and when appropriate.
• To comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
• To be willing to travel extensively with short notice.
• To respect the unique contribution of every individual and work positively in an equal opportunity and diverse environment.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
Person Specification:
E – Essential D – Desirable
• Educated to graduate level or equivalent in a development-related subject D
• Relevant experience of working in a similar role within the charity and development sector, including experience of management and leadership. E
• Proven participation in Event assessment, planning, management, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment skills. E
• Proven experience of funding proposal writing and budget design for events. E
• Experience of working on donor-funded events, grant compliance and management E
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) essential, second language is an asset. E Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation and administrative abilities E
• Finance management skills within event management D
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish links and partnerships with all relevant stakeholders E
• Ability to think and plan strategically. E
• An ability to delegate, follow-up and supervise as well as support. E
• Ability to work well on own initiative. E
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change. E
• Ability to communicate cross-culturally D
• Ability to travel nationally. E
• Commit to withhold the integrity and standards of UKIM, its values, approach and priorities, within all projects. E
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This position will be based from our Cardiff Office (agile working agreement in place).
Main Purpose: To support the efficiency of the National and Regional Offices through the provision of an efficient and effective translation and administration service including marketing and communications.The successful candidate will need two years of translation experience and an eye for detail with creative skills to support our marketing and social media.
- To translate all of the organisation’s letters, documents, newsletters, social media copy and publications into Welsh, or into English as appropriate
- To assist in the content/ maintenance of the company and project websites, social media and marketing.
- To accurately input and create reports of impact data including work completed by Childcare Business Development Officers and Training Officers, using computer programmes including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access as well as online portfolios and portals
- To contribute to the overall efficiency of the office, providing administrative skills for the office.
- To assist in the organisation of meetings and events, and taking and distributing accurate minutes of meetings as required.
Core Skills & Experience
Essential ·
- Ability to speak and write in both English and Welsh
- Translation experience or relevant qualification with the ability to translate from English to Welsh and vice versa
- Administration and marketing experience
- Excellent computer literacy skills – in using Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Access, Excel and Outlook, MS SharePoint and Teams and Zoom. Experience in using a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), and updating websites and social media sites would be an advantage
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task
- To promote and maintain a professional image in line with organisational policy, with a professional telephone manner, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a flexible attitude that can adapt to the varying requirements of a dynamic and busy office. Discretion and confidentiality in handling personal details is also essential.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Willingness to undertake a variety of different tasks.
Desirable
- Good problem solving skills
- Good keyboard speed
- Experience with design and marketing using various programmes such as
- Canva Capcut/Kapwing and buffer.
- Good knowledge of promotion on social media platforms
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- Sick pay
- Wellness programmes
- Work from home
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks and DBS checks (if eligible) at the appropriate level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Corporate Partnerships Officer
Location: London, Haig House, Hybrid 2 Days Per Week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 12 Months
Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday
Salary: £32,910 (Inclusive of London Supplement)
Join us at the Royal British Legion as a Corporate Partnerships Officer and become a fundamental part of our mission to support veterans and their families.
Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a vital role in managing and nurturing long-term, mid-value corporate partnerships across various fundraising streams. Your responsibilities will include maximising funds raised, processing financial transactions, providing support for higher-value partnerships, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating partnership-related communications to increase awareness and engagement.
We're seeking candidates with proven administrative skills and experience in customer-focused roles, along with proficiency in database systems and report drafting. Whether you're transitioning from the private sector or seeking to start your fundraising career into a corporate role, this opportunity offers an exciting entry point into our Corporate Partnerships team. As we embark on a brilliant change program within Fundraising, there's never been a better time to join us, with a strong pipeline of corporate prospects and ample room for professional growth and development.
If you possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, along with a knack for organisation and teamwork, we want to hear from you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 30th April 2024
Interview Dates: W/C 13th May 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Head of Programmes
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Deadline: 15 May 2024
Salary: Zambia - K 636,371 to 890,919 with excellent benefits
About WaterAid:
It's hard to believe that today millions of people across the world still don't have safe water and decent sanitation, resulting in immense suffering, disease and loss of productivity. WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. By 2030, we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene. We believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved without the attainment of rights to water, sanitation and hygiene for all.
About the Team:
Do you want to be part of the team that will make this change happen?
WaterAid is looking for an experienced individual to play a vital role in contributing towards our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in poor and unserved communities. The position will be stationed in Lusaka, Zambia, with frequent travel to Field offices stationed in other districts in Zambia as well as periodic international travel.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Country Director, the Head of Programmes will provide strategic programme direction, managerial and programme leadership, and oversight on all aspects of strategy development, programme development and management in water, sanitation and hygiene including significant component of public health programmes and projects. S/he is responsible for strategic programme leadership of programmes, programme design, management, quality assurance and partner support. S/he will provide an oversight of the quality of the programmes that reflect adherence to global and WaterAid standards and donor guidelines, while fostering innovation to improve effectiveness and impact ensuring the delivery and overall success of WaterAid's Country Programme Strategy (2023-2028). The role enhances WaterAid's existing portfolio of programmes and partnerships, working closely with Policy and Advocacy and diverse expertise to design and showcase WaterAid's service delivery models, and innovation with the aim of influencing for wider and transformational change in support of WaterAid's vision and strategy.
The Head of Programmes is a member of the Senior Management Team. S/he will have a strong professional relationship with the Regional Programme Manager, based in the Regional Team to ensure that global standards on programme quality, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and assurance are applied in country programme. At the Country Programme level, the Head of Programmes will have a strong professional relationship with the Head of Advocacy and Policy, Head of Funding, Head of Finance and Senior Programme staff.
Specifically, the Head of Programmes, will be responsible for the following amongst others:
- Provide strategic programme direction for the design of the Country Programme strategic frameworks and plans, including the development of resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programme interventions in line with the Country Strategy and WaterAid's regional and global strategic priorities.
- Collaborate closely with the health sector to empower them to prioritise Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives and embed hygiene practices as fundamental pillars of public health.
- Lead the execution of WaterAid's programmatic approaches that include Systems Strengthening Approach, Gender transformative WASH, Hygiene Behavioural-Centred Approach and Design methodologies, and Human rights-based approach (HRBA) into all aspects of WASH programming and operations.
- Lead the development and execution of strategic plans for WASH programming, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals and priorities.
- Integrate Climate Resilient WASH principles into project design and implementation strategies to enhance the resilience of WASH systems and infrastructure to climate change impacts approach into all aspects of our work.
- Provide technical guidance and capacity building support to staff and partners on systems strengthening principles, methodologies, and best practice.
- Lead high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) methods, appropriate to project scope, context, and technical needs. Coordinate activity planning across various projects from multiple sectors, promoting programme integration and optimising implementation efficiency.
- Lead on planning and management of programme budgets and timely delivery of programmes that comply with both internal and external standards and contract terms, while also ensuring they deliver the best contributions to our strategic outcomes and the expectations of our national/ local partners and communities.
- Supervise programme managers and budget holders to ensure donor compliance and timely programme implementation. Inform management of team progress and performance. Manage team dynamics effectively and prioritise staff welfare.
- Play a key role in shaping strategic direction, decision making processes, and corporate governance. Uphold the WaterAid brand, while addressing development issues specific to Zambia and other management related issues. Contribute to expertise and insights to ensure effective leadership and alignment with organisational goals and values.
- Create conducive learning conditions, ensuring a safe environment for sharing of ideas and problem solving. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing implementation of the PMER policy and facilitate cross-sectoral and cross-department learning.
- Coordinate with Head of Finance and IT and Head of People & Organisational Development to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and stewardship of project material and resources.
- In coordination with Country Director and the Head of Funding oversee the business development cycle to ensure development and submission to donors of quality proposals as per donor requirements.
- Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships and the appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools, and approaches.
- Ensure technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners in project management standards and related PMER, business development and operational activities. Identify training opportunities, develop training curriculums, and deliver trainings.
- Encourage and promote empowering and collaborative leadership, effective management, and a culture of openness, innovation, and accountability in line with WaterAid's values.
- Provide guidance and tailor individual development plans through coaching. Conduct performance assessments for direct reports to evaluate performance and provide feedback. Contribute to project staffing plans and senior recruitment processes.
- Represent WaterAid in meetings with NGOs, Government Ministries, donor representatives and diplomatic missions, and other external partners.
- As a key member of the Senior Management Team contribute proactively to Country Programme management and organisational effectiveness
- Ensure highest standards of accountability through ensuring good communication and information sharing in line with WaterAid policies and procedures within and outside the organisation.
- Be aware of, understand and comply with the WaterAid Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and all WaterAid Zambia policies and procedures.
To be successful, you'll need:
- Minimum of master's degree in WASH, Public Health, Engineering, Water Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, development Studies or relevant discipline.
- At least 10 years of progressive managerial experience at senior levels, with strong relationship management skills. Ability to relate to people at all levels, both internally and externally.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in strengthening elements of WASH systems with an understanding of WASH interaction with other systems such as health, climate change, education, and economic development.
- Experience of project and programme management and programme cycle management, with significant financial and budget management responsibility
- Proven experience of leading, developing and implementing a WASH strategy.
- Strategic and operational planning experience, experience in developing country and programme strategies and multi-sectoral development programmes.
- Experience in Developing project / programme proposals for raising resources from institutional donors.
- Experience of managing and building high performing team.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, send your detailed CV and letter of interest before 12:00PM on 15 May 2024, to using Head of Programmes as the subject of the email. Please click "Apply" to see full job description.
Please provide details of at least three relevant references and clearly indicate details of your current remuneration package.
This is a sponsored role open to candidates from and within Southern Africa who are not restricted from working and living in Zambia.
Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications.
Our People Promise
We're looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We're looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges. In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.
Safeguarding:
WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate preemployment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.
Equal opportunities:
WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly encourage applications from women who are underrepresented at this level in the organisation.
Do you believe in the power of learning and evidence to improve outcomes for some of the world’s most vulnerable young children and caregivers?
If the answer to this question is yes, this is the role for you!
The Moving Minds Alliance (MMA) is an advocacy impact network focused on Early Childhood Development in Emergencies (ECDiE). It comprises a (growing) network of 38 organizations working together to increase the quantity and quality of funding, policy prioritization, and leadership needed to effectively support young children and caregivers affected by crisis and displacement. MMA’s goal is for all children and caregivers to have access to the power and resources necessary to meet their self-determined needs in an environment of dignity, equity and care, especially in situations of national and international displacement.
MMA does not provide funding for implementation of early childhood programs. As a network, its activities are led by members collaborating in working groups responsible for operationalizing specific areas of work, with support from the Core Team and some external consultants. Operational costs and activities are financed by a sub-group of philanthropic foundations, which are part of the overall MMA membership, through a combination of annual member fees and additional donations and grants. A Steering Committee provides overall strategic direction. MMA is hosted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC-UK).
Our Vision: Rebuilding resilience of the youngest refugees
Forced displacement worldwide is at a record high. Young children and caregivers are disproportionately represented among those fleeing from emergencies and crisis-affected contexts. More than 43 million children have been displaced by conflict. One in four children around the world lives in contexts affected by conflict or disaster. Most children born in displacement will go on to spend their entire childhoods away from home.
Children’s experiences during their formative early years shape the architecture of the brain. This creates the foundation for future development, learning and physical and mental health. Prolonged exposure to violence and toxic stress can have life-long negative effects on children’s development. It can lead to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder. Evidence indicates that quality ECDiE services that support parents, caregivers, and families to provide nurturing care during crisis can mitigate the negative effects of trauma and stress on young children and promote resilience and well-being for a lifetime.
Whilst the international community has made significant efforts to ensure children have access to basic healthcare and nutrition, more must be done to ensure that caregivers and young children can access quality ECDiE services. These services are severely lacking in crisis situations across the globe, as well as in communities hosting refugees and asylum-seekers.
The Purpose of the Role
The Knowledge Management and Learning Lead is a critical new appointment. The post-holder will support MMA’s ambition to become the thought leader and ‘go-to’ agency for the latest global, regional and local thinking, evidence and advocacy content on ECDiE. They will strengthen MMA’s capacity for disseminating learning and evidence for impactful advocacy, promoting uptake of evidence that emerges from research, linking researchers with policy makers and practitioners who can use it, including the development of learning products and policy statements.
The post-holder will understand that high quality research, information and learning exchange is the lifeblood of an effective network. They will support MMA to systematically strengthen learning and knowledge exchange. They will ensure that the views and perspectives of affected children, caregivers and communities are centred. They will support the Research Forum on Young Children in Emergencies, which generates research that can be used to influence policymakers and practitioners to provide more effective support to enable young, displaced children and their families to thrive.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement MMA’s MERLA framework and Strategy with the support of technical experts from across the MMA network:
a. Define MMA’s learning agenda and gather data and evidence on its core research questions.
b. Collect, curate and aggregate learning across MMA member initiatives and generate evidence on the outcomes / impact of MMA activities.
c. Harvest, distil and (internally and externally) disseminate evidence and learning on ECDiE from its members.
d. Create platforms and processes to support and enhance internal learning, knowledge sharing, and alignment across the MMA membership and Working Groups.
e. Develop mechanisms to support the MMA’s ongoing performance improvement. This includes ensuring that appropriate digital platforms are in place for data collection and working with the MMA Director to make sure that our learning approach is supported through effective use of data.
f. Work with the Communications Manager to curate, build and share our digital library of resources, information and knowledge across the Alliance membership.
g. Identify, engage and support local partners to harvest emergent evidence from community-based innovations in ECDiE. Present this evidence in case studies and other learning products which can be used to increase the effectiveness of advocacy.
h. Increase outreach to and collaboration with regional and global organizations working on issues related to young children in emergencies through participation in events and meetings.
2. Oversee the annual production of key learning products. This will include reports which summarise the extent to which national humanitarian and climate response plans identify and prioritise young children and caregivers.
3. Provide day to day co-ordination and support to the Moving Minds Alliance Research Forum. This will include:
a. Organizing and producing webinars, to shed light on ongoing research efforts taking place worldwide, specifically focused on young children and families in emergency contexts.
b. Creating monthly research roundups to compile the most recent, relevant, and impactful research findings in ECDiE.
c. Promoting the “Meet the Fellows” series on the MMA’s social media platforms (LinkedIn & Twitter), in collaboration with the Communications Manager.
d. Expanding participation by members and Research Fellows at conferences and events.
As part of a small team, the post-holder will also share the MMA team’s collective responsibility to deliver an effective and impactful secretariat function.
Key Working Relationships
The Knowledge Management & Learning Lead will work independently, reporting to the MMA Director. They will be a senior member of the core team and will be expected to support day-to-day activities. The post-holder will work collaboratively with MMA member representatives. They will work alongside MMA working groups and committees, such as the Steering and Strategy Committees
They will work closely with the Arab Resource Collective (ARC – the host organization of ANECD) in Lebanon and BRAC IED in Bangladesh, two of MMA’s key members which will be actively involved in the management of The Research Forum.
The role will involve coordinating with monitoring and evaluation and/or programmatic staff from the different organisations across the membership and with our partners.
They will identify, engage, and work with local partners directly involved in implementing ECDiE in diverse contexts and settings.
They will collaborate with IRC team members where required. From time to time, they may oversee consultants.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
You will bring a track record of:
· Curating and disseminating research and learning to influence policymakers and practitioners.
· Using research and learning to strengthen network members’ engagement and enhance collective impact.
· Developing and implementing relevant and proportionate monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and accountability frameworks.
· Using innovative and creative approaches (jncluding participatory, qualitative research methodologies and data collection tools) to support local ‘non-research specialist’ partners to generate research and learning across a variety of diverse, typically low resource settings.
· Developing strategies to strengthen advocacy to diverse national, regional and global decision makers using research and learning generated by local partners.
· Practical application of research ethics and safeguarding.
· Working in a network with proven ability to build effective relationships and matrix-manage across geographically dispersed teams and organisations.
· Recruiting and managing technical experts, ensuring their products are useful and incorporated into ongoing work.
Values & attributes
Passionate about and committed to:
● Using research, evidence and learning to contribute to sustainable change for children in crisis.
● Commitment to the decolonization of knowledge and learning
● Principles of equity, transparency and inclusion.
● Ensuring systems, approaches and relationships are free from any form of racism, bias, discrimination, or exclusion.
Is excited to:
● Bring a creative, entrepreneurial, and dynamic approach
● Work independently with light touch supervision.
· Use knowledge and learning to strengthen the quality of network collaboration, convening and relationships.
· Able to work in a dynamic, dispersed and adaptive team, comfortable with complex challenges.
MMA’s Core Team and pooled fund is held by the International Rescue Committee. As such, staff are employed on IRC contracts.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. The deadline is for 17th of April 2024. The salary for this role is £55,000 per annum.
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
Senior Programme Manager (School Food Review)
***Full time position will be considered***
This is a unique opportunity for a person with skills and experience in managing projects, programmes and partnerships to join a coalition of organisations striving to improve child health through improving the school food ecosystem.
Who we are
The School Food Review is a coalition of organisations spanning charities, educational organisations, caterers, unions and academics, committed to working together to improve children’s health by reforming the school food system. The group’s work is coordinated by founder members School Food Matters, Food Foundation, Bite Back 2030 and Chefs in Schools, and is supported by Impact on Urban Health.
The School Food Review has identified three areas of action required to deliver meaningful change – equitable access, fairer funding and quality assurance. Work across these three areas is delivered through focused working groups, drawing on members of the coalition. This includes public campaigning, advocacy and policy development.
The post will be hosted by Chefs in Schools; we are a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
The purpose of this role is to coordinate the work of our coalition, the School Food Review, to ensure that we are maximising the potential of the skills and expertise we can draw on from members, and driving meaningful impact. You will work closely with the School Food Review’s Operational Group, made up of key personnel from the founding organisations, to ensure that the coalition delivers on its mission. Whilst employed by Chefs in Schools, your role will be focused within the coalition.
Day to day, you will project manage operational delivery across the School Food Review coalition, ensuring efficient and effective delivery against the agreed work plan, which you will be monitoring and developing in consultation with your colleagues in the operational group. You will ensure that the governance committee and broader coalition group are kept informed of progress, promptly flagging risks and identifying suitable mitigations.
You will have an understanding of the context that we operate in, education and food sectors, and a high-level understanding of the type of work that is being delivered (eg policy, campaigning and advocacy). You will be a subject matter expert in project management. Your expertise in this area will be combined with strong people skills, and the ability to manage effective partnerships with external organisations. Experience of working with a coalition, or in partnership with multiple organisations, is crucial.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every single requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard, but believe in a healthy work / life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to, and draw on, a variety of projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days (pro-rata for part time positions) of holiday per year, including bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues, enhanced parental leave. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the AIG Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Key responsibilities:
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Development of project work plans, seeking approval from the Governance Committee and buy-in from the wider coalition
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Managing delivery of the project work plan to timeline, working in partnership with the working groups, supporting them to remain effective
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Manage the development of new programmes and workstreams, ensuring that these align with the agreed framework from the Governance Committee
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Ensure that project planning and delivery is in line with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
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Ensuring learning and evaluation is embedded from design stage onwards
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Contribute to the development of strategy for the coalition
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Prepare budget and forecasts, for sign off by the Governance Committee
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Ensure our funders are kept up to date with the latest progress
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Keeping in touch with external partners and environment, to understand issues affecting the wider sector
Skills & experience:
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You have a background or significant experience in working in coalition or partnership with multiple organisations
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You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve child health through improving food and food education in schools
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You have a background or significant experience in project or programme management at significant scale
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You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead
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You are an excellent writer and communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills
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You are skilled in building rapport with people and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their anonymous answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job.
Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application: https://forms.gle/bwcBgnHiwHUC9oQy5 before 12pm on Wednesday 1st May
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first 1 hour online interview on Wednesday 15th May. Successful candidates will be asked to attend a 1-hour second interview in on Wednesday 22nd May, in person in our Brixton Office: International House, Canterbury Cres, London SW9 7QE.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and want to create a welcoming working environment for everyone. Interviews may include a written (on computer) task, and/or a formal presentation. If you need adjustments to the interview process, please let us know.
Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks
Shortlisting questions:
Please note that whilst we are keen to embrace the benefits and potential of AI, these questions are designed so that we gain an understanding your skills, experience and mindset. Therefore, all answers will be screened for AI generated responses and any that are detected will be automatically excluded.
1) This role will involve coordinating the work of our coalition to ensure we are maximising the skills and expertise of our members, whilst driving meaningful impact. How will you apply your experience of working in coalition or partnership with multiple organisations to the challenge of managing members to deliver on unified objectives?
2) In consultation with members of the School Food Review Operations Group, you will be responsible for managing the operational delivery and communication across the coalition. What project management tools and strategies would you implement to ensure effective delivery and communication?
3) The work of the School Food Review aims to deliver on policy, campaigning and advocacy, working together to improve children’s health by reforming the school food system. What is your understanding of the political environment and challenges that may be faced?
4) The coalition is made up of many members with similar goals but some opposing views. How will you win over the hearts and minds of all members to ensure we continue to build the coalition?
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced leader with a deep commitment to care, creativity, curiosity and inclusion to work closely with the Chief Executive of this vibrant social enterprise. The COO will oversee the company’s systems, finances and HR, and further build on our person-centred organisational culture.
At 64 Million Artists we believe that everyone is creative and that when we are creative we can make positive change in our lives and in the world around us. Over the last 10 years we have built a thriving business and a team of 11 working across the UK embedding creativity in communities, workplaces and universities. We have built an inclusive workplace culture of our own working a 4 day week and taking August off.
This role will lead our efforts to embed equity and inclusivity in everything we do, managing and supporting our team, our culture and our processes.
If you are passionate about the power of creativity, believe in building teams rooted in care and mutual support and can demonstrate how this belief can continually improve the way we work, then this could be the right role for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Training and Education Lead
Position: Training and Education Lead: Parental Cover (8 months)
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £19,000 for 8 months (pro rated from £28.5k)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed term 8 months
Benefits: Pension; up to 26 days holidays (plus an additional two days at Christmas for office closure); training and development opportunities; contribution to further studies and study leave allowance
We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.
About the role:
This role is for an events person who can support our training and development courses. These courses are delivered either face-to-face or hybrid and are often delivered by a team of the organisation’s members. We use tools such as WebEx, MS Teams and Slido to support the delivery. There is an agreed schedule for the rest of 2024 for our public (open) training plus some bespoke, in-house training to be agreed upon with clients. There will also be additional in-house training to be secured for the remainder of 2024 and the first part of 2025.
The role holder will work within our professional development team, headed up by the director of professional development. They will report directly to the director and work alongside other team members to deliver an effective apprenticeship programme.
Our working pattern is hybrid, with attendance in the office expected for three days per week, including every Wednesday. You may also be expected to attend events across the UK and overseas.
Key responsibilities include:
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to meet the agreed requirements and budget, liaising with the DPD as required.
- Organise and attend volunteer Working Party meetings as required.
- Working with the volunteers, external suppliers and DPD, ensure all requirements are clearly defined, appropriate and in place for the course to be delivered.
- Liaise with suppliers and contributors to deliver and sign off the online activity.
- Work with the DPD and others to identify potential speakers.
- Support the DPD to negotiate and agree contracts with speakers.
- Work with clients and speakers to agree on delivery dates.
- Process bookings via iMIS, including sending confirmations to delegates.
- Respond to queries from potential delegates and their employers.
- Support current delegates with queries on their programme and progress.
- Work with the DPD and Financial Controller to put together the draft budget for specific events, bursary scheme, or online development activities.
- Supply up-to-date information on the bursary holder’s progress and course uptake to inform budgetary, marketing, and other management decisions.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will need experience managing events (face to face and hybrid) including liaising with speakers and managing the technology. You will be able to work with colleagues to identify and contact potential speakers. You will also be able to manage the budget for the course delivery. To be successful at the organisation, you will need to be able to work in a small team, be flexible in accommodating changing priorities and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:
- A qualification or experience in event management including online and bespoke courses.
- Strong planning and prioritisation skills with the ability to multitask.
- Excellent oral and written English.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including record-keeping and attention to detail.
- Excellent Customer Service skills.
- Basic financial awareness and understanding for example working to a budget and controlling costs.
- General IT skills including MS Office (e.g. Word mail merges and Excel reporting).
- An aptitude to learn new software/portals and experience with customer databases such as iMIS, webinars and eLearning platforms will be an advantage.
How to apply:
Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter explaining why this role is of interest and setting out details of your current/most recent position, including a brief description of your duties and responsibilities, start date, current salary and notice period. You should also send in a CV with details of your educational and professional qualifications and employment history, giving details of your responsibilities and the experience gained.
You must indicate in your cover letter how you adhere to the criteria set out in the specific duties and responsibilities of the post and competency specification, referring to evidence presented in the curriculum vitae.
About the organisation:
The employer is a not-for-profit association with stunning offices near Canary Wharf in London. With a strong membership in over 60 countries, drawn from the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, and support services, they support regulatory professionals to deliver better, safer healthcare for patients. They offer an extensive range of regulatory affairs education and professional development, both for members and the wider regulatory community, in human medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices and veterinary sectors.
They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Events Management, Events Supervisor, Meeting and Events Manager, Education Lead, Training Lead, Education and Training Manager, Training and Education Manager, Resource and Evaluation Manager, Training Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Impact Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Specialist etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Participant Support and Delivery Officer
We are looking for a Participant Support and Delivery Officer to join a charity’s team at an important moment in the organisation's growth.
Position: Participant Support and Delivery Officer
Location: Birmingham - remote and flexible working available
Hours: Part-time (0.6FTE), 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 9am on Monday 13th May
Interview dates: Held via Zoom or in person week beginning Monday 20th May
Company benefits: Employee Networks, Organisational Away Days, Informal meeting space such as coffee breaks and bookclub, 25 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays and 3 days office closure from 25 December to 1 January, Flexible working, Health and wellbeing and ongoing
About the role:
In October 2023, the organisation began delivery of Year 1 of their West Midlands based Environmental Leadership Programme in partnership with the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. The role of the Participant Support and Delivery Officer is to work closely with the programmes delivery team across the partnership on the different stages of programme recruitment, delivery and implementation – all to ensure that participants have an excellent experience with us.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of Year 2 participants in the run-up to the programme starting in October 2024 and provide a friendly point of introduction for participants onto the programme. This will include travelling to support the delivery of in-person taster and recruitment activities.
- Supporting the participants and managing their experience before, during and after programmes. This will include working with the programmes team to ensure we have collected all of the participant information we need to be able to assess the success and impact of our programmes and will include communicating with and keeping track of correspondence with participants
- Carrying out monitoring and evaluation activities and analysis of data that will help us measure and communicate our programme impact, including data collection (qualitative and quantitative) that can be used to create a programme narrative
- In Salesforce - undertaking data entry and administration including the production of basic reports and the ongoing development of simple automation that helps us streamline processes across the programme and partnership
About you:
We are looking for a fully engaged and raring-to-go Participant Support and Delivery Officer to join our team and make their mark! You will have a can-do, positive and proactive attitude that will relish the opportunities that will be provided to you in this role.
Key skills required for this role:
- You have experience of delivering timely, tailored and appropriate wrap around support for participants during the programme to ensure that they complete the programme having achieved both personal and campaign aspirations.
- You’re a team player. You develop good working relationships with young people, programme participants, colleagues, trustees, funders and stakeholders regardless of their background or seniority. You build trust and can stand in the shoes of others.
- You are process-oriented and like the detail. You love a brief, a spreadsheet, a system, and a to-do list – creating new ones and building on existing ones. You love getting through your tasks for the day, working through details at pace and to a high standard.
- You prioritise well and have excellent time management skills. You are well-organised, plan and have good attention to detail. In doing so, you manage your own time well and respect the time of others. You can juggle multiple deadlines and have experience of balancing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- You are a strong communicator. You think about how to get your message across when you communicate, and in both written and verbal communications you are clear and concise. You are comfortable communicating in both one-to-one and group settings, online and face-to-face.
- You are ‘tech savvy.’ You are comfortable using technology to support your work and that of others. You ideally have experience with tools such as Zoom, Mural and Trello and learning environments such as Notion/ Mighty Networks, or are willing to learn how to use them with support from the team. We also use a system called Salesforce, but we’ll give you the training you need to be able to use this.
- You’re aligned with our mission. You have lived experience and/or an understanding of the critical issues surrounding equality, inclusion and diversity, including structural issues around race and class. You believe that, with the right support, everyone has the potential to achieve excellence, whatever that means for them.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating clearly how your skills and experience match our person specification.
About the organisation:
The organisation exists because our decision-makers don’t reflect the society they serve. For more than a decade now, this has meant delivering programmes to support young people aged 18 – 25 from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to take on leadership roles in their communities and to stand out on their employment journeys.
We recruit young people who have talent and passion and who wish to make a difference, supporting them to develop the networks, skills and confidence they need to fulfil their potential. In doing so, we open up their pathways to positions of influence in their career and their community. Over the past decade, we’ve supported nearly 5,000 young people in total, 65% of whom come from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, 55% of whom are the first in their family to go to university and 59% of whom identify as women.
You may also have experience in areas such as: Participant Support And Delivery Officer, Participant Support Officer, Participant Delivery Officer, Participation Engagement lead, Community Engagement lead, Participation and Community Engagement lead, Programme Development Manager etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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The Role
This is a newly created opportunity for you to support all aspects of bid writing, grant applications, and responding to tenders at Best Beginnings. This will include collaborating with colleagues and partners to develop and execute engaging applications to a range of funders to support our work.
You will be a confident writer, able to communicate the value of our work clearly and succinctly, ideally with previous experience writing and/or assisting with grant and bid proposals. Experience in the charity sector is not essential but highly desired.
Working with the Head of Fundraising, you will focus on identifying new funding opportunities, planning approaches, gathering information, and writing high quality, compelling applications, to generate additional income for us to further develop our services.
You will also be identifying appropriate funding sources for organisations we support, providing them with guidance on writing high quality applications, planning their year, and developing a suite of resources with the communications team to enable this.
You will need experience of writing content and developing applications to large and small funding bodies. You will be able to evidence securing income and be skilled in presenting complex project information in a clear and engaging way.
With exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), a mind for collaboration in a team, scoping project potential, and facilitating team conversations to turn ideas into specific, actionable pathways for new and existing projects.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
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Consult with department heads to understand resource allocation and priorities of work
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Conduct in-depth research and analysis of competitor landscapes, and funding opportunities to develop a bid writing strategy and plan of action
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Craft persuasive and articulate written content for bids, proposals, and tender responses
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Lead the end-to-end bid management process with support from our team
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Collaborate with others to produce compelling and compliant bids that align with our mission, priorities, and values
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Work with members of the team to prepare written resources and training materials as required
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Be a collaborative and proactive team player, willing to share information and learnings
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Undertake any other short-term tasks as may reasonably be required
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Building systems and tools to make for efficient working processes
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Adept at collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders
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Work closely with external stakeholders, to gather information and insights that enhance the quality of bid submissions
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Experience working within the charity sector, particularly supporting a wide range of causes
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Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team.
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Self-motivated and flexible with a positive can-do attitude.
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Being able to work independently and on own initiative, proactive in collaborating with others and keeping the team up to date and working with the team to get support when needed.
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Uses initiative and creativity in ways of working, thriving on variety and managing a varied workload
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Will uphold the impartiality, independence, and credibility of Best Beginnings and its projects, especially the Baby Buddy App.
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Handles information sensitively and confidentially with respect and discretion and observes principles of data protection.
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Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and a non-judgmental approach.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as Best Beginnings develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in bid writing, trusts fundraising, and applications (Essential)
- Experience of success in securing income through a variety of channels (Essential)
- Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to convey messages clearly to different audiences (Essential)
- Strong project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities (Essential)
- An understanding of the early years/maternity sector (Desirable)
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure. (Essential)
- Ability to develop processes, tools, and templates to support operational delivery and chances to share information as a team (Essential)
- Knowledge of funding streams, procurement processes (Essential)
- An understanding and passion for health equity and child health including a commitment to the vision, aims and principles of Best Beginnings(Desirable)
- An understanding of monitoring and reporting for accountable evaluation (Essential)
- Use your expertise to raise awareness of funding cycles, championing sustainable resources for the sector (Essential)
- Confident in managing and leading internal and external meetings, including task delegation. (Essential)
Closing date: Interviews on a rolling basis.
Start Date: Immediate – but flexible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Design Advisor
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (18 months), Full Time
Location: The role can be based in the UK, Kenya, Senegal or another location where WaterAid has a Country Programme, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries
For the UK Location, we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
Salary & Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below Role-based in
- UK, Grade 3: £48,314 - 50,729 GBP with benefits
- Senegal: Grade F: 24,011,317 - 35,054,179 XOF per annum with benefits
- Kenya: competitive salary package with benefits
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in programme design to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as a Programme Development Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
This position will be based in the WaterAid UK Programme Operations Team within the International Programmes Department (IPD). IPD operates in over 17 countries with approximately 600 staff in total. The Programme Operations Team enables the effective management of the International Programmes Directorate (IPD) through the provision of robust high quality programme management policies, processes, tools, management information and systems.
About the Role:
The primary focus of the role is to support Country Programmes and Regional Teams in both project and programme design. This is primarily by (1) directly supporting the design and set up of specific projects, programmes and proposals, and (2) strengthening capacity of specific staff in project and programme design.
In this role, you will:
Support project (and programme) design and set-up processes
- Lead, facilitate, support and advise on quality project design and project set-up processes, focusing particularly on larger, complex or higher risk projects. These may be individual Country Programme or multi-country/region projects designed at the regional or global level.
- Review and provide feedback on project design outputs to help strengthen their quality. This could include situational analyses, theories of change, results frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans, risk analyses, narrative proposals and budgets.
- Liaise closely with identified technical and policy specialists during project design and set-up processes to ensure projects are designed to deliver sustainable outcomes and align with Global and Country Programme Strategies, Quality Programme Standards and thematic approaches.
- In specific cases, support Country Programmes in the development/adaptation of their long-term programme plans and linked project portfolios
Strengthen organisational capacity in project design and project set-up
- Build and strengthen capacity in project design across WaterAid (globally), targeting particular staff categories, through training, mentoring, coaching and the development/refreshing of tools and guidance
- Develop engaging training materials and examples.
Strengthen project design and set-up guidance
- Maintain and strengthen the project and programme planning component of WaterAid's Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) core procedures (often referred in our sector as MEL or MEAL) based on internal learning and sector good practice
About You:
- Significant proven experience in designing complex projects under rigorous deadlines and involving multiple stakeholders
- Excellent understanding of project design theories and approaches and their practical application
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with technical programme advisors, fundraisers and finance staff in order to develop sustainable, high quality, suitably resourced projects with clearly defined monitoring and evaluation processes
- Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and train others in project design and implementation
- Excellent understanding of the project design requirements and approaches of different donors (e.g. GAC, FCDO, USAID)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills and networking skills with the ability to collaborate, influence and build alliances internally and externally
- Strong problem identification and problem solving skills
- Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
- Ability to travel up to 12 weeks per year
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and adapt personal style to get the best out of others.
- Graduate degree or equivalent professional qualification/experience in international development
- Highly organised and proactive with the proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and a complex work programme within deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Working style that reflects WaterAid's values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 GMT on 1st May 2024. Availability for interviews is required in the week commencing 20th May 2024.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click apply. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either MS Word or PDF format. Your cover letter should include your location, your right-to-work eligibility, and outline as a minimum:
- Your experience leading, facilitating and supporting the design of complex projects.
- Your experience supporting the set-up/inception of complex projects
- Your experience supporting capacity strengthening in project design, including developing and delivering training, tools and guidance.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective country. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
As a Debt Caseworker, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive debt advice to our clients. You will work diligently to ensure that our clients receive the support they need to navigate through their financial difficulties, whilst adhering to quality standards and achieving set targets.
You will help cleints and their families manage their financies and debts more efficantly enabling them to alevate some of the stress and move forward with their lives, hopefully improving both mental and physical wellbeing. You will look to not onlt resolve any crisis the cleint is going through but to also give them tools, confidence and ability to prevent further issues in the future, reducing the need for them to use service such as the local foodbank in the future.
Position: Debt Caseworker
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid at least 3 days in the office in Peterborough)
Salary: £28,438
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Term: Fixed term contract to 31st May 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert casework covering a wide range of debt advice.
- Advocate for clients by negotiating with creditors and third parties on their behalf.
- Maximise clients' income by facilitating access to appropriate benefits.
- Prepare and present cases to relevant statutory bodies and courts.
- Collaborate with partner agencies and organisations to enhance service accessibility.
- Maintain accurate case records and adhere to regulatory frameworks.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Experience in complex debt casework, including priority and non-priority debt advice.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with financial regulations and quality standards.
- Commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and client empowerment.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community.
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Scheme
Please see the Job Decription and Personal Specification for more indepth detail of the role and what we are looking for in a candidate.
Please click 'How to Apply' to find the applciaition form
The Project Coordinator will work closely with our team of five Programme Managers to support with the day-to-day operations of the programme. You’ll enjoy supporting with a varied range of tasks and be able to quickly develop a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders. On one day you may be supporting with our volunteering training, writing case studies, or having support calls with the programme’s beneficiaries.
You will need to be based in London to meet our members and beneficiaries.
The salary is in line with our BITC job framework - minimum of £25,875 per annum up to £29,497 per annum - London office based.
Closing date: Sunday 5 May 2024 at midnight
Interviews in the w/c Monday 13 May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
Room to Heal is a human rights charity and therapeutic community based in London. Our mission is to support people who have survived or witnessed torture and organised violence to rebuild their lives in exile, through an integrated programme of therapeutic and casework assistance. We offer a range of activities including: therapy groups, gardening and food-growing, individual therapy and casework, theatre workshops, cooking and social gatherings, and therapeutic retreats.
At the heart of our work lies the cultivation of community, through which our members can restore meaningful relationships with themselves and others, overcome the legacy of their traumatic experiences and integrate into the UK. Our community is currently made up of over 100 members from over 30 countries: including former political prisoners; people who have been persecuted on account of their sexuality or religious belief; and those who have escaped trafficking.
About the role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts. This is a key role in ensuring we have the resources to continue providing vital support to survivors of torture and human rights violations. As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, building relationships with key donors, and exceeding fundraising goals. We are predominantly funded by Trusts and Foundations and you will play a very important role in maintaining and expanding this funder base, as well as helping Room to Heal to diversify our income streams.
Start data: ASAP
Employlee benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- 4% employee pension contribution
- Staff development sessions
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON ROLLING BASIS ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to create a fairer Redbridge where every one and every community thrives. Our mission is to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced programme manager to lead our social prescribing team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing a programme of work that builds on people’s strengths, and draws on the strengths of their communities, to:
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Build individual, family and community resilience
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Support empowerment and independence
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Reduce social isolation and loneliness
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Increase choice and control
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Facilitate inclusion and connectedness
Through gathering insight and data, you will also play an important role in supporting the development of local plans and priorities, helping to ensure that they meet the needs and aspirations of local people.
The successful candidate will be passionate about the power and potential of communities. You will bring previous experience of asset-based community development and a track record of managing and developing impactful projects.
Please note that this role can be offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge
We are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive, and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, an employee discount scheme, and a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please download the application pack on our website and return your completed application via email by 11.59pm on Sunday 5th May 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 13th May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.