Insight Manager Jobs
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: Circa £40k pro rata. DBS checks are required.
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent. 22.5 hours per week (Office days 2, 1 day choice of homebased or office)
About us: Playskill is an award-winning specialist early intervention charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and delays, and their families, in Hertfordshire. We are the only charity providing this type of support, free of charge, in the county.
Since 2006, our highly qualified and experienced team has supported over 440 physically disabled children and their families to access specialist therapy, advice and support, with the end goal of supporting the children to reach personal development milestones and to achieve better life outcomes.
About the role:
Skills and Experience Required:
· Previous experience as a Financial Controller in a similar role
· Experience in preparing monthly management accounts and year-end accounts for
audit
· Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
· Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage work to deadlines.
· A team player, proactive in supporting and communicating with finance and non-
finance colleagues
· Part-qualified from a recognised accountancy body
· Experience with Xero
· Experience in overseeing payroll processes
What we can offer you:
The role is for 3 days per week, we will require you to be office based (Hemel Hempstead) on a Tuesday and Wednesday with the third day worked flexibly/remotely. You will be part of a supportive Senior Management Team helping to drive growth as we plan for the next 5 years of our development.
Benefits:
· Wellbeing support
· Supportive colleagues
· Pension
Diversity statement:
Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement:
Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
Deadline for applications: 9am, Thursday 13th June 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 20th June 2024.
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
Reg Charity no 1198233 (formerly 1122745). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.in
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Summary
To support the development and delivery of community investment projects that deliver successful, measurable outcomes for TCH residents and communities, often working in conjunction with other TCH teams and external partners to achieve those outcomes.
The projects will focus on our key Community Investment Strategy themes; currently: tackling poverty and inequality; embedding well-being; customer co-creation and sharing power; community activities and programmes.
The role links with others across the organisation including our internal Customer Insight and Resident Engagement teams to understand our communities and supports our wider housing teams to deliver initiatives for the benefit of our residents.
The office base would depend on applicant. The successful applicant would need to travel between the different offices when required.
Role Specific Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of existing and new projects, initiatives and services that meet the aims of the Community Investment Strategy.
- Ensure these projects are outcome focused, that programmes/services are responsive to residents’ needs and reflect best practice and corporate priorities and meet regulatory expectations.
- To co-ordinate Community Investment projects and activities working in conjunction with residents, the wider organisation, contractors, and community partners.
- Support the effective monitoring and evaluation of community investment projects, ensuring that monitoring returns are received in agreed timescales and are accurate and outcome focused. Produce relevant performance reports and data as required.
- To provide support for the effective brokerage, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of social value across TCH contracts.
- Use customer data and insight to support our Community Investment work and to help build links with sections of the community who are not currently accessing our services.
- Attend networking and best practice groups as required. Maintain awareness of relevant government legislation and sector best practice and use this to inform your work on local activities and initiatives.
- Support the Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) process, helping to develop and monitor project briefs, donation frameworks, and grant funding (when grant processes are open), that respond to social needs and include measurable milestones, outputs and outcomes, budget management, risk mitigation and procurement. Manage service level agreements and freelance contractors.
- In conjunction with colleagues ensure that all areas of service delivery are effectively monitored and evaluated via the application of impact assessments, key performance indicators, social value outcomes and value for money reporting.
- Contribute to the review and development of systems, processes, and services to support TCH’s customer experience and service improvement aspirations, including through learning from complaints and feedback, and implementing change.
- Support our 3rd sector charity partners in ways that help them meet our residents’ needs, including supporting them to understand need and priorities based on data and resident insight.
- In conjunction with your manager and the PR & Communications Team promote community investment and social value projects, and outcomes. To demonstrate to residents, colleagues, and other stakeholders how we make a positive contribution to the neighbourhoods in which we work, that we listen to residents’ views and act on them and how projects and initiatives demonstrate our approach to treating residents fairly and with respect.
General
- To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.
- Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals.
- To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards.
- Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.
- To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.
- To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required.
- Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group.
- Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements
- Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately.
- Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role.
- Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role.
- Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly.
- This role may involve visiting other offices and stock and you may be required to have your own car and full driving licence.
- This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.
About You
Education & Qualifications
- CIH level 4 qualification or above or willing to work towards (Desirable).
- Degree of equivalent in a related subject (Desirable).
Key Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrable experience of supporting innovative projects and supporting with project work. (Desirable)
- Experience of using a range of local, regional, and national funding streams. (Desirable)
- Demonstrable experience of partnership working.
- Experience of customer engagement work and experience of measuring impact of residents on service delivery and improvements.
- A good knowledge of the key issues around employment, skills, and training/digital inclusion/financial inclusion.
- Experience of supporting with the development and management of programmes, across a wide geographical area and with multiple stakeholders. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of the Social Value Act and how the organisation might utilise corporate social responsibility to its advantage. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of community-orientated research methods, including evaluation/monitoring techniques. (Desirable)
- Experience of commissioning services, managing freelance/external contractors, contracts, and service level agreements. (Desirable)
- Experience of interpreting and acting upon government legislation and best practice. (Desirable)
- Good IT skills.
- Analytical skills, able to analyse information and data logically and reach sound conclusions.
- Relationship management.
Behaviours
- Resilient, positive, and proactive in all circumstances.
- Good negotiation and influencing skills.
- An effective communicator who uses a range of appropriate methods.
- Ability to work positively with a range of external and internal audiences.
- A positive, innovative, forward thinking and outcomes focused approach.
- Results focused.
- Commitment to great customer service.
Why Choose Us
- Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions
- Hybrid working
- Free onsite car parking
- Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)
- 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- Two volunteer days per year
- Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions)
- Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses
- Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision
- Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out
- Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays
- Travel loan
Our Values
Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.
Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.
We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:
- do the right thing
- pull together
- celebrate diversity
- love new ideas
- be kind
- keep our promises
Equal Opportunities Statement
TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.
We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why join Rotherham Hospice?
We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate and supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.
Why join us as Head of Inpatient Unit?
This is a new role being introduced within Rotherham Hospice which will provide expert operational leadership and clinical/professional accountability across all elements of the Hospice In-patient Unit. The operational remit of the role includes:
- Daily operational oversight of clinical service provision ensuring business continuity
- Working clinically a minimum of two days each week
- Provision of palliative & non-palliative care nursing across the 24/7 period
- Line management and supervision of the Hospice Inpatient Unit clinical team (excluding medical staff)
- Responsibility for all areas of clinical governance and risk management of the service
- Team integration and cross cover for the Head of the Hospice @ Home Team integration and partnership working across the Rotherham Hospice
- Working closely with our clinical and non-clinical teams, patients and loved ones will be responsible for the ongoing development of the Inpatient Unit clinical services.
- These will be aligned to the Hospice strategy, ensuring the needs of the patients and their loved ones are at the centre of the provision of high-quality services that deliver clinical excellence in line with CQC standards.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Current active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
- First degree in Nursing.
- Palliative care qualification or equiavalent experience.
- Operational experience of service delivery within an Inpatient setting.
- Caring for palliative and end of life patients, families & loved ones.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Experience of leading staff delivering palliative & end of life care and influencing maintenance and improvement of standards.
- Experience of working in partnership with patients, families and loved ones to hear experiential feedback and understand the needs of future service provision.
- Developing and delivering internal and external training packages/programmes.
- Leading and line management of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working with and supporting volunteers.
- Receiving and providing clinical supervision.
- Delivery of clinical governance and risk management through frameworks and systems.
- Delivery of clinical audit and effectiveness.
- Successful project management including change and continuous improvement delivery.
- Experience and understanding of demonstrating and evidencing compliance against CQC quality statements and the 2024 CQC framework.
- Understands own accountability as a Registered Health Care Professional.
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise and organise competing demands.
- Good level of self-awareness and effective team working with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels to promote effective learning and improvement.
- Remains calm in all situations demonstrating emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (both verbally and in writing).
- Identify, assess, and minimise clinical and non-clinical risks. Competence with clinical IT systems. Competence with all Microsoft or other IT systems used within the Hospice.
- Approachable, confident, compassionate.
- Professional, pleasant, and friendly demeanour.
- Full clean driving licence and daily access to a vehicle.
- Commitment to professional development of self and others.
- Insight into the wellbeing of self/others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively and inclusively as a member of a team and autonomously as required. Empowering leadership and supervision style.
- Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:
Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.
A supportive & comfortable working environment. Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another. Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.
Great meals & drinks. Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.
Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service.
Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.
*To view the full job description/person specification including key responsibilities of the role, please see uploaded document attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why join Rotherham Hospice?
We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate and supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.
Why join us as Head of Hospice at Home?
This is a new role being introduced within Rotherham Hospice which will provide expert operational leadership and clinical/professional accountability across all elements of the Hospice at Home Services.
The operational remit of the role includes:
- Daily operational oversight of clinical service provision ensuring business continuity
- Working clinically a minimum of two days each week
- Specialist Palliative Care Nursing (planned and responsive) for patients in their own homes 24/7
- Hospice advice & guidance line 24/7 Specialist Palliative Health Care Support Worker provision 24/7
- Line management and supervision of the Hospice at Home Team (Excluding medical staff)
- Responsibility for all areas of clinical governance and risk management of the service
- Team integration and cross cover for the Head of the Inpatient Unit Team integration and partnership working across the Hospice
- Working closely with our clinical and non-clinical teams, patients and loved ones will be responsible for the ongoing development of the clinical services. These will be aligned to the Hospice strategy, ensuring the needs of the patients and their loved ones are at the centre of the provision of high-quality services that deliver clinical excellence in line with CQC standards.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Current active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
- First degree in Nursing.
- Palliative care qualification or equiavalent experience.
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Operational experience of service delivery within an Inpatient setting.
- Caring for palliative and end of life patients, families & loved ones.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Experience of leading staff delivering palliative & end of life care and influencing maintenance and improvement of standards.
- Experience of working in partnership with patients, families and loved ones to hear experiential feedback and understand the needs of future service provision.
- Developing and delivering internal and external training packages/programmes.
- Leading and line management of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working with and supporting volunteers.
- Receiving and providing clinical supervision.
- Delivery of clinical governance and risk management through frameworks and systems.
- Delivery of clinical audit and effectiveness.
- Successful project management including change and continuous improvement delivery.
- Experience and understanding of demonstrating and evidencing compliance against CQC quality statements and the 2024 CQC framework.
- Understands own accountability as a Registered Health Care Professional.
- Professional.
- Effective time management and the ability to prioritise and organise competing demands.
- Good level of self-awareness and effective team working with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels to promote effective learning and improvement.
- Remains calm in all situations demonstrating emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (both verbally and in writing).
- Identify, assess, and minimise clinical and non-clinical risks.
- Competence with clinical IT systems.
- Competence with all Microsoft or other IT systems used within the Hospice.
- Approachable, confident, compassionate.
- Professional, pleasant, and friendly demeanour.
- Full clean driving licence and daily access to a vehicle.
- Commitment to professional development of self and others.
- Insight into the wellbeing of self/others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively and inclusively as a member of a team and autonomously as required.
- Empowering leadership and supervision style.
- Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.
All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:
Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.
A supportive & comfortable working environment. Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another. Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.
Great meals & drinks. Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.
Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service.
Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.
*To view the full job description/person specification including key responsibilities of the role, please see uploaded document attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £37,181 per annum pro rata
Location: Flexible working within the Leeds area with potential to work from First Direct Head Office
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Closing date: 29th May 2024 at 11:30pm
*Please note, this role is being advertised as a Corporate Volunteering Manager, however on appointment your title will be Corporate Volunteering Development Manager
Do you have proven experience of leading the development of volunteering programmes plus an excellent understanding of what makes a quality volunteer journey? Then join Shelter as Corporate Volunteering Manager and you could soon be playing a pivotal role at the heart of our Volunteering team.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
Part of our Equity, Inclusion & Culture Directorate, the Volunteering team is passionate about the positive impacts of volunteering for both individuals and organisations. Collaborative and supportive, we believe that volunteers are a vital part of our growing movement for change. We support the mobilisation of volunteers to deliver Shelter’s strategic priorities and provide the infrastructure and insight that enables that mobilisation.
We’re a fast-moving team, working to support corporate volunteering operations and develop innovative ways to involve corporate volunteers that allows us to tap into their skills, expertise and time.
Corporate Volunteering is key to helping us win and maintain high value partnerships. We have successfully developed and extended long-term, sector-leading partnerships with companies including HSBC UK, B&Q, M&S and Network Rail across England and Scotland. These partnerships are an essential part of Shelter’s income and we work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to do this.
About the role
This is an exciting role within the Volunteering Team. You’ll have responsibility for designing and piloting Shelter’s financial resilience volunteer programme in Leeds as well as supporting our nationwide volunteering programme. We’ll rely on you to use best practice volunteer management to design and pilot volunteering journeys from attraction, recruitment and training all the way through to ongoing support and exit. You’ll also be leading on evaluating the pilot and adapting our approaches based on learnings. The role involves collaborating with key stakeholders not only across Shelter but with our financial corporate partners to implement a volunteer programme that equips our volunteers to deliver their roles independently, whilst also having the biggest impact. Monitoring the contribution of volunteering activity, you’ll ensure our volunteers are recognised, celebrated, and feel valued for the part they play.
You will work closely with colleagues throughout our Volunteering Team to implement Shelter’s volunteering strategy and contribute to a consistent and quality experience for our Volunteer’s by developing new resources and processes that we can implement on a national scale. Working with the Corporate Volunteering Administrator, you’ll help utilise the volunteer database and report on data to evidence impact. And where relevant, you’ll seek to build co-production into ways of working so that people with lived experience of homelessness and bad housing are at the heart of what we do.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
With experience of leading the successful development of volunteering projects and solid volunteer management experience, you will be passionate about volunteering, with an excellent understanding of what makes a quality volunteer experience. You will have demonstrable experience of applying best practice principles to volunteering, to succeed, you’ll need experience of using innovative approaches to planning new volunteering activities and the processes that support them.
You’ll be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, including identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities to meet agreed objectives. Your great communication skills include an ability to influence and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels. What’s more, you’ll be confident creating and delivering high-quality presentations both online and in-person. You’ll be experienced in managing the specific approaches needed when involving corporate volunteers as opposed to non-corporate volunteers.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should address and cover the ‘About You’ points in the job description. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Celebrity & Influencer Relations Manager
Part-time 28 hours (flexibility 21 – 28 hours) – Permanent – (Hybrid)
Closing Date: 29/05/2024
Interview Date: TBC
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years (pro-rata for part-time)
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 29500 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
Job Summary
Working with communications and fundraising colleagues, the Celebrity & Influencer Relations Manager will attract, engage and develop new and existing relationships with high profile individuals to enhance our external brand and create and share compelling stories about St John and our work.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Significant experience of working closely with high-profile individuals and talent managers to deliver meaningful engagement.
- Previous experience of successfully creating and executing a strategy for enhancing a brand through engaging celebrities and high-profile individuals
- Experience of utilising audience insight and landscape awareness to identify suitable celebrities/influencers to enhance our brand development.
- Experience of working within the not-for-profit sector
- A collaborative, creative style with excellent written and verbal communication skills
About the Role
- Lead the implementation of a celebrity strategy and engagement plan to establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with high profile individuals
- Work with the Brand & Communications and Fundraising teams to proactively identify and grow relationships with talent that broadens our reach as a charity
- Develop creative concepts which can be used to engage celebrities and amplify their involvement across multiple channels and platforms. Draft briefing notes for celebrities, quotes and press releases about their activity.
- Review existing relationships with high profile supporters and assess where there are opportunities to leverage these relationships to help deliver St John strategic messages.
- Develop and participate in a network of counterparts at other charities to maintain a focus on continual improvement and innovation within this field in relation to high profile supporters and upskill St John People to spot opportunities for celebrity engagement.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here:Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
Are you a dynamic and experienced Research Manager? Now is the time to join our Prospect Research Team.
If you have a proven track record of building positive relationships in teams, especially working with fundraisers to manage their portfolios of prospects and donors, this role is for you. You'll be part of a team providing a critical function to the high value and corporate partnerships teams and be an ambassador for new and innovative ways of working.
We're looking for someone who can help embed best practice, provide a high quality and meticulous service, be proactive and share new ideas and is comfortable providing and using insight and making data-driven decisions.
In this role, you'll use your outstanding research skills, great verbal and written communications skills, knowledge of the external environment. You'll have an adaptable and innovative approach to work, solving problems and working both collaboratively and independently as required.
You'll be reporting to the Senior Manager Prospect Research and working alongside the Prospect Researcher in delivering our high-quality research service to our high value and corporate partnership teams. You'll also take a leading role in managing some of the research projects, such as sector work, network mapping, and prospect identification.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary Relationship Development Team, you'll develop our core services and adopt a test and learn approach for our key stakeholders.
The post is full-time and permanent, working 35 hours a week. It's hybrid, so can be based in London or from elsewhere and involve homeworking with some travel for team meetings and planning days, often in London.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career with a team dedicated to providing excellent service and engaging a wide variety of supporters to ensure all blind and partially sighted people can live the life they want to lead, without limits.
We're involved in fundraising for a diverse range of projects to support our customers, from mental health projects, to eye care support, reading services, employment and training support, new technologies, and much more besides.
What We Offer
RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.
For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .
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If you would like to apply for this great job opportunity, please review the documents linked below, then select "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page and complete our application form, telling us how you meet the Specialist Skills, Knowledge and Experience criteria (Section 1 of the person specification in the Job Description). Guidance for completion can be found on each page of the application form.
We're the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we're here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK's biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.
We are looking for a Major Donor Manager for an incredible animal welfare charity, to build and advance relationships with major donors and prospects, to solicit major gifts (5,000 and above), to support international programmes and campaigns.
This role can be London (hybrid) or remote, with international travel throughout Europe, as required.
The Charity
A passionate animal welfare charity, dedicated to creating a society that treats animals with dignity and respect. They have a staff of c53 people securing c6m last year.
You will be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including 33 days per year (including public holidays), an ethical Pension Scheme, with 5% employer contributions and access to a wide range of learning and development options, as well as much more!
The Role
Develop a strategy for international for major gifts fundraising
Manage and maintain a portfolio major gift donors and prospects, across international entities
Effectively steward donors and prospects
Develop personal engagement plans for donors, using knowledge and insights to plan appropriate communications
The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of major giving fundraising.
Strong knowledge of animal rights issues.
Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner.
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
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Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
Summary of Role:
Join Muslim Aid as the Director of Operations to steer our strategic alignment and operational excellence across global initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating with senior directors, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our International Programmes, Income Generation and Marketing departments. This position is based in London and is a vital part of our mission to deliver impactful, efficient, and accountable operations worldwide.
About the Role:
- Work alongside the CEO and senior leadership to craft and execute strategic plans, ensuring it aligns with our broader goals.
- Prepare and present comprehensive operational reports at board meetings and committee meetings throughout the year, offering strategic insights and recommendations.
- Oversee the management of the Head of International Programmes and Head of Income Generation and Marketing, ensuring strategies and operations align with overall goals of Muslim Aid.
- Oversee the operational budget, guaranteeing resources are distributed with efficiency and effectiveness to uphold strategic priorities.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and funding requirements, maintaining high standards of accountability.
- Ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness across all programmatic and departmental activities, implementing good practices and seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement.
About You:
- Proven experience in a leadership role within the non-profit sector, preferably in an international context.
- Experience in overseeing programmatic and income generation activities, demonstrating the ability to integrate these functions effectively.
- Proven experience in successfully raising funds from diverse income streams such as grants, donations, sponsorships, events, and partnerships.
- Experience in managing diverse teams and complex projects across multiple countries and contexts.
- Proven experience in change management and driving organisational development initiatives.
- Proven financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Why You Should Apply:
Seize the opportunity to make a significant impact on the world with Muslim Aid. As our Director of Operations, you will not only lead key strategic initiatives but also inspire a team dedicated to operational excellence and global humanitarian efforts. This role is your chance to leverage your leadership and strategic skills in an environment that values innovation and commitment to community service. Join us to be at the forefront of change, empowering communities and making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can achieve remarkable things and create a legacy of compassion and integrity.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working (working in office 2 days a week)
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Digital Marketing Manager
Working with the Head of Brand and Marketing the successful candidate for this role will work to implement a new digital acquisition and engagement strategy for the charity’s work and collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and maximise digital marketing opportunities to meet the charity’s objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Brand & Marketing, you will be responsible for development and delivery of the organisational digital marketing strategy and plans including leading on all digital aspects of Butterfly Conservation marketing campaigns including its hero campaign Wild Spaces and Big Butterfly Count. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day digital marketing channels including social media, email marketing, websites, SEO, PPC, championing a digital first approach making evidence led decisions to ensure Butterfly Conservation is at the forefront of digital marketing trends. You will be responsible for analysing performance of digital marketing campaigns and making insight led decisions and recommendations, presenting your finding to internal stakeholders.
This role is a balance between strategic planning and operational delivery.
If you are excited about the prospects of working for a leading wildlife charity, please read through the job description and person specification, to see if you have the right skills to join the team. Please visit our website.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Midday Monday 03 June 2024
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 17 June 2024
Why choose Butterfly Conservation?
We believe our work has never been more important.
Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment.
Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.
Location: Remote / Hybrid - Dorset/Lulworth
Salary: Grade D - £33,653 - £38,166 (depending upon experience) plus 8% employer pension contribution
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week (1 fte). Some out of hours work will be required
Benefits: Competitive
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Job purpose and key responsibilities
The purpose of this job is to ensure people in the UK are hearing about the global realities of poverty, emergencies, gender inequality and climate change, as well as about the ways that CARE and our community of supporters are urgently working to address these.
You will lead, develop, and implement CARE International UK’s media strategy and secure regular, timely and high-quality media coverage in UK-based national and regional print, broadcast, and digital media.
You will be on top of the news agenda in the UK, ready to respond quickly and strategically to match our expert UK and locally based spokespeople from across the world to the media opportunities that arise. In addition, you will work closely with advocacy and programming teams to develop and drive coherent influencing strategies developing and improving CARE’s thought leadership positions.
Why work for us?
It’s a great time to join CARE International UK as we deliver on our three-year strategy supporting women’s leadership and amplifying their voices so that they become the driving force of change in their communities and countries.
This exciting role is pivotal in helping CARE International UK to reach millions of people across the UK with key messages about CARE’s mission delivered through print, online, and broadcast media engagement tactics.
With high levels of media attention in our humanitarian and climate justice activities and campaigns, (including International Women’s Day), we have plans to invest more in our media capacity with you at the heart of a small but growing team. Your expertise will drive significant awareness of CARE International UK and shows the impact and importance of CARE’s continuing work around the globe helping to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice.
CARE International UK is committed to become a leading champion for women in times of crisis. Through our media outreach and engagements, we will use our influence to motivate the UK government, peer organisations, and others to better support women’s leadership, locally-led development, and humanitarian work to ensure that women’s voice are heard loudest and acted upon on first in decision-making spaces.
About you
We’re looking for a highly talented Media or senior communications professional who can take our media relations to the next level and develop lasting relationships with journalists to tell the best possible story about CARE’s global impact with UK and international audiences.
You’ll bring high levels of creativity and energy to opportunity spotting, securing opinion pieces, expert comment as well as develop fresh strategies and media angles for annual campaigns and fundraising moments.
The successful candidate will prove they have a track record of building successful working relationships with national and international journalists, be experienced in digital communications to ensure we have the greatest reach and impact, and be able to provide detailed media evaluations, insights and learning reports that guide future media engagement. You will have excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive, accessible style to a range of different audiences. You will also have strong advocacy skills and the ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid: Office base is in London with expectation for a minimum of one day per week in the office (The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RR)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered)
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 depending on experience.
Annual Leave: 22 days + 3 CUF discretionary days + Bank Holidays per annum.
Church Urban Fund is looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded individual to help us improve and manage key digital functions across the charity.
The role requires someone with excellent problem solving and technical skills to support the use of digital platforms and tools within the organisation, as well as rounded people skills to help our staff understand and maximise the use of digital tools. You will also have a passion for business systems and processes that support our staff team to be agile in streamlined in our operations.
Your role will be pivotal in enabling us to support churches and communities through support of our programmes, campaigns, communications and fundraising activity.
We are looking for candidates who are competent in using digital platforms, using analytical tools and managing and supporting the implementation of digital and other business projects.
If you have a strong commitment to user engagement and a passion for supporting people and communities, we want to hear from you.
Woodgreen currently has an exciting opportunity to join our Retail Team as Retail Area Manager. The successful candidate will use their commercial knowledge and experience to oversee multiple shops in order to drive sales and maximise profits. During a period of transformational change their exceptional leadership skills will empower and support their team to achieve their targets which in turn supports our income generation strategy ensuring a brighter future for animals in need.
Founded in 1924, Woodgreen Pet Charity’s mission is to care for vulnerable pets, whether they have been abandoned, neglected, are vulnerable or simply need a home. Our retail estate is a key piece of the puzzle as we look to diversify our income streams to support more pets and their people. By developing and leading our passionate shop teams to be the face of Woodgreen on the High Street, you will play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward. You will;
- Coach, Lead, and Inspire: Working closely with your team you will foster a culture of collaboration and growth. You will be confident to address challenges head-on but to also to celebrate successes.
- Achieve Sales Targets: With a sharp focus on financial goals, you will lead your area to meet and exceed sales targets. You will maximise retail profit by driving donated sales, new goods sales, Gift aid and fundraising income whilst also controlling variable costs. You will monitor each shops sales performance against a weekly budget, taking action as necessary to improve sales performance where shops are under-performing.
- Recruit and Develop Talent: Building a high-performing team is key. Working alongside Woodgreen’s People Team, you will recruit, develop, and retain top-notch staff across all roles, nurturing their skills and potential to drive performance.
- Ensure Compliance: Across your designated area you will ensure in-shop compliance with organisational policies and Woodgreen’s Ways of Being, with a strong understanding of safeguarding in the charity retail environment.
- Analyse Data for Insights: Using relevant financial data you will make informed commercial decisions in order to guide your area towards profitability and sustainability.
- Set Standards: By maintaining sector-leading standards in customer service and in-store merchandising, you will ensure an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
- Drive Donations: By encouraging and supporting your Shop Management team to initiate and lead area-driven initiatives your area will generate quality donated goods, fuelling Woodgreen’s mission to support animals in need.
- Engage with Communities: At the heart of our community strategy Woodgreen aspires to ensure that our shops are not just places of retail, but integral parts of the communities we serve.
In return we can offer you;
- A competitive starting salary of £34,730 - £42,446 per annum depending on experience.
- Generous car allowance
- 36 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) which will increase with length of service to a maximum of 40 days
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions (based on employee contribution level)
- Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan) and wellbeing
- Free access to Headspace
- Life assurance scheme (4 x salary)
Successful candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Day at our Godmanchester site on Tuesday 4th June.
Please note that this role is subject to a range of pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Post: Senior Marketing and Communications Manager (Women Only)
Contract: Full-time (permanent contract, subject to funding, flexible working available)
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £34,500 per annum
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference and ready for the next step in your marketing career? Join Savera UK as the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of all marketing activities and communications efforts – a leading charity dedicated to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and culturally specific harmful practices.
This is a diverse and dynamic role, where you will be dealing with complex and sensitive subject matter. You will be expected to build on your existing knowledge of or passion for human rights by proactively developing a deep awareness of the multi-layered, and ever-changing nature of our work.
You will be part of a small and very supportive, highly expert, and effective team, who work at pace without compromising on quality or attention to detail.
You will also become the custodian of our carefully developed brand, which possesses qualities of authenticity, power, and challenge.
You’ll have the opportunity to build brand awareness, market services, increase revenue, support fundraising, develop campaigns that influence policy, and help to effectively communicate our impact.
This is an exciting time to join Savera UK as they embark on a journey to amplify their message and drive change.
An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of Savera UK’s service users.
Savera UK encourages individuals from any community to apply, in particular those from underrepresented groups. In order to be appointed to this post, please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post, alongside an up-to-date reference.
Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.
* Location: The post holder location will be Liverpool based but will also need to work where relevant/required including traveling. Therefore a full, clean driving licence, and use of own car is essential, and mileage would be reimbursed
Please note that due to the nature of Savera UK’s work and for security purposes, they do not disclose the location of the post until the successful candidate is appointed. However, we can confirm that their registered head office is around 30 minutes’ walk or 15/20 minutes by car/public transport from where this role will be based.
How to apply
Job Description & Job Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be downloaded directly from our website. Savera UK will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and experience for the role advertised.
Applications that don’t include a covering letter, as specified, will be automatically rejected.
Following receiving your CV and covering letter, Savera UK may ask you to complete a further application form, to help us gather further information. Ensure your covering letter is clearly relates to the essential specification required for the role, as detailed in the job description
Closing date for applications: 5pm 5th June 2024
The recruitment process will be in two stages. If you are shortlisted, Savera UK will be in contact to arrange an informal 20-minute chat about the role and your interest in it. Savera UK will then invite candidates who progress to the second stage to an in-person interview, which will comprise competency questions and a task on which they will be asked to present back to the interview panel. Candidates will be provided with information for the task, for which they will have two weeks to prepare. There will be opportunity for one set of questions/clarifications about the task.
In-person interviews are expected to take place in w/c 17th June 2024. Please inform Savera UK, when you apply, if there are any dates in that week that you can/cannot attend.
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with good understanding and experience of individual giving. The main objective of this role is to drive income to the hospice from individuals, growing and retaining donors through direct mail cash appeals, regular giving, lottery, in-memory giving and legacy promotion.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Developing an individual giving strategy that builds on previous successes and learnings, which looks to significantly grow our contactable community over the next three years and maximise the lifetime value of our donors.
- Project managing a variety of fundraising campaigns and events
- Managing a programme of supporter direct mail appeals
- Developing In Memory giving income
- Managing and developing our lottery income and our relationship with Local Hospice Lottery
- Developing engaging supporter journeys for key audiences to encourage repeat giving
- Managing the development of the income and expenditure budget for our IG programme
- Managing our In-Memory Fundraising Officer
This role will be working with internal teams, external suppliers, and third-party providers to develop and test propositions. The post holder will work to acquire new donors and suppliers, segment our data, and maximise insight into our donors to support our growing individual giving stream. We have ambitious targets for this programme and lots of opportunities and an appetite to test and learn.
Skills & experience:
We are seeking someone who is an experienced individual giving fundraiser, with excellent interpersonal skills and a great team player. You’ll be a self-starter, enthusiastic and driven with strong team working ethic who is willing to take the initiative and pro-actively engage with our supporters. Confident, articulate, outgoing and with excellent people skills, and someone who can communicate empathetically when dealing with supporters.
In return we can offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Generous annual leave
- Flexible/Hybrid Working
- A range of opportunities for professional learning and development
- Pension - Employer contribution pension scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Travel incentives
- Family friendly and special leave
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Blue Light Scheme membership and carers’ discounts
- Social events throughout the year and much more…
If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a difference, please review the attached JD for more details. In addition, if you know someone who may be interested and suited to this role, please do share the details with them.
In the first instance please submit your CV and a covering letter . Relevant applicants may be asked to provide addtitonal information at a later stage .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.