Jobs in Buckinghamshire

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the organisation’s outreach.

Team: Media

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Mon-Fri 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £46,284 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our National Media Manager:

- leading and managing the national media team, including three National Media Officers

- designing and delivering a pipeline of proactive and reactive PR activity for national media

- maintain and manage the Media Relations budget

- work closely with the Regional Media Manager to identify areas of growth in our media profile

- ensure all national releases are well written and within brand and strategy

- oversee the running of campaigns and the management of PR agencies and freelancers

- identify gaps within Cats Protection’s media relations and build relationships with diverse media

- oversee the management of reputational issues

About the Media team:

Our media teams are responsible for securing proactive and reactive press coverage for Cats Protection, ensuring more people are aware of our work through earned media. Our team protects and enhances the charity’s reputation. The team works across cat welfare, services, advocacy, campaigns, and income generation.

What we’re looking for in our National Media Manager:

- experience line managing a press office team

- relevant qualification in PR or journalism

- experience in crisis management and reputational issues

- budget management experience

- experience working with national media contacts including news agencies

- familiar with compiling evaluation reports to demonstrate achievements against KPI’s

- experience of managing PR agencies and freelancers

- forward thinking with the ability to think on your feet and spot opportunities

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 5th February 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 24th February 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening

3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Location:  Remote in North Somerset, North Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire & South Wales 

Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week 

Number of positions: 1 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to join our team in the following region.

• North Somerset, North Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire & South Wales

Applicants will need to confirm that they are situated in the above region on application 

About the Role 

A Help for Heroes Case Manager/Support Worker acts as a critical link between the veterans and the services they require, aiming to improve their overall well-being and quality of life by assisting them in accessing the services and resources they need. 

Conducting initial assessments to understand the specific needs and challenges of each veteran. Developing a personalised support plan tailored to the veteran's unique circumstances and goals. Continuously assessing the veteran's progress and adjusting the support plan as needed. 

You will liaise on behalf of veterans to ensure they receive the benefits and entitlements they are eligible for. Offering information to veterans about available resources and how to navigate the support system available to them effectively. Empowering veterans to become self-sufficient and independent by helping them build skills and access opportunities. Providing visible support in the community and conducting home visits. Building and establishing links within communities. 

Please see below a link to the Job Description for more details.  

The client group for this role are veterans and families, including those who may be elderly, ill, or disabled. Given the potential needs of the client group and those certain requirements of the role fall within regulated activities, such as advising or guiding vulnerable adults, this position is subject to an enhanced DBS check or country equivalent checks. 

Anyone connected with Help for Heroes may be at risk and/or vulnerable/temporarily vulnerable, either by statutory definition or through circumstance. Help for Heroes is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Remote with the expectation to travel to Poole once a month

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from anyone.

Your role

We’re looking for an experienced social media professional who has the expertise to lead the delivery of the RNLI’s social media strategy and approaches across both paid and organic, advising and supporting a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of an organisation in order to help save lives at sea.

As Senior Social Media Manager, key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the delivery of paid and organic content, as well as community management, across our channels
• Line managing a team of social media specialists
• Providing strategic and outcomes-focused responses to marketing briefs
• Driving forward social media fundraising for the RNLI
• Procuring, implementing and managing relevant social media tools and software
• Innovating in the social media space, including launching new channels
• Leading on the social media elements of crisis communication responses

Please note that as part of the role you will also contribute to the team’s out-of-hours community management rota.

About you

The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately. To be considered for the Senior Social Media Manager role you will have substantial experience leading on organic and paid content and the strategic use of social media within a large organisation, as well as experience of line management and stakeholder management.

For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 26 January 2025. 

Interview dates: w/c 3 February 2025 (online).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising/CEO, the post holder will manage and oversee a growing programme of fundraising whilst working to build a pipeline of corporate partners to deliver ambitious income targets. At Dreams Come True (DCT), we are looking for an exceptional candidate who can hit the ground running and spearhead growth across the corporate programme. You’ll need strong evidence of managing partners and programmes from diverse income streams and raising significant income (5-6 figures).

We are searching for a manager who is a self-starter and happy working independently to steward our wonderful partners whilst driving income. You’ll have a solid ability to adapt your communication style with stakeholders and knowledge of what corporate programme works best for a variety of industries.

Key Responsibilities

General

• A proven track record of raising income against targets and KPIs and securing partnerships that are 5-6 figures.
• Experience in building bespoke high-value partnerships with a range of engagement and strategic KPIs.
• Responsible for delivering high-value partnerships and implementing excellent stewardship to current corporate partners, maximising value and opportunities to drive income.
• Account manage a varied portfolio of current corporate partnerships.
• Build and develop a pipeline of new opportunities including commercial, sponsorship, pro-bono, employee fundraising, and Charity of the Year.
• Adept at developing strong corporate fundraising plans to underpin the DCT organisational strategy
• The ability to write and present compelling and expertly written cases for support for a range of audiences, including creative propositions and proposals.
• Develop strong propositions and pitches to secure new partners.
• Mine new business opportunities, striving to achieve and exceed KPI goals.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, to secure long-term commitment
• Work collaboratively with the senior team to share corporate best practices and insights

Job description

Are you passionate about education and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential? Would you like the opportunity to work from home, for a few hours a week, to engage and inspire young people at a critical point in their education? If you’re knowledgeable in the field of maths and/ or science and able to facilitate engaging, online weekly sessions for children, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nova
Based in North Kensington since 1983 and serving its poorest wards & those of surrounding London boroughs, Nova works with individuals from marginalised and disadvantaged communities who are looking to develop their potential and achieve a better future for themselves. Nova brings about real and lasting change in people’s lives by addressing every person as an individual and seeking out ways to best support that person to reach their goals. We endeavour to help every person that comes to us who is motivated and committed to improving his or her life.
 
Reaching 2,500+ people each year, we believe in improving people’s lives one person at a time, helping committed and motivated individuals to achieve their potential by:
• Developing knowledge, education and confidence 
• Connecting diverse groups
• Providing opportunities 
 
Our work, operates on 2 levels: 

• Grassroots Community Support – including responsive actions (e.g. Grenfell, COVID-19), education, IAG, family programme and volunteering 
• Wider Reaching Dialogue Events and Influencing – focussing on challenging stigma,
prejudice and inequality – working with individuals, organisations, networks and decision
makers to move through conversation to action​

Purpose of role

We began offering a free programme of home school support when Covid-19 struck and many families were thrown into the unknown world of home schooling – made even more challenging when your own education isn’t up to scratch or English is your second language. Since then, we have expanded our offer of online after-school classes to those who remain the most negatively impacted by being out of school or may be falling behind due to other household circumstances.

Duties will vary dependent on your skills/ availability but may include:

• Planning sessions in line with relevant Key Stage curriculum. We are recruiting a GCSE maths AND/ OR science teacher. However, being able to teach KS2 and KS3 classes would also be desirable in case of cover
• Delivering engaging group sessions online on a weekly basis 
• Completing baseline and endline assessments and tracking learners’ progress
• Recording attendance on the database
• Undertaking relevant training

You need to be:
• A qualified teacher (QTS)
• Knowledgeable in your subject field (maths AND / OR science)
• Engaging
• Reliable
• Passionate about social change and making a difference
• Competent and confident with delivering online learning
• It would also be desirable if you were already DBS checked 

Start date: As soon as possible.

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADto join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of £34,241 - £43,046 per annum.The role is home based in the UK with National travel.

About the RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD role:

The Retail Business Development Lead is responsible for driving growth and expanding the charity's footprint of café and convenience shop locations. This role involves identifying and targeting new business opportunities, both within existing channels of operation and in new areas. Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, and working with colleagues to respond to tenders and present to key decision makers to maximise new openings and net contribution to the charity.

Hours:  35 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme
• 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
• A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
• Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as our RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD:

Knowledge

• Proven knowledge of business development and sales processes.
• Well connected within the hospitality and retail sectors.
• Advantageous to have knowledge, experience and understanding of NHS Trusts/Boards.
• Understanding of public sector procurement and bid management.

Skills

• Be able to propose new business development opportunities with corresponding research and analysis.
• Ability to present complex information at a variety of levels, both in person and on paper.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Results orientated with a strong driven to achieve targets, self motivated.
• Effective problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
• Strong IT skills including Excel for financial modelling and PowerPoint for presentations.

Experience

• Ideally educated to degree level.
• Business development experience gained within the hospitality, retail or voluntary sectors and clearly evidenced success at delivering new, financially viable business opportunities.
• Experienced in analysing PQQ and other contractual requirements.

Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is 24 February 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

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About Smile Train

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, lifechanging comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!

Reports To

UK Fundraising Director

Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Legacy Manager with demonstrated experience, preferably within the charity sector or comparable commercial environment. The role will involve primarily working from home and must be situated in or near London to attend regular in person meetings with key staff.

Key responsibilities

Take responsibility for a portfolio of around 300 legacy pledgers in order to deepen relationships and offer excellent stewardship to ensure that legacy pledgers feel valued by STUK and their pledge is retained.
Act as the first point of contact for legacy enquiries, both internal and external, responding with authority, sensitivity and diplomacy, so that legacy enquirers and intenders choose to leave STUK a gift in their Will.
Plan and deliver a programme of marketing and advertising to promote legacy giving and grow our pipeline of legacy supporters. This will include contributing to campaign strategy development; producing marketing materials including newsletters; and consulting with the Head of Individual Giving re legacy mailings.
Undertake general legacy communications including developing a tangible legacy vision, make phone calls, arrange one to one meetings and write personal notes/letters.
Organise at least 2 – 3 legacy events per year including post-event follow-up.
Organise legacy stewardship activities such as recognition mechanisms.
Liaise with and oversee the administrative work of Legacy Link, our legacy administrators.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all legacy activity on Salesforce and in shared files.
Provide useful data insight and analysis producing regular statistical, qualitative and financial reports of legacy activity.
Manage in memoriam marketing.

Travel

There is limited but regular travel into London for regular team meetings as well as periodic travel as needed around the UK for meetings with legacy pledgers and to organise legacy events.

Required Education and Experience

5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to legacy marketing and liaison with legacy enquirers, considerers and pledgers preferred.
A proven history of generating significant growth in key legacy metrics such as numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers.
Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management and programme staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce and First Class preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.

Application Information

Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, [a writing sample-an existing example of your writing; no need to create something new], and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible

Global Partners Digital is recruiting for an Operations Officer to provide integral support for the day to day running of our organisation. This role will work across all teams at GPD and responsibilities will range widely from logistics, project support, operations, finance and HR. We are a small team, giving you opportunities to get involved in many areas of the business and make processes your own as well as suggesting new, more efficient ways of working. 

We are looking for someone who is motivated by solving problems, thrives working collaboratively within a remote team, has experience working on repetitive tasks with a keen eye for detail, a willingness to take ownership and responsibility for tasks and see each through to completion. 

About Global Partners Digital 

GPD is a social purpose company working at the intersection of human rights and digital technologies. We work to ensure that human rights underpin how we develop, use and govern digital technologies. Through advocacy, partnerships, capacity building, networks, and research, we have a successful track record in shaping rights-respecting laws and policies globally. We have also helped build a more diverse digital policy ecosystem by actively partnering with civil society partners in the global majority and promoting their perspectives in global policy processes.

Requirements

A summary of the main roles and responsibilities are: 

• Provide streamlined general admin and logistics support to the GPD team and its projects (in particular, the Freedom Online Coalition Support Unit);

• Travel support for the GPD team and external partners including transport and accommodation bookings, travel surveys, risk assessments, logistics notes;

• Event logistics support, both online and occasionally in-person, including organising calls, invitations, venue and catering, translation, agendas, minutes;

• Supporting external communications, including inbox management, contacts and mailing lists, social media posts, website management, drafting comms outputs;

• Helping maintain company and project systems and processes, including the employee handbook, company policies and databases and data;

• Support with financial administration including inputting and updating data on Xero in time for twice monthly payruns, and regular financial reconciliations;

• Maintaining internal records of IT assets, ordering new equipment and organising couriers / deliveries for a remote team;

• Administration of company benefits, ensuring new joiners and leaver details are updated and expenditure for the wellbeing and professional development fund is kept up to date; 

• Represent GPD in relevant external settings in a supportive capacity, this may include travel on occasion;

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of one year of experience working in a professional environment in a comparable role
• Experience of maintaining operational systems and processing data 
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders including funders, partners, suppliers, and internal facing stakeholders including senior leadership and employees

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently, efficiently prioritising tasks, managing deadlines, and maintaining high organisational standards with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, key stakeholders, using interpersonal and collaborative skills 
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in the use of business tools, such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, with experience using spreadsheets
• Demonstrated expertise in communication, analytical and numerical skills.
• Evidenced proficiency in both written and spoken English 
• Flexibility to travel internationally 

For more information and details about how to apply, please click on the link below. 

Reports to: COO

Location: Remote, with monthly co-working or team days in London and additional stakeholder meetings/ events as required. (Travel not funded for the regular monthly days.)

Salary: £31,000 + 11% employer pension contribution and other benefits, including generous holiday, retailer discounts and personal development budgets. 

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours a week) or 0.8 (30 hours a week) We are delighted to consider requests for flexible working patterns. 

Contract: Permanent

ABOUT NOW TEACH

Our long-term vision is a world where children benefit because talented people, who’ve already had successful careers, become teachers, and bring their skills and experiences to the schools that need them most. We support Now Teachers, training providers, schools and the wider education system to realise the full potential of career-changers in education. 

Career-changers bring new experiences into the classroom, but they often need support to complete their training and stay in teaching. We offer Now Teachers one-to-one support, alongside a comprehensive structured programme helping them change career successfully. This support continues after they’ve completed their training, and the Now Teach Network is there to help make the most of their experience and skills as career-changers.  

Our support helps Now Teachers stay in teaching: 75% of Now Teachers are still in teaching 2 years after qualifying, compared to much lower percentages nationally. Nearly 90% of our cohort are satisfied or very satisfied with the support they get from Now Teach.  

We are looking for driven and committed people to help us meet new goals, increase our Network and create more impact in schools.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Role overview 

As Operations Executive, you will collaborate closely with the COO to enhance our operational efficiency and ensure seamless cross-organisational progress. In this key position, you will be responsible for monitoring and advancing our objectives, fostering collaboration, and optimizing processes to achieve our strategic goals, as well as providing first line HR and operations support to the whole of Now Teach. 

This role will involve working across several projects/services at a time, and the priorities of the role will adapt and develop over time depending on the needs and priorities of the organisation and where the support is needed most. If you are super organised, love coordination, communication and you have a keen eye for detail, this could be the job for you. 

In this role you will……  

Organisational effectiveness 

• Working with the COO, create tools and processes to track progress against organisational objectives, as well as designing and running the annual organisational objective setting process, in close consultation with the COO and other key staff members. 
• Proactively identify and mitigate cross-departmental risks to ensure timely and effective mitigation. 
• Identify and propose suggestions for improvement to cross organisational systems, processes and ways of working. 
• Own the policy update log and process, engaging the team and bringing in subject matter experts as required. 
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and agile ways of working, including defining our approach to project management. 
• Provide reporting and analysis as required by the COO and CEO. 
• Ensure all key organisational dates and meetings are booked and clearly communicated with backwards planning of critical milestones. 

People coordination and support 

• Lead the onboarding, offboarding, training, and development of all Now Teach staff members, continuously enhancing these processes to align with organisational values. 
• Develop our people processes and policies in a way which is aligned to our values and enhances the experience of all staff members. 
• Act as a point of contact on general HR/People and operational queries for the Now Teach team and administer relevant people files and our employee database (SafeHR). 
• Support in the recruitment of diverse and effective staff, ensuring an effective recruitment process is in place for hiring managers to follow. 
• Manage and analyse our quarterly staff survey, making suggestions for how we can improve the staff experience. 
• Ensure there is an up-to-date record of all contracts and agreements with contractors and freelancers.
• Provide support to the payroll process as necessary. 

General support and administration 

• Own the scheduling and planning of Team and collaboration days, securing and booking meeting rooms and locations and cohering an internal team to plan an engaging employee experience.
• Coordinate IT support services with our outsourced provider, ensuring the smooth day to day running of the organisation 
• Maintain the Now Teach equipment register.
• Deliver induction training on the basics of our IT and technology set up
• Support with the running of our CRM, liaising across departments regarding any system development or change requests 
• Any other general support commensurate with the role. 

PERSON SPECFICIATION 

Who you are (qualities/values) 

• Passionate about ensuring that Now Teachers, schools, partners and the wider education system can realise the full potential of career changers in education.
• A strong relationship builder with people at all levels, and someone who gets a kick out of helping and supporting others. 
• A systematic and structured thinker with strong analytical abilities. 
• Proactive and innovative in identifying approaches and opportunities for improvement, particularly regarding technology. 
• Tenacious, highly organised self-starter who enjoys variety.
• Effective at working cross-organizationally to achieve results. 
• You are happy to get into the detail and not daunted by a challenge – no task is too big or small. 

What you’ll need to succeed in this role (experience/qualifications etc) 

• Experience in a cross-functional role within a small organization, with a proven ability to drive initiatives and achieve results in a dynamic environment. 
• Experience of managing projects in any setting – this doesn’t need to be a formal project management qualification but we are looking for someone who is able to get things done, and who can bring others with them. 
• An eye for future trends, particularly in how technology and AI are likely to transform organisational effectiveness over the next 5 years. 
• Experience analysing and presenting complex information simply. 
• Great attention to detail and the ability to join the dots and make connections between different areas of the organisation. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience using a variety of tech systems and CRMs. 
• Desirable but not essential – knowledge of UK employment law (or a desire to learn). 

Application Process  

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a short covering statement (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) by 9am 10th February 2025. 

  
Your statement should include why you are attracted to the role and how you match the person specification particularly regarding your experience. 

If you need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

  
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.   

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.  

Safe Recruitment Procedure  

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.  

Assistant Director- Data & Insight

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Assistant Director of Data and Insight to lead the Data and Insight function at the charity, covering England and Wales. 

This is a newly created senior leadership role and is a unique opportunity to influence the transformation of support Victims and Witnesses receive through modernising and overhauling the use of data. 

Do you want to make a difference every day?  Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience and adaptability?  Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Position: 5942 Assistant Director- Data & Insight

Location: Home based (with frequent travel to the London offices)

Hours: Full time 37.5, Monday - Friday 9-5

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £66,961.19 per annum (allowance: Home Working, London Weighting)

Closing Date: 11th February 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.

The Role

As an Assistant Director Data and Insight, you will be leading a team of analysts and developers to transform and overhaul our approach to working with data, helping to gain meaningful insight and achieve strategic ambitions.

This role can be based homebased or hybrid working dependent on proximity to an office, with frequent travel to the London offices.

About You

You will need:

• The ability to develop a charity-wide vision for a coherent joined up approach to working with data and deriving insight.
• Experience of working with large and complex datasets and a deep understanding of the tools and software required to work with data.
• Experience of delivering transformation at multiple layers of an organisation.
• To be a highly motivated and inspiring manager of people and a skilled communicator.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details when you apply.

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Data, Insights, Data and Insights, Data Manager, Insights Manager, Data and Insights Manager, Director of Data, Director of Insights, Director of Data and Insights, Assistant Director of Data, Assistant Director of Insights, Assistant Director of Data and Insights, Deputy Director of Data, Deputy Director of Insights, Deputy Director of Data and Insights.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: £30,753
• Hours: 35
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Homebased within Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath area
• Closing date: 9th February 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Fundraising Engagement Manager with a strong team work ethic to join our Regional Fundraising team.

This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation, and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

You will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Regional Engagement’ team and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals, to groups and local corporates.

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath are area's filled with some of our most committed supporters but there is still so much opportunity to grow corporate support across the counties. Our Social Workers support families from Bristol hospitals, so building relationships with these teams are a must.

Candidates should live within Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath, in one of the following Postcodes: Gloucestershire GL, BS30-BS40, Bath BA1-3, Wiltshire BA12-15, SN, SP1-5, SP9. We will also consider applications from the Bristol postcodes BS4-5,BS7, BS10, BS14-16.

Candidates who live outside of these areas should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• To plan, monitor and report on your budgeted income with a constant eye on contingency planning to ensure annual targets are achieved
• To steward our most committed supporters and deliver legendary supporter experience
• To be a key, valued member of your regional team and UK wide team.
• To identify, cultivate and secure partnerships and donations within your area
• To work with your local service team/s to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships
• To be the first point of contact for service user families, to offer opportunities to them and their networks to engage with the wider charity as they would like I.e. fundraising, volunteering, sharing their story

What do I need? 

• A proven track record of delivering amazing customer experiences
• Experience of relationship management in either a charity or corporate setting
• Ability to work within a financial target-based setting, and experience of reaching/exceeding set targets
• Demonstrable experience of winning new business
• Experience of managing own workload
• Proven ability to manage/complete projects
• Able to ‘make the ask’ for support and to influence/negotiate
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
• Have a sufficient Broadband connection

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Natural storyteller
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Great communicator
• Great at spotting opportunities
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Team player

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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The role

We are looking for a Supporter Acquisition Executive to play a key role in the fundraising that supports NDCS's work to support deaf children and their families. This post will manage relationships with fundraising supporter acquisition agencies, particularly working door to door and face to face, to recruit tens of thousands of new supporters every year.

What you'll do

• Manage relationships with fundraising supporter acquisition agencies, ensuring our ambitious supporter recruitment targets are hit and that campaigns comply with regulations and best practice.
• Monitor and report on the success of campaigns, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Ensure feedback and complaints are learned from and handled effectively.

What you'll need

• Strong communication, confidence managing relationships externally & internally.
• Numeracy & attention to detail - able to create reports on campaign performance & make improvement recommendations.
• Resilience in dealing with challenges.
• Familiarity with fundraising processes and regulation is an advantage.
• Previous experience of managing high value suppliers, or account management, is an advantage.
• Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of agile values & principles.
• A criminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position).

What you'll get

• Home-based working with flexible hours.
• 25 days holiday - plus additional 3 days at Christmas (and bank holidays).
• Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Annual performance-based salary increase.
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.

What we do

The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Disability Confidence

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us  with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).

Team: Change

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 Hours per week, Mon-Fri, flexible working options available

Salary: Up to £58,852 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

About the Change team:

The Change and PMO team are a team of 11 and sit within the Finance & Strategy Directorate.  The team are responsible for the design, development and delivery of the more strategic projects and programmes at Cats Protection. It’s a very exciting time to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvement required to get us there. 

Responsibilities of our Change Lead:

- develop and implement change management strategies that align with organisational goals

- engage and represent stakeholders across the organisation throughout change delivery

- support CRM implementation and manage change champions

- lead on communication and engagement planning

- assess change readiness and identify areas of resistance to change

- evaluate the outcomes of change through impact assessments, then develop action plans

- build change knowledge and toolkits, increasing capability, education and awareness of change throughout the organisation

- line management of Change Project Managers and general duties such as managing performance and workload

What we’re looking for in our Change Lead:

- strong understanding and knowledge of change methodology and leading on change activities

- knowledge of project management methodology

- prior experience of leading on change activities, dealing with uncertainty and resistance

- Experience or knowledge of implementing Target Operating Model changes

- line management experience

- experience developing change management plans

- experience producing communication and engagement materials

- experience designing and implementing strategies to facilitate adoption of change

- excellent people skills and a team player with a collaborative approach to working

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more

Application closing date: 29th January 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 10th February 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening

3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.