BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL

Digital Fundraising Officer

• Location: Cambridge, UK
• Full time: 35 hours per week
• Contract: 1 year fixed term, with the possibility of extension
• Salary: circa £28,000-32,000 pro rata, depending on skills and experience, plus competitive 12% pension benefit
• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. Through our unique local-to-global approach, we deliver high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to create and disseminate digital fundraising product/campaigns, in close coordination with global digital and fundraising teams – to maintain up-to-date awareness of best practice in the field and master the necessary analytics and monitoring of our efforts, their successes and shortcomings.

This person will drive, support, create and contribute to content and strategy for digital fundraising campaigns. Support the roll-out of digital fundraising campaigns to Partner staff. Support the development and implementation of BirdLife’s digital acquisition strategy. Diversify the current digital channel and product mix and work collaboratively with the Communications team to maximize fundraising opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have

• A degree in a discipline related to communications
• Knowledge of digital and on-line landscape, particularly in areas of fundraising and campaigning
• Demonstrable experience of working in digital communications, marketing and/or fundraising, ideally in the charity sector
• Experience of managing a range of channels such as social media and intranet would be an advantage
• Knowledge of reporting and monitoring success of ads against key KPIs
• Experience creating and/or working with designers on the development of image and video content, optimised for social media advertising

A detailed job description can be found at on the BirdLife International website.

Closing date: 18 March 2021

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity. Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head of Trusts, Foundations and Institutional Fundraising

• Location: Cambridge, UK

• Full time: 35 hours per week

• Contract: Open-ended

• Salary: circa £45,000-50,000 pro rata plus competitive 12% pension benefit

• Annual Leave: 25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is a global partnership of conservation organisations (NGOs) that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. Together we are over 100 BirdLife Partners worldwide – one per country or territory – and growing.  We are driven by our belief that local people, working for nature in their own places but connected nationally and internationally through our global Partnership, are the key to sustaining all life on this planet. This unique local-to-global approach delivers high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.  BirdLife is widely recognised as the world leader in bird conservation.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Trusts, Foundations and Institutional Fundraising to manage the team responsible for developing and delivering the fundraising strategy.  Your efforts will contribute substantially to the income BirdLife International and its partners around the world need to ensure the health and diversity of birds and their habitats, ultimately ensuring the health of our planet. 

The post requires an excellent communicator with experience in both successfully presenting proposals to foundation, trust and institutional representatives, and in writing compelling proposals and reports.  You will have good working knowledge of this donor sector and a track record of building strong working relationships with foundations, trusts and institutions.   

You will also have experience in coordinating the development of large bids that span organisational departments, and the project management skills to manage such initiatives with BirdLife colleagues at the Secretariat and with our global partners.

The ideal candidate will also have: 

• Strong leadership and organisational skills 

• Experience of working to tight deadlines

• The ability to lead on complex issues requiring creative solutions

• A high degree of computer literacy, specially with CRM systems

Closing date: 25 March 2021

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Project Manager - Brand
Reference: FEB20213352
Location: Flexible*
Salary: £26,212.00 - £29,320.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
Duration: 12 Months

*This role can be home based with travel to HQ, Sandy when required.

Introduction

This is a great opportunity to have a lasting impact on how people connect with the RSPB.  The RSPB brand is a powerful one and we want to make it even stronger by driving understanding of the breadth and depth of RSPB’s impact and engaging even more people in our mission for a world richer in nature.

We are looking for a strong Project Manager to drive the implementation of our brand strategy across the organisation and ensure that brand plays a key role across every part of what we do and how we do it.

What’s the role about

This role involves leading the implementation of an ambitious brand strategy.  Working for our Brand Planner you will be instrumental in creating a clear way forward for us to implement our strategy in a year where it is crucial to show the role RSPB plays in tackling the nature and climate crises.

You will build a robust project plan which meets the requirements set within the brand strategy, liaising with stakeholders across the organisation to understand the practicalities of development and implementation and translate the strategy into an actionable project plan.

During delivery, you will build and lead the project workstreams to ensure that project outputs and outcomes are achieved.

Key activities will include:

• Developing the governance structure for brand to keep the project on track and aligned to our strategic priorities
• Producing relevant project documentation for the Brand Project Team and key decision makers to make informed decisions
• Directing and motivating the project team and ensuring that the project remains focused on its core objectives, preventing scope creep
• Developing and managing the stakeholder plan and where appropriate keeping them fully involved and informed
• Managing the implementation road map, determining when activities and events are planned to happen - ensuring the timely and successful completion of the project
• Identifying, recording, managing and communicating brand risks and issues, putting in place appropriate contingency actions
• Taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where required – to keep the project on track
• Reporting progress on the project budget to the Head of Brand against forecast and ensuring project costs are kept within agreed tolerances
• Managing handover to ‘business as usual’ by formally bringing the project to an end, preparation of any follow-on actions required and communicate to others where relevant

What we need from you

As Project Manager – Brand, you will lead the project team through the brand strategy implementation.

• You will have a proven record of project management, working to a standard project management framework
• You will have excellent change management and benefits realisation skills
• You will be able to lead a project without having line manager responsibilities
• You will have strong influencing and persuasion skills; this role involves working across all areas of The RSPB
• You will have strong cost and budget management experience
• You will have strong organisation and time management skills, with attention to detail
• You will have experience of working with external agencies as delivery partners
• You will be able to work under pressure and adapt to changing timescales
• Although not essential an understanding of brand marketing and the role it plays in an organisation will be helpful

Closing date: 23:59, 26 March 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for someone with an excellent grasp of biomedical research and strong communication skills to join our Science Communications team as a Communications Officer, responsible for supporting and engaging researchers across the UK and beyond. Working closely with the Research team, you’ll support our scientists and clinicians through regular e-newsletters, social media, scientific events, career development programmes and in the promotion of our annual Research Conference – the largest annual dementia research conference in the UK.

Sitting alongside colleagues focusing on communication of research to the public, you’ll use your skills to ensure that our research audience is motivated and engaged with the work of the charity, that we’re building a world-class research base in the UK and that success stories from within the research community are disseminated across the charity effectively.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Building strong relationships with Alzheimer’s Research UK-funded scientists and the wider research field.
• Support the development of information for researchers about Alzheimer’s Research UK, and our specific research initiatives.
• Coordinate the charity’s presence and promotion of funding opportunities at external research meetings and conferences.
• Support the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative diseases (EDoN) initiative as part of the EDoN Coordination group. Promote EDoN to researchers and maintain and develop resources to engage them with the initiative.
• Look for creative ways to support the research community, grow the field of dementia researchers and expand the charity’s Research Network.
• Coordinate and edit regular researcher e-newsletters and manage the researcher-facing @ARUKscientist twitter account.
• Contribute to the charity’s press function and identify opportunities to promote ARUK-funded research through scientific trade media and thought-leadership pieces, occasionally acting as the on-call point of contact for out-of-hours press enquiries.
• Work with the Research team to develop resources to support career development for Early Career Researchers.
• Assist with the coordination and promotion of the Alzheimer’s Research UK Conference and other researcher-facing events around the country.
• Support the Communications and Fundraising teams in the effective communication of research topics, as well as progress to staff across the wider charity.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 28 March 2021, with interviews likely to be held w/c 12 April 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a particular day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Community Regen has an exciting opportunity for an energic and creative engagement practitioner to work 3 days a week on a project in Cambridge and 2 days managing and delivering key projects, contracts and commissions for Community Regen. The role will also involve some working from home as well as some evening work.

Working as part of a small team, the Coordinator will be responsible for bidding, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating key projects. The role will involve engaging residents, businesses and partners to develop initiatives and projects that benefit local communities. The position requires an experienced and approachable community engagement/development practitioner who can engage communities, develop and support projects and initiatives as well as being a good communicator, writer, and able to generate new partnership and project opportunities.

Are you looking for a new Shop Manager challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of shop manager of our charity shop in Cambridge.

You should be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the charity retail environment and be a strong proactive leader with the ability to effectively manage this key site. A flexible approach to working will be required as the shop is open seven days per week.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the shop; generating donations; display and merchandising; managing stock deliveries and collections; record keeping; cash handling and crucially, recruiting, training, motivating, managing and supporting a loyal and committed team of volunteers.

You should be able to offer the following qualities:

* Good experience in retail management in high street or Charity retail
* The ability to work under pressure and prioritise a changing workload
* The ability to drive sales and achieve income targets
* Experience in using an EPOS system and computer skills
* A good knowledge and understanding of health and safety best practice.
* You should be numerate, organised and resourceful in building links/support within the local community.
* The ideal applicant will be personable, hands on and committed to achieving the highest retail standards
* Good communication and customer service skills are essential
* An affinity with the work that Wood Green does and a desire to increase public awareness and donor engagement of the Charity's mission

This is a full time, permanent role with a competitive salary.

Senior Conservation Scientist – International
Reference: FEB20213113
Expiry date: 23:59, 28 March 2021
Location: Flexible
Salary: £30,817.00 - £34,472.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

We are looking for a Senior Conservation Scientist to input into RSPB’s Flyways and Migrants programme. The Flyways and Migrants programme aims to undertake and facilitate research into the causes of population decline of priority migratory birds of the East Atlantic Flyway (non-passerines and passerines) and contribute to the development and testing of conservation solutions to prevent and reverse their declines across the annual cycle. This programme is likely to require conservation actions to address the main threats in key habitats, sites and landscapes, including nature-based solutions that support sustainable livelihoods and ecosystem services.

You will be RSPB's lead scientist on the population ecology, habitat use and distribution of RSPB priority migratory landbirds along the East Atlantic flyway. You will develop and maintain scientific and technical expertise in relevant specialist areas, to identify emerging issues and associated research questions to underpin RSPB’s conservation activity. You will manage and develop staff through recruitment and management of multiple staff across grades up to conservation scientist (and volunteers and students as appropriate), to ensure the RSPB has the knowledge and skills required to deliver excellence in conservation science.

You will develop, design, cost and manage the delivery of multiple projects, to provide the evidence base to underpin RSPB’s conservation activity. This includes development and implementation of research projects on populations, habitats, and management options and solutions for migrant birds along the flyway. Initially you will undertake legacy work on pied flycatcher home range and resource use in two Liberian non-breeding sites with contrasting land use, utilising existing radio-tracking and tree species data collected over two seasons.

You will work in close collaboration with RSPB Flyway and Migrants programme colleagues, other RSPB scientists working on migrants, the BirdLife partnership and other conservation organisations.

You will ideally be based near either our David Attenborough Building, Cambridge or The Lodge, Sandy, however our Scotland HQ in Edinburgh could also be considered.

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

• A PhD or similar level of experience in a relevant subject, broad knowledge of conservation issues and practice, and conservation science, gained through experience of taking responsibility for the management of a range of scientific projects and initiative and scientific horizon scanning to conceptualise and propose innovative projects to answer novel and important conservation questions using science.
• Broad knowledge of current scientific issues that is relevant to conservation and how to assess their applicability to current or future projects.
• Specialist and up-to-date knowledge of how to apply complex statistical modelling procedures to enable innovative, robust analysis and interpretation to any type and size of data set. In particular an ability to programme in R or SAS, and Python.
• Ability to be self motivated and work efficiently and to prioritise own working schedule. This necessitates the ability to plan and organise their own work and manage the work of others they are line-managing.
• Collecting, collating, manipulating, and statistical interrogation of large and complex data sets that can pass international peer-reviewed standards of scrutiny and audit and ability to influence others through production of high impact written material; for example demonstrable track record of scientific publication in internationally recognised journals, reports to funders, books and book chapters, but also written material for any media channel.

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Track record of research and publication associated with the field of migrant birds, ideally Afro Palearctic landbirds.
• Experience of use and analysis of satellite remote sensing data including class cation for land cover assessment.
• Use of GIS for land cover and land cover change modelling, ideally including carbon storage data.
• Ability to translate conservation science into conservation practice, through prescriptive writing and verbal coaching in the field, to influence others, including government and across the BirdLife partnership.
• Knowledge of how to provide practical and scientific expertise and guidance in a particular scientific area and be RSPB- and externally- recognised expert or specialist in at least one particular scientific area.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions in the field, either in the UK or abroad.
• Project design, to a robust scientific standard forecasting the necessary time scales, which could be annual, several years or unknown and a broad and deep knowledge of the appropriate data collection methods, and the ability to develop new ethically-sounds methods as and when necessary to answer novel questions.
• Knowledge of how best to win external and internal funding, for both UK and international work.
• Ability to train and coach others in complex data collection techniques in sometimes difficult to conditions in the UK or abroad.
• Knowledge of key legal and practical requirements for ensuring health and safety of staff and volunteers, sometimes in difficult field conditions, for instance cliff-nesting seabird colonies, tropical rainforests.

Closing date: 23:59, 28 March 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

No agencies please.

Peripatetic Crisis Recovery Worker
1 in Cambridge and 1 in Peterborough
21 hours per week (6pm-1am evenings and weekends)
NJC Salary Scale Point 19 (April 2019)
Salary: £13,884 per annum (£24,800 per annum, FTE)

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking a candidate who has proven experience of supporting individuals through a mental health crisis. Using a strengths-based approach, support is provided on a one to one basis, either face to face or via the telephone, ensuring a person-centred approach is maintained at all times.

You will be required to work 6pm to 1am, during the week or at weekends on a shift basis, with occasional travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful post holder will have a non-judgement approach, be flexible to service needs as well as the individuals accessing it and be able to manage clear boundaries.  You will also have a proven background in crisis recovery work.

These roles form part of the award-winning work implemented by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Crisis Care Concordat and the Urgent & Emergency Care Vanguard Project.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Monday 22nd March 2021, 09:00 hours
Interviews: During the week commencing Wednesday 24th March 2021

No agencies please.

Peripatetic Crisis Recovery Worker
Cambridge
28 hours per week (6pm-1am evenings and weekends)
NJC Salary Scale Point 19 (April 2019)
Salary: £18,513 per annum (£24,800 per annum, FTE)

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are seeking a candidate who has proven experience of supporting individuals through a mental health crisis. Using a strengths-based approach, support is provided on a one to one basis, either face to face or via the telephone, ensuring a person-centred approach is maintained at all times.

You will be required to work 6pm to 1am, during the week or at weekends on a shift basis, with occasional travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful post holder will have a non-judgement approach, be flexible to service needs as well as the individuals accessing it, and be able to manage clear boundaries.  You will also have a proven background in crisis recovery work.

These roles form part of the award winning work implemented by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Crisis Care Concordat and the Urgent & Emergency Care Vanguard Project.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Monday 22nd March 2021 at 09:00 hours
Interviews: During the week commencing Wednesday 24th March 2021

No agencies please.

Principal Conservation Scientist - International
Reference: FEB20213119
Location: Flexible
Salary: £34,643.00 - £38,632.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

We are seeking a Principal Conservation Scientist to develop and take forward a broad portfolio of applied ecological research in support of RSPB’s international conservation objectives and collaborate closely with BirdLife International, and BirdLife partners. Depending on skills and experience, you will develop, manage, or contribute to work in the following areas: conservation of globally threatened species, site based conservation, global commodities consumed in the UK (e.g. cocoa), land use and land cover change (especially along the east Atlantic Flyway), international conventions and conservation legislation, and nature based solutions.

You will be a nationally or internationally recognised scientist with a track record of publishing in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. You will have experience of designing and delivering scientific studies, and of winning external research funding. You will demonstrate an aptitude to build and maintain effective working relationships both within the RSPB and with external partners including universities and research institutes, but also key conservation organisations and project specific stakeholder groups. You will develop a scientific programme to underpin the key conservation challenges and opportunities facing the RSPB internationally, relating to species conservation, site conservation and landscape and regional scale land cover change and conservation planning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a conservation scientist to contribute to RSPB’s international conservation science programme at a crucial time in the biodiversity and climate crises.

The location of this role has flexibility, with the post being based in RSPB offices in one of Cambridge, The Lodge, or in Edinburgh. Although advertised as a full time position, we will consider applicants who wish to work part time.

What is the role about?

• Informing and steering a research programme in multiple fields that will inform RSPB’s international conservation policy and practice.
• Through impactful scientific communication, providing scientific advice and enhance RSPB’s scientific reputation through the production of peer reviewed science.
• Being RSPB's expert in focal areas, developing and maintaining scientific and technical expertise in those specialist areas, to identify emerging issues and associated research questions, to underpin RSPB's conservation activity.
• Designing, costing and managing the delivery of multiple projects, to provide the evidence base to underpin RSPB's conservation activity and minimise the reputational risk of lack of evidence underpinning our work.
• Recruiting, managing, and developing multiple staff across all grades up to senior conservation scientist (and volunteers and students), to ensure the RSPB has the knowledge and skills required to deliver excellence in conservation science, and develop capacity at all levels, including in partners.
• Identifying, building and maintaining effective relationships with external partners, particularly universities, research institutes, government and NGOs in the UK and internationally and knowledge of BirdLife International and the BirdLife partnership.
• Working closely and contribute to the functioning of the International Conservation Science team and the RSPBs Centre for Conservation Science.
• A high level of engagement and provision of scientific advice and to the wider RSPB policy and practice communities and BirdLife International.

What we need from you:

Essential

• Extensive post-PhD experience as a scientist, managing scientific projects, budgets and staff and a broad knowledge of conservation issues and practice, and conservation science.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple line reports and several projects, good interpersonal skills, and knowledge of key legal and practical requirements for ensuring health and safety of staff and volunteers, sometimes in difficult field conditions, for instance tropical rainforests.
• Ability to be self motivated and work efficiently and to prioritise own working schedule. This necessitates the ability to plan and organise their own work and manage the work of others they are line-managing.
• Specialist and up–to–date knowledge of  statistical analysis and modelling to enable innovative, robust analysis and interpretation of any type and size of data set and good knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. R, Python, JavaScript)
• Collecting, collating, manipulating, analysing large and complex data-sets that can pass international peer-reviewed standards of scrutiny and audit.
• Ability to influence others through production of high impact written material: for example peer– reviewed papers in scientific journals (demonstrable outstanding track record of scientific publication in internationally recognised journals), reports to funders, books and book chapters, but also written material for any media channel with a demonstrable outstanding track record of scientific publication in internationally recognised journals.
• Knowledge and proven success of how best to win external and internal funding, for both UK and International work.

Desirable

• Broad and deep knowledge of UK and international species ecology and ecological principles.
• Knowledge of how to provide strategic leadership and guidance on multiple fields for the organisation.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain excellent relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Novel advanced scientific techniques to be learned and applied as necessary, in particular skills relating to mapping and modelling land cover and land cover change.
• Ability to train and coach others in complex data collection techniques in sometimes difficult conditions in the UK or abroad.

Closing date: 23:59, 28 March 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

No agencies please.

As a Client Services Manager, you will lead the Client Services Team to deliver a variety of support services. In this important role, you’ll support the success of our Community Support, Emotional Support, Rural Support and Low Vision Services.

You will also work as part of our Promotion Team and deliver a range of promotional and fundraising talks, presentations and media interviews to raise awareness of our work and the people we support.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, your role will also involve:

- Leading and ensuring decision-making within the Client Services Team is carried out effectively
- Setting individual team member objectives
- Monitoring and evaluating our client services
- Supporting the development and delivery of an effective business strategy
- Supporting fundraising activity

About You

To join us as a Client Services Manager, you will need:

- Experience of managing or leading a team in the delivery of support services, ideally within healthcare
- Experience of delivering talks and presentations
- A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Other organisations may call this role Service Manager, Support Services Manager, Community Services Manager, Care Services Manager, Customer Support Manager, Customer Care Manager, or Charity Service Manager.

Low vision and blindness can turn a person’s life upside down. For many, it’s an experience that leaves them feeling frightened, isolated and like they are defined by their sight loss.

This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee services that are making a positive change in people’s lives, from providing practical and emotional support to helping access equipment that will make everyday tasks easier.

So, if you want to use your expertise to lead our dedicated team, drive support for our important work and deliver our positive message, we want to hear from you.

Closing date for this role is 24th March 2021.
Interviews will be held week commencing 29th March 2021.

Location: Remote, Ireland or UK

Salary: €51,000 – €61,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience

Basis: permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible

Eligibility: you must be eligible to work in Ireland or the UK 

About us

The CoderDojo Foundation is an Irish educational charity that works to give every child the opportunity to learn how to code and create with technology. We do this by supporting a global volunteer-led movement of over 2000 free computing clubs called CoderDojos.

Founded in Ireland July 2011, the CoderDojo Foundation joined forces with Raspberry Pi in 2017 and is now part of the Raspberry Pi Group.

Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Raspberry Pi Foundation has developed education programmes and products that are helping millions of people learn new knowledge and skills. Through CoderDojo and Code Club, we support the world’s largest network of free computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources.

We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making.

The role

The Raspberry Pi Foundation supports two networks of coding clubs: CoderDojo, which is primarily a community-based programme, and Code Club, which is primarily an after-school programme. The programmes are complementary and together form the world’s largest network of free computing clubs for young people. This network reaches hundreds of thousands of young people each week, supported by an incredible community of tens of thousands of volunteers and educators in over 100 countries.

Reporting to the Director of Clubs, the Head of CoderDojo will be responsible for all aspects of the development and growth of the CoderDojo programme, from designing the learning experience to recruiting, supporting, and sustaining a large community of volunteers.

You will lead a highly skilled team and collaborate with colleagues who create learning resources and digital platforms that are used by club leaders and learners all over the world.

You will be an accomplished manager and leader who has experience of developing educational volunteer-led or community programmes, ideally on a national or international scale. You will have been involved in designing or running non-formal learning experiences for young people, ideally involving some element of digital skills. You don’t need to be an expert in computing or digital making, but you do need to bring a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn. Previous involvement with the CoderDojo movement would be a significant advantage.

Like all in-person activities, CoderDojo has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that have been put in place to limit its spread. We are working hard to support Dojos to run online activities while in-person meetings aren’t possible, and we are preparing for a return to safe in-person club activities as restrictions are lifted. In a world where digital skills are even more important and where so many young people have missed out on opportunities to learn them, CoderDojo has a critical role to play.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the most exciting non-profit organisations to emerge in the last decade. You’ll be joining an extraordinary team that cares about its mission, the quality of our work, and each other.

We strive to make the Raspberry Pi Foundation a place where talented people from all backgrounds can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we will make it work for you. 

Requirements 

• Build, lead, and manage a highly skilled team, providing them with the clarity and support to enable them to do the best work of their careers.
• Define and develop the CoderDojo brand, based on a deep understanding of the community of volunteers and young people that we support.
• Define and develop the CoderDojo learning experience, ensuring that it is evidence-based, relevant, and built on a deep understanding of the needs of young people and volunteers.
• Contribute to the management and governance of the CoderDojo Foundation, including supporting the independent Board.
• Work closely with colleagues producing learning resources and online platforms to ensure that they address the community's needs and support meaningful learning.
• Lead the development and growth of CoderDojo in the UK and Ireland, supporting existing Dojos to continue running, and welcoming new Dojos. Work closely with colleagues responsible for the growth of CoderDojo outside of the UK and Ireland to grow the movement overall.
• Ensure that Dojos are safe, accessible, and inclusive for all young people.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that CoderDojo particularly benefits young people who experience educational disadvantage.
• Collaborate with colleagues responsible for the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s other club programme, Code Club, sharing learning and infrastructure where appropriate.
• Support fundraising efforts, including working with the Partnerships and Fundraising team to develop and sustain relationships with funding partners.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of our work, reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent our work to external audiences, including through writing blogs, giving talks, and running workshops and other activities.

Experience and personal attributes

• A commitment to the mission and values of the CoderDojo Foundation and Raspberry Pi Foundation.
• Experience working as a manager and leader, including managing remote teams, and the ability to build diverse teams and support them to do genuinely great work with a focus on impact.
• Experience of developing and supporting educational volunteer-led or community programmes in community settings, ideally on a national or international scale.
• Experience of designing or running non-formal learning experiences for young people, ideally involving digital skills, computing, or digital making. Previous engagement with CoderDojo would be a significant advantage.
• A track record of building successful partnerships, ideally on a national scale.
• Experience of working with digital teams to design digital products that respond to the needs of users.
• Good data and analytical skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do.
• Excellent communication skills. You should feel comfortable presenting to different audiences and be able to write clearly. 

Benefits 

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
• Investment in professional development and learning
• Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
• Generous family leave policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan policy
• Regular organisation-wide maker days to improve your digital making skills
• Monthly all-staff meetings and socials
• Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, drinks in all our offices 

Timetable for applications

Closing date: 9 March 2021, 17:00 GMT

Shortlisting call with hiring manager: 15/16 March 2021

First-round interview: 19/22 March 2021

Second-round interview: 25/26 March 2021

We are currently expecting all interviews to take place online.

Location: Remote or based at our head office in Cambridge, UK

Salary: £46,000 – £52,000 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience

Basis: permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible

Eligibility: you must be eligible to work in the UK

About us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity working to put the power of computing and digital making into the hands of people all over the world. We want more people to be able to harness digital technologies for work, to solve the problems that matter to them, and to express themselves creatively.

Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Foundation has developed education programmes and products that are helping millions of people learn new knowledge and skills. Through CoderDojo and Code Club, we support the world’s largest network of free computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources.

We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making.

The role

The Foundation supports two networks of free coding clubs for young people: Code Club, which is primarily an after-school programme, and CoderDojo, which is primarily a community-based programme. The programmes are complementary and together form the world’s largest network of free computing clubs, reaching hundreds of thousands of young people each week, supported by an incredible community of tens of thousands of volunteers and educators in over 100 countries.

Founded in 2012, Code Club is one of the largest after-school programmes in the UK and Ireland. Reporting to the Director of Clubs, the Head of Code Club will be responsible for all aspects of the development and growth of the Code Club programme, from designing the learning experience to recruiting, supporting, and sustaining a large community of volunteers. You will lead a highly skilled team and collaborate with colleagues who create learning resources and digital platforms that are used by club leaders and learners all over the world.

You will be an accomplished manager and leader who has experience of developing educational volunteer-led or community programmes, ideally on a national or international scale. You will have been involved in designing or running non-formal learning experiences for young people, ideally involving some element of digital skills. You don’t need to be an expert in computing or digital making, but you do need to bring a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn.

Like all in-person activities, Code Club has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that have been put in place to limit its spread. We are working hard to support clubs to run online activities while in-person meetings aren’t possible, and we are preparing for a return to safe in-person club activities as restrictions are lifted. In a world where digital skills are even more important and where so many young people have missed out on opportunities to learn them, Code Club has a critical role to play.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the most exciting non-profit organisations to emerge in the last decade. You’ll be joining an extraordinary team that cares about its mission, the quality of our work, and each other.

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people from all backgrounds can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we will make it work for you.

Requirements 

• Build, lead, and manage a highly skilled team, providing them with the clarity and support to enable them to do the best work of their careers.
• Define and develop the Code Club brand, based on a deep understanding of the community of volunteers, educators, and young people that we support.
• Define and develop the Code Club learning experience, ensuring that it is evidence-based, relevant, and built on a deep understanding of the needs of young people and volunteers/educators.
• Work closely with colleagues producing learning resources and online platforms to ensure that they address the community's needs and support meaningful learning.
• Lead the development and growth of Code Club in the UK and Ireland, supporting existing clubs to continue running, and welcoming new clubs. Work closely with colleagues responsible for the growth of Code Club outside of the UK and Ireland to grow the movement overall.
• Ensure that Code Clubs are safe, accessible, and inclusive for all young people.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that Code Club particularly benefits young people who experience educational disadvantage.
• Collaborate with colleagues responsible for the Foundation’s other club programme, CoderDojo, sharing learning and infrastructure where appropriate.
• Support fundraising efforts, including working with the Foundation’s Partnerships and Fundraising team to develop and sustain relationships with funding partners.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of our work, reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Foundation and our work to external audiences, including through writing blogs, giving talks, and running workshops and other activities.

Experience and personal attributes

• A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
• Experience of working as a manager and leader, including managing remote teams, and the ability to build diverse teams and support them to do genuinely great work with a focus on impact.
• Experience of developing and supporting educational volunteer-led or community programmes in school settings, ideally on a national or international scale.
• Experience of designing or running non-formal learning experiences for young people, ideally involving digital skills, computing, or digital making. Previous engagement with Code Club would be a significant advantage.
• A track record of building successful partnerships, ideally on a national scale.
• Experience of working with digital teams to design digital products that respond to the needs of users.
• Good data and analytical skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do.
• Excellent communication skills. You should feel comfortable presenting to different audiences and be able to write clearly. 

Benefits 

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
• Investment in professional development and learning
• Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
• Generous family leave policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan policy
• Regular organisation-wide maker days to improve your digital making skills
• Monthly all-staff meetings and socials
• Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, drinks in all our offices

Timetable for applications

Closing date: 9 March 2021, 17:00 GMT

Shortlisting call with hiring manager: 15/16 March 2021

First-round interview: 19/22 March 2021

Second-round interview: 25/26 March 2021

We are currently expecting all interviews to take place online.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday, 21 March 2021.