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University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

CRM Learning and Engagement Manager
(known internally as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer)

Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with possible extension to £48,350.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) team is dedicated to enhancing the University's engagement with its alumni and donors through an advanced constituent relationship management system. Our team focuses on supporting this CRM system to drive fundraising and strengthen alumni relations, ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous improvement in our processes and user support.

About the Role

As a member of the User Engagement team, your role will be integral to supporting and enhancing the University's CRM system for development and alumni engagement. Key responsibilities include:

• User Training and Engagement: Develop and update training courses, create learning materials, and facilitate workshops to ensure effective user engagement with the DARS system.
• Business Process Improvement: Analyse and enhance business processes to optimize the functionality and efficiency of the DARS system.
• Support and Relationship Management: Provide comprehensive support through one-on-one coaching, project assistance, and managing key business partnerships to maintain strong collaborative relationships.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analysing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Relationship Management: Experience in managing and nurturing business partnerships or building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficient in utilising Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations and documents.
  • Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and various e-learning platforms.
  • Knowledge of the DARS system as used at the University of Oxford; or of other comparable fundraising or relationship management software (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce
• Project Management: Skills in managing projects, providing project support, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
• Training and Development: Proficient in designing and implementing training programs, crafting educational resources, and utilising learning management systems to enhance employee development.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for Vacancy ID: 173358.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 July 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take on 19 July 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

About the role:

The Advice Service Manager is responsible for all advice team operations and developing the Kinship advice pathway.

You’ll manage a team to deliver a consistent, high quality and effective service. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing systems and monitoring service quality and performance.

Continuously improving the service, embracing digital solutions and creating efficiencies and processes to drive performance, you’ll increase our ability to provide more support to kinship carers across England and Wales.

You’ll ensure that kinship carers are able to access the information and advice they need in an accessible and consistent way within a clear operational framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high quality, targeted and tailored advice to kinship carers in England and Wales.
• Develop a service framework that delivers a consistent service within clear timeframes.
• Set out clear expectations for enquiry response across all channels.
• Manage daily advice line operations, including work on cases, data and continuous improvement.
• Act as deputy designated safeguarding officer (DDSO) providing clear advice on actions needed when safeguarding concerns are raised.
• Develop and manage a high performing team.

Essential criteria includes:

• Substantial working knowledge of advice service delivery frameworks.
• Working knowledge of call handling and client record systems.
• Working knowledge of assessing the needs of individuals (e.g. social care, financial and legal) to provide appropriate advice and information.
• Substantial experience managing an advice service or similar, ideally in a health, social care or charitable organisation.
• A strong background in advice work with proven experience in an advice-giving role.

Key dates:

• Deadline: 9am, Monday 8 July 2024
• Interview 1: 24/25 July 2024 (2 hours, online). This interview will consist of an online interview and presentation; and a team session, including preparation time and facilitating a team activity.
• Interview 2: TBC

How to apply:

We will ask you for your CV and to respond to the following five questions via the Applied platform. Please note that all answers will be viewed anonymously by reviewers and CVs will not be viewed until after this sift has happened. This is the first opportunity to demonstrate your experience and to stand out in the recruitment process. Reviewers will not see all your answers together and will be marking on the strength of the response to each question. Once this is complete, both will be reviewed together. You will have 250 words per answer.

Questions for application (along with CV):

1. Using examples of your work, give an overview of how your experience equips you to be an effective and dynamic advice service manager.
2. Give examples of how you have used operational frameworks to deliver consistent and boundaried advice services. If you have similar experience in another field please clearly demonstrate how that experience would transfer into this role.
3. Describe how you have used call handling and client record systems in your work giving examples of how you have integrated the use of both within your practice.
4. What makes you a great team manager? Give examples of how you have supported teams and individuals to flourish and when you have had to step in to address behaviour or performance issues.
5. Give an example of service innovation you’ve led or been involved in. Outline your role and approach, how you involved users and the service improvements that were delivered as a result.

Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind remains at the forefront of service provision, committed to working in partnership with the NHS and other MH providers to ensure more CYP can access MH treatment and specialist support. At HFEH Mind we ensure we understand the needs of our community so that we can tailor our response accordingly by providing appropriate services. In response to this and government plans for expansion and provision an exciting Crisis Café referred to as Circle is being developed by HFEH Mind as part of the newly established Complex Needs Hub.The purpose of the Circle is to help alleviate mental health and wellbeing during heightened arousal or crisis through supportive therapeutic provision within the local community facilitated by the Circle team.

This Team Manger role would suit either a Health Care Professional (HCP) who is an established leader/manager or an experienced operational manager with a proven track record working with stakeholders in a Third sector voluntary agency, the NHS, statutory agency or other similar organisation. The ideal candidate would have worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team or operational managed a consortium or group of services simultaneously. Experience in promoting MH wellbeing services, involvement with crisis/acute MH presentations or working creatively on effective evidence-based de-escalation for CYP in the community will be an added bonus.

Main duties of the job

The Circle Team Manager role is a core part of the HFEH Mind Complex Needs Hub providing flexible and evidence-based episodes of crisis care and treatment to young people aged 5 - 18 presenting to Circle. This role will include having an overview and taking the lead in all mental health support and psychoeducation facilitated by the Circle for CYPs who are experiencing acute crisis. The Circle Team Manager will work in partnership with, and other agency leads to formulate strategies to alleviate MH Wellbeing in acute crisis using short term evidence based therapeutic treatment modalities grounded in psychosocial models of care.

The aim of the service is to provide psychosocial, holistic support in crisis to help de-escalate crisis presentations, problem solve difficult circumstances, guide mental health self-management and subsequently alleviate mental health wellbeing for all children and young people aged 5-18 accessing the service.

You will facilitate this by leading the drive for a systematic, collaborative individualised needs-based psychosocial approach to children and young people mental health fostering specific key relationships.

Essential Requirements

• Must have a minimum 18-month post qualification experience of working children and/young people in a mental health service as an HCP with relevant professional registration.

OR

• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience as an Operational Manager with relevant CYP mental health qualifications preferably educated to Post Graduate level.
• Working knowledge or management experience within services targeted at Children and Young people.
• Experience of using, collecting and interpreting routine service outcomes to inform service development/expansion.
• Some understanding of child development and psychosocial influences on MH presentations.
• Experience engaging a range of stakeholders and involving service users and commissioners throughout service planning and delivery

Full Job Description and Person Specification in document provided.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a fast growing and dedicated team supporting the wellbeing of communities across West London.

We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover. We listen, support recovery, fight stigma and work with partners to take action. We provide services for adults, children and young people, signposting for everyone and training and consultancy for employers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER

Programme Manager

· Fixed term contract (maternity cover, expected up to 12 months)

· Salary £ 47,336 per annum

· Full time 37.5 hours (4 days a week minimum considered)

· Flexible working options will be supported.

· Central London Office and Hybrid working

We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.

About the role

The Programme Manager will work in the Centre for Ageing Better’s Homes team.

Currently, millions of older people are living in homes that are unsafe – cold, damp, mouldy or with other types of hazards. The Homes team run a series of innovation, research, peer-support and influencing projects, that all seek to ensure that no one lives in a home that endangers their health, wellbeing or financial security. We work across local and national government and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.

The postholder would be responsible for collaborating with colleagues in the design, commissioning and delivery of a number of projects. The Programme Manager will use their creativity and experience to design work that has a clear route to impact, ensuring that everything we do has a traceable link back to the people we are trying to support.

The role will also require that effective programme management processes are followed to ensure effective, timely and impactful projects (e.g. milestone planning, budget management, risk, stakeholder engagement and delivery).

About you

You will be committed to trying to tackle the housing crisis, particularly for older people at risk of poverty, ill-health and facing discrimination. Knowledge of the current housing landscape and/or ageing issues would be an advantage but is not essential.

It is important that you can demonstrate excellent project management skills, designing and delivering projects that have a clear route to impact. Working collaboratively with others and experience writing and communicating complex ideas in an accessible way are essential.

You are likely to be overseeing projects that stimulate change at the local level through supporting service redesign processes, innovation practices and evaluation. Therefore, we are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience working with organisations to adopt new practices or undertake service redesign, and/or who have commissioned or participated in evaluations.

If you do not have this direct experience but believe you have other, transferable experience, please do apply! 

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network

Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.

The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.

We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.

This position will help us take the next big step up in how we engage with and serve our customers. Stewardship offers a broad range of services to the Christian community – Accounts Examination, Payroll Bureau, Charity Formation, Consultancy Helpline, Lending, a giving platform and Philanthropy Services. We are looking to extend our use of Salesforce to integrate the customer information from these different services.

This role will work with the Head of Enterprise Applications and a project manager to implement the staged roll-out of Salesforce components. Although the roll-out will be done in bite-sized chunks, those small components will sum up to a major shift in the organisation’s capabilities. You will also be optimising business processes, making Stewardship staff’s jobs simpler and more efficient. Once the system is up and running, you will manage its ongoing evolution. The net result of all of this is that Stewardship will be a more efficient and effective organisation, better able to deliver the excellent customer service we are known for.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Location: London WC1H (We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 40% of your time per month being office based)

Join the ACU as Research and Evaluation Manager and use your experience of managing and evaluating programmes to help us build a better world through international collaboration in higher education. 

The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the higher education sector. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 500 universities in 50 countries. Championing the power of higher education to improve lives, we support our members – and our people – in contributing to sustainable development across the Commonwealth and beyond.

The role

As the Research and Evaluation Manager, you will manage the ACU’s overall contribution to the AU EU International Research Consortium (IRC). The IRC is a new bi-continental platform for Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA). It was launched in 2022 and is closely linked to the main policy process of the AU-EU cooperation on Research and Innovation- the High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD). The implementation of the FNSSA Roadmap is expected to be improved through the IRC platform which is aiming to provide a long-term and sustainable governance and funding mechanisms, and a knowledge management and communication system that will inform policy makers and other major FNSSA actors.

The ACU is one of the founding organisations of the IRC. The role holder will be responsible for partnership management and the development and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks for two Horizon Europe funded programmes which will be contributing to the establishment and maintenance of the IRC.

Key tasks will include developing participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, data collection and analysis systems as well as project management including reporting to Horizon Europe programme coordinators based at the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in Ghana.

Who are we looking for?

The role of Research and Evaluation Manager will require experience in developing participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, data collection and analysis systems. As well as a good understanding of the research and innovation landscape of food and nutrition security as well as sustainable agriculture in Africa and Europe.

You will need:

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) skills in the context of sustainable agriculture and food security, including design of framework, data collection tools, and analysis.

• Research impact analysis skills.

• Administrative and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communications.

• Experience of managing internationally based projects and stakeholders.

• Excellent relationship management skills.

• Working in large international multi-level partnerships.

What to expect:

We see equality, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website). We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.

We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days

• Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

• Significant investment into your personal and professional development

• Regular social activities

• Health and wellbeing programmes

• Give as you earn charitable donations scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Interest-free travel season ticket loan

How to apply:

Click on the apply button to visit our recruitment portal, submitting your CV (maximum 2 pages) and online application form (maximum 1000 words) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria for the role. Please include your motivation for applying.

Closing date: 1st July 2024

Interviews will take place from 5th July 2024

If we receive sufficient applications before the closing date, interviews may take place earlier, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Interviews will take place virtually or in person.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

The Internal Communications and Engagement team oversees and manages internal communications and engagement for over 4,000 staff across Marie Curie. Our role is to ensure that people are informed, engaged, and connected with what's going on across the charity, and understand how their role contributes to our mission and purpose.

Salary: £34,500 - £38,324 depending on experience (+ £3,500 London Weighting if applicable)

Hours/Contract: Permanent - 35 hours per week

Based: Hybrid - Home & Marie Curie Head Office, London

Your role in our mission…

The Internal Communications and Engagement Advisor is part of a strategically focused Internal Communications and Engagement team at the heart of Marie Curie. The role aims to drive effective communication, foster engagement, and strengthen organisational culture.

Working closely with others in the team, you will play a pivotal role in implementing our Internal Communications and Engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

You will provide strategic counsel to colleagues across Marie Curie, integrating communication advice into planning and decision-making and collaborating to develop clear, consistent, and tailored communications for priority campaigns, reinforcing culture and enhancing employee engagement.

Finally, you will support monitoring, evaluation and employee listening activities to continually improve internal communications and engagement and ensure employees' voices are heard.

This is an ideal career opportunity for individuals with substantial experience in the delivery of internal communications and engagement activity within large/complex organisations. We're open to various industry experiences though a passion for Marie Cure's mission and purpose is essential.

Additional Criteria for Success:

• Strong knowledge of strategic internal communications and engagement principles, strategies, best practices, tools and techniques.
• Proven record of delivering high-impact internal communications and engagement activities in a changing, complex environment.
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams and employees at all levels, including senior and executive leadership.
• Digitally literate and competent in using intranets, content management systems, social media platforms, and other digital tools for communication.
• Strong writer and editor with ability to draft in line with house style, corporate identity and branding considerations as well as for different audiences. Including proven ability to translate complex issues into engaging communications for a range of different audiences and channels.

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Wed 26^th June
• 1^st stage interviews/assessment: w/c 8^th July
• 2^nd stage interviews: w/c 15^th July

Please see the job description for details.

Benefits you'll LOVE:

• Flexible working (this role offers home working with anticipated attendance of circa 1-2 days per week into our new London Office in ). We're happy to discuss flexible working at interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

ABOUT TURNING TIDES

At Turning Tides, we are dedicated to transforming lives and communities by providing vital support services to those experiencing homelessness and vulnerability. With a rich tradition of community fundraising, volunteering, and donations, we have established ourselves as a cornerstone in supporting individuals in need. Now, we’re seeking a passionate individual to join us in our journey towards sustainable growth and greater impact.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As the Senior Income Generation Manager, you will be instrumental in spearheading income generation initiatives to achieve our Business Plan objectives. Working closely with the Head of Development and Quality, as well as our Senior Leadership Team, you will envision income generation proposals that leverage our strengths and foster synergies within our community-based services. Your strategic leadership and partnership development skills will be crucial in driving our mission forward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researching, applying for, and managing grants, tenders, and bids, in collaboration with our Business Development Officer.
• Overseeing the Fundraising Manager and their team to maximise fundraised income through community engagement and achieve targets for service expansion.
• Collaborating with the Communications Manager to raise awareness of our services and funding needs.
• Leading strategic initiatives to foster partnerships and secure sustainable funding sources.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Good understanding of funding sources for the public and voluntary sector, particularly within homelessness services.
• Familiarity with commissioning and procurement processes related to the voluntary sector.
• Experience in managing or delivering fundraising targets and creating comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Proven track record in successful bid and grant applications, from conception to delivery.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in utilising data to develop business cases and communication strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

STAFF BENEFITS AT TURNING TIDES

SUPPORTING YOUR WELLBEING AND GROWTH

• Flexible Working Considered: We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are committed to considering flexible working arrangements that suit your needs.
• Health Cash Plan: Gain access to a comprehensive health cash plan for contracted employees, ensuring you have the support you need for your healthcare expenses.
• Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in a community-led organisation with a profound mission, contributing to positive change and making a meaningful impact.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme: Participate in our stakeholder pension scheme, securing your financial future with a valuable retirement savings plan.
• Healthcare and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a healthcare cash plan and life assurance, providing you and your loved ones with peace of mind.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access round-the-clock support for your wellbeing, offering valuable advice and money-saving resources to enhance your overall health and happiness.
• Local Discounts: Benefit from local discounts, including exclusive offers on gym memberships, promoting your physical and mental well-being.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 25 days of annual leave, with the potential for increases based on your service with us, providing you with the time to recharge and pursue personal interests.

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of others and possess the skills and experience to excel in this role, we want to hear from you. Join Turning Tides and be part of a team dedicated to creating positive change in our communities.

To apply, please ensure you complete an online application form, including your responses to the questions and upload a copy of your CV and complete an Equal Opportunities Questionnaire.

Successful applicants, dependent on role, will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Digital Marketing Manager

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to be responsible for developing marketing for the newly created Institute of Early Years Education due to be officially launched in August 2024. This is a pivotal role in an exciting new venture, and a career-making opportunity.

Position: Digital Marketing Manager (Institute of Early Years Education)

Location: Huddersfield/hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Closing Date: 8th July 2024. Please note this role may close sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.

The Role

You will be responsible for the ongoing development, digital marketing and growth of the institute, working with the team to raise the brand profile, drive strong online traffic and achieve significant membership growth. You will also be responsible for innovation and improvement of digital marketing activity, strategic brand positioning and B2C engagement to drive membership.

Main duties include:

• Develop and manage the brand
• Position the marketing and membership opportunity to enhance the profile and professional status of the sector
• Increase the quality of early education and care and lead to a positive impact on children through membership uptake and renewal
• Lead on the development and implementation of the marketing strategy.
• Resourcefully create and oversee innovative digital marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to ideation, creation, management and review of digital resources, communications and platforms
• Oversee the management of and represent the institute at external events.

About You

As Digital Marketing Manager, you will have experience of:

• Working at Brand Manager level and/or account management
• Consistently achieving of pipeline conversion 
• Social and digital marketing and communications
• Project and budget management
• Internal communications and commercial marketing plans
• Managing long-term customer relationships
• Marketing products and/or services to customers
• Campaign launches and management
• Leading smooth on-boarding of new partners and integration within the organisation
• Marketing and communications strategies and techniques

About the Organisation

Join an award-winning charity and membership association that supports nurseries, early year’s settings and their workforce to deliver the best possible early education and care to our youngest children.

A charity that believes in quality and sustainability and puts members’ businesses at the very heart of what it does. This innovative thinking gives members the edge and an advantage that makes your nursery the best it can be.

Benefits include:

• Free onsite car parking
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to Doctorline providing 24/7 access to a UK GP from anywhere in the world

You may have experience in areas such as Digital, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Digital Communications, Marketing and Communications, Brand, Brand and Marketing, Digital Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Digital Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Brand Manager, Brand and Marketing Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Assistant Director of Communications - Central Government Body - £46,330 (including London Weighting)

Are you an Assistant Director of Communications with excellent stakeholder management skills who'd be excited to work for a respected government body.

We're seeking an Assistant Director Communications who's had proven success in developing B2B communication strategies within regulated financial or political environments.

Location: Hybrid (London office 2 to 3 days a week), 25 days plus bank holiday entitlement (1 day increasing each year) and opportunity to join generous pension scheme

The Role:

You will be working closely with the Director of Department to deliver an external affairs strategy. Your role will be pivotal in managing Employer Engagement campaigns, ensuring alignment and consistency across 13 regions. You'll be the go-to expert for the Employer Recognition Scheme communicating with major employers and play a key role in managing high-profile events and dispersed stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a three-year Communications strategy and an annual Communications plan.
• Lead the delivery of national Gold Award campaigns and key Employer Engagement events.
• Foster strong relationships with wider Communications and policy teams
• Manage a dedicated team of 4, inspiring and guiding them towards success.

We're Looking For:

• A background in general marketing communications where you've gained experience with stakeholder engagement and/or internal communications
• Experience in complex stakeholder management.
• Proven success in developing communication strategies within financial and political constraints.
• Leadership skills and the ability to create a positive, creative, and fun working environment.
• Practical experience in events management

Additional Requirements:

• Occasional UK travel to various regional sites.
• The post holder will be subject to security clearance check, enhanced DBS and two suitable referees.

If you'd like to manage a team and work on a wide range of communication please send an up to date CV and supporting statement outlining key experience and motivation for applying.

Please note I'm working to a tight deadline of 24th June so will be interviewing and submitting as I go.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

StreetGames is an innovative UK charity committed to transforming the lives of children and young people from low-income, underserved communities through the power of sport and physical activity. They are currently on the lookout for a creative, hands-on leader to join them as their Director of Fundraising, Engagement & Communications. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and develop their fundraising and communication strategies, to play a leading role in raising the profile of their sector-leading insight and delivery and the generation of income to support their work.

• Annual salary of £65,000 - £75,000
• Opportunity to lead and develop fundraising and communication strategies
• Play a pivotal role in a charity that transforms lives

The Role:

As Director of Fundraising, Engagement & Communications, you will:

• Steer the implementation of their fundraising strategy and play a leading role in generating income to support StreetGames' Strategy 2025-29
• Manage the development of their Communications & Engagement strategy, strengthening relationships with existing stakeholders and cultivating new partnerships and opportunities
• Advocate StreetGames' relationship development approach to fundraising
• Execute innovative and effective fundraising plans to meet their income targets
• Provide clear direction and effective management to the StreetGames Fundraising & Communications team
• Represent the charity at external events, sharing inspirational stories to encourage support, partnerships, and donations

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the Director of Fundraising, Engagement & Communications role will have:

• A background of setting and meeting ambitious income targets as part of a multi-faceted fundraising strategy
• A background of designing and implementing communications and engagement strategies for multiple audiences, across multiple channels
• Able to demonstrate innovative, creative-thinking that delivers profile raising and income growth across multiple sources
• A background in leading a team of experienced fundraising and communications professionals
• An understanding of effective strategic and operational planning and the ability to develop stretch targets and performance measures
• A background of growing a multi-platformed communications function
• A demonstrable passion for StreetGames' core vision and mission
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and people skills to inspire confidence internally and externally
• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively

The Package:

• Hybrid working
• Great work-life balance
• Access to free counselling and support services
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Company socials
• Eye care allowance
• Cycle scheme
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per year

StreetGames have a proven track record of accessing public, lottery, and charitable sector funding and are recognised for their strong communications and engagement approach. As part of their team, you will drive the development of their strategy, to enhance and develop their relationships with all stakeholder groups and play a key role in the growth and direction of their charity.

StreetGames is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexuality or political belief.

StreetGames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.

We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24^th June at Midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Tuesday 25^th June at Midnight.

If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to understand our process further, please contact

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Help us to shape health and social care policy

The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.

Our website, emails and social media channels are major resources for people working in health and social care. We’re recognised as a leading digital communicator in our sector, but we’re always trying to improve our content and the way we engage with our audiences to maximise reach and impact.

The Digital Content Producer will work with colleagues across the Fund to create, edit, manage and publish compelling, high-quality digital content. You will contribute to the day-to-day running of our social media and email accounts and work on publication launches, events and courses too.  With excellent copywriting and editing skills and a good working knowledge of content management systems, you will be passionate and knowledgeable about digital communications.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Apply

Visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. Please do not send CVs. 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

No agencies please.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1 July at 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered. 

 Interviews will be held on 12 July.  Role available to start soon.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.  If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Please note that we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. 

The King’s Fund is committed to equal opportunities in all its activities, and appointments will be determined solely on merit.  Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community, including those from minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities.

About us: 

The Childhood Trust is London’s child poverty charity. Children growing up in poverty face multiple and complex challenges which limits their potential and development, leading to poor health and life chances in adulthood. Our work is focused on supporting the 700,000 children living in poverty in London.   

Since 2013 The Childhood Trust has raised more than £31 million through our matched fundraising campaigns that have enabled us to fund the delivery child poverty projects across all London boroughs, engaging more than 390,000 children and young people to date.We are now looking to take our fundraising to the next level and need a talented Senior New Partnerships Manager to help us get there.

The role: 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in our fast-growing Fundraising Team, and leading our new business efforts by identifying, cultivating and securing new corporate partnerships at the six and seven-figure level as well as playing an active part in the wider team’s endeavours to secure and uplift our corporate partnerships.

You will report to our Director of Development and will manage and grow our relationships with like-minded businesses across multiple industries to generate income and engage new audiences for the Childhood Trust to achieve our strategic goals.

You will be someone who thrives in collaborative, innovative, and dynamic culture, enjoys working autonomously and have an appetite for continuous improvement. 

Key responsibilities:  

· Build cases for support to engage funders. This will involve working with the Corporate Partnerships Team and wider organisation to build compelling cases for support for a variety of corporate partnerships, including strategic partnerships, COTY, Cause Related Marketing campaigns and sponsorship opportunities.

· Identify corporate partnership opportunities. This will involve conducting research to manage and grow a pipeline of corporate partnerships opportunities worth £50k+ and/or with significant media and communications value.

· Develop cultivation plans for key prospects and target industries to increase support for the Childhood Trust.

· Proactively approach and build new relationships with corporates, securing and attending meetings.

· Develop and deliver high quality communications to secure new corporate partnerships. For example, this could include brochures, proposals, and pitches which communicate the charity’s work, strategy, and a case for why companies should support the Childhood Trust.

· Work collaboratively with the Account Management team to embed new partnerships to ensure they are managed appropriately.

· Contribute to setting the annual budget and carrying out regular review of the pipeline

· Contribute to the ongoing development and execution of The Childhood Trust’s strategic goals.

 Person Specification:

· Proven track record of personally soliciting corporate partnerships at the six-figure level and above

· Experience of dealing with C-suite individuals and senior volunteers

· Excellent personal presentation and communication skills, and attention to detail

· High level of numeracy, IT literacy and competence

· Experience of budget setting and monitoring

· Use of Salesforce

· Solid knowledge of governance and regulations related to fundraising and the charity sector

Skills and Competencies:

· Ability to build strong, authentic relationships with supporters, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. 

· Ability to manage multiple projects, identify conflicting demands and establish clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.

· Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a wider team.

· Resilience, resourcefulness and flexibility to overcome challenges.

·Commitment to the values of the Childhood Trust.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Excellent pension scheme 
• This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our office for this role is in London, Victoria and you would be expected to attend the office twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday). The role may involve occasional travel and attendance of events in the evening.

Application Instructions:

Please see the application pack for more details and apply via the link on Charity Jobs.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be held from 10th June at our office in Victoria, London. 

Westway Trust is seeking a highly experienced and professional Senior HR Manager to join our vibrant, friendly team of three on a 2-year fixed-term contract to deliver a strong, credible, and reliable service across all aspects of our HR function in support of the range of activities undertaken by the organisation. Our aspiration is to be an 'employer of choice' and we are looking for someone with the vision, motivation, and ambition to help us achieve our goal.

The post will particularly suit someone with a significant charity HR background who is looking to gain the further experience necessary to equip them for making the step up to Head of HR roles.  Attention to detail, adherence to deadlines and a proactive flexible approach to the work are all pre-requisites for the role.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Provide high quality support to the Head of Governance and HR on aspects of the Trust’s HR function and on the provision of accurate, timely and relevant updates and reports as required by the Executive Team.
• Ensure effective up-to-date HR policies and relevant other policies that meet the needs of the Trust and its staff are in place, reviewing them on an agreed schedule in line with the Trust’s Policy Matrix and updating as required. Identify any gaps in the suite of HR policies and develop new policies to fill that gap. Overall maintenance of the Policy Matrix.
• Lead on the Trust’s EDI policy, ensuring that the policy is implemented in a practical way throughout the organisation and in all our activities. Ensure the HR-related recommendations of the Tutu Foundation review into institutional racism at the Trust are progressed to a conclusion.
• Support the Head of Governance and HR in delivering the actions that support preparations for the next Investors in People (IiP) external assessment in late 2024. Ensure the Trust’s HR policies and practices remain consistent with the IiP standard.
• Work proactively with the HR Business Partner on the running of staff recruitment and selection processes, including sitting as the HR representative on the interview panel for more senior roles.

Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Substantial experience of working in HR operations and of developing and reviewing appropriate HR policies and procedures in a charity or similar setting.
• Sound understanding of employment law and a willingness to keep up-to-date with relevant legislative changes.
• A passion for EDI and an ability to be creative and engaging in communications around this subject.
• Strong organisational skills and an understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including evidence of ability to adapt to a variety of cultural settings.
• A team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to earn quickly the trust and confidence of staff and other stakeholders.

Desirable Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• A good knowledge/understanding of the local area and community or demonstrable willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience of change management.
• Competency in use of Access Select HR and MS Office software packages.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Thursday 20 June when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early (an early application is strongly recommended)