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About the Role

Through our range of programmes, we work to inspire and empower young people, whatever their background to succeed in work and life. A unique opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to manage the delivery of our EDI programmes and have a real impact on the participation of underrepresented groups in our programmes, as well as building on our established position within the skills sector.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, managing and evaluating senior stakeholder relationships with external networks. With a proven track record of consistently delivering projects and programmes with high-quality results, the successful candidate will have up to date ED&I knowledge and demonstrable experience of raising the profile of an organisation within this setting.  The candidate will be experienced in development of programmes and partnerships to suit delivery of strategic objectives, and be able to project manage internal colleagues to deliver against set KPIs.

The successful candidate will have a passion for working within a charity that focuses on developing young people from all backgrounds, and will have the experience, knowledge and understanding to drive forward EDI in external facing programmes.

Role purpose

The purpose of this role is to lead, develop and deliver WorldSkills UK’s external Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) programmes supported by stakeholder engagement strategies across our network of industry, education and government. The role will ensure that we engage external stakeholders to help deliver our ambition to be a leader, partner and ally in creating positive change for ED&I in the skills sector.

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Deliver positive action activity for change:

• Support the development and delivery of WorldSkills UK’s external ED&I strategy. Ensure it is fit for purpose, has recognised long term goals and will deliver measurable change, reflecting organisational priorities around increased engagement with ethnic minority groups and females. Provide an overarching framework and help further develop strategic KPIs for our ED&I work, ensuring effective use of data, monitoring progress and performance.
• Work with the Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager to develop action plans that will drive our continuous improvement:
  • Support our skills competition development programmes to increase the diversity of young people engaged
  • Support the development of role models to showcase the impact of our work and encourage diversity in key areas of industry, including future priority skill areas
  • Support the development of learning resources that aid engagement with underrepresented groups
  • Support teams to ensure ED&I matters are considered and addressed as key components of all strategies, plans and programmes.

2. Manage the ED&I Advisory Group:

• This is a unique opportunity to work with experienced and prominent senior individuals from across education and industry who are invested in driving the agenda for ED&I.
• Lead the administration and ongoing development of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group.
• Engage the Group to help support, advise and challenge WorldSkills UK on its actions to remove obstacles and barriers faced by young people from under-represented backgrounds in our programmes.
• Report regularly to the Group on progress against KPI’s and facilitate reports for the WorldSkills UK Board.

3. Project Manage the ED&I Heroes Awards

• The Awards is an established flagship event which provides a platform for WorldSkills UK to celebrate success with its partners, amplify best practice and inspire others to drive change across the skills systems in education and business.
• Project manage delivery of the annual Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Heroes Awards, supported by relevant internal teams
  • Establish the nominations process
  • Co-ordinate the judging panel
  • Organise the awards ceremony
  • Manage the support of the awards partners.

4. Manage strategic relationships

• Manage a portfolio of ED&I focused Strategic Partnerships with organisations from across the skills sector, facilitating their support and engagement with our EDI programmes.
• Grow our network of partners to widen our reach, help further drive work in this area and collectively impact on the sector.
• Advise and support the development of the CEO’s international activities on ED&I with WorldSkills International (WSI).

5. Raise the profile of WorldSkills UK’s ED&I work:

• Work with teams across the organisation to support our Mission to ignite a national and global movement to help more young people, regardless of their background, get the best possible start in work and life.
• Support the Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager and Marketing and Communications Team to showcase the impact of our programmes:
  • Help to externally profile and articulate the value and impact of our activities using the channels and tools available
  • Seek opportunities to advocate for our work through stakeholder engagement and networking
  • Support the Corporate Partnerships team to identify and secure commercial income related to our ED&I initiatives.
  • Work across the organisation to build on existing external relationships and develop new strategic partnerships that reinforce our position as a skills sector leader.

6. Internal ED&I Liaison:

• Whilst not responsible for WorldSkills UK’s internal ED&I activities and agenda it is anticipated that the post holder will spend up to 10% of their time supporting and working with the Corporate Affairs team on internal ED&I matters, with the remaining 90% spent on external work.
• It is not essential that the postholder has extensive experience in this area.

7. General

In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:

• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
• Maintain WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the Corporate Partnerships team and the wider organisation.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.

Person specification

Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrable equity, inclusion and diversity experience [E].
• Experience of managing and delivering, at pace, external ED&I programmes that have achieved positive change outcomes [E].
• Proven track record of engaging multiple external stakeholders and relationship management at all levels [E].
• Demonstrable experience as a networker within the ED&I sector and/or further education sector [D].
• Project management qualification and/or relevant experience [E].

Knowledge and skills:

• Up to date knowledge of the wider equity, diversity and inclusion agenda [E].
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and new ideas to engage multiple external audiences and successfully influence opinion [E].
• Able to present metrics and report on progress against business objectives and KPIs to all relevant stakeholders [E].
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills [E].
• Able to build a strong external network to understand ED&I practices across other businesses in our industry [E].
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills [E].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion and making positive change within a wide network [E].
• Excellent team player with a collaborative approach to work [E].
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].
• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].
• Able to work on own initiative with broad direction [E].
• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E].
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results [E].
• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].

Special circumstances:

• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].
• Able to spend time away from home [E].

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

We are looking for a confident and experienced self-starter to join the Strategy & Communications division as the Government & Parliamentary Relations Manager. Your role is essential to ensure:

• Our relationships generate national and local engagement that helps us to advocate about the issues and practice that can enable high-quality careers support for young people across policy debate and delivery.
• We raise awareness of our work to the extent that our Government and parliamentary stakeholders can articulate what we do and why it matters nationally as well as locally in constituencies across the country.
• We initiate and hold strong relationships across Westminster, maintaining a robust management system to track and monitor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Department of Education (DfE) (our sponsor department) to help us build strong relationships with relevant DfE ministers, officials and their teams.
• Engaging and building policy-led relationships across wider Government – to enable cross-departmental engagement about CEC’s work.
• Building and maintaining cross-parliamentary support – to increase our awareness and support amongst key MPs and Peers and to respond well to their inquiries and commissions.
• Internal team operations – acting as CEC’s lead for internal government and parliamentary briefing to support the CEO and senior colleagues’ visits, meetings and engagements.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience of engaging through the policy process – (1) developing policy ideas and (2) responding to consultations and briefing requests.
• Proven ability to engage senior and working level stakeholders and manage political, ministerial and departmental sensitivities.
• Communicate well (written and verbal) – confidently and with salience and the ability to not just report moments but offer context and direction. Competent and assured in providing sound counsel to senior colleagues.
• Analytical skills – you will be engaging data and evidence generated from CEC’s work and externally, and will be required to interpret findings and make and communicate connections in an understandable and interesting way.
• Collaborative and good at building relationships at all levels, both internally and with a range of external stakeholders.
• Adaptable, resilient and flexible with the ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity and work at pace.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload a copy of your CV (removing all personal details).

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications have been submitted. Therefore, please do not delay in submitting your application.

Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024.

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as you can.

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Osmani Trust is an award-winning youth and community charity providing a range of youth, violence reduction, employment, mentoring, and health & sports services to diverse communities in Tower Hamlets and surrounding Boroughs.

We are recruiting a Programme Manager to lead our grassroots consortium Better Bethnal Green (BBG), supporting young people facing multiple/complex disadvantages in the borough. Our partners and we are specialists in transforming the life trajectories of young people who have become marginalised by local poverty, unemployment and crime – particularly those from BAME communities who are disproportionately affected by these issues.

The candidate will need to have experience in managing multiple projects at a senior level, a proven track record, an excellent communicator and an understanding of London and in particular Tower Hamlets’ voluntary sector.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a creative and innovative approach to violence reduction and to leave a lasting legacy that positively impacts young people and local communities.

As our Finance Manager you will be at the heart of the charity’s operations and play a vital role in helping us embark on a new 3-year strategy. Working closely with the Director of Operations and CEO your role and expertise will be pivotal in driving excellence and integrity in financial management and strategic financial decisions. 

Your responsibilities will span the entire financial lifecycle, from budgeting and forecasting to meticulous reporting and process optimisation, you will also lead on management reporting, cashflow planning and the delivery of WellChild’s audit, Annual Report & Accounts.

You will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles (ideally from within the charity sector), strong analytical skills; be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking and have a proficiency in accounting alongside a relevant finance qualification; (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).

You will also need to have advanced excel skills, experience of charity accounts, SORP and charity VAT and be able to plan, prioritise and organise your work with impeccable attention to detail.

For full details of the role and contact details for a furhter discussion please see the Job description/ person specification and job advert documents.

We look forward to recieveing your application by the 20th May 24.

About Us

Hope Against Cancer is Leicestershire and Rutland’s local cancer research charity.  We were established in 2003 to fund cutting-edge research in our area and to make clinical trials available to local people.  Since 2003 we have raised in excess of £8m and funded over 100 research projects which investigate many different forms of cancer.

Our vision – Our vision is working for a future where more local people survive cancer.

Our Mission – Our mission is to fund innovative research that leads to improved treatments and better outcomes for people, and to achieve the greatest possible impact in the local and national fight against cancer.

About the role

The role of the Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager is to generate income to meet the Charity’s fundraising requirements by maintaining and developing successful partnerships with corporate and community group supporters, through donations, sponsorship, employee and group fundraising activities and events (organised both by Hope and third parties).

As a Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager at Hope, you will work alongside our existing Corporate and Community Fundraiser. Together you will be responsible for the delivery of corporate and community activities, and our annual income and expenditure budget.

We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, self-sufficient, and supportive. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves to network, to communicate with others and contribute to life-changing work.

This vacancy requires a minimum of two years’ experience in corporate and/or community/events fundraising in the voluntary sector or transferable experience in a target-driven sales environment.

So, if you are confident, engaging and looking to make a real difference, apply for our Corporate and Community Fundraising position today!

Please see the full job description and personal specification attached

How to apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter quickly as we will be conducting a rolling interview process for suitable potential candidates.   

Nottingham Mencap prides itself in offering sector leading services, that fulfil a local need and offer opportunities for the people we support to learn, grow, socialise and have fun.

We are excited to be recruiting for a newly created role of Service Manager for Children and Young Adults to significantly grow the provision we have for 5 - 25 year olds.

We offer a range of services for children as young as 5, up to and through transitioning into adult services. You will be working alongside the Adult services and Development Manager to ensure joined up working.

Along with the daily management of staff, you will have a strategic overview of the services and have the ability to work with those involved to make changes to meet local need, which will include the development of new services.

A key element of this role is to work closely with parents, carers, and educational settings, so good communication skills are a must. If you have experience working in an SEN setting, have understanding of Ofsted/ CQC and management/ development skills please do get in touch.

Main purpose of job:

• Responsible for the efficient and safe provision of individual and group support for children and young people.
• Development of significant new provision to meet current and future need. This will include the provision of ‘alternative education’, after school/evening activities and increased capacity of weekend services.
• Collaboration with the Adult Service (Development) Manager to enable seamless transition across services.
• Development of strong links with potential referrers/commissioners and partners. To ensure Nottingham Mencap becomes a relevant provider of choice of a wide range of children’s services across the county.

Location: Nottingham may be required to work across more than one site.

 Main tasks of job:

1. Operational management of current and future group activities for children and young people. Ensure they are appropriately staffed, meet needs and of a high standard within a safe and healthy environment.

2. Support to, and supervision of, the Short Breaks Co-ordinators to deliver well-managed and expanding services.

3. Development of new services/groups, changes to current activities, and the stopping of those no longer viable. These will include the provision of ‘alternative education’, after school/evening activities and increase in capacity of weekend services.

4. Financial/budget management of new and existing services including identifying and securing new sources of income.

5. Ensure demonstrable quality outcomes are developed for those who attend.

6. Joint responsibility (with the Adult Services Manager) to ensure our services are integrated and seamless and champion the needs of young people transitioning into adulthood.

7. Create a positive and motivational environment which allows the staff team, and the young people we support, to thrive.

8. Focus on each individual’s potential and making a positive difference to young people’s lives, ensuring they progress towards achieving their aspirations.

9. Embrace a culture of change and improvement. Instigate measures to improve access and quality. Maintain a focus on increasing the number and diversity of people who attend our services.

10. Develop and maintain quality/performance matrixes to satisfy internal and external scrutiny. Ensure adherence to standards required by the CQC and Ofsted.

11. Ensure all staff are offered appropriate training and that staff are trained to carry out their respective roles.

12. Recruitment, employment, supervision, and appraisals of staff team. Proactive management of annual leave, sickness, absence, and other personnel related issues.

13. Work alongside Finance and the Admin team to ensure systems accurately track financial and activity data. Ensure services are delivered within budget and relevant documentation is completed for the production of reports for internal and external inspection.

14. Ensure group environments are sensitive to individual needs and relevant assessments (including risk) have been undertaken and communicated to all relevant workers.

15. Ensure effective communication with others, including referrers, social workers, keyworkers, and carers. Establish effective feedback mechanisms with children, young people, and their families. Ensure the development of positive relationships with parents/carers is enshrined within our values and processes.

16. Proactively liaise with current and potential future commissioners/funders. Ensure availability of high quality and personally tailored services to address the personalisation agenda and attract those seeking a range of support options via personal budgets.

17. Robust implementation of policies and procedures adopted by Nottingham Mencap

18. Participation in relevant activities and meetings across the organisation. Act as a fully participative member of the senior management team.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. This draft job description will be reviewed and amended, as appropriate, with a full review at six months following successful recruitment to the post.

Are you passionate about social media management and keen to develop your skills in project and housing management? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Business Development Administrator.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage social media platforms and enhance our online presence.

- Coordinate small scale projects and events, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.

- Oversee housing maintenance coordination, ensuring facilities are well-maintained.

Requirements:

- Strong communication skills and a creative talent for social media management.

- Attention to detail and ability to coordinate housing maintenance tasks.

- Enthusiasm to learn and grow.

Why Join Us?

- Exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

- Work with a dynamic team passionate about innovation and growth.

- Comprehensive training provided to help you succeed in your role.

Benefits

- Holidays: 28 days holiday leave

- Pension contribution scheme

- Company employee assistance programme

- Fully funded training and development opportunities

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to start your career in business development!

Shell Foundation (SF) is a UK-registered charity that aims to empower under-served populations in Africa and Asia with access to clean energy products and services. 

A unique foundation on the global stage, SF uses grant, debt and equity funding to support commercially sustainable solutions at the intersection of inclusive growth and a clean energy transition. Our work has already improved the lives of 229 million people.

Shell Foundation Business Development Director
Kenya or Nigeria
Salary range on offer at circa $ 75,000 to 80,000, dependent on location

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join our entrepreneurial team to support:

• The scale-up of pioneering enterprises
• The development of scalable partnerships that enable smallholder farmers to increase their income
• The incubation of new intermediaries and enterprises

The successful candidate will explore opportunities to create new business models and market interventions, as well as providing deep financial and commercial expertise to our Programme team.

Responsibilities include:

• providing business advice and mentoring support to SF strategic partners
• managing grants and contracts
• identifying market failures and opportunities
• developing and managing strategic projects and partnerships
• contributing to the delivery of the annual business plan.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of working in Africa (or India) with:

• A degree in mechanical engineering
• A background in business or commerce, with a practical understanding of marketing, finance, business development
• Experience and networks in the agriculture sector
• Experience working with complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, including low-income consumers

At SF, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply. 

This position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work remotely with regular travel within the region and to our London head office. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and take safeguarding seriously. All offers of engagement or employment will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references.

Deadline for applications:
Wednesday 29th May 2024

Interviews with Prospectus:
5th – 10th June 2024

Interviews with Shell Foundation:  
19/20th June 2024

Shell Foundation (SF) is a UK-registered charity that aims to empower under-served populations in Africa and Asia with access to clean energy products and services. 

A unique foundation on the global stage, SF uses grant, debt and equity funding to support commercially sustainable solutions at the intersection of inclusive growth and a clean energy transition. Our work has already improved the lives of 229 million people.

Shell Foundation Business Development Director
Kenya or Nigeria
Salary range on offer at circa $ 75,000 to 80,000, dependent on location

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join our entrepreneurial team to support:

• The scale-up of pioneering enterprises
• The development of scalable partnerships that enable smallholder farmers to increase their income
• The incubation of new intermediaries and enterprises

The successful candidate will explore opportunities to create new business models and market interventions, as well as providing deep financial and commercial expertise to our Programme team.

Responsibilities include:

• providing business advice and mentoring support to SF strategic partners
• managing grants and contracts
• identifying market failures and opportunities
• developing and managing strategic projects and partnerships
• contributing to the delivery of the annual business plan.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of working in Africa (or India) with:

• A degree in mechanical engineering
• A background in business or commerce, with a practical understanding of marketing, finance, business development
• Experience and networks in the agriculture sector
• Experience working with complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, including low-income consumers

At SF, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities and encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply. 

This position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work remotely with regular travel within the region and to our London head office. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and take safeguarding seriously. All offers of engagement or employment will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references.

Deadline for applications:
Wednesday 29th May 2024

Interviews with Prospectus:
5th – 10th June 2024

Interviews with Shell Foundation:  
19/20th June 2024

Fundraising Development Manager

Fixed-Term, (Maternity Cover) Part-Time, Term-Time only

15 hours per week (flexible)

Pay Scale : H8, point 23 to H9, point 28  (dependent on experience)

Required : April / May 2024 

We are seeking a knowledgeable individual to oversee the Fundraising Development Manager position for a fixed-term, covering maternity leave. The successful applicant will have some professional experience of fundraising and/or education development, together with experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you have enthusiasm for fundraising and would like to be involved in helping us in continuing this important work for our school, please get in touch.

Are you motivated to use your commercial edge to build and foster relationships to win business?

Is your approach one of partnership and problem solving, no matter what the circumstance?

Do you want to work in a team where you will be supported to be ambitious about the quality, drive and impact of the work you lead on and make a difference to people so they are empowered and heard when it matters most?

 If this sounds like you, then we could be a perfect match…

About the role

We're looking for a highly motivated and skilled Business Development Manager with a passion for relationship building and service sales. Someone who can actively engage and work with our existing client portfolio and win new business through formal tendering opportunities to ensure VoiceAbility remains a provider of choice.

In this new role, you will sit in the Business and Strategy directorate working proactively with external stakeholders and colleagues from across the organisation to ensure that we grow our portfolio of contracts, re-win existing business and advise clients of new services. You will be doing a mixture of new business sales and account management of existing services.

This position is a full-time, 35 hours a week, permanent contract with a starting salary between £39,000 - £46,500 per annum depending on skills and experience. We are open to a conversation about flexible working or job sharing. Whilst the role is home-based, some travel for meetings and events will be required.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent rights and voice charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We directly support and empower tens of thousands of people every year when they face life-changing decisions or need support to have their voice heard when it matters most. We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years.

We have social impact through our delivery of a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. We also influence policy and practice to push for changes to give people more choice and control over their lives and better support when facing challenging times. We have ambitious plans to continue to grow our influence and shape new and innovative services that will increase our impact.

How will you make a difference?

Through your commercial management expertise, you will win new business and ensure the retention of existing contracts. You will proactively manage your own workload, balancing known pipeline opportunities, acquiring, building and fostering relationships with stakeholders, collaborating with internal teams to craft winning proposals, and making the most of the new business opportunities open to us to ensure commercial success.

About you

You will have a minimum of two years experience of working in a Commercial Management, Account Management or Business Development role.

Have proven success in winning business through formal competitive tendering, ideally with central/ local government, by developing a credible position and clear convincing material and data.

You will have experience of working in an agile environment to respond to external factors that are likely to change at short-notice.

Experienced in stakeholder engagement and influencing both externally and internally, you will be a trusted partner to those who know you.

Our values resonate and you want to work somewhere where the empowerment of each other, our customers and clients is central to your work. You value teamwork and collaboration and demonstrate transparency and accountability in your work.

Benefits:  

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension and 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted gym membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Professional Development

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities through in-house opportunities for training and through personal development conversations with your line manager where you can explore career development together.

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 20th May

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

 Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

 We look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking a motivated and organised Business Support Officer to join our dedicated team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth running of our operations and supporting our mission to positively impact lives through water based activities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Administrative Support: Assist with day to day administrative tasks, including data entry, document management and correspondence.

· Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate financial records, process invoices, and assist with budget tracking.

· Event Coordination: Help organise and coordinate vents, workshops, and activities.

· Stakeholders Communication: Liaise with donors, volunteers, and participants to foster positive relationships.

· Office Management: Manage office supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure a productive work environment.

· Report Preparation: Assist in the preparation of reports, and presentations.

· General Support: Provide support to various departments and team members as needed and carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Outreach and Relationship Manager.

Qualifications:

· Previous administrative or office support experience

· Strong organisational and multitasking skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· A passion for our charity's mission and values.

A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of disadvantaged individuals

The Programme Manager role will report to the Senior Programme Manager and sit within the Programmes Team.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for project managing a number of our services. You will have a clear focus of delivering high quality programmes that are run smoothly, efficiently, within budget, and achieve the desired outcomes and objectives for both the partners and the young people.

You will lead and support others within your team to deliver high quality programmes from initiation through to evaluation and review, that will directly contribute to the company’s growth strategy and impact.

The Programme Manager will also be a key member of the department and contribute to, departmental strategies, systems and maximising efficiency, delivering programme management to an excellent standard that produces high impact for our young people and partners.

In this role, you will work closely with the Digital Communications and Marketing, Business Development and Finance teams.

Bristol Charities is entering a season of rapid development and growth. We are expanding our impact across Bristol through the implementation of a Hub delivery model, which will allow us to tailor our services and support within priority location and communities across the city.

As part of growth, we are recruiting for a range of new roles and are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team. If you care about Bristol and are passionate for positive change, then please come and join us on our journey.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time or Part-time (21-35 hours per week). If part-time agreed then additional hours may sometime be required and can be taken as Time Off In Lieu.

The charity’s Development Manager will slot into the newly-formed Development Directorate, working with the Director of Development to deliver transformational programmes, projects and initiatives across the charity.

The postholder will have the opportunity to drive development across commercial, volunteering and grant-making activities, among others, and will manage a team including the Grants Officer and Volunteer Coordinator.

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary with index-linked pay awards
• 5% employer pension contribution (matched)
• 4x Life Assurance
• 26 days annual leave, rising with length of service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• BenefitHub discounts and perks platform
• Staff Wellbeing Group
• On-site café
• Free on-site parking

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 2nd June 2024

Interview dates: TBC