The Regional Manager will lead on the development and delivery of high performing, innovative and impactful employability, and training provision. The role also includes oversight of CXK’s existing programmes which includes contract management of training providers across the South East.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual who wants to join an organisation that improves the lives of more than 300,000 individuals every year.

About You

We are looking for someone with demonstrable skills and experience in relation to the managing or co-ordination of training provision, accredited & non accredited learning, and high-quality teaching learning and assessment (for young people or adults).

About Us

CXK is a leading charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  Each year we make a difference to more than 300,000 people across the South of England.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £39,660 – £46,473 (depending on experience)
• 28 – 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance programme

To apply for this role all you need to do is download, complete and upload the CXK application form.Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13th June 2022

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Publishing Assistant - 8 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Biochemical Society (Society) and Portland Press Limited (PPL) are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join the editorial team as a Publishing Assistant, supporting the Publisher. The successful candidates working across all products in the Portland Press portfolio of journals and working closely with members across the entire team on projects/work that will impact editorial, production and marketing activities, contributing to development of the end-to-end publishing offering. This role will also support the team in making changes to the journal websites as required, with the support of the Digital Content Editor.

​Applicants must be efficient and highly competent in the use of common software packages, including CRM (customer relationship management) systems, Cloud-based processing or tracking systems, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Outlook. This is an opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team, and build relationships with key stakeholders in the scientific community.

​Please note that the position is advertised as remote, however options are available for working within an office in London up to a few days per week, should that be preferred.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 8th June 2022

“Please note that this role is home-based and interviews will be virtual”.

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter via the button below. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter

This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Head of People Support. Home working with occasional office attendance in the Midlands & London.Salary up to £51,147.93 (£53,794.00 London Weighting)

Are you someone who drives and embeds a customer focused ethos within the people function, putting people at the heart of everything you do?

Do you spot new ways of working and make recommendations for change (which will better position the charity as an Employer of choice)?

We are seeking a talented Head of People Support (reporting directly into the Associate Director for People and Organisational Development) who is an experienced & qualified HR professional with core HR and operational capabilities, to lead our People Support team.

As the Head of People Support, you will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of the employee life cycle and ensuring the People Support function is a true partner to the organisation.  You will drive a customer focused team delivering expert HR support and advice to enable to the organisation to achieve its aims and objectives.   In addition, you will be critical in ensuring that our employee, bank and volunteering offering is sound and well-co-ordinated, so that the experience of core-staff and non-core workers is a positive one. 

Collectively with the other Heads of within the People team, you will support the Executive Team to embed a culture of care and importantly, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring continuous improvement is embedded within the team. You will oversee our current HR systems and the implementation of a new integrated HR system, with the aim to improve efficiencies/processes, data / reporting, and the end user experience.

You will use our people data, surveys and HR KPIs to inform stakeholders of key issues affecting the achievement of business objectives and you will work with them, alongside the wider People team, to develop robust solutions and inform the HR strategy.

If you are an experienced HR Manager that’s led and delivered a first-class HR Support function and this sounds like a role that interests you, then take a look at the Job Description on our website. This will provide more information about the role, us as a Charity and the great work we do.

Caring for our people.

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
• Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off.
• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.

We need diverse people who bring different perspectives and represent the communities that we serve. So, we welcome applications from everyone. Applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ ), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles, in helping us to achieve this.

Additional information:

Closing date 5th June 2022.

First stage interviews will take place Friday 10th & Monday 13th June 2022 and will consist of a Competency/Behavioural interview. Second stage will be on Monday 20th June and will be a presentation/brief, which will be provided closer to the date if successful.

Would you like a people-focussed role where every day you have a direct impact on funding life-saving science?

We are looking for an engaging, ambitious, and highly organised individual to be our new Relationship Fundraising Manager for Essex. This is a great opportunity to cover a fundraising patch which has massive potential for growth.

Whether your background is in the private, public or third sector, here are the skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Great communication skills – able to develop relationships, empathise with diverse audiences, and bring the BHF to life and tell stories that influence and motivate
• Ambitious and proactive
• Tenacity and resilience
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, working at pace and managing multiple deadlines
• Data driven - able to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities
• Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Business acumen, with proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• A track record of writing proposals that are engaging and concise 

About the role 

In this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community. Identifying, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, and high value prospects, you’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.

You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.

Joining a brave, informed, compassionate, and driven team, you’ll work with colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact in your community, help grow our BHF supporter network, and raise funds to power remarkable research breakthroughs.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional field team where no two days are the same.

Working arrangements

This is a field-based role covering Essex. You will need to live in Essex or be able to relocate to this region.

You'll need a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and the ability to work evenings and weekends where required. You can work under your own initiative from a home base whilst still contributing positively to your regional team.

What can we offer you?

Our MyBHF Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential. 

Our generous staff benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.

How do I apply?

 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

What is the interview process?

Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.

Would you like a people-focussed role where every day you have a direct impact on funding life-saving science?

We are looking for an engaging, ambitious, and highly organised individual to be our new Relationship Fundraising Manager for London. This is a great opportunity to cover a fundraising patch which has massive potential for growth.

Whether your background is in the private, public or third sector, here are the skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Great communication skills – able to develop relationships, empathise with diverse audiences, and bring the BHF to life and tell stories that influence and motivate
• Ambitious and proactive
• Tenacity and resilience
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, working at pace and managing multiple deadlines
• Data driven - able to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities
• Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Business acumen, with proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• A track record of writing proposals that are engaging and concise 

About the role   

In this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community. Identifying, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, and high value prospects, you’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.

You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.

Joining a brave, informed, compassionate, and driven team, you’ll work with colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact in your community, help grow our BHF supporter network, and raise funds to power remarkable research breakthroughs.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional field team where no two days are the same.

Working arrangements

This is a field-based role covering London. You will need to live in or within a short commute of London. Otherwise, you will need to be able to relocate to this region.

You'll need a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and the ability to work evenings and weekends where required. You can work under your own initiative from a home base whilst still contributing positively to your regional team.

What can we offer you?

Our MyBHF Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential. 

Our generous staff benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.

How do I apply?

 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

What is the interview process?

Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Lumos to recruit an Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, who will contribute to bringing about transformative change for children by playing a leading role in the development and delivery of two key projects funded by a strategic partner. This role is offered on a 12 month contract.

Lumos is an international children's charity founded by J.K. Rowling to end the systematic and harmful practice of the institutionalisation of children. Our vision is a world in which all children have the opportunity to grow up and thrive in a safe and caring family or, where there is no alternative, in specialist placements that meet all their needs, respect their rights and ensure they can fulfil their potential. For over 10 years Lumos has worked directly in a number of countries to safely transform systems of care and protection, helping to ensure children can grow up in loving families rather than harmful orphanages, and demonstrating that change is possible. Despite the milestones achieved, millions of children continue to live in institutions globally and until more countries adopt quality system-wide reform at national levels, this grave problem will persist.

The postholder will execute a pioneering new campaign, funded by a key donor to Lumos, aimed at shifting mindsets and philanthropic investments. The postholder will also be responsible for implementing the advocacy strategy for the global thematic review on institutionalisation and education, an initiative which is funded by the same donor. Reporting directly to the Director of Programmes and dotted line engagement with the Head of Communications and Marketing and the Head of Partnerships, you will devise and adapt the overall campaign journeys for the target audience(s), including mapping out the key objectives, channels, communication tools and media plans. You will lead on project planning and management, providing regular update meetings, work stream management, oversight of timelines and deadlines, budgets etc. Included in this is internal coordination and close working with Lumos colleagues and external partners, ensuring people with lived experience are heard, branding and key messages are amplified, evidence and learning are recorded and shared and providing briefing reports and guidance for technical experts. Following astute analysis of policy, political contexts and advocacy targets, you will go on to oversee and deliver Lumos' strategic engagement with external audiences, identifying and cultivating influencing opportunities and developing sustainable relationships with key influencers to support Lumos's advocacy and campaigns goals. This will involve development and drafting of content, design, publication of targeted advocacy materials and representing Lumos at events and on speaker panels.

The right candidate will possess a strong commitment to children's rights, extensive expertise in campaigning or advocacy and excellent organisational and project management skills. With outstanding communication skills, the Advocacy and Campaigns Manager will thrive when collaborating and influencing colleagues and stakeholders at any level and bring a track record of effectively targeted communications for a diverse range of key audiences. The ability to analyse policy opportunities and synthesise and translate complex information suitable for a range of audiences is essential. Knowledge and existing relationships with influential child rights actors, knowledge of the global care transformation agenda and or education sector, in country experience and or knowledge of behaviour change campaign theory are desirable.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

Our Client

A well-established, growing social enterprise focused on providing wellbeing services.

The Role

The Programme Manager will play an integral part to ensure that the strategic transformation projects are controlled with an appropriate degree of governance and deliver the agreed outcomes in a timely manner. You will report to the Transformation and Operations Director and work closely with other operational project owners working on projects such as Systems and Data, Commercial and Retention, Property and People transformation. You will be overseeing all activities in relation to programme management including project management, quality control, performance reporting and risk management giving a holistic and strategic overview to drive all projects to success. In addition to creating programme roadmaps, you will prepare accurate project status reports to stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time as well as establishing effective project governance which aids strong decision making.

The Successful Candidate

• You have knowledge and experience working as Programme/Project Manager
• You have prior experience and/or an empathy for the Charity/Not-For-Profit sector
• You have exceptional organisational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• You should have excellent attention to detail, a proactive nature and excellent communications skills.

What's on offer?

Basic salary from c.£38,000-£39,000 (dependent on experience) for a 28 hour week plus great company benefits including a 9% company pension scheme. Additionally, the role offers great flexibility and is fully remote.

Charity People is heading up the search for one of the North West's biggest, most recognisable charities with a lifesaving mission. We're looking for a talented Head of Individual Giving to support North West Air Ambulance to lead and develop their biggest income generator - individual supporters.

Salary £45k
Location: either predominantly homebased or a mix of home/office
Flexible, life and family-friendly working

About the role:
Overseeing a broad portfolio of fundraising products across traditional direct marketing and digital channels, you'll develop cash, regular giving, lotteries and legacies, ensuring the highest levels of supporter care along the way.

Heading up a team of three fundraisers, you'll take ownership of the individual giving strategy and responsibility for current income of £5 million. Through effective supporter development and a brilliant stewardship strategy, you'll be tasked with growing the individual supporter base, including donor cultivation, retention and upgrading.

There is an appetite to try new things and a desire to be brave and bold, especially around digital innovation and test-and-learn.

About the person:
* You're already senior individual giving or direct marketing expert
* You're creative and visionary, and you can demonstrate where that creative vision has grown and shaped your individual giving programmes
* You use analytics and data to inform and insight
* You are a brilliant people manager who leads by example, motivating and inspiring those around you
* You've got a track record of growth in previous roles, and you're ambitious and excited by growing income

The charity has spent time and energy creating a flexible, agile working culture with life and family-friendly policies. This role can be predominantly homebased, or a mix of home and office (Knowsley) - we are really happy to discuss a working pattern that works for you!

For lots more detail on this exciting role, please get in touch with Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Deadline: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we will be recruiting on a rolling basis for this opportunity, so please get in touch ASAP if you are interested.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Directory of Social Change to recruit a Researcher who will assist in the research, analysis and written exposition of findings for the organisation.

The Directory of Social Change (DSC) is the leading provider of information and training for the voluntary sector. DSC publishes an extensive range of research products including websites, books and reports covering subjects such as fundraising, bespoke research commissions, sector trends and analysis.

As part of the research team based in Liverpool, you will be required to collate information, analyse data and communicate research findings on a variety of research projects for publication in DSC's books and reports, and also to maintain online databases. As well as gathering information and data, you will also assist in identifying interesting trends and contribute to editorial content. You may also be required to assist with other projects as necessary.

To be successful as a Researcher you will have great research skills and an interest in the charity sector. You will be able to demonstrate good customer service and team work ability and have the confidence to use CMS systems, databases and MS Office applications. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be able to work on an array of research projects with demanding deadlines.

Please note this role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum expectation of working 1 day a week in their Liverpool office.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV, covers letters are not required at this stage. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to discuss the role further.

About the Role

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a vital role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, first aid training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

This role provides is a real chance to make a difference to the lives of young people from aged 5 – 25 across the Country but especially those from marginalised communities.

As a Development Lead, you will join our Youth and Education Directorate and drive improvements in a wide range of work, from development of our existing Badgers and Cadets programmes for 5 – 17-year-olds to creating new services. This role is responsible for successfully managing small and moderate scale projects, delivering service improvement activities, and supporting large scale projects. Managing activities through the development phase and into delivery as national initiatives. The role will have a diverse and changing portfolio allowing scope for learning new skills along with personal and role development overtime.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of designing and developing activities for young people and the adult volunteers that support them. You will be comfortable leading teams of people to deliver agreed outcomes and have proven project management experience with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Successful candidates will receive:

• A competitive salary & pension scheme
• Access to our cycle to work scheme
• Access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an employee assistance programme through our - Health and Wellbeing Portal
• Access to additional discounts through the Blue Light scheme including but not limited to discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Application close date: 12th June 2022

Interview date: 21st - 22nd June 2022

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Purpose of Role:

Success looks like:

• Local residents know what Healthwatch Bucks does and talk to us about health and social care in a variety of ways
• Local health and social care service providers and commissioners view Healthwatch Bucks as a credible organisation
• Healthwatch Bucks is the place where local media go to understand people’s experience of health and social care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Chief Executive and Engagement Lead to produce an annual communications and public engagement plan
• Work with the Chief Executive and the Healthwatch Bucks team to raise awareness of the work and aims of Healthwatch Bucks both generally and for specific projects, in line with our communications strategy and annual communication and public engagement plan
• Improve how we use digital and social media channels to increase engagement and feedback online, including managing our social media accounts, producing the monthly newsletter and overseeing the production of engaging website content
• Identify engagement opportunities through digital and social media channels and hand over potential leads to the Engagement and Involvement Officer
• Work with the Data and Impact Manager to maintain, manage and develop our website in line with Healthwatch England’s branding guidelines and accessibility standards
• Produce press releases and work with local media channels, including digital, print and radio outlets to help increase awareness of Healthwatch Bucks activity and impact
• Develop targeted campaigns to engage under-represented communities in Bucks and support Healthwatch Bucks projects
• Ensure we communicate effectively with a diverse audience and a wide range of local stakeholders
• Improve the quality and consistency of all our communications and ensure compliance with Healthwatch England’s branding and messaging guidelines.
• Lead on the production of our annual report

The Person

Skills and attributes:

• You are an active user of social media and able to network using social platforms, with experience of social media content management and an understanding of how to use social media successfully to increase engagement
• An awareness of health inequalities and the current challenges facing health and social care providers
• You can communicate complex positions in a clear, concise way both orally and in writing
• You have some experience of working with the media to promote the work of our organisation
• You are an experienced user of Microsoft Office packages, WordPress, and Mailchimp and will grasp quickly how to use our database
• You can work collaboratively as part of a team – supporting others to deliver and have some experience of working with volunteers
• You have the capability of planning and delivering communications plans that successfully engage the public, especially communities who may be experiencing health inequalities.

Motivation:

• Strong and demonstrable belief in improving health and social care services
• You are excited by the challenge this role presents and by developing yourself as part of delivering it.

Fit:

• You feel comfortable working remotely in a small, active team
• You are happy to work principally from home but feel comfortable attending events alone and representing the organisation
• You are helpful and positive in your approach
• You are happy to learn and develop as part of your role
• You will respect the wider work of the organisation and to ensure no activities have the effect of bringing the organisation into disrepute.
• You are entitled to work in the UK and are able to work occasional evenings and weekends
• you are willing and able to travel to various locations across the county as required.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering an international charity to recruit a Programme Manager to lead their Youth Health Programme UK (YHP UK) across Greater Manchester. YHP UK is a five-year programme, launched in October 2020, that supports young people in the UK to realise their right to good mental health and wellbeing, regardless of gender.

As their Programme Manager, you will lead the delivery of their programme locally across the Greater Manchester area working closely with their corporate partner, AstraZeneca to harness the power of Youth-centred Design, and find solutions that meet the specific mental health and wellbeing needs of young people in the UK. You will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of this ambitious five-year programme that engages young people, communities, and grassroots organisation to create better outcomes for young people. You will achieve this through strong coordination, and representation of the project, seeking to build local partnerships that can engage young people and create lasting change for the communities they reside in.

To be successful, you will have proven experience of coordinating and delivering mid-size to large scale regional programmes in youth, community and/or education settings to support young people. Due to the nature of the programme, knowledge of working in gender equality, children's or mental health sector in the UK is necessary, combined with an understanding of the needs of young people in the Greater Manchester area. You will have demonstrable experience of building and maximising partnerships, internally and externally to achieve change, and will have experience of delivering clear and concise project delivery plans, including implementing plans and budget management.

To apply, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. Supporting Statements are not required at this stage.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Every day in the UK, 13 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Education Lead to join Sands’ Training and Education Team. This newly created role is responsible for the delivery of our healthcare education programmes to improve bereavement care for families and help save babies lives. This role will take the lead on building a package of educational resources for healthcare professionals to support their professional development and continued improvements in practice.

The successful candidate will have experience of working clinically in the NHS in either early pregnancy, maternity or neonatal services. Knowledge of relevant guidelines, policy and best practice bereavement care following pregnancy loss or baby death is also a requirement.

With demonstrable experience of creating training for healthcare professionals and students, you will also have experience of delivering training to both online and face to face.

You will have excellent presentation skills, including the ability to write clearly and express complex or sensitive subjects simply and be able to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and subject experts to create educational materials.

An understanding of health inequalities in the UK and the impact on pregnancy loss, baby death and bereavement care is essential as well as having a working knowledge of the National Bereavement Care Pathway.

A highly developed communicator, you will be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, professional partners and target audiences as well as being extremely well organised with strong time management skills.

Causeway Education is a charity supporting young people to overcome barriers in accessing Higher Education and apprenticeships. Our mission is to ensure students have the support they need to explore options effectively, make ambitious choices and produce outstanding university, college and apprenticeship applications. 

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Programme Manager: Employer Outreach to join us on the next stage of our journey. The pandemic has made our work more urgent than ever, and we are scaling up to meet this challenge. If you share our passion for ensuring progression is not determined by privilege, then we’d love to hear from you. 

About Causeway Education

Causeway is a small, ambitious charity with national reach, supporting young people to overcome barriers in accessing higher education and apprenticeships. 

We exist to make sure that progression is not determined by privilege.  

We believe that, with the right support in exploration, choices and applications, all young people can find and realise their ambition.

In our unequal society, some young people face far greater challenges than others in accessing Higher Education and apprenticeships. Dedicated teachers, advisors and outreach professionals work tirelessly on redressing these inequalities. We are there for all those confronting these barriers, helping to bring about: 

Expert support 

We give teachers the skills and resources they need to ensure all their students can navigate HE and apprenticeship applications effectively. 

Transformational outreach 

We help universities, charities and corporates to develop initiatives which inspire and equip participants to take their next steps. 

Outstanding applications 

We support students directly, providing impactful workshops and mentoring to help them successfully clear the hurdles of complex application processes. 

Last year we helped 10,352 students submit high quality applications. Alongside this, we gave expert support to 2,096 professionals, helping them to hone their provision so applicants are better served year after year.  We have an ambitious strategy to significantly increase our reach and impact over the next 5 years, building capacity in our education system and directly supporting students. We deliver annual applicant-facing support on behalf of a number of universities, charities and corporates, as well as innovative training and resources to teachers, outreach professionals and employers.

Purpose of the role 

As Programme Manager: Employer Outreach you will be responsible for the delivery of our key employer outreach programmes. This work is core to our mission of improving the support in place for young people to explore different options and apply successfully for apprenticeships and HE. You will manage a portfolio of employer outreach programmes supported by Programme Officers and freelance specialists. Initiatives range from one-off workshops through to insight days and work-experience weeks. 

Key responsibilities 

Programme management 

• Oversee the delivery of our key employer outreach programme and a portfolio of smaller employer outreach projects. 

• Manage relationships with our employer partners, ensuring they are kept up to date with progress. 

• Establish KPIs for programmes in your portfolio and ensure these are achieved.

• Ensure your programmes have effective monitoring and evaluation measures in place which link to Causeway’s monitoring and evaluation framework.

• Liaise effectively and efficiently with staff across the organisation. 

Programme Delivery 

• Ensure high quality design and delivery of general aspects of the programmes in your portfolio. 

• Oversee our specialist freelancers to design and deliver more specific programme resources and activities. 

• Oversee recruitment and/or marketing campaigns, including drafting emails and adverts and managing communications via Mailchimp and other channels 

• Facilitate workshops for a range of audiences including students and undergraduate ambassadors, teachers and advisors, and university and employer outreach staff, alongside other members of the Programmes Team. 

Quality assurance and improvement 

• Employ principles of effective quality assurance throughout project and programme life-cycles, to ensure learning experiences consistently meet defined quality standards and reflect our values. 

• Lead on evaluating and continuously improving programmes in your portfolio

• Support and share good practice with colleagues.

This job description is designed to give an overall view of the role and is not a definitive list of tasks. 

Person specification 

Essential

We are more interested in what you could do than what you have already done, hence the emphasis on skills over experience. 

Experience 

• Outstanding relationship management

• Management of a portfolio of projects/programmes 

Skills and knowledge 

• Demonstrable organisational skills: able to manage multiple projects both small and large 

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines 

• Strong interpersonal skills: able to interact with different audiences from professionals through to young people 

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and exceptional presentation skills 

• Understanding of effective monitoring and evaluation 

• Creative thinking and problem-solving: the ability to generate and implement innovative and practical solutions 

• Strong ability to lead and motivate across the organisation 

• Good understanding of the importance of safeguarding 

• In possession of, or able to secure, an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable 

There are a number of different paths the successful candidate may have taken to develop the skills and experience needed for this role. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, but instead to give a sense of the range of experiences which are relevant: 

• Personal experience of structural inequalities, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups

• Experience of working in employer outreach 

• Experience of university Widening Participation

• Experience of working in schools/colleges or of recruiting and maintaining relationships with teachers/schools

• Experience in a charity supporting young people 

Personal Qualities 

• Passionate about helping young people access Higher Education and apprenticeships 

• Committed to Causeway’s values of ensuring our work is high-quality, collaborative, practical and evidence-led 

• Clear commitment to diversity and inclusion 

• Flexible and adaptable to meet needs of the post 

• A positive outlook and sense of humour 

• Resilient, collaborative, diplomatic and emotionally intelligent 

• Results-focused with the desire to personally deliver tangible outcomes 

• Educated to degree level or having relevant qualifications or experience indicating the ability to apply an appropriately high level of analytical skills. 

We actively work to improve diversity in Higher Education and apprenticeships, therefore personal experience of facing related barriers, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups, will be a valuable asset to the organisation.

We are a small and friendly team. Although we work from home, we meet up at least monthly and we have established a number of ways to keep in regular contact and continue to support each other. We will go out of our way to welcome a new member of the team. 

Application Instructions

Please submit the following:

1. CV (maximum 2 sides)

2. Covering Letter

Closing date for applications is 5pm on 22nd June.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th July.