Title:

Programme Manager

Location:

Woolgate Exchange, 25 Basinghall Street, London EC2V 5HA

Hours

36.25 per week Monday to Friday

General Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative programme manager to coordinate the EAP and CoST monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks. You will be the focal point for capturing and analysing information from CoST member programmes and sharing the impact and the lessons across the organisation. It will also include coordinating a UNDP funded programme in South East Asia that aims to grow CoST in the region. The appointee will also support CoST members and EAP partners to develop MEL frameworks that capture the effectiveness and outcomes from their programmes. Finally, they will also provide support to the Royal Academy of Engineering’s ‘Africa Catalyst’ programme, that, with EAP aims to build engineering capacity in three countries.

Reports to

Head of CoST Member and Affiliates

Key responsibilities and tasks:

To coordinate the CoST monitoring, evaluation and learning framework: (45%)

·Work with the Head of Programmes to establish, coordinate and maintain reliable cross-organisational monitoring, reporting and learning systems and approaches for CoST.

·Monitor the effectiveness and outcomes from CoST member and affiliate programmes.

·Work with the Senior Finance and Office Manager to publish financial and progress information from CoST in line with the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) reporting requirements.

·Coordinate peer learning and sharing of good practice between CoST members with the regional and technical team.

·Support CoST members to submit financial and progress reports to agreed standards and on time.

·Ensure accurate data is collected and sent in.

·Analyse the data to help record outcomes and impact of CoST and share with colleagues.

·Build the capacity of CoST members to capture data and monitor the effectiveness of their programmes.

To coordinate the EAP monitoring, evaluation and learning framework: (20%)

·Work with the EAP Programme Director to establish, coordinate and maintain reliable cross-organisational monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and approaches for EAP.

·Coordinate the capturing of information from EAP staff to allow for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and outcomes from EAP programmes.

·Provide reports and presentations for EAP Senior Management and the Board of Trustees on the results captured from the MEL framework.

·Build the capacity of EAP partners from the Africa Catalyst programme to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their programmes.

Coordinate the competitive application process for CoST grant funding to member programmes (15%):

·Coordinate the competitive application process for CoST grant funding and the subsequent allocation and disbursement of grants to member programmes.

·Coordinate the administration of grant agreements with member programmes.

Support the implementation of regional CoST programmes (25%):

·Work with the relevant regional manager to ensure that the agreed deliverables are on track.

·Provide support to deliver the agreed outputs.

·Draft quarterly progress and financial reports for the relevant donor.

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in:

·Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning frameworks

·Successfully influencing stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

·Successfully managing programmes and projects, involving multiple stakeholders.
 

·Preparing progress and financial reports.

Essential Attributes:

A degree (minimum) in international development,  the built environment or a related subject.

Ability to coordinate monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning frameworks.

Highly motivated, with excellent organisational skills to prioritise and plan work effectively, and to meet deadlines and budgets.

Ability to develop and manage budgets.

Strong conceptual and analytical skills and an ability to think strategically and creatively.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Commitment to EAP’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Ability to travel overseas to often challenging environments.

Legally able to work in the UK

Key relationships:

EAP Executive Director

EAP Programme Director

Head of CoST Member & Affiliate Programmes

EAP Senior Policy and Research Advisers

EAP Policy and Research Adviser

EAP Senior Communications Manager

EAP Senior Finance and Office Manager

CoST Board of Trustees

EAP Board of Trustees

CoST Regional Managers and Technical Advisers

Strategic Partners

Associates

Consultants

Accountability

Delegated budget / financial authority – £0

Number of staff directly line managed – 0

Number of consultants managed on average – 0

Authority level for purchase of resources, materials or services - £0

How to apply

Please email a CV and 1 page covering letter to Evelyn Hernandez, CoST Head of Members and Affiliates

Closing date for applications

Friday 4th October 2019

Interview date

Week commencing 14th October 2019

Contact information

Please contact John Hawkins CoST Head of Programmes for further information at

[email protected]

To apply please use the link provided

EAP is an equal opportunities employer

• £32,461 for 30 hours per week                                                                                                            (based on a full time salary of £40,576 for 37.5 hours per week)
• 30 hours to be worked across four or five days per week
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• Working across London Boroughs of Lewisham and Bromley
• Permanent contract

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of more than £3m, over 120 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

With expansion of our services we have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced leader to oversee the delivery of a range of mental health and dementia services in Lewisham and Bromley.

This is a new role which will work closely with the Senior Management Team, as well as with Managers and staff in the services. You will be responsible for key areas of service delivery across BLG Mind and contribute to the strategic and business development of the organisation. The role includes developing and maintaining excellent partnership relationships within the London Borough of Lewisham and beyond.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have a strong track record in management, including leading service and project development, supervising and developing staff. You will have specific experience in providing services for people with mental health problems and/or dementia and leading teams through service transformation.

You will be an excellent communicator, able to enthuse and motivate people within and outside our organisation.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for BLG Mind.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Closing date: 9:00 am on Thursday 10th October 2019

Likely interview date: Thursday 24th October 2019

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An excellent opportunity to coordinate a variety of projects for Healthwatch in Barnet, Brent and Newham. 

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience.

Contract: All Healthwatch contracts run for fixed periods. This post is offered for a period of 12 months until 31st October 2020.

Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a pension contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays

Based at: Barnet office. Travel across Barnet, Brent and Newham occasionally required

The closing date for applications is Monday 7th October at 9am.

Please send your CV with a covering letter, which explains how you meet the points of the person specification.

Our client, one of London's leading higher education establishments, is currently looking to recruit a temporary Programme Administrator to provide key administrative support in a student facing environment.

The purpose of this role is to provide high quality administrative support for all aspects of programmes across various academic departments and phases of study. This will include recruitment days and timetabling, and the day-to-day running of teaching and learning activities. You will be a key contact point for multiple stakeholders including colleagues, students and external partners, providing information and advice.

To be considered, you will have significant previous administrative experience within a higher education environment, along with understanding of financial administration. You will have the ability to work independently and proactively, and have the confidence to deal with a wide variety of people, prioritise competing deadlines and comprehend complex situations quickly. Finally, due to the nature of this position, you will have the ability to draft high quality correspondence and have excellent knowledge of excel, with the capability to set up high level spreadsheets and presentations.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change, based in Brighton

The Finance Team at IDS are currently seeking to recruit a Contracts and Compliance Support Officer to support the IDS Contracts and Compliance Manager and wider research teams in ensuring that the way the institute manages its contracts with sub-contractors and partners is efficient, effective and legally compliant. As well as providing support to the institute as a whole, this role will provide targeted support for the DFID funded Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID) programme.

Applicants will be qualified to degree or equivalent level of higher education and have experience in drafting and finalising contractual agreements with individuals and organisations. Due to the nature of the CREID programme, cultural sensitivity and excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate financial matters in straightforward English to a wide array of stakeholders is of particular importance. 

We are seeking a driven and a proactive Events Coordinator to join us at the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the conferences team.

The role

This is an exciting role that enables the Events Coordinator to ensure the smooth, timely and cost effective organisation of allocated one-day Events, and provide effective administrative support for the team. The Events Coordinator is responsible for liaising with the  organiser to ensure the event is organised to time and budget, and meets the expectations of all those involved. This role will also provide on-site support which will at times involve travel and overnight accommodation.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing event logistics i.e. booking and handling all arrangements with venues and service contractors and handing accommodation.
• Preparing notices and final documentation for the conference and co-ordinating their distribution.
• Working with appropriate staff in London and Bristol to co-ordinate the design and production of all promotional materials for the conference.
• Working with organisers and appropriate staff to create effective marketing and publicity strategies.

Further responsibilities of the role can be found in the Job Description.

The Person

We are looking for a driven team-player who has the ability to work co-operatively with others to achieve common goals. They must be customer focused and dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills are required to enable them to explore different positions and alternatives to reach outcomes that gain acceptance from all parties.

They will be proactive and able to think ahead to ensure the smooth completion of team/individual aims and objectives. They must be dependable, have attention to detail, excellent at multitasking and able to prioritise workloads.

Why work with us?

We are a charitable membership organisation with a worldwide membership from enthusiastic amateurs to those at the top of their sector in academia, business, education and government.

Our purpose is to gather, inspire, guide, represent and celebrate all who share a passion for physics. And, in our role as a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

This is an exciting time to join the team in our central London office.  We are writing a new five-year strategy, with an integral part of the current strategy completed which was our move to the heart of the redevelopment in King’s Cross. Our offices are close to partners such as Wellcome and Google, and we are seeking new talent to help us create a contemporary organisation that is fit for the future.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours
Salary: £21,500 - £22,575
Grade: D

Closing date for applications: 10 October 2019
Interview date: 21 October 2019

Do you have the experience required to support a passionate CEO?

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You will provide day to day support to the Chief Executive by proactively coordinating their diary, scheduling appointments in line with priorities and crucially acting as their first point of contact. Alongside broader administrative tasks, you will also be involved in various projects and ad-hoc tasks that will ensure the CEO is working as effectively as possible!

It is essential that the successful candidate recognises the urgency and importance of enquiries and fielding all correspondence, whilst consistently ensuring confidentiality and knowing the best approach to communicate information and in what capacity.

Having worked in a similar capacity, you will be confident in managing all administrative aspects of an executive support role. Proactive in your approach, you will strive to build a productive and mutually beneficial relationship which will enable the CEO to maximise their performance and delivery. You will be experienced in managing a diverse and broad workload while also maintaining a consistent output that demonstrates a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail. Importantly, we are seeking personable individuals who will relish the opportunity to develop productive internal and external relationships and who has a conscious and measured approach to communication, especially while representing the CEO via correspondence in their absence.

Do you think you have what it takes?

Please apply by submitting your CV via the apply button. A full job description will be provided by Prospectus to applicants who are successful at the initial selection process.

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Our goal is simple: to provide better social care, so that more children and families have better outcomes. Along the way we will make sure our staff are equipped and empowered to provide even better support, local government sees us as visionary leaders, and our charitable donors are inspired to be even more generous in supporting us.

We welcome applications from women, BAME and LGBTQA+ people, people with both visible and non-visible disabilities, and neurodivergent people, as we recognise that these people can be under-represented in our sector. Given the nature of our work, it is imperative that we ensure the widest view possible as we build our products and services.

To learn more about the team we are building, please read our blog post .

Home-Start Essex is seeking an Area Lead Co-ordinator covering Harlow and Chelmsford to work 21 hours per week to support the staff delivery our services for families on a day to day basis.  We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic individual, able to support a team of staff and volunteers and manage project delivery.

Knowledge of office systems, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families are essential.

Experience of managing a project and leading staff is essential.

Use of own car is essential.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Key job responsiblities:

- Under the direction of the Operations Manager, to take responsibility for providing leadership and managment to the staff team within the geographical area.

- To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families and volunteers throughout the area.

- To monitor service provision throughout the area to ensure equality and consistency of service, within agreed funding parameters.

- To work alongside the Operations Manager to ensure that all projects within area are fully implemented, costed and achieve all designated outcomes.

To view the job information including a full job description please go to our website to access the application form. 

Please note - WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs.

Please ensure that you submit the application form and Equality monitoring form if you wish to be considered.

This post is subject to a successful 6 month probationary period.

Closing date for applications is Friday October 4th 2019 at 5pm

Interviews will be on Tuesday 15th October 2019

Home-Start Essex is committed to equality of opportunity and works to safer recruitment practices as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

Heart n Soul is an award-winning creative arts company and charity based in South East London who believe in the talents and power of people with learning disabilities. We aim to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities by offering opportunities to take part in creative activities, learn new skills and develop their artistic talents.  We share our art, how we do things and the world we want to see with as many people as possible.

We are seeking a Project Manager (maternity cover). They will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Heart n Soul’s artist development programme, productions, collaborations, projects and events.

Deadline for applications: Friday 11 October, 5pm

Interviews: week commencing 21 October

Projects Officer, Strategy Unit, NSPCC

• Annually:

  £24,000 plus London Weighting £3,366

• Region:

  North London and East of England

• Location:

  Weston House - London

• Department:

  Strategy Unit

• Vacancy Type:

  Permanent

• Working Hours Per Week:

  35

• Closing Date:

  20 October 2019

The NSPCC is dedicated to the fight for every childhood and the Strategy Unit plays a vital role in developing and implementing research that will help transform society.

The internet provides amazing opportunities, but we also know it comes with risk with children being exposed to dangerous and harmful content online.

This role helps deliver our work in recognising online harms and ensure resources and tools are available. Working across departments and with external partners, we are looking for a highly motivated individual who has the drive and pace to help us deliver projects that will make a real difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and self-motivated fundraising professional to manage the fundraising operation at an innovative and rapidly developing Charity located in Faversham, Kent.

Home-based and primarily with a focus on Trusts & Foundations (though other income streams will be utilised), the Fundraising Manager will take the Charity to the next level following a period of successful fundraising.

In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the Charites objectives and development plans. The development plans aim to enhance the visitor experience, public access and information about the National Fruit Collection.   

Sense has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Arts, Sports and Wellbeing team as our Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator.

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week at our Head Office in King's Cross, London. Our key areas in this region are Greater London, Hertfordshire, Kent and Essex.

Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator (London & South East)
Reference number: 43604
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Location: King's Cross, London
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £30,300 per annum (Inc. London Allowance)

About the role 
As our Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of our Sport England funded ‘Sense, Active Together’ project. Working closely with our Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager and our National Sport Manager, you will build a network of delivery partners and sport organisations, finding the right people to lead activity sessions. You'll also promote the project to participants, ensuring we're connecting the right individuals with the things they enjoy.

This is a fantastic time to join Sense as we grow our programme to ensure that more people with complex disabilities have the opportunity to lead an active life.

About you 
Our ideal candidate will be proactive and solution focussed. You’ll have a strong understanding of the sporting landscape in your area, and the ability to build and maintain a network of high-quality partners and organisations. You must be comfortable working with a team who are geographically spread across the country, where communication is key, and also working independently.

It’d be great if you have an understanding of the needs of people with complex disabilities, and it’s essential that you’re able to align yourself with Sense’s values to provide the best service to the people we support.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

About us 
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and complete the application process.

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our site) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.

No agencies please. 

Sense has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Arts, Sports and Wellbeing team as our Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator.

Title: Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator
Ref: 43603
Hours: 30 hours per week, part time
Location: Home based in the East of England
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £21,800 per annum

About the role

This is a part time, home based role, working 30 hours per week in the East of England. Our key areas in this region are Peterborough, Cambridge and South Lincolnshire.

As our Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for the delivery of our Sport England funded ‘Sense, Active Together’ project. Working closely with our Sport & Physical Activity Development Manager and our National Sport Manager, you will build a network of delivery partners and sport organisations, finding the right people to lead activity sessions. You'll also promote the project to participants, ensuring we're connecting the right individuals with the things they enjoy.

This is a fantastic time to join Sense as we grow our programme to ensure that more people with complex disabilities have the opportunity to lead an active life.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be proactive and solution focussed. It’s really important that you’re independently motivated and are comfortable with remote working. You’ll have a strong understanding of the sporting landscape in your area, and the ability to build and maintain a network of high-quality partners and organisations.

It’d be great if you have an understanding of the needs of people with complex disabilities, and it’s essential that you’re able to align yourself with Sense’s values to provide the best service to the people we support.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and complete the application.

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio more information can be found on our website.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.