Project Management Jobs

Working at Koreo

Koreo is a learning consultancy dedicated to imagining and building a better world. We work across civil society to help everyone experience the transformative power of radical learning. Since 2004, we have become one of the UK's leading learning and development partners for organisations with a social purpose, working alongside leaders in communities, social change organisations of all sizes, and convening learning networks across sectors and industries.

Our work is made up of a combination of consultancy projects, from large scale culture change programmes to discrete strategy and people development projects, as well as through our own programmes developing emerging and existing talent across the social change sector.

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Koreo by exploring our Company Toolkit at www.koreo.co/toolkit.  You'll benefit from:

• 25 days holiday (5 days of which are fixed in August and Christmas), plus bank and public holidays

• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies, flexible working arrangements, workplace pension scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Fully comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

The Job

The Learning Networks Portfolio Manager will:

• Report to the Managing Director

• Be employed on a permanent contract

• Be based remote or hybrid, with regular travel to London

• Be paid a pro rata full-time equivalent salary of £45,000-50,000

The Role In Brief

This position plays a central role in the delivery of Koreo’s work; responsible for a portfolio of the company’s biggest and most established programmes. It will be a varied role and will require someone to lead project teams in the design and delivery of high quality national learning programmes, while also playing a key role in the development of Koreo as an organisation
better able to build a just and regenerative future.

1. Responsible for the successful delivery and development of a portfolio of national learning programmes and projects. This portfolio of work is primarily focused on cross-sector learning programmes that bring cohorts of people together around learning missions. Examples include Civic Futures and the London Engagement Collaborative
with the GLA.
2. Responsible for sustaining and growing the portfolio, and with it Koreo’s profile, network, and income. This might be focused on developing the existing programmes in the portfolio, or could include wider writing, public speaking, pitching and networking
which support the distribution of the work.
3. An internal leadership role in developing a just and inclusive culture in which a diverse team can do its best work. This includes line management of one Project Coordinator, development of organisational practice and process, and work with the team on culture and development.

We’re looking for someone with the following skillset:

Commitment to Koreo Mission:

● An interest and motivation in driving social change through learning, and supporting people to create a more just and regenerative world through learning and development.

● An interest in understanding how social change happens in a complex world, and a commitment to supporting social change work that is consciously anti-oppressive, aware of power and agency, and committed to facing the big, messy challenges of the 21st century in a way that is both just and regenerative.

Strategic Leadership:

● Experience of a role with responsibility for the leadership of a team or portfolio of projects.

● Experience of strategy development and implementation, either at a programmatic or an organisational level.

Programme Management & Delivery:

● Experience of leading the design and delivery of learning programmes in an equivalent environment. 

● Experience leading projects which required the effective management of a range of stakeholders through project and programme work. You will be able to demonstrate how you have engaged with those stakeholders to build their connection with and investment in the project, and how you managed that work. 

● Experience of designing and facilitating learning/collaboration/experimentation spaces for individuals and groups, either in an organisational or programmatic context. 

● Skills & Knowledge which enable you to design high quality programmes and learning spaces, to support individuals with their learning, and to facilitate group spaces. 

● A familiarity with subjects relevant to Koreo’s work is essential. Successful candidates will likely be interested in subjects like collective impact, new approaches to power, working in and with complex systems, organisational design and psychology, participatory futures, activism and organising, multi-disciplinary practice, and much more that we don’t know about yet.

● An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written skills.

Operational Excellence:

● Experience working in a role which required excellent project planning, management & reporting. 

● Experience working in a role in which you were responsible for building and then delivering against project budgets.

● Experience working with a CRM to manage relationships and programmes of work. 

● An ability to organise and manage yourself, to work and deliver at pace to a high standard across a number of projects, to spot and solve problems as part of a proactive attitude.

● An ability to cope well with competing demands and changing environments, demonstrating flexibility and an ability to work in different settings and with different people.

Development & External Influencing:

● An understanding of the landscape of social change work, with a particular focus on UK non-profit and public sectors and the needs of people, organisations and networks in this space. 

● Experience of winning, and/or growing projects or programmes of work to deliver on a business development target. This may be through growing existing projects, writing proposals/tender responses, or by taking a new idea from concept to operational delivery. Experience of doing this in an equivalent context is desirable.

● An ability to influence externally, with a particular focus on the production of content (in the form of blogs, articles, reports, videos, infographics) that support campaigns and external influencing. 

People & Culture

● An ability to building positive relationships in a small, busy and ambitious team, leading and able to hold relationships with colleagues and our wider community.

● A commitment to your own personal development and learning, and an understanding of how that development will be supported by your work at Koreo.

It’s desirable, but not essential that the person has:

● An understanding of Justice, EDI, and anti-oppression and how to apply that understanding into organisational development.

● Experience of designing and delivering cross sector learning networks.

● Experience of client and account management in a consultancy context.

● Experience of designing spaces for cross-sector groups.

● Familiarity with practices like coaching, action learning, or particular methods of group work.

● Experience using Asana or an equivalent.

● Experience using Hubspot.

● An existing network in a relevant sector.

● An existing practice (and examples) of sharing your thinking or practice with a wider audience.

● Experience of line management.

Further information about the role can be found in the job pack linked on our socials or Medium page.

Tutor The Nation (TTN) is looking for a new team member to lead their school partnerships and help grow our rapidly expanding charity. We are looking for someone who can manage our relationships with schools, overseeing the matching process of our pupils and volunteer tutors, as well as supporting other aspects of the day to day running of the charity.

Our Director of School and Pupil Partnerships will spend the majority of their time matching our pupils with a suitable volunteer for online tutoring, managing existing and new school partnerships, and pushing for growth. They will also be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the charity, and have influence in ongoing safeguarding, pupil, and school policies moving forwards.

Alongside matching and growth work, the Director of School and Pupil Partnerships will also be supporting our wider team, working closely with our Executive to support the trustees.

Details

• Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week)
• Hybrid, 3 days a week in office in central London

Responsibilities

• Managing TTN’s existing school partnerships and forging new ones.
• Managing our tutor-pupil matching phases by supporting sign ups.
• Sole responsibility for matching our pupils with their tutors.
• Working closely with our team to solve any problems between pairs and reacting quickly and flexibly to situations.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead for the charity - responding to any safeguarding concerns quickly with our trustee for safeguarding and supporting any new safeguarding policies.
• Onboarding new TTN pupils.
• Monitoring of charity numbers in regards to schools and pupils.
• Support the Executive in working with the board of trustees, including but not limited to minute taking in board meetings.
• General volunteer recruitment and onboarding support.
• General team support and input into the ongoing strategy and future of TTN.

Desirable criteria

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Eye for detail.
• Strong problem solving skills and an ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to use initiative to find solutions.
• Knowledge or experience of safeguarding and related issues.
• Willingness to go ‘above and beyond’ for the charity.
• An active interest in tutoring, social mobility, and education.
• An appreciation of the wide array of support a disadvantaged student needs to thrive (including appreciation gained through lived experience).

Benefits and Working provision

• 25 days base holiday allowance plus bank holidays. This will increase to 28 days after 2 years at the charity.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Flexible arrangements around Christmas for office closure.

Application process

1. CV and Application Form Review
2. First round interviews (anticipated w/c 17th June)
3. Second round interviews (anticipated w/c 24th June)

Temporary Education Worker (Bristol)

Contract type: Full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2024

Closing Date: We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to recruit when we find a suitable candidate, so please submit your application as soon as possible.                        

Start Date: As soon as possible to be agreed with the candidate                                   ​

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we  support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential. 

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our IntoUniversity centre in Leeds.

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We are seeking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation into the next stage of our development. Our next CEO will continue to deliver our existing strategic objectives whilst laying the foundations for our next strategic cycle. The successful candidate will work with the Board and other key stakeholders to articulate the long-term vision for our association, establishing a plan that enables us to expand our reach and deepen our programmes.

The role of CEO at afPE, offers the chance to lead a passionate and skilled team dedicated to making a tangible difference in Physical Education.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, leadership experience and a commitment to promoting inclusion.  The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate their financial acumen and business development and delivery skills, as achieving our mission will depend on financial security and sustainability.

About Us:
The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is a forward-thinking organisation committed to being the UK representative organisation of choice for people and agencies delivering or supporting physical education in schools and the wider community. Our small yet dynamic team works collaboratively to support the physical education, school sport and physical activity (PESSPA) workforce.

Salary range: from £70,000

The CEO will be expected to attend the Worcester Office on average 1 day per week.

To find out more information on how to apply for this role, please view our Vacancies Page on our website.

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people
we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and
motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from
the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential. 

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our
provision further over the coming years. 

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take up a fixed-term role of Adult and Family Learning Manager, working across our centres in Govan and Maryhill (Glasgow) and Craigmillar (Edinburgh).

This is a new and exciting role at the charity, focussing on how we can offer additional impactful support in the local 
communities in which our Scotland centres are based. The post holder will work in close collaboration with colleagues at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. 

The pilot will focus on supporting the parents, carers and families of young people accessing the centres, with the potential for this to extend to wider adults in the community. You will lead the pilot project, developing a programme tailored according to and with an understanding of the different communities in which it will be offered. You will lead on programme delivery and evaluating the impact of the project. 

Working with colleagues based at the three centres, you will provide a range of activities which will support parents and carers to support their children in their learning, develop their own skills and knowledge around employment and education, and provide a range of family learning activities to engage the whole family together. 

As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with families, children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative. 

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people
they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic
candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.
If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

As an internationally recognised charity NEBOSH plays an important role in the health, safety and environmental professional community. Through NEBOSH qualifications, learners and their employers can improve the lives of people around the world by keeping their colleagues and their communities safe from work-related accidents and ill-health.

Highly respected by governments, employers and learners alike, tens of thousands of people from more than 170 countries study for a NEBOSH qualification every year through its network of over 450 Learning Partners.

We are now seeking an exceptional candidate to support our ambitions as we develop our social purpose programme and identify opportunities to further our reach and impact as a charitable organisation.  Successful candidates will be passionate ambassadors for the organisation’s mission and values and support the strategic direction of NEBOSH by bringing knowledge, ideas and relevant experience to identify opportunities and be a leading voice as we continue our important work in the health, safety and environmental community.  

Candidates will bring strong credentials in research, innovation and identifying new opportunities. They will have demonstrable project management experience and a commitment to positive social and environmental impact.

What you will be doing:

• Building relationships with other charitable and social purpose led organisations, corporate and governmental customers from within the health and safety sector giving consideration of partnership opportunities

• Developing research methodologies and conducting analysis that provide insight into charitable opportunities in the UK and internationally that align with our charitable objects

• Establishing and embedding aligned and integrated social development processes that provide direction and guidance for undertaking charitable activities, including consideration of safeguarding procedures

• Contributing towards an organisation-wide communications strategy that showcases NEBOSH as a prominent health and safety education charity.

• Monitoring the social purpose programme budget including clearly reporting on both used and committed funds.

 About You:

Knowledge and Experience:

 Significant experience, with a track-record of effectiveness, in:

• Researching, Identifying and building new social development opportunities

• Project Management, including understanding of the Agile framework

• Demonstrating a commitment to positive social and environmental impact including development of  ESG and Sustainability Initiatives

• Business case and Tender application processes

• Budget management and accountability

• Reporting - formal report/paper writing at Board or equivalent leadership level

• Forging business relationships

• Not for profit or Charity organisations

 Key skills and attributes for the job:

• Sets and meets high standards

• Energetic and energizing

• Written communication - Presentation to a range of audiences (board and executive level)

• Verbal communication - Ability to communicate across various levels with confidence and clarity

• Decision-making

• Critical thinking

• Ability to work at pace and under pressure

• ‘Can-do, will-do’ attitude

• Collaborative approach

• Demonstrates integrity in all situations

What we offer

Work base:

The role will work in hybrid manner where you will work both from our office in Leicester and from home.

 Salary:

Up to £50,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

 Working Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

 Benefits:

• Company Pension (10% employer)

• Enhanced holidays (FTE 25 days raising to 33 days with service)

• Health Care Cash Plan

• Private Medical

• 3 x salary Death in Service

• Discounted Gym membership

• Cycle scheme

• Holiday Buying scheme

• Extensive discounts and exclusive offers

• Free parking

NEBOSH has signed the Federation of Awarding Bodies Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Pledge. The pledge highlights its commitment to the fundamental principles of ensuring equity and inclusivity for all learners, stakeholders and colleagues.

About the Role

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is home to the UK’s EducationUSA team, which offers a wide variety of information and support to people in the UK about studying in the USA. We know how many people are interested in choosing to study a degree at a US university, but clear, unbiased and accurate information can be hard to find. Our free services aim to support anyone in the UK who is interested in studying in the USA make their dreams a reality.

As an EducationUSA manager, you will play a key role in designing and running informational services to help prospective students, teachers, advisors and parents navigate US university admissions for successful study in the USA. As an organisation, we are proud to help broaden prospective applicants’ horizons by showcasing all of the exciting opportunities at more than 4,000 US accredited universities and colleges.

As the successful candidate, you will work in a small team to promote US study, from attending university fairs to meet with prospective students, to holding one-to-one advising video calls with individual students, to answering questions from US universities looking to recruit in the UK. Alongside running a lively webinar and in person event schedule, which you will be involved in promoting, you’ll also be the lead member of staff working on our signature event, USA College Day, which is Europe’s largest US college fair.

You’ll bring excellent project management skills to the role, with a cool head under pressure. You’ll be experienced at event management, but also enjoy presenting and working directly with students too. You’ll bring passion for the opportunities presented by studying abroad, and be able to inspire students while also anticipating questions and concerns they might have about US study.

Being able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity will be key and you will be excited about the opportunity to support people from diverse backgrounds.  You will have excellent interpersonal skills, need to be a strong team player and have the ability to deliver effective presentations to a range of audiences.   

About Us

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to advance education, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange between the peoples of the US and the UK. With core support from the UK and US governments, the Commission offers prestigious Fulbright awards for postgraduate study and academic research in the US and the UK, as well as a number of other programmes and services for British citizens interested in studying in the UK. Please refer to the About Us section on our website for more details. 

Since the UK programme began 75 years ago, more than 25,000 people have been given a Fulbright award through the Commission, and today the programme continues to foster mutual understanding and people-to-people connections. The Commission’s strategic priorities are widening participation in all programming and contributing to the solution of the global challenges of our time – from racial injustice and climate change to global health and disinformation. 

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers exceptional opportunities for people interested in international education and who are committed to our mission and vision and values. New staff join a small and friendly team who are highly motivated, entrepreneurial and passionate about cross-cultural exchange. Our staff benefits include 29 days holiday (including 3 US holidays and 3 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of 6%), employee assistance programme, flexible working and excellent learning and development opportunities. 

Please note, you must have the prior legal right to work in the UK.  

Location: Central London office at least 2 days a week, home working the rest of the time.  No travel expenses will be paid. 

Closing date: Tuesday 14 May 2024, 9am (BST) 

The Pandemic Sciences Institute (PSI) is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager to provide expert support to two major programmes and also more broadly across PSI. This is an exciting new role which will concentrate on developing and embedding evaluation and learning practice within PSI’s activities, with significant opportunity to add value. It is anticipated that you will divide your time between three broad areas of work.

Africa Pandemic Sciences Collaborative (working title)

You will support the development and implementation of a MEL workplan for this initiative, based around the Theory of Change (ToC) and working closely with collaborators at Science for Africa Foundation in Nairobi.

The International Severe Acute Respiratory and emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC)

You will lead on the design, implementation, delivery and continuous improvement of a MEL framework based on the ISARIC ToC model, using research and insight to inform developments. This will include defining and implementing cross-team data collection processes and tools, creating and championing a strategy for dissemination of and access to ISARIC outputs, and preparing reports.

PSI-wide activity

You will deliver guidance to other groups within PSI. This will include supporting researchers to articulate impact in grant applications and publications, and providing MEL expertise to ongoing projects. You may also be required to work with colleagues across the wider Department of Medicine to prepare material for the Research Excellence Framework 2028.

It is essential that you hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, alongside significant experience of planning and conducting monitoring and evaluation using different methodologies, gathering and analysing quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate reach and significance of research impact. You will have excellent diplomacy, interpersonal and listening skills with proven ability to relate well to staff at all levels.  Familiarity with the UK Research Excellence Framework and experience in monitoring and evaluation of scientific, global health or policy research would be desirable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years and is funded by the Wellcome Trust, a donation from Mastercard Foundation, and from the Moh Family Foundation gift.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 3 June 2024 will be considered. Please quote 172616 on all correspondence.

We’re looking for someone with the passion to facilitate the 300 student-led societies registered to the Exeter Students’ Guild. In this role you will have the opportunity to design and implement innovative projects, build relationships with students and stakeholders alike, and play a role in making Exeter a space for all students to belong.

The Role

Role:  Student Activities Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Starting at £24,260
Contract: Permanent  

Who are we?

The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students Love Exeter. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course.

The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.

What will you bring? 

· You’ll have some experience in managing enquiries, planning and delivering projects and are willing to learn about                 student experience and interests.

· You’ll be able to manage a varied portfolio of work and deliver training sessions and programmes.

· You know how to motivate, facilitate and guide others and can communicate with a diverse range of people from                    diverse backgrounds and different perspectives.

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.  

Dates for your Diary 

· Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 20th May 2024
· Shortlisting:  23rd May 2024
· Interviews: 31st May 2024

To find out more and for details on how you can apply, please visit our website.

For general enquiries, please contact us.

Join the Crew! Literacy Pirates is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to run our office and several operations-based projects as we expand our organisation. Everyone loves the Office Administrator because they solve problems and keep us safe online and in the physical HQ. You will be central to supporting the staff team in making sure our operations run smoothly.

We are looking for someone with a a demonstrable ability to organise others, high interest and some background in IT and tech, and most importantly, a willingness to learn.

This is a newly created role and there is a great deal of untapped potential here for a proactive leader to support the CEO and SLT to create efficiencies in how we manage our internal infrastructure (IT Systems and processes), Finance and charity Governance, and HR/people to ensure we maintain and develop a thriving and nurturing working environment. The individual will have significant involvement in the strategic vision of the organisation as a whole. With a broad portfolio, the role combines both operational and strategic elements and must be able to flex up and down accordingly. 

Company pension and benefits

Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. Initially working predominantly on three of our new GLA-funded contracts – UK Shared Prosperity Fund contracts across East & North London and Central London, and the Early Connect London Pilot – for the right candidate and in the longer term, there will be an opportunity to become involved in a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an experienced or aspiring Project Manager used to working with young people and adults entering or re-entering the world of work. The successful candidate will be committed to helping people achieve their potential and will have the skills and experience to provide; 1-1 advice and guidance and group work, practical training and all aspects of employability support and upskilling. The candidate will also be working to support and match individuals into suitable apprenticeship opportunities across London.

We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will take on the role of project manager, working with a dedicated team to deliver the employability and apprenticeship projects. As well as being involved in practical delivery, the candidate will work with the compliance and finance team to ensure quality of delivery and evidence collection. Along with practical delivery, the successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of the recruitment/outreach strategies and also for the development of appropriate training materials.

Familiarity with the delivery of funded provision is essential especially the ability to collaboratively design and deliver inspiring, engaging and tailored sessions, covering a range of transferable and employability skills provision is essential. The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working across London boroughs and travel within London, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience in the education/training sector and wants to progress to a more managerial role, loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals and wants to be part of an organisation which changes lives for the better.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place - week commencing 20th May 2024.

Job description

IAG Delivery and line management

· To be accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets – including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets

· To manage a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training

· Completing appropriate action plans and reviews with participants

· To act as the single point of contact for small caseload of participants

· To complete all paperwork for client in your caseload, ensuring that accurate records are kept

· To identify suitable referral partners i.e. Job centre, training providers from which to recruit job seekers and course participants

·To communicate with stakeholders, clients and team members, keeping them informed of changes in delivery or action plans

·To liaise with learners interested in apprenticeships to support them and assist them into suitable placements

Development of training materials and delivery

· To develop workshop training materials that support delivery of the outcomes

· To ensure that accurate records are kept for all training events and workshops, with appropriate attendance sheets signed and stored

· To use available networks to recruit course participants from appropriate organisations

· To use available networks to support participants into appropriate progression destinations

· To liaise with stakeholders and partners to develop effective referral mechanisms and future possible collaborations

Project management, partnership building and funding

· To work directly with the Senior Leadership Team to support in the management of Rinovas GLA-funded projects, compiling reports and attending meetings as required

· Ensuring that all paperwork is completed to the required standard and submitted to compliance team in a timely manner

· To monitor project progress towards targets – to identify problems and ensure they are appropriately resolved

· To communicate with stakeholders and team members, keeping them informed of changes in delivery or targets

· To ensure that the right channels are used for storing confidential client and project paperwork i.e. Sharepoint and Teamwork

· To research and develop suitable referral routes and explore new partnership opportunities for current and future projects

· To play an active role in the identification of suitable funding streams and development of funding applications to support continuing and future projects

· To effectively plan projects and improve project delivery by implementing guidelines, procedures and templates to collect and maintain consistent data.

Person Specification (skills knowledge and experience required)

Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples

· Experience of working with adults returning to work or those in employment, needing to upskill

· Experience of working with NEET young people or those considered hard to reach or retain

· Excellent IT skills and ability to produce professional presentations and training materials

· Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

· Ability to work to tight deadline and targets

· Ability to write detailed and accurate reports and evaluations

· Able to create engaging and motivating training materials

· High standard of organisation, written and oral communications skills

· Good understanding of the social and educational issues relating to a multi-cultural cohort and how this relates to job seekers

· Experience of developing networks in support of organisational goals

· Able to prioritise a diverse workload working to strict deadlines, pre-empt upcoming issues, and solve problems

· The successful candidate must be willing to work outside normal working hours on occasions and travel within London Boroughs to deliver at satellite locations

· Qualification in Advice and Guidance min level 3/4is advantageous but not essential – willingness to undertake training as required is essential

· A Learning and Education training qualification min L3 (Previously PTLLS), would be advantageous

· A good understanding of Project Management principles would be advantageous

· Existing networks which can be utilised to enable you to meet your targets in relation to recruitments and progression routes

Karibuni Children, a UK registered charity, works to help Kenyan children from some of the poorest backgrounds, to fulfil their potential and release themselves from the cycle of poverty. At any one time, we are supporting around 700 children across Kenya and our aim is to walk with the children through their whole education.  In addition to providing financial support to enable children to attend high-quality educational institutes, we work to reduce other barriers that may prevent those living below the poverty line from maximising their educational potential. This includes provision of nutritious school meals, school uniforms and shoes, learning equipment and feminine hygiene products.  We also support initiatives focused on the empowerment of the wider family unit of each supported child, such as providing workshops on parenting skills, sustainable food production, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and business skills. To further support this, we work with our partners on infrastructure development projects which have the potential to transform the local community and deliver increased self-sufficiency and sustainability.

The charity is seeking to recruit a UK Operations Manager to support the programme of work.  The successful candidate will be one of only two paid employees, working with the Trustees to lead the charity through the next phase of its development. 

Job Description

Salary: up to £30,000 – 34,000 full time equivalent depending on experience.

Contract: Permanent / Part Time (30 hours per week)
This role is envisaged as permanent part time for 30 hours per week over a minimum of four days. However there is some flexibility in this, and consideration will be given to applicants either looking for a full time role or who can offer a minimum of 24 hours over 3 days per week. This can be discussed at interview.   

Location:The role is currently based at the Stoke Mandeville office, but this environment is shared with another charity and is not always conducive to office working. There will therefore be the opportunity for a significant element of home-based work as appropriate.

Reporting to: Board Chair. Working closely with: Chair of Fundraising Committee (Trustee position), wider Trustee team, Trust Fundraising Manager, and Kenya partner projects

Direct reports: None Currently.

Annual leave: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Pension: 4% (with employee contribution of 4%)

Role purpose:

To manage the UK Office activities and support Trustees in administrative tasks relating to Fundraising, Finance and Operational matters.

Key work areas and tasks:

a) To provide high quality administrative support to key functional areas such as Fundraising, Finance and Operations, ensuring that UK processes are fit for purpose to support the long-term goals of the charity.

b) To ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Karibuni Children Office, based in Stoke Mandeville, Bucks.

c) To oversee management of the new Salesforce donor database, and other IT systems (Microsoft & Google) in use by Karibuni Children and to ensure that the systems provide effective support to all functions of the charity.

d) To oversee the management of the charity website and social media channels, maximising the effectiveness of these channels to raise awareness of charity activities and raise donor funds.

e) To participate in the recruitment of volunteers

f) To promote and actively support Karibuni Children’s fundraising activities and events, taking the lead in the organisation of agreed major events.

g) To provide effective support to Trustees, Staff and Volunteers in all areas of the organisation’s activities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Unless otherwise stated, the term "staff" will include any paid staff and volunteers. Following are the key tasks that the successful candidate will be expected to perform:

Administration & Operations

● Develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative systems

● Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines with regard to staff, equipment and premises

● Provide support to all IT (Microsoft & Google) and CRM (Salesforce) users and ensure data integrity and reconciliation to other systems

● Maintain staff records and contact lists, ensure good HR policies and practices are maintained.

● Create and maintain an asset register for all Karibuni owned items

● Assist the Governance and Risk sub-committee in any matters relating to Karibuni Children risk management

 Finance

● Assist the Finance and Operations sub-committee in any matters relating to Karibuni Children finances

● Carry out bookkeeping activities, creating banking schedules and ensuring that all cash and cheques received are banked within agreed timescales

● Oversee Gift Aid claims and ensure that compliance with regulations is maintained

● Assist volunteer Treasurer with preparation of management accounts as necessary

● Maintain records for restricted and designated funds, reconcile Charity Gifts income and other income sources.

 Fundraising

● Ensure postings to CRM are accurate and reconcile to financial systems

● Manage receipts from online sites and ensure that CRM system is updated accordingly

● Ensure that all donations are appropriately acknowledged

● Organise and manage Karibuni’s own-organised fundraising events, marketing events on internal and external platforms, registering participants, overseeing risk assessments, and maintaining related records.

● Provide a focal point for 3rd party fundraising events, ensuring proper communication and recording
(Pending the ongoing automation of some of these processes, there is the option for them to be delegated to a part time bookkeeper)

 Marketing & Communications

● Make updates to the charity website and social media channels

● Design and publish the bi-annual print and email newsletter including writing and collating stories and images.

● Write and publish regular email communications to supporters.

Other duties and responsibilities

● Promote the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Karibuni Children

● Operate within Charity Law and Data Protection Law and adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice

● Manage systems and processes to ensure adherence to data privacy legislation

● Carry out any other tasks appropriate to the grade and nature of the role to ensure the effective delivery and development of the Karibuni Children’s work, as agreed with the Board Chair

PERSON SPECIFICATION

REQUIRED

● Empathy with the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Karibuni Children and a commitment to work to the highest standards of integrity.

● Appropriate technology skills, with the ability to manage a small estate of IT equipment.

● Good financial knowledge and awareness. Ability to analyse and interpret a variety of data and produce insightful management information

● The ability to monitor and maintain personal performance against agreed targets

● Good organisational skills including the ability to plan and arrange own work

● Effective written and oral communication skills

● Willingness occasionally to work outside of usual office hours

● Enhanced DBS check

PREFERRED

● Experience in the Voluntary or other regulated sector, preferably in an administrative, events management, fundraising and/or IT support capacity

● An understanding and interest in international development is desirable

● Awareness of key Charity Commission guidance

● Experience in finance and bookkeeping processes

● Experience in fundraising

● Experience in events management

● Experience designing and managing operational processes and control frameworks. Ability to develop, monitor and maintain quality standards.

● Project Management skills are desirable

● Good understanding of Microsoft 365

● Experience of solving data issues and report writing within a fundraising CRM system

● Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and ability to implement changes required by GDPR

How to Apply

Please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what attracts you to this role. We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.

Application deadline: Friday 17th May 2024

Initial interviews will take place week commencing 27th May 2024

The salary is in line with the BITC job framework - minimum of £22,770 per annum regional and £25,875 per annum London office based. 

The location is flexible - across the UK - homebased or based out of a BITC office with a hybrid approach.

The responsibilities include: 

• Undertaking project management, including coordinating the team
• Tracking, monitoring and evaluating engagement with our inclusion campaigns via internal systems including Salesforce and Power BI
• Supporting the team with primary research, literature reviews of secondary sources and analysis of numerical data
• Developing content such as toolkits, factsheets, blogs, slide decks, case studies and other knowledge-based content to support businesses to engage with and implement campaign asks
• Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Managing the Employment and Skills Twitter channels, posting content and driving engagement
• Using your own initiative to anticipate and vary the effort needed to meet internal and external deadlines
• Supporting on all aspects of delivering events, including occasional presenting

The successful candidate must be willing to undertake some travel within the UK, up to once a month.

Closing date - Sunday 19 May 2024 at midnight 

Interviews on Tuesday 28 May 2024