In 2021, Kew launched its Manifesto for Change and training the next generation of experts is one of Kew’s five key priorities for the next 10 years. We are now looking for a highly competent member of our Science education support team to administer and coordinate a range of training opportunities for undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

This is a varied role where your ability to deliver highly efficient education administration and coordination is as important as the relationships you build up across Kew and externally. You’ll coordinate a number of Continuing Professional Development courses, oversee our British Accreditation Council teaching accreditation, support Kew’s paid internship programme as well as coordinate academic training delivered to a large number of UK and international universities.

Working closely with Kew staff and external partner organisations, you will be adept at managing large and complex administrative portfolios, and able to quickly get up-to-speed with digital resources including online learning platforms. Ideally, you’ll have a background in biodiversity science, and understand the themes of research undertaken at Kew, but it will be your ability to work both collaboratively and flexibly, combined with the skills to cut through complex administrative problems to find innovative and effective solutions, which will be most valuable.

This is a hands-on position where your energy, style of communication and problem-solving skills are just as important as IT literacy, higher education administration experience and scientific knowledge.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

Closing Date: 15/08/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering Caritas Anchor House, a homelessness charity whose mission is to build home, enable lasting change and end homelessness for people in East London. At an exciting time of expansion, they are currently looking to recruit a Project Implementation Manager to manage the implementation and delivery of a new project as part of a new partnership. This position is offered as a fixed term contract until December 2021.

As their Project Implementation Manager, you will focus on the project management and delivery of new services across East London. Reporting to the Director of Frontline, and working collaboratively with their partner provider, you will lead on the operational work streams of the project transfer and development of the services, implementing change management which will support the residents, employee and stakeholder experience. This is a critical role for the charity; you'll work alongside the Strategic Management Team to ensure that the vision of the contract is mobilised in a timely manner.

To be successful, you will be a strong project/programme manager with previous experience of mobilisation of new services ideally in the supported housing and/or homelessness sector as well as developing accommodation based services in the community. You will have the ability to effectively lead on all aspects of a service contract including developing opportunities for joint working and formulating relationships with other agencies and key stakeholders & Partners. Due to the nature of this role, knowledge and experience of the issues vulnerable people with complex needs face is essential, as is the ability to support and contribute towards an organisation's overall strategic development.

Due to the interim nature of this position, to be considered you must be available to start immediately or with a minimum of 1 week notice.

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.

We are looking for an experienced PA to play a pivotal role in the Director’s Office in providing frontline administrative support to the Director of RBG Kew and the Director of Resources.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

Kew has ambitious plans, and it is an exciting time to join the small friendly team that supports the Director. The job is located at our beautiful Kew Gardens site in South West London, although currently staff are working flexibly. 

Our successful candidate will thrive on working at pace to a varied set of tasks. With a proven background in supporting a CEO or director of a sizable organisation, the post-holder will be a motivated, highly organised team-player with excellent interpersonal skills who is calm under pressure and who operates with discretion. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 08/08/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

FILE was established to accelerate legal action globally to address the climate and nature crises. Through a combination of grant-making and in-house legal expertise, FILE collaborates with partners who are driving legal innovation and bringing high impact legal action and emblematic precedent-setting cases. FILE seeks to promote growth and diversity in the climate field, while enabling successful legal outcomes through access to key research, strategic communication and campaign alignment, and capacity building.

Senior Donor Relations Lead

Reports to the Director, Global Programmes & Operations

Permanent

£70,000 to £75,000 per annum depending on experience

Homebased / London / Amsterdam

FILE is seeking to recruit a Senior Donor Relations Lead to lead fundraising activity at FILE. This challenging position requires a highly experienced and creative foundation professional, who will play a pivotal role in enabling FILE to achieve their ambitious growth targets. This is a hugely exciting time to join the FILE team as we look to double their income over the next two years, enabling them to significantly grow their grant portfolio of impactful legal interventions.

A newly created position within the Foundation that will report directly to the Director, Global Programmes and Operations, you will design and deliver FILE's fundraising strategy and lead on FILE's funding pitches. Working closely with FILE's Executive Team and across FILE, the role will both actively steward their portfolio of existing donors, as well as securing the financial support from new sources needed to grow our income sustainably - and consequently grow the field sustainably. They are looking for candidates with substantial experience of success working with or for large international foundations or institutional funders.

FILE recognises the value of diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background.

For further information please upload your CV and we will be in touch directly, or get in touch with Adam Allnutt.

Application deadline: Thursday 12th August

Panel stage interviews: 16th to 18th August

Start date: As soon as possible

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen, and if you require any reasonable adjustments please do let us know.

UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.

UnLtd’s vision is a future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good. To enable this, we are committed to developing an eco-system of support to make it easier for those who need help to find it.

UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us. They are principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders, empower social entrepreneurs and create an organisation that is the right fit for every person.

To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an equity and inclusion group within UnLtd giving us a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society.  We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic, LGBTQIA, those with a disability, impairment, learning difference, those with caring responsibilities, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.

If there is any aspect of viewing this document that is not appropriate to your user needs, then please contact us and provide details to see what we can do.

Due to Covid-19, this is initially an agile role so you can be based anywhere in the UK. As we start to re-open our offices for staff, you are welcome to use one of the UnLtd office hubs in London, Bradford or Birmingham, or a satellite office in Scotland or Northern Ireland. We welcome applications from anywhere across the UK and are open to discuss flexible working, including working from home.

We are a vibrant, ambitious and complex organisation, keen to continuously learn and grow so that we can better support social entrepreneurs. In doing so, we want to better align our work around the needs of our Social Entrepreneurs to help them maximise their impact.

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to work on our post-investment support. As a Portfolio Manager, you will lead on the monitoring and managing the performance of the investment portfolio, the delivery of our support for a number of ventures, as well as helping to develop a pipeline of high potential ventures on our investment funds.

You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues and consultants, building your knowledge of venture support. Support begins once an investment is made and lasts for the 5-year investment term.

Balancing the needs of a growing investment portfolio and flagging where ventures need additional support will be paramount to the success of this role.

You will work closely with the Investment Manager during pre-investment support and outreach, helping to build a healthy pipeline of social ventures. You will have the opportunity to work on a grant programme of pre-investment support, helping ventures to access support prior to the due diligence process.

What exactly are we looking for?

Often called ‘Essential Criteria’

• You have experience and a track record of working with early stage social ventures 
• You have experience and / or an understanding of social investment and the needs of the social ventures when it comes to taking on and delivering against plans after investment
• You can build strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals and organisations
• You have an understanding and experience of funding landscape and in advisory support to individuals and early stage ventures
• You have experience of Social impact reporting
• You have experience of financial modelling
• You have experience managing diverse portfolio of clients
• You have knowledge of the political, economic and legal context that social entrepreneurs work in
• You have financial awareness with experience of managing budgets
• You have excellent communication and persuasion skills with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.
• You have good IT skills, especially MS Office, and can access and derive information
• You have great attention to detail

Personal attributes and values

• You are motivated, committed, and with a deep empathy and connection to our mission and values 
• You are a strategic thinker and practitioner with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• You have real intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand based on rigorous evidence and collective wisdom.
• You are results and impact-oriented with the highest standards in terms of delivery and performance, seeking to continuously improve and learn.
• You are collaborative and a team player.
• You demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism at all times

Closing Date: Friday 6th August 2021 at 5pm

First round of interviews: Monday 16th August 2021

Final interviews: Friday 20th August 2021

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading public research universities by supporting them in their search for a temporary full time Course Administrator during their busy time. This post will run for approximately 3-4 months, until they eventually look to recruit the post on a permanent basis. The post will be based in Holborn.

As their Course Administrator, you will provide a high level of administrative support to the faculty and students, ensuring the smooth running of courses and programmes in the department, including the following areas:

- Programme Administration - Working closely with Programme Managers on the day-to-day running of the department's programmes.

- Course and Faculty Support - Prepare relevant course materials, along with updating and maintaining course Moodle pages

- Examinations and Assessments - Support to ensure that the departments examinations are carried out in line with the school requirements

- Service Delivery - General support, with regards to managing the smooth running of the department's resources, along with acting as first point of contact for phone calls

To be considered for this post you will have previous experience within a similar fast paced support role. Previous experience of Course/Programme Administration would be advantageous although not essential. Ideally you will be educated to Bachelor's degree level. You will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills, along with capable of managing and prioritising a varied workload, whilst working well under pressure and demonstrating a flexible attitude to work. This post is looking to start on 19th August, so you will need to be able to work to these time frames in order to be considered

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 please submit your CV in the first instance

Do you want to support children, young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties?

Can you demonstrate being able to work effectively with people from different organisations, in order to make positive change? If so – please read on!

Your role will be to:

• meet and greet’ duties into the safe zones, providing patient care and crisis intervention. 
• Delivering 1-1 emotional well-being sessions, supporting young people to access self-help and support systems in the community, accessing services to contribute to individualised care-plans and packages.

The post holder must be available to work shift patterns, this will include evening and weekend hours.

In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:

Skills

• Ability to evaluate your current practice and reflect on training.
• Computer literate and is able to navigate a data management system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships.
• Competent in undertaking risk assessments.
• Able to supervise other staff members, and encourage colleagues

Work-based Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of mental health presentation in children and young people and the need for evidence based intervention.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of how environmental factors impact mental health.
• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of barriers preventing children and young people accessing mental health services

Closing Date: 9th of August

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.

Are you an experienced Data Manager?

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a fantastic international charity that protects and improves the lives of animals.

This temp role will be focused on line-managing 3 people directly, including a Data Executive and 2 Data Analysts.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

- Guide the data optimisation team to help get new prioritisation tools up and running and champion the team by raising their profile.

- Strengthen and simplify our data handling processes.

- Bringing alignment of the digital platforms into our other systems.

This role will be based remotely with the option to work from the office (Leadenhall Street EC3A 2BJ) if you wish to do so.

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.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a pioneering charity which aims to inspire and engage the next generation of engineers. The charity are now looking to recruit a new part time Corporate Governance Manager to ensure that good governance practice is followed and that effective policies, procedures and processes are in place to support this for the organisation and its subsidiaries. This role is offered 3 days a week.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, you will be expected to work closely with the Executive Team and other members of staff, as well as working with Board members, to ensure that high standards of governance are met to aid the effective running of the organisation. You will lead on the drafting and editing of agendas and papers for Board and Committee and also regular senior leadership meetings, ensuring accurate minuting and timely circulation post meeting. You will take ownership of the whole gambit of Governance functions including, managing elections for new members and induction, advising on risk management and risk register, managing the register of interests and advising on matters relating to conflict of interests. You will work closely with the Executive Committee to develop policies and procedures in consultation to mitigate risk and ensure all corporate governance matters are in hand and up to date. Finally, you will assist the Director of Finance and Corporate services in meeting regulatory requirements and guaranteeing timely submissions.

The successful candidate will possess significant experience of working in corporate governance and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the governance requirements of charities and companies. Alongside this you will be comfortable working with people across the organisation to support and encourage their participation. You will excel in working at Board and Committee level and have honed written and organisational skills to facilitate a successful governance function. Although not essential ICSA Postgraduate Certificate in Charity Management, ICSA Chartered Secretary qualification and/or experience working in a small to medium sized organisation with charity status are desirable.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

If you are interested in applying to this Corporate Governance Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting Noah's Ark Children's Hospice in the search for their new Community Engagement Manager. This is a community fundraising position, working with a variety of community supporter groups and businesses to raise funds for the Hospice's important work.

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice was the recent winner of the UK's Charity of the Year and UK's Fundraising Team of the Year. They have a new state-of-the-art children's hospice building, which is set on a stunning 7.5-acre nature reserve. You will be joining and incredibly passionate team who work hard to support the care for London's most unwell babies and children, and their families.

As the Community Engagement Manager, you will work closely with the fundraising team to develop and deliver the fundraising strategy. Your role will involve developing the existing community fundraising products and growing the third-party events programme. You will also manage and support Supporter Engagement Assistant, although no previous line management experience will be essential.

You will need to bring evidence of excellent relationship building skills and you will have previous experience in community fundraising. You'll be a strong communicator across various platforms (in person and on/offline) and will enjoy working collaboratively with others as well as taking ownership in your role. You'll be passionate about raising funds for the children and families who need it the most.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

The office is located in North London. This organisation is happy to consider flexible working and some home working. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading international conservation organisation to recruit for a new Director of Media, PR and Artists. Active in nearly 100 countries, the organisation is tackling the deepening crisis of nature loss caused by human activities.

The main purpose of the role is to lead the organisation's media and PR engagement to ensure it has the loudest and most inspiring voice in the sector. You will provide media advice and reputation management at the highest level and help drive awareness and engagement with the brand through media, PR and influencers. You will support high impact campaigns with integration and impactful communications strategies and support the delivery of an ambitious strategy to grow support over the next three years. This post has 2 line reports, Head of Artists and Influencers and Head of Media and PR.

The successful candidate will be a senior media and PR professional with extensive experience of operating at the highest level. You will have an in-depth understanding of how the media works, from traditional media to social, digital and the very latest platforms. You will have experience of launching short and long term PR campaigns with the ability to support with fundraising and advocacy campaigns too. You will have experience with working with artists and influencers on communication projects as well as good relationships with key media contacts in the environmental space.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prospectus will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis therefore please apply ASAP. In order to apply, please submit a CV in Word format. A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Prospectus is delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established membership organisation dedicated to responsible business, to appoint a new Senior Manager - Impact Measurement & Evaluation. This is a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover) to start around the end of September.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy & Advisory, this is a pivotal post to spearhead the impact work and collaborate closely with the campaign and operations teams across the UK to develop outcome metrics for measuring success, purpose and priority areas, and design and implement a strategy for measuring impact at a project/programme/product level.

The post holder will develop a common organisational understanding of impact and how our client is delivering against the objectives they have set themselves. The successful candidate will improve the collection of relevant impact data and will provide tailored information to relevant internal and external stakeholders. You will also identify, understand and make the case for new impact opportunities that will enable the charity to take its strategy forward and develop new viable offerings that deliver long-term value to members and other key stakeholders.

To be successful, you will be a Senior Impact and Evaluation professional with proven track record of impact strategy development and implementation. You will be proficient with a range of quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques and will have the capability to manage and nurture key relationships with multiple stakeholders at all levels. You will be a strong team player but able to work independently and you will have exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

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 please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Are you an HR professional with sound knowledge of the payroll function?

We are currently recruiting for an HR Payroll Coordinator for an academic membership organisation based in central London. This is initially a 12 month contract with a view to becoming a permanent role and is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience across multiple HR and payroll functions as part of a smaller team, taking on more responsibility and gaining exposure to the whole employee lifecycle, as well assisting to run the payroll.

Working alongside the HR team, you will be liaising with members of the firm at all levels as well as external contacts and suppliers. More specifically, as HR Payroll Coordinator your duties will include:

Managing the onboarding, offboarding and appraisal processes from an administrative perspective Assisting the HR team with projects and initiatives On-board new joiners and process and off-board leavers, handle salary/pension changes and processing of sickness/absence, maternity/paternity leave Liaise with external payroll providers as required to raise queries, and to log payroll processing system issues for resolution.

The team are looking for someone who takes real pride in being organised, efficient and building strong, lasting relationships. You must be able to think fast and problem solve and have the ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment. In return, you will have the chance to work directly with a team of highly successful HR professionals who are eager to mentor this individual and really grow and develop your career.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity then please apply with a Word copy of your CV.

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Southwater shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service.

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instil an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work. 

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Children’s Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

Closing date: 5 August 2021