The job of a Save the Children's UK Business Development Pricing Lead is interesting and fulfilling.

• Are you commercially minded with a passion for data and numbers?
• Do you enjoy analysing and interrogating data?
• Are you passionate about using data to influence business decisions?
• Do you have exceptional interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Business Development Team Lead, the Business Development Pricing Lead is an active member of the Business Development Team that is responsible for demonstrating to our donors the benefits for them of working with Save the Children through the delivery compelling and mutually beneficial proposals which deliver real change for children.

As Business Development Pricing Lead, you will enable Save the Children to secure large-scale, multi-million-pound contract and grant funding from FCDO, The World Bank and other Institutional donors, working closely with Senior/Business Development Managers, Technical Leads, Finance Managers, and consortium partners in the UK and Country Offices, throughout the design process. You will also lead the pricing of proposals and support the development of winning commercial strategies using effective analysis to assess competitiveness of programme design and pricing.

Key duties will include leading the pricing and budgeting process for bids and ensuring proposal budgets and pricing are in line with technical design, operational planning and the commercial strategy. You will also play a lead role on undertaking analyses to support the development of pricing strategies, cashflow forecasts, financial risk assessments and payment-by-results contracting modalities.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Business Development Pricing Lead will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

• Play a lead role in the programme design process advising on the development of winning cost/price strategies, underpinned by robust assessment of funder ToRs and scoring criteria, market competition and programme need.
• Lead production of high quality, well-written narrative for commercial and financial proposals.
• Support Business Development Managers to agree and negotiate commercial arrangements with partners organisations. Serve as lead liaison point with consortium partners in relation to budgeting and pricing.
• Support Business Development Managers to undertake pricing and commercial negotiations with funders.

Tools, Templates and Capacity Building

• Create and maintain ready-to-use Excel-based pricing templates and tools for services/PBR contracts for key Institutional funders. Adapt templates as required for specific requirements of each opportunity.
• Troubleshoot and support end-users with application and use of templates and tools.
• Support COs and Regional Portfolio Teams to mobilise projects, post-win, for specific conditions of contracts and grants.
• Lead on commercial aspects of kick-off/mobilisation activities, supporting Country Teams to meet requirements of service contracts and other PBR funding modalities.
• Benchmark Save the Children UK’s costs and pricing in bids.
• Undertake on-the-job training and capacity building activities on commercial proposal development with country office operational and finance staff and HQ based staff, as appropriate. 

Person Profile

Technical Skills:

• Competent in the development of large budgets (£1m+) for institutional donors and presenting budget information to donors.
• Preference for experience of pricing contracts and/or grants involving payment-by-results.
• Preference for experience in consortium/partnership development or management, with a focus on commercial arrangements.
• Solid understanding of value for money (VfM) principles.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and systems. Experience of using financial systems.
• Confident in mathematics, an advanced user of Excel (advanced formulas and functions for example), with ability to translate qualitative information into logical budgeting/pricing.

Personal Skills:

• Excellent inter-personal skills and clear ability to build and maintain both internal and external relationships at a variety of levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to provide support to multiple bids.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills in relation to complex stakeholder networks/matrix relationships.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Rigorous and methodical, with excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel overseas several times a year.

Education/Professional Skills:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in programmatic/financial/commercial discipline.

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis

Please note this role can be based internationally. We will also consider possible visa sponsorship for applicants not possessing right to work in UK.

Fixed term contract

London

The job of a Save the Children's UK Humanitarian Nutrition Adviser is varied and fulfilling.

• Are you looking for role as a Humanitarian Nutrition Adviser role where you can really make the difference?

• Do you have experience and a track record of success in delivering high quality emergency response programmes in nutrition?
• Do you have a sound understanding of and commitment to SC generic programme approaches and core standards in humanitarian response?

• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

 About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

In line with Save the Children's humanitarian public health strategy 2018-2021, we are continuing to strengthen and expand our frontline health and nutrition capacity to deliver quality public health programming in humanitarian contexts. As Humanitarian Nutrition Adviser, your key deliverables will include coordinating our Global Humanitarian Surge Platform and providing technical support, re-launch community of Humanitarian Surge Platform (HST's) links and understanding the role of nutrition within the Pneumonia centenary breakthrough.

This role offers an experienced and committed individual the exciting opportunity to shape the future of nutrition in the humanitarian sector. You'll have independence to develop your own projects and have broad working relationships. You will also have the opportunity to be involved with groups outside of the technical team as well as the opportunity to represent with external agencies.

Main Accountabilities

•  Provision of technical and program support to Country Office's for the delivery of quality humanitarian nutrition programs
• Deploy to set up new emergency nutrition programmes and/or provide technical backstopping for nutrition related emergencies
• Provide subject matter support to the Global Humanitarian Surge Platform (SCI) of the Humanitarian Surge Team (HSTs) personnel, including the provision of support to the nutrition surge team as the ‘subject matter expert' for humanitarian nutrition and lead the humanitarian nutrition teams community of practice efforts to link humanitarian nutrition member advisers and HST
• Develop further technical capacity building initiatives for nutrition and integrated technical programming linked up with the Humanitarian Leadership Academy and other partners including academic partners and the global humanitarian surge platform.
• Contribute to the development of organisational strategies, their implementation plan and monitoring systems.
• Monitor and evaluate programme quality in Save the Children's humanitarian nutrition work, adherence to common frameworks (e.g. Sphere, Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct) and to ensure that work is in line with Save the Children's child rights programming approach.

Person Profile

• Significant experience and a track record of success in delivering high quality emergency response programmes in nutrition.
• Sound understanding of and commitment to SC generic programme approaches and core standards in humanitarian response.
• Significant experience of organisational level thought leadership in a technical sector.
• Experience of capacity building and mentoring.
• Experience of working within resource and budget constraints.
• Highly developed writing skills and strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for high level external representation (lobbying, presentations) and ability to tailor communications to different audiences
• The ability to travel at short notice, occasionally to remote and insecure locations for up to 30% of work time is also essential for this role.

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 23 May 2021

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Senior Evidence and Learning Adviser and help us to generate the evidence that will unlock our understanding of the ways in which can reduce the impact of poverty on children's lives and support their early learning outcomes.

Every child has the right to ensure that their basic needs are met, and to receive the encouragement and help which enables them to reach their full potential. The greatest barrier to this in the UK is poverty and inequality. Our mission is to secure a sustainable reduction in the number of children growing up in poverty and work to narrow the early learning gap between those children and their better off peers.

We believe this future is possible. It requires more money to be put back into the pockets of parents and carers, decent jobs, more opportunities for young children to play and learn, and policies and services which centre children and families' needs, reduce discrimination, and that are designed to help children to flourish by preventing difficulties at the earliest possible stage: in pregnancy, at birth, in the crucial first 1,001 days of life and throughout childhood.

We work closely with the communities we aim to support. We recognise their diversity and strengths as well as the challenges they face, and we aim to reflect their diversity and experiences in our UK staff team.

The UK Evidence and Learning team generates evidence that enables us to secure changes to policy and practice, in every nation of the United Kingdom. Through our work, we demonstrate what is effective in improving lives for children and families; we collect evidence directly from children and families to help us understand how current practice affects their lives; we develop and test promising, sustainable interventions in communities; and we gather and synthesise evidence from local partners, organisations in our sector, and academia. We draw on all this learning to work with colleagues to influence decision-makers and advocate for policy and practice change, with and on behalf of families.

As a Senior Evidence and Learning Adviser, you will:

Develop strategies for generating evidence and learning, especially focussing on qualitative research, participatory practice and other open research and intelligence gathering approaches.

Undertake primary research and evaluation, analysis and evidence syntheses.

Support teams to implement evidence strategies, building their capacity and confidence to support evidence and learning practice and ensuring that the approaches put in place are rigorous and practical.

Support teams in developing and using theories of change and outcomes frameworks.

Capture and disseminate our data and learning.

To be successful you will:

Hold expertise in evaluation and evidence generation across a wide range of methods, although we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a strong technical background leading qualitative, ethnographic, innovation and participatory research practice.

Have experience of and be confident in undertaking evaluation and research with both children and families and with marginalised groups.

Hold expertise in learning and improvement methodologies and have experience of using data and evidence for improvement.

Hold strong analytical skills, be able to interpret complex data and make it meaningful to others.

Be adept at developing relationships and working with a wide range of individuals, teams and in different policy and practice contexts.

Be a confident and experienced user of data analysis software, such as Nvivo or Atlas.ti

Diversity & Inclusion 

To help us attract and encourage applications from a wide range of people, we are holding an open information session so that you can find out more about working at Save the Children, the UK Impact team and our vision and mission for children in the UK.  For details on how to sign up please visit our website.

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity, and a commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 17th May 2021

The job of a Save the Children's UK Senior Infrastructure Engineer is fast paced, yet very rewarding.

• Are you proficiency in managing and configuring AD, DFS, DNS, Group Policy, ADFS?
• Do you have knowledge of supporting infrastructures including databases, middleware and communications technologies required for web-enabled business applications?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the Role
The role of Senior Infrastructure Engineer is a technical hands-on role, and you will be the design authority for all the physical and virtual infrastructure, enterprise storage and cloud technologies focusing on Office365 and Azure. You'll be expected to liaise with all levels of computer users, support staff and outside vendors to quickly understand, evaluate and remedy server and network technical support issues as and when they occur. You will also assist in the development of the 1st/2nd line support function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a small team, taking on a generalist role with a broad scope of work which gives you excellent exposure to a variety of projects and technologies. You should be a confident self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision and able to suggest updates and improvements for the current infrastructure.

Key accountabilities
In addition to the above, you will:

• Provide 3rd Line infrastructure support to Save the Children UK users within the defined SLA's, prioritising workload where needed and managing conflict resolution
• Ensure that detailed documentation is in place for all infrastructure systems in the live production and test environments to enable existing and new team members to support Save the Children UK infrastructure
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace. Pro-actively research and pursue opportunities to reduce costs and increase efficiency of the server support function
• Work with 2nd line and the Service Desk in incident resolution and problem management, also providing guidance and knowledge transfer for specific tasks
• Work with the 3rd Line application and network teams to ensure that all systems and support are aligned with technical and business requirements
• Work with external partners and Save the Children member organisations to develop shared projects and solutions.

Person profile
To be successful you will be educated to A Level standard or higher as well as possessing essential qualifications including MCSE (or equivalent experience) and ITIL V3 Foundation. Extensive experience in IT Server Infrastructure Architecture/Build/Support is also essential.  You should be capable of managing multiple conflicting properties and be able to work well under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the user population is also essential for this role. You should also possess the following essential technical skills:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 – 2019.
• Proficiency in managing and configuring AD, DFS, DNS, Group Policy, ADFS, etc.
• Microsoft Hyper-V clustering.
• VMware ESXi clustering.
• Microsoft Office 365: Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business.
• Backup/Disaster Recovery Products.
• Microsoft Azure technologies including Azure ADDS, VMs, Enterprise apps, Storage accounts, Virtual networks, B2B, etc.
• PowerShell management/scripting

 Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment
• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

We are looking for an energetic and organised Executive Assistant to join us on a 12 month maternity cover to support the income CEO of Save the Children UK by managing their time, diary and priorities, liaising with multiple internal and external players using judgement and authority.

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

The CEO’s office sits at the heart of organisation and is frequently the first point of contact for numerous individuals and organisations around the world.  It’s a dynamic and exciting place to work.

This is an amazing opportunity for a talented EA to support a high profile CEO by providing a comprehensive package of proactive high level support – from managing the prioritisation and delegation of time and tasks through to leading on the compiling of briefing materials and presentations for internal and external meetings.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-level support to the CEO to ensure their agenda, priorities and objectives are met – including strategic diary and inbox management;
• Support the CEO to produce internal and external communications;
• Manage the CEO’s briefings, commissioning and coordinating information from colleagues across the organisation to ensure they are fully briefed for all meetings and travel;
• Lead the CEO’s UK and international programme visits and trips, working with colleagues across the world to ensure trip objectives are in line with priorities;
• Be an informed key contact for the CEO team and handle internal and external enquiries in a professional manner liaising with key contacts across corporate, political, media, NGO and other networks.

To be successful in this role, experience of high level inbox, calendar and/or project management in support of a CEO or equivalent is desired. We are also looking for:

• A fast learner and problem solver with the ability to own, organise and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently, manage reactive and proactive requests from a range of colleagues, and deliver tasks to tight deadlines;
• Excellent written skills, with the ability to communicate clearly; and strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders with professionalism;
• Energy and creativity, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• Experience of high level inbox, calendar and/or project management in support of a CEO or equivalent;
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff in the CEO’s office and joins a team of 3.

Closing date: 20th May

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and interviews may take place before the closing date.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation that stands up for children? Then join us as Head of UK Impact and Investment, driving Save the Children’s Partnerships & Philanthropy and our cross organisational innovation strategy, across a variety of markets, including the UK.

About the Role

As Head of UK Impact Investment, Partnerships and Philanthropy you will be responsible for identifying and executing a £10million + portfolio of investment for new products in addition to delivering £10million per annum from more traditional forms of philanthropy.

You will also play a key leadership role in delivering our future innovation and impact investment strategy across a variety of markets, including the UK; helping Save the Children in facing 3 key strategic challenges: raising new unrestricted income; attracting new funding for our programmes (restricted income) and finding new impact for children through new partnerships and collaboration.

Key accountabilities

In addition to the above, you will:

• Lead all parts of the cycle from development of the innovation model to taking a new product to market and securing philanthropic capital, with an active pipeline of £10million in development for 2021
• Be a lead member in our Innovation cross organisational working group, with accountability to drive forward and pilot at least one new business model in 2021
• Be integral to the delivery of our strategy to build long lasting, highly engaged relationships with philanthropists leading, cultivating & stewarding, with on focus on 7 figure gifts & relationships
• Proactively set up external networks to enable best practice sharing with other INGOs, social enterprise, B-Corps, academia and others working in this space
• Work with the CEO’s office, trustees, and senior volunteers, to seek new opportunities and to help enhance or recognise our donor relationships.

Person profile

To be successful you will have direct experience of working in both the private and philanthropy sectors as well as experience of working within a company to drive innovation approaches. You will also have excellent strategic thinking capability and highly developed influencing skills. In addition you will have:

• Extensive understanding of new financing models to drive impact, including outcome funds, results based financing, social finance
• Excellent knowledge of private sector approaches in developing countries and fragile states (e.g., shared value, philanthropy, and corporate responsibility)
• Experience of developing, networking & enhancing philanthropic relationships, at £5m+ giving levels, and demonstrable experience of high level stewardship
• Excellent written skills, including development of compelling communications for donors.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Fixed term contract for 12 months

London with international travel

The job of a Save the Children's Senior Education Adviser is busy and varied.

• Are you a highly experienced education policy advocate?

• Do you thrive on collaborating with others to achieve shared objectives within dynamic and agile teams?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Education Adviser to directly impact on Save the Children’s Learn Breakthrough, which aims to ensure that all children are learning from a quality education by 2030. You will work to influence key global and national policy makers to achieve policy, funding and system change that ensures that the poorest and most marginalised children access a quality education. This will include supporting our current Save Our Education campaign, which focuses on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on children’s education. In addition, the role will require leading and supporting team priorities including education in emergencies and education financing.

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to own professional relationships and grow their network, getting to know the development sector and architecture, including direct work with the UK and other governments, multilateral stakeholders, civil society organisations, and children and young people.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively oppose systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will visibly lead our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

• Design, lead and deliver complex policy and advocacy strategies and products, to a high standard and with minimal supervision

Identify global policy and research needs and influencing opportunities in your thematic area.

• Maintain and develop very high-level knowledge and expertise in global education and advise colleagues across the global movement, including at a senior level, as well as senior external stakeholders

• Deepen and expand relationships with key high-level external experts, partners, donors and advocacy targets
   
• Represent the organisation externally including in high-level meetings and events and with donors and other key stakeholders

• Build strong relationships with our country programmes and other colleagues across our global movement to ensure that national-level advocacy is delivered and informs international debates and decision-makers

• Write advocacy briefings, reports, externally published articles and blogs, as well as assist in the drafting of press releases, Q&As and opinion pieces
   
• Contribute to the wider success of Save the Children’s teams in the UK and across our global movement, including our country offices and colleagues working on programmes, fundraising and communications, by providing policy, advocacy and/or research expertise as required

• Support the head of team and deputise as required

• Provide informal support to colleagues, for example through mentoring, coaching, training or guidance

Person Profile

Essential Skills:

• Very high-level expertise in global development policies, including national developing-country government policies, donor behaviour, international institutions and NGOs

• Very high-level knowledge and expertise in global education policy and advocacy.

• A proven track record of carrying out first-class research, policy and/or advocacy

• Ability to think creatively, innovate, strategize, set priorities, manage a workplan and evaluate progress with minimal supervision

• Strong networking and experience of participating in coalitions and working with civil-society actors to achieve change
   
• Very strong written and oral communication skills

• High-level knowledge of human rights, international relations, political analysis and the international humanitarian system

• Ability and willingness to travel up to six weeks a year

• Ability to operate within a predominantly self-servicing administrative environment

Education/Professional Skills:

• An academic qualification at post-graduate level/equivalent in international development or a related subject or equivalent experience.

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Change Project Manager is fast-paced and complex.

• Are you a commercially-minded project manager?
• Do you have experience of successfully driving business and people focused change?
• Are you willing and able to have challenging conversations and influence change for the greater good?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head of Change and Delivery, the Change Project Manager will be responsible for driving the delivery of long lasting organisational change which supports our ambitious transformation agenda.

The Change Project Manager will ensure each business function is accountable for the delivery of their change initiatives by challenging and supporting in equal measure. They will across all departments within Save the Children UK and will seek to enable closer working relationships, removal of waste, and streamlining of processes and procedures.

The role holder will also play a key role in maintaining transparent and accurate monitoring of project performance across expenditure, efficiency savings, and productivity measures.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Change Project Manager will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Change Project Manager will have responsibility for ensuring project delivery by coordinating, managing and aligning delivery of organisational change. Key duties will focus on:

Project Management

• Working to ensure projects within the change portfolio are delivered on-time, within scope and to budget

• Creating, managing and delivering against project work plans through the active management of milestones, budgets and resources

• Setting-up and running an effective project governance which allows for sufficient accountability and transparency to facilitate robust decision making

• Working with colleagues to understand the interdependencies across the change portfolio to allow for alignment, logical sequencing and prioritization of activity

• Preparing and publishing accurate and timely project status reports to stakeholders

Performance Monitoring and Benefits Realisation

• Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques to track progress, benefits realization, adoption and proficiency

• Ensuring all project plans consider engagement and communication, training and development, processes and transition which will maximize adoption with staff at all levels

Risk Management

• Identifying and managing project risks and issues, ensuring appropriate levels of ownership, thorough mitigation plans and a proportionate escalation process

• Ensuring that project risk management is fully aligned with the Save the Children UK’s wider risk management strategy and framework

Person Profile

Experience

• Successful track record of managing projects which span people, culture and large-scale organisational change

• A good understanding of a broad range of project management practices, tools and methodologies

• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles

• Experience facilitating Steering Committees or Subcommittees

• A recognised project or programme management qualification

Abilities

• Ability to have challenging conversations and influence the organisation to change for the greater good while building strong working relationships and fostering a team environment

• Ability to identify waste and process inefficiencies and devise and facilitate solutions that can be implemented and owned by relevant departments

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Fixed term contract for 12 months
Homebased - UK

We are Mary's Living & Giving for Save the Children.

Mary's Living & Giving isn't simply a shop name, it's a philosophy. Our shops are not just at the heart of their community, they bring the community to life. They create spaces for people to come together with energy, kindness and love.

We're excited to tell you about this opportunity to join our team.

We're a down to earth bunch of passionate and creative individuals who love working together. We're looking for someone who shares and values these qualities.

You will have demonstrable experience of coaching and developing a team and will feel strongly about management through empowerment. You will be professional and positive in your approach, not getting involved in political niceties, but working collaboratively and actively engaging with peers and colleagues. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others is essential for this role. You will also be driven and motivated with a business mind and the ability to think outside the box.

Your role will be to support me in delivering an empowered, creative and supportive culture for Mary's Living & Giving at Save the Children.

So, what can we offer you? Coaching and development is extremely important for us and our team. You will be provided with the highest level of support to be successful, along with relevant development opportunities to manage and inspire a team of Shop Managers to achieve their best.

Above all else, we're looking for someone who can flex their management style, knowing when to listen and when to act, with the ability to maintain a professional approach and attitude for the brand.   

Is this role for you? Do you have the attributes, skills and values we're looking for?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application.  

Working in more than 120 countries, Save the Children does whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sunday 9th May 2021

12.5 hours pw

We are recruiting for a part-time HR Business Partner (12 Months FTC).

• Are you an experienced HR Business Partner with a history of working in a unionised environment?
• Do you have solid experience as an HR Business Partner and can work strategically?
• Do you have strong stakeholder management, partnering, influencing and communication skills?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

 Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head of HR Business Partners, The HR Business Partner will work in partnership with the Executive Director for the division with whom you partner and their senior leaders as an integral part of their leadership team. You will be accountable for the creation, development and delivery of People Plans in partnership with the division that meet their strategic needs.

Key accountabilities

This role will support the HR Leadership Team to contribute to the delivery of the organisation's People and Culture Strategy, providing divisional and organisational insight into how the strategy is deployed to establish a long-term approach to improving our culture and supporting our people.

As HR Business Partner you will work with the Head of HR Business Partners to foster constructive working relationships with the trade union on a range of employment issues, including negotiations and consultations to guarantee a positive employment relations climate.

In addition to the above, you will:

• Resolve complex employee relations issues
• Line manage an Associate HR Business Partner
• Provide guidance on people practices such as restructures and succession planning
• Bring people expertise and develop solutions to help the business area to deliver its strategy
• Influence and build relationships with people around the business

To be successful:

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with trade unions including consultations and negotiations
• You will also be capable of building a wide network of trusted and constructive relationships using your excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills
• Excellent leadership qualities, with an emphasis on delivering through others, and evidence of coaching, developing and performance management of others
• A solid understanding of employment legislation generally is needed as is a deep understanding of employee relations related legislation. 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

London with international travel

The job of a Save the Children's Development Financing Adviser is busy and varied.

• Are you an enthusiastic and experienced policy advocate?

• Do you thrive on collaborating with others to achieve shared objectives within dynamic and agile teams?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Development Financing Adviser to be responsible for high-level advocacy and policy to ensure that international commitments to development financing will be fulfilled, with a particular focus on education financing. The role will work in the education team, but will also work closely with other financing advisers in the policy and advocacy department on development financing issues such as debt, aid and international tax systems. They will promote Save the Children’s priorities and thinking in development financing and be an active contributor to our global work on public investment in children.

The role will focus on international institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Global Partnership for Education, Education Cannot Wait and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. You will directly impact on Save the Children’s Learn Breakthrough, which aims to ensure that all children are learning from a quality education by 2030. Addressing the financing barriers to accessing quality education and promoting the right to education for all is critical to achieving our goal.

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to own professional relationships and grow their network, getting to know the development sector and architecture, including direct work with the UK and other governments, multilateral stakeholders, civil society organisations, and children and young people.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively oppose systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will visibly lead our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

• Design, lead and deliver policy and advocacy strategies and products, to a high standard and often with minimal supervision

• Identify global policy and research needs and influencing opportunities in your thematic area.

• Maintain and develop high-level knowledge and expertise in development financing, with a particular focus on education financing, and advise colleagues across the global movement, including at a senior level, as well as external stakeholders

• Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and build strong working relationships with partners and advocacy targets
   
• Represent the organisation externally, including in high-level meetings and events

• Build strong relationships with our country programmes and other colleagues across our global movement to ensure that national-level advocacy is delivered and informs international debates and decision-makers

• Write advocacy briefings, reports, externally published articles and blogs, as well as assist in the drafting of press releases, Q&As and opinion pieces
   
• Contribute to the wider success of Save the Children’s teams in the UK and across our global movement, including our country offices and colleagues working on programmes, fundraising and communications, by providing policy, advocacy and/or research expertise as required

Person Profile

Essential Skills:

• High-level expertise in global development policies, including national developing-country government policies, donor behaviour, international institutions and NGOs

• High-level knowledge and expertise in development financing.

• A proven track record of carrying out high-quality research, policy and/or advocacy

• Ability to think creatively, innovate, strategize, set priorities, manage a workplan and evaluate progress with minimal supervision

• Strong networking and experience of participating in coalitions and working with civil-society actors to achieve change
   
• Very strong written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of human rights, international relations, political analysis and the international humanitarian system

• Ability and willingness to travel up to six weeks a year

• Ability to operate within a predominantly self-servicing administrative environment

Education/Professional Skills:

• An academic qualification at post-graduate level/equivalent in international development or a related subject or equivalent experience

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced individual to join us as Retail E- Commerce Manager. In this key role, you will develop new and existing online revenue streams and work with Save the Children's Digital Team to showcase our retail high street presence online, including the use of social media as a channel that can drive engagement, affinity, awareness and support.

Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our Marketing and Fundraising divisions exist to inspire millions of people – from individuals to large corporate organisations – to support our quest for change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Retail E-Commerce Manager you will be responsible for pulling together the different stakeholders from across Save the Children UK to drive forward the Retail Digital Strategy, developing new capabilities ensuring online supporter journeys are optimised for all aspects of the Retail offering. Reporting into the Head of Product you will lead, define, develop and manage the Retail Team's digital strategy, ensuring there is a plan that stakeholders can access, understand and buy in to. You will also drive the performance of Digital Retail channels to meet contribution targets, driving income whilst managing expenditure. Experienced in budgeting and forecasting, you will manage expectations whilst analysing performance and planning to increase contribution and gain efficiencies. In addition you will:

• Develop a social media strategy across trading propositions, with the Retail Brand & Marketing Manager and Digital Department and delivers against targets.
• Effectively manage relationships with the digital team and all other contributors/stakeholders including the development team and UX designers.
• Hands on management of the ongoing development and day-to-day running of the online shop including site content, supply chain, warehousing, fulfilment, customer service and marketing.
• Work in partnership with the Retail Buyer to develop a clear bought-in goods strategy for the e-commerce platform.
• Be an advocate for online, championing e-commerce across Retail and the organisation, keeping up-to-date with the latest industry news and opportunities.
• Facilitate, develop and manage the set-up of third party sites /  marketplaces.

To be successful you will have relevant experience of designing and implementing a digital strategy and a commercial focus and approach to Charity retailing, with strong entrepreneurial skills. A problem solver with strong decision making skills and excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills, you will be innovative and have the ability to adapt well in different situations. With relevant experience of effective stakeholder management, you will be target driven and be self-motivated with a high level of initiative. In addition you will have:

• Relevant experience of designing and implementing an e-commerce strategy.
• Proven experience in planning and managing digital marketing strategies and campaigns, including experience across a mix of PPC, SEO and Email marketing. Relevant experience in developing a social media strategy.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of website metrics and metric tools e.g. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics.
• Experience managing budgets, targets and KPIs and strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to work under pressure to deliver to deadlines.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 16th May 2021

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and influential Philanthropy Manager to directly impact children's lives by raising much-needed funds for our programme delivery.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a talented and creative team at an exciting time. You will be building relationships with both donors and programme staff, bridging the gap between those who financially facilitate major change and those working on the ground to realise our ambition for children.

As a Philanthropy Manager in our high performing Philanthropy Team you will provide relationship management support to some of Save the Children's most influential and valued donors, and will manage a portfolio of approximately 60 existing and new relationships, utilising personalised and innovative approaches, with a focus on five and six figure gifts. You will also:

• Work alongside colleagues to contribute to the overall strategy and success of the Philanthropy Team.
• Represent the team internally and externally at events such as fundraising galas, programme visits, emergency appeals, producing high quality reports and presentations.
• Develop and implement strategic, creative and bespoke donor plans.
• Create and manage stewardship and recognition opportunities.
• Work across the organisation to build an understanding of private giving and ensure opportunities to develop relationships and achieve objectives are maximised.

To be successful, you'll be self-motivated, compassionate, a skilled communicator and influencer, computer literate with a passion for bringing about positive change for children. You'll have flair for building robust, fruitful relationships with high-net-worth individuals, as well as senior stakeholders, will be adept at persuading others and will be able to effectively communicate the change we want for children. You will additionally have:

• A strong understanding and appreciation of philanthropy, and experience successfully securing support in this area.
• Experience of transforming detailed and complex information into high quality, concise and engaging materials.
• A track record of delivering against agreed targets, timescales and objectives, of managing multiple projects, and of working with internal and external colleagues to achieve goals.
• A tenacious, driven approach and a can-do attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 9th May 2021

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Jobs are positioned within the salary structure on the basis of evaluation. New employees would normally be appointed at the bottom of the grade, however the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role. Save the Children is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff.

Do you have experience of successfully leading a team? Are you passionate and creative? Are you flexible, adaptable and willing to learn? We're excited to be able to offer you a new opportunity to join our team as Shop Manager for Derby. 

We're looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to inspire and empower those around them. Our successful candidate will be someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and attitude, with the energy to instil this in others. They will be hardworking and can lead by example, being hands on themselves when necessary but ultimately with the ability to drive productivity through empowering the volunteer team. They will be able to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues, actively engaging with others and building strong working relationships. Whilst an understanding of charity retail would be preferred, we do require someone with a business mind with the ability to make confident commercial decisions using information available to them.  

This is a great opportunity for someone who can work with a diverse group of volunteers to create a welcoming space in our shop to attract more volunteers, donors and supporters. We are looking for someone who is driven and motivated to raise as much money as possible to help children build a better future.

As a Shop Manager, we can offer you a challenging but enjoyable and hugely rewarding role. We will provide you with the right training, support and coaching you need in order to successfully motivate a team of volunteers to achieve goals and targets.

Save the Children shops are at the heart of the community, providing a welcoming and positive environment for people to come together to volunteer, donate and shop (see attached Ethos).

Derby is currently in the process of having a total shop floor refit and will become our first ever Outlet shop. We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy fast paced working environment, and who can lead a volunteer team in generating much needed income for Save the Children.

Does this excite you? Have you got what we're looking for? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Working in more than 120 countries, Save the Children does whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 30th May 2021

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.