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 an opportunity to join our team as the new Shop Manager in Hendon. 

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).

Our shop is situated in the busy area of Hendon very close to local tube and overground train facilities. A cosmopolitan area with lots of café's and restaurants in a lively community.  There are very few charity competitors in the area which makes Save the Children stand out with its unique style and recently refurbished shop floor. We are looking for a flexible person to manage our vibrant store in Vivian Avenue, a good all-rounder who has the passion to take our store to the next level, encouraging longer opening hours and 7 day trading. 

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: Wednesday 10th March 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.

Do you like being empowered? And empowering others?

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 an opportunity to join our team.

We're looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead, 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 able to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues, actively engaging with others and building strong working relationships. We also require someone with a business mind with the ability to make confident commercial decisions.

As Shop Manager, Mary's Living & Giving East Dulwich, we can offer you a challenging but enjoyable and hugely rewarding role with Save the Children. We will provide you with the right support and coaching you need in order to successfully manage and lead a team of volunteers in running one of our Mary's Living & Giving shops.

The Mary's Living & Giving philosophy is about bringing the local community to life, creating a welcoming environment for people to come together with energy, kindness and love. See attached.

Does this excite you? Is this something you can believe in?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: Wednesday 10th March 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.

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 an opportunity to join our team as new manager for Cockermouth.

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).

Our lovely shop in Cockermouth attracts tourists and locals alike. You will be engaging with the local community to grow and develop the volunteer team and build on the large level of donations and gift aid. This is an exciting opportunity to create and deliver something special in a beautiful location.

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: Wednesday 10th March 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.

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 an opportunity to join our team as the new Shop Manager in Castle Cary. 

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).

Our Castle Cary shop is very much part of the local community and is currently run & supported by our team of lovely dedicated volunteers who are all really excited about the prospect of having a manager.

We're looking for someone who can engage with the community and create the environment our Castle Cary shop needs to thrive, 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: Wednesday 10th March 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.

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 an opportunity to join our team as the new Shop Manager in Broughty Ferry. 

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).

We are looking for someone to lead, inspire and bring together the already large volunteering team and ensure it is a welcoming space for everyone. As shop manager you will have a resilient, ‘can do' attitude, and can lead by example, being hands on when necessary but ultimately drive productivity through empowering the volunteer team. Our lovely shop in Broughty Ferry is in a busy location and is well established with a strong volunteering team. You will be engaging with the local community to grow and develop the volunteer team and build on the large level of donations and gift aid. This is an exciting opportunity to create and deliver something special in a beautiful location.

We're looking for someone who can engage with that community and create the environment our Broughty Ferry shop needs to thrive, 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: Wednesday 10th March 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.

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 an opportunity to join our team in managing in our Bexhill shop. 

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).

A seaside town with 41,000 residents Bexhill has become the charity shop capital of Britain where bus-loads of people visit just to hunt for preloved goods in over 24 stores crammed into three of its main streets.  Tourists heading for a bargain shopping spree in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, are even handed maps highlighting the locations of charity outlets - some of which have more than one store.  Save the Children offers higher end donations with often designer item in the window and many hidden treasures inside our team are well known in the town and are proud of that they are volunteering to raise money to save children's lives.  The shop has scope to expand, to introduce a 7 day a week opening and we are looking for a people person, someone who enjoys fashion and recycling to help and support our cause.

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: Wednesday 10th March 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.

Fixed term contract for 9 months

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Learning Solutions Officer is varied and fulfilling.

• Do you have a genuine interest in people development and capacity building?
• Are you passionate about working in the humanitarian sector?
• Do have strong written, visual, and verbal 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 Learning and Organisational Services, the Learning Support Officer is responsible for providing administrative and project support for the Learning Solutions & Services team.

The Learning Support Officer will work closely with the team to provide support to the design, development and delivery of learning solutions and services across the team. They will also  provide day to day project management and coordination support on a variety of tasks including award and contract management, reporting and information management.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The  Learning Solutions Officer 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 Learning Solutions Officer will provide administrative and project  support to the design, development and delivery of learning solutions and services across the team. Key duties include:

• Supporting the effective project and award management of the learning portfolio

• Working with the Learning Solutions Specialists and the Strategic Partnerships Specialists to develop high quality proposals, tenders and reports

• Contributing  to the design of learning solutions and services based on identified priorities

• Providing support across the team by writing reports, case studies outlining the impact of our work. Collecting and analysing data to share across the team

• Supporting on the learning needs analysis process

• Tracking and updating all administrative and logistics information

• Processing invoices and other financial information

• Managing the logistical support where necessary for the delivery of remote learning solutions, products and services

Person Profile

Experience

• Deep interest or experience in capacity strengthening which allows people to obtain, improve, and retain the skills, knowledge, tools, equipment, and other resources needed to do their jobs competently

• Deep interest or previous experience within the  humanitarian sector

• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills with experience of creating materials for different audiences

• Experience of organising or helping to organise events such as meeting or conferences

Abilities

• Able to juggle multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines and respond at short notice to a wide variety of tasks

• Ability to deliver and remain calm and confident in rapidly changing and time-pressured environments

• Ability to establish professional credibility quickly with colleagues, and to interact effectively at all levels and across all departments

• Ability to write business communications such as reports, presentations and written communications to a high level

• Strong problem solving and organisational skills

Aptitude

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

• A confident approach to problem-solving and decision-making approach

• 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

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Supply Chain Manager is stretching and fulfilling.

• Do you have a successful track record in managing large and complex international supply chain operations?
• Do you have substantial experience within the NGO or internal aid agency sector on humanitarian projects?
• Do you have experience working in remote field locations with limited infrastructure and resources?

• Are you able to commit to a high amount of travel?
• 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 Operations Lead – East & Southern Africa and with a dotted line into the Head of Supply Chain, Emergency Health Unit, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for providing the overall supply chain strategy and management for the Emergency Health Unit.

The Supply Chain Manager will be hands-on and  will work closely with our different supply chain teams around the world to provide innovative and practical supply chain solution, forecasting, planning as well as ensuring the availability and delivery of essential relief items during humanitarian crises around the world.

This role involves a high amount of travel. Commitment to international travel (up to 70% in a year) and willingness to be deployed on emergency response with 72 hours’ notice for around 2 – 16 weeks a time are essential requirements of the role.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Supply Chain Manager will support 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 Supply Chain Manager will play a key role in delivering the Save the Children UK supply chain strategy:

Strategic Planning

• Contributing to the strategic development of the Emergency Health Unit’s supply chain and preparedness plan

• Supporting the Emergency Health Unit’s Head of Supply Chain in the analysis and recommendations review of After Action Reviews. Work with the EHU supply chain team to implement lessons learned

• Supporting and participating in the annual supply chain work planning, reporting and data analysis

Budget monitoring and reporting

• Contributing to the budget development for future award when requested

• Proposing approximate expenditure cash projections for immediate scale up. Drafting emergency cash management plans with the supply chain team

• Managing the emergency response cash float

Deployment Preparedness

• Ensuring supply chain best practices are upheld across both preparedness and deployment operations

• Assisting with the development of the Emergency Health Unit’s supply chain training plan for the induction of new and roster staff

• Feeding into the revision of relevant supply chain standard operating procedures to reflect the growing modules

Deployment Activation

• Being personally prepared for an urgent deployment within 72 hours and for up to 120 days

• Collaborating with clinical and operations colleagues to determine the minimum supply requirements for rapid assessments or forward positioning

• Coordinating with the Emergency Health Unit’s Head of Supply Chain on pre-deployment briefings for international staff including roster members

• Agreeing the priority communication plan and ways of working when on deployment

On Deployment

• Work closely with the Country Office supply chain teams to provide assessment of feasibility of deployment whilst considering factors such as importation, regional or domestic supply routes, security, accessibility, topography and infrastructure

• Ensuring required stocks are available and drawn from the global prepositioned stock holdings

• Liaising with the country offices teams (e.g. drivers, supply chain staff and labourers) to ensure effective and efficient delivery

• Ensuring operations are compliant with supply chain policies and procedures as well as national laws

• Acting as the Supply Chain representative of the Emergency Health Unit in external meetings with bodies such as UN Agencies

• Contributing to the development of an effective exit strategy and handover of the Emergency Health Unit to the country response team

Team Management

• Supervising and supporting the Medical Logistician (direct report) in their role. Ensuring the team’s objectives and personal development goals are met

• Ensuring that the supply chain policies and procedures are adhered to by the Emergency Health Unit and other Supply Chain colleagues around the world

Person Profile

Experience

• Substantial experience in a senior supply chain management role within the NGO or internal aid agency sector

• Experience working in remote field locations with limited infrastructure and resources after large humanitarian crises (e.g. earthquakes, typhoons, or post-conflict)

• Strong track record of managing large and complex international supply chain operations

• Evidence of significant field deployments in emergency response

• Significant experience with medical supply chain management (e.g.  pharmaceutical quality assurance and procurement)

• Good understanding of best practices of managing a health facility, including precautions and risk mitigation, managing medical waste materials

• Experience in managing an operational logistics budget in the field including phases of budget design and planning at overall project and donor levels

Abilities

• Ability to lead a team of professionals in build their capacity in supply chain principles and best practice

• Ability to remain solution focused and confident in rapidly changing and time-pressured environments

• Ability to synthesise and analyse complex information, and make clear, informed decisions 

• Ability to establish professional credibility quickly with colleagues, and to interact effectively with staff at all levels and across all departments

• Ability to manage personal, budgets and resources in a challenging financial climate

Aptitude

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

• A resilient, clear and decisive decision-making approach which is allied to a consultative and collaborative management style

• 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.

1 year Fixed Term contract 

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Public Affairs Advisor is influential and fulfilling.

• Do you have a strong track record of working to achieve political change?
• Are you skilled at creating and delivering communications for political audiences?
• 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 Public Affairs, the Public Affairs Advisor is an active member of the Public Affairs team that is responsible for influencing external decision makers to deliver change that results in immediate and lasting impact on children’s lives.

The Public Affairs Advisor will play a critical role in building relationships with parliament and holding the government to account. This will be done by supporting Save the Children UK’s government relations and public affairs work on our strategic priorities including protecting children in conflict, making the case for aid, child survival, and tackling child poverty in the UK.

Key duties will include implementing the Save the Children UK public affairs strategies and activities, identifying opportunities to influence policy development, legislation and service provision in line with our objectives and delivering aspects of the parliamentary and political events programme to advance our goals.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Media 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 Public Affairs Advisor will represent Save the Children to the external world to support Save the Children’s ability to influence domestic and international policy change by:  

• Raising our profile in Westminster with the aim of building awareness of the issues we work on to a wider political audience

• Developing and delivering written and oral briefings to Members of Parliament, peers, government officials and other decision makers on key policies and campaigns

• Ensuring our presence at key political party events 

• Actively networking and building constructive relationships with parliamentarians, political parties, NGO’s and the media

• Tracking and monitoring our engagement with these external and analysing the impact made

• Developing political influencing strategies for specific campaigns whilst ensuring that campaigning and advocacy efforts are fully aligned and integrated

• Supporting the Programme and Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns teams in the development of communications tailored specifically for political audiences

Person Profile

Experience

• Experience of working to influence structures, processes and trends in the UK political system

• Experience of effectively building, managing and working within networks and coalitions for lobbying and advocacy purposes

• Strong track record of building relationships with Parliamentarians

• Demonstrable excellence in organising and delivering innovative political events

Skills

• Demonstrably strong verbal and written communication, presentation and persuasion

• Experience of developing effective working relationships with colleagues and working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary project teams

• Ability to plan work and meet deadlines when working under pressure on a number of projects

Abilities

• Ability to apply influencing techniques and tactics to ensure Save the Children stands out from the crowd in Westminster, Whitehall, and with other key international stakeholders

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.

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: Wednesday 6th Jan

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Pricing & Commercial Manager 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 Pricing and Commercial Manager 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.

The Pricing and Commercial Manager will commercially support the Business Development team in their goal to competitively secure large-scale funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations by leading the pricing for major (including multi-million-pound) national and global funding opportunities. 

Key duties will include acting as the subject matter expert on various commercial pricing projects, assessing data to help develop various pricing strategies, using statistical modelling methods to determine their potential impact, presenting pricing analysis findings to key stakeholders and recommending competitive pricing strategies which offer value for money (VfM).

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Pricing and Commercial 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 Pricing and Commercial Manager will support organisational commercial capacity and provide hands-on pricing strategy recommendations to the Business Development team by:

• Leading on the commercial and financial aspects of national, regional and global bidding opportunities

• Reviewing the budgets and commercial arrangements of an assigned portfolio of bids

• Ensuring bidding opportunities and pricing strategy recommendations demonstrate value for money and that costs recovery and risk is taken into account

• Conducting financial modelling/cashflow forecasts to determine the determine the financial risk potential impact of various pricing strategies

• Producing and presenting high quality, well structured, narrative commercial proposals and finance papers for key stakeholder approval

• Providing contract and financial negotiations advice and support to the Save the Children country offices and the Business Development Team

Person Profile

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in successfully understanding, evaluation and interpreting data

• Experience using Excel at an advanced level (e.g. advanced formulas and functions)

Skill

• Solid understanding of value for money (VfM) principles

• Solid understanding of financial principles and systems

Abilities

• Ability to develop large budgets (£1m+) for institutional donors and present budget information to donors

• Ability to translate qualitative information into logical budgeting and pricing recommendations

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.