"Events Manager" Jobs in South West

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Supporting the Digital Products Manager in producing and managing all web content, resources and other digital assets.

· Ensuring the SCIE website and SCIE’s digital resources communicate, educate and engage impactfully with our target audiences and customers.

· Using your knowledge and experience of digital delivery as part of a marketing team to support the marketing and communications team in achieving business development objectives.

· To ensure the SCIE website’s messaging, content positioning, user journeys, information architecture and content currency are effective, working with content owners and subject specialists so that the website, its offers and content is timely, high-quality, consistent, and designed for digital dissemination.

· To support the creation, development and ongoing management of digital based products and services, in line with the brand, including webinars, podcasts, marketing emails, and surveys.

· To support the Digital Product Manager to work with colleagues across the organisation, commissioners, customers, the workforce, people with lived experience and carers to update and develop the SCIE’s website and ensure that resources are appropriate and useful. 

This role sits within the Marketing and Communications team, led by the Head of Marketing and Communications, and working alongside colleagues in the wider Business Development and Marketing directorate. 

What we are looking for:

· Excellent written communication skills, with a commitment to communicating clearly and in plain English.

· Excellent oral communication skills.

· Experience of Content Management Systems (WordPress, Drupal, etc) and publishing content for a website with multiple audiences and priorities.

· Knowledge of digital platforms and practices as part of a combined digital communications strategy, including social media, newsletters, campaigns, and web updates.

· Experience of writing for the web.

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

Forces Employment Charity (FEC) is seeking a dedicated Families Employment Advisor to join our team, focused on providing holistic employment and training advice to the spouses and partners of serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans.

Role: you will provide holistic employment and training advice and guidance to a diverse caseload of spouses and partners of still serving Armed Forces and ex-service personnel (Veterans) with personal development, employability skills, and/or until they are settled in sustainable careers.

The programme provides a combination of coaching and mentoring, practical employment support, access to training, apprenticeships, and corporate mentoring to offer the best possible opportunities to upskill and gain fulfilling employment.

The role reports to the National Employment Projects Manager. This permanent Full-time position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some out-of-hours/weekend events, and pays £28,325. The successful candidate will be Home-based with occasional travel around Plymouth / Southwest.

Principal Responsibilities:

· Make a positive impact by putting our clients at the heart of everything you do.

· Assess individual client’s needs; identify any challenges and barriers.

· Build rapport, show empathy, motivate, and increase aspirations.

· Support clients to develop their CVs and prepare for the job application process and interviews, along with soft skills including basic digital upskilling if required.

· Networking and engagement: promote the benefits of FEC case worker support to spouses and partners (families) of Armed Forces and Ex-Service personnel, and stakeholders.

· Work with Marcoms officer to promote FEC Spouses & Partners support to beneficiaries, charities and other organisations working with military spouses and partners.

· Work with colleagues to support Employer Engagement to generate employment opportunities for military partners and spouses.

· Provide advice and guidance to spouses and partners of serving Armed Forces and Ex Forces personnel throughout the journey into employment or training following the FEC Case Management Guidance and Work Instructions.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential Competencies:

· Evidence of working in a customer facing environment and delivering excellent customer service.

· Strong collaborator and teammate.

· Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills, and experience of using a CRM to record confidential information and track progress.

· Comfortable with working to targets, KPIs and deadlines.

· Able to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and influencing skills.

· Passionate about personal development and helping others achieve their goals.

· A desire to achieve through self-motivation and initiative, with an ability to exercise judgement and discretion.

· Empathy with Armed Forces personnel and an understanding of the challenges faced by them and their families in finding appropriate and sustainable employment.

· Aligned with and committed to our organisational values.

Desirable Competencies:

· Lived experience.

· A good understanding of the employment and education market, including recruitment, welfare-to-work provision, work-based learning, and vocational training.

· NVQ L4 in Advice, Information and Guidance.

Security Clearance:

· Successful candidates will also be the subject of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check.

Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about applying, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. The closing date for this position is by midnight, 17 October 2024. Please note that this job advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received.

Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Wiltshire Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Wiltshire Community Micro-enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home or in their communities. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.

To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
• Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
• Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.

Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Wiltshire area.

Follow the link to download an application pack which includes the job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 1st October 2024 and interviews will take place on 8th October 2024 in Trowbridge.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

AAFDA was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.

Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown.  Most of these families suffer significant problems including relationship breakdown, job difficulties/loss and mental and physical health issues. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.

AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) is a growing Charity and to meet the demands of this growth, we are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team in a highly rewarding opportunity. Although home based, some travel will be required - frequency will be commensurate to the role. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.

Our Specialist Advocates support families impacted by fatal domestic abuse through provision of lay advocacy for and on behalf of families with a range of statutory service providers (e.g. those conducting reviews and inquiries, social services, police, housing) and work to build good relations between all parties.  To ensure that families get the support they need, you will use AAFDA’s Home Office endorsed seven-step approach to working with individuals and families, to ensure that they receive the best possible support and advocacy to restore dignity and relief for families and to help them cope and recover. Through trauma-informed approaches, you will:

• listen to families and advocate for them in a complex system that too often treats them as passive participants and overlooks the value of their insight;
• provide information, support, guidance, advice and advocacy on Domestic Homicide Reviews, Mental Health Reviews, Inquests, Independent Office of Police Conduct inquiries and other types of Inquiries;
• manage families’ expectations of the legal and procedural processes facing them by supporting families in meetings with agencies such as health, police and local authorities;
• give families practical help on a wide range of issues - including help with letter writing or advocating with employers and local authorities on the families’ behalf;
• Support AAFDA in our bringing families together in AAFDA’s peer support events, such as the Hear Our Voice weekend and the on-line peer support Zoom sessions, where families can speak with others to share their experiences and stories. This will involve occasional evening work.

This role is offered on a full-time basis.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Employee Assist Scheme

This is an important strategic role within our organisation. You will lead and manage the delivery of our Village Agent Programme which helps vulnerable people within Somerset, improving health and wellbeing, and supporting communities to thrive together.

You will work with the Head of Programmes and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the programme delivers our strategic goals and that we are collaborating effectively within the Health & Wellbeing system of Somerset, and the VCFSE sector as a whole.

You will be a key member of the Programmes Team, and will work with colleagues to ensure that all of our community development work is well integrated; and we are making the most of opportunities, internal and external that will help to improve quality of life for individuals and communities in Somerset.

What you'll be doing

Thrive together

• Be accountable for the delivery of high-quality Village Agent Services in Somerset, promoting a learning culture, and driving growth through role modelling.
• Lead all managers and operational employees within the Village Agent Programme to deliver our strategic goals.
• To coach and lead the Agent Locality Managers to enhance overall performance and continuous professional and personal development.
• Demonstrate active leadership skills and support your team to resolve challenges and respond to opportunities.
• Utilise high levels of emotional intelligence and strong communication skills internally and externally to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.

Enable Change

• Ensure that the impact of the Village Agent services is demonstrated and articulated to internal and external audiences, including contributions to fundraising and advocacy campaigns and materials and representing the service to external audiences.
• Look for opportunities to innovate and work with internal and external colleagues to develop new programmes of work to meet community need; implementing and evaluating pilot projects and, if successful, embedding them within the central service.
• Analyse performance data to evaluate service design, developing new or improved processes and procedures to ensure we are effective, efficient and focused on client outcomes.
• Be responsible for leading service development annually, responding to evidence of need and seeking to implement community solutions; whilst identifying and mitigating risk.
• Drive community development through the Village Agent service, supporting the team to identify gaps and implement sustainable community solutions.
• Take responsibility for collating quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports internally for the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees and externally for funders as required.
• Act as the Safeguarding Lead Officer for Client Services, and work closely with the CCS Safeguarding Lead.
• Contribute to the development of quality assurance systems.
• Assist in managing the organisation’s day-to-day operations and its resources in accordance with CCS policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and good practice in all aspects of the charity’s work.
• Keep abreast of national, regional, and local policy that impacts on our work to bring a wider perspective, and ensure our work is well informed.

Build Connections

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with our collaborators, including commissioners, public sector officers and senior operational managers across a range of sectors and organisations.
• Show generous leadership and actively promote CCS values at all times.
• Attend relevant partnership and operational meetings for Village Agent services.
• When appropriate, represent CCS externally at events and meetings locally, regionally and nationally.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced individual to lead on developing key partnerships and collaborations to ensure adults with learning disabilities can access and shape the services they require.

We need a creative self-starter and strategic thinker with experience of building relationships and managing income streams including grants and community fundraising, events and corporate sponsorship etc.

Strategic Development Manager

The Open Door Centre (Swindon and District) Ltd

Registered charity number: 1107869

Hybrid working

£34,500 per year

Part-time, 30-hours p/w – job share considered - flexible working patterns available

Three year fixed-term

About this role

This new role, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, is an exciting opportunity to join our team who have been supporting adults with learning disabilities for almost 40 years. As we look to the future, we need to consider new opportunities to build partnerships and collaborations to build a strong, resilient network of third-sector organisations in Swindon and the surrounding area.

Main responsibilities

• Work with the trustees, staff, volunteers and members to develop and deliver against a Strategic Business Plan.

• To act as the lead relationship manager with partners on behalf of The Open Door Centre.

• Take responsibility for diversifying fundraising, grants and income streams in line with the strategy and business development plan, be proactive in developing new leads and connections.
• Explore and develop joint grant bids by liaising with external partners to support grant applications that align with our strategic aims.
• Develop, monitor and maintain key systems and processes, such as effective funder reporting and review meetings, and monitoring and reporting on fundraising KPIs.

Skills, competencies and experience

1. Skills and experience in third sector fundraising, preferably including corporate fundraising, funder reporting and grants and confidence in identifying and developing new opportunities.
2. A demonstrable proactive approach to engaging with new and existing funders to set up and develop lasting relationships.
3. Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals/grant applications and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact.
4. A skilled communicator (verbal and written) who can gather information and enthuse individuals both internally and externally.
5. The ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
6. Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
7. Proactive, positive and self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and inspire and enthuse others, and overcome hurdles to achieve results.
8. IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the internet and social media.

Other information

This post will be a hybrid role with some time spent in the Centre in Gorse Hill, Swindon, some remote work, and attendance at meetings and events in the Swindon area - this could include evenings and weekends.

The post is funded for a period of three years. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.

We are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job they have applied for.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter by email or post  to arrive by Monday 30th September.

We would also welcome visits to the Centre in advance of an application, if you would like to come and look around please email or call to arrange an opportunity. 

Interviews will take place in October with the post holder expected to start in November 2024.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer
Reports To: Corporate Partnerships and Challenge Events Manager
Location: Remote (travel to Leicester Office & other locations where necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,160 (FTE salary)
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working offered

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 178 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

Join HSUK during this exciting time of recently launching our ambitious five-year strategy. As a valued member of our dynamic, award-winning fundraising team, you'll play a vital role in our success.

This role will involve working closely with the Corporate Partnerships and Challenge Events Manager to provide admin support to the fundraising directorate, manage and maintain a portfolio of corporate partnerships, maximising income, and support benefits through delivery of excellent partnership stewardship and a great supporter experience. This role will involve supporting the challenge event portfolio as well as working with a variety of areas across the fundraising division such as Philanthropy, Individual Giving and Corporate. to enable Home-Start to support more families around the UK.

At HSUK, we provide an incredibly supportive working environment that embraces remote work, flexible hours, and individually tailored schedules. This empowers you to plan your work life according to your personal preferences and commitments, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced professional experience.

If this sounds like your type of challenge, please get in touch!

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th September, 5pm.

Interviews: will be held virtually on the 30th September and 1st October.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare.

Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.  We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

No agencies please.

The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.

You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced and highly organised Governance Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team.  This pivotal role involves ensuring the effective administration of the Board's activities, maintaining robust governance practices, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies.

The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Officer will play the lead role in ensuring the Trust’s adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

1. Develop and Maintain Frameworks: The GRC Officer develops, maintains, and implements governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks. These frameworks guide security functions and activities within the company.

2. Internal Control Management: They manage the internal control environment by analysing data, mitigating risks, and maintaining corporate compliance procedures.

3. Support Internal Audits: The GRC Officer coordinates internal audits, collaborates with auditors, and ensures compliance with industry standards.

4. Legal Point of Contact: As the first legal point of contact, they advise staff on corporate compliance matters, including security assessments and risk control investigations.

5. Regulatory Compliance: The Officer reviews the company’s compliance with existing and new regulations, identifies deficiencies, and provides necessary mitigations.

In summary, the GRC Officer will ensure that the Trust operates within legal and regulatory boundaries while managing risks effectively.

The role will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and other Central support team members and sits within the Finance, Risk and Administrative Team.

The ideal candidate will have a robust, current understanding of risk management practices, compliance protocols, and governance structures, with recent relevant experience in a similar role.

The person will work closely with various departments to foster a culture of integrity and accountability, possess exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the risk and compliance culture of a dynamic organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Location: Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London

Salary: £29,450 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)

Length of contract:  Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis

Who are Women’s Aid?

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Purpose of the Community Fundraising Officer role: 

As Community Fundraising Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in nurturing relationships with existing and prospective supporters, as well as overseeing a portfolio of community fundraising events and activities  in order to increase donations. Attending fundraising events and networking will be a key part of the role, paired with a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid work, business plans and strategic priorities.

 Key duties and responsibilities of the Community Fundraising Officer:

• To be responsible for a rolling calendar of events and activities. Providing fundraisers with tailored stewardship, resources, ideas and recognition for their event to maximise income and cultivate them to become a long-term supporter of Women’s Aid.
• To assist with the development and production of a range of fundraising stewardship materials including posters, our fundraising newsletter and annual thank you to donors.
• To work closely with key internal stakeholders both to understand and be able to package up their work into clear compelling asks for all stewardship documents.
• To ensure appropriate means of monitoring and evaluation of fundraising events and activities are established to feed into the fundraising team’s KPIs.
• To use the fundraising database to produce reports and analyse success rates, to feed into the fundraising strategy.
• To take responsibility for purchasing places for events through raising Purchase Orders and invoices where appropriate.
• To develop and manage relationships with fundraisers, encouraging the to become long term supporters of Women’s Aid.

What we are looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:

• Knowledge of feminism, domestic abuse and the role of Women’s Aid
• Understanding of social media channels and their audiences
• Experience of using a CRM
• Fundraising background with proven experience of having met/exceeded targets
• Excellent computer and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships 

Benefits of joining us as our Community Fundraising Officer include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
• Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

How to apply? 

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).

NB:

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
• Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website
• Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.

Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust & NHSE, this work will transform the experiences of female veterans, and address barriers to access in areas including health and wellbeing, transition and employment, care, finance and pensions, housing, terms of service, historic hurt and loneliness. Collaborating across government, statutory, charity, and commercial organisations, the project will innovate within the sector, design sustainable provisions and translate research into action.

Reporting to the Project Lead for the Female Veterans Transformation Programme, you will be responsible for delivering the communication and engagement strategy during the course of the programme. This includes engagement and consultation with key stakeholders including Office of Veteran Affairs, MoD, NHS England, devolved nations health services, Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (including Associations and charities), Veterans Commissioners, other veteran-facing organisations aligned through the Cobseo Female Veterans Cluster Group and female veterans themselves.

The post will be hosted by the WRAC Association who are an inclusive employer seeking to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool and committed to supporting our staff and the female veterans we serve.

If you see yourself as the motivated, self-starting and engaging officer of this transformational project, we look forward to receiving your application. All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Title: Global Director of People, Culture and General Counsel

Location: Remote; this role sits within our Global People & Culture Team, which provides leadership and partnership to all of our teams in Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America and we welcome applications from candidates in the locations we have staff in (India, Australia, UK, Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, US).

Reports to: Executive Director

Employment type: Full-time (non-exempt in the US)

Hours per week: 35-40 hours (depending on local employment laws)

Compensation: Salaries at CPI are non-negotiable to counter inequity; starting salary based on  10+ years of experience and region of residence (to match our current 2024 salary bands)

Closing: October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time

About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):

At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the potential of government to bring about better outcomes for people. We are a global not-for-profit organisation, founded by the Boston Consulting Group, who serve as a learning partner for governments, public servants and the diverse network of changemakers who are leading the charge to reimagine government so that it works for everyone.

We are a small organisation, but our global footprint is expansive. Along with the Europe team, we have a team in Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand, Asia and North America. We are all aligned by the Global Hub operational team who provides people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.

Our Values: 

• Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.

• Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.

• Collaboration - We share power and work together.

• Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.

• Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.

Position Overview: 

At CPI, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success. We are looking for a Global Director of People, Culture, and General Counsel who will champion a people-centred approach to drive our organisational culture, foster development, and prioritise diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). In this dual role, you will lead our global HR function, supporting employee relations and engagement, while also serving as our in-house legal counsel on matters related to policies, contracts, global operations, and employee relations across our international footprint. 

Our belief in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is not just a buzzword - a core part of our mission. We seek a director who not only shares this commitment but also embodies it in their leadership. This role will be crucial in shaping our DEIB initiatives, driving strategic people and culture efforts. This is a critical role to ensure that CPI continues to be a place where people thrive, feel valued, and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global People & Culture Strategy:

  • Oversee the development and implementation of CPI’s global People & Culture strategy, ensuring alignment with CPI’s mission, values, and organisational goals.

  • Lead the advancement of people and culture systems, processes, and practices across all regions, fostering a sense of belonging across all.

  • Partner with regional leaders to tailor strategies that reflect local contexts while maintaining global consistency.

  • Align the people and culture strategy with CPI’s overall strategic goals, ensuring that the organisation’s talent and culture are key drivers of its success.

• Employee Experience and Engagement

  • Lead efforts to enhance employee engagement and well-being across all CPI regions, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

  • Oversee talent management strategies, including recruitment, retention, and succession planning, ensuring we attract and retain top talent.

  • Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive experience for all CPI employees, from onboarding to offboarding.

• Strategic DEIB Leadership

  • Lead and enhance our global DEIB strategy, embedding it into all aspects of CPI’s operations and culture.

  • Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on DEIB matters, providing insights and strategies to promote an inclusive culture.

  • Cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on staff well-being and psychological safety.

  • Drive change management efforts, particularly in building robust DEIB and people and culture infrastructures.

• Legal Counsel

  • Provide legal counsel on employment law, contracts, global operations, and labour issues, ensuring compliance across CPI’s international operations.

  • Manage risk by providing strategic legal advice related to global policies, contracts, and employee matters.

  • Ensure that all legal documentation and contracts are aligned with CPI’s values, ensuring ethical and equitable standards are maintained across the organisation.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with external law firms across multiple regions, ensuring effective coordination and management of legal matters worldwide. 

• Organisational Development and Policy Creation

  • Lead organisational development initiatives that promote growth, learning, and adaptability within our teams.

  • Create, review, and update global People and Culture policies and procedures that align with local labour laws and best practices across different regions.

  • Regularly assess the effectiveness of organisational structures and recommend adjustments that support CPI’s long-term goals.

• Leadership and Collaboration

  • Continuously innovate and improve CPI’s People & Culture practices, drawing on global best practices and emerging trends.

  • Collaborate with global teams to assess the effectiveness of our People & Culture ensuring our People & Culture initiatives are aligned globally and culturally relevant locally.

  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment and cohesion across different offices and cultural contexts.

  • Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships to drive strategic initiatives that enhance both organisational culture and operational effectiveness.

The person we are looking for will:

• Have 10+ years of experience of People & Culture and DEIB experience, particularly in the non-profit/charity/social impact space. 

• Hold at least 5 years of experience in a legal counsel or similar role, advising on HR-related legal matters.

• Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Have significant experience in nonprofit law, including the development, review, and negotiation of contracts, compliance with relevant regulations, and governance.

• Be a people-focused leader with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for fostering positive, inclusive workplaces.

• Be committed to actively cultivating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

• Have a track record of successfully developing and implementing people strategies that align with organisational goals.

• Be a strategic thinker with the ability to balance day-to-day HR responsibilities with long-term cultural and organisational development goals.

• Have experience working in a global organisation, with an understanding of the complexities of international organisations, labour laws, and HR practices.

• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice in complex situations.

• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to navigate change and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Have high integrity, with the ability to hold confidential information and conversations tightly.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills, including feeling confident building new relationships, and negotiating challenging conversations with directness and kindness at all levels of the organisation. 

• Be comfortable with ambiguity and the complexity of our work, where anything is possible but not always known in advance

• Be committed to exploring and experimenting with different ways of working and how to build our culture into something we are all proud of.

Salary, Benefits, and How to Apply

At the Centre for Public Impact, we are committed to countering pay inequality and recently completed a global compensation benchmarking process to ensure that we're paying our staff fairly and well for the roles that they hold and therefore, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable. Salary rises with experience, which includes work experience, educational experience, and lived experience.

CPI offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including a range of high-quality health, dental, and vision plans for individuals; employer contribution as applicable; 1,500 per year in dedicated professional development funds; generous paid leave and public holidays; paid parental leave and extended illness leave; and a year-end organisation-wide closure. We are a remote-first organisation and anticipate this position will require approximately 15% domestic and international travel.

To advance our purpose of reimagining government so that it works for everyone, CPI seeks to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, talent and thought. For this reason, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes candidates that have previously found it hard to be considered for other positions on the basis of their qualifications, disabilities, personal background or life events. If you would like to apply for the position but see a barrier to joining us, please do apply and we will work with you to find a solution. You can also read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy here.

We are using Applied in order to reduce bias in our hiring process and ensure that we are shortlisting candidates based on their skills and ideas. Please note that we do not ask for a cover letter and instead, the application requires four paragraph-length answers. Your application will be anonymised for review. Although we ask for your CV, it will not be looked at until further down the process. Please apply by the closing date of October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time as the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it.

CPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader to spearhead the work of Linking Lives UK as we continue to develop our crucial role in addressing loneliness and social isolation among older people across the UK. This exciting position comes at a key stage in our development as a charity as we develop new initiatives and consider future strategy and direction.

We are particularly looking for someone who has experience of:

• Strategic planning, operational management and delivering against organisational objectives
• Leadership of a national charity/ organisation and effective liaison with operational teams and trustee boards
• Delivering motivational presentations and written articles inspiring engagement with the work of the charity
• Operating within Christian faith organisations and their structures
• Building effective partnerships with key organisations whilst identifying areas of mutual benefit

Head of Operations

We’re looking for a Head of Operations to support the ongoing growth and development of an exciting charitable organisation.
 

Position: Head of Operations

Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel to meetings and events (travelling expenses and subsistence paid)

Hours: Part-time: 0.6FTE – 08.FTE

Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract

Salary: Up to £43,000 pro-rata depending on experience

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 4th October

About the role:

We are seeking a Head of Operations to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to manage a broad scope of operational functions, including workplace governance, people management, digital support, data and risk management. The Head of Operations will be a collaborative and hands-on professional with project and people management skills, a track record of operational change management, and the ability to inspire colleagues in new ways of working that ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the Foundation - driving system, quality and process improvements.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Working with the CEO to deliver effective day-to-day operations for the organisation, managing the Operational Excellence Workstream and our approach to Quality.
• Oversee HR, culture and people function, including recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, employee learning & development, working with our external HR advisors when required.
• Promote a culture of equity, inclusion and collaboration, nurturing a positive and supportive environment for all.
• Embed cross-team working, building key relationships and highlighting synergies across our working practices to deliver efficiencies and improvements.
• Oversee compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, ensuring all policies are current and regularly reviewed, including annual review by trustees (e.g. GDPR, Charities Commission) and manage our Complaints process.
• Lead on the management and implementation of safeguarding - ensuring appropriate policies, training and guidance are regularly reviewed.
• Support the CEO in maintaining strong governance and adherence to best practices in charity governance and reporting, including keeping the risk register up to date and progressing actions.
• Produce management reports for the CEO and Trustees as required, supporting the Annual Report & Accounts production and Board of Trustees administration.
• Oversee cyber security and coordinate IT support services, including the Foundation’s IT and digital platforms – maintaining licenses, agreements and contracts.

Essential knowledge, skills & experience include:

• Previous experience in a Senior Operations management role, preferably in a charity or not-for-profit setting
• Strong leadership qualities to lead operations and fulfil an executive function
• Reliable with a high level of discretion and integrity – able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office 365. Skilled in using workplace systems including Teams and SharePoint
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of managing compliance and risk, including safeguarding and GDPR – able to identify and respond to organisational risks
• Exceptional people management and coaching skills with experience of managing HR and L&D functions
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to multi-task with attention to detail
• Demonstrable commitment to ED&I, and actioning this through an inclusive culture and positive working practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Risk management: able to identify and manage organisational risks and operational issues

About the organisation:

The Employer is a UK charity that helps people rebuild their lives after gambling harm. The foundation's programs focus on:

• Restoring mental, physical and emotional wellbeing
• Overcoming isolation and reconnecting with a healthier support network
• Rediscovering confidence and self-belief
• Identifying practical coping strategies

The foundation's programs are free and include support from Recovery Coaches who have their own lived experience of gambling harm. The programs help people build stronger, more holistic recovery capital, in order to sustain a positive recovery with reduced vulnerability to relapse

How to apply

Send your CV and a cover letter before the closing date. Your letter should explain your skills and interests and what you would bring to the role. Please explain why you are motivated to apply for this role, applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive culture. We understand the importance of incorporating all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.  We aspire to increase the diversity of our team, and we encourage candidates with a range of work and life experiences to apply, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We believe everyone should feel safe in their working environment and be supported to achieve their potential. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check and be subject to satisfactory references and online checks, but experience with the CJS is not an automatic barrier to joining our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Regional Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Multi-site Director, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Operations Director.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: in London: £47,304 / Out of London: £44,753
• Hours: up to 35 hours
• Contract type: fixed term - up to 24 months.
• Location:  we really don’t mind, working anywhere in the UK from home would be fine.  There will be occasional travel to meetings in the UK (mainly in London and Bristol so you need to be able to travel there.) Depending on your location you may be able to work in a hybrid way in our Bristol or London office
• Closing date: 20 October 2024
• Week commencing interview date: 4 November 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

This is an awesome role focussed on improving our ways of working and processes when it comes to those who support us. We want all of our supporters to have a first class experience when they decide to donate their time and/or money to supporting children and young people with cancer and their families. However we know that as an organisation we have more to do to make this happen and the time is now.

Working in Income Generation, this role will take a recently conducted diagnostic carried out by a business improvement consultant and not only work through the next steps but make change happen, prioritising the areas with the biggest wins. This role really will have a lasting legacy in the organisation.

We're not just looking for someone to map change, this person will lead operational design and process re-engineering that transforms the Income Generation directorate and it's workforce into high achievers. 

You’ll be based within the Project Management Office (PMO), a supportive team of professionals that lead transformational change across the organisation as well as corporate planning. You’ll also have close relationship with the Head of Planning and Strategy in Income Generation as well as the Associate Director Supporter Engagement.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Building on the diagnostics carried out already within Income Generation directorate to optimise organisational design and scope improvements. 
• Using the diagnostics to identify pain areas, develop a sequenced plan to tackle these issues and then implement the plan to improve performance, processes and services i.e. “getting hands dirty”.
• Embedding a culture of improvement in the organisation and developing these capabilities within the workforce.
• All of these activities will involve facilitating workshops, engaging audiences with tailored communications, debating and negotiating ideas with leaders, managing governance, risks and dependencies, evaluating progress etc. 

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience of delivering transformational change by using process improvement principles & methodologies such as TQM, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma to design services and processes that deliver value, efficiency, higher quality, lower costs and better results
• Ability to do big picture thinking and drive the change that is needed, don’t sit back and react to the change that is happening.
• Challenging directly with assertive communication style balanced with caring deeply through consultative and listening skills. 
• Being curious,  looking beyond the obvious to get the real picture.
• Being proactive to get stuff done but in a flexible way, not being tied to a solution and having a healthy dose of pragmatism
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
• Creative thinker and ability to encourage innovation amongst colleagues
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make smart decisions with limited information and changing priorities as well as support people to define issues.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.