Head Of Development Jobs in Londres, Gran Londres
We are looking for someone to work with a clear strategy and then develop, grow and successfully manage our Youth Advisory (YAG) and Alumni groups, as well as lead the engagement of families / support networks. The ideal candidate is someone who will ensure interns accessing the DFN Project SEARCH model are at the heart of decision making and who will champion their rights and their participation. We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of advocacy and the rights and entitlements of young adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
We are in our third year of running our YAG and yet to launch our Alumni offer. This role will therefore involve leading the implementation, development, and growth of the membership of both DFN Project SEARCH YAG and Alumni group. This will include planning and facilitating a programme of activities throughout the year for YAG and Alumni members, which we hope will be a mix of in person and online events.
This post holder will also provide ongoing training to YAG, Alumni and parent/carer members and facilitate their participation in our advocacy work. There will also be opportunities to deliver training to our central and partner teams alongside members of these groups
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate D&I professional, keen to drive positive change? Would you like to own, shape and deliver the D&I strategy for the UKs largest military charity?
We are looking for a Head of Diversity and Inclusion to join our People & OD senior leadership team at RBL and be a true custodian of our organisational diversity and inclusion strategic vision.
Inclusion at RBL is a key part of our values, as well as being a critical component of our culture alignment programme. You will be joining us as a great time, where our current strategy is now being refreshed and you will play a key part in developing that strategy with our senior leaders.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You will recognise that RBL is complex and diverse in the communities who we both serve and who deliver our charitable aims. This role works across all of these communities, developing and supporting the delivery of our inclusion strategy for our staff, our members, our volunteers and also our partners across other miliary charities and government.
Reporting to the Executive Director: People & Organisational Development, some key responsibilities will include:
· Develop and deliver the next RBL Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and implementation plans
· Be the orchestrator of change for D&I work across all Directorates – influence, educate and engage leaders on how we communicate, engage and involve all of our people
· Ensure D&I is woven into everything we do, across the services we deliver, the partnerships we forge and the beneficiaries we serve
· Be a visible, ongoing, inclusion educator and champion ensuring regular communications across RBL to various communities, and support leaders and internal communications to weave inclusion across and through our communications channels
· Identification and design of training opportunities and materials to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
You will be a great relationship builder, confidant and be able to work across a variety of responsibilities and initiatives, with pace and credibility. Your proven experience of leading D&I related initiatives and programmes will be well utilised and you will be given the support and development to lead us on the next stage of our D&I journey.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024
Planned Interview Dates: First Stage: week commencing 10th June 2024
Virtual
Second Stage: week commencing 24th June 2024
Face to face at our London, Haig House hub
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Senior Public Sector Development Manager
Contract: 1x Permanent role
Department: Major Giving
Salary: £32,203 - £36,595 (plus London Allowance of £3,366, or Home Working Allowance of £500)
Location: Remote or hybrid (with bases located across the UK)
Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. It drives the NSPCC's Major Giving Department to bring in the funds needed to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us at the NSPCC as a Senior Public Sector Development Manager.
The Major Giving Department at the NSPCC has an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to become part of the Statutory Team, securing significant income from national, devolved and local government, research grant-makers and commercial tenders.
The Senior Public Sector Development Manager will work with the Lead for Public Sector Development, the Associate Head of Philanthropy, another Senior Public Sector Development Manager and two Public Sector Development Managers towards a shared income target of around £5 million per annum. These funds will create ground-breaking NSPCC projects that support millions of children, and help prevent abuse across the UK.
The recruited fundraiser will work at both a national and local level to lead on securing six and seven-figure grants to help the Statutory team achieve its annual income target. Working across the charity, they will build relationships with senior stakeholders, and source and share information with funders through engaging written materials, phone conversations and face-to-face meetings. Alongside managing their own portfolio, they will think strategically and lead on maximising new public sector funding streams.
The Major Giving Department is open and supportive with an active social life. The wider Trusts & Statutory Team has grown considerably - increasing its annual income by more than £6 million since 2017/18. With bespoke training opportunities, room for significant development and growth, and the support of colleagues and resource teams, the role will provide the opportunity to make a positive change for children and families across the UK.
The successful candidate will have:
- A track record of successfully bidding for six and/or seven-figure donations
- The ability to lead on producing compelling written material of the highest quality
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills (with both colleagues and funders)
- Experience of demonstrating strategic thinking, initiative and creativity to lead projects and achieve successful outcomes
We are on the lookout for a new team member to support us to effectively deliver our Strategic Plan, and to drive bigger and more sustainable impact, from grassroots to global stages. We are searching for an ambitious, tenacious and impact-driven professional to join our team as we continue on our journey to Inclusion In Action and support our membership. We are continuing on our journey of building a high performing team who care for each other and about our cause in equal parts. Our athletes and volunteers are the most inspirational, courageous, dedicated and insightful people you could ever wish to meet, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission. That could be you! Special Olympics Great Britain is made up of over 7,000 athletes and participants, over 4,000 volunteers and almost 100 accredited programmes spanning across Scotland, England and Wales, with the purpose of driving societal change through the Power of Inclusive Sport. The Network Development Manager (Clubs & Compliance) shall lead on the support and management of this dynamic and evolving membership base through the enhancement of the Special Olympics GB delivery model to achieve our purpose of unlocking more opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. This person will report directly to the Head of Network and work closely alongside other members of the team and key stakeholders, with a specific focus on our Accredited Club and Programme compliance and development and overarching responsibility of maintaining our membership delivery model mechanics and key processes. As a member of the Organisational Growth team, this role will play a vital part in supporting the future shaping of capability and capacity building, driving the strategic plan in accordance with our mission. We are a small and agile team with mighty goals, so it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Team SOGB. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, embraces change, is driven to achieve and holds a strong alignment to our core values: We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action. The journey is great, but the rewards are greater. If you have an appetite for pushing forward societal change through the power of sport, please be in touch.
To apply, please provide your CV with a covering letter (1-2 pages), explaining why you wish
to work for Special Olympics Great Britain and showcasing your experience and relevant
information for applying for this role. It is important that all prospective employees
understand our mission and are driven by our cause.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 26th May 2024 at 6pm. There will be 2 interview stages which will be held on Thursday 13th June (Stage 1) and, then Thursday 20th June (Stage 2) where successful from Stage 1. A final decision will then be made shortly following from Stage 2. Early application for this role is encouraged.
Special Olympics Great Britain is committed to equality and diversity.
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The Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College is embarking on an ambitious project to become an extraordinary destination. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic Greenwich landmark, we are an inspiring site steeped in rich history and a passionate community. We foster an inclusive spirit of collaborative working, and value expertise, diversity and creativity. If you are interested in becoming a part of our fantastic team, please see below.
We are looking for two Development Managers to join our Development team focusing on Individual Giving and Trust and Foundation Fundraising.
Please ensure you have fully read the relevant description attachment before applying, irrelevant applications will not be considered.
The Development Manager (Individual Giving) will manage the strategic development of Individual Giving, identifying opportunities to drive growth in this area. The post-holder will oversee the delivery of our Regular Giving programmes and will also manage relationships with high-level donors to identify and securing major gifts.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements:
- Drive acquisition, retention and growth of Individual Giving at all levels with a particular view to growing unrestricted income from this stream.
- Develop and deliver inspiring Regular Giving appeals, understanding the key motivations of our supporters and in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation.
- Lead on the delivery of all aspects of the Patron programme, in particular stewardship of Patrons and supporting the Head of Development in a strategic review of the programme.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to grow visitor giving, taking a multi-channel and innovative approach.
- Proactively manage a personal portfolio of prospects and donors to secure mid- and major-level gifts from Individuals, ensuring that tailored moves management strategies are employed to meaningfully move relationships towards solicitation.
The Development Manager (Trust and Foundations) will manage the strategic development of Trusts and Foundations fundraising, identifying opportunities to drive growth in this area. The post-holder will oversee income generation from grant-making organisations and ensure timely reporting to funders.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements:
- Drive growth of Trusts and Foundations income especially at the five- and six-figure level, with a particular view to supporting unrestricted income and major projects in the organisation’s pipeline.
- Proactively manage a personal portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, regularly meeting and engaging with prospective funders to pitch proposals and check-in around expectations.
- Liaise with key internal stakeholders to develop accurate, compelling funding applications in line with deadlines set by funders.
- Build lasting relationships with funders in order to establish opportunities for multi-year income generation.
- Drive the Trusts and Foundations prospecting process and increase the range of prospects approached for support, utilising prospect research tools and securing introductions from our network.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.
As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with the responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team ensuring excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant.
If you are an outward facing IT professional who is user and business focused wanting to contribute to our meaningful mission and can help deliver our ambitious strategy, we welcome your application.
What you will do:
- Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
- Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs.
- Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
- Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
- Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
- Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets.
What you will need:
- A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
- Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team.
- Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence.
- Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.
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Head of Business Conservation Advice
Reference: APR20249746
Location: Flexible in UK – Home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly skilled and committed team of 17 advisers and specialists who together are working in partnership with businesses to deliver real nature positive improvements across the economy. You will lead the development of existing partnerships and programmes, and drive through new ones delivering ambition and impact at scale.
What's the role about?
You will be responsible for the team that enables delivery of the RSPB's strategy and the key aims of conservation impact, nature positive business change and additional income to the society. In particular you will:
- Lead a team of business conservation advisors, who are based across the UK
- Develop the skills and capabilities of the team towards high performance and positive culture
- Be responsible for the quality of RSPB inputs into business conservation partnerships and aligning with RSPB outcomes
- Work across RSPB teams to bring to fruition new and expanded partnerships that are fitted to RSPB’s strategy
- Be responsible for effective stakeholder management that facilitates collaborative external and internal relationships
- Lead the communications, impact reporting and promotion of the team’s work, to raise its profile with key audiences
- Direct the team’s activities and translate RSPB corporate strategy outcomes into work plans, meeting ambition and managing risks
- Work with colleagues in Policy and Advocacy to enhance the evidence base and business case for a nature positive economy
- Oversee the budget so that financial targets for income and expenditure are met
- Report to and liaise with relevant RSPB governance boards as required, overseeing timely reporting
Key skills, knowledge and experience:
- Good understanding of nature conservation and how businesses are engaging on issues of sustainability
- Strong track record of engaging with business partners, maintaining and developing long term relationships
- Experience of leading and developing teams and uniting them to deliver impact
- A strong customer focus and experience of contract management
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing business plans
- Strong budget management skills
- Proven experience in meeting ambitious targets and delivering impact at scale
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present, influence and represent the organisation to key audiences
- Extensive stakeholder management experience within a large organisation and externally across sectors
Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 31st May 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
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.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
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The Robin Cancer Trust is looking for a Head of Operations to help make our vision of reaching every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns a reality. We are the UK’s germ cell cancer community, and our mission is to save lives.
We do this by:
- Educating young people with our life-saving cancer awareness talks.
- Engaging young people with our award-winning cancer campaigns.
- Empowering young people affected germ cell cancer, all across the UK.
Our values:
- Respect: Not only for the important work we undertake, but also the people who support our mission. We believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication between ourselves and to our community.
- Creativity: We are a small team with a big vision – in order to drive the change we want to see in the world, we must innovate, disrupt and experiment.
- Trust: We are accountable to each other & our beneficiaries. We are responsible for upholding these values and the quality of work we undertake – and will do so with integrity at all times.
If our mission, vision, and values inspire you and resonate with you, please apply to join our team – we want to hear from you!
Overview:
- Salary: £36,000
- Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible working (evenings and weekends as required)
- Location: Fully remote
- Contract type: Permanent
Staff benefits:
- Annual Leave - 33 days (25 days holiday + 8 public/bank holidays)
- Mental Health days (whenever you need them, obvs)
- Flexible working (around you, not us)
- Remote working (we all are)
- Work Laptop (+ whatever else you need to do your job)
- Work Phone (we like a Google Pixel)
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Health Cash Plan + Free Counselling)
- Employee Perks (Discounts & Exclusive Deals)
Our culture is the most important thing to us – we want someone to join our team with passion, creativity, versatility, and strategy. We are looking for someone to make this role their own, to help guide our charity through the next phase of our growth, and for someone who will learn and grow with us.
Key responsibilities:
To be responsible for the effective delivery of services in the communities we serve.
- Manage all aspects of operational performance of the services in line with KPI expectations.
- Accountable for the leadership, line management responsibility and operational direction of the service delivery teams.
- Take financial responsibility for the service delivery budgets through annual budget setting, monthly reviewing, and quarterly reforecasting.
- Continually develop and review operational KPIs to ensure they drive performance and align with our strategic ambitions.
- Ensure the customer experience is measured, monitored and delivered with the expected values and behaviors across all teams.
To effectively lead, collaborate and influence to contribute to the success of Robin Cancer Trust and its people.
- Engage the teams with the vision, purpose, and strategic objectives of Robin Cancer Trust.
- Contribute to the development of strategy, business planning and prioritisation activities.
- Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and deputise for the CEO as needed.
- Attend and contribute to monthly board meetings.
Person specifications:
- Driven by the desire to help the germ cell cancer community.
- Professional, diplomatic, and able to make objective decisions in complex situations.
- Ability to analyse and translate performance data into operational actions.
- Ability to interpret strategic plans and models to understand their operational impact.
- Highly collaborative and confident to influence across different roles at all levels of the organisation.
- Highly motivated, resilient under pressure and able to flex and prioritise workloads.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Strong and effective people leader.
- Experience of leading change initiatives that demonstrate operational impacts.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and flexing budgets with financial accountability.
- Experience of leading successful service delivery functions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that can be adapted for public and professional audiences.
Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Experience of working as part of a senior leadership or strategy team.
- Experience in the charity sector.
Please note: the duties outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to periodic review and amendment to meet the needs of The Robin Cancer Trust.
Closing Date: Friday 31st May 2024
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
The Robin Cancer Trust is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
At The Robin Cancer Trust we know we are not as diverse as we want to be, so we are actively searching for people who share our passion for our mission, with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to collectively make a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for this job vacancy, please let us know so we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Type of role: Full time, permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 per year
Location: Monument / Cannon Street
Benefits: Excellent work/life balance, holiday buy back options, two-week fully paid sabbatical after 5 years' service, career development,
Charity People are thrilled to be back in partnership with Tommy's, who are looking for a new permanent Head of Data.
Tommy's are a mid-sized charity and lead the way in their field. Established in 1992, their mission is to work towards making the UK the safest place in the world to give birth. They do this through research the causes of baby loss, providing information to make pregnancy safer, supporting families after baby loss and working to improve maternity care.
This is an exciting time to be joining them, as they bed in their new strategy and look to increase their internal data presence and explore ways of adding insight to their action.
As the person flying the Data flag in the world of Tommy's, you will take accountability for maintaining, upgrading, and developing their fundraising database so that they can improve their donors' experience and communicate effectively with them. You will lead a team of two Database Officers and coach them to becoming a highly effective team.
As part of the role, you will develop strong relationships within the Fundraising team, helping to understand their needs. You will also develop and establish organisational ways of working with the database, including leading on training staff and developing a user manual to highlight good practice. As the data champion, you will be the main point of contact for data, reporting and analysis queries internally, delegating to the Database Officer as appropriate.
If you are interested in this new role, please email your most recent CV to Neil Hogan at Charity People. A full job pack is available.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Viva is an international charity whose vision is for all children to be safe, thriving and learning – living life in all its fullness. We do this by inspiring, supporting and connecting networks of churches and organisations – enabling them to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
As Viva’s Head of Impact, you will work closely with the Network Partnerships Team Leadership to lead the development of a new approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, with the primary purpose of supporting partner networks to know their impact and share learning with each other. You will enable partner networks and Viva to build, measure and learn together, evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and methodologies, adapting them to ensure desired impact is reached and sharing learning with each other and with other development partners.
You will also work to ensure all programmes funded by Viva are accountable, well-monitored and contribute to our learning environment with clear opportunities to learn and adapt throughout the programme delivery and reporting processes.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Shared leadership: You will contribute to strategic decision making as part of the Network Partnerships Leadership Team and be part of shaping the vision and practice of Viva as an organisation from a Christian faith perspective.
- Viva MEAL framework: You will develop and manage a robust MEAL Framework for Viva
- Network health: You will work closely with the Network Partnerships Leadership Team to review Viva’s Network Health Check process and develop a system designed to support partner networks to build strong and sustainable networks
- Reviewing project delivery: You will work closely with Network Coaches to agree the most efficient outworking of the MEAL Framework with the Viva partner networks for projects where Viva has brokered funding.
- Evaluating Viva’s work: You will lead the process of evaluating Viva’s work, including but not limited to needs assessments, baseline survey, final evaluation, data quality audits, collecting monitoring data, network satisfaction surveys, and field supervision.
- Representing Viva: You will at different times and ways represent Viva externally, for example, through speaking in churches, prayer meetings, meeting with other Christian organisations.
This role will suit you if you:
- have at least a Bachelor’s degree in impact measurement or international development with a MEAL module, or a related field
- are experienced in working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning-related functions or related field
- have experience in project management including grant management and reporting
- are to demonstrate an active Christian faith, with an understanding of the Christian faith and church culture to be able to effectively engage with partner networks and churches
- think creatively and have a growth mindset, willing to challenge established ways of doing things
- enjoy working with people of different nationalities and cultures
- are looking to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team
Due to the nature of some of the key responsibilities, there is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a Christian (Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010).
This is a part-time role for Viva, based anywhere in the world where Viva can employ you. If based in the UK, the full-time salary range is £36,000 to £40,000 per annum (pro-rata), depending on experience. If you are based outside of the UK, the reward package will be adjusted to reflect the relevant local market and terms and conditions.
The role can be remote, hybrid or office-based where Viva has an office (Hong Kong, UK, Uganda). The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and registration with the DBS Update Service (or police check where possible outside the UK), paid for by Viva.
Take a look at the full job description and person specification in the information pack and, if this is you, then apply today to be part of this incredible work, making a real and lasting difference for children.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you are applying for the role and how you are suitable for it. The person specification in the information pack will help you in this.
Please do let us know if you need any assistance or adjustments made as you apply for this role, and we would be happy to help.
Please make sure to specify which country you are based in – to be employed by Viva in that country, you will need the right to live and work there.
The closing date will be midnight (GMT) on Sunday 26 May 2024 and interviews will be held on zoom in the week commencing 10 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are searching for a new strategic leader at Bloody Good Period. The Head of Communications and Campaigns will play a pivotal and strategic role in delivering creative and effective campaigns and comms that align with our wider influencing work, maximising opportunities to influence change as we approach a General Election, and beyond.
Bloody Good Period’s brand and communications have had huge traction and influence in the last few years. Our mission of menstrual equity resonates strongly with a range of stakeholders including individual supporters, corporates, parliamentarians and celebrities, and we have developed a strong brand which is frequently sought after for high-profile partnerships.
We are also dialling up the activist movement quality of our work, building on strong foundations in terms of our brand, reputation and relationships. We think menstrual equity is a bedrock of renewing and improving the way the UK works, and the way we campaign for that and communicate our thoughts and demands will always be fundamental to our success in achieving our mission.
The Head of Communications and Campaigns will be working across the organisation, and crucially alongside our Experts by Experience forum, strengthening our communication strategy whilst developing and implementing an ambitious campaign strategy to engage and mobilise both existing and new supporters.
We are an inclusive, feminist organisation, which champions remote and flexible working, and puts self-care at the heart of what we do. We offer a specific leadership and development programme for BPOC members of the team to develop their careers within the social justice space, and a wellbeing fund to support every team member. We work hard and deliver, but we do not overwork. We enjoy our work and take pride in it.
We strongly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour, and from those who have lived experience of the issues on which we work, namely period poverty, and/or experience of refugee or asylum-seeker status.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We recognise that many potential candidates who bring the voice and lived experience that we need, may have had less opportunity to develop a track record in these roles. Bloody Good Period prioritises the development needs of everyone who works with us, including in this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Bromley by Bow - Hybrid
Job Type: up to 35hours per week (with some degree of flexibility). our client are encouraging applications from individuals looking for a part time role (with a minimum of 0.6FT)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £58,000 per annum
Benefits: Competitive
The Head of Finance is responsible for ensuring that the finances of the Centre are managed efficiently and effectively to support the delivery of services in line with our clients ambitions.
Over the years the Centre has developed a highly diverse set of services and activities that support a broad range of community needs. These services are funded through a wide range of income sources and delivered in a complex set of arrangements and through many different partnerships.
The Head of Finance has centre-wide responsibilities and plays a key role in ensuring effective service delivery and sound financial management of the organisation as a whole.
This role needs to promote a positive culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity across the organisation and with external stakeholders and support the development of innovative, inspiring and viable service propositions.
As a member of the senior leadership team this role will play a key role in continuing to develop both the strategic direction and internal culture of the organisation, specifically driving forward our clients commitment to being a truly antiracist and inclusive organisation and creating space for honest conversations and feedback.
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Finance, Finance Director, Finance Manager, Group Finance Director, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Director of Finance, CIMA, ACCA, AAT, etc.
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About 5Rights
5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve children and young people today and for future generations.
We are a small team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in how the digital world works. We have shifted the narrative and the agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No. 25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will:
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Work on the development of technical frameworks, guidelines, standards, certification or audit processes relevant for implementing regulation for children’s rights in the digital environment at international, EU and UK levels. This includes representing 5Rights in technical meetings and working groups, such as at the IEEE and CEN-CENELEC.
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Work to promote and support the uptake of these standards by the tech industry, including by working with industry associations, chambers of commerce and tech companies directly.
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Lead our work to gather technical evidence on company compliance with regulation for children in the UK and EU.
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Identify cases of non-compliance, develop argumentation and engage with companies and regulators for remedy, with legal support as necessary.
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Work to promote compliance, by supporting public accountability for non-compliance and positive visibility of best practice.
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Lead our work to raise awareness and stimulate action of industry stakeholders, notably advertisers and investors.
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Liaise with technologists and experts around the world, exchanging knowledge and staying up to date on the latest developments, research and emerging issues.
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Oversee the 5Rights Research Officer, research projects and evidence-gathering programmes.
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Draft briefings for Executive Director and policy leads.
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Contribute to 5Rights reports, positions, communications and fundraising materials.
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Represent 5Rights as an expert at meetings and events.
Person specification
You’ll be a confident and skilled researcher, a clear, fresh thinker, and an excellent writer. High attention to detail, an eye for nuance, and the ability to digest complex information quickly and communicate it coherently are all musts. A background in technology issues or children’s rights is preferable, but not essential. Most of all, we’re looking for someone who’s thorough, proactive, super smart, and committed to our mission.
ESSENTIAL skills and attributes:
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In depth knowledge of the technology regulatory landscape from the perspective of privacy, consumer protection or child rights;
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A strong understanding of the tech industry ecosystem and business models.
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Experience developing or contributing to tech regulation or technical frameworks.
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Strong research credentials and the ability to design and oversee technical evidence gathering for corporate compliance;
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A sharp mind and pen for succinct regulatory analysis;
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A meticulous eye for detail and proven ability to design and deliver high-quality products, including the ability to craft and manipulate legal language (at least in English);
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A keen sense of politics and knack for strategic negotiation and timing;
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The imagination and curiosity to put forward new and inventive ways to solve problems without compromising on core goals;
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The reliability, patience and relentless focus required to get complex deliverables over the line;
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The interpersonal, communication and leadership skills (including humility and self-confidence) to build consensus within groups and lasting positive relationships;
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The confidence to engage in adversarial exchanges when necessary;
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Strong prioritisation and organisation skills to manage various processes and pieces of work in parallel;
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A can-do, action and solution-oriented attitude;
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Self-motivation and drive to work independently and cohesively within a remote team;
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The commitment, energy and enthusiasm to deliver on 5Rights’ ambitious mission.
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Right to work in Belgium or the UK.
DESIRABLE skills and attributes:
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Legal or technical expertise.
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Experience in a similar role, e.g. working on research, enforcement or technical standards.
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Experience working internationally and in culturally-diverse settings;
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Ability to work in other languages, such as French or Spanish.
Remuneration and details
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Location: Remote position with employee contract in UK or Belgium. Hybrid working in 5Rights’ London and Brussels co-working office spaces is available.
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Salary: £43,600-£48,300 for UK-based candidate, with flexibility depending on experience; EUR 61,500-68,100 for a Belgium-based candidate.
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Working hours: Full time, with some accommodation necessary for work across time-zones and international travel.
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Statutory pension contribution.
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25 days of annual leave.
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Work equipment including a laptop and mobile phone will be provided
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Starting data: asap.
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Reporting line: Executive Director.
5Rights values diversity and we strongly encourage people from under-represented groups to apply for this role. We aim for our recruitment to be inclusive and equitable, and we strive to constantly learn and improve in this regard.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written task as part of our recruitment approach. The task will take 2 hours. First round interviews will be held over Zoom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson are thrilled to be working in collaboration with a London based charity that does so much incredible work to support parents and carers that are looking after disabled children. They do this by advocating for policy changes and campaign tirelessly to ensure that decision-makers address the inequalities experienced by families with disabled children. This amazing organisation are entering a period of exciting change and are searching for Head of HR on a permanent basis to head up their dynamic HR team and bring their performance and capacity to the next level. This role within this incredible charity is very suitable for those with experience in the not-for-profit sector.
This is a hybrid role, and only requiring a minimum of one day a week in their main office which is a short walk from Old Street Station (National Rail) and Angel Station (London Underground). This position will be reporting directly to Director of Finance and Resources and the main responsibilities for Head of HR are:
- Deliver fit-for-purpose HR services, including people management strategies, performance development, and employment relations advice.
- Act as a proactive business partner, offering support and guidance to key stakeholders such as line managers, team heads, and the senior management team.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance & Resources to enhance internal HR policies and systems for effective organisational functioning.
- Lead the development and implementation of the future people strategy in alignment with Contact's broader strategy and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Manage two direct reports, oversee relationships with external partners, and ensure efficient HR and resource support services for Contact.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Extensive experience as a primary resource for all HR policy matters throughout an organisation.
- Possession of a professional HR qualification, minimally CIPD Level 5 (Associate) or equivalent.
- Proficiency in organising and prioritising dynamic workloads for optimal operational outcomes.
- Skilled in conducting difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and fostering compassionate communication.
- Qualification/experience in project management
- Experience in reward and benefits review process
The following benefits are:
- Incredible developmental opportunity for those who seek to affect demonstrable change within an organisation
- Circa £54,000 pa (plus potential London weighting)
- Potential to work compressed hours and have one day off a week
- 25 days annual leave from start date (this increases by one day with every year at the organisation)
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Very flexible hybrid working arrangement (only one day in the London office required)
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
This is a remote role based from home with travel across England and Scotland required, including overnight stays. Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
At WithYou we are looking for a Head of Internal Communications to join our organisation. This is a full time, fixed term maternity cover position until August 2025. If you are looking to join a forward thinking, values-driven charity and have the passion and expertise to progress our internal communications offering, we'd love to hear from you.
Reporting into the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, this role will join our Marketing and Communications directorate, an innovative team of people who are committed to raising the profile of WithYou, our clients and our colleagues. In this role you will lead WithYou’s internal communications and engagement strategy so our people understand and can contribute to our strategy and direction.
You will work to improve communications, engagement and channel delivery across WithYou, leading the journey to a new interactive platform, using a new internal content strategy to inform it. In addition, you will forge strong relationships to coach, influence and provide clear direction and leadership on all internal communications activity, helping to develop and embed a new organisational strategy and other initiatives, with staff insight at the core.
This is a remote role based from home with travel across England and Scotland required, including overnight stays. This is a full time, fixed term maternity cover position until August 2025. The salary for this role is £56,000 - £68,675 per annum.
Join us in our mission to be there for adults and young people experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and their mental health. Together, we can enable people to overcome drug, alcohol and mental health challenges and reclaim wellbeing - if you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.
REQUIRED SKILLS
We are looking for demonstrable experience in a similar role, with knowledge of the approaches, tools and techniques that support clear implementation of internal communications and engagement. It is essential that you have experience of adapting central messaging for specific audiences, a proven ability to deliver an annual programme of staff events, along with managing effective and accessible channels that encourage an inclusive and supportive culture. This is a busy team, with multiple priorities ongoing and huge plans for the future, so it's important that you are highly organised and able to manage your time effectively.
We want to foster a positive and empowering culture and are looking for someone who can manage and develop a team, and build meaningful relationships with diverse teams and people at the highest levels, exciting them about what internal communications can help them to achieve. A full job description is available on request.
We’re looking for:
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong internal communications and engagement experience.
- Senior internal stakeholder management experience.
- Team management experience.
- Strong copywriting skills and content design experience.
- Digital platform development and rollout experience.
- Strong channel and event management experience.
- Understanding of research and evaluation.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strategic thinking ability and operational judgement.
- Ability to listen, engage, influence and build relationships.
- Exceptional communications skills and the ability to engage people across a large diverse organisation.
- Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours as required.
- Commitment to the organisation's Guiding Principles and Behaviours.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are WithYou.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.