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We are in the early stages of implementing our 10-year organisational strategy, ARUK: Towards a Cure. Sitting within the Chief Executive’s Office and reporting to the Project and Programme Manager, the Project Officer supports the scoping, planning, and delivery of strategic, cross-team projects and programmes. The post holder also supports the Project and Programme Manager in embedding project management best practice across the wider organisation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Project Management
· Deliver key, strategic projects, as determined by the yearly Operational Planning process, working with project teams to develop flexible project plans that can adapt to change.
· Manage project risks, decisions, and dependencies, liaise with third parties, and monitor project progress, ensuring stakeholders are updated at key checkpoints.
· Lead project reviews to capture successes and learnings and ensure project outcomes are embedded into BAU.
· Support the Project and Programme Manager and Head of Programme Management on other ongoing projects and programmes as and when required.
Promotion of project management best practice
· Maintain ownership of the Projects team intranet pages and project management resources, for use by colleagues across the organisation.
· Provide tailored project management consultations to empower colleagues to deliver their own in-team projects.
· Support the Project and Programme Manager on delivering the ARUK Project Management Masterclass.
What we are looking for:
· Experience managing projects, including allocating tasks and managing risks, decisions, and changes.
· Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
· Demonstrable ability to work with and influence a variety of different internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
· Working knowledge of project management tools, such as Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar.
· Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust, and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisation’s needs.
· Excellent listening skills, demonstrating flexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn.
· Demonstrates good negotiation and influencing skills.
· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
· A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture and make appropriate recommendations.
· Ability to absorb and process new information quickly.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy.
· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd June 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 10th June 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.
How to apply:
Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Organisation: Right To Play International
Department/Division: Headquarters
Work Arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department (around 2 days per week in our London office in Kennington).
Authorised to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without requiring work visa sponsorship)
Target Hiring Salary: GBP 32,961 per annum
Reports to: Vice President, Partnerships
Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-time
Application Closing Date: 29 May 2024 23:59 BST
ABOUT US:
Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates and empowers children to rise above adversity through the power of play. We help millions of children each year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the leading global development organization that uses play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease and inequality.
Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.
With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:
- Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
- Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
- Display Courage – Act with integrity
- Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
- Be Playful – Have fun at work
Please visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Vice President, Partnerships based in the UK, you will work closely with the teams in our dual headquarters (Toronto, Canada and London, UK), as well as programme and fundraising teams across Africa, Asia, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. You will be responsible for coordinating a variety of functions that support Right To Play’s (RTP’s) global business development and grant management strategy, supporting proposal development for new funding opportunities and grant management for existing donor partnerships. The role will also include internal support for different fundraising offices globally, to ensure joined up approaches are undertaken to secure and manage grant funding across RTP.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO:
#1. Funding Identification (15% of Time)
- Lead global prospecting for new business development by tracking funding opportunities, and researching suitable new funding opportunities from governments, private organizations, and foundations in line with RTP’s theory of change and organizational priorities.
- Research and understand the current funding strategies of institutional donors and philanthropic giving organisations to support strategic decision-making on new business development. This will include a focus on regional, country, and sectoral funding trends relevant to RTP’s geographic and thematic areas.
- Monitor funding opportunities and ‘calls’, ensuring that the relevant departments globally within RTP are informed in a timely manner with tailored information.
- Act as the global focal point for the internal application approval process by ensuring documentation for go/no go and proposal processes are compliant with procedures and stored in appropriate online portals.
#2. Proposal Development and Grant Management Support (30% of Time)
- Work in conjunction with relevant departments across RTP (including Global Programs, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and Communications departments), to lead the development of different thematic and programme funding materials that will support new donor acquisition and strong donor stewardship.
- Support programme funding personnel across the organisation in the development of specific materials to assist in new business development and equip fundraisers to seek relevant funding opportunities.
- Support the development of proposals in response to specific funding opportunities as required by the Global Partnerships team and occasionally the Country Office teams, in some cases this will be leading on certain proposals.
- Support programme funding personnel across the organisation in the development of project narrative and financial reports, to ensure high standards of reporting and donor stewardship are maintained. In some cases, this will be leading on certain reports.
- Provide additional ad-hoc support to fundraising activities, personnel and offices across the organisation globally as required across the programme funding cycle to ensure strong proposal development and grant management practices are maintained.
- Participate in, and represent, RTP in external meetings and networks as required.
#3. Data Management, System Compliance and Coordination (40% of Time)
- Track funding applications, pipelines and reports across all fundraising departments globally, using RTP’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) platform and other tracking tools as required.
- Work closely with fundraising offices across the organisation to ensure timely and accurate use of RTP’s CRM platform so accurate fundraising data is maintained in the system.
- Support quarterly reporting and analysis of global funding progress, funding pipelines, funding priorities, tracking against targets/objectives, and disseminate the information globally to all relevant staff.
- Support the preparation of materials (including presentations) on organisational funding performance for the senior Executive Management Teams.
- Manage internal information databases and Microsoft SharePoint sites ensuring documents related to proposals, donor reports, fundraising materials etc. are stored according to agreed protocols and disseminated across the fundraising and program delivery offices.
- Work closely with the Global Fundraising Operations Manager and Global Business Analyst to ensure the platform remains an accurate and effective database of donor information and responding to ad-hoc tasks as necessary.
- Lead on the preparation and coordination of various monthly procedures as required.
#4. Global Partnerships Team Support (10% of Time)
- Contribute to strategic discussions within the team to support planning and priorities.
- Support the planning and implementation of internal meetings and/or conferences.
- Keep up to date with the major issues pertaining to children, child rights and development, as well as the donor environment and developments within RTP.
- Additional tasks as requested by the members of the Global Partnerships Team.
- Undertake general office administrative tasks as needed.
#5. Performs other duties as assigned (5% of Time)
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in international development, political science, international relations, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience
EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years’ practical experience in managing multiple and varied projects
- 2 years’ experience in supporting proposal development and donor reporting
- Fundraising experience for not-for-profits including developing applications, securing funding from a variety of sources, and a track record of identifying and researching donors
- Demonstrated experience in building strong trust-based relationships with widely diverse
COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexibility and the ability to switch ‘hats’ between varied projects seamlessly
- Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues
- Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure, working with a wide range of stakeholders and with people from various backgrounds and cultures
- Highly organized and able to manage timelines involving multiple inputs under tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Outstanding project management skills
- Strong technical ability to track, manage, and enter data using Microsoft Excel and CRM systems.
- Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral), interpersonal, public relations and report writing skills
- Good analysis, problem solving and project management skills
SECTOR SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of donor management, grant management and compliance monitoring
- Knowledge of program design and budgeting processes, including development of logical frameworks and performance monitoring plans
- Knowledge of a variety of government and foundation funding mechanisms
- Knowledge of international development, education and humanitarian programming and policy
LANGUAGES:
- Fluency in spoken and written English
BONUS IF YOU’LL BRING (NOT ESSENTIAL):
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Certification in project management
- Experience working in a range of cultural contexts and developing countries
- Experience working for a donor
- Fluency in spoken and written French
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative, fun team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognised organisation with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
- 25 days annual leave
- 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
- Annual learning week
- Annual staff recognition awards
- Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
- Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
- Wellness programs
- Playful activities and events
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
Application Link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/177836-officer-global-partnerships/763698-application-form/en
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Strategist
£43,783 - £47,284 pa
City of London and we are a hybrid working organisation
This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.
Purpose of job:
As Senior Fundraising Strategist you’ll play an integral role in defining the fundraising strategies for cross organisational campaigns and targeted fundraising and engagement activities. Working as a senior fundraising strategist within our Campaign Strategy & Planning team, you’ll direct cross-disciplinary project teams from across all levels of the business to deliver target beating initiatives from Red Nose Day to new product development initiatives that drive new revenue streams. You’ll help establish data and insight led planning processes, ensuring strategies are well informed and robust. You’ll ensure test and learn is embedded in any project and that rigorous analysis is built into measurement and evaluation processes.
Key responsibilities:
· Work with the Head of Campaign Strategy & Planning and key colleagues across the Fundraising team, to support the development of annual fundraising and engagement plans, establishing planning; monitoring and evaluation processes for agreed activities, specifically but not limited to organisational campaigns and new income driving initiatives.
· Directly lead agreed cross-organisational multi-disciplinary project teams to robustly plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate agreed campaigns and projects.
· Support the Head of Campaign Strategy & Planning to roll out an agreed fundraising planning process, ensuring campaigns and project strategies are developed using internal and external knowledge, data and insight; are planned in good time to deliver maximum impact and are responsive to audience and market requirements and trends.
· Support Head of Campaign Strategy and Planning to embed new ways of working within team and across Comic Relief, working with the core campaign planning team, the wider fundraising team and colleagues particularly in Production and Funding to continually improve processes
· Inspire and facilitate creative and innovative thinking and action, working with colleagues, including our Fundraising Innovation Lead, to ensure our fundraising campaigns and projects represent our disruptor brand and speak to new external innovations appropriate to target audience segments
· Devise and / or make use of a suite of data and insight tracking and reporting tools that are leveraged to drive optimisation and efficiency as well as informing new approaches to maximise supporter acquisition, development and retention and associated income opportunities
· Work closely with audience teams and activity owners to measure performance and to assess and communicate the results of campaigns and projects including retrospectives to aid continuous improvement.
· Working with the Creative Fundraising Strategy Lead, support the roll out of training and ongoing development of best practice planning and strategic development approaches.
· Deliver ad-hoc planning and strategy projects as required
Person specification
Essential criteria
· A working understanding of fundraising, having recently devised and implemented successful fundraising strategies and initiatives
· Experience of analysing data and insights to inform decision making; with proven abilities in financial modelling and interpretation of data and insight into actionable plans and initiatives
· Knowledge of segmentation and audience targeting strategies, including experience of using audience listening and audience targeting tools and services to define an audience first approach to planning initiatives
· Experience of planning; monitoring and evaluating major campaigns or projects, incl financial modelling, objective and KPI setting and preparing relevant documentation that underpins the delivery of activities
· Experience of working as part of project teams, taking the lead where appropriate
· Knowledge of fundraising and project management methodologies and experience of working with different approaches to project planning and delivery
· Experience of monitoring and evaluation of programme performance, including objective setting, developing toolkits, reporting and driving the learning process with stakeholders to achieve ongoing effectiveness
· Ability to understand risks, issues and dependencies within a project / campaign and to synthesise this information to provide accurate and timely advice to drive decision making
· Effective relationship builder with strong stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different styles and ways of working
Desirable criteria
· Experience of planning complex multi-channel marketing and / or fundraising campaigns
· Experience of fundraising for international and national causes
· Accredited fundraising or marketing qualification
· Experience in delivering or supporting new product development.
Perks and benefits:
· Flexible working hours
· Work from home option
· Wellness programs
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Paid emergency leave
· Sabbatical Opportunities
· Professional development
· Mentoring/coaching
· Paid volunteer days
· Payroll giving
· Team social events
· Extracurricular clubs
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing: 11:59pm, 20th May 2024 BST
Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 27th and Friday 31st of May.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Equal opportunity
We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to: Be valued for being yourself Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely affected by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
The objectives of the Communications and Campaigns team are to increase the public profiles of Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK, mobilise public support to bring about change and ensure that all colleagues are aware of, bought into and engaged in contributing to the values and direction of the charities.
How you will make a difference
I am a social media expert who thrives on planning, creating and delivering high quality content across Rethink Mental Illness’s and Mental Health UK’s social media channels (Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube).
I disseminate our messages and information to key audiences through clear and engaging social media posts that are tailored for different networks. I monitor the performance of our posts and I am proactive in incorporating best practice to ensure that our posts are well received by our audiences, and that our presence on our social media channels grows.
I regularly collaborate with colleagues across both charities, and the other founding charities of Mental Health UK, and key partners to create compelling and inspiring content.
*Appointments will be at the minimum of the band.
*London Allowance is paid for roles that are based within the Greater London area only.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please see further details on our website
You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!
Don’t meet all requirements?
If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t exactly match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position!
Caring for our people.
We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:
- PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.
- Wagestream: gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.
- Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
- Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
- Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
- Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
- £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Fundraiser with a background in lead and income generation with the drive to create change for farmed animals in the UK. You will be part of a small, high-impact team specialising in consumer education and political advocacy to help us grow our supporter base and raise essential income to support our work for animals.
As Fundraiser (Lead Generator), you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission by identifying and cultivating potential donors and supporters. Your primary responsibilities will be to generate leads utilising Engaging Networks on social media platforms and work with the Fundraising Development Manager to build on supporter journeys that maximise conversion rates.
You’ll join us in maximising the value of Engaging Networks, an intuitive, industry-leading CRM which brings fundraising and activism together and provides tools for integrating digital communications. While experience with Engaging Networks is desirable but not essential, you will have experience with CRMs, including reporting and managing campaigns.
Working as part of a highly effective team within a fast-paced environment, the Fundraiser (Lead Generator) will cultivate relationships in the coordination of imaginative and effective fundraising campaigns.
Whilst this position is home-based, it is largely normal office hours, although work outside these times will be required (e.g. relating to stunts, press conferences, talks and events). Time off in lieu will be given as appropriate.
The role will involve:
Lead Generation:
• Develop and implement target-led strategies to identify and engage potential donors
• Utilise various channels, such as Engaging Networks and social media platforms to generate leads and expand our supporter base substantially in 2024
Relationship Building:
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective donors, understanding their interests and motivations for supporting animal rights
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Development Manager to ensure a personalised and donor-centric approach
• Collaborate with the Social Media & Marketing Manager to set up Google Ads campaigns, with ongoing monitoring, making improvements to enhance the quality and quantity of the leads generated
Communication and Outreach:
• Craft compelling messages and campaigns to effectively communicate the organisation's mission and impact
• Represent the NGO at events, conferences, and community gatherings to raise awareness and connect with potential supporters
Engaging Networks Management:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor information in Engaging Networks
• Track and analyse key performance metrics to assess the success of lead generation initiatives
Collaboration:
• Work closely with the fundraising and marketing team to align lead generation efforts with overall fundraising strategies
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a unified approach to achieving organisational goals
Skills:
Fundraising Expertise:
• At least three years of experience in fundraising within the non-profit sector
• A good working knowledge of direct marketing for donor recruitment, appeals and stewardship across different channels, with a particular focus on digital
• Familiarity with Engaging Networks or similar fundraising platforms
Strategic Thinking:
• Ability to develop and implement target-led strategies for lead generation
• A strategic mindset to identify and engage potential donors effectively
Creative Approach:
• Creativity in designing campaigns and messages to capture the attention of potential donors
• Innovative thinking to stand out in a competitive fundraising landscape
Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to craft compelling messages and campaigns that effectively communicate the organisation's mission and impact
Relationship Building:
• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective donors
• A collaborative approach to working with the Fundraising Development Manager and other team members
Social Media Proficiency:
• Proficient in utilising social media platforms for lead generation
• Knowledge of best practices for expanding supporter bases through social media
Data Management:
• Experience in maintaining accurate and up-to-date donor information in fundraising platforms like Engaging Networks
• Analytical skills to track and analyse key performance metrics for lead generation initiatives
Collaboration and Teamwork:
• Ability to work closely with fundraising and marketing teams to align lead-generation efforts with overall fundraising strategies
• Collaboration with other departments to ensure a unified approach to achieving organisational goals
Event Management:
• Willingness and ability to participate in events, conferences, and community gatherings to raise awareness and connect with potential supporters
Time Management and Flexibility:
• Strong time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours for events, stunts, press conferences, etc.
Animal Justice Project is a registered company and affiliated with Animal Justice Project Trust, registered charity (England and Wales), no. 1184965.
Being a small NGO that will only succeed through the absolute determination of its staff, Animal Justice Project requires each team member to be both outstanding in their abilities and dedicated to the cause of animal rights.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a fantastic leader to join the KWMC Executive team and help us evolve as an organisation. We have been founder-led since 1996 and now, with CEO Carolyn Hassan’s retirement in March 2024, we are entering a new chapter; one that will both celebrate KWMC’s legacy of community led change-making and evolve to embrace new possibilities.
We are looking for a co-leader who works with generosity and care to make amazing things happen. We hope to welcome someone who brings extensive experience of developing innovative financial, business and operational models for mission and values-led organisations. You will work alongside Creative Co-Director, Martha King, to co-lead KWMC through a process of refocusing and on into the future.
Please read through the job application pack before applying. We are asking all candidates to submit their CV and a detailed covering letter that addresses these three questions
Your background, approach and personal motivations.
Why you are interested in this job.
How you meet the job description and person specification.
‘Making fair and thriving neighbourhoods together, with arts, tech and care’
If you are passionate about equitable access to healthcare, thrive in a diverse workplace and have a keen sense to spot fundraising opportunities, this opportunity with DNDi may be interesting for you.
The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is an international, not-for-profit research and development (R&D) organization that develops and delivers new treatments for neglected diseases affecting millions of the world’s poorest people.
We’re looking for an experienced prospect researcher with strong analytical skills and an excellent knowledge of the global philanthropic space to join our Private Sector Fundraising team. You will be joining a growing major gifts programme with ambitious goals and a strong new business focus.
Someone with prospect research experience in a global health, scientific or medical non-profit setting, and the ability to move comfortably between the worlds of research and philanthropy and to identify opportunities beyond the obvious will be ideal.
Specific responsibilities focus on:
- Assist in developing a proactive and growth-focused prospect research strategy that aligns with DNDi's fundraising plans and strategic priorities.
- Contribute to developing a visibility strategy for DNDi through the identification and tracking of prizes and relevant philanthropic and global health conferences.
- Identify, track, and report on prospective donors for various funding priorities, ensuring they meet fundraising ambitions.
- Make data-driven recommendations to support the cultivation of new prospects and the management of key donor relationships.
- Present research results through written reports and presentations for various audiences.
- Conduct ethical screening and due diligence research on prospects and donors to ensure compliance with DNDi's policies and data protection regulations.
- Manage prospect research related relationships (contractual and budgetary aspects) and monitor expenditure for resource optimization.
An interesting candidate would be someone with
- A deep understanding of the global philanthropic landscape and strong in-depth knowledge of the philanthropic landscape in at least 3-4 countries (US, UK landscape is vital and knowledge of additional markets (Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands or Sweden) highly regarded) with some focus on prospect research experience in developing markets.
- Master’s degree or equivalent with a Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience in prospect research experience or a strong equivalent (eg other roles within fundraising) for international NGOs, scientific organisations or organizations with global public health relevance. Some experience with medical research or neglected tropical diseases would be highly regarded.
- Someone who is driven and able to work effectively in a remote team environment and matrix structure
Location: UK, remote or hybrid in London. (The person may be based remotely or with the possibility of being able to work in a hybrid mode in London from MSF’s office 2-3 days per week.)
Position details: This role is fixed term for 24-months (with possibilities for renewal) and with a 35-hour week
If the above sounds interesting, you can refer to the detailed Job description attached to this advert
https://dndi.org/about/who-we-are/
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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.
We are looking to recruit an Event Manager as part of the Events team, supporting the organisation and delivery of FIGO events – including the biennial FIGO World Congress, online and regional events, webinars and internal FIGO events – providing world-class programming and an excellent experience to our growing network of stakeholders.
(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification).
We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are an equal pay champion and we don't ask salary history.
Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 with 'blended / hybrid working' i.e. with combined office and remote working.
- To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the Apply button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
- Closing Date for applications: 26th May 2024
- Interviews will take place w/c: 10th June 2024
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION, THANK YOU).
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Ygam is an award-winning charity whose vision is to ensure that every child and young person is resilient to, and safeguarded against, gaming and gambling harms. Our Mission is to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. As we embark upon an exciting new three-year strategy, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an active part in shaping the future of Ygam.
Who we're looking for:
We are seeking a passionate and motivated stakeholder engagement specialist to work across our portfolio of programmes. The ideal candidate will be confident in building relationships with diverse stakeholders, particularly across the Education, Health and Social Care or Youth sectors, promoting our work and recruiting delegates to Ygam workshops. Outstanding communication skills, a strategic mindset and the ability to develop and implement engagement plans and projects are essential. Public speaking or training delivery experience would be beneficial.
Main roles & responsibilities:
You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement across Ygam’s portfolio of programmes. You will develop long lasting relationships with schools, colleges and children’s services, promoting Ygam’s work and recruiting delegates to our workshops.
You will work across the programme team, developing relationships throughout the UK, training professionals to understand the impact and risks of gaming and gambling. You will also be responsible for promoting and marketing the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
You may, on occasion be required to arrange and deliver our City & Guilds assured workshops, both online and face to face and provide support to delegates post training, updating all relevant records and CRM systems.
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We are looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager who can spearhead our fundraising initiatives, lead the development of new projects and support organisational change to facilitate the growth of our services.
You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation to maximise the positive impact that we have on our member’s lives. Starting with a strong foundation to build upon, you will lead on fundraising activities and service development to support our exciting new strategy.
Bexley Mencap is a small and dynamic local charity focused exclusively on supporting people with a learning disability and their families. Our vision is that people with a learning disability are respected, valued and empowered to live life to the full.
This is an exciting time to join our organisation; we are entering into year 2 of an ambitious new strategy, have a range of new opportunities on the horizon and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide.
About the role
As the Business Development Manager, you’ll be part of the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll do everything to make sure that we have the capacity and resources we need to deliver on our strategy and ensure that every person with a learning disability can live life to the full. You will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and sustainability of the organisation helping us to build upon our strong reputation and existing relationships.
This is an exciting time to join our team with a lot of opportunities to grow our existing services and develop new, flexible services which offer a range of options to members and carers. You will be central to supporting our team to adapt to new ways of working and evolving how we deliver change in the future. Depending on your success in the role there will be opportunity to extend the contract and/or number or hours at a later date.
About You
We are seeking a driven and determined candidate with proven experience in fundraising or business development ideally gained from the voluntary sector. Our ideal candidate has an enthusiastic attitude as well as experience in developing and growing services. We are looking for someone who aligns with our mission and we ask that all our staff live our organisation’s values and demonstrate them in their day-to-day work.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable you to build authentic relationships with members, donors, partners and commissioners. You will also need experience in leading change within an organisation, supporting our team on our journey of growth and sustainability.
You will need to be approachable, organised and have excellent communication skills with good IT skills to be able to excel in fundraising.
What we offer
We offer a range of benefits including discounts at local shops and restaurants (through a Blue Light Card), training and development opportunities and flexible working. We also offer 22 days holiday plus all English bank holidays as well as a variety of other leave such as volunteering days and enhanced carers leave.
Duties Include:
Fundraising and project development:
· Lead the implementation of Bexley Mencap’s Fundraising Strategy; reviewing existing fundraising strategies, identifying opportunities for development and introducing innovative strategies to achieve fundraising goals.
· Research and pursue new funding opportunities; including grants, legacies and social enterprise/earned income opportunities.
· Develop compelling cases for support, tailoring funding bids and applications accordingly
· Develop and maintain funding pipelines, providing reports to the Trustee Board
· Support and line manage part-time member of the team (may be required to support more staff if the role grows/adapts)
· Support the Chief Executive in extending and strengthening relationships with existing partners and developing new relationships
· Ensure all fundraising initiatives adhere to best practices, ethical guidelines and legislation
· Identify and evaluate opportunities for new projects and initiatives aligned with the mission and objectives of the organisation.
· Lead the development of project proposals, including conducting needs assessments, defining project scopes, and establishing timelines and budgets.
· Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project implementation and delivery.
Organisational Change and Growth:
· Work closely with the senior leadership team to identify areas for organisational growth and improvement.
· Champion initiatives aimed at enhancing organisational capacity, efficiency, and sustainability.
· Support change management processes to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
· Coach, motivate and guide staff and volunteers
Other:
· To be familiar with and work within the organisation and the service’s values policies and procedures, maintaining records and reports accordingly.
· To be a part of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the wider team in the absence of other management.
· To attend and participate in team meetings, supervisions, appraisals and training as required
To support anti-discrimination policies and procedures and promote equality of opportunity at all times.
To provide support and opportunities to people with a learning disability and their families. We raise awareness and promote community understanding.
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Events coordinator
· Time commitment: 80% to 100%
· Contract type: 6 months Fixed term contract (mid June – mid December)
· Location: UK based (remote) or other locations considered for the right candidate if hosted by a CHS Alliance member
· Reports to: Director of Communications and Network Engagement
· Direct Reports: N/A
· Grade: A
· Salary: Between 30’218 GBP and 34’535 GBP (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Job Purpose: To support the CHS Alliance secretariat to ensure it delivers professional external events that meet the needs of our key audiences and advance our strategic goals, on time and within budget. Primary focus of this role will be the coordination and logistical management of the General Assembly in December 2024.
Background: The Events Coordinator role sits within the Network Engagement and Communications department and works closely with staff across the CHS Alliance, including those working on CHS outreach, HR/Governance and the Executive Director, on events organisation and delivery.
Main Responsibilities:
Event coordination
1. Coordinate the team and workplan to support smooth and timely delivery of key CHS Alliance events, with particular focus on the General Assembly (GA) taking place in Bangkok 5-6 December 2024.
2. Prepare and attend event working group meetings (e.g. set agenda, organise doodle polls, book conference rooms, take notes, etc.)
3. Overseeing and updating the event workplan (e.g. gannt chart), flagging upcoming milestones and deadlines to event lead
Event logistics
4. Assist in identifying service providers by providing quotes and completing any other tasks requested by the line manager or event lead.
5. Procure supplies for event and ensure all material needed on site is prepared and up to date.
6. Follow up with the venues; liaise with the venue prior to, during and after the events.
7. Assist with all logistical aspects linked to catering, refreshments, room equipment (incl. audio visual), stationery, signs and identification (badges, etc.), and trip booking (hotels, flights, visa) where required, etc.
Communications & IT
8. Set up events on relevant platform (e.g. Zoom, CHS Alliance website)
9. Prepare and update registrations and participants’ lists
10. Draft and send communication materials to participants, using software like Mailmerge or Mailchimp
11. Assist with speaker outreach and briefings as appropriate.
12. Manage the Alliance’s Zoom account as an administrator
Reporting and monitoring
13. Monitor and report on project progress and related expenses according to the CHS Alliance financial policy and procedures.
14. Manage and maintain an external events calendar for the CHS Alliance, to assist staff with horizon scanning and scheduling.
15. Carry out any other relevant activities as required.
Key Contacts:
Internal: Director of Network Engagement & Communications; Network Engagement Manager; Membership Officer; Communications Manager; Senior Advisor on CHS and Outreach; HR Manager, Executive Director.
External: CHS Alliance members; suppliers (e.g. material design or print, hotels, caterers)
Person Specification
Competencies
· Delivering Results: Dynamic and able to bring opportunities together to deliver results.
· Inclusive: Demonstrating understanding of gender, diversity and inclusion.
· Creative thinking: Curious about alternative or unconventional ideas/solutions.
· Communicating: Ability to respectfully listen to and respond to queries, adapting to culture and context of interlocutor, both orally and in writing.
· Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
· Time Management: Proven ability to prioritise and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines.
· Living CHS Alliance values: committing to work as a team, act with integrity, aim for excellence, respect, and care for each other and think creatively.
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Experience:
Three years proven experience in coordinating or managing virtual and in person events, including some international experience
UN and/or humanitarian sector experience
Knowledge:
Proficient at using online meeting platforms (e.g. Zoom) and related online tools (Slido, Mentimeter, Survey Monkey)
Broad understanding of humanitarian and development work
Skills:
Microsoft suite
Resourceful
Proactive problem-solver
Ability to work autonomously and in teams
Project management
“Customer service” oriented
Excellent time management skills
Adaptable
Reliable
Strong communication skills
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, basic design skills
Gannt chart or other project management software
Language:
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
French is desirable; other languages (Spanish or Arabic in particular) an asset
Behaviour
· Proven integrity - upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct and abiding by the CHS Alliance Code of Conduct. This includes refraining from acts of misconduct, respecting the CHS Alliance’s standards and the dignity of those whom the Alliance pledges to assist and with whom they have contact.
· Commit to the CHS Alliance values, vision and mission
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The CHS Alliance has a zero-tolerance policy towards the abuse of power, exploitation, bullying, harassment and discrimination and towards fraud and corruption.
As representatives of the CHS Alliance, staff behaviour must be seen to be of the highest standard and in keeping with the CHS Alliance vision, mission and aims. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. As part of these checks, the CHS Alliance is participating in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. The participation in this Scheme requires the CHS Alliance to seek information about candidate’s misconduct (including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment) with any previous employers for at least the past five years.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications by email
Applications shall include a CV and a motivation letter.
Please mention your name and the vacancy reference in the subject line.
Reference : EC.202404
Deadline for applications: 22 May 2024 - Applications will be examined on an ongoing basis
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What will I be doing?
The role of Community Youth Worker is, by nature, highly relational and is a position of great influence that enables you to nurture, inspire, connect and empower young people from all walks of life, so they can make the most of their lives. As such, it is a role which is demanding and carries great responsibility, but provides exciting opportunities to impact the lives of young people.
This is a varied role which carries with it a variety of different aspects and you are expected to manage your own workload and diary and priorities in liaison with your line manager and with the available time. Your role is primarily delivery but does also include some coordination relating to projects and volunteers. Due to the nature of the work you will be expected to work some evenings and occasional weekends.
What do we expect from you?
To meet, build healthy relationships with and help improve the lives of young people in Guildford Borough. This will be achieved through a variety of activities according to the needs of young people and the resources available to Matrix, including, but not exclusive to:
Community Youth Work
Community Youth Work takes many forms and while the actual work is subject to change according to the current needs of young people or Matrix, it may include:
- Detached youth work
- Running/assisting with after-school and/or holiday clubs
- Mentoring young people
- Supporting young people in a social enterprise environment
- Research of young people’s needs in the local community
Youth Café
The Youth Hideaway is our flagship project and is a fun open access youth café run by our team after school at our social enterprise café - The Hideaway.
As a Community Youth Worker some of your time will be spent assisting the Youth Café, Project Lead and Head of Youth Work in delivering this project and it may include:
- Helping to create a safe, fun and inspiring environment for the young people that attend
- Plan, prepare and deliver quality youth sessions
- Build healthy relationships with young people that attend the sessions, identifying and responding to the needs that may arise
Monthly Youth Hubs
Youth Hubs are fun open access youth clubs run by our youth workers in the community. These are run on a monthly basis on rotation in different areas within Guildford Borough. As a Community Youth Worker you will be responsible for planning, organising and running at least one HUB, which may include:
- Creating a safe, fun and inspiring environment for the young people that attend
- Planning, preparing and delivering quality youth club sessions
- Building healthy relationships with young people that attend the club sessions, identifying and responding to the needs that may arise
- Promoting the activities of the Youth Hub in the community
- Exemplify the charity's values and Christian ethos to the wider ‘Hubs’ team, leading them in prayer where appropriate.
- Promote the activities of the Youth Café in the community
GASP Motor Project
Matrix will often work in collaboration with partner organisations and following a successful run of pilot sessions we are pleased to confirm that from September 2022 we will be extending our work with GASP Motor Project.
Working in this setting is very similar to the mentoring work that we offer in schools and you may be expected to:
- Conduct one-to-one sessions to listen to, analyse and respond to the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of young people
- Manage, monitor and evaluate caseloads as part of the one-to-one support sessions
- Develop and run a variety of contact points for the young people attending the project, including group sessions
- Build good working relationships with the GASP team
Schools Work
Our work in schools is varied and you may be expected to:
- Conduct one-to-one sessions to listen to, analyse and respond to the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs of young people
- Manage, monitor and evaluate caseloads within your allocated school as part of the one-to-one support sessions
- Develop and run a variety of contact points and projects for young people across the school, including group sessions and drop-ins and after school projects
- Alongside the Secondary Schools Project Lead, supervise and build a team of volunteers to work within the school
- Build good working relationships with school staff, CAMHS and other relevant local services
General
- Contribute to, and be involved in fundraising and other activities that benefit Matrix, including whole staff workshop days, fundraising activities.
- During school holidays and after school, be involved in projects organised and run by Matrix, including holiday and after-school clubs (e.g. our Youth Café - The Youth Hideaway) within your allocated hours and as agreed by your line manager
- Raise the positive profile of Matrix by building professional relationships in a multi-agency environment including through networking events in the relevant local area, such as meeting with the community safety wardens, local schools, churches, Police and PCSOs
- Represent Matrix by providing a positive role-model to young people
- Promoting our activities in both the community and in a school environment through; social media engagement and assemblies
- Ensure you work to the Youth Work Standards
Level of Authority
As a Community Youth Worker, you will need to operate with a high degree of autonomy. You will be expected to administer your own time and workload in liaison with your line manager, keeping an ‘open’ diary for all activities. A working timetable for school holidays will be developed in consultation with your line manager.
Personal Specification
Essential
- A strong youth work background in a relevant field e.g.: youth work, teaching, social work
- Able to relate well to young people in all environments including (but not exclusively)school, 1:1, open youth clubs and partner projects
- Capable of building relationships with and liaising with other professionals
- Experience of leading workshops and / or groups sessions with young people
- Able to set appropriate boundaries with young people, in all situations
- Agree with and able to support and work within the Christian ethos of The Matrix Trust. (This job has a “genuine occupational requirement” (GOR) for the post to be filled by a Christian).
- Able to work effectively alone and as a part of a team (including with volunteers)
- Good IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- This role will require the applicant to travel between multiple locations (local to Guildford) at various times
Desirable
- Professional qualification in a youth work related area (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a school environment in a youth work capacity
- Experience in mentoring
- Experience of working with young people with behavioural difficulties, at risk of exclusion and/or Young offenders
- Experience of leading a team of volunteers
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We are the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), a thriving professional body with over 36,000 members. Our mission is to champion occupational therapy and create life-changing breakthroughs for our members, the people they support, and society as a whole.
We value our core principles:
- Impact: We make meaningful differences in all our work, prioritizing actions that align with our shared purpose and strategy.
- Challenge: We find innovative ways to make things happen, pushing boundaries and questioning the status quo.
- Elevate: We support each other to be our best, fostering collaboration and unity even when we have differing opinions.
- Respect: We celebrate diversity, listen to others, and believe every voice should be heard.
Role Overview:
As the People Business Partner, you’ll report to the Director of People, Finance, and Governance. You will lead on setting up and delivering a value-added people centric business partnering service. You’ll collaborate closely with the extended leadership team (ELT) and people managers and the internal People and Culture team to identify people priorities, create directorate-specific people and organisational development plans, and implement organisation-wide people strategies. Your expertise will be crucial in aligning with RCOT’s strategy, vision, and values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the extended leadership team and people managers to diagnose people priorities.
- Create and execute directorate-specific people and organisational development plans.
- Implement organisation-wide people approaches.
- Measure impact to ensure alignment with RCOT’s strategy, vision, and values.
Requirements:
- Must be qualified and a Chartered Member of CIPD.
- Knowledge and experience in all generalist areas of the people profession.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven commercial experience in business partnership.
Additional Details:
- Reporting To: Director of People, Finance, and Governance
- Contract: 12 months fixed term
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
- Location: London Bridge Headquarters (Hybrid working)
- Salary: Circa £50K per annum
Your Main Relationships:
- Learning and Organisational Development Lead
- Internal Communications and Engagement Lead
- People and Culture Manager Extended Leadership Team (ELT)
- People Managers
What We Offer:
- 25 days paid holiday during your contract.
- Christmas closure (December 24, 2024, to January 2, 2025).
- Private Health Insurance (after probation).
Join us in making a difference! For more information about the role please view the role profile. Apply now to be part of our forward-looking, high-performing, and inclusive culture at RCOT.
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We are excited to be recruiting an EET and Wellbeing Coach into our Reboot West Team. Do you believe that a consistent, relationship-based, values-led support model is the best way to achieve sustained outcomes for young people? Do you want to be part of the largest and strongest evaluation of a youth unemployment programme of this type ever (working with 265 care experienced young people for up to three years)?
The Reboot project supports care experienced young people from four local authority areas into meaningful and sustained education, employment, and training. You will be trained to use a young people-focused version of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) called DNA-V. The ACT approach focuses on supporting young people to recognise their own values and determine their goals and aspirations.
Please find full details of how to apply via our website in the advert below. The deadline for application submissions is 23:59, Thursday 06 June 2024.
We are striving to better represent the young people we support and therefore are particularly keen to increase applications from minoritized ethnic groups, Muslim and male candidates as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. We also encourage applications from people with relevant lived experience.
If you need an adjustment to be made to any part of the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible.
Who are we?
We are a leading youth homelessness charity based in the Southwest, working with over 1,500 young people. At 1625ip we are driven by Social Justice and Passion: we strive to do something that matters and take pride in seeing the results of our work in social outcomes and improving young people’s lives.
What you will be doing:
- By adopting a flexible and creative approach, you will enable young people to improve their confidence and wellbeing, supporting them to access and sustain employment and/or training. This might include meeting young people in cafés, parks, or even gyms!
- Working in partnership with social services, and other support agencies, you will form part of a passionate team of people surrounding each young person, providing holistic and specialist support adapted to meet the needs of each individual.
- Being well organised and efficient, you will effectively record, and evidence outcomes achieved by young people, ensuring safe working practice, and contributing to our effort to secure future funding of the project.
At 1625ip we are led by our Competency Development Framework. This connects our values to our behaviours in everything we do and gives us the tools to develop. The framework ensures our recruitment is better informed, applications and interviews are behaviourally based and job profiles are developed on the ‘how’ of a job.
If you have transferrable skills and you are interested in this role, but you are worried about the application process, please get in touch with us. We encourage you to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager to discuss how your personal or professional experience and skills could be transferred to this role. Details of how you can do that are further down in this advert.
Contract details:
- Hours per week: 37.5
- Contract type: Fixed Term (12 months)
- Pay: £28,770 - £30,296 per annum (NJC scale points 17-20, starting at the bottom of the scale)
- The location: You will be based in Kingsley Hall, close to Bristol’s main train and bus stations as well as the vibrant city centre. However, as these roles are based in different locations there is an expectation to work from a specific local authority at times. This Coach role will work across Bristol and BANES.
A few benefits at 1625ip:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus all Bank Holidays.
- Our team members are very supportive of each other and through monthly Reflective Practice session we are always learning from our own and each other’s experiences.
- Flexible working.
- “I feel grateful to work here every day! The work feels useful and worthwhile and I feel like I am able to make a difference for our young people” (From Colleague Wellbeing Survey 2023).
- “I couldn’t be happier with the opportunities and support I have received in my career progression that has led me to my dream job!” See what other colleagues have said about their career development with us on our website.
Important dates:
- Application deadline closes: 23:59 Thursday 06 June 2024.
- If you have not heard from us by the end of the day on Tuesday 11 June 2024, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Interviews are on Monday 17 June 2024.
Application information:
- To access the Job Pack and submit an application, please visit the vacancy page on our website.
- You will be asked to answer 5 questions at the end of the Word application form. These are required to ensure your application can be shortlisted.
- Please note the online e-application form cannot be saved so we recommend you prepare your Word application form before you start filling in the e-form.
- Please get in touch with us if a hard copy of the application form would be preferred. We will organise a time for you to collect it from and return it to Kingsley Hall (our main office in Old Market). An online application will then be created for you.
Equitable opportunities for everyone
We believe those with a criminal record should have an equal chance to become employees or volunteers and encourage applications.
As an organisation who safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, any job offer will depend on a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. We comply fully with the DBS code of practice and undertake to treat all applications for positions fairly. For successful candidates with a criminal record, a risk assessment process will take place with the recruiting manager.
We also pride ourselves on being an equitable opportunities employer for everyone regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion and beliefs, sex and sexual orientation.
Please see our Policies section on the website, for further information.
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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.