The role

This role will focus on growing the EPDA’s organic social media channels and communities in innovative ways to position us as the go-to place for people with Parkinson’s and their families to become inspired, excited and motivated about their lives. 

Individuals must demonstrate that they are a genuine freelancer – criteria includes, for example, having multiple clients and a marketing website, and/or having set yourself up a ltd company. 

Candidates must be comfortable working across multiple projects that can be complex and unclearly defined. You must be able to adapt quickly and find alternative routes to successful delivery when plans change. The candidate must be able to share knowledge in clear and understandable terms.

Experience and/or understanding of not for profits/charities etc will be a significant advantage.

Specific role responsibilities include the following: 

• Be up to date with current social media content trends 

• Plan, implement, optimise, and manage organic content across all EPDA social media channels, adding value to our audience and driving channel growth

• Develop and implement a clear strategy for each social media channel

• Develop relationships with and utilise influencers from our community of stakeholders

• Build a consistent tone of voice and persona on EPDA social media channels

• Deliver reactive, topical and entertaining content daily, to build brand trust and loyalty

• Bring emotion into storytelling across social media channels

• Bring an innovative approach to social media content creation

• Monitor regularly other Parkinson’s organisations’ social media activity

• Meticulous and consistent scheduling and housekeeping

• Create regular reports on engagement and performance across our social media channels

• Feedback learnings to the EPDA Team in relation to audience engagement.

The person

The best candidates will demonstrate the following:

Experience

• Extensive experience in a relevant role where content and social media strategy development and execution were a key part of the role

• Proven track record in making engaging content on social media

• Proven track record of driving channel growth

• Knowledge of social media measurement, evaluation and analytics

• Experience in running multiple social media channels

• Proficiency with social media software

• Experience with image and video editing software

• Strong understanding of social media trends

• Experience working collaboratively within a team

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including (ideally) working with patient communities, healthcare professionals, academics, researcher professionals and volunteers 

Essential skills

• Excellent English

• Outstanding organisational and project management skills – being able to manage own workload and that of others 

• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with specialised and general interest audiences

• Must be comfortable networking at events

• Good knowledge of the Office suite (note, however, that the EPDA uses Google Workplace)

• Tech-savvy and a quick learner with new online tools 

Desirable skills

• Additional languages (German ideally) 

• Experience of social media marketing

• Expertise in fundraising via social media platforms

Values

You will share our values:

• Be passionate about improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s and their families, and finding new ways to empower the Parkinson’s community.

• Buy into and support the EPDA’s vision, goals and mission

• Want to work in a team where we lift each other up and share credit

Attitude

• A positive outlook, adept at developing opportunities and new ideas

• Make things happen and don’t accept no for an answer

• Willingness and ability to travel if/when the role requires

Digital Product Manager

About us

Overcoming MS (OMS) is the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity.
We share the evidence behind the OMS program focussing on the everyday practical things that people can do to improve their health and quality of life. This includes following a plant-based diet, supplementing with vitamin D, exercising, and using stress management techniques.

We aim to inform, support, and empower everyone affected by MS to lead a full and healthy life. We provide information, including webinars and the OMS podcast. Our OMS Circles are a supportive worldwide volunteer group network. We campaign and fund open access to research into how lifestyle influences MS.

About the role

One of the key roles in the digital team is the Digital Product Manager. This role is responsible for our digital products, ensuring our app, podcast, website, CRM and other digital products are working in the right way for our community. You will help the team to evaluate and understand our digital requirements and lead the work to define, implement, test and accept the outputs of external agencies.

Personal qualities 

• Think strategically, valuing both big change and incremental improvements
• Use data-driven, evidence-based decision making
• Focus on collaboration, celebrating success as a team
• Strong ability to influence the internal team and external suppliers 
• Inspire the team with energy and passion

What you’ll do

Understand our community’s digital needs

• Gain a deep understanding of our community’s digital experience, identify and fill digital product gaps and generate new ideas that improve customer experience and drive growth in engagement and in audience 
• Define digital user journey funnels, define and collect key metrics, and analyse user behaviour to make informed product decisions
• Work on user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, where needed, all informed by user and market research
• Use analysis to drive constant improvement.

Manage our community’s digital product requirements 

• Product and project manage our app, our podcast, our website technical changes, our CRM database improvements, and other digital projects as they arise 
• Working with different teams to support the creation and iteration of digital products to meet our community’s needs
• Establish the product development strategy for digital products that complements our charity’s vision and solves on solving community challenges and problems

Agency management

• Collaborate with other teams to deliver change with the support of our external agencies
• Work closely with external suppliers to deliver products that delight end-users 

Digital Product Project management 

• Understand high-level requirements and split these into user stories that can be achieved in a single sprint.
• Effectively influence external partners to ensure initiatives are delivered to high quality, on time, and within budgets.
• Complete trade-off analysis, where needed, to stay on track 
• Participate in early testing, where needed, to validate progress
• Reporting progress and plans to the leadership team
• Define and clearly communicate a prioritised roadmap that implements the development of our organisational strategy
• Own and shape the digital project management approach

Day-to-day management

• Where digital products are in a business as usual phase, you will work to ensure that they are operating as expected
• Ensure digital products are kept up-to-date, working with the support of the CRM team and Digital Content Manager, as needed.

Testing and analysis 

• Lead AB testing for email marketing projects, for the website, and other projects as needed to improve conversion rates – using tools like HotJar and Google Optimize.
• Help to bring a test and learn approach into the organisation
• Take the lead in developing the reporting and analysis that demonstrates the results from digital activities.

Passion for digital

• Keep up to date on industry best practice, latest trends, and progression in the digital solutions

Supporting the broader team

• Provide mentoring and coaching others in the team, as needed.

Experience, Skills, and Attributes: 
• A proven track record of managing digital products / projects / programmes which create value for end-users 
• Experience in rolling out new digital programs and evaluating existing programs
• Significant experience in working with 3rd party providers to create solutions that work for the target audience
• Strong working knowledge and experience in digital solutions
• Excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skill with an ability to work to deadlines and change priorities when needed 
• Expertise in using and implementing relevant project management methodologies and tools 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Confident in Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
• Excellent understanding of AB testing to maximise conversion rates
• Experience in using tools like HotJar and Google Optimize.
• Strong analysis skills 
• Ability to proactively mitigate risks and overcome barriers to implementing solutions
• Demonstrable track record of building lasting professional relationships 
• A passion for innovation, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and grow 
• Excellent eye for detail, works to deliver high quality of work.
• An understanding of the charity sector, or an interest in charities would be a bonus.

Other notes:
This role is remote and the successful candidate needs to be able to travel to London and other central locations approximately once per month.
For the right candidate, we would consider the role to be either 4 or 5 days per week.

In your application, please let us know:

1. Your current salary and desired salary (if you are successful in getting the role)
2. Your notice period
3. Your current location.

We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based on merit. If you fill most or all of the requirements, please apply!

We will start shortlisting as soon as we receive applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

No agency contact, please.

The Opportunity

MapAction has a unique opportunity for a Grants Finance Officer looking for their next challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic humanitarian response organisation. We’re looking for someone to work within our Finance team helping on the delivery of restricted grants projects and programs while working alongside multiple global partners. You will work with a diverse group of expert volunteers, colleagues and support four main areas of MapAction: Finance, Fundraising, Operations and Tech teams. The role is responsible for ensuring MapAction uses restricted funds appropriately in line with contract requirements and smooth operations of MapAction.The organisation would not be able to function effectively  without this position, so we need you to be part of this! 

Why MapAction?

MapAction is a leading humanitarian mapping charity delivering information services and products to enhance decision making in disasters and conflicts. In collaboration with our partners, this mapped information helps responders understand vulnerabilities and target their response effectively, contributing to saving lives and minimising suffering. We work through a team of skilled volunteer professionals and a small paid staff team.

The charity has attracted funding from the UK Government (FCDO), USAID from the American People, the German Federal Foreign Office, the Government of the Netherlands, EU and other major donors. Over half of its budget is covered by restricted funding of this nature. 

We have built a strong reputation in the humanitarian sector and are a technical partner of the United Nations, Non-Government Organisations, the Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement, regional entities and national authorities. 

At MapAction, training and team building are at the heart of our organisational culture. We have frequent meet-ups where paid staff and volunteers get together for training opportunities and skill-sharing, in areas such as fieldwork, emergency preparedness and GIS technical development. 

The humanitarian sector is evolving, and technical expertise such as GIS, mapping, data processing and visualisation is becoming increasingly sought after in order to ensure continuous improvement in humanitarian response. MapAction and our partners are uniquely positioned to provide this technical expertise, to ensure the most effective coordination of relief efforts. 

Who are you?

You are highly motivated and enthusiastic with a track record of managing finances of restricted grants.  You have a hands on approach, can work independently and have experience of working with a small organisation or team.  You are calm under pressure and share the MapAction ‘can-do’ attitude, rooted in our volunteer values.  You are organised, tenacious, able to manage a busy workload and be an exceptional communicator. You must have a flair for Excel reporting and be willing to manage financial systems to achieve maximum benefit to the charity. 

You relish a challenge and like us, feel excited about the future and what we can achieve together. You want to work in a diverse organisation that is concerned about minimising its environmental impact, and cares about everyone in the team. Be assured, you will be supported in your role as you grow.

Main Responsibilities 

This role is responsible for ensuring MapAction uses restricted funds appropriately in line with contract requirements providing guidance to budget holders on compliance. The role will also support general financial administration and smooth operations of MapAction. Reporting to the Finance Director this role will work effectively across finance, fundraising, operations and technology teams in a proactive manner. 

Restricted grant finances

• Lead on contract compliance, ensuring requirements are identified and communicated to budget holders

• Review financial data and lead on the funds claim processes, to include monthly reconciliations and timely submissions of invoices and claim forms to donors as per contract 

• Be the focal point on donor finance and resolve any discrepancies on claims and late payments, by liaising internally and externally with relevant parties, as required

• Execute correct budget coding that reflects donor agreements and in line with agreed systems and procedures, identify and flag any errors

• Track grant allocation and expenditure against restricted budgets to ensure programmes are delivered within agreed budgets or amendments are processed in keeping with changes in programme plans 

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc progress reports for all major donors, or specific programmes and projects 

• Ensure accurate, timely cost recovery and salary allocations of pre-financed operations and ensure income is maximised in compliance with funding contracts 

• Provide financial information as required for grant reporting in line with the reporting calendar 

• Lead on IATI compliance, data review and uploads

Internal finance 

• Assist with donor and statutory audits 

• Support Finance Director with the bi-annual rolling business plan and any required financial information, to include analysis and allocation of paid staff time

• Perform and present necessary system reconciliations on a regular basis to include multi-currency requirements and cost recovery calculations

• Prepare financial analysis and overviews as required and attend monthly finance and grants’ meetings

• Provide finance cover in the finance team, if required and as directed by FD

• Provide support with any other financial and organisational administration, as requested

• Regularly review and update unit costing for budgeting purposes

Systems and tools

• Implement new and develop existing financial and reporting systems, ensuring correct mapping to each of the restricted funds 

• Maintain MapAction’s chart of accounts to ensure all grant requirements can be reported on 

• Train staff on tools, templates and donor regulations 

Fundraising support

• Partner with teams across the organisation in preparation of new programme initiative

• Adopt a questioning mindset and challenge underlying budget assumptions as appropriate 

• Support financial submissions as required for fundraising applications 

• Support the fundraising team with fundraising applications’ submission, contract and MOU administration and processing, as well as the due diligence process 

Please note that this job description is to be regarded as a guide to the tasks and activities we believe will be required but that it is not exhaustive and may change and evolve to reflect the changing needs and demands of MapAction. 

Key Competencies

This is what we think you need to be successful in the role.  If there are other skills and competencies that you bring and think are important to this role , please tell us what they are - we are always interested to hear ideas. 

Essential 

• Accounting qualification, part-qualified or qualified by experience within a finance department with exposure to restricted grants 

• Excellent knowledge of Excel, mapping documents, multiple data sources, pivot tables and creating custom reports 

• Good knowledge of accounting packages (ideally Xero) 

• Experience of performing reconciliations and working with foreign currency transactions

• Knowledge of accounting coding structures and experience of working with donor coding 

• Strong computer and numerical literacy with the ability to self- service 

• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to meet deadlines 

• High level of attention to detail 

• Experience in accounting for or assisting in the management of project grants / restricted funding from a range of donors, including institutional donors 

• Experience of donor reporting and understanding of system requirements to achieve accurate and timely reports 

• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of personal organisation and self management. 

Desirable 

• Understanding of USAID and/or other Institutional Funder grant finances and reporting

• Knowledge of the charitable sector and a good understanding of the needs of small, volunteer led groups 

• Experience of UK financial regulations and compliance 

Additional Information

• We will consider candidates wanting to work part time (30hrs a week) or full time (37.5hrs a week)

• Flexibility and willingness to work outside office hours including evenings and weekends as required, including being on a roster for emergency cover

• Required to work remotely and to attend team days near the MapAction office in Oxfordshire once a month at own expense.

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays with a workplace pension and also paid training opportunities to help further your career

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK MapAction is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold appropriate permissions

• Note: this is an operational role in a small, highly specialised charity and an appreciation of, and affinity with the humanitarian purpose of the charity is essential, as well as a willingness to take up additional tasks outside of the normal role when needed 

Equal Opportunities Policy

MapAction is an Equal Opportunities employer.  All employees have a personal responsibility to promote and support measures designed to create a working environment which is free from harassment or discrimination on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the Travelers community or HIV&AIDS status.

How to apply: Please apply by gohire with a CV and covering letter to be considered for the role.  The closing date for applications is 29.7.2022. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will close the process if we secure someone at an early stage so we urge you to apply early so as not to miss out. For further discussion regarding the content of this role, please contact us via our website.

Quantitative Research & Methods Lead

Dated: June 2022

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum 

Start date: Immediate

Location: Home based with potential access to desk space in central London, if required; travel across the UK will be required from time to time as part of role, particularly during field research

Reporting to: Director of Programmes

Direct reports: None at this time

Annual leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays

About the role

The Quantitative Research and Methods Lead is a new role for the organisation, and will play a key role in shaping and delivering our work on common measurement and building the data ecosystem for the youth sector. This role will create new and specialist capacity and expertise to complement existing skills and knowledge around qualitative research and evaluation methods. 

The Quantitative Research and Methods Lead is responsible for advancing our thinking and strategic aims related to the design and implementation of quantitative research and evaluation methods, including data analysis, visualisation and manipulation. This will include, with support from a project director, accountability for all aspects of project management and delivery (including contract and budget management, communications, reporting, managing risk and resources) for a portfolio of projects designed to develop the youth sector’s access to and use of shared data to understand and improve impact. Alongside owning a portfolio of projects, the Quantitative Research and Methods Lead will collaborate with other Leads, contributing their expertise and insights into their projects. In particular, the Quantitative Research and Methods Lead will work closely with our Digital Product Design Lead to maximise the potential of our new data portal and suite of measurement tools, in line with our emergent data strategy. 

The Quantitative Research and Methods Lead – as with all other Lead roles in the organisation - is an ambassador for the Centre for Youth Impact and YMCA George Williams College, and helps to build relationships, influence stakeholders and promote our insight in all of their interactions with the youth sector. Deep collaboration and committed partnership working will be a core feature of this role as we seek to achieve transformation at scale across informal and non-formal provision for young people. The Quantitative Research and Methods lead will develop a range of material for external publication and internal learning and reflection (including training content), and hold our collective learning from their programmes of work. They will also contribute to developing and regular reviews of our strategy, sharing reports with the Board of Trustees as required.

The Quantitative Research and Methods Lead will play a strong role in supporting income generation, and will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to embed insights from our data and measurement activity into our broader programmes of work, alongside communicating with and reaching out to our networks.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a deep understanding of quantitative research and evaluation methods, alongside creativity and imagination about the role of data in sector-wide transformation. You will need to be proactive and an excellent communicator, with strong interest and skills in building alliances and collaborations to advance shared projects and initiatives. You will need high-level skills in data analysis (advanced Excel as a minimum, alongside SPSS and PowerBI), and open-source data tools (Python or R, or similar), and have a solid understanding of the ‘real world’ context for gathering and utilising data in youth provision. You will also need to be comfortable bringing those skills into a fast-paced charity setting, and continuing to learn as you go. An interest in and solid understanding of evaluation would be a distinct plus, as would an awareness of youth-focused public policy and system dynamics. We need a candidate who understands the deeply human and relational nature of data.

You will have the ability to engage with humility and authenticity with a wide range of people and organisations working to support young people and their communities, whilst building their understanding and confidence in data use. You will be able to spot and make connections between relationships and areas of work and be alive to changes and patterns in the external policy and practice context and the opportunities they present for our charity. 

Finally, you will also need to be a strong and confident project manager and a compelling and confident writer and presenter who can communicate the breadth of our work. You will be comfortable representing us externally, and acting as a ‘thought leader’: openly reflecting the evolution of your ideas and thinking, and generously sharing your learning with others. 

Please follow the link to our website for the full JD and person specification.

We are looking for an energetic, ambitious and motivated Quality Assurance professional ready to work collaboratively to help innovative training products meet internal and external quality requirements.

The successful candidate will have considerable experience working with accreditation centres championing new and innovative training products. The successful candidate will be  a team player, but also capable of working independently and prioritising their workload. They will have excellent IT and problem-solving skills and work with attention to detail with the ability to work confidentiality with partners and external stakeholders. Most of all, they will be friendly and collaborative with an ambition to shape our products to the highest standards.

This is a unique opportunity to join our growing organisation at an exciting time helping shape our strategy and processes.

Email Marketing Platform Manager (Engaging Networks), joining an International Charity, based in Central London. Open to remote or hybrid working.

Extensive experience of Email Marketing Platforms, Engaging Networks or MailChimp, DotDigital, Dotmailer, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Blackboard? Experience of project managing, imbedding and integrating digital marketing platforms, with a strong grasp of data management?

Due to a new global strategy and ambitious growth plans, with a key focus on driving forward the digital marketing strategy, it's an exciting time to join the team!

As the Email Marketing Platform Manager (Engaging Networks), working across the organisation and closely with fundraising, you will drive forward the digital marketing strategy by imbedding and integrating the digital marketing platform Engaging Networks with internal systems, optimising data processes, supporting teams to create and optimise donation page performance. Supporting key stakeholders by building a framework they can use to enable end to end delivery within Engaging Networks, also developing internal knowledge and skills around the use of the platform.

• Oversee Engaging Networks, ensuring planning, data processes, compliance, management of supporter data, and results reporting are consistent and of a high standard
• Technical lead on implementation of automating of Engaging Networks activity with the Database Manager
• Responsible for ensuring systems are in place to report KPI's, and teams have the tools to ensure all campaigns are analysed
• Set up user friendly, 'easy editor 'email templates in Engaging Networks and rolling out delivery to teams
• Technical support to Campaign Managers to deliver the CRO testing programme on EN donation pages, helping to build new forms and split tests and ensuring they can be tracked and reported on
• With the Insight team, ensure alignment on email marketing data and the reporting dashboards and ensure accurate and effective data management processes are in place
• Scope needs for Engaging Networks and design, establish and communicate recommended ways of working within the platform

We are looking for you to have previously worked in a similar role, with demonstrable experience of:

• Managing email marketing systems (Engaging Networks or MailChimp, DotDigital, Dotmailer, Sales Force Marketing Cloud, Blackboard).
• Understanding of data handling, data specs with the ability to create process flows & SLAs
• Experience working to a project management framework
• In-depth knowledge of integrating an email platform with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and tracking parameters
• Working with digital and data teams to integrate systems and maximise reporting capabilities
• Proven understanding and experience of optimising reporting, analytics and tracking within an email marketing system
• Demonstrable experience of coding for HTML and CSS and able to make fixes to backend of an email marketing platform and donation forms

The Role

As Community Response Coordinator at St John Ambulance, you will join a growing Community Response Team and be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of community response projects which have been developed to support our partners in the NHS as part of COVID-19.

You will coordinate and support our COVID-19 response in your allocated geographic area to ensure of high quality day-to-day operational delivery through a network of volunteers and staff, ensuring St John Ambulance provide high quality care to service users.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience working in operational services, developing community services to meet operational needs. You will also have experience in managing teams of volunteers and developing relationships with key stakeholders.

By having experience in working with various projects, you will bring key knowledge and understanding in developing project and initiatives from scratch and also further developing existing services. You will understand the importance of being patient-focused; have a good level of details and a passion for leading our people with compassion.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 25/07/2022

Application Review Date: 13/07/2022

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Established in 1827, the Printing Charity is the second oldest occupational charity for people in printing, publishing, packaging, paper and the graphic arts. A national charity, it provides practical, emotional and financial support to people and their immediate family who work or have worked in the sector. This is a newly created opportunity that sits on the Senior Leadership Team, and is a key appointment for the charity. The role is available to work fully remotely or from their office in Crawley, with some UK travel expected as and when required.

The Head of Marketing and Engagement will take responsibility for leading the strategic development and delivery of the charity's marketing and engagement activities to generate greater awareness and understanding of the charity's practical, emotional and financial support within its target audiences. The role is crucial in extending the charity's reach and reputation through clearly articulated communications. As the charity heads towards its 200th year, the Head of Marketing and Engagement will play a fundamental role in the charity's future success.

The successful candidate will have experience of developing integrated communication strategies and will have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of audiences including beneficiaries. You will have experience of managing and leading a team, as well as managing external agencies. You will also be able to demonstrate good project management and copywriting skills with the ability to switch between the operational strategic elements of the role. You will be creative and innovative, with a passion for the role and an empathy for the cause.

Prospectus will be reviewing applications for this role on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply ASAP.

In order to apply please submit your CV (2-3 pages) and a Supporting Statement (2 pages). The statement should outline your reasons why this role would be a good fit for your skills and cover your motivation for joining the organisation. You should also highlight your experience and skillset in relation to the Person Specification section on the Job Description. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Volunteers are an essential and valued part of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust team; without them we simply couldn’t deliver our vision and mission. Our volunteer strategy will see us develop a network of staffed volunteer hubs across the UK over the next decade. We are delighted to have secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to launch our first hub in the West Midlands this autumn via a project called Bee Inspired-Walsall.

Your primary role will be to:

• Project manage the delivery of our NLHF-funded ‘Bee Inspired – Walsall’ project.
• Expand our volunteer-hub model to other parts of the UK via project development and fundraising.
• Drive forwards improvements to volunteer management processes and systems across the Trust.

You will be an experienced project manager with strong networking and communication skills and experience delivering community engagement projects, especially building relationships with under-represented audiences.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details of the role.

This is a part-time (28 hours), fixed term (24 month) position based at home within the Midlands to allow regular travel to Walsall and the surrounding area.

At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision – to reverse the decline in bumblebees, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

The Trust recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, disability, age, and other protected status.

Volunteers are an essential and valued part of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust team; without them we simply couldn’t deliver our vision and mission. Our volunteer strategy will see us develop a network of staffed volunteer hubs across the UK over the next decade. We are delighted to have secured funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to launch our first hub in the West Midlands this autumn via a project called Bee Inspired-Walsall.

Your primary role will be to work with the Outreach and Volunteering Manager to deliver the Bee Inspired project outcomes, including volunteer training and support and the delivery of community events and activities, e.g. bumblebee guided walks (safaris), community planting sessions, or bumblebee identification sessions. Working with local partner organisations will be a key part of this role therefore local knowledge of the Midlands area and community organisations would be greatly beneficial.

You will have strong organisational and communication skills and experience of recruiting, leading and inspiring volunteers. While training will be provided, you must have at least a basic level of bumblebee identification skills. Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details of the role.

This is a part-time (21 hours), 24 month fixed-term position based from home within commutable distance of Walsall.

The Trust recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, disability, age, and other protected status.

At the Trust, we have a clear goal: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on reaching for our vision – to reverse the decline in bumblebees, through the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.

Finance and Governance Manager 

Dated: June 2022

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £35,000-£38,000 per annum 

Start date: Immediate

Location: Home based with potential access to desk space in central London if required; travel across the UK may be required from time to time as part of role (subject to covid guidance) 

Reporting to: Operations Lead

Direct reports: None at this time

Annual leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays

About the role

The Finance and Governance Manager is a new and critical role, created to provide a robust and well-managed finance and governance function for the organisation as we grow. The postholder will be responsible for day-to-day finance operations complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements as well as supporting project managers across the team to manage income and expenditure across their programmes of work. The postholder will also work alongside our external qualified accountant, currently acting as Finance Director and Company Secretary for the organisation, to support annual audit and reporting. 

The College’s portfolio of work is made up of a diverse range of projects, supported by grant agreements, contracts and SLAs. The postholder will manage the organisation’s ‘contract office’ function:oversight of all contracts (including sub-contracts and contract with Associates), grants agreements and SLAs, the invoicing arrangements, payment schedules, data protection and safeguarding clauses, as well as reporting requirements. Working with the Operations Lead, the Finance and Governance Manager will monitor team capacity, and develop our use of time-tracking software to enable accurate salary allocations on a monthly basis, supporting high quality project delivery. 

The postholder will have the opportunity to design, develop and implement new and improved ways of working across the finance and governance functions, and work with our accountant to meet monthly deadlines for management accounts, prepare for our annual audit and manage our cash and reserves.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a strong financial background and knowledge of charity governance processes. You will need to have experience of working with unrestricted funds and the management of restricted income from trusts, foundations, and Government. You will have experience of using accounting software and developing financial systems and controls that will support our growing team to deliver their work with excellence and achieve our organisational strategy.

You will need to be thoughtful and proactive, committed to building strong relationships across the team and with our pool of Associates. Our ideal candidate would be happy working autonomously and have experience of supporting a busy and fast-paced team managing multiple different work streams. We are looking for someone who is patient, imaginative and solution focused, with great attention to detail. You’ll need to be helpful and enthusiastic in your approach to work, flexible and a strong communicator.

Please follow the link to our website for the full JD and person specification.

Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term
Location: Bristol
Salary: £20,872 - £22,143 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 14 July 2022
Interview Date: 26th July 2022

They have two fantastic roles for a Permanent role and a Fixed Term Contract. Please specify in your supporting statement if you have a preference

Location: Hybrid role - community based in Bristol, with a blend of home and office working.

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Them

Who they are

Our client is a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. They will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What they do

They support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to our client for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
They join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How they do it

They’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

The Dementia Navigator provides a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia and their Carers.

It can feel daunting, frightening and challenging to receive a diagnosis of dementia, the Dementia Navigator provides information, emotional support and guidance to help people plan for their future and live well.

This service is extended to support immediate carers and families who are referred to the service and also offers facilitated focus groups, enabling and empowering people with dementia to have their say and feedback about local services.

About you

They are looking for a passionate and compassionate person to join their team as a Dementia Navigator.

You will have:

- An ability to provide a person centred assessment of needs.
- A clear understanding of the need for client confidentially.
- Excellent, non-judgmental communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of record keeping and report writing.
- Good IT skills.
- A strong understanding of dementia and the needs of those affected by it.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with our client.

You can also visit their Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at their organisation.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Navigator, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

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The organisation:

This is a wonderful health charity who are looking for an Interim Digital Engagement Manager to join their team for a 12-month FTC.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with wider teams to develop and improve processes to support on project management, planning and cross collaboration.
• Develop and manage paid advertising strategy
• Manage the Senior Digital Engagement Officer, Senior social media and Digital Optimisation Officer and Senior Digital Fundraising Officer, ensuring they have the training to enable them to perform their roles and that they have clear objectives.
• Ensure digital marketing plans for campaigns and projects are integrated with the wider marketing and communication strategy.
• Manage relationships with digital agencies and ensure they are on budget.
• Used knowledge gained from monitoring, reporting and evaluating digital marketing and communications activity to implement test and learn frameworks and optimise engagement.

Person specification:

• Experience of working across a range of digital communications platforms, including email marketing, social media management and website CMS
• Copywriting, content creation and editorial skills
• The ability to think strategically and create and implement plans
• Excellent stakeholder management skills as well as the ability to manage relationships with freelancers and agencies.
• Experience monitoring, evaluating and report building on engagement with digital channels.

What's on offer:

This a full-time role offering a salary £38,000-£40,000 pro rata. The role offers flexible working either being completely remote or hybrid option in the organisations central London location.

Please apply today so as not to miss out!

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Applicants need to live within the region due to the occasional  travel requirements for the role. Most of our branches are based in the Lowlands.  We would expect the majority of the work to be done remotely via email, telephone and virtual meetings.

The Role

As a regional coordinator you will provide high-quality support to the branches within your region to ensure our plans, volunteers numbers and capabilities are sustainable. You will be involved in a wide range of tasks from taking the lead on developing new branches, supporting the recruitment of volunteers, building strong relationships with existing branches, their members, and the wider local organisations that can support our work.

The regional coordinator is responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders and will represent the charity at external events. As part of a national team of regional coordinators you will be responsible for ensuring a consistent approach is maintained in the delivery of the charity’s objectives and values.

Each regional coordinator will, develop and drive the Reaching Out Programme, based on need, in a specific geographical location.

About us

Remap is a unique national charity founded in 1964, which brings together two sets of people: volunteers who are skilled at making things, and people with a disability that could be eased by a piece of specialist equipment.  The result each year is over 3,000 pieces of custom-made equipment that help transform the lives of people living with a disability.

Remap’s army of ingenious inventor’s design and make equipment for young and old alike and these are then provided free of charge.  The aim is always to help people achieve independence and quality of life, filling the gap where no suitable equipment is available commercially.

Remap is currently expanding its service across more areas of the UK, through its Reaching Out Programme.  With funding from National Lottery England and the National Lottery Awards of All Scotland 

About You

To be considered for this role you will have demonstrable experience in a similar position and be comfortable working with a diverse range of volunteers.  A self-starter, you will have a natural ability to put people at ease and a true enjoyment of developing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to coordinate multiple tasks / activities and have the flexibility to respond to changing demands.  Along with good IT skills, to support the day-to-day activities of your branches.

The role requires some flexibility in the working hours and willingness to travel occasionally within the specific project location. The majority of our branches are in the Lowlands.

Applicants would benefit from living locally due to the occasional travel requirement for the role.

You will be proactive, enthusiastic, and excited about becoming part of a organisation with ambitious plans to future proof its services and reach more disabled people. You will have proven experience of working with volunteer led organisations and be committed to promoting the charities values and policies

Travel expenses will be reimbursed, use of your own car ( or access to public transport) will be necessary.

If you would like to know more about the role please do get in touch.