Plan International UK is recruiting for an exciting new post in our Communications, Campaigns and UK Programmes directorate. 

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life. To achieve this, we work in partnership with our stakeholders and supporters to push through change in practice and policy at local, national and global levels. We are going through an exciting period of transformation and this role is one of three newly created senior positions in the directorate.

As Head of Media and Campaigns, you will bring together three teams - media and PR, partnership communications, and campaigns and youth engagement – to create a high-impact, agile unit. Your team will deliver a real step change in media and campaigns output, generating wider and deeper engagement with the public, media and key stakeholders. You will play a vital part in producing an increasingly powerful humanitarian communications’ response and ensuring that Plan International UK models best practice youth engagement work throughout the organisation.

The experience we are looking for includes:

• Substantial experience in delivering high-profile media and social media activity, targeting a range of audiences 

• Demonstrable experience delivering cross-organisational campaigns from strategy to delivery, using a wide range of campaigning techniques to create change and wider support in society

• Managing and positively influencing relationships with existing senior contacts across media, communications agencies, government, NGOs and charities

• Developing a crisis communications strategy and managing communications risk issues

Exposure to humanitarian and international advocacy is desirable but what matters most of all is (apart from your expertise!) is that you are an inspiring people manager with a genuine desire to work with passionate and committed colleagues to make a real difference to the lives of millions of children, especially girls.

Please click on the button below to apply

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 9 June 2020

First interviews are planned for the week beginning 15 June

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), a London-based international federation of around 700 transport trade unions in 150 countries representing over 20 million transport workers, is looking for three Strategic Researchers (C3) Office of the General Secretary to be based in London

Duties and responsibilities

These are challenging roles working within the Office of the General Secretary on higher level research to support the development and leverage phases of ITF priority projects, including Sustainable Transport and the ITF’s strategy to build stronger unions following the Covid-19 pandemic. The research particularly focuses on analysing industry power structures, defining the market and contributing to target identification, identifying leverage opportunities, and assessing the capacity of affiliated unions in engage in ITF projects.

Experience required

Relevant experience in conducting research in an applied context, such as union campaigns or policy work is essential. In addition, skills in data scraping and data analytics are desirable. It is also essential to be able to make effective arguments to campaign leads about strategies and tactics, as well as being able to present research orally in front of ITF internal stakeholders.

Excellent conditions accompany a starting salary of £46,724.00 per annum plus an annual bonus of 1/12 of the annual salary.  Annual leave will start at 22 days per annum pro-rata in the year of joining. Other details of the conditions applicable are available on request including a relocation package.

It is anticipated that interviews for this position will take place from London via video conference only on the 2nd and 3rd July 2020. Candidates should apply with a letter of application detailing their interest in the position and how it is felt their existing competencies meet those in the person specification of the job description together with their curriculum vitae, to: the, Human Resources

Closing date: 23 June 2020

The ITF is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered on merit alone.

A maternity cover where you can really make a difference for individuals (and their families) across industries and sectors. A great opportunity to lead the Living Wage Foundation (LWF) on reducing in-work poverty. Apply if you have proven leadership qualities and a passion for fairness.

Now is an exciting time to take on the leadership of the LWF working with our dynamic team and diverse network of supporters and stakeholders. Over the past year growth in accredited Living Wage employers was the strongest on record and we have broken new ground by broadening the scope of our work into Living Hours, Making Living Wage Places and our Global Living Wage Initiative. Like all organisations, we are reviewing and adjusting our plans and priorities in response to the impact of the Covid-19 but are clear that the need for a real Living Wage and Living Hours will be a critical component of how we build back better post pandemic.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader who will combine strategy, pragmatism and political nous with excellent relationship-building and team leadership skills. An exceptional communicator and campaigner you will influence and engage with a range of employers, partner organisations, media and other stakeholders to deliver on LWF objectives.

This post can be 4 or 5 days a week, we aim to support working parents\carers and are flexible in our approach. The role is based from our office in Whitechapel.  

We are also open to filling the vacancy with a secondment from a Living Wage Employer or other suitable organisations.

For details on how to apply and the planned recruitment process please go to the Citizens UK website and follow the instructions.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has a fundamental story to tell: a story of a devastating genetic condition and the fight to lift the limits that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) currently face. We are fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

We are seeking an Interim Director of Finance and Resources, to join us in meeting this challenge by working to ensure the Trust’s long-term financial wellbeing and to optimise resources to help deliver maximum impact for people with cystic fibrosis. Embedding best practice and enabling innovative thinking to ensure that the finance and resources area is delivering an effective and efficient service. You will embrace the challenge of conflicting resource demands and a fast-changing external environment, exploring key areas such as impact reporting, commercial income generation and partnership working.

Supporting the vision, values and policies of the Trust, and enabling colleagues across the organisation to meet challenging objectives while also ensuring their well-being, you will lead and develop a high performing multidisciplinary team. You will play a vital role in developing the organisation’s long-term strategies, working closely with the Board of Trustees.

With oversight of a £15m budget, we are looking for a strong, corporate business leader operating at a senior level to help take the Cystic Fibrosis Trust forward on our exciting journey towards a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis. You will lead, direct, develop and be responsible for the Finance, IT, Facilities, HR/Organisation Development, Project Management and company secretarial functions, as well as working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and fellow Senior Leadership Team members. See the link below for full job description.

This role is based in our London office, but our flexible working policy means that you will be able to work from home regularly. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro rata).

6-month fixed-term contract

Based in HQ Aldgate, Central London with home working options

Preferably part-time position (21-28 hours per week) but full-time may be considered. Subject to experience.

Closing date: 19th June 2020

First round Interviews: week commencing 29th June

Second round interviews: week commencing 6th July

Start date: mid to late August (adoption leave cover and therefore subject to change depending on proceedings)

Earthwatch is a global NGO who has been bringing people, science and nature together, to tackle environmental issues, for almost 50 years.In order to solve problems as complex as climate change and wildlife loss, they believe we must work collectively with governments, policy-makers, scientists, businesses and civil society.

The Role

To lead Earthwatch Europe’s approach to programmes and partnerships; enabling enhanced impact through the development and delivery of science-based programmes and innovative corporate partnerships, in line with organisational strategy.

• Lead successful planning, resourcing, financial management and delivery across programmes and projects, by supporting the project management team and ensuring best practice in programme and project management.
• Lead and work with the corporate development team to implement, iterate and deliver our corporate development strategy and income generation targets, identifying market trends and opportunities for development.
• Represent Earthwatch at senior level meetings with existing and potential corporate partners; supporting the team with all.
• Provide comprehensive advice and sector know-how to help shape organisational strategy and priorities as a key member of the senior management team.

The Person

You will bring a proven ability to deliver strategic projects and handle corporate relationships. You will be proactive, positive and resolute. You will be a confident financial planner and people manager with the ability to transfer knowledge and build the capacity of others, successfully overseeing all our projects and programmes.

• Exceptional strategic thinker with the ability to create and deliver effective strategies and action plans.
• Outstanding people’s manager with experience of leading, and contributing to, a highly collaborative team.
• Strong programme and project management experience with a good understanding of project and organisational finances.
• Extensive experience of partnership development and delivery with a strong track record of securing partnerships with the corporate sector.

 For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:

William Pringle
Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice

OR

Leia Clancy
Principal Researcher

Closing date for applications: 26th June 2020.

This charity are looking for a commercially-minded leader to be the face of their external partnerships team. This person will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with external partners and funding bodies, in order to grow and maintain income pipelines and maximise the reach and impact of fundraising projects. You will have a background in income generation and be well adept at working in customer-facing, fast paced roles with a like-minded team behind you; your main responsibilities will be to:

• Take the lead on critical partnerships that will deliver opportunities including direct funding, in-kind support and opportunities to achieve reach, impact and sustainability
• Develop and deliver a partnerships strategy, to grow income and support through co-creation with partners: commercial, government, trust and foundation, social enterprise, social investment, Disabled Peoples Organisations and other third-party partners
• Manage two direct reports within a commercially-minded and results-driven team
• Maintain strong, sustainable partnership pipelines with excellent retention rates
• Co-create marketing and PR strategies with key partners to amplify reach and impact of projects for beneficiaries

To be considered, please send a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030) is a unique cross-sector partnership (hosted by Plan International) of leading organizations from civil society and the development and private sectors. We work to ensure that girls' and women's movements, advocates and decision makers have the data they need, and in a format they can use, to guide and drive faster progress towards the gender equality commitments in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Opportunity

Equal Measures 2030 has an exciting new opportunity to join us at a crucial stage in our growth as our first Head of Business Development.  In this role you will work with leading gender equality and women’s rights organisations at global, regional and national level and will be responsible for leading the Partnership’s business development and associated strategic engagement (donor recruitment, stewardship and retention). 

We’re looking for someone who has a passion for gender equality, data and advocacy and who has an innovative outlook on how to mobilise resources that will change the lives of girls and women.

As the Head of Business Development EM2030 will lead all business development and associated strategic engagement (donor recruitment, stewardship, and retention) for the Equal Measures 2030 partnership.

 

The Person

• Previous experience producing high value fundraising proposals and securing significant donations (£500K/$1M+) from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations and/or corporates in the international development and gender equality space
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and grow relationships with donors and stakeholders in a diverse and multicultural environment
• Experience implementing and managing simple “customer relationship management” (CRM)/contact management systems across a team
• Strong writing skills and a proven ability to develop compelling key messages and collateral, working in close collaboration with Communications and Programmes colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to present financial information relating to project budgets in a clear and digestible format. 
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to review complex and potentially conflicting information sets and make a clear recommendation.
• Experience working effectively in a matrixed and virtual/remote working environment
• Experience growing a team, including managing vendors and consultants.
• Passion for advocacy and a belief in the power of data to drive change

Location: Flexible Location (Preferably Global Hub, Woking or where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work). Employment terms will be based on local conditions.

Type of Role: Permanent, full-time

Reports to: Director of Equal Measures 2030

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 11 June 2020

Wessex Cancer Trust is a vibrant charity that supports local people affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Each year we support over 11,000 local people and in 2020 we will be celebrating 40 years of cancer support.  The charity also has a trading subsidiary, WCT Wessex Ltd, which includes its charity shops.

We're looking for an inspirational individual to lead our organisation. Our previous CEO led a five year strategy, and we are now embarking on developing a new strategy for the next five years and beyond. The Board is clear on its direction, which is to help more people in more ways, and now needs someone who is innovative and driven to make this a reality in a sustainable way.

WCT is an equal opportunities employer. To apply please include a covering letter outlining your suitability against the attached job description. 

Closing date: 1st June at 12 noon. First interviews maybe conducted on zoom. 

Are you looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that is now significantly growing its finance function? Do you enjoy business partnering and describe yourself as highly personable? Are you a qualified Accountant looking for a step up in your career? If so please read on!

Robertson Bell are partnering with a large organisation who have an inspiring social purpose whilst they recruit to a permanent Finance Business Partner role. Leading a team of four this role will partner with key Executive Stakeholders whilst also being responsible for quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and monthly reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established team and gain varied experience in a highly sought-after organisation.

The key responsibilities will be:

* Working with key Executive Directors to support them on all financial matters and provide key guidance and advice.
* Be fully responsible for producing annual budgets and future business plans.
* Provide detailed commentary and analysis through the review of overall business performance.
* Deliver finance initiatives ensuring they are in line with the organisational goals.
* Collaborate effectively with the wider business driving key business objectives at all times.
* Create client focused and commercially minded solutions through a range of techniques.
* Lead on the production of accurate monthly management accounts including detailed budget holder reports.
* Highlight long term projects and work with the Director of Finance Business Partnering to implement these.
* Manage a team of three qualified Accountants and one Finance Assistant, ensuring they are motivated and have access to relevant training and development opportunities.

The permanent Finance Business Partner would be based out of their brand-new head office in Hampshire. This role comes with extremely generous employee benefits including 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 over time), flexible and remote working, up to 12% matched pension, employee vouchers and discount plus much more!

The successful candidate will:

* Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
* Have proven business partnering experience.

* Have management experience.
* Experience working within a large and complex organisation.
* Have first class written and verbal communication skills.

This vacancy is likely to close early so please apply now to be considered!

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Plan International UK, a global children's charity, to recruit for a Head of Brand and Digital Engagement to be based at their Head Office in London. The organisation is going through an exciting period of transformation with this role one of three newly created Head positions in the Communications, Campaigns and UK Programmes directorate.

Plan International UK strives to advance children's rights and equality for girls all over the world. Working in over 50 countries across Africa, Asia and The Americas, they provide vital support to children, their families and their communities, including child protection, child participation, health, education and economic security.

The Role

This role will bring together two teams (Brand Marketing and Digital Engagement) into a new, highly strategic unit, to deliver an exciting and ambitious brand and digital vision for the organisation.

Your high impact, creative brand strategy and skilful use of digital platforms will enable the organisation to tell powerful, engaging stories that will widen Plan UK's influence, capturing new audiences and deepening engagement with supporters, directly contributing to their mission to advance children's rights and achieve equality for girls.

The Person

Your experience and attributes will include:

• Substantial experience of having responsibility for an organisation's brand
• Proven track record of delivering a high impact brand vision and strategy and an ambitious attitude towards brand development
• Substantial experience of digital marketing and using digital channels to tell a brand story and engage a new audience
• Leading cross organisational brand campaigns, from strategy to delivery, with a clear understanding of how to engage supporters, grow awareness and consideration and ensure a consistent, powerful brand story, primarily on digital channels
• Substantial experience of setting a content strategy for an organisation, with ability to manage others to produce, edit and curate content
• Operating as an inspiring, engaging leader, able to influence across the organisation and inspire others to be creative, innovative and ambitious in their work
• A genuine interest in international development, humanitarian and/or girls' right issues

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV in Microsoft Word format as part of your application.

A Prospectus consultant will review and assess all submitted applications. 

If shortlisted by Prospectus and selected for interview with Plan International UK interviews are planned to take place on the dates below:

Panel Interviews (1st stage): Week Commencing 22nd June

Panel Interviews (2nd stage): Week Commencing 29th June

Director of Income & Communications
Salary: £49,000 - £55,000
Location: Flexible (Lincolnshire, Essex, Medway or London)

This is an exciting opportunity to become the Director of Income & Communications for such an ambitious charity embarking on a new and exciting journey.

Carers First provides tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who could not manage without their help.

We have expanded our size and geographic reach in recent years, and we now work across Medway, Essex, London and Lincolnshire, supporting over 23,500 carers their families. We’re a charity that puts people at the heart of our work, focusing on continuous improvement.

Our new Director of Income & Communications will lead, inspire and manage a newly integrated Income and Communications team to achieve the charity’s ambition of diversifying and increasing income, reaching more carers and increasing awareness of Carers First and challenges facing carers.

You will oversee the development of an inspiring new Carers First brand, key messages and case for support and build engagement with key audiences to ensure that Carers First can reach and assist more carers and improve understanding of the work of Carers First and the issues surrounding carers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser with demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful income growth from a diverse range of sources, primarily statutory and trusts & fundraising but also considering major donors, legacies and corporate partnerships in the longer term.

With a track record of success in income generation and a proven ability to drive change and transformation, you’ll strive for excellence in everything you do and inspire confidence, have strong resilience and a natural empathy for the issues surrounding carers and care providers.

In return you’ll be part of an organisation that really values and recognises its staff, carers and volunteers for the incredible value they bring. This person will have a significant positive impact on the lives of carers, and will see the impact their work is having on a daily basis.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit the job page on Peridot's website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2020

Director of Services
Salary: £49,000 - £55,000
Location: Flexible (Lincolnshire, Essex, Medway or London)

Are you an experienced senior leader within the social care or health space looking for an exciting new challenge and the ability to lead successful change and service improvement? If so, this could be the role for you.

Carers First provides tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who could not manage without their help.

We have expanded our size and geographic reach in recent years, and we now work across Medway, Essex, London and Lincolnshire, supporting over 23,500 carers their families. We’re a charity that puts people at the heart of our work, focusing on continuous improvement.

Our new Director of Services will lead, inspire and manage our community-based services teams, Carers Hub and volunteer team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and accomplished leader who can work in co-production with carers to ensure that our services are exceptional, well led, innovative and contribute to making a positive difference to the lives of carers.

This role will build effective relationships and partnerships and play an active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Carers First in implementing the charity’s strategy and unlocking the whole organisation’s potential.

You will have a proven experience of leading successful change programmes and service improvement, striving for excellence in everything you do. We’re looking for a natural people leader, ideally with some experience of multi-disciplinary leadership of staff and/or volunteers across geographically dispersed sites.

Having held significant budgets, led value for money and efficiencies, you will have strong financial acumen, a sound understanding of funding and commissioning and be passionate about growing and expanding our organisation and driving financial sustainability.

You’ll inspire confidence, have strong resilience and have a natural empathy with the issues surrounding carers..

In return, you’ll be part of an organisation that really values and recognises its staff, carers and volunteers for the incredible value they bring. This person will have a significant positive impact on the lives of carers, and will see the impact their work is having on a daily basis.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit the job page on Peridot's website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2020

Major Corporate Partnerships Manager

Senior fundraiser with a track record sought to nurture and grow leading high profile commercial accounts.

Immediate

Major Corporate Partnerships Manager

Senior fundraiser with a track record sought to nurture and grow leading high profile commercial accounts.

Immediate start possible. Interviewing as early as week commencing 1st June.

Please visit website for more information.

Applications are in the format of CV initially. 

Given the current crisis we are experiencing a high volume of applications for the active searches we are managing at the moment. We regret that it is impossible to provide a detailed individual response to each registration of interest received. If you do not hear from us with 10 days, please assume that your application is not being taken forward for the role that you have expressed an interest in.

Office Administrator

This is a remarkable time to be joining their organisation as they focus on their growth and expansion in delivering world class Nursing and Care.

They are now looking to add a new Office Administrator to their team. You will ensure the smooth running of the Office by providing efficient and effective administration and office support. You will present a friendly, helpful, positive and professional image as the first point of contact for staff, visitors, suppliers and partners both in person, in video conference and over the telephone.

Office Administrator Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for general office administration including calls, office minutes, supplier liaison and managing catering and conferencing equipment. You will also support the recruitment, training and operational teams as required.

Office Administrator Requirements:

You must be comfortable communicating appropriately to a variety of clientele and using tact and discretion with confidential information. It is preferable you have a minimum 4 years in an office administration role and experience as a receptionist presenting the face of the company

They are looking for a friendly outgoing person who is organised, proactive in their approach to work and willing to go the extra mile.

About the company:

Delivering world class Nursing and Care. Their daily and live-in care enables their clients to remain in their own home whilst being cared for by professional and highly trained Carers and Registered Nurses.

Established in 1996, for over 20 years their organisation has been recognised by doctors, consultants and clients for exceptionally high professional standards and 24/7 support. Now expanding out of London and driving an exciting partnership to provide on-site healthcare within a unique new complex of 5-star luxury London apartments.

Location: London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £Competiitve

You may have experience of the following: Office Administrator, Office Assistant, Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Administrative Assistant etc.

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