Learning Manager Jobs in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Working at Koreo
Koreo is a learning consultancy dedicated to imagining and building a better world. We work across civil society to help everyone experience the transformative power of radical learning. Since 2004, we have become one of the UK's leading learning and development partners for organisations with a social purpose, working alongside leaders in communities, social change organisations of all sizes, and convening learning networks across sectors and industries.
Our work is made up of a combination of consultancy projects, from large scale culture change programmes to discrete strategy and people development projects, as well as through our own programmes developing emerging and existing talent across the social change sector.
You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Koreo by exploring our Company Toolkit at www.koreo.co/toolkit. You'll benefit from:
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25 days holiday (5 days of which are fixed in August and Christmas), plus bank and public holidays
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Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies, flexible working arrangements, workplace pension scheme
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Fully comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
The Job
The Learning Networks Portfolio Manager will:
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Report to the Managing Director
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Be employed on a permanent contract
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Be based remote or hybrid, with regular travel to London
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Be paid a pro rata full-time equivalent salary of £45,000-50,000
The Role In Brief
This position plays a central role in the delivery of Koreo’s work; responsible for a portfolio of the company’s biggest and most established programmes. It will be a varied role and will require someone to lead project teams in the design and delivery of high quality national learning programmes, while also playing a key role in the development of Koreo as an organisation
better able to build a just and regenerative future.
1. Responsible for the successful delivery and development of a portfolio of national learning programmes and projects. This portfolio of work is primarily focused on cross-sector learning programmes that bring cohorts of people together around learning missions. Examples include Civic Futures and the London Engagement Collaborative
with the GLA.
2. Responsible for sustaining and growing the portfolio, and with it Koreo’s profile, network, and income. This might be focused on developing the existing programmes in the portfolio, or could include wider writing, public speaking, pitching and networking
which support the distribution of the work.
3. An internal leadership role in developing a just and inclusive culture in which a diverse team can do its best work. This includes line management of one Project Coordinator, development of organisational practice and process, and work with the team on culture and development.
We’re looking for someone with the following skillset:
Commitment to Koreo Mission:
● An interest and motivation in driving social change through learning, and supporting people to create a more just and regenerative world through learning and development.
● An interest in understanding how social change happens in a complex world, and a commitment to supporting social change work that is consciously anti-oppressive, aware of power and agency, and committed to facing the big, messy challenges of the 21st century in a way that is both just and regenerative.
Strategic Leadership:
● Experience of a role with responsibility for the leadership of a team or portfolio of projects.
● Experience of strategy development and implementation, either at a programmatic or an organisational level.
Programme Management & Delivery:
● Experience of leading the design and delivery of learning programmes in an equivalent environment.
● Experience leading projects which required the effective management of a range of stakeholders through project and programme work. You will be able to demonstrate how you have engaged with those stakeholders to build their connection with and investment in the project, and how you managed that work.
● Experience of designing and facilitating learning/collaboration/experimentation spaces for individuals and groups, either in an organisational or programmatic context.
● Skills & Knowledge which enable you to design high quality programmes and learning spaces, to support individuals with their learning, and to facilitate group spaces.
● A familiarity with subjects relevant to Koreo’s work is essential. Successful candidates will likely be interested in subjects like collective impact, new approaches to power, working in and with complex systems, organisational design and psychology, participatory futures, activism and organising, multi-disciplinary practice, and much more that we don’t know about yet.
● An ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written skills.
Operational Excellence:
● Experience working in a role which required excellent project planning, management & reporting.
● Experience working in a role in which you were responsible for building and then delivering against project budgets.
● Experience working with a CRM to manage relationships and programmes of work.
● An ability to organise and manage yourself, to work and deliver at pace to a high standard across a number of projects, to spot and solve problems as part of a proactive attitude.
● An ability to cope well with competing demands and changing environments, demonstrating flexibility and an ability to work in different settings and with different people.
Development & External Influencing:
● An understanding of the landscape of social change work, with a particular focus on UK non-profit and public sectors and the needs of people, organisations and networks in this space.
● Experience of winning, and/or growing projects or programmes of work to deliver on a business development target. This may be through growing existing projects, writing proposals/tender responses, or by taking a new idea from concept to operational delivery. Experience of doing this in an equivalent context is desirable.
● An ability to influence externally, with a particular focus on the production of content (in the form of blogs, articles, reports, videos, infographics) that support campaigns and external influencing.
People & Culture
● An ability to building positive relationships in a small, busy and ambitious team, leading and able to hold relationships with colleagues and our wider community.
● A commitment to your own personal development and learning, and an understanding of how that development will be supported by your work at Koreo.
It’s desirable, but not essential that the person has:
● An understanding of Justice, EDI, and anti-oppression and how to apply that understanding into organisational development.
● Experience of designing and delivering cross sector learning networks.
● Experience of client and account management in a consultancy context.
● Experience of designing spaces for cross-sector groups.
● Familiarity with practices like coaching, action learning, or particular methods of group work.
● Experience using Asana or an equivalent.
● Experience using Hubspot.
● An existing network in a relevant sector.
● An existing practice (and examples) of sharing your thinking or practice with a wider audience.
● Experience of line management.
Further information about the role can be found in the job pack linked on our socials or Medium page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Partnership Development Manager
Salary: £34,500.
Contract Type: Contract for 18 months; there is a strong possibility that currently anticipated growth in the team may see this role become permanent during the contract term. Full time (35 hours per week) although flexible hours may be considered; the role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Working location: Home based. The post holder should expect to come into the office a minimum of two days per month, with the possibility of up to five days per month being routinely required.
Reporting to: Partnership Development Lead, Corporate Partnerships team
BACKGROUND
The latest research suggesting that the number of children and young people at risk of hunger has rocketed to three million means that one in five children don't have enough to eat.
When a child is too hungry to learn, when they’re aching for something to eat, they can’t concentrate. They can’t absorb information. Big feelings and worries can be impossible to control. They fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 200,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma.
Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact in order to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK. To do this, we need to continue to grow our fundraised income, of which new corporate income is a significant element.
JOB INFORMATION
We are seeking candidates who are after the next step in their fundraising journey. You will already have strong credentials and be ready to start your journey into Partnership Management which will include leading in delivering the new business plan and working closely with colleagues in the Partnership Development team and across the organisation to identify, create and secure new strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships
You’ll be ambitious to take the next step and we are on hand to support and offer you training and a positive working environment to allow you to gain confidence and knowledge in the role at a steady pace.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Building a pipeline that reflects Magic Breakfast’s restricted and unrestricted funding needs, including Gift in Kind requirements, working with the Partnership Research Executive to research and identify prospects with potential.
- Making use of multiple tactics to secure meetings with prospects including, for example, cold calling, emailing, running events, event networking and social selling on platforms like LinkedIn.
- Ensuring that risk-screening and due diligence processes have been completed in line with Magic Breakfast’s Ethical Fundraising and Due Diligence policies.
- Understanding each prospect’s strategic interests through meetings, discussions and research and defining the mutual advantage in partnership.
- Developing and delivering engaging, relevant and impactful pitches and written proposals to prospective partners.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our workforce and we encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority background, who are underrepresented in our organisation.
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr@magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting - Wednesday 15th May
First interview - Tuesday 21 May, Wednesday 22 May
Second interview – Tuesday 4th June, Wednesday 5th June – morning only
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The Access Foundation is focused on making a real difference to people’s lives by awarding grants to charities which make a valuable and measurable positive impact. Our grant giving objectives fall into three categories:
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to mitigate the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people
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to advance the charitable causes of the registered charities which are chosen as the "Access Group Company Charities of the Year"
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to advance the charitable causes of charities for whom there is a strong emotional connection with a member of staff (e.g. through support they or a close relative have received from the charity)
The Foundation aims to achieve this via a fund from which it awards grants to other charitable organisations aligned with the principles above. You are a key member or the team that works towards our target to award grants to a total value of +/- £2 million each year.
The Access Foundation was set up in 2021 following the success and growth enjoyed by The Access Group over the previous decade. While affiliated with The Access Group in terms of its identity, The Access Foundation is a separate organisation, governed by an independent board of trustees and with its own objectives and goals.
The Access Foundation wants to fund projects and activities that make a real difference to people’s lives in the countries the Access group is active.To achieve our objectives, we are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to help run and improve our operational processes.
Job objectives
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Support the trustees in the due diligence and evaluation of each applicant and facilitate the decision-making process for each application
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Support the ongoing evaluation process of all successful applicants and ensure agreed measures and outcomes are reported back to the Foundation in a timely manner
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Manage the external communication of the Foundation’s successes back to stakeholders and supporters, as well as other channels on social media, such as Instagram and LinkedIn
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Manage the communication with the Access Group and maintain an open channel of communication with the charities team at the Access group
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Manage the Admin and Grants Assistant and ensure all Admin processes as well as operational processes are running smoothly and make changes where required
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Manage the use of the accounting package Access Financials to ensure processes are followed and grantees paid on time.
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Oversee the data collation for and write the impact report
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Collaborate and work with the trustees and volunteers
Duties and responsibilities will include
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Write regular reports to the trustees of new applications, applications in progress and outcomes, inform and advise the trustees to achieve a swift decision on all cases
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Organise the publicity and communications around each successful grant, including newsfeeds, social media and website updates.
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Liase with the Access Marketing team to support their own comms
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Ensure financial accounts are accurate and complete
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Liase with 3rd parties such as external suppliers and partners ranging from auditors to our financial partners
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Draft Offer letters for the successful applicants
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Recruit, Manage and Appraise the Admin and Grant Assistant
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Attend trustees, volunteers and applications meetings
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Manage the access controls for volunteers and staff
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Oversee the financial accounts, approve invoices on our bespoke Finance system and deal with some financial accounting together with our Chair of the board of trustees
Skills and Experience Required
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Organised, efficient and reliable with the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneous
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A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
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Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels from junior to CEO
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Computer literate with good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
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The ability to be an ambassador for the Foundation to all external parties and stakeholders
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to travel to London as required (minimum once every 6 weeks)
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Sympathy for grassroot charities
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Experience of the charity sector
The Access Foundation is focused on making a real difference to people’s lives by awarding grants to charities which make a valuable & positive impact
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Adult Care Home Manager
Reports to: Regional Manager
Responsible for:Team Leader, Learning Disability Nurse, Support Workers
Job Purpose
To oversee the day-to-day delivery of CQC registered high quality dignified residential care and support services promoting respect, equality and the independence of the people supported.
Principal Accountabilities
- Efficiently manage the day-to-day delivery of the adult residential care home service
- Manage staffing levels to ensure sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff.
- Effectively manage the staff team providing information, guidance and on-going supervision and performance management reviews.
- Effectively communicate information and instructions to staff and people supported.
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of staff training and development.
- Manage and monitor the local budget.
- Provide leadership to ensure staff are clear about their duties and responsibilities.
- Responsible for the safe delivery and accurate recording of care in line with legislation, the CQC, and AFG policies.
- Being the CQC Registered Manager for the adult residential care home to ensure compliance with Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and all other relevant legislation.
- Keep up to date with best practice in social care and apply this knowledge to your work.
- Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace.
- Manage and coordinate governance and quality assurance activity.
- Promote the interests of people supported and provide a person-centred service.
- Conduct assessments of prospective new residents and carry out all duties required to commence care and support.
- Provide clear information to all people supported and their representatives about the adult residential care home.
- Communicate effectively with people supported, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver the best possible care and support.
- Maintain confidentiality for people supported, their families and AFG employees.
- Interview prospective candidates and coordinate inductions for new staff.
- Implement AFG policies in relation to absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Participate in the on-call responsibilities appropriate to the role
Person Specification - Essential Requirements:
Experience
- 3 Years experience as a CQC Registered Manager in an Adult Residential Care Home setting.
- Experience of leading a CQC inspection resulting in ‘Good’ or Outstanding’ ratings.
- Sound knowledge of CQC regulations.
- Experience in managing Human Resource issues.
- Experience in interagency working.
- Experience in the management of local budgets.
- Experience of managing services using the CQC Guidance of ‘Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture’
- Significant experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, behavioural or physical support needs.
Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrate values consistent with those of the organisation.
- Ability to implement initiatives relating to service delivery, improvement, and modernisation.
- Knowledge of, and lead on the ongoing development and implementation of systems that ensure compliance with regulatory/inspection regimes.
- Knowledge of current best practice in relation to people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
- Ability to manage change.
- Ability to manage and lead teams of staff.
- Understanding of the wider issues affecting the sector.
- Understanding of the implementation of financial procedures and managing the service budget.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Promote the interests of people using the service through the provision of Recovery/Staying well/Person centred planning using co-production principles.
- Computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Evidence of personal development.
Qualifications & Training
- NVQ Level 4 Registered Managers Award or equivalent.
Other
- Car Owner and Driver.
- Offer of employment/continued employment is conditional on the applicant successfully attaining CQC Registered Manager status.
This role is Band II as per our structure
To deliver outstanding personalised support that creates independence and value.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Drive Partnership Programme Manager
37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours and provision of an out-of-hours response as needed
£49,299 - £52,387
Fixed Term for 2 years
Home based with some travel to pilot sites when the role requires it
The Role
In April 2021 the Domestic Abuse Act received Royal Assent. The Act introduces a new civil Domestic Abuse Protection Notice (DAPN) to provide immediate protection following a domestic abuse incident, and a new civil Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) to provide flexible, longer-term protection for victims. DAPOs can impose both prohibitions and positive requirements on perpetrators. We were commissioned by the Home Office to design a triage model that will assess individuals for the suitability of these interventions; this triage model will be rolled out in the pilot sites which are going live in May 2024 and will be tested and evaluated in order to prepare for national roll out in 2026.The Programme Manager will oversee the roll out and delivery of the DAPO pilot Triage Model.
Benefits:
- 34 days’ holiday per year, including public holidays
- Flexible Working (e.g. compressed hours)
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Pension Scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Clinical Supervision
- Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced Family Leave Policies
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Professional Development Fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative Practice Training
- Time Off In Lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 16th May 2024
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.
No agencies please.
Full-time/open to job share
Do you enjoy presenting, building relationships, and networking? Are you able to inspire others to bring lasting change? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with over 150 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. As a leading international Christian development charity, we work in 10 countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives.
Today, one person every two minutes is diagnosed with leprosy. It’s a disease of poverty, striking the most vulnerable. Left untreated, it causes permanent disability. Stigma means that people affected by this disease are often rejected by those closest to them.
We are looking for an inspirational communicator to be the face of The Leprosy Mission. You’ll be working from home, with extensive travel across your region. As part of a fun and supportive team, you’ll be changing the lives of people who have been rejected by society. There’s nothing more rewarding than that!
We have a culture of growing and learning together, providing extensive training in fundraising and international development. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see our work first hand.
We’re looking for:
- An engaging public speaker to a range of audiences, including churches, community groups and businesses
- Proven success in fundraising or sales
- A confident networker
- Experience of managing volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to work on Sundays and evenings as required, and occasional Saturdays
- The ability to develop and deliver a regional fundraising strategy
TLM is an explicitly Christian charity, serving those of all faiths and none. There is an occupational requirement for the Community Partnerships Manager to be a committed Christian, as you will be preaching in supporting churches.
A valid UK driving license is an essential requirement for the role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a work health questionnaire.
There is a potential for a job share in this role. If you’re interested in a job share, please confirm your availability to work Sundays and two days in the week in your application.
To apply and for more information on this role and the work of TLM, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9.00 am on Wednesday 29 May 2024
Preliminary interviews: Date to be agreed (Zoom)
In-person interviews: Date to be agreed (Peterborough Office)
TLM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy. Recruitment to all roles within TLM includes criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community who have permission to work in the UK.
Registered Charity number 1050327.
Job description
Plants are the foundation of life and shape everything around us, but they face threats at every level. Communications and Engagement helps to underpin our on the ground delivery of our ambitious strategy, helping us connect more people with nature and inspiring everyone to enjoy and learn more about plants and fungi.There has never been a better or more urgent time to join us in our work.
We are seeking an experienced, media savvy, passionate and results-focussed media and campaigns professional to join our small friendly team, the one that catapulted #NoMowMay into a national phenomenon.. This role is a job share so you will enjoy working collaboratively and rolling up your sleeves to help the team across a range of communications, campaigning, engagement and fundraising disciplines and strengthening our networks and partnerships to deliver the best outcomes for nature.
We want you to contribute imagination, expertise, enthusiasm and a can-do approach that will help drive meaningful change for our environment and make a real difference.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Are you up for the challenge?
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who has expertise in developing influential media campaigns and shares our compassion and commitment to deliver positive outcomes for nature. You will be a highly organised, motivated, curious and creative individual who is comfortable working on integrated communications and PR campaigns and working with stakeholders from across the organisation to find the story.
You will have strong influencing and networking skills, always searching for new and inventive ways to shout about Plantlife and grow our audience. You will be detail orientated and adept at managing multiple projects at once.
What will you be doing?
This is a key role within our dedicated communications team and will focus on leveraging and shaping Plantlife’s activity and presence in the media, alongside a job share colleague. You will support the Head of Communications and Engagement with the leadership, planning and delivery of Plantlife’s media strategy to raise awareness, engage stakeholders and drive support for our cause.
This role will support our campaigning activity in the UK and internationally and will be one of Plantlife key external voices, playing a pivotal role in shaping our key messages. Working across the organisation and with colleagues leading our conservation, advocacy, and partnerships work you will keep abreast of key organisational activities and create opportunities for media and campaigning.
We are offering the role as hybrid or home based. We have offices in Salisbury or Retford. There will be an expectation of some travel to attend monthly team meetings
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note we do not accept CV's and we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Phoenix Futures have an exciting Remote opportunity for someone to join the Business Development team and help shape the future of specialist treatment for people recovering from addiction.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity
The Role
This is a work from home post and can be based remotely anywhere within the UK. There will be the need to travel to meetings in London occasionally and travel to our services across England and Scotland on an ad hoc basis.
As the newly appointed Business Development Finance Partner, you will work closely with the Head of Business Development and Director in identifying and evaluating new opportunities as well as working across the Organisation to support ongoing contract management and financial business management activities.
You will support our operational leadership across the UK to evaluate, monitor and review the financial aspects of new business opportunities, leading on financial elements of tenders and grants as well as contract management and risk appraisal processes.
The position provides an ideal opportunity for individuals with a strong finance background (qualified or part-qualified accountants) to develop and enhance their careers through transitioning into a business management role.
You will be part of a passionate and skilled Business Development team, supporting the vital work delivered by Phoenix Futures across the UK.
About You
To join us as Business Development Finance Partner, you will need:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent literacy and report writing skills
- Experience of budgeting for tendering / contracting for services
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interpret and explain budgets and pricing to operational staff
- Qualified in or working towards a professional accounting qualification
- Empathy with the mission and values of Phoenix Futures
Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Business Development Finance Partner, please get in touch or apply today.
Your Rewards
- Salary of £34,400 pro-rata (FTE £43,500) working 30hrs across the week with flexibility that allows you to balance home and work
- Up to 8½% performance related pay annually
- 25 days’ annual leave pro-rata, plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
The Team
The Business Development team are responsible for leading on new and emerging opportunities to support people with substance misuse issues – securing opportunities to deliver residential rehabilitation, community, housing and prisons services.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future. Find out more on our website.
Interview Process
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short digital interview via Microsoft Teams in June.
Successful candidates will be selected for a face-to-face interview, for which there will be a psychometric assessment and aptitude test to complete, in the form of a systems task. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Local Motion Project Manager
The role
The post holder or this role will be responsible for the work of LocalMotion in Oldham and ensuring that local people, community organisations and institutions can collaborate to achieve their shared vision.
The shared purpose of LocalMotion is to learn how all elements of our societal structure, including funders, sectors, and citizens, can work together equitably within a geographical place to positively disrupt the normal patterns and vicious cycles that are holding communities back, to reimagine a more just future for everyone. And for the collective learning to influence change at a local and national level.
The main things you will be asked to do in this role
· To provide effective and visible leadership of the LocalMotion work in Oldham, both within Oldham itself and within the wider LocalMotion movement and network.
· To ensure that Oldham’s LocalMotion work is delivered in line with LocalMotion aims and values and strives for excellence in coproduction and collaborative practice.
· To actively connect with people, communities organisations and institutions in order to maximise the reach and impact of this opportunity.
· Work with the local coordination group to establish the ways of working and processes required to share power and devolve resources and leadership to drive forward the work to achieve our local vision.
· To ensure the local coordination group in Oldham is well supported, is reflective of the communities of Oldham and has the practical support it needs to carry out its functions and responsibilities.
· To ensure that the LocalMotion resources are spent in accordance with the grant agreement, the budget and that all reporting, due diligence and learning requirements are met.
· To ensure the LocalMotion work in Oldham is well documented, and we are able to share learning and impact with key stakeholders.
· To work with local partners, funders and other stakeholders to secure additional resources that will help achieve Oldham’s LocalMotion vision.
· To contribute to LocalMotion learning and governance events (approximately 4-6 per year) as part of the wider network and be a representative of the work in Oldham, including delivering presentations and sharing learning and insight.
To organise and host events and visits to further the objectives of LocalMotion
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who…
- Is a skilled and experienced facilitator and programme manager.
- Is driven by social justice and addressing the root causes of systemic issues.
- Is rooted in community and understands the VCFSE.
- Is a networker and can easily build strong, trusting relationships with people and organisations.
- Is a skilled influencer who can operate within partnerships and bring solutions.
- Is an excellent communicator and effective in producing reports and presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
Salary: £37,336-£40,220 per annum (pro rata)
NJC Grade: NJC PO2 (29-32)
Hours: 28 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend work)
Length of contract: 3 years with the possibility to extend.
Location: Hybrid working – work from home and at our office and in communities in Oldham
The closing date for applications is 09:00am on 31 May 2024
Interviews will be held on 13 June 2024 and will include a panel interview and task.
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
Action Together believes that a greater diversity of views, skills, and lived experience will help generate better ideas, and will lead to better decision making. We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty.
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
To strengthen the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector. To enable positive social change and promote social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Plantlife in our mission to protect and celebrate the beauty and importance of wild plants and fungi. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Partnerships Manager to lead our efforts in securing support for conservation initiatives from individual philanthropists. In this role, you will drive strategy to engage both existing and potential supporters, and develop partnerships that drive our mission forward. If you are passionate about conservation, skilled in building funding partnerships, and ready to make a difference,
What will you be doing?
This is an exciting new position within Plantlife’s successful and ambitious Partnerships Team. It will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to engage a diverse range of existing and new supporters to secure high value gifts for Plantlife's vital conservation work.
The Senior Partnerships Manager will communicate confidently and clearly about the value of mutually beneficial collaborations to achieve common goals. This role will need to work cross team, innovate to wow donors, craft supporter journeys, and create long term commitments to deliver core income towards Plantlife’s mission to create a world rich in plants and fungi.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with the right skills, either through prior experience in major gift fundraising or with similar transferrable skills. The ideal candidate will be warm, approachable, and able to build trust. A natural networker who loves to initiate conversations and is comfortable making a funding ask. If you are prepared to learn and grow in the role, have strong relationship building and communication skills, can combine analytical skills with creative flair, and have the energy and resilience needed in a fundraising role, we would love to hear from you
The role will include prospect research, setting up meetings, making calls, giving presentations, writing proposals, implementing stewardship plans, and actively engaging supporters with our work.
We are offering the role as hybrid or home based. We have offices in Salisbury or Retford. Regular travel across the UK will be required to meet potential supporters and attendance at monthly face to face Partnership meetings (usually in Birminghan) and occasional Plantlife events.
Prospectus is excited to be working with a thought leader within the Health and Social Care space and supporting their search for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager. This new role will be the only MEL Manager within this impactful organisation and will be supporting our client by monitoring internal performance regarding supporting grantees projects, and not evaluating the programmes themselves.
The successful candidate within this role will be an experience MEL Manager with a strong technical expertise within their field. You will be happy to work alone when needed and also confident to get involved, to challenge problems and get them solved, not be phased by some ambiguity at times. You will be setting up MEL frameworks in an environment that celebrates effective simplicity and being the go-to expert within this field.
Our client is a well-recognised organisation. They have recently been awarded significant funding and the MEL Manager contract is aligned to this. The role is expected to be a fixed term of 10 month, but an extension is possible.
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.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Job Title – Registered Manager - West Midlands
Pay - £52,939 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum.
Hours - 35 Hours per Week
Contract - Permanent
Location – Homebased - working with our team across West Midlands. Occasional travel will be required.
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to establish expert in-house support services such as our TACT Health and Education Services and create TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults. New staff will join us as we embark on a journey to become a wholly trauma-informed organisation with the aim of increasing our effectiveness and improving outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
We pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff. We will also invest in your learning, supporting you to grow and develop during your employment with TACT. You will be encouraged to attend personal and professional development opportunities and will have access to learning and resources to empower you to advance your knowledge and skills.
We are currently the 4th Best Charity to work for and the 16th Best Mid-Sized Company in the UK according to The Best Companies criteria and our survey results have evidenced “outstanding” levels of engagement amongst staff in recent years. You can view our Best Companies summary video here.
Reporting into the Director of Children’s Services, the post holder has Registered Manager responsibilities for a wide-reaching geographical area which will have a staff team of Social Workers, Family Finding Worker, Engagement & Activity Practitioner, Consultants, Panel Members and Administration team. The post holder will prioritise trauma informed and therapeutic methodologies and actively support and encourage diversity and inclusion within all aspects of the role.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
- Family-friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
- Fantastic professional learning and personal development opportunities.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 12th May 2024.
Interview Date: Monday 27th May 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
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The Anabaptist Mennonite Network seeks to equip the Church to live distinctively in a post-Christendom world. In this role you will be providing the administrative support to enable our innovative projects to share and demonstrate Jesus’ challenge of peace as outlined in our Core Convictions.
To apply send a Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details for two referees. In addition please send a covering letter, no longer than 2 sides of A4, explaining why you are a good fit for this role.
We believe that the Anabaptist-Mennonite story offers an alternative and inspiring perspective to our contemporary society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: This role is available as both a full time and part time role, but the candidate must be available for at least 3 days a week, with the expectation of flexibility in emergencies. The salary is up to GBP £41,000 gross annually, pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent, and dependent on experience.
Remuneration: Up to £41,000 GBP gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)
Applications from people with an existing legal right to work in the UK are only accepted.
Are you an experienced Press & PR Manager with extensive experience in media relations that has the capability to increase the visibility of our campaigns and expand our audiences?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are looking for a proactive and energetic media professional with a great eye for a story.
When emergencies happen, we get expert health teams to where they’re needed fast. You will be at the heart of telling our incredible story – securing media coverage in response to global events.
Our strategy is to become the ‘go to’ emergency health charity for supporters, donors and the media when disasters and emergencies strike. We have ambitious plans to reach and engage larger audiences to support our life-saving work.
In the past 12 months we have received substantial media attention for our emergency work in Gaza, Ukraine, and Turkey. This includes features on primetime television such as BBC’s The One Show, segments on national news, front page of national broadsheets, regular appearances on BBC Radio 4, and pieces in quality newspapers such as The Times and The Guardian.
You will work within the Fundraising and Communications directorate. We are small and ambitious team who has achieved significant success in driving profile and engagement to inspire support from the public.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Press & PR Manager - April 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than 24 May 2024
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Senior Development Manager to join the internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester.
The job
- We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated fundraiser to join Chetham’s as Senior Development Manager to manage the development team in securing over £600k of income per annum across Chetham’s School of Music, Library and The Stoller Hall. This is a great progression opportunity for someone currently working in fundraising.
- Supported by the Joint Principals, Head of Communications, the Creative Commercial Director and the Board: The Senior Development Manager will drive forward fundraising at Chetham’s and ensure that storytelling is used creatively to promote our vision – to make music and education more accessible, to enrich the lives of people in Manchester and beyond, and to improve wellbeing through the magic of music and learning. The role is ideally suited to somebody looking to grow into a senior fundraising role, and you will be supported by colleagues and mentorship from board members.
- Our development team is small but ambitious and includes a part time Development Manager and full time Fundraising Administrator. Working alongside our communications department, the development team manage a variety of income streams including a successful trust and foundation portfolio, donations, growing major donor and patron programme. There is opportunity to grow income from regular giving, legacies and corporate.
- The ideal candidate will have 5+ years fundraising experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and confidence working with a range of different stakeholders. Experience working in a similar arts organisation with a track record of securing five-figure gifts and a knowledge of database systems is highly desirable.
- This a full time, permanent role working 35 per week.
Chetham’s is a magical and vibrant place in which to work and will be of particular interest to candidates who have an empathy and passion for the arts, particularly classical music.
In return
- Salary starting at £37,437 per annum (salary up to £39,539 depending on experience)
- Benefits including free catered lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to concerts.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 31st May 2024
Interviews will take place on: To be confirmed
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Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 52670