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Temple Church is located in the Temple, City of London. The Church serves the legal colleges (Inns of Court) of Inner and Middle Temple, and serves members of the Inns and their families, London’s residents, visiting jurists and travellers from all over the world through the provision of some of the most uplifting services, music and discussions in London. Inner and Middle Temple have established a new registered charity, Temple Church Trust (Reg no 1205712), to maintain the Church, support its choristers and professional musical team, and develop its charitable activities. In advance of the Trust becoming operational in the summer, the Temple Church Committee wishes to appoint the first Chief Executive Officer of the Trust.
The role:
The CEO will be expected to lead and coordinate an established team of full-time and part-time staff; manage the Church’s multifaceted stakeholder network; ensure close control and management of the Church’s resources; and represent the Church and its work to the two Inns and externally so that the Church can function effectively and plan confidently for the future. The CEO will also be responsible for the Church's sensitive commercial development through the Trust’s wholly-owned commercial subsidiary company.
What we need:
You will be an excellent leader with effective interpersonal skills. Your recent experience will be at the director level or equivalent in the third sector, public sector, military or commerce. You will have a proven track record of leading or significantly contributing to the leadership of an organisation similar in size and complexity to the Temple Church. Proven experience in managing and delivering projects and income generation is essential. You should demonstrate a commitment to learning and development and sympathy for the mission and values of the Church of England.
What we offer:
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of £75,000. Benefits include a generous non-contributory defined contribution pension scheme, private health care, and 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Media & Communications Officer
Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. Our Communications and Marketing team is working hard to attract more businesses to join us as Members, to increase uptake of our events, products and services, and to help us to become more well-known for our policy work, research and campaigns.
If you want to play a part in creating a more disability inclusive society, have experience working in a media relations role, and a good eye for a story, come and join our busy, friendly team as part-time Media and Communications Officer.
We are looking for someone who already loves working in media relations, but who can also support broader communications activity. If you have a can-do attitude, the tenacity to pursue media coverage, and great attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you.
The majority of this role will focus on developing and delivering proactive and reactive print, online and broadcast media relations campaigns to promote the benefits of disability inclusion, our membership, products, services and policy work to businesses and policymakers. You would also plan and write content for multiple platforms.
You will have:
- Experience of media relations with a proven track record at officer level.
- Experience selling in stories to journalists with the motivation to keep going and follow up.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience writing content for a range of audiences and channels.
- A flexible approach.
This new part-time role (4 days, Monday and Friday required), is based in our Communications and Marketing Team (6 people) and will work closely with our Media Consultant.
We offer opportunities for flexible working, including variable start and finish times, hybrid or remote working. Most staff work an average of two days a week in our office in London Bridge, London, SE1.
How to apply
Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk
- Closing date for applications: 28 April 2024.
- First interviews are planned for the week commencing 7th & 9th May 2024.
- Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 13 May 2024.
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
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Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview
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Thank you for your interest in working for Birthrights. If you are interested in centering anti-oppression in your fundraising work, in embodying an abundance mindset and working in ways that resist fundraising cultures that too often results in burn out, please read on and download our recruitment pack for more information about Birthrights and the role.
About Birthrights:
Birthrights was founded in 2013 with the understanding that at the heart of the poor experiences and outcomes of maternity care for so many people in the UK, is a consistent failure to listen to the voices of women and birthing people and a complete disregard for their fundamental human rights. We champion the rights of women and birthing people through information and advice, training, campaigns, research and legal action. You can read our new ten year strategic framework here Strategy - Birthrights
About the role:
This is a hugely exciting role that will be part of Birthrights Senior Leadership team and play a key part in helping Birthrights’ meet its ambitions and achieve its potential. Birthrights
To date, fundraising efforts have been led by the CEO. We are seeking an experienced fundraising and business development professional responsible for co-ordinating Birthrights fundraising ambitions – including developing and delivering a new fundraising strategy that is aligned with our new organisational strategic framework. We want to strengthen our longer-term financial stability and ensure our fundraising aligns with our commitments to anti-oppressive practices.
About You:
You will be resourceful and organised, with the ability to build great relationships and have excellent co-ordination and administration skills. Your experience may be in one area of income generation or in many, but you will be able to see how you can draw on your experiences to shape and deliver a broader fundraising strategy.
We still want to hear from you even if you don’t meet all our criteria. Please tell us about experiences that have not been included here, but that you feel might be relevant to this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rose Voucher Project Officer, Southwark Rose Vouchers for Fruit and Veg Project
The Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project in Southwark has been successfully supporting families with young children to ensure fruit and vegetables are a part of their everyday diet since 2018. As we enter the seventh year of the project, we are now looking for a new member of staff to join the 1st Place Rose Voucher Project team and support our work in delivering the project, while measuring its wider impact on families. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of working in a community setting and an understanding of impact and evaluation to take on a key role in the project, involving ongoing interaction with families and professionals.
Job Summary
As Rose Voucher Project Officer, you will be working alongside the Southwark Rose Voucher Project Lead to forward the development of the Rose Voucher Project in Southwark. Your key areas of responsibility will be registering new families onto the Rose Voucher Project, overseeing the two Rose Voucher distribution sessions which take place at both our centres, supported by our dedicated Rose Voucher volunteers, and coordinating and supporting the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Project. You will also provide support to our network of other Rose Voucher distribution centres in Southwark to ensure they are working in a coordinated way and according to agreed processes.
You will be a motivated individual, with excellent written and communication skills, and proven experience of working in a community setting where service users are valued, listened to and respected. Previous experience working with and signposting families is essential to ensure that our Rose Voucher families are aware of the many services and activities available to support and increase their health and wellbeing. The Rose Vouchers Project is an integral part of the wider Family Hub team at 1st Place, so you will be working in a busy environment, with colleagues who are all as committed to providing a friendly service and positive experience for families as you are.
Closing Date: 23rd April 2024
Interviews: 29th April 2024
We value equality and diversity in our organisation, and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work in. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our team to account manage a portfolio of partners and support our largest partnerships, ensuring excellence in relationship management to the highest standard. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,781.96 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
This is a key role within the Corporate Partnerships team, working collaboratively across the organisation. We work with a range of valued corporate partners and have ambitious plans to grow sustainable net income each year, to help the thousands of cats that need us. This role will help support the Partnerships Team achieve its income targets by providing high quality support for current partners, partner engagement and excellent stewardship. This role will manage a portfolio of partners to help implement the Corporate Partnerships fundraising plan and increase sustainable net income for Cats Protection as well as support the Corporate Partnerships team in developing new corporate partnerships and develop existing partnerships.
Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships Officer:
As Corporate Partnerships Officer you will help identify, research and cultivate relationships with existing partners and to help implement the corporate partnerships fundraising plan, aligned with the wider fundraising strategy.
You will hold responsibility for managing a portfolio of partners providing cultivation and engagement strategies which maximise their lifetime value, using corporate fundraising techniques and support the development of creative and compelling proposals for existing partners and develop inspiring and engaging communications.
You will support the Corporate Partnerships team with larger accounts and projects and the transition of new business accounts to the account management team, liaise with volunteer branches and centres in the implementation of national partnerships, manage the administration and marketing of Payroll Giving and keep concise records of partnership projects on the central database.
What we’re looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Officer:
- Experience of working in a volunteering or charity environment
- Corporate fundraising experience or charity background
- Understand high value fundraising principles, practices and processes, using verbal and written communication to engage, influence and motivate donors to give
- Ability to write compelling proposals
- Experience of using a CRM database
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively – orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally
- Understanding of corporate fundraising principles, practices and processes, including ethical screening, VAT and logo
What we can offer you:
- salary of up to £30,781.96 per annum plus excellent benefits
- generous annual leave entitlement
- contribution pension scheme
- life assurance scheme
- range of health benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- and more
Join us as our Corporate Partnerships Officer. and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
Closing date: Tuesday 9th April
Virtual interview date: 17th & 18th April
Applications may close before the deadline and interviews may take place prior to the closing date, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Do you want to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in London? London Youth is seeking an experienced Head of Trusts and Foundations to play a vital role in their mission to support young people and youth organisations to become the best they can be.
For over 135 years, London Youth has played a unique role in igniting the potential in young Londoners. The charity’s vision is that all young Londoners grow up healthy, able to express themselves, navigate a fulfilling career and make a positive contribution in their communities. Because good youth work works. Last year alone, more than 600,000 young individuals were supported through their expansive network of members. They are dedicated to creating opportunities and fostering growth through their wide range of transformative programmes in sports development, employability, youth action and involvement, arts, and outdoor education.
It has been an exciting period of change for London Youth. Last year, the organisation made an internal appointment of a new CEO and they have recently appointed a new Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead the team to meet their ambitious growth plans.
As the Head of Trusts and Foundations, you will lead their impressive trusts, foundations, and statutory income streams which generates over £3 million annually. We’re seeking a driven, tenacious individual with a track record of securing 6- and 7-figure gifts to lead the growth-focused team.
You will work closely with the Delivery Directorate who lead on grant management and reporting. With a fundraising-positive approach from the department, you will work collaboratively with them to identify funding opportunities and to deliver excellent stewardship.
As Head of Trusts and Foundations, you will:
- Lead on the planning and delivery of the trusts, foundations and statutory strategy to grow both restricted and unrestricted income
- Develop and oversee a portfolio and pipeline of high value trusts, foundations and statutory funders
- Write compelling funding proposals to engage new donors to give at the 6- and 7-figure level to ensure long term growth and sustainability
- Work collaboratively with the delivery teams to ensure effective grant management, stewardship and reporting for funders
- Work closely with the delivery teams to develop new projects and cases for support, and refine existing projects to meet the emerging needs of beneficiaries
- Develop engagement opportunities for prospective and warm funders to bring them closer to London Youth’s mission
- Provide management and direction for the team – including two Trusts and Foundations Managers
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven success of securing 6 and 7-figure gifts from a range of trusts, foundations and statutory funders
- Superb writing skills to convey need and impact across bids, applications, cases for support and pitches
- Demonstrable experience of growing income streams
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and able to influence/persuade a wide range of stakeholders
- Proven ability to facilitate cross-team working and forge effective working relationships with services teams
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
- Alignment with London Youth’s new organisational values: Ambition, Collaboration, Inclusivity, and Accountability
Benefits include:
- 28 days per year plus bank holidays and 3 closure days in December
- 4% employer pension contribution (where employees make an additional voluntary contribution, employer contribution increases to 5%)
- Cash Health Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (for you and your family)
- Volunteering days
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Are you an experienced HR professional used to coordinating the full employee lifecycle and supporting managers to make an organisation a great place to work? Do you want to help create new possibilities for people with heart and lung diseases? If so, you could be the perfect candidate for our new HR Business Partner role.
This is a new role taking full ownership of all strategic and operational elements of the HR function, supporting an organisation of 25 people, reporting directly into our CEO, Richard Bowyer.
The successful candidate will coordinate all elements of the employee lifecycle and ensure the charity is a great place to work by supporting line managers, being the key point of contact for staff welfare, and owning the employee engagement survey process.
They will lead on key HR projects – such as EDI strategy development & rollout, implementation of an HRIS and new payroll provider, and creating a staff handbook.
The HR Business Partner will be a standalone role, overseeing all strategic and operational HR functions including:
- Coordinating all HR administration and processes – across starters, leavers, benefits, payroll, and implementing an HRIS. Improving and streamlining processes.
- Leading on all people related issues, supporting line managers to minimise risk, embrace best practice and make the charity a great place to work.
- Providing strategic guidance and advice to line managers on recruitment & selection and regularly joining interview panels.
- Being the staff welfare lead and owning the employee engagement survey process.
- Maximising the effectiveness of our annual appraisal and personal development process, including sourcing internal and external learning activities.
- Strategic inclusion lead for the organisation, including creating and implementing a new EDI strategy.
- Active member and contributor to the internal Heads of Department leadership group, and leading on people updates to the leadership team.
We are looking for someone that:
- Has proven experience autonomously managing HR administration across the employee lifecycle in a standalone role or small team, with the ability to review, implement and streamline processes.
- Has significant experience in effectively and pragmatically supporting and coaching line managers on a range of people issues.
- Can assess employee learning needs and source effective training and development activities.
- Can lead on our inclusion work, with a passion for EDI within the workplace.
- Can work autonomously and proactively manage a varied workload.
- Has exceptional ‘people-skills’ and is an excellent communicator while being discrete and tactful to sensitive issues.
The ideal candidate will also:
- Be CIPD Level 7 qualified (or in progress).
- Have experience working within the charity sector, with knowledge of topics such as compliance, safeguarding and volunteering.
- Be a confident public speaker – able to present to and/or train groups of up to 30 people.
About the organisation
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity exists to create new possibilities for people with heart and lung diseases. Working closely with Royal Brompton & Harefield hospitals, we fund life-changing projects to expand medical understanding and find innovative treatment options; to renew and upgrade equipment; and improve the everyday experience of patients and staff alike.
Charity employees are entitled to a range of benefits including 27 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rated for part time roles), an employee assistance scheme, enhanced pension contributions, and a cross-charity discretionary annual bonus.
This role is for 14 hours per week, which can be worked across two or three days. This role is required to be in the office at least once day a week, rotating between our four London locations.
Application
Interested candidates should click through to the application page to download the full job description and person spec for further details on the role.
As part of your application, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification, with details of your notice period and salary expectations. To support our efforts to make our recruitment processes more inclusive, we are using an anonymous application process.
Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 15 April.
First round interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 22 April 2024, with final round interviews provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 06 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strong, visionary leader keen to advocate for the VCSE sector? Are you interested in bringing people and organisations together to collaborate on the future of community led services across Hampshire and to be the public face of the organisation?
Having led the organisation through a significant period of change, our CEO has chosen to move on to take up a new challenge and set up her own business. We are now seeking a Chief Executive to lead Action Hampshire through the next phase of its strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has the desire, vision and ambition to continue to build a system that is fairer for our communities.
As a strengths-based organisation, we value the unique contributions each member of our team brings and our organisational culture emphasises coaching and leadership over management. We’re committed to inclusivity, equity and to the wellbeing and safety of our team. This role offers a high degree of flexibility in working hours and can be delivered remotely, apart from bimonthly coworking or away days in Hampshire. You’ll have the opportunity to set your own development goals and targets and receive support to achieve them. Joining a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be able to manage your own time and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and contractors. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your strengths to other parts of the organisation too.
Key tasks include:
(see job description for a full list of tasks)
- Lead, inspire and develop the team at Action Hampshire to deliver our purpose
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure delivery and regular review of Action Hampshire’s (‘the charity’) vision, mission and strategic plans
- Deliver the charity’s vision and mission through appropriate plans and in accordance with agreed policies and protocols.
- Support and advise the Board to meet its responsibilities to ensure that the charity is legally compliant, well run and meets its organisational duties and obligations
- Enhance the charity’s impact and profile locally, regionally and nationally.
For almost 75 years, we’ve supported communities across Hampshire. Today, our mission focuses on strengthening the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, supporting communities to raise their voices, and doing all we can to reduce disadvantage and celebrate diversity across Hampshire. Our responsive approach means we work across a wide range of issues relevant to our communities, from increasing the availability of rural affordable housing to ensuring cancer awareness messaging reaches seldom heard communities.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, ambitious and friendly team. Our new 3-year strategy sets out clear goals and actions which we’ll achieve together. Our leadership team are embedding a culture of learning, experimentation and development. Our team is caring, collaborative and driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. We are a Living Wage employer and Disability Confident.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Business Operations Officer
Job id: 086765
Salary: £37,332 - £42,099 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Business unit: King's Business School
Department: KBS Faculty Office
Location: Strand Campus
Category: Professional & Support Services
King’s Business School (KBS) asks challenging questions of business and wider society like: What is the meaning of work? Should business be more ethical? How can we measure productivity? What is modern slavery? Are AI and big data the future of finance?
KBS contributes towards answering these questions, changing the way business works whilst tackling the world’s major challenges for the good of the economy, the environment, society, and businesses everywhere.
The Faculty incorporates seven departments as well as several vibrant institutes and centres with broad ranging programmes of activity across research, education, impact and engagement, thought leadership, and knowledge transfer.
This new role as Senior Business Operations Officer will play a key part in the day-to-day operation of finance and resource management, procurement, professional services HR, faculty estates and space, health and safety, and other defined project management. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the post-holder will be a member of the Faculty’s Business Support Team who will support and coordinate delivery of business operations in accordance with the College’s and the Faculty’s priorities, timeline and policies. The role will also provide a high level of customer support in collaboration with key stakeholders in the Faculty and central service teams.
The post-holder is expected to be well-versed in the systems and processes underpinning business operations, and has a positive and systematic approach to work, with strong communication and numeracy skills. They will also engage in collaborative teamwork, promote new ideas and initiatives for more effective and efficient delivery of services through a “one team” Faculty and College approach.
This is currently offered as a hybrid role, and the role holder will be eligible to spend part of their working week on campus and part of the week working remotely.
King’s Business School embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We attract students and staff from across the world, from many different backgrounds, with a variety of ethnicities, religions, and sexual and gender identities. We promote flexible working as a key enabler of inclusion. We particularly encourage and welcome applications from women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and from candidates who are LGBTQ+ and/or have a disability.
Benefits of working at King’s College London:
King’s College London (KCL) provide an extensive and varied range of career-focussed training and on-the-job learning as follows:
· We support staff to maintain a work/life balance
· Flexible working, parental leave opportunities, and subsidised childcare costs for under threes
· Reduced membership rates for staff at gyms at three of our campuses
· Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns
· 30 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays and four additional concessionary closure days over Christmas)
· Occupational pension scheme with generous employer contributions, and opt-in additional personal contributions
· Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
· Free coffee / fruit scheme from King’s College Food outlets (restrictions apply)
· Membership of My King’s Discounts offering preferential rates to wide range of groceries, holidays, entertainment, home, health and beauty and fashion
This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.
This is a full-time or part-time post – requiring a minimum of 80% (0.8 FTE). We would also consider applications for job-sharing and flexible working requests.
Closing date: 28 April 2024
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Creative United is one of the UK's leading social enterprises working across the arts and creative industries. Based at Somerset House in Central London, we deliver a wide range of publicly funded programmes focused on increasing access and inclusion in the arts. Our experienced team is committed to supporting artists, musicians and creative entrepreneurs of all kinds with the skills and confidence to develop and grow their social and economic impact, helping to maximise their contribution to the strength and diversity of the UK's creative economy.
We are looking to recruit a talented and self-motivated Senior Business Development Manager to join us in early June 2024 on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Development, this role is essential to driving forward the implementation of Creative United’s business development plans across multiple programme and project strands. Key responsibilities include the planning and delivery of business development activities that build on our existing service offer, responding to the needs of the creative communities that we serve, whether on a local, regional or national basis.
This is a hybrid-working role that involves spending a minimum of 2 days per week at our offices in London. You will have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships through a combination of face to face, telephone and written communications. You will be comfortable working with minimal supervision to plan and coordinate activities that involve the buy-in of other staff and partner organisations. You will be able to inspire and motivate other people to work with you to achieve our shared goals and priorities through effective planning, implementation and evaluation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity for individuals with interest in bringing people together to join our team as a Partnerships Officer.
As a Partnerships Officer (PO) you will be responsible for providing support across our national partnership team. This team is responsible for developing and engaging our corporate, trust, school and individual supporters, helping Envision to grow with impact. This role will have a particular focus on the development of corporate partnerships which provide mentor teams to support our young people’s development and funding to support our own sustainability.
Working closely with the Director of People and Partnerships, Regional Managers, the Senior Partnerships Manager and another Partnerships Officer, you will provide research, administration, and business development across the wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Partnerships Team in meeting income targets from diverse donor sources.
- Research and grow potential supporters across various donor types.
- Manage partnership records and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
- Provide administrative support to the wider team.
- Uphold Envision’s values and be a role model for young people and volunteers.
- Ensure that all activity is delivered in line with Envision policies and procedures.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, partners and stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication
- Experience of working within a fundraising capacity or generating new business – including desk research and self-generating new leads
- Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
Please note, we are unable to support visa applications and therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Wednesday 10 April
Please note:
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Toynbee Hall is looking to appoint a new Finance Officer who will support the production of accurate, timely financial and management accounts, budgets and forecasts as well as regular financial analysis of projects. They will carry out posting of the accounts from order processing through to completion of the annual accounts, and assist with financial reporting and VAT as required.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in sales and purchase ledger and who has accounting ability and analytical skills. This post holder will work closely with our Finance Manager and Finance Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the Finance function. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain or develop their Finance skills in a varied role within the charity sector and who wants to contribute their ideas to help shape our finance processes.
Toynbee Halls values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we encourage applications from those whose values align with ours.
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.
We work towards this by:
- Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
- Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
- Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.
This means:
- Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
- Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
- Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.
What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Development Officer
Salary Range: £25,000- £30,000 per annum
Length of Contract: Permanent, full-time contract
Start date: ASAP
Location: Remote
Background /Summary
In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to degrees and careers in STEM.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to be part of our ambitious fundraising team. You’ll have some experience in forming partnerships and or generating leads through targeted content.
Background to the project:
The Development Officer role is an exciting role which will enable the delivery of an expanded programme in 2024 and beyond. Your main responsibility will be leading our partner outreach for the continued growth of In2scienceUK. Industry engagement is key for the continued expansion of our new In2careers programme. This programme supports young people on their social mobility journey by removing barriers and creating opportunities.
Your specific duties will include:
Planning and strategy
- Identifying corporate partners
- Helping shape our corporate strategy and offer
- Driving corporate engagement
- Overseeing the development of new partnership marketing content
- Reporting and disseminating project outcomes
- Maintaining and managing our funders database (Salesforce)
Delivery
- Formulate high quality fundraising materials to engage new funders.
- Manage and support current major relationships
- Attend meetings to ensure key stakeholders remain updated and engaged in our work
- Generate relevant content for the In2careers platform
- Represent In2scienceUK at events as appropriate, particularly local business networking groups and events involving local universities, research institutes and science societies.
Communications and teamwork
- Play an active role in the In2scienceUK team, and across the organisation as a whole, upholding In2scienceUK’s values and behaviours and fostering good working relationships and enhanced communications with colleagues.
- Understand and comply with charity law and Fundraising Code of Practice with respect to corporate fundraising.
- Keep abreast of CSR commercials and not for profit news and events including fundraising tools and skills development.
- Track, analyse and report upon performance using agreed performance measures. This will include summary reports on accounts.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure proper observance of and adherence to all In2scienceUK’s policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for personal administration and efficient organisation of all activities.
- Other relevant duties as determined by the line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
- Hardworking and enthusiastic
- Experience of income or lead generations
- Ability to build and develop effective relationships with partners at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to write clear, accurate and appealing text for different audiences including marketing materials
- Be able to write marketing material and press releases
- Highly accurate with a strong attention to detail when handling information
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work with external partners and manage relationships.
Benefits:
At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your own bespoke training and career development plan with guidance from your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.
Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.
In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.
You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:
• References
• DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable
• Self-Disclosure
• Identity check
• Right to work in the UK
• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.
Application procedure:
Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a cover letter (2 pages maximum). Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each of the Person Specification competencies outlined above.
The deadline for applications is 11:30 pm on Thursday 25th April 2024.Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised.
Please note, this advert may close earlier than the indicated deadline.
For more information on the work we do please visit our website. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ty Watson, our Director of Development by email (you can find his email address in the Job Description attached)
In2scienceUK exists to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and boost diversity and inclusion in the STEM sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that within Settle's career structure and pay scale, this role is a Senior Officer position.
Settle is an award-winning charity that supports care-experienced young people as they move into their first home so they can confidently transition into independent living and thrive.
Benefits
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Flexible working arrangements
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
This is an exciting time to join Settle as we look to invest in and grow our fundraising and development capabilities. As Senior Fundraising Officer, you’ll be working to generate income which will enable Settle to expand its provision, reach its strategic goals and, ultimately, make a real difference to the amazing young people we serve.
You’ll work closely with our senior leadership and support team to help deliver our fundraising strategy. Reporting directly to our Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead on writing grant applications, reporting to funders and managing our prospects pipeline and you’ll support the running of fundraising campaigns and events too. Because this role will have a strong focus on securing trust and foundation income, we are looking for an experienced grant-writer with a track record of writing successful grant applications and securing 5-figure sums, but we’d welcome experience of other types of fundraising too.
In joining Settle, you’ll be joining a fast growing and truly impactful organisation with lots of opportunity for progression and development within our friendly team. We are proud to have been voted one of Escape the City’s Top 100 companies to ‘escape’ to in 2021.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about tackling climate change and supporting the development and growth of a dynamic organisation? Do you want to use your experiences of operations to support a mission driven team? Then you could be UK100’s new Operations Officer.
The role will help coordinate and manage collaboration across the entire organisation and between teams at UK100. The Operations Officer will manage the office space, plan team events, support staff onboarding and recruitment, and drive HR and internal policies and procedures such as DEI, Ways of Working with various systems, IT security and GDPR. They will drive the development and delivery of UK100’s operations, supporting the Chief Operating Officer, and progressing the improvement of UK100's internal systems and processes. It will involve developing UK100’s CRM system and supporting team members' use of the CRM and the management and administration of our Finance and budget systems.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: UK100 is actively taking steps towards developing new opportunities for people from an array of backgrounds, ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. UK100 values the voices of each of its employees in order to progress in a collaborative, innovative and well balanced way. The postholder will be expected to echo and support this. This can be found on the UK100 website here.
Key responsibilities:
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Maintaining UK100’s Customer Relationship Management system, including making updates that change front end form and function, coordinating with the service provider for training and updates and supporting UK100 staff in using the CRM.
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HR processes including supporting recruitment, staff onboarding, and off-boarding. Maintaining a HR Calendar and staff policies, and monitoring and reporting across various HR areas.
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Working with the finance team to track all of UK100 payments and expenses. Including maintenance and oversight of UK100 payments and support with UK100 grant budget tracking. Supporting the annual Financial Audit where necessary.
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Managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers, ensuring efficient payments and working with the bookkeeper on invoicing. Reviewing overhead contracts ensuring best value for money.
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Providing support for UK100’s Business Supporter Network including drafting contracts, updating BSN opportunities in the CRM and taking minutes from BSN meetings.
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Support UK100’s management of IT systems including for example Drive folder management, group email accounts, administration of G-Suite, Zoom and Monday and security settings and good practice.
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Developing and improving UK100 policy and procedure documents and owning and maintaining key organisational documents. Developing working processes with the team, for example on internal communications and ways of working.
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Office management and coordination with our workspace provider. Managing UK100 equipment and the UK100 fixed asset register.
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We are a small team. Ad hoc duties will thus arise, and every team member is expected to support the team efforts.
Place in organisational structure:
The post holder will report to the Chief Operating Officer, and be part of the Operations Team.
Key Relationships:
Internal: All team members
External: CRM provider
Office / workspace managers
IT service providers, administrators, and support
Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays)
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An additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas period
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An additional 2 days of paid leave per year to volunteer
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Subsidised gym membership
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Enhanced pension offering & access to professional pension advice
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Competitive Parental Leave policies
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Opportunity to request a Sabbatical after 1 year of service
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Company MacBook Air
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Work from home allowance
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UK100 supports flexible working arrangements
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Mental Health first aider
Special Note: This job description does not form part of the employment contract but indicates how that contract should be performed. The job description may be subject to amendment in the light of experience and consultation with the post holder.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Criteria
Knowledge
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Understanding of relevant organisational best practice and the systems and processes that support it
Experience
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Using G-Suite / Office applications and Zoom
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Using and developing a database / CRM
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Able to develop and maintain effective relationships
Skills and abilities
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Strong attention to detail
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Excellent communication skills and email manner
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Effective project management skills
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Strong digital literacy, experience with G Suite, Zoom and Excel preferable
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Being able to perform tasks efficiently under pressure
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Solution oriented, and proactive problem solver
Other
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Committed to the vision of UK100, with a motivated, can-do attitude
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.