Location: home based with UK wide travel as required

Duration: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Closing Date: 17th October 2021

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager on a 12 months fixed term contract (with a view of extension subject to funding).  

The post-holder will be focussed on providing dedicated commercial and procurement services to the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to assist in delivering a range of business requirements. 

The post-holder is responsible for delivering best value commercial outcomes through profiling, benchmarking, researching, and assessing the relevant markets, risks, competition, trends, and new opportunities to ensure continuity of supply and that best value is achieved. 

The post holder is accountable for delivering cashable and non-cashable savings against an annual target. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Policy Manager with knowledge and experience of policy development, research and analysis. Our dedicated policy and public affairs team works closely with key stakeholders, including government and other decision makers, to shape policy on dementia research and access to future treatments. This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic and well-respected team.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

Key areas of portfolio: 

• Increasing government investment in dementia research, working with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s research team to articulate priorities for spending and ensure we have robust policy proposals which government can implement. There will be a particular focus on clinical trial infrastructure and recruiting a more diverse range of participants in research
• Clinical engagement, by managing and growing our clinical engagement activities and the planning of our annual clinical conference.
• Strengthening the team’s patient and public involvement and engagement work. This will involve managing our current public and patient forums while leading a programme of work to ensure our engagement is innovative and sector leading. 
• Leading on how we use statistics and data to maximise our policy insight and influencing work.  

Main tasks of role: 

• Co-ordinating and managing assigned projects within the policy team, gathering and analysing evidence and insight, developing stakeholder relationships and creating appropriate outputs. This may include undertaking or commissioning qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Using the outputs of insight projects to position Alzheimer’s Research UK as a thought leader and enable us to effect positive change.
• Contributing to a range of submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate.
• Representing ARUK on external working groups and helping to develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK.
• Supporting the work of Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work.

We are looking for:

• A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional.
• Experience and success in policy development and influencing change.
• The ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or health setting. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to modify communication style for different audiences to maximise impact.
• Experience of line management.
• An adaptable approach that enables us to make the most of opportunities.

Location: Flexible with regular travel to our offices at  Granta Park, near Cambridge and meetings in London.

Salary: Circa £42,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is 24 October 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as interviews and the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Research and Influencing team on a 9 month fixed term contract. As Programme Manager, you will manage and develop Samaritans work on non-rail high risk locations, to ensure a high quality evidence based approach across the UK and Ireland, supporting local delivery as well as national influencing.

You will lead on the National Highways strategic partnership, develop a consistent approach to non-rail high risk locations and provide wider project management and operational support. 

• 9 Month fixed term contract 
• £36,000-£41,000 per annum, pro rata
• Full time (35 hours per week) 
• We encourage flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 
• Linked to either Ewell (Surrey) or London Bridge office, with a choice of home and office work 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Lead on the National Highways strategic partnership, providing expert advice as their strategic adviser and working with the Income Generation team to ensure partnership delivery. 

• Maintain strategic oversight of the partnership, working with Samaritans internal Account Manager to support the delivery of National Highways’ suicide prevention strategy by feeding in our expertise to their suicide prevention team
• Contribute to strategic partnership meetings and advise on emerging issues in road related suicide
• Support National Highways in building national and regional engagement relationships and networks at high frequency locations

2. Lead on the development of an evidenced based, consistent approach to non-rail high risk locations

• Lead the implementation of recommendations for work in this area, putting together a programme plan with clear outcomes and milestones for delivery, working to engage internal and external stakeholders in the work to ensure integrated, cross-function implementation
• Be the first point of contact and provide expert specialist and technical advice to branches on high risk locations in their area
• Translate research and insight into best practice guidance and standards working with the media advisory team, the Research and Evaluation team and the Network Rail team, and promote the use of the guidance across the country with branches and local suicide prevention groups

3. Wider project management and operational support

• Provide project management for additional projects as required, likely to include a regional prisons project and development of postvention guidance
• Manage consultants to ensure high quality, evidence based outputs delivered on time and to budget
• Support the development of thinking as part of Samaritans organisational strategy development

Skills and Experience: 

• Strong knowledge of project management principles and approaches
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Programme Manager or Project Lead 
• Previous experience working with a range of specialists, including Researchers
• Experience of managing a budget and delivering to time and within budget 
• Able to understand and work within the given constraints (technology, policy, regulatory, financial, legal or social user constraints) and to work with an evolving evidence base
• Able to take evidence and translate it into practical guidance 
• Effective time management skills; adept at handling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Previous experience of developing standards or best practice (desirable) 
• Previous experience of working in a field relevant to suicide prevention (desirable)

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. 

Closing date for applications is 9 am 18/10/2021.

Summary

Support the sustainable growth of our ambitious young charity, so that one day every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.

Job Title

Partnerships and Fundraising Manager

Reports to

CEO

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000

Contract

Full-time, permanent.

(Part-time considered for the right candidate.)

Location

Remote

Optional office space in Bristol

Start date

Flexible

About Us

Learning with Parents is a charity with a vision for every child to be supported at home to fulfil their potential.

We are narrowing the attainment gap by supporting all parents and carers to engage in their children’s learning.

We do this by leading the Parental Engagement Forum - a group of organisations and researchers connecting to improve home learning across the sector. We also provide a ground-breaking parental engagement programme to primary schools, which aims to motivate and empower all families to have enjoyable learning experiences together.

In the last year, our charity has become a leading player in parental engagement, working with over 10,000 families and large organisations such as BBC, Department for Education and Oak National Academy.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Partnerships and Fundraising Manager to play a critical role in supporting the growth of Learning with Parents. The Partnerships and Fundraising Manager will manage a combination of corporate partnerships and impact partnerships and will act as a key external representative of the charity.

The role will involve working closely with the CEO and will span the breadth of the charity. Our ideal candidate will bring experience of charity fundraising and partnership working, with strong project management and communication skills.

Areas of Responsibility

Partnership Strategy

Develop and execute a partnership strategy to maximise our impact, reach and sustainability

Partnership management

Manage the charity’s various partnerships, including evaluating opportunities, defining partnership journeys, creating systems and processes, tracking progress against milestones and reporting

Fundraising

Lead work towards our ambitious fundraising targets, through a combination of developing corporate partnerships and securing grants from trusts and foundations

About You

Essential

• Experience of strategic planning and development
• Understanding of charity fundraising and strategic partnerships
• Project management and organisational skills
• Champion and uphold our organisation values

Desirable

• An understanding of education inequality in the UK
• Experience working in the charity sector
• Experience raising funds from Trusts and Foundations
• Experience raising funds from Corporate Partnerships

Our Values

Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.

• We have an ambitious vision, and we are determined to achieve it
• We are inclusive and enjoy making a positive difference together
• We foster a test-and-learn culture to drive change
• We are empowered to take ownership
• We act with integrity and default to transparency

Benefits

We have a passionate team and supportive culture, which was recognised as we were named one of “The top 100 organisations to escape to in 2021” by Escape the City. In addition, we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance (35 days, including bank holidays)
• Income protection in case of sickness
• Home-based working with optional office time
• Flexible working times
• Social events
• Environmental (Net Zero) Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme

To Apply

Submit a CV and one-page Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role.

Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offers all Learning with Parents employees are subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and offers will also be subject to reference checks.

Full Fact is an independent charity and team of campaigners and fact checkers. We are recruiting a Policy Manager to influence government legislation, regulation, policy and the action of internet companies to address misinformation online.

As Full Fact’s Policy Manager, you’ll play a central part in our work to stop the harm caused by bad information, improve the standard of public debate, and make sure people get the facts they deserve. Life-threatening misinformation during the pandemic has shown how this work has never been more important, and you’ll be joining the team at a pivotal and exciting time as the Online Safety Bill and wider debate open up windows of opportunity for positive policy change.

You’ll work in our Policy and Advocacy team with colleagues developing policy positions and campaigning for change on a set of issues that have public and political salience here in the UK and internationally around the information environment. Your work will contribute to the team’s wider advocacy agenda on tackling misinformation in public debate and online.

You will be a key team member in our campaign on the Online Safety Bill, making sure we have the relationships with the government and other relevant organisations, as well as building policy propositions to influence this key legislation and how the resulting new regime takes shape. 

You will work to ensure Full Fact’s relationship with the UK government, particularly DCMS, is productive for our external change agenda, and that we have good relations with other key governments on online policy as the regulation landscape shifts in key countries. 

The role will take forward our Framework for Information Incidents with stakeholders to drive improvements in the preparedness, response and accountability of actors around misinformation incidents and crises, focusing on the UK and other governments as well as the internet companies.

Full Fact has a strong record of making submissions to the inquiries of select committees and in being invited to give evidence. You will make sure we provide high-quality policy messages that are useful to parliamentarians as well as providing policy support to our Chief Executive in these sessions.

Full Fact’s work has an impact. We obtain corrections from Prime Ministers, other senior politicians and MPs. We influence policy and practice on online misinformation and related issues. We drive forward solutions to misinformation rooted in evidence, including from the fact checking process.

This is a chance to put your policy knowledge, engagement skills and strong judgement to work in a fast-moving campaigning, policy and political context. You’ll have responsibility and opportunities to grow. If you have a strong policy skillset, this is an exciting role working across new and emerging areas of politics, media, public debate and online policy.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to influence government legislation, regulation, policy and practice, and the action of internet companies, to ensure these entities tackle misinformation online effectively and reduce the harm bad information does, by securing changes to tackle its causes and consequences.

Outcomes: 

• Manage UK online policy work so that Full Fact has specific, credible, proportionate, evidence-based and timely proposals to reduce the harm caused by bad information and lead the associated influencing strategies, plans and campaigns to bring about change (working with the Head of Advocacy and Policy and the Chief Executive on policy development, coherence and sign off)

• Build Full Fact’s relationship with the UK Government, particularly DCMS, in relation to our external change agenda, and ensure good relations with other governments on online policy where relevant 

• Ensure Full Fact has expertise on the policies internet companies have to tackle misinformation, has evidence-based asks to improve those policies, and have an overview of our relationships with the internet companies in relation to policy 

• Represent Full Fact at external events relevant to online policy and mis/disinformation online and support spokespeople, particularly the Head of Policy and Advocacy and the Chief Executive, in external facing work that advances Full Fact’s policy influencing and relationship-building

• Drive forward the Framework for Information Incidents with UK stakeholders to drive improvements in the preparedness, response and accountability of actors around misinformation incidents and crises, focusing on governments and internet companies

• Ensure Full Fact has high-quality and timely policy outputs that take forward discourse and processes on online policy and misinformation along with robust policy messaging for media work, on our own channels and in supporter-facing communications

• Work with Full Fact’s fact checkers to stop the spread of specific unsubstantiated claims and take forward influencing for specific changes to counter specific causes of bad information.

• Contribute to Full Fact improving its capability to influence the policy and practice of others on our priority external change agenda, including our advocacy framework and systems for relationship management, policy outputs, policy audiences, supporter voice, and M&E and learning

• Support Full Fact's fundraising and income generation so that policy funders receive applications and pitches with strong propositions for future advocacy, campaigns, policy work and/or research

• Contribute to interventions from fact checks particularly those that seek to improve existing accountability systems or build the case for new systems that relate to government.

What we are looking for from you 

Political

•  You are committed to the political neutrality of our work and have a good understanding of impartiality (please see the rules on our website)
• A strong understanding of public debate, and political and government systems in the UK and sensitivity to the political context we work in
• A strong understanding of Full Fact's political context and institutional environment, including government, parliament, companies, and civil society
• Proven ability to be effective and persuasive with senior decision makers or policy makers such as MPs

Analysis

• Strong analytical and research skills with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to express points of factual accuracy clearly and persuasively including when asking someone to correct their own public statements
• A creative mindset on ways to fix problems and/or develop compelling policy solutions and proposals
• Experience in (a) related/relevant policy area(s) 

 Communication and Advocacy

• Experience working with senior decision makers in government and civil society 
• Experience or clear potential to develop plans to persuade senior decision makers and achieve policy or institutional change
• Ability to communicate persuasively in person and in writing, including on technical matters and on points of principle
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with partner organisations in all sectors, including challenging them when necessary

If you are interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant. We are happy to talk about flexible working, and we are open to part time or job share applications for this role as part of an ambitious and supportive team.

What we offer

• Starting salary of £42–48,000 (plus pension) depending on experience. We will consider a higher salary in the case of candidates with exceptional relevant experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also close the office for a period between Christmas and New Year.
• Comfortable and attractive office by St James Park with very good transport links. We are currently all working remotely and are moving towards hybrid flexibility supporting office-based and remote work (the successful candidate will need to be based in or within reasonable reach of London). 
• Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply

Upload your CV and cover letter here by 10am on Friday 29 October 2021.

Before applying please read the requirements we place on staff to protect Full Fact’s independence and non-partisanship on our website. We recognise that candidates for this job may well have been involved in public campaigning before.

We prefer to sift applications anonymously. Please use your initials rather than your name and leave identifying details such as email addresses off your CV and covering letter, including the file names.

Our recruitment process aims to see you at your best and use your time well.  This includes making reasonable adjustments when you need them.

Applications close at 10am on Friday 29 October 2021

Fundraising Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Home-based OR York (with some home-working

£34,241

Here at Charity Horizons we are delighted to be supporting Family Fund in their search for a Fundraising Manager to join at a very exciting time in the charity’s development. Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year the charity provided over 89,000 grants or services worth over £33 million to families across the UK, and with 93% of families telling the charity that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their child’s health and wellbeing, Family Fund are now committed to supporting families to recover from this uniquely difficult period.

As Fundraising Manager you will play a leading role in coordinating the delivery of the fundraising strategy across key income streams including events, corporate, community and individual giving. You will lead a small but ambitious team and equip them with the tools to grow income and provide the best supporter experience for all volunteers and fundraisers.

In this role you will support across a variety of income streams making it varied and interesting. The role will require you to develop and grow the Individual Giving Strategy, managing existing individual giving activities and seeking to understand trends and opportunities for growth. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the recruitment and delivery of larger third party event teams as well as play a leading role in managing a high value corporate partner (along with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Head of Fundraising).

With a brand new Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Comms, the team and directorate are just about the embark on an exciting new strategy for development and growth making this a hugely exciting time to join the organisation in this capacity!

We are looking to speak with fundraising candidates with demonstrable experience managing multiple income streams ideally across community, events or individual giving. Previous experience of line managing fundraising staff is essential, as is experience delivering and creating fundraising plans and strategy. You should be a strong and confident communicator able to build relationships with ease and be able to research and identify appropriate fundraising opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, you should be passionate about the work of the charity, aligned with the organisation’s values, and enthusiastic about fundraising and the positive impact you will have on disadvantaged families across the UK.

The role can be either based partly from home with some travel to the charity’s offices in York, or alternatively entirely home based. The role will also involve some UK wide travel. Family Fund is a values orientated organisation that puts its staff and beneficiaries at the heart of all it does so in joining the charity you will become part of an inclusive and supportive team and make a real difference to families across the UK

Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led charity supporting teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions. We are currently recruiting a programme manager to take charge of an exciting new Lottery-funded project to develop skills, knowledge and confidence of young people with muscle-weakening conditions, and engage them in campaigning work to tackle the social barriers they face.

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Please note although most of this work will be carried out remotely, the successful candidate will be required to travel to attend outreach meetings and to run events for young people.

Pathfinders aims to enable teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions to access the support they need to maintain good health, become independent, access social and work opportunities and contribute to their communities. We want to ensure standards of care and access to services and information is consistent across the country. We want to develop the skills and confidence of young people with muscle-weakening conditions and empower them to take charge of their own health and to build a stronger community to get better services and support. 

We are currently recruiting for a confident, experienced, and engaging programme manager to take charge of an exciting new Lottery-funded project to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence of young people with muscle-weakening conditions, and engage them in campaigning work to tackle the social barriers they face.

With this project, Pathfinders aims to support people with muscle-weakening conditions to:

• Advocate for themselves in order to access the right social care, housing, equipment and other support that meets their needs, to access employment or volunteering, develop relationships and interact with the community in the ways they choose.

• Understand how to carry out activities they will need to do as disabled adults, such as managing carers, researching accessibility, arranging support with organisations, talking about their needs with professionals in finding employment.

• Have greater knowledge of barriers they may experience and how their health may progress, and how they can manage these issues in order to focus on what’s important to them.

• Know how, when and where they can access support when they need it. 

• Become more independent in the sense of directing their own care and support, as well as making the important decisions about where they live, who they live with and what they do.

• Have greater confidence to talk about themselves and their needs, and to believe that they are an integral part of society, based on the rights to equality.

• Identify that they have the power to make a difference to society, by supporting them to identify issues and work with organisations to address these.

• Understand the needs of others in the community, and how to work together and involve everyone in events and awareness campaigns.

The project will involve running an annual 3-day residential development camp for young people with muscle weakening conditions, followed by a programme of online training and development, campaigning work and 4 regional events. 

We are particularly interested in employing people who also have lived experience of a muscle-weakening condition, especially adults with conditions themselves, but also carers, siblings, parents etc. However, this is not an essential requirement for the role.

It is essential that all the people that we employ embody the values of Pathfinders, enabling and encouraging independence, being led by the people we support, rooted in the social model of disability and valuing the importance of sharing lived experience.
 

Roles and main responsibilities of the role

• Overall management of the project and progress of milestones/deliverables

• Line-managing the project assistant 

• Managing project volunteers 

• Overseeing the project budget and monitoring spend 

• Liaising with colleges and hospices to set up events and bring in referrals

• Recruiting and managing expert speakers for the online and in-person events 

• Recruiting project participants and holding introductory and review meetings 

• Liaising with project participants and parents to support them to continue to be engaged, providing information and guidance on progressing their aspirations, and where necessary referring to advocacy support within Pathfinders 

• Recruiting and managing the steering group for the project 

• In partnership with the steering group:

  • Designing event content and programmes 

  • Designing evaluation materials

  • Designing project promotion and publicity 

  • Identifying expert speakers and professionals to be involved 

  • Reviewing evaluation and feedback and tweaking the programmes

  • Preparing and delivering online and in-person events 

• Supporting project participants to prepare and deliver regional workshops

• Liaising with the venues and other organisations and professionals involved in the project 

• Moderating social media and whatsapp groups for the project 

• Supporting the project participants to carry out social advocacy activity - providing guidance and overseeing the delivery of this work (monthly meetings)

• Liaising with organisations involved in social advocacy work (1-2 meetings per year) 

• Creating promotional materials for the project

• Promoting and showcasing the project in internal and external meetings (8 meetings per year)

• Reporting on project milestones

• Carrying out risk assessments and ensuring appropriate policies are implemented effectively
   

Person specification

In your application you will need to explain how you meet the following requirements:

Experience and Knowledge

At least 1 year of experience in roles involving project management

E

Experience of working with disabled young people 16-30 or students with SEN

E

Experience of networking and building relationships with organisations and consultants

E

Experience of using a range of social media platforms to engage audiences

E

Experience of running information, training or development events

E

Experience of organising and managing professional campaigns

E

Experience of carrying out risk assessments and operating within a strict safeguarding environment

E

Experience designing and delivering training or educational material

D

Experience of working in a residential environment with young disabled people

D

Lived experience of a muscle-weakening condition and the barriers to social inclusion and independence

D

Personal attributes and skills

Excellent organisational skills and confidence managing complex tasks under pressure

E

Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office, databases, cloud storage and other online software.

E

Excellent people skills and a strong commitment to treating people with respect and dignity and upholding principles of equality and diversity

E

Excellent communication skills in person and in writing, with a confident and pleasant manner and professional writing style

E

Ability to interact with stakeholders at a range of levels

E

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to manage conflicts and communicate problems to team members

E

Willingness to be flexible and open to new ideas

E

Do you have a passion for supporting entrepreneurs and building new relationships?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking a talented Programme Manager – Regional Entrepreneurship Programmes to join our friendly Enterprise Hub team in Yorkshire.

The Enterprise Hub team is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Programme Manager and help the team to deliver our new Regional Talent Engines programme, boosting engineering and tech startups in regions across the UK. This role will be based in Yorkshire and the Humber and will be responsible for the programme’s delivery across two regions: Yorkshire and the Humber and north east England.

About you

You’ll have experience of working with startups and/or entrepreneurs as well as experience managing projects, budgets and event delivery. Our ideal Programme Manager will value collaborative working and will have the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, mentors and delivery partners to ensure successful programme delivery.

You should have good working knowledge of the enterprise and engineering communities in the UK, particularly those in Yorkshire and the north east England regions, to be able to hit the ground running. You will need to be highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams to be able to coordinate delivery of our new programme across the two regions you’ll have responsibility for.

You’ll be an effective communicator and will be passionate about supporting engineering entrepreneurs to build new startups. You will enjoy having a varied workload, including scouting for potential applicants for the programme and having a commitment to ensuring diversity is considered in all programme activities.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits package

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits, including:

• Non-contributory pension scheme
• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised restaurants
• Regular social activities
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Generous holiday allowance
• Wellbeing days and office-wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development.

About us

Engineering is at the heart of our nation and our future: transforming ideas and materials into global infrastructure, products and services that increase the wealth and health of our economy and society. As the UK’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the discipline’s finest minds to promote excellence and champion innovation.

The Enterprise Hub

The Enterprise Hub focuses on supporting individuals and fostering their potential in the long term, taking nothing in return. This sets us apart from the usual ‘accelerator’ model: the Enterprise Hub’s programmes last between 6 and 12 months, and all programmes give entrepreneurs lifelong access to an unrivalled community of mentors and alumni.

Flexible working

We have an inclusive and flexible approach to hybrid working based on trust and respecting individual difference, with a fantastic central London office near St James’ Park. During COVID-19, all staff have been working remotely, but we are now transitioning to flexible working with an average of two days a week in the office. This role will be remote based with occasional travel to the London office, and regular travel in the regions to support programme delivery. We are happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: Midday on 20 October 2021.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this vacancy may close earlier.

Do you have a passion for supporting entrepreneurs and building new relationships?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking a talented Programme Manager – Regional Entrepreneurship Programmes in our friendly Enterprise Hub team in North West England.

The Enterprise Hub team is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Programme Manager and help the team to deliver our new Regional Talent Engines programme, boosting engineering and tech startups in regions across the UK. This role will be based in Yorkshire and the Humber and will be responsible for the programme’s delivery across two regions: north west England and Northern Ireland.

About you

You’ll have experience of working with startups and/or entrepreneurs as well as experience managing projects, budgets and event delivery. Our ideal Programme Manager will value collaborative working and will have the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, mentors and delivery partners to ensure successful programme delivery.

You should have good working knowledge of the enterprise and engineering communities in the UK, particularly those in the north west and Northern Ireland regions, to be able to hit the ground running. You will need to be highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams to be able to coordinate delivery of our new programme across the two regions you’ll have responsibility for.

You’ll be an effective communicator and will be passionate about supporting engineering entrepreneurs to build new startups. You will enjoy having a varied workload, including scouting for potential applicants for the programme and having a commitment to ensuring diversity is considered in all programme activities.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits package

We offer an unrivalled package of benefits, including a non-contributory pension scheme, BUPA cash plan, private medical insurance, subsidised restaurant, regular social activities, health and wellbeing programmes and the possibility of flexible working, as well as significant investment into your personal and professional development.

About us

Engineering is at the heart of our nation and our future: transforming ideas and materials into global infrastructure, products and services that increase the wealth and health of our economy and society. As the UK’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the discipline’s finest minds to promote excellence and champion innovation.

The Enterprise Hub

The Enterprise Hub focuses on supporting individuals and fostering their potential in the long term, taking nothing in return. This sets us apart from the usual ‘accelerator’ model: the Enterprise Hub’s programmes last between 6 and 12 months, and all programmes give entrepreneurs lifelong access to an unrivalled community of mentors and alumni.

Flexible working

We have an inclusive and flexible approach to hybrid working based on trust and respecting individual difference, with a fantastic central London office near St James’ Park. During COVID-19, all staff have been working remotely, but we are now transitioning to flexible working with an average of two days a week in the office. This role will be remote based with occasional travel to the London office and regular travel in the regions to support programme delivery. We are happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: Midday on 20 October 2021.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this vacancy may close earlier.

Job Title – Service Manager

Contract - Permanent

Hours - Full time (35 hours per week)

Salary - £40,000

Location - Home based (Midlands or North of England)

About Coram Voice

Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Coram Voice as our new Service Manage. This is a pivotal role for the organisation as you will lead our specialist children’s rights in the Midlands and North of England.

You will have overall responsibility for the management of our range of locally commissioned and grant funded advocacy and children’s rights services including advocacy for looked after children, care leavers, and children in a range of residential, mental health and secure settings, and a number of independent visitor services.

Leading a small team of local service managers and coordinators you will be a resilient and supportive leader with excellent interpersonal skills. You will also be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with commissioners, and other stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead, work as part of a team, and proactively contribute to service development. We want someone who likes a challenge, wants to make a real difference in the lives of the children and young people and will innovate to achieve this. Above all we want someone who will be a champion for children and young people’s rights.

Coram Voice reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 28 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.

The post holder will be based at home with occasional travel in England. They will report to the Head of Services who is based at the head office in London

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Thursday 21st October 2021 - 23:59

Interview date: Wednesday 27th October 2021, to be held over Zoom

Candidates will be notified of whether they have been invited to interview by 12 noon on the 25th October

Coram Voice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Coram Voice particularly welcomes applications from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No.1046207.

Location: Remote or office based (Basingstoke)

We are working in partnership with The Fire Fighters Charity, who provide specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives. They exist to support all fire and rescue service personnel, whatever their role in the service, including all those who have retired, as well as for spouses and qualifying dependants.

They are now seeking a Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to lead and manage the development and delivery of income growth from charity partnerships, including corporate accounts, new business development, trusts and foundations, high net value donors and legacies. The new postholder will be accountable for the delivery and completion of strategic plan projects within own area, contribute to the development and delivery of collaborative strategic projects, and proactively work towards the achievement of shared organisational and fundraising objectives.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a fundraising environment and managing key fundraising projects.
• Experience of corporate partnerships account management and new business development.
• Knowledge of working with trusts and foundations and High Net Value donors.
• Experience of managing a small team including objective setting and performance management.
• Experience of setting and managing budgets.
• Experience in managing key external relationships.

We are seeking an individual with outstanding communication and project management skills. Strong interpersonal, networking, influencing and presentation skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with high level decision makers is essential. Being flexible, positive, determined, and resilient, with a willingness to work flexible hours and travel as necessary throughout the UK is expected. Membership of the Institute of Fundraising would be advantageous.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey or Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 18 October 2021

Communications Manager   

Reports to: Head of Communications and Marketing 

Salary: £33,000 – £38,000  per annum

Location: Remote working and main office in London, Aldwych  

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible) 

Contract: Permanent  

The Charity   

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a fast-paced, start-up charity with a mission to help refugees gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home.   

We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience, and aspirations.   

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception, we have grown to support in excess of 500 refugees per year and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.   

We are a team of around 40 staff supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all committed to helping the refugee community. We are looking for similarly driven and ambitious individuals keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive at Breaking Barriers are passionate about their work and have the confidence to work autonomously whilst remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved.   

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:   

Mission-led: our clients come before everything else  

Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us  

Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions  

Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go  

Overall Purpose of the Role  

Working alongside the Head of Communications and Marketing, the Communications Manager will oversee and manage key aspects of the Breaking Barriers’ communication strategy. These include proactive and reactive press and PR, organic social media, internal and stakeholder communications and stories and content creation. The role holder will be responsible for building on the reach and reputation of Breaking Barriers with a focus on our key audience targets.

Working with all teams in the organisation across programme delivery, fundraising, data and impact, as well as taking a leading role in the delivery of our thought-leadership strategy, the successful candidate will be a collaborative and creative manager, able to drive projects forward and bring people together to meet our ambitious communications objectives.

Key Responsibilities  

The communications and media manager plans and delivers communications to key groups, such as clients, corporate partners, funders and supporters, volunteers, target public audiences and journalists. Working closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing, the post holder will be an excellent writer and editor and will write, edit, coordinate, and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, and within printed and online marketing materials. The role will manage the PR and Digital Comms Assistant and support and manage key projects such as Breaking Barriers website and brand re-development. 

Press and social media 

• Increase the organisation’s profile across press and social media, and with influencers and press organisations 

• Write press releases, articles, statements, and social media copy

• Respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics 

• Develop relationships with target media representatives 

• Provide support to PR consultant activities as required 

• Act as a spokesperson when necessary 

Stories and stakeholder management

• Oversee the management of a stories database, actively collating stories and images, gaining relevant permissions and ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Act as a key relationship manager for clients who are active storytellers.

Digital content, copywriting and website

• Project manage the website redevelopment project, with a particular focus on content audits and creation.

• Lead on copywriting and production of client-facing materials and key publications e.g. Annual Review and Impact Report 

• Write creative briefs and produce content as required for external and internal audiences, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences might be featured, and liaising with external freelancers.

• Provide communications support for fundraising campaigns as required 

• Help market and run forthcoming events both online and in-person

Internal Comms

• Take responsibility for devising regular and consistent internal communications to all staff across existing platforms; MS Teams, email and zoom.

• Support SLT with ad-hoc leadership cascades 

Brand 

• Ensure consistent Breaking Barriers branding is used across all channels

• Support the Head of Communications and Marketing with the development and implementation of Breaking Barriers brand refresh

• Help maintain and build Breaking Barriers reputation across its communications

• Act as a brand champion internally championing our values

 Other 

• Line manage the PR and Digital Comms Officer 

• Participate in cross-functional projects as required 

• Manage any volunteers and interns as required 

• Manage relationships with freelance creatives and consultants as required 

Person Specification  

Essential  

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.   

• Strong knowledge, experience, and expertise in a press, PR or communications environment

• Strong understanding of social media management and strategy

• Confidence in communicating complex messaging and translating it into a key messaging that meets audience needs. 

• Demonstrable expertise in copywriting for marketing and communications materials 

• Excellent project and time management skills, with an ability to apply a high level of attention to detail to all work streams.    

• A keen ability to build strong working relationships with journalists, clients and other stakeholders.

• A proactive attitude, an ability to work under their own initiative, and effectively time manage a varied workload.  

• A demonstrable interest and commitment to working with marginalised populations.  

Desirable  

• Experience managing events both online and in-person  

• Experience producing internal communications plans    

• Experience with social media scheduling software

• Lived experience. We welcome applicants from a refugee background.     

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.   

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We also encourage applications from job share partners or individuals with alternative working patterns.   

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a CV and Covering statement outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role 

• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role 

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24th October.

Interviews will take place week commencing 1st November. 

You will be an experienced, organised, and proactive programme and people manager, who will be responsible for leading our London-based Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) services.

You will assume leadership of METRO’s London-based Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services, including any we may deliver in future. Current services include: 1) our Sexual Health Office (including daily results management and helpline); 2) the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) and free condom schemes for young people that we currently deliver in five boroughs; and 3) the young-people focused outreach and 1:1 programmes we deliver, particularly as part of the Young Greenwich Programme.

The organisation:

I’m working with an innovative health charity to seek an interim Communications Project Manager. This organisation has a stellar reputation in the industry and some very high-profile celebrity supporters.

The interim Communications Project Manager will help the organisation ensure all communications activities, especially across content, digital and creative, are prioritised and scheduled correctly to ensure projects are delivered on time. This role will suit someone with experience managing projects through various stages of the communications cycle in a process driven manner.

The role is initially for 2 months whilst they look for a permanent post-holder and is moving very quickly so please apply ASAP!

Key responsibilities:

• Manage communications projects across teams, ensuring all work is delivered on time for each section of the project
• Liaise with digital, content and creative teams to ensure smooth workflow
• Coordinate, schedule and manage resources for all communications engagement projects
• Review and provide recommendations for improvements to processes
• Build strong relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders
• Ensure time is being used effectively across the communications directorate
• Support teams to refine briefs and ensure that all external communications activities support the wider messaging aims of the organisation
• Monitor progress of communications projects, ensuring that each stage of the project is on track to ensure final deadlines are met
• Manage and prioritise workflow for the communication teams

Person specification:

• Experience managing a full communications project life cycle
• Familiarity working in a project based style
• Experience using a project scheduling software
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• A warm and friendly approach to supporting teams through busy periods and an ability to keep teams on track to reach deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• An eye for innovation and ability to spot opportunities for process improvement

What's on offer:

This role is offering a day rate of £145 - £151 per day PAYE and they are open to someone working either 4 or 5 days per week. The role can either be home-based or hybrid between home and their office in central London.