This is your chance to join an amazing team that works to reform economics education around the world. We are excited to launch our search for our next Fundraising Manager. We are constantly growing so if you want to be part of the team that realises our vision of a better economics education around the world then please do apply.

Role title: Fundraising Manager

About Rethinking Economics

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build a better economics in society and the classroom. We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with a 7-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 100 groups in over 30 countries around the world, alongside thousands of supportive members of the public, to reform the university economics curriculum to make it more pluralist, critical and applicable to the real world.

Rethinking Economics is undertaking an exciting transition process in which we are developing and expanding the future of the organisation. We will be accepting candidates from the UK and candidates based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Over the two years we will be working towards our second international gathering of which you would be one of the key people to make this happen through an effective fundraising strategy.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will be a methodical individual who can work to tight deadlines and write compelling copy for fundraising applications. Experience in writing fundraising application will be essential and experience raising funds in our sector will be very beneficial when understanding the specific needs of our movement. You will be asked to write reports about our deliverables, identify leads for us to follow up and manage relationships with partners when requested. The ideal candidate will thrive when they are able to interpret a strategy, identify the key areas for us to focus on and write concise and effective fundraising applications.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge). 

Terms & Conditions

Reporting to: Co-Director: Organisational Development

Starting salary: £10,200 - £11,000. Based on Band 3 £25,500 - £27,500 pro rata per annum. The  offer made cannot be negotiated.

Start Date: January 2021 (negotiable)

Contract type: 1 year contract with possible extension, 6 months’ probation period

Hours: 2 days a week based on 7.5 hours per day, decreasing to 7 hours per day from April 2021. We support flexible working across the whole team. 

Benefits: Statutory pension increasing to 5% matched from April 2021 (only applicable to the UK candidates, negotiable for candidates based elsewhere), 25 days holiday pro rata in addition to winter break between Christmas and New Year, access to bespoke economics education, person centred training opportunities, yearly cost of living increase.

Location: Remote. The role may include travel particularly to our Manchester Office or our partners in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you are based in the UK and not Manchester then travel to the Manchester office will be reimbursed when required. For South African candidates, you will need to be within commutable distance to Institute of Economic Justice, 62 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Any other work-related travel will also be reimbursed.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, you will not be expected to travel.

Purpose of the Role: 

To lead on fundraising writing and reporting. Ensure that all reports are handed in on time, working with the Operations & Finance Manager and Co-Directors to ensure that budgets and deliverables are appropriate for the scale of the work and monitored effectively. Ensuring that fundraising applications are written to meet the guidelines and priorities for the partners we work with.

Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Bid writing for grant applications

• Identifying new leads for the Co-Directors to follow up on

• Report management for successful fundraising bids

• Management of the fundraising database

• Working with the Co-Directors to ensure there is a healthy fundraising pipeline

• Lead on the strategy and delivery of public fundraising such as fundraising events or crowdfunders

Key Skills and Experience

The role profile asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we are unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you fit some of the essential and/or desirable criteria and believe you have the potential to learn the other areas of the role, we’d like to hear from you. A strong background in economics, organising and movement building would be of great advantage.

Fundraising - Technical Competencies & Experiences

Essential

A proven track record in fundraising, and/or strong relationships with potential funders and supporters of RE.

Excellent relationship building skills, including the ability to proactively identify, explore and realise new partnerships and funding opportunities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills – a persuasive and passionate communicator.

Ability to write and edit copy for different audiences.

An understanding of public fundraising and grant fundraising strategy.

Desirable

Experience in creating and managing large budgets.

An understanding of organisational strategy and theory of change.

Economics

Essential

An interest and understanding of economics, particularly a knowledge of alternative and pluralist economics.

Apassion to reform economics teaching and practise.

Experience of campaigning or research into economics or a closely related field.

Desirable

Higher education qualification in economics or a closely related field.

Essential Values and Behaviour

Commitment to RE’s Values of Justice & Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion and Collaboration.

Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and a movement that is growing.

Self-reflective, willing to listen and consider other points of view.

Ambitious, dynamic and energetic, constantly reflecting on RE’s effectiveness and

seeking ways to improve our impact.

A critical and strategic thinker, able to both see the big picture and have an eye for

detail.
Essential Organisational Competencies and Experiences

Ability to bring together colleagues from different teams to work on projects or initiatives, or creating networks who work in partnership with us to support our work and aims.

Ability to manage own workload to meet agreed deadlines and standards with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Ability to identify good working practices, apply to your own work and to teams that you work in

How to Apply:

Please download the application form and equal opportunities form and return before the closing deadline 23:59, Sunday 29 November.

Interviews will be online via zoom on 3 and 4 December. Please let us know if this will be difficult.

If you have any queries or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us via recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org.

Please note that we cannot accept any non-UK or South Africa based applicants.

Victoria Baths, Manchester is an historic swimming pool which the Trust is restoring in phases. Meanwhile, it operates as a heritage visitor centre, events, arts and weddings venue.

The Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and professional part-time (21 hours per week) Finance Manager to join our friendly team, starting as soon as possible. The post holder will undertake comprehensive and specialist financial tasks for the organisation and the role covers a variety of duties.

You will need to have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel, plus very good organisational, problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to set up and maintain accurate office finance systems.

Closing date: Sunday 29th November 2020

Interviews:            Remote via Zoom

The job description, person specification and application form are available for download below or on the Victoria Baths website in the Restoration section, including details of how to apply.

We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume

In 2019 Manchester International Festival raised more than £2.3 million from corporate sponsorship and philanthropic giving through a bold and ambitious fundraising campaign, representing 10% of all the annual corporate giving in the UK outside of London. This support is vital to the success of the Festival, which attracts artists and audiences from across the globe, helps put the city on the world stage, and in 2019 had an economic impact of £50 million on Manchester’s economy.

The Development Account Manager has responsibility to develop new and existing relationships with sponsors, with the aim of delivering income against development targets. They are responsible for developing excellent relationships with the Festival’s supporters and for ensuring that they derive maximum value from their sponsorship benefits

− To develop new and existing relationships with sponsors and prospects in line with Development targets − To ensure that MIF’s relationship with sponsors is managed to the highest possible standard in order to build healthy long-term partnerships

− To fully activate sponsorship benefits in line with contracts and agreements

− To ensure all sponsorship benefits are delivered on time and with a high attention to detail

− To think both creatively and practically about sponsorship activation plans to ensure both the objectives of MIF and sponsors are met

− To plan and manage hospitality and sponsor events where required as part of partnership activation

− To represent the Development department and MIF at key sponsor and prospect meetings and events

− To plan and manage a calendar of Development cultivation and networking events

− To document and deliver sponsor evaluation reports

− To develop a deep understanding of the commercial businesses and supporters that MIF partners with and to fully understand the strategic and economic factors behind their sponsorship

− To collaborate with the Manager of Individual Giving to share individual prospects and insights into individual supporters

− To ensure that comprehensive database and excellent manual filing records are maintained in relation to the sponsorship operation 

This role is a 8-month Fixed Term Contract (Jan-end Aug 2021), working 35 hours per week.

Manchester International Festival operate an online application process. However, if you have any specific accessibility requirements and require the application form and/or job pack in an alternative format, please contact the HR team via our website.

We particularly encourage people from Greater Manchester and underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The role will require the post holder to be based remotely initially in-line with government guidelines, however we expect the post holder to be based in Manchester nearer to the delivery of MIF '21.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a North and Midlands Fundraising Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35-40k per annum.

NB: This role can be based anywhere in the Midlands or North UK, but once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, there will be an expectation for the North and Midlands Fundraising Manager to attend regular meetings at our Head Office in Manchester. We also have offices in London and Birmingham. 

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As North and Midlands Fundraising Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in overseeing all community fundraising activity in the Midlands, North of England, Wales and Scotland, including line-management responsibilities for Fundraising Coordinator and Officer-level roles in those regions. This involves designing and delivering a community fundraising strategy in the North and Midlands, with a view to increasing the number of volunteers and supporters and ultimately maximising donations year-on-year. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager include:

- 35 days Annual Leave

- Matched pension contribution

- Employee discounts and memberships

- Prayer facilities

- Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the North and Midlands Fundraising Manager:

- Develop a regional community fundraising strategy, incorporating plans for the Midlands, North of England, Wales and Scotland

- Provide effective line management, coaching and support to a remote team of fundraisers across the North and Midlands, and monitoring their progress towards targets

- Manage a budget for the Midlands, North of England, Scotland and Wales, ensuring a 1:7 return on spend on all fundraising activityOversee the management of various engaging fundraising events such as dinners, concerts, speaker tours and conferences to capture and maintain the public eye throughout the year and raise income with a return on investment

- Work closely with the Volunteers Management team to manage and nurture a network of national volunteers in line with the volunteer recruitment strategy

- Prepare management reports for the Directors, CEO and Trustees identifying and validating key performance indicators

- Achieve a year-on-year increase in the number of volunteers, supporters, and donations received in the North and Midlands regions

What we’re looking for in our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager:

- Ideally degree-educated in a related field, or qualified by experience

- Experience managing 3+ UK fundraising regions (i.e. London, Midlands, North England, Scotland)

- Experience reaching a minimum £1 million income target

- Experience managing a budget of £200k+

- Experience of managing a high-performing team of 10 or more people

- Passionate and knowledge about the international development sector

- Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Office, Social Media and Donor Management systems

- Fluent English is essential and knowledge of additional languages such as Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi would be an advantage

This would be an ideal role for an experienced North and Midlands Fundraising Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK

- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a dynamic, leading relationships charity based in Manchester. At TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, working in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, The Drive Partnership; Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and with Manchester, Salford, we have secured funding from the Home Office to grow our work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, their partners and families.

The Drive Partnership - Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance – believes domestic abuse is not acceptable or inevitable. We work with high-harm, high-risk and serial perpetrators of domestic abuse in sites across England and Wales to prevent their abusive behaviour and protect adult and child victims. And it works. A study by the University of Bristol shows that the Drive intervention reduces abuse.

At the same time as delivering the Drive intervention in specific sites, we are working across the domestic abuse specialist sector, public sector partners and beyond to develop sustainable, national systems that respond to perpetrators of domestic abuse. That’s what this role is about.

Our vision is that one day agencies in all Police and Crime Commissioner and local authority areas across England and Wales – backed by national leaders - will work together to disrupt domestic abuse and challenge and change perpetrator’s behaviour.

If you’re passionate about ending domestic abuse and interested in ensuring perpetrators are risk managed and supported to change, wherever they live in England and Wales, we want to hear from you.

Although not essential we are strongly seeking to recruit candidates who are fluent in speaking an additional language for some of these roles.

Please note that all roles are currently predominately home based due to current restrictions.  Longer term flexible working options available however travel across Greater Manchester will be expected once face to face delivery commences.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Purpose of this role

Working alongside the Drive Director, National Programme Lead, and the Head of Communications, Policy and Public Affairs, this post will manage resources from across the partnership, to ensure co-ordinated and successful delivery of the Drive Partnership’s national systems change objectives, including:

• Raising awareness and capacity across voluntary and statutory services through workforce development training, sharing learning, events, seminars and building partnerships, particularly within children’s social care
• Identifying systemic gaps in perpetrator response and propose solutions to them – taking the insights gleaned from the delivery of Drive and using them as the starting point to develop new models with a particular focus on improving responses for black and minoritised groups, and the LGBTQ community
• Building the evidence base and ensuring there is a feedback loop between evidence and frontline practice
• Promoting Quality Assurance of perpetrator provision across both voluntary and statutory sectors
• Supporting the Communications, Policy and Public Affairs team
• The post will be responsible for ensuring that all the systems change work, at its core, reflects the needs of minoritised groups.

Criminal Investigations Officer 

Permanent position

£28,173 per annum plus civil service pension and excellent benefits

The responsibility of the Criminal Investigations Officer is to investigate cases forwarded to Investigations for criminal investigation under the Data Protection Act (DPA), Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The investigation of breaches of information and enforcement notices, and to provide assistance with the investigation of cases forwarded for consideration of enforcement action under the provisions of the legislation.

We are looking for an individual who has experience of criminal investigations and who can deliver quality and timely investigations. We require someone who has a good understanding of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act (CPIA), the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Human Rights Act, the Investigatory Powers Act and the Victims Code. Preferably we are looking for someone who has recent experience of conducting criminal interviews.

You will act as primary or supporting investigating officer, under the direction of the Criminal Investigations Team Manager, by managing a caseload of investigations making decisions about priorities, ensuring that each investigation is of sufficient depth to obtain all necessary evidence.

You will be responsible for ensuring that criminal investigations are completed in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with the legislative framework in which criminal investigations are conducted. This includes but is not limited to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Human Rights Act, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and the Victims Code.

You will ensure that the weight, value and relevance of evidence available are considered at the start and throughout an investigation, involving the legal team where appropriate at an early stage in investigations.

Throughout the investigation process, you will provide good customer service to all parties, managing expectations sensitively and communicating clearly, regularly and at an appropriate level, in writing, face to face and over the telephone.

You will submit telecommunications and directed surveillance applications, where applicable, for the attention of the Director of Investigations and/or the Head of Investigations in accordance with ICO policy, procedure and the law.

You will be responsible for making applications for search warrants to the court under the direction of the Criminal Investigations Team Manager, and ensure that searches of premises are conducted thoroughly and safely.

You will be expected to develop and maintain relationships with any relevant internal/external stakeholders as appropriate.

You may be required to attend Court and Tribunals and give evidence on behalf of the Commissioner.

 

To apply

Visit ico.jobs to complete an online application form.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 22 November 2020

About us

We have vacancies for a number of technology advisory positions – roles that will help us shape how emerging technologies and information practices impact the lives of the UK public.

The ICO is at the forefront of policy, guidance, direct advice to the public, and enforcement of the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws; shaping how emerging technologies and information practices impact the lives of the UK public. These roles operate in a high profile, fast paced environment and you have the opportunity to impact on issues across many aspects of society.

About the role

You will provide insight and advice regarding emerging information rights issues with a technical dimension. You will be passionate in separating the hype from the reality, and focused on helping shape future technological developments to better respect and uphold the rights of citizens.

At the heart of job we do is a curiosity and desire to shape the world in ways that empower the citizen and society, recognising that engineering a better outcome in such a data driven world for citizens will require specialists willing to approach issues related to personal data, technology and the impact on society in novel ways.

You will be based at our Wilmslow head office, however the ICO embraces a flexible working policy which will include opportunities for homeworking where suitable.

Please see the attached job description for a breakdown of the key responsibilities associated with the role.

About you

You will have significant relevant experience, which could have been gained from a policy, operational or corporate environment (at least 5 years’ relevant experience will be an advantage), as well as an excellent understanding of the technology sector and internet economy, including associated data protection and internet safety issues. 

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and maintain good relationships with senior stakeholders in all areas of public life and make sound judgements is essential.

You don’t have to come from a technical background, but if you have an interest in the role emerging technology plays in how our privacy and human rights are protected, and if you have expertise in areas such as data science, machine learning, privacy focused data sharing, privacy engineering, surveillance technologies, human centric design, behavioural analysis and social engineering, cyber security, ethics and technology law, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date and how to apply

Please vist the ICO website and submit your CV and covering letter (saved and uploaded as one single document) outlining your relevant skills and experience by 23:59 on 21 October 2020. 

We have a fantastic Post-Doctoral Fellowship in AI (Artificial Intelligence) opportunity on a full time, 2 year fixed term basis. You will receive a salary £48,096 per annum plus pension and excellent benefits.

As an independent regulator serving the public, the Information Commissioner upholds information rights for all. The ICO does this by promoting openness in public bodies, as well as data privacy for individuals, using our powers to enforce the law where necessary.

About the Post-Doctoral Fellowship in AI (Artificial Intelligence)

You will (in partnership with the Head of Technology Policy) develop a research goal within the broad field of AI and its societal impact, that helps advance and promote the data and privacy rights of citizens and society.

You will also support a range of ongoing activity within the ICO relating to AI technologies and systems, algorithms and models, and the broader impact of AI developments on data protection, the ethics of data use and privacy rights.

You will be a domain specialist, perhaps with deep technical experience in one or more AI technologies or perhaps your depth of experience is in the intersection between the technology and its impact on broader society. Through your expertise you will help the ICO, its stakeholders, and citizens understand and address issues related to the use of algorithms, models, data and probabilistic computing technologies.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in AI (Artificial Intelligence) responsibilities:

• Provide key expertise on AI so that we are able to understand how personal data is processed in the context of AI systems
• Provide in-house expertise on AI developments and establish effective liaison between the ICO and relevant stakeholders at a technical level
• Develop the ICO’s relationship with key technology-related stakeholders and representing the ICO in situations where technical AI knowledge and understanding is required, e.g. meeting representative bodies and information rights interest groups, speaking at conferences, etc.
• Identify new areas for research and extend the research portfolio where appropriate, as well as plan and manage small-scale research activities using resources, labs, studios, maker spaces and workshops as appropriate.

• Using research as a driving force for cultural, social and political change at a global, national and local level.

Our ideal Post-Doctoral Fellowship in AI (Artificial Intelligence) candidate will have:

1. A relevant Phd/evidence of relevant research activity, including publications, is essential
2. Up to date, expert knowledge of current trends and practices relating to the use AI
3. Willingness to participate with multidisciplinary teams is also a pre-requisite

Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday 21 October 2020

About Rethinking Economics

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build a better Economics in society and the classroom. We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with a 7-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 100 groups in over 30 countries around the world, alongside thousands of supportive members of the public, to reform the university Economics curriculum to make it more pluralist, critical and applicable to the real world.

Rethinking Economics is undertaking an exciting transition process in which we are developing and expanding the future of the organisation.

Over the next year we will be launching a book on the lack of diversity in Economics, redeveloping our website and visual communications and building a spokesperson network of student economists that will promote Rethinking Economics in the UK.

What we’re looking for

Effective communications are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dynamic communications professional who can take the lead on overhauling and professionalising Rethinking Economics’ branding, website, communications and marketing strategy. You will have a keen eye for effective communication tools, and you will be passionate about keeping up to date with sector trends and have solid knowledge of best practice.

This is a new role and the successful candidate will have a real opportunity to make their mark on the communication function of Rethinking Economics. Your communications will attract new members, supporters and drive the growth of the organisation. We are a small organisation who are continually developing and growing – a keenness to thrive in a fast-paced changing environment is essential.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge).

Terms & Conditions

Reporting to: Co-Director, Movement Building

Starting salary: £30,000 - £33,500 pro rata per annum on the basis of an offer by the organisation which cannot be negotiated

Start date: January 2021 (negotiable)

Contract type: Permanent

Benefits: Statutory pension increasing to 5% matched from April 2021, 25 days holiday pro rata in addition to winter break between Christmas and New Year, access to bespoke economics education, person centred training opportunities, yearly cost of living increase.

Hours: 4 or 5 days a week. Evening and weekend work will be sometimes be necessary, for which time off in lieu can be claimed. We support flexible working across the whole team.

Location: Remote. The role involves regular UK, and occasionally international, travel, particularly to our Manchester Office on an average a monthly basis. If you are not based in Manchester the travel costs will be reimbursed. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, you will not be expected to travel.

Purpose of the Role:

To lead on external communications for the organisation, ensuring that Rethinking Economics remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the network.

Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility

● Development of RE’s digital marketing strategy

● Development of RE’s social media presence

● Supporting on the development of an evidence led communications strategy

● Developing, planning and maintaining organisational external communications

● Producing and reviewing website content

● Liaison with and recruitment of students, writers, designers and video editors where relevant for content creation

● Promotion and amplification of a diverse range of voices within our network

Key Skills and Experience

The role profile asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we are unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you fit some of the essential and/or desirable criteria and believe you have the potential to learn the other areas of the role, we’d like to hear from you. A strong background in organising and movement building within Economics or educational reform would be of great advantage.

● An interest in and understanding of Economics, particularly a knowledge of alternative and pluralist Economics

● A passion to reform Economics teaching and practice

●      Higher education qualification in Economics or Economics and a related subject

Technical Competencies & Experiences

Essential

●      A strong understanding of brand building, and the role of communications as part of this.

●      Experience of growing an organisation’s media presence and maintaining its reputation

●      Considerable experience of social media function and be aware of innovative ways to extend our reach

●      Editorial experience of campaign focused communications

●    Experience of working with volunteer organisers in a campaigns or communications based role

●    Ability to create compelling digital content , including articles, news items, blogs, social media assets, videos, long-form stories etc

●    Ability to proactively spot and exploit relevant comms opportunities

●    Experience of planning and delivering communications projects that deliver measurable results

Desirable

●    Strong knowledge of SEO principles

●    Experience of conducting qualitative research such as semi-structured interviews and focus groups

●    Proven track record of delivering engaging and impactful training

●    Experience of cultivating media relationships

Essential Values & Behaviours

●    Commitment to RE’s Values of Justice & Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion and Collaboration.

●    Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and a movement that is growing.

●    Self-reflective, willing to listen and consider other points of view.

●    Ambitious, dynamic and energetic, constantly reflecting on RE’s effectiveness and seeking ways to improve our impact.

●    A critical and strategic thinker, able to both see the big picture and have an eye for detail.

Essential Organisational Competencies & Experiences

●    Ability to communicate complex information effectively to different audiences.  Adapting communication style as necessary and targeting communications to ensure that information is understood and has influence. 

●    Ability to bring together colleagues from different teams to work on projects or initiatives, or create networks, develop partnerships to support the aims of Rethinking Economics.

●    The use of initiative and creativity to combine complex ideas or processes or quickly evolving ideas and situations.

●    Experience of overseeing the work of external suppliers, contractors or freelancers and holding them to account for quality, delivery and timeliness of work.

●    Working with a high degree of independence and self-direction.

●    Experience of strategic leadership of a particular team, programme, or function.

●    Experience of monitoring and reporting on financial resources

How to apply

Please complete and return the attached application form and diveristy monitoring form to recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org before the closing deadline 23:59, Sunday 29th November. Interviews will be online via zoom - please let us know if this will be difficult.

If you have any queries or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us via recruitment [at] rethinkeconomics [dot] org.

Please note that we cannot accept any non-EU based applicants due to government visa minimum salary criteria.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a dynamic, leading relationships charity based in Manchester. At TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, working in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, The Drive Partnership; Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance and with Manchester, Salford, we have secured funding from the Home Office to grow our work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, their partners and families.

The Drive Partnership - Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance – believes domestic abuse is not acceptable or inevitable. We work with high-harm, high-risk and serial perpetrators of domestic abuse in sites across England and Wales to prevent their abusive behaviour and protect adult and child victims. And it works. A study by the University of Bristol shows that the Drive intervention reduces abuse.

At the same time as delivering the Drive intervention in specific sites, we are working across the domestic abuse specialist sector, public sector partners and beyond to develop sustainable, national systems that respond to perpetrators of domestic abuse. That’s what this role is about.

Our vision is that one day agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales – backed by national leaders - will work together to disrupt domestic abuse and challenge and change perpetrator’s behaviour.

If you’re passionate about ending domestic abuse and interested in ensuring perpetrators are risk managed and supported to change, wherever they live in England and Wales, we want to hear from you.

Although not essential we are strongly seeking to recruit candidates who are fluent in speaking an additional language for some of these roles.

Please note that all roles are currently predominately home based due to current restrictions.  Longer term flexible working options available however travel across Greater Manchester will be expected once face to face delivery commences.

The Case Manager will strive to make contact and work on a one to one basis with perpetrators whose victims have been identified as high risk at MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference) to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services. To do this, the Case Manager will work with existing agencies in each pilot site to design a co-ordinated, strategic individual intervention plan to address identified needs and risks and promote understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours. Throughout the intervention the Case Manager will work closely with the IDVA (Independent domestic violence advisor) service to review risk, develop safety plans and improve outcomes for all parties involved.

The Case Manager will be responsible over the long term for delivering outcomes, working for typically 10 months to achieve behaviour change with each service user.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic global charity focused on ending human trafficking and modern slavery. The charity has a truly global presence with operations across three different continents. We are seeking to source an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO. The role will entail the provision of comprehensive support and guidance to the CEO across all aspects of their responsibilities to effectively lead the charity. The successful candidate will be able to anticipate needs, provide critical thinking to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality and operate at pace and with precision often working remotely from the CEO.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience of working in a similar role supporting a Senior Management team or CEO. You will be a confident and strong communicator having the ability to work with stakeholders both within and external to the organisation. The role as mentioned, will be detail orientated at often at a fast pace and therefore we are seeking candidates with great organisational skills and project management experience. Previous experience of fulfilling company secretarial duties and managing budgets and expenses will be an advantage. Please apply or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full JD.  

We are seeking a highly organised, confident and meticulous person to fulfil the vital role of Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Ben Cooley, CEO and Founder of Hope for Justice, has a strong and passionate vision for driving the organisation forward in its global strategy and growth.  This role will suit someone who thrives off pace and energy and enjoys working in an agile environment.  In order to support the CEO the Executive Assistant will need to work proactively and promptly in numerous areas of the CEO office whilst ensuring professionalism and confidentiality. This will include identifying great connections and supporting Ben during and in advance of high level meetings with the likes of; government officials, celebrities, donors, church leaders, high profile business contacts and other key stakeholders globally.

Ben’s Executive Assistant will also work to undertake secretariat duties for the Board of Trustees and Committees, as well as supporting on the organisational governance, therefore previous experience of company secretarial duties is advantageous. The role involves providing comprehensive support and guidance to the CEO, including anticipating his needs, as well as providing critical thinking to problems.

This is a senior role within Hope for Justice and as such it requires at least seven years’ experience in a similar position reporting directly to senior management, plus sound experience of establishing positive and productive relationships at a senior level and having the tact and diplomacy to ensure these relationships are maintained effectively.  Desirable experience would include overseeing budgets and expenses and developing internal processes and systems for the smooth running of the Executive office.

You will be a crucial part of the team at Hope for Justice, which is a rewarding and people-focused environment.

Manchester International Festival (MIF) will return in Summer ‘21 with a celebration of international culture, innovation and creativity. MIF invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else. We want to bring together a talented team of people, reaching out into every corner of Manchester and harnessing the talent and energy that is found across the city and beyond.

The Volunteer Coordinator will make a significant contribution to the planning, organisation and delivery of the Volunteer Programme for the 2021 Manchester International Festival, including leading on specific projects. The Volunteer Coordinator is a key post within the MIF Volunteering Team and the post holder will deputise for the Volunteer Manager as required.

Responsibilities

- Contribute to volunteer recruitment for MIF21, ensuring and encouraging applications from diverse communities across Greater Manchester and supporting the application, selection and interview process for new and returning volunteers

− Plan, develop and implement projects within MIF’s volunteer programme which could include training and induction schemes, social events, volunteer placements and other volunteer activities leading up to, during and after the 2021 Festival

− Ensure efficient and accurate administration of the volunteer programme including maintaining databases and schedules, processing volunteer expenses and contributing to evaluation processes and reporting

− Manage Volunteer Team Leaders who in turn manage, support and encourage the wider volunteer team − Support co-ordination with MIF departments to ensure that their volunteer requirements are being met and that the volunteer programme is integrated into the work of the organisation to best effect. This includes contributing to the volunteering team’s relationship with key festival partners, ensuring that they are kept informed and involved both before and during the Festival

− Offer advice and information to volunteers and external organisations through face-to-face, telephone and email contact 

This role is a 8-month Fixed Term Contract (Jan – end Aug 2021), working 35 hours per week.

Manchester International Festival operate an online application process. However, if you have any specific accessibility requirements and require the application form and/or job pack in an alternative format, please contact us via our website.

We particularly encourage people from Greater Manchester and underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The role will require the post holder to be based remotely initially in-line with government guidelines, however we expect the post holder to be based in Manchester nearer to the delivery of MIF '21.

The University of Manchester Students’ Union has one of the highest numbers of student societies in the UK. With over 400 active, engaged, and energised student societies, each student-led and running a wide variety of activities, they are often seen as one of the highlights of the University experience.

This role plays a key part in supporting the leaders of our societies by helping them develop their activities, develop themselves through training, and make the most of their time being a student leader. You will also play a key role in the organisation of some of the Union’s core events, such as the annual Societies Fairs and more.