About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis Skylight Brent works with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our service includes progression and housing support, a wellbeing offer, arts and learning activities and employment support. Alongside our frontline service offer, we are leading a collaborative place-based work which focuses on achieving positive change in Brent’s local homelessness system.

About the role
As the Partnerships and Development Manager you will be managing multiple complex and changing projects, driving the design and development of new services and maintaining and strengthening a wide-ranging network of strategic partners. 

This is an exciting role in a fast-paced and changing delivery environment for an experienced manager from a health and social care background who enjoys working collaboratively with others and is passionate and knowledgeable about driving change in local systems for the most excluded members of our community.  
This is a permanent role. 

About you
To be successful in this role you will 

- have experience of driving change through partnership and collaboration 
- Understand the commissioning and delivery of services in housing/ homelessness, adult social care, health, criminal justice or other relevant sectors, with an ability to work across boundaries 
- Be able to interpret and analyse complex issues and clearly communicate key concepts to expert and non-expert audiences 
- Have experience of developing and putting policy into practice and developing and implementing strategies to do so.
- be flexible and adaptable in response to changing organisational needs and priorities

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Wednesday 10th February 2021 (at 23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, amid the unprecedented surge in demand for support from people who have been rocked by the financial impact on their livelihood, Turn2us has responded with compassion and agility. Thanks to our supporters, we’ve been able to offer over £3m in direct grants to households struggling to afford basic essentials. We’ve increased our telephone helpline capacity for people with additional needs and we’ve ensured our digital income maximisation resources, including our welfare Benefits Calculator and Grant Search tools, used by millions since March, reflect the latest support available to people.

We want to go further. Our drive to continuously improve our services and target them to the people and places where need exists, is dependent on securing sustainable funding for new and existing programmes at Turn2us and in partnership with other organisations.

As Strategic Trust Funding Manager, you will play a core role in the pursuit of our purpose to support people in financial hardship to move from surviving to thriving. You’ll also be joining at an exciting time in the charity’s evolution. We have refined our purpose, values, strategy and structure in the past twelve months. We are co-producing our work with people who have lived experience of financial hardship, so that their unique insight and voices drive change in policy and practice.

Your insight into the funding landscape, emerging trends, high value income generation and success securing significant gifts from a range of institutional funders will help shape our approach and deliver new income and impact. Your perception and confidence will help match Turn2us’s vision to funders’ interests and values.

You will instinctively understand the close relationship between institutional funders, family and personal philanthropy, enabling you to build and steward relationships and grow our income pipeline. Your superb interpersonal skills and experience of working with funders will also enable you to make the most of networks that exist within the charity and our partners, volunteers and influencers.

Your demonstrable bid and tender writing experience and skills, alongside a naturally collaborative approach mean that you’ll work effectively with expert colleagues and partners to build and target insight-led compelling bids, applications and budgets for key charity programmes that drive impact. You will enjoy being part of an ambitious income team and able to use your skills and experience to support and line manage a Trust fundraising colleague.

Critically, your personal values, drive and ambition to contribute to achieving impact for people without enough income to thrive, particularly in the context of Covid-19, will shine through in this key role.

Business Development Officer

Based at FSC Central Services (Shrewsbury, Shropshire) or an FSC Learning Location

£23,045 - £26,299  per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer who will Support FSC colleagues in researching and developing potential new areas of business

Working under the direction of the Business Development Manager and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for business development, identifying new opportunities for growth in both new and existing markets; designing attractive products to take to the intended market; undertaking sales activity to boost the occupancy and financial returns delivered in each of the FSC’s locations. 

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel to our various locations as well as other venues across the UK.  This may occasionally be abroad therefore involving some overnight stays.

To be successful in this key role you will have experience in a similar Business Development role, a successful track record of achieving sales growth in both B2C and B2B markets. Candidates should have experience of developing and adjusting products based on the analysis of competitors products, sales performance, and customer feedback and an understanding of the specialist leisure travel and hospitality industry in the UK

A positive attitude to new business generation and Strong interpersonal skills, and a good instinct for business are essential to the position. You will have an interest in and an understanding of the charity and commercial market.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday February 1st 2021

Interviews to be arranged thereafter.

Through our award-winning Spear programme, we partner with local churches to work with unemployed young people and support them to get into work or education. 89% have at least one indicator of disadvantage, and over 75% of program completers are still in work a year later.

Together with St Mark's Battersea Rise, we are now recruiting for a Lead Coach to join the Spear team in early 2021.

This exciting role as a Lead Coach will involve delivering training in career skills and developing mindsets through coaching, as well as overseeing and taking responsibility for the recruitment of students to the programme. The successful applicant will be provided with professional training in coaching and Christian leadership, as well as extensive ongoing training and development.

We are looking for someone with great people skills, highly developed emotional intelligence and an enthusiastic and proactive temperament. Previous experience in training or coaching is preferred, and a confidence in leading and motivating groups is essential. Ideally, applicants would have been in work for a minimum of 2 years.

If you have a heart for transforming urban communities and seeing the direction of young people’s lives radically changed, this opportunity may be for you.

The programme is run in partnership with our partner churches and the role will require that the successful applicant attends becomes part of the congregation at St Mark's Church, Battersea Rise. For more information on other Spear roles and partner churches, please get in touch with our People & Culture team.

In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards. In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please see our website as well as the attached job description for further information, and head to our jobs portal to apply.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

You will support delivery of FFI’s strategy that seeks to empower our partner organisations to achieve their conservation goals. You will lead the technical capacity support that the Partnerships & Organisational Development (PODs) Programme offers to FFI staff to help them effectively manage partner relationships and support the partner’s organisational development. You will lead on and ensure implementation of FFI’s Partner Due Diligence process. You will assess and evaluate staff capacity in supporting the organisational development of partner organisations. Where appropriate, you will also support needs-based capacity development interventions for priority FFI conservation partner organisations.

You will have the ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations. You will have excellent facilitation, communication and collaboration skills, including consensus-building skills and be able to apply these to diverse groups of people. You should have a minimum of 5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience relating to organisational development. You will need good knowledge of strategic development/Theory of Change approaches and significant experience of providing capacity building, mentoring and/or training support to others. You should be passionate about mentoring and capacity building, be able to build positive personal and institutional relationships, and have the ability to work across multi-disciplinary groups and geographically dispersed teams.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please click here

Please note that the closing date for applications has been extended to Sunday, 24 January 2021.

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing partnership of primary and secondary schools situated in the East Midlands. As an organisation, we exist to improve the life chances of children and young people.

We are incredibly proud of our team and the direct impact they have on creating transformative opportunities for our learning community. We are a supportive, collaborative and developmental trust - we invest in our team and are proud of their knowledge, commitment and expertise.

As we have grown, our guiding principles have ensured people remain at the heart of all we do. As we enter a new phase of organisational growth, we have created the new role of Director of People & Organisational Development to drive this agenda further forward.

If you enjoy a challenge, are driven by moral purpose and want to make a significant difference to the lives of thousands of children and young people across the region, then this is an opportunity that can’t be missed. You will be working with a highly effective team of likeminded leaders and will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in the future direction of our trust. Reporting directly to the CEO and working as part of the Trust Executive Team, your focus will blend both operational and strategic elements; ensuring systems and processes are of the highest quality as well as shaping our people and OD agenda.

To be successful, you’ll need exceptional experience of human resource leadership (with a strong understanding of HR legislation), coupled with a proven ability to shape dynamic, creative and sector leading developmental strategies. In return, we can offer you unparalleled support within a successful, supportive and growing MAT.

You’ll be rewarded with a highly competitive salary, but most importantly, the opportunity to create lasting change for young people in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 4th February 2021

The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting  the  welfare  of  children  and  young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

One Million Mentors is looking to hire a full time Technical Lead to ensure the smooth running of its technology infrastructure. The Technical Delivery Lead will be the product owner for all technology features at 1MM and has end-to-end accountability for 1MM’s technology requirements and delivery, overseeing the design of the 1MM technology roadmap, incl. product design and vendor strategy to design fit for purpose delivery capabilities as well as overseeing its delivery. They manage delivery of technology capabilities through their own technical ability, management of outsourced vendors and direct resources as they become available. The Technical Lead will also monitor satisfaction, ensure on-time delivery, minimise outages and measure against defined targets. In 12 months’ time, they will provide the technology platform to allow for a secure and safe offering for young people to benefit from mentoring according to 1MM’s delivery model.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in a startup and be part of the core management team that will shape the future of 1MM. Our work is underpinned by technology and we are looking for someone to help own and drive this forward and building the right team as we scale up The person joining 1MM will need to be passionate about our work and equally, about how we can use technology to positively impact the lives of many young people and volunteers alike. 

About One Million Mentors:

One Million Mentor's (1MM) is an exciting startup within a larger charity called Uprising Leadership. Its mission is to transform the process of mentoring for all in the UK. We aim to train, recruit and connect a million mentors to a million young people in order to increase youth employability, support social action and help break down social barriers.

1MM has now developed a new safe and secure virtual mentoring offer for both mentors and mentees (aged 18 to 25 years old) which includes; sign up onto the platform, completing a profile, undertaking mandatory online mentoring training, attending a mandatory online workshop facilitated by experts, matched digitally and then meeting for one hour once a month via video conferencing. 1MM also provides ongoing online support to mentors and mentees by delivering relevant employment/careers and wellbeing related workshops on a monthly basis. Pre - pandemic mentoring took place face to face for one hour, once a month for up to a year on the site of youth partners. We have established 2,000 mentoring relationships partnering with over 200 employers and 100 youth partners. 

The Role:

As Technical Lead, you will manage the delivery of technology capabilities through your own technical ability, manage outsourced vendors and direct resources as they become available. The Technical Lead will also monitor satisfaction, ensure on-time delivery, minimise outages and measure against defined targets. In 12 months’ time, you will provide the technology platform to allow for a secure and safe offering for young people to benefit from mentoring according to 1MM’s delivery model

Please note this is a full-time role offered on a one-year fixed-term contract.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. Please note, we will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection.

LAWRS Development Team reflects changing approaches to workplace learning and considers the skills needed for the future as part of individual and organisational development plans. It delivers high quality bespoke training and informative material on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strands, including Harmful Practices and sexual harassment, equipping trainees with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out their work activities effectively. LAWRS also carries out outreach activities, community engagement, presentations within community settings and group work sessions for Latin American women.

The Development Manager will work closely with the Director and Operations Manager to further develop, plan and implement LAWRS’ development strategy, ensuring the sustainability of the organisation and its ability to continue successfully reaching its aims whilst maintaining the excellent quality of its services.

The post holder will devise a strategic training and development plan for the organisation and implement it in accordance to business and operational plans, policies, procedures, audit requirements, accreditations and quality standards, and cross-team working needs.

You will have an excellent command of English and Spanish or Portuguese.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Contract: fixed term with possibility of extension ending March 2022.

Deadline: Sunday 7th February.

Interviews to be held within the following 2 weeks.

The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) is recruiting a Clinical Lead Mental Health for a project in partnership with Help Musicians which provides counselling/psychotherapy support to musicians. BAPAM is building on our successful long term partnership with Help Musicians delivering clinical consultations to hundreds of musicians across the UK over many years, which enables us to provide a large-scale, comprehensive and quality counselling and psychotherapy service to professional musicians. BAPAM provides clinical services to performing arts workers and students, and the postholder will have continuing responsibility for overseeing the delivery and evaluation of care to patients with mental health concerns who approach or are referred to us for support.

The role will include: coordinating and, at times, undertaking mental health assessments; contracting with BAPAM-registered psychosocial practitioners for appropriate evidence–based intervention; auditing services and evaluation of treatment provided; liaison with NHS services for ongoing care; support to our helpline team taking calls and emails from patients; and advising on and developing protocols for the organisation. You will be a qualified RMN or Social Worker with at least 5 years of experience in mental health, interested in further developing a high quality mental health service for musicians.

The role is for 12 months for the pilot with the expectation of extension if successful.

The postholder will need to be able to work from our London office and clinic, although the team is currently working remotely.

The successful applicant will work with a dynamic, passionate Team, within a very well established and needed female only registered Charity, Tomorrow’s Women Wirral. As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the efficacy and efficiency of business operations as well as shaping strategic goals for the future. As an ideal candidate you will be well-versed in all business matters.  You will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the Charity’s vision and culture, with the goal to ensure the sustainability of the Charity’s activities and to drive development  and long-term success whilst always keeping the aims and values of the Charity at the forefront.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

(Please note, this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in the light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.)

• Adhere to direction set by the Board of Directors/Trustees and CEO.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors/Trustees, CEO and Treasurer in the production of business plans, financial forecasts, and policy updates, and provide feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. 
• Deputise for CEO in her absence.
• Work as part of a Motivational Management Team.
• Support the work of employees to improve efficiency, effectiveness, safety and wellbeing.
• Gather, analyse and interpret both external and internal data to assist in the production of reports required.
• To develop and lead a Bid/Tender Writing Team providing tools and techniques to convert business ideas into an actionable plan to increase finance and growth.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with financial partners, Landlord, Public or Third Sector Grant fund holders, to facilitate an effective client financing process.
• Deliver a strong Business Plan and Model to develop and strengthen Tomorrow’s Women’s move towards business sustainability, creation and expansion. 
• Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines, and compliance with the regulations and procedures of the Charities Commission and Company Law.

Job Specification

• Proven experience as Business Development Manager or relevant role.
•  Appropriate degree/diploma or higher.
• Qualifications in Income Generation/Bid Writing/Leadership & Management and proven evidence of this.     
• Strong financial and business planning/growth expertise with a thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases, Tendering processes, and information systems.
• Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Commitment to, and understanding of, the work of our Charity. Ensuring Tomorrow’s Women’s ethos of client-focused delivery, innovation and social value is demonstrated to clients, partners, stakeholders, and funders.
• Flexibly and sensitively challenging in approach.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Tomorrow’s Women, sharing best practice and ideas required.
• A good sense of humour!

About Options 

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of MSI Reproductive Choices. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high-quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Position

The position will work within the New Business and Partnerships team to play a key part in coordinating and managing the business development process. This includes analysing new opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with partner organisations, and pursuing and managing technical and commercial proposals to secure new business for Options. The BDM also contributes to the implementation of Options’ new business strategy, supporting our approach to new clients, design and innovation, and expansion in new countries. The post holder will act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Identification and tracking of new business, including understanding the market and landscape.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Options’ strategy for expanding work with institutional donors, new clients, foundations and in new markets, including developing engagement strategies and supporting aspects of our geographical strategy development and implementation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients, consultants, and potential partners.
• Analysis of opportunities, tender documents, potential partners in collaboration with senior Options staff.
• Lead and managed the development of proposals providing support to forming consortia.
• Act as Options’ Framework Manager on the UK aid-funded International Multi-Disciplinary Programme Framework Contract helping to ensure the smooth running of the framework including reviewing all call-downs and facilitating go / no go decision-making, on-going learning and process refinement.
• Along with the rest of the team, seeking ways to improve BD systems and processes to enhance the team’s efficiency and knowledge management.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification or degree in a relevant subject (relevant post graduate qualification in international development or health desirable).
• Extensive experience in business development, resource mobilisation or programme management in international development.
• Work in/with developing countries.
• Identification and tracking business opportunities.
• Supporting the development and contributing to successful proposals for government, foundations and other donors.
• Budgeting (using Excel);
• Time management and organisational skills, and an ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build internal and external relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly good editorial and proof-reading skills.
• Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to Options’ mission.

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan,  cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Overseas candidates require a valid UK work permit.

Position: HR Advisor (Training Lead)
Type: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (some remote working will be possible) – currently home-based
Salary: £19,963 - £22,703 per annum (FTE £33,273 - £37,839) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Human Resources

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the MS Society to deliver an efficient HR administration service, ensuring that all HR records are up to date and that contractual documentation is issued promptly, accurately and in compliance with current regulations.

As part of the HR Operations team, you’ll be the first point of contact on general administrative HR enquiries and you will have an important role in managing our HRIS system.  You will be supporting our Learning and OD Manager in the design and delivery of our training for colleagues across the organisation.

Experience of working with an HRIS system previously, excellent organisational and time management skills and a strong attention to detail are essential.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 27th January

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

Salary: UK: Band 1-2 (£41,779 - £56, 045 FTE plus London weighting allowance where applicable). 

Location: Flexible.  The role can be based in the UK, Nairobi, Dhaka or Delhi.

Traidcraft Exchange is a special international NGO working towards greater trade and climate justice. We work across South Asia and East Africa, to support producers and workers to benefit from more sustainable and equitable trade and advocate and campaign for change in business practices and government policy in the UK.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to fulfil the role of Head of Transformation who can lead the organisation through a process of transition and transformation to enable us to fulfil our vision and become the organisation we aspire to be. The post-holder will be a strategic thinker, with strong change management and motivational leadership skills, able to work closely with colleagues across Traidcraft Exchange to bring about change. The strategy is emergent and we are embracing an adaptive approach to change. The post-holder will need to set clear organisational milestones, be able to hold the strategic vision and direction, whilst recognising we will create our path as we walk it. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with complexity, who can work collaboratively and who can lead a process of cultural change. It is an exciting time to join Traidcraft Exchange.

Interested? Further details including a full job description, details around Traidcraft Exchange’s vision and strategic review and application form can be found on our website.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 8th February 2021

Provisional date for interviews:  Week commencing 22nd February 2021