Job Title:  Health Development Officer  

Reports to:  Health Development Manager 

Salary:  £27,500 

Hours:  Full Time (35 hours per week)  

Location:  Homebased (with occasional travel) 

Shine’s Health Team 

Shine’s Health Team provides condition-specific health advice and support to people of all ages with spina bifida or hydrocephalus, promoting good self-management and enabling people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to live in optimum health.  The Team also aims to reduce the numbers of pregnancies affected by spina bifida and anencephaly through education around supplementation and fortification with folic acid, and other measures.  

Purpose of Job 

The Health Development Officer will deliver services and create resources to improve the health of Shine’s members, by informing members, their carers and professionals  

Principal Duties  

• To support our members by answering their health queries and by working with the rest of the Health Team to offer pro-active advice and information sessions via Facebook Live, Zoom and other social platforms 

• To provide ad hoc advice to Shine’s members, their carers  and professionals on complex health issues, and signpost to NHS services  

• To collect information, statistics and research from a variety of sources to inform Shine’s health projects  

• To create resources to inform and support members’ health  

• To develop training/information resources for professionals  

• To plan and deliver projects, events, presentations and information sessions for members and professionals  

• To provide an information resource for Shine staff  

• To form and engage with networks of health professionals 

• To represent Shine at events and meetings (virtual during Covid -19 but possibly in person when safe) 

• To work closely with the Health Communications Officer to produce and disseminate health information to Shine members and the general public  

Skills and Experience – Essential  

• Professional Health Qualification  

• Experience of searching scientific and medical literature, collating information and writing reports  

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal  

• Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team  

• Ability to plan and deliver projects  

• Good presentation skills  

Skills and Experience – Desirable  

• Knowledge of the physical aspects of spina bifida and hydrocephalus  

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. 

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

Closing date: 19/07/2021 by 9am 

Interviews (by Zoom): 23/07/2021

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative fundraising team? Do you want to raise money for some of society’s most pressing challenges and play a key role in a new and ambitious fundraising and volunteering campaign?

We are an ambitious and successful research-intensive University (one of the top 100 research-led universities globally) and have produced 11 Nobel Prize winners, including three who received their awards in 2016.  Academics here are tackling some of the world’s most pressing global challenges such as antibody testing and Covid-19, the impact of climate change on our woodlands and forests, issues caused by migration and displacement, the rise in youth mental health issues, and the prevention of needless maternal deaths in the developing world. Our students come from nearly 150 countries and our flagship outreach programmes mean that almost 25% of our student population come from disadvantaged backgrounds, one of the highest proportions in the UK. Philanthropy has always played an important role in shaping the University, most recently in 2015 when we closed the Circles of Influence Campaign, which raised £193 million, making it the largest HE fundraising campaign outside Oxbridge and London. Through ‘Birmingham In Action’, philanthropy will continue to play a vital role in delivering projects to change lives locally, nationally, and internationally. 

The Fundraising Relationship Manager (North America) role is your opportunity to join our excellent team at an exciting time. You will have sales experience or major gifts expertise, and will be passionate about progressing your career and understand the impact the University’s teaching and research has on the world.  Your role will be responsible for the relationship management both virtually and where possible, in person, of a portfolio of prospective and existing donors who are based in the US and Canada.  You will seek to gain knowledge and understanding of the giving preferences of these audiences, and work to help the University to develop a philanthropic offer that meets their interests. All activities will be delivered in close collaboration with DARO colleagues as well as other parts of the University. 

As part of an award winning team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you will work with our current Fundraising Relationship Managers to generate gifts to the University and encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant (5 and 6-figure) gifts. Your objectives and KPIs will be set by the Associate Director (Fundraising). You will also have the opportunity to work with our senior team including the Head of Principal Giving on major proposals to top donors enabling you to get experience of working with some of the most successful and experienced major gift fundraisers in the UK Higher Education sector. 

Main duties

The Fundraising Relationship Manager will excel in the following areas:

Major Gift Fundraising

As a Fundraising Relationship Manager you will have experience of securing substantial major gifts, or have worked as a high performing individual in a sales environment. Experience of international philanthropy will be a benefit. You will meet and encourage amazing individuals to join forces with the University and create brilliant outcomes. You will be creative, full of enthusiasm and passionate about relationship building with alumni and supporters of the University. You will also be adept at building wider networks for future benefit. This means that in essence your role will be responsible for the cultivation, delivery, promotion, and stewardship of major gifts (5 and 6-figure).
Development of current prospect pool 
•  Personally managing a portfolio of 50-75 of the University’s high value (5 and 6-figure) North America based prospective donors, maintaining close personal relationships with each prospect and integrating them with the University whenever possible to bring the prospective donors to the point where you can ask for philanthropic support.
•  Responsibility for an income target of a minimum of £350k
•  When practicable, this role will involve travel to the US to meet with current and potential donors. Travel to Canada may also be required. 
•  Working with the Associate Director (Fundraising) and Head of Principal Giving on 7-figure gifts and where appropriate across the portfolio. 
•  Experience of working to robust objectives and KPIs, including the number of asks made, the number of meetings held, and the sum of philanthropic and charitable funds secured. 
•  Working with senior academics and professional services staff to develop mutually beneficial working relationships and using initiative to develop or react to sometimes unusual possibilities which could open up new fundraising opportunities.
•  Assisting with partnership and relationship building activity across the University and DARO by suggesting useful contacts and by accessing relevant internal and external networks. 
•  Maintaining detailed records of all actions taken and information collected on the CRM database. 
•  Focusing on the successful funding of projects that are critical to the mission and objectives of the University.
•  Being familiar with methods of tax-efficient giving in the UK and the US and understanding the relevant charity, Freedom of Information, and Data Protection legislation.
•  Responsibility for adhering to relevant fundraising regulation and GDPR whilst ensuring fundraising processes are ethical and that due diligence is undertaken as necessary.

Development of new audiences, prospects, and pipeline

•  Understanding, promoting, and expressing thanks for the philanthropic relationship between the University and its major philanthropic supporters.
•  Developing bespoke philanthropic packages for our major donors and volunteers to inspire them to enjoy and engage with fundraising and volunteering. These packages will span the giving lifecycle from donor identification and cultivation through to thanking and recognition.
•  Generating a sustainable pool of committed supporters who are willing to support and act as advocates for the University’s charitable work.
•  Working closely with colleagues in the Volunteering team to bring donors closer to the University through a range of engagement opportunities.
•  Working closely with the Events team to facilitate cultivation events, organising events where possible to bring prospects together. 
•  Working with the Communications team to promote audience relevant communications via the quarterly Old Joe USA newsletter. 
•  Supporting the Gift Accounting team in their work with British Schools and Universities Foundation (BSUF, a 501c3 in the US) and the BSUF Volunteer Representative. 
•  Supporting the Regular Giving team to ensure that US and Canada feature appropriately in direct mails, e-appeals and telethons. 
•  It is expected that new ‘supporter leads’ will come from a variety of sources including the wider DARO team, academic and staff networks and volunteer, donor, and University friend networks. You will also be expected to develop your own networks in a number of ways that will include connecting into your prospect pool networks and securing advocates.

Performance & resource management

•  Understanding the priorities for the academic colleges and the University Strategic Plan, and its implications for colleges, DARO and the University.
•  Developing a medium to long term working plan with your line manager to ensure achievement against KPIs and feedback evidence via monthly 1-2-1s.  
•  Developing medium and long term solicitation strategies and using these to maximise income and foster a ‘culture of giving’ across the whole of your prospect pool.
•  Making the most efficient use of time and financial resources through rigorous planning.
•  Taking responsibility for own personal/professional development, identifying training needs and courses or other activities that will fulfil these requirements.

Communication

•  Communicating confidently with individuals at all levels.
•  Influencing senior academics, leadership volunteers and potential donors.
•  Being empathic with potential donors, academic and clinical colleagues and members of DARO and the wider University.
•  Expressing complex ideas coherently through a variety of media, primarily to individual, senior stakeholders and on occasion to a wider audience.
•  Playing an active part across the Fundraising Team, by contributing to team meetings and engaging with colleagues proactively.
•  Working effectively and collaboratively with colleagues for the greater good of DARO objectives.
•  Identifying and capitalising on all opportunities to engage and develop relationships with key prospects and donors. For example using University lectures and events as opportunities to bring donors back onto campus.
•  Promoting equality and valuing diversity, acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Westway Trust are recruiting for a Marketing and Lettings Manager who is highly motivated and experienced in commercial marketing and lettings and is looking for a new challenge.

You will be working closely with the Property and Communications and engagement teams and lead on supporting our organisation with the increasing demand for space on our estate, engaging with the community and prospective tenants and generating income for the Trust. You will contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s new Asset and Property Strategy.

You will actively market and let all meanwhile and vacant spaces including the Thorpe Close pods, Unit Base Parking/Filming and other income generating spaces and support the local economy.

You will also be expected to gain quickly a strong understanding of the strategies of the Trust so that you may support the organisation effectively. This will include gaining a solid understanding of the Independent Review into Institutional Racism and its recommendations.

Principal Accountabilities of the Marketing and Lettings Manager

• Develop a marketing and lettings strategy in line with the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Proactively market & let the Thorpe Close Pods to include facilitating business support and reporting to the GLA, as required.
• Market/advertise and let meanwhile spaces and void units, to minimise voids.
• Liaise with stakeholders and tenants to support businesses and the local economy.
• Provide local economy support through engagement with our other tenants, community and external partners/providers.
• Review and approve lease/licence and other similar legal documentation.

Person Specification of the Marketing and Lettings Manager

• Commercial Property Management qualification or related qualification/experience.
• A strategic, commercial and customer focused person.
• Possess a good level of marketing and letting experience in the commercial and/or community/public sector and have property related legislative and commercial awareness
• The ability to deal with conflict management, with great people management and customer service skills and experience, are ideal.
• Connections to/understanding of the local area would be highly desirable.

Benefits of the Marketing and Lettings Manager

• Pension Scheme
• Gym Membership
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Group Life Scheme

To view the full job description and to apply for this role visit Westway Trust's website.

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and committed professional to support the work of our all-through Principal and Primary Headteacher. As PA to the most senior members of the organisation you will engage with the strategic and operational overview and be instrumental in co-ordinating and enabling activities.

Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum, the wider student experience offer and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide as an all-through school. Whilst being a large school, we are able to retain a family feel to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice.

It's for this reason that Ark Victoria Academy was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019, with a strong emphasis on expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our students and staff. 

Do you want to be an integral part of our success story?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent PA to join our admin and leadership teams. You will be aligned to Ark’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff and have demonstrable evidence of:

• experience working with primary and secondary aged children in a personal assistant role
• being enthusiastic and have a flexible approach to learning
• a good standard of education including relevant professional qualifications
• having a resolve to make a real difference
• ·being flexible and willing to support as needed

Our values mean a great deal to us and underpin all that we do, and so it is important that you champion Ark Victoria’s pledge of being Ambitious, Resilient and Kind as well as living by the Ark ethos and six pillars that enable us to achieve our mission.

As part of the Ark network, our staff benefit from strong links with the wider network; particularly with the other Ark schools in Birmingham. We harness expertise and build pastoral communities so that our staff can learn from and collaborate with colleagues. As well as networking with colleagues in other Ark schools, our staff receive high quality training and support.

Principal Policy Adviser, Domestic Regulatory Strategy Directorate 

£49,549 pa plus civil service pension scheme and excellent benefits 

LOCATION: Flexible

The ICO is looking for a Principal Policy Adviser (PPA) to join its Domestic Regulatory Strategy Directorate (DRSD). The focus of the role is developing the ICO’s policy positions and strategic response to new and emerging issues. This will involve engaging with important and senior level stakeholders and developing associated products and reports to communicate our approach. You will need to get to the heart of some of the most complex issues we deal with at pace developing practical outcomes. This can involve taking significant decisions with far reaching effects. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively and draw on the expertise of others across the ICO. This is an exciting opportunity to help us shape how the future of digital regulation will impact and benefit the lives of the UK public.

About the ICO 

The ICO is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. 

The ICO’s work is interesting and immensely rewarding – it is of national importance and increasingly in the public eye. We are at the forefront of information rights policy development, providing direct advice to the public, and enforcing the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws. We hold a unique position as a regulator across the whole of the private, public and third sectors. 

About you 

Your excellent analytical ability and clear and confident communication skills will be key. As a PPA you will prioritise competing issues and tasks in a varied workload. Your experience of leading projects to achieve change will stand you in good stead. Degree educated or equivalent, you will be self-motivated with a strong interest in strategic policy development. Knowledge of information rights laws is desirable but we also welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience of applying similarly complex concepts with the ability to learn quickly. 

The ICO’s headquarters are based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, we have offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London and may be able to offer some flexibility of location.

All postholders may be required to travel to engagements throughout the UK, and sometimes further afield. Therefore, your ability to travel and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on occasion is essential. 

How to apply 

Please visit ico.jobs to complete an online application form. 

Closing date: 23:59, 9 May 2021 

This is an important role that will play a crucial role in the future development of Crown Church. Like many organisations, Crown Church has had to adapt through Covid-lockdown, but as restrictions ease, we are excited by the opportunities that lie ahead and the continuation of our mission… so that many, together, may glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the operational and administration aspects of the church whilst ensuring that Crown Church remains legal, compliant and fulfils all regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring the ability to carry both personal workload as well as delegation of some tasks to other staff and volunteers. You will work closely with the Senior Pastor, Elders and Trustees by ensuring that Crown Church is operationally well led through having clear systems and processes. This includes robust internal controls and the effective management of risk.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in the operational/administrative side of an organisation. We are aware this is a broad job description and so are realistic that potential applicants may have experience in some but not all areas. If you can demonstrate direct experience in some areas and a good base knowledge in the remaining areas, we are still keen to hear from you. You will have enthusiasm to grow and learn and be able to take initiative to bring improvements across the board.

You will be joining a staff team that is supportive of one another both in terms of day to day working as well as bringing Christian encouragement to one another through the week. We pray with one another weekly, trusting in God’s leading for our work together. We actively seek staff members who demonstrate our values:

• Global Humility: We cross cultural divides, appreciate diversity and honour others. We want to learn from others, serve others and show generous hospitality to others.

• Passionate Commitment: All in. Wholehearted and faithful.

• The Mask Lowered: Live authentically, where relationships are real. Demonstrating kindness, patience and forgiveness to all.

• Boldness: Living with courageous risk-taking faith. Doers as well as hearers.

• Compassionate Action: Understanding the suffering of another and moved to show love.

Job Description

Operations Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week

Starting Salary: Up to £35,000 (dependant on experience)

Accountable to: Senior Pastor

Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays

Contract: Permanent

Place of Work: The Living Room, Cowley

1. Purpose

As a growing international church and registered charity, we recognise the importance of having a strong administrative and operational base to underpin the mission of the church. When this base is effective it enables all areas of church life to flourish.

This role will promote good governance and stewardship ensuring key areas such as HR, safeguarding, finance, legal compliance, risk management and technology are all managed effectively. It will also play a leading role in the cohesiveness of the staff team and provide support to the Senior Pastor and Trustees.

The remit of the role will extend to supporting The Living Room (Crown’s community venue) ensuring the office runs efficiently as well as providing support to the staff and volunteers leading on events and outreach from the venue. 

2. Principal Accountabilities

Governance & Health and Safety

• Supporting the work of the Trustees and those who volunteer in areas of governance

• Ensuring full compliance with all legal requirements

• Leading on the assessment and management of risk

• Completing all relevant reports and submissions, e.g., charity reports and end of year returns

• Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and complied with

Finance

• Lead on the relationship and link up between our external accountant and payroll provider

• Lead on the work with our independent examiner

• Ensure staff are trained in financial processes

• Review and develop policies that implement best financial practice across the church

• Ensure ‘Churchsuite’ (Church member app) is accurate in its recording of financial gifts

• Actively support charitable giving through clear and regular communication with doners

• Lead on the annual budgeting process and oversee the team's accountability to the budget 

Human Resource

• Helping Crown develop excellence as an employer

• Lead on the onboarding of new staff

• Ensure HR platform is used to full effect including one-to-ones, annual appraisals and annual leave

• Being the “go to person” for all matters relating to HR Safeguarding

• Bringing leadership to and supporting the safeguarding team

• Ensuring policies comply with best practice, staff and volunteers are trained, DBS checks are carried out in a timely manner and are up to date and reporting is managed effectively

Strategic & Event Planning

• Support the annual cycle of strategic review and planning with staff, elders and trustees

• Supporting staff and volunteer teams in the development and delivery of their plans

• Taking an operational lead on specific events or training in line with areas of responsibility

Administration and Office Management

• Ensuring the office is a supportive working environment for staff and volunteers

• Ensuring policies and procedures are available as online resources for staff and volunteers

• Ensuring school and employment references are completed in a timely manner for church members

• Building good relationships with suppliers and ensuring value for money on all consumables

• Ensure subscriptions and memberships are renewed

Working with others

• Responsible for the line management of staff with responsibilities for communications, event scheduling, membership & buildings (including health and safety). The role ensures these areas of responsibility are well supported and developed over time

• Providing assistance to the Senior Pastor and other leaders in organising events or meetings that require additional operational or administration support 

• Organising and chairing the weekly staff meeting

• Attending Trustee meetings as required (in a non-director capacity) to support the flow of work connected to the team's oversight

• Managing the office environment for staff and volunteers

• Resourcing all teams who use The Living Room in relation to the above responsibilities

This role takes responsibility for outsourced services, for example, IT support, Accountancy, Payroll and Cleaning Services. Ensuring relationships with suppliers are positive and effective and remain good value.

This role involves some line management responsibilities for part-time staff who provide support in areas such as communications and maintaining the building.

The nature of working in a small staff team means there may be additional responsibilities to support the team outside of the principal accountabilities listed above. Whilst the standard working hours are Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, there will be occasions where weekend and evening work will be required. The role is based at The Living Room. 

3. Training & Development

• Monthly supervision with the Senior Pastor

• Opportunity to access courses and learning relevant to the role 

4. Person Specification 

Embody Crown values - Essential

Experience of working in the administrative and operational side of an organisation - Essential

Experience of volunteering or working in a church setting - Desirable

Working knowledge of charitable governance - Desirable

Experience of handling budgets and financial processes - Desirable

Working knowledge of human resource support in an organisation - Desirable

Working knowledge of safeguarding processes in an organisation - Desirable

Experience of leading on events or projects - Desirable

Ability to manage staff and volunteers - Essential

Excellent communication skills; written and oral - Essential

Good team player and able to support other team members and projects as needed - Essential

Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines - Essential

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Sharepoint - Essential

Excellent attention to detail Essential Handles sensitive information with integrity - Essential

Job Title:Proposals and Partnerships Coordinator   

Contract: Full Time, 12-24 month fixed term 

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (plus accommodation and benefits)

Principal Location: Maiduguri, with frequent travel within Nigeria

Street Child is searching for an excellent professional to join our superb Nigeria team to focus on the two critical, strongly inter-linked areas: proposal development and local partnership co-ordination.

Delivering through, and building the strength of, excellent local NGOs is at the heart of Street Child’s approach globally. This is very true in Nigeria, where we are recognised as one of the outstanding INGOs in terms of local partner engagement and support. This position will be the focal point for all Street Child’s local partnership relationships - improving coordination, strengthening organisational development and supporting programme delivery across education, child protection and livelihoods initiatives. You will also be involved in the identification of potential new partners and associated due diligence.

You will play a significant role in proposal development - in addition to, and as a key part of, the local partner dimensions of this position.Excellent writing skills are essential. This aspect of the role will span both Street Child-fronted applications but also directly supporting key local partners with their own applications – and the longer-term development of their capacity in this area. A distinctive feature of Street Child’s partnership proposition to local organisations is a commitment to supporting their own resource mobilisation, not just as a downstream partner of Street Child – but independently too.

Naturally, as a key member of a busy team where responding to fresh events and opportunities quickly is the norm, you will be frequently asked to help with whatever the need of the moment is. We value agility and flexibility. Further details of the role are listed below and on the attached description.

This unique role is a great opportunity – for an enthusiastic team player, who is committed to Street Child’s cause and ways of working and brings fantastic inter-personal and written skills. Whilst this role could be suitable to an exceptional candidate at the start of their humanitarian career, prior relevant experience would be an advantage. The salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please refer to the attachment to see the full role description and person specification. Click 'How to Apply' to find out how to submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability and motivations for applying no later than 7th July (however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis).

Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Key duties include: 

• Proposal writing and development 

• Play a lead role, as directed by Senior Management, in the drafting of compelling programmes for Street Child of Nigeria; 

• Interact with Street Child’s global fundraising teams to support their fundraising activities for Nigeria; 

• Support key local partner organisations with bid and proposal writing; 

• Support the longer-term development of key local partners’ proposal writing and resource mobilisation capability

• Partnership Coordination  

• Lead and coordinate partnerships across Street Child’s programming portfolio 

• Manage the communication and agreement of partnership expectations 

• Participate in coordination platforms and humanitarian clusters to advocate for better approaches for locally led action 

• Generate and share evidence about Street Child’s ‘localisation’ approach at the national and global level

• Partnership Development  

• Provide support to partners in developing and implementing organisational development plans 

• Identify new partner organisations and take the lead in conducting the appropriate due diligence 

• Programme Management and support  

• Lead on the development and delivery of Street Child’s ‘localisation’ projects, including follow up and reporting processes 

• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs 

• Prepare, coordinate reviews, edit, and disseminate project-related reports and documents 

This is a pivotal role in an expanding and dynamic organisation, and would suit a candidate with significant major gifts fundraising experience. The new Head of Development will be the most senior fundraiser in the organisation and responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of our fundraising activity. They will join the senior management team of the charity and will work with the CEO to ensure the growth and overall effectiveness and sustainability of the organisation.

The principal task will be the development and implementation of the campaign to raise funds to set up the next three centres, with a target of £4.5m over three years. The key focus for this role will be on delivering significant major gifts fundraising from HNWIs, trusts and foundations and corporate partners, whilst also overseeing and supporting the development of local fundraising through our centres.

The Head of Development will take responsibility for the ongoing review, development and delivery of the charity’s fundraising strategy. They will manage a local fundraiser in Liverpool, and will oversee the recruitment of a London-focused fundraiser at the appropriate point.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual, with a clear passion for the work of the charity. This will be a high-level, autonomous role, with significant strategic and delivery responsibilities. There are enormous opportunities for growth and self-development as the charity progresses to delivering their work on a national scale to help men in suicidal crisis.

The Head of Development will work closely with the senior management team and the active board of Trustees. This person will need to be attuned to the sensitivities of senior relationships and excited by the prospect of networking and representing our charity externally, in partnership with our CEO.

For more information on the post, please click 'Apply for role' to be directed to the website of Peridot Partners, our recruitment consultants and make contact with them to discuss the role in more detail. 

Our School

Ark Alexandra Academy is a co-educational school in Hastings, that has brought together Ark William Parker Academy and Ark Helenswood Academy, while preserving and building on the legacy of both.

As a Church of England school, Ark Alexandra has strong universal Christian values that firmly inform our ethos and culture. We welcome students of all faith and none. Our vision, ethos and curriculum provide every student with the education they need, so they can go on to university or into the career of their choice.

The Opportunity

We are now seeking a strong Operations Manager who will take charge of the crucial elements that help a school to function at its best.

The Operations Manager will work closely with our Senior Leadership and Office Teams to contribute to strategic planning and decision making, while taking a strong stance on aspects such as premises management, health & safety and internal policy and procedures, to keep the academy running collaboratively.

The successful candidate will:

• Play an active role as part of the school Senior Leadership Team, advising the Principal and SLT colleagues on all matters relating to academy Operations -encompassing H&S, Maintenance and Facilities, ICT, Catering and Cleaning
• Successfully manage the office team consisting of key operational staff
• Line manage staff to ensure academy targets and expectations are achieved
• Be a strong team player with the ability to problem solve at short notice
• Have the drive, commitment and skills required to work successfully to work in an environment where young people learn and thrive
• Share the Ark Alexandra vision and ethos and be aligned with the six pillars underpinning it

To apply

For further information on this exciting opportunity as well as the additional benefits available, please see the job description and person specification; for questions about this role, please contact the school. We look forward to receiving your online application.

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are shortlisted and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date. Early application is highly recommended.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process which will include questions about safeguarding. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Public Affairs Officer
Salary: £34,057 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Location: London, Holborn As per governments advice, the NHF had adopted remote working for all staff. The NHF encourages flexibility to working which means that once the offices reopen, most staff will be able to agree with their manager an arrangement that is a combination of remote and office working. 
Contract: Permanent
The coronavirus pandemic has further highlighted the need for good, quality, social and affordable housing.  The National Housing Federation is the trade body for housing associations in England.  Our members own over 99% of housing association homes in England, providing 2.7m homes to around six million people and reinvests its profit in projects that help create strong, vibrant communities. Housing associations are social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. We and our members, believe that everyone should be able to live in a great quality home that they can afford.
 
We work at the forefront of the political debate not only on housing but on a wide range of other policy issues including welfare, homelessness and climate change. Our work affects the lives of millions of people and diverse communities across the country.
Effective lobbying is central to everything we do. We have built close working relationships at the most senior levels of politics and have established ourselves as the principal organisation on housing issues for the Government and Opposition. We have proven our ability to shape policy decisions.  Most recently we secured a £12.2bn Affordable Homes Programme for new social and affordable homes, in 2020 Spring Budget.  
We need you to play a crucial role in this work, leading on public affairs strategies to influence the main political parties on the topics that matter the most to our members. You will work in a focussed and driven team to help ensure housing maintains its political saliency, and housing associations are positioned as the solution to the country’s housing crisis. 
We don't need you to be a housing expert. But you will understand how the British political system works, have a good grasp of parliamentary procedure, and have experience of delivering public affairs strategies that have real impact. You will be committed to working collaboratively; have excellent organisational skills; demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication; be able to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally; and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with. 
The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
Closing date for applications:  5 July 2021 
Interview date: 14 and 15 July  2021 
Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

To plan, implement, and oversee a national educational programme of fine arts and performing arts events and competitions for schools.

Principal purpose of the post: to oversee the Association’s National and Area Arts Programmes and Events and help promote the Arts in all ISA member schools. Responsibilities include all aspects of planning and running the annual events (physical and online), budget monitoring, and line managing one colleague, who supports in delivering the objectives. Full details of the core duties and person specification are available on the vacancies section of the ISA website.

How to apply: You must email to us a letter of application, as well as your CV. 

Contract: The post is temporary (fixed-term: 12 months, extended by agreement) and subject to checks that include the right to work in the UK.

Effective: from 19 July 2021, or later by agreement

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break), normally 9.00 – 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility and some weekend working will be required).

Holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum, plus public and bank holidays. Holidays must be taken outside of published school term times.

Location: Home-based (or at ISA HQ Great Chesterford, North Essex, if desired).

Interviews will be held online on 5 July 2021

Introduction to The Inspire and Achieve Foundation (the employer):

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation is a small, thriving, Nottinghamshire based charity that does everything it can to help unemployed young people aged 16-25 into positive outcomes and into employment. We are a dedicated and ethically driven team that puts the needs of the young person at the heart of all our provision. We are looking for ‘can-do’ employees who are passionate, enthusiastic, have empathy and integrity, who are hard-working (go above and beyond), and who have a demonstrable passion for helping young people. We think outside the box and recruit based on passion and experience rather than by qualifications alone, so if you do not have the required qualifications but are confident you can do the job then please state your case in a cover letter.

Our provision includes outreach work (sports and social), one to one mentoring/work coaching (inc. this BBO role), and training programmes (inc. the Prince’s Trust Team Programme). We are based in Mansfield/ Ashfield/ Worksop/Nottingham at present.

We believe that where there is a will there is a way, and we believe young people deserve a second chance. If you are passionate about helping young people who have had a difficult start to their lives then come and be part of the journey #Changinglives

Background to the Building Better Opportunities Programme

The Building Better Opportunities Programme (BBO) is one of the mentoring contracts that The Inspire and Achieve Foundation delivers in the North Nottinghamshire area. This role will be working solely on this contract. The formal description is as follows:

The BBO contract is jointly funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership European Social Fund (ESF) and aims to combat the root causes of poverty, promote social inclusion, challenge long-term unemployment, and empower socially excluded people. The ESF strand is a part of the European Structural & Investment Funds (EUSIF) Growth Programme 2014 – 2020 and its principal goal is to improve local growth and create jobs, by investing in Innovation, Business, Skills and Employment. ‘Promoting Social Inclusion & Combating Poverty’ is a key Theme within the EUSIF Programme (Thematic Objective Nine -TO9) and the Big Lottery Fund is matching funds from ESF to deliver the BBO Programme via three separate, yet complementary, Pathways which are; Multiple & Complex Needs, Towards Work and Financial Inclusion.

Background to The Towards Work Programme

Under the BBO ‘umbrella’ there are various strands of activity and The Inspire and Achieve Foundation has a contract under the strand titled ‘The Towards Work Programme’. In simple terms, for us, it is a employability and mentoring contract helping young people aged 16-25. The formal description provided by the funders is as follows:

The Towards Work Programme aims to support and empower people within the D2N2 (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire) area who are significantly disengaged and furthest away from employment or self-employment. Groundwork Greater Nottingham’s Towards Work Programme is a demand driven model, which is bespoke, personalised and allows individuals to develop their own personal progression into employment, self-employment or further training/education. Participants will undertake a holistic journey, via a range of End to End Employability and Personal Development Interventions. The programme will achieve real employment and self-employment outcomes, by guiding and motivating people to overcome their individual barriers to work and by providing an inclusive Job Brokerage & In work Support Service to ensure employment outcomes are sustained. Participants will also have access to a menu of individually tailored, wraparound Specialist Support to tackle personal challenges (e.g. Disability, Mental Health, BAME, Women Returners, NEET, etc.), via a range of Towards Work Specialist Partners.  At a broader level, the programme will enable people to access better housing, achieve stable finances, improve their health and wellbeing, have better functioning families, minimise benefit dependency and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

Purpose of the Role

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation has a simple purpose for its mentoring team and that is to help young people overcome their personal and employability barriers and support them as required on their journey into work. All of our mentoring is done on a one to one basis, needs to focus on the needs of the young person, and should be done to the highest quality. Our young people deserve the best support available. This BBO Work Coach role is essentially no different but there is a heavy requirement to complete documentation to meet the funder/programme criteria so we are looking to recruit an individual who excels at paperwork and organisation.

Formally the purpose of the role is described as follows:

The Work Coach will contribute to the overall success of the BBO towards Work Programme within Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire. The successful candidate will work directly with unemployed and economically inactive participants by effectively delivering a holistic, personalised support service, which empowers participants with the self-belief, skills, motivation and confidence to enable them to progress into employment, self-employment or further training/education. The Work Coach will facilitate a range of Employability and Personal Development Interventions, via 1:1 and group based learning and development sessions. They will provide participants with comprehensive Initial Diagnostic Assessments, plan and deliver their learning & development, evaluate and measure their progress and impart guidance, knowledge and mentoring. They will play a pivotal role in helping individuals to overcome their fears and barriers and to develop their employability skills.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The principal duties and responsibilities of this role encompass tasks and activities that primarily relate to the purpose of the role and may include other duties that are supplementary to the role.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To engage, build trust and maintain effective rapport with a caseload of Towards Work participants
• To conduct a series of in-depth Initial Diagnostic Assessments with all referred participants to identify; personal & work barriers, job readiness, existing skills & experience, soft/key skills deficiencies, qualifications/training history, and work goals
• To co-create an individual Into Work Plan, informed by the initial diagnostic, to include a range of planned activities (e.g. Pick & Mix Employability & Personal Development Interventions & Modules, IAG, Pro-active Jobsearch, Counselling & Mentoring, Signposting to Short Vocational Courses (e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, etc.,), Creation of a CV & Speculative Letter, Work & Training Tasters, Work Rehearsals and Community Placements
• To design, manage and deliver a range of Employability Training Modules/Interventions to maximise participant learning and progression
• To design, manage and facilitate a range of Personal Development & Soft/Key Skills Training Modules/Interventions, via 1:1 sessions, short courses and workshops
• To achieve contractual Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including; Quality Assurance, Equal Opportunities & Diversity, Sustainable Development, Participant engagement, retention, training & qualification achievement, participant feedback, progression, and Positive Outcomes (employment, self-employment and education/training)
• To adopt a holistic approach to supporting participants by identifying barriers that may impact on the participants’ progression towards work, such as; household income concerns, criminality, health & wellbeing, caring responsibilities, etc.
• To effectively manage, develop and support a caseload of participants, providing inspiration, motivation, encouragement and co-ordination of all individual activities
• To effectively manage and oversee individual Personal Budgets, which may include services and material goods required to enable a participant to enter employment (e.g. interview clothing, childcare vouchers, or transport costs)
• To coordinate wraparound Specialist Support for participants (as required) to tackle personal challenges (e.g. Disability, Mental Health, BAME, Women Returners, NEET, etc.), via a range of Towards Work Specialist Partners
• To work in partnership with a network of local agencies and key stakeholders including; JCP, Statutory, Voluntary & Private organisations, local Employment & Skills providers, Specialist Partners, and Education & Training providers
• To fully understand and comply with ESF/Big Lottery Procurement Guidelines and Groundwork internal procedures, in relation to the purchasing of goods and services
• To develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the local labour market including extensive understanding of current benefits regimes and entitlements
• To proactively motivate and support participants with their Jobsearch activities, implementing comprehensive Jobsearch Tools to enable progression into employment and to work collaboratively with Employer Engagement Teams
• To regularly input and maintain all participant data via Groundworks Online Management Information Database (Hanlon) including; starts, diagnostics, action planning, personal budget spend, progressions, positive outcomes, tracking, etc.
• To ensure that each Into Work Plan is a “living document”; is reviewed and updated regularly, ensuring it captures all Towards Work support interventions, as they occur
• To organise Short Vocational Courses (e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, etc.,), as required, for participants to attend
• To regularly evaluate and document participant progress, via SMART reviews of participant attendance & completion of training/development interventions, achievement benchmarking, and Work & Training Tasters/Rehearsals undertaken
• To contribute to “participant case conferences” with Towards Work colleagues and Employer Engagement teams, JCP Advisors and relevant stakeholders
• To regularly attend meetings with funders and other stakeholders’/delivery partners
• To positively promote the Towards Work Programme to service users and stakeholders via internal and external events  
• To effectively prepare and complete all participant administration and financial documentation, ensuring all records are accurate and kept up-to-date, to ensure full contractual compliance with ESF, Big Lottery Fund, and Awarding Body standards
• To fully comply with Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities & Diversity, Quality Assurance, Sustainable Development, Safeguarding and Data Protection protocols
• To coordinate comprehensive In work Benefit calculations for participants who secure employment
• To share best practice with other Work Coaches, Employer Engagement Teams and Towards Work partners, to drive continuous improvement of the programme
• To contribute positively as part of a delivery team, as well as part of a wider business team, to deliver business objectives
• To be committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and develop professional standards

Graduate Intern

£23,000 plus benefits

12 months fixed term with the potential for a permanent role

ABOUT SCI

The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), a registered charity, is an international forum where science meets business. Established in 1881 SCI’s main charitable objective is to advance the application of science into industry for public benefit, which it fulfils via events, publications and other activities. Today, with members in over 70 countries and with over 900 companies and 300 academic institutions represented in our network, SCI facilitates open innovation, identifies and promotes emerging technologies in the areas of climate change and global health, and provides support for the next generation of scientists and engineers.

THE ROLE

SCI is looking to appoint a Graduate Intern to join the Business Development team. This role will involve working across our membership function to proactively attract new organisations as well as on other income generating tasks as required. This work includes researching potential partner organisations, pitching SCI to new contacts, and closing deals. We are looking for an energetic, professional team player with excellent communication skills and someone who associates with the objectives of SCI. This is a great opportunity to build experience and establish a network across industry and academia.

SCI has a small but friendly team, and so flexibility and the ability to work with the wider team to achieve SCI’s objectives is crucial. This role is normally office based at 14-15 Belgrave Square, London, but is currently home-based due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Knowledge and skills required for this role:

• BSc (Hons) in a STEM subject.
• Highly motivated and target driven with an appetite for negotiating and making deals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Good analytical and research skills.
• Credible and personable with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• High degree of computer literacy including proficiency with MS Office.
• A strong understanding of science and its importance to society.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraiser to take up the role of Head of Fundraising & Marketing, with a proven track record, wanting to help enrich young lives by raising vital funds for and awareness of St Andrew’s Club in Westminster, the world’s oldest youth club.

About St Andrew’s Club
Established more than 150 years ago, St Andrew’s Club is a registered charity.  Each year we provide a sense of belonging, fun and informal education to around 700 members, many of whom live locally in Westminster, and come from homes on very tight budgets. The Club is in action seven days a week and during school holidays through the day and into the evenings.

The Club is a vital resource for the local community, providing value for money opportunities in a safe, attractive environment.  Members develop educationally, socially and personally through an exciting and wide range of sport, art, excursions and practical skills. We have provided a lifeline to members and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic. As one of five Westminster Youth Hubs - informal club spaces running safe programmes for young people - we emphasise collaboration and innovation and are supported to take on local leadership and forge partnerships to deliver youth-led initiatives that have a lasting impact on provisions for all young people in Westminster.

Job Purpose
The Club seeks a self-motivated, talented, ambitious, professional Head of Fundraising & Marketing to build on the success of the last few years. The Club has developed a diversified portfolio of fundraising programmes to help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability of our important youth provision, with a strong focus on support from Trusts and Foundations, for both project and core funding.  

You can help shape the funding future of this unique organisation and make your own mark. Plans and preparations are underway for a capital appeal to realise the Club’s ambitious development plans and there are opportunities for the Head of Fundraising & Marketing to grow in responsibility and play their part in moving this forward.

As the principal fundraising resource, you will have a hands-on role, leading a small team and be adept at working under your own initiative with a can do attitude. You will come with a strong track record of cultivating relationships with a wide range of supporters.

Reporting to the Chief Executive to and working closely with the Youth Club Manager and a Fundraising Group of committed Trustees, you will take overall responsibility for and ownership of the Club’s fundraising and communications strategy. You will deliver an annual costed mixed fundraising plan to provide core and project income, meeting the annual target and growing the existing programme.

This is a diverse role, incorporating all elements of the fundraising portfolio, that requires the same energy and ambition of the small leadership team - to grow the membership of, and the funding for, the world’s oldest youth club. You will be joining an organisation committed to delivering outstanding provision for its members, and a staff team committed to enriching young lives. Our commitment to training and support will help optimise your own development.

Your passion and commitment to the cause will be critical to your success in the role, as will your ability to articulate with great confidence, the huge impact that St Andrew’s Club has on those that it serves. Effective stewardship and retention of existing Trusts & Foundations’ support will be key to your early success, as will timely reporting and acquisition of new support from this source.

Download the Job Description to see a full description of the  Key Areas of Responsibility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team with diverse voices and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse team, representing the community we serve.