Programme And Policy Manager Jobs in Leeds

You are an experienced peacebuilder and manager of people and programmes, and have worked previously in Sudan.  You have proven ability in designing and adapting programmes, keeping them relevant and accountable in complex local contexts, ideally in Darfur.   

Concordis has worked in Sudan and South Sudan since we were formed as an organisation in 2004.  The devastation caused by the current war is heart-breaking, but it also reminds us of the vital importance of peacebuilding.   

Concordis continues to implement directly in South Darfur, with a team of eight national staff who remain in Darfur and three more working from outside the country.  The team consulted over 3,500 people before the war began and identified a network of 103 local peacebuilders across South Darfur.  We work alongside national partner Malam Darfur Peace and Development, and support local peacebuilders where conflict is fought and felt.  You’ll take on leadership of the team 18 months into the current EU grant.   

You also have a track record of engaging effectively and proactively with international donors, sharing analysis, communicating the vision and winning funds. You’ll use those skills as you adapt the current programme to meet entry points for peacebuilding, as you work with the team and local partners in designing the next steps, and as you work collaboratively with donors in keeping them on board.   

Despite the evident challenges, we see opportunities and an urgent need to support local peacebuilders in managing South Darfur’s myriad local conflicts, to prevent them escalating or from becoming instrumentalised in the war.  There are also emerging opportunities to expand on this programme elsewhere in Darfur, and with Darfuri herders displaced into South Sudan and beyond.

This will require visionary leadership and the skill and drive to navigate a way forward in the coming months and years.   Concordis’ peacebuilding programme in South Darfur is primarily about promoting peaceful coexistence amongst and between pastoralist groups and the settled population.  This mirrors our existing work over the border in Central African Republic, where we engage with some of the same pastoralists during the dry season, and complements our ongoing work along the border of Sudan and South Sudan, including in Abyei.

This work can demand a lot from all of us, and we have high expectations for the person in this post, but they’ll be part of a supportive team, leading an exciting programme, helping to make a measurable change for peace.

Please take care to complete the application form in full, as we’ll assess whether you meet the person specification based solely on the answers given in the application form.  

Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Programme Manager to lead our projects covering predictive policing,  counter-terrorism policy and technology, and to support civil society and grassroots organisations that represent and advocate for over-policed and over-surveilled communities. 

What we’re looking for:

Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as regards the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge. 

You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.
You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society. 

You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology. 

You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate interventions and disrupt harms.

You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.

What the job will involve:

• research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.
• drafting policy documents: including public-facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.
• outreach to policy-makers: including engagement with UK Parliamentarians, Senedd and Holyrood. 
• feeding into our campaigning work: through collaboration with our Campaigns Manager, to ensure that your policy research is fed into our campaigning and grassroots activism.
• coalition building: through collaborating with other team-members to expand our coalition of cross-sectoral allies.
• creating comms outputs: such as blog and video posts summarising policy submissions and campaign materials. 
• some public speaking: such as giving press quotes and interviews, as well as representing ORG at external events. 
• programme management: for example, setting goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the programme to deliver.
• project planning: including identifying further opportunities and partnerships for programme growth.

What we’re like:

ORG is a vibrant digital rights campaigning organisation. Founded in 2005, we have over 20,000 members and supporters and 10 local groups across the UK. 

We uphold our human rights to free expression and privacy. We condemn and work against repressive laws or systems that deny people these rights. 

We campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to build and support a movement for freedom in the digital age. 
Our remote team is spread across the UK. We’re a supportive, flexible group with high standards. We’re innovative and agile.

You’ll work hard but be rewarded by the impact you collaboratively achieve. 

We take staff well-being seriously and meet up regularly for in-person work and social events. 

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) setting out how you are suited to the role by 23.00 on 6 December. 

Please ensure that your email has the subject heading ‘Programme Manager (Pre Crime)’ and that all attachments are sent in PDF or ODT format. 

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held online. 

Length and Salary 

The Programme Manager (Pre-crime) will be employed on a permanent basis following successful completion of a six-month probation period.

The annual salary is £37,150 - £43,200 4 days per week (equivalent to £46,400-54,000) less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. As mentioned above, the position is home-based, though travel into London for in-person events is required. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

ORG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team working in a supportive environment is vital to the success of our work. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from marginalised and racialised backgrounds as well as from LGBTQ+, and non binary candidates. 

About The Role
Closing date: 30th November
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, covering maternity.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The mission of the Innovation team at Alzheimer’s Society is to become the leaders in developing and accelerating new solutions that will increase choices, improve the quality of lives, and revolutionise care and support for people living with dementia.  

This means getting new products to market, fostering a culture of innovation around dementia, and addressing major system challenges to help people living with dementia, keeping people with this lived experience at the centre of every aspect of our work.

In the role of Innovation Programme Manager, you will manage our Senior Innovators, Innovators, and Impact & Comms Specialist to deliver our Innovation Programme.
This consists of ‘sprint projects’, quickly developing solutions to meet the needs of people living with dementia within a specific challenge area, managing our Accelerator Programme and building a new Incubator programme to help innovators with early-stage ideas around dementia build businesses and become investment-ready.

The Innovation team also contributes to the delivery of the multi-million-pound Longitude Prize on Dementia, aimed at innovators across the world. We have a growing portfolio of our own products and Accelerator Programme alumni, managed by an Innovation Product Specialist who will be the management counterpart to this role within the team.

Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.

We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

About you

- Be curious, flexible and at home with uncertainty.
- Be ready to lead, coach and motivate an engaged team of innovation specialists.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
- Be able to spot opportunities across both the Society and through external relationships to grow the reach and impact of the work of the innovation team and the Alzheimer’s Society as a whole.
- Be familiar with health and social care systems, challenges therein and opportunities for innovation.
- Possess sound judgement, creative flair, an ability to think strategically, and the analytical ability to solve challenging problems.
- Be able to effectively communicate both internally in a large organisation and with external stakeholders, from people affected by dementia through to project partners.
- Be a strong influencer with excellent relationship-building skills.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
 
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled administrator to join a lively, growing team in an emerging field. You’ll report to our Program Manager and support her with all aspects of grant administration, as well as providing administrative support for events, and for our Executive Team. 

‍The responsibilities of the Program Administrator role will include:‍

• Ensuring information about our grant calls, events and hiring rounds reach our audiences by updating our website, sending Mailchimp campaigns and reaching out to our networks in a variety of ways
• Responding to inquiries about our grant calls and events, and identifying FAQs to be published in our communications for the future 
• Initial grant application screening, including checking declared conflicts of interest and assigning grant applications to the review team 
• Undertaking routine due diligence enquiries for grant applications 
• Supporting the review teams and grantmaking committee by ensuring they have access to the documentation they need
• Making sure all documentation is complete, systematically named, and in the right place
• Booking venues and catering for our events, managing bookings, and supporting the delivery of online and in-person events
• Routine financial administration such as ensuring documents and receipts are uploaded to our online system 
• Booking transport and accommodation, and arranging some meetings for the Executive Team

‍The successful candidate will be expected to learn about all aspects of grant management, and about current priorities in Cooperative AI. We expect the focus of the role to develop over time, and for progression opportunities to emerge.

Live Music Programme Manager

Are you passionate about live music? Do you want to work within an arts setting in a role that offers home-based, flexible working?

We are looking for a Live Music Programme Manager to support the delivery of live music experiences, improving the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music.

Position: Live Music Programme Manager

Location: Remote

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours – working pattern to be agreed

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 pro rata

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 35 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), Employer Pension contribution of 6%, Death in Service benefits, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity for flexible working.

Closing Date: 22nd December

Please note shortlisting will be taking place on a rolling basis and this role may close earlier than advertised.

Interview Date: w/c 8 January 2024

The Role

You will have overall responsibility for service delivery of the high-quality live music programmes for adults and children in health and care settings, against strategic purpose and impact aims, achieving all operational targets and improving the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Live Music Programme Management, ensuring consistent implementation of UK-wide strategies, policies and initiatives.

· With the Live Music Managers in each geographical area of responsibility, develop the operational plan and the programme of live music, delivering the milestones, targets and impact agreed.

· Ensuring the effective management of any service delivery and contractual agreements linked to delivery and budget management.

· Contribute to UK-wide activities and events as required.

· Engaging and working with musicians

· Represent the charity to develop and grow stakeholder relationships across the UK, building strong local connections and effective networks in line with strategic objectives, including NHS places and spaces, health and social care providers, academics and patient groups.

About You

You will have a proven track record of service delivery within the health or care sectors and a passion for live music.

You will have experience of:

· People management and an ability to inspire and lead others

· Managing relationships and account management across a varied workload

· Drafting, reviewing and managing service delivery contracts, including negotiation at the relevant level

· Managing project budgets ensuring completion within budget and deadlines

· Budgeting income and expenditure

· Working within a safeguarding environment

· Reporting against key performance indicators

When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.

Why join the team?

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills outside of the charity sector, or from someone looking for their first line management role and will support your development alongside other fantastic benefits:

· Flexibility to work from home anywhere throughout the UK

· Opportunity to work your hours flexibly

· 35 days annual leave per year (pro rata) including the opportunity to take most bank holidays when you choose

· Employer pension contribution of up to 6%

· Employee assistance programme

· Budget for personal development and training

· Positive organisation culture with a firm understanding of supporting remote teams

· Opportunity to help share live music with people who may not otherwise get to experience it. 

The organisation adheres to high safeguarding standards, and successful applicants will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check.

The charity is committed to becoming an organisation which reflects society and promotes diversity and inclusion, and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented, including disabled people and those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.

You may also have experience in areas such as Concerts, Concert, Music, Events, Live Music, Performance, Art, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit, Music Delivery, Service Delivery, Service Delivery Manager, Healthcare, Health and Social Care, Live Music, Musician, Art in Healthcare, Hospitals, Hospices, Care, Programme, Programme Manager, Programme Coordinator, Events, Events Manager, Music Therapy, Arts Therapy, Music Therapist. Admin Manager, Administration Manager, Programme Support, Programme Support Officer, Programme Support Coordinator, Programme Support Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are delighted to be recruiting a Programme Development Manager to join our Programme Development & Operations team here at Mary’s Meals International. In this impactful new role, you will have responsibility for working with and guiding the global programme development team, in strengthening our school feeding approach and driving innovation, simplicity and stewardship within our school feeding programmes.

Reporting to the Programme Development Lead and working in close collaboration across our Programme Affiliates, Programme Partners, and Programme Operations teams, you will contribute to the implementation of strategic plans, as well as the development of key policy documents, research projects, and on-going data management for programmatic excellence activities. Managing data from our programmes and working closely with Programme Operations, this work will contribute to programmatic excellence and good stewardship of our resources, as we keep our promise to every child receiving Mary’s Meals.

Key responsibilities include:

· Strengthen capacity and capability within the programme development space across our Programme Affiliates and Partners.

· Manage and coordinate relevant and timely research to respond to programme issues and opportunities.

· Identify trends, issues, and opportunities across our programmes, and propose and lead upon ways to explore, understand, document, and implement these.

· Lead and manage research work, including the analysis of findings to promote learning and continuous improvement at a global level.

· Drive simplicity and stewardship in all programme activities, supporting the evolution of our school feeding approach, including identification of good practices and innovations outside of Mary’s Meals.

· Work closely with the Programme Development Lead, to manage and support the development of key policy documents.

· Take a key role in refining the needs assessment process, including continually monitoring need, creating, and refining tools and processes and conducting specific country-level needs assessments.

· Work with the communications team, to ensure responsible knowledge transfer through to other functions of our international team, ensuring the development lens is being communicated effectively.

Our ideal candidate will bring solid experience of quantitative and qualitative research design, implementation, and analysis. Relevant experience of monitoring and evaluation is essential, and experience of working in an international development context, with remote teams, would be highly beneficial. You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience of building strong trust-based relationships and building capacity across a broad cultural and geographical spectrum. Understanding the role of school feeding in development would be beneficial and you will demonstrate a solution focused and values driven approach to your work.

This is a global role, we are happy for you to work remotely, in a way that best supports your work life balance and there will be a requirement to travel to countries where Mary’s Meals operates, as part of your role.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals. We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement. This role undertakes regulated work with children, and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.

This is a fantastic role within our Programmes team, where your daily work has real impact, if you are looking for more from your role, then we would love to hear from you.

This role is an exciting and important opportunity to join the Foundation’s research team and work closely with the Director of Research to drive forward our ambitious new research strategy, on behalf of all those affected by MND.

About us

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was set up by rugby legend, Doddie Weir, who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in 2017. A devastating disease with no effective treatments and no cure, each of us have a 1:300 lifetime risk of developing MND. The condition takes the life of one third within a year of diagnosis and half within two years. 

The Foundation has a single, clear vision: a world free of MND. Funding research lies at the heart of everything we do; it’s what allows world-leading experts to investigate potential drugs, expedite new treatments and, fundamentally, work towards finding a cure for this disease. In April 2023, we launched our ambitious new research strategy “Catalysing a Cure” which outlines our continued commitment to our vision and to all people affected by MND.

About the role

The post-holder will have a strategic mindset, a track record of successful research management and experience of drug-discovery, gained either in the bio-pharmaceutical industry or an academic setting. The role’s core responsibility will be to lead on the implementation of strategic projects and funding programmes in priority areas, to support the implementation of our research strategy. This will include working with the MND community to identify research barriers, designing bespoke solutions and strategic partnerships, then administering, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the performance of awards, ensuring the outputs are of the highest quality and supporting the charities activities.

Key responsibilities

Work closely with the MND research community to identify key research challenges and engage with all relevant stakeholders to build consensus and develop detailed scopes for future projects, funding programmes or partnerships.

Lead the development, peer review and management of strategic funding programmes in priority research areas by:

• Delivering competitive funding calls according to AMRC guidance, including developing and overseeing dedicated peer review processes with the right expertise and knowledge in place to provide robust due diligence;
• Working closely with the fundraising team to identify and engage potential co-funders (philanthropic, industry, investors) to secure major gifts;
• Managing project set-up, including contracting, the development of detailed project plans, including go/no-go milestones and budgets;
• Building and managing relationships with award holders and maintain regular communication through the project life cycle;
• Managing and overseeing delivery of approved programmes, including monitoring of progress according to agreed timelines and deliverables (including written updates, site visits and formal reports) and managing project finances, including reviewing and approval of invoices and monitoring project expenditure;
• Working with the Directors of Research and Finance to ensure that accurate research finance information is available for organisational budgeting and planning.

Lead on the development and management of strategic partnership opportunities to support the implementation of the Foundation’s research strategy by;

• Championing opportunities for potential partnerships, preparing proposal documents, briefing and engagement plans to develop relationships as well as acting as a liaison with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Leading on implementation of strategic partnerships including the development of operational models and contractual frameworks etc.;
• Being responsible for delivery of strategic partnerships, as well as their ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

Identify opportunities to communicate the impact of our research, and work closely with other members of the team to develop engaging content for our supporters.

Skills and experience required

• Educated to PhD level or with equivalent experience in biomedical science (e.g. biology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry);
• Working experience of drug-discovery, gained either in the bio-pharmaceutical industry or an academic setting;
• A track record of successful inception, design and delivery of large research programmes and project portfolios involving multiple organisations;
• A strategic mindset with experience of operating with varying levels of ambiguity and uncertainty, with the ability to create clarity of direction;
• Experience of liaising with senior individuals in a variety of organisations with an ability to create favourable working relationships;
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;
• A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to maintain relationships with a wide variety of individuals, including those within the Foundation, researchers and clinicians, relevant organisations and industry bodies, people living with MND, and other relevant charities;
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work using own initiative;
• Organised, with a proven ability to successfully manage a broad spectrum of tasks, deadlines and individuals;
• Motivated to make a real difference for those affected by MND.

Salary: £40,000

Hours per week: 35 hours per week as a 2-year fixed appointment. Home-based role with opportunity for flexible working pattern. 

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday. 

Headline: New Ambitions for Membership at NCT 

About the role 

At NCT, our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe because we believe parents help build the foundations of the future.

We are the charity that supports people as they become parents.  

We’re here to support every parent and their unique experiences of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. No exceptions. This means tackling the top challenges facing new and expectant parents today head on – overstretched maternity services, disparities in quality of care, the crisis in postnatal support, and the rising cost of living. Getting this right will have far-reaching benefits, not just for parents, but also for babies, children, families, and our whole society.

We’re recruiting a Senior Membership Manager to lead the review and revitalisation of our current NCT Membership programme as one of our 2023-25 ‘For Every Parent’ strategic commitments. You will help build an ambitious growth strategy that attracts, engages, motivates and retains members to be part of the NCT community and considers how we can best continue to serve our valued membership base.

This is an opportunity for a creative self-starter to make your mark! We’re looking for someone with track record of building and leading a large membership programme (or equivalent) in an impact-driven environment. We want to hear about your background, ideas and enthusiasm for delivering impactful supporter experiences that generate engagement and loyalty. Please visit our NCT for further details on job description.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our charity, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.  More details about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found here. 

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.   We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.  

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.  

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Please apply for the role via our careers page on our website to apply directly. 

Closing date: Monday 11th December 2023 

Project Manager - Drug and Alcohol Impact Programme for Student Wellbeing

SOS-UK is a sustainability and wellbeing charity, launched by the National Union of Students’ in October 2019.

We are an education charity focusing on sustainability, we work across all forms of education and through our work we aim to:

• Get more students leading on, and learning for, sustainability.
• Repurpose the education system around the climate emergency and ecological crises.
• Make sustainability more inclusive, so it is for everyone.
   

We believe that when students lead on sustainability, they learn about it, picking up the vital knowledge, skills and competencies needed to help transform society into a more just and sustainable place.

Find out more about SOS-UK, who we are and what we do by visiting our website.

ABOUT THE ROLE

On the back of our successful pro-environmental behaviour change work, in 2013, the Home Office funded NUS to develop a parallel programme to promote the responsible consumption of alcohol by students. Alcohol Impact was launched in 2014, and it has grown year on year. The programme is a supported accreditation mark for students’ unions and their institutions working together to encourage students to consume alcohol responsibly and provide an inclusive campus for those who do not drink. From October 2019, The programme is managed and run by SOS-UK. 

Based on the success of Alcohol Impact, in 2020, SOS-UK developed a parallel accreditation programme Drug and Alcohol Impact. Drug & Alcohol Impact is our whole-institution strategic framework designed to embed responsible drinking on our campuses and develop drug harm reduction policies and interventions to reduce the negative outcomes of student drug use.

You will work alongside the Senior Project Manager for Alcohol Impact, Drug and Alcohol Impact and Drink Rethink – as well as a mix of our smaller projects and campaigns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project management of our wellbeing programmes, projects and campaigns. 
• Acting as the first point of contact for students and staff at your allocated organisations. 
• Contribution to the development of programme resources and communications. 
• Planning, designing and delivering engaging training sessions. 
• Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of programmes. 

Please read the full description of the role’s responsibilities and person specification (knowledge, skills, attributes, qualifications and experience) available to download from this page.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We’re totally committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented within SOS-UK.

We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Find out more about what it’s like working for SOS-UK. If you would like to speak to a member of SOS-UK staff not involved in the interview process about how your experience might meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch.

Please apply via our online application form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you are unable to complete or application due to accessibility needs please contact us. 

Please state on your application where you are likely to be located.

Closing date for applications: 3rd December 2023
Interview dates: 13th and 14th December 2023
Preferred start date: January/early February 2024, can be flexible for the right candidate.

Location: England / Wales
Contract Type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £30,413
Hours: 35
Benefits: We believe we have a fair and transparent pay framework. Our salary bands and pay gaps are public. We have always paid at least the real living wage and are an accredited Living Wage Employer. We do not offer any unpaid/non-credit-bearing placement opportunities or work experience. We offer up to 6% pension contributions, annual cost of living increases and annual spine-point salary increases until the top of your band. Other benefits include: Support and paid time for learning and development in your role and to support onward progression (if desired) Cycle-to-work scheme Eye care vouchers Free flu vaccinations Work laptop and home-office equipment where needed Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme via HSF A minimum of 27 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff or those on contracts for under 12 months). Additional leave is awarded for each year of service, up to 30 days Discretionary paid leave over the Christmas break for everyone Various other leave allowances, as agreed with line managers, including for (but not limited to): Parents, carers and dependents: support and understanding for family emergencies and caring for dependents Employee volunteering: up to three days paid leave per year which you are   encouraged to take - pro rata for part-time staff Medical appointments: reasonable time off during working hours including time for fertility treatment and gender reassignment Religious or belief-related obligations Study

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About the PKD Charity

Founded in 2000, we’re the first and only UK charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of an estimated 70,000 individuals and their families affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in the UK.

PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs in the body such as the liver, brain, heart and bowels. Most people with PKD live with an uncertain prognosis, intermittent pain and infections, and then have to undergo life-saving dialysis or transplant in their 50s. A few babies have a rare form of PKD which results in death during pregnancy or shortly after birth; the surviving children often have to have either a kidney or liver transplant before the age of 10.

We provide reliable, accredited information, advice and personalised support. We raise awareness of the burden of PKD, both clinical and psychosocial. We fund research aimed at understanding more about PKD and the discovery of therapies that will improve quality and longevity of life.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About the role

The role will be joining the small, committed team at the PKD Charity and presents an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key role in helping make a significant difference to people affected by polycystic kidney disease. 

You will be responsible for developing and delivery the fundraising strategy and meeting income targets across various income streams including Community and Events, Corporate, Individual Giving, Legacies and Major Donor fundraising. 

We are looking for a committed, highly motivated and creative fundraiser who is confident and excited about working across all areas of fundraising and generating income for a small national charity. As the sole fundraiser at the charity, you will be comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy 

• Lead on the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy which will maximise income generation from a range of sources including Community and Events, Individual Giving, Legacies, Commemorative Giving, Corporate and Major Donor Fundraising. 
• Monitor and evaluate the success of all communications and fundraising activity and to use this learning to inform and shape the future of our activity in this area throughout the organisation. 

Community and Events Fundraising 

• Market and recruit for a programme of national sports and challenge events including the London Marathon and Great North Run. Supporting our participants to achieve their fundraising targets 
• Develop and deliver new and existing fundraising events and activities that will engage with the PKD Charity community. 
• Secure new income from community audiences through referrals and introductions from existing supporters and sourcing of new funders within the community, including businesses, social groups, clubs and societies, religious groups and schools. 
• Recruit, manage, and develop a network of volunteers to support fundraising activities in communities around the UK and help raise awareness of polycystic kidney disease and the charity. 
  

Individual Giving 

• Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy, to maximise unrestricted income, recruit new regular givers and reduce attrition rates. 
• Work with the team to support the recently launched legacy fundraising and commemorative giving strategy, to maximise income. 
  

Corporate and Major Donor 

• Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of supporters, including the account management of partnerships with businesses.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive to develop relationships with major donors and support the development of a major donor programme. 
• Ensure that the organisational CRM database usage is optimised to facilitate major donor fundraising. 
• Work with other organisations to maximise joint fundraising opportunities. 
  

General Responsibilities 

• Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources 
• Create and maintain income pipelines aligned to income targets, prepare reports and contribute to monthly management information. 
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the organisation’s supporter CRM database, ensuring efficient and appropriate data capture and data analysis for the purposes of effective stewardship, fundraising and communications
• Record and acknowledge donations appropriately
• Assist with the organisation of PKD Charity support events when required.
• Lead on the creation and ordering of fundraising materials and resources 
• Ensure ethical, best practice and compliant fundraising activities; stay up to speed with best practice within fundraising and the charity sector; identify areas of compliance, new areas of opportunity and innovation within the sector 

This new role will be the organisation’s key lead on the systems, policies, procedures and training that support the smooth running of our operations, including a focus on CRM, People, IT and procurement.

• Operations: On the Operations side, you’ll be responsible for the policies, procedures, systems and internal training that ensure the smooth running of our non-profit. You’ll be the organisational lead for managing our CRM database to ensure it is maintained accurately and fully to support wider organisational activity with the support of our team of co-ordinators based around the world. You’ll also manage other operational systems like IT security, data privacy, document management and business continuity.

• People: On the People side, this is a varied role across the HR disciplines from recruitment, induction, colleague training and development, employee relations and internal communications.

You will work from home in the UK, and will join a friendly, supportive and committed global team, and contribute towards creating systemic change. 

Who you are:  

• An experienced operations professional with strong experience in developing and maintaining robust operations systems, including CRM, HR, IT, data protection, governance, business continuity, procurement and supplier management

• An engaging and empathetic people manager with experience in recruitment, induction, handling employee relations and internal communications

• A great organiser, with the ability to set and meet targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with colleagues across the UK and global teams 

• Comfortable in a multi-disciplined role with varied projects running concurrently 

• A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders 

• A confident trainer, motivated by delivering internal training to build colleague knowledge and skills 

• UK-based with eligibility to work in the UK 

You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with the co-CEOs and rest of the team with regular opportunities to catch up online and face to face.

Who we are: Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation providing businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes to create a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work free from exploitation. Read more about our story on our About Us page.

What we can offer you 

• A permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) contract with an initial six-month probationary period

• Competitive salary (salary band £23,220 - £29,853 gross annually pro rata, £38,700 - £49,755 full-time equivalent) and enhanced employee benefits 

• Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation 

• A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, responsible recruitment and systemic change 

• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements 

• Working from home (UK-based), with regular in person and online meetings and social team gatherings 

• Employer Pays Principle employer – the full costs of recruitment are covered by Stronger Together in accordance with the ILO Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs.

Commissioning and Trust Manager

£36,584.13 per annum

37.5 hours per week (30 hours a week considered)

Permanent Contract

Hybrid Working  (Home) with available bases in central Thirsk or Harrogate

Interviews will take place in Harrogate in early January 2024.

An exciting and rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team working to improve and expand services for people in need and requiring care. If you have experience in commissioning, contracting, fundraising or income generation, have strong communication and organisational skills and want to work as part of an ambitious team we would like to hear from you.

Key responsibilities will include: contract development and management, to motivate, line management, partnership working, and to support the completion of funding applications.

Benefits include: -

• 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
• Lifestyle discounts and savings
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to staff support
• Free group life assurance
• Free DBS check
• Free car parking at Crimple House location. 

Please see a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role at the bottom of this page.

Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, but we are exploring becoming a sponsorship employer and hope to be able to offer this in the future.

You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, and District.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

Our Values at Work

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.

We have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.

This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.

NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.

Who we are

Speakers for Schools is a national social mobility charity. We work across the UK to inspire young people and help prepare them for the world of work through innovative programmes and practical experiences of the workplace. Through our Research and Policy work we seek to change the landscape to ensure every young person has access to high quality work experience opportunities.

We work in partnership with schools and a network of over 700 leading employers to deliver outstanding opportunities for the young people who need our help the most, be they from under-represented groups or areas of disadvantage.

In the last two years our team has grown significantly as we embarked on a mission to help as many young people as possible and to scale our operations accordingly. We are now entering the next phase of that journey which is to focus on the quality of our impact, with work experience for all at the heart of our offer, while exposing young people to all their possible futures through our network of inspirational speakers.

To keep growing and developing our charity and our impact, we need the very best people.

We have huge ambition for both the young people we exist to serve and for our people who all deserve the opportunities to grow, develop and realise their full potential.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion in all forms, while maintaining a culture that is supportive, transparent, values driven and driven by a determination to be the best.

Speakers for Schools Values

PASSION:  We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY:  We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY:  We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION:  We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY:  We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

Role Summary

This role is crucial in driving forward support for, engagement with and coordination of high-quality and high-impact multi day work experiences for high-need young people across the UK. Experts in the coordination and delivery of multi-day work experiences.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Strategic purpose:

• Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of opportunities from initial programme scoping with non-income generating employers to securing commitments, monitoring young person applications, programme design and implementation, and employer follow up.

Engagement:

• Responsible for account management of corporate partnerships as agreed by the development team
• Securing commitment from employers to deliver multi-day work experience opportunities.
• Account management for employers throughout their work experience journey.
• Supporting the account management of corporate partners by delivering on their work experience programmes as agreed by the business development team and coordinating with other programme teams to ensure committed delivery takes place.
• Training employers to use SfS products in the coordination and delivery of their placements, including but not limited to Portal and Google Classroom.
• Working closely with Delivery Partners to ensure seamless delivery of work experience opportunities.
• Leading on all employer engagement and meetings with your dedicated accounts.
• Developing and disseminating impact reports to employers at the end of their contract and in line with impact and evaluation framework.
• Working closely with Education team to ensure school engagement in areas of work experience activity and in line with charity’s target areas.

Delivery:

• Providing best practice guidance and advice on work experience programme set up and content.
• Responsible for delivery and completion of own work experience placements and the operational and administrative activity required.
• Providing cover and support for other Work Experience Managers as required.
• Taking ownership of own capacity management using capacity management frameworks to help inform future workload planning.
• Adherence to data compliance, standards, guidelines and best practices to ensure our data integrity and consistency.
• Represent and work to our values as, fostering a culture of positivity, support, respect, and inclusivity, while taking personal responsibility for their attitude, performance, and development.
• Ensure safeguarding best practice is enshrined in all organisational activity.

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders
• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality
• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels
• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management
• Sociable and confident and able to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excels at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently
• Has a growth mindset, able to challenge and provide innovative solution

Desirable

• Experience working / creating networks in the South of the UK
• Experience of account management
• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage
• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage
• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management
• Interpreting and using data in Excel and Powerbi

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• 3 voluntary days per year
• Wellbeing Programme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
• Subsidised office furniture
• Perkbox discounts
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

Speakers for schools is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination.

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one-page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period. Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

Shop Manager - Cold Bath Road

£23,029.50 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Saint Michael’s Hospice Charity Stores are at the heart of our community.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail manager with natural confidence and leadership skills, and a passion to build on something special to lead our flagship store in the superb location of Cold Bath Road.

This role would suit a manager who demonstrates a love of sustainable fashion, and who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As champion for our customer and donor experience, the manager will support the team of staff and volunteers to provide exceptional service, a welcoming and friendly shop to visit or work in, and beautiful windows that would entice any new or regular customer to browse.

With a keen desire to meet and exceed targets, this role would develop plans and have regular visits with the Retail Area Manager to discuss shop performance and look at ways in which we can grow and enhance our amazing hospice charity store.

If you would like the opportunity to manage this successful retail business, be part of a successful hospice retail team making a significant difference to local people, feel valued and respected for your creativity and hard work, and work with a warm, friendly, and remarkable team; we would love to hear from you.

Please see a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role at the bottom of this page.

Have you been recommended to this role by a current employee as part of our recommend a friend scheme? Don’t forget to let us know after clicking apply.

Benefits include: -

• 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata).
• Comprehensive Induction Programme.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to staff support.
• Free group life assurance.
• Free DBS check.
• Free car parking at Hospice office sites.

You will be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, and Richmondshire Districts.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including successful applicants being required to undertake a DBS Check suitable for the role that you will be performing.  Disclosure expenses will be met by the employer.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

For more information on the role, please contact us and we can arrange for you to have an informal discussion, or please click Apply and you will be forwarded to our website, where a full Job Description is available (via the ‘Document Available’ button at the top of the advert). Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Our Values at Work

 

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.

we have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.

This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.

NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.

· We put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do

· We are caring and compassionate

· We are personal and supportive in our approach

· We engage positively

· We are responsive

· We are driven to do better

· We are fair

· We are professional

· We work collaboratively

· We are accountable