The Elephant Group was formed in 2018 by a group of headteachers committed to increasing access to ‘top third’ universities for the ‘top third’ students from non-selective state schools.

Today, we have grown rapidly into a collaborative partnership of regional school leaders, teachers, universities, and corporate partners united in their support for fair access. We share insight and resource across sectors that makes a real difference to student destinations post-18 and embeds knowledge around university applications into state schools. We also co-deliver a two-year Elephant Access programme across 35+ schools to support Year 12 and Year 13 students in exploring, applying and enrolling at top universities.

This is an exciting time to join a scaling and innovative organisation that tackles entrenched disadvantage and underrepresentation of students at top institutions, and onwards into wider professions. Already working in three regional hubs, we are now looking to support our growing Programme Team through a dedicated Programme Coordinator based in the London, or potentially East Midlands region.

If you are passionate about equitable opportunities for young people, regardless of their family background, and enthusiastic about working in a small, friendly team to make a real impact on student outcomes, we've love to hear from you.

Do you want to help build a world where everyone feels part of a community? 

Are you a creative, energetic person?

Do you have experience in using the power of play to help children develop socially, culturally, creatively and physically?

If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!
 

We’re looking for a children’s programme facilitator with strong delivery experience, enthusiasm for children’s development, and experience in designing and delivering children’s activities using arts, physical activity, gardening and food play. The children’s programme facilitator reports to the Delivery Manager and works in a team alongside two children’s programme assistants.

This part-time post plays a vital role in growing and delivering our thriving children’s programme. It is an exciting opportunity to support us to deliver our strategy by building excellent, trusting, and appropriate relationships with children and their parents/ guardians, as well as strong partnerships with volunteers, schools and other community organisations. This post will also act as point of contact for queries regarding our children’s programme via the generic inbox and various social media accounts.

Therefore, the successful candidate will have a high level of experience leading children’s play and education. If you are outgoing, creative, flexible and take initiative, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, London SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 134 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with children and families’ programmes and a range of volunteering projects.  We are at an exciting stage of development. Our income has grown substantially in recent years and this growth has enabled us to develop our programmes and activities to reduce loneliness and social isolation in the local community by supporting more older adults, children and families.

The role

In this role, you will:

• Develop, deliver, and support a weekly, 10-hour programme of creative and physical activity
• Broaden access to extra-curricular/cultural learning through play for local children aged 0-11

With the following Key Responsibilities:

• Run and support weekly activities that enable local children of all backgrounds and abilities to access the same opportunities to develop socially, culturally, creatively and physically
• Design and deliver Holiday Clubs during school holidays, coordinating lunches and breakfast packs for children and families to take home and working with partner organisations
• Directly run and deliver some activities, and support volunteers and partners to deliver others
• Maintain excellent two-way relationships with families and community partners
• Ensure that care for the child is put at the heart of all activities and that high standard, safe activities are delivered
• Design and deliver digital activities for children to take part in at home including considerations of digital access and literacy

About you

You are passionate about the power of community to connect and support people, and you like to work in collaboration with others. You are creative and excited to try new things, with a genuine commitment to children’s learning through play. You have energy and enthusiasm – a real people person, with demonstrable experience of leading informal creative children’s play and education across a range of ages (0-11) including nature and garden-based activities. You have an early years/ primary teaching qualification or a CWDC recognised, relevant Level 2 qualification, e.g. NVQ 2 in Playwork. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities. 

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 17, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is 3 days per week (22.5 hours), with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working.

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email:  recruitment @ timeandtalents .org. uk  (without the spaces) with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 09.00 on Monday 15th November; interviews the weeks commencing 22nd and 29th November

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without one.

COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remains a top priority, therefore while interviews are planned to be in-person, they will be conducted remotely by video if necessary.

Programme Assistant, Centre for Women’s Global Health

An exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Women’s Global Health at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) providing programme administration and support to the team and in the delivery of the UK Advocacy Grant programme.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Established in 2017, the Centre for Women’s Global Health is a dedicated team focused on delivering RCOG’s mission to improve girls’ and women’s sexual and reproductive health in low-income countries. This is critical to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 3 (SDG3) on health and 5 (SDG5) on gender equality and empowering all girls and women by 2030.

About the role

The Centre is delivering an exciting, new multi-year programme, working to advocate for the UK government to renew its global commitment to women and girls’ health. In this new programme, RCOG will use its strong clinical voice to engage with parliamentarians and ensure that sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) sits at the heart of the UK Government’s overseas development strategy, ensuring the UK maintains its position as a global leader in promoting the health of women and girls. 

You’ll be instrumental in supporting the delivery and coordination of the programme, working collaboratively with teams across the RCOG. This will be a busy role in which you will maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, allowing you the opportunity to develop skills and experience in international advocacy for women and girl’s health. 

An organised individual with strong attention to detail, you will provide general administrative support to the Centre, ensuring all work and tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience of providing administrative support for a team
• Good working knowledge of database use 
• Good knowledge and experience of MS Office programs, especially Word and Excel
• Experience of providing communications support through a variety of mediums including social media
• Processing invoices and keeping track of financial spreadsheets
• Knowledge and/or understanding of women’s global health (desirable)

Benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our brand new, bespoke offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and agile working
• First class pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Free staff lunch (on-site only)

Please note, RCOG offices are based in London Bridge, but due to Covid-19, some home working will be required.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Thursday 28 October 2021

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability.

[We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa]

Salary up to £23,000 p.a. depending on relevant experience

As an organisation we have a big responsibility; we’re here to inspire and develop the next generation and we’re here to support our community to be a positive place for everyone living and working here.  To do that, we need talented, professional, committed people with diverse voices, cultures and experience.

We look for people who are passionate about what they do, and who care about improving the lives of others. We pride ourselves on providing a positive culture for all staff and we celebrate diversity in our workforce, recognising the wealth of ideas and experience that a diverse workforce can bring.

Joining our team means working for a people-focussed organisation which does great things in and for our community.  If you are looking for the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and career within the charitable/voluntary sector please read on!

We are developing a new strategy to take a collaborative, place-based approach to supporting Bedford’s diverse communities. Over the challenging pandemic period, we’ve dug deep into the Borough statistics and spoken to over 400 members of the public about the issues which concern them. We’ve built new partnerships and developed innovative projects to help those most affected by the pandemic. 

The Community Programmes Assistant role is a great opportunity for someone seeking a career in the charity sector and looking to gain experience in a variety of areas. Principal duties are providing core business support to the communities team, partners and grant applicants. There are also opportunities to gain experience in communications, events and grantmaking.

If you can use your own initiative, would like to work in a small friendly office, and have excellent Microsoft Office skills this may be the perfect role for you.  In addition to a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, we offer an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, employee assistance programme, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.  There is also ample free car parking on site.

Interested in finding out more?  Please download the application form and job description from The Harpur Trust website.

Closing date: Completed applications should be received by Monday 25th October 2021.

The Harpur Trust a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England company number 3475202. Registered office: Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ. Registered charity number 1066861.

"The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service."

Job description

Job Description: Fellowship Programme Assistant

Line Manager: Senior Programme Officer/Team Lead

Objective: Assisting in the processing of enquiries and applications for support 

Experience:  Bachelors degree (2:1 or above)

Start Date: November 2021

Duration: 12-month contract

Hours: 3 days per week. Hybrid working - in London office (initially 2 set days per week) and 1 day working from home

Salary: £15,000

Number of positions available: Two

Application Deadline: 7 November

Introduction

Organisational Background

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff.

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for just under 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Myanmar and Afghanistan. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.

Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’

This is a critical time to join our team. As a Fellowship Programme (FLP) Assistant you will be working directly with academics facing immediate risk in Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Myanmar and Afghanistan and many other countries to undertake background checks, secure placements and identify funding opportunities. In addition, you will provide general administrative support.

Fellowship Programme Assistant Role & Responsibilities

• Process enquiries and applications for support.
• Research potential hosts for academic placements.
• Prepare cases for eligibility review – this will include arranging calls to speak with applicants, booking English language tests etc.
• Analyse data for reporting to stakeholders and donors.
• Compile media reviews.
• Provide logistics support
• Provide general office administration, including answering telephones.

Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Executive Director or Deputy Director/Fellowship Programme Manager.

Person specification

Essential

• Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above)
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Confident and empathetic with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines.
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality.
• Interest in and commitment to the work of Cara
• Confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good knowledge of current global issues.

Desirable

• Fluency in Dari or Turkish

Application Please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the post. Interviews will be held the week beginning 8 November at the Cara office in London. We will not accept applications without cover letters.

Please include contact details for 2 suitable referees, ideally individuals for whom you have previously worked. These will only be taken up with your prior permission. Please include ‘Fellowship Programme Assistant’ in the subject line of your electronic submission.

Application Deadline: 7 November

London WC1H (currently remote, moving to a hybrid model in late 2021)

Are you an enthusiastic communicator with an excellent eye for detail and good organisational skills? If so, you could gain valuable experience as a Programme Assistant – International working in the International team within the Chevening Secretariat.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

The Chevening Secretariat administers the global scholarship programme of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Established in 1983, Chevening Awards support study at UK universities – mostly at Master’s degree level – for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders and decision makers. Chevening Awards are currently offered in 160 countries and territories, in most regions of the world (except the European Union and the United States of America).

The Chevening programme supports FCDO public diplomacy objectives by attracting individuals who have demonstrated clear leadership potential in their home regions. Award holders are selected by British embassies/high commissions in their home countries and encouraged to maintain contact with the UK throughout life. Over 50,000 alumni have held Chevening Awards since the inception of the programme, many returning home to reach positions of influence in a range of sectors. The Chevening Secretariat provides high-level support for existing award holders and applicants and promotes the programme globally. It is housed at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

As a Programme Assistant working with the International team, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting all members of the International team in a range of administrative duties throughout the Chevening selection cycle. This may include assisting in areas such as the preparation of strategy & marketing plans and support for conferences organised by the international team.
• Overseeing country mailboxes and responding to enquiries from prospective Chevening applicants throughout the year.
• Providing assistance and support to the International team and other users of the online application system throughout the year.
• Assisting in the preparation of a number of support and guidance documentation for British embassies/high commissions including marketing materials, shortlisting guidance, interview guidance and pre-departure briefing and guidance.
• Providing administrative support on the Reading Committee assessment phase, including arranging the training module and assisting with other administrative tasks to coordinate the review of applications.
• A number of other administrative tasks including updating databases and spreadsheets throughout the year. Undertaking research and other tasks for the International team as required.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As Programme Assistant –International you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website.

How to apply

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Interview Date: W/B: 1 November 2021 (tbc)

Applicants should submit their application form, along with a current CV and a detailed covering letter (maximum two pages). The covering letter must state what you can bring to the post and how you meet all the criteria of the role. Please also provide details of your current salary.

Please note, if we do not receive a completed application form, we will be unable to consider your application.

Job description

Job Description: Fellowship Programme Officer

Line Manager: Senior Programme Officer/Team Lead

Objective: Facilitating placements for Fellows with personal, individualised support. Assisting Fellowship Programme team ad hoc, securing funding for Fellowships.

Experience: Masters or equivalent experience ideal however not essential

Start Date: November 2021

Duration: permanent post

Hours: Full-time. Hybrid working - in London office (2/3 set days per week) and working from home

Salary: £26,000

Number of posts available: Two

Application Deadline: 31 October

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Organisational Background

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff.

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for just under 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria and Afghanistan. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.

Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’

This is a critical time to join our team. As a Fellowship Programme (FLP) Officer you will be working directly with academics facing immediate risk in Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Myanmar and Afghanistan and many other countries.

 Fellowship Programme Officer Role & Responsibilities

Fellowships

• Lead on International Fellowship cases and provide comprehensive support to Cara Fellows.
• Secure fee waivers, bursaries & in-kind support from universities, research institutes and other funding bodies.
• Provide logistical support to Fellows prior to and after their arrival in the UK.
• Coordinate with regional exam centres to facilitate IELTS or equivalent fee waivers for Fellows.
• Collect and interpret regional intelligence to inform Fellowship Programme advice and guidance.
• Write and send official documents to Fellows.
• Develop relationships with universities and other partner organisations.
• Conduct due diligence on Fellows’ documents and risk.
• Assess Fellows’ suitability for academic placements and liaise with experts for their professional opinion.
• Assess Fellows’ English language abilities.
• Support Fellowship Programme with ad hoc responsibilities.

Visa Advice & Guidance

• Liaise closely with Fellows and hosting universities on visa related issues (Student and Tier 5 visas).
• Liaise with independent legal advisors where necessary.
• Research and update visa guidance to reflect changes in complex immigration regulation.

Managerial Support

• Provide advice and guidance to Fellowship Programme Assistants
• Contribute to Fellowship Programme policy changes and decision-making.

Finance

• Make payments to Cara Fellows and non-Fellowship related payments.
• Document financial transaction records.
• Record all financial and in-kind support from universities and other partner institutions.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Maintain relationships with Fellows who have arrived in the UK.
• Assist new arrivals with handover to Senior Fellowship Programme Officer.
• Record and report on the efficacy of IELTS or equivalent fee waivers to relevant bodies.
• Assist with compilation of reports to funders.

Administration

• Provide support for general enquiries.
• Maintain detailed records of correspondence, documents, and activities.

Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Executive Director or Deputy Director/Fellowship Programme Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Confident and empathetic with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines.
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality.
• Interest in and commitment to the work of Cara
• Confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good knowledge of current global issues.

Desirable

• Fluency in Dari or Turkish

Application Please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the post. Interviews will be held the week beginning 1 November at the Cara office in London. We will not accept applications without cover letters.

Please include contact details for 2 suitable referees, ideally individuals for whom you have previously worked. These will only be taken up with your prior permission. Please include ‘Fellowship Programme Officer’ in the subject line of your electronic submission.

Application Deadline: 31 October

Digital Programmes Officer

October 2021

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Location: London (option to work remotely for up to 50% of the time)

Hours: 09.00 – 17.00

Job type: Full time, permanent

Holidays: 27 days annual leave + public holidays

The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading foundation dedicated to improving social mobility. Founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997, the Trust delivers programmes to 7,000 young people each year across the country, rigorous research into the issues of low social mobility and educational disadvantage, and policy advocacy to affect systemic change. The Trust gives opportunities to young people from low and moderate-income backgrounds to improve their chances of accessing top universities and the professions. It seeks to ensure young people reach their potential, regardless of their background, school or where they live.  

The Digital Officer will work alongside the Head of Innovation and Senior Programme Manager to support with the day-to-day running of Sutton Trust Online (STO), help manage the digital roadmap, work on growing engagement on the platform and deliver live elements of the STO Core programme.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

To apply

Please download the candidate application pack from our website, complete the application form, and submit it to us.

The applicant pack includes:

• Job description and person specification
• Application form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

Applications should reach us by midday on Monday 1st November, with first-round interviews held on Thursday 11th November and second round interviews on the afternoon of Thursday 18th November.

Please note that first round interviews will be held on Zoom, and second round interviews will be held in person at our London offices.

Please state your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email, and it would also be greatly appreciated if you could note where you saw this job advertised.

If you require any materials in an alternative format, or have any questions, please get in contact with us.

Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.

We are currently recruiting a Programme Coordinator to work within our Network Development team. The role would be supporting principally with the delivery of our networks (Trust Leaders Network and Regional Headteacher Networks). As a matrix organisation, there are opportunities to work across teams and support delivery of our full suite of programmes and networks.

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and services for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 20 people in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

To find out more about the Network of Excellence, Trust Leaders Network and our Regional Headteacher Networks please visit our website. 

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of our network for trust leaders and our regional networks for headteachers. These enable knowledge exchange and support leaders to strengthen capacities to lead and grow healthy organisations and drive trust and school improvement. This position requires a self-motivated, organised, detail-focused and personable individual to work as part of our team.

Key responsibilities:

• Support delivery of the networks, including scheduling meeting dates, liaising with network facilitators, providing zoom support for online meetings and other supporting activities
• Respond to email and phone queries relating to Regional Headteacher Networks or the Trust Leaders Network in a timely and professional manner
• Manage associated network communications as appropriate
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with external stakeholders
• Maintain agreed relationships with network stakeholders. As directed, maintain relationships with advisory group, customers, service providers and other stakeholders and resolve all queries and operational issues, escalating as appropriate
• Maintain and update network information as required, including our salesforce CRM system, website and marketing materials
• Other tasks commensurate with the role as appropriate such as support for the Partnerships, Network Development or other teams, according to organisational need

Person Specification:

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

● Excellent relationship management skills and a friendly, personable demeanor

● Positivity and optimism

● Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work

● High computer literacy, with experience of using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint

● Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority

● Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands, through excellent organisation and time management

● The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines

● A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback

● A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

● Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.

● Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.

● Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools

● Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve

● Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity

● Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Salary and benefits of working for Challenge Partners

● Salary £21,588-£25,398, dependent on experience

● 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 additional days of bank holiday (pro rata)

● An employer contributed pension - we match up to 5% of your own contribution

● Private healthcare

● Flexible working hours

● A school based office in South Bermondsey

● This role is not suitable for remote working only and attendance at events in the UK is required

● A supportive and friendly team

● A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes

● The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a dynamic and fast-growing team

● The opportunity to interact with the children at our school (including weekly reading)

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Please note that the recruitment of this role will take place on rolling bases.

Do you feel passionate about educational equality and helping young people achieve their goals?

Are you a great communicator with the ability to work independently, manage your time effectively and a desire to learn and develop your own career prospects?

At Get Further we’re passionate about reducing educational inequality and increasing social mobility.  We support young people to get back on track in education and increase their career options by providing innovative catch-up tuition to students who missed out on gateway English and maths GCSEs at school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Programme Coordinator to work full time as part of our Programmes Team and who will be responsible for the delivery of our tuition programmes across colleges in the London area.

As a Programme Coordinator you will gain knowledge and experience of the education and charity sectors, while building transferable skills in communication, relationship management, plus data and performance management. There will also be opportunities to support the charity across other aspects of its work. As a new education start-up, you will take a leading role on projects and see first-hand the impact of your work. Get Further is committed to the quality of the roles we offer. The successful candidate will be offered genuine learning and development opportunities and the chance to join meetings and networks with senior leaders across the education system.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Building and managing relationships with tutors, students and lead-teachers in your region, acting as their main point of contact on a day-to-day basis
• Supporting Get Further tutor recruitment, delivering key elements of tutor training and induction sessions
• Working with lead-teachers at our partner colleges to plan and deliver informative and positive student inductions, to ensure students get off to a great start on the programme
• Ensuring high attendance at tutorials, including monitoring and following-up on attendance
• Creating tailored content for students and tutors for our different communication channels
• Logging important information on our database, reporting on key performance indicators and making recommendations to our systems and processes to ensure we continually improve as an organisation

Duties will be tailored to meet the learning objectives of a successful candidate. We really value our team’s learning and development so if you have a particular interest in developing skills not directly listed above, please ensure these are highlighted in your cover letter.

Interviews for this position are scheduled during the w/c 15th & 22nd November, however we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. The expected start date for the role is December 2021/early January 2022 - this will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Job Announcement 

Programme Officer, Special Interest Programme  

Job Title: Programme Officer – Special Interest Programme 

Location:  *Oak Foundation offices in Geneva (Switzerland), London (UK), or Chapel Hill, North Carolina (US). 

Reporting to:  Director, Special Interest 

Job Status:  Full-time position 

Salary:  Highly competitive salary and benefits 

Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. With offices in Europe, Africa, and North America, Oak Foundation makes grants to organisations all over the world. 

The Foundation is currently recruiting a programme officer for the Special Interest Programme (SIP), based in one of the Foundation’s principal offices; Geneva (Switzerland), London (UK), or Chapel Hill, North Carolina (US). SIP grants reflect the special interests of the Foundation’s Trustees and are diverse, covering a range of fields including medical research, humanitarian aid and development, education, access to the arts and environmental issues. The programme officer will work on this wide range of issues but for this role, there will also be an emphasis on the environment – specifically on climate justice, conservation, and biodiversity – where an interdisciplinary, socio-ecological approach is needed.Special Interest grants can often be complementary to the strategies of other Oak programmes and due to the climate and biodiversity crises, the Trustees are making an increasing number of grants in these fields.

The SIP team is small with a large portfolio of grants. Under the supervision of the director, programme officers make and manage these grants. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore many issues and to work with truly inspirational partners from all over the world. This position is full-time and normally office-based but it may be home-based for periods of time, depending on Covid-19 related restrictions.

The programme officer’s responsibilities will include:  

• conducting research and due diligence on SIP grants the Trustees want to make on a wide range of issues but with a focus (for perhaps 50 per cent or more of the time) on the environment – especially climate justice, conservation and biodiversity; 

• establishing and maintaining good relationships with applicants/grantees and other partners; 

• writing recommendations for funding, and monitoring and reporting on the progress of open grants which may sometimes involve travel to conduct site visits (though this will depend on Covid-19 related travel restrictions); 

• supporting grantees with capacity building and the development of child safeguarding policies as needed; 

• assisting grantees with challenges during the grant period and drawing out lessons learned in ‘end-of-grant’ reports when grants close; 

• working collaboratively with the Environment Programme at Oak, ensuring there is cross-programme communication and learning where there are programmatic areas of overlap; 

• working collaboratively on cross-foundation initiatives as required;

• contributing to internal reports, Oak’s annual report, and board presentations as required; 

• representing the programme in a variety of settings both internally and externally.

The following offers an aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile; we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• a university degree, and an advanced university degree is preferred; 

• a proven commitment to social justice with at least seven years’ experience of working in the not-for-profit sector and/or in philanthropy, including experience in project and budget management (whether from the implementation or donor side);

• proven knowledge and work experience in the climate justice and/or conservation and/or biodiversity fields as a grant-maker, advocate and/or practitioner; and in two or more of the following special interest grant making areas – social justice, child welfare, educational reform, access to the arts, humanitarian aid, or development; 

• excellent writing and editing skills, and ability to write quickly to meet deadlines; 

• strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; 

• an understanding of intersectionality and inclusive approaches to grant-making; 

• proven experience in building and maintaining partnerships; 

• ability to work independently but also flexibly and collaboratively, as part of a small team; 

• fluent in English; additional languages would be an advantage; 

• tact, humility, flexibility and a good sense of humour; and 

• a demonstrated commitment to the values of Oak Foundation. 

The following skills/experience will strengthen candidacy for this role: 

• knowledge and work experience in collective action and movement building related to environmental issues; 

• knowledge and experience working on the agency, voice and power of women, youth and Indigenous Peoples to advance solutions with a focus on the global south and marginalised peoples in the northern hemisphere; 

• knowledge and experience working in rewilding and the promotion of biodiversity; 

• a demonstrated ability to link local to global action to safeguard people and the environment through a period of rapid change. 

How to apply  

Interested candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter on the jobup platform by 24 October 2021.Please note that we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates.

*For Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Applicants must have the right to legally live and work in the US.

*For Geneva, Switzerland: Applicants must have EU/Swiss citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland.

*For London, UK: Applicants must have the right to legally live and work in the UK.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood Oak’s job applicant’s data privacy notice. 

Oak Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, as detailed in our child safeguarding policy. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that the successful candidate will undergo reference checks and be required to provide a police record prior to starting employment. 

Could you be our next Snow-Camp London Programme Manager?

We are looking for a new London Programme Manager at Snow-Camp to manage and deliver our range of youth snowsports and wellbeing programmes.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow-Camp’s development over the coming years. So if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow-Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!

Summary of Main Duties

The London Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director, is responsible for delivering and developing the full Snow-Camp London journey of programmes. Which involves a range of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by Snow-Camp throughout the year, taking a young person form a beginner skier or snowboarder right through to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 Instructor.

Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!

Project management skills, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering life-skills or similar courses to motivate young people, excellent IT skills – these will all make up the job.

This is a key post requiring at least 2 years’ experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.

Please see Job Description and Personal Specification attached below for further details of this position.

To apply please send your CV with a covering letter outlining why you are right for this role by using the Job Description & Personal Specification below. Deadline for applications is Thursday 11th November 2021.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 at the London House of Sport, near London Bridge.

For more information and an informal chat please contact Operations Director Lara Kinnear.

Snow-Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Could you be our next Snow-Camp Midlands Programme Manager?

We are looking for a new Midlands Programme Manager at Snow-Camp to manage our range of youth snowsports and wellbeing programmes.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow-Camp’s development over the coming years. So if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow-Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!

Summary of Main Duties

The Midlands Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director, is responsible for delivering and developing the full Snow-Camp Midlands journey of programmes. Which involves a range of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by Snow-Camp throughout the year, taking a young person form a beginner skier or snowboarder right through to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 Instructor.

Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!

Project management skills, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering life-skills or similar courses to motivate young people, excellent IT skills – these will all make up the job.

This is a key post requiring at least 2 years’ experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.

Please see Job Description and Personal Specification  for further details of this position.

To apply please send your CV with a covering letter outlining why you are right for this role by using the JD & Personal Specification below. Deadline for applications is Thursday 11th November 2021.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th November 2021 at the Ackers Adventure Centre, Birmingham.

For more information and an informal chat please contact Operations Director Lara Kinnear.

Snow-Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The Brilliant Club is a provider for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) which seeks to address the impact of COVID-19 on students’ learning. The Brilliant Tutoring Programme aims to re-engage and rebuild students’ confidence in core subjects by working with a subject expert. To support the delivery of the Brilliant Tutoring Programme, The Brilliant Club is looking to recruit a dynamic and driven individual as a BTP Programme Officer.

They will manage clusters of placements, work with teachers to arrange programme logistics, and manage a team of tutors to deliver curriculum focused content courses in schools. They will build and maintain excellent relationships with teachers and tutors, coordinating all programme activities including overseeing data collection to help track pupil outcomes and progress.

The role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with experience of success in school teaching, academia, or programme management. To manage their placements, they will deliver aspects of our provision directly (e.g., tutor training) and will support tutors to deliver others (e.g., tutorials). They will build and maintain excellent relationships with teachers, which underpin The Brilliant Club’s collaborative model. 

The successful candidate will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. They will be comfortable in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and managing logistics. They will co-ordinate programme activities, track progress and deliver results. They will be positive and pro-active, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards.

This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club team, as we become the UK’s largest university access movement. We are looking forward to meeting great candidates who are excited to join us as we help more young people progress to university and thrive when they get there. We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.