Programme assistant jobs near London

The UK’s leading interfaith organisation is looking for a friendly and organised individual to join our Schools Team. 

Founded in 1997, the Faith & Belief Forum works to build strong and productive relations between people of different faiths, beliefs and cultures. Our programme of Community events in London, including our flagship Awards events and the London Interfaith Fun Run, celebrate the vital work of grassroots faith and belief groups in the capital and create ways for groups to come together to build relationships across differences.

This role involves:

• Working with schools and volunteers to deliver faith diversity workshops to students
• Researching, engaging, and building relationships with educationalists in London
• Administrative and logistical tasks for schools’ projects

To do this, you will need to:

• Have experience of working with children or young people
• Be a clear communicator, able to confidently build relationships with people of different ages and backgrounds 
• Have good attention to detail and be able to keep track of information in an organised manner
• Be available to work some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

You’ll be joining an organisation that embodies the inclusive and welcoming values we want to see in wider society. We pride ourselves on our diverse and collaborative working environment, where your passion and dedication will be rewarded through a flexible benefits package and ongoing support. At our most recent staff survey, 100% of staff said believe in the aims of the Faith & Belief Forum and 100% enjoy the work they do.

For this role, we are actively reviewing applications and scheduling interviews as we receive applications.  If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.

Person Specification:

It is essential to have sensitivity to the issues surrounding this area of work and a proven commitment to the aims of the Faith & Belief Forum.

We welcome experience and skills from all areas of a person’s life, including volunteering, community work, paid work and education. 

Essential  

• Project management experience 
• Experience of delivering trainings and/ or facilitating workshops
• Experience working with, and designing and delivering sessions to, children/ young people,
• Experience of, and ability to, develop and manage partnerships between a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of working with and supporting teachers, school staff and stakeholders within the education sector
• Organised and efficient, with the ability to manage a broad range of changing priorities 
• Ability to take initiative and work independently where needed
• Positive, supportive, and collaborative team worker
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including, sensitivity, diplomacy, advocacy, and a high level of professionalism  
• Knowledge and understanding of faith and belief communities in the UK, and the wider context/sector
• Excellent IT skills, including skill using Microsoft Office to organise information

Desirable  

• Knowledge of RE/ Religion and Worldviews
• Experience developing resources or curricula for students
• Volunteer management
• Experience working with diverse groups, through interfaith/ intercultural dialogue/ projects
• Experience using Salesforce to manage contacts

The Latin Programme

The Latin Programme is a small educational charity working with primary state schools across London to embed high-quality, inventive Latin lessons into the curriculum.

Every year, our Latin teachers deliver our transformative programme to thousands of pupils from KS2-4, providing them with the tools they need to unlock a rich and fascinating ancient language.

But our lessons are about more than just Latin. The programme is built to support English literacy, encourage creativity in the classroom, and provide opportunities to explore the many ways the ancient Romans continue to influence our modern world.

We are highly committed to safeguarding. DBS and proof of qualification checks will be carried out successful applicants.

The Opportunity 

The Latin Programme is an entrepreneurial charity which functions like a start up. There are certain fixed elements to the role of Programme Co-ordinator but the most crucial aspect of the job is being organised and enthusiastic. You will be working in a small team, under the direction of the Executive Director to help The Latin Programme further expand its remit to change children’s lives and challenge the received wisdom that Latin and the study of the Ancient world is a subject for the elite. The Programme Co-ordinator will assist our dynamic team in promoting the charity through fundraising and outreach as well as supporting the delivery of our in-schools programme. This will involve contact with students in a regulated activity and safeguarding training will be provided.

We are looking for:

• A graduate with a passion for education, Outreach and the Ancient World
• Someone with an excellent grasp of English literacy
• Someone who is self-motivated with good time management, who enjoys working in a team.
• Someone who is hard-working, conscientious and highly-organised.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Communications skills
• Teamwork
• Flexibility

Essential Experience

• Administrative experience
• Experience working within a team setting
• Some direct experience of working or volunteering with schools or within the charity/education sector

Desirable Experience

• Familiar with Canva
• Website design/Familiar with Squarespace
• Social media literate
• Uploading and managing YouTube channels
• Familiar with Mailchimp

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Enterprise and Commercial Focus
• Personal and Team Leadership

The main duties of the job role to include:

Project Co-ordination and Administration

• Helping coordinate the daily activities of The Latin Programme
• Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries about The Latin Programme
• Working with our partner schools, including being involved in impact reporting and supporting renewals and relationships for existing schools on an annual basis
• Assisting in writing and distributing the regular newsletter
• Assist with outreach opportunities

Staff and Schools

• Liaising with and helping manage volunteers
• Compiling, formatting and distributing TLP resources
• Minuting Teacher and Team Meetings
• Working with schools to ensure that the programme meets the schools’ needs and that there is smooth delivery of the Programme

Promotion

• Supporting with the development of initiatives and partnerships across the education and literacy sector to increase awareness of and promote the organisation's work
• Assisting in funding and grant proposals when opportunities arise and reporting to funding bodies
• Supporting with the development of initiatives and partnerships across the education and literacy sector to increase awareness of and promote the organisation's work
• Helping to maintain the Charity’s website and support the promotion of our activities across multiple media.
• Monitoring the primary education sector, government policy and academic production on literacy initiatives, Classics, Latin and language learning

Fundraising

• Maintain the Charity’s online fundraising presence via quarterly reports and donor interaction on Globalgiving; prompts via the newsletter and social media; integrated use of Donorbox or other relevant donation platforms when creating ticketed events
• Working with the Executive Director/Programme Director to support income generating opportunities
• Assisting in online or in person events
• Preparing funding and grant proposals when opportunities arise and reporting to funding bodies

We are looking for an exceptional Programme Officer to join our Diversity and Inclusion team and help us achieve our goals.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone.

The role

You will join a team of dedicated diversity professionals who provide the Academy and the profession with leadership and insight on a wide range of areas including: policy development, organisational leadership, inclusive cultures, diverse networks and navigating early careers. You will report to the Senior Manager for Diversity and Inclusion working with them on a portfolio of projects focused on supporting the engineering industry and engineers in industry, with a particular focus on early careers.

You will be a highly organised individual with an instinctive and well-honed ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders, from students at the beginning of their career to senior figures, in the delivery of complex events and programmes.

This is an exciting time in the development and growth of our company engagement and early careers work. You will be responsible for:

• managing the newly launched Alumni strand of the Academy’s award-winning Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP).
• acting as main GEEP contact for corporate partners and our delivery partner, working to support the transition and retention of hundreds of engineering graduates from under-represented backgrounds in the profession.
• helping build a new network of engineering companies around the UK who are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.
• managing high profile external activities to help the Academy mark events such as Black History Month and International Women in Engineering Day.

You will also support the Senior Manager in the effective delivery of all industry-focused and early careers related work including keeping key stakeholders informed of our activity, providing smooth administration for meetings and events, and maintaining communications databases.

Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

Company Benefits

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits, including:

• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Regular social activities
• Independent Financial Advice
• Generous holiday allowance
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development

Location

Our light, spacious offices are based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline of 2 days a week in the office.

This is a permanent position. We encourage either full time or job share applicants as the post lends itself to job share. We support flexible working and would be happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 10.00am on 12 September 2022.

Interview dates: 21 & 22 September 2022 (held virtually).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to do a short, written exercise at some point between 16-20 September.

We are a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity. 

We are looking for a total of five outgoing and self-motivated people join our South West and London teams making them vibrant and exciting hubs that deliver real social impact - please see more details below.

You will be responsible for overseeing and delivering our academic coaching programmes to pupils in both Primary and Secondary Schools across your region (West Midlands, South West or South East). This will involve working in partnership with schools, universities, and corporate partners.

As a Programme Officer, you will also recruit, train and manage volunteers, deliver in school and online workshops and contribute to the overall development of the region. This is a varied and fast paced role that requires someone who is organised, adaptable and can use their own initiative to solve problems.

Please note, you must be based within these regions as travel to schools for programmes is required. 

LONDON PROGRAMME OFFICER (X3)

We are looking for outgoing self-motivated people to enhance our work in London, making it a vibrant and exciting hub that delivers real social impact.

You will be on the frontline delivering workshops, recruiting volunteers and coordinating sessions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Salary: £23,000 (+ £3,000 London weighting)

• Full Time, Permanent

• September start

• Working 1 day a week from London Office in Camden and in schools across London

SOUTH WEST PROGRAMME OFFICER (X2)

We are looking for outgoing self-motivated people to enhance our work in the South West, making it a vibrant and exciting hub that delivers real social impact.

You will be on the frontline delivering workshops, recruiting volunteers and coordinating sessions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Salary: £23,000

• Full Time, Permanent

• September start

• Hybrid - working 1 day a week from Exeter Office (St Luke's Campus)

12-month fixed term contract

As the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, the British Academy champions the study of peoples, cultures and societies – past, present and future. Bringing independence, authority and objectivity to complex issues, we contribute significantly to public policy, skills, education and research and help to shape both society and the economy.

We have three principal roles:

A Fellowship of distinguished scholars from all areas of the humanities and social sciences, elected by their peers, that facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas and promotes the work of our subjects.

A Funding Body that supports the best ideas, individuals and intellectual resources in the humanities and social sciences, nationally and internationally.

A Forum for debate and engagement that stimulates public interest and deepens understanding, that enhances global leadership and policy making, and that acts as a voice for the humanities and social sciences.

The Programmes Assistant post holder will provide support across the portfolio of Academy research programmes. The post will provide a breadth of administrative support for: award management processes; advice to applicants, award-holders and assessors; the ongoing monitoring and reporting of award outcomes; and the ongoing improvement of the Academy’s grants management database. We are seeking an individual who is committed to deliver this administrative role to a high standard, whilst supporting change, and enthusiastic to work collaboratively to deliver the goals of the role, the team and the wider organisation.

The Academy offers 34 days of annual holiday + bank holidays, excellent benefits (including a defined benefit pension scheme) and one of the best locations in London.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement 

As a key part of our People Strategy, the British Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants with a disability and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: 12pm (GMT) Tuesday 30 August 2022.

Interview date: Friday 16 September 2022.

Prospectus are proud to be partnering with Power2, a fast growing and energetic youth charity, delivering early-intervention asset-based programmes to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school. Power2 support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. They are now recruiting for a Programme Assistant to support in the delivery of school-based programmes that work to support young people to maximise access to education, reduce school exclusion and realise their potential.

Power 2's Programme Assistants support with the coordination, set-up and smooth running of Power2 activities in schools and other educational settings. As Programme Assistant you will support Programme Leads in delivering a focused, supportive service to a variety of young people in schools. You will build and sustain constructive relationships with young people, as well as school professionals, and will support project delivery by assisting with planning and data collection. You will also ensure that all evaluation data and paperwork is collected accurately and promptly from all projects under the responsibility of the Programme Lead.

To apply for this role, you must be a proactive, engaging individual with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people. You will be organised, efficient and able to maintain professional relationships with clients and feedback effectively to colleagues. Overall you will be a strong communicator, keen to work as part of an impactful organisation.

Please apply with a word-formatted version of your CV initially. More information will be provided to suitable candidates.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

Please note, the full-time salary for this role is £21,083 (25 days holiday which must be taken during school holiday periods) however there is also the option for enhanced holidays (£19,318 - 50 days paid holiday each year, which again must be taken during the school holidays).

Prospectus are proud to be partnering with Power2, a fast growing and energetic youth charity, delivering early-intervention asset-based programmes to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school. Power2 support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. They are now recruiting for 5 Programme Assistants to support in the delivery of school-based programmes that work to support young people to maximise access to education, reduce school exclusion and realise their potential.

Power 2's Programme Assistants support with the coordination, set-up and smooth running of Power2 activities in schools and other educational settings. As Programme Assistant you will support Programme Leads in delivering a focused, supportive service to a variety of young people in schools. You will build and sustain constructive relationships with young people, as well as school professionals, and will support project delivery by assisting with planning and data collection. You will also ensure that all evaluation data and paperwork is collected accurately and promptly from all projects under the responsibility of the Programme Lead.

To apply for this role, you must be a proactive, engaging individual with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people. You will be organised, efficient and able to maintain professional relationships with clients and feedback effectively to colleagues. Overall you will be a strong communicator, keen to work as part of an impactful organisation.

Please apply with a word-formatted version of your CV initially. More information will be provided to suitable candidates.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

Please note, the full-time salary for this role is £18,889 (25 days holiday which must be taken during school holiday periods) however there is also the option for enhanced holidays (£17308 - 50 days paid holiday each year, which again must be taken during the school holidays).

Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes

£84,098 per annum plus excellent benefits

12 months fixed term contract  - maternity cover

Full time role and hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day/week in our London office

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

It’s an exciting time to join us at the Health Foundation. We are currently developing our new strategy for the next three years and setting our priorities for how we’ll drive impact in health and social care, now and into the future. This includes adapting our improvement approaches to the changing external environment of workforce and funding pressures in health and care, alongside new opportunities emerging from better data and technologies.

Reporting to our Director of Innovation and Improvement, Malte Gerhold, and collaborating closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead aspects of further developing and implementing our new strategy. You will also manage our Design and Delivery team to scope new funding programmes to experiment and innovate with how we drive impact. The Design and Delivery team is made up of 11 individuals working directly with our award holders, who are innovating across the spectrum of health and care all over the country. You will also line manage the wider team’s business manager and executive assistant support.

You will bring your extensive experience leading teams to scope new programmes of work, and supporting them to successfully deliver.

We expect you to contribute your creative and strategic approaches as a thought partner in our work, and bring your expertise around technology and innovation to push the boundaries of how The Health Foundation can transform our health and care ecosystem. You will also bring experience working in the health and care sector to the role.

We look forward to you joining our Improvement Leadership team, and being an inspiring and supportive leader in the organisation.

Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to speak with the Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes who is going on maternity leave, to learn more about the role.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement, which answers the following questions

• What are your motivations for this role and what you would personally bring to it?
• Please outline your experience leading a team to scope and deliver new programmes of work
• Please tell us about your understanding of how innovation happens in complex systems like health and social care

The supporting statement should be no longer than 2 pages.

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Application deadline: 30th August 2022, 23:59

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 5th September

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from different backgrounds.  We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements.

Prospectus are delighted to be working exclusively with the Institute of Imagination to help appoint their new Head of Learning Programmes, Platforms and Products. The Institute of Imagination (iOi) is a London-based children's charity with national and international reach. They design and deliver award-winning learning experiences across the arts, sciences and digital technologies for children aged 5-11. These experiences empower children today with the imagination, self-belief and skills to build a just, fair and sustainable world tomorrow.

Head of Learning Programmes, Platforms and Products

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Full Time, or Flexible Hours

London Office and Home, Hybrid Working

Permanent

Since the iOi was founded over 10 years ago, they've achieved real impact for children and families across London, the UK and the world. So far over 100,000 people have participated in their award-winning creative programmes with world-class partners like the British Council, TATE and LEGO. Through these they've had impact with hundreds of thousands more people. However, there still exists a huge degree of inequality in education, made even more severe in the wake of Covid-19 and they believe imagination, and the iOi, have a huge role to play in redressing that balance in school, in the home, and in our society.

It's an incredibly exciting time to join. In the wake of Covid, they have carved out a new path as leaders in blended learning. The iOi is an agile, dynamic charity and social enterprise with ambitions to significantly scale their impact in the next few years and to achieve that, are growing their team.

The Head of Learning Programmes, Platforms and Products will lead, manage and oversee the delivery of the organisations work across all programmes, platforms and products. You will support and guide a growing and ambitious team including 5 team members and more than 20 facilitators and volunteers. You will lead the designing and delivering of outstanding experiences through workshops, events and training with core beneficiaries and those who support them. You will drive the iOi's pedagogy and education strategy. You will live and breathe the core values and ensure their work is progressive, innovative and relevant

Application Process

Prospectus is seeking to speak with interested candidates so please submit your CV only to the job advert and we will be in touch to book a briefing call. Supporting statements are not required at this stage.

To apply we are looking for CV's to be sent by Tuesday 28th August to Matt Till at Prospectus. Please apply via the link below.

There will be a two-stage interview process with a task to be held over weeks commencing 5th and 12th Sept. Please do let us know at the beginning of the process if you need any reasonable adjustments on timings.

At Prospectus and the Institute of Imagination (iOi) we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Matt Till

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Nehemiah Project is seeking an administrator to work at the heart our Recovery Programme team, assisting and supporting as the Team show vulnerable adult men how they can change their lives for the better, reunite with their families, and create a future they can look forward to. The ideal candidate will be friendly and approachable, and enjoy variety in their daily work.

We are seeking a candidate who is willing to be flexible to respond to the demands of the job and is also willing to go to each of our offices every week. The post is varied and involves contact with our Residents, the Local Authority and volunteers. The Recovery Programme Office is the heart of Nehemiah’s charitable activities, and this post is its lynchpin, liaising with all departments of the Charity and playing an important role in helping our Residents settle in and maintain their abstinence.

Objectives of this Role

• To ensure the smooth running of the Recovery Programme Office
• To support Recovery staff in their work
• To manage Nehemiah Residents’ Housing Benefit applications and accounts
• To liaise with the Volunteer Manager assisting and supporting volunteers
• To maintain records in order to collate and present management information reports to the CEO
• To work with staff to ensure the efficient functioning of the Nehemiah houses, including maintenance reporting, purchasing and budgeting

Experience, skills and abilities:

• A business or business technology qualification would be and advantage
• Friendly, with excellent communication skills
• Confident with MS Office applications and databases
• Efficient, with the ability prioritise
• Good time management and punctuality

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Design Officer to join our team based in Gilwell Park, Chingford, London with Hybrid working. (Home based working would also be considered).We will offer you a competitive salary of £31,086 per annum plus amazing benefits.

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

We are looking for a Programme Design Officer to build on the great work the charity is doing and to help us achieve more. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative individual with excellent organisational and people skills who will be the reliable, positive, "go-to" person for our Programme Team. 

The Programme Design Officer Role:

You will be part of a creative and collaborative team, working with volunteers and young people to create fun, practical programme ideas that develop skills for life. We use the expertise in our own team – and in others – to make sure that the Scout programme, activities and badges are inclusive, accessible, relevant, engaging and leaders feel confident in delivering it.

Key responsibilities as our Programme Design Officer:

Co-design, create and iterate age appropriate, non-formal educational programme content, which develops young people according to our Theory of Change
Develop digital content and contribute to finding digital solutions to make it easier for volunteers to plan a high-quality programme
Collaborate with the team to find ways to understand how volunteers use our resources, see how successful they are and demonstrate to external organisations the value of our partnerships
Collaborate with other staff teams to make sure programme resources are safe, inclusive, on-brand, well promoted and encourage volunteers to use our resources on the website
Establish relationships with external experts (such as other charities, youth or educational organisations) in areas of relavent to our Theory of Change
Contribute to relationships with external funders and partners so that we secure and maintain partnerships that have a greater impact on young people, volunteers and the organisations finances
Contribute to researching, developing and testing innovative approaches to programme delivery
Help prioritise work by thinking about what volunteers and young people need, what does the organisation need, and show the results of how effective the work is
Play an active part in contributing to the success of the Programme Team as a whole, both in terms of tasks and helping colleagues to be at their best
What we are looking for in our Programme Design Officer:

Experience of creating activities for young people, of diverse backgrounds, preferably on a regional or national level. This doesn’t have to be Scouts, and we’re interested in experience from other areas of youth work
Experience of delivering activities in the youth sector, preferably to young people of Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, or in underserved areas or with different learning needs. Interested in experience overseas
Experience of researching, consulting with people of different backgrounds, and collaborating on ideas with others
Experience of working with agile methodologies (or any other collaborative, flexible, creative ways)
What we can offer you as our Programme Design Officer:

25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
Life Assurance
Simply Health Scheme
Generous Pension Scheme
Free car parking
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

Up to four personal days paid leave a year
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Childcare Vouchers
Flexible working hours
Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
Study and volunteer leave
Closing date: Sun, 11 September 2022 at 23:00

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Job Description

International Medical Corps UK provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self reliance.

International Medical Corps (IMC) and International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK) with headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, work collaborate to maximize resources for the delivery of appropriate relief and development activities. International Medical Corps (IMC) is an US-registered independent affiliate organization of International Medical Corps UK (IMC UK), with which IMC UK shares the same name and charitable objectives and mission.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Day-to-day Headquarters liaison for assigned country programs advocating for the needs of the program within the organization and coordinate communications between all departments, including compliance, programming, logistics, legal, security, human resource and communication.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day to day coordination of proposals, donor reporting process for assigned countries.
• Support dissemination of country specific information with relevant departments. Support with any country specific reporting requirements from other departments and vice versa. Regularly deploys to the field to assist in startup, staff coverage, and close out
• Monitor grant performance and overall assigned country portfolio and flag any issue to the Program Manager
• Regular deployment to the field to assist in startup, staff coverage, and close out
• Ensures that donors and internal reporting is submitted on time and in fulfilment of contractual obligations for the countries covered
• External representation as required with donors

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please note that the duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it reflects the strategic direction requirements of International Medical Corps UK.

Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps UK's and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one's own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps UK's policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps UK is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor's degree in related area. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 3+ year of relevant experience working supporting relief and development projects in the field, at least 1 year of field- based work experience in the sector
• Experience in proposals development and donor reporting with IMC major donors
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, and the ability to deal with a broad spectrum of people
• Knowledge of Project cycle management
• Knowledge of Logical Framework project planning and design
• Proposal development and donor report skills
• Knowledge of major donors rules and regulations
• Report writing
• Good research skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret and apply donor regulations and requirements
• Strong analytical skills to determine overall grant performance
• Ability to use creativity, reasoning, past experience, information and available resources to resolve issues
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and field programs
• Excellent writing skills, excellent cross-cultural communication
• Extensive travel maybe required
• Fluent in written and spoken English

King’s Global Health Partnerships (KGHP) aims to improve health outcomes in four African countries– Sierra Leone, Somaliland, Zambia and DR Congo – working with local partners and drawing on the skills of volunteers from the NHS and King’s College London.

The Programme Officer plays a key role in supporting programme delivery, with a focus on the Somaliland and DR Congo partnerships. In Somaliland, KGHP is working together with local partners to address Somaliland’s health workforce crisis by transforming the health education and training of doctors, nurses and midwives. In DR Congo, the focus is on developing a trauma system and improving clinical care in the province of Kongo Central.  Working at individual, institutional and national levels, both partnerships seek to bring about systemic and sustainable reform to the health sector.  

The role will be responsible for ensuring dedicated programme staff and NHS volunteers are well-supported and able to deliver programme activities. The postholder will support the smooth running of the programme, supporting volunteer experts to deliver an extensive portfolio of activities to strengthen the health system and improve the quality of care in fragile countries. The postholder will also have a responsibility to support grant management, proposal development and logistics as required.  

This role is based in London but there will be opportunities to travel to DR Congo and Somaliland. 

This post will be offered on  a fixed-term contract for 1 year (with possibility to extend) 

This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent

Key responsibilities

• Lead on the engagement and recruitment of volunteers for our Somaliland and DRC partnerships, ensuring that opportunities are advertised via agreed external and internal channels, responding to enquiries and organising recruitment interviews

• Lead the on-boarding process for volunteers, ensuring that they have timely and comprehensive information about their assignment via a structured induction; organising travel and logistics; liaising with security and logistics partners as necessary, and ensuring that standards around safeguarding and occupational health are met prior to engagement 

• Ensure that volunteer data is stored safely and securely and that details are kept up to date, in order to support knowledge management, future recruitment, and performance monitoring.  Support the development and roll out of an electronic platform for volunteer management 

• Provide finance and administrative support to the DRC and Somaliland partnerships, leading on procurement, and ensuring that payments to partners and contractors are made in a timely fashion

• Support monitoring of fundraising opportunities, pipeline tracking and the gathering and sharing of intelligence on funders. 

• Work with the Programme Manager to develop, design and write funding proposals, concept notes and budgets 

• Provide support to grant management, notably in the area of expenditure tracking, donor reporting, collating background information and analysis, liaising with MEL and Finance colleagues for high quality narrative and financial reporting 

• Support programme management meetings (including meetings with partners and Volunteer Specialist Groups), documenting and disseminating information, and responding to information requests from colleagues, partners and volunteers 

• Support implementation of the KGHP communication plan, working with the Senior Communications Officer to produce engaging and informative internal and external communications and support dissemination of impact

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Skills, knowledge, and experience 

Essential criteria

1. Undergraduate degree, preferably in a relevant discipline (global health, international development) 

2. Experience of project management, preferably in the international development sector 

3. Excellent organizational and administrative skills 

4. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures. 

5. Experience producing and managing communications and social media output  

6. Ability to work in French and English 

7. Proficiency in Excel 

8. Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively addressing areas of potential bias. 

Desirable criteria

9. Post-graduate degree in a relevant subject  

10.  Experience of working with/ managing volunteers 

11.  Experience of Business World / Unit 4 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to specifically address the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification in their covering letter.

Job title:

Youth Programme Co-ordinator

Reports to:

Programme and Operations Director

Hours and Location:

Full time, Monday – Friday from 9.30 – 5.30 pm..  Friday will be a work from home day. Additional hours may be required on occasion. Later starts are facilitated on workshop / visit days. We are waiting to move to our new office space so for now we are home working when we do not have an in person event.  When we have an in person event, you will be expected to attend to help run the inspirational visits. Most of our events are city / west end based but some are further out. 

Some international travel may be required

About us:

Renaissance Foundation was set up in 2009 as an independently funded charity which inspires young people facing serious challenges to fulfil their unique potential through a three-year outreach programme.  We focus exclusively on two hard to reach groups: young carers and young patients suffering from life-long/life-limiting illnesses.  Our programme uses the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development to help our two groups to develop key strengths in order to create high aspirations and build resilience, confidence in public settings and positive engagement with society.

About the role:

To partner with the Youth Programme and Content Manager to co-ordinate and host an inspirational and impactful programme experience for the RF young people, with the ultimate aim of becoming the leading programme of choice.  This role is focused on the smooth delivery and development of the existing programme to support growing numbers of young people, ensuring regular impact measurement points are met.  Additionally, focus will also be on ensuring that safeguarding frameworks are adhered to as well as developing the range and scope of referral partnerships, current and new.

Direct reports:

 N/A

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Programme

• Work with your manager to plan, create and deliver positive and engaging experiences for the CYP , following the agreed yearly timetable
• Delivery of semi-formal learning experiences through workshops to develop CYPs soft skills
• Facilitate workshops in a variety of settings (e.g. digital, at RF’s Hub and other venues)
• Liaise frequently with CYP throughout their time at RF utilising the most effective methods of communication (in person, telephone calls, messaging, email, etc)
• Point of contact with CYP families in order to ensure CYP are fully engaged with the programme
• Onboard new joiners to the RF programme, with the support of the wider RF team
• Informally mentor and support individual young people if they are going through a particularly challenging time
• Develop new referral partnerships with schools, hospitals and partner agencies and maintain good relationships with existing referral partners, looking for opportunities to develop these relationships as appropriate
• Deputise for your manager as and when required
   

Data and Reporting

• Collate programme data in a timely fashion, ensuring it is accurate and up to date at all times
• Maintain confidential records
• Ensure all projects are properly documented, are delivered within budget and that work is evaluated
• Produce accurate and incisive reports as required

General

• Build effective and productive working relationships with everyone at RF and external donors/partners
• Develop great relationships with all young people on the RF programme/journey
• Continuous improvement to the working environment to ensure RF remains a great place to work
• A commitment to the values and principles of the Renaissance Foundation
• Ensure safeguarding frameworks are adhered to and escalate issues as appropriate to the Director of Fundraising and Impact

Competencies:

• Experience of working with CYP who are facing personal challenges
• Understanding of how to effectively engage with CYP through workshops and other activities
• Reliability and resilience
• Flexibility and team-oriented
• Energy, patience and ability to model good behaviours
• Solution focussed and person-centred
• Excellent organisational skill and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office