• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications, and would you like to join an innovative, place-based partnership?
• Do you thrive on rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards?
• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation.

About you

The new Director of Development and Communications, in addition to having a strong track record in fundraising from a range of donors and sources, will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide their small team, board, and governors. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. We would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have a strong track record in fundraising and development.
• Enjoy rolling your sleeves up and leading and implementing fundraising and development plans yourself, as well as guiding others.
• Are flexible, collaborative, and work very well as part of a committed team within a small organisation.
• Have experience of leading and managing.
• Are a strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Have a commitment to ensuring that Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation continue to flourish.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you would like any additional support with this application, or the role.

Find more information in application pack or on Islington Giving webpage

Cord is an international charity working with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships into those that create peaceful and inclusive societies. Our vision, inspired by the Christian faith, is of a world where all people live in the fullness of peace, have the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work towards this through employing and working with people of all faiths and none.

Cord’s strategy 'Promoting the Power of Peaceful Relationships' builds on what it has learnt from its recent programme work, adapting to the new challenges and opportunities that are present in the world today. Cord is currently exploring opportunities to expand into new countries and develop new partnerships.

Cord is looking for someone to support our institutional fundraising and programmes with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world and can bring strong project cycle management skills, including programme design, quality assurance and implementation, and learning and accountability.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following skills/experience:

• Higher degree and advanced understanding of human rights, peacebuilding or international development;
• At least three years’ experience in a comparable role for an international organisation;
• Demonstrated track record of securing funding through writing high quality fundraising proposals and reports;
• Awareness of project cycle management and programme delivery in challenging contexts
• Experience in writing complex and detailed institutional funding proposals and reports tailored to the language of donors for example the European Union, FCO, NORAD, GIZ and the U.S Bureau for Democracy, Rights and Labor
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent writer with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills, with the ability to form convincing conclusions and arguments

If you have a commitment to Cord’s values and ethos, and the drive to help communities live in a more peaceful and inclusive way, then we would like to hear from you. 

Closing date: Sunday 7th February 2021, at 23.59 GMT

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be organised according to availability. As such, the application window may close prior to the date above if a suitable candidate is appointed

Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities. We are now recruiting an inspiring new Programme Manager to manage day to day implementation of the discovery phase of a whole system improvement programme in two of Liverpool City Region’s most left behind communities.

As a Programme Manager in the Liverpool City Region, you will work with the Programme Director on the initial discovery phase of the programme, working alongside multiple agencies, research professionals and stakeholder groups to create and maintain the conditions required for an effective, collective place-based change approach.

Together with the team, you will support and build the capacity of residents in selected communities, in order to develop a long-term, place-based vision designed to improve children’s capability, wellbeing and access to opportunities.

To apply for this imporant role, you must have significant experience of developing and delivering impactful programmes and interventions, ideally working collectively with colleagues in the community and public sector spaces. You must be an excellent communicator, skilled at building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, including those at a senior level. With strong facilitation skills and proven effective line management experience, you will support the Programme Director to monitor and evaluate complex programmes and report key outcomes to funders. Overall, you will be passionate about ensuring high quality programmes to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, families and communities.  

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please initially submit a word-formatted version of your CV and a 2-page maximum supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements on the Person Specification in the Recruitment Pack.

Please note this is initially a 12 month fixed term contract, subject to funding.

Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, this role may initially need to be home-based but will be based with the team in the Merseyside area, location to be confirmed.

This can role can be based in any UK/Ireland Christian Aid office. If based in the London Office a London Allowance of £4,170 will be added to the yearly salary. 

This is an 18-month FTC starting by 1st April 2021. Please make sure to answer the question at the bottom of the advert in your application.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

The Programme Quality Manager leads the process and culture to set and embed quality standards and minimum requirements for programme practice across development, humanitarian and advocacy programming.  It is based in the Programme Quality and Operations Division in International Department and has management responsibility for Christian Aid's accreditation and adherence to the CHS, COMPASS (Christian Aid's complaints and feedback system), safeguarding, accountability as well as specific technical advisory capacity (GESI, cash and markets, resilience).   This is a senior role, line managing 6 advisory staff and overall responsibility for a team of 8, requires excellence in leadership, line management and strong organisational awareness to lead change and drive corporate performance   

About you

We are looking for someone with indepth knowledge of international development including building accountability for the Core Humanitarian Standards.  You will have a track record of of promoting organisational performance and learning and a passion for driving up quality and building capability for the same.  You will be an experienced leader and supportive line manager, leading a new team and setting a global culture of quality and performance.  Excellent written skills in English and ability to lead and work in teams across distance, in different cultural and geographic contexts. See the role profile for more details. 

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either and Enhance  or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency question

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving an answer to the following question:

Competency "Strive for Improvement"  Tell us about a time where you have improved programme quality in a development organisation.  What were the main challenges and opportunities, and what 3 key lessons would you share with Christian Aid. 

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOUKP/PR/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of UK Programmes

Reports to:

Director of Programmes

Location:

FLEXIBLE – with Nationwide Travel

Attendance Frequently Required at Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

• Dependant on Experience

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 5th January 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [5th January 2021].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK faith based international relief and development organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The headquarters of Muslim Hands is based in Nottingham, with additional operational function of the - fundraising team located in London. There will be occasional travel between the two locations.

Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate individual to lead our UK programs work. The program has reached an exciting period of growth and change.

Purpose of Post: Delivery of an impactful and effective UK program with reach and support for the vulnerable in line with the UK engagement strategy.

Main purpose of the Role:

The Head of UK Programmes will ensure the development of the MH UK National Strategy, which encompasses the implementation of a UK programme with strategic partnership engagement plan. 

 The Head of UK Programmes will report to the Director of Programmes and manage the UK programmes team.

The candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of UK civil society programme and project management. Ideally will have experience and knowledge of poverty, – education and food sector in the UK.

Main responsibilities

Strategy

• To ensure that the MH UK strategy and theory of change for MH programmes aligns with and in support MH’s global strategy.
• Carry out regular performance and annual review of UK programmes based on strategic aims and KPI’s

Programme Management

• Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles in accordance with UK guideline on humanitarian interventions and best practice
• Overseeing end to end cycle of the programme
• Effectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement interventions
• Ensure effective M&E arrangements through impact evaluation.
• Ensure the UK programme is in line with MH policies and procedures
• Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system
• Ensure all UK programmes are in line with due diligence, risk procedures

Finance and Compliance

• To ensure effective implementation of projects through progress and financial reporting
• Develop MH UK programme budget
• Ensure that all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MH document management and IT policies
• Ensure documents and relevant procedures are correctly and appropriately applied.

Networking and Influencing

• To significantly raise the profile and visibility of MH UK Domestic Program
• To build and strengthen strategic national and local partnerships
• Represent MH on national and regional platforms. To develop understanding and support and to work in collaboration with faith-based and non-faith-based organisations
• Using MH and other networks with local CSOs and Government bodies to promote MH UK programmes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of MH UK programmes

Capacity Strengthening

• Provide insight into UK CSO trends to all relevant internal stakeholders and become a champion for UK Programmes internally and externally
• Ensure the vision, values and aim of the UK domestic programme continue to be embedded in all areas of work and are clearly communicated internally and externally.
• Ensuring areas of MH are in line with current UK CSO trends
• To work closely with colleagues and partners with relevant technical expertise to ensure (planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and governance and other appropriate support is available for UK programmes.

Communication and Marketing

• To provide key case studies to communication colleagues, in order to create further opportunities by highlighting key stories which heighten the awareness of the UK Domestic Program

General Responsibilities

• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to travel independently within the UK

• Thorough experience of working within UK civil society sector
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience of Team management
• A Masters level or equivalent relevant qualification
• Project Management qualifications  

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 5th January 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Do you want to play a leading part in Media Trust’s programmes, building the communications, digital and storytelling capabilities of charities and communities across the UK and providing creative digital media and employability skills training to young people aspiring to break into the media? 
We are looking for a dynamic, organised, digitally-savvy, detail-oriented and process-driven individual who is happy to hit the ground running and manage multiple programmes and services. 

This role will support the Director of Charity Services and Director of Youth, overseeing a range of Media Trust’s programmes that combine face to face and virtual training, volunteering and mentoring, and the creation of digital resources, tailored for charities and young people.  

You will work closely with the dedicated programme team for each project to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all of our charity and youth programmes including the management of budgets and timelines; relationships with funders, trainers and partners; impact evaluation and reporting.  
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with broad and extensive experience in the charity sector, and the confidence and presence to lead at a senior level. 
We are looking for someone steeped in programme management experience with a love of data, detail and process, to work with our programme teams to ensure we are delivering the most impactful programmes for the charities and young people we support, while at the same time ensuring we are applying a consistent approach and striving for the same quality standards across the organisation.

Media Trust

At Media Trust, we believe that giving everyone a voice is how we’ll get to a more equal society.  That’s why a big part of our work is to help charities with their story-telling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media and communications training for charities delivered with the help of our industry partners and by matching charities looking for communications support with industry volunteers because we know non-profit work can’t just be done by non-profits. Meanwhile our youth programmes are providing young people largely from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds with the creative digital media and employability skills, confidence and mentoring to break into the media because we know that talent is everywhere but opportunities are not.

We have an extensive network of corporate partners including adamandeveDDB, BBC, BBH, Channel 4, Edelman, Facebook, Google, Guardian Media Group, Hearst, ITV, Sky, Snap and Twitter who we work closely with to deliver our programmes.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Oversee Media Trust’s portfolio of programmes, ensuring they align with Media Trust’s strategy, are managed and delivered to a high standard and meet budget and KPI targets
• Manage the budget and hold sign off responsibility for each project including forecasting and reporting of actuals/variances, working closely with the project team and Media Trust’s finance function
• Oversee end to end programme cycles from design and planning to reporting and insight sharing. This will include working with project teams and funders, external trainers, evaluators and other programme partners to develop and manage project delivery, logistics, evaluation and reporting timelines and processes
• Contribute to the creation of marketing & communications collateral including web copy, training materials and impact reports
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation for each programme ensuring data capture and analysis is embedded, captured and reported in accordance with funder requirements and Media Trust’s data privacy and GDPR policies. This will include tendering and managing contracts with, and the contribution of, external evaluators and consultants to successfully develop theories of change, and capture and communicate the impact of each programme and our work overall
• Drive collaboration, best practice, insight sharing and joined up working across programme teams and the organisation as a whole
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a consistent approach based on charity sector best practice is being taken to regulatory and compliance issues including data protection, health and safety, safeguarding and inclusion

Person specification

• A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in the charity sector with at least three years in a senior level position
• Excellent understanding of the UK charity sector and ideally a familiarity with communications and/or working with community groups and young people
• Demonstrable experience of managing national complex programmes involving multiple partners including managing timelines, logistics, budgets and impact reporting
• Line management experience including leading project teams
• Outstanding relationship management with the ability to work with people across teams and of all levels
• Experience of designing and running training including holistic learning experiences that develop skills and confidence
• Experience of working with and managing volunteers
• Experience of developing and managing safeguarding policies and processes relating to children and vulnerable adults
• Passion for impact and evaluation with experience of developing evaluation frameworks, data analysis and report writing

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the agility to adapt tone and approach for different stakeholders

• Experience of effectively working with, and an enthusiasm for using, digital programme management platforms and tools
• Autonomous and self-motivated – we are looking for someone who will thrive in a busy, multi-tasking environment
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the aims and values of Media Trust

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

How to apply

Download and complete the Equal Opportunities form.  Email a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements, your CV and the completed equal opportunities form.

Please put Head of Programmes in the subject heading of the email.

Application deadline: 6.00pm on 12 February 2021

Please note, due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Working at Media Trust

Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions, we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK. Due to our size, we are unable to sponsor visas.

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for passionate, adaptable, value driven, proactive and independent people to join our team.

• We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop up’s throughout the week, great networking, free barista coffee all day and ping pong table
• 30 days annual leave
• Summer Friday afternoons off – half day Fridays for all of August
• Part-time options and flexible hours considered
• Secure bike shed
• Pension contributions
• Volunteer days

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process – please get in touch to discuss.

For more information, visit our website or follow us @Media_Trust on Twitter.

The Media Trust values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity no. 1042733

Are you a programme manager with a flair for working with marginalised communities?

Prospectus are enthusiastic to be partnering with a compelling human rights organisation to appoint their new Senior Programme Manager.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, you will spearhead our client's Asia-Pacific regional programme focused on reducing labour exploitation and forced labour. You will oversee programme grants as well as line manage country-based teams and you will be in charge of managing the network of external stakeholders related to the programme.
You will monitor and evaluate the programme strategy and impact and you will Identify and implement relevant technical assistance and capacity building for local grassroots partners.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned programme manager with direct experience of working in the global South and with marginalised communities. You will have a thorough knowledge of M&E frameworks and tools and you will be confident working with private and public donors. You will be able to nurture strategic relationships and will have line management experience.

It would be desirable but not essential to have an exposure to the anti-slavery sector and programme management experience in Thailand and/or Indonesia.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Please note, we are currently experiencing high volumes of interest in vacancies so it may not be possible to answer any individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

In September 2020 the Board of Trustees agreed on the longer-term vision for the FNF. Key to this strategy was the digital transformation of our leadership programmes enabling an international programme of activity which would extend the influence and reach of the Foundation to a global audience. This international programme of activity includes the development of leadership programmes and scholarships for nurses and midwives working across the world and the extension of our Academy membership to international senior nurses and midwives. An international board will be convened by Professor Greta Westwood, FNF CEO to provide strategic direction to this programme of activity. The Global Programme Lead will work within the leadership of the CEO and Director of Academy to operationalise this strategy. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in-country scoping to assess and develop opportunities for new delivery of FNF international leadership and scholarship programmes and Academy membership via in-country delivery partners or direct digital methods. 
• Scope and assess feasibility of programme delivery in new markets, researching and writing detailed and concise reports and recommendations on a country-by-country basis. 
• Work with stakeholders and potential partners to develop detailed project proposals or respond to tenders including costing and budget management. 
• Identify and complete required due diligence on potential delivery partners, stakeholders and associates. 
• Manage and monitor budgets, ensuring maximising draw down on funding whilst delivering efficient use of resources. 
• Provide quarterly reports if activity to the CEO and Director of Academy for presentation at Board meetings.
• Responsible for accurate and up to date financial reporting for internal and external purposes. 
• Work with the Communications, Marketing and Events team to manage external communication of the programmes and Academy membership to key stakeholders and all interested parties. Ensure accurate project information is communicated on the FNF International website, any stakeholder, funder and project partner websites or publications, and in press releases. 
• Keep up to date with developments in with relevant global issues for nurses and midwives, with special focus on current affairs and policy developments in target countries being scoped, especially in relation to potential opportunities to develop or enhance FNF’s International programmes and projects. 
• Lead the input of project-specific information to support new funding bids and opportunities, including the preparation of budgets. 
• Work collaboratively with Academy team members to ensure the successful delivery of international programmes and Academy membership including:
• Leadership Development Team 
• Digital Learning Technicians
• Academy Membership and Alumni Manager
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by FNF, when required

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated person for an excellent opportunity to lead a new directorate at our ground-breaking charity.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders. Your remit would be directly with the first three strands and those in your team will offer support to the fourth.

Play your part in improving leadership in the health sector  

This is an exciting time to join our Leadership and Organisational Development team. Our work enjoys an outstanding reputation in the NHS and beyond and you’ll play an important role in supporting this, working across a range of clients and projects.

As Programme Co-ordinator, you will organise varied events and activities, both on and off-site. (Currently online from home due to COVID). This will include:

• producing high quality programme materials (eg information packs, slides, briefings, and marketing materials) 

• booking venues, catering, hotel accommodation and travel 

• being the main point of contact for programme participants and the consultants we work with (eg dealing with enquiries and sharing relevant materials with participants). 

Due to COVID-19, we have moved our business model to online working and you will be expected to provide online technical support and be proficient in Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online platforms to support the delivery of client work. During 2021, we’ll need you to be able to balance your work between supporting both the online and face-to-face delivery of our work as and when we are able to move back into an office-based environment.

To join us, you need to be exceptionally organised and methodical as well as an excellent team player with a collaborative approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, alongside first-rate numeracy skills to be able to monitor programme budgets. We’re looking for someone who is confident with using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online packages and databases too. With experience of working in busy environments, you’ll combine these talents with a keen eye for detail, a flexible approach and great client relationship skills. 

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, you may initially need to work remotely. Once our premises in London fully reopen, you will be expected to spend some of your time working in the office. 

Don’t let a child’s start in life determine their future

Programme Innovations Director (North and Midlands)

•  Based in North/Midlands, home based initially, with regular travel once restrictions ease
• Closing date: 1 February 2021, 9.00am 

Join Future First and help us build a more equal world. Working with us, you can make a big difference

…To children and young people

• Tackle educational inequality and help close the gap
• Give young people hope, dreams and the chance to realise them
• Connect them with powerful, relatable role models

…To state schools and colleges

• Build, engage and sustain alumni networks
• Harness untapped resources
• Grow social capital and strengthen school communities 

…To employers, funders and partners

• Showcase our work to gain support and investment
• Create exciting work experience opportunities (virtual and in person)
• Deliver employer programmes and funded interventions

…To you

• Learn, grow and create in a demanding but supportive environment
• Enjoy diverse and meaningful work
• Be rewarded and valued as part of a great, collaborative team 

…To us

• Bring your vision, energy, indefatigability and solutions focus to ensure our service for schools and young people is second to none 
• Give us your knowledge of education, schools and working with young people
• Deliver our programmes and demonstrate our impact
• Innovate to extend our reach to more schools and pupils

We would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and people with lived experience of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. 

Safeguarding is a priority for us, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading organisation who focus exclusively on public engagement with climate change.

Climate Outreach exist because climate change doesn't communicate itself, even with the increasing number of climate impacts. They help people understand this complex issue in ways that resonate with their sense of identity, values and worldview. Informed consent and support from people across society and around the world creates what they call a social mandate for climate action - and they believe it's how real change happens.

Climate Outreach focus on work that has impact - climate change is too important and urgent an issue to do anything else. They are proud of the difference they have already made and continue to make in engaging the public with climate change to create a social mandate for climate action.

Climate Outreach are looking for a Director of Programmes and Research to join the team on a permanent basis.

Climate Outreach - Director of Programmes and Research

Location: Home working (with regular visits to Oxford/London) or Oxford, UK

Salary: £41,367 - £50,560 per annum plus enhanced benefits

Contract: Permanent

As Director of Programmes and Research you will take a leading role in unifying societies to address climate change and building a cross societal mandate for climate action. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will be responsible for overseeing the programmatic and research implementation of the organisation's strategy.

We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader and thinker with a passion for driving effective public engagement. You will recognise the importance of empirically driven expertise, high impact collaborations and be an advocate for placing people at the heart of addressing climate change.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 8th February
First Stage Interview: 11th/12th February
Second Stage Interview: 23rd/24th February

If you would like to receive more information about this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill via the apply button.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Location: This role can be based at any of UK-wide hubs

The Trust is seeking an exceptional individual to be part of the Executive Committee, responsible for leading The Prince's Trust to ensure its life-changing support is safely delivered to children, young people and young adults aged 11-30 across the UK.

You will oversee the quality and development of our lifechanging activity helping over 60,000 young people across the UK each year. Ensuring we are always innovating our offering based upon the latest trends and research, the function will also create all young person focused programme content ensuring a consistency of message.  This team will lead crucial impact reporting for The Prince’s Trust providing the powerful evidence of the difference our work makes for young people.

Most likely coming from an education, employability or enterprise background, you will have deep knowledge, understanding and empathy of the issues facing young people and the interventions needed to support them. You will be able to demonstrate the sophisticated leadership skills required to lead change along with proven analytical skills to drive effective decision making. The ability to communicate and influence at a senior level will be essential, both with internal functions and our external partners.

As part of the Executive Committee, you will lead one of The Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Networks, and have a natural and instinctive interest in others that reaches beyond the role.

The Trust are handling all enquiries through our Talent Acquisition Team, and you will be asked to provide a CV and supporting statement as part of your application.

For more information, please go to the job description. (This will open in a new window). 

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Req ID: 670

Hours: Full Time - 34.5 hours a week

Based: New Anstey House, Gateway Drive, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7XY - during current lockdown conditions the post holder will be expected to work mostly from home

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and visionary person for this exciting role with Epilepsy Action, the UK’s leading epilepsy charity.

You will be responsible for leading, developing and delivering the work and services of Epilepsy Action’s Local Services department in local communities across the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. You are responsible for managing the Local Services department ensuring its work is cost effective, timely, conforms to relevant standards and best practice, supports the charity’s strategic goals and delivers agreed targets.

The department and its work have been significantly affected by the impact of the pandemic and national lockdowns. This has caused it to adapt and change rapidly in the way that it works and how it delivers its services. In particular the department has moved from providing face-to-face services to virtual ones. The Director will continue this process, leading change and innovation as the department continues to evolve its focus and structure.

You will be a member of Epilepsy Action’s senior management team. As such you will advise other department directors and senior managers on relevant issues as required and work to integrate and co-ordinate Local Services with the rest of the charity’s activities.

Epilepsy Action is committed to ongoing personal development and provides a supportive, friendly working environment. Based on the edge of Leeds, you will have the glorious Yorkshire Dales and moors on your doorstep, along with all the benefits of a busy city.

We will offer you great flexible working conditions, a range of employee benefits including a contributory pension plan and a commitment to develop your skills and provide necessary training.

For a full description of our requirements and information on how to apply please visit our website via the Apply button.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 15th February at 9am

Interviews: w/c 22 February 2021 (to be performed remotely)

Job Ref: DLS0121

Epilepsy Action is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from disabled people.

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria in the person specification. Please ensure that you show how you meet all the essential criteria in the supporting information section.