Project Manager Jobs in Central London, Greater London
Who: We are looking for an experienced, self-starting Finance Manager for the Central Foundation Schools of London, a charity supporting two state schools in London, with investments and endowments in the region of £40m.
Responsibilities: The Finance Manager will be responsible through the CEO to the Board, for day-to-day management of the charity’s accounts and all financial operations. They will manage the financial record keeping, payroll, pensions, banking and oversee the tracking of Foundation’s investments and income. The postholder will provide accurate financial management information, including quarterly cashflow forecasting and management accounts and co-ordinating the annual budget setting process. They will be responsible for preparing the annual accounts to the required standards and overseeing the annual audit process. They will also provide advice on a range of operational issues to ensure sound asset management, value for money and compliance with statutory requirements relevant to the charity’s financial operations. They will contribute to the shared leadership of the organisation including collaborating on the implementation of the Foundation’s strategy.
Our Work: For over 150 years, the Central Foundation Schools of London has supported two schools in inner London. Between them, the Girls’ School at Bow Road, Tower Hamlets and the Boys’ School is based in Cowper Street, Islington provide places to over 2,500 young people. Today, the Foundation continues to benefit students at these two schools while also supporting the schools to strengthen the opportunities, facilities and educational excellence for current and future students.
Our People: We are a small team with three part time staff managing the day to day work of the Foundation. A Board of 18 trustees/directors volunteer their time and skills and collaborate closely with the small staff team. In 2022 the Board started a process of transformation and modernisation of the charity’s operations and processes. In 2023, alongside refreshing our governance, supporting two major building programmes and updating our financial operations, we established our first strategy addressing how we can best support the Schools over the next decade and more.
The Role: To support the exciting opportunities presented by the new strategy, Central Foundation Schools for London are recruiting a permanent Finance Manager to provide professional management of the charity’s accounts, ensuring the charity’s operational effectiveness and efficiency, accurate financial management information and advice, preparation of the annual budget, management of our investment portfolio as well as compliance with statutory for the production of the Annual Statutory Accounts in compliance with latest SORP and legislation.
Experience: We are looking for a fully qualified accountant with good post-qualification experience with the ability to work independently and lead the charity’s financial operations.
Hours: Working 2 days a week, the appointed candidate will have the flexibility agree their working pattern with the chief executive. Ideally, the new Finance Manager would work Tuesday or Wednesday (or both) on site in the Foundation office when other staff members are also on site.
Our Offer: Salary £48,000 - £54,000 pro rata dependant on experience;b ased near Old Street, with flexibility in days/hours by agreement; enhanced employer pension with option to join from day 1; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata); taining and development support, including support for continuing professional development.
Through an exceptional Central Foundation education, every student learns, develops, and grows so they can reach their full potential.
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Background
Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in eleven areas/regions of the UK and will support 3000 children in 2023-24.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs struggling five to seven-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
From a school perspective, online reading volunteers provide direct, meaningful literacy support for up to 10 pupils per class. The programme is particularly suitable for communities where it might be challenging to find parents and other volunteers who can commit to physically visiting schools to boost reading.
For more information please visit our website and watch this short video!
Job Summary
Chapter One is seeking a West Cumbria Programme Manager who is an excellent communicator and is able to both motivate and support schools and teachers to implement our online reading volunteers programme, and also to ensure that the programme’s impact and benefit to disadvantaged communities is maximised throughout the academic year.
The post is ideal for someone looking for part-time, flexible, term-time only work from a home base and who is able to travel frequently around West Cumbria. The postholder will be joining a team of established Programme Managers (also part-time) who work in different parts of the UK and will need to have some flexibility to work additional hours during busy autumn months, and conversely to work fewer hours during quieter periods of the year.
Key Responsibilities:
• Effectively explain Chapter One’s online reading volunteer programme and its benefits to school leaders and teachers
• Install, setup and maintain Chapter One equipment in participating classrooms
• Fully understand the operation of the Chapter One platform and database and communicate this to others
• Organise and conduct initial teacher training and follow-up
• Ensure a smooth initial launch of Chapter One’s programme in every classroom
• Liaise with colleagues performing technical and volunteer support roles
• Through regular visits to/contact with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed
• Proactively monitor classroom adherence/fidelity to the Chapter One model, including systematic review of data reports and volunteer feedback, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise
• Analyse and manipulate data (largely in Google sheets) to produce reports and identify trends
• Create monthly data summaries for all participating classrooms
• Lead annual review meetings for senior leadership at participating schools
• Support programme monitoring, evaluation and research as required
• Coordinate in person and virtual school ‘visits’ of volunteer teams to classrooms where necessary
• Liaison with corporate partners as required
• Weekly communication and status updates with Senior Programme Manager(s) and wider team
• As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and find and target new schools to join Chapter One’s programme
Role Requirements:
Essential
- Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Proven track record of working at a senior level in education, project management or a related field
- Proven strength in both written and verbal communication
- Highly IT literate, with excellent computer skills, able to troubleshoot software issues and adept with Google suite
- Ability to manipulate and analyse to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery
- Proven ability to work independently
- Self-starter and quick learner
- Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment
- University degree
- Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes
Desirable
- Two years of teaching/education experience with primary age children
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should detail:
1) Tell us about your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role at this point in your career.
3) Explain your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences.
4) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
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About us:
The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action.
We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years.
Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.
THL UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.
We make employment decisions by matching our organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.
You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.
The position:
You will manage our Volunteer team, requiring exceptional communication, a natural affinity for people management and organisation, and an ability to inspire people to get involved with our work. You will be responsible for the overarching strategy and success of the Volunteer Program.
Line managing two members of staff, you will ensure our Volunteer team sets and meets their strategic goals, contributing to our organisational priorities. Developing strategies which effectively mobilise our volunteers to drive campaigning work, you’ll ensure volunteers make the biggest possible impact for animals whilst remaining engaged and supported.
This role reports into the Head of Programs, while working closely with the rest of the THL UK team.
We will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 11th June at 7pm BST for you to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Cordelia Britton, Head of Programs and Katie Ferneyhough, Volunteer Program Manager. If you’re interested, please register by following the apply button.
Hours:
This is a temporary 12 month maternity cover, full-time position over Monday to Friday.
From 1st July 2024 we are piloting a four day working week across the whole of the UK organisation. This pilot is planned to run for 12 months, at which point a decision will be made by our Board of Trustees as to whether this will become permanent. Success of the trial relies on the organisation being able to achieve the same or improved level of impact in four working days as five, with staff experiencing either the same or improved levels of wellbeing.
During the four day week pilot, working hours for this position will be reduced to 30 hours per week, spanning Monday to Thursday, with no reduction in salary. This will be a temporary change to the contractual terms for the successful candidate. The appointed person must be prepared to increase their working hours to 37.5 hours per week if a return to a five-day working week is decided. In the event that THL UK considers before the end of the trial period that the trial is having an adverse operational impact, we reserve the right to bring the trial to end on one month’s notice.
Who you are:
Volunteers will be your passion. You’ll have a deep understanding of the importance of this kind of supporter and how to best steward their specific experience and manage their unique needs. You'll understand how to best manage and recruit volunteers, mobilising our UK wide network effectively both remotely and on the ground in order to create change. You’ll know how to best communicate and engage with them in order to make the most out of their time and efforts. You are someone who wouldn’t ask volunteers to do something you wouldn’t do yourself and you’ll ideally have some kind of experience of campaigning in a paid or voluntary capacity (e.g. attending protests).
Someone with previous line management experience is desirable, as you’ll need to be able to effectively manage and lead your team of direct reports.
As a member of the Leadership level of the organisation, you’re someone who can meaningfully contribute to organisation wide decision making, thinking holistically and strategically across teams.
As the manager and leader of your team, you’ll have demonstrable experience of organising several deliverables or projects, which involve multiple teams, at any one time.
You can forward think strategically and collaboratively, considering the volunteer program as well as the work of other teams, setting realistic timelines with this in mind and meeting deadlines reliably.
You’re adaptable, and can work nimbly, with desirable experience working specifically within a campaign environment in some way, where things can change quickly and unexpectedly.
You’re someone who can keep your cool in challenging situations, being able to problem solve and reprioritise with ease to lead your team to success, even when things change at the last minute. You are able to continually evaluate and identify areas of improvement for the volunteer program, recognising key opportunities to evolve and adapt for the best possible impact for animals.
Home based, you’ll have a strong ability to work independently, but you’re also someone who can work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties:
Management
Manages the Lead Grassroots Campaigns Coordinator and the Volunteer Program Administrator
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Ensures staff receive the training, resources and support to do their jobs effectively, encouraging the professional development of individual team members
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Manages and leads the Volunteer team to achieve agreed goals
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Develops volunteering goals, in collaboration with the Programs department, and is responsible for timely reporting and tracking of these
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Sets/clarifies job expectations and provides regular feedback, guidance and support to your team
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Empowers staff in the ongoing delivery of their work, from development of strategies and techniques through to successful day to day outputs
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Manages time off requests and approval of expenses for the Volunteer team members
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Manages overarching budget for Volunteer team
Strategy
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Develop and manage all plans and overarching strategy for our Volunteer team, including volunteer stewardship, recruitment and grassroots activism on the ground, ensuring the day to day is delivered effectively by the team
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Work together with the Head of Programs to develop and guide THL UK Volunteer strategy and activities, identifying key priorities and strategies to further the program
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Be an active member of the Programs department Leadership team, working closely with other managers within programs and the Head of Programs to deliver department goals
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Be an active member of the wider Leadership team across the organisation, contributing to organisation level decisions and working to ensure effective strategic alignment, ensuring Volunteer work is communicated successfully and opportunities for collaboration maximised
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Analyse & report on the effectiveness of activities delivered by the team, including timely goal reporting, feeding into funding proposals and more
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Observe and work with other organisations to learn new approaches and share/coordinate strategies, making connections with other organisations as required
Volunteering
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Lead our volunteer program to ensure our volunteers take action with us and remain engaged
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Ensure the Volunteer team organise effective and engaging actions and opportunities for our volunteers which contribute to our campaigns, working particularly closely with the Campaigns team
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Determine overarching training strategy, recruitment and internal processes for the volunteer program as a whole, with supporter experience at the heart
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Oversee our volunteering policies and procedures and their successful implementation, including regular reviews
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Ensure volunteering remains at the heart of what we do, you identify a diverse range of opportunities for our volunteers to get involved with across the entire organisation which ultimately contribute to campaign success, and high satisfaction amongst the volunteers themselves
In addition:
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Attend conferences, events, protests and actions as required
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Participate in team meetings including leading, note-taking and facilitation.
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Attend in-person workshops several times a year.
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Help us make THL UK an inclusive workplace where employees and supporters are proud to be members of the movement
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Demonstrate commitment to creating a stronger and more effective animal protection movement through inclusion and belonging, recognising the need for all of us to do better for social justice on a personal and organisational level.
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Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Programs.
For full details of the role, including the key competencies we see as the the most important requirements for being successful in this position, please visit our website by following the 'Apply via Website' button.
Good to know:
You will have access to:
- A fully remote work environment and team (all equipment is provided)
- A 4 day working week (note: this is a year long pilot until July 2025 when its continuation will be assessed)
- A pro rata share of 25 days leave plus Public Holidays (reduced proportionately during four day week trial)
- Flexible working hours
- A workplace pension
- An annual learning and development budget
- Support for mental and physical wellbeing
- £25 per month reimbursement towards home working costs
At The Humane League UK, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome
Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.
For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Volunteer Program Manager salary please the attached document.
All applicants need to be:
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK).
- Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
The Process:
All applicants will be contacted within one week of the closing date to let you know if you have been successful in reaching the next stage.
Our full interview process comprises of the following stages:
- A skills test to give us an opportunity to see your skills in action (completed remotely).
- Join an online interview (via video call) so we can learn more about each other.
- Final Interview (via video call as above)
For full details of our recruitment process please see the attached document.
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Betknowmore UK is proud to introduce 'Your Voice Matters,' our latest project aimed at addressing the unique challenges of gambling harms within London's Black community. With a focus on removing barriers and reducing stigma surrounding seeking support, our strategy empowers individuals, communities, and faith leaders.
We are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our team and lead the implementation of 'Your Voice Matters.' Collaborating closely with our Director of Support Services and fellow Betknowmore colleagues, you will oversee the delivery of workshops, facilitate focus groups, and participate in community engagement events. Supported by our partnership with The Faiths Forum for London, you will play a pivotal role in fostering relationships within the Black community to maximize the project's impact over the next two years.
This position is primarily home-based, with regular travel across Greater London as required. The role is full-time, offering a competitive salary between £33,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include a pension scheme and generous work/life balance. This is a fixed-term appointment for a period of two years, subject to satisfactory role performance.
We seek to promote diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process, recognising the significance of authentic representation in effectively serving our communities. Therefore, candidates from the Black African and Black Caribbean communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of those we aim to support.
This protected characteristic qualifies as an occupational requirement within this role, permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
As a growing charity with ambitious goals, you will be instrumental in working towards the following objectives:
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Enhancing awareness of gambling risks and signs of harm among women and minority communities
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Strengthening the knowledge and skills of external professionals, staff, and volunteers in understanding gambling harm and available support services
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Mitigating the stigma associated with gambling harm among women and minority communities
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Building confidence among women and minority communities to engage with gambling harm support services
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Creating opportunities for women and minority communities to contribute to the design and delivery of services tailored to their cultural and social preferences
Primary Objectives
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To cultivate a deep understanding of the distinctive challenges relating to gambling harm within the Black community. You will prioritise stakeholder engagement and be adept at facilitating community workshops, crucial components of the role
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Deliver essential education on the potential impact of gambling and associated harms
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A key aspect of the role will be stakeholder and collaboration management. Betknowmore UK works with partner organisations to ensure the very best standard of care for our clients, and we expect the postholder to demonstrate excellent customer service standards
- Strategically support outcomes to reduce overall inequalities in gambling harms, with a particular focus on Black communities, including women and affected others
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- An understanding of the role of lived experience in addiction recovery
- An appreciation and commitment to inclusivity and strengthening the voice of lived experience to help reduce stigma and contribute to social change
- Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding and compliance requirements
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive data and following best practices when handling this type of data
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively with people at different levels
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- A willingness and capability to allocate sufficient time, on a flexible basis, to carry out effectively the duties and responsibilities of the post
- Ability to work positively in a team
- Ability to work independently, prioritise, plan and manage own workload
- Understanding of using an Apple Mac and relevant software e.g. Excel, Word
- Empathy with the Charity’s aims and objectives
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of gambling and related issues
Please see our full Job Pack before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Your role will be to further develop and deliver a range of events and initiatives that the Harlequins Foundation offers to its supporters to help us to raise the funds we need to deliver our programmes. As the charitable arm of the Club, we deliver a variety of programmes aimed at achieving improved outcomes for education and employability, wellbeing and inclusion. The role will play a key part in delivering high-profile fundraising events while building the Foundation’s engagement with different communities and supporter types, being instrumental in delivering campaigns and events to engage new audiences with the Foundation’s purpose.
As a proactive and enthusiastic person, you'll need to be adept at managing multiple projects and events concurrently. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and within a small Fundraising team, the successful applicant will be responsible for delivering events from Harlequins matchday activations to Foundation fundraising events.
You will develop key relationships within the Foundation and Club’s network of supporters, suppliers and delivery partners and manage a portfolio of events and activities for a range of supporter groups.
The successful candidate will be experienced in planning and delivering a variety of events, ideally within the charity sector with a focus on fundraising. An ability to provide exceptional experiences, catering to different audiences including both sports fans and high-net worth individuals as appropriate. Some weekend and evening working will be required as part of the role.
Key Responsibilites
- Support the development and delivery of a varied portfolio of events and fundraising activities to meet agreed objectives, all of which reflect the spirit of the Harlequins Foundation
- Deliver high quality supporter care and stewardship, ensuring a quality experience for supporters at all events that reflect the values and identity of the Foundation, and build long-term relationships with our supporters
- With support of the team where relevant, co-ordinate event logistics; including but not limited to sales, bookings and liaison with supporters and suppliers, material production, event marketing and promotion, set up, and delivery
- Maximise income from our portfolio of events and fundraising activations.
- Ensure relevant processes and policies are in place to deliver a successful, profitable events programme
- Oversee the management of fundraising systems and platforms to create the best possible experience for donors and participants
- Assist with all fundraising aspects of events including sourcing, recording and storing auction prizes and working with the team to manage auction fulfilment
- Regularly review the performance of events and fundraising campaigns, make recommendations for improvement, and support decision-making regarding fit of new opportunities for the Foundation
- Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Harlequin FC, their partners and sponsors, Quins Supporters Association (QUINSSA), Harlequins Players Association (HPA), event delivery partners and suppliers
- Represent the Foundation both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador for the Foundation and advocating for our work
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
- Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Exceptional events management and project management experience; managing a range of events and budgets in size, profile and scale
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget and project management
- Experience of delivering fundraising events and activations that can engage supporters
- Ability to build excellent relationships especially with supporters, partners, ambassadors and suppliers
- Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the team and stakeholders as appropriate
- Competent user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience of CRM systems and project management tools
- Experience of working within the sports charity/sports sector
- Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals or celebrities would be an advantage
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
- Highly organised with excellent planning and coordination skills and a meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communications skills and decision-making capabilities.
- Understanding of events delivery, and sports/charity industry
- Strong financial literacy and proven budget management experience
- Demonstrates both creative and operational thinking and judgement
- A good knowledge of health and safety requirements around event delivery
- Able to think long-term and support the strategic development of the Foundation
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to differentiate your delivery to meet the needs of the audience
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head, anticipating risks and solving problems
- Experience in managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholders and to be able to prioritise when needed
- Excellent negotiation skills with proven record of accomplishment
- Hands on, with the ability to lead from the front and support the delivery of our work
- A commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults
- An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities issues both in the workplace and the wider community
Applying for the role
To apply for the role, you must fill out an application form and send it along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applicants are strongly advised to read the person specification closely and ensure their cover letter demonstrates how they meet the criteria for the role. CV’s or emails expressing an interest in the position without completing the online application form will be disregarded, although you are welcome to include one with your application.
All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Delivering programmes in our communities that primarily support young people to develop the Essential Skills, enabling success on and off the pitch.
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About RUSI
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is one of the world’s leading research think-tanks in the field of defence, security, and geopolitics. The Research Business Development team was established in 2023 to support RUSI’s nine research groups to meet their annual funding targets by responding to competitive bids, proactively identifying new funding opportunities, and sharing best practice across the organisation.
Team values:
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Pragmatism – we solve problems and find solutions to complex issues. Action oriented.
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Drive – we are constantly learning and trying to improve, working to move the organisation forwards. Proactive and independent.
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Professionalism – we treat people with respect and assume good intentions to build strong relationships with our colleagues and other stakeholders. We deliver on our promises and communicate clearly.
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Positivity – we set an optimistic tone and focus on what we can reasonably do to make a positive difference to the organisation.
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Outcome-led – we want to see results from our work and care about making a tangible difference.
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Curious – we keep an open mind, seek to understand, and bring a diverse set of experiences to the table.
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Sustainability – we think of the long-term, taking the time to fix issues so they don’t arise again and ensuring that our working patterns are healthy and productive.
Main purpose of the post
We are seeking to appoint a Bids Manager with experience in managing the development and submissions process for successful research bids, to be part of a wider team that spearheads RUSI’s research fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director, Research Business Development, the successful candidate will lead the process for preparing high-value bids, including drafting sections of the narrative and reviewing budgets, and be responsible for building central resources to improve and facilitate effective business development operations. This is a highly collaborative role that involves building very strong internal relationships at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders and skilfully managing competing priorities, personalities, and deadlines. We are seeking a team player with a pragmatic and positive attitude, who will enjoy learning about RUSI’s research areas and building stronger systems and processes to help us to make Business Development more efficient and successful.
Key tasks
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For UK Government, US Government, EU and Canadian Government bids, and bids over £100,000 value to RUSI:
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End-to-end project management of high-quality bids, including tender responses, funding applications and requests to participate.
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Manage internal and external communications to ensure that the RUSI team, and partners, are aware of evaluation criteria, key themes, deadlines, and other critical information. Agree roles, responsibilities and timelines between key stakeholders.
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Compile and arrange high-quality and compelling bid language working with subject matter experts, draft responses to institutional questions, and offer quality assurance ahead of submission.
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Review project budgets to be signed off by RUSI’s COO, ensuring that they are prepared consistently and in line with RUSI policies and funder requirements, working with RUSI research teams to achieve this.
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Serve as the institutional point of contact for the key funders listed above – attend Early Market Engagements/supplier events, funder events, webinars, to ensure you are up to date on their priorities and RUSI is competitive with our bids. Maintain a centralised database and disseminate up-to-date information on each funder’s practices, key dates, preferences, upcoming opportunities etc.
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For all other bids, review budgets for accuracy, competitiveness and to ensure costs are in line with RUSI’s policies and previous submissions, and, once finalised, seek approval from the COO.
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Work with the Director for Research Business Development, Research Directors and the Deputy Director General to identify and cultivate new relationships within each of the key funders, ensuring that we have good awareness of upcoming plans, expectations and priorities.
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Facilitate links to partner organisations (primes) and build and manage consortia-based relationships to ensure we have oversight of upcoming opportunities and are able to negotiate successful partnerships.
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Ensure use of best practice across research groups in our approach to bids and budgets, and that key documents, outcomes, research impact, and decisions are saved centrally for future use.
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With support from the BD team, develop and execute a plan to inform, train and mentor research and central services colleagues on best practice for bids, including a focus on wider business awareness.
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Respond to due diligence requests received by RUSI from research funders, ensure we have a central database of up-to-date policies and documents required to respond successfully and quickly.
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Work with the Business Development team to build organisational systems and processes for effective BD, collaborate with BD colleagues to share feedback and ideas, support each other, and develop central projects to improve BD across the organisation.
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Attend Business Development meetings with research groups and build strong relationships with project managers and project officers, capturing feedback and seeking input to BD processes and practices.
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Manage the process for new funder approvals with the Deputy Director General.
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Be a member of RUSI’s Research Committee and report on bid statuses and other relevant information when needed.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.
Person specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
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An extensive track record of submitting high-quality research project proposals to the funders listed above, with a demonstrable success rate.
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Able to produce clear, accurate and insightful written output, setting high standards and enhancing our external reputation through the production of strong bids.
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Skilled at dealing with high-pressured situations with sensitivity and in a calm manner.
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A track record of producing and reviewing small, medium, and large project budgets, often with specific funder requirements, and an understanding of how to develop competitive financial bids.
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Strong knowledge and awareness of common requirements for bid submissions, including statements on duty of care, quality assurance, supply chain management, gender, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Outstanding time management skills and a willingness to work flexibly, juggling shifting priorities and competing deadlines, while managing people’s expectations effectively with the support of the Director of Research Business Development.
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A good understanding of contractual matters and experience in resolving them.
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Experience in training colleagues on best practice and developing associated materials.
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Strong IT and Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
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Project management certification such as Prince 2.
Desirable Criteria:
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An interest in, and knowledge of, defence, security and geopolitics.
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Experience in a Think Tank/Charity sector
Our expectations
We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values .
Benefits
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25 days annual leave (rising with service)
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Additional days off during Christmas -RUSI Christmas closure days
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Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution,
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Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Access to free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library
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Trained Mental Health First Aiders
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*Enhanced sick pay
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*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
*Depending on length of service
Application Process
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions.
You will be asked to include:
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your CV
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a Cover letter of no more than one page.
Closing date: 3nd June 2024 at 23:59pm. . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity and Values
At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce.
We’re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely.
Bids Manager
Summary
Reports to: Director Research Business Development
Team: Business Development
Salary range: £45,000-55,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience).
Location: London, Hybrid (min. two days a week)
Contract: Full-time Permanent
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
(For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description.)
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice.
As the Monitoring & Rights Manager at RFUK, you will drive forward our strategy to empower frontline communities to monitor and defend their rights and to bring about systemic change in the management and protection of tropical forests. With a proven track record in programme management, you will ensure successful implementation of high-impact projects together with our local partners including the roll out of our innovative ForestLink real-time monitoring system. You'll propose ways to strengthen and expand the programme, coordinate with key stakeholders, and represent this work externally. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, your responsibilities include programme management and development, support to local partners and staff management.
Person specifications
The Monitoring & Rights Manager should hold a Master's Degree in law, anthropology, or international development, with 3 to 5 years of project management experience in charity or international development. Fluency in English and French is required, with a strong grasp of forest governance and human rights issues, particularly in West and Central Africa.
Essential skills include leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and financial management, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Personal attributes include a commitment to defending human rights, cultural sensitivity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Willingness to travel up to 16 weeks per year, including to remote areas, is necessary.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they believe they may not fully meet all the requirements. Applicants are encouraged to elaborate on their suitability for the role in their cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly skilled Training Development Manager to join our small, friendly and hard-working team.
We are Laurelle Brown Training and Consultancy (LBTC), an independent consultancy founded in 2017, as a response to the persistent challenges and discrimination faced by racialised children across the services and support systems they rely on. We collaborate with partners to strengthen equity, diversity and inclusion across complex systems for children.
We are a dynamic and busy consultancy, with 5 staff members, and a pool of associate consultants and trainers that support the delivery of our work. We do: (1) Learning and development, (2) Facilitation, (3) Change and transformation, and (4) Evidence and insight. Our team work remotely and attend team meetings in London (where the company is based) a couple of times a year, and deliver in-person services across the UK all year round.
A substantial proportion of our work focuses on racism, marginalisation and discrimination and as such we welcome applications from those with personal experience of these issues, and who are typically underrepresented in senior leadership roles. This includes individuals who identify as racially minoritised or from a Black and minoritised ethnic background.
Please review the job description attached to this advert.
The important bits
- 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
- Part-time, flexible working (Pattern to be agreed with candidate)
- £36,000 (FTE) / £28,800 (0.8FTE)
- Fixed term, 12 months with potential to extend
- Hybrid working – mostly remote (c60%), with some in-person delivery and events (c40%)
- Generous 28 days annual leave, 5% pension provision, flexible working, family friendly culture and wellbeing focus.
The role
- Training development and delivery – Develop, create and deliver sector-leading training, virtual, in-person and e-learning, while overseeing allocation and delivery of all training bookings. Leading on internal EDI training and building relationships with clients and partners.
- Quality assurance and impact – Work with stakeholders to develop impact and evaluation methods and reporting. Developing and implementing training model and relevant assurance processes and tools, including learning journeys.
- Associate management – Develop and maintain associate management framework, build, manage and support high-performing team, and execute strategy.
- Leadership and organisational development – Use knowledge and experience to provide strategic thought advice and leadership, delivery special projects with fresh ideas, insights and solutions, contribute to business development and strategy.
About you
We’re looking for a Training Development Manager with technical and knowledge skills. Someone who can design, and deliver, high-impact training and facilitation for audiences across statutory, voluntary and community sectors. You will develop our Associate Strategy, in addition to effective, collaborative and innovative operational practices, in alignment with our methodology.
You will have successfully developed, implemented, and evaluated short and long-term training programmes in the children and young people sector; clearing obstacles to delivery; engaging diverse audiences, including senior leaders; co-facilitating; designing for impact and detail; managing trainers; and reflecting and applying learning for continuous improvement.
This role is a great match for a strategic thinker with strong virtual working skills, an adeptness for fast-paced environments and deep understanding of the impact of structural inequalities on child welfare systems, workforces and outcomes in the UK.
Please see the full job description for more information: Training Development Manager 2024.pdf
What we offer
We offer a genuine opportunity to contribute to the tackling of inequalities across systems for children and young people, a passionate and friendly team and a stimulating environment where you can fulfil your potential.
We are committed to the development of all our staff, so you can expect to continue to develop your skills in a range of areas.
To apply
- Please submit your CV and Cover Letter of no more than two A4 pages explaining why you have applied for the role and how you meet the job description.
- Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 17th June 2024
Recruitment process
We break it up into 3 stages:
- A skill-based task to complete and present at virtual panel interview (1 week to prepare).
- A virtual panel interview where you will discuss your experience and skills with our Director, Business Manager and an Associate (1 hour) - scheduled for Tuesday 25 June 2024.
- An in-person panel interview you will demonstrate your training/facilitation skills with our Director and an LBTC partner (30 minutes) - scheduled for Tuesday 4 July 2024 in London.
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (of no more than two A4 pages) explaining why you have applied for the role and how you meet the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Development Events Manager to join the National Theatre Development Team.
The purpose of the role
The Development Events Manager’s role is to organise a portfolio of events and support of larger annual fundraising events. They are responsible for creating and delivering a variety of events that align with supporter benefits, in order to engage potential supporters and further develop relationships with existing supporters. The role works collaboratively with the fundraising and membership teams in the department, to best meet the needs of supporters and maximise income.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing events and strong project management skills. They will have excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative as well as in a team. They will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and to managing multiple events simultaneously.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience of effective events management and successful project management
- Ability to work to one’s own initiative
- Excellent organisational skills
- Exceptional communication skills when working with a range of different groups of people
- Experience of effective collaboration
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows and NT Talks and Events, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Tuesday 4th June 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The YWF Youth Voice Coordinator Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to coordinate and lead YWF’s revamped youth engagement initiatives. Collaborating closely with our Youth Voice Consultant and the entire team, you will bring passion, creativity, professionalism and ambition to implement our youth voice plans. These plans are informed by a recent review and are supported by a theory of change. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in amplifying this work and the voices of young people involved with YWF through our social media platforms.
This position also provides avenues for professional growth and development. By directly overseeing interns engaged in YWF activities, you will gain valuable experience in staff development and play a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of youth leaders! Furthermore, you will acquire experience in YWF’s broader organisational functions, creating opportunities to leverage your expertise in youth engagement to contribute to strategic and operational decision-making within the organisation.
Key roles and responsibilities
Youth Outreach and Recruitment
- Undertake outreach and recruitment efforts to attract a diverse group of young people from the YWF membership to participate in YWF's engagement initiatives (currently known as the Young Ambassadors) - working closely with members and key stakeholders to do so.
- Ensure these strategies and communication channels are youth-focussed, inclusive and accessible.
YWF Youth Engagement Strategy Development & Coordination
- Help develop and coordinate YWF's youth engagement and youth voice initiatives including engaging the Young Ambassadors in a YWF engagement program, workshops, internships, trusteeships, panels, peer-research, grant-making, member visits etc.
- Ensure young people are supported to engage in outward-facing opportunities - events, social media, co-production, member visits.
- Work with the youth voice consultant, young people and key stakeholders to help further develop practices that promote youth empowerment, both within the organisation, the membership and the borough.
- Support internal pathways for the Young Ambassadors into YWF Internships and external pathways into supported paid opportunities within the borough e.g. research, youth consultancy etc.
Social Media
- Work closely with the Marketing & Engagement Manager to communicate the voices and work of young people within YWF through various social media platforms - including supporting young people to gather content.
Internship Oversight
- Support and coordinate YWF interns - providing guidance, mentorship and direction to ensure effective program implementation - working to integrate and support interns within different areas of the team.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including young people, members, staff, volunteers and partner organisations to share best practices, support collaboration and drive forward impactful strategies.
Project Management
- Ensure clear documentation, processes, and policies are in place to support the efficiency and effectiveness of YWF youth engagement initiatives, including supporting the Youth Voice Consultant to develop role descriptions, session plans, and risk assessments and safeguarding.
Grant Making
- Support the Grants Manager in delivering a youth-led grants programme, led by a group of young grant makers
Measuring Impact
- Work with key members of the team, young people and stakeholders to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of YWF’s youth voice initiatives.
- Work with the team to quality - assure YWF’s programmes to ensure programmes meet the needs of young people
What we are looking for
Skills:
Youth Engagement: Proficiency in designing and delivering creative and dynamic youth engagement initiatives, including outreach, recruitment, and sessions. (Essential)
Session planning and delivery: Able to design engaging and creative sessions with young people, that use different methods to keep them engaged, safe and informed. (Essential)
Social Media: Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools for amplifying youth voices and promoting engagement initiatives. (Essential)
Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously. (Essential)
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse young people, stakeholders and team members. (Essential)
- Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team and membership environment, fostering positive relationships and driving collective action towards common goals. (Essential)
- People Management: Skills in developing team members - in this case interns through formal line management (Desirable)
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Skills in creatively getting and reporting feedback from young people and reporting against outcomes. (Desirable)
Experience:
- Youth Engagement: Experience in youth engagement, outreach, and recruitment, ideally within a community or nonprofit setting. (Essential)
- Project Coordination: Previous experience coordinating and managing youth-focused projects or initiatives, including internships, workshops, or events. (Essential)
- Stakeholder Engagement: Track record of successfully engaging with diverse stakeholders, including community members, partner organisations, and funders. (Essential)
- Supervision and Mentorship: Experience in supervising and mentoring interns or volunteers, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional development. (Desirable)
- Event Management: Experience in planning and executing events or activities aimed at youth empowerment, participation, and advocacy. (Desirable)
- Data Analysis: Familiarity with data collection methods and analysis techniques for measuring the impact and effectiveness of youth engagement programs. (Desirable)
Knowledge:
- Youth Development: Understanding of youth development principles, including adolescent development, peer support, and youth leadership, to help inform program design and implementation. (Essential)
- Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of young people participating in engagement activities. (Essential)
- Community Dynamics: Awareness of the social, cultural, and economic dynamics within Westminster and its impact on young people, enabling culturally sensitive and inclusive engagement approaches. (Desirable)
- Youth Participation Models: Familiarity with different models of youth participation and engagement, such as youth councils, peer research, and youth-led advocacy, to inform strategy development and implementation. (Desirable)
- Policy Context: Awareness of local, national, and international policies affecting young people, including education, employment, health, and social services, to advocate for youth-friendly policies and practices. (Desirable)
Characteristics:
- Passion for Youth Empowerment: Genuine commitment to empowering young people and creating opportunities for their voices to be heard and valued in decision-making processes. (Essential)
- Inclusivity: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with the ability to create inclusive spaces where all young people feel welcome and respected. (Essential)
- Adaptability: Flexibility and openness to learning and adapting strategies based on feedback, changing circumstances, and evolving youth needs and preferences. (Essential)
- Resilience: Ability to navigate challenges and setbacks with resilience and a positive attitude, maintaining focus on long-term goals and outcomes. (Essential)
- Empathy: Empathetic and compassionate approach to working with young people, recognizing and understanding their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. (Essential)
- Reflective Practice: Willingness to engage in reflective practice, seeking feedback, self-assessment, and continuous learning to enhance personal and professional growth in youth engagement work. (Essential)
- Mucking in! – working in a small team with tight resources you will not be shy about helping out with getting things done but in return you will get flexible working arrangements and a fun working environment. (Essential)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PR Manager
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, high-performing public relations team at a national charity caring for the NHS. We’re looking for a brilliant, proactive and resourceful PR manager who is passionate about the NHS and generating amazing media coverage for a charity, in this remote and flexible working role.
You will be working for a charity that represents 100% of the NHS charity sector in the UK. Helping the NHS tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Position: PR Manager
Location: Remote/flexible (must be able to work in Warwick and London offices occasionally)
Salary: £41,000 - 46,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: 10% pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, wellbeing time out, Perk Box, Pay it Forward days, Rewards Hub. Wellbeing time – Friday morning.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 9th June
1st interview: w/c 17th June
2nd interview: W/c 24th June
The Role
The PR Manager plays a central role, working closely with the Head of Media to manage the public relations function of the charity. You will be responsible for helping to develop and execute prominent and high impact national and regional media campaigns, to help people better understand the mission and take action to support it.
Your main duties and responsibilities include:
· Generate regular, positive, proactive media coverage
· Proactively sell stories into the media as well as react to incoming enquiries
· Work with the Head of Media to develop impactful press strategies in line with the wider PR strategy
· Take a proactive approach to gathering NHS staff, member and supporter case studies
· Identify and develop high quality media pitches, spotting slots and opportunities and piggybacking on the news agenda where appropriate
· Build positive working relationships with target journalists
· Monitor and evaluate media coverage and PR activity, sharing coverage with key internal and external stakeholders
· Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of the issues affecting the NHS, and the wider political environment support liaison with NHS England, DHSC and other bodies to build relationships and ensure alignment of messages
The role is a hybrid of office and home working, requiring occasional meetings at the Warwick office. The team also meets in London but this is flexible, depending on the location of the successful candidate.
About You
You will have experience working in public relations. You will have experience of leading successful PR media relations strategies, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You should be creative and passionate about delivering impactful work, with a proven ability to be highly organised and manage your own workload.
You will also have:
· Experience in developing and implementing media strategies for a high-profile organisation.
· Demonstrable evidence of successfully pitching to and building relationships with national, regional and sector journalists.
· A strong track record in reactive media management for an organisation in the public eye.
· Excellent time management skills and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
· Excellent political awareness
· A strong track record in writing impactful content for different channels.
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
You will be asked to upload your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification, your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Public Relations Manager, Senior PR Officer, PR Lead, Brand, Media, PR, Public Relations, External Relations, Media PR Manager, PR Manager, Media and Communications, Communications, Digital Media, Digital Communications, Press Officer, Advocacy, Campaign.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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We are looking for a communications manager, you will be a senior member of our Culture, Communications, and Involvement directorate, leading our communications team to tell our story, build trust and create excitement about ISHA and everything we do for our residents and communities.
Communications Manager
Hours: 35 hours (full time)
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £47,162
Contract: Permanent
You will work with the Director of Culture, Communication & Involvement to develop the new communication strategy and lead on the implementation, ensuring that two-way communication with colleagues, residents, stakeholders, and the wider community whilst consistently promoting ISHA’s objectives and values.
You
If you are looking for your next dynamic role, where you can say you are truly making a difference, come and help us ‘level up’ our communications and resident focus approach. We are looking for someone who is values-driven and brings communications best-practice, creativity and the ‘get-up-and-go' to help us write the next successful chapter. We need a communications all-rounder with great content instincts to tell our story well to a range of audiences, most importantly our residents and staff. Someone who can develop and implement strategies for high-impact internal and external communication, as well as ensuring delivery of our regular events and communication and marketing materials, such as leaflets, newsletters, annual reports and press releases.
We are also looking for someone with website redevelopment (or project management) experience to ensure that our website is given a much-needed refresh and then maintained to support a strong, positive resident experience.
Ideally, you will have some team management experience and be well-versed in getting the most out of your team members. You need to be flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic, and have excellent communication and influencing skills. A great sense of humour will serve you in good stead working in our busy, fast paced office.
Don’t feel you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At ISHA, we are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce, so if you are excited by this role but your experience does not quite align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You just might be the right candidate for this, or other roles, because of your transferable skills.
Other information
About ISHA
We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for own our people.
Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.
We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them and be trusted to make the difference?
If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do apply.
This role is based at our Head Office but there is some flexibility to work in a hybrid way if preferred.
Staff Benefits
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits (see attached). We have an evolving wellbeing offer, that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with on-going training and career development opportunities.
Deadline: 09:00am on Monday 3 June 2024
Interview: Monday 10 June 2024 in person at 102 Blackstock Road.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be redirected to complete your application for this position.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for adjustments
ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.
Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK.
No agencies please.
New Horizon Youth Centre has been commissioned by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as part of an Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the Anna Freud Centre to deliver on their Children and Young People’s Violence and Exploitation and Reduction support service. The commission will run from June 2024 for three years. As part of this, we are recruiting a brand new Partnerships Manager role to lead on opening up bedspaces, pathways and partnerships to improve outcomes for this client group. This role presents an exciting opportunity to create real sustainable change. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in partnership and stakeholder engagement who knows how to get and keep people on board to meet mutual or differing needs. The ideal candidate will be a confident, natural networker. You need to be persuasive but able to understand the perspectives and challenges that exist in this space. Key to achieving our vision is the passion. You must be genuinely passionate about supporting young people who are impacted by violence, exploitation and the criminal justice system and ideally, have previous frontline experience within relevant services.
- Starting salary: £37,024
- Deadline to apply: 9am Monday 24 June
For more details on how to apply and Job Specification, please refer to our Job Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
REMAP is a unique national charity. It brings together two groups of people: volunteers skilled at making things and disabled people who need specialist equipment. Each year, around 3,000 pieces of custom-made equipment help transform the lives of disabled people.
REMAP’s army of ingenious inventors designs and makes equipment for young and old alike and then provides it free of charge. The aim is always to help people achieve quality of life, filling the gap where no suitable equipment is available commercially.
With an exciting new strategy that will continue to place the client at the heart of our work, we seek an experienced charity sector Operations Manager to help us deliver on our mission and vision.
REMAP is an organisation that encourages its team members to contribute their thoughts and ideas actively and work together to achieve its aims and ambitions. You will be given the space to work autonomously but with the support of your colleagues and line manager when you need us. You can work to your strengths and share your successes and learning with the broader team, who will, in turn, look to share their experiences and learning.
The Role
The Operations Manager's role is critical to the charity's long-term sustainability and is pivotal in ensuring that we remain relevant and necessary.
This is an internally focused role in our service delivery, covering clients' and volunteers' journeys. You will be part of the management team, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of our central team's support to our network of branches.
We seek someone passionate about providing a quality service to everyone and who is not afraid to drive change and improvement. Experience in being part of a team delivering a change programme that involves volunteers is essential. You must demonstrate that you are a resilient, strong team player with an eye for detail and excellent people skills. You will thrive in a busy environment and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
As a small charity, the role will require balancing practical tasks with strategic planning and management. Building on what has already been done, you will work directly with the CEO and the Strategic Programme & Change Manager to help develop REMAP's operational structure and support its day-to-day operations.
About You
We want you to bring relevant experience, passion, dedication, creativity, and flair to our work.
To be considered for this role, you will have demonstrable experience in a similar position and be comfortable working with a diverse range of volunteers/people. As a self-starter, you can work at pace and quickly assess and deliver to changing priorities in a busy remote team. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to coordinate multiple tasks/activities and have the flexibility to respond to changing demands.
You will be proactive, enthusiastic, and excited about joining an organisation with ambitious plans to future-proof its services and reach more disabled people. Experience working in a remote environment is highly desirable.
Terms & Conditions
Place of work: Fully remote, with occasional 2/3 nights away for year-round events.
Working Hours: 37 hrs—a minimum of core hours from 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday must be met.
Salary: £35,000 – 40,000, dependent on experience
Holiday entitlement: Begins at 25 days per annum, in addition to public holidays.
To apply, please send your CV and a separate cover letter of no more than two A4 sides, setting out how you meet the person's specifications.
We are a Disabled Confident employee.
Please attach a personal statement ( no more than 2 pages long) outlining how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification.
Candidates who fail to follow the instructions will automatically be screened out of the selection process.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Ogden Trust is recruiting for a Programme Officer to support the delivery of our informal science learning programmes across England, working with universities and employers.
The Ogden Trust is a charitable Trust, supporting the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects to promote the teaching and learning of physics.
The Programme Officer will report to the Programme Manager for the Opportunities for All strand of the Ogden strategy, which includes our work with universities to support physics outreach and public engagement and physics-related internships for 16-18-year-olds. They will manage the administrative and reporting side of the programmes, and organise related events.
Who we are looking for
You will need to have a good understanding of the informal science learning landscape and higher education in England and an interest in physics in particular. You must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with outreach professionals, academics and employers in physics-related sectors.
An excellent team player, you will have experience of working in programme administration and events organisation, with strong communication and organisational skills. A track record of building successful working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, particularly higher education and industry and the ability to work on your own initiative are valuable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.