Based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester)

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Senior Partnerships Development Manager is exciting and fulfilling.

• Do you have significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships?
• Can you demonstrate your ability to win partnerships of £500k or more?
• Are you a strong relationship builder?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head New Business Partnerships, the Senior Partnerships Development Manager will be responsible for securing strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships that align with Save the Children’s organisational objectives and our 2030 ambition.

This role sits in our Partnerships and Philanthropy team and the Senior Partner Development Manger will be tasked with identifying and securing new partnerships to meet ambitious financial and non-financial, value- add targets.

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager will also collaborate with colleagues across our Programmes and Advocacy teams to develop innovative propositions for business that respond to their areas of interest and maximise their skills and expertise.

This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established team that is well known for leading corporate partnerships with many well-known brands.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager’s key duties will be to:  

• Contribute to annual team target of over £4m

• In addition to funding, identify and secure additional non-financial value that partners can bring to Save the Children

• Develop and implement ambitious sector strategies and produce tailored new partnership propositions that align to corporate challenges and opportunities

• Take personal responsibility and accountability for proactively generating leads, building networks, making contacts and bringing in new partnerships

• Demonstrate emphasis on external facing activity, meeting and engaging prospective partners and seeking and attending external events as an opportunity to generate leads

• Work cross-organisationally, identify when to engage experts across Programmes and Advocacy and senior staff in approaches and engagement

• Produce and deliver high quality, creative bespoke proposals

• Take a proactive role in feeding into the partnership development strategy, generating ideas, bringing external insight and taking a role in agreed areas of delivery

• Play a supportive role in developing a high performing new business culture, including mentoring peers, maintaining process and high standards, identifying opportunities for increased impact across Partnerships & Philanthropy and other departments within Save the Children

• Ensure Save the Children’s aims and objectives are met, legal and other guidelines adhered to and that new strategic partnerships align with Save the Children’s principles

Person Profile

Experience

• Significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships in the private or third sector

• Demonstrable experience of the approach needed to win partnerships of £500k and above

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences

Abilities

• Ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a pressured environment

• Ability to build relationships and influence others internally and externally

• Ability to think strategically, influence and bring others on a journey to inspire and deliver new partnerships

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

The MS Society are looking for an efficient and methodical self-starter to join our Governance and Executive Office (GEO) team in this varied and unique role.

Position: Governance and Executive Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Office-based contract with flexibility to work fully remotely (with occasional requirement to travel for team meetings in person and also 4 times a year to attend meetings in our Nations offices)
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E1
Department: Governance and Executive office

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

Taking on a proactive and engaged role delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you’ll be a core part of the team supporting our Executive Group, National Councils and Board of Trustees, enabling them to operate effectively and continue to drive forward our work for the MS Community.

Liaising closely with senior colleagues across the MS Society, as well as the Chairs of our National Councils and other volunteers, you’ll be central to ensuring our National Councils have the support they need, and will provide direct support for the lead Director for National Councils (currently the Director of Scotland).

You’ll have experience of a range of administrative tasks, including providing support for meetings and minute-taking, as well as delivering executive-level secretarial support.

As a key member of the GEO team, you’ll undertake specific projects relating to the requirements of the Governance and Executive Office and contribute to the overall delivery of the Governance and Executive Office team’s objectives.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 2 November

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the relevant person specification in the attached job description(s). 

We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form found in 'additional documents' and submit it with your application. 

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Advice Team Leader

Are you an experienced Adviser, looking to take your career to the next level? We have a great opportunity for a passionate and motivated Advice Team Leader.

You will be working for a charity committed to making sure that advice services are accessible and available across Northern Ireland.

Position: Advice Team Leader

Location: Homebased with very occasional travel to Northern Ireland

Salary: £30,202 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week

Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension contribution with the Workers Pension Trust, Death in service 4 X annual gross salary, Westfield Health Care Plan fully funded

About the role:

As Advice Team Leader you will help staff and volunteers to have a great experience and be the first point of contact for anything advice related. You will work closely with management and advisor teams making sure that a quality service is provided to clients. You will supervise and train new advisers including volunteers in providing a high-quality, person-centred service to a diverse client base.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Quality assurance
• Development of volunteers
• Learning and Development
• Maintain good relationships with partners

About you:

To be successful in the role of Advice Team Leader you will have a strong advice background and be familiar with quality frameworks. You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Experience of creating and understanding reports and spreadsheets and the ability to present findings
• Experience of using IT systems
• Good knowledge of advice quality standards and an understanding of what makes a good quality advice service for clients
• Ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Proven ability to build relationships with staff at all levels
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively, to multi-task and to cope well under pressure

If you feel you have the right skills and are looking to take your career to the next level of responsibility, then apply today and join a dynamic, growing organisation where you can really make an impact!

The charity strongly believes in an inclusive and supportive work culture.  They recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the need for a fulfilling and rewarding career. They understand the changing demands of life and the need for flexibility in working arrangements to meet these demands.  They are an equal opportunity employer and as such will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Advise Caseworker, Debt Advice, Welfare and Benefits, Housing Advice, Advice Session Supervisor, Legal Aid, Generalist Adviser, Advice Service Manager, Advice Project Lead, Head of Advice Services, Money Advice Caseworker, Financial Wellbeing Adviser, Advice Session Supervisor, etc.

HR Associate

Are you an experienced HR Associate? We are looking for someone passionate and motivated to be the first point of contact for anything HR related.

You will be working for a charity committed to making sure that advice services are accessible and available across Northern Ireland.

Position: HR Associate

Location: homebased with occasional travel to Northern Ireland

Salary: £30,202 pro rata

Contract: part-time 17.5 hours per week, 2 year fixed term contract

Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension contribution with the Workers Pension Trust, Death in service 4 X annual gross salary, Westfield Health Care Plan fully funded

About the role:

As HR Associate you will provide Human Resources generalist advice and support and help staff and volunteers to have a great experience working for the organisation:

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide HR advice on areas such as; recruitment and on-boarding, absence management, health, safety and wellbeing, employee engagement, employee relations including: disciplinary and grievance; capability and performance management.
• Lead in the development of HR programs and people projects
• HR Administration duties
• Ensure the company complies with all employment and equality statutory requirements
• Support in the delivery of training for staff to improve awareness and understanding of the company HR policies and procedures
• Provide accurate and timely management information, and ensuring compliance with Company process and data protection requirements
• Responsible for updating the document retrieval system in line with the Company Document Retention Policy
• Act as a representative, developing strong relationships internally and externally

About you:

To be successful in the role of HR Associate you will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• CIPD qualified
• 2 years paid HR experience
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above to include English and Maths
• Working knowledge of current employment law and HR best practice with evidence of continued professional development
• IT literacy in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented approach and ability to establish rapport and trust quickly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to effectively work with senior management and staff at all levels of the organisation

Although not essential, experience of working with volunteers would be beneficial for this role.

If you feel you have the right skills and are looking to take your career to the next level of responsibility, then apply today and join a dynamic, growing organisation where you can really make an impact!

The charity strongly believes in an inclusive and supportive work culture.  They recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the need for a fulfilling and rewarding career. They understand the changing demands of life and the need for flexibility in working arrangements to meet these demands.  They are an equal opportunity employer and as such will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.

Summary

We are Diabetes UK and it's our mission to tackle diabetes, day in and day out, until it can do no harm. We want to continue to improve the quality and standards of diabetes care in Northern Ireland, so people get the care they need to live well and for longer. As we move out of the COVID restrictions we are looking forward to meeting with volunteers, groups, and other organisations again. As Volunteer Support Officer, you will play a key role in re-engaging with people face-to-face.

Interviews: 10 November 2021 - (Lisburn Office)

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As a Volunteer Support Officer you will play a key role in supporting Diabetes UK NI to re-engage people in face-to-face events and activities following the easing of COVID restrictions. You will have a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging and supporting people to volunteer and contribute to their community.

You will be the first point of contact for volunteers, groups and communities and support them to raise awareness about diabetes, support people to live well, and increase uptake of services. You will facilitate groups, activities, and training, both face-to-face and online, and you will be competent in using a range of tools and platforms.

You will be enthusiastic and resourceful with excellent communication and organisation skills. You will be committed to working in partnership and to collaborating with groups and organisations who will help us to reach and engage more people, including those who are seldom heard and may not be easily visible. Flexibility in working some evenings and weekends will be required, as well as an ability to travel to meet with groups and communities.

Ideal Candidate

As a Volunteer Support Officer, you will be confident in engaging and supporting people in a range of settings. You will have excellent communication skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships with people in a range of settings. You will be competent in facilitating groups and activities, both online and face to face, and will be proficient in using a range of tools and platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

You will be self-motivated with an ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload, knowing when to escalate appropriately.

You will have an ability to work independently, using your own initiative. And you will be a positive influence within the team, proactively contributing to discussions and plans, and supporting colleagues.