Senior Consultant Jobs in Liverpool

Do you have advocacy skills and experience of networking and lobbying international organisations in urban development? Do you have a passion for dog welfare? Then join our internationally recognised and respected organisation at an exciting point in our development. 

We are seeking an experienced consultant to help us shape and implement our global advocacy program for dogs. At ICAM, we strongly believe that some Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be achieved by 2030 without putting in place policies and programs for humane management of dog populations. As such, we are in the process of initiating an influencing strategy targeted at global health and urban development stakeholders to recognise Dog Population Management (DPM) as a contributor to sustainable development. 

We have established a strategy and action plan and now need to drive forward the next external facing phase, including building relationships with influential stakeholders in the field of urban development. The next two years will focus on mainstreaming the important contribution of DPM in achieving SDG 3 (Health) and SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities). We are waiting to hear your proposal for developing and driving forward this advocacy strategy in collaboration with our international coalition of DPM experts.

Role Title: Advocacy Consultant 

Hours: Negotiable, full or part-time

Contract length: 2 years with potential to renew for further years

Payment: 60,000 GBP per year FTE

Consultant selection process: We are accepting CVs plus a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and how you would approach the first few months of a new advocacy role. Successful proposals will be followed by interview. 

Start date: As soon as possible following consultant selection.

Reports to: ICAM Director (and functionally to ICAM Chair)

About ICAM: The International Companion Animal Management (ICAM) Coalition is membership organisation that supports the development and use of humane and effective companion animal population management worldwide. Our vision is of a world where companion animals and human populations live together harmoniously. We are a registered charity (CIO Association) with the Charity Commission of England and Wales.

The position: We are looking for an experienced advocate and communication professional to work with our Director, Board of Trustees and ICAM members to lead the development and coordination of our advocacy work to ensure influential global stakeholders understand DPM’s contribution towards achieving different SDGs.  As an advocacy expert, the consultant will also be a first-class communicator and convener and with sound knowledge of UN and other international institutions particularly in relation to urban development. A seasoned tactician in advocacy, the consultant will help us in developing and implementing the advocacy strategy and plan. Familiarity with DPM would be beneficial but is not required; as an internationally recognised and respected organisation in the field of DPM, ICAM is able perfectly positioned to support an advocacy consultant with the necessary DPM expertise. 

Essential skills:

- Experience in advocacy and/ or external affairs management at the international level

- Excellent communication and networking skills, including at the highest levels of decision-making Knowledge and experience of the urban development sector

Key accountabilities:

● To co-lead the implementation and monitoring of advocacy strategy and plan for mainstreaming DPM within SDGs – in particular, SDG 11 on developing resilient and safe urban communities for all.

● Use insight into the UN system to inform ICAM’s advocacy targets and actions.

● In consultation with the Director, initiate strategic relations with key identified stakeholders within the urban development community and introduce/engage the Director, trustees and ICAM members as and when required.

● Effective management of relationships with these stakeholders.

● In consultation with Director, identify key external events and opportunities critical for engaging and influencing target stakeholders; and where agreed, represent ICAM in these events.

● Propose and organize events and side events in identified important global events - either as ICAM or as part of collaborative effort with other institutions and NGOs.

● Lead the development of campaign assets (reports, infographics, videos, etc) designed to target the interests of key stakeholders.

● Identify gaps in evidence of the importance of DPM to sustainable development and work with ICAM colleagues to fill these gaps and communicate them to a wider public or professional audience.

● Co-lead the development of ICAM's position on various topics within urban development.

● Support Director to engage ICAM members in development and implementation of advocacy strategies and work plan, to maximise their supporting actions and communicate progress to share with their supporters and donors.

● Identify potential partnership with other coalitions, organisations, trade bodies, corporates relevant to our goals and objectives.

● Maintain continuous and effective communication with the director ensuring timely reporting of engagement with stakeholders. 

We are looking for an experienced senior researcher who can lead a broad range of consulting and improvement projects with national and local authority clients to assist them in growing and diversifying Shared Lives and Homeshare. The successful candidate will be skilled at both qualitative and quantitative research, project management, analysing complex performance, economic and demographic data, producing high quality presentations and reports, and facilitating and leading workshops, interviews and advisory groups to inform complex projects.

As well as a competitive salary, you will benefit from flexible working, 27 days annual leave (pro rata), birthday leave, and health and wellbeing support via Care First. At Shared Lives Plus you will join a dynamic, passionate, and inclusive team who believe that everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with and do what matters to them.

The Job and Person Specification is enclosed alongwith more information about our mission, values and the essential work we do as a membership charity making a difference to people lives.

For more information or to apply, please contact us.

About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.

Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. 

We undertake knowledge management, research and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.

ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.

What we do

Our Strategy aims to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, building evidence and providing support and encouragement to practitioners and decision-makers involved in nutrition and related interventions.

ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange (FEX).

 Our People

ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.

We are proud that in our 2022 Employee Engagement Survey over 95 percent of our staff said they enjoy their work and that ENN is a flexible employer.

Terms and Conditions

•  Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Type of contract: 12-month Fixed Term - this role is offered on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave
• Location: Office or home-based (with potential for limited travel).
• Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays 
• Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%
• Salary: £40,118 - £50,676 dependent on experience and suitability for the role
•  Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Nutritionist (maternity cover) will work specifically on the below ENN projects

•  Global Nutrition Cluster: Technical Alliance (GNC-TA) – project lead
•  Field Exchange (FEX) - sub-editing of long articles, development of research and report summaries, support to authors, communications e.g., supporting podcasts
• En-net - moderation and technical inputs

In addition, they may provide inputs into work across other parts of ENN’s portfolio including.

•  Women’s Nutrition
•  Management of small and nutritionally at-risk infants under 6 months and their mothers (MAMI)
•  Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE
•  Wasting and Stunting (WaSt)
•  Adolescent Nutrition
•  Sector Leadership (LEAD)

A full list of our work areas and projects may be found on the ENN website.

Examples of the types of responsibilities the postholder will hold, depending on the specific project requirements and their experience, may include:

• Coordination and collaboration (internal/external, multi-agency, working groups and forums)
• Network development within and across communities of practice/specialities
• Meeting/working group facilitation
• Contribute to project strategies and plans
• Development and updates of technical resources, e.g., briefs, summaries, guidance materials
• Knowledge management
• Research, e.g., scoping reviews, systematic reviews
• Publications – support and development of content, editing, liaising with stakeholders and suppliers
• Project Reporting
• Project Indicator development and management
• Contribution to project proposals
• Development of case studies
• External Representation
• Communications
• Synthesising and disseminating information from technical meetings
• Events engagement
• Line/contract management of nutritionists and/or consultants
• Support the development of learning agenda
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Person Specification

Essential requirements

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition/Community Nutrition or Public Health or Medicine discipline (or equivalent)
•  Demonstrable field experience across several relevant aspects of nutrition programming in humanitarian and low- and middle- income contexts, e.g., Malnutrition prevention and management, Nutrition Information Systems, IYCF, Maternal Nutrition, Adolescent Nutrition.
•  Understanding of the humanitarian systems and architecture and of the Nutrition Cluster in particular.
•  Demonstratable experience of managing projects from start to finish, coordinating multiple outputs, managing budget, and supporting other members of the project team to deliver.
• Experience of in-depth knowledge management, and / or projects that focus on ‘learning’
• Strong knowledge of the current key topics and challenges in the humanitarian nutrition sector, including in the areas of malnutrition prevention and management, Nutrition Information Systems, IFE, maternal nutrition and beyond.
• Excellent communication, presentation, written and analytical skills
• Experience of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at national and global level
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to synthesise and make sense of complex data and information, including experience of literature reviews, evidence synthesis and report-writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, takes initiative, innovates and drives progress
• Strong influencing and stakeholder facilitation and management skills
• Good cross-cultural awareness
• Ability to independently manage a diverse and busy workload, prioritising effectively, and able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed and diverse team
• Demonstrable experience of working on projects funded by government and international donors

Desirable requirements

• Post graduate level qualification (or equivalent extensive experience) in a relevant area would be a significant advantage
• Sub-editing experience / experience in producing high quality publications
• Experience of supporting health programmes/system strengthening in developing contexts
• Experience in research uptake or translating academic research into programme-relevant communications
• Nutrition/nutrition-related primary research experience
• Currently part of the ‘humanitarian community’ with own professional network of contacts
• French speaker or another relevant language to our portfolio would be an advantage
• Line management experience (staff or consultants) would be an advantage

Reporting Lines:

The Senior Nutritionist (maternity cover) will report to an ENN Senior Technical Associate. Working on multiple projects will also involve reporting into different project leads.

Eligibility to work:

Must have the right to work in the UK. A relocation package is not available for this position.

Application process:

Please apply by sending a one-page Cover Letter and your CV

Closing date for applications:

Friday 15th December 2023, although we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

ENN are committed to equality and diversity throughout our organisation and further expects all employees to comply with its codes of conduct, safeguarding policies and high ethical and professional standards.

The post will be required to work on an As and When required basis across England with the children and young peoples workforce in the public, private and voluntary sectors. To join our team you must be passionate about delivering high quality support to agencies to really improve standards and enable others to achieve results.

The purpose of the role is to support the Nations and Regions in contributing to the influencing agenda through the use of a social enterprising approach to design and deliver training and consultancy services for a wide range of agencies including Barnardo's itself and partner agencies and external organisations in the private and public sector.

If you are looking to bring your knowledge, skills and experience to undertake training with those working with children and families, please complete an application form. You should also be committed to working within a business environment, determined to achieve results and evidence value for money.

Key Activities:

• To work with the Head of Business and the core team to identify new work opportunities drawing on existing networks and intelligence about external demands.

• To be able to respond to initial enquiries and provide information about the process for commissioning work. To be able to seek an understanding of client’s needs and record relevant information.

•To design and deliver consultancy work including training and development programmes within specified guidelines, agreed timescales and costs.

• To contribute to the design and monitoring processes of the effectiveness of services delivered to ensure the continuous promotion of best practice. To explore the potential to generate repeat work when appropriate. • To develop and sustain positive and effective working practices both internally and externally with personnel at all levels including senior managers and commissioners in agencies commissioning work.

• To promote the core principles and values of Barnardo’s including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice in all negotiations and work undertaken.

• To work with the Head of Business to provide guidance and assistance to commissioning agencies on possible solutions to problems encountered and offer options to consider meeting identified need.

• At all times to ensure a quality service is provided and a responsiveness to commissioners or those enquiring about potential service delivery. • To be able to identify and utilise various learning and development tools, models, methods and best practice in such a way that promotes continuous learning and sharing of best practice.

• To assist the Head of Business in the provision of a consultancy services to other agencies and organisations through sharing intelligence and information about both potential sources of new work and relevant existing resources. • At all times to work as a member of the team bringing a positive attitude to the workplace and focusing on working collaboratively to finding solutions to problems arising.

• To contribute to the services and resources available to external agencies through bringing specific knowledge, experience and skills in respect of safeguarding children and young people, including the impact of domestic violence.

• To be able to draw on personal resources and use systems to manage competing demands and pressures of others, whilst ensuring the needs of clients are prioritised at all times. 

Skylarks charity is seeking a SENIOR SEND EDUCATION ADVISER who will be part of a small enthusiastic and growing team supporting children with additional needs and their families. This post will complement our existing services and grow our organisational capacity.

Since launching in April 2020, The SEND Advice Service has supported over 1000 families who need legally-based advice in relation to the education needs of their child or young person with SEND. We are adapting to meet demand. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a rewarding role and gain a strong sense of achievement.

As the Senior Send Education Adviser, you will provide high-quality information, advice and support to children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 years and their parents and carers in line with the SEN Code of Practice and associated legal framework. You will answer queries from the public and provide support in a range of areas relating to SEND education. Most of our queries are in relation to Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs)

You will manage a small team and oversee the caseload. Your line manager will provide support, guidance and additional training opportunities.

No two days are the same and this is an interesting and varied role that would suit someone who has a good working knowledge of SEN Legislation and the statutory guidance. You will have relevant experience providing support and giving legally-based advice to people seeking help in relation to EHCPs, SEND education and associated matters.

Ideally, the candidate would have completed all of the IPSEA SEN Law training levels 1-3.

The majority of the service is delivered via phone or via video call appointments across the working week during office hours. We also provide weekly in-person meetings which take place at our centre in Twickenham or occasional outreach centres, including our new centre in Hounslow opening next spring. The role will also involve providing training for parent-carers via F2F workshops and webinars.

You will be required to:

• interpret complex information;

• be able to explain complex concepts;

• record the advice given;

• liaise with other key professionals;

• compile formal letters;

• support parents in meetings with other professionals (usually via video call)

• deliver webinars to train parents/guardians on key topics.

Skylarks works in conjunction with a third-party organisation, AMC LTD, on occasion where more specialist advice is needed. Skylarks is looking to increase the knowledge and support offered in-house but will continue to utilise the third party for more complex cases. We also work closely with other education advisers, law firms and statutory services such as SENDIASS, to ensure the best possible outcomes for families and this role will involve building on those relationships.

We currently do not provide support with appeals to the SEND First Tier Tribunal, but we are looking to do so. It would therefore be an advantage if you had some experience in supporting individuals with appeals.

Title: Funded Programmes Consultant 
Location: global - remote
Type of contract: consultant
Expected duration: two years (max. 448 days)
Contact: Head of Philanthropy
Fees: based on skills and expertise and will be paid at the national rate for the country in which the consultant is based

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

Isn’t it time that your passion and dedication be channelled towards a career and community that genuinely change lives?

If you...

• want to transform your own life by transforming the lives of others
• crave a career that creates opportunity for others
• desire to make dreams come true for those who never thought it possible
• know that education is the foundation from which we can change the world
• believe that today’s young people can transform tomorrow
• strive for world peace and global sustainability
• dare to dream

...then an assignment with UWC could be the change you need.

UWC (United World Colleges) is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. And they stay a “UWC-er” for life, becoming part of a global community of 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.

One of the things that makes us the most proud is our network of over 4,000 dedicated volunteers, who make up the UWC national committees in charge of finding and selecting students in more than 150 countries worldwide. Our national committee volunteers - UWC alumni, parents of UWC students or alumni, education professionals and community leaders who believe in UWC’s mission - make it possible to seek out the most promising and diverse students in each country, with over 80% of students selected by UWC national committees receiving a scholarship.
Do you want to support our UWC national committees and make sure many more young people get this life-changing opportunity?

Working with us will inspire and challenge you

Driving a mission to make the UWC experience available to tomorrow’s changemakers, irrespective of their background, beliefs and economic means demands colleagues with passion and dedication, and a talent for transformation. Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers.

This is what fuels us at the UWC International Office (UWCIO). We are based in London and Berlin, and we are the executive arm of UWC International, a registered charity in the United Kingdom and Germany. We collaborate closely with all stakeholders from across the UWC movement, including our volunteers and 60,000 alumni, and we serve UWC International’s governance bodies.

Are you our new Funded Programmes Consultant?

UWC International is seeking a Funded Programmes Consultant to lead the implementation of important scholarship programmes focused on post-conflict reconciliation, refugees and aspiring young students from disadvantaged communities selected to attend a UWC school. The Funded Programmes Consultant will work with the Philanthropy team, a team of seven people raising funds for and managing funded scholarship programmes.

The Funded Programmes Consultant will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including collaborating with colleagues in project countries, outreach to young people eligible for the scholarships we offer, and coordinating their selection and support once they join UWC. The position is a donor-funded assignment for a fixed term of two years. The work location can be anywhere in the world, with most of the team working in the European time zone.

Scope of Work

Funded Programmes Implementation

• Manage the implementation of important scholarship programmes, including the scholarship programme with RISE, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust
• Build and manage processes to ensure effective delivery and initiate improvements
• Support and coordinate promotion and outreach as well as student selection in project countries remotely
• Coordinate various teams’ contributions to the donors' funded scholarship programmes
• Ensure regular effective communication with external and internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely operational and financial reporting to the donors
• Supervise programme staff in project countries remotely
• Oversee programme budgets
• Ensure effective programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

UWC Refugee Initiative

• Support the expansion of foundational programmes for refugee scholars
• Develop other support mechanisms for refugee students
• Liaise with many stakeholders from the UNHCR to high-level government officials and institutions as well as volunteers and schools/colleges.

Philanthropy and Fundraising

• Facilitate the growth and development of UWC's presence and networks in programme countries and at the regional level
• Support new programme development including fundraising
• Perform any other tasks relevant to the programmes and role
• Report to the Head of Philanthropy and Senior Advisor for International Fund Development.

Key Deliverables

• Scholarship programmes’ deliverables (oversight of the scholarship reporting roster, the financial management roster, the scholarship statements, the students' letters, the onboard/offboarding materials, the promotion materials and the project guidelines)
• Regular written and oral communications with donors and all project stakeholders (meeting minutes, briefings, presentations)
• Bi-annual and final donor reports including financial and narrative reporting, monitoring and evaluation reports
• Oversight of the project Google Drive folders documenting all relevant documentation related to the programmes (deliverables, contracts, reporting, communication)
• New funded programmes proposal writing including project objectives, activities, deliverables, planning and budgeting.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in managing programmes at the 6-8 figure level
• Proven ability to deliver and report upon agreed individual and team targets and plans within set deadlines
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), ability to communicate confidently and engagingly at all levels and in different cultural contexts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a strong attention to detail
• Experience in managing complex projects, including leading intercultural teams
• Highly numerate with the ability to monitor and manage financial information, setting and reporting on project budgets, multi-year projections
• Knowledge of the global education sector and issues affecting young people, especially from less advantaged groups, in the pursuit of quality educational opportunities
• Experience working in a fast-paced beneficiary-focused/ donor-focused environment while maintaining flexibility and resilience to deal with challenges calmly and constructively.

Aptitudes

• Strong interest in UWC’s mission and values, and a willingness to engage with issues of relevance to the UWC movement
• Ability and willingness to travel globally
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience in working with volunteers
• Experience in working with refugee youth
• Fluency in or excellent knowledge of other world languages

Other relevant information

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and approachable.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those who are ready to travel with us.                                                     

Safeguarding

It is expected that the consultant will travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required. We will also take up references during the selection process. Satisfactory references and criminal record checks are required before any offer is confirmed. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Additional Information

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under UWC International’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.

Application Process and Deadline

Please submit your application including your CV and cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages). Your cover letter should:

• Indicate how you heard about this role.
• Outline your experience and ability to complete the assignment.
• You should also include details of where you are currently based, the proposed
• consultancy fee and your availability to take up the assignment.
• Please provide the name and contact details of two referees; including their job title and the capacity in which you are known to them. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know. Please also indicate how you heard about this role, in your application.

Please note that applications without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.

Deadline for application: Thursday 7 December 2023 12.00 noon (UK time)

Interview dates:
First round interviews will be held 13 and 14 December 2023
Second round interviews will be held 18 and 19 December 2023​

Could you help to support bullied children and their families? Kidscape is an award-winning national charity looking to develop our work in Wales.

As a senior leader within the organisation, the Director Cymru will work closely with our CEO, Director of Operations and Director of Finance to ensure we develop and deliver high-quality services, build strategic networks and support the fundraising strategy.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead on development and delivery in Wales

• Contribute to business growth in Wales

• Manage Volunteering in Wales

• Coordinate Delivery of Training and Workshops in Wales

• Direct evaluation and impact in Wales

What you'll get working at Kidscape: 

• We support flexible working 
• We work remotely
• We are a family-friendly employer
• We promote staff health, wellbeing and personal development
• We are very friendly and approachable
• You'll be contributing to an incredible cause

What we are looking for: 

• Ability to develop and deliver project plans, ensuring objectives and timescales are met.
• Ability to manage and motivate both staff and volunteers
• Strong understanding of the issues and challenges that arise when working with associates and volunteers
• Strong awareness of equality and diversity and ability to translate to effective action
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to network effectively
• Good planning and organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities to successful conclusions
• Ability to work on own initiative to find creative solutions to problems
• Experience of programme management; ideally within a child or youth setting
• Experience of developing and delivering systems and processes to support programme delivery
• Relevant, recent and substantial experience of coordinating support, advice and training to the children’s workforce
• Experience evaluating and improving services through impact measurement
• Management of Freelance associates and volunteers with a good working knowledge of HR Processes
• Developing partnerships and managing contracts with external providers
• Experience of promoting charity programmes and building networks either at a national or regional level
• Experience of people management and coaching
• Experience of setting up projects in a target driven environment
• Facilitation, training and public speaking

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! To apply, please go to our website.

Engineers Against Poverty (EAP) is a leader in infrastructure and international development with strong links with development agencies, government and industry. We develop research, policy and practice in infrastructure investment, labour standards, climate change, transparency and accountability and local content in line with our mission to help reduce and eventually eliminate poverty.

EAP is seeking a self-motivated Programme Manager to help deliver quality results with its growing portfolio of programmes. Across the programmes you oversee, you’ll be responsible for coordinating their successful delivery of quality results.  Initially you will focus on an anti-corruption programme funded by the US Government and EAP’s contribution towards FCDO’s Green Cities and Infrastructure programme. You will work with EAP's senior leadership and its advisors, project partners and beneficiaries, funders and other stakeholders to maximise positive impact. You’ll strengthen EAP's programmes by managing specific budgets, KPIs, project plans, sub-grants and monitoring and evaluation efforts using established systems.

The programmes and projects you will work on will vary and evolve over time, as we strengthen donor and client relationships together. You’ll also have a role in shaping our future work, contributing to business development by coordinating grant proposals, commercial bids and strategic partnerships. You will also help to organise board meetings and international workshops.

Across all our programmes, professional communication, branding of EAP and stakeholder (new) engagement and management is key. Programme delivery is rarely linear so you must be comfortable in rapidly evolving and dynamic environments.

The appointee will also take on for the same role for CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency and accountability programme which operates in 20 countries and for which EAP hosts its International Secretariat. 

You will be working remotely with in-person team meetings usually held in London 4 to 5 times a year. We are open to candidates living outside of the UK.

If you wish to apply, pllease submit a CV with a one page covering letter by 10am GMT Monday 11 December 2023.

‘Separated Child’ is offering a wonderful opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives and life chances of lone refugee youth, through the role of Chief Executive - a position that is being enlarged and enhanced. It is challenging but highly fulfilling.

This reconfigured post has come about following the resignation of the first Chief Executive of ‘Separated Child’ - who was also the first staff member - after a period of five years, with effect from February 2024.

‘Separated Child’ is poised for growth at an exciting stage of its development, seeking to expand its horizon and extend its reach. The Board of Trustees is keen to appoint a person of vision, integrity and drive to enable that to happen by leading a lively, committed and forward-looking team. It values its own diversity, as it reflects the nature of our society, and it welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. 

As Chief Executive, you would be responsible for the leadership of ‘Separated Child’ - both its strategic and its operational management. In collaboration with the Board of Trustees, you would set the overall vision and strategy, and you would establish and oversee its operational plans.

The role carries great responsibility, with pivotal decision-making that affects the performance of ‘Separated Child’ and enables it to develop. It importantly involves attention to the performance, welfare and professional development of staff members. 

Reporting: The Chief Executive reports to the Chair and the Board of Trustees; and manages two members of staff and three external consultants. 

Working Hours: This is a role EITHER for five days per week (full time) OR 28 hours (0.8 FTE) over four or five days. The detailed working pattern is to be agreed, based on organisational needs and the specific circumstances of the successful candidate. There is a requirement to attend - approximately once a month - Board meetings and some committee meetings, which last into the early evening. There are occasional weekend commitments. 

Salary Range: £58, 849-£62, 895 per annum FTE (corresponding to NJC SCP 52 to 56), depending on experience. 

Contract: Permanent, upon successful completion of probationary period 

Location: This role is home-based but includes occasional travel across the UK.

Status: Permanent, part time, annual contract

Location: Remote but must be able to travel to London for monthly in person meetings, conferences and exhibitions

Report To: TBEN Founder

Hours: Part- time; 3 - 4 days per week (16 hours per week)

Mondays – Fridays (but must be available to work  on Fridays)

Hours between: 9.00am – 5pm with some flexibility

Salary: £48,750 per annum Full time salary; £25.00 equivalent per hour /  £20,800 per annum based on 16 hours

Benefits: Pension;

Are you:

• Passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion particularly in economics and related fields?
• Enthusiastic about charity / non-profit space
• Interesting in making a positive change for the future and charity space
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Would you:

• Like to work with a exciting movement who want to make change

Do you have:

• Proven experience in programme coordination, project management or volunteer management preferably within a non-profit or community orientated organisation
• Understand the non- profit space?
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in event planning and management

You don’t need to:

• Have an academic background in economics to join in with our movement

We would love to hear from you.

The opportunity:

Despite there being many Black students who take economics into further education, economics is far from diverse. From senior positions at banks, to board memberships in think-tanks, Black people are under-represented across the field.  This lack of diversity can bring about implications pertinent to Black minority groups. From narrow perspectives to a lack of attention to minority interests; this lack of diversity can feed into decision making in industry, economic research and policy decisions.

Additionally, this lack of visibility (coupled with there being little to no initiatives at higher levels to address this), has meant that there exists no official platform to encourage and support aspiring/current Black professionals in economics and related fields.

We are looking for someone to support the programme coordination for The Black Economist Network (TBEN) and you will get stuck in from day one doing:

• Coordinating and managing the day-to-day activities of TBEN, including organising events, workshops, and webinars to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and community building.
• Supporting the development and implementation of TBEN's Universities Ambassador Programme, which aims to engage with universities and promote the network among students and academics.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including universities, corporate partners, and other organisations, to establish strategic partnerships and drive joint initiatives to promote diversity within economics and related fields.
• Assisting in the planning, development, and execution of TBEN's communication strategy, including managing social media accounts, website content, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Liaising with TBEN members, responding to enquiries, providing support, and ensuring a high level of member engagement and satisfaction.
• Coordinating and overseeing various projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collecting and analysing data to measure the impact of TBEN's activities and reporting on key performance indicators.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of TBEN's processes, operations, and initiatives.
• Be willing to assist with other operational duties as and when required.

The Company:

The Black Economists Network (TBEN) is an organisation dedicated to providing a platform through which professionals and students of Black African and Caribbean descent in economics can connect, collaborate, share ideas and support each other. We also seek to challenge the lack of diversity within economics related fields by bringing together and raising the profile of black people in economics by working alongside other organisations on their diversity strategies.

If you have these essentials, we would love to hear from you:

• Proven experience in programme coordination, project management, volunteer management or a similar role, preferably within a non-profit or community-oriented organisation - essential
• Understanding of and passion for promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly in economics and related fields - essential
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously - essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal - essential
• Experience in event planning and management - desirable
• Demonstrate great customer service - essential
• IT literate ; Microsoft Office – essential
• GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English – essential
• Right to work in the UK - essential

We would love to hear from you. 

To apply, please send over your CV and covering email sharing:

• What attracts you to this role at The Black Economist Network
• An example of when you have demonstrated:
  • Proven project management experience or programme design work
  • An understanding of the non-profit space
  • Your experience of working with volunteers
  • Collaborating with other organisations delivering events / conferences
• Your current situation and availability to Karen May, HR Consultant 

Closing date: 15th December 2023

Copywriter

Are you a Copywriter who is passionate about social change? Open to learning about the needs of the organisation's audience and someone who wants to create engaging and meaningful content/copy that will truly make a difference.

Position: Copywriter & Content Creator

Location: Hove, Remote or Hybrid

Hours: Full time or 21-35 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 to 36,000 (full-time equivalent) dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 5pm

Interviews: 17th-19th January, remotely

The Role

You will be responsible for researching, drafting and editing content for Outcomes Stars and their supporting materials as well as creating other written and video content for newsletters, blogs, website and social media.

You will also be part of the team involved in running workshops and focus groups to help us truly understand the key issues, the sectors we’re working within and, most importantly, the people we are aiming to support. You will feed these learnings into content creation and communications planning to create the best possible products.

Responsibilities will include:

• Writing, editing and proofreading Outcomes Star content.
• Taking a participatory and collaborative approach, listening to experts by experience or people who work in services and then reflecting this learning in the content you create.
• Developing creative content (including video) and copy for a wide variety of audiences, formats and purposes.
• Research key issues, sectors or audiences to inform content creation.
• Briefing and working closely with the designer on creation of materials.
• Supporting with the management of our content assets and library, including ensuring assets are kept up to date.
• Supporting with project management across content creation and communications planning, working closely with the Co-ordinator and others as needed.
• Supporting Star development workshops, focus groups and reference groups, by capturing notes and learning.
• Working closely with the Product Lead, Product Team, the Accessibility and Inclusivity Group and others across the organisation.

About You

As Copywriter you will have experience of creating copy and content for a variety of different channels and audiences.

You will also have:

• Ability to create and edit video content using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vimeo, iMovie, Canva or Stream.
• Awareness of accessible language and formats for a wide range of audiences
• A systematic approach, excellent attention to detail and ability to redraft based on feedback
• Experience in briefing graphic designer and other creative partners.
• Awareness of person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches to supporting personal change.

Benefits include:

• Laptop and mobile phone provided for work purposes
• Generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, employee assistance programme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) & additional days at Christmas
• Opportunities for personal development  

About the Organisation

The organisation is a values-based Social Enterprise with a vision of a society in which people are enabled to thrive. They help homelessness, health, and social care providers improve services by creating engaging visual tools and promoting collaborative ways of working. We help to enable people to achieve their highest potential, by providing a suite of tools for promoting and measuring personal change called outcomes Stars.

People are the organisations greatest asset and they are committed to creating a happy, healthy, purposeful work environment in which everyone is supported and empowered to do their best work.  We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new employee is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and strengthen team, and they are always eager to further diversify the organisation.

You may also have experience in areas such as Content Officer, Writer, Freelance Writer, Freelance Copywriter, Senior Copywriter, Marketing Officer, Brand Officer, Content Officer, Advertising Officer, Communications Officer, Digital Officer, Content Creator, Content Creation, Content and Communications, Marketing Content Officer, Digital Marketing Content Officer, Junior Content Officer, Freelance Content Officer, Junior Copywriter, Digital Content, Brand Content, Creative Content Officer, Journalist.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with an amazing wildlife conservation charity to find their new Corporate Fundraising Manager.

The organisation offers a lovely flexible working environment, with a remote home-based working pattern and an expectation of occasional travel.

As Corporate Fundraising Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing a corporate and commercial fundraising strategy to deliver sustainable income growth. You will Lead on actively identifying and developing new partnership opportunities and relationships, researching, pitching, influencing, and negotiating to significantly increase income for the charity as well as manage existing corporate partners to retain, develop and grow long term income.

Key responsibilities include:
 

• Identify, nurture, develop and manage new and existing corporate partners including producing and communicating inspiring funding opportunities aimed at specific organisations.
• Manage existing corporate and commercial fundraising relationships, corporate and business sponsorship, supporters, and corporate members, providing an exceptional standard of stewardship to encourage repeat support.
• Negotiate and deliver partnership agreements ensuring delivery against agreed targets and a good return on investment for the charity.
• Write and update contracts and agreements, liaising with the Senior Finance Manager and Line Manager, for all new and renewed sponsorship and partnerships.
• Identify new commercial fundraising opportunities, writing project plans and drafting budgets.
• Develop an approach to tap into ‘green private investment’, realising opportunities where possible, with support from consultants.
• Create compelling cases for support and successfully pitch, present and influence to maximise success in securing potential long term, high value partnerships.
• Lead on the delivery of a first-class funder experience for current and prospective corporate partners and supporters including proactive relationship building.
• Update and maintain records of all business and corporate approaches, communications and agreements on the CRM and ensure effective use of the database for fundraising planning.
• Monitor income targets and activities for Trading and Corporate fundraising including reporting to and attendance at the Trading Company Board Meetings.

Person Specification:

• Proven successful experience in corporate fundraising environment
• Proven ability to manage and develop senior and diverse relationships
• Practical experience of using charity CRM systems
• Knowledge of GDPR legislation and how it applies in a fundraising context
• Ability to develop, plan and implement fundraising plans and strategies
• Experience of effectively stewarding corporate relationships
• Experience of creating and managing corporate membership
• Experience in writing and delivering presentations and speeches
• Experience of prospect research
• Experience of monitoring budgets and assisting in budget preparation
• Effective communication both verbal and written with a wide range of individuals, from volunteers and staff to supporters and external partners

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Job Purpose

To provide technical support to THET’s health systems strengthening work.
You will support the implementation of the global health workforce programme, providing
technical support to grant holders on health systems and health workforce development, and
input to the documentation and dissemination of research and learning on health workforce
interventions in LMICs.

In addition, the role will contribute to wider processes within THET, across our programmatic,
policy and advocacy work, and with our partners across the Health Partnership community,
providing high-quality technical support to the design and delivery of programmes and
research, which contributes towards systemic, long-term improvements in health systems.

Main responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development of THET’s health systems and health workforce strengthening
work, including through provision of high-quality technical support in the design and delivery
of THET’s programmes.

2. Support THET’s overall research portfolio, providing health systems and health workforce
research advice and contributing to the design, delivery and monitoring of research and
evaluation activities, including literature review, research protocol and tools development, data
collection methods (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods), data analysis, and synthesis and
dissemination of findings, in collaboration with the Research, Evidence and Learning and
External Engagement Teams.

3. Contribute to reflection and thinking across THET and the wider Health Partnership
community on strengthening Health Partnership contributions to HWF and health systems
strengthening,

4. Input and contribute to the design and delivery of THET learning events, with particular focus
on HWF and health systems strengthening, including conferences, skills building sessions,
webinars, and policy dialogue.

5. Seek out opportunities to present and disseminate programme learning and evidence of the
contribution of Health Partnerships to HWF and health systems strengthening.

6. Support THET staff and our external partners to create learning opportunities around the
discussion of health systems strengthening approaches by, for example, contributing to our
conferences and events, and policy discussions.

7. Contribute to the development of learning products – blogs, talking/discussion
points/briefing notes, reports, evidence, technical and policy briefs, publications, presentations,
skills building sessions and webinars to disseminate and support the uptake of research
findings and programme results and learning in external for a and meeting with external
partners, in collaboration with Research, Evidence and Learning and External Engagement
Teams.

8.Support the development of Terms of Reference and implementation of
consultancies/technical assistance.

9.Support stakeholder engagement and relationship building with priority technical partners
and programme stakeholders, and other health workforce and health systems strengthening
partners and experts.

10.Support the review of partner reporting and reporting to funders.

11.Participate in THET team and external programme meetings.

12.Undertake other activities that might reasonably be requested by the Technical Director to
support the delivery of KPIs and Strategic Plan.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours
• Access to a coworking space in Liverpool Street
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave benefits
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year
• Annual learning & development allowance
• 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%.
• Cycle to work scheme
• A friendly, supportive work environment.

How to apply:

Candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification.

This letter should be submitted with a CV through the application link by midnight Sunday 17th, December 2023 with ‘Technical Services Manager’ in the subject line.

THET is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.

This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to
work in the UK

You can learn more about our work on our website.