Data Manager

Department of Clinical Research

Salary: £40,011 to £45,437 per annum, inclusive.
Reference: ITD-CRD-2019-42

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. 

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently experiencing the world’s second-largest ever recorded Ebola outbreak in North Kivu and Ituri Provinces. In response to the urgent public health need raised by the epidemic, a global consortium is supporting the Government of the DRC to introduce a second investigational Ebola vaccine as part of ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak in eastern DRC. The large-scale clinical trial is designed to help prevent the spread of the epidemic beyond the currently affected areas in eastern DRC, and if possible, gather crucial information about the effectiveness of the vaccine to be better prepared to fight Ebola in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global consortium led by the DRC Ministry of Health and Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale, and including the LSHTM (Study Sponsor); the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations; Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V.; Médecins Sans Frontières; and Epicentre.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Data Manager to support the DRC-EB-001 study. The post-holder will develop planning and realisation schedules and implement reporting standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work sheets, and work flows; develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of data collected; clean raw data sets to facilitate analysis of trial data by principal investigators and statisticians; recruit, train, and line manage local staff; and other duties as specified in the Terms of Reference.

The post-holder must have a Masters-level qualification in Computer Science or Statistics, Biostatistics or related discipline; hold a current valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate; proven experience of leading a data management team; and, experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proficiency in use of R, Rstudio, R Markdown and Unix shell scripting is essential. Preferably experienced in using Open Data Kit and/or similar Xform systems. Excellent written and verbal skills in English and French are essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.

This dynamic full-time post based in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, offers an opportunity to contribute to a study designed to help prevent the spread of the current Ebola epidemic and to be better prepared to fight Ebola in the future. Given the urgent public health need raised by the epidemic, the post will be initially filled through a rapid mechanism until 31 December 2020, which covers the project’s initial funding phase, with a potential extension of the role for a further year to cover the project’s full 2-year duration if implementation funding agreements are signed.

The salary will be on the Professional salary scale Grade 6 in the range £40,011-£45,437 per annum. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Director’s Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. 

Applications should be made on-line via our website, which you can access via clicking the apply now button. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if an applicant is shortlisted and is unable to attend on the interview date in person or remotely (e.g. Skype or Zoom) it may not be possible to offer an alternative date.

Closing Date: Thursday 02 January 2020

Partnerships Manager

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Hospice Pay Band 6: £27,442 - £36,833 per annum

‘Happy to talk about Flexible Working’

Are you a fundraiser or relationship manager with a passion for supporting people living with life limiting illness?

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has a new opportunity for a talented relationship manager with effective networking and account management skills, working to secure long-term fundraising partnerships with corporate organisations and high net-worth individuals.

As a Partnerships Manager, you will use your network to steward a portfolio of relationships of key senior level individual and corporate supporters from the Greater Birmingham area. You will be responsible for managing relationships with existing donors as well as identifying and securing new fundraising partnerships.

Within this wide-ranging role, you will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and leading organisations to deliver a first-class supporter journey and engagement experience. To win new partnerships and maintain success, you will also be a pro-active self-starter and adept at working collaboratively across internal departments with other teams; such as marketing, events, facilities, finance and clinical.  

As the successful candidate, you will be an excellent relationships manager, able to prioritise tasks, have exemplary attention to detail as well as being self-motivated and highly organised to manage individual projects. Demonstrable experience of successfully generating new opportunities which are commercially viable, relevant and of mutual benefit is essential.

If this is sounds like the role for you then apply today.

Closing date:  Noon, Wednesday 8th January 2020

Interview date: Friday 17th January 2020

Registered charity no 503456

The Hospice is committed to developing a diverse workforce, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) seeks an exceptional candidate for the role of Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager. They will lead all DEC Philanthropy and Partnerships activity, encompassing corporate partnerships, major donors and trusts both in and out of appeal, to help ensure that maximum income is received for the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The majority of day to day work and focus is in the corporate partnerships space and, after a recent review, the DEC will be rolling out a new partnerships framework in the coming months. As such, it is a very exciting time for this new manager to be joining the organisation to steward and build on our existing £multi-million partnerships portfolio while also helping to take DEC appeals to new heights. In future years, we will be undertaking a similar review exploring and expanding our high value philanthropy offer and programme. The successful candidate will be the key member of staff leading this review. This is unique, exciting and demanding role operating at the heart of national humanitarian fundraising efforts in the UK.

About the DEC

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 14 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies: ActionAid, Action Against Hunger, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, CARE International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide (UK), Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam, Plan International UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision. 

Since it was founded in 1963, the DEC has run over 70 fundraising appeals and raised more than £1.4bn to help save lives and protect livelihoods in disaster-affected communities around the world.

The DEC launches appeals when there is a humanitarian emergency of such magnitude to warrant a national UK response.  DEC fundraising appeals benefit from unique corporate partnerships through our Rapid Response Network and the combined expertise of our member agencies, resulting in wide reaching appeals across high profile TV, radio and an increasing number of digital channels.

The majority of DEC funds are raised over an intensive two-week period following a disaster.  Appeal funds are specifically for overseas humanitarian work and are normally spent over a two or three-year response period.  An important part of the DEC’s remit is in learning, accountability and sharing information.

The DEC Secretariat is funded by contributions from its member agencies and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the DEC.  There are currently 23 staff members and a small number of dedicated volunteers, working together to promote the values of dynamism, openness, collaboration, empowerment and innovation.

Role purpose

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing and developing relationships with corporate partners, major donors and trusts. This post is a key part of the DEC’s fundraising strategy to enable the DEC to increase support and income over the coming years from these relationships.

The DEC has established relationships with key corporate partners who are part of our Rapid Response Network (RRN), including HSBC, RBS, PayPal, British Airways, Morrisons, The Coop, Greggs and many more. The RRN supports the DEC in times of an appeal by engaging their stakeholders in the appeal and/or enabling the DEC to increase our engagement with the public. The post holder will be expected to manage and develop some of these corporate partnerships directly, as well as identifying, researching and engaging new corporate partners with a view to supporting DEC appeals and communications in line with our partnerships framework and organisational strategy.

The post holder will be expected to own, embrace and excel in the management of important partnership relationships. Simultaneously you will work thoughtfully, and in close conjunction with colleagues across the DEC, to inform the identification and rationalisation of prospect partners with the potential to deliver on the four goals of our ambitious 2019-2024 strategy.

Leveraging the support of DEC partners, Executive Team, and board, the post holder will be responsible for maturing a targeted engagement programme with the DEC’s highest value individual, trust and corporate donors.

The post holder will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Member Agencies, and other stakeholders to develop and periodically review a DEC a high value donor strategy.

During each appeal the post holder will reach out to the DEC’s corporate partners, Trusts and major donors to request their support, activating and delivering against agreed partnership plans and contractual obligations as appropriate.

Following each appeal, the post holder will manage ongoing relationships through a variety of means to retain and develop partner and donor engagement with the DEC and its vision, mission and strategy.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Develop and manage the corporate and high value donor strategies
• Develop and deliver DEC corporate partnerships and high value donor strategies including developing new initiatives for building new relationships
• Continually hone “next appeal” plans for engaging corporate partners/high value donors
• Create and develop new business opportunities for long-term, strategic, mutually beneficial corporate partnerships
• Create and develop new relationships with major donors and trusts/foundations
• Work with corporate partners, major donors and trusts to maximise funds raised during each appeal
• Work with Member Agencies directly or through working groups to ensure we optimise collaborative working and maximise income for each appeal

Key objectives and responsibilities

Strategy, planning and budgeting

• Develop and manage the corporate and high value donor strategies
• Develop and manage a “next appeal” plan for engaging corporate partners/high value donors
• Seek out, test and develop new initiatives on an ongoing basis
• Lead specific projects related to corporate and high value donor activities, in conjunction with Member Agency staff and/or with external consultants as appropriate
• Develop corporate and high value donor engagement plans that seek to achieve six and seven figure sums
• Major projects – manage other major fundraising projects involving RRN/Corporate partners/high value donors as and when required

Networking and building relationships

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and high value donor relationships
• Build networks, develop and deliver cultivation plans
• Develop excellent working relationships with the RRN for existing and new corporate partners
• Establish and develop working groups with Member Agency equivalent staff to discuss and resolve particular challenges associated with these income streams as appropriate

Fundraising

• Develop presentations, fundraising proposals, partnership plans, and donor reports as required
• During each appeal engage corporate partners and high value donors
• After appeal launch, feed back to supporters through reports, meetings and events
• Following each appeal, conduct a thorough analysis of corporate and high value fundraising to measure and report performance and develop recommendations for improving performance in the next appeal
• Maintain an interest in corporate and high value fundraising for continuous learning and improvement
• Budgeting and financial management
• Promote organisational and team values and culture in all work activities

Line Management

• Line manage, support and supervise the Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer in all aspects of their role, in and out of appeal

Working hours and travel

The post-holder will be required to work additional hours in response to an emergency, events held outside office hours or to extra workload.  Where possible, notice of this will be given and TOIL (time off in lieu) is available.  Occasional overseas visits may be required.
 

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications:

• Essential, None.

• Formal training and/or a qualification in fundraising or marketing (desirable)

• Member of Institute of Fundraising (or other relevant body) (desirable)

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken, with the ability to write and present compelling fundraising pitches and proposal

• Excellent numeracy, budget development and monitoring skill

• Excellent planning and project management skills

• Ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail

• Proven ability to work effectively across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• Relationship building skills with corporate and/or high value donors

• Team worker and self motivator

• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
   

Experience / Understanding:

• A proven track record of negotiating charity corporate partnerships and/or major donor relationships leading to six or seven figure sums

• Demonstrable experience of managing corporate and major donor relationships to a high standard and leading to long-term engagement

• Experience of using a fundraising database for managing donor and corporate relationships

• Experience of event management for donor cultivation and/or stewardship purposes

• Experience of negotiating partnership contracts

• Excellent understanding of current trends within corporate and high value fundraising

• Knowledge of the legal fundraising environment – Data Protection, Gift Aid, fundraising legislation

• Experience of working within the international development sector (desirable)

• Experience of winning and/or managing media appeals (desirable)

• Experience of using Salesforce (desirable)

Application procedure

Applications close on 09:00, 6th January 2020.

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining the ways in which your skills and experience match the job description and person specification for this role.

Interviews will be held on 15th January 2020, but you may be contacted before that date. 

Corporate Fundraising Manager

Location: MSSC HQ, 202 Lambeth Road, Lambeth North, SE1 7JW

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime

Salary: £36,000.00 Per annum + Benefits

Application: CV & Supporting Statement

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK.  The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

MSSC are seeking to appoint a Corporate Fundraising Manager at this exciting time in its development who will be reporting directly to the Director of Fundraising and Communications.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager to proactively identify and seek new relationships as well as develop existing relationships with our corporate partners. You will be committed and dynamic in your approach, working with external and internal stakeholders developing trusting relationships, helping to grow the charities portfolio. This role requires experience within Corporate Partnerships in fundraising.

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement. Without a supporting statement, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.

Please click apply, alternatively, please print out and post your application to the HR department, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets, 202 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JW.

Applicants may also submit an optional Equal Opportunities Form by downloading this below. A recruitment pack is also available detailing more information on the role. Plesae visit the Marine Society and Sea Cadets website for more information.

Closing date: Ongoing

Interviews: As soon as possible.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

The Community Fundraising Manager role plays a significant part in helping to build a high-performing fundraising team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders within ARUK and be required to play a key role in the continued development and implementation of the strategy for the team. You will be required to show excellent leadership to the team, helping to drive the regional fundraising strategy in addition to taking a leading role in the development of appropriate products at a crucial time for the team.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and level-headed person who has a passion for community fundraising.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Plan, implement and deliver the Community Fundraising strategy within Alzheimer’s Research UK.
• Manage annual income and expenditure budgets and targets for the team
• Monitor acquisition and engagement of supporters
• Work alongside the Regional Corporate Partnerships Managers to develop the pipeline of new business opportunities with the RFOs and ensure teams are working together effectively
• Manage some of the highest value community fundraisers, maximising income from these supporters and leading by example to inspire high standards in the team.
• Take the lead on the development and management of an income stream within community fundraising. Gather insights, implement strategy and motivate the team to deliver the budget
• Drive the success of the team through effective and inspiring leadership to ensure a highly motivated team which achieves targets
• Recruit passionate and motivated fundraisers when necessary and ensure they have a thorough induction and training plan

What we are looking for:

• Educated to A ‘Level or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of the community fundraising market
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload with excellent organisational skills
• Understanding of Fundraising and experience of regional fundraising
• Regulator Codes of Practice and legal frameworks around GDPR and fundraising ethics
• The ability to work with initiative, to take decisions and think creatively and laterally
• Experience of delivering community fundraising strategy
• Experience of managing teams with high-value relationship management experience
• Experience of developing strategy and managing budgets
• Contagious enthusiasm to inspire the team and supporters
• Full driving license with access to own vehicle

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £39,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 5th January 2020, with interviews to be held on the 14th January 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

The RPS opened its new premises in Bristol’s Paintworks in February 2019, with high quality facilities including a 100-seat auditorium, 200m2 gallery, and a training room.

Events at the Bristol premises include exhibitions, talks, screenings, symposia and workshops, whilst further afield the RPS delivers touring exhibitions and workshops, in addition to hundreds of activities managed by our member volunteers.

This is a great opportunity to make a significant difference and to support the diverse range of RPS activities with marketing and communications that continue to widen our reach and increase take up for our events.

The post holder will need to have excellent hands on, practical experience of managing all communication channels and suppliers, be able to prioritise activities based upon a good evidence base, and also be adept at working with colleagues in order to understand their needs and ensure they, in turn, support the communications function effectively.

We are extremely lucky to have a beautiful environment in which to work and would love you to join us in sharing it with as wide an audience as possible.

To apply, please provide us with your CV and covering letter, explaining why you are applying and how you think you can meet the requirments of the job description.

Humanists UK seeks an experienced and highly organised Office and Administration Manager to lead our office administration team and deliver a first-class service for the organisation.

You will need to be personable with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be working with and leading the Administration team as well as being a point of contact for office issues.

The Office and Administration Manager will lead, manage, develop and continuously improve effective administration and support for all departments.

You’ll require good organisational & team management skills. Experience in line managing staff is essential as is being able to adapt to changing priorities at a moment’s notice.

Added benefits

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

8% non-contributory pension

You are an ambitious fundraiser with an interest in developing your Individual Giving career. You can motivate yourself to meet challenges and you’d love the chance to make a massive difference at an amazing charity.

A spinal cord injury can be life-changing. Around 50,000 people in the UK are affected, and you can give them hope by working for a charity that’s determined to find effective treatments.

Spinal Research is here to give hope to everyone living with paralysis as a result of a spinal cord injury. Our focus is to find an effective treatment that not only improves sensation and movement for people living with paralysis but brings us closer to a day when we finally conquer it. Our pioneering work has led to recent clinical trials, but our world-class research relies on dynamic fundraising. That’s where you come in.

As the Individual Giving Manager, you’ll create fabulous appeals that inspire people to donate to this incredible charity. You’ll also manage the budget carefully and whilst managing regular donors, look to attract new supporters in a cost-effective way.  And while you’ll lead the individual giving programme, you’ll work closely with other fundraisers in the team, gaining experience in other disciplines. You will make a success of it by being organised, proactive and having good attention to detail.

Imagine how proud you’ll feel, knowing you’re making such a difference.

To apply to join this energetic team email your CV and a covering statement telling us why you’re interested in the role and showing us why you’re right for the job (please keep it brief, no more than 2 pages please). The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13th January and we will be holding interviews during the following week.

Discover more about this opportunity and how to apply by reading the attached Job Description. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contract:Permanent

Hours:Full time - 35 hours a week

Location:London
 

A fantastic Senior Manager opportunity for an individual who is excited by managing a high performing team, to deliver our flagship fundraising product 'Million Makers' across the UK. If you enjoy innovating, being efficient and empowering others with the resources and support that they need to meet their targets, then this role is for you!

Our vision at The Prince's Trust's is that every young person should have the chance to succeed. Our mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

The Corporate Partnerships team sits within the wider Partnerships fundraising team and is responsible for developing sustainable and high value corporate partnerships. The main purpose of the role is to nationally oversee Million Makers, our largest fundraising product. The Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing recruitment of participants, their stewardship journey, financial reporting, resources and communication strategies. The role will also support the Head of Employee Fundraising on other related fundraising projects.

This role has specific responsibility for maximising income from and development of 'Million Makers'. You and your team play a significant role in the sustainability of Prince's Trust corporate partnerships. By engaging workforces on mass, you will also focus on ensuring employees from over 100 corporate partners have an excellent experience supporting The Prince's Trust whilst encouraging them to remain fundraisers for The Prince's Trust in the future.

To learn more about the role, please download the job description. 

About The Prince's Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince's Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince's Trust Behavioural Framework.

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6 month fixed term contract

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Senior Data Capability Manager and champion the delivery of key supporter data projects that will aim to reduce business risk and increase value.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Senior Data Capability Manager you will lead cross-team projects that will reduce business risk and increase the value derived through sophisticated supporter-centric campaigns. Working in an environment of agile, multi-disciplinary teams, you will provide expert data advice into strategic organisational projects. Proactively identifying and driving forward strategic initiatives that will improve levels of performance and value delivered by the CRM team, you will drive excellence in data technologies, structures, governance and QA procedures. In addition you will:

• Create and embed new Quality Assurance procedures throughout the CRM team to help minimise business risk from data errors
• Assess and then maximise the value derived from our existing technologies whilst keeping abreast of new developments in the marketplace that could offer further value
• Lead in the development of data documentation that is accessible, useable, and up-to-date
• Develop strong relationships with marketing squads, in order to ensure data and insight are at the heart of all decision-making processes.

To be successful you will be a superb problem-solver with project management skills and a passion for data. You will have significant experience in a variety of data roles, ideally gained in a similar organisation. You will have a demonstrable understanding of the role of data in planning, delivering and evaluating ‘Best in Class’ Direct Marketing campaigns and supporter journeys. Additionally you will have:

• Significant experience optimising data service levels within other data teams, e.g. optimising processes, improving SLAs, improving Quality Assurance procedures
• Proven expertise using a variety of database technologies, ideally CARENG , Adobe Campaign Manager and FastStats Discoverer
• Exceptional technical skills including significant experience using a variety of database query languages to extract and interrogate data from relational databases.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 22nd December 2019

Job title: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager

Salary: £43,445 per annum

Location: London

Contract/Hours: 18 months temporary contract, full time equivalent, with possibility of extension  

The MEL team at the Fairtrade Foundation drives the generation, analysis and use of data, research-evidence and evaluation to monitor and understand our impact. The work of the MEL team enables the Foundation to prove and enhance our value to our partners and supporters, continuously learn, improve and innovate our model and keep ourselves accountable to our key stakeholders, the producers and the workers we aim to serve.

We are recruiting for a Senior MEL Manager.  Working alongside the Head of MEL, you will be at the cutting edge of developing MEL and research approaches for our innovative and established offers, working with a large array of stakeholders – from workers, producers in origin and colleagues in the Fairtrade International System to 500-Fortune companies, business leaders and institutional funders, to name a few. 

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience and passion in MEL and / or socioeconomic research and the ability of designing and implementing systems and processes to promote accountability, continuous improvement and innovative MEL and research practices. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and team player, confidently working with colleagues within the organisation to understand trends and their concerns, promote findings and recommendations, and develop new and better ways of working. You must also be able to manage external relationships with a number of stakeholders including commercial partners, local representatives, and programme specialists, on various levels and engaging them in a clear and accessible way.

Your priority will be starting by leading the MEL and research portfolio for one of our largest accounts and gradually taking ownership of additional MEL projects, work streams and technical areas.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us.

A DBS check is required for this role

Fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The international Fairtrade system (of which the Fairtrade Foundation is a member) works on behalf of farmers and workers to drive sustainable livelihoods, empower producers and workers, and make trade fair.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing date: 8 January 2020 (10am)

Interviews will take place January 2020 (date to be confirmed)

Contract: Temporary contract

The Fairtrade Foundation is a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. We are best known as the independent, not-for-profit body behind the FAIRTRADE Mark, a product label assuring consumers that their purchase helps disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries secure a better deal. The FAIRTRADE Mark is the best known and most trusted ethical mark amongst UK consumers. 

We undertake our certification and product labelling work as the UK member of Fairtrade International, a global network of organisations working to common standards and verification systems. The global Fairtrade movement also includes Producer Networks in Africa, Asia and Latin America/Caribbean, as co-owners alongside the market organisations that are known as National Fairtrade Organisation (NFO). The Fairtrade Foundation, as the most successful NFO, plays a leading role in the global Fairtrade movement.

The Foundation is also responsible for building public support for Fairtrade and for bringing together producers and consumers in a citizens’ movement for change. The growing number of Fairtrade towns and cities, faith communities and schools and universities are a testament to the efforts of our grass-roots supporter networks.

In the UK, the Foundation employs over one hundred staff across Commercial, Public Engagement, business support functions, communication functions and policy & advocacy.

It’s an exciting time to join the Fairtrade Foundation as we look towards our new five-year strategy for 2016-2020. We’re a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to tackling poverty and injustice through trade. 

Background

Policy & Research Team

The Policy and Research team is responsible for the development of research, impact assessment as part of Fairtrade’s UK and global policy, learning and advocacy priorities, and in support of the MEL needs of teams working with commercial and public audiences; for managing relationships with key decision makers and opinion formers including government, parliamentarians, NGOs and research and policy making institutions; developing and leading political influencing strategies in pursuit of the Foundation’s public policy goals.  The Policy and Research Team is part of the Programme, Policy & Partnership Funding Directorate.

Job purpose

1. To lead the Foundation’s programme of Impact, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) on Fairtrade.
2. To ensure that the results of Fairtrade research, insight and learning are clearly understood and communicated, internally and externally, supporting teams across the Fairtrade Foundation to demonstrate and disseminate the impact of Fairtrade for producers, their families and communities, and ensure that Fairtrade communications are accurate.
3. To work collaboratively with Fairtrade International’s global monitoring, evaluation and impact programme, so that research insight leads to the ongoing strengthening of the global Fairtrade system, so that the Fairtrade International MEL programme adequately reflects the priorities of the Foundation, and that learning from the Fairtrade International programme informs the Foundation’s work.
4. To lead support and advice to colleagues across the organisation on the development and implementation of effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Frameworks for campaigns, programmes, new services and commercial partnerships. . 

Team working

The postholder will work in a flexible, team approach with the MEL Manager and Head of Team, taking a lead role in some areas and a support role in others. Areas of lead and support responsibility will be agreed with the Head of Team and updated as necessary.

Key Tasks 

Research, Impact Assessment, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL):

1. To lead the Foundation’s strategy for the identification, management and delivery of key strategic research programmes and producer impact assessment studies to strengthen and deepen understanding of the difference Fairtrade is making.
2. To manage external relationships with professional institutions, academic bodies or individual research specialists in both the UK and the global south, to build best practice for Fairtrade’s research and producer impact assessment, identify relevant learning, and ensure that there is constructive dialogue.
3. To work closely with Fairtrade International on agreed areas of collaboration in the areas of monitoring, evaluation and learning, including representing the Foundation on the Fairtrade International Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Working Group.
4. To undertake directly, or utilise Fairtrade funding to commission research on agreed, prioritised issues which arise from Fairtrade policies and standards and affect the impact of Fairtrade upon producers (issues could include gender equality, workers’ rights, access to natural resources, climate change, business purchasing practices and supply chain integration, producer access to credit etc).
5. Manage the performance of any designated staff, volunteers, interns or consultants engaged to work on the delivery of our impact assessment, monitoring, evaluation and learning programme.
6. To work with the Programme Funding team to identify donors, develop and manage funding proposals for our research and impact work, as well as the integration of effective MEL frameworks and budgets as part of broader programme funding bids, and ensure effective reporting to funders.

Support to corporate strategy

1. To provide insight from our impact, monitoring and evaluation programme into the development of the organisation’s long term strategies and planning processes, including contributing to the design of the Foundation’s MEL frameworks, ensuring that insight from the research programme informs thinking at all levels of the organisation.
2. Upskill the foundation as a whole to embed MEL in its culture through identifying learning opportunities to embrace and disseminate MEL activities, while developing suitable materials and or workshops to facilitate this.
3. To work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure Fairtrade’s impact, insight and learning delivers effective corporate reporting, including publication of our annual social impact report. 

.Impact communication, information management and dissemination

1. Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the delivery of a clear programme of impact communications work for internal and external stakeholders in line with cross organisational priorities.  Stakeholders will include commercial licensees, government and major donors, and cross-organisational priorities include marketing and advocacy campaigns, or corporate communications.  These will need to be targeted towards particular audiences, for instance commercial partner needs for evidence of impact.
2. To ensure producer information and policy based research effectively informs the development of Fairtrade advocacy, media and campaign programmes, including advice on reactive issues which arise at short notice. 

Strategy, Planning and Administration

1. To develop, implement and review work plans, feeding into the overall team and organisational strategic planning processes.
2. To identify whether external consultants and researchers are required to support the delivery of key research and policy objectives, coordinate and manage contracts and delivery of the work of external consultants / researchers.  
3. To provide regular updates and progress reports within the Fairtrade Foundation, and as part of Fairtrade International’s Impact Assessment working group
4. To manage agreed budgets for travel, research and policy development, including those funded by donors, and report accordingly on a regular basis 
5. Support the broader work of the Fairtrade Foundation in delivering  its  long term strategy to ambitiously scale up the growth of Fairtrade and its benefits to producers, feeding insight from our research, policy analysis and learning programme into the development of strategies and plans. 

Review Arrangements

The details contained in the Job Description particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared.  It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  Consequently, the Fairtrade Foundation will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Person Specification 

Job Title: Senior Research and Impact Manager

Education/ Training

A solid educational background, at least to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience (E)

Graduate or post-graduate academic qualifications in agricultural or development economics, business or a related discipline appropriate to analysis of Fairtrade (D)

Experience

A clear track record of professional research experience on international development, agriculture or a related discipline, including the commissioning and management of research projects and practical experience of carrying out impact assessments and/or evaluation on the ground to high professional and ethical standards (E)

Previous experience of writing briefings and reports, and liaising with organisations/individuals in developing countries to inform these. (E) 

Experience of web-based research and/or use of statistical databases and data sets (E)

Experience of working with communications professionals in the development of high quality public facing materials (E)

Experience of using participatory impact assessment research techniques and tools and understanding of different

approaches to monitoring and evaluation research (D)

Experience of designing MEL frameworks for international development or sustainability programmes (D).

Previous experience of working on trade and/or fair trade issues, in relation to international development and poverty reduction, or knowledge of standard and certification systems and their role in bringing about change in practices. (D)

Previous experience of managing staff, consultants and interns/volunteers (D)

Experience of working in a developing country with small and medium sized enterprises, trades unions or workers’ networks

Experience of building, coordinating and working with diverse stakeholder groups, both within and beyond an organisation (D)

Experience of reporting to institutional donors (D)

Experience of successful fundraising and management of donor-funded research programmes (D)

Experience of working with the media (D)

Knowledge/ Technical Skills

Demonstrable ability to analyse complex information (numerical and written) and synthesise this into accessible reports, briefings and presentations. (E)

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven ability to communicate to a variety of audiences on an international level (E)

Good understanding of developing engaging, exciting communications materials for business, consumer or campaigns audiences, including digital media (E)

An organised, methodical approach to work and ability to juggle competing priorities (E)

Ability to work on own initiative, and adapt to rapidly changing environment (E)

A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work and operate as part of a team (E) 

Familiarity with MS Office programmes (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) (E)

Training in management skills (D)

Knowledge of UK and/or international academic and other research networks (D).

Knowledge of certification schemes and standards e.g. ISO, ISEAL , Fairtrade etc. (D)

A working knowledge of Spanish, French and/or another language would be a major advantage (D)

Competencies

 Passionate Commitment - This competency is about having passion, dedication and proactively showing support for the work of the Foundation.  Contributing to a positive internal atmosphere and external perception of the Foundation.

 Embracing Change - This competency is about flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs.  It is about innovating, doing something new or differently.  It also involves welcoming creative ideas and solutions.

 Working with Integrity - This competency is about using a principled approach for every decision and action. Choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult.

 Leadership - This competency is about taking a leadership role regardless of your rank within the hierarchy.  It involves acting with the Foundation’s vision in mind, being decisive and working for the good of the entire organisation and its mission.

 Teamwork - This competency is about working in a way which acknowledges the interdependence of people in your team and other teams.  It is also about effective cross-team project working.

Positive relationships - This competency is about fostering and maintaining constructive and professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Delivering results - This competency is about achieving a high quantity of measurable results whilst maintaining, or even raising, quality of work.

Managing resources responsibly - This competency is about managing the Foundation’s resources well.  It involves negotiating best value for the Foundation and ensuring the longevity of the organisation.

Information and Knowledge management - This competency is about working in a way that values the gathering, management and sharing of information (facts and data) and knowledge (understanding gained through experience) of benefit to the Foundation.

Organisational Commitment

Knowledge of and commitment to Fairtrade and development issues (E)

Commitment to our values: Action, Integrity, Respect, Challenge and Optimism (E)

• We want everyone to be ambassadors for the organisation and encourage staff & volunteers to speak at events which on occasion might be during evenings and weekends (E)

A willingness to spend significant periods of time based in developing countries where and when required in support of Fairtrade Producer Networks and research priorities (typically 1-2 weeks per trip) (E) 

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us (E)

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Then join us as Senior Income and Accounting Controls Officer, managing the delivery of a well-controlled, efficient, and effective service covering all transactional accounting.

In our Support Services department, we fight for children every single day. We provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

As Senior Income and Accounting Controls Officer, you will lead, manage and develop the capabilities of the Income and Accounting Controls team. You will also ensure that finance processes are performed accurately and on a timely basis and ensuring that they are well documented and kept up to date. In addition you will:

• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with the Income Processing teams
• Ensure that the Fundraising Income Database and Retail interfaces are operating correctly and that any issues are quickly identified and resolved
• Maintain oversight of plans for New Fundraising propositions and projects that will impact the Income Accounting and Controls team
• Ensure that bank and income control accounts are reconciled, reviewed, and scored monthly for the Income Accounting and Controls team
• Ensure that appropriate processes and controls are designed, tested, and implemented on a timely basis.

To be successful you will be a qualified Accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience. You should also have experience of managing and developing a high performing team in a delivery focused environment. Energetic and flexible with a proactive approach, you will have extensive reconciliations experience, working with large volumes of data. In addition you will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to assess the needs of users and the organisation in varying situations requiring interpretation and judgement
• The ability to understand and manage the interrelationship between different accounting systems coupled with experience of facilitating solutions of complex problems that may arise
• Proven experience of effective leadership, management, and motivation of a team
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews may be requested on a rolling basis before the closing date.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 2nd January 2020

Senior Data Manager

Fixed term until December 2022

Salisbury Square, EC4Y  

The Networked Data Lab is a new data analytics initiative that will build a collaborative network of analytical teams across the UK. Partners will work collaboratively with each other and with a team at the Health Foundation to deliver data-driven insights on shared problems facing the health and care system. The Senior Data Manager will work collaboratively with colleagues to support an ambitious programme of data analytics, data curation and standardization, and data linkage.

The successful candidate will work with the team to communicate the value of innovative data linkage, and routine datasets, to the public and to policy makers; and will engage with senior stakeholders on data curation and standardisation, developing partnerships with health and care organisations across the UK. You will lead data management, data curation and information governance work to support the in-house analytic work-programme, with a particular focus on the Networked Data Lab.

Suitably qualified, and ideally with a proficiency in statistical or data management software (ideally R), our ideal candidate will have a successful track record of developing and building data access solutions and demonstrable experience of data management and data standardisation, ideally with experience of developing novel methods. You will have extensive knowledge of current developments in data curation and data standardisation and a well-developed professional network.

To be successful in the role of Senior Data Manager you must understand the UK data access landscape, especially the legal, regulatory and access framework for accessing data for research purposes. Equally as important will be your ability to work collaboratively, and proactively engage with colleagues and external partners. This is an emerging environment and you will be able to work flexibly, respond to changing priorities, and adapt and persevere to deliver outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Manager who is committed to our core behaviours - Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. If the role excites you we would love to hear from you. 

Interview date: 14 January 2020

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses all the person specification criteria flagged as CV/SS (Essential). 

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

 Job title: Partnership and Business Development Manager for visual arts education training and employment charity Creative Sparkworks

Salary: £35,000 pro rata

Hours: Part-time schedule TBC, 3 - 4 days per week. This is a 3-year appointment.

Creative Sparkworks is an established film, media and design education, training and employment charity based since 2008 in the heart of our community in north Lambeth. Our media workshop is in the famous Lambeth Walk SE11 6EE at Number 157.  Practicing film and design professionals tutor young disadvantaged talented adults from under-represented groups in free workshops for skills and employment training courses relating to their specialisms of film and media, and design. One-to-one mentoring and Personal Development Plans are integral to our programmes; we are proud to support our alumni to succeed in paid work over years not months.

The Partnerships & Business Development Manager post is a new role, created to help Creative Sparkworks achieve our ambition of increasing the impact and scale of our work by diversifying our income streams and extending our reach by creating new partnerships. 

TASKS OVERVIEW

• To increase revenue by selling our vision and mission to corporates using trainees’ films, GIFs, and a new short testimonial film; incorporating trainees’ latest short narrative film describing their journey with us; using our social media platforms and website.
• To increase project funding to scale up our current Film2Learn2£arn projects, and to run three new programmes; for example, ‘Get Set-Ready’ training, ‘Film with Health In MIND’, short courses in Lambeth secondary schools as outreach.
• To strengthen relationships with existing funders.
• To raise project funding and core funding for charity’s running costs.
• To develop the existing Youth Advisory Panel to support all the above.
• To build new partnerships within the film and TV industries for jobs and in-kind opportunities such as premises, equipment, training, paid work.
• To seek and find paid entry level employment opportunities in film and TV for trainees.
• To upgrade current tracking databases of employees, employers, trainers and youth referral agencies.
• To seek and find patrons to showcase and highlight the outcomes of the work of the charity.

This is a part-time role, schedule TBC @ £35,000 pro rata. Flexible working hours are available.

Please contact CEO Sylvia Edwards for more info and full JD: