Special Projects And Events Manager Jobs in London

Migrant Democracy Project Vision and Values
Migrant Democracy Project is building migrants’ political power in the UK. We are registering migrants to vote, campaigning for everyone to have the right to vote, and getting more migrants elected! The Electoral Organiser is essential in delivering our MPower - Political Leadership training programme, supporting first-generation migrants to stand for election, and creating
infrastructure of power for their electoral success. The MPower Programme aims to create a new generation of migrant political leaders in the UK.

We believe that our power comes from our lived experiences, community connections, and core values. We want to support migrants getting elected to create a fairer society for everyone. The Electoral Organiser will bring their political organising vision to this role by recruiting the next cohort of participants, creating a training plan for a new generation of migrant candidates to get elected, and supporting their communities’ ongoing needs. We believe our power comes from the community, so electoral organising and community organising go hand-in-hand. The Electoral Organiser will work and train our migrant candidates to become leaders and win for and with their communities.

Responsibilities

1. Delivering the MPower - Political Leadership Training Programme

• Strategise and design the second MPower Political Leadership Programme.
• Organise training sessions with migrant communities, considering needs of participants, suitable speakers, and employing engaging facilitation methods.
• Review the MPower Political Leadership pilot programme and set out recommendations for the next cohort.
• Strategically plan the geographical areas the next programme will be active in and how many participants will be in the programme.
• Run the recruitment of the next cohort of participants by engaging with civil society organisations, social media, and other recruitment channels.
• Schedule, plan, and organise the training sessions. This will be a mix of online and offline activities. This will include organising an in-person launch event as well as end-of-programme graduation event.
• Maintain open and regular communication with the training cohort, including coaching participants, collecting feedback, and being the main point of contact to resolve participants’ needs.
• Keep a record of training session attendance and participant queries.
• Work with the Director of Operations on implementing the MPower programme budget (speaker fees, venue costs, stipends use, etc.).

2. Leading on Migrant Democracy Project’s work in the electoral space

• One-to-one coaching and practical support for former and current MPower Political Leadership candidates on key campaigning skills such as voter registration, canvassing, media engagement, mobilisation of supporters, and more.
• Organising voter registration drives with MPower programme participants and graduates in key locations.
• Attending stakeholder meetings in the democracy sector related to migrant voter registration, political representation, and diversity in politics.

3. Administrative tasks

• Attend regular progress meetings with the Executive Director.
• Contribute to relevant funder evaluation reports linked to the role’s activities.
• Represent Migrant Democracy Project at relevant events when required.

Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive, confident, flexible, and well-organised person with the following skills:

• Excellent knowledge of the UK political system and the main political parties, including the candidacy processes, at least at the local level.
• Proven experience in an electoral organiser role, either for a candidate, party, or issue.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a special focus on interpersonal skills that build up other people’s confidence and trust with the organiser and the organisation.
• Excellent administrative and planning skills, including dealing with last-minute changes to events.
• Knowledge of the UK immigration system and experience working with migrant communities, including campaign or support groups.
• Experience delivering or facilitating training sessions.
• Experience in coaching people.
• Good social media skills.
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and online platforms, such as Zoom, Google Drive, Calendly, etc.

The following experiences would be helpful, although not necessary:

• Experience of organising training sessions with migrant communities.
• Experience producing campaign social media and media content.
• Knowledge of languages other than English.
• Knowledge of campaign strategies and theories of organising.

We particularly encourage applicants from people with lived experience of migration to apply for this role. Although most training sessions will be online, there will be some in-person activity in London and other areas where the cohort of programme participants will live. Ideally, this role would suit a person based in Greater London.

Recruitment process

Please apply with a 2-page CV and a 1-page cover letter on why you would like this role. 

We are looking for an Electoral Organiser to start on 1 July 2024. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in person interview on Thursday 20 June between 10am and 5pm in central London. There will be a practical assessment part of the interview process, sent by email in good time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Research and evaluate new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant funders, maintaining a 12-month funding calendar.

2. Cultivate and nurture relationships with funding/grant-making organisations, both new and existing.

3. Develop compelling cases for support for designated projects or organisational areas, tailoring funding bids and applications accordingly.

4. Enhance Buttle UK's ability to deliver compelling reports to donors, meeting or surpassing their expectations.

5. Submit timely reports to donors, ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements.

6. Support the maintenance of systems tracking fund allocation and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information for funders.

7. Manage donor records on the Raiser's Edge fundraising database, including recording activities, income, and producing management reports.

8. Stay informed about funding opportunities and trends in the sector through attending conferences, workshops, and events.

9. Generate accurate and timely management information on fundraising activities and budgets.

10. Ensure integration of fundraising activities within the wider staff team and provide necessary support.

11. Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Fundraising and Marketing and/or the Trust Fundraising Manager.

12. Proactively assess own performance and development needs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

1. Proven experience and success in developing and drafting proposals and/or reports raising funds from trusts, foundations, other grant makers or the equivalent.

2. Experience of creating compelling and concise funding proposals, written documents and reports from a range of information sources, including detailed technical or sector specific information. about the organisation’s work.

3. Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

4. Experience of research techniques applicable to identifying funding opportunities and framing funding bids.

5. Financially literate with the experience of producing and interpreting budgets, or other detailed numerical information.

6. Experience of working under your own initiative, dealing with conflicting demands and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

7. Experience of project planning and/or project coordination.

8. Proven IT skills, ideally with experience of using databases.

9. Good knowledge of the charity sector.

Skills & Abilities

1. Driven to meet and exceed targets. 

2. Understanding of what is required to develop long-term and productive partnerships and relationships.

3. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise own workload; but also to make a valuable contribution to a small team.

4. Ability to “sell” a cause successfully and be persuasive.

5. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with the capacity to think creatively and strategically.

6. Willingness to use the telephone to pursue cold leads and build relationships with potential funders and supporters.

7. Ability to write compelling copy for a range of audiences, from succinct ‘pitch’ documents to detailed fundraising bids.

8. High level of attention to detail

9. High standard of literacy and numeracy.

Attitudes

1. A self-starter with energy and drive, who is motivated to make a direct ask of a donor or supporter, but is resilient if a donor says ‘no’.

2. Commitment to promote the best interests of children and young people.

3. Empathetic and non-judgmental towards the needs of children and families living in poverty.

4. Prepared to work flexible hours.

5. Willingness to help with requests made by colleagues.

Closing Date: 30 June 2024

Ref 6748

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated individual to join our Special Events Team, that sits within the Partnerships and Philanthropy directorate, as a Senior Events Manager. This is a very varied role, and you will be involved in project and relationship management, maintaining budgets, volunteer recruitment, celebrity liaison, database management, sourcing prizes and event marketing as well as joining our team to help drive forwards our Special Events programme, during an exciting period of growth.

We look forward to receiving applications from individuals who are ambitious and driven with experience in project and relationship management.

About Us

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

About you

As our Senior Events Manager, you will support a range of high value, high profile fundraising events and high-value stewardship and cultivation across Partnerships and Philanthropy.

You enjoy combining creativity and innovation with more practical responsibilities such as logistics and operations when delivering events. You're highly organised and able to work across a range of priorities and projects. You ideally will already have some fundraising events experience, although not essential. You have strong communication skills enabling you to adapt your style according to your audience; experience of working with high-net-worth individuals or celebrities would be an advantage.

In this role you will expertly deliver critical elements of large-scale and high-profile events including event concept execution, content design, production, guests and committee management. We will also count on you to identify engagement and stewardship opportunities for key high-profile relationships and develop new event concepts that support income growth.

In this role, you may:

• Lead or support on the delivery of a range of high-profile events within the portfolio and/or high-value stewardship and cultivation across Partnerships & Philanthropy.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with event committee members, stakeholders and high net worth individuals to maximise income and secure continued committed support. 
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies to develop relationships and negotiate costs to support a strong ROI on events.
• Provide support for the delivery of the entire total portfolio of events by attending and performing tasks on the day of events delivered by other team members.

To be successful, it is important that you have/are:

• Experience in project management and delivery 
• Experience in working with completing priorities
• Income target driven with demonstrable experience of maximising opportunities
• Experience in managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills
• Ability to use creativity and initiative to develop and implement breakthrough ideas and innovations.

What we offer you:

• Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.

Closing Date: 30th June 2024

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.

Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in-person working)

About the role and team

This is a great opportunity to join Parkinson’s UK as a Special Events Lead, based within an established Major Gifts and Special Events team who collectively raise £5m+ a year. 

As Special Events Lead, you will play an important role in shaping our UK wide portfolio of high value prospecting and stewardship events, as well as a range of special events for a range of diverse audiences.  These include inspiring events about our research, gala events, comedy nights, catwalks and much more!

We are looking for a special events expert, with experience of leading a team to deliver exceptional events and experience with the view to cultivate and deepen engagement with prospects and existing supporters with a view to maximise income opportunities. 

Maximising the value and contribution of our supporters is fundamental to Parkinson’s UK delivering the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. Building networks, understanding what motivates and aligning our programme to their interests is key to our plans. 

An innovative, creative approach is desired with the ability to provide consultancy and work collaboratively across the charity. 

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver the Special Events strategy focused on driving engagement, maximising income and delivering against varied KPI’s

• Lead a team to provide exceptional event project management, working within an agile framework

• Review all event activity and make recommendations for improving and developing future activity 

• Build long lasting, trusted relationships with key supporters and committees to devise and promote events- maximising networks, engagement opportunities, long-term giving and support 

• Share skills, best practice and experiences of events fundraising, donor stewardship, and cultivation - providing consultancy across the organisation as required

What you’ll bring:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and coach a team

• Demonstrable experience of successfully innovating and delivering a high value events portfolio 

• An understanding of stewardship and supporter/partnership engagement

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including networking and theconfidence and ability to influence and negotiate with senior staff,  senior fundraising volunteers and with established and new committees

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the market, legislation and best practice affecting events and cultivation

Whilst this is advertised as a full-time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part-time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern. 

Please apply through our career portal on our website, with your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the ‘’What you’ll bring’’ section of the job description. 

Interviews will be held: w/c 1st July 2024 and will be in person at 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EJ

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• You will develop, manage and grow an enthusiastic and motivated team of challenge event participants, pioneer our involvement in the collaborative London Walk event, lead on our  Special Events programme, and identify new opportunities and networks for our Community Fundraising remit.
• You will manage the Events Assistant, with a particular focus on their work on our annual Pilgrimage event.
• You will have a strong track record in Events and Community Fundraising, with a solutions-focussed mindset.
• You will have experience in translating sector best practice into action, and to be excited at the prospect of innovating and pursuing new Events and Community Fundraising opportunities for the organisation.
• This is a maternity cover role until June 2025

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £38,917
Closing Date: Sunday 30th June
Interview Date: Tuesday 9th July

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

The Circle NGO is a unique and dynamic organisation which brings global feminists together to fight for the safety and equality of marginalised and vulnerable women around the world. 

Founded by singer-songwriter and activist, Annie Lennox, The Circle is a space for creative ideas, connections and the opportunity to make change.

The organisation has big plans for growth over the next 5 years and is looking for an experienced and driven Philanthropy Manager who can join our small and growing team to help us reach ambitious fundraising targets and take the organisation to the next level. There is potential for a number of income streams to grow, particularly major donors, corporates, trusts & foundations, and an annual programme of special events. 

You will understand how a growing organisation with different income streams works, you will be able to identify and develop relationships with new major donors, corporates and trusts & foundations, grow (or create) and deliver high quality fundraising events and utilise your experience and motivation to develop new ways of raising large scale funds.

Existing funders include a mix of trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners (including L’Oréal Foundation and Universal Music). There is significant potential for the development of corporate and high value individual partnerships with sectors such as the music, tech and finance industry. 

We are a collaborative and dynamic team and we are looking for a colleague with energy, an entrepreneurial spirit and drive and the ability to build meaningful and profitable relationships with our partners, members and supporters to enable us to reach our ambitious fundraising plans.

Science and Policy Project Manager

Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We’re a hybrid working employer, meaning you’re required to come into the office 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17th June 2024

Interviews: 3rd – 11th July 2024

An exciting opportunity to work with WCRF International’s Science and Policy Departments

World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity. World Cancer Research Fund International is a not-for-profit organisation that:

·Commissions and analyses worldwide scientific research

·Influences public health policy at the highest level, and acts as trusted advisor to governments and other official bodies from around the world

·Leads & unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe and the Americas. 

We are seeking a Science and Policy Project Manager who will provide project management support across the science and policy departments for the core programmes and for cross cutting activities such as conferences and communications. You will report to the Director of Research, Policy and Innovation with the delivery of the science and policy strategies. You will also work closely with the Assistant Director of Research and Policy and there will also be interaction and communication with the Heads of Research Funding, Research Interpretation and Policy and Public Affairs as well as other colleagues in the network countries. 

You will be educated to MSc level in Public Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology or closely related field and have experience working in a research/public health setting and developing scientific/policy reports, summaries and presentations. You will have proven scientific project management skills with experience in monitoring progress, performance reporting and delivering projects on time and budget. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment, and with stakeholders at all levels.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role, using specific examples to illustrate how you meet the job and person specifications. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

We're seeking a proactive and self-motivated Events Coordinator to join our team. As our Events Coordinator, you'll be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a variety of events, including symposia, the biennial prizegiving ceremony, board meetings and committee meetings, as well as assisting with general administrative tasks.

Your role will require you to be highly efficient and detail-oriented, ensuring that all event logistics are meticulously managed and events are executed flawlessly. As a self-starter, you'll work independently, taking ownership of the event planning and delivery process from start to finish. Your ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of organisation will be critical in successfully managing multiple events and tasks simultaneously.

If you thrive in an environment where you can take the initiative, demonstrate your proactive nature, and showcase your efficient approach to event coordination, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
 

About Rank Prize

Founded by Lord Rank in 1972, Rank Prize stimulates and celebrates research in optoelectronics and nutrition, the two fields of research at the heart of Lord Rank’s interests and businesses. We not only award substantial prizes in recognition of significant advances in the relevant fields of science, but also actively promote the extension and spread of knowledge in these areas of research. Our initiatives include organising symposia, sponsoring lectures, and awarding grants to support training and facilitate career development, with a special focus on students and early career researchers.
 

Rank Symposia

Our symposia provide a unique platform for scientific exchange, facilitating in-depth discussions and exchanges of knowledge among participants who have expertise in a particular subject relating to optoelectronics or nutrition. Our symposia play a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and stimulating further research in the fields. 

Our symposia are intentionally kept small, ensuring a focused and engaging experience for all participants. With approximately ten internationally-recognised speakers at the forefront of their respective fields, these symposia bring together a select group of brilliant minds, eager to share their groundbreaking research and insights. Alongside these distinguished speakers, we also invite around 20 early-career researchers, recognising the importance of nurturing the next generation of scientific pioneers.

By fostering an intimate and inclusive environment, our symposia inspire intellectual growth, spark innovation, and cultivate a vibrant scientific community. We believe that these transformative gatherings have the power to ignite new ideas, drive research breakthroughs, and ultimately shape the trajectory of scientific advancement.
 

The Rank Prize

The Rank Prize is a prestigious award recognising significant contributions in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics.  The Prize is awarded biennially at our prizegiving ceremonies.  These events gather an audience of around 150 distinguished individuals including renowned professionals, academics, influential leaders and experts in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics, who come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of the honoured recipients.
 

About you

Our ideal candidate for the role of Events Coordinator is a highly organised and detail-oriented professional, with a passion for creating memorable and impactful events. You have a proven track record of successfully planning and executing a variety of events, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills allow you to effectively collaborate with academics, team members and venues, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of outstanding events.

With a creative mindset and a proactive approach, you anticipate challenges and implement innovative solutions. Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, coupled with your strong attention to detail, enables you to consistently deliver high-quality events that exceed expectations. Overall, you are a driven and enthusiastic individual who is committed to creating exceptional experiences for all event attendees.
 

Location

We all work from home, however travel and overnight stays are required as part of the role.  You'll attend around three symposia a year, which usually run from Mondays to Thursdays and are currently held in the Lake District.  You'll also attend up to three half-day meetings in London a year, which may require overnight stays depending on how far away from London you live.  The biennial prizegiving ceremony is also held in London. It would be helpful if you had a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Please note that we can only consider you for this role if you reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (which will be pro-rated for a 0.8 FTE position) in addition to office closure between Christmas and New Year
• A £1,200 working from home allowance
• All the necessary equipment to work from home
• 7.5% employer pension contributions
• Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover
• A generous staff training budget

Key dates

• The deadline for applications is 23:30 Sunday 30 June
• Invitations to interview will be sent via email on or before Friday 5 July
• Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 July via Zoom
• Start date ASAP
   

Regrettably we won't be able to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications and if you haven't heard from us by Friday 5 July then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

St Marylebone Parish Church is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Community and Development Manager..

Position: Community and Development Director

Responsible to: The Rector

Location: St Marylebone Parish Church, London NW1.

Hours: Up to three days per week

 Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (pro rata)

Summary of role – please see full job description for details

In addition to building good relationships and following through with the major and most established grant making organisations, the Community & Development Manager will also need to show ingenuity in researching new and appropriately interested funders to support St Marylebone in its work, mission and ongoing upkeep.

Principal responsibilities – fundraising, development and communication, research, cultivation and solicitation.  This job is for you if you are flexible, entrepreneurial and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of this central London church, and if you have demonstrable fundraising skills and a proven track record of securing  major gifts. 

How to apply:  Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.

 Closing date: 19 June 2024

 Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function community fundraising and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.

We’re now looking for an events officer to play a key role within the team. You’ll lead on the delivery of a range of events including runs, triathlons, cycles, treks and overseas challenges, with a focus on growing income and engagement. Your role will also help to drive us forward as the go-to charity for challenge events by providing an excellent supporter experience.

About you 

We’re looking for someone with a real drive and a passion for charity events fundraising. You’ll be delivering your own portfolio of events including recruitment of participants, development of supporter journeys and stewardship communications to meet net income and supporter retention targets.

We’re a dedicated team with our supporters at the heart of what we do. If you have experience and interest in delivering events and building relationships with supporters, then this could be the role for you.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London or Glasgow office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home. 

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact The Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team in the first instance.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Friday 21 June 2024 

Interview date Week commencing 1 July 2024 

An exciting position has arisen for a Special Events Coordinator to join a Charity that strives to tackle various health issues. The postholder will be coordinating key Charity exclusive events and maintaining strong relationships with current patrons.  

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering events within the Special Events Programme, ensuring effective operational management
• Managing event budgets to maximize income in line with targets
• Securing lot donations, raffle prizes, ticket sales, and gifts in kind, nurturing donor relationships
• Monitoring event innovation, trends, and patterns in the Charity sector
• Developing relationships with supporters
• Assisting in producing gala and cultivation events for major donors, corporate supporters, and VIPs
• Supporting marketing efforts for projects, events, and campaigns
• Ensuring the database is up to date and collaborate with the Database team
• Researching suitable prospects for invitation to special events and maintain a database of potential future patrons
• Maintaining strong relationships with current patrons and identify opportunities for their further engagement and support
• Travel for supporter meetings and events in London and the UK, occasionally working evenings and weekends

Successful candidate profile:

• Experience managing special events aimed at high net worth individuals
• Experience of writing creative copy for event materials
• Project management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Length: 6 months temp – permanent

Rate: £16-£18 per hour

Hours: 35 per week

Working pattern: 1 day per week in office / 4 days per week remote

Fixed Term - until 31 July 2025

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Project Executive working on the Soccer Aid for UNICEF campaign.

The scope of the Project Executive role is broad. You will be responsible for delivering several projects which will support in achieving the objectives of the Soccer Aid for UNICEF campaign, for example, the delivery of child mascot experience, fundraising supporter journeys, training week logistics and overseeing Supporter Care briefing and liaison. 

The role requires strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a collaborative role working with multiple colleagues to unlock fundraising opportunities and to deliver excellent supporter journeys and experiences, maximising income and impact for children.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 13 June 2024.

First Round Interview date: Monday 1 July 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

The Royal Opera House continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with the Royal Opera House.

The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager, in this role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio.

The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials:

• An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations
• Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts
• Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects
• A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully
• Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working
• A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential.

The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who aredisabled,as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

The job pack and full job description are attached below. We are committed to anonymous shortlisting so applications must be submitted via the ROH online recruitment portal. We do not accept CVs and Cover Letters. 

Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 24th June 2024.

First stage interviews will be online via MS Teams w/c 1st July 2024 with second stage in person interviews at ROH Covent Garden w/c 8th July 2024.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.

Candidates must have permission to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.

Location: Home-based within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with occasional national and international travel  

Contract: Permanent and full time

Reporting to: Head of Advocacy, Policy and Research 

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 p/a

Additional benefits: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme  

Summary of role 

The Policy Manager is a key role in supporting the development and implementation of WeProtect Global Alliance’s strategy and vision for a digital world designed to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.

We require a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong track record of carrying out policy research and analysis, who can build relationships with external stakeholders, provide technical support to governments, and is able to work in dynamic, global policy environments.

You will be responsible for monitoring policy and political developments, promoting evidence-based policies, and building and maintaining relationships with government, civil society and private sectors to foster change. You will have a sound understanding of how policy decisions are influenced and made. You will also lead on the development of policy outputs including briefings, papers and reports, working with colleagues to build evidence and articulate the Alliance’s work across our membership and with other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable professional experience in a comparable policy-focused role and will have a diverse skill set, encompassing critical policy analysis, effective communication of complex policy concepts to diverse audiences and strong project management skills. You will also have a demonstrable understanding of children’s rights and related public policy developments globally.

You will be a strong team-player, who inspires and supports your colleagues, Alliance members and external partners. You will be committed to maintaining ethical standards and the values of WeProtect Global Alliance.

About WeProtect Global Alliance 

The internet was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.   

Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 102 countries are members along with 70 private sector companies and 94 civil society and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.

WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of staff based in the UK and Belgium, and is overseen by an influential Global Policy Board. 

Policy Manager role and responsibilities 

Overall purpose of role 

WeProtect Global Alliance supports our members to achieve more together than they could alone, through pooling and sharing knowledge and data, solving problems and making a powerful case for change.

The Policy Manager role is pivotal to making a compelling case for action and bringing together experts to generate political commitment, develop policies and practical solutions to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse and long-term harm. The role will support the vital work of our Global Taskforce, comprised of government members from across the globe. It will require close collaboration with the Communications and Engagement team and other members of the Alliance Secretariat.

Legislative, regulatory and policy work

• Lead on a range of policy projects on key emerging threats and responses to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.
• Analyse national legislation, policies, multilateral initiatives and regulatory approaches to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration and policy learning.
• Prepare policy reports, briefs, and proposals, tailored to various audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and members, working alongside the Communications and Engagement team.
• Monitor the implementation and impact of policies, regulations, and legislative proposals regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse, including potential challenges in implementing and enforcing regulatory measures.
• Develop and evaluate policy options and recommendations based on evidence, best practice, and stakeholder input, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and member priorities.
• Support the drafting of responses to consultations, policy briefings, and other public policy initiatives, including relevant third-party publications.
• Promote, support and embed the use of the Alliance’s Model National Response with Government members including supporting the use of national legal and policy frameworks in accordance with the UNCRC and other regional and international and regional standards.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of key legislative, policy and political developments in relation to child sexual exploitation and abuse online.

Global Taskforce

Support the focus and outcomes delivered by the Alliance’s Global Taskforce:

• Encourage and facilitate effective sharing of information among Taskforce member countries.
• Actively highlight valuable and impact resources available to governments.
• Support Taskforce member countries in identifying opportunities, actions and strategic steps within their national frameworks to enhance the protection of children.
• Organise bi-annual reporting and coordinating special events to foster leadership development for government officials involved in the Taskforce’s work.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of key contacts in Taskforce member countries.

Wider stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, partners, and collaborators relevant to our work across the Alliance membership.
• Lead on development of or contribute to written outputs, such as reports, topic-specific briefing papers, website copy, presentations and blog posts to communicate the findings of our work to relevant audiences.
• Present analysis, evidence and findings about complex and sometimes contentious subjects to a wide range of audiences, ensuring an understanding of the subject and issues arising and enabling informed decision making.
• Represent the Alliance at key meetings as required, including presenting at and supporting the delivery of presentations at international events.
• Collaborate with WeProtect colleagues to integrate policy considerations into organisational initiatives and programmes ensuring coherence and effectiveness.

Wider organisational responsibilities

• Commit to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance, putting these at the forefront of all work and actions.
• Ensure that a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in all work.
• Comply with all organisational codes, policies and processes.
• Attend and actively participate in regular line management check-ins and whole team meetings, preparing updates and discussion topics as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver reports for the Senior Management Team or Board, as necessary.
• Ensure that the Alliance’s membership information database (CRM), project management documents, impact measurement tracking and other internal databases are kept fully up-to-date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Travel locally, nationally and internationally for work events.
• Contribute, as necessary, to the detailed planning and delivery of the biennial WeProtect Global Alliance Global Summit.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests to support the best interests of WeProtect Global Alliance.

Person Specification 

Essential skills, experience and knowledge

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance.
• Extensive professional experience in a comparable policy role in the not-for-profit sector, government, international/intergovernmental organisation or a social movement.
• A strong interest in children’s rights and preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Knowledge and understanding of public policy processes, with strong analytical skills to analyse and gather data
• Knowledge of children’s rights, in particular child protection issues.
• Advanced interpersonal, people and networking skills, including a successful track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and speaking communication skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences through formal and informal presentations, reports and papers.
• Strong drive for results with the proven ability to think strategically, solve problems and focus on clear and achievable goals.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing policy and/or research projects with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
• Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally.

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

• Experience living or working in the Global South (highly desirable).
• Any lived experience which may be relevant to our organisation, mission and role.
• Knowledge of child rights, child protection, online harms or closely related issues.
• A university degree in a related field.
• Fluency in languages other than English.
• Experience of working with geographically dispersed and/or remote working teams.

Diversity, inclusion and equity 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups.  

Safeguarding and values 

As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.  

All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Our values are:  

• Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge 

• Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding 

• Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion