At James' Place we believe every suicide is an avoidable death and no man should face a suicidal crisis alone. Our Liverpool centre opened in 2018 and has helped more than 400 men through our unique evidence-based intervention. Our second centre is opening in London in 2020 and we plan to open three more centres around the UK in the coming years. We need a skilled, committed and enthusiastic fundraiser to develop our portoflio of local income streams and to support on the delivery of the wider fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with the team in Liverpool, the postholder will build on existing fundraising relationships and develop new opportunties accross individual giving, corporates, trusts and events. This role will join us at an exciting time as the charity grows and continues to achieve significant impact on this vital cause. 

The University of Westminster Students’ Union (UWSU) is a dynamic, student-led education charity that is dedicated to improving the lives and academic experience of current and future students at the University of Westminster.

Our vision is to be at the centre of our student community with highly engaged members. Our employees play a vital role in helping us to achieve this vision by coming together with students to improve our community, our collective student voice and ensuring the highest level of student and staff wellbeing.

We are excited to be recruiting a new Head of Student Voice & Engagement, who will ensure that the SU is truly at the heart of the lives of Westminster students, helping them to make positive change.

Job Description

The role of Head of Student Voice and Engagement is both a challenging and rewarding one, that ensures UWSU is truly at the heart of the lives of Westminster students, helping them to make positive change.

We are looking for someone that can bring an imaginative and bold approach to this important role and to our Senior Leadership Team, driving innovation and quality, whilst exploring ways to diversify our services and activities as we adapt to supporting our members in a post-pandemic world. You will be a key part in helping us to continue to create an environment that promotes collaboration, autonomy, and purpose, making great use of our team's individual and collective strengths.

Your experience might have been gained working and/or volunteering in a membership or campaigning environment, or within a Higher Education or democratic organisation.  You’ll have strong relationship-building skills and an ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.  We are especially keen to hear from you if you have a passion for working in a student-led environment and a strong interest and commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and ambitious team here at Westminster. Based over four sites in the heart of London, UWSU is a fun, exciting and flexible working environment with a strong supportive culture that is committed to ensuring our people have a great experience and develop their potential.

If you’re interested in joining us at the centre of the Westminster student community, please visit our website to view the full pack and supporting information.

For a confidential conversation about the role, or if you require the application pack in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR Consulting: email address can be found on our website

We are recruiting for an interim Chief Executive as our current Chief Executive heads off on maternity leave from mid-January 2021. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with sound judgement and the ability to problem solve to work with trustees and the staff team to help us deliver our mission of helping children in care and young care leavers to unleash their potential and to make the care system the best it can be. 

With a track record in third sector organisational leadership, building, motivating and maintaining high performing teams and implementing strategic plans to have maximum impact, you will have extensive experience of financial management and in establishing and improving organisational systems and processes.

This is an important and exciting time for Become. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen a 75% increase in demand for our services and have been supporting hundreds of young people facing very challenging circumstances. This year we have also launched our new strategy setting out our ambitions for the coming years.

We are now looking for an exceptional candidate to lead us through this critical time in the organisation’s history. If you are interested in this role, please read and download the attached job pack (which include the job description and person specification) and send a CV and covering letter to ou recruitment email address by midday on Thursday 22nd October. 

Informal conversations with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team will take place on 28/10/20 with an interview with young people also that week. The panel interview will be held on 2/11/20 

Salary: £65-70k pro rata 

Hours: 35 hours p/w (flexible and part-time working arrangements considered) 

Application closing date: Midday, Thursday 22nd October 2020

This is an exciting time to be joining Chester Students’ Union. We have had a recent refocus on our charitable objectives, ensuring strong delivery of the core elements of a Students’ Union including effective representation, independent advice and a diverse range of social opportunities. The organisation is energised in becoming the best it can be for over 12,000 students at multiple sites across Chester, Shrewsbury and Warrington.

Role Purpose

To provide strategic leadership in the organisation for HR, people and overall student engagement. Additionally, to provide oversight and support to Heads of Department within our membership services and marketing and sales functions. To deputise where required for the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead work on our people and HR functions ensuring over time we achieve appropriate accreditations such as Investors in People (IiP)
• To work with the CEO in supporting elected officers to achieve their goals, providing coaching and mentoring
• To empower and support managers of our marketing and student opportunities functions
• To provide support and leadership to our advice and representation staff
• To lead work on maximising student engagement through developing and enacting a clearly defined strategy at all sites
• To deputise for the CEO in their absence

Further Information

A job pack with more information including a full role description and person specification can be found on our website which you will be redirected to when you click 'apply on website.'

Post Title: Team Lead Children and Young People’s Services

Contract: Maternity cover (estimated start date - November)

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Location: Buckinghamshire

Hours of Work:  Full time 37 hours per week

ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND

Buckinghamshire Mind was founded in 1914 as Buckinghamshire Association for Mental Health. Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect

Working from offices in Aylesbury, Chesham and High Wycombe we provide high quality services to some of the most isolated and vulnerable members of society. Services include: wellbeing activity groups and peer support, older adults' dementia support, Safe Haven crisis service, befriending, community partnership outreach services, peer support in schools’ projects, employment support and counselling.

Buckinghamshire Mind has over 500 volunteers (including 400 peer ambassadors/mentors in schools and over 100 in befriending partnerships). These dedicated individuals support our passionate staff team alongside an active service user council, who all ensure our services are tailored to need and are of the highest quality.

Purpose of the Role

As Team Lead of Children and Young People’s Services, you will project manage and deliver our large portfolio of Peer Support Mentoring Programmes in Schools and Mental Health Education service; developing and enhancing the programmes’ impact and reach. You will be responsible for the line management of three Peer Support in Schools Educators who will also deliver on these projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has experience of working in schools (or with children and young people) around mental health and wellbeing. You will require a positive can-do attitude with the ability to manage projects and deliver excellent quality work across a range of contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will vary from week-to-week depending on priorities, but regular tasks will include:

Promotion and relationship management

• Promote and raise awareness of our Peer Support in Schools (PSIS) and Mental Health Education service to parents, teachers, support staff, external agencies and stakeholders as required.
• Manage relationships with funders, including Public Health and Oxford Health’s Mental Health Support Team (MHST).
• Manage existing relationships within schools.
• Act as a main point of contact for key staff within schools.
• Support the Prevention Services Manager in managing relationships with key funders, contractors and stakeholders.
• Support staff within the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Team.

Delivery

• Deliver all aspects of the Peer Support in Schools (PSIS) services in both primary and secondary school settings across Buckinghamshire.
• Deliver mental health assemblies and workshops through our Mental Health Education service to students, staff and parents.
• Lead by example; inspiring and motivating the mentors and young people you work with.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Project manage the CYP services delivery against KPI targets for a variety of funding sources.
• Ensure that the service is young people led to inform continuous improvement.
• Monitor, evaluate and develop the CYP services to maximise impact and reach.  
• Produce statistical and evaluative reports against planned outcomes for both the Prevention Services Manager and grant funders as required.
• Carry out all administrative tasks associated with the service which including report writing and keeping accurate, up-to-date records of all school provision, mentors, attendances and service users.

Line Management

• Recruit and line manage staff to work within CYP services as required.
• Lead by example through inspiring and motivating line staff to deliver high quality provision.
• Coordinate, administrate and provide support, supervision and line/performance management to the worker (s) involved in service delivery.

Other

• Attend regular meetings with the Prevention Services Manager to assess service progress and agree future developments.
• Apply for funding applications throughout the year.
• Attend both internal & external meetings as agreed with the Prevention Services Manager.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required for the success of the role.

Person Specification

Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and most of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these requirements in your supporting statement as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Supports the aims and work of Buckinghamshire Mind (E)
• Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all Buckinghamshire Mind matters (E)

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of working with children and young people (E)
• Relevant experience (E)
• Has experience of line management (D)
• Has experience of project management – design, delivery, implementation and evaluation (E)
• Has experience of the issues affecting hard to reach and excluded groups of children and young people (E)
• Has experience of safeguarding issues related to children and young people (D)
• Has experience of delivering education and/or training to young people (E)
• Has experience of working within a school environment(D)
• Has excellent communication skills and is confident communicating with key stakeholders. (E)
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Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Has knowledge of social and situational factors influencing young people’s mental health and wellbeing (E)

• Has excellent communication skills, especially with children and young people who experience/have experienced mental health issues, including hard to reach and excluded groups (E)
• Can motivate and build confidence in staff and volunteers (E)
• Knowledge of statutory services e.g. Health and social care (D)
• Can keep written records and data (E)
• Has use of own vehicle and appropriate insurance (work related mileage will be paid) (E)
• Has excellent IT skills (D)
• Has excellent organisational skills (E)
• Understanding of equality and diversity principles (E)

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
• Training and development opportunities
• Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
• Childcare vouchers
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Free eye tests
• Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution)

Applications: Please send –

CV and Supporting Statement.  Your Supporting Statement should explain how your skills and experience meet each of the requirements detailed in the Person Specification.

The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.

Closing date for applications is 30th September. Interviews are scheduled for 8th October 2020.

Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

In many organisations this role is purely fundraising.  We’re looking for someone to design our supporter journeys and as importantly someone to inspire and support them across their many different journeys.  Fundraising is good, but it isn’t everything.

We want to have reached 10,000 supporters and members by 2023. We’ll work on outreach campaigns and need you to make sure new members and new enquirers are given the love and attention they need to get, and stay engaged.

Your role is to create the communications and the processes to support our supporters and members in their engagement with us. We’ve little in place right now, so this is a great time to make your mark.

ROLE

To support our supporters and ensure that they are made to feel welcome;  that they can find the information they need, can get involved in a way that suits them, are aware of the services they can access, take part and vote as members, stand or vote for Trustees, attend the AGM, are supported in reaching out to others, are acknowledged, thanked and are kept informed and inspired.   

ABOUT YOU

You enjoy writing and have an easy, relaxed style. You will be at home in the social media environment.  Alongside your great communication skills (is it wrong to hope you stammer?) you are analytical - able to see the bigger picture – keen to drill down on user journeys and set up processes capable of supporting and tracking the different paths our supporters take – whether that be fundraising, campaigns, volunteering or just kept inspired. And convert passers by into fully engaged members and supporters. 

SUPPORTER JOURNEYS

You will start by mapping the routes people (can) take to get involved – and set up systems and communications (emails, tweets, letters, thank yous, information packs) to encourage them to stay engaged and involved.

You will work with mailchimp, hootesuite and other platforms to ensure supporters are kept informed via a channel which suits them. You’ll work with our Salesforce Administrator to ensure we capture all relevant data, segment our communications and monitor impact. Don’t be afraid to rethink how we do things.  Take a look at Facebook Support Group, Twitter and Insta – how do we use these channels to convert people into members?

A portion of our supporters have been with us for up to 40 years, others are fresh in.  We’ve enquiries in from parents, from students, from those struggling at work and from rebels keen to campaign.  You will need to be systematic and structured in your approach if we are to provide consistent care for all of our supporters.

While your communications will capture and inspire, this needs to be backed up with good structured admin and planning skills.  You’ll design the pathways for fundraisers and runners – from the info packs through to the certificates and thank yous; you’ll have your sights set on high volume recruiting during International Stammering Awareness Day; have a plan for students; have the welcome email off pat.  And because you are ambitious, keen to demonstrate the value you bring and show your achievements, you’ll set up monitoring and tracking from the start.

If this is you, come and join the team.

This is a new role to strengthen the national campaigning of Keep Our NHS Public, joining a small, but very successful and committed team.

Keep Our NHS Public (KONP) campaigns for an NHS which is publicly funded, publicly provided and publicly accountable, available to all on the basis of clinical need, regardless of ability to pay. We campaign for an increase in funding, an end to privatisation, safe staffing levels and against racist scapegoating in the NHS and against migrant charges. Our campaign is growing rapidly and is recruiting more members, increasing its reach into the mainstream media and growing our online presence. This job is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growth and help us win our struggle to save the NHS.

A successful applicant will have some campaigning experience, though not necessarily as a professional, ideally have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively by email, on video call, phone and in person. We are looking for a dedicated, friendly and helpful personality who copes well with stress, maintains focus and will be an enthusiastic new member of the team.

The KONP Campaigns Officer role is primarily designed to support the Head of Campaigns with ongoing campaigns, to support the development of new campaign initiatives, with a focus on digital campaigning activity, recruitment and fundraising, and to support and maintain close liaison with the KONP groups around the country, as well as helping local people set up new groups.

More about the job:

The Campaigns Officer will be responsible to the Head of Campaigns. This post is for 16-24 hours a week, commencing at £15.50 per hour. Some of the weekly hours may occur in the evening and at the weekend, and time off in lieu is offered if this is the case.

KONP rents desk-space in a shared office in Hackney, London, where some of our team is based. Currently, the team is working remotely. However, travel to London for team meetings is likely to resume post-Covid. Details about the tasks involved are included in the Job Description.

What you need to do to apply:

• Please read the job description in full, to make sure you understand the role and fulfil the specifications
• Please send us a covering letter of why you think you're right for the role
• Please send us an up to date, relevant CV with your covering letter

Please note:

• The application deadline is 16/10/2020
• The interview date will be 30/10/2020 (online)

Also note, successful applicants will be subject to references.

Do you want to be part of the team at one of the best students’ union in the UK?

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to assist us in achieving our goal of making life better for our students, we have the ideal opportunity for you to join our central team.

You will manage the finance office and function for the Union, including its trading company, with a proactive approach continuously seeking ways to improve processes and service. Providing financial performance information to management and budget holders and producing management accounts and other reports as required you will have an exceptional attention to detail. You will have experience of charity accounting and Sage Line 50 and be pragmatic with an adaptable approach to the day to day operational function of the finance department.

Bucks Students’ Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.

We value student officers, volunteers and employees with ideas and personality and believe that lively, active and vibrant people shape our organisation.

The role attracts excellent opportunities to work in a creative and fun environment and for personal development. As a flexible working employer, there is a possibility for this role to be offered on a part time basis for the right candidate.

Lancaster University Students’ Union’s (LUSU) goal is for students to have a fulfilling time at university. We work towards that goal by getting involved in every aspect of the life of the university, providing a wide range of services designed to make time at the University as fun, fulfilling and fantastic as it can be. We also provide support services, so that if students are experiencing challenges, they can get the support they need.

Our vision is to inspire, support, and empower our members to succeed academically and engage in our communities on campus, in the region and around the world so they thrive now and in their future.

Chief Executive

Lancaster University Students’ Union (LUSU)

£55,000-£62,000 plus pension

Lancaster

We are seeking a Chief Executive to provide collaborative and agile strategic leadership that enables a powerful voice for our students. At a period of exciting change, the Chief Executive will work closely with student officers, staff and Lancaster University to develop the Union and implement a strategy that is determined by our students and reflects our core values. The Chief Executive will guide our democratic organisation, where students lead at every level, and deliver an ambitious change programme, to ensure LUSU is as effective as possible in achieving the best for students. The Chief Executive will also ensure our commercial opportunities are maximised, our finances are stable and will develop a culture of ideas, innovation and entrepreneurialism.

We are seeking an engaging, collaborative and enabling leader and coach who is values driven. With experience of working within membership organisations and a track record of developing successful strategies with stakeholders, our new Chief Executive will bring a facilitative style and commercial ability, with experience of enabling staff to work effectively. Adept at ensuring effective operational delivery and financial management, the Chief Executive will be confident working within a complex governance environment and crucially will be motivated by others succeeding over achieving their own personal agenda.

For further information and to apply to this role, please click on the apply button.

Closing date:  Sunday 18th October 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 23-28th October 2020

Engagement meetings with LUSU: week commencing 2nd November 2020

Interviews with LUSU: week commencing 9th November 2020

Lancaster University Students’ Union is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities as well as those from the LGBT community.

Who we are looking for

Do you enjoy working on a diverse range of design projects? Are you passionate about developing a brand across an organisation to suit its purpose and audience?

We are looking for an experienced designer to develop the LSESU brand and create quality design solutions for both print and digital outputs. You will enjoy working to briefs, with good time management and an eye for cost-effective production.

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong technical ability and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience working to multiple briefs and providing timely communications to project owners

The following skills are desirable:

• Motion Graphics / Animation experience
• Videography and Photography editing skills

This is an exciting role for a proactive and creative problem solver with a drive to own and deliver sector-leading design. In return, we offer you a role with a dynamic organisation that values its staff and invests in talented individuals.

For more details, please see the attached job description and person specification on our website.

Please note this role may be temporarily remote due to coronavirus.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

• 25 days holidays per year
• Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals, wth a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to LSE staff training courses
• Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Want to apply?

To apply please complete our online application which can be found on our website.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact: James Hann, Chief Executive (details found on our website).

Do you care deeply about the welfare of older adults?

Do you have experience in social care or working with people with a wide variety of needs and abilities?

Are you an experienced, highly organised and creative groups facilitator?

If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!

We’re looking for an experienced and skilled individual who will deliver a package of support, including one to one home assessments and running group activities, to help reduce loneliness, improve health and wellbeing and increase older people and their carer’s opportunities to connect to their local community.

What we do

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 133 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with volunteering and children and families’ projects.

We work with around 400 older people and their carers a year, many of whom are very frail and elderly. Sadly, though they very often get left out: their friendships and networks disappear, family and friends move away, and they end up very lonely and isolated. Once that happens, mental and physical illness too often follow. We believe that surrounding older people with a welcoming, nurturing community, is vital to improving and maintaining their wellbeing. We also know they want to thrive, create, feel a sense of purpose, and continue living their lives to the full, for their whole lives.

In response to this we offer one to one support and case-working, befriending, and an exciting programme of social and support groups with fully escorted transport. We also run fun events and intergenerational activities to bring the whole community together. From reminiscence, art, music, and health and wellbeing advice, to outings and new and exciting experiences, no two days are the same.

The role

In this role, you'll deliver some of our existing groups, including our Happy Mondays group, Friday Social Club and a lively Stroke Club. With the support of volunteers and community members, you'll coordinate other smaller peer-led and tutor-led groups (from exercise classes to a mental health support group for older women). You will also take responsibility for a new caseload of referrals and carry out home assessments on clients to identify their individual needs. Working closely with health, adult social care, housing departments and voluntary sector organisations, as well as liaising with referees, you will work hard to ensure clients’ and their carers needs are met, providing help with anything from applying for making adaptions in the home to supporting them to get involved in one of our many groups or projects.

A key part of the role is involving older adults and carers themselves in the delivery of the programme as volunteers, and involving people of all ages and backgrounds from the local community - from NHS health professionals to local artists and students. You will also need to build individual relationships of trust with older participants, and work closely with our Neighbourhood Care Coordinator and Older People’s Programme Manager to ensure we take a joined-up approach to caring for individuals.

About you

The role needs someone creative, energetic, passionate, but importantly, also highly organised. You must be as comfortable making sure a minibus schedule is up to date, as you are delivering craft activities or quizzes, or as comfortable hosting NHS professionals delivering healthcare advice, as you would be helping run an escorted visit to a local farm. You need to have lots of ideas, and be highly ambitious, but also be able to make your ideas happen. 

Most of all, we need someone who cares deeply about the welfare of older people and their carers, and is able to react quickly and appropriately to emerging issues – especially to the more serious care issues we inevitably encounter. While appropriate training will be given, we are looking for candidates with some social care experience ideally.

About us

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is full time, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working.

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email us with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call.

The closing date is 09:00 on Monday 19 October.

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob.  Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification.

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above.  We won’t assess applications without one.

INTERVIEWS: First round interviews will take place w/c 19 October.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a second interview the following week.

Coronavirus/COVID-19: the safety and wellbeing of our current and future employees remains a top priority, therefore interviews will be conducted remotely by video if necessary.

Technical Coordinator

Full-time, fixed term till September 2021

Grade C, £30,080 - £33,830 per annum inclusive of all allowances per annum (depending on experience)

Ref: BC858 

The Technical Coordinator will co-ordinate the technical delivery of a diverse programme of work at the Barbican Centre and offsite, working in conjunction with the Creative Learning producers, curators and project managers. They will also contribute to the planning and delivery of the Level G and Beyond Barbican programmes.

The Creative Learning programme supports people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their creative voice and access world-class arts for free. Ranging from workshops, events and talent development programmes that give people their first taste of the arts, to those that enable existing artists to push the boundaries of their practice, all Creative Learning projects are designed to bring people together and equip them with new skills and confidence.

The Level G programme is responsible for a public programme of arts and learning projects designed to create space for conversations about social and cultural questions, and their effects on our lives. Primarily taking place across the Barbican’s foyer spaces, the programme comprises a changing series of installations, artist residencies, architectural commissions and a range of events and talks. The programme aims to produce accessible and experimental projects which offer fresh perspectives on social questions.

The Beyond Barbican programme focuses on inspiring new and diverse audiences to discover and love the arts, whilst also supporting sustainable change in local cultural infrastructure. The programme brings together the Barbican's Arts, Learning and Community work in one model, using the expertise and knowledge of the Barbican's teams to embed ambitious programming into events and support the local community to develop and deliver their own work. The programme uses large scale events as a focal point and catalyst for a wider year round programme of activity in Culture Mile and East London.

Candidates should have a good understanding of the practice of arts education, good knowledge of all aspects of arts events production and a track record in technical planning and delivery of creative arts events.

You will need to have a proven track record of relevant experience, a passion for the arts and be an excellent communicator, able to liaise with artists, producers, participants and students and also have excellent organizational and administrative skills.

As a team and an organisation, we are committed to Equal Opportunities, and would welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those currently underrepresented in the arts.

The closing date is 5 October 2020 at 12 Noon.

To apply online, please click the apply button.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

An exciting new role for the charity, EDT’s Digital Transformation Officer will take a fundamental role in the optimisation and digitisation across the organisation to support young people with both online and face-to-face activities. Using creative and forward thinking and a passion for digital tools, the post holder will help improve the lives of young people, regardless of their background.

Location is flexible, around one of our offices (Southampton, Welwyn Garden City, Plymouth, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow).

Responsibilities include:

Operations and Project Management

• Agree annual budget with Finance Manager and be accountable for delivering successfully against that budget, with a focus on cost control and value for money
• Regular financial and operational reporting
• Project manage digital projects and ensure relationships with external stakeholders, staff and audiences are all managed effectively, i.e. requirements captured or challenged where necessary, delivery of robust, reliable solutions against clear expectations
• Train staff on new digital solutions to ensure the transformational change is embedded
• Maintain development environments and manage change requests

Technology Platform for online experiences

• Build recommendations and fully costed solutions meeting the charities aims whilst keeping within the tight constraints of a charity’s support costs.
• Implement and manage technology solution/s (with suppliers) and to engage stakeholders and ensure ease and reliability of access to engage with EDT
• Ensure the charity is receiving the best cost solutions using discounts and negotiated deals where possible.
• Identify, recommend and source other products to support the user experience while maintaining safeguarding.

Website Improvement

• Optimise, develop and co-ordinate our website aligned to new messaging and branding and learning management system/online member hub
• Work cross team to create a digital community which supports stakeholder experiences, helps young people take part and stay connected and promotes the work we do

Risk management and policy compliance

• Review and update the ICT policy, ensuring it is aligned to GDPR policy. Input into GDPR Policy for the ICT technical aspects
• In line with rules agreed with GDPR Lead, undertake regular data cleansing and where possible automate
• Use knowledge of Safeguarding policy and awareness of safeguarding issues to build in the relevant controls and safeguards into the digital solutions, website and other systems
• Promote IT safety and policy compliance (IT, GDPR) culture amongst users to protect the charity and its stakeholders

Continuous improvement- On-going review of processes

• Maintain a good working knowledge of the full range of EDT programmes, activities and accreditations
• Critically review the use of systems (Website CMS, CRM, LMS, bespoke applications) and collaboration and communication tools (Teams, Skype…) for maximal efficiency and integration
• Identify improvements to achieve the charity’s vision and collaborate with others to implement these
• Work alongside marketing team to ensure continuity of student, sponsor and supporter experiences
• Where appropriate, work with other teams to ensure proper use and update of systems
• Keep on top of innovative ways to present EDT content, proposing and implementing with changing digital trends. Turn insight into real actions and solutions

Competencies - Attributes - Skills

• Preference of IT Degree or completed Apprenticeship programme in IT - able to demonstrate strong technical skills
• Agile thinker who embraces change and its opportunities and is willing to learn and adapt in response
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work co-operatively and confidently with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Ability to work to deadlines, plan workload and demonstrate effective time management 
• Energetic and committed with a clear focus on achieving results
• Professional and proactive, with a real pride in quality of work
• Positive and resilient attitude
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to be an engaging and inspiring ambassador for EDT
• Experience relevant to charity/third sector/youth sector
• Excellent knowledge in identifying suitable products, and building lasting partnerships with our key suppliers
• Significant experience of website development and optimisation
• Experience of Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM systems and user experience models
• Successful project management experience involving IT and non-IT personnel- essential
• Familiarity with Agile methodology
• Knowledge of CSS and javascript an advantage

Special conditions

• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS/PVB check and should hold a clean driving licence
• The post holder will be required to attend meetings and to travel offsite, possible involving overnight stays.

About us

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community.

The Role

The Community & Special Funds Fundraising Officer will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy by building exceptional supporter relationships that maximise income generation and supporter recruitment & retention.

You will operate as a key member of the Community Fundraising Team and will have the opportunity to explore new exciting opportunities for the charity. You will be a primary contact managing a variety of Special Fund relationships. You will also respond to and manage emerging community fundraising opportunities as they arise.

In the first few months of the role there will also be some varied temporary responsibilities to help with the delivery of the charity’s virtual fundraising challenges.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a mature attitude who can effectively and empathetically communicate with supporters, patients, relatives of patients and wider charity colleagues. You will have a can-do, proactive attitude and will be a team-player, happy to help colleagues if required. You will have demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role for over 1 year and will have an understanding for various fundraising practices.

Applications from around the Leeds area and national home-based applications will be accepted, however, please note travel to the charity office in Leeds will be required approximately once a month.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: Wednesday 30th September 
2. Telephone interviews 1st & 2nd October
3. Face to face interviews W/C 5th October

For more details please see the full Job Description.