Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Partnership Manager (DFID) and provide vision and strategic direction to the organisation and wider movement by influencing a complex global network of internal and external stakeholders.

The Partnership Development Team sits within Global Programmes in the Programme Partnerships Department. Our vision is that Save the Children has exceptional partnerships with multilateral and bilateral organisations, optimising funding and influence to deliver our shared aims for children. We seek to achieve this by:

• Holding the broad overview of the multi-faceted partnerships we manage on behalf of SCUK and the movement, and taking a long-term, global approach.
• Presenting compelling and consistent messages that clearly articulate the synergies between Save the Children’s goals and those of our partners.
• Providing partnership expertise in brokering both financial and non-financial relationships with institutions. 
• Driving strategic external engagement at global, regional and local levels, both by actively engaging ourselves and by supporting a culture of external engagement across the global movement. 

As Partnership Manager you will be responsible for maintaining and developing our partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID). DFID has been a long-standing and most key strategic partner for Save the Children UK given our close alignment with DFID’s geographic footprint and its thematic priorities.

In this role you will liaise with wider organisation and movement key stakeholders, providing evidence, advice and leadership on key partnership opportunities. You will provide current and creative analysis, insight, intelligence, and direction on UK Government ODA and on the general market, including trends, strategies, peers/competitors, key contacts and inter-relationships between donors. You will also provide support and coaching to team members to develop and embed our partnership and account management approach. In addition you will:

• Drive Save the Children’s strategic positioning with key partnership opportunities and its response to market trends
• Provide leadership in 1) maximising synergies and leveraging expertise across all appropriate Save the Children divisions, members and 2) ensuring effective participation in existing/new co-ordination mechanisms
• Hold oversight and leadership of SCUK’s overall engagement strategies and key moments across the portfolio (working closely with Government Relations who have responsibility for CEO and Board level engagement with DFID) and actively promote and represent Save the Children externally.

To be successful you will be insightful and analytical, with excellent communication and relationship building skills and experience of influencing and delivering results cross organisationally within a large complex organisation. Ideally you will have extensive experience working with DFID and wider UK Government departments engaged in UK ODA. In addition you will have:

• A strong record of accomplishment in strategic account management
• A proven record of accomplishment in partnership building, brokering relationships with partners, and engagement at a senior level 
• In depth experience and knowledge of current thinking and future trends and thorough understanding of contemporary development and child rights issues 
• Leadership skills, with an external orientation, situational agility, strategic vision, and commitment to delivering results.

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

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

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 15th December 2019

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

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

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

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

Fundraising Campaign Manager- major gifts and supporter appeals (18 Month FTC)

London based with some UK travel

£35,000 + Benefits

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

The Society celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2020 and we will be launching our first fundraising campaign to celebrate this milestone. We are seeking an experienced senior fundraiser to help develop and deliver this.

This is a new role and you will take the lead on creating, developing and delivering a major gift and supporter appeals’ programme from scratch, to engage with members and encourage philanthropic giving. (There will be more emphasis on major giving than supporter appeals, in this role).

The position would best suit an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running. You will be creative, confident and well versed in building the case for support and converting this into major gifts and appeals to the wider membership.

This is an exciting opportunity to help create, shape and deliver a new programme of support for the Society, which will have a significant impact on its members and the important work they undertake.

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 5th January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and creative Marketing Manager to join us on a 12mth Fixed Term Contract.  The key purpose of this role is to help us deliver winning campaigns by developing marketing strategies that reach and engage new audiences.

We are looking for someone who has a real passion for developing engaging and creative marketing campaigns that help build a brand. You’ll be digital-savvy and have experience of cultivating and developing promotional partnerships. 

You will have commissioned audience and market research and applied insight and analysis to create targeted audience strategies, including developing and testing propositions.You will also be great at coming up with ideas and identifying opportunities as well as collaborating with in-house creatives and external agencies to produce engaging content.

You’ll need a good understanding of customer/supporter journeys and how to create a relevant brand experience, working closely with fundraising and other teams.With proven project management skills, including budget management, you will have developed integrated marketing plans that deliver against objectives.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th December 2019

For more information please visit our website.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

About ISD

ISD is a global counter-extremism organisation dedicated to powering solutions to hate and extremism. ISD has established itself as one of the leading global authorities on extremism and security. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and programme delivery, ISD has been at the forefront of forging real-world, evidence-based responses to the challenges of integration, extremism and terrorism.

As a global non-profit organisation with teams in London, Beirut, Toronto and Washington D.C., ISD enjoys strategic partnerships with the world’s leading technology companies and supports more than a dozen prominent governments and institutions in stemming the rise of violent extremism and hate speech.

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Web Manager to develop and implement a strategy to improve our website. You would be joining our small (but mighty) communications team for one day and one half day a week, either at our offices in central London or working remotely.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can develop and implement a web strategy that supports the goals of the organisation and support ISD staff to better carry out their work.

Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation with a strong social mission. You will improve user experience, help to better communicate our mission, the many areas of ISD work and future-proof our site as the organisation grows in size and profile. This role would suit a freelancer who is looking for some routine in their working week or someone looking for part-time work.

The role will include: overseeing a web strategy, adding necessary functionality and development to the website, day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting on the site, updating content to reflect the work we are doing across the organisation and helping users to find and navigate our site. 

1. Website strategy

• Work with senior team to develop a website strategy that supports ISD’s objectives and engages its key audiences
• Advise the team on best practise for the content and format of the website e.g. length of copy and content needed for the pages
• Monitor site performance and campaigns and share analytics and considerations with the wider communications team
• Forward-looking strategy advice to ensure the website is future-proof and responds to the changing needs of its users

2. Website maintenance and development

• Day-to-day updates of the website and scanning for glitches or outdated content
• Create widgets and content to present our information in the most engaging way to users
• Manage and improve user experience, across different devices
• Ensure the website works well for SEO

3. Project management

• Lead website strategy managing input from project teams and the senior team
• Create and manage processes and timelines to ensure the website remains up to date and responds to the organisation’s needs

What success looks like

• Better performing ISD website on desktop and mobile
• More visitors to the ISD website
• Increased length of visits to the website

Person Specification

Essential

• Experienced using Wordpress and Google Analytics
• 3 years plus experience of managing websites
• Experience managing Wordpress sites
• Strong project management experience, leading and delivering projects
• Experience working with a senior team to translate organisational strategy into technical development of the website
• Experience reviewing existing sites and writing and implementing a strategy that includes both minor and major site improvements
• Good working knowledge of UX and optimising websites for mobile
• Good working knowledge of web analytics and SEO, specifically Google Analytics
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills – the ability to be able to communicate with non-technical members of the team
• Attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills
• A commitment to the role, the organisation and our mission
• Enthusiasm for the project and a can-do attitude

Desirable

• Experience using Photoshop, in-design and Premiere Pro to help create content for the website and other digital platforms
• Experience working remotely with teams – you will not be in the office full time so you will need a good system for communicating with the team remotely
• Copywriting skills – copy for pages will generally be written by the communications team but some experience copyediting would be helpful

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this position, please send a one-page cover letter and two-page CV via the application method below, by 11th December, 5pm. Exceptional candidates may be interviewed and appointed before this time.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants who are invited to interview will be asked to produce evidence of their right to work in the UK.

30 Hours per week

The Operation Manager will lead, direct and manage service and business operations across the organisation. The post holder will work with external partners and linked providers and be responsible for all aspects of service operations ensuring delivery of services in line with contract and funder requirements achieving high quality and positive outcomes for service users.

This is a senior role within the charity. The post holder will have wide ranging responsibilities for the performance and development of internal services and operations. The post offers significant opportunities for innovation, development and growth of existing services, working closely with counterpart roles in other organisations, and contributing to joint development and working groups locally and regionally. The post holder will also work with the Director of Operations (DOS), as part of a Management Team, to implement the strategic plans and overall management of services, ensuring the successful strategic development of the organisation, including business planning, internal policies, procedures and quality standards, cross-departmental working and external relations. The Operations Manager will be required to represent the organisation at a senior level both internally and externally.

The post holder will require business and financial acumen to ensure that current and future operations continue on a sustainable and viable basis and can evidence positive outcomes and value in the market we are operating in.

For more Infomation on the Job Description, please do click on Additional Documents on the left handside.

Operations and Governance Manager - Full Time - 2 years fixed term contract initially

Location - Central London, with some travel within the UK and potential for international travel. Flexible working available

Salary - £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

Reporting to Chief Executive

Overall purpose of job

To support the Chief Executive and team in delivering the strategic objectives of the Society.

The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) is one of the world's leading microbiology societies. It is recognised internationally for the support it provides the microbiological community, the scientific integrity and quality of its academic journals and its accurate and evidence-based communications.

Key responsibilities:

The Operations and Governance Manager will provide key support to the Chief Executive (CE) and Executive Committee (EC) of trustees to achieve the strategic objectives set out in the Society’s strategic plan through the following but not limited to:

Governance

• Management of all governance tasks, such as the filing of the annual return and accounts and updating Directors/Trustees registration with the Charities Commission and Companies House
• Contribution to, and collation of, all high-level papers and briefing documents for EC and all subcommittee meetings
• Minute-taking at all EC and subcommittee meetings 
• Co-ordination of the writing and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts

Operations

• Management of liaison with Biochemical Society and/or LABS regarding operational premises-related issues
• Assistance to EC with any necessary travel/accommodation requirements
• Management of incoming and outgoing mail • Maintenance of CE’s contacts database
• Maintenance of the society’s asset registers
• Management of external contracts ensuring they deliver optimum value for the Society
• Full briefing of CE in preparation for internal and external meetings
• Collation and preparation of presentations for CE
• Organisation, planning and preparation of internal and external meetings and activities as directed by CE

Compliance

• Leading on the provision of information on matters relating to GDPR, Data Protection and compliance issues
• Ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant legislative requirements and best practice standards
• Undertaking the role of Health and Safety Officer; ensure that essential policies are in place and that the policy and staff training are kept up to date

Person specification

You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following:

Essential

• Graduate qualification
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience of working in operations management and/or charity governance
• Knowledge and/or understanding of wider charity governance issues such as information governance and risk management
• Working knowledge of governance issues affecting charities
• Practical knowledge of data protection related legislation and compliance best practice
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with diplomacy and the ability to influence: credible and able to deal comfortably with key individuals at all levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent administration skills including proven ability to take accurate and informative meeting minutes
• Ability to work autonomously for significant time periods
• A proactive work style with demonstrable ability to use own initiative
• Ability to time-manage effectively and to prioritise work, working well under pressure
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to build sound and diplomatic working relationships with others and in particular the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience of health and safety management

Desirable

• Interest and/or knowledge relevant to microbiology
• Working knowledge of the function of learned societies and/or professional membership organisations

We are committed to drawing on a wide range of knowledge and experience and strive to maintain diversity in all areas of our work (BAME, career level, disabilities, gender). For more information on the Society’s commitment to diversity and inclusion please see our position statement.

Personal responsibilities:

You will ensure:

• That you present a professional image at all times, both in the office and to members and external suppliers and act as an ambassador for the Society
• That you understand the consequences of your actions for the Society and actively share responsibility with the Chief Executive, Trustees, Managers and office team for the success of the Society’s work
• That you treat all colleagues fairly, working according to the principles of equal opportunity as outlined the Staff Handbook
• That you are willing to work in excess of usual working hours when the balance of the Society’s work or allocated responsibilities requires this. We do not expect excessive working hours, rather we require flexibility when there is a clear benefit to the Society
• That you are aware of basic employment and health and safety law
• That you are compliant with all legal requirements relevant to your role

Team participation responsibilities:

To ensure the following:

• That you understand the Team Objectives and your own Personal Objectives;
  • Can explain the expectations of your role and the measures of success
  • Attend one-to-ones on a regular basis to ensure your individual objectives are clear and up to-date
  • Help and support new staff into their new role as appropriate
• That you take ownership of work and contribute to making decisions
• That you are a team player by supporting your colleagues as appropriate
• That you seek to continuously improve performance by learning and developing new skills and keeping up to date with latest developments in the sector
• That you undergo appropriate levels of coaching, development and support when needed; helping to identify your own:
  • Development needs
  • Development activity
  • Expectations as a result of the development activity
  • Actions to support the development activity
  • Performance against business objectives as a result of the development activity  

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 17th January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

At Shakespeare Schools Foundation, we transform lives through the unique power of Shakespeare.

Our work instils curiosity and empathy; aspiration and self-esteem; literacy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence to see that all the world is their stage. Our projects use a rigorous and supportive process to train teachers and young people in an active and ambitious way of working with Shakespeare. 

Our longest-running project is the Shakespeare Schools Festival, where months of preparation culminate in exhilarating performance evenings on professional theatre stages - hundreds of nights across the country, every autumn in the world’s largest youth drama festival.  

The Sales and Marketing Manager is responsible for design and implementation of the school sales and marketing strategy for the Foundation, leading a motivated team to achieve ambitious targets across two key areas of activity: Festival and Workshops. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate who is looking to expand their leadership skills and take ownership of a complex sales project. You will be an excellent communicator and line manager, with highly developed independent working and a positive, proactive attitude.

Salary: £27-35k per annum, depending on experience

Contract: One year fixed-term, with possibility for extension

Probationary Period: 4 months

Hours: 35 hours per week, flexitime. Occasionally additional hours may be necessary

Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays

Notice period: 8 weeks

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location: This role is based in our central London office (Westminster). Some travel within the UK will be required.

To apply: For full job description and details of how to apply visit our website (below).
Please complete the application form – we will not accept CVs. Applications due by 9am on Monday 6th January 2020.

We actively encourage applicants from BAME communities and people with disabilities.
If you would like a copy of the job description document in large print please email us through the contact details in the Job Description.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a great international charity based in central London to help source their new Digital Communications Manager. The charity has a large international network of supporters ranging from grassroots level to internationally recognised bodies focused on the welfare of the elderly community globally. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to help develop the digital communications arm of the organisation working within a highly talented and successful regional and international comms team. Please note that this is an initial 12-month FTC.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a wealth of communications management experience specifically within the digital sphere. You will be comfortable in helping to input into the communications strategy, manage channels independently and produce engaging content. A natural communicator who can manage internal and external stakeholders and can oversee multiple projects. Previous charity sector experience is not compulsory however a passion to work on social causes is essential. Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information.

Philanthropy Team Manager

Salary: £37,000 - £43,000 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits (plus £3,200 per annum London Weighting Allowance if London based)

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes or London

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

World Vision UK is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our vibrant team. This is a rewarding role, offering the opportunity to play an integral part in transforming the lives of millions of vulnerable children and their communities through our UK funded work in almost 40 countries across 4 continents. 

You will be performance driven, working closely with senior management to develop a brand-new plan securing long-term, sustainable growth for the charity. Leading a team of six, we are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate a track record of fundraising from high net worth individuals so you will need to be a strong influencer and networker. You will develop compelling propositions that secure support for the charity, so your communication skills need to be second to none! With individual responsibility for philanthropy in this role, you’ll need the confidence and entrepreneurial spirit to own, build and grow philanthropic giving for the charity.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.Sound like you? Would you like to know more?

We offer a salary as indicated + pension + generous holiday entitlement + flexible / home working and free parking (MK office only), and more importantly the freedom and flexibility to make this role your own.

Please click the link provided to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 31st December 2019

Interview Dates: 16th and 17th January 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

No agencies please.

We believe in the power of your personal lived-experience of the criminal justice system.

We believe with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.

Do you want to use your experience to enable others to change the system from within?

IF YOU DO, THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• Been in prison or on probation?
• Able to lead a team of dedicated staff?
• Excellent communication skills?
• Drive and have your own car?
• Strong IT skills?
• Experience of managing multiple projects?
• Experienced managing volunteers or small groups?
• Experienced managing budgets?
• Highly motivated and passionate about change

IF THE ANSWER TO ALL OF THESE IS YES, THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU.!

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Full time position
• 12 month fixed-term contract (likely to be extended)
• Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

* The post is subject to a 6 month probationary period and Enhanced DBS check

ABOUT US

At User Voice we believe in transformation powered by experience, and are committed to making the criminal justice system work for everyone.We believe that with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.Only offenders can stop re-offending…

HOW TO APPLY

Visit our website for details of how to apply for this role.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – collaborative, democratic, resilient optimistic, ordering chaos and authentic. You’ll get an experience like no other with the chance to fast forward your career.

We offer career enhancing opportunity, support and encouragement to develop new skills.

Successful candidates will be results and outcome-orientated with knowledge of the criminal justice sector. As well as managing the development and delivery of the service, we are looking for motivated people willing to travel and go above and beyond to get the job done.

Our Engagement Teams are responsible for engaging with a diverse range of service users with different experiences in order to improve services and promote active citizenship.  As balanced Teams they have a range of complementary skills in order to achieve these aims, including service user engagement, service provider engagement, project management and administration.

Makan is an educational organisation committed to strengthening voices for human rights. We work to make the Palestinian human experience more accessible to a broad audience by leveraging the language of rights, equality, and dignity.

Hours: 24 hours / 3 days per week (with the possibility of extending to full-time)
Location: Acklam Road, London
Compensation: Subject to experience

The role of the Communications & Relationships Manager is to effectively present Makan in public fora, including the digital space, and to build and implement a fundraising strategy that ensures Makan’s sustainability as a non-profit organisation.

The Communications & Partnerships Manager will be an experienced, self-motivated, focused and driven individual who is skilled at developing and nurturing relationships with key individuals, who excels in presenting key messages to different audiences, and who wants to be part of an initiative that seeks to challenge the current narrative on Palestine/Israel.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure external and internal communications uphold Makan’s organisational values and principles
• Manage all outward facing communications
• Build and implement fundraising strategy with Makan Director
• Present Makan to different audiences within the UK and other regions

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in communications (marketing, social media outreach, website management, writing) and fundraising
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while working both independently and in a collaborative team environment

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your CV together with an attached cover letter outlining why you are the right person for this position and email it to us. Please note that applications sent without a cover letter will not be considered.

Moving away from traditionally reactive approaches to charity comms, On Road is improving media coverage of misrepresented groups and issues, from soap storylines to news, by moving senior media professionals on an emotional level about the issue at hand, providing informal yet carefully curated opportunities for them to connect with a diverse group of people who have first hand or relevant experience of the issue.

We run what we call “interactions” which have been developed and refined by our team since 2011 replacing traditional diversity training or campaigning at media professionals which often pushes statistics and facts about a community or issue at time-poor, overloaded journalists in an industry which is undergoing seismic change. Our experience shows that a journalist who has connected on a human level with an issue is much more likely to take it upon themselves to quickly research the topic, and often champion the issue within their organisation.

We are also modeling a much more in-depth and crucial level of support to people with first hand experience of the issues, which we call our “slow communications” methodology. This way of working ensures the people we collaborate with have a trusted network of peers, contacts, training and remuneration to do media work safely, sustainably, proactively and strategically, whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes.

With each project we take on, we work closely with a community over several years, and deliver four key activities: 

1. “Interactions” – informal, facilitated meet-ups between community members and senior media professionals;

2. Bespoke media and strategic communications training course which includes research-based framing and a core focus on self-care;

3. Peer support and additional media skills workshops for people with direct experience engaging with the media; 

4. Mentoring for project participants, often hosting others in the network to lead workshops and share learning within the various projects.

Our vision as a charity is to bring about narrative change and for the media across the UK to give accurate and fair portrayals of social issues and minority groups that are vulnerable to prejudice and misrepresentation.

Job Brief

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the project delivery team, working across On Road’s projects before being assigned their own project after the probationary period (3 months). This involves six main areas that make up our groundbreaking work:

1. Organising and delivering the “interactions” with the media 

2. Leading regular peer support meetings 

3. Organising and facilitating strategic communications training courses 

4. Supporting participants to take part in media opportunities 

5. Advising on media enquiries 

6. Collaborating with journalists on fresh content

The kind of person we’re looking for loves working in a team towards the common goal of improving the world around us. You’re passionate about inclusion, fairness and a representative media. You will be excited to learn about our methodology and about the prospect of playing a significant role in a small, award-winning charity. 

Joining a busy and committed team, you’ll be up for a challenge and eager to get stuck in. You’ll have experience of running a project and working independently, whilst enjoying the support of an experienced and friendly team. Whether you’re working with the media, people from the projects, the team, clients or funders, you’ll be warm, engaging and able to build trust with journalists and members of our networks alike.

We are currently working on five projects: Talking About Poverty, working with people who have experience of poverty and low incomes; Media Movers, young people with migrant backgrounds; All About Trans, trans and/or non-binary people; Angles - a Different Take on Sexual and Domestic Abuse and improving understanding of palliative care.

Main responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain project schedules, delivery plans, monitoring and evaluation and reporting consistently and to deadline

2. Control and maintain programme budgets

3. Pitch, plan and deliver interactions and events for the media and project participants to bring about better understanding and improve media portrayal

4. Liaise with the media to encourage more positive media outcomes, involving working closely on stories, consulting on scripts, pitching articles and advising senior media professionals

5. Running media training courses throughout the year and monthly peer support meetings

6. Providing general support to project participants around media engagement and project involvement (e.g. supporting throughout media opportunities, attending interviews, briefing calls, aftercare support, pitching, developing ideas for content etc)

7. Maintaining online presence for the project, including website, blogs and social media

8. Identification of project risks and proactive escalation into issues as required. Escalation to internal or external stakeholders and advisors where necessary

9. Produce quarterly project status reports, with contribution to discussions on improving project quality and legacy, and compile project reports for funders, support funding proposals and applications

10. Facilitate and attend team, project and organisation meetings, training or events. Bring ideas for improvements and be open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate

11. In the long term, managing a staff member, and working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project staff, advisors, trustees, clients, stakeholders, and project participants

12. Media and community outreach and event attendance across all of On Road’s projects and work. Speaking at events or delivering workshops at conference where appropriate

Job skills and requirements

• Project management (or producer) experience with a track record of excellent delivery, delivered on-time, with impressive outcomes. Experience in all aspects of project planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. In particular, this includes creating and managing budgets

• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritise well, consistency, accuracy and resilience when working under pressure

• Excellent written skills and good general IT skills using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Mailchimp, and experience producing copy for print or online blogs/newsletters/articles

• Experience working with the media (e.g. journalism skills, production or freelance skills) or communications work more generally, so able to demonstrate knowledge in how the media works and what journalists look for

• Excellent ability to coordinate participants and stakeholders, hosting and facilitating workshops/training courses/meetings/events

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – enjoys dealing with people and has empathy, patience and good listening skills. Warmth, openness and sensitivity to the issues we work on and people we work with

• Experience in fundraising, identifying sources of funding and submitting proposals

• Experience resolving conflicts and problem solving when faced with challenges

Values and behaviours

1. Personally committed to On Road’s mission and collaboration-focussed method of work

2. Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties; taking feedback from the team and members of the community on your behaviour and work

3. Awareness of your own needs: Events can be challenging – you will be resilient but good at knowing your limits under pressure and will be confident to ask for help when you need it. You will receive support from your team and we nurture an environment where no-one feels worried about asking for help or support when they need it

4. Growing levels of self-awareness, including an understanding of how your background has shaped the opportunities afforded to you and how you relate to people from different backgrounds to you

5. Willing to develop emotional intelligence, including a growing ability to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow

Perks of the job include:

1. Mentoring – each staff member is set up with an external mentor after the probation period

2. Working in a brilliant office (in an Ethical Property building) surrounded by other social enterprises and charities

3. Training opportunities – as a small charity, we have a modest training budget but we try our best to access training opportunities through our funders for staff where possible and encourage staff to attend events

4. Being a part of social change alongside people with experience with misrepresentation

5. Meeting amazing people through our networks of activists and journalists and working alongside people who love what they do

Application process

• The deadline for applying is by 10am Wednesday 11th December.
• Applicants will be informed on Thursday 12th December if they have been invited to interview
• Interviews take place at our offices on Cambridge Heath Road on Tuesday 17th December
• We’re based in The Green House, 244 – 254 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA

See application pack for details of how to apply.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.

Reedham Children's Trust is implementing a new strategic direction and we are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to take our fundraising strategy forward at this exciting point in Reedham’s history.  Our bold plans for expanding our services will enable us to support hundreds more children and young people and maximise the social value of the charity.

Reedham Children’s Trust - a national charity with 175 years’ experience of helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children - was founded in 1844 as an orphanage by Rev Dr. Andrew Reed, who was determined that vulnerable children should be cared for with compassion and given educational opportunity. As society changed, so has the charity’s work, but always with the aim of continuing our mission to improve the lives of vulnerable children.

We are seeking an outstanding individual who is excited at the prospect of helping to shape and sustain one of London’s oldest children’s charities, committed to providing the best possible services to vulnerable children in this new phase of our development.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for building and managing a small fundraising team and develop and lead all fundraising activity across the organisation.

For full details of the post, please refer to the Job Description.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Reedham Children's Trust asking for Sarah Smart or Claire Palmer.

Stage 1 Interview dates: 17th & 18th December 2019

Shortlisted Stage 2 Interviews in week ending 10th January 2020