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Seeking Conference Planner to coordinate logistics, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure a seamless conference experience for attendees of our upcoming conference.
DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The IWI Conference Planner will be responsible for the full lifecycle of an event, from strategic planning and budgeting to on-site logistics and post-event evaluation, ensuring the event aligns with The IWI's mission and goals. Key duties include venue and vendor selection, budget management, marketing and attendee registration, speaker and sponsor coordination, managing event staff and volunteers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and reporting on event success to leadership. This role requires strong project management, budget management, communication, and negotiation skills to deliver a high-quality experience within financial constraints.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Strategy & Planning:
Collaborate with stakeholders to define event goals, themes, and target audiences, and develop comprehensive plans and timelines.
Budget Management:
Create and manage event budgets, identifying cost-effective solutions, securing sponsorships, and tracking expenditures to meet financial objectives.
Logistics & Operations:
Oversee all logistical aspects, including venue selection, vendor management (catering, AV, decor), and event setup and breakdown.
Marketing & Communication:
Develop and implement marketing and promotion strategies to attract attendees, manage attendee registrations, and ensure smooth communication before and during the event.
Stakeholder & Speaker Management:
Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and speakers, managing contracts and ensuring all logistical needs are met.
On-site Management:
Provide leadership and support on the day of the event, troubleshooting issues, coordinating staff and volunteers, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.
Post-Event Activities:
Conduct post-event evaluations, analyse success metrics, gather feedback, and prepare reports to inform future events.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Project Management:
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise deadlines, and develop detailed event plans.
Budget Management:
Proficiency in creating, managing, and adhering to budgets.
Communication & Negotiation:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and negotiate with vendors.
Organisational Skills:
Meticulous attention to detail to manage complex logistics and ensure all event components are coordinated effectively.
Problem-Solving:
Ability to think on your feet, identify roadblocks, and provide timely, thoughtful solutions to unexpected challenges.
Tech Savvy:
Experience with various event platforms and tools for virtual and in-person events.
Passion for The IWI's Mission:
Understanding and alignment with the organisation's core mission to effectively promote and execute relevant events.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience in conference planning or event management, with a track record of successful event execution.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in conference planning and management.
- Knowledge with sponsorship and donor acquisition.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for conference.
- Familiarity with budget management and financial tracking for conferences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About nurtureuk
At nurtureuk, we believe that every child and young person deserves to feel safe, understood and supported to flourish at school, emotionally, socially, and academically. But for many, school can be a difficult place, especially for those who’ve experienced trauma, adversity or unmet emotional needs.
For over 50 years, we’ve been pioneers in nurturing approaches to support social emotional development, using a tried-and-tested framework that helps children and young people build the confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging they need to succeed in education and in life.
Our work transforms school environments so that they are truly inclusive, supportive and safe spaces. We train teachers and school leaders, and deliver evidence-based programmes that strengthen wellbeing across whole school communities, as well as improving attendance and reducing exclusions- because the children enjoy being in school!
At the core of our work is the Boxall Profile®, our unique, award winning and Department for Education recommended assessment tool. It helps teachers understand what lies behind a child’s behaviour; the hidden emotional needs, the gaps in development, the things a test score could never show. By shining a light on what each child needs to feel secure, the Boxall Profile empowers educators to respond with empathy, not punishment, and to nurture every child’s potential.
Behind every report and dataset is a story:
A child who finally feels safe and excited to walk into class.
A teacher who sees progress and growth where there used to be only frustration.
A family who begins to believe that things can get better.
By joining us as a Volunteer Grant Support Officer, you’ll be helping make these stories possible, securing the funds that enable us to reach more schools, support more teachers, and change more children’s lives.
See our attached evidence brochure to learn more about the impact our work has.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled volunteer grant writer to help us increase our capacity to apply for funding from trusts and foundations.
You’ll work closely with the Income Generation staff in our Income and Partnerships team to research potential funders, write compelling proposals, and help us build long-term relationships that sustain our impact.
Key responsibilities include:
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Researching new funding opportunities aligned with nurtureuk’s mission and programmes
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Writing persuasive, high-quality funding applications and accompanying documents
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Maintaining a pipeline of opportunities and tracking application progress
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Helping to build a library of core fundraising materials and case studies
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Utilising our bank of supporting evidence, data and testimonials to strengthen proposals
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you’re:
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An excellent writer who enjoys crafting persuasive and engaging text, ideally with previous experience of writing successful grant or funding applications
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Organised, proactive and detail-oriented
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Confident researching and interpreting funders’ criteria
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Able to work collaboratively and independently
Desirable (but not essential):
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Familiarity with the UK charity funding landscape
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Experience in education, wellbeing, or social impact sectors
What You’ll Gain
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A chance to make a tangible impact on children’s lives across the UK
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The opportunity to develop or deepen your fundraising and bid-writing experience
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Insight into how a national education charity operates
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Optional free Boxall Profile training (1 day training worth £225 exc. VAT)
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Optional free Nurture Group training (3 day course worth £699 exc. VAT)
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Support from an experienced and friendly team
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Flexibility: You can volunteer remotely, at times that suit you
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Reimbursement for any agreed expenses
Time Commitment
Approx. 3–6 hours per week, with flexibility around other commitments.
Regular remote catch-ups with the nurtureuk team and fellow volunteers.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For an informal chat, please contact Louisa on the email address supplied in the 'apply' area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 3 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria.
Job Description:
Quilombo UK is looking for a Bid Writer - Commercial Proposal Volunteer to join their team. Quilombo UK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated. As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.
By joining Quilombo UK and QMC Capoeira School you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provided you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.
Ideal candidates will assist Quilombo UK in preparing funding bids that contribute to their further development. They should be well-organized, with a proactive attitude to deliver work that adheres to the key objectives of the organization. Candidates should be willing to volunteer at least 12 hours a week, for a duration of 16 weeks.
You will be volunteering as part of the team who are responsible for creating the bids to attract funding for our new or existing projects. The role will involve discussing project ideas and proposals with the management & project teams, searching for the right funding opportunities and preparing bids for submission.
You will work as part of an experienced team, where writing skills and experience in crafting persuasive and compelling content are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and write commercial proposals tailored to meet the specific requirements of clients and align with business objectives.
- Review and revise previously created proposals to ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with current business strategies.
- Collaborate closely with other team members, partners, and stakeholders to produce high-quality bid responses, compelling content, and effective key messages that align with win themes.
- Assist in establishing a comprehensive proposal development strategy.
- Propose innovative ideas for bid submissions in line with the established strategy and market demands.
- Collect, organize, and analyze all relevant information to be included in the proposals.
- Manage a detailed “bid plan” and ensure all proposals are approved and submitted before the stipulated deadlines.
Skills and Attributes:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to work with Excel is an advantage; support will be provided if necessary.
- Excellent writing skills with a strong understanding of persuasive writing and narrative structure.
- Focused, organized, and able to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
- Some understanding of commercial market trends and research processes.
Perks:
- A supportive working environment providing opportunities to develop your skills and experience in commercial bid writing.
- Work alongside seasoned professionals eager to share their expertise.
- On-site training programs to help you grow your skill set.
- A casual yet professional office setting with snacks and drinks provided.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits: Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- No weekends
Experience:
- Bid writer: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Remote (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for a new Digital Fundraising Trustee who can use their skills to support our growing charity. We need someone with relevant fundraising experience who thrives as part of a dynamic group of Trustees, who is willing to champion the charity and who values seeing the impact that our work can make
The Digital Fundraising Trustee will participate in all areas of the charity’s governance with a special interest in the fundraising implications of the strategy, governance and support with the Board’s understanding and interpretation.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the CLAPA’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we implement our new 5-year strategy for 2025-2030.
The Link to apply is listed in the attached Recruitment Pack or can be accessed via the Redirect to recruiter button.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.