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Instructional Leadership Institute Leadership Coach   Anticipated Duration: 2 years (length of programme) Anticipated Start: 1 July 2019 Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa Working Hours: 40 hours per week Compensation: R450,000- R550,000 per annum Company: Ark   Education Partnerships Group ( EPG)  About the Instructional Leadership Institute The Instructional Leadership Institute was initially set up by Ark South Africa in 2016, working in partnership with Relay Graduate School of Education in the United States and the 1 World Network of Schools. We are three mission-aligned organisations who have significant experience in school improvement and extensive success working with some of the most disadvantaged communities in the US, the UK and globally. Our programme is centred around ‘instructional leadership’, which focuses leaders’ attention on ensuring and facilitating quality teaching and learning. At the same time, we study and explore the barriers South African leaders face and identify high leverage topics that resonate with government school principals. We deliver this curriculum using a rigorous training approach based in deliberate practice and reinforce that via coaching and supplemental training to support quality implementation. Our aim is to work with principals and aspiring principals in South Africa to build instructional leadership capacity (e.g. observation and feedback, school culture, data driven instruction) and overall effectiveness to support them to achieve transformational outcomes for their learners.  Now in its second cohort, the Institute consists of a 22-month training programme for school principals and aspiring school leaders (e.g. deputy principals, heads of department). Training includes intensive residential sessions, follow up coaching and peer support. Our team is currently comprised of various members from the US, UK and South Africa. However, we are committed to establishing a permanent, accredited training institution in South Africa led by local staff: an Executive Director, a dean and coaches.  The successful applicant will receive ongoing developmental support from the ILI Interim Executive Director and the Interim Dean, which consists of training in best practices in instructional leadership, frequent check-ins and feedback, and collaboration on program design and delivery.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a caseload of up to 12 school leaders (or 7 nested school leadership teams) per cohort Possess a valid South African driver’s license to be able to travel to participants’ schools to provide in-person coaching and support for implementation of practices learned Continue to reflect on and determine the optimal frequency and level of coaching support to ensure quality implementation by participants Coordinate and communicate with other coaches to reflect on cohort successes, challenges and how to respond as a programme Connect with participants to maintain regular, frequent communication via phone, text/WhatsApp, and/or email Serve as the first responder and primary contact for participant questions regarding technique implementation and integration into current school systems, filtering questions and problems up to the Executive Director and Dean as necessary Observe, grade and provide quality feedback to programme participants on ILI coursework and assessments (e.g. video submissions of leaders implementing key practices) Synthesise performance data, track cohort progress on implementation metrics and identify gaps in participant understanding and/or implementation  Collaborate on session design, providing a first audience for feedback and iteration of session content  Help to develop the culture of the cohorts as one of community, support, resilience, and a commitment to improving teaching and learning Assist in teaching and facilitating residential sessions Create and maintain a positive work environment and sense of community with all programme participants and Ark EPG team members Perform other related duties as required and assigned   Please select to view the full Job Description COMPENSATION   ILI offers a competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.   SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS   Interested applicants should send a one to two-page CV and a one page cover letter describing how their skills and experience align to the role to claire.hendricks@arkonline.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will hire only when we find the right candidate.

£18,691 pa (Full time equivalent £31,151 pa) Part-time (21 hours, 3 days per week)  Fixed term contract - maternity cover, up to 12 months In this varied role, you are supporting the wide-ranging work of NCVO’s digital and data team. Your responsibilities include everything from monitoring income and expenditure, to answering member queries and promoting our internal digital skills programme. You are experienced in building relationships and will regularly liaise with people outside NCVO, including members, customers and a broad range of suppliers. You have proven experience of providing excellent customer service. Excellent at multitasking, you work well in a fast-paced environment with a range of complex priorities. You have high levels of numeracy, are IT literate and comfortable working on a range of digital platforms. NCVO is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our sector.  We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. How to apply For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button. Closing date: 12noon Wednesday 12 June 2019 Interviews: Friday 24 June 2019 About NCVO Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering. This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change. That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities. NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922 Benefits for NCVO employees NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join us as our Digital Officer. You’ll be helping UK and international staff create great digital content for a variety of online channels. Passionate about communication and effective digital services, you will be one of our in-house experts for anything digital. Working within a supportive and high-performing communication team, this is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules across the world.

Good Things Foundation is the UK’s leading digital and social inclusion charity. Our mission is a world where everyone can benefit from digital.  Through our Online Centres Network of hyperlocal partners, we are supporting people and communities to overcome some of the most pressing social challenges they are facing through digital. Since 2010 we’ve helped over 2.4 million people to improve their lives using digital, driving positive outcomes from employment through to health and wellbeing. Playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Good Things Foundation’s Assisted Digital service for the 2021 Census, working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we are looking for an operational expert with the confidence and skills to lead the design, delivery and quality assurance of this critical national service. You will contribute to supporting large numbers of people across England and Wales to participate in a ‘digital first’ Census as well as building their confidence with digital. Your responsibilities will include: The main point of contact for ONS, leading on the operational delivery of the Assisted Digital service with oversight of all aspects of internal strategic and operational management including quality assurance and risk mitigation. You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Digital Social Inclusion, who are ultimately responsible for business operations and the development of our UK portfolio and accountable for our delivery respectively. As a member of the Good Things Foundation Leadership Team you will contribute to the organisation’s strategic direction, champion behaviours and manage change. The ideal candidate: You are modern, visionary and analytical, understanding the power of digital social change and how it can help people lead better lives. You are driven to make good things happen through digital technology. You always deliver what you say you will. Passionate about making things happen effectively and efficiently, you role model and ensure excellent project delivery and maintain strong relationships with funders and partners. You combine strong leadership with a collaborative team approach, drawing on key strengths and skills on the project team whilst ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time, within budget at the required standard. You combine a keen eye for detail with the ability to create long-term strategic plans for service delivery. In doing this you will identify, monitor and mitigate against potential risks and issues that may affect the delivery and impact of a service. You will have experience of: Minimum 2 - 4 years experience of management in a organisation of at least comparable size Managing, monitoring and where necessary revising complex projects to meet agreed deliverables, organisational objectives and the needs of users With the following knowledge and skills: Ability to manage flexible teams of staff to achieve challenging delivery objectives in a cross-functional organisation Ability to devise and control realistic budgets and keep track of income and expenditure delegated to you and those you manage Ability to think strategically and innovatively and to turn that thinking into realistic plans and workflows You will be required to sign the Census Confidentiality Undertaking which commits you to protecting personal information in line with legal and other requirements. During operational periods you may be required to work out of hours to meet operational needs. How to apply: For a full job description and application form please visit our website via the Apply button and send your CV and completed application form by  Monday 27 May 2019 at 5pm Good Things Foundation is a social change organisation with a mission to ensure that everyone benefits from digital. We live the change we are seeking to achieve and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.  We operate a policy of providing equal opportunities in all aspects of work including recruitment, training, and promotion, whatever the colour, race, religion, belief, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability of an employee, having regard to the individual's aptitudes and abilities and requirements for the job. Good Things Foundation is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

This is an exciting time for the NHSmail service which is used by over 1.2 million NHS staff in England and Scotland.  NHSmail will shortly go live with a hybrid Exchange 2013/Office 365 service as well as many other planned developments including identity management/federation, implementing new email messaging standards and working on the future direction of NHSmail.   As the Senior Technical Architect on the NHSmail programme you will have day to day architecture responsibility in supporting the NHSmail service.  You will ensure architecture consistency with the NHS Digital best practice and policy whilst ensuring a pragmatic delivery against business requirements is achieved. Interviews will be held on the 13th June in Leeds. Further information about the role is available within the attached document, if you would benefit from an informal conversation about the role please contact clive.star@nhs.net. The advertised salary is inclusive of a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of 20%, the core salary range is £61,777 - £72,597 (£74,132 - £87,116). About you We want to make sure that you are set for success, these are the key skills and experiences that you will have: Significant hands on experience with cloud, infrastructure and collaboration systems, operating as the senior point of technical authority.  You will be required to make credible technical decisions and communicate with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed.  Experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress.  Experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users.  TOGAF certification About us We are the national information and technology partner to the health and care system. Our task is to build and run excellent digital products and services that NHS and care staff across the country can rely on every day.  We have proven expertise in delivering large scale technology infrastructure and work with our NHS partners to ensure the technology we build is adopted quickly, safely and effectively, bringing about maximum benefits for patients. We power the research that is developing new ways of tackling disease and fully support the role the Government wants the NHS to play in keeping the UK at the forefront of life sciences research.  We are proud of what we have achieved and our amazing people, many of whom have deservedly received public recognition in forums ranging from Women in IT awards to our own Queen’s Honours List. This is a chance to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference on a national scale. What we offer In addition to a competitive salary with planned, transparent progression you can look forward to the following benefits: • 27 days annual leave entitlement increasing with service • Buy and sell annual leave scheme • 14% contribution to your NHS pension • Flexible working opportunities • A range of NHS Discounts covering, for example, shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance • Season ticket loan • Car Lease scheme    NHS Digital values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities.  NHS Digital is undertaking a period of organisational change at the moment to ensure we have high calibre people, with the right skills to support us in delivering our business, now and in the future. While we deliver the organisational change required through to April 2020 we have identified that we still need to recruit to critical roles to maintain our delivery roadmap but we need to make you aware that should you be successful you may still be subject to a change initiative in the future. We wanted to be as transparent as possible so you can build this in to your decision making process when considering at this time whether to apply for a role at NHS Digital. We will keep you updated throughout your application but please do email us if you have any further questions.  Additionally, should you apply and be invited to interview you can ask your interviewer more questions on our structure changes and the specific role you have applied for. Roles at NHS Digital are subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service following an acceptance of an offer of employment. Basic checks provide details of convictions and conditional cautions that are considered to be unspent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.   

Are you a self-starter with a passion for putting the user at the heart of digital?  Are you experienced in website development and content creation? We are looking for a dedicated Digital Product Officer to to help maintain our digital products with an emphasis on products within our website and microsites, ensuring they meet our organisational needs and have our customers at heart Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down. The Digital Experience team sits within the Communications and Digital directorate and creates a seamless and integrated digital experience for our customers. The team includes experts in digital product, digital marketing and social media as well as ensuring we are providing a first-rate end-to-end experience for dog lovers, dog owners and supporters. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining our key digital products as well as commissioning, copywriting and publishing excellent web content. This role also includes making recommendations for improvements to ensure our website is consistently meeting user needs. The successful candidate will have experience of working on digital product delivery as well as an understanding of user led design, customer journeys and CRM systems and how it all fits together. They will also require incredible attention to detail In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.    To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button.  Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

About us Are you an ambitious, experienced communications leader who wants to play an instrumental role in fighting UK and global corruption? If so, this new Head of Communications position at Transparency International UK (TI-UK) could be perfect for you. TI-UK is the country’s leading anti-corruption non-governmental organisation, and is part of a global coalition sharing one vision: a world in which government, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. We recognise that our fight against corruption depends on effective engagement and innovative, compelling content. We are looking for a strategic thinker and all-round communications expert who will thrive on the opportunity to develop and lead the delivery of a new internal and external communications strategy that takes our impact to the next level. Further details of our work can be found  here About the role Reporting into the Deputy Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will build a team and create a strategy that delivers high quality, multi-channel communications and content - nationally and internationally. You will be responsible for positioning our brand, shaping our media and social media profile, developing our digital strategy and content and establishing effective internal communications. Additionally, you will: Shape TI-UK’s engagement events Gain a deep understanding of our programmes of work Manage and grow relationships with media and communications contacts, key influencers and sources of vital information Work with internal stakeholders, volunteers and agencies to create compelling, multi-channel content and messaging Build organisational capability and capacity to deliver effective communications to media and other audiences Provide reputation and crisis management Manage 1-2 further team members Feed into wider fundraising and communications strategy About you To be successful in this role you will have: Extensive communications and media experience A track record of delivering results through a multi-channel approach Excellent communication skills – with the ability to make complex information inspiring and engaging for different audiences Excellent relationship management skills – with experience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver results Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise multiple demands on time and resources The ability to manage and lead a successful team – with experience of recruiting, managing and developing staff An interest in Transparency International and the world of anti-corruption  In exchange we will offer you: A competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Up to 5% contributory pension Season ticket loan A flexible, friendly and supportive working environment To apply: Applicants should send the following two items (preferably in pdf format) with your name and the role in the subject line Cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role, why you are applying and where you saw the job advertised (1 page max) CV (2 pages max), with details of relevant experience Closing date: 27 May 2019 Interviews will take place: w/c 3 June 2019 All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that due to the very high volume of applications we receive, we greatly regret that we are unable to send personalised acknowledgements or give feedback on applications. If you do not hear from us by the interview date, you should assume that that you have not been shortlisted. Only applications with both of the requested components will be considered. Transparency International UK is an equal opportunity employer.