Digital Platform Team Manager
Salary: c.£52,226 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week with flex and remote working
Based: Remote, 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
We’re creating a brand-new team to do something very special.
We’ve already glimpsed what a really great digital team can do at the heart of an amazing organization, connecting our supporters directly with the children whose lives they’re helping to transform, responding more quickly to natural disasters and using technology for good.
Now we’re transforming ourselves by bringing a digital production capability to the heart of our organization and creating a brand-new agile scrum development practice to accelerate the adoption of digital marketing best practice and transform our capability to transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. We’d love you to be a part of that.
The Digital Platform Team will focus on creating the seamless digital platform required to execute growth in the digital channel and to create an outstanding digital supporter experience. The Digital Platform Team Manager will architect and lead the development of web applications including public website, supporter portal and project sites, and you’ll work with our CRM and data teams to accelerate the flow of information throughout the organisation and make good decisions quickly as part of the digital collective (digitalcollective.org.uk)
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.
In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only). Within the practical constraints of managing a team, this role is also flexible and remote working is encouraged, we’re looking for the right person, and if that’s you, we should talk.
Please visit our website via the Apply button to download the full job description and apply.
Closing Date for applications: 23rd August 2019
Interview Dates: TBC
Please note that if response for this role is higher than anticipated, we reserve the right to commence interviews and appoint before the published closing date.
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 (click here).
No agencies.
Aug 12, 2019
Permanent
Digital Platform Team Manager
Salary: c.£52,226 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week with flex and remote working
Based: Remote, 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
We’re creating a brand-new team to do something very special.
We’ve already glimpsed what a really great digital team can do at the heart of an amazing organization, connecting our supporters directly with the children whose lives they’re helping to transform, responding more quickly to natural disasters and using technology for good.
Now we’re transforming ourselves by bringing a digital production capability to the heart of our organization and creating a brand-new agile scrum development practice to accelerate the adoption of digital marketing best practice and transform our capability to transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. We’d love you to be a part of that.
The Digital Platform Team will focus on creating the seamless digital platform required to execute growth in the digital channel and to create an outstanding digital supporter experience. The Digital Platform Team Manager will architect and lead the development of web applications including public website, supporter portal and project sites, and you’ll work with our CRM and data teams to accelerate the flow of information throughout the organisation and make good decisions quickly as part of the digital collective (digitalcollective.org.uk)
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.
In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only). Within the practical constraints of managing a team, this role is also flexible and remote working is encouraged, we’re looking for the right person, and if that’s you, we should talk.
Please visit our website via the Apply button to download the full job description and apply.
Closing Date for applications: 23rd August 2019
Interview Dates: TBC
Please note that if response for this role is higher than anticipated, we reserve the right to commence interviews and appoint before the published closing date.
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 (click here).
No agencies.
Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join Save the Children as a Senior Developer and lead the Microsoft Technologies development team, directly supporting services which help our campaigns.
In our Support Services department, we fight for children every single day. We provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
As Senior Developer you will be responsible for the design, building, testing and delivery of software developments & enhancements in accordance with agreed project and development plans. You will play a key role in the support of production systems working with our Operations Teams to ensure that the availability and performance of the developed systems are maximised. You will manage the SharePoint, .NET and CRM team, assisting with web development and associated technologies. You will co-ordinate testing on any upgrades and developments to ensure live operations are safeguarded. In addition you will:
Design & build Microsoft stack solutions, enhancements and configurations to meet business needs according to agreed project and development plans
Design, build and configure CRM solutions and systems including recommendations on best practice
Work with the IS Department to ensure full integration of Application & Technical Support for SharePoint, .NET and CRM systems
Develop proof of concept mobile solutions and enhance iteratively to full production applications
Work together with the Data & Development and Operations teams in managing interfaces to/from SharePoint/CRM systems and resolving issues.
To be successful you will have a wide variety of development and technology skills and experience and have a passion for keeping up with latest developments within the industry. You will have excellent experience of solving complex issues through analysis, as well as the ability to understand and interpret business requirements and translate these into a developed solution. You will have experience developing and implementing Dynamics CRM and be familiar with connecting it to other Microsoft technologies including .NET and SharePoint. In addition you will have:
Significant CRM experience (MS Dynamics preferred)
Significant MS SQL experience including reporting/dashboards etc.
SharePoint experience including RESTful API, CSOM, workflows etc.
Web development experience including HTML5, CSS, XML, JavaScript
Knowledge of SSIS (or similar ETL tool) for interfacing data
Knowledge of BI reporting tools (e.g. SSRS).
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.
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.
Closing date: 30th August 2019
Aug 16, 2019
Permanent
Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join Save the Children as a Senior Developer and lead the Microsoft Technologies development team, directly supporting services which help our campaigns.
In our Support Services department, we fight for children every single day. We provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
As Senior Developer you will be responsible for the design, building, testing and delivery of software developments & enhancements in accordance with agreed project and development plans. You will play a key role in the support of production systems working with our Operations Teams to ensure that the availability and performance of the developed systems are maximised. You will manage the SharePoint, .NET and CRM team, assisting with web development and associated technologies. You will co-ordinate testing on any upgrades and developments to ensure live operations are safeguarded. In addition you will:
Design & build Microsoft stack solutions, enhancements and configurations to meet business needs according to agreed project and development plans
Design, build and configure CRM solutions and systems including recommendations on best practice
Work with the IS Department to ensure full integration of Application & Technical Support for SharePoint, .NET and CRM systems
Develop proof of concept mobile solutions and enhance iteratively to full production applications
Work together with the Data & Development and Operations teams in managing interfaces to/from SharePoint/CRM systems and resolving issues.
To be successful you will have a wide variety of development and technology skills and experience and have a passion for keeping up with latest developments within the industry. You will have excellent experience of solving complex issues through analysis, as well as the ability to understand and interpret business requirements and translate these into a developed solution. You will have experience developing and implementing Dynamics CRM and be familiar with connecting it to other Microsoft technologies including .NET and SharePoint. In addition you will have:
Significant CRM experience (MS Dynamics preferred)
Significant MS SQL experience including reporting/dashboards etc.
SharePoint experience including RESTful API, CSOM, workflows etc.
Web development experience including HTML5, CSS, XML, JavaScript
Knowledge of SSIS (or similar ETL tool) for interfacing data
Knowledge of BI reporting tools (e.g. SSRS).
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.
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.
Closing date: 30th August 2019
Make-A-Wish Foundation International
Hilversum, Netherlands
Head of Digital Fundraising Position overview:
Department: Fundraising and Marketing
Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands
Status: Full time - one year term with extension
Posting Date: Monday 5th August
Closing Date: Friday 23rd August
Salary: Between 50,000 - 60,000 euro
About Make-A-Wish ® International Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in more than 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 45,000 volunteers grant a wish every 17 minutes, on average, somewhere in the world. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted nearly 480,000 wishes to children; more than 30,000 in 2018 alone.
Position Summary As Head of Digital Fundraising you will be responsible for all Digital Fundraising activities working closely with the wider Make-A-Wish International team, the Digital leads at Make-A-Wish America, and within our wider global Affiliate network.
If you decide to take on the challenge, your focus will include:
Take the lead responsibility on the strategic operation and execution of the digital acquisition strategy for Make-A-Wish International
Define, objectives and KPI measures and plans on how to achieve them monthly, quarterly and yearly
Provide accurate and insightful digital income analysis including SalesForce, reports and dashboard creation, web analytics and/or other platforms that we might use in the future
Take a key role in the budgeting and reforecasting process for the digital fundraising programme. Make investment cases for new activity and growth to support decision making across the programme and fundraising. Proactively manage budgets, monitor and report on digital fundraising campaigns to ensure digital fundraising delivers on target.
Day-to-day management and optimisation of digital platforms and channels that drive income and lead generation, with special focus on brand and peer-to-peer website, social channels, email
Development and execution of new campaigns and propositions that maximise our income potential
Develop, implement and manage:
a day to day and yearly content calendar to maximise brand awareness and engagement across our social media channels
yearly email calendar to maximise monetisation of our database and increase loyalty and LTV of our supporters
Work closely with the fundraising and digital teams to ensure online and offline fundraising campaigns are integrated and digital channels are used effectively for retention and development of supporters including Corporate Partnerships.
Manage relationships with digital marketing suppliers
Support in the management and development of platforms and products oriented to acquire and monetise corporate business relationships
Line Management duties while yourself reporting into the VP of Fundraising.
Make-A-Wish International On 1 July 2019, the operational office of Make-A-Wish International moved to the Mediapark in Hilversum. As an umbrella organizational unit, we're responsible for supporting all Make-A-Wish organizations outside the U.S.
From our office in the Netherlands, you work with up to 15 colleagues, as well as international colleagues based in other countries. Our working language is English, and meetings often take place digitally.
What We Offer At Make-A-Wish, you work from the heart to make a fantastic initiative possible: giving children facing a critical condition the a unique experience that will transform their lives forever. As soon as you join us as our new Head of Digital Fundraising, you can expect (on a full-time basis, 38-hour week):
a competitive salary between €50,00 - €60,00 depending on your knowledge and experience;
a pension plan with Zwitserleven;
at least 20 days of paid leave annually;
holiday pay;
a contribution towards your health insurance policy.
Your Qualities If you want to work at Make-A-Wish International, it's essential that you are socially committed. It's not hard to motivate yourself in this job, once you think about the thousands of children our organization helps. You're also a self-starter with good communication skills and a high level of accuracy in execution.
Your background includes:
Substantial digital fundraising or digital marketing experience, including planning, evaluating and delivering successful campaigns that drive response
Line management experience
Proven track record of generating income
Proven ability to think and act strategically, planning and evaluating activity. Ability to translate concepts into effective action plans.
Experience of delivering multi-media campaigns
Proficiency in SalesForce as CRM, other data management tools a plus
Proficiency in web management and analytics, including CMSs like Drupal or WordPress, analytics like GA, hotjar, Optimisely
Proficient level (spoken and written) English;
Contact Us Would you like to do transform lives with us? Then apply immediately for the role of Head of Digital Fundraising at Make-A-Wish International.
Act quickly, applications are open until 23 August 2019. Please note: we will only accept your application if it is written in English.
Send CV’s to: hr@worldwish.org
Aug 13, 2019
Temporary
Head of Digital Fundraising Position overview:
Department: Fundraising and Marketing
Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands
Status: Full time - one year term with extension
Posting Date: Monday 5th August
Closing Date: Friday 23rd August
Salary: Between 50,000 - 60,000 euro
About Make-A-Wish ® International Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in more than 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 45,000 volunteers grant a wish every 17 minutes, on average, somewhere in the world. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted nearly 480,000 wishes to children; more than 30,000 in 2018 alone.
Position Summary As Head of Digital Fundraising you will be responsible for all Digital Fundraising activities working closely with the wider Make-A-Wish International team, the Digital leads at Make-A-Wish America, and within our wider global Affiliate network.
If you decide to take on the challenge, your focus will include:
Take the lead responsibility on the strategic operation and execution of the digital acquisition strategy for Make-A-Wish International
Define, objectives and KPI measures and plans on how to achieve them monthly, quarterly and yearly
Provide accurate and insightful digital income analysis including SalesForce, reports and dashboard creation, web analytics and/or other platforms that we might use in the future
Take a key role in the budgeting and reforecasting process for the digital fundraising programme. Make investment cases for new activity and growth to support decision making across the programme and fundraising. Proactively manage budgets, monitor and report on digital fundraising campaigns to ensure digital fundraising delivers on target.
Day-to-day management and optimisation of digital platforms and channels that drive income and lead generation, with special focus on brand and peer-to-peer website, social channels, email
Development and execution of new campaigns and propositions that maximise our income potential
Develop, implement and manage:
a day to day and yearly content calendar to maximise brand awareness and engagement across our social media channels
yearly email calendar to maximise monetisation of our database and increase loyalty and LTV of our supporters
Work closely with the fundraising and digital teams to ensure online and offline fundraising campaigns are integrated and digital channels are used effectively for retention and development of supporters including Corporate Partnerships.
Manage relationships with digital marketing suppliers
Support in the management and development of platforms and products oriented to acquire and monetise corporate business relationships
Line Management duties while yourself reporting into the VP of Fundraising.
Make-A-Wish International On 1 July 2019, the operational office of Make-A-Wish International moved to the Mediapark in Hilversum. As an umbrella organizational unit, we're responsible for supporting all Make-A-Wish organizations outside the U.S.
From our office in the Netherlands, you work with up to 15 colleagues, as well as international colleagues based in other countries. Our working language is English, and meetings often take place digitally.
What We Offer At Make-A-Wish, you work from the heart to make a fantastic initiative possible: giving children facing a critical condition the a unique experience that will transform their lives forever. As soon as you join us as our new Head of Digital Fundraising, you can expect (on a full-time basis, 38-hour week):
a competitive salary between €50,00 - €60,00 depending on your knowledge and experience;
a pension plan with Zwitserleven;
at least 20 days of paid leave annually;
holiday pay;
a contribution towards your health insurance policy.
Your Qualities If you want to work at Make-A-Wish International, it's essential that you are socially committed. It's not hard to motivate yourself in this job, once you think about the thousands of children our organization helps. You're also a self-starter with good communication skills and a high level of accuracy in execution.
Your background includes:
Substantial digital fundraising or digital marketing experience, including planning, evaluating and delivering successful campaigns that drive response
Line management experience
Proven track record of generating income
Proven ability to think and act strategically, planning and evaluating activity. Ability to translate concepts into effective action plans.
Experience of delivering multi-media campaigns
Proficiency in SalesForce as CRM, other data management tools a plus
Proficiency in web management and analytics, including CMSs like Drupal or WordPress, analytics like GA, hotjar, Optimisely
Proficient level (spoken and written) English;
Contact Us Would you like to do transform lives with us? Then apply immediately for the role of Head of Digital Fundraising at Make-A-Wish International.
Act quickly, applications are open until 23 August 2019. Please note: we will only accept your application if it is written in English.
Send CV’s to: hr@worldwish.org
The IARS International Institute
Central London, London, UK
We are looking for an inspiring, high-profile Director to lead on our work with marginalised communities, helping us to grow our impact nationally and internationally. The Director will take over the operational and academic responsibilities from the Founder, Dr. Theo Gavrielides who has acted as the Institute's Director since its inception. The application deadline is 26 August 13:00. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is an office-based post. To download the full Job Description and Person Specification click here
THE CONTEXT
The IARS International Institute has a charitable mission to give everyone a chance to forge a safer, fairer and more inclusive society. We achieve our charitable aims by producing evidence-based solutions to current social problems, sharing best practice and by supporting young people and the community to shape decision making. We aspire to be a leader in creating new knowledge and forming public and expert opinion internationally. Over 85% of the Institute’s work takes the form of world class academic inputs (e.g. peer reviewed articles, ebooks, reports, consultation responses, policy papers, conference presentations, conference papers). We deliver our charitable mission:
By empowering marginalised individuals of our society through accredited training, educational programmes, mentoring and one-to-one support;
By acting as an international network of NGOS bringing together people and ideas to share best practice and engage in debates on current social problems
By carrying out action research and evaluation that is independent, credible, peer-reviewed, user-led, focused and current
By supporting individuals and grass roots organisations to carry out their own initiatives to shape decision-making and society, and by helping them to maximise their social impact
By being an authoritative, independent and evidence-based voice on current social policy matters.
THE ROLE
The Director will work with the Board and the Founder, Professor Gavrielides, to ensure that the Institute delivers its charitable objects, and continues to pursue its stated vision and mission.
The role is split into two key areas (a) Academic leadership (b) Chief Operating Officer.
The Director will be line managed by the collective body of the Board and be a member of the Finance committee and the HR committee.
The Academic Leadership role
Since its inception in 2001, IARS has covered three areas of work (a) human rights and equality (b) young people (c) criminal justice. The DO will be responsible in overseeing the quality and research direction of IARS’ current programmes, while driving new ideas and projects.
Chief Operating Officer role
The Director will act as IARS' Chief Executive Officer: (a) Company Secretary and governance (b) Human Resources (c) Financial & Funding Management.
BENEFITS
Permanent contract (6-month probation)
3 days per week for the first 2 months working alongside the Director, and 4 days per week thereafter; a working day is 7.5 hours.
£40,000 - £58,000 depending on experience
24 days annual leave plus the Bank Holiday (pro rated)
5.5% pension contribution.
APPLICATION PROCESS
There are three stages in the application process.
Stage 1 :
Send to contact@iars.org.uk : (a) your CV (b) a covering letter addressing the Person Specification and (c) the IARS Diversity Form to Dr. Theo Gavrielides, IARS Founder and Director.
The application deadline for this stage is 26 August 13:00. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We regret not having the resources to respond to unsuccesful candidates.
Stage 2:
Shortlisted candidates will be informed 28th August and be asked to participate in a remote exercise.
Stage 3:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview during the week 2nd September.
We will be looking to appoint soon thereafter. There will be a handover period working side by side with Professor Gavrielides for up to 2 months. During this time, the successful candidate will be working up to three days a week. After the period, the post is offered on a 4 dpw basis.
Aug 12, 2019
Permanent
We are looking for an inspiring, high-profile Director to lead on our work with marginalised communities, helping us to grow our impact nationally and internationally. The Director will take over the operational and academic responsibilities from the Founder, Dr. Theo Gavrielides who has acted as the Institute's Director since its inception. The application deadline is 26 August 13:00. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is an office-based post. To download the full Job Description and Person Specification click here
THE CONTEXT
The IARS International Institute has a charitable mission to give everyone a chance to forge a safer, fairer and more inclusive society. We achieve our charitable aims by producing evidence-based solutions to current social problems, sharing best practice and by supporting young people and the community to shape decision making. We aspire to be a leader in creating new knowledge and forming public and expert opinion internationally. Over 85% of the Institute’s work takes the form of world class academic inputs (e.g. peer reviewed articles, ebooks, reports, consultation responses, policy papers, conference presentations, conference papers). We deliver our charitable mission:
By empowering marginalised individuals of our society through accredited training, educational programmes, mentoring and one-to-one support;
By acting as an international network of NGOS bringing together people and ideas to share best practice and engage in debates on current social problems
By carrying out action research and evaluation that is independent, credible, peer-reviewed, user-led, focused and current
By supporting individuals and grass roots organisations to carry out their own initiatives to shape decision-making and society, and by helping them to maximise their social impact
By being an authoritative, independent and evidence-based voice on current social policy matters.
THE ROLE
The Director will work with the Board and the Founder, Professor Gavrielides, to ensure that the Institute delivers its charitable objects, and continues to pursue its stated vision and mission.
The role is split into two key areas (a) Academic leadership (b) Chief Operating Officer.
The Director will be line managed by the collective body of the Board and be a member of the Finance committee and the HR committee.
The Academic Leadership role
Since its inception in 2001, IARS has covered three areas of work (a) human rights and equality (b) young people (c) criminal justice. The DO will be responsible in overseeing the quality and research direction of IARS’ current programmes, while driving new ideas and projects.
Chief Operating Officer role
The Director will act as IARS' Chief Executive Officer: (a) Company Secretary and governance (b) Human Resources (c) Financial & Funding Management.
BENEFITS
Permanent contract (6-month probation)
3 days per week for the first 2 months working alongside the Director, and 4 days per week thereafter; a working day is 7.5 hours.
£40,000 - £58,000 depending on experience
24 days annual leave plus the Bank Holiday (pro rated)
5.5% pension contribution.
APPLICATION PROCESS
There are three stages in the application process.
Stage 1 :
Send to contact@iars.org.uk : (a) your CV (b) a covering letter addressing the Person Specification and (c) the IARS Diversity Form to Dr. Theo Gavrielides, IARS Founder and Director.
The application deadline for this stage is 26 August 13:00. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We regret not having the resources to respond to unsuccesful candidates.
Stage 2:
Shortlisted candidates will be informed 28th August and be asked to participate in a remote exercise.
Stage 3:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview during the week 2nd September.
We will be looking to appoint soon thereafter. There will be a handover period working side by side with Professor Gavrielides for up to 2 months. During this time, the successful candidate will be working up to three days a week. After the period, the post is offered on a 4 dpw basis.
Head of Marketing and Fundraising
£45-£50,000 FTE
Significant part time to full time hours to suit appointed candidate
7% employer pension contribution, 25 days rising to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays FTE
Reporting to the CEO, we are seeking an experienced professional to lead our successful fundraising and marketing team and complete the Senior Management Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organisation at a time of change. Coming into this role you will bring new and innovative ideas and work alongside trustees, staff and stakeholders to move the charity forward to achieve our goals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background, previous experience in the charity sector and a track record of achieving financial targets. Applications from candidates with a successful career in sales or marketing will also be welcomed.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The closing date for applications is 13 September 2019. However, we shall hold interviews as and when suitable candidates are shortlisted, so reserve the right to close this position earlier than stated if a successful appointment is made.
An exciting opportunity to join our Marketing & Fundraising Team!
Aug 12, 2019
Permanent
Head of Marketing and Fundraising
£45-£50,000 FTE
Significant part time to full time hours to suit appointed candidate
7% employer pension contribution, 25 days rising to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays FTE
Reporting to the CEO, we are seeking an experienced professional to lead our successful fundraising and marketing team and complete the Senior Management Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organisation at a time of change. Coming into this role you will bring new and innovative ideas and work alongside trustees, staff and stakeholders to move the charity forward to achieve our goals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background, previous experience in the charity sector and a track record of achieving financial targets. Applications from candidates with a successful career in sales or marketing will also be welcomed.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The closing date for applications is 13 September 2019. However, we shall hold interviews as and when suitable candidates are shortlisted, so reserve the right to close this position earlier than stated if a successful appointment is made.
An exciting opportunity to join our Marketing & Fundraising Team!
ICNARC (Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre)
London, UK with flexible working opportunities
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) has an outstanding national and international reputation for clinical audit and clinical and health services research. By joining our committed and passionate team, you’ll be helping healthcare providers to develop the most effective care and treatment for critically ill patients. ICNARC is an independent not-for-profit organisation.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within ICNARC for a Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager with a strong background in project management. This role would be ideal for someone who relishes challenging career opportunities involving utilising their knowledge and skills to make a significant personal impact across a technology directorate. You will have the chance to bring your experience to a national organisation, whilst managing a diverse portfolio of business-critical applications and databases for our stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess first-class customer service skills, with the ability to motivate others to deliver impactful strategic changes.
What you’ll be doing
Taking responsibility for scrum teams working on a portfolio of applications and database development, your role will be to manage and develop the teams, ensure productivity and ensure the stability of the services that the applications and databases provide to business users.
We are looking for a proactive individual who thrives on working in a challenging and fast paced environment. Your role will be centrally placed between the business and Senior IT Management and you will play a key role in ensuring quality at every stage of the application lifecycle.
For more information and how to apply please visit:
https://careers.icnarc.org/index.php/scrum-master-agile-project-manager/
Aug 08, 2019
Contract
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) has an outstanding national and international reputation for clinical audit and clinical and health services research. By joining our committed and passionate team, you’ll be helping healthcare providers to develop the most effective care and treatment for critically ill patients. ICNARC is an independent not-for-profit organisation.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within ICNARC for a Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager with a strong background in project management. This role would be ideal for someone who relishes challenging career opportunities involving utilising their knowledge and skills to make a significant personal impact across a technology directorate. You will have the chance to bring your experience to a national organisation, whilst managing a diverse portfolio of business-critical applications and databases for our stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess first-class customer service skills, with the ability to motivate others to deliver impactful strategic changes.
What you’ll be doing
Taking responsibility for scrum teams working on a portfolio of applications and database development, your role will be to manage and develop the teams, ensure productivity and ensure the stability of the services that the applications and databases provide to business users.
We are looking for a proactive individual who thrives on working in a challenging and fast paced environment. Your role will be centrally placed between the business and Senior IT Management and you will play a key role in ensuring quality at every stage of the application lifecycle.
For more information and how to apply please visit:
https://careers.icnarc.org/index.php/scrum-master-agile-project-manager/
Are you a Senior Developer with a passion for programming and a good grasp of underlying software engineering principles and techniques? Could you bring innovative ideas and thinking to the table when solving problems? We're looking for a new Senior Developer to join our IT Team where you'll champion excellence in the development, lead customer/business requirement discussions and support of technical solutions, while getting involved with a variety of innovations and new initiatives, making a lasting change to the work that we do. About the role As a Senior Developer, you'll:
Configure, implement, support and maintain technical solutions, performing development/configuration activities for large complex BHF programmes in both Waterfall and Agile environments
Ensure development/configuration activities are delivered on time, to quality and on budget, and contribute with a focus on customer experience and needs
Be responsible for detailed system design and the creation of project documentation to expected quality
Be an advocate and adopt new technology trends whilst also mentoring junior team members
Take pleasure in delivering innovative customer centric solutions.
About you You'll have a solid grasp of underlying software engineering principles and a degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Software Engineering. You'll also have experience of:
The Software Development Lifecycle
Web development and design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML/XSLT)
Development languages
Microsoft SharePoint Online / On-premise (MOSS)
Microsoft .Net (VB.NET, C#)
Microsoft SQL Server (including SSIS, SSRS)
Microsoft PowerApps & Flow
Angular
Microsoft IIS
Softer skills should include the ability to:
Lead customer requirement discussions
Capture requirements accurately and concisely using different methods and produce work breakdown
Define/recommend the most appropriate technical solutions
Work from own initiative, handle competing demands and met deadlines
Explain technical concepts to non-technical users clearly and fluently
Grasp complex business requirements and communicate them to staff
Take ownership of tasks assigned with limited supervision required.
When applying, tell us about your understanding of complex business requirements, how you continuously seek to improve services to meet customer needs and your technical experience for the post. About us We're built on breakthroughs. Heart transplants. Clot busting drugs. Pacemakers. Breakthroughs born from visionary medical research. Research you fund with your donations. How to apply To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and supporting statement which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria. British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.
Aug 05, 2019
Permanent
Are you a Senior Developer with a passion for programming and a good grasp of underlying software engineering principles and techniques? Could you bring innovative ideas and thinking to the table when solving problems? We're looking for a new Senior Developer to join our IT Team where you'll champion excellence in the development, lead customer/business requirement discussions and support of technical solutions, while getting involved with a variety of innovations and new initiatives, making a lasting change to the work that we do. About the role As a Senior Developer, you'll:
Configure, implement, support and maintain technical solutions, performing development/configuration activities for large complex BHF programmes in both Waterfall and Agile environments
Ensure development/configuration activities are delivered on time, to quality and on budget, and contribute with a focus on customer experience and needs
Be responsible for detailed system design and the creation of project documentation to expected quality
Be an advocate and adopt new technology trends whilst also mentoring junior team members
Take pleasure in delivering innovative customer centric solutions.
About you You'll have a solid grasp of underlying software engineering principles and a degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Software Engineering. You'll also have experience of:
The Software Development Lifecycle
Web development and design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML/XSLT)
Development languages
Microsoft SharePoint Online / On-premise (MOSS)
Microsoft .Net (VB.NET, C#)
Microsoft SQL Server (including SSIS, SSRS)
Microsoft PowerApps & Flow
Angular
Microsoft IIS
Softer skills should include the ability to:
Lead customer requirement discussions
Capture requirements accurately and concisely using different methods and produce work breakdown
Define/recommend the most appropriate technical solutions
Work from own initiative, handle competing demands and met deadlines
Explain technical concepts to non-technical users clearly and fluently
Grasp complex business requirements and communicate them to staff
Take ownership of tasks assigned with limited supervision required.
When applying, tell us about your understanding of complex business requirements, how you continuously seek to improve services to meet customer needs and your technical experience for the post. About us We're built on breakthroughs. Heart transplants. Clot busting drugs. Pacemakers. Breakthroughs born from visionary medical research. Research you fund with your donations. How to apply To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and supporting statement which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria. British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.
The focus of the role of Customer Success Manager is:
This is a pivotal hire for the company. Reporting directly to the Head of CS, you’ll be joining a growing team at a critical point in our journey. Your main objectives will be nurturing the client relationship after the onboarding phase with a view to maximising their fundraising potential, platform adoption and securing their renewal.
We are looking for the following:
Previous experience in a Customer Success role at a high growth SaaS business
A proven track record of maintaining high retention rates, driving upsell and expansion strategies. You will have negotiated renewals with high profile customers and delivered to a c-suite level audience
A commercial mindset with the ability to identify creative solutions and deliver on SLA working in close collaboration with the product and tech teams to drive innovative features for your customers
Natural relationship builder actively seeking feedback and championing your client internally
Good understanding of digital channels and fundraising platforms
Analytical mindset, familiar with Customer Success KPI’s and metrics
Specific experience in the charity sector desirable but not essential
Benefits:
Equity options scheme
31 days holiday, including Bank Holidays & Christmas closure
Birthday break, 2 hours back (to have a lie in, long lunch or leave early)
Early Friday finish for team drinks
1 paid day to fundraise for a charity of your choice
Monthly team lunch
Team activity days
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Jul 29, 2019
Permanent
The focus of the role of Customer Success Manager is:
This is a pivotal hire for the company. Reporting directly to the Head of CS, you’ll be joining a growing team at a critical point in our journey. Your main objectives will be nurturing the client relationship after the onboarding phase with a view to maximising their fundraising potential, platform adoption and securing their renewal.
We are looking for the following:
Previous experience in a Customer Success role at a high growth SaaS business
A proven track record of maintaining high retention rates, driving upsell and expansion strategies. You will have negotiated renewals with high profile customers and delivered to a c-suite level audience
A commercial mindset with the ability to identify creative solutions and deliver on SLA working in close collaboration with the product and tech teams to drive innovative features for your customers
Natural relationship builder actively seeking feedback and championing your client internally
Good understanding of digital channels and fundraising platforms
Analytical mindset, familiar with Customer Success KPI’s and metrics
Specific experience in the charity sector desirable but not essential
Benefits:
Equity options scheme
31 days holiday, including Bank Holidays & Christmas closure
Birthday break, 2 hours back (to have a lie in, long lunch or leave early)
Early Friday finish for team drinks
1 paid day to fundraise for a charity of your choice
Monthly team lunch
Team activity days
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Join Save the Children as Head of Engineering and lead a team to ensure effective development, enhancement and use of business intelligence, CRM and digital platforms.
In our Support Services department, we fight for children every single day. We provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
As Head of Engineering you will be a key enabler of better programming for children, better engagement with supporters, and more effective internal management. You will lead a team of cross-functional development and test staff, contractors and vendors. You will provide technical expertise guidance and direction, as well as setting an overall strategy and work-plan for the team. In addition you will:
Lead and manage the execution and evolution of platforms, as well as software and application development and architecture and design standards
Keep abreast of new technologies and champion the use of data analytics and digital technologies in Save the Children’s work
Ensure the implementation of agile processes wherever appropriate
Lead engineering techniques including DevOps/release management
Set coding standards and own QA and testing methods
Work closely with the Head of Digital in our Fundraising and Marketing Department to ensure effective development and use of the suite of Adobe systems.
To be successful you will be a confident, analytical thinker with a proven track record in a similar role leading talented cross-functional engineering teams. You will have a strong understanding of testing methods relating to delivery of platforms and associated applications and software. You will have Experience of agile delivery process including DevOps as a key enabler, as well as experience of DataOps. You will have demonstrable understanding of how quality data and information can be used to make day to day business decisions. In addition you will have:
Solid and demonstrable experience in most of: data, BI, .NET, digital platforms (CMS, AEM, CEM, email campaign, personalization)
Experience of data virtualisation platforms e.g. Tibco, Denodo etc.
Experience of automation and/or CI/CD
Experience of data mining, machine learning, visualisation
Enterprise architecture experience
Preferably a degree in a related discipline e.g. Computer Science, Engineering.
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: 25th August 2019
Jul 26, 2019
Permanent
Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Join Save the Children as Head of Engineering and lead a team to ensure effective development, enhancement and use of business intelligence, CRM and digital platforms.
In our Support Services department, we fight for children every single day. We provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.
As Head of Engineering you will be a key enabler of better programming for children, better engagement with supporters, and more effective internal management. You will lead a team of cross-functional development and test staff, contractors and vendors. You will provide technical expertise guidance and direction, as well as setting an overall strategy and work-plan for the team. In addition you will:
Lead and manage the execution and evolution of platforms, as well as software and application development and architecture and design standards
Keep abreast of new technologies and champion the use of data analytics and digital technologies in Save the Children’s work
Ensure the implementation of agile processes wherever appropriate
Lead engineering techniques including DevOps/release management
Set coding standards and own QA and testing methods
Work closely with the Head of Digital in our Fundraising and Marketing Department to ensure effective development and use of the suite of Adobe systems.
To be successful you will be a confident, analytical thinker with a proven track record in a similar role leading talented cross-functional engineering teams. You will have a strong understanding of testing methods relating to delivery of platforms and associated applications and software. You will have Experience of agile delivery process including DevOps as a key enabler, as well as experience of DataOps. You will have demonstrable understanding of how quality data and information can be used to make day to day business decisions. In addition you will have:
Solid and demonstrable experience in most of: data, BI, .NET, digital platforms (CMS, AEM, CEM, email campaign, personalization)
Experience of data virtualisation platforms e.g. Tibco, Denodo etc.
Experience of automation and/or CI/CD
Experience of data mining, machine learning, visualisation
Enterprise architecture experience
Preferably a degree in a related discipline e.g. Computer Science, Engineering.
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: 25th August 2019
Purpose of the role:
The post holder will work with the education team based in Leeds or London, the Curriculum and Quality Manager and the Digital Marketing Manager to deliver the WEA offer using digital technology, providing the appropriate platform and support. All our systems and processes need to be `digitised.` The Head of Digital IT and Information Systems is responsible for the development, execution, maintenance and lifecycle management of all WEA`s Digital, IT and Information Systems (IS). To ensure that systems are aligned with business objectives to support WEA`s delivery of services to students, staff and volunteers, Including Canvas based resources to support learning.
Key areas of responsibility:
Responsibility for managing risks relating to information security, IS business continuity planning, crisis management, privacy, and compliance. The role must build resilience, governance, management, best practice and process control to all information systems, and will be responsible for maintaining appropriate compliance frameworks (including GDPR and ISO) And the requirements of regulators and funders The post holder will, in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer Team plan, coordinate, direct, and design ICT related operations, as well as providing interim contract management, direction and liaison for the selected outsourced supplier providing ICT support for the Association. They will be the key sponsor of any new system developments and will ensure that all systems transition smoothly into business as usual operations. The post holder will work closely with managers and staff in departments across the WEA to identify, recommend, develop and implement cost-effective ICT solutions to support and maximise the digital teaching platform along with continuous improvements in performance in all areas of the Association`s ICT operations. The post holder will help to define and implement ICT policies, procedures, and best practices including achieving Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO standards. The Initial priorities will be to listen and learn from key stakeholders, to shape the Digital and IT strategy and to fix some key operational IT problems with the support of the wider team.. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the choice of an outsourced ICT partner for the WEA and meanwhile managing our current provider. They will also need to integrate systems in Scotland with systems in England so that there is one framework operating throughout the WEA
About you:
Acts as an ambassador for WEA raising its profile internally and externally Uses internal and external insights to determine and drive service outcomes and quality Sees the wider picture and understands the levels of service that are valued by stakeholders Shows a deep motivation and commitment to improving adult and community learning and to making a real difference to students Inspires confidence in own leadership Uses strong internal and external insights to identify and drive the delivery of strategic priorities and plans Communicates and translates strategic priorities, setting clear metrics and deliverables to drive continuous improvement and high performance Challenges the status quo and applies lessons learned to enhance future ways of working Makes informed, brave and relevant strategic decisions and finds solutions which will work effectively within the culture and capability of the WEA Keeps up-to-date with professional area, bringing insights back to the WEA to evolve and improve advice and solutions
Jul 23, 2019
Permanent
Purpose of the role:
The post holder will work with the education team based in Leeds or London, the Curriculum and Quality Manager and the Digital Marketing Manager to deliver the WEA offer using digital technology, providing the appropriate platform and support. All our systems and processes need to be `digitised.` The Head of Digital IT and Information Systems is responsible for the development, execution, maintenance and lifecycle management of all WEA`s Digital, IT and Information Systems (IS). To ensure that systems are aligned with business objectives to support WEA`s delivery of services to students, staff and volunteers, Including Canvas based resources to support learning.
Key areas of responsibility:
Responsibility for managing risks relating to information security, IS business continuity planning, crisis management, privacy, and compliance. The role must build resilience, governance, management, best practice and process control to all information systems, and will be responsible for maintaining appropriate compliance frameworks (including GDPR and ISO) And the requirements of regulators and funders The post holder will, in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer Team plan, coordinate, direct, and design ICT related operations, as well as providing interim contract management, direction and liaison for the selected outsourced supplier providing ICT support for the Association. They will be the key sponsor of any new system developments and will ensure that all systems transition smoothly into business as usual operations. The post holder will work closely with managers and staff in departments across the WEA to identify, recommend, develop and implement cost-effective ICT solutions to support and maximise the digital teaching platform along with continuous improvements in performance in all areas of the Association`s ICT operations. The post holder will help to define and implement ICT policies, procedures, and best practices including achieving Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO standards. The Initial priorities will be to listen and learn from key stakeholders, to shape the Digital and IT strategy and to fix some key operational IT problems with the support of the wider team.. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the choice of an outsourced ICT partner for the WEA and meanwhile managing our current provider. They will also need to integrate systems in Scotland with systems in England so that there is one framework operating throughout the WEA
About you:
Acts as an ambassador for WEA raising its profile internally and externally Uses internal and external insights to determine and drive service outcomes and quality Sees the wider picture and understands the levels of service that are valued by stakeholders Shows a deep motivation and commitment to improving adult and community learning and to making a real difference to students Inspires confidence in own leadership Uses strong internal and external insights to identify and drive the delivery of strategic priorities and plans Communicates and translates strategic priorities, setting clear metrics and deliverables to drive continuous improvement and high performance Challenges the status quo and applies lessons learned to enhance future ways of working Makes informed, brave and relevant strategic decisions and finds solutions which will work effectively within the culture and capability of the WEA Keeps up-to-date with professional area, bringing insights back to the WEA to evolve and improve advice and solutions
