Overview
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with the DHL UK Foundation, a registered charity working in close partnership with the DHL businesses in the UK to support underserved young people in the UK, to help recruit a proactive and driven Programme Officer.
Responsibilities
* Partnership Management: Project manage, support and build strong relationships with strategic charity partners to maximise the impact of grant funding, monitor progress and performance against agreed metrics and prepare reports.
* Project Management: Deliver projects that leverage DHL's expertise and resources to support charity partners and the young people they serve; support the employee volunteering programme, GoTeach, to ensure it meets objectives and delivers impact.
* Data Reporting: Collate, analyse, and present impact data to demonstrate the effectiveness of partners and programmes, working with an external evaluator, and prepare reports and dashboards for the DHL UK Foundation's Board, DHL employees and external stakeholders.
* Communications: confidently communicate the DHL UK Foundation's purpose and impact through presentations, reports, case studies and digital content, and represent the DHL UK Foundation to the DHL business through presenting at meetings and events, both virtually and in person.
Qualifications and experience
* You will be a passionate self-starter with an adaptable approach and excellent communication skills, committed to tackling youth unemployment. You will have a passion for making a difference to the lives of underserved young people and be able to demonstrate strong relationship management and communication skills.
* You will have an analytical approach with data reporting experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). You will think critically to innovate, problem solve, and be able to work independently and collaboratively, both in the office and remotely.
* The ideal candidate will have knowledge of youth employability and social mobility in the UK, experience of communicating and presenting to stakeholders in the corporate sector, familiarity with CRM or impact measurement tools, and experience with corporate volunteering.
Role details
* The role is hybrid; you will be based from home for part of the week but you will be happy and committed to travel to DHL UK Foundation offices 2–3 times a week in Staines, London or Milton Keynes, by car or public transport. Travel expenses are covered. You will need to live in a reasonable commutable distance to one of these locations (ideally Staines or London). Access to a car, while not essential, would be helpful.
* The post is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and Right to Work in the UK.
Application process
The application process is CV and tailored statements of no more than one side. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV using the link below for more information. The closing date for your CV and supporting statement is 5pm Monday 22 September. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30 September (virtual first stage) followed by a second stage on Tuesday 7 October (in person in Staines). We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background (e.g., age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation). We believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Benefits and location
* Hybrid with weekly travel (2–3 days per week) to offices in Staines, Milton Keynes and London.
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Salary £35,000 with excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave (option to purchase additional leave), pension scheme, private medical insurance, retail discounts and training and development opportunities.
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