CHM-1
City, Belfast
Programme Officer - UK Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: £28,400 per annum, plus Into Film Benefits Location: Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Salford or London. They operate in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at the office. About the Employer Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Their vision - Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Their mission - To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. Role Summary The Programme Officer UK will be instrumental in providing administrative support for the successful delivery of three programme strands across the UK. Reporting to the Joint Head of Programmes (Nations Lead), this role ensures the smooth and efficient running of projects by managing key organisational tasks, providing high quality customer service and supporting specific activities including data driven targeted work. Working closely with Programme Leads, Programme Coordinators and the wider team, the Programme Officer UK will play a vital role in maintaining seamless administration activities, contributing to the successful delivery and impact of their programmes. Main Responsibilities: Provide administrative support for the delivery of cross-programme activity in all four nations, including training for teachers and careers professionals, workshops, conferences and events. Meet regularly with each of the nations' teams to ensure a joined-up approach and understanding of the place-based programme activity and requirements in each area. Oversee and support the management and maintenance of the CRM database of nations' place-based activity across the UK, ensuring data is accurate and up to date. Assist with data collection and evaluation for reporting to funders by ensuring accurate data input and collection from relevant stakeholders including liaison with the Research and Data Coordinator. Collaborate with the Marcomms team to assist in promoting the programme across all communication channels, including signups to their training programme for educators, entries to their filmmaking competitions, their Awards, and bookings for their Festival, Spring Screenings and other events for their Screen Careers programme. Work with Marcomms and Programme Coordinators to run targeted marketing campaigns to increase and drive engagement in their place-based targeted areas across the UK. Assist in desk- based research to identify partners and organisations (including schools) to engage underserved and underrepresented young people in their programmes, sourcing relevant external information from across the education, youth and film industry sectors. Working with Programme Leads to support the development and delivery of their Youth Advisory Council and Education Ambassador initiatives. Undertake additional general administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the team including but not limited to customer support cases, equipment and materials inventory and orders, booking travel, processing invoices and regional social media channels, Represent the organisation at conferences and events as required. Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation. General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping live their EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of their work. Person Specification: Experience in administrative support, with strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Confidence using CRM systems for accurate data input, analysis and reporting. Clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Good understanding of the UK education landscape and how film can be used in educational settings, along with awareness of the UK screen industry. Strong digital skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and general confidence with online systems and tools. Ability to support or contribute to marketing activity, such as email campaigns or targeted outreach. A proactive, adaptable and detail-focused approach, with the ability to work remotely. An interest in film and a commitment to engaging and supporting young people through creative opportunities. Minimum Requirements: Experience, knowledge and understanding of using CRM for analysis, insights and reporting. Proven track record and demonstratable experience in an administrative role. Excellent project and time management skills, an ability to prioritise a busy work schedule and to work remotely as required. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Awareness and good understanding of the education market, curricula and how teachers can use film across the UK. Awareness and understanding of the screen industry landscape across the UK. Experience of cross-team working. Desirable: Experience of developing and implementing email campaigns Experience working within an education or arts charity contex Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite A love and knowledge of film All staff work in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at their local and national office when required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role. The charity is open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: Annual Leave - 28 days (full time/pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year. Pension - matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution). Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. - all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of the charity. Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave. Interest-free non-essential study loans. Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance. Wisdom health insurance cover - non-contributory (apart from employee tax contribution). BenefitHub portal - offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services. Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions . All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the charity's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
Programme Officer - UK Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Salary: £28,400 per annum, plus Into Film Benefits Location: Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Salford or London. They operate in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at the office. About the Employer Our client is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community. They provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The charity also runs their annual Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and their Film Awards - the UK's leading showcase for young filmmaking talent. The core programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen. Their vision - Film enriches the life of every child and young person. Their mission - To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image. Role Summary The Programme Officer UK will be instrumental in providing administrative support for the successful delivery of three programme strands across the UK. Reporting to the Joint Head of Programmes (Nations Lead), this role ensures the smooth and efficient running of projects by managing key organisational tasks, providing high quality customer service and supporting specific activities including data driven targeted work. Working closely with Programme Leads, Programme Coordinators and the wider team, the Programme Officer UK will play a vital role in maintaining seamless administration activities, contributing to the successful delivery and impact of their programmes. Main Responsibilities: Provide administrative support for the delivery of cross-programme activity in all four nations, including training for teachers and careers professionals, workshops, conferences and events. Meet regularly with each of the nations' teams to ensure a joined-up approach and understanding of the place-based programme activity and requirements in each area. Oversee and support the management and maintenance of the CRM database of nations' place-based activity across the UK, ensuring data is accurate and up to date. Assist with data collection and evaluation for reporting to funders by ensuring accurate data input and collection from relevant stakeholders including liaison with the Research and Data Coordinator. Collaborate with the Marcomms team to assist in promoting the programme across all communication channels, including signups to their training programme for educators, entries to their filmmaking competitions, their Awards, and bookings for their Festival, Spring Screenings and other events for their Screen Careers programme. Work with Marcomms and Programme Coordinators to run targeted marketing campaigns to increase and drive engagement in their place-based targeted areas across the UK. Assist in desk- based research to identify partners and organisations (including schools) to engage underserved and underrepresented young people in their programmes, sourcing relevant external information from across the education, youth and film industry sectors. Working with Programme Leads to support the development and delivery of their Youth Advisory Council and Education Ambassador initiatives. Undertake additional general administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the team including but not limited to customer support cases, equipment and materials inventory and orders, booking travel, processing invoices and regional social media channels, Represent the organisation at conferences and events as required. Any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation. General Responsibilities: Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public. Commitment and active participation in helping live their EEDI values and ethos through everything it does. Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources. Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of their work. Person Specification: Experience in administrative support, with strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Confidence using CRM systems for accurate data input, analysis and reporting. Clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Good understanding of the UK education landscape and how film can be used in educational settings, along with awareness of the UK screen industry. Strong digital skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and general confidence with online systems and tools. Ability to support or contribute to marketing activity, such as email campaigns or targeted outreach. A proactive, adaptable and detail-focused approach, with the ability to work remotely. An interest in film and a commitment to engaging and supporting young people through creative opportunities. Minimum Requirements: Experience, knowledge and understanding of using CRM for analysis, insights and reporting. Proven track record and demonstratable experience in an administrative role. Excellent project and time management skills, an ability to prioritise a busy work schedule and to work remotely as required. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Awareness and good understanding of the education market, curricula and how teachers can use film across the UK. Awareness and understanding of the screen industry landscape across the UK. Experience of cross-team working. Desirable: Experience of developing and implementing email campaigns Experience working within an education or arts charity contex Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite A love and knowledge of film All staff work in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at their local and national office when required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role. The charity is open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: They also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including: Annual Leave - 28 days (full time/pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year. Pension - matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution). Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. - all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of the charity. Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave. Interest-free non-essential study loans. Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance. Wisdom health insurance cover - non-contributory (apart from employee tax contribution). BenefitHub portal - offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services. Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form. There you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions . All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at the charity's expense; employment is dependent upon this. No agencies please.
Single Source Regulations Office
City, London
Role: Principal Regulatory Policy Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: Hybrid, attending an office location in Westminster, London Salary: Up to £86,212 and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card (or a daily contribution to travel of up to £16.30) + 30 days holiday and bank holidays Closing Date: 18 May Interviews planned for: week commencing 1June Working pattern: Full-time - The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Principal Regulatory Policy Manager This is an opportunity to join the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) as a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager, contributing toward the success of procurement and delivery of key non-competitive defence equipment capabilities such as the new Dreadnought class of nuclear submarines, Type 26 frigates and Skynet military satellites. We have over £115bn of contracts regulated through the regulatory framework. This is an exciting and challenging time for defence with a fast-evolving threat environment, and the Government's Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy now published and being implemented. The SSRO is playing an active role in these vital developments looking at how our regulatory regime can best play a part in incentivising a faster pace of delivery while protecting taxpayer value for money and ensuring fair prices to contractors that allow them to thrive. As a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager in the SSRO you will be at the heart of our thinking on how to evolve the single source regime in line with the Government's objectives. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the defence establishment both in the MOD and the defence industry. You will be an important part of a dynamic organisation enhancing the SSRO's reputation as an independent expert body and thought leader. The SSRO is an executive non-departmental public body that plays a central role in the regulation of the UK government's non-competitive procurement of military capabilities. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and imposes transparency obligations on defence contractors. Amongst other things we establish the baseline profit rate for contracts under the single source regime, hold and analyse a wide range of contract and supplier data, publish guidance on what costs are allowable, give opinions and determinations on areas of disagreement between MOD and contractors and constantly look for ways to improve and strengthen the regime. This is a full-time role, and we would be happy to consider flexible working arrangements for the successful candidate. What will I be doing? Responsibilities Provide high-level policy expertise and advice to develop and deliver aspects of the SSRO's vision, objectives, strategies, policies and plans, including: Horizon-scanning and foresight work to inform the SSRO's future planning and strategic priorities. Keeping up to date with significant public sector, regulatory policy and parliamentary developments and disseminating this intelligence within the SSRO. Developing a strong understanding of qualifying defence contracts including key statistics and details about those the SSRO regulates. Lead the SSRO Support function including the helpdesk which primarily deals with queries about the contracting, pricing and reporting provisions of the regulatory framework, ensuring MOD and industry stakeholders are satisfied with the support services they receive. This includes: Ensuring helpdesk queries are responded to in a timely manner and within expected timescales. Ensuring onboarding sessions (which induct contractors new to the regulatory framework) and training sessions are delivered effectively and stakeholders are satisfied. Disseminating within the SSRO intelligence and information derived from support engagement so as to inform our other work. Effective line management of the Stakeholder Support Manager and the Stakeholder Support Coordinator inspiring them to deliver their best. Lead complex projects and activities, taking responsibility for delivering high quality, timely outputs. Examples of such projects/activities include: Leading the SSRO's international engagement with partner organisations and ensure that the organisation continues to be a contributing member of the International Community of Practice (ICOP). Reviewing the Act and the Regulations that govern the SSRO's activities to identify potential improvements that will make the single source regulatory framework more effective and formulate recommendations to the Secretary of State. Improving pricing and reporting under the regulatory framework. Developing the Corporate Plan, the Internal Business Plan and other strategies as required. Providing guidance to stakeholders about the operation of the regulatory framework, supporting them to implement the framework effectively and efficiently, and responding to their questions. Collaborate with staff across the SSRO and work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams, including project teams drawn from across other established teams. Share knowledge with colleagues where this will assist their work. Manage and lead such teams as required. Engage effectively with stakeholders across the defence community (both public and private sector) and wider Government and regulators. Manage public consultations and other appropriate channels of engagement. Communicate the SSRO's work with influence, including preparing high quality documents. Draft in a language and style that conveys technical information in a way that is easy for non-technical audiences to comprehend. Give presentations to a wide range of internal and external audiences. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Investigate and make best use of available technology, including exploring how artificial intelligence can contribute new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Be a role model for the SSRO's values and behaviours and an active participant in the SSRO's corporate life. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Person specification Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional qualification or experience. Experience of working within the defence sector. Strong critical thinking abilities to challenge and consider alternatives when looking at issues. Able to master the detail, to interpret and interrogate data and derive insights from it to inform our choices, whilst not losing the bigger picture. Flexibility in thinking and ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Ability to understand complex ideas/issues and develop policies and processes that work in a defence and regulatory setting both for Government and industry. Able to take high level steers from senior staff and translate into options that are implementable for our regulatory regime, including development of ideas emerging from reviews of the legislation which governs our work. A self-starter, practical and pragmatic, with a high level of project, time and resource management skills, who demonstrates a flexible 'can do' attitude, takes on challenges and has the tenacity to actively challenge processes. Experience of planning and delivering research projects or policy reviews, with a demonstrated ability to present complex data in a clear and easy-to-understand format including both written and oral presentations for a variety of audiences. Proven ability to work collaboratively including over organisational boundaries, build relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining credibility and professionalism. Friendly, customer-centric approach to engaging with stakeholders and dealing with the pressures of enquiries. Conveys confidence and authority in a complex environment. Acts with integrity and consideration for others. A proficient user of MS Office packages particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word or equivalent. Desirable A good understanding of defence or public procurement, especially commercial contracting from either an MOD and/or defence industry perspective Experience of handling sensitive data (e.g. commercial, political, intelligence, military, health, personal data or justice). Experience of developing standards or guidance, for example running consultations, development of exposure drafts and policy papers, running working groups or technical discussion panels. A good understanding of commercial economics and economic regulation in the UK. Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance but is not a reserved role and is therefore open to foreign or dual nationals. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the person specification, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience . click apply for full job details
Role: Principal Regulatory Policy Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: Hybrid, attending an office location in Westminster, London Salary: Up to £86,212 and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card (or a daily contribution to travel of up to £16.30) + 30 days holiday and bank holidays Closing Date: 18 May Interviews planned for: week commencing 1June Working pattern: Full-time - The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Principal Regulatory Policy Manager This is an opportunity to join the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) as a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager, contributing toward the success of procurement and delivery of key non-competitive defence equipment capabilities such as the new Dreadnought class of nuclear submarines, Type 26 frigates and Skynet military satellites. We have over £115bn of contracts regulated through the regulatory framework. This is an exciting and challenging time for defence with a fast-evolving threat environment, and the Government's Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy now published and being implemented. The SSRO is playing an active role in these vital developments looking at how our regulatory regime can best play a part in incentivising a faster pace of delivery while protecting taxpayer value for money and ensuring fair prices to contractors that allow them to thrive. As a Principal Regulatory Policy Manager in the SSRO you will be at the heart of our thinking on how to evolve the single source regime in line with the Government's objectives. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the defence establishment both in the MOD and the defence industry. You will be an important part of a dynamic organisation enhancing the SSRO's reputation as an independent expert body and thought leader. The SSRO is an executive non-departmental public body that plays a central role in the regulation of the UK government's non-competitive procurement of military capabilities. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and imposes transparency obligations on defence contractors. Amongst other things we establish the baseline profit rate for contracts under the single source regime, hold and analyse a wide range of contract and supplier data, publish guidance on what costs are allowable, give opinions and determinations on areas of disagreement between MOD and contractors and constantly look for ways to improve and strengthen the regime. This is a full-time role, and we would be happy to consider flexible working arrangements for the successful candidate. What will I be doing? Responsibilities Provide high-level policy expertise and advice to develop and deliver aspects of the SSRO's vision, objectives, strategies, policies and plans, including: Horizon-scanning and foresight work to inform the SSRO's future planning and strategic priorities. Keeping up to date with significant public sector, regulatory policy and parliamentary developments and disseminating this intelligence within the SSRO. Developing a strong understanding of qualifying defence contracts including key statistics and details about those the SSRO regulates. Lead the SSRO Support function including the helpdesk which primarily deals with queries about the contracting, pricing and reporting provisions of the regulatory framework, ensuring MOD and industry stakeholders are satisfied with the support services they receive. This includes: Ensuring helpdesk queries are responded to in a timely manner and within expected timescales. Ensuring onboarding sessions (which induct contractors new to the regulatory framework) and training sessions are delivered effectively and stakeholders are satisfied. Disseminating within the SSRO intelligence and information derived from support engagement so as to inform our other work. Effective line management of the Stakeholder Support Manager and the Stakeholder Support Coordinator inspiring them to deliver their best. Lead complex projects and activities, taking responsibility for delivering high quality, timely outputs. Examples of such projects/activities include: Leading the SSRO's international engagement with partner organisations and ensure that the organisation continues to be a contributing member of the International Community of Practice (ICOP). Reviewing the Act and the Regulations that govern the SSRO's activities to identify potential improvements that will make the single source regulatory framework more effective and formulate recommendations to the Secretary of State. Improving pricing and reporting under the regulatory framework. Developing the Corporate Plan, the Internal Business Plan and other strategies as required. Providing guidance to stakeholders about the operation of the regulatory framework, supporting them to implement the framework effectively and efficiently, and responding to their questions. Collaborate with staff across the SSRO and work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams, including project teams drawn from across other established teams. Share knowledge with colleagues where this will assist their work. Manage and lead such teams as required. Engage effectively with stakeholders across the defence community (both public and private sector) and wider Government and regulators. Manage public consultations and other appropriate channels of engagement. Communicate the SSRO's work with influence, including preparing high quality documents. Draft in a language and style that conveys technical information in a way that is easy for non-technical audiences to comprehend. Give presentations to a wide range of internal and external audiences. Act with integrity, apply the SSRO's governance procedures, and promote good governance. Investigate and make best use of available technology, including exploring how artificial intelligence can contribute new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency. Be a role model for the SSRO's values and behaviours and an active participant in the SSRO's corporate life. Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need. Person specification Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional qualification or experience. Experience of working within the defence sector. Strong critical thinking abilities to challenge and consider alternatives when looking at issues. Able to master the detail, to interpret and interrogate data and derive insights from it to inform our choices, whilst not losing the bigger picture. Flexibility in thinking and ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Ability to understand complex ideas/issues and develop policies and processes that work in a defence and regulatory setting both for Government and industry. Able to take high level steers from senior staff and translate into options that are implementable for our regulatory regime, including development of ideas emerging from reviews of the legislation which governs our work. A self-starter, practical and pragmatic, with a high level of project, time and resource management skills, who demonstrates a flexible 'can do' attitude, takes on challenges and has the tenacity to actively challenge processes. Experience of planning and delivering research projects or policy reviews, with a demonstrated ability to present complex data in a clear and easy-to-understand format including both written and oral presentations for a variety of audiences. Proven ability to work collaboratively including over organisational boundaries, build relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining credibility and professionalism. Friendly, customer-centric approach to engaging with stakeholders and dealing with the pressures of enquiries. Conveys confidence and authority in a complex environment. Acts with integrity and consideration for others. A proficient user of MS Office packages particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word or equivalent. Desirable A good understanding of defence or public procurement, especially commercial contracting from either an MOD and/or defence industry perspective Experience of handling sensitive data (e.g. commercial, political, intelligence, military, health, personal data or justice). Experience of developing standards or guidance, for example running consultations, development of exposure drafts and policy papers, running working groups or technical discussion panels. A good understanding of commercial economics and economic regulation in the UK. Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance but is not a reserved role and is therefore open to foreign or dual nationals. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the person specification, using appropriate examples; and Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience . click apply for full job details
