Expert in Residence - Speakers, Mentors, Coaches and Trainers (Freelance Role)
Title: Expert in Residence
Work Style: Project-based
Remuneration: Between £300 and £600 per day
Location: Remote, with some in-person engagements where appropriate
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Do it Now Now (DINN) is an open innovation organisation committed to the social empowerment to Black people through the provision of access to opportunities for social mobility through entrepreneurship and employment. We bring skilled talent, charities, social entrepreneurs, start-up teams, social innovators, investors and philanthropists together to address social challenges, solve problems and support the development of underserved groups.
We have an unrivalled track record in understanding and supporting the needs of talent through research we have undertaken and the programmes we have delivered. Our team has deep experience and knowledge in the design and delivery of training programmes with 3 of the skills programmes we have designed being named Top in Europe by the Financial Times’ imprint Sifted in 2019. Our not so secret method is our propensity to put our participants at the heart of everything we do, underpinned by a strong impetus to collaborate with partners with sector knowledge. This is why we have received such praise as “I felt like I was doing an MBA in 4 months”, in relation to our business training program. We regularly receive 4 to 5 stars out of 5 from our beneficiaries and all have said they will recommend our programs to a friend. We are very proud of our beneficiary feedback.
Do it Now Now has developed a methodology that supports the participants and secures the sustainability of their work. It is based on our success in supporting our programme participants through our support activities. We call it ASAP:
About the Role
As our Expert in Residence, you’ll be working with our programme participants across one or more of our existing Initiatives or Inclusive Partnerships.
Here is a quick introduction to our Initiatives:
As for the other work you may be involved in, our Inclusive Partnerships team works to apply the learning we have gained through our Initiatives in new and interesting contexts. This often means working closely with our clients to apply our knowledge, evidence and learning for the benefit of underrepresented and underserved communities.
For example, we are working with Paul Hamlyn foundation on the delivery of a long-term training programme that supports 40-50 early stage social impact entrepreneurs annually.
On each of our Initiatives or through our Inclusive Partnerships, we work with expert speakers, trainers, mentors and coaches to provide 1-2-1 sessions, develop and deliver group training sessions, larger scale seminars and events.
The Expert in Residence Programme will run across all our work across the UK and Africa. As an Expert in Residence, you will be invited to support us in the running of our Initiatives and Inclusive Partnerships programmes based on our need for your expertise.
We are currently seeking freelance Experts in Residence in the following areas:
Your Potential Responsibilities
Ahead of joining us as an Expert in Residence, you will be onboarded through online training in 5 key areas. While we recognise that you may already be well versed in some of these, it is worthwhile to ensure that we are all on the same page when it comes to the Do it Now Now way. Our 5 key training support areas are:
Safeguarding: we are focused on ensuring our community members throughout all our programs are well supported and that safeguarding measures are put in place throughout all we do. Safer recruitment is a part of our overarching safeguarding policy. All volunteers, freelancers and staff are required to engage in safeguarding training before they start their work with us. Our processes are clearly set out and we make it everybody’s business to report issues as they see them.
Do it Now Now is dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve—in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs—and we support this diversity through all of our employment practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
Work Style: Project-based
Remuneration: Between £300 and £600 per day
Location: Remote, with some in-person engagements where appropriate
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Do it Now Now (DINN) is an open innovation organisation committed to the social empowerment to Black people through the provision of access to opportunities for social mobility through entrepreneurship and employment. We bring skilled talent, charities, social entrepreneurs, start-up teams, social innovators, investors and philanthropists together to address social challenges, solve problems and support the development of underserved groups.
We have an unrivalled track record in understanding and supporting the needs of talent through research we have undertaken and the programmes we have delivered. Our team has deep experience and knowledge in the design and delivery of training programmes with 3 of the skills programmes we have designed being named Top in Europe by the Financial Times’ imprint Sifted in 2019. Our not so secret method is our propensity to put our participants at the heart of everything we do, underpinned by a strong impetus to collaborate with partners with sector knowledge. This is why we have received such praise as “I felt like I was doing an MBA in 4 months”, in relation to our business training program. We regularly receive 4 to 5 stars out of 5 from our beneficiaries and all have said they will recommend our programs to a friend. We are very proud of our beneficiary feedback.
Do it Now Now has developed a methodology that supports the participants and secures the sustainability of their work. It is based on our success in supporting our programme participants through our support activities. We call it ASAP:
- Awareness: participants will have a good understanding of their strengths and weaknesses as well as their short, mid and long term goals.
- Self-actualisation: we know there is no linear enterprise path and we teach to support the development of skills that can be used in multiple contexts for that reason.
- Activation: through case studies, simulations and support to apply learning to their context, we provide training that will stay with them when they’re under pressure.
- Personalisation: we develop training with personalisation in mind. We work to understand and are sensitive to the needs of individuals so that we can ensure their success throughout the program.
About the Role
As our Expert in Residence, you’ll be working with our programme participants across one or more of our existing Initiatives or Inclusive Partnerships.
Here is a quick introduction to our Initiatives:
- Common Call: a community of leaders in social enterprises and charities, this programme seeks to offer funding opportunities and skill development for the Black community.
- Afritech XYZ: a community of founders and entrepreneurs in Africa working on tech solutions to local problems.
- My Moon Landing: a community of Black women, LGBTQ+, and non-binary people, MML offers support through events and mentorship.
- Do it Now Now HQ: we run Diversity and Inclusion training and consultancy for charities, social enterprises, trusts and foundations and for-profit businesses in the UK.
- Black and Good: a community of Black entrepreneurs and founders in the UK, this programme offers support through online training and events.
- Voltage Revolution: a community of 18-24 year olds. This community is served by online training programmes and events designed to help young people gain employability skills and ultimately work within the tech and creative industries.
As for the other work you may be involved in, our Inclusive Partnerships team works to apply the learning we have gained through our Initiatives in new and interesting contexts. This often means working closely with our clients to apply our knowledge, evidence and learning for the benefit of underrepresented and underserved communities.
For example, we are working with Paul Hamlyn foundation on the delivery of a long-term training programme that supports 40-50 early stage social impact entrepreneurs annually.
On each of our Initiatives or through our Inclusive Partnerships, we work with expert speakers, trainers, mentors and coaches to provide 1-2-1 sessions, develop and deliver group training sessions, larger scale seminars and events.
The Expert in Residence Programme will run across all our work across the UK and Africa. As an Expert in Residence, you will be invited to support us in the running of our Initiatives and Inclusive Partnerships programmes based on our need for your expertise.
We are currently seeking freelance Experts in Residence in the following areas:
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Anti-racism
- Employability Skills
- Personal Finance (Savings, Debt Management)
- Fundraising (VC Investment)
- Fundraising (Social Investment)
- Fundraising (Grants)
- Small Business Finance
- Business Development
- Growth Marketing
- Branding and Visual Design
- Governance
- Legal Structures for Impact Organisations
- People and HR
- Design Thinking and Rapid Prototyping
- Impact Measurement
- Community Organising
- Movement Making
- Strategy and Operations
- Leadership and Mindset
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Other skills relevant to our target demographic of non-profit leaders, tech entrepreneurs and young job seekers.
Your Potential Responsibilities
- Training: develop and deliver training based on the specifications we provide
- 1-2-1 coaching/mentoring sessions: support individuals in personalised skills development
- Speaking: inspire others by sharing your story, industry knowledge and experience
Ahead of joining us as an Expert in Residence, you will be onboarded through online training in 5 key areas. While we recognise that you may already be well versed in some of these, it is worthwhile to ensure that we are all on the same page when it comes to the Do it Now Now way. Our 5 key training support areas are:
- How to write a training programme
- How to manage 1-2-1 or group session dynamics
- How to create accessible presentations
- How to write a keynote speech (storytelling)
- How to engage in safeguard our participants
Safeguarding: we are focused on ensuring our community members throughout all our programs are well supported and that safeguarding measures are put in place throughout all we do. Safer recruitment is a part of our overarching safeguarding policy. All volunteers, freelancers and staff are required to engage in safeguarding training before they start their work with us. Our processes are clearly set out and we make it everybody’s business to report issues as they see them.
Do it Now Now is dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve—in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs—and we support this diversity through all of our employment practices.
Thank you for your consideration.
