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This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for international development to join an award-winning and ambitious team and help us to grow our income to reach more children in the worst conflict affected countries. With a strong understanding of institutional funding, ideally from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, you will have a pivotal role in the Trusts and Institutional Funding team, providing information management, reporting, and logistics support as well as ensuring an effective grants management system. The role must develop excellent working relationships across the organisation, as well as close links with all War Child country programmes.
Your role
War Child is sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming, and events. We want to dramatically grow income from trusts, foundations and institutional donors in the UK market and we are looking for a motivated Trusts & Institutional Funding Executive to support the new Trusts and Institutional Funding team to reach more children than ever.
A member of the Philanthropy and Partner Engagement team, you will report into the Institutional Funding Lead whilst working closely with the regional teams, the country teams, the War Child Alliance team and all relationship managers within the Philanthropy and Partner engagement team.
Your key objective is to provide operational, administrative, and analytical support to the team to grow income and enable War Child to deliver quality programmes, by ensuring compliance with quality and donor requirements, contributing to effective risk management, providing support for the different donor accounts and ensuring processes and systems are in place, implemented and efficient. The role requires proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams, excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills.
Your responsibilities
Support to secure funding from institutional and trust donors
· Monitor and share potential funding opportunities with the relevant Donor Account Managers within the Trusts and Institutional Funding team and within the War Child Alliance with countries, regional and global teams
· Develop donor profiles by conducting research on potential donors, including their funding focus, giving history, and connections to War Child. Utilise a variety of resources to gather comprehensive information.
· Plan and prepare meetings with donors by collaborating with senior colleagues and stakeholders to determine strategic objectives and key messages. Coordinate logistical details, such as scheduling, venue selection, and materials preparation, to ensure smooth and productive meetings. Join senior colleagues in donor meetings and engagement opportunities when necessary.
· Support with the submission of concept notes, proposals (including Go-NoGo, internal approvals, donor vetting, due diligence, administrative documents) and reports. This includes conducting research on donors for vetting, coordinating with all internal stakeholders to organise a Go-NoGo decision, securing internal approvals in line with our Authorisation matrix, and liaising internally to gather relevant administrative documents and information).
· Work with War Child Alliance colleagues (including the Alliance Institutional Funding team, Country Directors, Regional teams and War Child NL colleagues) to support the creation of cases for support and capacity statements as required for UK donors to engage prospective donors and potential consortia partners.
· Collect information, provide access to and manage administrative data on donor databases and donor portals. Update our profile as required to ensure we are ready to submit proposals in a timely manner.
Strengthen internal capacities for Trusts & Institutional fundraising
· Support the implementation of internal grant management processes, ensuring compliance with our Grant Management Manual as well as compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
· Ensure accuracy of data in our grant management and Finance systems, including coding and alignment with our Finance policy and update data as required to ensure reports are accurate, up-to-date and insightful
· Prepare Salesforce reports, circulate with relevant stakeholders and analyse them to identify areas of success, issues and patterns, helping the team to make informed decision for future plans and strategies
· Liaise with and support the Alliance to support IATI (the International Aid Transparency Initiative) reporting as required, providing grant information and administrative documents
· Ensure compliant and organised information filing on Sharepoint to facilitate access to relevant information for all War Child staff and ensure smooth collaboration.
Improve work processes and disseminate information
· Identify gaps or bottlenecks in internal processes and propose ways for improvement, including developing tools and templates where necessary
· Facilitate work processes, provide guidance to the team and coordinate with the wider War Child Alliance to facilitate the sharing and improve the quality of information
· Support with improvement of Salesforce, coordinating with the Trusts & Institutional Funding team, Finance team and data team to identify any gaps in the system, suggesting ideas and documenting changes in our Salesforce Best Practice document
Support restricted fundraising capacity across Philanthropy and Partners engagement functions
· Disseminate and train Philanthropy, Gaming and Partnerships teams on Restricted funding processes, identifying the best way to engage all team members to ensure all restricted proposals follow the grant management policy
· Provide support to Philanthropy, Gaming and Partnerships teams to ensure compliance with War child’s and donors requirements on Restricted funding opportunities
· Provide logistical support for staff travels, liaising with country teams, our Security Adviser and providers in line with our safe travel and finance procedures.
· Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK's Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
You are
· Committed to War Child’s mission, vision and values
· Experienced in Trusts & Foundations fundraising and Institutional funding (particularly FCDO)
· Able to demonstrate research skills used in a role
· Organised with the ability to plan, design systems, prioritise workload, manage your own time and meet deadlines under pressure
· An excellent verbal communicator, confident in dealing with people at all levels, externally and internally, with the ability to influence and negotiate
· An excellent written communicator able to write and produce compelling fundraising proposals and reports
· Interested and knowledgeable in current developments and trends in the international aid sector
· Pro-active, self-motivated and able to work independently
· A team player who enjoys building relationships and working with a wide range of stakeholders internationally
· Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
· Experienced in or able to use a Client Record Management system
· Able to speak French, Arabic or Spanish (not required but desirable)
We are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Corporate Services Team
Report to: Director
Purpose: To oversee the management of corporate services including responsibility for Governance, Finance, Grants and Funding, Contracts and Executive Support.
Location: Office – Caerphilly, CF82 7FQ + Travel
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work required. Flexible working arrangements available. Job-share considered. Fixed-term contract to 31 March 2025 with possibility of extension (pending annual funding approval).
Salary: £32,000 – £34,638 per annum
Key Information
Purpose: To oversee the management of corporate services including responsibility for Governance, Finance, Grants and Funding, Contracts and Executive Support.
Who are we?
Umbrella Cymru provides a range of services in relation to gender and sexual diversity, equality, and inclusion. We take great care and pride in the services we offer, and we aim to demonstrate this by giving people the best information and support we can.
We keep flexibility at the heart of everything we do and aim to provide support to people where they want it, how they want it and when they want it. As such, all staff and volunteers are required to provide flexible support and undertake a range of tasks.
As a service, we maintain a focus on achievable outcomes, supporting people as experts in their lives to reach their goals. Our practice follows a social model with a focus on rights, autonomy, and empowerment.
Umbrella Cymru has been awarded the contract to deliver support to anyone referred to the Welsh Gender Service and therefore work in partnership with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to provide a full bio-psycho-social support service to trans and non-binary people in Wales.
We have also been commissioned by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent to deliver a support service to any children and young people affected by any crime or antisocial behaviour in the Gwent area.
Who are you?
We are looking for a passionate, highly driven, and very organised person to join a fast-paced working environment. You will be self-motivating, positive and committed to delivering excellence.
You will embody the visions, and values of Umbrella Cymru.
You will be someone who can digest complex information and critically evaluate a range of options to determine the best course of action, ensuring you can plan, arrange and organise work effectively in a very busy setting. You will have a keen eye for detail and be able to identify patters and themes. You will be professionally curious and have a sound ability to problem solve.
You’ll be able to use IT equipment and systems and be able to learn to use new systems and technology quickly. You will be confident, enthusiastic, energetic, assertive and organised. You’ll reflect on your practice and performance and take charge of your own personal and professional development. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills.
You will value improvements, welcome change, and relish the opportunities development brings. You’ll bring ideas and solutions to discussions, suggesting improvements in creative and innovative ways.
What will you get?
- We offer a challenging and supportive environment where you will develop and learn at pace. We keep wellbeing, support, and development at the heart of everything we do, and this begins with staff and volunteers.
- We are a friendly team who love to help each other. We like to hold team building days and events to strengthen our relationships, knowledge, skills, and spirit.
- Working with us will no doubt give you a strong sense of purpose and pride.
- You will receive regular supervision from your manager, as well as plenty of opportunities to be involved in group supervisions, discussions, and debates.
- We hold regular CPD events and we’re always keen to offer further learning and development opportunities.
- We offer flexible working wherever possible with an ability to work from our offices and from home.
- You will get 22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Umbrella Cymru will also contribute to a workplace pension scheme. You can also contribute to this if you wish.
Key tasks / responsibilities
Umbrella Cymru provides a range of services including:
- Triage and Assessment
- Information and Signposting
- Advice and guidance
- Advocacy
- Practical Support
- Listening and Befriending
- Emotional Support
- Professional and Corporate Support
- Education input sessions
- Awareness raising and events
You will:
- Manage the corporate services functions of the organisation
- Provide executive support to the Director and board of Trustees.
- Produce high quality minutes of internal, external and board meetings
- Manage Director's schedule of appointments, meeting and events.
- Manage official correspondence and communication
- Manage purchasing, invoicing, and financial record keeping
- Produce and present financial reports
- Manage performance reporting, grants and funding contracts
- Develop, maintain and implement policies and procedures
- Develop bids, proposals and applications for funding
- Arrange and attend events to publicise Umbrella Cymru's services.
- Provide administrative support for local and national projects
- Act as a point of contact for team members.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records
- Undertaking other tasks as necessary.
Role specific criteria
Evidence of meeting the specific requirements of the role will be assessed from your application form and interview.
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to quickly establish rapport and positive relationships.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to adapt and embrace change, taking a positive and proactive approach to development and improvements, including personal and professional development.
- Excellent computer / ICT skills, with an ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to use new technology.
- Ability to understand and accurately record comprehensive information.
- Effective ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Knowldege of gender and sexual diversity / transitioning processes.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of accountancy / boookkeeping.
- Experience of providing administrative support to senior staff (EA / PA).
- Experience of writing funding bids.
- Experience of wring policies / procedures.
- Ability to read, write and speak welsh.
Application deadline:
Applications must be received by 23:59 on Sunday 29 September 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September 2024.
To read the full details of the role and submit your application, you must visit the site by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
To improve the lives and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people and their families in Wales.
Join TreeHouse School as its new Head of Business and Operations to lead on continuous operational/business improvements at our Ofsted “Outstanding” school.
Location: Muswell Hill, London
Salary: Circa £65,000
Type: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
Start date for role: January 2025
About TreeHouse School:
TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school for pupils aged 4- 19 with Autism and learning difficulties.
There are currently over 100 pupils on roll supported by approximately 160+ staff consisting of qualified teachers, teaching assistants, allied health professionals, positive behaviour support staff and operational staff.
It is a thriving and inclusive community devoted to the education and well-being of autistic children and young people across each of its three distinct curriculum pathways, which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of our pupils: pre-formal, semi-formal, and formal. Each pathway focuses on promoting well-being, independence, and social participation, with a strong emphasis on personalised learning and positive behaviour support.
About the role:
We are seeking a new Head of Business and Operations to play a crucial role in supporting the Head to review and drive continuous improvement.
The key responsibilities in the role will include:
- Finances: You will oversee and manage all finances and a multi million pound budget for the school.
- Human Resources: This will include leading on people strategy, workforce planning and performance management including evaluating the schools operational model.
- Systems and Processes: One of the immediate priorities for this role will be to evaluate systems and processes (for monitoring areas outlined in the job description) and seek ways to streamline these with innovative solutions.
This role does involve line management of two assistant operations managers as well as other office and facilities staff within the school.
You will work with the Headteacher to alleviate the administrative burdens from them but importantly support change management where identified / agreed.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will be proficient in HR, finance including budget management and operations management — including management of operational performance and reporting for governance and relationship management (internal and external stakeholders).
We are looking for a leader who is confident to tackle challenges head-on and drive continuous improvement.
Applications for this role close at 12am on Tuesday 8th of October 2024
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 9th of October 2024
Interview date: Thursday 17th and Wednesday 18th of October 2024
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be working with a leading adult social care charity in their search for a Head of Finance, who will lead the Finance Team, providing strategic financial leadership and management to ensure financial health and long-term sustainability.
This is a full time, permanent role offered on a remote basis with occasional travel to the London office.
Reporting directly to the Director Finance and Corporate Resources, the Head of Finance will provide strategic leadership to the Finance Team, overseeing all aspects of the organisations day-to-day financial operations, including all income, expenditure, and balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance. Furthermore, you will act as a Finance Business Partner, leading and directing meetings with budget holders monthly, to review, monitor and manage the organisations financial position and performance, providing strategic financial insights and advice, reporting on budget variances to the senior leadership team.
To be successful, you will have excellent financial management and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information, the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Are you ready to lead a finance team in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment?
Challengers is looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, taking the helm of our finance operations and supporting our mission to transform the lives of disabled children and young people through the power of play.
Who We Are
At Challengers, we break down the barriers to play and make it possible for every disabled child and young person to play and have fun, without limits. Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children, young peopleand their families through the power of play, to reach our vision of A world where all children and young people can play together, freely.
What We Offer:
- Generous Holiday Package: 31 days, including bank holidays, with additional days for long service. Plus, after your first year, your birthday off!
- Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and aim to support our teams in delivering the best outcomes for both those who use our services and our staff
- Free Training: Opportunities to expand your skills, including courses in Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton, and more
- Free DBS: We cover the cost of DBS checks for all employees
- Pension & Healthcare: Access to a NEST pension scheme and a health cash plan through Simply Health
- Career Breaks: Available after three years of service, subject to approval
About the Role
As the Head of Finance, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function with support from two Finance Officers. This is a pivotal moment to join Challengers as we embark on a new strategic journey, aiming to reach 1,000 families and deliver 100,000 hours of life-changing services for disabled children and young people.
You will work closely with various stakeholders, including trustees, parents, carers, auditors, and statutory funders. Your leadership and expertise will help drive our financial strategy as we work to expand our reach and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide strategic financial insight
- Prepare annual accounts, manage audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support the organisation's growth
- Manage IT infrastructure, ensuring robust data security and GDPR compliance
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
About You:
- You are a qualified accountant with at least three years of experience in a senior financial role
- You bring strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and preparing annual accounts
- You are a seasoned leader with proven experience in managing small teams and working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- You possess excellent skills in financial modelling and database management, particularly in MS Excel
- You have experience in managing IT infrastructure and ensuring compliance with data security protocols, including GDPR
- You are passionate about the not-for-profit sector and have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by disabled children and their families
Other Job Details:
- Location: Guildford or Farnham office, with flexible remote working options
- Salary: £47,000 - £60,000
- Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Reports to: Chief Executive
Application Details:
- Closing Date: 30th September 2024
- Interview Dates: 2nd - 4th October 2024
Join us in making a lasting difference for disabled children and their families. Apply today to be part of something truly special, by submitting your CV to the link provided & we will be in direct contact.
BPAS are an independent healthcare charity which, for more than 55 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy. We are the leading specialist of abortion advice and treatment in the UK, supporting over 100,000 women a year in over 50 healthcare clinics nationwide.
Over the last 12 months we have gone through significant organisational change and are putting in place a new leadership structure, supported by a Senior Operational Team. This role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
BPAS vision is for a society in which women are trusted to make their own reproductive choices with access to the information and services needed to exercise those choices. The Chief Clinical Officer is an integral part of the Leadership Team, sharing the collective responsibility, as a member of the C-Suite, for the key issues facing BPAS.
This role has responsibility for clinical services encompassing nursing, midwifery, medical and surgical services across BPAS. You will be a values driven leader who can inspire staff and trustees, as well as wider stakeholders, fostering a culture driven by our collective purpose.
To find out more, please click the apply button below which will direct you to our website where you can download a candidate briefing pack and details on how to apply.
All applications should be sent to the Recruitment Team and must quote reference CCO and include the below:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
- A supporting statement that should outline your motivation for applying, what you believe you can bring to the role, and how your skills and experience align with the role description and candidate profile.
- Responses to the applications questions within the candidate pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Media & Communications Officer
Full-time Permanent
£43,626 pa
Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause.
We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation.
Are you an experienced, creative and collaborative media & communications professional looking to develop your career by joining a friendly and dynamic Communications team?
About the role:
The role plays a key role in developing and delivering our media & communication strategy both internal and external, supporting the Head of Media & Communications. The role is key in ensuring that the public, partners, stakeholders and our people are informed and engaged with the work of Drinkaware.
The key areas of responsibility are:
· Planning, implementing and evaluating Drinkaware’s media and communications activities
· Raising Drinkaware’s profile and voice in the media
· Working across the organisation to create engaging communications
· Leading on Internal Communications, developing and implementing communication plans to ensure staff are engaged
· Supporting the Head of Media and the Senior Leadership Team in managing reputational risk
Supporting Social Media & Content Officer in developing and growing our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn).
· Manage Drinkaware’s press office, responding to enquiries, maximising coverage, drafting media releases and providing an out-of-hours system on occasion.
· Manage key organisational communications related to Drinkaware’s positions, in conjunction with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and the Director of Evidence and Impact.
· Manage, review and update Drinkaware’s lines to take; its ‘boilerplate’ messages and its standard responses.
· Advise others on Drinkaware tone of voice and brand to help ensure all content leaving the organisation is on brand and enhances our reputation.
· Contribute to feeding media and strategic communications activity into the organisational planning process and overall plan.
· Contribute to key reference documents (organisational key messages; editorial guidelines etc)
· Deliver compelling content and plans to Drinkaware’s stakeholder audiences. Working with internal teams to target funders and other stakeholders including health professionals, police, local government and academics.
· Maximise our profile with B2B audiences via trade publications; social media and news outlets.
· Keep Drinkaware staff informed about Drinkaware coverage and other relevant coverage around alcohol and alcohol harm.
· Develop and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders and journalists and build a positive network with media counterparts in Drinkaware partners and stakeholder organisations.
· Work with Drinkaware colleagues to maximise our communications’ reach and ensure we are working in an efficient and integrated way.
· Work with the Head of Media and Communications to develop Drinkaware’s reputation positively across all media, mitigating reputational risk and leading on crisis management
· Work with Head of Communications to plan and deliver effective Internal Communications
· Support the Senior Social Media & Digital Content Officer in manging the Drinkaware social channels when required.
Tone of voice
· Become expert in the Drinkaware Tone of voice, so you can advise others and spot errors
· Support the Creative Content Lead in embedding the Tone of voice across Drinkaware
About you:
You will have a track record of working within a similar role. You will have experience in working in a press office, devising and delivering stories and coverage. As part of our highly skilled, passionate and creative Media & Communications team, you will help to plan, implement and evaluate Drinkaware’s media and communications activities to drive positive coverage and comment about the charity across the UK. You'll enjoy the challenge of using your experience to raise Drinkaware’s profile.
Essential Criteria / Key Skills
- Excellent writing skills
- A keen eye for detail and strong proof reading skills
- Highly organised, being able to keep track of several different pieces of work at one time.
- Confidence working individually and as part of a team
- A talented writer with a keen eye for detail; able to adapt style for various audiences and channels.
- Excellent written and verbal communications; able to translate complex issues in a clear and compelling way.
- Good understanding of brand and reputational risk and ability to advise on the best way to communicate and when not to communicate at all.
- Good process management skills; able to manage and document internal approvals processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and confident working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Evidence of swift response to the news agenda to achieve coverage and promote organisational messages.
- Energetic and proactive; able to work on your own initiative and to take responsibility.
- Keen to be a team player in a small organisation.
- Well organised and able to prioritise work effectively.
- Solid understanding of the UK media landscape.
- Strong commitment to Drinkaware’s Values and to reducing alcohol-related harm.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of managing social media accounts
- Experience of adapting content for different audiences and channels
- Experience using CMS platforms
- Experience of creating content for social media
- Experience of or interest in the charity sector
You will work alongside internal and external stakeholders, so a collaborative style of working and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships is essential. A personal commitment to reducing the risk of alcohol-related harm is essential.
Working with us:
Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive. We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life. Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant. Drinkaware’s benefits include:
30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday)
Matched company pension scheme
Life assurance cover offering 4x death in service benefit
Company sick pay
Training and development opportunities
Learning and Wellbeing Grant (£500 per year)
Employee assistance programme
Season Ticket Loan
Perks and discount platform
To apply
For further information please refer to the attached job description and our applicant privacy policy on our website.
You should submit an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 pages) and a brief covering letter that outlines how you meet the requirements for this role and what you would bring to Drinkaware. Drinkaware reserves the right to assess candidates as they apply and arrange interviews ahead of the published closing date, so early application is recommended. Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.
FINAL CLOSING DATE: 12pm Friday 27 September 2024
Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.
No agency support is required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the delivery of projects to help young people have a meaningful role in shaping the future of life in the UK through the #iwill Movement
Working across the #iwill delivery team, you will support the efficient day to day administration and co-ordination of the Ambassadors & Champions withing the #iwill Movement working alongside the Business Support Officer at Volunteering Matters. You will play a critical role providing administrative and co-ordination support for #iwill Ambassadors and Champions as part of the #iwill Movement.
#iwill Movement
The #iwill movement is working towards a society that understands and champions the power of youth, where all young people are equipped to lead change in their own lives and communities.
The #iwill movement is a collaboration of over 1000 organisations and hundreds of young #iwill Ambassadors & Champions from across the UK. They are united by a shared belief that all children and young people should be supported and empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities, and broader society.
Experience we're after
- Experience of working directly with young people
- Experience of providing administrative support
- Experience of working independently and in a hybrid working environment
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information
- Experience of coordinating a busy schedule of activity and keeping key stakeholders informed of progress
- Experience of using data management/ CRM systems and maintaining a high standard of data
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
- Flexible/Agile Working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
- Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
- CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 7th October 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)
Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 14th October 2024
**Please note that this opportunity is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract and not a permanent role at present.
Head of Operations
We’re looking for a Head of Operations to support the ongoing growth and development of an exciting charitable organisation.
Position: Head of Operations
Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel to meetings and events (travelling expenses and subsistence paid)
Hours: Part-time: 0.6FTE – 08.FTE
Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract
Salary: Up to £43,000 pro-rata depending on experience
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 4th October
About the role:
We are seeking a Head of Operations to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to manage a broad scope of operational functions, including workplace governance, people management, digital support, data and risk management. The Head of Operations will be a collaborative and hands-on professional with project and people management skills, a track record of operational change management, and the ability to inspire colleagues in new ways of working that ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the Foundation - driving system, quality and process improvements.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Working with the CEO to deliver effective day-to-day operations for the organisation, managing the Operational Excellence Workstream and our approach to Quality.
- Oversee HR, culture and people function, including recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, employee learning & development, working with our external HR advisors when required.
- Promote a culture of equity, inclusion and collaboration, nurturing a positive and supportive environment for all.
- Embed cross-team working, building key relationships and highlighting synergies across our working practices to deliver efficiencies and improvements.
- Oversee compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, ensuring all policies are current and regularly reviewed, including annual review by trustees (e.g. GDPR, Charities Commission) and manage our Complaints process.
- Lead on the management and implementation of safeguarding - ensuring appropriate policies, training and guidance are regularly reviewed.
- Support the CEO in maintaining strong governance and adherence to best practices in charity governance and reporting, including keeping the risk register up to date and progressing actions.
- Produce management reports for the CEO and Trustees as required, supporting the Annual Report & Accounts production and Board of Trustees administration.
- Oversee cyber security and coordinate IT support services, including the Foundation’s IT and digital platforms – maintaining licenses, agreements and contracts.
Essential knowledge, skills & experience include:
- Previous experience in a Senior Operations management role, preferably in a charity or not-for-profit setting
- Strong leadership qualities to lead operations and fulfil an executive function
- Reliable with a high level of discretion and integrity – able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
- Excellent IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office 365. Skilled in using workplace systems including Teams and SharePoint
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of managing compliance and risk, including safeguarding and GDPR – able to identify and respond to organisational risks
- Exceptional people management and coaching skills with experience of managing HR and L&D functions
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to multi-task with attention to detail
- Demonstrable commitment to ED&I, and actioning this through an inclusive culture and positive working practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Risk management: able to identify and manage organisational risks and operational issues
About the organisation:
The Employer is a UK charity that helps people rebuild their lives after gambling harm. The foundation's programs focus on:
- Restoring mental, physical and emotional wellbeing
- Overcoming isolation and reconnecting with a healthier support network
- Rediscovering confidence and self-belief
- Identifying practical coping strategies
The foundation's programs are free and include support from Recovery Coaches who have their own lived experience of gambling harm. The programs help people build stronger, more holistic recovery capital, in order to sustain a positive recovery with reduced vulnerability to relapse
How to apply
Send your CV and a cover letter before the closing date. Your letter should explain your skills and interests and what you would bring to the role. Please explain why you are motivated to apply for this role, applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive culture. We understand the importance of incorporating all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We aspire to increase the diversity of our team, and we encourage candidates with a range of work and life experiences to apply, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, who are underrepresented in our organisation.
We believe everyone should feel safe in their working environment and be supported to achieve their potential. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check and be subject to satisfactory references and online checks, but experience with the CJS is not an automatic barrier to joining our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Regional Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Multi-site Director, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Operations Director.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Lead a small team raising the resources and engaging with audiences to support the delivery of wide ranging services helping refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to settle and thrive locally. You will deliver income and support by managing your own small team and collaborating with the rest of the organisation to tell stories, share information, build understanding and deliver the income needed to run the organisation. We pride ourselves on quick and dynamic responses to new arrivals and changing needs and want a manger who will relish their part in this.
With a current turnover of £1.5-£2 million, from a good mix of trusts, foundations, individuals, contracts, partnerships, community, there is a constant need to manage amd renew relationships. There is also potential to develop new or underdeveloped areas of collaboration and income.
The manager will have proven all round experience and a track record of delivering income from multiple and varied sources. They will need to work from the Oxford office at least two days a week to build relations with other teams. Beyond that location and working hours are flexible.
Please send CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job.
interviews will be held in Oxford on 18 th October. Please advise if you would not be available on that day
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to settle and thrive in the U.K.
As a social enterprise and registered B-Corp, Impact Hub London is a home for positive change. Our purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurial action that benefits people and planet. Through our workspaces, business support programmes, membership community and events, we bring together impact-driven individuals and organisations to build a more fair and sustainable future. We are part of the world’s leading network for building communities and ecosystems for change through social and environmental entrepreneurship, with 120 Impact Hubs across 67 countries hosting 25,000+ members.
Impact Hub London currently operates two fully hosted flexible workspaces in King’s Cross and Euston, offering co-working, team desks, micro-offices, meeting rooms and two unique event spaces for hire. We have supported hundreds of social enterprises to incubate and scale from our King’s Cross premises since 2008, and in April 2024 we opened a new state-of-the art innovation hub within British Land’s flagship life sciences district in Euston, which has quadrupled our capacity.
CEO
Impact Hub London
London (King’s Cross/Euston) – with one day working from home
£85k + plus training allowance, pension, medical cash plan and profit share scheme.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a highly motivated individual who can combine passion for our purpose; motivational, inclusive team leadership; and the commercial acumen to secure strong financial performance. The opening of our new Euston premises unlocks the opportunity to step change our revenue and our impact. The new CEO will look and plan ahead for the future growth of the organisation across London.
We are looking to appoint an inspiring and leader who:
- Is a champion for our purpose with a track record of successful leadership from a social enterprise, commercial organisation or brings cross-sector charity experience
- Has a scaling mentality, underpinned by process discipline and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact
- Is an engaging, inclusive and supportive leader, enjoys building teams and developing talent
How to apply:
If you are motivated to join a B Corp and social enterprise that’s accelerating entrepreneurial action for people and planet and possess the skills and experience we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. For further information about this brilliant opportunity and to review the dedicated microsite, please click 'apply via website'.
IHL will not tolerate direct or indirect discrimination against any person on grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, socio-economic background or other factors which do not affect the ability of an individual to undertake the job. We seek to go beyond the protected characteristics listed in the Equalities Act 2010 and also to take into account the effects of intersectionality and systemic bias.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.
Timeline:
Deadline for applications: 22nd October 2024
We are currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to withdraw at any time.
If you have a talent for story telling, are looking for a role where your words can make a lasting impact and are passionate about giving vulnerable young people life changing opportunities, then this is the job for you. We’re seeking a talented individual who can tell our story and help secure vital funding from trusts and grant-makers.
The Role
Trusts and other grant-makers are an important source of funding for our charity and the relationships we have with new and existing funders are more important than ever. This is where you come in.
As our Trusts Fundraising Officer, you’ll be an inspiring storyteller whose enthusiasm for our work shines through in your writing. You’ll play a key role in researching new funders, crafting compelling funding applications, and ensuring we meet reporting requirements for existing supporters.
Your work will involve developing impactful case studies and gathering evidence to show the need for our services to help secure sustainable funding. You’ll be supported by our experienced Trusts Fundraising Manager to build lasting relationships with funders. Together, you’ll keep them engaged and informed about the positive impact they’re making on the young people we support.
What We’re Looking For:
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Outstanding communication skills – You can write clearly, persuasively and passionately. You’re confident speaking to others about the charity’s work.
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Writing experience – You have experience writing successful funding applications, proposals, or compelling articles, ideally but not necessarily with a fundraising focus
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Fundraising experience - You may not have written a grant application before but you should have some paid or voluntary experience in a fundraising capacity.
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Attention to detail – You take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail and a thorough approach.
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Self-motivation and organisation – You’re able to manage your own time and prioritise effectively.
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Passion for the outdoors and youth development – You understand the importance of giving vulnerable young people outdoor experiences and are willing to put on your waterproofs and join in on our activities and camps to witness first-hand the difference the Youth Adventure Trust makes.
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Willingness to learn - if you think you have what it takes but don’t have lots of experience as a Trusts Fundraiser, this role comes with plenty of scope to develop your writing skills and gain experience within a supportive team environment.
The Charity
At the Youth Adventure Trust, we use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower vulnerable young people from Swindon, Wiltshire and Somerset to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. We work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives.
Dedicated support, guidance and mentoring from our staff and volunteers ensures young people receive the maximum benefit from our long term intervention. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people.
We’re proud to offer our programmes completely free of charge to participants, and with ambitious plans to help more young people, our fundraising efforts are more important than ever.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on young lives through the power of your words. You’ll be part of a small fundraising team with a big heart.
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please download the full Job Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification. All applicants must complete an application form and refer to the job description and person specification in their application.
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Full details can be found in the Job Pack.
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
Working across the Network Delivery Department, you will support the efficient day today administration and co-ordination of the teams. You will play a critical role providingadministrative and co-ordination support for the Network Delivery Department ensuringwe have strong processes and ways of working to deliver our ambitious goals.
Experience we're after
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Experience of providing administrative support to senior staff members
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Experience of working in an office environment
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Experience of dealing with sensitive information
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Experience of coordinating a busy schedule of activity and keeping key stakeholders informed of progress
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Experience of using data management/ CRM systems and maintaining a high standard of data.
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)
Interview date(s) proposed: 10th & 11th October 2024
**Please note that this opportunity is a Fixed Term Contract until March 31st 2025 and not a permanent role at present.
The Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for mass fundraising through enabling individuals and communities to support ARUK through their own talents and passions. The team drives registrations and income through third party, virtual and mass participation events and manages these relationships to maximise income.
The Central Fundraising Team is the beating heart of SLF as they work across Regional, Sporting Events and Marketing & Engagement teams to ensure our supporters receive incredible stewardship to achieve their fundraising goals. They ensure processes are in place to allow teams to work together effectively and maximise opportunities and innovation that come through online fundraising platforms and fundraisers.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Line Management
· Line management of two Central Fundraising Executives and Senior Central Fundraising Officer.
· Monitor, review, and empower the team to ensure effective communication and place CFT as the heart of SLF.
· Support all CFT to reach their non-financial targets.
· Work with Senior Manager and Senior officer to deliver monthly meetings with the whole team to share ideas and creativity, gather feedback and understand successes and challenges.
· Spot potential development opportunities across the team.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Ensure the fundraising CRM is being used consistently across CFT the wider SLF department to facilitate accurate supporter stewardship and financial reporting.
· Effectively understand and communicate reporting processes undertaken by the CFT and gather feedback to ensure these are the most effective for both teams.
· Act as Lead for the Fundraising CRM use for the Community Fundraising Managers, RFOs and Central Fundraising Team to allow accurate, insightful, and consistent reporting.
· Provide the CFT and regionally based teams with the tools they need for effective working relationships.
· Provide a monthly Department Report update for CFT as well as ad-hoc reporting when required.
· Use data and trends to support the SLF leadership team in in budgeting and forecasting.
· Work closely with the Data and Digital teams to monitor SLF’s contactable supporter base and segmentation.
· Assess and address Salesforce training needs across SLF
· Proactively Identify and Resolve Salesforce Issues, escalating to Senior Central Fundraising Manager where appropriate.
Supporter Stewardship
· Lead on the delivery of a unified approach to supporter care across SLF, including use of data, automation, product development and LTV.
· Monitor and gather feedback from employees and supporters about our stewardship and ‘surprise and delight’ offerings, constantly seeking creative and inspirational new stewardship methods and relevant improvements.
· Coordinate the re-engagement stewardship project for all SLF teams, with structured content input from Managers and direction from the CFM responsible for DIY fundraising.
· Inspire and train the CFT to nurture active fundraisers and build relationships to increase long-term loyalty.
· Frequently analyse and understand SLF supporter journeys to ensure they are consistent, ensure collaboration and idea sharing and offer the best level of stewardship for the supporter.
· Understand and analyse how RFOs and CFT steward supporters through to ensure cohesion, passing of leads between teams and sharing best practice across the wider team at all times
· Regularly review and analyse the supporter chase process to ensure we are receiving funds in a timely manner.
· Review and analyse the tiering system regularly to ensure it is fit for purpose and is offering the supporter the best stewardship journey.
· Lead on the implementation of recommendations from the annual mystery shopping exercise.
Project Management
· Become the lead for projects which involve the whole or majority of SLF to ensure tasks are delegated fairly and completed on time. Examples include Skydiving Days and Last Hour of Pay as well as platforms such as Tiltify and GivePanel.
· Be the central expert for SLF-wide process and projects, gathering experience and knowledge from all SLF teams and provide efficient and helpful updates accordingly.
Strategy and Operational Planning
· Provide creative and innovative suggestions for new supporter engagement and online fundraising products and projects. Work closely with the Senior Officers to implement and see through to completion.
· Identify opportunities for growth and diversification within the Online Fundraising space.
· Make recommendations on team structure and resource as part of the Ops Planning process.
· Work with the Director of Supporter-led fundraising to develop our strategic approach to innovation around digital and gaming channels.
Collaboration
· Support the CFT Senior Officer in overseeing the joint working between the Central Fundraising Team, the Regional Fundraising Officers and the Sporting Events Officers ensuring that supporters are given the best level of stewardship.
· Work closely with the Marketing & Engagement Team to share trends, learnings and collaborate on new projects and automated stewardship journeys.
· Continue to improve communications across all departments to ensure all resources are available across all teams.
· To ensure the team is the centre point of SLF and sharing communications regularly and have a good understanding of what is happening across each department.
· Work closely with managers from SLF Departments to ascertain workloads for the rest of CFT and ensure support is consistent across the department. To gain feedback from the different departments as to how processes are working and review for potential changes.
· Continue to review the level of support the team will offer to each SLF Department and ensure this is followed.
· Monitoring CFT and RFO KPIs/Goals to ensure consistency.
What we are looking for:
· A good understanding of the world of Supporter-Led fundraising and the opportunities available to ARUK and the sector.
· Great knowledge and passion for building excellent supporter relationships and ensuring supporters feel valued and thanked appropriately.
· Good practice and understanding of GDPR and compliance.
· Supporter/stakeholder management experience.
· Project management experience.
· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.
· Excellent CRM/database management skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
· First-class organisational skills.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Skilled at building excellent relationships with internal stakeholders.
· A positive and contagious enthusiasm to inspire others.
· An approachable team player who is always seeking opportunities for collaboration.
· An interest in data analysis.
· Flexibility to work unsociable hours and willingness to travel independently.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 6th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 14th October 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for two proactive & passionate individuals to join our Housing Advice team to deliver an effective housing advice and advocacy service to young people accessing our day centre.
You will be working within our Housing team to deliver an effective advice service for young people. You should be experienced in delivering housing advice within a youth and community or other relevant setting, of supporting clients with multiple and complex needs, and have a proven track record of referring and progressing vulnerable people into suitable accommodation. There are two roles available.
Key details
- Contract type and hours: Permanent. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Some work over the Christmas period will also be required.
- Salary: The starting salary for the role is £31,200. The salary scale is £31,200 to £34,736 pro rata.
- Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR.
- Application deadline: 9am, Friday 4 October 2024 *or earlier if enough applications are received, so apply as soon as possible*
Key objectives:
- To deliver an effective Housing Advice service to young people accessing New Horizon Youth Centre, carrying out thorough assessments of need and enabling young people to move on into independence.
- To maintain and build a network of relationships with relevant external agencies and internal specialists.
- To increase accommodation options for young people, both through NHYC’s own projects and with external partners and make appropriate referrals into accommodation and external specialist services.
Reporting to: Service Manager and Head of Services (Housing)
Main tasks and responsibilities
Young people's services
Delivering a housing advice service to young people with multiple needs. This will include:
- Working to ensure young people receive a high-quality service from the point of registration to move-on. Taking a hands-on approach to dealing with complex or difficult cases.
- Carrying out thorough needs assessments with young people accessing the service in order to refer young people into appropriate accommodation and to external specialist services.
- Providing young people with expert advice and guidance relating to their housing situation. Monitoring and evaluating young people’s progress.
- Engaging other relevant external partners, able to provide accommodation and other move on opportunities to young people.
- Referring young people to other internal New Horizon Youth Centre teams in order to support their progression, including Health, Youth Work, Outreach and Jobs, Education and Training.
- Providing advocacy and referring young people to a wide range of specialist external advice services including around advocacy, substance misuse, mental health, immigration, counselling, financial/debt advice, and legal services.
- Attending regular briefings, team meetings, reflective practice and clinical supervision, both with NHYC and project partners. Ensuring that Health and Safety or safeguarding issues are addressed at all times.
Sharing best practice
To proactively share best practice with internal and external stakeholders in order to maximise the impact of the work of NHYC. This will include:
- Identifying and acting to maximise NHYC’s profile by seeking out and responding to opportunities with specialists and agencies who might offer resources, funding, or individual services relevant to client needs.
- Promoting and representing NHYC at relevant forums, meetings and events.
Information management
To produce and maintain accurate and useful information in a range of formats in order to promote effective service delivery and evaluation. This will include:
- Recording all contacts with clients appropriately and maintaining all relevant files and recording systems.
- Producing written reports in a variety of formats to meet the requirements of NHYC, external service providers and funders, e.g., project reviews and assessment reports.
- Inputting and extracting information from client monitoring systems and other accounting and database systems. Utilising other relevant software for the production of reports.
- Being self-servicing in day-to-day administration, and following team and NHYC’s administrative procedures.
Reviewing personal and professional development needs
To be proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement. This will include:
- Reviewing and evaluating own performance to identify strengths and areas for development. Identifying own learning/development needs and opportunities.
- Undertaking development and training opportunities and being responsible for obtaining maximum benefit through review, reflection and practice.
- Taking a proactive approach to supervision including regular line management supervision, team meetings, team reflective practice and clinical supervision.
Other
To contribute positively and constructively to the development of the team, the service and the centre. This will include:
- Covering for other members of the team where necessary.
- Following NHYC’s policies, procedures and performance expectations in all functions of the post.
- Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by the Service Manager, Head of Services, Director of Operations or CEO.
Application deadline
9am, Friday 4 October - or earlier if enough applications received
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.