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Live Music Coordinator
We have an exciting opportunity for a Live Music Coordinator in the North of England to support the delivery of live music experiences improving the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music.
This is remote working role in the North of England, so please only apply if you live within a commutable distance of the area.
Position: Live Music Coordinator
Location: Remote based in the North of England (Yorkshire and Humberside, North West or North East).
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £23,400 per annum
Contract: Fixed term contract until end of June 2025, with the potential to extend beyond this date.
Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 8th November
Interviews: Interviews will be held on 20th and 21st November.
The Role
The Live Music Coordinator will facilitate the delivery of live music experiences across the North of England, improving the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music.
You will work with professional musicians to share live music with people who may not otherwise get to experience it, organising programmes with partner organisations, in line with the organisation’s strategy and operational plan.
You will also support the delivery of the annual programme of live music experiences communicating with hospitals, hospices, care homes and the community. This includes those living with dementia, who have mental health problems, or who are seriously ill.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Coordination of the live music programme
- Prepare reports and appropriate feedback to the Live Music Manager and support to the Fundraising and Communications team as per the reporting timeframes required
- Inform the Live Music Manager of progress and developments
- Support the Live Music Manager to manage and deliver services
- Encourage, collate and monitor feedback reports from healthcare centres, participants and musicians
- Ensure effective administration in accordance with the UK-wide system for facilitating and contracting of individual health and care settings and musicians
- Provide copy for publications such the newsletter and Annual Report.
- Support Safeguarding and Health and Safety compliance within geographic area of responsibility
Why join the team?
You will be offered on the job training and support for your development alongside other fantastic benefits:
- Opportunity to work your hours flexibly
- 35 days annual leave per year (pro rata) including the opportunity to take most bank holidays when you choose
- Employer pension contribution of up to 6%
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Budget for personal development and training
- Positive organisation culture with a firm understanding of supporting remote (hybrid) teams
- Opportunity to help share live music with people who may not otherwise get to experience it.
About You
You will have proven administration experience ideally delivering a similar provision within health and social care or arts setting and a passion for live music.
You will have:
- Effective communication skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of data protection
- Proficiency in using MS Office and database systems
- Proven ability to form good working relationships both internally and externally with people on all levels
When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.
About the Organisation
The charity seeks to give joy through live music through the provision of live music sessions for people receiving care or treatment in healthcare settings across the UK, including those who are vulnerable, the elderly, those with dementia and in critical care.
Their live music concerts are presented by individual or small groups of skilled musicians who have been carefully selected through a process of audition. Sessions are tailored to the both the setting and the audience to ensure that they can reach and connect people, encourage communication and meaningful interactions and evoke emotions and memories to make people feel good one tune at a time.
The successful applicants will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check.
The charity is committed to becoming an organisation that reflects society and promotes diversity and inclusion, and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented, including disabled people and those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.
You may have experience in areas such as Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Conference Coordinator, Concert Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Events Administrator, Conference Administrator, Concert Administrator, Music Administrator, Programme Administrator, Service Administrator, Marketing Administrator, Music, Theatre, Arts, Culture, Events, Entertainment, Admin, Administration.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are looking for a part time Supporter Data Officer for a wonderful local hospice, to support the delivery of the Hospice's supporter data and income operations strategy with a focus on data selections and insight.
This role is part time 22.5 hours per week - no set working pattern for these as long as worked in the usual Mon-Fri, 9-5 working week.
With hybrid working their policy is a max of 1 days per week of discretionary home working, this would be on a pro rota basis for team members who work fewer than 5 days in the office, so they could consider flexibility in line with this, also bearing in mind business need and the needs of the team on any given week.
Please note they will look to appoint at the starting scale of the salary, there is flexibility to go to the next scale.
The Charity
A passionate and collaborative hospice, dedicated to working in partnership with the community and committed to providing high quality, safe and supportive specialist palliative care services.
You will be joining an organisation known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including generous annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service and a commitment to supporting staff in achieving a work-life balance.
The Role
Build and run requested and approved data selections for supporter communications and fundraising activities.
Work with the Supporter Data Officer (Income Operations) and fundraising colleagues to ensure data input and processes on the CRM facilitates effective data selection.
Manipulate complex data sets to identify insights and learnings to support overall, and income stream-specific, fundraising decision-making.
Support with development and maintenance of CRM training and process documentation and deliver appropriate training to colleagues.
The Candidate
Experience of working in a data focussed role, including experience of using a CRM database.
Experience of building marketing data selections.
Experience of using data reporting and analysis tools to produce insightful dashboards / reports.
Good technical knowledge of databases and query languages.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note this charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Do you have a passion for motivating and inspiring young people? Do you have experience of working with young people either as an employee or in a voluntary capacity?
A longstanding faith-based organisation committed to education and personal growth, with a focus on empowering young people, is seeking a dedicated Youth Director. The role involves leading a well-established volunteer programme and collaborating with partner schools across England.
The Contract
* Hours - 37.5 hours per week
* Location - You will be home based when not visiting schools.
* Contract - Permanent
* Salary - £40,000 - £45,500 PA Pro rata
* Work pattern: school terms plus additional weeks in the summer
* Start date: 6th January 2025
As the Youth Director, you will lead the development of service projects for students aged 9-18+, manage resources and budgets, and coordinate volunteer participation.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage resources and prepare a budget for the projects and equipment
* Organise monthly meetings with students, oversee liturgical services, and conduct volunteer training sessions as needed
* Maintain regular communication with partner schools
* Regularly review and update all policies and guidelines
About you
* Recent experience of working (for at least 2 years) with young people as a teacher, chaplain or within a youth retreat centre.
* A strong desire to inspire and work with young people
* Demonstrable organisational skill, with proven record of timely delivery of projects
* Proven decision making and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
* Proven experience of effectively managing a resource budget.
* Good IT knowledge
* Empathy and understanding of the Roman Catholic.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- written, telephone and face to face.
* The skills to be adaptable to varying demands.
* To be able to build strong relationship
If this exciting and rewarding opportunity is of interest please get in touch now! We are reviewing CV's as they come in. We are happy to discuss the role further and share the full JD.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Partnership Manager (2148)
This role is a 12 month fixed-term contract.
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role:
Oxfam GB is seeking a dynamic and skilled relationship builder to manage a portfolio of key partners and drive high-value donations from individual philanthropists and trusts and foundations. You will play a pivotal role in securing five- and six-figure gifts, directly contributing to Oxfam's mission to tackle poverty and inequality globally. You will be a proactive relationship builder with experience in stakeholder engagement, growing partnerships, or similar roles, and a passion for making a real difference. If you have a proven track record of building strong relationships, securing support, or growing strategic partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to secure significant gifts from individual philanthropists and trusts and foundations.
- Manage and cultivate relationships with existing partners to maximise income, influence, and impact.
- Create and execute tailored partnership plans that align with Oxfam GB’s strategic priorities.
- Ensure excellent relationship management, fostering long-term engagement with key supporters.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
- Confident communicator with an ability to inspire supporters, colleagues and peers
- Experience in building and maintaining income-generating partnerships, whether with private sector partners, individual supporters, trusts, foundations, or similar. A commitment to giving new prospects, as well as Oxfam’s current partners, the best possible experience and demonstrating the impact their support can have on poverty
- Facilitation and brokering skills, in order to collaborate with a range of stakeholders in a culturally sensitive and inclusive way
- The ability to influence and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders, some at senior level
- Team player, being part of a values-led and diverse team, where every individual plays a role in delivering Oxfam’s strategy, vision and cultural aspirations.
- Ability to review and analyse a range of programme information, including theories of change, proposals, project updates, reports and budgets
- Ability to navigate complexity and / or complex systems
- Knowledge and understanding of the sector and trends in philanthropy
- Willingness and ability to travel to in-person donor meetings in the UK and potentially overseas
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a job share, or partially home based.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Reasonable Adjustments for Interviews:
Oxfam is committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates during the recruitment process. Should you be offered an interview, we will provide interview questions in advance for this role, and will make other reasonable adjustments to support the accessibility of all candidates. Please let us know if you require any accommodations when applying.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate ourare recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the .In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation andactively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
is a member ofof 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy, voice and rights organisation that helps people to be heard when it matters most?
Are you creative, with a knack for design and attention to detail?
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who need support?
If so, we’d love for you to join us at VoiceAbility.
About the role
We're looking for a motivated Marketing Executive to join our team.
You will be providing creative and administrative support of our marketing communications as well as co-ordinating our marketing activity.
If you are passionate about raising awareness of our values and the empowerment of individuals to make their voices heard when it matters most, then this role is for you.
This position is a full-time, 35 hours a week, 6-month fixed term contract with a starting salary between £22,500 - £29,500 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. We are open to a conversation about flexible working or job sharing.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. We influence policy and practice to make sure that people’s voices are heard and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow our influence.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.
How will you make a difference?
You will support the creation of and dissemination of marketing collateral to increase awareness of VoiceAbility and the services offered
You will coordinate the creation and production of agreed marketing collateral to budget and schedule.
About you
You’re an organised and detail-oriented professional with a talent for managing multiple tasks and priorities. Your strong time management and problem-solving abilities enable you to make decisions confidently within your scope of responsibilities.
You are self-motivated and eager to grow, always seeking opportunities to improve your skills and adopt best practices. Collaboration is key for you, and you excel at building relationships and communicating effectively with both colleagues and external stakeholders.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted gym membership; Employee Assistance programme.
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development.
Professional Development
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities through in-house opportunities for training and through personal development conversations with your line manager where you can explore career development together.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 17 November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
We look forward to hearing from you.
VoiceAbility reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of candidates apply.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in the Shetland area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Shetland. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midnight on 8th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Bradford. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Bradford. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 12:00 on 5th November, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary £32,139
Benefits TechScheme, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days holiday, End of Year Office Shutdown, Company Sick Pay Scheme
About Us:
Standing Together is a UK-based charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse and creating safer communities. We work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including local authorities, police, and health services, to improve responses to domestic abuse and support survivors. We pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model that ensures the safety of survivors while holding abusers accountable.
Through innovative training, advocacy, and community engagement, we empower individuals and organisations to challenge and change the systems that allow domestic abuse to persist. Our mission is to ensure everyone can live free from violence and abuse, fostering a culture of respect and equality. By leveraging research and best practices, we strive to influence policy and practice, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.
Purpose of the Role
As a Senior Regional Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting Local Authorities and housing providers in achieving DAHA accreditation. You will lead a team of Regional Leads, providing supervision and support to ensure their success, while also developing partnerships and promoting innovative housing responses to domestic abuse. This role is key to the delivery of DAHA’s strategic goals and will give you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of domestic abuse survivors across the housing sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and guidance to up to four Regional Leads, helping them achieve their goals and maintain high levels of engagement.
- Work with housing providers and local authorities to promote and support their journey towards achieving DAHA accreditation.
- Plan and deliver workshops, webinars, and training sessions on DAHA standards and domestic abuse housing responses.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with external partners, including Local Authorities and Registered Social Housing Providers.
- Ensure that the work of the DAHA team is regularly monitored, evaluated, and improved upon, incorporating feedback and identifying areas for development.
- Act as a spokesperson for DAHA at conferences, forums, and public speaking engagements, promoting the value of accreditation across the sector.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring that timelines and milestones are met, risks are managed, and resources are used efficiently.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Proven ability to lead and support a team, providing guidance, feedback, and managing performance.
- In-depth understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors, with a specific focus on housing challenges.
- Strong experience in building and maintaining effective partnerships with external organisations, working collaboratively towards shared goals.
- Demonstrable experience in planning, managing, and delivering projects, with the ability to meet targets and evaluate outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings, workshops, and represent DAHA at public events.
- A deep understanding of equal opportunities, intersectionality, and anti-discriminatory practice, particularly in relation to domestic abuse and housing services.
- A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, especially in the context of domestic abuse.
- Previous experience in line management or a training qualification is beneficial but not essential.
Benefits:
- 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus English bank holidays.
- 1 additional day’s leave for religious/cultural observation.
- Salary sacrifice scheme.
- Private healthcare scheme (post-probation).
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Training and development opportunities.
Join Us If...
You are passionate about improving housing responses for survivors of domestic abuse and have the leadership skills to inspire a team to achieve meaningful change. If you’re motivated by making a real impact through collaboration and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!
Right to Work and DBS Check
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, funded by Standing Together, in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At STADA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status, or genetic information. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects society and ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to perform their best. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note, we are actively interviewing for this role and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing date 08-11-2024
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I am excited to be working with an amazing support charity in search of a Business Process Analyst. This is an immediate start, part-time (3- 4 days per week), hybrid, temp role for around 3-months. As Business Process Analyst your role will be to work on a project to map and transform processes at this small charity in order to redesign their management support structure. This role will see you support the CEO and team leaders in providing end-to-end support in remodelling and restructuring particular areas of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Document current state processes and conduct relevant analysis to identify inefficiencies and potential areas for improvement.
Collaborate with colleagues to capture desired future state processes and their associated business requirements.
Design and deliver targeted process reviews using lean methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. This to include considering if some processes could be sourced from outside of the charity.
Conduct thorough data analysis to identify trends, root causes of issues, and support future state requirements and project benefits measurements.
Develop engaging stakeholder sessions to gather requirements, communicate findings, and facilitate the implementation of process improvements.
Support project delivery via creation of business process requirement specifications.
Requirements:
Business analyst professional experience, with experience within smaller businesses and possibly the charity sector.
Flexible and adaptable approach.
Strong planning and organisation skills.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online, I would love to have a conversation with you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in the Aberdeenshire area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Aberdeenshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midnight on 8th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers is looking for a Deputy Technical Director, Economic Empowerment - a key role to provide technical expertise.
Salary: UK: £66,237 - £77,926 Other locations: local terms and conditions apply
Locations: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required and international travel, Kenya or US
Contract: UK: Permanent, Other locations: Two-year fixed-term contract
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
Our vision is a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where people with disabilities can participate equally in society. Our Economic Empower programmes within labour and financial market systems in Bangladesh, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe help support people with disabilities to access pathways that increase their confidence and capabilities to achieve their employment, entrepreneurship and financial aspirations. We work to change regulatory frameworks so that barriers to inclusion are removed and people with disabilities are valued for their participation at work.
We are looking for an Economic Empowerment expert to lead on and ensure that Sightsavers' work in this area is strategically driven, technically-sound, at appropriate scale, and effectively implemented. The role will also provide strategic direction and oversee technical support to country-specific programmes and ensure that the overall portfolio of programmes is aligned with the organisational strategies. Read more about those by following the application link and reading the attached documents
Key duties will include
- leading on the operationalization of the Economic Empowerment work as defined within our social inclusion strategy
- providing leadership across the organisation to ensure programme teams are working towards common objectives
- to lead the Economic Empowerment team providing oversight of the technical leadership and expertise in this area to guide the development and delivery of effective programmes
- to strengthen collaboration across the organisation through working closely with thematic experts in other teams
- to lead in the identification of new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches in Economic Empowerment
- to undertake senior level representation of Sightsavers as a thematic/technical expert with external stakeholders, including with key partners and global networks
- to manage administrative, budgetary, compliance and reporting requirements
Please read the job description for further details
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Extensive experience in a relevant field, e.g., international development, business administration, international public policy or economics.
- Significant experience in economic empowerment/ livelihoods in the government, non-governmental or private sector organisations
- Experience of working with the private sector and in building innovative, impactful public-private partnerships
- Significant experience leading and developing programmes in Economic Empowerment.
- Experience in programme management and programme innovation
- Understanding of theories and practice of management in organisations
- Significant experience in managing diverse teams
- Experience of working in partnership with diverse organisations and partners including government ministries, professional bodies, the private sector, civil society organisations and bilateral and multilateral development organisations.
- Proven experience in understanding and responding to the complexities of working across multiple countries and continents in an international development organisation.
- Experience in developing and disseminating good practice guidance
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- The ability to travel internationally for at least 12 weeks per year
- The ability to communicate in French and/ or Portuguese would be desirable
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) and that extensive international travel is also required.
We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in early November and the evaluation process will include a written assessment to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this.
Closing date: 3 November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.
Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?
We’re looking for a new Development Coach to join us for this London-based role, with travel across the UK to support regional centres as needed.
This is an exciting opportunity to travel across the UK, working directly with 16–24-year-olds facing challenging barriers to finding work, equipping them with the confidence, mindset and skills they need to move into sustainable employment.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 10,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: Various Spear Centres across the UK
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Salary: from £27,500
Closing date: Friday 15th November, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Delivery of Spear Programme
- As a coach you will support Spear centres in London and across the UK by preparing and coaching Spear Foundation group sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
- Quickly building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room.
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.
- You will be required to travel outside of London and potentially stay for a period of time at the centre. All business expenses will be covered during the working week.
Spear Centre Support
- You will form part of a central support team that enables Spear Centres to deliver high quality, high impact sessions to young people when one of their team is sick or the centre is short-staffed.
- You will be placed where the support is needed most, working peripatetically across centres. This could look like 2 months based in one centre or various weeks working across different centres both in London and across the UK.
Trainee recruitment
- Supporting Spear Centres to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme, through active face-to-face recruitment.
Active participation in and support for Resurgo’s team and mission
- Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member including leading and contributing to daily team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission.
This role will suit you if:
- A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform urban communities.
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
- Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
- Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
With young people, with organisations, for society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to the award of a new contract, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Fife and the surrounding area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by Scottish Government, local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering Fife and the surrounding area. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home, hospital, care homes or other suitable community venues and be home based for administrative tasks. Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
This is a full time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum.
About you
We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.
Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, attending tribunals or review meetings ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; midnight on Sunday 3rd November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a people-focused early career professional looking at moving into fundraising?
Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?
With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Strategic Partnerships Coordinator help us achieve real impact by providing coordination and administrative support to the team, maintaining Strategic Partnerships databases, conducting market research, producing briefings and providing support throughout the account management cycle.
This role is based from RSA House in London for at least three days per week, with hybrid flexibility for the remaining days.
About You
What we look for in a successful candidate:
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications and strong IT skills in general, and, in particular, confidence in maintaining, analysing and producing reports from sales databases.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Great people skills and the ability to build relationships and converse with senior stakeholders.
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
To find out more about this role, please download our job description on our website.
Apply
In order to apply, please click ‘quick apply on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.
Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 13 November 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply. Please get your application in as soon as possible.
Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
Inclusion Statement
As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.
We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination. We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.
Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on our website.
About Us
We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.
We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Lusaka and Muchinga province, Mpika,Zambia Contract: Twelve month fixed-term contract (renewable) Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
The Zambia country office are looking to recruit two Finance assistants to support the finance team. This opportunity is offered on a 12 month contract that is renewable.
We have two positions, one is based in Lusaka, the second is based in Muchinga province, Mpika.
About the role
The finance assistant reports to the Finance and Support Services Manager. The post-holder will provide administrative support, budgeting and reporting and information management to the finance team.
If you have experience in a similar role and are keen to work within international development then this opportunity is for you.
Key accountabilities but not limited to:
- Administering petty cash, analysing invoices, processing vouchers and journals using Sun System, processing payments to suppliers.
- Assisting with the development of new programme documentation, including budgets, filing accounts and financial records, reviewing budget during activities, submitting quarterly reports to projects, preparing monthly funds request.
- Following up with partners for submission of their quarterly reports, preparation of month end checklist and other monthly reports, assisting in the preparing donor financial reports, supporting with informational data for auditing purposes
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential:
· A relevant qualification in accounting/finance or equivalent experience in a similar role
· Knowledge and experience of programme finance within an INGO
· High level of accuracy, highly numerate
· Previous experience working with external stakeholders such as Government organisations
· Fluent in written and spoken English
· Project financial management experience, budgets and data analysis
· Good planning and excellent communication
· Current and ongoing right to work in Zambia
Desirable:
The project assistant opportunity is a varied role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
The deadline to apply is 7 November 2024 23.30pm GMT UK.
We intend to conduct interviews from 18 November 2024 onwards. The recruitment process will be a face to face interview lasting up to one hour at the Zambia Country office.
To apply
As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply
To apply please simply click on the Apply icon and apply in English. We are particularly interested as to why you would like to work with Sightsavers.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.