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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Job title: Crisis Recovery Worker
Post no: 611
Working base: Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
Hours: 18.25 hours per week
Working pattern: 3 days per week (across 7 days) 17:00 - 23:00
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,088 per annum FTE (£11,881.24 per annum Actual)
Could you support individuals to deescalate crisis and improve mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions?
About our Crisis Cafés
Our Crisis Cafes offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment outside of normal working hours for those who feel in mental distress or crisis.
About the Role
The role will involve assessing needs and offering one to one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing and to providing clarity on services and pathways available in the area. The role will be part of a larger Crisis Café team made up of Crisis Recovery Workers, Crisis Peer Support Workers, Team Leaders and volunteers.
Service Delivery
- Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Houghton Regis & Central Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
- Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process, and undertaking 1:1s.
- Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
- Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Tuesday 24th September 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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!
Young People Support Worker - West London (Ealing)
£29,750 to £31,401 per annum depending on experience
Full time 40 or part time 20 hours per week
Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend work as required to meet the needs of the young people
Location: Ealing (W13)
About the Role
As a Support Worker you will have the opportunity of developing authentic relationships with residents, you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information.
This particular role requires a level of autonomy as you will be the sole support worker providing support to young people in this service.
You will be supported by a manager that will provide support and oversight for the home. There will also be training opportunities to enhance your skillset and experience while in the role.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
Applicants should have
- At least one year’s experience of working with young people
- Genuine commitment to working and supporting Young People to achieve their full potential.
- An understanding of the issues facing young people.
- Knowledge of the leaving care legislation and benefits system.
- The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
- Good communication and team working skills.
- Flexibility to some weekends and evenings to meet the need of the young people.
What you should expect from us
- £29,750 to £31,401 per annum depending on experience.
- Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe all animals deserve kindness and respect. We work for the benefit of every animal – as well as pets, that includes farmed animals, wildlife, and animals used in science. Choose a career with us and make a difference for every kind.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wildlife team, within the Policy, Prevention and Campaigns Division, as a Senior Scientific and Policy Officer - Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation.
This role is essential for the RSPCA to further safeguard sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and achieve the RSPCA's objective of securing better legal protection for wildlife in animal welfare establishments (wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres).
Currently, anyone can set up a rescue/rehabilitation centre or sanctuary with no oversight. This can lead to these establishments becoming overwhelmed despite good intentions.
This role will develop and implement an advocacy strategy to achieve statutory regulation of these facilities, to protect the welfare of wild animals.
The post-holder will work closely with the Veterinary and Operations teams to ensure the RSPCA's rescue and rehabilitation standards are based on the latest scientific evidence.
This role will achieve measurable improvements in welfare standards and legal protections, reinforce the RSPCA's commitment to leading positive change and strengthen the Society's position as an influential leader in this field.
This role is being offered as a 24 month fixed term contract. We are open to flexible working options, such as part time hours and the role will be offered on a hybrid working basis; working from home and from our London and or Horsham office.
Are you ready to join our movement?
What a day might look like for you
You can find a full description of what the role entails on the attached role profile but in a nutshell, we will look to you to:
- Generate and maintain RSPCA policies, strategic aims, goals and objectives relating to sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife.
- Generate and manage the implementation of an impactful influencing strategy to secure improved legal protection of casualty wildlife in animal welfare establishments.
- Prepare and deliver evidence-based briefing papers, policy reports, position statements, articles, and press releases.
- Work with RSPCA colleagues to ensure RSPCA's wildlife rehabilitation standards are based on the latest scientific evidence and best-practice, and address key research gaps.
- Stay up-to-date on animal welfare science, legislation, ethics, and developments in the field.
- Network within the wildlife rehabilitation sector and represent the RSPCA in advocacy coalitions.
What makes a great Senior Scientific Officer- Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation?
To succeed within this role, it is essential that you have proven experience of liaising with civil servants, MPs and other members of the government.
You must have strong communication skills and the ability to juggle conflicting priorities, along with a strong background of working within policy.
Along with this experience, we are keen to receive applications from those with:
- A degree level qualification in a relevant biological discipline.
- Broad knowledge of wild animal welfare issues and specific knowledge and experience relating to wild animals specific to the post.
- Strong relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proven experience of high level influencing and setting the strategic direction for advocacy on animal welfare issues.
- The ability to build and utilise networks of contacts effectively and to work in coalition with others.
- Expertise in developing compelling policies, shaping agendas and working in coalition to achieve change.
- Experience of project coordination and organisation.
- Experience of translating policy and research into change through advocacy, and a strong track record of driving policy change with national and local governments.
- Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to effectively condense, summarise and make sense of large amounts of information quickly, pulling out salient points and spotting potential weaknesses or problems.
- You must also be aligned to our vision and values.
This role is both rewarding and challenging and it is a very exciting time to join the RSPCA during our 200th year, so if you have the skill set we are looking for, please apply! We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us.
Final note from us & good luck with your application!
Interviews will take place on the 15th and 16th October.
We are really lucky that some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, unfortunately on some occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early submissions are highly recommended.We are unable to accept applications past the close date.
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!
Job Title: Global Director of People, Culture and General Counsel
Location: Remote; this role sits within our Global People & Culture Team, which provides leadership and partnership to all of our teams in Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America and we welcome applications from candidates in the locations we have staff in (India, Australia, UK, Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, US).
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment type: Full-time (non-exempt in the US)
Hours per week: 35-40 hours (depending on local employment laws)
Compensation: Salaries at CPI are non-negotiable to counter inequity; starting salary based on 10+ years of experience and region of residence (to match our current 2024 salary bands)
Closing: October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time
About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):
At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the potential of government to bring about better outcomes for people. We are a global not-for-profit organisation, founded by the Boston Consulting Group, who serve as a learning partner for governments, public servants and the diverse network of changemakers who are leading the charge to reimagine government so that it works for everyone.
We are a small organisation, but our global footprint is expansive. Along with the Europe team, we have a team in Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand, Asia and North America. We are all aligned by the Global Hub operational team who provides people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.
Our Values:
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Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.
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Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.
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Collaboration - We share power and work together.
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Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.
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Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.
Position Overview:
At CPI, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success. We are looking for a Global Director of People, Culture, and General Counsel who will champion a people-centred approach to drive our organisational culture, foster development, and prioritise diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). In this dual role, you will lead our global HR function, supporting employee relations and engagement, while also serving as our in-house legal counsel on matters related to policies, contracts, global operations, and employee relations across our international footprint.
Our belief in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is not just a buzzword - a core part of our mission. We seek a director who not only shares this commitment but also embodies it in their leadership. This role will be crucial in shaping our DEIB initiatives, driving strategic people and culture efforts. This is a critical role to ensure that CPI continues to be a place where people thrive, feel valued, and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
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Global People & Culture Strategy:
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Oversee the development and implementation of CPI’s global People & Culture strategy, ensuring alignment with CPI’s mission, values, and organisational goals.
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Lead the advancement of people and culture systems, processes, and practices across all regions, fostering a sense of belonging across all.
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Partner with regional leaders to tailor strategies that reflect local contexts while maintaining global consistency.
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Align the people and culture strategy with CPI’s overall strategic goals, ensuring that the organisation’s talent and culture are key drivers of its success.
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Employee Experience and Engagement
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Lead efforts to enhance employee engagement and well-being across all CPI regions, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
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Oversee talent management strategies, including recruitment, retention, and succession planning, ensuring we attract and retain top talent.
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Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive experience for all CPI employees, from onboarding to offboarding.
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Strategic DEIB Leadership
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Lead and enhance our global DEIB strategy, embedding it into all aspects of CPI’s operations and culture.
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Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on DEIB matters, providing insights and strategies to promote an inclusive culture.
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Cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on staff well-being and psychological safety.
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Drive change management efforts, particularly in building robust DEIB and people and culture infrastructures.
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Legal Counsel
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Provide legal counsel on employment law, contracts, global operations, and labour issues, ensuring compliance across CPI’s international operations.
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Manage risk by providing strategic legal advice related to global policies, contracts, and employee matters.
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Ensure that all legal documentation and contracts are aligned with CPI’s values, ensuring ethical and equitable standards are maintained across the organisation.
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Serve as the primary point of contact with external law firms across multiple regions, ensuring effective coordination and management of legal matters worldwide.
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Organisational Development and Policy Creation
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Lead organisational development initiatives that promote growth, learning, and adaptability within our teams.
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Create, review, and update global People and Culture policies and procedures that align with local labour laws and best practices across different regions.
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Regularly assess the effectiveness of organisational structures and recommend adjustments that support CPI’s long-term goals.
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Leadership and Collaboration
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Continuously innovate and improve CPI’s People & Culture practices, drawing on global best practices and emerging trends.
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Collaborate with global teams to assess the effectiveness of our People & Culture ensuring our People & Culture initiatives are aligned globally and culturally relevant locally.
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Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment and cohesion across different offices and cultural contexts.
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Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships to drive strategic initiatives that enhance both organisational culture and operational effectiveness.
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The person we are looking for will:
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Have 10+ years of experience of People & Culture and DEIB experience, particularly in the non-profit/charity/social impact space.
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Hold at least 5 years of experience in a legal counsel or similar role, advising on HR-related legal matters.
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Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
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Have significant experience in nonprofit law, including the development, review, and negotiation of contracts, compliance with relevant regulations, and governance.
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Be a people-focused leader with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for fostering positive, inclusive workplaces.
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Be committed to actively cultivating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
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Have a track record of successfully developing and implementing people strategies that align with organisational goals.
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Be a strategic thinker with the ability to balance day-to-day HR responsibilities with long-term cultural and organisational development goals.
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Have experience working in a global organisation, with an understanding of the complexities of international organisations, labour laws, and HR practices.
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Possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice in complex situations.
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Exhibit flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to navigate change and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Have high integrity, with the ability to hold confidential information and conversations tightly.
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Have excellent interpersonal skills, including feeling confident building new relationships, and negotiating challenging conversations with directness and kindness at all levels of the organisation.
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Be comfortable with ambiguity and the complexity of our work, where anything is possible but not always known in advance
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Be committed to exploring and experimenting with different ways of working and how to build our culture into something we are all proud of.
Salary, Benefits, and How to Apply
At the Centre for Public Impact, we are committed to countering pay inequality and recently completed a global compensation benchmarking process to ensure that we're paying our staff fairly and well for the roles that they hold and therefore, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable. Salary rises with experience, which includes work experience, educational experience, and lived experience.
CPI offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including a range of high-quality health, dental, and vision plans for individuals; employer contribution as applicable; 1,500 per year in dedicated professional development funds; generous paid leave and public holidays; paid parental leave and extended illness leave; and a year-end organisation-wide closure. We are a remote-first organisation and anticipate this position will require approximately 15% domestic and international travel.
To advance our purpose of reimagining government so that it works for everyone, CPI seeks to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, talent and thought. For this reason, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes candidates that have previously found it hard to be considered for other positions on the basis of their qualifications, disabilities, personal background or life events. If you would like to apply for the position but see a barrier to joining us, please do apply and we will work with you to find a solution. You can also read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy here.
We are using Applied in order to reduce bias in our hiring process and ensure that we are shortlisting candidates based on their skills and ideas. Please note that we do not ask for a cover letter and instead, the application requires four paragraph-length answers. Your application will be anonymised for review. Although we ask for your CV, it will not be looked at until further down the process. Please apply by the closing date of October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time as the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it.
CPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join GamCare as our Remote Services Development Lead and drive the evolution of our support platforms, helping us to reach more people in need.
The Role
As the Remote Services Development Lead, you will play a crucial role in leading and developing GamCare's remote services, ensuring seamless delivery across multiple platforms including telephone, live chat, WhatsApp, and video. You will oversee a team of Senior Managers and drive service improvements to meet targets, while fostering a positive, high-performing environment focused on staff wellbeing and retention. This role also involves the strategic development of GamCare’s online and helpline services to expand their reach, particularly into underserved communities.
You will be at the forefront of shaping and embedding evidence-based interventions that align with GamCare’s mission of supporting those affected by gambling harm. In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders, internal teams, and external agencies to enhance service delivery, ensuring that safeguarding protocols for vulnerable individuals are upheld to the highest standard.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to GamCare’s growth and sustainability by translating strategic goals into operational plans, managing performance, and establishing meaningful partnerships with stakeholders and the NGSN. Your leadership will ensure GamCare's services continue to evolve and thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the development and delivery of GamCare's remote services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and service targets.
- Overseeing and supporting Senior Managers in managing helpline and online services, establishing a high-performing and supportive team environment.
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation in remote service delivery, implementing evidence-based interventions and expanding services to underserved communities.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders and external partners to develop and maintain strategic partnerships, enhancing service reach and impact.
- Monitoring and reporting on performance data, using insights to guide service enhancements and meet funder requirements.
- Ensuring safeguarding protocols for vulnerable individuals are rigorously upheld, with a strong focus on risk management and service quality.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record of managing large-scale remote services, ideally within a helpline or digital support setting. You will have extensive experience in leading multi-functional teams, both staff and volunteers, and a strong ability to develop and implement strategic plans. Your deep understanding of safeguarding, coupled with expertise in business planning, change management, and relationship building, will ensure you can lead in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
You will be passionate about making a difference to those affected by gambling harm, with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and retention. With excellent communication, data analysis, and IT skills, you will be able to guide continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery, working closely with partners to enhance the reach and impact of GamCare's remote services.
Benefits You Can Enjoy
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
- A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
About Us
Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date for applications: 27th September 2024.
Interviews will take place online via video conference – the week commencing/on 7th October 2024.
GamCare are committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wildlife team, within the Policy, Prevention and Campaigns Division, as a Senior Scientific and Policy Officer - Animals in Entertainment & the Media.
This pivotal role will address a significant gap in the protection and welfare of animals used in entertainment and media. Tens of thousands of animals are featured in films, television shows, advertisements, often facing substandard treatment and welfare conditions. Despite public concern, current legal and industry safeguards remain inadequate.
The creation of this new role within the RSPCA, is not only vital for addressing current deficiencies in animal welfare within the entertainment industry but also reinforces the RSPCA's commitment to leading positive change.
This role will drive forward critical initiatives, ensuring that the welfare needs of animals are prioritised and protected, reflecting the values and expectations of society.
This role is being offered as a 24 month fixed term contract. We are open to flexible working options, such as part time hours and the role will be offered on a hybrid working basis; working from home and from our London and or Horsham office.
Are you ready to join our movement?
What a day might look like for you:
As our Senior Scientific and Policy Officer - Animals in Entertainment & the Media, you will develop and implement a strategic plan to raise industry standards, improve legal protection, and shift public attitudes to improve the welfare of animals used in these industries.
The role is situated in the RSPCA's Wildlife Department but the scope of the work includes all animals, including companion animals, so you will work collaboratively across several departments.
You can find a full description of what the role entails on the attached role profile but in a nutshell, we will look to you to:
- Generate and maintain RSPCA policies, strategic aims, goals and objectives relating to animals in entertainment and the media.
- Develop and implement a strategic influencing plan to improve industry standards, legal protection, and public attitudes towards animals in entertainment and the media
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including those in the entertainment industry, animal welfare organisations, and regulatory bodies, and represent the RSPCA in advocacy coalitions to achieve the RSPCA's goals and objectives.
- Prepare and deliver evidence-based briefing papers, policy reports, position statements, articles, and press releases.
- Work with RSPCA colleagues to ensure RSPCA standards are based on the latest scientific evidence and best practices.
- Undertake media interviews as the RSPCA's lead spokesperson on animal welfare in entertainment.
- Stay up-to-date on animal welfare science, legislation, ethics, and industry developments.
What makes a great Senior Scientific and Policy Officer - Animals in Entertainment & the Media?
To succeed within this role, it is essential that you have:
- A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Strong relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience of high level influencing and setting the strategic direction for advocacy on animal welfare issues.
- An ability to build and utilise networks of contacts effectively and to work in coalition with others.
- Broad knowledge of animal welfare issues and specific knowledge and experience relating to animals specific to the post.
- Expertise in developing compelling policies, shaping agendas and working in coalition to achieve change.
- Experience of translating policy and research into change through advocacy, and a strong track record of driving policy change with national and local governments.
- Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to effectively condense, summarise and make sense of large amounts of information quickly, pulling out salient points and spotting potential weaknesses or problems.
- You must also be aligned to our vision and values.
This role is both rewarding and challenging and it is a very exciting time to join the RSPCA during our 200th year, so if you have the skill set we are looking for, please apply! We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us.
Final note from us & good luck with your application!
Interviews will take place on the 22nd and 23rd October.
We are really lucky that some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, unfortunately on some occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early submissions are highly recommended.We are unable to accept applications past the close date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Peer Support Worker
Reference: 237
Responsible to: Peer Mentoring and Group Team Leader
Working hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: One Year Fixed Term (Subject to Contract Extension)
Rate of pay: £22,372 per annum |
Based: Herts Mind Wellbeing Centre closest to applicant’s home with Herts countywide travel for clients where required.
We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for another Peer Support Worker to join our thriving team.
About the Peer Support Services
Our Peer Support Service started 10 years ago, with 2 Wellbeing Centres offering this new service. Since then, we have seen our service grow and develop in ways we could not have imagined. This service is the key service most requested by people and we now offer Peer Support across all of our Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire.
Working in co-production with clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders, we were able to create our own Peer Support Charter Values (this can be found on our website). These values form the ethos we work towards within our peer support team. These values also complement HMN’s values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive, which form the basis of all the work we do as an organisation.
About the Role
Working with the team to offer 1-1 peer support to anyone accessing HMN. The Peer Support service provide tailored support for individuals to support their needs. This includes using different tools and techniques to help an individual improve areas of their life they may be struggling with. Having a lived experience of mental health issues or supporting someone who has is a key element to what makes this service so unique.
The Peer Support approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity and compassion. Peer Support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery, than someone who has walked a similar path as that person.
To meet client need, and work to this personalised approach, we do support people out in the community, within their home, as well as in one of our Wellbeing Centres. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
The successful candidate will need a personal understanding of mental ill health, either from your own lived experience or by caring for someone with a mental health condition and have awareness of issues in mental health service provision.
Peer Support Workers will also provide support within our Peer Support Groups, Peer Support Learning Sets and Peer Support Academy when needed.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18 October 2024 (by 12 noon).
Shortlisted Applicants will be notified of an interview date.
Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgmental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together, and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Crisis Cafe Support Worker
Reference: 226
Responsible to: Crisis Cafe Coordinator
Working Base(s): Watford, Stevenage and Ware (expectation to travel whenever necessary with mileage paid when not working at home base)
Salary: £23,500 - £25,000 per annum, FTE
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) or part-time positions (30 or 22.5 hours) available.
Work pattern: A full-time pattern will be working 5 out of 7-day rota, working 17:30 - 01:30
About the Service
Our Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways.
We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis centres, crisis cafes and a weekend Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect.
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.
At the Crisis Cafes we promote and enable people to access support in a way that suits them, whether that’s through talking to someone or simply by providing a safe space to have time alone or engage with trained staff.
About the Role
Mental Healthcare Support Workers are key members of staff delivering the Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Service, taking part in a rota covering 7 days per week, ensuring the delivery of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the crisis cafe and helpline provision. Working closely with other staff (bank staff, volunteers), coordinators, team leaders and Crisis manager to ensure services are of the highest quality and support the continued growth and development of the service.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to delivering high quality, person centred mental health crisis support.
Closing date for applications is 11th October 2024
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received so would encourage early applications.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
Job Title: HR Administrator
Salary: £29,071 per annum + £3,276 per annum London Weighting
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (open to flexible working/4 days a week)
Contract: Permanent
Based: Whitechapel HQ (office based, 1 day remote working possible)
Deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 2 October 2024
Interview Date: TBC, w/c 14 October
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good.
Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising, we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.
This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parent Action, and Sponsor Refugees, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 14,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.
Purpose
The HR Administrator role is an excellent opportunity for someone with HR or admin experience, who is interested in starting/progressing an HR career and looking to gain experience in a friendly but busy small HR team. The role provides a day-to-day HR admin service to employees and HR admin support to the part time HR team (two HR Business Partners and the Head of People & Development). The HR Administrator will be involved in using an HR and payroll system, ADP, and have an important role in the employee lifecycle processes e.g., DBS checks, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, payroll, appraisals, and have day-to-day responsibility for the HR and Recruitment Outlook mailboxes.
Main Responsibilities
Working in the HR team, reporting to a HR Business Partner, your main responsibilities will cover:
Contribute towards the achievement of CUK and its strategic objectives
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Provide high standards of HR admin support to Citizens UK stakeholders.
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Play an important role in introducing new and improving existing HR processes for a better HR service delivery and employee experience.
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Be proactive in supporting the HR team in various streams of work to achieve the HR Business Plan.
Achieve work targets effectively
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New Starter Onboarding Process: creating documents for HRBP approval (offer letters and contracts), ensuring all starter paperwork is returned, requesting and tracking the return of references, right to work checks, and setting up new starter compliance training.
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Leavers: leading on leaver admin process, ensuring it is completed in timely manner.
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Recruitment: becoming an expert user of Applied, our applicant tracking system. Advertising jobs (on Applied and external jobsites), arranging interviews and supporting colleagues with recruitment queries.
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Invoicing and Credit Card Reconciliation: processing invoices on Finance system, Kissflow and the monthly credit card reconciliation for HR transactions.
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Payroll - accurately updating and maintaining ADP, the HR & Payroll database. Uploading documents, running reports. Supporting HRBPs with payroll queries.
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Regularly updating and auditing other HR data to ensure information is up to date (e.g., pensions data, new starter training, wellbeing data).
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Employment checks: maintaining the DBS list and processing DBS checks for existing and new staff.
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SharePoint: maintaining HR Self Service folder, ensuring documents are up to date.
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Appraisals: ensuring appraisal forms are logged and uploaded to ADP.
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Probation: Managing the probation period process
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Minute taking at HR/relevant meetings and sharing with colleagues.
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Supporting the team with ad hoc tasks as required and undertaking any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
Learning and expertise
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Using admin skills and knowledge effectively and be committed to HR related continuous professional development.
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Providing Citizens UK stakeholders with advice on HR admin process.
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Taking proactive steps and be keen to learn processes and develop HR related knowledge.
Develop and manage relationships across the organisation and externally
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Arrange HR Inductions with HRBPs and new joiners.
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Manage HR calendar, ensuring meetings are arranged with HRBPs and Head of People & Development, as requested.
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Organising quarterly Citizen UK Group Induction.
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Preparing contracts/offer/variation/probation letters for team to approve.
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Ensuring HQ team is informed of joiners/leavers e.g., Facilities, Finance.
Communications
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Day to day responsibility for the HR and Recruitment Outlook inboxes, responding to routine queries and forwarding queries to HR colleagues.
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First point of contact for recruitment queries from candidates, forwarding them to the appropriate HR colleague or hiring panel as necessary.
Knowledge Management
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Understanding, handling, and managing data GDPR compliantly and keeping up to date with new legislation.
Generate income and resources
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Taking responsibility for the careful use and stewardship of Citizens UK’s resources.
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Using admin systems to track income/ resources accurately e.g., HR credit card cost tracker.
Safeguarding, Health & Safety
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Reporting on potential risks as they emerge to the appropriate colleagues in line with existing procedure.
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Organising and tracking employees’ compliance training.
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Proactive in maintaining own wellbeing at work.
Please note the above duties are not exhaustive and the successful candidate will be required to perform addition tasks as reasonably requested.
Person Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
Qualifications
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CIPD Level 3 Qualification (D)
Experience
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Previous admin or office-based experience (E)
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Previous HR Experience (D)
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Experience of using HR systems (D)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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Intermediate level IT skills including MS Office and Excel (E)
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Attention to detail (E)
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Able to work well as part of a team, and maintain effective communication with colleagues (E)
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Ability to deal with others in a professional manner (E)
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Good written and verbal communication skills (E)
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Good organisational and time management skills (E)
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Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection principles (D)
PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES
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Commitment to the values of Citizens UK (E)
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A self-starter with ability to take initiative and work independently (E)
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Keen to build career in HR (D)
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Strong team worker (E)
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Reliable and able to use discretion and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters (E)
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Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable (E)
ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.
Position
This role is part of a small team that forms the secretariat for two vibrant, dynamic networks of mission-driven asset owners: the Charities Responsible Investment Network (CRIN) and the Responsible Investment Network – Universities (RINU). We support members to align their investments with their social and environmental missions and values through a tailored programme of networking, advocacy and educational activities. The networks are unique spaces, enabling members to collaborate, share best practice and be leaders at the cutting edge of thinking around what it means to be a responsible investor.
You will make a significant contribution to our team by supporting the design and delivery of our annual workplan for CRIN and RINU and engaging members to participate in network activities. You will be key to ensuring the smooth running of the secretariat, including monitoring and evaluation to ensure that our work is as impactful as possible.
The secretariat sits in ShareAction’s Investor Engagement team, which engages with a range of actors to develop and drive up standards of responsible investment. You will work closely with the Senior Engagement Manager (Asset Owner Networks), who manages the work of the networks, and with the Senior Research Manager (Investors), who supports members to leverage research and analysis, and engage with their financial service providers, such as asset managers and consultants.
In this fast-paced role, on a day-to-day basis, you might be:
- Designing new projects (such as an educational workshop or advocacy initiative) for our annual workplan of activities.
- Responding to enquiries from and holding meetings with members or prospective members (foundations, trusts, operational charities, universities and colleges).
- Organising quarterly member meetings, as well as other workshops on topics such as participatory decision-making in investment, artificial intelligence and responsible investment, or divestment and the arms trade (scheduling, agenda drafting, note taking, facilitating discussions and coordinating follow-up actions).
- Writing case studies or articles to showcase the cutting-edge work of members.
- Conducting small research tasks and drafting discussion papers to inform members of responsible investment approaches and best practice.
- Sending emails to members informing them of relevant events, news and research.
- Designing and sending surveys to collect data on members and their impacts.
- Updating records, including information on members and their investments, their participation in network activities, and their payment of invoices.
If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a fixed-term role for 12 months where you will work full-time, or we would consider part-time hours of 0.4 FTE (4 days per week).
What you’ll bring to the team
We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be confident in managing projects and events and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment, working across multiple different projects. You’ll be enthusiastic about movement building and working collaboratively as part of a network and able to develop good relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You’ll have a proven ability to communicate well with a variety of different audiences.
While we hope we’ll find someone with the majority of the skills and experience on the person specification, we’re really keen to hear from you even if you don’t have them all. This is a varied role, and we’re looking for someone willing to get stuck in and learn: you’ll have the opportunity to develop and hone skills in network building, relationship management, project management and research.
We’re not looking for someone from a specific sector: you may have some experience in the charity or university sector, in environmental and/or social justice campaigning, or working on corporate or financial sector standards. You may be at an early stage in your career or someone with more experience who is looking for a change. Most importantly, you’ll have a real passion to make a positive difference for people and planet and be excited to shape the work of two networks at the cutting edge of thinking around what it means to be a responsible investor.
We are currently formalising our hybrid working policy; however, there is an expectation that you will be able to attend the London office or meetings at least four times a month. This role will require close collaboration with colleagues and network members, so it is important that the successful candidate can join us in person when required.
What we will do for you
We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.
Currently, we are pleased to offer:
- A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
- Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
- Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
- The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
- Unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
- Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
- 8% non-contributory pension: invested with NEST and their green funds.
- Healthcare cash plan with Westfield that gives you money back on your healthcare costs.
- Employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
- Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
- Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9 am on Monday 7th October 2024.
First-round interviews: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th October 2024 (online).
Second-round interviews: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 (in person at our London office).
Our hiring process is anonymised; we won’t ask for a cover letter, and we don’t look at CVs until the interview stage. We do this so that we reduce the opportunity for unconscious biases to affect our decision-making, and so we prioritise skills and expertise over how well you can write a CV.
To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Please be aware that when shortlisting we are really keen to get a sense of your unique voice and individual experience, especially if you are using generative AI tools as part of your drafting process.
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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!
We are seeking a senior leader with experience with 5-6 figure fundraising but that can be within any of trusts & foundations, corporate and/or major donors.
Head of Development
Salary £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Hybrid - London/Home
This role comes at an exciting time with the opportunity to lead the growth of MQ’s Development Team as we expand our capacity across all these areas of income generation. MQ currently has at least one role under each area and there is desire, supported by the board of trustees, for further recruitment to strengthen each as needed.
We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).
Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:
- Provide inspirational leadership to the MQ Development Team, managing the current team of five to deliver our £3m 2025 budget
- Develop, oversee and actively lead the implementation of a fundraising strategy which exploits a wide range of fundraising opportunities, maintains diverse and sustainable income streams, and builds the organisation’s unrestricted income capacity to meet its aims and objectives.
- Lead by example, personally building and managing a pool of 6 figure prospects to deliver against targets within your area of speciality (major donor, trusts and/or corporates), with a focus on new business across the team
- Potential to help MQ expand its high value fundraising on an international scale
- Collaborate across MQ’s teams, including Research, Marketing and Finance, to develop MQ’s list of fundraising products and proposals
- Refine and deliver MQ’s high value tracking and reporting on financial and activity KPIs, working closely with the Senior Data and Compliance Manager and using our CRM, Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Build and monitor annual Development Team income and expenditure budgets and work with MQ’s Executive to provide regular updates against progress and reforecasting as needed
- Drive innovation in fundraising activity in order that MQ can stand out – improving current approaches but also developing new behaviours, projects and activities to win new funding through excellent stewardship and cultivation
- Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal
- Develop MQ’s ability to carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals
About you:
This role is for you, if you have fundraising experience with grants and foundations as well as corporate fundraising and/or new business acquisition experience. This means you will have experience in stewarding and securing new gifts from foundations as well as researching new opportunities to apply for funds.
You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.
You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.
We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-focused.
Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven Leadership Experience
- Strong track record of leading and managing teams effectively.
- Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve targets.
- Experience in building and growing teams.
High-Value Fundraising Expertise
- Demonstrated success in securing 5-6 figure donations from trusts, foundations, corporates, and/or major donors.
- Ability to build and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience in the Mental Health Sector
- Understanding of mental health research and its importance.
- Existing contacts within the mental health or healthcare sector.
International Fundraising Expertise
- Experience in organising and executing high-value stewardship events.
- Ability to leverage events for donor engagement and fundraising.
What we’re offering you:
In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. We operate a hybrid working scheme (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.
Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.
We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
Closing date: 29/09/2024
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our careers portal where you can complete your application for this position.
We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Benefits
Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.
No agencies please.