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Key Purpose: As the Learning and Development Manager you will lead the development of a supportive and impactful training and development framework for the charity, embedding ongoing organisational development as an integral element of the exciting evolutionary strategy and ensuring the charity is a great place to work. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in partnerships with the Senior Leadership Team managers across the charity to understand employee requirements, design and deliver learning solutions that create a high-performing staff team.
• Collaborating with senior managers to develop a L&D strategy that supports the charity's overall objectives. Formulate and revise policies and procedures to reflect changes in legislation, industry trends, and organisational needs.
• Ensuring that the skills and capacity of the workforce meet current and emerging organisational needs.
• Working closely with the HR Manager, review, develop and implement an organisational wide performance management framework that supports organisational objectives and sustains a culture of regular performance conversations and action.
• Working with managers to successfully influence culture change programmes, ensuring that systems are designed to meet objectives, values and behaviours.
• Actively supporting organisational change through coaching and mentoring, capability and performance, employee engagement, creating a high performing, inclusive and learning culture.
• Ensuring organisational development interventions and programmes are cost effective and appropriately evaluated to measure the impact of investment and their impact on culture change and organisational effectiveness.
• Leading the development of the induction and on-boarding programmes to ensure they remain effective to embed a values led workforce.
• Working with HR colleagues to develop and deliver interventions on general people management topics, subjects, and skills where a business need has been identified. 
• Supporting HR colleagues on workforce planning processes so that managers understand the action necessary for them to create and sustain a positive work environment and culture within their teams, supporting them to identify the appropriate solutions to gaps identified.
• Coaching, supporting and challenging managers to ensure that the standards of management are continuously improved for the charity.
• Contributing to the development of the charity’s HR Policy using data to inform decision-making and enhance understanding of the workforce supply and demand issues and to enable workforce planning, succession management and talent development.
• Working with the HR Manager to oversee performance evaluation systems and processes, providing guidance to managers on performance feedback, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Championing a positive and inclusive working environment through the implementation of HR and organisational processes that promote diversity and equality and mitigate bias.
• Managing the L&D departmental budget effectively, allocating resources efficiently to support HR initiatives and meet organisational goals.
• Leading initiatives to enhance organisational culture, employee engagement, and performance.
• Developing and implementing strategies for talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven L&D/Organisational Development experience, preferably in the charity sector of similar non-profit organisation (minimum two years L&D/OD experience).
• Demonstrable understanding of organisational development principles and practices.
• Able to work at operational and strategic levels.
• Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude towards all stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a solution-orientated approach.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, communication skills and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Possesses a valid UK driving license.

 

Desirable:

• L&D qualification (e.g. CIPD)
• Background in coaching and mentoring.
• Familiarity with farming industry.
• Skills in process improvement.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. 

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours a week
Salary: £31,105.41

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations, professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen.

About the Role

Do you have experience of working in a high performing team? Can you facilitate student feedback and establish effective student and staff partnerships? Then, we have an exciting new role for you at Arts SU.

We are looking for an Education Quality Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting our academic representation work at UAL, who will build engagement levels, impact, and visibility with a variety of stakeholders.

You will support and inspire elected student leaders to lead their own campaigns and lobbying activity and have the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of a range of events including our Annual Arts Awards which celebrate staff and student representatives who have gone above and beyond for students at UAL.

As part of a busy student-facing team you will support and deliver year-round student activities and events which seeks to engage students in the quality and experience of their education while at UAL. Key tasks will include, facilitating our academic representation structures, collaborating with schools and colleges, delivering training and events, writing papers, and supporting student feedback.

The role involves significant partnership working with students, academic representatives, our full-time officers, various teams in Arts SU and University of the Arts London. You’ll work closely with teams overseeing Democracy and Influencing, Student Communities and Advice.

Who we are looking for?

This role is ideal for anyone looking for their first role in Students’ Union’s or Higher Education. You will be a team member who is passionate about not just access to higher education but also supporting students to succeed once they are here.

You should have an enthusiastic approach to your work with excellent organization and communication skills. You will be dedicated to improving the academic experience of students at UAL and supporting them to achieve their potential and feed into the design and running of their academic courses.

You will be committed to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will be passionate and dedicated to increasing student engagement, improving the student experience and have a good understanding of the needs of our students.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

- a summer 4-day working week (July-August) We have a four day working week during the months of July & August
- Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days)
- 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
- A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
- A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
- Birthday Leave
- 2 days of Volunteering Leave
- Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
- Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
- Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
- Access to UAL staff training courses
- NUS card discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Family-friendly employer
- Interest-free travel loan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and totally confidential support on a range of topics, including coaching, wellbeing, legal and financial advice

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Please Note: To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK or a valid work permit/visa and a National Insurance number.

Job application timeline:

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 11th August 2024
Intended Interview date: August 22nd 2024

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Location: Ireland remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath and Ireland Country Office, when required

Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working

Principal Accountabilities:

• Promote and support implementation of the recommendations of the global report at national level.
• Offer policy analysis and advice to help identify priorities and entry points for engaging with Ministries of Health and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate engagement in relevant policy processes and opportunities related to the implementation of the Global Report and Guide for Action process at the country level.
• Build strategic partnerships and alliances with key actors at the national and regional level to promote health equity, including governments, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, health sector partners, Civil society and relevant bilateral and multilateral agencies.
• Ensure continuity of information sharing across Sightsavers and act as a point of contact for WHO Disability team and WHO regional and country offices.
• Promote the integration of health equity into national long-term strategic health plans and support the development of Sightsavers' policy analysis on health equity.
• Identify and leverage influencing opportunities at national and global levels in partnership with WHO.

The role will serve as a resource for Sightsavers and WHO, facilitating and coordinating their joint engagement with Ministries of Health and other key stakeholders in implementation processes, according to a shared workplan.

Jobholder Requirements

• Experience in the international development sector, including health and disability policy work and/or health system strengthening.
• Understanding of development issues and best practices in global health, particularly public health and inclusion.
• Professional experience in disability, inclusion, public health, or a relevant topic.
• Experience in advocacy/influencing work and forging effective policy networks.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Ability to represent the organisation at a high level of engagement.
• Strong intellectual skills for dealing with complex ideas and concepts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

• Fluency in French (spoken and written).

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving lasting, positive change in communities across the West of England?

Do you have the vision and experience to lead a passionate team, and help connect local people who want to give money, to local causes they care about?

In light of the recent departure of their CEO, Suzanne Rolt, Quartet Community Foundation are looking for a Chief Executive who can build on successes and deliver the organisation’s collective ambition - making the West of England a better place for all.

Quartet is the local community foundation for the West of England. They are proud to have awarded almost 900 grants to voluntary and community sector organisations, to a value of £4.7m in the last 12 months. While the West of England is, in many respects, a prosperous and beautiful place to live, many parts of the region continue to suffer from acute deprivation. Quartet is helping drive deep-rooted change, transforming the West of England into a more equitable place for all.

Through working with a broad range of individuals, families and businesses who feel passionately about philanthropic giving, the Charity has grown their endowment fund over many years. As a result of extensive knowledge and research, they are recognised as an authoritative source of information and advice on local social needs across the West of England. Together with managing flow-through funds on behalf of public sector funding, Quartet aims to find creative solutions, convene local partnerships, and deliver funds to the thousands of extraordinary voluntary and community organisations who improve local lives and communities.

If you are an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced CEO who can lead this organisation into their next phase of development, this role could be for you.

Quartet Community Foundation has appointed Moon Executive Search as our retained Search Partner for this campaign and as such we are unable to accept direct applications. All CVs received will be passed to Moon Executive Search for consideration.

To apply please quote job reference ‘JO2451’:

NB: The closing date for applications is 12noon, Friday 30th August 2024.

Moon Executive Search is an equal opportunities employer and on behalf of Quartet Community Foundation welcomes applications from all areas of society. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, contact us and apply as early as possible.

Membership Assistant
Location: The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4XT - Hybrid working is available.
Salary: £9,085.44 (pro rata) per annum (£22,713.60 FTE, £12.48 per hour)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Part time, 14 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Membership Office.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable administrator to join our friendly, hard-working Membership Team.

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing new members in a timely manner, including data input onto the membership database, making up & sending out Welcome packs to new members
• Answering telephone, letter and e-mail enquiries in a prompt and friendly way
• Updating the membership database accurately with changes to members’ records
• Performing financial processing including BACS Direct Debit processing
• Updating business processes and procedures
• Supporting other departments with information requests etc.

What we’re looking for:

• Proficient IT user (MS Word, Outlook, Excel) and good computer data entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team and demonstrate flexibility

In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team who are passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive:

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, wellbeing days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to our EAP, providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access prescription service, a variety of discounts
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 28th July 2024. 
Interviews will take place in Oxford on Thursday 8th August 2024.

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.

No agencies please.

Are you a good leader and ready to inspire others? We are working with an amazing health charity who are looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to join their dedicated team. Providing information, advice and support to enable people to improve their quality of life.

As Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for leading and developing existing volunteers, ensuring their abilities are best suited to their roles, and enabling them to have a positive experience in the organisation. You will lead the recruitment process, network and attend events. You will maintain records and evaluate the success of the Volunteer Programme while working closely with the fundraising and service delivery teams.

To be an excellent Volunteer Coordinator, you will need:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in volunteer recruitment and development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Organised and self-motivated

Salary: £ 11,000 pro-rata
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term, Part-time (2 days p/week)
Location: Hybrid, London (1 day a week in office)

Closing date: ASAP

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Are you a systems and data focused HR Manager who is passionate about sports? Would you like to work for an organisation that supports the UK’s greatest athletes, teams, sports to achieve positive success?

Since 1997, this Government and National Lottery funded organisation has helped the UK be recognised as one of the top nations in the world by winning more Olympic and Paralympic medals than ever before.

The organisation has around 130 employees and offices in London, Manchester and Loughborough. You will be part of a HR team of 5, where you will need to attend one of the offices 1-day per week.

The purpose of this newly created HR Manager job is to provide day-to-day expert advice and guidance around the systems, data and reward side of HR.

The HR Manager (systems, data and reward) role pays up to £53,000 and the key responsibilities of this job include:

• Managing the ongoing review and development of the pay and reward arrangements, ensuring the organisation remains competitive.
• Leading the management of their HR system (Cascade), reporting any key trends/findings to the Senior Management Team.
• Making sure the monthly payroll is correct and all changes have been made before it is sent to the 3rd party payroll provider
• Line management of the HR Co-ordinator, ensuring they develop and grow in their role.
• Supporting on generalist HR duties, covering for the People and Culture Manager when required.

This is a fantastic permanent HR Manager opportunity for someone with a strong background around data and reward. You will be able to lead on the modernisation of their HR system (Cascade) and processes along with supporting the organisation as they go through a period of change.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills as the organisation only goes into the office 1-day a week and have the ability to build trust and influence others.

Some of the key benefits of the role include:

• Employer pension contribution of 10%.
• 6 weeks Annual Leave.
• A flexible approach to working where possible.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave.

For more information on this exciting permanent role, please get in touch.

Job title: Mental Health Link Worker

Responsible to: Communities Team Leader

Salary: Starting salary is £28,869.40 per year (Full-time equivalent) SC5 - SP22

Hours: 37.5 per week 

Contract type: Permanent

Location: East London

Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.

We are seeking a Mental Health Link Worker to support in the Communities team, within Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience in working within a substance misuse treatment and recovery setting or experience in a similar field. This may be in mental health, criminal justice, homelessness, or family work. They also must be comfortable liaising with Mental Health professionals and advocating for the needs of those with substance misuse complexities.

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to further breakdown barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

How to apply:

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.

The closing date is by 28th July 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

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 Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Scotland. 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 Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering Scotland. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts.  You will also be supporting the Operational Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy.  You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.

You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.

You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.

You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to.  Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

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 28 July 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 Volunteer Coordinator.

We look forward to hearing from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Volunteering Manager will work to review and expand Concordia’s Volunteering programmes to ensure a variety of attractive opportunities both in the UK and abroad. They will ensure effective management and administration of all opportunities, initiate new partnerships with UK charities and hosts, and represent Concordia at international events and network meetings.  

This role requires an individual with highly effective organisational and administrative skills, as well a strong aptitude to identify and act on new opportunities.

We are looking for a creative individual who possesses high standards, and a commitment to  quality volunteering placements. The right candidate will communicate with passion and enthusiasm and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

 

ROLE OBJECTIVES

• To maintain, review and develop current Concordia volunteering programmes and partnerships
• To actively research & seek out new partnerships for hosting volunteers coming to the UK and UK volunteers travelling overseas
• To ensure the creative promotion of inclusive and appealing volunteering opportunities to a wide audience
• Responsible for the recruitment, training and management of voluntary coordinators for delivery at our UK and overseas volunteering projects.
• To establish effective and proportionate user-led processes to ensure the smooth administration and induction of new volunteers
• To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and to ensure regular summary reports of impact and statistics are produced.
• To provide clear information, support and advice for all volunteers travelling abroad/coming to the UK
• To develop and maintain excellent  working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders, locally and internationally
• To coordinate delivery carefully and within budget
• To work with the senior team to ensure financial sustainability of programmes and responsiveness to new project and funding opportunities
• To deliver or commission volunteer training as required
• To input and manage personal and sensitive data, keeping all individual records up to date
• To work according to all Concordia’s policies, including data protection, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding
• To be available to work evenings, weekends and residentials where necessary
• To be a team player working cohesively with Concordia colleagues, volunteers and supporters
• To undertake duties and provide support to the Head of Youth Programmes on other tasks and activities as needed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential experience:

• Highly organised professional with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Significant experience in establishing and maintaining impactful international volunteering schemes
• Experience of creating new ambitious and inclusive programmes and opportunities for people of all ages, in particular young people
• Demonstrable and relevant experience in Health & Safety

Essential technical competencies

• An understanding of the data protection requirements in respect of volunteers
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of web-based platforms for recruiting volunteers and working with CRM databases
• Good knowledge of social media platforms and how they can be used to engage with stakeholders, both existing and potential

Essential Skills

• Ability to set and achieve ambitious targets
• Excellent communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts, including training and presentations
• Excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise and manage workloads
• Ability to work on own initiative and in different teams working to the same purpose
• Sound decision-making
• Adaptable, innovative and ambitious in relation to volunteering
• Have an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and adults at risk
• Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

 

Desirable Criteria:

• Charity VISA application processing experience
• Project management
• Emergency First Aid or First Aid at work
• Personal experience of international volunteering or community volunteering

Other

• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel in the UK and abroad as required
• A full driving license and use of a suitable vehicle

The role 

MIND in Haringey and its partner Public Voice deliver the Haringey Community Collaborative, providing strategic leadership and capacity building for the borough’s Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). MIND in Haringey and Public Voice are ambitious, committed and passionate in their support of the VCS, and the social impact that it collectively delivers for residents and communities every day.

The Haringey Community Collaborative service involves providing Haringey VCS: 

• One-to-one and group capacity building support 

• Funding opportunities for projects addressing priority local challenges 

• Access to training and resources 

• A community of practice for collaboration and knowledge sharing, both in person and online. 

The Haringey Community Collaborative team is located across and employed by either Public Voice and MIND in Haringey. This role works alongside a manager for Haringey’s digital community of practice platform, NavNet; and a communications lead for the Community Collaborative. The role reports to the Haringey Community Collaborative Manager.

About You 

We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference to the local community through their work, supporting the success of the voluntary and community sector. You will need to have experience working with organisations and groups to help them develop and grow, and convening.

A confident public speaker with strong presenting skills with the ability to present to a wide range of diverse community groups. Able to engage with people and have a good understanding of co-production.

Able to carry out research and find suitable funding opportunities supporting VCS to write bids and method statements. Designing and delivering workshops on various topics that will support the local VCS in Haringey based on their needs. 

Having a knowledge of the VCS organisations within Haringey would be an advantage but not essential. 

Purpose

Amparo is a nationwide Suicide Bereavement Postvention Service, providing practical and emotional support to people bereaved or affected by suicide. Thanks to additional funding granted between summer 2024 and the end of February 2025, we are hiring exciting new posts within our Amparo service in Southampton, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (‘SHIP’).

Research has indicated that 10% of people affected by suicide bereavement attempt to take their own lives. People who are neurodivergent, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and/or part of the LGBTQ+ community face an even greater risk of suicidal thoughts, feelings and self-harm compared to the rest of the population.

We currently have three Outreach Suicide Bereavement Liaison Worker roles available to support people from marginalised and disadvantaged communities following bereavement by suicide. We are also currently recruiting for an Outreach Team Leader (please see our website for details). 

The successful candidates will ensure the Amparo service in Southampton, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth reaches vulnerable and marginalised people who may have faced barriers and challenges in accessing support and healthcare elsewhere. The new team will create a safe space where diverse communities are welcomed, listened to, respected, represented and supported with culturally-appropriate services.

We are looking for candidates with the confidence to represent Amparo and Listening Ear with knowledge, positivity and professionalism. The successful candidates must have a passion for ensuring equality of access for marginalised people and will have prior experience in breaking down barriers, either in a professional or voluntary capacity. The Outreach Worker posts have been made possible through short-term funding available until the end of February 2025. For this reason, they are offered as fixed term contracts which may be extended if further funding is granted, however this cannot be guaranteed.

Hours

Listening Ear is hiring three Outreach Workers, specialising in reaching LGBTQ+ communities, ethnic minority groups and neurodivergent people. Each part-time position is being offered as two-three days per week, in line with available funding, however hours can be negotiated during the recruitment process. We recognise that each community is not a homogenous group and that candidates may have intersectional lived experience, skills and interests. For this reason we welcome applications for alternative hours, including any who may wish to express interest in multiple roles.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Listening Ear

Through effective governance and management we are committed to:

• promoting equality, diversity and social inclusion amongst our clients, staff, and partners and all those we work with;
• challenging and eradicating discrimination wherever we encounter it on the grounds  of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation;
• treating everyone with dignity and respect at all times;
• providing responsive and accessible services that meet individual needs;
• reviewing and auditing our equality, diversity and inclusion activities;
• ensuring we keep our approach up to date with changes in society, legislation and regulation.

We take seriously our legal duty to provide all our services and employment opportunities fairly and without discrimination, and we keep to all relevant codes of practice.

Interviews

Interviews will be held virtually, on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 31st July or Friday 2nd August. The panel will feature our Head of Amparo and a maximum of 2 other staff members, lasting no longer than 1 hour.

Why Listening Ear?

• Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
• Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
• Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognized by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice
• Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development
• We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working
• Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare
• Pension contribution at 3%
• Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms
• Annual festive celebration with colleagues

Ready to apply?

Please visit our website to read the full job description and personal specification. Applications will consist of an up-to-date CV along with relevant application form before 10am on Monday 29th July. Please note that we will be shortlisting continuously  until this date, and reserve the right to close the post early. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis  are looking for a qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join our friendly and committed team.

Your role will be to support women practically and emotionally as they go through the criminal justice system.

If you have a trauma informed and feminist ethos and want to contribute to changing & improving the lives of survivors of sexual violence then please refer to the application pack.

Main Duties

Undertake risk assessment and support needs analysis with client

Develop individual action plans to address risks/support needs of clients

Help clients to access services to which they are entitled e.g. through setting up referrals to sexual health follow up service, making referrals to mental health services and other appropriate services
Provide face to face and telephone support (non- therapeutic) to clients where appropriate.
Explain criminal, and if relevant, civil remedies and housing options to clients
Provide information and support in relation to Criminal Injuries Compensation
Where relevant (e.g. DV cases) keep other agencies informed about important changes in client’s situation
Consider child protection issues when engaging with clients assaulted in a domestic setting and follow child protection policies.

· Essential Requirements

• Independent Sexual Violence Advisor qualification and direct experience of working in sexual violence support services.

PLEASE NOTE

this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)

Full Time - 35 hours a week

People are the heart and soul of Restore and the purpose of the HR function is to ensure that the right people are recruited, developed, engaged and retained to deliver our vision and mission to provide excellent mental health recovery and coaching services to communities across Oxfordshire. 

This is an exciting time to join Restore as we seek the right candidate to lead and support the development of several HR projects, including a new Restore Workplace Wellbeing strategy and Community of Practice for Restore service teams.

You will provide strong, supportive leadership to a small and dynamic HR, Volunteering and Training team, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.

In order to be considered for this position, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria below.

Person Specification - click 'apply' to review the full job description 

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of hands-on HR leadership including significant relevant experience and knowledge across a wide range of HR disciplines including learning, resourcing, talent and retention
• CIPD qualified or other degree in HR related field
• An understanding and practical knowledge of employment legislation and good practice
• Practical knowledge and experience of Sage and / or other databases
• A working knowledge of GDPR and understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience of developing staff and volunteer training programmes
• Experience of budget management
• Experience in leading and supporting a high performing team
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels including the ability to secure engagement from staff, and managers
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines 
• Experience of developing and implementing robust and effective work-plans
• Ability to present and articulate (sometimes complex) information in a simple and concise way

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working in the voluntary or not for profit sectors
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Experience managing volunteers
• Experience of managing organisational change

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.

Interview date to be confirmed - Will be face to face in Oxford