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We are looking to recruit a creative and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Manager for our community based organisation based in West London. A key focus of the role is the development of our donor management systems, event organisation, digital appeals, and corporate partnerships, whilst providing strategic oversight of the charity’s internal and external communications.

Bid-writing expertise is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a highly effective individual with demonstrable and relevant fundraising experience, as well as excellent planning, organisational and people skills. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to ensure we take a strategic approach to fundraising that ensures the charity’s income will support our growth and development in the years ahead, in line with our 2030 Strategy.

This is a great opportunity to bring established skills and experience to bear in a local organisation undertaking groundbreaking work in a range of exciting areas. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will collaborate closely with the local community and a wide range of local partners and donors. Your input and collaboration will support the charity’s work developing innovative food access models and civic engagement programmes, as well as our efforts campaigning to change the policies that perpetuate poverty.

Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

ACCESS TO A CAR AND A CLEAN FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent work in partnership with Harrow Carers to deliver a Discharge Support Service in Northwick Park Hospital and we are looking to recruit a Service Coordinator to help us in supporting vulnerable older people in Harrow and Brent who have been in hospital and are now ready for discharge. The service delivers transport home, settle in visits, follow up and community support.

The Service Coordinator will act as the point of contact for the Hospital Discharge and ward teams for referrals. The Service Coordinator will then coordinate the support workers and volunteers to deliver the service - and will be part of the delivery themselves. 

A key part of the role will be to ensure there is good communication with patients and clinicians. You will also need to monitor delivery, oversee record keeping and ensure service quality. 

Please note there is no personal or clinicial care involved in this role.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role
• Authorised to work in the UK
• Must hold a UK driving licence

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Turn2us E-learning resource is a key project aiming to equip non-professional advisers with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively support people experiencing financial insecurity.

Our e-learning project is in its early stages. While we've laid the groundwork and prepared initial courses, there's significant potential for the right candidate to make a substantial impact on its further development and expansion.

You’ll also be working with our benefits experts and communications team to create high quality information content for a variety of platforms and mediums.

You will be someone with experience in the creation of varied and high-quality digital and print content both written and visual, in particular e-learning courses, as well as a passion for developing a deep understanding of our users and their needs.

The ideal candidate can work independently and manage their own time to hit project deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a small team but will also be able to work across the whole organisation to develop new content. You have great communication skills and are comfortable working with users, community groups and other stakeholders to discover their learning needs.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 9th September, 9:00am

1st Interview date: 24th and 25th September

About the role

The Housing Needs Service Manager has overall responsibility for both the development and the day to day running of the Housing Needs Service, a team which includes a Housing Needs Coordinator, 3 x Housing Needs Workers, and an Intervention Worker.

The Housing Needs Service supports individuals experiencing homelessness into sustainable accommodation including Private Rented Sector housing, Clearing House properties, Housing Associations, and Sheltered Accommodation.

Main duties

• Providing inspirational leadership and day to day management & supervision of a team comprising a range of roles including a Housing Needs Coordinator, Housing Needs Workers and an Intervention Worker.
• Guaranteeing that all service users receive high-quality assessments, housing plans and advice that is focused on their strengths and goals, and delivered in a way that suits them.
• To be responsible for good and effective liaison with outside agencies and referring partners, including the Local Authority, landlords, agents, accommodation providers and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Continual service development & improvement, establishing accommodation referral pathways and building new partnerships to support positive successful and sustainable housing outcomes for service users.
• Enabling the service users to participate in, and have access to, available resources in The Passage and the wider community by promoting worthwhile activity, and referring internally and externally to appropriate agencies.
• Ensuring user have opportunities to contribute and be involved through co-production, working with the Experts by Experience Facilitator to identify new ways of involving service user voices in the development and delivery of front-line services.
• Management and development of the No Night Out project, ensuring high quality reports and evidenced based impact analysis is completed.

General responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Head of Community Services to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
• To participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
• To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.

Desired experience

• Leading a team or teams delivering effective services to groups of vulnerable clients, in either a supported housing, support, care or other relevant environment and monitoring the performance of those services.
• Experience of writing and implementing detailed operational plans and contributing to longer term planning.
• Experience of building constructive working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts to produce positive outcomes.

Desired knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people experiencing homelessness and multiply disadvantaged people and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.
• Knowledge of effective leadership and management techniques and how these are applied.
• Knowledge and understanding of the housing law & legislation, the private rented sector, welfare rights and entitlement, and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.

Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.

YMCA Hurst Hill Nursery offers a homely and caring environment for children aged 6 weeks-5 years, offering day care places for up to 45 children. We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and passionate deputy manager to support staff in delivering an exceptional childcare service to the local community.
Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will be part of a team providing and maintaining high quality education and care for children from birth to 5 years.

As part of the Nursery management team, you will provide leadership within the setting, setting a positive example to childcare practitioners, and working closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure good practice.

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

· 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Wellbeing Support

· Access to benefits on our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers

· SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more

· Discounted membership to YGym

· Life Assurance

· Additional annual leave day for your birthday month after 12 months service, and more!

The successful applicant will complete an enhanced DBS check before starting the role.

Closing Date:
Thursday 12th September 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

The Co-production Caseworker role will support people experiencing homelessness to develop various life skills, self confidence and social inclusion to sustain tenancies and live happy, healthy and independent lives.

They will also be working on the development of our client involvement and coproduction opportunities through the delivery of a range of options including facilitating the Client Forum, workshops and providing other avenues to empower clients to be involved in the delivery of services and their own support.

They will work closely with the wider Recovery team to help facilitate a calendar of activities at SIFA Fireside, and support clients with overcoming barriers to sustainable independent living after experiencing homelessness.

Short selection of Key tasks: 

1. To maintain an active case load of clients who are attending activities on site and might need additional support to sustain their accommodation and reduce the barriers to accessing community assets.
2. To support clients with a range of needs including health and wellbeing, social inclusion and accessing education, training and employment opportunities.
3. Creating and maintaining information about relevant community activities and events linked to the areas where client’s tenancies are based.
4. Partnership working with external agencies and community assets to facilitate access for clients

Further details, including full list of key tasks and working conditions, are available via the link.

Benefits:

Progressive career development opportunities, 28 days holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing to 31 based on length of service, time off in lieu for Bank Holidays worked, access to an ethical pension scheme, invitation to join the Employee Voice group, Wellbeing Wednesdays, central Digbeth location.

Deadline: Midnight on the 1st of September 2024.

If you have not received a response within a week of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Due to the number of applicants we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. 

Your new company

This organisation is the largest independent regulator of the UK's 710,000 registered nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

This regulator sets the qualifications students must achieve to step into their first job with the right skills and knowledge to look after patients, mothers, and the public with kindness, skill, respect and compassion. Better and safer care for people is at the heart of what we do, supporting nurses, midwives and nursing associates across the UK to strive for the highest standards. By promoting professionalism, we help to inspire confidence amongst the public and pride amongst nurses, midwives and nursing associates. Held in high regard, they are able to act as leaders in their communities.

Your new role

To provide support to the Assistant Registrar and team in enabling them to make informed decisions regarding applications to the register and following the Registrar's decision to assist in the management of the Registrar's appeal process.

Case management of registration applications

• Manage a caseload of registration applications. Gather evidence in order to ensure the Registrar is able to make informed judgements and decisions.
• Evaluate whether applications for renewal or readmission satisfy the post-registration education and practice standards.
• Assess information provided by the applicants and from other relevant sources.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the management of cases is supported by the appropriate expert advice, including the police service and medical professionals and employers.
• Act as the contact point for the applicants, responding to their queries and proactively updating them on the progress of their cases.
• Investigate any issues that may affect the Registrar's judgement on registration applications. Issues of whether the applicant is safe and effective to practise, whether they hold approved qualifications and whether they satisfy the prescribed standards of continual professional development.
• Quality assure each case prior to presentation to the Registrar, ensuring all relevant information is presented.
• Prepare reports and present cases to the Registrar for decision and offer advice on cases when required.
• Minute meetings to ensure decisions are accurately recorded and updated. Relay these decisions to applicants in line with SOP.

Case management of Registration appeals

• Manage a caseload of appeals ensuring that cases are created appropriately and managed in line with standard operating procedures
• Act as the contact point for the appellants, responding to their queries and proactively updating them on the progress of their cases.
• Engage with all stakeholders, including witnesses, employers and other organisations as required. Write witness statements and take evidence from witnesses.
• Liaise with members of registration and legal advisors to ensure that appeals are managed through investigation within the agreed timescales and KPI's.
• Record the outcome of appeal hearings and meetings, updating the in-house and other data recording systems.

What you'll need to succeed

• Casework management, able to organise, prioritise and respond flexibly to changing demands. Able to work proactively to deliver against targets and tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills. A clear and assured communicator both verbally and in writing. Able to present information clearly and listen actively.
• Able to understand and explain complex policy and legislation to internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to display empathy and understanding whilst dealing with customers.
• Experience of working with sensitive personal information and appropriate data protection measures. Excellent attention to detail when dealing with sensitive information.

What you'll get in return

The client is looking for a Case Officer to join the team asap.
The role is on a hybrid working pattern for 2 days in the office in Stratford, and 3 days working from home.

What you need to do now

If you have the above recent skills and if you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
The client is reviewing CV's and looking to hold meetings in the week of the 16th of September 2024. Start date circa the beginning of October for a 6-month duration.

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Job title: Head of Corporate Partnerships

Manager: Director of Income & Engagement

Direct reports: 4

Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London (71-91 Aldwych, WC2B 4HN)

Salary: £50,000 - £54,000

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (26 hours minimum), and flexible working arrangements.

Contract: FTC for 1 year (maternity cover)

Overall purpose

The Head of Corporate Partnerships is a key leadership role within the Income and Engagement Directorate. Breaking Barriers’ relationship with corporate partners is the USP upon which our growth and success as an organisation has been built. The Head of Corporate Partnerships has accountability for generating income, impact and influence from the private sector, and for leading a high-performing team to achieve ambitious growth and scale for refugees around the UK.

As Breaking Barriers has grown from a start-up organisation to a now 60-strong team raising c. £4m and supporting more than 1,200 refugees annually, our corporate partnerships have expanded beyond our original London base to be nationwide partnerships with a wide range of businesses and employers. Our corporate partners have been crucial in enabling our growth and will be crucial to delivering upon the ambition of our 2030 goals. The Head of Corporate Partnerships is an essential role that will make this ambition a reality.

You will lead a team to deliver outstanding partnerships management of a range of strategic and multi-faceted relationships with a portfolio of c.50 businesses alongside leading strategy for business development. Leading by example you will own a number of our key relationships to drive growth, whilst bringing your experience to bear to coach your team and ensure structures and processes are in place to enable high performance.

You will be:

• a creative and strategic thinker who doesn’t feel bound by traditional approaches to charity / corporate relationships,
• a keen collaborator, working closely with colleagues in our Services directorate to deliver high impact employability programmes for our refugee clients, and with the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Public Engagement to identify and drive cross-fundraising opportunities,
• an outstanding communicator, comfortable and confident in your ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across the worlds of CSR, DEI and employability, and across the private, public, and third sectors representing Breaking Barriers at a senior level.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be part of Breaking Barriers’ Joint Leadership Team and will have overall strategic and budget responsibility for Corporate Partnerships. They will be a visible leader within the Income and Engagement Directorate and across the organisation, and will contribute to a culture of creativity, growth, innovation and entrepreneurialism that will drive us to achieve our 2030 goals.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial organisation with an enviable track record of growth, and a leadership team and Board prepared to back investment in fundraising. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be someone driven and excited by the opportunity to develop further a function operating to the highest standards and generating impactful and innovative partnerships with a diverse group of businesses. They will be motivated to ensure that all people of refugee background in the UK have a fair chance to gain meaningful employment and will be ambitious to play a central role in helping Breaking Barriers to achieve it's 2030 goals.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Sunday 29th September. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Head of Financial Accounting and Systems Improvements

Location: Homebased/hybrid, within commutable distance of Central Office, London.
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance.

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Do you thrive on driving change and ensuring financial excellence in an organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About the Role:

As the Head of Financial Accounting and Systems Improvements, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionising how our finance department operates. You will ensure that all key financial documents are created in a timely way, providing the organisation with strong and robust financial procedures and information. Your leadership will empower the finance team and the wider organisation to embrace new systems and innovative ways of working.

Key responsibilities include:

Sage Intacct Champion: Lead and support the rollout of Sage Intacct across the organisation, fostering a culture of "self-serve" budgeting and empowering budget holders.

Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance finance processes for efficiency, documenting the department's methods through a comprehensive Statement of Operating Practice.

Dashboard Implementation: Introduce and manage the use of dashboards, providing real-time insights across the organisation.

Team Leadership: You'll manage and mentor the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, ensuring their professional development aligns with the department’s Key Performance Indicators. Your leadership will set the standard for excellence and growth.

Collaboration: You'll work closely with key stakeholders, including the Head of Commercial Accounting, Strategic Business Partnering, and the Director of Finance & ICT, to ensure budget holders have timely, accurate financial information. Your goal? Deliver a 5-star service to the organization!

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a finance role—it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of financial transformation. If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for process improvement and systems innovation, we want to hear from you!

What Pact Offer:

Pact offers a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the chance to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support worker and undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of this post, please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button.

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.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you have lived overseas for over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over), you will need to supply a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence.

Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.

Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.

Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120+ years of service delivery.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity.

You may have experience in the following: of Financial Accounting, Financial Systems Improvement Manager, Head of Finance Systems, Financial Operations Director, Director of Accounting and Systems, Chief Accounting Officer, Financial Systems Optimization Lead, Financial Process Improvement Manager, Director of Financial Reporting and Systems, and Head of Accounting Transformation.

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This is an exciting time for Tender, with both the demand for and reach of our work expanding significantly in recent years. Having set up our Adult Services department in 2019, we have seen both the breadth and depth of our work with adults expand significantly. Following a recent organisational restructure and the development of a three-year strategy which we are implementing in 2023 – 2026, we are anticipating further growth in our adult training work.

We are therefore looking to expand our Adult Services team, with a Projects Coordinator to support the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to coordinate the delivery of a range of adult training projects to a varied group of beneficiaries. You will play a key role in ensuring that the projects are planned and delivered smoothly, communicating regularly with settings and the facilitators delivering the training, and ensuring projects are properly recorded, monitored, and evaluated. You will be part of a direct team of five in Adult Services, and a wider team of dedicated, supportive people with a shared commitment to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Role Purpose

The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:

• Coordinating the administration of all aspects of the Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation
• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Project delivery

• Developing and coordinating the delivery of training projects for adults across all settings, including digital projects, to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Coordinating development days and developing resources and content with the Head of Adult Services, in order to grow and tailor the content for sessions with adults
• Collaborating with the Children and Young People’s (CYP) Services department to coordinate the delivery of training projects for adults in CYP settings
• Monitoring the progress of projects to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
• Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered to adults to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
• Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery
• Working with the Communications Coordinator to create publicity for projects in a range of formats, including website content, newsletters, information sheets and social media posts

Relationships

• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with settings to facilitate the delivery and success of adult training projects
• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
• Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender

Administration

• Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
• Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
• Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management

Looking for an experienced social media and community manager with line management experience to develop and implement our social media strategy. This role is pivotal in raising the profile of the organisation and driving positive engagement with members.Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development:
  Lead the creation and implementation of the social media strategy to enhance influence and outreach.
• Content Oversight:
  Manage the creation of engaging, social-first content across Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Team Collaboration:
  Work closely with the Digital Engagement team to align social media output with overall strategy.
• Strategic Advice:
  Provide guidance to the Chair, elected Officers, and Leadership Team on maximising social media potential and mitigating risks.
• Crisis Management:
  Respond swiftly and sensitively to negative social media incidents, particularly on Twitter/X.
• Cross-Department Coordination:
  Collaborate with the Head of Media and PR, press office, and other internal teams to ensure positive representation.
• Community Engagement:
  Increase engagement with online Membership Communities through monitoring, moderation, and influencer outreach.
• Content Creation:
  Oversee the development of diverse and appropriate social media collateral, including copywriting, image sourcing, and video editing.
• Proactive Planning:
  Develop social media plans around our policy, campaign, and membership priorities.
• Trend Monitoring:
  Stay updated with emerging social media trends and techniques.
• Analysis and Reporting:
  Implement mechanisms to measure the impact of social media activities and campaigns.
• Training and Policy Development:
  Lead the creation of social media guidance and conduct training programs.
• Line Management -This role has two direct reports
• Update social media platforms.
• Support media activities defending GPs and the College.
• Increase engagement with member communities.
• Regular meetings and presentations with leadership.
• Liaise with the President and Clinical Lead for IT on Membership Communities Fora.
• Attend strategic development groups.

Education and Experience:

• A Level English or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Proven experience of leading social media strategy for a complex organisation.
• Excellent experience of developing and delivering organic social media content.
• Track record in managing crisis communications via social media.
• Expert knowledge of social media technology and content development techniques.
• Strong team management skills.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced line manager
• Ability to work confidently with senior leadership and staff at all levels.
• Experience in crisis management and minimising reputational risk.
• Technical knowledge of social media packages and evaluation techniques.
• The ability to manage workloads and oversee social media output.
• Creativity and project management skills.
• Experience with graphic design software (Photoshop, Canva) and content management systems (preferably Kentico).
• Experience with email marketing tools (Dotdigital).
• Collaborative approach and excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of current affairs and health agenda.
• Resilience and ability to manage competing demands.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to establish the organisation as a leading authority in social media.
• A role that enhances the public face of the organisation and drives member engagement.
• Strategic, high-level communications advice and crisis handling.
• Leadership of a dedicated social media and community team.
• Identification of new platforms and engagement methods.
• Hybrid working

How to Apply:Please submit an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience and feel free to contact me to discuss the role in more detail.

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Your new company
Join a dynamic and values-driven organisation committed to providing specialist dementia support and advice, making a significant impact in the community. You will be part of a diverse and dedicated team, working in an environment where collaboration, respect, and professional growth are highly valued.

**Key Details**

• Job Title: Legal and Contracts Manager
• Team: Governance, Compliance, and Risk
• Location: Remote working, with occasional travel to the Head Office in Central London (maximum once monthly)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, ideally 9am-5pm, 5 days a week
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Salary: £48,000-54,000 (no market supplement or travel allowance)
• Annual Leave: 33 days plus bank holidays
• Interviews: w/c 6 September

Your new role
As the Legal and Contracts Manager, reporting to the charity's Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, you will provide comprehensive legal advice and support across various aspects of the charity's operations. Your responsibilities will include managing legal and commercial risks, dispute resolution, brand protection, contract negotiation, and policy development. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices, while also promoting a culture of continuous improvement in governance and risk management. You will be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date contract log, preparing information for the board of trustees, and working closely with the procurement manager in the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in law (LLB) or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a solicitor/barrister or contract manager.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Strong understanding of charity law, contract law, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and draft complex contracts.
• High attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to assess risks and develop strategic solutions.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
• A valid DBS.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Remuneration: £48,000-54,000
• Annual Leave: 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Contributions: 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or access to continue NHS Pension.
• Flexible Working: Remote with occasional travel to Central London offices.
• Other Benefits: Enhanced parental pay, health cashback plan, employee assistance programme.
• Impact: The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting a leading healthcare charity.

What you need to do now
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Provisional funding ends in March 2026

Salary: DNM £32,839

Hours: 37 hours

We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.

This role sits within our Essex Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (EYPDAS) . EYPDAS work with young people aged up to 25 years old who require support for substance or alcohol use. We neither condone nor condemn use but support young people on a voluntary basis to create a care plan that suits their needs and motivations. EYPDAS sits within the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance misuse.

This role requires you to deliver on a one-to-one and group work basis to young people up to the age of 25. You will line manage up to 3 practitioners to deliver this work across the quadrant offering supervision, referral allocation, performance management and deliver on the Service Managers directives.

In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -

Delivering direct interventions with vulnerable young people (8-25) on both a one to one and group work capacity. As well as working to support the family network.

Co-producing care and safety plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.

Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.

You will lead a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the quadrant and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility

You will need to demonstrate that you have:

-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.

-Experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.

-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.

-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.

-Experience of working on one's own and leading a project or a team.

-Experience of using IT based case management systems.



The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 2nd September. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 16th August onwards.

Interviews will be held in person on 16th September.