Advisor Jobs in West Midlands

About The Role
Closing date: 1st September
Contract: This is a fixed term contract opportunity for 2 years.
 
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.
 
At Alzheimer’s Society we’ve bold and ambitious goals that will take us towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.  To achieve our ambitions, we need transformation across our organisation, increasing our agility and ability to respond to an evolving external landscape.  The newly created role of Associate Director of People Planning is a critical component in making that happen, bringing the necessary focus and expertise to our people transformation programmes and plans over the next 2 years.
 
As the Associate Director of People Planning, you will take a central role in establishing our approach to and enabling the delivery of the transformation of our people systems, processes and practices, translating our vision and strategy into action.  Using your expertise in planning and change management, you’ll create the foundations for the People directorate to deliver. You will take a lead on the programme management of our People agenda, bringing structure to our approach, and creating lasting frameworks that easily transfer to business as usual in 2 years' time.  
 
Introducing multi-year planning and budgeting and establishing strategic workforce planning are initial priorities, allowing us to build skills for the future and increase the diversity of our workforce to reflect the communities we seek to support.  As Associate Director for People Planning you will also ensure we optimise investment in technology, improving effectiveness and enabling a one stop digital experience, and easy access to real time people insights.  
 
As a member of the People Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively across the People Directorate, contributing to the People strategy, and role modelling high engagement change, to create an inclusive and high-performance culture. You will also have a collective corporate accountability as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, being a trusted advisor and agent of change for the Society overall.  Working across the organisation, you will lead, plan and drive the successful implementation of our People programmes.
 
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
 
Application process
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Alzheimer’s Society, we would love to hear how your skills and experience are a good match for us.  To apply, please send a supporting statement that tells us what appeals to you about the role and how you have previously led transformational people change across a complex, hybrid organisation.
 
About you
 
We’re looking for an inspirational leader with the ability to influence and deliver through others.  You will be curious, with a hunger for innovation, along with having a track record of engaging, mobilising and energising teams around people change.

You are a collaborative and pragmatic professional, with a background in HR leadership, who can translate strategy into actionable plans in a complex environment. You will bring;

- Proven experience of planning and delivering organisation wide change, that positively impacts key performance measures, including culture and engagement.
- Expertise in planning and delivering people transformation programmes
- Experience of introducing and embedding people tools and systems, ideally including strategic workforce planning.
- Knowledge of people systems and technology and experience of leading people system changes that enable cultural change and enhanced experience
- Planning and/or project management experience within a People function
- Highly experienced in collaborating with a range of diverse teams and stakeholders in a complex organisation.

About The Role
Closing date: 1st September
 
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.
 
At Alzheimer’s Society we’ve bold and ambitious goals that will take us towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.  To achieve our ambitions, we need transformation across our organisation, increasing our agility and ability to respond to an evolving external landscape.  The role of Associate Director of People Experience plays a key role in making that happen, bringing the necessary focus and expertise to lead our specialist teams, including Organisation Development & Talent, Internal Communications & Engagement, Culture, Wellbeing and Reward.

As the Associate Director of People Experience, you are pivotal in creating our people offer; developing and embedding innovative solutions and best practice to ensure the retention, engagement, development and wellbeing of our people.  As Associate Director for People Experience you will also play a leading role in delivering transformational change across our people processes and practices, to create an inclusive and high-performance culture.

As a member of the People Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively across the People Directorate, contributing to the People strategy, and role modelling high engagement change, to inspire and excite our teams.

You will also have a collective corporate accountability as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, being a trusted advisor and agent of change for the Society overall.  Working across the organisation, you will lead the design, and support the successful implementation of our people experience.  You will also represent the People directorate in a range of cross functional and transformation projects.
 
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
 
Application process
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Alzheimer’s Society, we would love to hear how your skills and experience are a good match for us.  To apply, please send a supporting statement that tells us what appeals to you about the role and how you have previously led a team of specialists to enable culture change.
 
About you

We’re looking for a motivational leader with the ability to influence and deliver through others.  You will be skilled at translating strategy into actionable plans, and have a track record of engaging, mobilising and energising teams around people transformation.

You are a collaborative and empowering professional, with a background in senior HR leadership, who can lead and inspire others in a complex environment. You will bring;

- Proven experience of designing and delivering organisation wide change interventions, that positively impact key performance measures, including culture and engagement.
- Expertise in people management; you will have deep understanding of best practice and its practical application.
- Experience of leading people development teams including talent management and leadership development.
- Knowledge of how reward and recognition frameworks impact attraction, retention and engagement.
- Senior generalist experience in leading a wide range  of HR professionals, with deep knowledge of all HR disciplines.
- Experience of working at a senior level within a large and complex HR function, with sound understanding of cross functional collaboration, design and delivery.

About The Role
Closing date: 1st September
 
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.
 
At Alzheimer’s Society we’ve bold and ambitious goals that will take us towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. To achieve our ambitions, we need transformation across our organisation, increasing our agility and ability to respond to an evolving external landscape. 
 
The newly created role of Associate Director of Inclusion is a critical component in making that happen.  As Associate Director of Inclusion, you will lead the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Volunteering and Involvement teams, bringing your expertise in creating an inclusive culture.  Initial priorities are to lead on our Involvement & Participation strategy for and supporting the implementation of a programme to transform our volunteering experience.
 
As the Associate Director of Inclusion, you will also take a central role in establishing our approach to increasing organisational capability in relation to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, volunteering and involvement from people with lived experience of dementia. 
As a member of the People Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively across the People Directorate, contributing to the People strategy, and role modelling high engagement change, to create an inclusive and high-performance culture.  
You will also have a collective corporate accountability as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, being a trusted advisor and agent of change for the Society overall.  Working across the organisation, you will champion and enable the successful implementation of our People and Volunteering programmes.
 
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
 
Application process
 
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Alzheimer’s Society, we would love to hear how your skills and experience are a good match for us. To apply, please send a supporting statement that tells us what appeals to you about the role and how you have previously led cultural change to increase inclusion.
About you
 
We’re looking for a strategic leader with the ability to influence and deliver through others.  You will be service orientated with a passion for enabling others to be at their best, and have a track record of engaging, mobilising and energising your teams. 
 
You are a collaborative and compassionate professional with a background in one of the functional areas (EDIB or Volunteering or Involvement & Participation).  You will also have an in interest in the other functional areas, along with HR leadership. 
 
Whichever route you took to being a strategic leader, you can translate strategy into actionable plans in a complex environment. You will bring;

- Proven experience of designing and delivering organisation wide change plans, that positively impact key performance measures, including culture and engagement.
- Experience and understanding of strategic approaches to Inclusion and the underpinning tools and frameworks.
- Experience of leading diverse teams across dispersed locations, ideally including volunteers.
- Understanding of how to extend reach both internally for employees and volunteers, and externally to all communities where services are delivered.
- Passionate about involving service users, supporters and people with lived experience to inform strategy and solution development

We are working in partnership with Blind Veterans UK, a military charity, who provide veterans with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support. They help blind ex-Service people of every generation lead the life they choose, rebuilding lives after sight loss, away from isolation and towards a life of fulfilment.

The charity is in a period of transformation. Over the next two years they will be revising the organisational strategy and planning for a new future, so that they are able to deliver the best possible support to their existing and potential beneficiaries from a financially sustainable position. The Head of People & Culture will provide support and leadership to the HR partners and advisors and ensure fair and consistent delivery of the Charity’s HR service. This role will be a change agent, and strategic partner, contributing to, and leading business conversations. 

The Head of People & Culture will play a key role in change management, employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Current, extensive knowledge of key HR processes and best practice.
• Experience of leading, motivating, and supporting HR teams.
• Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels.
• Business management, including financial management and strategic planning.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programmes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the charity sector, focus area and business trends.
• Demonstrable experience of applying the principles of coaching and/or mentoring.

We are seeking a motivational people manager with excellent influencing and negotiating skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, and with the ability to take a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status*, or other category protected by law.

*Blind Veterans UK will interview any veterans who apply for this role.​

Location: Homebased, with some travel

Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024

Interviews with Blind Veterans UK will take place in London on Wednesday 18th September

Due to the urgent nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing and conducting vetting interviews on a rolling basis in preparation for the interview day on 18th September. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

The successful candidate will need to be able to start the role at the end of September / early October. As such we are only able to progress candidates who have a 1 month or less notice period or availability. 

Wildlife Fundraiser

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser! 

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Coventry

Ref: AUG20244999

Location: Coventry

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

 

Closing Date: Sun, 1st Sep 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

 

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

If you would like to learn more about this role, we will be hosting an open briefing session on the below date. Please select the link shortly before the start time, and please amend your name beforehand should you wish to remain anonymous:

• Wednesday 21st August at 5:30pm

About You

What we need from you:

· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);

· Ability to work to targets;

· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;

· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;

· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;

· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;

· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Spitfire Advice & Support Services Ltd is one of the foremost advice and advocacy community organisations in Birmingham and we are currently looking for an extraordinary person to join our organisation. 

We are seeking to appoint a Money Advice Case Worker with extensive experience of welfare benefits, debt advice and the relief of poverty.  Holding an IMA (Institute of Money Advisers’) qualification or recent GGDA (Giving Good Debt Advice) training will be essential.

We need to appoint someone who will understand and work with the clients who access our services, who are often vulnerable with multiple and complex needs and who will also work well as part of the team.  Based in Castle Vale our clients are from the Castle Vale Ward and the North East of Birmingham with some clients coming from the wider Birmingham area.  We are embedded in the local community and are passionate about improving the lives of the families, young and older people who reach to us for support.  We work hard to remove barriers, reduce isocial solation and increase financial inclusion for all our clients.

The appointee will need to have extensive experience of Legal Services Commission casework in the context of the Advice Quality Standard and will have worked in a target driven environment but who will also understand that people will always be our priority.  

Key Job purpose/Core Duties:

a) The delivery to AQS standard of the core Money Advice (benefit and debt casework) Service. This may be via telephone, MS Teams, email or face to face.

b) The provision of advocacy and court representation at tribunals or other statutory bodies as appropriate.

c) Taking client instructions; this may include, but is not limited to; drafting letters/emails to the client and third parties, preparing financial statements and negotiating with third parties.

d) Ensuring income maximisation through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits.

e) The support, with other team members/volunteers, of the delivery of the service on an outreach basis if required.

f) Working to targets to ensure that we meet all our contractual obligations.

g) Managing own caseload, opening and closing cases appropriately and carrying out reviews as required by AQS and the Head of Advice.

h) Maintain accurate case and client records using our digital case management system and for purpose of continuity of client casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and reporting preparation to AQS standards.

i) Ensuring that all casework meets AQS standards and complies with Money Advice Team Procedural Manual.

j) The maintenance of records and other data ensuring that it is up to date and accurate; either paper records (as required by Tribunal cases) or on our digital casework management system.

k) Ensuring that all confidential information is handled in line with the company’s Confidentiality Policy and GDPR Policy.

l) Carrying out other tasks as requested by the Head of Advice Service in support of the delivery of the project.

m) The implementation and maintenance of systems and procedures as required by your role.

n) Assist clients with related problems where they form an integral part of their case and refer to external agencies as appropriate.

Brief Summary of offer:

Tenure: We are offering a full time 2-year fixed term contract.

Hybrid Working: 35-hour week 3 days working from home / 2 days office based.

Annual Leave: 35 days (27 company days + 8 statutory Bank Holiday days per annum

Wildlife Fundraiser

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser! 

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Warwick

Ref: AUG20244997

Location: Warwick

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

 

Closing Date: Sun, 1st Sep 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

 

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

If you would like to learn more about this role, we will be hosting an open briefing session on the below date. Please select the link shortly before the start time, and please amend your name beforehand should you wish to remain anonymous:

• Wednesday 21st August at 5:30pm

About You

What we need from you:

· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);

· Ability to work to targets;

· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;

· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;

· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;

· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;

· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP