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Fixed term appointment for up to 12 months. Full time post, 37 hours per week.
Based in London with hybrid working arrangements. The role provides service delivery with regular travel in the London Boroughs.
Salary range: £39,434 to £48,198 per annum, plus £3,299 per annum location allowance
At Parents And Children Together (PACT) we are genuinely passionate about what we do. We strengthen families through the quality services we provide and through our energy and professionalism, we deliver excellence.
We have been at the forefront of adoption services for over 60 years, working with local authorities across the country. With our outstanding rating with Ofsted, we work with a high degree of flexibility and innovation and with a range of adopters from all backgrounds.
Our adoption teams focus on recruiting adoptive parents who can consider fostering to adopt and/or adopting a wide range of children including those over four years old, sibling groups of two or more children, children from diverse ethnicities and children who may have physical or learning disabilities. With access to our specialist therapeutic services, we are proud to provide excellent lifetime support for our families’ adoption journeys.
Working closely with the Team Manager, you will provide support and supervision to a team of dedicated and experienced social workers. This will include assisting with managing workloads across the team as well as coaching and supervising team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality and professional practice are achieved and maintained, and they reach their full potential. In addition, you will carry your own small caseload and deputise for the Team Manager as needed.
You should be a qualified registered social worker, with at least 3 years’ child social care experience including adoption experience. Skilled at undertaking more complex assessments, your own standards of practice will be consistently high, and you will work with the child at the centre of all that you do. With excellent communication skills, you’ll be a confident networker, able to build successful working relationships within your own team, across the service and with external professionals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to move into management and you will have access to learning and professional development opportunities.
For further information, contact for an informal conversation and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 22 July 2024
Interviews are planned for: Wednesday 31 July 2024
We look forward to hearing from you. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications received throughout the advertising period and we may close the vacancy or interview earlier than stated.
Please do not submit your CV, only completed application forms will be accepted. No agencies please.
PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.
PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period. All opportunities are based in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Operations and Facilities Assistant role
We are seeking an Operations and Facilities Assistant to work closely with the Senior Operations & Facilities Manager to ensure the effective and efficient running of the organisation’s administrative systems and day to day activities.
This role supports the work of the whole organisation – acting as our receptionist, as well as supporting on a wide range of administrative tasks across HR, systems, IT, and building management.
The Operations & Facilities Assistant will often be the first point of contact for the internal Helpdesk, playing a key role in responding effectively to enquiries, as well as supporting key projects within the Operations and Facilities team.
About you
We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and well as good project management abilities. You’ll need to be able to manage multiple competing priorities, have strong research skills, and be keen to learn and innovate. You’ll be a good problem solver and have strong judgment as well as an awareness of risk. You’ll need to have good resilience and self-care, and be prepared to work in an environment where abuse and violence are regularly talked about. You’ll need to understand the impact of trauma and how that affects our frontline staff.
At Galop, we believe that life should be safe, just and fair for all LGBT+ people, and that includes our staff in the workplace. We believe in equity and understand the importance of inclusion for staff with a wide range of lived experience. No matter your age, race, faith, orientation, gender identity, disability, or class, we want you to feel welcome here. To that end Galop has a multi-year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion plan in place, currently focusing on equity and inclusion for trans and BAMER members of staff. We are committed to listening and learning, and to constant improvement. We believe it is our job to make sure that all our staff, particularly those from minoritised backgrounds, feel welcome, safe, and able to thrive at Galop.
For more information about this role, including the essential and desirable criteria, please download the attached job description.
Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will be hybrid, 3-4 days working in the office, 1-2 days working from home.
Hours
Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract
Permanent.
Reports to
Senior Operations & Facilities Manager
Salary
£26,030.63 - £28,309.92 (including an inner London weighting of £4,129.42)
The closing date for this role is 28th July 2024 at 23:59. Interviews for this role will be held on the 7th and 8th August 2024 at the Galop offices in central London.
Please visit our website to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you thrive in a hands-on technical role while also inspiring and leading a team?
Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive digital transformation in the educational sector?
Can you transform strategic goals into actionable technology plans and ensure their successful delivery?
Are you a senior technical generalist enthusiastic about being in a leadership role?
If your answer is "Yes" to these questions, Learning on Screen is looking for you!
About Us:
Learning on Screen is a leading provider of educational media services, dedicated to enriching the educational experience for post-16 education through high-quality, innovative, and accessible media resources. We support educators, students, and researchers by offering a range of services including broadcast recording, media streaming, and digital archives. Our mission is to leverage technology to enhance learning and teaching in post-16 educational institutions everywhere.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead Learning on Screen’s digital development team. The CTO will drive technological innovation and execute a comprehensive product and technology roadmap, ensuring our digital products and services align with our strategic goals. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO will collaborate with key executives to advance our mission in post 16 educational media innovation. Responsibilities include managing a diverse digital team, overseeing high-quality digital platforms, ensuring system reliability and security, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The CTO will play a crucial role in our long-term growth, leveraging emerging technologies and strategic initiatives.
Key Requirements:
- Be Hands-On: Significant experience in writing code and actively contributing directly to digital development projects.
- Lead by Example: Expertise in agile development practices, driving team adoption and improving delivery.
- Relate to People: Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and align the team with strategic goals.
- Represent Technology at a Leadership Level: Ability to challenge and collaborate with the CEO and leadership team, presenting technical concepts clearly.
- Be Product Focused: Clearly articulate the value of technical work in terms of its impact on the organisation and its members.
Core Responsibilities:
- Technology Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with Learning on Screen’s strategic objectives.
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Product Development and Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of digital products, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly services.
- Technical Operations: Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of all technical systems and infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Align technology initiatives with strategic objectives, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, overseeing cybersecurity strategies.
- Data Strategy and Analytics: Develop and implement a data strategy to optimize digital products and services, leveraging data for actionable insights.
Benefits:
- Flexible Working Hours: 4 days (80% / 28.8 hours)
- Remote or Hybrid: Work from the comfort of your home or join us at our London office as needed.
- Competitive Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 actual, depending on experience. (£60,000 to £65,000 FTE)
- Professional Development: We encourage continuous growth and provide resources to enhance your skills.
- Make an Impact: Contribute to the future of digital learning in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact on the future of educational media, please submit the following to our recruitment page via the "Apply via Website" button below:
- CV
- Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications
- A completed Equality Monitoring form
Application Deadline: Monday 15th July 2024
Interviews: W/C 22nd July 2024
Learning on Screen is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us in driving digital transformation and innovation in educational media!
We are on a mission to empower post-16 education worldwide.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
£43,769 -£51,491 per annum (Agile - working a minimum of 40% across each month at our London Headquarters, Demark Hill) or £39,079 – £45,974 per annum(Agile Flex - working Less than 40% attendance at our London Office)
London, SE5 8FJ
The Salvation Army is seeking the right person to provide specialist expertise in the development and delivery of a national children’s discipleship strategy – with a focus on resourcing, equipping and inspiring children (ages 5-11) in local corps, centres and the wider community.
The Children’s Specialist (Discipleship) will work as part of the Children & Youth Department team (CY) that is seeking fullness of life for all with Jesus by raising leaders and young people who are disciples of Jesus in our tradition of social change and justice.
This ambitious vision is outworked through three integrated ministry essentials.
- Discipleship: Equipping and inspiring children and young people to become passionate follows of Jesus Christ.
- Leadership: Equipping and inspiring children’s and youth leaders of all ages to enhance their communities and our world.
- Mission: Engaging with children and young people and the issues that affect them in their community.
The successful candidate for this full-time position is expected to be an experienced children’s practitioner with an in-depth understanding around childhood development, emotional health and wellbeing, children’s discipleship, spirituality, transition stages, and of culture’s influence on how faith is formed and nurtured. You will have current experience of working with children in a professional capacity e.g., within a church, national charity, education and or social work sectors, and in creating innovative, relevant, and engaging discipleship and outreach resources for children in local corps, centres and the wider community. In addition, excellent collaborative, organisational and project management skills; ability to multi-task, creative writing and thinking, initiative and attention to detail are required. Experience of The Salvation Army is desirable but not essential.
It is a genuine occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian.
This permanent position is agile in nature including frequent national travel to support local children’s work and to The Salvation Army’s headquarters 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS Disclosure Child Workforce and proof of right to work in the UK
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme.
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London
Closing Date: 14 July 2024
Interview date: 24th July 2024
Actively Interviewing
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Hybrid - Cheltenham (St Pauls and Moors Estates primarily)
Ref ESC-241
We are seeking a highly organised Children and Young Person’s Specialist Exploitation Caseworker to work in the St Pauls and Moors Estates in Cheltenham.
The postholders will combine their lived experience of overcoming similar barriers to the client group and their professional experience to provide crucial guidance, support, and mentorship to children and young people who are being, or at high risk of being exploited.
Through 1:1 mentoring, you will ensure children and young people are equipped to think critically, assess risk, and make better life choices. You will also support them to overcome personal challenges and achieve personal goals. The resulting mindset shift and confidence makes them more resilient to the risks of becoming involved with substance misuse and/or supply; gangs; exploitation and violence
We positively encourage applications if you have had personal adverse experiences that make you and ‘expert by experience’. This could include experience of the criminal justice system, having served a prison sentence, experience of gang involvement, county lines and criminal exploitation. You will need to demonstrate how your lived experience supports your ability to carry out the role to the benefit of the clients we work with.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivery specialist Exploitation 1 to 1 casework and mentoring to identified at risk young people up to the age of 25 years and their families.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and young people to provide emotional support, guidance, and mentorship.
- Address individual needs and challenges, utilising personal experiences, local knowledge, professional skills and St Giles casework and mentoring materials to offer support and intervention.
- Assist children and young people in setting and achieving personal life goals.
- Woking alongside statutory organisations such as YST and Collaborate with professionals to support and develop strategies to minimise the risk to young people.
- Support client’s attendance to youth court as and when required.
- Maintain a trauma informed approach, that recognises and responds to trauma and amplifies the voices and experiences of children and young people.
- Develop positive, pro-social attitudes, behaviour and social skills with children and young people.
- Safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Provide guidance on resolving interpersonal issues.
- Maintain open and effective communication with mentees, professionals, parents/carers and partners.
- Maintain accurate records (including case notes and engagement data) of interactions, progress, and outcomes in line with St Giles delivery protocols.
- Use data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and make adjustments as needed.
- Support in the collation of evaluative data (in line with project protocols).
- Promote inclusivity and equity in your role.
- Attend relevant training and workshops to enhance mentoring skills and professional knowledge.
Person Specification:
In your application, please demonstrate how you meet the person specification criteria marked with (A)
- Relevant direct or indirect experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing the client group (i.e. involved in gangs, county lines and/or knife crime). (A)
- Experience of working positively with socially excluded children, young people or adults and able to engage successfully despite ‘challenging’ behaviour. (A)
- Knowledge of the challenges and issues facing vulnerable young people. (A)
- Understanding and demonstration of professional standards and accountability.
- Empathetic and understanding attitude toward young peoples' needs. (A)
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
- Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners. (A)
- Commitment to promoting inclusivity and equity.
- Excellent record keeping and experience of using case management databases. (A)
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Total commitment to excellent safeguarding practice and understanding of professional boundaries. (A)
- Emotionally resilient.
- Commitment to upholding St Giles core values.
Please note you must have a full UK driving license.
To Apply:
St Giles is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all. We prohibit discrimination throughout all stages of the recruitment and compliance with this policy should be aligned with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients. For this role, successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check with Adult/child barred list, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable Children and Adults, in accordance with Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
We have an exciting opportunity for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our team in Wigan & Leigh
Do you believe you have the skills to support people back into employment? Do you take pride in what you do, and can you think creatively about how different organisations can work together to deliver a better service? Are you happy to talk with employers and help match people into meaningful work?
Please note that working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however some on-call work may be required on evenings and weekends.
Our IPS (Individual Placement and Support Employment Specialists) team aims to increase the number of people moving into meaningful employment from our drug and alcohol support service. This is a new project and is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to people's lives. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
To find out more about IPS employment support please see this video.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 12 months’ experience of helping people facing severe labour market disadvantage to obtain or keep work
- Sound knowledge of best practice in the provision of addictions and/or employability and employment services
- Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by people in treatment/recovery in the job market, and in employability and employment services
- Able to assess clients' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilising background information and work experiences
- Ability to develop relationships with multiple stakeholders, including employers, partner agencies, clients and their family/carers
- Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to deploy effective employer engagement strategies
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Well-developed IT skills, familiar with Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Ability to manage and resolve conflict
- Ability to balance competing priorities within tight timescales
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- A proven track record in placing people into employment and/or in supporting people to achieve sustained employment
- Understanding of national development priorities and the needs of the business community in relation to employability and employment
- Good understanding of local labour market
- Understanding of employment law and employer’s responsibility
A full job description will be provided upon request.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.
We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.
We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.
We Are With You.
As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
- Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
- Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
- We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Luton Wellbeing Service Manager
Post no: 604
Working base: Luton Wellbeing Centre, LU1
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Work Pattern: 5 days per week incl 1 evening per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,500 per annum
About our Wellbeing Centres
We offer a safe, non-judgmental space to take part in group activities, chat with others over a cuppa, play a game, read a book, or just sit quietly over some mindful colouring. Our sessions are facilitated by our recovery workers who can also provide information about other services available locally and on ways to support your well-being.
About the Role
This is a varied role which involves leading the continuous development of the service to ensure that it meets the needs of the community, in line with Mind BLMK values, including promotion of the service and building strong links with other local organisations, groups, agencies and the wider community. The role also holds responsibility for referrals into the service and leading on more complex cases to assess suitability along with managing the staff, volunteer and student team delivering the service and for the health, safety and maintenance of the Luton Wellbeing Centre.
Service Delivery
- Operate a service and ensure outcomes which supports individuals to deescalate crisis and develop strategies for recovery and increased wellbeing, in line with Mind BLMKs Recovery Model and contract requirements.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the delivery of the Luton service plan and in line with local Luton stakeholder initiatives and plans.
- Work closely with the recovery and peer workers to ensure the correct access to service procedure is followed, taking responsibility for more complex referrals and ensuring everybody has a consistent and quality experience and are able to access the correct service for them in an acceptable timescale.
- Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Recovery and Peer Workers, volunteers and student placements).
- Work with the Operational Services Manager to review, design and implement changes to service delivery and working models, ensuring the service meets the needs of the local community, and identify relevant funding opportunities.
- Hold responsibility for health and safety (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises), data collection, budget & cash handling (and associated record-keeping), in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures and guidance.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5:00pm Thursday 11th July 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 24 days of annual leave per year ((plus Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
- A good team member
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We are currently two years into our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy and are due to publish our progress in Autumn 2024. The EDI Lead will join the Head of EDI to help grow, develop, and support our diversity staff networks and our team of colleague trainers who deliver in-house EDI training and to curate our staff EDI learning journey.
We are seeking someone with experience in project management, particularly change management, and experience with staff diversity networks or employee resource groups (ERGs) and developing impactful learning solutions (design, delivery and evaluation). The successful candidate will demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of EDI concepts and language, along with effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage colleagues of all cultures, backgrounds and experience.
Anna Freud is made up of people with a passion for change, which requires in-depth understanding of how EDI impacts the work we do and those we serve as a leading mental health charity recognised internationally. The EDI Lead will work with teams across the organisation including our People and Culture team to shape meaningful interventions and improve representation in our services and staff.
This will be an influential role supporting more equitable and inclusive practice for our staff, and in our schools work, clinical, research, and education and training.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract duration
Permanent.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Monday 8 July 2024.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 11 July 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held remotely Thursday 18 July and/or Thursday 25 July 2024.
How to apply
Please visit our careers website to register and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Regional Casework Manager to join the Greater London Region at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
You will be part of the regional office team, managing two Regional Casework Co-ordinators, which will provide specialist administrative and single point of contact support to SSAFA branch-based volunteers, to ensure a consistent, timely and quality service is provided to SSAFA beneficiaries. The role will require you to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with volunteers, including branch-based casework managers. At times, the role will require support to the Regional Casework Co-ordinators with call handling, signposting, and the triage of initial enquiries from clients.
To help you establish yourself in this post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA. You will influence the processes and procedures within the regional office as it develops, working in a close team and line managed by the Regional Operations Manager.
The post is home-based, but you will have to travel occasionally into London.
About the team
The regional office is a “virtual” office and supports three SSAFA branches in the Greater London region, as the volunteers deliver casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a support team which includes two Regional Casework Co-ordinators and a Regional Operations Manager. All team members are home based.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have a good standard of education, experience of managing employees, together with managing and reporting on service delivery. You will have a track record of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, together with achieving results through negotiation and influence. Previous experience of working with volunteers would be an asset. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard and be capable of quickly learning a computerised case management system and be proficient with numbers. The successful candidate will have experience of planning and managing their own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous to have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families. An understanding of the voluntary sector would be valuable, and the military charity sector landscape across London would be helpful. Commitment to SSAFA’s values including equality, diversity and inclusion is vital.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
Closing date: Midnight on 14 July 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 24 July 2024
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About Global Health 50/50:
Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) provides rigorous data and insight in the pursuit of gender equality within global health and across sectors, systems and frameworks. Established in 2017, GH5050 operates as an independent, evidence-driven initiative with charitable status registered in the UK. Our ethos revolves around the principles of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, and we are resolute in our commitment to effecting meaningful change.
At GH5050, we embrace an authoritative, analytical approach, underpinned by a genuine concern for social justice and equity. Our work transcends borders, drawing upon a wealth of data-led insights to inform policy, shape discourse, and drive tangible progress. As a trusted source of information and analysis, we serve as both catalyst and convener, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to effect change.
While founded to monitor and act on inequalities and inequities in the global health sector, GH5050 is now embarking on an ambitious expansion into new sectors, including law and justice and finance and economics building upon our proven model of data-driven advocacy. By leveraging partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and amplifying marginalized voices, we aim to make enduring contributions to the global pursuit of gender parity and social justice.
Role Summary:
Global Health 5050 is seeking a hands-on Head of Operations to support the professional running of the charity. The successful candidate for this post is expected to play an integral role in contributing to the growth of GH5050, as well as taking a leading role in managing the day-to-day and longer-term operations of the charity.
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who is able to switch seamlessly between strategic thinking and in the detail execution. The ideal candidate will be capable of adapting to various responsibilities, whilst fostering a collaborative and flexible working environment across our small team. We encourage applications from people who not only meet the person specification, but are excited by our mission and values.
Role Responsibilities:
● Support the leadership of GH5050 and the key organisational management decisions that need to be made for the effective growth and operations of the charity.
● Ensure effective internal communications by facilitating clear, consistent, and timely information sharing across all team members.
● Own the candidate experience of our team from recruitment to onboarding, learning & development through to performance management and reward.
● Implement and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure legal compliance for a fair and equitable workplace, using external experts (currently Safe HR) as needed.
● Ensure the quality and effective operation of internal policies, including keeping core policies up to date, developing new policies, organising the review of existing policies.
● Maintain the risk register and monitor and deliver priority activities to mitigate risk.
● Own the implementation of a new organisation-wide programme management tool, ensuring seamless integration and securing team buy-in through effective communication and training initiatives.
● Support the Co-CEOs to engage with the board of trustees. Prepare documents for board meetings; liaise with trustees to fix dates and meetings; support the effective operation of board meetings; develop proposals for trustee engagement; take minutes of board meetings and follow-up on action points; support the recruitment and onboarding of new trustees to the board.
● Manage the operations functions including office rental agreements, our IT systems and providers, other suppliers of goods and services (insurance, HR, finance). Provide any other general operational and administrative support as appropriate, within the general scope and level of the post.
● Ensure that GH5050 complies with legal and other statutory regulations, including leading and managing Charity reporting requirements to the Charity Commission and other relevant bodies and undertakes ongoing risk assessments and proposed mitigation measures as required.
● Lead on Annual Returns to the Charity Commission in collaboration with the Finance Manager and Trustees and ensure timely and accurate reporting to HMRC.
● Work with Deputy Director and the Finance Manager on the management of the financial resources and project grants of the Charity, ensuring that all expenditure complies with funder and legal regulations.
● Direct line management of Finance Manager and Operations Executive. Support to ensure payroll, pensions, expenses, etc. are paid out in an accurate and timely manner and that new staff are enrolled in payroll / pensions etc.
Person specification:
● Bachelors-degree qualification or relevant professional experience.
● Experience working in a similar or relevant role with a passion for the GH50/50 mission and where they can have impact.
● Experience in human resources, policy creation and GDPR.
● Experience engaging with NGO boards of trustees.
● Demonstrated proficiency in managing teams, some of whom are based remotely.
● Experience of working effectively in a team, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a wide range of partners across diverse contexts, including whilst working remotely.
● Experience working independently and flexibly. An ability to manage competing priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
● Strong familiarity with MS Excel and proficient in using a wide range of software.
Competencies:
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a good standard of written and verbal English
● Excellent organisational and planning skills
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
● Ability to lead and manage a largely remote team
● Ability to work to deadlines
● Self-starting skills
● An organised approach to time management
● A commitment to social justice, gender equality and global health
All Staff are required to:
● Demonstrate commitment to GH5050’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards with attention to teamwork, collaboration and integrity
● Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures
● Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the Charity
● Act always within the Charity Rules, Policies, Procedures, and any other statutory requirements
● Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity
● Undertake training as required
● Attend staff and team meetings as required
● Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors
● To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge
● Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities
Our generous staff benefits include:
● 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In addition, we provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period
● Flexible working arrangements – with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office
● 5% employer pension contribution
● Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via Health Assured
● Professional Development and Training
Global Health 50/50 wants to fast-forward the pace of change to make global health more gender equal.
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Job description - Internal Communications Manager
Reporting to – Head of Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs
Location – London
Contract: Permanent
Hours – Full time (35 hours)
Salary - £38,895-£40,943 per annum
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
Main purpose of this role
This role will enhance FareShare’s internal communications and strengthen connections across FareShare internal network, ensuring consistent, effective communication with network partners. The successful candidate will be essential in developing and implementing communication strategies that engage and inform internal and external stakeholders.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, comprising 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good-quality surplus food from across the food industry and distribute it to 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. We provide enough food weekly to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s vision
Our vision is of a UK where ‘No good food goes to waste’.
Our mission is to use surplus, fit-for-consumption food to feed the vulnerable in the UK by supporting frontline charitable organisations that tackle the cause of poverty rather than just the symptoms.
Our values run through everything we do and set out a clear framework for us to approach our work: passion, ambition, respect, collaboration, and focus.
The role
This role is vital in strengthening FareShare’s ability to promote its work across the internal network and ensure staff are engaged in the work of FareShare, understand its impact and can consistently communicate its activity.
Working across the charity, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing internal communication strategies that align with FareShare’s mission and values. This activity includes engaging with network partners to ensure clear, consistent messaging and support the marcomms team’s work in brand awareness and communication effectiveness across FareShare.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Communications Strategy:
Collaborate with the Head of Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs and the senior team to develop and implement effective internal communication strategies, including a schedule of activities for the year.
Design and manage internal communication channels and content, ensuring they resonate with employees and align with FareShare’s values and objectives.
Drive employee engagement through innovative and compelling storytelling.
Measure and analyse the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives, continually seeking improvement.
Support change management processes by providing clear, concise, and timely communication.
Employee Engagement and Advocacy:
Foster a culture of open communication and feedback across the organisation, creating platforms for staff to share ideas, concerns, and successes.
Organise and lead internal campaigns and initiatives to create a sense of community within FareShare.
Recognise and celebrate staff achievements and milestones through internal communications.
Network Partner Engagement:
Act as a liaison between FareShare and its network partners, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
Develop and distribute communications materials that keep network partners informed and engaged.
Internal Brand & Messaging Management:
Work with the marcomms team to ensure FareShare brand use internally and across the network is correct and aligned with FareShare messaging. Ensure brand consistency across all internal communication channels and materials.
Event Support:
Assist in the planning and delivery of internal, such as fundraisers, conferences, and awareness activities with key stakeholders. Ensure the smooth execution of events and maximise engagement opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with internal teams to communicate the impact of FareShare’s work and engage stakeholders. Assist with identifying stories and testimonials to highlight FareShare’s achievements.
Person specification
About you
- A natural storyteller with a creative flair, able to articulate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible manner.
- Passion for creativity, excellence and innovation in your work.
- A team player who brings a positive and collaborative approach.
Experience
- Extensive experience in internal communications, preferably in the not-for-profit or food sectors.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing internal communications strategies that drive engagement.
- Experience managing internal communication channels, including intranets, newsletters, and internal social media.
- Proven experience in change management and supporting organisational change through effective communication.
- Strong experience in stakeholder management and the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation.
- Experience working with network partners or multiple locations to ensure consistent communication.
Skills, knowledge and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting and proofreading.
- Strong project management and organisational skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and manage priorities.
- Creative flair and a natural storyteller, able to articulate complex ideas in an engaging and accessible manner.
- Ability to measure and analyse the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives and make data-driven improvements.
- Knowledge of internal communications best practices and tools, including content management systems and intranets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with graphic design software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva (desirable but not essential).
- A self-starter with the proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and, ideally, the charitable/sustainability sector (desirable but not essential).
Values and behaviours
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Appreciation of FareShare’s mission and strategy.
- Flexible approach and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations with internal and external audiences.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
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Join us as the Group Social Value Manager at LHCPG, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our social impact strategy. Working closely with various teams, you'll integrate social value principles into our products and services, fostering innovation and partnerships to drive positive change across Great Britain.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the integration of social value priorities into LHCPG's products and services.
- Establish LHCPG as a leading authority in social value, internally and externally.
- Build and nurture a network for innovation in social value approaches.
- Stay abreast of social value trends, best practices, and regulations.
- Align LHCPG's social value strategy with our mission, vision, and external influences.
- Support clients and suppliers to deliver their social impact priorities.
- Develop and implement social value measuring approaches and standards that enable social value data and information to be collected and recorded, across LHCPG’s operational activities.
- Support the delivery and impact reporting of the Community Benefit Fund.
- Provide guidance and training on social value principles and practices.
- Produce annual social value reports and coordinate impact case studies.
What You Need:
- Ideally, a relevant degree or professional qualification in CSR or social impact.
- Expertise in social value measurement frameworks used in the public sector.
- Understanding of technology's role in driving social innovation.
- Experience in managing complex projects and influencing outcomes with stakeholders.
- Familiarity with ESG frameworks and their application.
- Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with confidential information and meet strict deadlines.
- Positive, supportive attitude with a collaborative and flexible approach.
- Previous experience in a social value role or not-for-profit organisation is desirable.
What You Get:
- Basic salary on POC starting at £62,886
- A non-contractual and discretionary annual bonus scheme is in place based on the achievement of personal and company targets.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit).
- 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- 36-hour week.
- Personal training and development plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Discounts.
If you're passionate about driving positive social change and have the skills and experience we're looking for, apply quickly to join our team at LHCPG. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
We improve lives and places through the impact of our products & services and social value generated through our community benefit funding & activity
Do you want to make a difference to those in Brighton & Hove and the Havens who are affected by life-limiting illness?
Martlets is looking for a Community Fundraiser to engage with and support those in the local community who are passionate about raising funds for Martlets. This is a vital role within our fundraising team as it is almost entirely thanks to support from the local community, that people with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones can enjoy life as fully as possible, for the time they have left together.
This role is primarily based at Martlets hospice in Brighton, but also offers flexibility with hybrid working and will require occasional working out of our Worthing office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Insurance Charities has been serving those working in insurance since 1902, delivering life changing support for past and present insurance employees and their families facing challenging circumstances. They are now looking for an experienced Charitable Grants Manager to join them as they embark on a period for growth and development, including a rebrand planned for the autumn.
In this newly created role, the new Charitable Grants Manager will manage services that support and empower people to move forward in their lives, assess and recommend support in respect of applications and provide operational management to our casework team and volunteer visitors.
You will be passionate about delivering compassionate support and innovative solutions to create better futures for people who have served the insurance industry, and will
- Have, ideally 5 years, demonstrable experience in a similar role, including at least two years line management.
- Have an empathetic, calm and considered approach having delivered outcome-focussed solutions for those facing challenging circumstances, with technical knowledge of UK welfare benefits and some working knowledge of matters relating to health, social care and housing provision.
- Be highly organised with the ability to manage challenging caseloads, plan and prioritise your work and that of your team in the face of competing demands, able to work on own initiative as well as be a supportive team member.
- Be proficient in assimilating and understanding information. be self-motivated, positive, open minded to change with an ability to respond positively to changing priorities, with a creative approach to adapting methodology to ensure the vision and mission for the charity is realised.
- An effective leader, who can encourage professional development, will influence others and tailor communication methods as required, implementing best practice across the team to ensure efficient and effective operational delivery which is regulatory compliant.
We are looking for someone who is person centred and confident in the delivery of holistic services that empower people to move forward in their lives, can assess the operational impact of regulations and policies and who has a good understanding of safeguarding, risk and needs assessments and their delivery.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, 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.
Salary: £43,500 (basic salary £35245 + non pensionable London Weighting £8,255) Plus generous defined contributions pension scheme of 20% employer contribution after completion of probation
Location: London (Potential for 1 day home working once probation completed)
Closing date: 12 July 2024. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.