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The Director of Fundraising and Communiations will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Foundation’s 2023 – 2026 Ready for Business organisational strategy and our ambition to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030, significantly scaling income generation and building the Foundation’s profile. The postholder will be a member of the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Impact, and Finance Director.
We are seeking an individual who will excel at bringing creative and ambitious growth plans to life and has strong leadership and communications skills. The Director of Fundraising and Communications will have significant multi-income stream experience and will lead the development of a new income generation strategy to drive fundraising activities across philanthropic donors, corporates, family offices, foundations and institutional funding, maximising ROI and creating a sustainable organisation. You will continue to build the profile of the Foundation with key audiences, managing the Foundation’s brand and reputation and positioning the organisation as global experts in women’s entrepreneurship.
Benefits
- A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which excludes bank holidaysbut includes three days to be taken during the festive break).
- An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’sindividual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
- Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’sannual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided.
Our values
- Women entrepreneurs at our heart: Without women entrepreneurs we wouldn’t exist, so it is vital we put their experiences, perspectives and passions at the heart of what we do and how we do it.
- Feminist first: We proudly follow feminist leadership principles, building an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
- Great to work with: We care. We are experts. We always seek to deliver high-quality work and results. We are positive and professional, and always operate with integrity.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial: The essence of entrepreneurship is creativity and innovation. We harness this spirit of courage, embracing opportunities and making bold moves to achieve our mission.
- Powered by knowledge: We seek data to understand and share. We nurture a culture of enquiry and positive challenge. We look outward and encourage dialogue and exchange
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Accountant to strategically lead and develop the finance team of Mind in Enfield and Barnet.
The role will:
- lead on managing financial sustainability and the assets of the organisation
- ensure compliance to all law and regulation relating to charity finance
- support the CEO in ensuring the effective governance of the organisation
Duties will include working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on developing the organisation and managing change to sustain and grow the organisation. The successful candidate will also work with the team on potential new funded projects, inputting into proposal/bids. They will provide financial oversight of bid preparation and business development opportunities, and have a strategic overview and management of the finances for all service projects and levels of staffing to sustain projects and growth for the organisation.
Finance duties
- Work with the CEO to ensure good financial practices in place and bring to the immediate attention of the CEO, SLT, the Finance & HR Committee (FHRC) and Trustees, as appropriate, any and all areas of financial and risk control.
- Manage the overall financial strategy, preparing 3-year plans, budgets, forecasts & monthly management accounts which are prepared accurately and delivered in a timely manner.
- Produce and monitor a cash flow forecast and highlight any risks to the organisation.
- Monitor and explain variances and ensure timely action to correct any issues.
- Together with HR, prepare monthly payroll instruction, check payroll and organise timely payment. Work with HR, to ensure HR documentation is consistent with payroll and forecast.
- Ensure all sales and purchase transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Work with SLT to ensure necessary in place contractual and purchase order documentation in place for income.
- Maintain accounting controls and implement policies and procedures which meet the requirements of SORP and ensure a secure and confidential financial system with appropriate backups.
- Manage financial audits including all necessary preparatory work and interface with auditors.
- Identify areas for financial process improvement and streamlining.
Education & Qualification
- Educated to at least degree
- Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA)
This is a part time position, (14 hours per week), based remotely. You will be expected to attend Barnet (N12) and Enfield (N9) offices when necessary.
Candidates must have a minimum of eight years’ experience of working as a qualified accountant
Please apply with your CV and covering letter.
- Chief Operating Officer
- Up to £70,000
- Highgate/Hybrid
Newly created role for a Chief Operating Officer to join a small but mighty health charity who support people with the health condition ‘Ataxia’.
‘Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.
Managing a small team, the Chief Operating Officer is a new role that has been created to strengthen the Finance department and play a pivotal role in ensuring Finance, Governance, HR, Legal, IT are responsive and efficient.
Summary of key responsibilities will include;
- Developing a trusted and effective relationship with the CEO to lead the organisation collaboratively
- Oversee all aspects of finance including delivering the financial strategy, overseeing financial planning, control and reporting
- Monitor and assess the financial impact of any strategic initiatives or material capital projects
- Develop, direct and oversee all business activities of the charity across Operations and IT with a focus on designing systems and processes to enable efficiency and growth
- Managing IT systems and security in partnership with our outsourced IT provider
- Develop and oversee an effective HR function to ensure there are appropriate HR processes and procedures in place in collaboration with our outsourced HR partner
In order to be successful in the role, we are looking for a formally qualified senior finance leader who will have gained their relevant financial management experience within a charity/not-for-profit organisation.
You will have an in-depth understanding of the complexities of restricted/unrestricted funds from a variety of revenue streams. With excellent communication skills you will confidently build relationships with the CEO and budget holders, becoming the trusted advisor to the Board of Trustees and senior leadership team.
Experience gained in a multi-faceted leadership role is preferred but consideration will be given to candidates wishing to step up into a role that is wider than finance alone.
For more information and to receive the candidate pack, please contact our exclusive recruitment partner Sian Negal at Morgan Law.
Closing date: 23rd October
Interviews: W/c 4th November
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Internally the job title will be Recovery Worker
You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough’s Croft House as a Recovery Worker.
Right now, our Croft House Supported Housing service in Surrey is looking for Recovery Workers to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery.
So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
To apply, please visit our website and send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation.
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
We have an exciting new opportunity at CEME for an Engagement & Community Assistant role.
- Do you have previous office or administration experience?
- Are you located within a reasonable commute of Rainham, Essex?
If this is something you are looking for and tick off all criteria then please apply along with a supporting statement (no longer than 2x A4 pages)
stating why we should hire you and skills and experience you will bring with you to the role.
Please check out the recruitment pack for further information
To apply please provide a supporting statement no longer than 2xA4pages saying how you meet the selection criteria and your motivation for applying.
Provide the names and contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the job) along with your current salary and notice period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid working - one day a month at War on Want’s head office, 44-48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP; more in-person days required on an ad-hoc basis.
War on Want works to challenge the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice through partnership with social movements in the Global South and by running hard-hitting campaigns in the UK in support of radical change.
Our economic justice work focuses on developing policies and campaigns that press for meaningful change on issues related to the global economy. We have focused on campaigns for a living wage, and on the protection of workers’ rights in corporate global supply chains, we also work to hold corporations to account by exposing their abuse of the tax system. We believe the global economic system underpins the multiple crises of poverty, inequality, injustice and climate breakdown, rigged to benefit rich elites and profit-driven corporate interests. Our economic justice work is now focused on developing campaigns on tax, trade and debt justice as measures to transform economic policies to redistribute power and wealth for the benefit of the majority.
In recent years, War on Want has increasingly focused on the climate crisis as the most pressing ethical and political issue of our time. It is a crisis that is deeply connected to rising inequality, poverty and injustice, disproportionately impacting the world’s poorest and most marginalised. We have worked closely with allies and in coalitions to draw attention to the need for a radical, interconnected and ambitious transformation, by calling for a radical Global Green New Deal, recognising that policies and proposals to reduce global warming will only work if they are coupled with measures to fix the global economy, to reduce poverty and inequality, and to work towards a just transition for all. We see these crises as intersectional, and directly linked to our work on economic justice.
We are looking for a skilled campaigner with knowledge and experience of working on economic justice issues and on related global justice issues. The role will focus on delivering our ongoing policy and campaigning including its interlinkages with climate justice.
For further information about the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 11 November 2024.
War on Want is a registered charity no 208724. We actively encourage applicants from ethnic minorities and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.
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This Autumn, we are building on the success of our first three waves of Ambassadors programmes to work with over 400 young people in sixteen state schools within the London area. This enables us to test the design and sustainability of our programme further before opening it up to young people and schools across the UK.
We are searching for someone excited by the prospect of seeing how far we can develop and deepen the narrative of environmental education in schools and who has the contacts to help us partner with exciting people and organisations making real change for future generations.
You will be a dynamic and experienced professional who loves designing innovative and real experiences for young people who care about the future of our planet and want to learn more by joining our Ambassador Programme and going on a one-year journey with their school and us.
You will also be committed to gathering truly diverse thought and pedagogical insight, bringing people and ideas together into robust curriculum design. Working closely with key team members across the organisation, the Curriculum Curator will ensure our curriculum and content are exciting, ambitious, inclusive and relevant for the young people we work with!
Responsibilities
At Bertha Earth, all of our programmes are underpinned by our five key pillars of environmental leadership, activism, storytelling, nature connection and self-care.
The overall responsibility of the Curriculum Consultant will be to spearhead the design of a strong, values-driven and age-appropriate curriculum across all our programmes. Championing this within the organisation, their significant knowledge and experience will ensure it is the iterative and collaborative beating heart of our programmes.
Other responsibilities will include:
Culture & ethos
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Model and support the ethos and culture of the organisation
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Contribute to the value-driven ethos of the organisation
Curriculum
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Lead content review meetings with our facilitators and delivery partners to get the best from people, capturing learnings from delivery for future curriculum design.
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Ensure the voices of young people are brought into our design and review process in a meaningful and authentic way.
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Foster healthy debate within a curriculum working group of content partners, and bring in freelance experts to foster new ideas and diversity of thought.
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Support the development of an exciting and robust theory of change
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Lead the design of strong, clear, engaging session plans for the young people on the Ambassador programme, which can be easily understood and consistently interpreted by other facilitators. This could later also include supporting content design for a teacher-training programme.
Safeguarding
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Adhere to best practice safeguarding standards, including individual school’s processes where relevant
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Support organisational responsibility for safeguarding and planning for safe programmes
Details of the role
This is a flexible role which can be shaped in conversation with the successful candidate.
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Freelance, Tuesdays and Thursdays preferred
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Holding a regular fortnightly curriculum working group at an agreed, regular time
This flexible role can be shaped in conversation with the successful candidate but must include holding a regular fortnightly curriculum working group at an agreed regular time. Tuesdays and Thursdays are preferred.
Initially, a fixed-term, 6-month contract working 2-3 days a week, with progression opportunities, including the opportunity for permanent roles within the organisation.
Working Pattern
To fulfil the requirements of this role, there may be occasional in-person touchpoints with the team in our London office or partner schools; the ability and desire to travel to these is paramount.
There may also be occasional travel outside of London, for which reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.
Important dates
Please note that you will need to be available for all of the following dates for your application to be considered. Please note that CVs are optional and not a requirement for your application.
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Application Deadline: 09:00 Friday 25th October - This is the deadline for receiving your answers to the questions and also your CV (optional)
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Final Interview (In person at the Bertha Earth office in central London): Tuesday the 5th of November or Thursday the 7th of November (40-60 minutes)
Start date: Negotiable depending on availability and notice period of successful candidate
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure you are able to take part in our interview process.
Candidates will be notified by Friday, 1st November at the latest if they have been successful.
To grow a diverse network of young environmental leaders, storytellers and changemakers who reignite a great love for our planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Public Relations Officer
2 Roles Available.
Fixed Term Contract
£36,565 - £38,328 pa
City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation
This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.
Purpose of Role
As a Senior PR Officer, you will play an important role in planning and delivering creative national and regional PR strategies to promote fundraising and partnership activities for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2025 campaign, that inspire people to get involved and demonstrate the life changing work donations make possible.
You will work across a broad and exciting range of projects that creatively combine the worlds of entertainment and charity whilst driving income, awareness, and brand consideration at a time when the charity gets set to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025.
You will need to have a thorough understanding of the UK media landscape, feel confident in approaching journalists with new ideas and have proven success in generating quality print, online and broadcast coverage at both a regional and national level.
Running Comic Relief’s busy Press Office alongside PR campaigns is a responsibility shared by all team members. You will be required to take an active role in managing media enquiries in a timely and accurate manner, media monitoring and evaluation, and join the on-call rota for out-of-hours and weekend support.
This role may require occasional UK wide travel to manage media opportunities.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and deliver creative, national and regional PR strategies that feed into the charity’s strategic objectives by promoting fundraising activities for Red Nose Day 2025 and raising awareness of the positive impact donations have in the UK and around the world
Draft press releases, statements, briefing documents, quotes, and other media materials as required, ensuring editorial excellence and high-quality output
Help to develop new ideas, content, and stories for all media types – broadcast, print and online
Establish and build strong, collaborative relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders. This may include partners, PR agencies, media, and will involve being the PR lead in cross-organisation working groups
Set up and facilitate media interviews with a range of spokespeople, drafting briefing materials and attending interviews when required (this might require UK wide travel on occasion). This includes Comic Relief colleagues, celebrity supporters, fundraisers, and people supported by organisations funded by Comic Relief
Work closely with internal teams and Comic Relief’s funded partners to tell stories that demonstrate the positive impact donations have in the UK and across the world. This may involve setting up and managing project visits with journalists, influencers, and high-profile supporters, leading briefings, and overseeing logistics and safeguarding protocols
Understand Comic Relief’s safeguarding principles and adhere to guidelines in practice
Take an active role in the day-to-day running of the Press Office - this includes responding to media enquiries, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish, working with teams across the organisation to draft responses, contributing to the morning press update, and producing coverage reports using our media monitoring platform
Join the on-call rota alongside other members of the team for out-of-hours and weekend cover
Monitor the press regularly to identify appropriate opportunities and potential threats to the promotion of the work of Comic Relief. Work to protect and enhance Comic Relief’s reputation and work closely with internal and external stakeholders if issues arise. Draft lines against enquiry and press statements, working with colleagues across the organisation to gather relevant info and ensure sign off
Be flexible and support the wider PR team during the busy campaign period with ad hoc tasks as required, such as attending shoots to gather media assets, research, attending creative ideas sessions, and pitching ideas to media
Person specification
Essential criteria
Proven experience of planning, implementing, leading and evaluating successful PR campaigns that get quality coverage
Strong, collaborative, relationship building skills both internally and externally
An ability to develop and deliver fresh creative ideas that generate media coverage
Strong organisational skills
Good experience managing and prioritising multiple projects to strict deadlines even when faced with challenges
Excellent writing and communication skills
Good negotiator with strong influencing skills
Strong understanding of PR evaluation methods
Passionate and strong understanding of our business mission
Desirable criteria
Experience of working with talent/influencers
Experience of setting up and managing media visits with journalists
Perks and benefits:
· Flexible working hours
· Work from home option
· Life Insurance
· Wellness programs
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Paid emergency leave
· Sabbatical Opportunities
· Professional development
· Mentoring/coaching
· Paid volunteer days
· Payroll giving
· Salary sacrifice
· Team social events
· Extracurricular clubs
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing: 12:00pm, 21st Oct 2024 BST
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Disability Confident Employer
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions.
£50,000 per annum
Fixed Term - until 19 December 2025
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Senior Events and Special Projects Manager for Soccer Aid for UNICEF, leading on the strategic planning and delivery of multiple high-value activations and bespoke events, each driving income for Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
You will work closely with teams across UNICEF UK and external partners to plan and deliver activations such as celebrity challenge events, third-party fundraising gala, and to manage key partnerships with Foundations supporting the campaign via match funding or significant contributions.
The role requires a strategic approach, strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a collaborative role working with multiple colleagues to unlock fundraising opportunities and to deliver excellent supporter journeys and experiences, maximising income and impact for children.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 24 October 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 6 November 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
We are hiring a Grassroots Development Officer at BVSC on a 2 year contract. Responsible to the Funding and Development Manager, the role of Grassroots Development Officer will be to support the growth and sustainability of small voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Bexley. This role is funded by the VCSE Capacity Building & Infrastructure Fund 2024/2025 through the South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) and aims to enhance the effectiveness of smaller, often informal groups delivering services that are both ‘by and for’ their service users that are crucial in addressing local health and wellbeing needs for the ‘under-served’ but face significant challenges in visibility and support.
The Grassroots Development Officer will be responsible for providing a wide range of organisational development support services and activities to assist grassroots VCSE organisations to develop, thrive and remain sustainable. This role is particularly interested in working with groups who deliver services to young people, the elderly, minority ethnic (global majority) and migrant groups, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and residents in the north of the borough (areas with high deprivation and a higher proportion of small groups).
You will be led by the VCSE sector within Bexley to ensure services are accessible, connected, consistent and to a high standard. Development work strives to build the capacity and capabilities of local groups, provide partnership/networking opportunities that enable them to carry out their own objectives effectively and offer high quality services. You will work flexibly and nimbly to provide consistent and seamless support to organisations. You will support across the whole spectrum of charity development, but focus on EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), governance, funding, safeguarding and developing a holistic training package in a variety of formats suitable for grassroots VCS organisations.
To apply please send us your CV, cover letter & completed 'Applicant Questions' form by 11pm on Friday 1stNovember. Successful applicants will be notified by Thursday 7th November, for interviews the following week on Thursday 14th November.
If you have not heard from us by 7th November, please assume your application was not successful, we are unable to provide feedback on applications which are not shortlisted.
BVSC exists to promote voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in Bexley.
Position: Safeguarding Officer
Type: Part Time (28 hours over 5 days a week), 18 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Office based in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £20,632.80 per annum* (FTE £25,791 per annum) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity
*you will start at our entry point salary of £20,632.80 (FTE £25,791) per annum, increasing to £21,922.40 (FTE £27,403) after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £23,212 (FTE £29,015) after a further 6 months.
This post is a fixed term contract (FTC) initially for 18 months, working 28 hours over 5 days per week.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Safeguarding professional, with a strong interest in protecting adults at risk and children from harm, within the wider Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Community?
Based within our Helpline Services team, you’ll have responsibility for:
- Responding to concerns reported by staff and volunteers
- Leading the coordination of responding to safeguarding concerns
- Dealing with safeguarding issues (as they arise) and liaising with statutory services as needed
- Giving advice and support to colleagues and our volunteers in relation to safeguarding and disclosure checking
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the society
- Liaising with external safeguarding agencies
- Embedding organisational safeguarding policies, procedures and practices across the society
You’ll have experience of working in a safeguarding customer-facing environment within the Charity or Public Service sectors. You’ll have proficient administrative and IT skills with the ability to work accurately, consistently and independently. You’ll ideally have had experience in supporting vulnerable people in person, over the phone and or online.
An understanding of safeguarding within the Charity and Public Service sectors is essential.
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check without barring list check will need to be obtained to undertake this role.
The MS Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all who use its services and come into contact with the Charity.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 30 October 2024
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
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We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.
Are you a relationship manager with an interest in engaging young people in Engineering and Technology? This role is a fantastic opportunity to work with a range of organisations – engineering institutions, government organisations, large businesses and SMEs – to inspire the next generation to consider a career in our transformational and growing industry.
The Professional Institutions and Stakeholder Executive is a key role within the Business & Industry Team at EngineeringUK, with a particular focus on supporting our work to build and nurture relationships with the UK’s 39 licensed Professional Engineering Institutions and leading our work to drive connectivity to clusters of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. The role involves managing key relationships, expanding our connections in the sector, and delivering on financial targets. You will also represent the Professional Institutions team in cross-team meetings, contribute to event management, and provide essential administrative support.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety in their role, engaging with multiple stakeholders, and who can think creatively about the relationships we have and seek to forge. Experience of working in STEM or in similar roles is not vital, but a proactive approach and interest in the work we do is important.
About EngineeringUK
Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.
Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.
Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.
In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.
We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:
· We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
· We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
· We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
· We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
· We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals
About the role
The Professional Institutions and Stakeholder Executive role will be part of the Business & Industry team (12 people), who have responsibility for all funding and industry relationships across EngineeringUK. The team works strategically with stakeholders across the engineering, technology and education sectors, to support our mission to increase the number and diversity of young people choosing engineering and technology careers.
The Professional Institutions and Stakeholder Executive is a key role within the Business & Industry Team at EngineeringUK, with a particular focus on supporting our work to build and nurture relationships with the UK’s 39 licensed Professional Engineering Institutions and leading our work to drive connectivity to clusters of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Professional Engineering Institutions and Partnerships the role involves managing key relationships, expanding our connections in the sector, and delivering on financial targets. You will also represent the Professional Institutions team in cross-team meetings, contribute to event management, and provide essential administrative support.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety in their role, engaging with multiple stakeholders, and who can think creatively about the relationships we have and seek to forge. Experience of working in STEM or in similar roles is not vital, but a proactive approach and interest in the work we do is important.
The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK. We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential Skills / Competencies
• Proven experience in managing key accounts and building relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience working with professional institutions, SMEs, or business networks
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• A team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to work across a team and wider organisation, with many relationships managed virtually
• Ability to deliver on financial targets and manage funding relationships
• Excellent planning, organisation, and administrative capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to represent the organisation with confidence
• Strong administrator with ability to suggest and implement improvements to processes
• Track record of high-quality event and meeting management
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using all Microsoft systems, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Good quality writing skills, with ability to write concisely and clearly
• Experience of managing a varied workload and organising your time effectively
• Good research skills, with ability to synthesise information quickly.
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Education / level of experience
• There are no firm requirements but this role will suit someone with a few years of relevant experience
• Helpful previous experience includes using a CRM system and having had a role in external-facing client or member relationships
EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong. This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.
We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.
Applying for this role
Applications
If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 30 October 2024.
Interviews
Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form.
We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 1st November 2024. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
First interviews will be held on 5th November 2024.
What can we offer you?
• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination
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!
Do you have a passion for social justice, are incredibly organised and ooking to support the growth of a social enterprise. Are you interested in community land trusts, cultural spaces and ecosystems that support minoritised commuinities?
Stour Trust CIC is a social enterprise dedicated to improving the social and economic lives and wellbeing of local people. We innovate new models of community-led regeneration through:
- Democratising access to built space and assets by influencing policies to deliver racial, social, and economic justice for under-represented communities.
- Bridging the gap between local communities and the buildings/assets that exist within them to serve the common good.
- Supporting the development of art and creative practice to foster radical imagination for a more just, equitable, and regenerative future.
Job Summary
The Project Assistant and Communications Lead will support projects aimed at advancing social justice and improving the lives of marginalised communities. This role involves facilitating project activities, managing communications, and providing high-level administrative support to further our mission of creating positive social change. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong collaborative skills, work independently, take initiative, and effectively support team members and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Assistance:
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Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support for project teams working on social justice initiatives such as community led ownership of land, building & spaces, cultural projects, project design and campaigns.
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Manage project schedules, calendars, and coordinate meetings
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Prepare and distribute project-related documents, reports, and presentations
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Handle project correspondence and respond to enquiries from stakeholders
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Assist with the maintenance of project files and documentation
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Independently coordinate and support grassroots activities, including community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
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Take initiative in supporting the planning, execution, and evaluation of events that amplify the voices of marginalised communities
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Autonomously support the co-design and implementation of projects that address systemic inequalities
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Facilitate collaboration with community partners and stakeholders to ensure projects meet the needs of those we serve
Communications:
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Manage calendars, communication and
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Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of communication strategies that effectively convey our social justice mission
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Independently create and manage the production of compelling content that highlights the experiences and stories of marginalised communities
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Effectively manage and grow social media channels to engage supporters and raise awareness about social justice issues
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Oversee the production of accessible and inclusive communications materials for diverse audiences with minimal supervision
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Support the organisation and promotion of community events, workshops, and advocacy campaigns
This is a new role developed to support the CEO, The COO will be a key member of our leadership team The COO will work closely with the CEO and manage the SMT to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the charity by playing a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our operations, including compliance, safeguarding, operations and team management, finance, human resources, IT, and administrative functions.
Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the required experience and your knowledge, skills, and ability (no more than 650 words.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking an Administration Assistant for the Bishop of Edmonton to play a crucial role within the Parish Area Support (Edmonton) team, based at Causton Street.
Job Summary
The Administration Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Bishop of the Edmonton Episcopal area. This includes handling communications, managing schedules, maintaining records, and assisting with safeguarding. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential.
Job Responsibilities
Administrative
- Handle mail, inquiries, telephone calls, and emails to ensure smooth communication.
- Manage the Bishop’s diary and inbox daily, resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Draft letters, memos, and documents as requested.
- Maintain central databases (People System, CMS, Crockfords).
- Liaise with the Director of Ministry for ordination ceremonies.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel for the Bishop.
- Organize meetings, set agendas, take minutes, and distribute them.
- Compile the diocesan newsletter and communications.
- Ensure confidentiality in handling sensitive documents.
- Assist with the renewal and issuance of permissions for clergy and laity.
- Maintain awareness of significant events (confirmations, ordinations, etc.).
Reception and Hospitality
- Provide a professional welcome to visitors.
- Coordinate events, such as seminars, conferences, interviews, and social gatherings. Liaise with external parties to ensure successful execution.
Safeguarding
- Ensure safer recruitment processes, working with the HR team on checks.
- Monitor visa status for clergy without British citizenship.
- Track DBS checks and safeguarding training for clergy and licensed ministers.
- Manage clergy ‘blue files’ in line with GDPR and statutory requirements.
- Handle sensitive safeguarding concerns, identifying appropriate actions.
- Respond to pastoral situations such as clergy in crisis or safeguarding concerns.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties commensurate with the role, contributing to the diocesan team’s success.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in an administration role.
- Strong organizational skills and administrative efficiency.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding policies.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to manage workloads under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Empathy with the Church of England’s mission and values.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
- Administration-related qualification or relevant experience.
- Some understanding of the Church of England structures.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people, who are under-represented in our clergy and workforce.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- 27 annual leave days, rising to 30 after 5 years, plus bank holidays.
- 15% employer pension contribution with salary sacrifice.
- Death-in-service benefit (x3 basic salary).
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay after 12 months.
- Season ticket loans for public transport.
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance and EAP counselling.
- Up to £100 for eye tests and contribution toward spectacles.
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering.
Interviews will be held on 31st October 2024 (via Zoom).