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Risk and Business Continuity Manager
Contract: Part time, 12-month fixed term contract – 21 hours over 3 days Location: Hybrid – 1 day in the office at Burford, OX18 4PF, which is where the role is based, or at one of our other sites, plus 2 days remote.Salary range: £44,000 to £56,403 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: Sunday 3 November 2024 Interview date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Are you passionate about risk management and eager to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector for pets and the people who care for them?
Blue Cross is looking for a Risk & Business Continuity Manager to play an important role in protecting our charity and supporting teams to successfully deliver on our purpose to help pets and people thrive together. This position is offered at 0.6 FTE on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
More about the role
At Blue Cross, we are committed to the welfare of pets and the people who cherish them, providing essential care, services, and support to both pets and their owners. This includes veterinary care, rehoming services, fostering support, education for pet owners, and pet loss support, all aimed at enhancing the lives of pets and ensuring their wellbeing.
As our Risk & Business Continuity Manager, you will lead work to develop our risk management framework and associated processes. You will use your knowledge and expertise to ensure they align with best practices and UK regulatory standards and are engaging and user friendly for our teams. By working with our teams to effectively evaluate, prioritise, and mitigate risks, you will empower Blue Cross to operate confidently and sustainably to achieve its goals.
An important part of your role will be to engage with colleagues across the charity, building strong relationships to foster collaboration and a shared sense of responsibility for effective management of risk. By gaining a deeper understanding of our operations, you will help cultivate a culture of accountability and proactive risk management, ensuring that everyone is aligned and invested in our shared goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain our risk management framework.
- Integrate the risk management framework and associated processes into all business operations, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and accountability.
- Work with teams to identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks across the organisation, ensuring a proactive and effective approach to risk mitigation.
- Provide strategic guidance to senior management and the Board on risk matters, translating complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and Trustees, highlighting key risks and progress on mitigation efforts.
- Lead training initiatives that cultivate a risk-aware culture across Blue Cross, empowering all employees to engage in consistent and effective risk management.
- Act as an advisor and coach, promoting proactive risk mitigation throughout the organisation.
- Develop and maintain robust business recovery plans and procedures to ensure operational resilience.
- Implement a business continuity plan enabling Blue Cross to function effectively in times of crisis.
About you
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual who embodies a genuine passion for risk management and business continuity. You will bring a wealth of experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks, alongside a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. Your analytical mindset will enable you to assess complex information and translate it into actionable insights, ensuring our organisation remains resilient and responsive to emerging challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior management to team members across all levels. A collaborative spirit is key, to foster a culture of risk awareness throughout Blue Cross, empowering others to take ownership of their roles in risk management and business continuity.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- A recognised risk management professional qualification.
- Proven experience working in a risk management environment, preferably within the UK.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for influencing and building relationships at all levels.
- Knowledge of internal controls frameworks and UK regulatory requirements.
- Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with risk management software.
- Familiarity with the UK Charity Commission guidelines and regulations.
- Experience working in the non-profit sector.
We’ve attached the full job description for further details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We look forward to receiving your application!
About Blue Cross
Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897.
Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help.
Pets change lives. We change theirs.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this.
At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.
Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.
We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.
Our values
Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.
Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times
Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking
Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Collaborate closely with our Senior Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, support individual giving and contribute to bid writing for projects that align with CSE’s strategic goals.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) but will consider a minimum of 30 hours.
- The salary for the role will be £27,121 to £32,486
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Write compelling funding pitches for projects or fundraising campaigns.
- Represent CSE at external events to promote our work, support horizon scanning and identify future partners for the fundraising team to work with.
- Maintain accurate and up to date fundraising content on website, all other CSE communications channels and third-party platforms.
- Support the running of online and in-person events to raise awareness of CSE’s work with key stakeholders and potential funders.
- Steward current individual supporters, building engagement through a supporter journey.
- Develop campaigns and appeals to engage with new audiences and encourage new supporters.
- Ensure all income and donations are processed, and acknowledged appropriately, including using systems for accurately managing supporter data.
- Research Trusts and Foundations to identify prospects with objectives which align with CSE’s strategic goals. Collate this information in an appropriate, accessible format.
- Develop creative ways of presenting CSE to engage corporate partners leading to mutually beneficial relationships with social purpose.
- Write content for sections of bids.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- Competence with MS Office programmes – in particular Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Excellent verbal and written communication expertise, able to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences.
- Empathetic and communicative – able to nurture and build relationships with a wide range of donors and supporters.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with limited supervision and as part of a team.
- Good time management skills, including priority setting, multi-tasking and problem-solving.
- Understanding of trust and foundation funders.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 29 October 2024
Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 5 or Wednesday 6 November 2024, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
REMAP is a unique national charity. It brings together two groups of people: volunteers skilled at making things and disabled people who need specialist equipment. Each year, around 3,000 pieces of custom-made equipment help transform the lives of disabled people.
REMAP’s army of ingenious inventors designs and makes equipment for young and old alike and then provides it free of charge. The aim is always to help people achieve quality of life, filling the gap where no suitable equipment is available commercially.
With an exciting new strategy that will continue to place the client at the heart of our work, we seek an experienced charity sector referral officer to help us deliver on our mission and vision.
REMAP is an organisation that encourages its team members to contribute their thoughts and ideas actively and work together to achieve its aims and ambitions. You will be given the space to work autonomously and grow in the role, but with the support of your colleagues and line manager when you need us. You can work to your strengths and share your successes and learning with the broader team, who will, in turn, look to share their experiences and learning.
The Role
The Referrals Officer role is critical to the charity. It ensures that our referral process is managed effectively for our clients and branches.
This is both an internal and external role. The person in this role is the first point of contact for all referral queries. You will assign referrals to branches, liaise with clients and volunteers, and maintain our CRM system.
We seek a strong people person with at least two years of experience operating a CRM system regularly (ideally Salesforce). Experience working to develop a CRM system and client journey would be advantageous.
As a small charity, you will thrive in a busy environment, have excellent prioritisation skills and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude. We are a supportive team, and you will work closely with our Operations Manager and wider volunteer delivery colleagues to help REMAP support our clients and branches across the UK.
About You
We want you to bring relevant experience, passion, dedication, positivity, and flair to our work.
To be considered for this role, you will have demonstrable experience in a similar position and be comfortable working with a diverse range of volunteers/people. As a self-starter, you can work at pace and quickly assess and deliver to changing priorities in a busy remote team. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to coordinate multiple tasks/activities and have the flexibility to respond to changing demands. Ideally, you will have experience dealing with enquiries from health professionals and vulnerable clients.
You will be proactive, enthusiastic, and excited about joining an organisation with ambitious plans to future-proof its services and reach more disabled people. Experience working in a remote environment is highly desirable.
Additional information about the role
Place of work: Fully remote, with occasional 2/3 nights away for year-round events.
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 dependent on experience
Holiday entitlement: It begins at 25 days per annum, in addition to public holidays and the Christmas stand-down.
Application Instructions
To apply, please send your CV and a separate cover letter of no more than two A4 sides describing how you meet the job description and personal specifications.
We are a Disabled Confident employee.
Candidates who fail to follow the instructions will automatically be screened out of the selection process.
Closing date for Applications: 11.59 pm Sunday 10th November
Interviews: Interviews for the role will be held on the week commencing 25th November 2024.
If you would like further information about the role or have any questions, please contact Kelly, Operations Manager.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Grants Administrator to join our team and support the operation of our expanding research grants programme at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. In this role, you will manage key administrative tasks and ensure the accurate processing of data related to research funding.
A core part of your role will involve maintaining and updating our grants management database, ensuring all records are current and correct. You will work closely with research institutes to verify and process grant-related invoices, ensuring they align with the awarded funding. Additionally, you'll collaborate with our Finance Team to ensure timely payments and proper record-keeping.
Your responsibilities will also include requesting and processing reports from grant recipients, ensuring they are reviewed by the appropriate colleagues or Research Advisory Panels. You will play a key role in monitoring the impact of funded research, including tracking publications and other outputs.
You will also support researchers in submitting applications for funding, coordinating the review process, and assisting with the successful award of grants. Accurate record-keeping of research contacts, such as grantees and reviewers, is also an important part of this position.
If you are organised, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this could be the perfect role for you. Join us in helping to support vital research and make a real impact.
What are we looking for?
Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to manage data processing tasks with accuracy and care. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential as you will be working closely with colleagues and external contacts.
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills, ensuring consistent and accurate work. You should be able to manage your time effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines, while maintaining a thorough approach to record-keeping.
We're seeking someone who can work independently and bring a flexible attitude to a range of tasks. If you are organised, self-motivated, and enjoy working with data, this role could be a great fit for you.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Interview dates have been scheduled for 13th and 20th November
Hybrid Working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance
(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. We are open to part-time applications and job shares. If you are looking for flexibility, please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.
Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.
To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.
Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Analysis & Insight
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £27,200 - £32,000
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Research & Insight Manager
As a Research and Insight Analyst at the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), you will be a key member of the Analysis and Insights (A&I) team, dedicated to empowering the NFCC and UK Fire and Rescue Services with actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. You will work collaboratively with a team of research and data analysis professionals to support the team's objectives and contribute to the wider goals of the NFCC.
Your role will involve using your skills to deliver valuable insights through effective information gathering, detailed analysis, and comprehensive reporting. You will work on both routine and ad-hoc projects, supporting the team in responding to major events within the fire and rescue sector.
Key responsibilities of a Research & Insight Analyst:
Following the processes and policies set out in the A&I team’s terms of reference document, to ensure high quality, consistent approaches to all work.
Designing and executing information gathering exercises, ensuring that they are clear, easy to understand and will yield the information required to produce the identified output.
Information gathering methods primarily include designing online survey tools and question sets but can also include workshops, interviews and focus groups.
Ensuring the validation and quality assurance of any information gathered to ensure that all insights gathered are accurate and statistically significant.
Interpreting findings and drawing meaningful conclusions using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.
Producing clear, concise and well-structured outputs, utilising visualisations to enhance understanding and engagement when presenting to stakeholders. These outputs could be developed using MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI or similar.
Ensuring the Strategic Improvement Model (SIM) is kept up to date by reviewing and analysing reports about UK FRSs (from the inspectorate (HMICFRS), major inquiry reports, independently commissioned reports and other sources.
Supporting the work of the NFCC Organisational Learning team and ACER (Academic, Collaboration, Evaluation and Research) Group
Familiarity with research methodologies and outputs, such as literature reviews, and using them to identify trends, gaps, and best practices
Assisting as required when the A&I team is commissioned to support work related to major events or incidents
Assisting as required with team administrative duties
The successful candidate will have:
Experience working as a research analyst, or equivalent
Excellent qualitative research skills, including survey question design, and thematic analysis.
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to design and develop engaging outputs
Good numerical skills with the ability to spot trends and anomalies
Good MS Excel skills (including Pivot tables and charts, complex formatting and formulas)
Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able work within a team working solely from home
Some experience of data visualisation tools such as PowerBI would be beneficial
Experience working with academia and/or on academic research would be beneficial
The Selection Process
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that makes you excited; please have a look at the Job description and apply.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC Website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.
Closing date: 24 November 2024 with interviews week commencing 9 December 2024.
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Project Officer to join our Employment and Skills team, working across the Wigan Borough.
If you have a keen interest in the health and wellbeing of others this is a perfect role for you. Working in line with the five ways to wellbeing which are: Connect, Get Active, Take Notice, Learn and Give, this rewarding programme is structured to improve the lives of local people aged 19+ and give them the skills and resilience to thrive in their personal lives once the programme has completed.
Previous experience in working in this area is desirable but we welcome applicants from all sectors as transferrable skills are highly important to bring new ideas to enhance this programme.
We are looking for someone who will work with local services who can provide awareness sessions to participants and plan and deliver engaging sessions that support the 5 ways to wellbeing. You will be required to manage and develop relationships with our existing referral partners and seek new opportunities marketing the programme.
The role will involve recruiting participants from across the borough to join the programme and signposting for relevant support that is required for attendees. During the programme you will work with adults to develop an individual learning plan to plan for next steps and assist to break down barriers to progressions e.g., tackling loneliness, providing employment advice and building confidence and resilience.
You will be part of the Employment and Skills department who deliver team programmes and one to one mentoring. The established team regular meet to share best practice and discuss standardisation of delivery as this programme is a non accredited adult learning course funded by the Workers Education Association via GMCA.
If you think you've got what it takes, then we'd like to hear from you.
How To Apply
For the full job description and person specification and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for an experienced healthcare professional to join our team of Myeloma Information Specialists. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this post, and you will have previous experience in information delivery, as well as good IT and organisational skills. Previous experience working in oncology, haematology, clinical research, or a healthcare environment would be an advantage for this role.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five-year strategy.
As a Myeloma Information Specialist, you will provide a range of information and support on myeloma and related conditions to anyone affected by myeloma including patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
You will be part of the team on the Myeloma UK Infoline, taking calls and responding to queries, and assisting in the development and monitoring of the Infoline and Ask the Nurse services. You will be required to develop an awareness of research and clinical developments and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
Due to the needs of the service, we are unable to consider applications for part-time working with working hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 10 November 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 18 November 2024. You will be asked to do a task prior to your interview.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex,
· race,
· disability,
· age,
· sexual orientation,
· gender reassignment,
· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking a part-time Finance and Grant Management Officer to maintain our internal financial controls, assist with budgeting, and oversee our expenditures, especially by continually tracking our grant spending. The successful candidate will be a valued member of our friendly, dedicated team.
The successful candidate will bring a strong knowledge of good financial management practices for a small UK charity, and will be comfortable creating budgets and forecasts. We have a preference for candidates with experience in the UK charity sector, especially working with small or mid-size organisations.
**The successful candidate must have a right to work in the UK and plan to be based here.**
Person specification:
RSI is looking for a finance and grants management professional who has:
- An appropriate qualification or degree in a field such as finance or accounting.
- Experiencing managing the financial aspects of restricted and unrestricted grants for a small or mid-size UK charity.
- An ability to produce clear, persuasive and detailed reports in English.
- Experience with budgeting, managing accounts, tracking expenditures and preparing financial forecasts.
- Strong interpersonal skills a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
- A strong commitment to RSI’s mission of upholding human rights and ending discrimination.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the expenditure of restricted and unrestricted grant funds; carry out grant monitoring and reporting.
- Supporting grant applications, for example by identifying needs and developing budgets.
- Assist with budgets and financial forecasts.
- Periodically review and update RSI’s internal financial controls.
- Assist with monthly management accounts and annual independent examinations.
- Review staff requests for reimbursement.
- Assist the Executive Director and Fundraising Officer in liaising with current and potential funders, as needed.
Application Details: If you are interested in this position, please upload your CV and answer the screening questions on Charity Job.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis.
We offer flexible working hours.
About Us
Rights & Security International (RSI) stops human rights abuses committed in the name of national security. We challenge religious, racial and gender bias in national security policies and programmes, promote justice and transparency and ensure that voices of communities facing discrimination are heard.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: National role which will involve extensive travel across England and Wales
Salary: £28,350 per annum FTE, £14,175 per annum actual earnings.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday (weekend & evening work may be required occasionally)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance, Season Ticket loan, Cycle to work scheme, Charity worker discounts, Enhanced maternity package, Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Groupwork Development Officer to deliver and develop groupwork programmes within the Women’s Estates, working closely with prison agencies and staff to facilitate life-changing relationship and parenting courses. You will play a vital role in empowering women to achieve positive outcomes and rebuild family ties.
Key Responsibilities:
• Promote Pact’s groupwork and parenting courses, supporting the recruitment of suitable participants through assessments and outreach.
• Facilitate the delivery of Pact’s relationship and parenting courses, including 1:1 booklets, to achieve positive outcomes for participants.
• Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with prison agencies to promote Pact and ensure effective referral procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Pact and prison staff to ensure smooth running of the groupwork programme, ensuring it complements other services provided within the prison.
• Work alongside prison staff, case managers, and key personnel to support women attending the courses.
• Promote Pact’s reputation to attract support from statutory and third-sector partners.
• Recording and Reporting:
• Monitor and support systems for thorough evaluation, data collection, and management.
• Attend key meetings, providing performance feedback and ensuring the programme's alignment with goals.
• Contribute to monthly service reports and provide updates on service progress to Pact and external partners as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in group facilitation, particularly in relationship or parenting programmes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with prison staff, participants, and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and promote collaboration between various stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in data collection, reporting, and programme evaluation.
• A commitment to empowering individuals, especially women, to make positive life changes.
Organisation:
Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds including those who have previous convictions (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory HMPPS/ MoJ Security Prison Vetting, satisfactory employer references covering a minimum of 3 years and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
About us
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120+ years of service delivery.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity.
You may have experience in the following: Group Facilitator, Training Coordinator, Programme Officer, Learning and Development Officer, Family Support Worker, Prison Programme Coordinator, Case Manager, Community Development Officer, Social Worker, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Parenting Course Facilitator, Support Worker, Criminal Justice Programme Officer, Resettlement Worker, etc.
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Dementia Carers Count have an exciting hybrid opportuinity to deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, at home with one day in the London office, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Job Title: Fundraising & Admin Officer
Reports to: Public Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: £30,000 pa
Location: Hybrid, one day a week in the London office.
Job purpose
To deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Key responsibilities
• Be the first point of contact for supporters, campaigners and others, managing enquiries via post, online and over the phone to ensure everyone has a quality experience.
• Manage processes for fundraising donations.
• Work with teams across the organisation and with carers to produce creative and engaging thank you and stewardship materials.
• Support the fundraising team with prospect research to help identify potential new supporters.
• Draft funder reports, small trust funding applications and fundraising communications.
• Support the administration and delivery of fundraising activities and initiatives.
• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practice in fundraising.
• Support the marketing & communications manager to deliver effective internal communications.
• Support the services team to deal with carer enquiries and casework, administer online groups, and produce reports.
• Support the organisation with general administrative duties as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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St Catherine’s, the newest and largest mixed undergraduate/graduate college within the University of Oxford, is seeking to appoint an Alumni Relations & Stewardship Officer to join its friendly, dynamic Development Office.
The Alumni Relations & Stewardship Officer plays a pivotal role in fostering long-term connections between the College and its alumni community, while enhancing relationships with donors through structured stewardship efforts. The role involves developing and implementing innovative strategies to engage alumni, facilitating alumni networking, managing day-to-day alumni communications, managing the alumni database, and ensuring that donors are appropriately recognized for their contributions, with impactful donor communications.
There is significant opportunity for innovation and growth within this role, and you will play a key part in shaping the future of alumni relations at the College.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing events, including planning, logistics, and post-event evaluation. They will also have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
The salary is set within the range £30,487-£33,966 per annum, comprising 35 hours per week. In return, we offer a range of benefits including lunch without charge, free use of the College gym and travel season ticket loans.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference? We are looking for a Regional Relationship Fundraiser to join our team and help drive vital income generation for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. Working from home, you'll support local businesses, individuals, and groups, empowering them to raise funds for a cause that truly matters.
In this role, you will develop, manage, and deliver fundraising activities within your region. From organising community and local business events to supporting volunteers, you will be responsible for creating meaningful and lasting relationships with fundraisers. Your role will be to ensure that all supporters feel valued and appreciated, while helping to maximise the income generated for the charity.
A key part of your work will involve delivering fantastic supporter care. You will guide fundraisers through their bespoke journey, offering personalised support via meetings, phone calls, and emails, helping them feel connected and inspired to continue their efforts. You'll also collaborate with our volunteering branches and groups to help them grow their local fundraising activities, ensuring they have all the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.
Accuracy and organisation are key in this role, as you will manage records in our CRM system and ensure all funds are received promptly and correctly. Ensuring all fundraiser activities meet the law, best practice guidelines and internal policies.
You'll also play an active role in public events, representing the charity, delivering presentations, and participating in local media interviews on behalf of the Association.
If you're a proactive and motivated individual with a passion for community engagement, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in supporting a vital cause and helping to create lasting change.
What are we looking for?
Experience in community fundraising or relationship management. You will need to be passionate about inspiring and supporting others to achieve their fundraising goals. You will have the ability to motivate and coach people, helping them feel confident and valued throughout their journey.
Strong communication skills are essential, both written and verbal, as you'll be engaging with a wide range of supporters. We're looking for someone who is empathetic, able to understand and relate to different motivations, and who can build personalised relationships.
You should be familiar with CRM systems and GDPR guidelines, with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all interactions. Flexibility and resilience are key, as you'll need to adapt to changing situations while staying motivated. A full clean driving licence and the ability to work some evenings and weekends are also required.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.
Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.
DBS: Depending on the nature of your role you may be required to complete a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.
To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.
Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Summary
CAAS provide an ADHD and Autism Support Service for the 8 boroughs of NW London, from our base in Eastcote, with a team of Support Workers. Our work includes offering information, advice, and support to ADHD / autistic people, their families, and professionals in NW London, with the aim of improving quality of life and developing neurodiverse-aware communities. Some of the support is offered through one2one meetings, some of the support is provided through groups and courses which aim to increase understanding and awareness, and provide opportunities for peer support, and some of the support is offered through training and workshops to educate professionals and drive for accommodations to be made to services to allow greater access for our client group.
The Family Team Lead will assist the Family Service Manager in overseeing the operational running and leadership and management of our Family Team at our centre in Eastcote.
The Family Team Lead will be responsible for the line management of some of our Family Support Workers, as well as the direct delivery of services, including being the lead facilitator on some of our parenting courses. As such, we are looking for a friendly, organised and hard-working individual. The role requires strong administrative skills, excellent communication skills and a drive to ensure everyone who seeks support from us has the best possible experience. If you’re passionate about supporting neurodivergent people and their families, then this is an ideal opportunity for you.
There is no requirement for any experience of, or understanding of, autism / ADHD, as we will provide training on the conditions. This role will best suit someone who is very organised, who is able to task switch easily between line management, project management, client facing support work, group facilitation, course content creation and strategic and operational planning activities, and who is able to interact with a high number of clients and staff each week in order to ensure the sufficient number of appointments are provided to meet our funder requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess experience working with vulnerable individuals and demonstrate confidence, composure during crises, quick thinking, and adaptability. A genuine acceptance of diversity and a keenness to learn are essential.
This role would suit someone with a key worker, social worker or teacher background.
Key Responsibilities – Project Lead
Line Management
· Organise and lead regular meetings for team members, including case management and monthly performance review meetings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
·Supervise the Family Team staff in fulfilling their own job descriptions, supporting their professional development and ensuring the effective use of resources
· Develop good knowledge and understanding of the services for which you are accountable, and to ensure the implementation of better practice initiatives
· To ensure that the Family Team work collaboratively to manage and lead their clients in an effective way, in line with best practice and CAAS values, making a positive difference to the people we support whilst improving their outcomes
Project Management
· Support the Family Services Manager in planning, mobilising and delivering projects to better support clients across NW London
· Develop key relationships with professionals and funders in NW London to ensure effective mobilisation, communication, delivery and evaluation of projects
· Prepare risk management, quality assessment and process documents to ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in line with our policies and procedures.
Family Services Development
· Support the Family Services Manager in driving forward the family team strategic and operational plans, so that our family services remain impactful, user led, accessible and current.
· Ensure output, outcome and impact measures are considered, maintained and evaluated across staff and across projects to ensure continuous performance improvements.
· Provide first line safeguarding guidance to the team, to support them in delivering appropriate, safe and compliant safeguarding of all who access family services
· Deliver a programme of ongoing resource review and development, to ensure the PowerPoints, resources and tools used by the team in the delivery of their work are up to date, appropriately branded and effectively stored on our system
· Lead a programme of ongoing professional development within the team, to ensure that the different skills, knowledge and experience within the team is cascaded throughout the team, and new learnings and ways of doing things incorporated.
· Support the development of a ‘Client Voice’ project to identify how best we can hear and respond to feedback from family clients that we serve – and those that we don’t currently serve – so that our services can be tailored and effective for our wide community.
Key Responsibilities – Supporting Families – Direct support of families
Providing individualised support
· Offer one to one support as requested by families and professional agencies, e.g. by supporting families in preparing for or attending meetings with schools/health/social services etc.
· Diligently record actions and monitor client progress using live reporting software, and assess risk and accommodation needs of the clients, to support their individual needs and protect them.
·Promote CAAS parenting resources, both in person and online.
· Develop knowledge and relationships of regional voluntary and statutory organisations and be able to signpost families to local agencies as necessary.
Facilitating Workshops and Training
· Deliver training to professionals in schools, education settings and the community.
· Facilitate CAAS specialist parenting courses, such as our Understanding Autism course.
Drop-In Support Co-ordination
· Our drop-in support service is the bedrock of our family support work, and we have offered drop-in support sessions for parents for over 20 years. Our drop-in support service has grown in the last year, and now encompasses daytime and evening groups, both in our centre and online. You will act as the lead facilitator for the overall project, sharing best practice across the different elements of the service, evaluating its effectiveness for those we serve.
Key Responsibilities – Liaison and Consultation
Outreach and Representation
· Serve as a representative of CAAS to advocate for organisational interests and services, as well as to voice client concerns and ensure their needs are addressed.
·Participate in community outreach efforts, including attending SEND specific local events
· Liaise with local professionals to create and sustain partnerships and coordinate services.
· Engage with statutory and volunteer services within the borough, such as health, social care, and Carers support services, to establish a support network.
· Attend charity events, networking promotions, and exhibitions to maintain and develop professional relationships.
Knowledge Management and Advocacy
· Remain up to date with all organisational services for accurate representation and consultation.
· Stay informed about existing support services in NW London.
· Keep abreast of national and local trends and developments affecting ADHD / autistic children and their families, identifying opportunities to raise awareness and develop suitable services and support.
Key Responsibilities - Organisational
Client Documentation and Communication
· Provide written reports as required by professional agencies and CAAS and develop appropriate project-specific monitoring or reporting requirements.
· Enforce and comply with GDPR standards for all data handling and communications.
· Uphold a neuroaffirmative approach in all communications, aligning with CAAS brand language and aesthetics.
Professional Development and Team Collaboration
· Comply with policies, procedures, guidelines, and codes of practice as laid down by CAAS and the Law.
· Participate in monthly supervision to enhance service quality and personal development.
· Attend, contribute to and lead a range of meetings with colleagues across the organisation, offering insights and feedback.
· Attend and deliver staff training throughout the year to remain updated with best practices and organisational procedures.
Other Responsibilities
· To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the Family Services Manager.
· To actively participate in and undertake training and development of self and others.
Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role.
Person Specification - Essential
· Previous experience managing people and projects.
· Experience of co-production that values the expertise and experiences of all stakeholders, ensuring that services are more responsive to the actual needs and preferences of those they are intended to benefit.
· Have clear and confident communication skills, to represent the organisation effectively both internally and externally. Demonstrate openness and authenticity through communication, embodying CAAS Values including integrity, valuing difference and foster trust and respect.
· Robust knowledge and experience of safeguarding practices and risk management.
· Be well-informed about reasonable adjustments, strategies, and coping mechanisms to support the needs of neurodivergent people.
·Show the ability to manage a diverse workload with competing demands
· Exhibit the ability to monitor and evaluate work effectively.
· Be proficient in computer software, as much of the work is managed through technology and computer systems.
Person Specification - Desirable
· Have experience or knowledge of working with neurodivergent children and their families, including an understanding of the challenges faced.
· Qualified facilitator / demonstrable experience in facilitating groups and delivering training.
· Voluntary Sector Experience.
· Counselling, facilitation, or coaching skills.
Equal Opportunities
CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.
We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.
CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.
PLEASE NOTE WE FOLLOW SAFER RECRUITMENT PROCESSES, SO WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CVS INSTEAD OF APPLICATION FORMS. TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE VACANCIES PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have the skills to support and mentor men in their recovery? We are looking for someone with a heart for addiction recovery work to join the friendly staff team at Yeldall Manor, a Christian drug and alcohol treatment centre for men, near Reading. We are a healing community with a holistic approach, supporting men with addiction problems to heal, transform and thrive.
The role of Recovery Support Keyworker involves one-to-one and group support with our residents; encouraging and supporting them in all practical aspects of their recovery including objectives and goals, leave and visit planning, behaviour and health, housing and employment matters. You will be a committed Christian, with excellent inter-personal and the ability to implement firm but caring boundaries, plus good administrative abilities, able to complete care planning and risk assessments. The rewards of being part of men turning their lives around is immense!
If you would like to join our committed and friendly team, and have the skills necessary to support men in their recovery, then we would like to hear from you. Please see our JD attached for more information.
This is a full-time, permanent role for 40 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends (part-time work could be considered for the right candidate).
Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate be a committed and practising Christian (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required. This position is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Please use your covering letter to explain your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.
Please use your covering letter to demonstrate how you suit the role as outlined in the attached job description
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Amplifying the voice of the Cannington Shaw Heritage Skills Academy
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Groundwork as Digital Media Officer at Cannington Shaw Heritage Skills Academy, where you'll be at the heart of our mission to preserve and promote heritage skills. We are seeking someone with creativity and passion who will help us reach new audiences and inspire the next generation.
At it’s height, Cannington Shaw was the largest glass bottle maker in the world. All that now remains is the # 7 Bottle Shop – a fine example of what was once one of the first regenerative tank furnaces in the world. Derelict since closure of the works in the 1980s, it is now badly overgrown, with considerable structural deterioration. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Grade II Listed, and on the Heritage at Risk Register since 2002.
In the ownership of the Cannington Shaw Preservation Trust, the site is about to undergo a transformation as the first phase in restoring the building begins thanks to a £1.3m grant from the St Helens Town Deal.
A partner in the process, Groundwork Cheshire Lancs & Merseyside are leading on a project to develop and deliver a Heritage Skills Academy that aims to link the opportunities presented by the conservation and restoration of the building with local people wishing to develop their skills – with a particular focus on heritage construction skills.
This role is designed to provide practical hands on experience of working on a live heritage project, allowing the successful applicant to develop their experience of partnership working, – as well as a wide range of heritage skills, crafts and techniques.
What We're Looking For
A Creative Spark: A passion for crafting compelling content that tells our story.
Excellent Communication: The ability to convey our message clearly and effectively.
Digital Savvy: A strong understanding of social media and digital marketing.
A Great Mindset: A good work ethic and a willingness to learn and adapt to the everchanging digital landscape.
If you think you've got what we're looking for, we'd like to hear from you.
How To Apply
For the full job description and person specification and details on how to apply, please visit our website.
Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.