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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Peer Support Service Manager
Ref: 616
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent
Working base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes.

Job Purpose

This role is an exciting opportunity to join, manage and support our Peer Support service which offers Peer Support group sessions in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes. This is a varied role where the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the service and for the line management of Peer Support Coordinator, Peer Mentor Facilitator, Peer Support Workers and volunteers across BLMK.

The role will also involve the assessment and processing of new referrals and leading and supporting on more complex cases that may require intervention for suitability. The success candidate will work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure that the Peer Support service consistently provides quality support for service users and is managed effectively in line with KPI’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Peer Support service including peer support groups and mentoring across localities in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes and ensure outcomes which supports individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed Peer Support model and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Carry out assessments on individuals’ suitability for Mind BLMK’s Peer Support service in line with the Access to Service procedure.
• Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteers and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
• Provide cover and support for Peer Support groups and mentor facilitator in line with service needs.
• Spend time regularly in each location, ensuring best practice is in place across all aspects of the service, from assessment & delivery to data input & reporting.
• Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to support a team who bring their Lived Experience of mental health to their roles, keeping an up to date understanding of working with and managing those with Lived Experience.
• Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Peer Support Coordinator, Workers, Mentor Facilitator and volunteers).
• Provide the infrastructure Peer Support Workers need to deliver the support safely and confidently, including identifying and implementing opportunities for upskilling, progression and training.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: Wednesday 26th November 2024 
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply

Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Who we are

The Heart of England Forest is helping to reverse centuries of woodland decline by creating and conserving a huge broadleaf forest in the heart of the country, a place of enduring natural beauty, protected and secured for generations to come.

We take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment. Our work creating biodiverse habitats that support not just wildlife, but human life, will give us all the best chance of adapting to our changing climate. 

The Forest is more than just trees…
It is home to an incredible array of habitats, including new tree planting, mature and ancient woodland, grassland, heathland, farmland, and wetland, that enable animals, plants, and people to thrive. As the Forest grows, eventually covering 30,000 acres (an area the size of 17,000 football pitches), so too will the benefits to both our health and that of the natural world. 

The role

Due to a retirement, we’re looking for an experienced accountant to join us as our new Finance Manager.  Reporting to the Head of Finance you will manage our small but effective finance team to ensure everything is recorded in the finance system accurately and efficiently.

We value the importance of continual improvement and in this role, you will be looking for ways to make our processes more efficient and simpler for non-finance stakeholders.

You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks from financial transactions, process improvement, submitting statutory returns (VAT, payroll, gift aid etc) as well as providing support and guidance to colleagues who may have technical queries.

Finance acumen doesn’t come naturally to everyone so it is key you are able to explain and present information to non-financial stakeholders in a way they can understand and make informed decisions.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Heart of England Forest is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion amongst our current and future workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer and part of The Race Report, driving diversity in the environment sector. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

 

What do we offer?

• The chance to join an ambitious charity and play a part in creating and conserving a huge Forest for the benefit of people, wildlife and the environment. There has never been a more important and exciting time to work in conservation.  Climate change has never been higher within the public consciousness and political landscape, with tree planting at the forefront of carbon sequestration.
• Competitive salary with a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory company pension with 4.5% employer contribution
• Health Cash Plan – get cash back on opticians, dentists and more!
• Group Income Protection Scheme – to support you if you get sick
• Employee Assistance Programme – financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
• Access to exclusive discounts from thousands of retailers
• Life Assurance at four times your basic salary

​Please download our candidate pack to find out more!

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in the North of England. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering the North of England. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts.  You will also be supporting the Operational Managers to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy.  You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.

You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.

You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.

You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to.  Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 5.00pm on 29th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Volunteer Coordinator..

We look forward to hearing from you.

We’re Causeway, the UK-wide charity who believes in the power of lasting change. We take people from existing to living, and empower our service users, including survivors of modern slavery and exploitation, to find their voice and place in society. Since 2005, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year. In 2018, we collaborated with South Yorkshire Police to launch Plan B. This helped to launch the LifeNavigate department. Using a trauma-informed approach, we are fully committed to breaking the cycle of crime, alongside other organisations such as South Yorkshire Police and Merseyside Police. Our vision is to ensure a thriving future for marginalised and vulnerable people, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

Role Summary

How this role fits into the vision and objectives of Causeway

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety and Facilities Manager to join the Causeway team. This person will be key in helping us to provide the safe and secure environments for the whole of Causeway. The role involves oversight of all Causeway facilities and ensuring Health & Safety practices are implemented and followed.

Responsibilities

• To work with accredited Health and Safety consultants to manage the health and safety and its implementation across Causeway properties and offices to ensure the welfare of staff, volunteers and service users.

• Line management of the Maintenance Coordinator and Facilities Administrator.

• To oversee the maintenance coordinators responsibility for planned and unplanned maintenance of properties, and their undertaking and/managing necessary works including repairs and improvements.

• To develop and maintain a planned approach to property maintenance and management that ensures standards are upheld.

• To liaise with and arrange work with landlords, where the necessary work being undertaken falls within their contractual obligations.

• To oversee internal health and safety and maintenance recording systems for all properties and to ensure all necessary works are actioned in a timely manner, working with the maintenance coordinator.

• To source suitable properties (accommodation or offices) to lease/rent when required ensuring they comply with contract stipulations and take a role in facilitating office/accommodation moves.

• To prepare and submit planning or HMO applications where necessary for change of use and/or refurbishment of properties.

• To set up and streamline maintenance contracts (e.g. gas/electricity/water/broadband etc), and to monitor and cap utility usage across properties (where needed and reasonable).

• To carry out and review health and safety assessments of the following aspects: (or to discharge the responsibility of these assessments when required)

• Accommodations and offices on a frequent basis to ensure properties are being maintained and run in accordance with sector and statutory guidelines.
• Organisation wide risk assessments, such as DSE, contractor activities.
• Implementation of new services.
• Events ran by the organisation.

• To keep up to date with Health and Safety Legislation and ensure and record compliance with procedures, including PAT Testing and Fire Safety.

• To carry out annual health and safety and fire inspections at properties and advise teams on actions that need to be taken.

• To execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines working in conjunction with key managers across Causeway regions.

• To prepare and embed policies to establish a positive culture of health and safety which focuses on service user quality of care and provision.

• To monitor and evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to relevant legislation.

• To recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.

• To report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics to the management team of Causeway. Including the producing of the annual Health & Safety report for the management board and board of trustees.

• To be the lead on Health & Safety matters in the organization.

• To be the main point of contact for The Salvation Army regarding matters relating to Health & Safety.

• Oversight of SAHA inspections.

• Oversight and updating of the Salvation Army related compliance and obligations, includes the PILF.

• Oversight of the implementation of the Health & Safety ISO as required by the MSVCC contract.

• Assist departments in completing risk assessments.

• Assist and advise on Health & Safety when new services are in implementation stages.

• Deliver training on Health & Safety and Fire Safety across all regions.

• To be a part of the team that deliver Lone Working training across all regions.

• To assist in providing information and evidence for CQC inspections.

• Responsible for RIDDOR. Any other duties that commensurate with the role

Research portfolio manager

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 17 November 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 25 November 2024, face to face in our Peterborough office

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

We are looking for a confident and dynamic individual to support the management of our expanding research portfolio. This is a new, key role to ensure the successful delivery of our funded projects and help maximise the impact of our grants programme.

You will have a strong understanding of medical research and its funding landscape, be able to develop specialist knowledge of our research portfolio and communicate this internally with relevant teams.

You will be able to review scientific reports effectively to ensure work packages are followed and milestones are met and will be able to provide approval for the payment of research funds in line with the charity's terms and regulations.

You will have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong, effective relationships within the research community and be enthusiastic about attending scientific meetings and conferences.

A highly organised individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you will be a team player and an excellent collaborator, with strong interpersonal skills.

You’ll have a can-do attitude will be able to coordinate new initiatives for research funding. With a passion for research, you’ll be driven by our mission to make a difference to the millions of people at risk of or living with kidney disease.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £65 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may have experience in the following: Research Manager, Research Coordinator, Grants Manager, Research Funding Manager, Programme Manager, Scientific Officer, Research Administrator, Project Manager, Research Engagement Manager, Grants Coordinator, Research Officer, Academic Liaison Officer, Medical Research Manager, Research Strategy Coordinator, Research Portfolio Administrator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

REF-217 550

Off The Record (OTR) is an independent charity based in the Havant Borough. We have been supporting young people and their families in South East Hampshire since 1977.

Young people are at the heart of what we do, and we aim to support the emotional health and wellbeing of our community's young people through one-to-one counselling, information and support, and group support for 11-25 year olds and their families.

We are looking for a motivated, capable, and adaptable Family Services Team Manager.

OTR embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Please advise us of any requirements to support your application to us.

PLEASE NOTE - A cover letter is important to help us understand more about you and your interest in the role, beyond your CV. Please also be sure to send a cover note telling us why you want to work here, how you feel you meet the essential criteria from the section below, and your availability for hours.

•    Are you passionate about making a difference to the emotional health and wellbeing of the young people in our community?
•    Do have the drive and ambition to support service growth and development?
•    Do you have bags of enthusiasm and enjoy working in a small close-knit team?

Then we would love to hear from you! In return we can offer:

•  A supportive team and a positive and caring work environment where everyone’s ideas for improvement are welcomed and valued
•  In house training and opportunities including in the areas of emotional health and wellbeing.
•  Social events to get to know your colleagues and have some fun! 
•  NEST pension scheme, free on-site parking, company sick pay.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of young people in South East Hampshire, by overseeing our new portfolio of young people’s and family support services.

Salary: £16 to £17.91 per hour (based on experience – FTE @ 37 hours = £30,784 to £34,450)

Hours: Full time preferred but would consider applicants interested in working between 30 - 37 hours per week over 4 days

Reporting to: CEO

Responsible for: Family and Young People’s Services

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

Provide inspirational and approachable leadership and management support to all staff, volunteers and sessional workers within the team including:

•  Providing 1-2-1’s, coaching, observations and safeguarding / management supervision.
•  Leading staff and volunteer team meetings.
• Overseeing absence management and welfare.
•  Leading on team recruitment.
• Supporting and attending team social and wellbeing activities.

Services Development and Delivery

• Ensuring our group work and Young Carers services are coordinated, delivered, monitored and evaluated against internal targets and service level agreements / contracts.
• Being part of the designated safe guarding officer team.
• Developing and communicating quarterly plans in advance for all services.
• Developing new and existing programmes and activities in line with demand and funding opportunities.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with other providers and organisations, including representing OTR at networks and forums within the local statutory and voluntary sector.
• Overseeing quality of service delivery, including identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.
• Covering service delivery for OTR programmes and activities as needed.

Compliance, Reporting, Policy and Procedure

• Overseeing induction and training of staff and volunteers within the team, including ongoing training needs analysis.
• Handling and recording feedback and complaints in accordance with OTR policy.
• Producing internal and external funder and board reports
• Monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of data entry and outcomes evaluations of all services in the team.
• Overseeing the handling and monitoring of safeguarding concerns and protocols.
• Overseeing of health and safety procedures and team compliance against all OTR policies.
•  A Designated Safeguarding Officer as part of a DSO team reporting to the DSL.

Other

• Key holder and building open / closure responsibilities, including cash handling.
• First Aider and Fire Warden.
•  Participate in all requested training and management supervision.
•  Any other reasonable tasks as set by your line manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Successful track record of leading and managing teams in a children and young people and/or family services delivery setting.
• Recent experience delivering programmes and activities within children and young people and/or family services.
• Experience managing safeguarding’s
•  Awareness of contemporary issues affecting children, young people, and families.
• Training qualification and/or equivalent experience delivering training and services for young people / family services.
• Experience managing a team in line with statutory and compliance obligations including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Date Protection and GDPR, Confidentiality, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and producing service reports to a high standard for internal and external audiences.
• Managing feedback and complaints at a senior level including responding to and resolving matters raised by both external stakeholders and service users in a professional manner and in keeping with policy and procedure.
• Confident and capable user of Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365).
•  Able to use Excel, including to create reports.
• Willing and able to travel within South East Hampshire.
•  Available for evening working by arrangement and occasional weekend work.

Desirable

• Level 3 certificate, diploma, or equivalent in a related area – for example Health and Social Care, Youth Work.
• Experience developing training programmes for the children and young people / family services workforce.
• Knowledge of the local voluntary / statutory sector.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation including the Children’s Act and associated statutory guidance.
• Experience in the voluntary sector as a worker, volunteer, or service user.
• Experience using social media in a business setting.
• Experience using in-house databases and data entry.

 Attributes

• Confident and capable written and verbal communicator – able to communicate effectively with service users, external partners, agencies and professionals.
• Able to work responsively and efficiently in a demanding environment where there can be regular interruptions, competing priorities, and tight timescales.
• Capable of managing, supporting, and motivating staff dealing with difficult clients.
• Enjoy team working in a close-knit team.
• Flexible and adaptable to cover the team, and changing programme and activity needs.
• Positive attitude to young people.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision when required.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
•  Able to maintain professional boundaries including appropriate levels of confidentiality.

 

As part of our commitment to safe recruitment, all staff appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks and references will be taken up.

 

OTR embraces equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

 

 

We are thrilled to be working with Centrepoint who are searching for a wonderful Senior Philanthropy Manager. Centrepoint is the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, campaigning to end homelessness of youth by 2037.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager role leads the Philanthropy function at Centrepoint, driving the team forward as they embark on the cultivation of a strong new prospect pipeline. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a team bringing in income of over £1.3m per year, with a view to double income over the next 3 years. Working closely with the Head of Relationship Fundraising, you will lead the development of team plans, ensuring that Centrepoint diversifies its high value donor portfolio, and delivers sustainable unrestricted and restricted income. This is a great opportunity to lead a high performing team, and proactively manage relationships with senior stakeholders, internally and externally.  

To be successful in the role of Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will need:
 

• Proven experience of working with high value donors as a leading professional in the area of philanthropy.
• Demonstrable experience of securing major donor gifts at £100k+, with excellent writing skills to support the delivery of proposals.
• Proven experience of developing effective donor relationships and provision of excellent stewardship, with knowledge of the changing philanthropic landscape.

Salary: Up to £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/Hybrid or Manchester Hybrid
Deadline: Wednesday 13th Nov

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

Service Development Manager

Part funded with support from the National Lottery Community Fund

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Our client exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Their vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. They are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs the,. They provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. They coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year. They aim to put people with lived experience at the heart of their work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. Working for them means living their values.

It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. They know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value to them..

IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

This role will involve designing the 'Missing Employees' service, encompassing the scoping and structuring process, becoming the subject matter expert for the charity, and developing their menu of support to be able to offer casework support and guidance to organisations and individuals affected. This will involve working directly with adults at risk who are missing or who have experience of being missing.

You will develop guidance, policy and learning and development in this new area for the charity. You will form a new pioneering service through the building of expertise in this area and will lead in delivering support to individuals and organisations when someone goes missing, providing advice, advocacy and a confidential listening ear. You will reach out to organisations and HR leads to offer training and consultancy, so they are best prepared for missing employee experiences.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Service development

• Scope requirements for the service by working with the project steering group, identifying gaps in existing service provision and working with teams across the charity.
• Work with the Head of Service Development to design the service, including structure, design capacity, resource needs, KPIs and delivery methods.
• Develop the charity's expertise around employment law regarding missing, including policy and impact of those affected.
• Work closely through co-production with families, adults who have been missing and companies who have experienced a missing colleague, seeking feedback, sharing their experiences and developing the service and tools it needs.
• Build relationships with organisations and steward them to become financial supporters of the charity.
• Work with the Business Development Team and Corporate Fundraising team to create user journeys for companies from advice to financial support to the charity.

Service delivery

• Provide confidential consultation, advice and guidance to; employers, colleagues, adults who are returning to work after being missing and family members communicating with employers.
• Proactively contact organisations when it becomes clear they have a missing employee.
• Work with organisations, providing consultation and needs assessment, so HR professionals, line managers, and colleagues are trained and have processes in place to manage ‘Missing Employee’ incidents.

ABOUT YOU

Experience should include:

• Experience of scoping, designing and structuring a new service.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders – for example steering groups, service users, and cross-organisational colleagues.
• Experience of writing and designing guidance and forming new policy documents and operational guidelines.
• Experience of project management and leading change.

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge should include

• Ability to develop and drive forward new projects and initiatives, taking the lead and/or working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Skilled in delivering effective presentations and training in person and on line;
• Project management skills.

WHY WORK FOR THEM?

Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which really makes a difference to vulnerable people throughout the UK? They are a friendly and supportive place to work.

You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of their amazing partners

They offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. They are happy to talk about flexible working in many of their roles

Please find attached a detailed job description and person specification,

How to apply

Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 on 21 November 2024. THey reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 28 November 2024

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed term contract until 30th December 2025
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Benefits:28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service* • Company pension contribution • Life insurance (3 x salary) * • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline • Interest-free Season Ticket Loans* • Additional maternity pay and leave* •Additional paternity pay* • Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed

You may also have experience in the following: Team Leader, Services, Service Manager, Project Management, , Charities.

REF-217 813

Trusts & Foundations Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Location: London EC1Y Office with Hybrid Home Working
Work pattern: 4 – 5 days per week (28 – 35 hours per week)

About MQ Mental Health Research:

MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.

We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy, MQ is at a critical point in its development.

About the Role:

As the Trusts & Foundations Manager you will be responsible for generating income from grant making trusts and foundations.

You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.

We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and research new and pipeline trust, lottery and statutory fundraising opportunities and progress them to application stage.
• Developing the trust and foundation pipeline to generate new income and multiyear grants
• To lead the development of new fundraising proposals for priority fundraising projects, including potential research partnership opportunities where MQ collaborates on a joint bid with another institution
• To carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals
• Build long-term relationships with new and prospect trust, lottery and statutory donors, including through meetings, attendance at conferences and events, regular update calls/comms and – when possible – direct face-to-face engagement.
• Report on performance against agreed budgets and targets
• Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ Trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal

About You:

This role is for you if you are an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser, with good knowledge of the sector. You'll have demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure grants to achieve annual income targets, both through stewarding existing supporters and through researching and cultivating a pipeline of new opportunities.

You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.

We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-orientated.

Essential role requirements include:

• Experience of trusts and foundation fundraising and able to demonstrate continual growth in expertise and results in this area.
• Good understanding of the trusts and foundations fundraising environment and associated processes and different types of grant making bodies.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write concise and inspiring funding applications and to make presentations.
• Creative thinker, with ability to identify funding opportunities and match them with the right trusts.
• Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels.
• Ability to work as part of a team and spot opportunities to grow and develop relationships for the good of the organisation.

You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of using Monday[dot]com

What We're Offering You:

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Benefits

• Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
• Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
• Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
• Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
• Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

Are you an experienced campaigner or engagement professional looking for your next challenge? 

Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish? 

With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions. 

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Community Manager (North, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland) to help us achieve real impact by enhancing and deepening Fellowship engagement in the designated areas, fostering connections among fellows, facilitating fellows learning of new skills, and helping them leverage their expertise to drive tangible social change. 

The internal and external title for this role is Fellowship Engagement Manager (North, NI and RoI).

About You 

What we look for in a successful candidate:

• Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities.
• Experience of building capacity or organising others to take action, this could be in a campaign or membership organisation.
• Knowledge of best practice regarding mobilising and sustaining volunteer-led networks. 
• Ability to plan, multitask, prioritise, and work independently to meet deadlines.

To find out more about this role, please download our job description. 

Apply 

In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 25 November 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.Please get your application in as soon as possible. 

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process. 

Inclusion Statement 

As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.    

We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination.  We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.  

Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .  
 

About Us 

We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.

The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world. 

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits . 

The Hepatitis C Trust has developed projects nationally whereby peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training to service users and staff in drug and alcohol, hostel and homeless services, increasing hepatitis C awareness, access to testing and referral to treatment, for people living with hepatitis C. 

Do you have experience of working in drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C? We are looking for a passionate and skilled peer lead who has excellent communication and organisational skills. We require a good standard of education and welcome creativity and innovation in all our work.  

Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager, this post will continue the development of the project, recruiting and coordinating peers across identified areas within Eastern ODN. Working in partnership with hepatitis C clinical teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post will coordinate delivery of educational workshops, hepatitis C testing in community settings, ensure that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. 

This post will require extensive travel across Bedford and Luton (and the surrounding areas) and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

Do you enjoy working with people and have excellent administrative skills? Do you have experience of coordinating volunteers? Do you want to work for a charity that supports people to improve their health and well-being through gardening?

We’re looking for a Client Services Coordinator to support the running of the Thrive London Centre and the Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes that we provide in our gardens in Battersea Park. This role will have responsibility for recruitment and induction of volunteers who provide vital support to the running of our programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Volunteer Co Ordination

• Corporate Volunteer Day Co-ordination

• General office, financial and other Client Services functions​

Based at Thrive London in Battersea Park.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

For more information, please download the Information Pack.

To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 December 9am. Interviews are anticipated to take place on Monday 9 December 2024.

Job Title: Campaigns Manager (South East) (2 positions)

Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Elections (UK) 

Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 per annum (potential to negotiate for an exceptional candidate)

Benefit: 3% Employer’s Pension Contribution 

Tenure: Permanent

Hours: 1 position full time (37.5 hours per week) & 1 position part time (15 hours per week)

Location: Home based, with travel in South East and occasionally elsewhere

Closing date: 17:00pm Friday 22nd November 2024 (Reserve right to close earlier)

We exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.

Purpose of job

To deliver election success in priority areas across the South East, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – based on a programme of work jointly agreed between the Federal Party and South East Regional Party.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver the seat support programme agreed between LDHQ and the Regional Party to develop the skills of volunteers and staff, build party capacity, and win elections;

2. Deliver targeted wins in strategically important elections – directly managing campaigns where needed;

3. Increase the take up of national campaigns and messages that grow the Liberal Democrat brand and movement;

4. Ensure good communications and relationships between the LDHQ Campaigns & Election Directorate, the Regional Party and key stakeholders – including candidates, local parties and campaign teams.

5. Work with local parties to identify ways of increasing the diversity of membership, through engagement with local charities, organisations, groups, schools, faith institutions, publications, and personal connections.

6. Increase the diversity of candidates by working with local parties to remove barriers to standing, and encouraging all candidates, especially those from local and diverse backgrounds, to attend training and receive mentorship.

7. Maintain records of local party development plans as they are created, and successfully appointed Liberal Democrats.

8. Create a shared space for these documents which is accessible to the Campaigns Manager and selected regional staff.

If you think you you might be this person we're looking for please click on the 'Apply via Website' button for futher information and insctrutions on how to apply. 

The Party believes it is essential to foster equity, equality, diversion and inclusion within our workforce. We want our employees to thrive in an environment where everyone is welcome and supported to achieve their potential. It is important to celebrate what makes us unique and that you feel valued, appreciated and free to be who you are.

# Campaigns Manager  #Campaigns #Campaign Management #LibDem

FareShare Greater Manchester is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, fighting food poverty and hunger by tackling waste. We source good quality food that is surplus to requirements from retailers and producers. We rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute this food to almost 300 frontline charities such as school breakfast clubs, community centres and organisations supporting those who are homeless, unemployed, and socially isolated.

Our Fundraising Lead will help us develop relationships with funders and supporters to secure ongoing financial support, build the brands of EMERGE 3Rs & FareShare Greater Manchester and engage more followers to broaden and deepen our positive impact.  You'll have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and highly organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

You'll work with the leadership team to develop and implement a fundraising strategy, researching prospective funders and writing funding bids, reviewing initiatives for individual giving, developing strong relationships with existing funders, producing reports for funders and our Senior Team & Trustees, ensuring the timely completion of all required funder administration and liaising with the wider team to deliver campaigns, events and appeals.

Essential experience includes:

• Experience working in a fundraising role, including experience of prospect research, donor outreach and relationship building.
• Experience raising funds through trusts and foundations.
• Knowledge of using online/digital platforms for fundraising and communication e.g. Just Giving etc.
• Excellent admin skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Solid project management skills in order to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Able to present and assess data effectively, using it and operational experiences to provide informed opinions and advise managers and other colleagues appropriately. 
• Strong level IT competence, including the use of Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and databases such as Power BI.
• Numerate with high levels of accuracy.
• Willing to travel in the Greater Manchester area.