Area Manager Jobs

Are you an experienced and dependable Estates and Facilities Manager who is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for the users of all our premises?

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities across London? Do you have the dedication and attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of our estate are maintained in top condition and the facilities provide the best possible environment for the services we deliver?

We are a multi service charity who offer adult learning, access to free legal advice and community services that work with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups to build stronger communities.  Based over three sites in Stratford, Southwark and Holborn we are now in search of an Estates and Facilities Manager to consolidate our working practices, establish efficient and cost-effective routines and relationships, develop our sustainability practices and take us even further on our journey of growth.

This role leads estates and facilities management across the organisation.  A diverse and hands-on role, you will be highly organised, knowledgeable in estates management practices, including relevant legislation, health and safety and carrying out risk assessments. You will be a great communicator, developing relationships with external contractors and our own internal teams. You will manage a small team of one, and liaise closely with colleagues who have responsibility for the day to day operational uses of our sites, and who want to provide the very best experience to their client users.  This is a critical role for the charity: you will embrace ownership, work with initiative and spot opportunities for improving all aspects of our estates and facilities management!

From managing daily cleaning and maintenance routines, to overseeing larger projects, this is a unique opportunity to build and develop the estate management routines at our newest site in Stratford, and to become involved in some key pieces of capital project work designed to enhance the experience of our client users across the organisation. You will be prepared to be hands-on when required, but able to step back and manage the big picture. We work at pace and need you to do the same. We would love someone to join us who shares our passion!

You will be joining an organisation who is genuinely warm and welcoming, who thrives on nurturing people and their growth.  You will work closely with the senior management team, a group of committed, skilled and passionate people who are such a pleasure to work with.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to immerse themselves in a successful, interesting and inspiring organisation. 

We very actively encourage applications from applicants that are representative of the diverse communities that we serve. 

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Deadline: The deadline to submit application forms is Friday 29th November 2024, at midnight.

Interviews: Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th and/or Thursday 5th December 2024.

COMMUNITY HUB LEADER

Oasis Hub Warndon  

Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE), Permanent Contract

Salary: £35,217 per annum

Oasis is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the next Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at Warndon. 

The post holder will lead the development of the Hub, situated on the periphery of Worcester City, serving the community of Warndon and the surrounding area, supporting the Oasis Academy and wider local community. The role will hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, volunteering, youth mentoring, deliver a food pantry, advice and support, community events and a toddler group.

This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the hub charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academy, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as the Principal to develop one joined up local vision for the Hub.

A significant part of this role will involve fundraising and business development, working with local people to develop and grow the charity and local community movement.

We are looking for an experienced community leader who enjoys project and budget management, but also has a deep understanding of community work. A degree or professional qualification is valued, but we also value extensive relevant experience and being able to demonstrate an embodiment of our ethos and values.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work. In return we offer:

· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.

· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.

· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.

For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 9th December 2024. Stage 1 interviews will be held on the week commencing 9th via TEAMS and the final stage will take place on 18th December 2024 in person in Warndon. Please send us your CV and cover letter. For further details please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Vacancy Reference: BfN2025/62

Job Title: Employee Relations Manager

Salary: £17.44 per hour (FTE Salary £34,008 – for 37.5 hours)

Number of Posts: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

Hours of Work: 24 per week

Working Pattern: Hours to be worked over 4/5 days per week Monday to Friday during business hours. Days must include a Monday and Friday

Work Location: This role can work remotely Very occasional planned travel within the UK

Responsible to: HR Manager

Closing Date: 10/12/2024

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December by Teams

Job Information: We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join The Breastfeeding Network’s busy HR team. The ER Manager will play a vital part in our organisation and in the management and support of our people processes. This is a new and exciting opportunity in a fast paced environment. The role of Employee Relations Manager is a generalist HR management role and will be responsible for ensuring effectiveness of HR process and driving improvement across all areas of the employment lifecycle, as well as providing expert HR knowledge and advice to our management and leadership teams. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please note for this role applications will not be anonymised

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

As People and Culture Manager, working to the Director of Planning and Execution, you will be responsible for the evolution of the People function at Global Canopy. Providing support to the Leadership Team and colleagues across teams, you will be at the heart of an inclusive culture. You will lead on People initiatives that create stronger relationships, more effective learning and professional development, and crucially better delivery of our work and greater impact as an organisation.

You will bring strong relationship-building and influencing skills and deep technical expertise to ensure that we can recruit, retain, develop, support and deeply engage the people we rely on to deliver our vital work for forests, nature and human rights. You will manage all aspects of team members’ journey with the organisation, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations and payroll.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: 

• People-first and positive approach to HR management 
• Broad experience of managing human resources work across organisations, with a good understanding of HR procedures and legislation in the UK
• A deep alignment with our values and our mission, and a passion for collaboratively contributing to a deeply grounded organisational culture in which people thrive

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Leading with warmth 
• Credibility as both structured and effective as well as emotionally intelligent
• Able to handle difficult situations sensitively and confidentially
• Initiative & ability to manage and prioritise own workload, working to deadlines
• Creativity

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website. 

New Horizon Youth Centre (NHYC) runs London's only youth-specific emergency accommodation project in partnership with Depaul UK. The London Youth Hub, based in Islington, provides emergency accommodation and support to help young people facing rough sleeping to transition into safe, long-term housing and achieve independence. The Services Manager supports the Head of Services in overseeing NHYC’s Youth Hub, managing daily operations, coordinating with Depaul UK to facilitate smooth transitions into long-term housing, and building partnerships with external stakeholders to improve housing pathways. Additionally, the manager leads and develops a team of Assessment and Resettlement Workers, oversees daily work planning and safeguarding, while addressing complex cases and supporting staff in securing project resources. This position contributes to the broader goal of expanding the Youth Hub model across London. 

• Fixed-term 9 month contract
• Salary £37,024 – £41,600
• Deadline: 9am Friday 6th December

Development and Fundraising Manager

On the back of much success, our client seeks to appoint a Development and Fundraising Manager to be central to shaping and propelling them forward in the next stage of the organisation’s journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a small, highly committed team, making a unique impact in a highly interesting but challenging area.

Their vision and missions:

They were founded in partnership with, and for the benefit of, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. They believe in a world where everyone is included and afforded respect, dignity and justice. There must be no exceptions on account of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexuality, social background – or indeed anything else. They believe that this full inclusion is possible for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and they look forward to being part of a society where this is realised.

Their work is structured around a number of missions, advancing child welfare, healthcare access, education, women’s safety and chaplaincy in the communities they serve.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have the poorest health outcomes out of any ethnic groups in the UK, including in relation to child mortality, suicide rates, life expectancy, educational outcomes and discrimination (House of Commons, 2019).

Role purpose:

• With other leaders, to set a new fundraising strategy to further our missions, with a focus on diversification and sustainability of funding.
• To lead the execution of the fundraising strategy.

Key duties:

• To sit on their leadership group, playing a key role in the strategic development of the charity, representing the charity at events/meetings and engaging in peer support within a great team.
• To work with the MD on the charity’s new website, general copy and marketing materials.
• Where required, to delegate and supervise development and fundraising tasks.
• To develop and manage a pipeline of Trusts & Foundations, alongside competitor/prospect analysis, to achieve fundraising goals.
• To draft high quality funding applications and compelling funding proposals, including via strong narrative storytelling and researched data.
• To manage relationships with grant makers, meeting a range of funders and writing post-grant reports according to donor deadlines.
• To maintain and grow relationships with corporate funders.
• To increase the number of regular, small donors.
• To manage ongoing donor relationship management.
• To collaborate with their research activities.

Person specification:

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, committed to achieving excellent outcomes for clients, in line with the vision and values of the charity. They will have a proven record of generating income from a range of multiple streams in the public or charitable sector, including securing at least five figure grants. They will have well-developed research and IT skills. They will be able to demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication. They will have resilience – and a sense of humour is also a must!

Working with them:

The organisation believes their people are their greatest asset, placing a premium on staff welfare and providing staff excellent professional development opportunities for people to take forward in their careers. Everyone demonstrates a personal commitment to serving others and working towards the organisation’s vision. They are a relaxed and collaborative team, with a big sense of humour.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid with considerable home working. Office at Badgemore Park, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.
Job type: Part time, 0.6fte; for exceptional candidates, elements of the Terms and Conditions may be negotiable.
Salary: £21,000p.a. (£35,000 fte.). For exceptional candidates, elements of the Terms and Conditions may be negotiable.
Benefits: pension scheme; personal training budget; generous paid holiday equivalent to 7 weeks plus p.a. bank holidays.

Please note they will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so it is advisable to submit your application as soon as you are able.

They recognise they have no greater responsibility than to safeguard the children and vulnerable
adults that they work with. Recruitment processes will include a basic level DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Partnerships, Income Generation, Income Generation, Fundraiser, Engagement, Trusts, Trusts Fundraising Officer, Foundations Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager, Head of Business Development, Business Manager, Development Officer, Development Manager, Grants, Fundraising Manager, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising Executive, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Corporate and Events Fundraiser.

REF-217 937

Service Manager - Oxfordshire

Location Oxfordshire
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £39,140
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Join us as a manager with Hft in Banbury, Oxfordshire and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

As a ‘Gold’ standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority. Within this, all Hft employees get access to TELUS Health – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.

We offer

- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- and more..

What will you be doing?

As a Service Manager at Hft, you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the Regional Service Managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.

The purpose of the role is to assist the Regional Service Manager by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the registered service. You will also have the responsibility to manage the performance of your team; including your team’s delivery of care and support which promotes dignity, wellbeing and independence and a person-centred culture.

Alongside the Regional Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service.

As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.

As a Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to take your turn on the on call rota. In emergencies you may need to go into the service, including at nights, weekends or a bank holiday.

A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.

About you

- You will have experience supporting adults with complex learning disabilities.
- You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role.
- You will have knowledge of CQC regulations
- You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or acceptable equivalent) OR have the ability to achieve this within 18 months of appointment.
- You will have detailed knowledge of Health and Safety issues, and Safeguarding regulations
- If you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you. 

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

REF-217 898

Youth Programmes Manager

Join Brighter Futures Together as our Youth Programmes Manager to empower and support young people’s wellbeing and development.

Position: Youth Programmes Manager

Salary: £13,614 per annum (£32,000 FTE)

Location: Marlow and surrounding areas

Hours: Part-Time, 17 hours per week, fixed term for two years

Closing Date: Thursday, 5th December 2024

Interview: Monday 9 December 2024

 

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop innovative programmes that improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing. As Youth Programmes Manager, you will create safe and engaging environments for young people aged 11-18 by delivering centre-based and outreach activities. You’ll lead a small team, manage budgets, and develop strong relationships with young people and their families. Your work will involve operational delivery, community engagement, and creating impactful programmes that meet the needs of young people in Marlow.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and deliver youth programmes that boost mental health and personal development

· Oversee youth sessions, ensuring safe and inclusive environments

· Build partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders

· Lead a small team of staff and volunteers, providing support and supervision

· Manage budgets, monitor outcomes, and report on programme impact

About You:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced youth practitioner with a strong understanding of youth development principles. You’ll have experience in programme management, community engagement, and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to empowering young people and fostering their voices is essential, as is the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Key Skills & Experience:

· Experience of face-to-face youth or community work

· Proven track record in project management and budget oversight

· Strong organisational, communication, and people management skills

· Knowledge of safeguarding and issues affecting young people

Although not essential, JNC-qualified Youth Worker or equivalent practical experience is desirable

About the Organisation:

Brighter Futures Together is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to boosting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Based in Marlow, we deliver innovative projects and provide training and consultancy to the youth sector. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating brighter days for children and young people, filled with empathy, opportunity, and hope.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Youth Worker, Community Programmes Manager, Youth Engagement Officer, Project Manager – Youth Services, Outreach Worker, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Business Development Manager

Birmingham LGBT is seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager (BDM) to work closely with the Director to grow the business activities of Birmingham LGBT. The BDM’s core purpose is to work with the Director, the management team and the Board of Trustees to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities to help Birmingham LGBT to meet its charitable objectives.

We recognise the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities, and we acknowledge under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and global majority people; people with a Romany or Irish Traveller background, and people with lived experience of migration. We particularly welcome applicants from those backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

The successful applicant will join a motivated and enthusiastic team based at the Birmingham LGBT Centre in central Birmingham.

Terms:

Salary £34,854 (approx. 50% pro rata )18.5 hours per week

25 days’ annual leave (approx. 50% pro rata ) plus bank holidays

Plus up to 5% matched pension contributions.

18-month fixed-term contract, ongoing subject to funding.

Birmingham LGBT is an equal opportunities employer.

To apply, please click "apply" and download the application pack from our website, or download the attachments to this ad, then complete the application form with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and email it in Word format back to us.

The closing date is 5pm on Friday 29 November 2024.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two employer references.

FoodCycle is an award-winning charity that has achieved exceptional growth over the past few years thanks to some key corporate partner relationships with blue-chip companies. We are now looking to build on our recent successes and extend our corporate portfolio to fund our work as the largest community dining charity in the UK. ​

Your work with us will allow you to play a vital role in supporting people faced with hunger and loneliness and to champion community dining in communities up and down the country. You will be responsible for driving significant income growth from corporates - working with brands and businesses to reach challenging targets.​

You will have a proven track record of securing new partnerships and be adept at relationship management. You will have significant new business experience in a charity setting and a background in securing six-figure sum support. As this is a hybrid role, you will need to live within a commutable distance of Vauxhall, London.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Wednesday 4th December 2024.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to prepare a presentation to deliver at interview. ​

Interviews: planned for Tuesday 10th December, in Vauxhall, London.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member. ​

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. ​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.​​

The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering programmes tackling problems and inequalities in the areas of education, livelihoods, mental health, child protection and conservation in South Asia.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will work in a small, dynamic team – aiming to secure lasting, unrestricted donations and foster high-impact connections through BAT’s Founders Circle and other HNW prospects, corporates and family foundations.

You will manage and renew a mid-level donor portfolio, working closely with the executive team and senior volunteers (including Trustees) to maximise network opportunities and proactively make fundraising asks at a 5-figure level. This role is ideal for someone with the skills and confidence to work proactively to engage donors directly, supporting the team as needed with larger asks and cross-team collaborations. You will drive donor relationships, create effective donor engagement strategies, and develop compelling copy/proposals.

To support income growth, you will help further a creative and opportunistic fundraising team culture, making effective approaches and asks to increase reach and engage new audiences. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful change in South Asia, while developing your expertise in a supportive team focused on donor relationships. With exposure to senior leadership and hands-on engagement, you’ll have the chance to innovate and build lasting connections with BAT’s valued supporters.

The Role

• Portfolio Renewal: Own a portfolio of warm mid-level donors (typically contributing 5-figure gifts), with a focus on relationship-building to secure renewed asks/unrestricted support to our Founder’s Circle.
• Engagement & Event Support: Support key donor engagement events like our annual charity dinner, ensuring an engaging experience for HNW donors during these impactful moments and stewarding accordingly.
• Compelling Communication: Write succinct, compelling materials, such as presentations, proposals, and cases for support, to communicate our vision and keep donors inspired and engaged.
• Collaborative Initiative: Work with senior stakeholders, including Trustees and executive team members, to maximise donor potential through a team approach. Remain agile and adaptable to respond to tasks and produce high-quality, detailed work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Data & CRM Management: Maintain accurate records on the CRM (Salesforce), ensuring donor data is up to date and compliant, to effectively track and manage donor pipelines.

About You

• Mid-Level Giving Experience: Ideally, you’ve managed a similar donor portfolio, such as a Giving Circle or mid-level program, and know the nuances of donor engagement at a 5-figure level.
• Adaptable, Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond to new opportunities as necessary.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, as you’ll need to engage and inspire donors while keeping communication clear and concise.
• Collaborative Team Player: Able to work well with senior leadership while remaining approachable and flexible, and open to shaping your approach to meet team needs.

Closing Date: Friday 29th November
Interviews: First interviews in person 5/10th December

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.

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.

Summary

As Health Systems Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming diabetes care and prevention across the UK. Working with extraordinary professionals in the health sector, you'll drive meaningful improvements for people with, and at risk of, diabetes. Your work will help health systems unlock their potential by supporting healthcare teams to make impactful changes. This is a unique opportunity to build on areas of strength and create conditions for lasting, positive transformation in diabetes care across the nation.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview date : 12 December 2024

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of high-impact systems change and leadership programmes, that align with our strategic goals and support the NHS in achieving better health outcomes. You will work closely with national and regional colleagues to gather insights and shape our support offerings to meet the diverse needs of diabetes systems. As a strategic collaborator, you will build relationships with healthcare professionals, develop partnerships, and leverage insights to guide decision-making and program evaluation. Your leadership will empower teams to improve diabetes care, scaling the reach and impact of our work.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative individual with a deep understanding of healthcare systems and a passion for improving diabetes care. You bring robust facilitation and coaching skills, enabling others to drive change within complex systems. You're adept at building partnerships and are committed to fostering diverse, inclusive environments where everyone's voice is valued. You are solution-oriented, have a track record of achieving strategic goals, and possess excellent evaluation skills to measure the success of our initiatives. Your commitment to ongoing professional development and team growth is essential to advancing our mission.

Digital Project Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), fixed term 6 months contract
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession /Technical

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for a confident, skilled and personable Digital Project Manager to help us deliver our ambitious roadmap of digital projects.

You’ll lead on the production of digital, creative, UX, campaign and content-based projects. This’ll include everything from leading on the digital and content element of major campaigns and appeals, through to developing new digital and content-based tools to help people live well with MS.

Working within our combined digital and content team, you’ll thrive working with cross-organisational teams to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget.

You’ll be super organised and used to capturing requirements, preparing, documenting and delivering projects and reporting on progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We’re keen for you to work where you're most effective and comfortable so we’re flexible about remote working and the pattern of how you work your hours.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 2 December 2024

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.