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Charisma is working in partnership with Guide Dogs to appoint their new Director of Guide Dog Service. Guide Dogs, the world’s largest assistance dog organisation, offer a wide range of services to support people living with a vision impairment. Their expert staff, dedicated volunteers and life-changing dogs help people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.
This senior leadership role helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose through the direction, delivery and development of the guide dog service. The postholder will cultivate a high-performance culture, and will be accountable for strategic oversight of breeding, puppy raising, dog training, creating/supporting partnerships, rehoming, and dog health to ensure the provision of a high-quality service that meets the needs of service users, and brings strategic goals to fruition.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Substantial track record of leadership at senior management level (or equivalent) in an organisation of comparable size and complexity.
- Experience of long-term service or operations planning to meet strategic objectives.
- Evidence of successful financial management.
- Track record in supporting organisational change, influencing, building and sustaining relationships to achieve results.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
- An in-depth understanding of customer relations.
We are seeking a dynamic, inspiring and influential individual, able to serve as a role model for the organisation, displaying integrity and confidence. Experience of, and commitment to, continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as a change agent will be essential.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Homebased with frequent travel to all Guide Dogs sites
Closing date: 19th January 2025
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on the 27th January.
Interviews with Guide Dogs to commence w/c 10th February 2025
Are you a Media and PR professional who wants to use your skills to help support young people and their families to deal with the impact of cancer, both during and beyond treatment?
Charity People is partnering with Young Lives vs. Cancer to recruit an interim part time Media and PR Officer to join their team.
Joining the Media Team at a key time as the organisation embarks on the first stage of its North Star vision which will see them working with partner organisations to close gaps in the current provision of care for young people and their families by 2035.
Contract: Nine month interim role, four days (28 hours) per week
Salary: £34,616 FTE (outside London); £36,512 FTE (London)
Location: Home based with some travel to London or Bristol - ideally around one to two days per month
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 19th January
Interviews will be held remotely week commencing: 27th January
This is an important role where you will lead on communicating a portfolio of key areas of Young Lives vs Cancer's policy work, fundraising activities and services, to a wide range of audiences, identifying reactive opportunities and through targeted media campaigns.
Core responsibilities within the role will include:
- Manage media partnerships such as national media fundraising appeals or campaigns
- Establish quality effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Media and News outlets, journalists and charity partners
- Participate in the reactive news desk rota, responding to urgent media enquiries and providing advice to staff and senior managers
- Take advantage of opportunities to provide and publish reactive comment, opinion and content in a timely manner to involve Young Lives vs Cancer in news stories and debates that align with the charity's priorities
- Brief national, regional and local media (print, broadcast and online) on Young Lives vs Cancer and its activities. Support the Head of Media and PR to implement reputation management plans
- Brief staff spokespeople (including senior staff and specialist social workers) ahead of media interviews to ensure they are prepared and ready to speak on message
- Use data and research to engage media and news outlets
- Produce messaging, position statements, prepare for media interviews and deal with complex reactive press enquiries
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the charity's strategic media plan - lead a strategic development priority area, working across the team and organisation
- Develop and implement creative, effective media plans for campaigns and projects, in-line with the charity's overall strategic objectives
- Gather and develop stories and take a proactive role in identifying opportunities in online and offline media to place news and feature stories on Young Lives vs Cancer activities, campaigns, and services
- Initiate and maintain good working relationships with a network of editors, journalists and broadcasters, especially within the health, education and social care media, and ensure they are briefed appropriately on Young Lives vs Cancer activities and issues
- Write press releases, features, articles, opinion pieces and statements; ensuring these reflect Young Lives vs Cancer's values and key messages.
- Work closely with the Brand and Marketing Communications team to understand local business priorities and effectively coordinate and plan activity.
The Media and PR Officer will have previous experience of working in a Media and PR role. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of media monitoring and evaluation; the ability to engage positively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; excellent storytelling ability; and the ability to translate complex information in clear, understandable messages.
You'll be a creative and innovative thinker and you'll demonstrate Young Lives Vs Cancer's values: you are brave; you are confident; you have integrity; and together, across all levels and with our external partners, we are one team.
How to apply
The application process is CV and Supporting Questions. If you would like to apply for this role or for an informal confidential, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV or email Alice Wood at Charity People for the pack and full details on the application process.
Due to the festive break, we'll be starting to contact potential candidates from the 6th January 2025.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Alice if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Role description
The Head of Social Value (HoSV) is HACT’s specialist subject matter expert on social value and impact measurement. The post holder will be able to clearly explain what social value means and have knowledge of a range of impact measurement methodologies and how they can be applied in different contexts.
The HoSV will ensure that HACT maintains its position at the forefront of social value and impact measurement thinking, constantly identifying areas for innovation and development. The post holder will also build and strengthen relationships with customers by providing quality social value consultancy, training and research.
The HoSV will have regular contact with HACTs strategic partner, SImetrica-Jacobs, ensuring there is 2-way dialogue based on market intelligence, understanding competitors and any other feedback which will positively support HACTs position in the social value space.
Working at the cutting edge of how social impact measurement is used within the built environment, the post holder will have an enthusiasm to lead new thinking and the ability to be flexible, adaptable and to thrive on the challenge of working in a developing area and work closely with the Head of Services and Head of Customer to develop the product map.
The HoSV will be the ‘go to’ person within HACT for social value and will represent HACT as an expert in this field in the sector.
Responsibilities
• Be the subject matter expert for social value and impact measurement at HACT, providing guidance and expertise internally to HACT colleagues and externally to customers. This will involve leading on the development of guidance materials for implementing HACT’s Social Value Banks and measurement methodology and practice notes.
• Deliver social value services to customers at the right level of quality, ensuring customer needs are met.
• Identify opportunities to enhance HACT’s social value services, expand HACT’s Social Value Banks and provide more value to customers.
• Identify business development opportunities for social value services within the housing sector, built environment and beyond.
• Build and manage existing relationships with partners, Associates, and other stakeholders, working with these partners to support delivery, information flows, and engagement with customers.
• Continually keep own expertise up-to-date and current through market scanning and analysis and use this insight to support improvements to the HACT offer.
• Represent HACT with key stakeholders and at sector events.
• Stay abreast of issues in the social housing, built environment and health sectors, and feeding these into HACT work.
• Undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
• Travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK will be required.
Skills and experience
Essential
· Minimum 3 years of experience working in social value and impact measurement
· Proven track record in managing and delivering research/consultancy projects to meet funders’ requirements, including to time, budget and quality expectations
· Experience of developing and delivering training that applies complex issues into everyday organisational and individual behaviours in understandable ways
· Experience of working with customers to design new projects and secure income
· Demonstrable track record of preparing successful project proposals, consultancy briefs, and/or funding bids
· Proven skills in writing for/speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact
· Innovation and drive – the ability to independently spot and successfully curate projects that respond to emerging opportunities
· Excellent time management, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to tight deadlines whilst maintain quality
· Ability to work under own initiative, be flexible, and have a proactive approach to problem solving
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners using different media
· Good knowledge of a variety of social impact measurement methods and confident in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
Desirable
· Minimum 3 years of experience working in social value and impact measurement
· Proven track record in managing and delivering research/consultancy projects to meet funders’ requirements, including to time, budget and quality expectations
· Experience of developing and delivering training that applies complex issues into everyday organisational and individual behaviours in understandable ways
· Experience of working with customers to design new projects and secure income
· Demonstrable track record of preparing successful project proposals, consultancy briefs, and/or funding bids
· Proven skills in writing for/speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact
· Innovation and drive – the ability to independently spot and successfully curate projects that respond to emerging opportunities
· Excellent time management, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to tight deadlines whilst maintain quality
· Ability to work under own initiative, be flexible, and have a proactive approach to problem solving
· Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners using different media
· Good knowledge of a variety of social impact measurement methods and confident in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
About HACT
HACT’s products, services, consultancy, and research helps organisations to:
• Calculate social return on investment with rigour using our Social Value Banks.
• Broker housing and health partnerships, demonstrate the importance of housing in delivering health outcomes and integrate housing into the delivery of health services.
• Measure impact, understand communities and demonstrate the value of community investment work through our insight tools.
• Provide a forum to network with partners to complement and strengthen success of delivery through our Centre for Excellence in Community Investment.
• Connect, share ideas and innovation, and develop sector specific tools such as the UK Housing Data Standards.
• Identify cost benefits, evaluate performance, and deliver strategic insights.
We are a deeply committed team, working with individuals and organisations who share our vision for impact, innovation, and collaboration within social housing and beyond.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter describing what drew you to the role and your suitability for it.
To support the social housing sector to unlock the full potential of its social purpose, for the benefit of residents & local communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ADVOCATE
Location: Tameside (travel across the area, home based for administration)
Salary: £22,500 - £26,000 per year pro-rata. Potential to earn up to £26,000 pro-rata based on advocacy qualification held.
Contract Type: Full Time x 2, Part Time 21 hours x 1
Position Type: Permanent
All applications by 20 January 2025 at 5pm however, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
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 new Advocate to join our team in Tameside. 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 an Advocate to join our team covering Tameside. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rata
- 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 on our website to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 20 January 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Proposed Interview dates: 23 January 2025
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 Advocate.
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NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.