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We are seeking a passionate individual to join our small but mighty team. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a charity that aims to have a big impact in the community.  Your role will be to raise funds for the charity through varied community fundraising activities, including our flagship fundraising event Croyde Ocean Triathlon, as well as other smaller fundraising events throughout the year. The postholder will also be required to support and nurture existing relationships and look for new engagement and fundraising opportunities with local businesses, community organisations and schools, ensuring an effective, efficient and impactful journey for new and existing supporters.

Charity Purpose:

Earth Action North Devon (formerly Plastic Free North Devon) is a local environmental charity on a mission to protect and improve our environment through community led action. We aim to connect people with their natural surroundings through conversations, education and events to ensure residents and visitors alike want to protect what our very existence depends on. We want to see radical transformation towards a healthier and more informed relationship with the environment.

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently rebranding and the formal launch of our new name is at the end of March.

Role Purpose:

To help EAND generate income and expand its community fundraising efforts in order to help meet the charity’s mission.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are a small, dedicated team so a committed and proactive approach is essential to help us continue to work towards our mission.We are looking for someone who:

• Has a keen interest and experience in community fundraising

• Is an excellent and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging with people in a range scenarios (public, corporate and community events to 1-1 engagement)

• Is a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to take initiative and get stuck in Is adaptable and able to work efficiently with a small team in a busy office

• Has the ability to manage and execute multiple tasks

• Is passionate about protecting and improving our environment and has a commitment to the values and mission of Earth Action North Devon

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters to participate in a range of events including those planned by EAND as well as ‘host your own’ fundraising events. 

• Support existing fundraisers to keep them engaged, maximise their value and retain them as supporters

• Work closely with the CEO and comms team to create engaging fundraising materials and create effective campaigns

• Organise fundraising events to maximise income (quizzes, raffles, etc)

• Liaise with local partners to encourage support

• Work closely alongside the CEO and team to deliver the fundraising strategy

• Develop and forge new and existing relationships with local clubs and associations to secure their support both financially and in raising environmental awareness and supporting action to contribute towards  the charities mission

• Support the CEO to sustain and build our existing business support network and better interlink with our fundraising activities 

• Create and maintain supporter fundraising information trackers to accurately record and monitor income against targets

• Represent the charity at events

• Carry out office and general duties and tasks to ensure the effectiveness and smooth running of the organisation

• Duties may vary from time to time as determined by service and business need

The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing two organisations: the homelessness charity Crisis and the Old Fire Station (OFS). We share our building.  We are looking for a dynamic Creative Communities Coordinator who will support people to participate in and shape our arts work,focusing on individuals who are facing tough times because of disadvantage. You will build connections and deepen relationships with people and partners across the city.

This post will be part time, 29.5 hours per week. The hours can be worked over a flexible pattern. Permanent role, subject to a 6-month probationary period.  Benefits include:

Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro rata), including bank holidays (Some days need to be taken at specified times during the year)

Additional annual leave awarded for long service

Free tickets to selected shows

Staff discount in the café

A pension is offered to all employees

Flexibility and hybrid working available

What would make the ideal candidate:

Emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and an ability to build connections

A collaborative approach to working with others

Ability to work in partnership with a range of external organisations

Experience of working with and supporting people with a range of support and access needs

Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)

An eye for detail Excellent administration, including proficiency with database and office systems – Word, Excel, Outlook

The ability to work under pressure, multitask, use initiative and work to strict deadlines

Ability to handle personal and emotional challenges in relation to vulnerable people, resilience, handling conflict, drawing lines between personal and professional

Experience leading and project managing creative projects

Passion for and experience within the arts and an understanding of their inherent value in society

 A willingness to undertake appropriate training

Experience of (or ability to learn) budget management

Please see our website for more information about the job where you can also download a job pack and application 

Role: Head of External Affairs
Salary Band: £40,000 - £61,800
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (40 hpw)
Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Plunkett UK is a national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership. We do this to achieve our UK-wide vision for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities.

Community-owned businesses are owned and controlled by community members, who each have an equal and democratic say in how the business is run. They can be any type of business ranging from village shops, pubs and cafes, through to woodlands, fisheries and farms.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Plunkett team and lead and implement our External Affairs strategy. The role holder will advocate for a supportive policy, legislative and funding environment in which the community-owned business sector can flourish, as well as oversee our growing membership services and communications activities. They will help strengthen the community business movement as a whole as well as engage a range of stakeholders to help further our strategic objectives and make our vision for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities become a reality across the UK.

If you are interested in joining Plunkett UK, and growing the network of community-owned businesses UK-wide then we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24 February 2025
Interview date: Interviews will be held at our offices in Woodstock during w/c 3 March 2025 or via video conference.

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 are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and our approach goes beyond ‘protected characteristics’ to thinking more broadly about inclusion. Every individual will think and feel differently and we believe that these differences should be embraced, and individual needs taken into account. Additionally, the makeup of the rural communities we work with leads to their own particular diversity and exclusion challenges and opportunities compared to urban areas. Our commitment to EDI, both internally and externally, has been tailored to Plunkett and the communities we serve.

Registered Charity: 313743

No agencies please.

Introduction – The Whiteley Homes Trust vision

Every member of staff is here to sustain a thriving community, with outstanding accommodation and care for older people of limited means and to develop and share our success, so older people can live happy and fulfilling lives.

Your job is to make Whiteley the best place to age in Britain.

Role Overview

This role will be responsible for supporting the Director of Operations to deliver the Community Services Strategy for the Trust in this new and exciting role.

The Head of Community Services will be responsible for overseeing and leading a comprehensive range of services and programmes that foster a supportive, engaging, and vibrant environment for senior residents. The role involves the management and development of social, recreational, health, and wellness services, ensuring the wellbeing of residents, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering a sense of community within the village. This will include overseeing the village shop, club house and bar functions, and a new café which will offer psychosocial support to this vibrant community, in addition to supporting the resident led activities within the village

You will manage and work alongside teams across volunteering, hospitality, and support to deliver activities and services for the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of our residents in order to reduce loneliness and isolation. You will also take a lead on implementing the dementia strategy for the village working closely with the Registered manager of our extra care facility and the head of housing.

This is a wide- and far-reaching challenging role but with lots of scope for innovation. As a new Registered Provider of Social Housing, the Trust is moving into a new era but wants to retain the ethos of almshouse charities, continuing to promote the health and wellbeing aspects of this special community where we aim to enable our beneficiaries to age well.

With the support of the Director of Operations, you will identify and deliver projects to generate income for future development of Community Services. You will engage in co-production with residents, whilst exploring opportunities to apply for grants or charitable funding, to enable these activities to be develop and grow in the future.

Whiteley Homes Trust Core Values:                                                                           

We encourage all our staff to play their part in demonstrating our core values in their day-to-day work with colleagues and customers

What will you be doing?

Main Responsibilities

· Drive and deliver on the implementation of strategic plans that support the move to a predominantly funded/volunteer supported and co-produced community, increasing income and reducing costs.

· Lead and develop community programmes that promote socialisation, engagement, and emotional well-being for residents.

· Create opportunities for older people in the local community to participate in a variety of recreational, educational, and cultural activities.

· With the support of the Leadership team and other colleagues assist in leading a cultural change programme where residents are empowered and active within the community, working collaboratively with TWHT employees.

· Line management responsibilities for the hospitality manager, volunteer services manager and shop assistant/manager (these services are key to the wellbeing of our residents).

· To oversee and manage the community budget, showing cost reduction and/or increased revenue year on year ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

· To ensure KPI’s are recorded and reported on a monthly basis to the Director of Operations

· Develop and maintain good working relationships with all residents, managers, members of staff, and the wider colleague team within Whiteley Village

· To ensure robust and transparent 2-way communication with residents of Whiteley Village.

· To build solid relationships with external stakeholders, supporters and local community groups in order to develop mutually beneficial support. Identify and manage any external funding sources or grants that can enhance community offerings.

· To work alongside the Head of Marketing and Communications, and Trust fundraising consultants to ensure that our charitable status, fundraising efforts and community success stories are shared widely.

· Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure high levels of service delivery and resident satisfaction.

· Foster a positive work culture focused on resident-centric care and employee collaboration.

· Report on programme performance, resident feedback, and staff performance to the village management team working closely with the Head of Housing. Prepare reports and polices as required

· Ensure community services comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards ensuring regular audits of designated areas are completed and risk assessments conducted.

· Promote a safe environment for all residents, staff, and visitors, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

· Ensure open and effective communication with residents and families regarding available programmes, services, and any changes.

General

· It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management team to ensure full compliance.

· Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably deemed to come within the scope of the post, relating to the activities of the department.

· Ensures full compliance with all the Trust’s Policies and Procedures.

· To complete mandatory and job-related training as required.

· You will be responsible for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data which you have access to in the course of your work. You must not disclose any information of a confidential or sensitive nature about the Trust, any or our service users or any of our employees. There is an exception if you need to share this information as part of your job or if you are made to by law.

What you will need

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience (5+ years) in community services, social housing, senior care, or a similar leadership role within the health or social care sector.
• Strong understanding of the needs of elderly residents and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life. Experience of working with older people
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and line management experience.
• Management of poor performance
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legal, health, and safety standards in aged care settings.
• Experience of engaging, developing and supporting communities
• Knowledge and understanding of community and social issues
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive community environment.
• Experience of managing or working in a charity or volunteer-led organisation

· Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Personal skills/qualities

· An ability to adapt to line manage a variety of unfamiliar diverse roles and services

· An ambitious and innovative approach to community development and engagement

· commitment to services which provide support to vulnerable individuals for their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

• A non-judgemental and positive attitude

· Good organisation skills, be flexible and self-driven to achieve.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills (written and verbal)

· Commitment to training and development

· Flexible and innovative approach to working.

· Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

· Strong general IT skills

· Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness.

· Sense of humour, emotional intelligence and resilience

· Commitment to the aims & objectives of The Whiteley Homes Trust.

Qualifications

· A degree level qualification in Housing, health or Social Care (or equivalent)

· Working knowledge of health and safety issues

Other information

WHT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and older people. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect staff and residents from abuse or harm. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Note:  No role profile can cover every issue that may arise within the duties of the post at various times. The post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with those in this document. Your flexibility and assistance in helping us achieve our vision is valued.

Since being founded in 1961, Suffolk Wildlife Trust has led the way in conservation across Suffolk, protecting some of the county's most important wildlife areas. As a grassroots organisation, we’re passionate about ‘Bringing nature back’ by inspiring and empowering local communities to care for and act on behalf of nature, while managing our 50 nature reserves and advocating for wildlife.

The Senior Grants Officer will play a pivotal role in securing funding to drive nature recovery in Suffolk. This role will focus on developing and delivering a strategic approach to growing both restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring the Trust’s ambitious conservation goals are met.

The post holder will identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with charitable trusts and grant-making organisations, writing high-quality and compelling funding proposals and impact reports to secure long-term support. Proactive research, networking, and horizon scanning will be key to maintaining a pipeline of potential funders, ensuring the Trust stays ahead of new funding opportunities.

Collaboration will be essential, working closely with colleagues across the Trust to develop compelling cases for support, meet reporting requirements, and promote funders’ contributions. Strong administrative and financial acumen will be necessary to track applications, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate records using the Trust’s CRM system.

With a strategic mindset and results-driven approach, the Senior Grants Officer will play a crucial role in securing the resources needed to restore 30% of Suffolk’s landscape for nature by 2030.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) based at our Head Office in Ashbocking. The starting salary will be between £28,000 and £32,675 per annum, depending on skills, knowledge and experience. 

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Wednesday 12 February 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and cover letter.

The interviews are planned for w/c 24 February at Brooke House in Ashbocking near Ipswich. 

Suffolk Wildlife Trust values flexibility and welcomes applications from individuals seeking part-time hours. We also support flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for homeworking, with the expectation that team members will spend more time working together in person than apart. Further details regarding working patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Collaboration will be essential, working closely with colleagues across the Trust to develop compelling cases for support, meet reporting requirements, and promote funders’ contributions. Strong administrative and financial acumen will be necessary to track applications, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate records using the Trust’s CRM system.

With a strategic mindset and results-driven approach, the Senior Grants Officer will play a crucial role in securing the resources needed to restore 30% of Suffolk’s landscape for nature by 2030.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) based at our Head Office in Ashbocking. The starting salary will be between £28,000 and £32,675 per annum, depending on skills, knowledge and experience. 

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Wednesday 12 February 2025. The application process will include uploading a CV and cover letter.

The interviews are planned for w/c 24 February at Brooke House in Ashbocking near Ipswich. 

Suffolk Wildlife Trust values flexibility and welcomes applications from individuals seeking part-time hours. We also support flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for homeworking, with the expectation that team members will spend more time working together in person than apart. Further details regarding working patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Supporting Documents

• Open configuration options

  Recruitment Pack

• Open configuration options

  Role Description

Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail plus public engagement staff receive logo clothing.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.

Head of Finance

About the organisation

The organisation is a small, thriving national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership. They do this to achieve their UK-wide vision for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities. The charity is based in Oxfordshire with around 25 staff and a turnover of around £1.2 million annually.

Community-owned businesses are owned and controlled by community members and range from village shops, pubs and cafes, through to woodlands, fisheries and farms. The charity has been promoting the community ownership model for over 100 years because of its track record for delivering better businesses for people, communities, the economy, and the environment.

The charity is in a sound financial position with strong reserves. The focus moving forward is to diversify income streams away from the traditional model of grants, trusts and foundations to increased self-generated income from projects, corporate sponsorship and placemaking initiatives with housing organisations. 

The new Head of Finance will be joining the organisation at an exciting time as they progress on this journey.

About the role

Reporting to the COO and managing 1 Finance Officer, The Head of Finance is the lead staff member for all matters relating to the Finance Team and is responsible for all areas of its strategic management and day-to-day operations. The Head of Finance makes up part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Typical finance duties include the development and implementation of finance strategies and policies, the production of financial reports and management accounts, leading on the budgeting & forecasting process, leading on the production of the annual statutory accounts, and supporting the Finance Officer with all elements of transactional finance such as reconciliations & VAT.

The Head of Finance will also take an active role on the Senior Leadership Team including contributing to business plans, networking with partner organisations and contributing to the continued strategy to diversify the charity’s income.

The charity uses Xero accounting software and has a December financial year-end. There is a current interim Head of Finance in post, and a handover with this person is likely. 

The role would suit an experienced charity sector Head of Finance, seeking to work on a part-time basis. The role will ideally be offered on a 3 day per week basis, with at least one day per week required in the office in Oxfordshire.

The salary offered is £60,000 - £66,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata) and benefits include flexible working, an employee benefits programme, training opportunities, 6% employer pension contribution and a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff). 

Requirements

• Qualified or near qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent 

• A strong understanding of UK charity accounting including fund accounting and SORP

• Prior experience managing the finances of a small to medium sized charity, and management of a finance team

• A proactive attitude and the ability to ‘muck in’ with a broad range of duties sometimes outside the scope of the role

• Excellent analytical skills, ability to identify financial trends and create a supportive narrative

• Experience with Xero and Salesforce would be advantageous

How to apply

Please reply to this advert with your CV or contact Jamie at Marble Mayne for a further discussion.

Key dates

Closing date: Tuesday 4th March at 5pm

1st stage interviews: w/c 10th March - remote

Final interviews: w/c 17th March – in person

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADto join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of £34,241 - £43,046 per annum.The role is home based in the UK with National travel.

About the RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD role:

The Retail Business Development Lead is responsible for driving growth and expanding the charity's footprint of café and convenience shop locations. This role involves identifying and targeting new business opportunities, both within existing channels of operation and in new areas. Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, and working with colleagues to respond to tenders and present to key decision makers to maximise new openings and net contribution to the charity.

Hours:  35 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme
• 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
• A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
• Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as our RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD:

Knowledge

• Proven knowledge of business development and sales processes.
• Well connected within the hospitality and retail sectors.
• Advantageous to have knowledge, experience and understanding of NHS Trusts/Boards.
• Understanding of public sector procurement and bid management.

Skills

• Be able to propose new business development opportunities with corresponding research and analysis.
• Ability to present complex information at a variety of levels, both in person and on paper.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Results orientated with a strong driven to achieve targets, self motivated.
• Effective problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
• Strong IT skills including Excel for financial modelling and PowerPoint for presentations.

Experience

• Ideally educated to degree level.
• Business development experience gained within the hospitality, retail or voluntary sectors and clearly evidenced success at delivering new, financially viable business opportunities.
• Experienced in analysing PQQ and other contractual requirements.

Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our RETAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is 24 February 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

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Frontline Partnership supports people with a Learning Disability and High Support Needs (LD&HSN) to live full and productive lives through their active inclusion within the community. Our current project initiatives include a social community café, personal development through the horticulture and baking groups, creative art and music therapy, and various supported employment opportunities, as well as ad hoc social events. We work across a number of venues in the immediate Brentwood area.

As the Chief Operating Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day management of our initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and support the Trustees in identifying and developing new opportunities for the LD&HSN community. Reporting directly to the Trustees and managing a team of approximately 20 full and part-time employees, you will play a vital role in maintaining Frontline Partnership’s mission and values.

Day to day team operations

• Work with project leaders/teams to ensure that all initiatives are appropriately staffed and funded and are operating within appropriate safeguarding and safety management procedures.
• Be the responsible person for escalation/resolution of all matters relating to the delivery of Frontline services including employees, project venues, LD&HSN participants and other external contacts.
• Recruitment and induction of new staff members and volunteers and the delivery, maintenance and documentation of appropriate training for all employees. 

Governance & Compliance

• Assist in the development and review, and ensure compliance with, all appropriate operational policies and procedures and required regulations such as Health & Safety, Environmental Health, GDPR and employment rights.
• Ensure all employees complete and maintain the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements.
• Liaise with Trustees to maintain the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• Organisation of quarterly Board meetings, AGM and Companies House and Charities Commission filings.

Finance

• Lead new funding applications incorporating research, bid preparation/submission and relationship building. Also post approval reporting (Finance & SLAs).
• Work with Book-keeper to ensure that invoices and expense claims are validated/approved correctly, petty cash managed safely and outsourced payroll processed on time.
• Assist Treasurer and external auditor in preparation of monthly management accounts and annual published accounts.
• Manage annual expenditure within budget.

Leadership & Promotion

• Identify and lead positive change or improvements across the organisation.
• Grow the charity’s network of funders, community groups and support networks.
• Maintain a team and organisational culture that attracts and retains talent. 

Skills and Experience

The postholder should have experience in a similar role within the charitable sector and must have a passion and conviction to making a difference within an inclusive community.

The postholder must be committed to enabling individuals to fulfil their aspirations whatever their personal requirements within a supportive and caring environment.

About You

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (caring and considerate)
• Positive attitude to problem solving and ability to be flexible

Work related

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of disability and inclusion in the community
• Computer literate
• Clean driving license and access to a car
• Good written skills
• Covering ad hoc staff vacancies from time to time 

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.

Job title: Mental Health Recovery Worker
Post no: 625
Working base: Bedfordshire (Biggleswade & Bedford)
Hours: 12.25 hours per week, 2 days per week
Working pattern: 5:00pm – 11:00pm (Friday in Biggleswade and Sunday in Bedford)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,088 per annum FTE (£7,975.08 per annum Actual)

Could you support individuals to deescalate crisis, provide preventative sessions and improve mental health and wellbeing with service users in our communities, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions.

About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford and Biggleswade Recovery Lounge services for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence. This role involves supporting a community safe space and delivering 1:1s when required and you will need to assess individuals’ suitability for the service and signpost where necessary.

About the Recovery Lounge Service

Mind BLMK Recovery Lounges (formally known as Crisis Café) are open each evening in Bedfordshire and Luton please see the timetable below for the days its near you. Anyone from Bedfordshire and Luton is welcome at any location. The service operates from 5pm-11pm 365 days of the year and can support you to get well, stay well.

The Recovery Lounge provides individuals with:

• A supportive and safe environment where they can decompress, take some quiet time, speak, and connect with others
• A one-to-one session with a trained mental health worker
• Support to identify positive mental health coping strategies, including goal and safety plans
• Advice and guidance about other support services available in their area (and nationally).

Service Delivery

• Deliver preventative focussed 1:1s when required, supporting a community focused safe space and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health challenge including crisis in Central Bedfordshire & Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process and undertaking 1:1s.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.

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: 5pm on 31st January 2025 
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.

Youth and Community Leader

Oasis@Knights (Streatham/Brixton Hill, South London)

40 hours per week (1.0FTE)

Permanent

Salary: £38,441 per annum

Want to lead a Youth Centre offering a diverse range of activities for the local community?

Want to enable young people to thrive?

Want to be lead a dynamic, passionate and impactful team?

Knights Youth Centre (KYC) was established in 1936 as an independent Christian Charity. The centre provides a range of universal and targeted youth work programmes in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations and is located on the boundary of the Clapham Park Estate (the largest estate in the Borough of Lambeth) in an area of high social need. In 2025 KYC is joining the Oasis family of charities and will be known as Oasis@Knights. Oasis’ vision is for community, a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. There is also the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Oasis St Martins Village in nearby Tulse Hill, our new village that works with local partners to provide a welcoming inclusive space to provide opportunities for young people and tackle issues such as school attendance and exclusions.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Youth and Community Leader to manage and develop the work at Oasis@Knights. This is an opportunity to lead a team committed to making a tangible difference in the lives young people, their families and the broader community. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership and operational management, which includes overseeing a range of youth and community activities. A critical aspect of this role involves fundraising, business development, and monitoring the impact of all initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

· Overseeing youth provision, including mentoring, youth clubs and targeted interventions.

· Ensuring effective financial management and income generation to sustain and expand services.

· Managing and growing a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Oasis’ ethos and values.

· Building strong partnerships with local stakeholders to support the delivery of impactful youth projects.

· Developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation frameworks to demonstrate the impact of activities.

· Working with the building narrative to ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and other statutory requirements.

The successful post holder must have:

· A degree-level qualification or equivalent in youth work, community development or a related field.

· Proven experience in leading youth projects and managing diverse teams.

· Strong fundraising and income generation skills, with the ability to create and implement successful strategies.

· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience working with young people in challenging environments.

· A track record of developing and implementing strategic plans in partnership with stakeholders.

· A commitment to the Oasis ethos and values, including inclusion, equality, and perseverance.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages) for further information please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. 

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Wednesday 19th February 2025.

Interviews will take place at the Youth Centre on Thursday 27th February 2025.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

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. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

The Whiteley Homes Trust “the Trust” is a charity that manages Whiteley Village in Surrey. The purpose of the charity is to provide homes for older people of limited means from all over the country.  Founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, the Village is located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work.

Established in 1917 the village has many Grade 2 listed buildings and provides housing for nearly 400 older people of limited means. There are 265 Almshouses and 51 extra care apartments and the Village also has a church, social and leisure club, shop and café.

We became a Registered Provider in 2024 and the Head of Housing will lead on the Trust’s strategic and operational delivery of our housing management services.

You will have a strong background in in housing management and will lead a small team to deliver an efficient, professional and cost-effective service with high levels of customer satisfaction.  You will understand the support needs of our residents whilst meeting regulatory requirements of the Regulator for Social Housing, the Care Quality Commission and upholding the standards set by the Almshouse Association.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for all aspects of housing management including applications, allocations and lettings, income collection, managing antisocial behaviour and other breaches and supporting residents to manage their licences or tenancies. The position will be accountable for making business decisions that align to the Trust’s strategic goals, vision and objectives.

The role will have line management responsibility for the Housing Team and a close working relationship with the Head of Property, Head of Community Services and the Registered Manager of the Extra Care facility.

What will you be doing?

Main Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Housing team to ensure they provide an excellent service for residents.
• Ensure the Trust’s housing management systems and controls are effective and robust, and that the Trust is fully compliant with all Landlord obligations, relevant laws, regulations and quality standards of the Regulator of Social Housing, the Care Quality Commission and the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.
• Line Manage the Housing team with responsibility for recruiting, training, motivating, performance management and absence management ensuring an efficient, professional, responsive and customer led service.
• Maximise the Trust’s income by effective management of arrears associated with licence agreements, maintenance charges, rents and service charges and to take appropriate action to recover debts incurred.
• Manage antisocial behaviour and other breaches in line with the Trust policy as well as taking a proactive approach to resolving neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour.
• Work with the Head of Property to develop an effective void strategy that ensures properties are let to a good standard while minimising void times and costs.
• Record KPIs and report to the Leadership Team monthly and implement processes to ensure targets are met.
• Review and update Housing policies where required.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with residents, managers, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Investigate and respond to all Housing Services complaints within set timescales and proactively deal with issues prior to becoming a complaint.
• Work with the Head of Community Services to develop services to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents.
• Develop the use of the specialist IT system (Pyramid) to deliver robust housing and property management.
• Develop and manage the budgets for Housing Services, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
• Work with colleagues to set service charge budgets to maintain affordability while effectively providing services.
• Ensure all annual maintenance charge, rent and service charge increases are communicated and implemented on time.
• Work with the Health and Safety adviser to ensure full completion of risk assessments, inspections and audits as required. Ensure any accidents, incidents or near misses are reported in line with the Trust’s policies and appropriate action taken.

General

• It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management team to ensure full compliance.
• Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably deemed to come within the scope of the post, relating to the activities of the department.
• Full compliance with all the Trust’s Policies and Procedures.
• To complete mandatory and job-related training as required.
• You will be responsible for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data which you have access to in the course of your work. You must not disclose any information of a confidential or sensitive nature about the Trust, any or our service users or any of our employees. There is an exception if you need to share this information as part of your job or if you are made to by law.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & Knowledge

Required

• Proven experience (5+ years) in housing management at a Registered Provider
• Experience of meeting regulatory, statutory and legal requirements in housing management
• Experience of delivering a robust housing management service with high levels of customer satisfaction
• Strong understanding of the needs of elderly residents and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life
• Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Line management experience including the management of poor performance
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• Demonstratable track record of meeting targets and key performance indicators
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents and their families, colleagues and external stakeholders
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive community environment

Desirable

• Experience working with older people
• Experience of managing or working in an Almshouse, charity or volunteer-led organisation
• Understanding of the principles of CQC regulations in extra care housing

Personal skills/qualities

Required

• Delivering on commitments within agreed/appropriate timeframes
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and be a role model for the values of the Trust
• Able to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Good organisation skills, flexible and self-driven to achieve
• Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to adapt to a range of audiences
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Commitment to training and development
• Flexible and innovative approach to working
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong general IT skills
• Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness.

Desirable

• A sense of humour

Qualifications

• CIH Level 5 qualification or the willingness to study for this

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and older people. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect staff and residents from abuse or harm. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.

It's an exciting time our growing organisation as the delivery partner for UCL’s new Student Life Strategy. In 2023 we received a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. The financial backing from our parent university is recognition of the transformative effect that extra and co-curricular experiences have on students at UCL – helping them develop skills, build networks, reduce loneliness and isolation, grow in confidence, and enjoy their time here.  

To help us achieve these ambitious goals we are looking for a new Community Engagement Coordinator.

We are seeking someone to increase mutual understanding between small and agile non-profit organisations and ourselves, and therefore increased opportunities to work together, so that the best possible social impact can be generated through joyful and meaningful student opportunities. The successful candidate will therefore work with local non-profit organisations to understand and build their capacity to engage with our department and students, while also working with colleagues across our department and wider Student Experience Directorate to create student opportunities. They will utilise excellent co-production methods to facilitate equitable engagement, for grassroots voluntary sector groups that meet the needs and interests of both the voluntary sector and our student community.

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is also a hybrid working role, where 40% of the role will be on campus based.

Have you got experience of implementing excellent co-creation and co-production methods to enable successful partnerships and outcomes? Have you got experience of utilising best practice in community engagement and building successful relationships with a range of diverse communities? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. 

Our ideal candidate will provide excellent case management and support to elevate engagement for our network of 20 “hatchery” grassroots community organisations across Camden and East London. The right candidate will build relationships with a broad range of voluntary sector organisations (infrastructure organisations, charities, community groups and grass roots communities) and statutory partners. The successful role holder will also attend local voluntary and community sector events as a representative of the wider Student Social Impact team to continue to grow our network, particularly within East London.

OASIS PROJECT LEAD: CENTRE FOR WARMTH PROJECT

OASIS HUB HENDERSON AVENUE

PART TIME, 30 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT (12 months)

SALARY: £19,554 per annum, 0.75FTE (£26,072 for 1 FTE)

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a project worker to lead our Centre for Warmth initiative, a vital community-driven project aimed at improving access to essential services and supporting local residents in building stronger, more connected communities. This role will focus on engaging a wide range of community members, including working with schools to provide key information about CO alarms, supporting individuals in signing up for the Priority Services Register, and developing an engaging and inclusive program at our Oasis Community Space that brings people together.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual who thrives on making a tangible difference. You will be responsible for identifying local needs, coordinating services, and creating opportunities for residents to access important information and resources. Strong communication skills and a creative approach are key, as you’ll be working across various community settings to promote well-being, safety, and community cohesion.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and coordinate initiatives that address a range of issues important to the local community, from safety awareness to energy support services. You will work closely with schools, local organizations, and partners to ensure that residents are informed, empowered, and supported in making positive changes in their lives. The role will involve designing and delivering community-focused programs at the Oasis Community Space, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and encouraged to participate. If you're passionate about building community resilience and making a real impact, this role offers a chance to do just that while being part of a dedicated and collaborative team.

The successful post holder must have:

· Good standard of basic education, (A-Level equivalent)

· Experience facilitating groups and organizing engaging group activities.

· Experience managing and working with volunteers.

· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance.

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals.

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement . Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

· Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in facilitating community groups and organising group activities.

· What would an empowering model look like when it comes to developing the ‘Centre for Warmth’ as part of Oasis?

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 28th February 2025

Interviews will take place at the Oasis Community Space, DN158LG on Wednesday 5th and 6th of March 2025

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  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

Role Title: Global Benefits Lead

Contract Type: Regular

Reporting To: Director, Compensation & Benefits 

Program/Department/Unit Name: People and Culture 

Location 

London, Dakar ​

Team Name: Compensation and Benefits ​Team

Role Purpose 

The Compensation and Benefits Team are responsible for the design and delivery of the Compensation and Benefits policies, programs and processes that support the development of the organization and enhance its ability to recruit and retain staff and collective ability to enable the organization to be successful in meeting its long-term strategic objectives

Key Responsibilities 

As Global Benefits Lead you will: 

• Work with Director, Compensation & Benefits and benefits brokers to develop and maintain global benefits policies, programmes and practices to support the changing and evolving needs of the organization

• Maintain knowledge of and analyse government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations, recommend changes as needed 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, programmes and practices to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness 

• Oversee the management of our benefits vendor relationships, consultant relationships and contracts 

• Update and maintain internal global benefits dashboard and track renewals 

• Monitor legislative updates and global benefit trends 

• Develop and maintain effective communication strategies and ensure all benefit programs are fully understood and appropriately valued by employees. 

• Build the relationships and governance structures internally and externally to provide effective scrutiny and oversight of Global Benefits practice 

• Provide support during labour group negotiations 

• Work with the Finance department regarding global benefit budget 

Key internal relationships 

• Compensation Colleagues 

• Advisory Partners 

• Finance

• Employee Service Center 

• Labor groups 

Key external relationships 

External brokers and vendors 

PEO 

The ideal candidate

• Strong expertise in benefits practice with particular emphasis on the global market, specifically in at least a few of the jurisdictions of London, Berlin, Brussels, Amman, Seoul, Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Mexico City, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Dakar

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to associate benefits 

• Experience working with benefit brokers 

• Effective project management skills 

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Provides strategic leadership and discipline, people management, and consensus building 

• Elicits in others the commitment, passion and patience needed to sustain a collaborative enterprise 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders 

• Sound presentational and communications skills

• Demonstrates commitment to OSF’s core values of humility, commitment, collaboration, respect, inclusivity and integrity

• Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice 

• Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace 

• An excellent knowledge of English

• Knowledge of Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic or other languages is desirable but not required. 

What we offer

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.

• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:

  • Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements.

  • Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).

  • Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.

  • Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.

  • Free, healthy, world-cuisine-style lunches or tokens (where our office does not have the scale for café facilities).

• A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

Who we are  

Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems. 

Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take. 

Additional information  

Open Society Foundations is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—particularly those from marginalized and underrepresented groups. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications, without discrimination based on race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities.

Competitive rates of pay apply.

Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.   

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.glob