Care Jobs

Prospectus are excited to be working with Save the Children to help them recruit for a Face to Face Agency Manager to join their team. Save the Children is an international, non-governmental organization. It was founded in the UK in 1919, with the goal of helping improve the lives of children worldwide. The organization helps to raise money to improve children's lives by creating better educational opportunities, better health care, and improved economic opportunities.

This role is offered on a permanent full-time contract basis with a salary of £35,100 to £39,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Direct Engagement, this pivotal role is accountable for ensuring the successful day-to-day delivery of their face-to-face programme nationwide. The post holder will build strong relationships with agencies through direct engagement and site visits, ensuring transparency and excellence. They will support delivery of their innovative fundraiser engagement program, optimizing performance and motivation. They will manage budget allocation and optimization across channels, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently. The post holder will collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and deliver exceptional results.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of managing end-to-end face-to-face fundraising campaigns and teams. They are looking for a candidate with knowledge of the F2F fundraising landscape and agency models. The ideal candidate will be committed to the vision, mission, and values of Save the Children.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Third Solutions are excited to be working in partnership with Pact to recruit a Partnerships Engagement Manager (Corporates).

Pact is a pioneering national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their children and families, providing caring and life changing services at every stage of the criminal justice process in court, in prison, on release, and in the community.

The role will be split 70% New Business and 30% Account Management. To excel in the role you will need to be tenacious and resilient, you will be joining a collaborative and supportive team and you will have the opportunity to really shape and develop the role.

The role is hybrid with one or two days in the London office.

The Role
Manage and lead a strong pipeline; identifying, researching, prospecting and cultivating potential corporate support.

Provide high standard of account management that supports continued commitment and growth c10-14 current partners

organise and run corporate engagement activities.

Contribute to the management and leadership of the fundraising team and the wider management team as a creative and proactive colleague.

The Candidate
Track record of securing new high value partnerships

Experience of managing and developing partnerships with flair and creativity

Demonstrable experience of building strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly convey concepts and inspire others through written & verbal channels.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Peel is a 126-year-old charity based in Clerkenwell, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the local community, particularly focusing on improving the life experience and chances of children and families facing hardship, supporting older people, and raising awareness around mental health. 

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join The Peel to ensure our finance function is effective and efficient. The Finance Manager will run The Peel’s accounts and financial operations, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and providing essential financial information, insight, and advice to support the organisation’s development and decision-making.

This is a key role within a developing and ambitious organisation that makes a significant difference in the local community. The role is part-time and initially on a 12-month, fixed-term basis, with the potential for extension and transitioning to a permanent contract.

Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button and sign into your candidate account to access the Recruitment Pack and submit your application.

Communications and Business Development Manager

Salary:£35,235- £38,538 per annum + 6% pension

Employment type: Permanent contract

Hours:36 Hours per week

Location: North London including hybrid working

Closing date: 15 July 2022, 12noon

Interviews: 24 July 2024

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where communication and business development go hand in hand? Are you passionate about creating positive social change?

The Bridge Renewal Trust is a forward-thinking charity dedicated to reducing heath inequalities and creating healthier, safer and stronger Haringey communities. Established in 2009, we have grown from a team of 3 to over 55 staff members, supporting over 20,000 people annually with a turnover of approximately £3m.

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Communications and Business Development Manager to join our senior management team and play a pivotal role in driving our strategic objectives in communications, impact measurement, marketing, and fundraising.

Working with our Head of Healthier and Stronger Communities, you will develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies to enhance our brand awareness and stakeholder engagement; support our wider business development by researching and attracting funds from charitable trusts, foundations, and various funding bodies, ensuring the growth and sustainability of our work; and work with our senior management team to monitor and evaluate the impact of our programmes, effectively communicating outcomes to stakeholders.

First and foremost, we are looking for an ambitious and competent professional who is: passionate, self-starter and strategic in their thinking yet pragmatic in delivery; experienced in communications and income generation; understands impact measurement; has strong people skills, is a confident communicator and has the ability to write compelling narratives; and is excellent at problem solving.

We operate flexible working practices, and the post holder can utilise hybrid working arrangements as appropriate.

Are you ready to bridge the gap to a healthier and safer Haringey? This is your exceptional opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.

To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.

For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.

The Bridge Renewal Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Company registration No:  06949568, Registered Charity No:  1131941

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate HR Manager to join our team and support our mission by overseeing all aspects of human resources management within our organisation. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, fostering a positive work environment, and supporting the professional development of our staff.

This role is important to the charity’s success. People are our most important asset, and you will be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives. Promoting the organisation’s values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of the role.

Reporting

This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment and Onboarding:

· Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent.

· Coordinate the hiring process, including job postings, interviews, and offer negotiations.

· Facilitate smooth onboarding processes for new employees, including orientation and training programs.

2. Employee Relations:

· Advise employees and management on HR-related matters.

· Handle employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolution as needed.

· Conduct investigations into employee complaints or disciplinary issues and recommend appropriate actions.

· Nurture a positive working environment.

3. Performance Management:

· Oversee the performance appraisal system, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.

· Provide support and training to managers on performance management best practices.

· Identify opportunities for employee development and career advancement. Assess and monitor training programmes.

4. Policy Development and Compliance:

· Improve and maintain HR policies, procedures and initiatives in accordance with legal requirements and organisational strategy.

· Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations.

· Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in HR management.

5. HR Administration:

· Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, absence records and HR databases.

· Prepare and analyse HR metrics and reports to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field. CIPD certification is essential.
• Proven experience in HR management, preferably in the charity sector or a similar non-profit organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to the mission and values of our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to the success of our charity and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about HR and dedicated to supporting our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Meningitis Research Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.

We have an exciting opportunity for a an experienced Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our team working collaboratively with Lancashire Constabulary to proactively engage with high risk victims of domestic abuse (Operation Provide)

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based at Lancaster Police Station. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. As an IDVA working on Operation Provide you will:

• Work with the Police safeguarding team to identify high risk victims of domestic abuse.
• Check internal systems to check if victims are known or open to internal services and liaise with same.
• Conduct joint visits with the police to victims who are at serious risk of harm to provide independent information about their rights and options to enable them to keep safe from harm.
• Assess their needs and develop a bespoke safety and support plan
• Provide information and advocacy around the criminal justice process
• Liaise with internal and external agencies in order to keep the victim safe from harm and address their needs.

You will need:

• IDVA accreditation and/or have considerable relevant experience in supporting victims of domestic abuse
• a comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse & the impact on victims & families
• knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
• an understanding of Safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these
• theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge of civil & criminal justice remedies
• experience of partnership working
• good organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively
• strong crisis management skills, able to deal with difficult situations.
• Good communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal
• IT skills, able to use Microsoft Office & Case Management systems

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (pro rata)

Location: Hammersmith and another London borough (tbc)

Hours:   21 hours per week 

Contract: Permanent

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

We are excited to be taking the lead in the London Whole Housing Service Partnership (LWHSP) which will address and enhance the pathways of housing support for women experiencing domestic abuse, from removing them from immediate harm, to enabling recovery and resettlement across all levels of need. The LWHSP are seeking to build on our delivery across 11 East and West London boroughs of the Whole Housing Approach (WHA).

The Housing IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. You will specialise in working with clients for whom housing, and risk of tenancy breakdown is a factor. You will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. You will hold a caseload of survivors and will also be required to work as part of Advance’s duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.

About You:

As a Housing IDVA, you will need to have a degree of flexibility for colocation work across London boroughs; providing support to women who have experienced domestic violence, focusing on individuals with housing or tenancy issues. Working in our fast-paced crisis intervention, advocacy and support service, you’ll ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process. You will have your own caseload of survivors and will focus on working with those aged 18 and over who access our domestic abuse service. 

You will bring experience in providing independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women who approach housing advice and assessment for help. Ideally experience in working with housing service providers, and advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies. You will have the ability to develop individual safety and support plans in-line with the clients’ needs and the risks they face.

How to apply:

Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address  - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT* 

· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 28 July 2024 @ 23:59

· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• One weeks Carers leave
• Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Reporting
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.

Responsibilities

 Office and facilities administration

o  Liaison with office owners about accommodation, facilities, services and supplies to ensure smooth running of charity HQ.

o  Ordering office stationery and supplies.

o  Off-site storage oversight and organisation.

o  Printer supplier contract management.

o  Implementation of the Health and Safety action plan and obtaining landlord documentation on a timely basis.

o  Maintaining a log of laptops, organising new laptops where required and the return of laptops from leavers.

o  Maintaining company credit card and petty cash records.

 Lead responsibilities

o  Office Fire Warden.

o  Office First Aider.

Senior Leadership Team support

o  Researching, organising and booking travel.

o  Support for diary management.

o  Meeting venue sourcing research, organisation and booking.

o  Expenses administration.

o  Project implementation support as required.

o  Venue sourcing, travel, accommodation and refreshment support for staff and team away days as required.

Trustee Board support

o  DBS checks for new Trustees.

o  Updating Trustee induction pack.

o  Maintaining contact details.

o  Booking training for Trustees and maintaining Trustee training records.

o  Supporting Trustees travel to meetings, including researching and booking travel and accommodation.

o  Sending diary invites for Board and Committee meetings as required.

These responsibilities may change depending on the needs of the organisation and as agreed with the line manager.

Experience

Experience is sought in the following areas:

· General administration in a busy office environment, ideally with a dispersed workforce working in the office and at home throughout the UK.

· Meeting logistics organisation including venue identification; venue booking liaison; travel booking; accommodation booking.

· Processing confidential information about staff and partners in compliance with GDPR.

· Working with international partners would be ideal but not essential, including multiple cultures and currencies.

Project Manager: Green Impact

We are excited to be recruiting for a new Project Manager to deliver our national sustainability engagement programme, Green Impact.

ROLE SPECIFICS

Location: Hybrid in London or South-East England

Due to the location of participating Green Impact organisations, this role will be based in London or South-East England, with regular travel throughout the region, as well as some UK-wide travel. We are a primarily home-based organisation, but we have a London office space available to staff.

Working patterns: Fixed term until September 2025, with possibility of extending. 35 hours per week. The role involves weekly UK-wide travel with some early starts and late returns, and up to six overnight stays per year. Homeworkers will be expected to work remotely on a regular basis. Flexible work patterns/ job share opportunities open to negotiation. 0.6FTE to full time opportunities will be considered.

Salary: Starting salary £30,413 per annum plus Inner London Weighting of £3,405 for London-based employees. We provide up to 6% pension contribution, with life assurance for all those in the pension scheme.

Closing date for applications: 28th July at 11:59pm

Interview dates: 5th and 6th August for first stage 30-minute interviews. Second stage interviews will be held on 12th and 13th August. All interviews will be held online.

Preferred start date: ASAP, ideally September 2024

INTRODUCING SOS-UK

• SOS-UK is a student-led education charity focusing on sustainability. We work across all forms of education and, through our work, we aim to:
• Get more students leading on, and learning for, sustainability.
• Repurpose the education system around the climate emergency and ecological crises.
• Make sustainability more inclusive, so it is for everyone.
• We believe that when students lead on sustainability, they learn about it, picking up the vital knowledge, skills and competencies they will need to help transform society into a more just and sustainable place.
• Find out more about SOS-UK, who we are and what we do by visiting our website.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting a Project Manager to primarily deliver our UNESCO award-winning Green Impact engagement and awards programme. Green Impact supports staff and students within organisations to learn about sustainability, and embed it into their day-to-day operations. Green Impact runs in many sectors, with programmes tailored to the sustainability impacts of different workplaces, including universities, healthcare and cultural heritage.

Key responsibilities of the Project Manager include:

• Project manage the successful delivery of the Green Impact programme at a set number of allocated organisations, tailoring delivery according to local needs. 
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with key people and act as the first point of contact to students and staff at your allocated organisations.
• Plan, design, and deliver engaging training sessions for your allocated organisations as a part of established programmes as well as for bespoke consultancy projects.
• Recruit, coordinate, and support student volunteers to ensure a positive experience of our programmes, including supporting them to work in teams. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We’re totally committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented within SOS-UK. We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Benefits: We believe we have a fair and transparent pay framework. Our salary bands and pay gaps are public. We have always paid at least the real living wage and are an accredited Living Wage Employer. We do not offer any unpaid/non-credit-bearing placement opportunities or work experience. We offer up to 6% pension contributions, annual cost of living increases and annual spine-point salary increases until the top of your band. Other benefits include: Support and paid time for learning and development in your role and to support onward progression (if desired) Cycle-to-work scheme Eye care vouchers Free flu vaccinations Work laptop and home-office equipment where needed Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme via HSF A minimum of 27 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff or those on contracts for under 12 months). Additional leave is awarded for each year of service, up to 30 days Discretionary paid leave over the Christmas break for everyone Various other leave allowances, as agreed with line managers, including for (but not limited to): Parents, carers and dependents: support and understanding for family emergencies and caring for dependents Employee volunteering: up to three days paid leave per year which you areencouraged to take - pro rata for part-time staff Medical appointments: reasonable time off during working hours including time for fertility treatment and gender reassignment Religious or belief-related obligations Study

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Millions of EU citizens live in the UK and have to adjust to the impact of Brexit and secure their rights under the EU Settlement Scheme. It is the most isolated and disadvantaged groups of EU citizens who are struggling the most. Our charity Settled is the leading advice and support provider for EU citizens in the UK. We have secured funding for 2 new posts targeted at addressing these needs. The first is for a Romanian speaker based in London and Kent who can address the needs of the Roma community, including making a short information video. The second will be based in Scotland and work particularly with homeless EU citizens. Both posts will be expected to develop relationships and work closely with other support organisations. Please submit a CV and a covering letter stating clearly which role you wish to apply for and setting out how you meet the person specification.

Head of Policy, Voice and Influencing

Employer – Kids

Location – This is a remote position, but it is anticipated you will need to travel to London for meetings approximately once a fortnight.

Salary - £42,000

Hours – 36 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed at interview.

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.

The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Do you possess the vision and leadership to join an extraordinary organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families?

Are you an accomplished professional seeking a high-impact role? Do you aspire to collaborate with a team of passionate and dedicated experts committed to executing our strategic vision? As a senior leader, you will report directly to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, guiding and inspiring a team of exceptional, highly motivated individuals who are deeply committed to their work.

Purpose

This role will lead Kids' social change program, delivering clear policy and influencing objectives grounded in evidence and research from both our sources and external ones. At a critical juncture following the 2024 General Election and the start of a new Parliament, you will establish strategies and tactics for achieving successful impact throughout the next parliamentary term. You will also ensure that disabled children, young people, and their families are at the heart of Kids' efforts to transform the system. By collaborating with these groups, their families, and various partners and stakeholders, they will champion reforms at all levels.

What You Will Be Doing as Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing

As Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing, your responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement an influencing strategy to drive changes in the SEND system.
• Create policy reports and solutions for engagement with government and stakeholders.
• Integrate insights from Kids' services into policy development.
• Demonstrate how service delivery and policy influence intersect across departments.
• Gather and present evidence, amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families.
• Establish a strategy for involving children, young people, and families in all aspects of Kids' work.
• Expand engagement efforts with parents, carers, and young people.
• Manage the Youth Voice team and oversee participation programs.
• Represent Kids in external alliances and coalitions.
• Lead campaigns for impactful transitions to adulthood.
• Develop the Young People’s Hub to enhance virtual participation.
• Collaborate on fundraising to sustain Kids' policy and influencing functions.

Leadership and Change:

• Lead existing and new teams using cross-functional methods.
• Collaborate on organisational change projects.
• Cultivate key external partnerships.

Person Specification:

• Experienced in policy development and evidence-based change.
• Knowledgeable about the UK Parliament and government affairs.
• Skilled in relationship building and communication.
• Understanding of SEND policy landscape.
• Ability to simplify complex ideas and engage diverse audiences.
• Proficient in research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership and campaign experience.
• Competent in project management and evaluation.

The good stuff/benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
• Reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

Digital Marketing Officer 

Employer – Kids

Location –This is a remote position; however, you will need to travel to London around once a month for team meetings.

Salary – £27,000

Hours – 36 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed at interview. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.

The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

Experience - 1-2+ years in marketing or communications or equivalent role, or a similar qualification.

Join our dynamic marketing team at Kids. We are a leading charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. We're experiencing an exciting surge in audience growth and engagement, fuelled by our recent rebranding, cutting-edge website, and innovative marketing strategies.

We are seeking a digitally-focused Marketing Officer to elevate our marketing and communications to new heights and to make a real impact. This role is pivotal in inspiring and engaging our diverse audiences, clearly communicating our mission, and contributing to our ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and Engage: Communicate our vision and work to help children with SEND and their families through compelling campaigns.
• Multichannel Campaign Delivery: Execute campaigns across various channels for fundraising, service awareness, and relationship building.
• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and manage customer journeys and relationships for different types of contacts.
• Email Marketing: Create and send newsletters and campaign content using our email marketing platform.
• Social Media Management: Plan and deliver content across all social media channels to increase engagement and reach.
• Brand Champion: Position and manage the Kids brand, ensuring consistency and recognition both externally and internally.
• Content Creation: Collaborate with internal staff to produce branded content using Canva and other design programs, and coach others in design usage.
• Website Management: Oversee the content and functionality of the Kids website to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
• Audience Growth: Expand our online audience and database through effective campaign delivery, SEO, and other strategies.
• Branded Materials: Produce branded booklets and reports, including writing and managing design (in collaboration with external designers).
• Social Media Advertising: Assist in the delivery of social media advertising campaigns.
• Campaign Analysis: Analyse and report on campaign results to measure effectiveness and inform future strategies.

Personal Qualities:

• Natural communicator with the ability to appeal to various audiences.
• Creative thinker with a passion for design.
• Enjoys a role with diverse responsibilities.
• Organized and prefers working with a plan.
• Comfortable with data and process-related work and result analysis.
• Interested in CRM, customer journeys, and relationship nurturing.
• Capable of inspiring and motivating others.

Experience:

• Experience in marketing or communications campaigns targeting different audiences.
• Copywriting skills for various audience types.
• Familiarity with design programs and their use in engaging audiences.
• Proficiency in social media communications.
• Skills in content planning and management.
• Experience with website and content management platforms.
• Competence in using IT, including all Office programs.

The good stuff/benefits

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a
• Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
• Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
• Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
• Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.

Would you love the opportunity to use your digital and social media expertise to help the U.K.’s pet-owning community access affordable vet healthcare?
Are you a talented, creative storyteller passionate about all things digital?

Animal Trust Vets is looking for an ambitious, analytical, and organised Digital and Social Communications Specialist to join our central team in Cheshire. We seek someone with the drive, passion, and knowledge to expertly elevate our digital brand presence across all our digital communications.

The successful candidate will create inspirational content to promote the Animal Trust mission and elevate the brand nationally with the veterinary industry and the consumer.

This is a permanent, part-time (24 hours a week) hybrid role, but you will be expected to spend time at our surgeries to gather content.

The life of a Digital Communications Specialist at Animal Trust will involve the following:
 

• Developing and delivering our digital plan to ensure we have an active, targeted, and high-quality online presence.
• Plan, create and schedule our social media content, providing weekly performance reports.
• Conduct research and analysis of our SEO data to optimise content for search engine performance and provide weekly reports.
• Act as the gatekeeper of the website, ensuring it is optimised and kept up to date.
• Generate and publish content and monitor website analytics to drive engagement and highlight areas for enhancement.
• Write compelling, creative content and messaging for digital communication channels, including website, printed material, and blog posts.
• Engage effectively with our social followers to educate users about the Animal Trust mission and manage negative comments.
• Creating multi-media content, including photography, video, infographics, and social media templates.
• Provide expert tech guidance, review existing tools, and help to identify new solutions as our digital expert.
• Stay current with emerging industry trends, innovations, and technology, adopt best practices in digital marketing, including web accessibility and usability, and share these insights with the team.
   

To be a successful Digital Communications Specialist you’ll need:
 

• Professional or higher qualification in communications, marketing, digital marketing, or other relevant areas - experience without qualifications will be considered.
• Previous experience in a digital communications role
• A proven track record in digital marketing encompassing SEO, social media marketing, PPC campaigns and content creation.
• Experience in creating and managing social media channels and content creation.
• Demonstrably up to date with emerging digital trends and an interest in online community building.
• Experience using social and digital reporting tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Sprout Social and Facebook Business Manager.
• Experience in maintaining a website.
• Expert-level knowledge of social media and digital channels.
• Ability to turn around strategic, engaging content quickly.
• Excellent understanding of what makes a great story and how to convey it most compellingly while staying on brand.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with SEO/SEM, Google Analytics, Adobe CC, and CRM software.
• Excellent attention to detail, solutions-focused skills, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• As a constantly evolving field, we’re looking for a self-learner who stays on top of trends and developments in digital marketing.
   

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
 

• £40,000 pro rata 
• Holidays – 6 weeks (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible Hybrid working – We will do what we can to ensure you work in a way that works for you.
• Discounts – You’ll have access to discounts through the Vivup platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Staff well-being is always a priority. You’ll have access to mental health and well-being support.
• Team Working – You will be working as part of a team that is on a mission to provide the pet-owning community access to affordable vet care.

We will accept applicants of a full or part time basis, whilst living in the commutable distance from our head office in Cheshire is desirable we would be open candidates who are further afield with occasional travel to our head office required.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.  

Crisis Skylight Oxford is in the Old Fire Station in the centre of the city. It offers one to one coaching support from a team of coaches who can work with people around their housing needs and anything else that will support them to end their homelessness such as mental health and well-being, finances or finding employment. Alongside the coaching we offer practical, creative, and vocational workshops and accredited learning opportunities. The Old Fire Station building also accommodates a range of flexible arts spaces which are run by an independent arts company.   

Salary: £29,505 per annum  

Contract:         5-month fixed term contract – September 2024 to January 2025 

Hours: 21 hours per week, required to be worked over three or four days. To include mornings. Service opening hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.   

Location: Crisis Skylight Oxford, Old Fire Station, 40 George St, OX1 2AQ. Please note this is an onsite role.

About the role  

As our Events Coordinator you will coordinate our Christmas service in Oxford, which includes running a delivery service, holding a breakfast, and holding Health and well-being days pre and post the Christmas period. 

About you  

To be successful in this role you will have/be –  

• Ability to develop and coordinate projects and event, build relationships, and promote effectively with all concerned.

• Ability to build strong relationships, developing and supporting a wide range of people from different backgrounds. 

• Ability to prioritise effectively, work to deadlines and adapt to overcome challenges. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 31 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.  

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.  

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.    

 How to apply  

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.  

Closing date: Tuesday 9 July 2024 (at 23:55)

Interviews will be held on Monday 22 July 2024 at Crisis Skylight Oxford, Old Fire Station, 40 George St, OX1 2AQ.

Accessibility  

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent team to discuss how we can help.   

   
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094