Case Manager Jobs in England, United Kingdom

We are looking for an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner to plan, deliver and support LGBTQ+ children and young people. This role involves working with children and young people identified as requiring emotional wellbeing support through face to face, virtual and group sessions. You will provide a safe space for young people who identify as LGBTQ+, undertake assessments and include a range of evidence based interventions in your delivery. 
As an EWP practitioner you will hold a weekly caseload and work collaboratively with the LGBTQ+ Project Team and wider organisation to ensure delivery and the successful completion of funded contracts.

The service is underpinned by CYP IAPT principles and the post holder would support and assist the core aims of this in the service. 

Key Responsibilities  

Delivering services to children and young people 

• Assess the needs and strengths of children or young people who identify as LGBTQ+ and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change 

• Use creative engaging approaches and own knowledge along with research based methods and models to meet the emotional wellbeing needs of CYP within the LGBTQ+ community 

• Plan and implement Risk Assessments for 1-1 and group based activities 

• To take responsibility for own caseload of CYP that identify as LGBTQ+ and their families some with complex and multiple needs

• To involve these CYP and their families where appropriate, in the co-production of programmes, activities and services 

• Engage with CYP within the LGBTQ+ community, both 1-1, face to face and virtual group sessions to motivate, inspire and encourage potential 

• Support in the planning and delivery of LGBTQ+ sessions, ensuring continued support is given to CYP; putting young people first, ensuring we offer the right help at the right time. 

• Work in partnership with other professionals and organisations involved with LGBTQ+ CYP where appropriate, to ensure best outcomes for CYP’s. 

• Establish appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with CYP and families 

• Provide time-limited 1:1 sessions for CYP who identify as LGBTQ+ and their families 

• Communicate with new CYP and parent referrals to ensure suitability for group or 1-1 individual support. 

• Signpost CYP to relevant support services for additional support where needed

• To apply safeguarding and child protection procedures and escalate where necessary 

Supporting with Impact, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting 

• Use goal based outcomes and additional monitoring and evaluation tools to monitor the effectiveness and the impact of support for CYP accessing the service 

• To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people

• To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated

• Support the LGBTQ+ team to monitor, evaluate and develop the project and programs to meet contractual requirements. 

• Provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions 

Personal Development

• Keep up to date with good practice, legislation and policies that impact service delivery 

• Work as part of a team to lead and inspire collaboration across the organisation 

• Assist with the development and progression of the service

• Support other members of the LGBTQ+ projects team with additional tasks relevant to the delivery and development of the project

Organisatonal requirements 

• Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
• Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated
• Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in 1:1
• Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
• Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
• Be responsible for equipment/resources
• Work some planned evenings or weekends
• To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment
• Attend and actively participate in regular clinical supervision

Blue Marine Foundation aims to restore the ocean to health. Building on over a decade of experience, Blue Marine is securing the creation of marine protected areas, establishing models of sustainable fishing, restoring habitats, tackling overfishing and connecting people with the sea.

Blue Marine has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This new team member will support the Senior Project Accountant and wider Blue Marine team with project budget reporting, working directly with project managers to ensure the accuracy of the budget reports and to assist the project team with budget queries.  The role will also involve working closely with the fundraising team for financial reporting to donors and budget planning for new funding proposals. 

Role and Responsibilities 

Supporting the Senior Project Accountant, you will:

· Monitor expenditure against budget reports for accuracy, resolving inconsistencies or mis-postings in the source        system MS Dynamics Business Central.

· Monitor committed costs against budget.

· Regularly meet with around 10 project managers to review budgets of over 50 projects, with specific on focus on a number of strategic priority projects. 

· Assist project managers with ad-hoc budget queries.

· Identify and flag potential queries (such as expected under/overspend, run rate, incorrect staff time allocations) to relevant colleagues.

· Assist fundraising team with periodic financial reporting to donors and generating budgets for new donor proposals.

· Maintain appropriate filing and assist in collation of evidence for annual audit.

· Contribute ideas for process and efficiency improvements.

· Any other ad-hoc duties as specified by the Senior Project Accountant.

Personal specification

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to build and interrogate project budgets.  You will become a trusted colleague to the finance team, project managers and fundraising team, known for your integrity, helpful nature and clear communication of financial information.  You will have an ability to discern meaning from financial data, to ask key questions to understand the situation, and to use your initiative to support your colleagues in reaching a solution. You may be interested in, begun, or have completed studies towards an accountancy qualification, in which case Blue Marine will provide financial support towards further studies.

Skills and Experience

· Working towards an accountancy qualification such as; CIMA/ACCA/equivalent, or otherwise able to evidence substantial experience in budget management.  This experience could be from running your own business, helping to manage major projects, or through working with multiple budgets in an otherwise dynamic environment.

· Strong MS Office skills in Excel and Outlook.

· Excellent written, numerate and verbal communications skills.

Qualities

· Interested in the conservation of the environment and the oceans.

· Polite and cheerful can-do attitude.

· Able to discern meaning from financial data and critically analyse a situation.

· Able to communicate financial matters in a clear and concise manner.

· Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.

· Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.

· Able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload.

· Honest and discreet when dealing with personal and confidential information.

· Able to learn quickly and adapt to developing processes and systems.

About us

We're UCL, one of the world's leading universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. We have an enviable record for high quality teaching and research, a culture of promoting diversity and sustainability, and 30 Nobel laureates among our alumni and current and former staff. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.

Today UCL has over 60,000 students and 12,500 staff and is one of the world's top 10 universities. Student and Registry Services is one of the larger Professional Services divisions at UCL, providing essential services to UCL's students, 160,000 applicants and for supporting academic departments and administrative staff in delivering a high-quality student experience.

UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services (SSWS) provides information, advice and welfare support for all registered students, including delivery of related student events.

About the role

The Specialist Caseworker is a key member of the wider Student Support and Wellbeing Services Team. The postholder has a pivotal role in working with key stakeholders across UCL. They will be the institutional contact for students affected by sexual violence and harassment, providing consistent and effective advice and guidance. The role will coordinate student cases across SSWS, Student Funding, UCL Accommodation and the Students' Union.

We are hiring two specialist case-workers on a fixed-term contract for 12 months with a high possiblity of extension dependent on the budget.

Interviews are taking place on Tuesday 21 January 2025, so please ensure you have availability on the day.

Your application must include a CV and supporting statement and it will be assessed on how well you evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the job description.

About you

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about providing exceptional customer care. We require a candidate with experience supporting complex cases with a focus on delivering quality services and a customer focused outcome. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, together with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of people. You must be effective in prioritising tasks whist managing a demanding workload and be able to remain calm under pressure, for example when dealing with challenging and stressful situations.

Would you like to join a small but mighty charity, working as part of an inspirational team delivering real change for women and girls? Are you highly organised, and looking for a new challenge? If so, we are looking for a brilliant Data and Operations Officer who can support us to deliver our ambitious 3-year Strategy.

About the role

• You will provide a mix of data control and broader operational tasks, supporting the Senior Operations Manager in their day-to-day operational management of the Charity, enhancing the charity’s ability to grow and adapt.
• You will supports ongoing GDPR compliance and data security by maintaining and updating data policies, participating in reviews, supporting teams, and assisting with the effective management of data subject access requests and data breaches.
• You will provide administrative support to the training team, using Salesforce to follow up and report on enquiries.
• You will assist with the documentation and tracking of partnership agreements and deliverables, and onboarding requirements of clients and funders.
• You will provide ad hoc support to the wider team with administrative tasks to ensure smooth operational delivery

About you

• You will have proven experience in a busy operations support role; excellent organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
• You will have experience with data protection and privacy requirements, including implementing GDPR-compliant processes, managing sensitive data securely, and providing practical guidance and training to others. 
• You will have experience of using Salesforce or another similar CRM to manage and report on data.
• You will have exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to present data insights visually and clearly.
• You will have experience in supporting operational processes, such as managing expenses, coordinating logistics, and contributing to process improvements.

About SEA

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. Our vision is a world in which all women and girls are economically equal and live their lives free from abuse and exploitation. Economic abuse is a form of coercive and controlling behaviour. 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse from a current or former partner in the last year. Not only does it limit their choices and ability to access safety, but it has an ongoing impact. It damages future dreams and aspirations, and, in some cases, it takes lives.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 5 Wellbeing Days and Statutory Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Working from home
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• Reflective practice and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay, family leave and carer’s leave
• The chance to be part of our highly professional, supportive team

To apply

If you are passionate about making a difference and think you have the right skills and enthusiasm for the job, please apply via our website. Interviews will be held online week commencing Monday 27th January 2024. 

Surviving Economic Abuse is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particularly encourage applications from black and minoritised women and disabled applicants who are under represented at SEA.

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.

Head of HR
Post no: 624
Reporting to: CEO
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

This new role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR within Mind BLMK. The role will join the CEO and Head of Finance and Head of Operations as part of the Executive team. We require a strategic thinker who can align HR practices with our objectives, foster a positive culture, drive talent management and foster employee development.

Mind BLMK has a workforce of around 90 people and a small infrastructure to support us to deliver our valuable services to the community. The Head of HR will be hands on and supported by a HR assistant but will also work closely with other departments to ensure development and implementation of policies and programs that support Mind BLMKs goals.

About You

The successful candidate will have significant experience in managing talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits and employee relations, Minimum 2 years’ experience of strategic and hands on HR leadership and experience of securing engagement from staff, managers and department heads.

Key Duties

• Develop and implement HR strategies, processes and services aligned with our overall strategy and vision
• Lead the HR function and team
• Be a pro-active member of the Executive team
• Monitor, update, and advise staff and managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring that they are adhered to and effectively communicated across the organisation.
• Manage the production of relevant and timely information for managers and the Board of Trustees to include but not be limited to KPIs, timetables for appraisals, probation reviews, sickness management and equality and diversity statistics.
• To be the lead from the Executive team on the Workforce board sub-committee each quarter
• Ensure the monthly payroll process is completed
• Oversee
  • recruitment, selection, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers. Review the methods used for recruitment to ensure they are relevant and effective.
  • annual staff appraisal and staff survey processes.
  • review, and consult re the provision of wellbeing support for staff.
  • implementation and delivery of the learning and development plan to ensure that the workforce delivers service excellence, that the training is fit for purpose and meets the training needs of the organisation.
  • provision of professional, timely and accurate HR advice to managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary cases and lead in more complex employee performance or disciplinary matters.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment related legislation for staff, freelancers and HR practices and contribute to own, teams and managers learning through effective communication and sharing of information.
• Maintain an effective workforce for HR department at HQ in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures, and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support, and development of the HR staff).

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
• 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 17th January 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

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

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

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

No agencies please.

With a great reputation, a strong hard-working team and an expert supportive board of trustees, we are looking for a dynamic and visionary person to lead Community Impact Bucks and the charities and communities it supports.

We are a charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire. We support local communities directly through a range of services which help people to stay connected and live independently. We help Bucks charities and voluntary groups on all aspects of running their organisation, offering tailored support, guidance and training. We run 'Volunteer Bucks' which helps people find volunteering roles and organisations find volunteers.

The Chief Executive will lead Community Impact Bucks services and charitable activities, ensuring effective day-to-day management and development of services and income, while maintaining a positive stakeholder engagement that aligns with its strategy, and ensures future success, financial sustainability, and impact.

The Chief Executive will work with the Trustees and Leadership Team to develop and implement the mission and strategy for Community Impact Bucks:

- Empower and enable the county's voluntary, community, and charity sector to be sustainable and impactful
- To inspire, promote and develop voluntary and community action
- Connect, collaborate and create opportunities for the voluntary sector to influence change
- To provide relevant community based services in response to need
- Be a sustainable charity that leads, learns and shares

This full-time hybrid role will involve approximately 3 days per week at our office near Aylesbury, with the remaining time can be completed via remote working as well as occasional meetings across Buckinghamshire. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience.

You will find all information, specifications and requirements within our recruitment pack. Please note that all applications must be received by 09:00 on Monday 6th January 2025.

About The Role
We are here for anyone affected by dementia to help them navigate some of the hardest and most frightening times of their lives.
We are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, technical specialist and so much more. We are volunteers, we are employees, and together we are here to make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
Strategic evidence are our in-house experts in dementia data, economics, care and clinical research evidence. If you are passionate about using evidence for good – this role is for you!
We are accountable and responsible for gathering, analysing, contributing and mobilising evidence and insight to strengthen the case for dementia across the UK - bringing this to bear to our people in Alzheimer’s Society and the dementia system locally and nationally.
We are evidence and data driven, factual and solution focused. Our strategic evidence base will ensure that the Society’s decisions and interpretation of dementia and the system is based on the highest quality of dementia evidence and will:

- Demonstrate the scale of dementia in the UK
- Demonstrate the impact of dementia on the system and those affected by the disease
- Underpin the response of Alzheimer’s Society and the wider system to the big challenges dementia poses

As Health Economics Lead, you will have a new and exciting opportunity to lead and develop how we use health economics evidence in the development and curation of our strategic evidence base. You will play a significant role in making dementia the priority it needs to be.
You will be a recognised expert in your field, providing leadership on complex assignments and projects, and providing technical guidance to others in resolving complex issues related to economic analysis.
You will work alongside a Dementia Data and Intelligence Lead and Strategic Evidence Manager. Together, you will provide expertise on evidence, data and insight in the context of dementia, ensuring that the Society’s decisions and interpretation of dementia and the system is based on the highest quality of dementia evidence.
Your role is also part of an even larger Evidence, Policy & Influencing (EP&I) function which is laser-focused on ending the devastation of dementia through changing policy. You will be an integral part of the part of EP&I Management Team. Integration and teamwork are everything in this role – with colleagues internally and with the system externally.
You will:

- Hold responsibility for providing leadership and in house expertise in health economic analysis and economic approaches, helping us to develop and curate our strategic evidence base
- Identify, synthesise and summarise complex health economics literature, using your critical thinking skills to accurately present findings in reports, varying formats appropriate to the anticipated audience, to facilitate evidence-based policy and to inform strategic decision making
- Be at the leading edge of health economics, ensuring specialist knowledge is kept up to date by being aware of developments in the field of health economics, attending training courses and participating in other knowledge sharing events or networks.
- Make our strategic evidence base everyone’s business – to our people, and key players in the dementia system.
- Inspire and motivate people towards shared objectives and goals, encouraging an environment where people can be themselves and safely share their opinion and be able to listen and support others.

About you
You are passionate about making a difference for people affected by dementia and understand the vital role credible and robust evidence can play in making this happen.
You are:

- Experienced in using health economics o inform internal and external decision making and achieve results, with the ability to lead and manage data projects simultaneously using project management approaches
- Identify, synthesise and summarise complex cost effectiveness literature and present findings in reports, varying formats appropriate to different audiences, to facilitate evidence informed decision making
- Confident in navigating the health, care, economics and system analysis research environment and can work with a range of researchers, think tanks and other suppliers to gather and generate credible evidence
- An opportunity spotter, able to work independently and collaboratively across internal and external boundaries to ensure our evidence is maximised to inform decisions and solutions that address the biggest challenges facing dementia across the UK
- Confident to hold others to account to ensure decisions and interpretation of dementia and the system are based on the highest quality of dementia evidence.
- Curious and constantly questioning the status quo
- Flexible, creative, and committed to continuous improvement
- Appreciate the complexities that come with working in a large and fast-moving organisation and are eager and able to work at pace in a complex environment, prioritising tasks and managing your time effectively to get the job done.

For this application, we strongly recommend including a supporting statement letting us know you are motivated for this role.
If in doubt, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team for further support.

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Join The King's Trust as a Stewardship Executive and make a real impact on our fundraising success. This role ensures our supporters feel valued and connected through engaging communications, reports, and events. You'll create impactful materials like newsletters, tailored updates, and thank-you letters while managing key supporter processes, from Patron lists to case studies. Collaborating with teams across the Trust, you'll ensure every supporter's experience reflects the difference they're making.

We're looking for a proactive communicator with a talent for storytelling and an eye for detail. You'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and experienced in using tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce is a plus. Most importantly, you'll bring empathy, passion, and a commitment to supporting young people. We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to play a pivotal role in championing our supporters and driving our mission forward.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

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

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

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

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Northamptonshire. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

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

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

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Northamptonshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.

Benefits:

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

Equality and Diversity

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

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

How to apply

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

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: Midday on 7 January 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Interview Dates:  Monday 13 January 202.

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

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

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Visit out website.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training.

We are looking for a talented fundraiser, ideally with a background in the cultural sector to join the Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) Team within the Development and Alumni Engagement team of the University of Oxford.

Primarily based at the Ashmolean Museum, the Development Executive will play a critical role in helping advance the mission and priority projects of the Museum, working closely with the Museum’s Head of Development, Director, curatorial and public engagement teams.

The Ashmolean’s collections are important and renowned on their own accounts, but also play a key role in the University’s research.  They are open doors to the University of Oxford, encouraging a diverse range of communities to engage with our academics and curators.

About the role:

Your role will include fundraising to support the Ashmolean across a variety of areas, including exhibitions, public programmes, capital, endowment and acquisition projects as agreed with the Director, and will involve working with individuals, trusts and corporations.  You will be responsible for a portfolio of donors, including prospecting and stewardship.  As part of the wider GLAM fundraising team, you will also be responsible for delivery of stewardship events and get involved with wider appeal activities.  You will work with curators and Directors in the various institutions and have the opportunity to frame appealing projects to present to prospects.

This is an opportunity to raise funds to support some of the most beautiful and significant objects and collections in the country, and to work as part of the highly successful fundraising team at the University of Oxford and the Museum.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

· Flexible hybrid working

· An excellent contributory pension scheme

· 38 days annual leave

· Membership to CASE

· A comprehensive range of childcare services

· Family leave schemes

· Cycle loan scheme

· Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.

The Fundraising Team is tasked with helping Chance to Shine achieve its ambition. Securing new funding partnerships and the stewardship of existing donors across a range of funding streams: Corporate Partnerships, Events, Trusts and Foundations, Individual giving, and statutory funding to support the delivery of Chance to Shine programmes.

We are looking for an individual with experience of fundraising, ideally with Trusts and Foundations, with a motivation to drive real change for children and young people. The person in this role will have excellent writing and research skills and enjoy relationship building. The role does not require an understanding of cricket but does require an enthusiasm towards changing children and young people’s lives. 

This is an exciting time for growth within this highly motivated team and this role will play an integral part in our strategy building on our existing pipeline; working collaboratively to make a big impact. 

Purpose of the role  

The person in this role will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager to develop tailored and compelling fundraising proposals to existing and new funders, matching donor interests with Chance to Shine programmes. They will carry out research to identify and prioritise new Trusts that align with our mission. They will support the Fundraising team in a number of ways including the maintaining of accurate records of applications, writing applications, reports, thank you letters, data input and analysis, and creating compelling cases for support.

The role is based in the Chance to Shine office in London. We operate flexible working and as such team members currently work from the office on average about two days per week.

The post holder will:

• Lead on applications for grants up to £10,000 through effective research and cultivation, as well as through the creation of well-written and persuasive cases for support for Chance to Shine projects. 

• Develop and manage relationships with existing funders. 

• Have responsibility for an income target of c. £80-100k. 

Key responsibilities 

Fundraising 

• Apply to a range of Trusts and grant giving bodies who have the potential to give up to five figure annual grants, ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that they meet Chance to Shine’s aims and objectives. 

• Develop and manage communications with a portfolio of existing supporters with a clear objective to renew support. 

• Liaise with operational colleagues to identify projects and priorities for funding, and in consultation with the Trusts & Foundations Manager develop them into compelling projects for funders. 

• Liaise with the operations and finance team to develop robust budgets for funding applications. 

• Manage a small grants programme seeking unrestricted funding from 4 figure grant funders. 

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Fundraising Team to ensure fundraising income is maximised. 

• Assist with other fundraising tasks as required. 

Research 

• Research and identify prospective Trusts and other grant giving bodies whose aims and objectives are aligned with Chance to Shine and prepare a calendar of relevant and timely approaches. 

• Support in developing a strong trust funding and major grants pipeline, creating new Trust prospect recommendations and approaches. 

Relationship Building 

• Develop strong relationships with Trusts keeping supporters abreast of organisational priorities. 

• As required, plan and organise opportunities for Trust supporters to visit Chance to Shine projects and experience the programme first hand. 

• Be a representative for the charity at networking events where required. 

• Develop strong and effective internal relationships with colleagues in all teams, to support cross-team working. 

Monitoring and reporting 

• Work with the Operations team and Impact and Evaluation team to prepare reports as required by funders. 

• Regularly evaluate fundraising activity to ensure the pipeline is on track and take remedial action, if required. 

• Maintain effective records of key activities and contacts on Raiser's Edge. 

Key relationships 

The job holder will liaise with: 

• Fundraising team 

• Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications and Digital and Finance & Resources teams 

• Funders 

Skills, knowledge & personal competencies 

• Experience in fundraising and/or securing grants from Trusts and Foundations. 

• Experience of writing engaging copy and reports. Ideally, some experience of providing reports and updates for funders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Initiative to plan and achieve targets with strong motivation to succeed. 

• Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Enthusiastic and tenacious. 

• Good influencing and negotiation skills.

• Good team player.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good time management skills and able to work to tight deadlines.

• Good IT skills with experience of using MS Office Word, Excel. Desirable, but not essential, is experience working with Raisers Edge or an equivalent fundraising database.

• Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, passionate, inclusive and fun. 

LOCAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

WATERLOO FOODBANK, OASIS HUB WATERLOO

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT (15 months)

SALARY: £29,296 per annum

We have a unique opportunity for a Local Engagement Officer to join the Foodbank Team as part of our organising and local mobilisation strategy. This role will create real impact in Waterloo by identifying local issues driving poverty, and developing a strategy to build influence and win change.

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for justice and compassion for all to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to tackle big issues with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to ending poverty in Lambeth, as well as by the Trussell– the largest national network of foodbanks. If you’ve always wanted to make a real difference, this is the place to be.

Waterloo Foodbank (a part of the Lambeth Foodbanks Partnership) provides emergency food support to individuals and families in our community who are struggling with the cost-of-living and acute financial crises. This role will support our strategic anti-poverty work as part of our vision to end the need for foodbanks in Waterloo.

Key responsibilities of this role will be:

· To explore and understand the experiences that are bringing people to need the foodbank’s support, working with a variety of local stakeholders including foodbank clients

· To develop and manage a team of volunteers with the aim of identifying a local issue and campaigning for change

· To develop strategic relationships with key partners of Waterloo Foodbank

· To feed into our wider strategic work including our 3-year participation targets and strategic communications

· To work and engage with the Trussell Trust’s Organising and Local Mobilisation team, and their central campaign activities

· To represent the vision, mission, and values of Waterloo Foodbank and of Oasis Hub Waterloo

The successful post holder must have:

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

· Experience facilitating groups and organising 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. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

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

2. What does a community without the need for foodbanks look like to you?

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 20th January 2025

Interviews will take place in Waterloo on Wednesday 29th January 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

Purpose of role: 

To provide opportunities to build employability skills and gain work experience for women who have experienced gender based violence and multiple disadvantages and help them move towards employment. This role is based within Luminary’s charity (Luminary Limited) and will play a key role in coordinating work experience within our social enterprise (Luminary Bakery Limited) and external partners for women graduating from our employability skills training programme. The role will also involve facilitating sessions as part of Luminary’s training programme, and organising complimentary employability skill sessions with external facilitators to enhance women’s opportunities to move into work. 

Due to the role responsibilities, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post holder is female, permitted under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Reports to: Partnerships and Evaluation Manager 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Based in Luminary Bakery, 47 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AJ working at least 3 days per week on site. Must also be willing to travel to other Luminary sites and to corporate partners as needed. 

Application Deadline: Midnight Sunday 12th January 2025

Interview Date: Monday 20th January 2025

Main duties: 

Work experience

• Responsible for ensuring that all women on the programme have access to and are taking up work experience opportunities with the support of support workers.
• Coordinate with internal colleagues at Luminary Limited and Luminary Bakery Limited to schedule regular work experience days for graduates of our programme within Luminary Bakery Limited. 
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to schedule ad hoc and regular work experience placements that are suitable for graduates of our programme at partner companies
• Support the Partnerships and Evaluation Manager to identify and build relationships with new corporate partners who could host work experience placements. 
• Take the lead on sharing information with women and their Luminary progression support workers about the logistics of work experience placements, ensuring they are well prepared and ready to start - as well as offering any additional support as needed. 
• Keep accurate records and liaise with colleagues as necessary to ensure all women have access to and complete work experience.
• Following up with work experience participants and hosts following the placement to identify any relevant feedback for the participant; learning for future placements; and track any outcomes/impact of the experience for the LL's impact report.

Apprenticeships

• Promote apprenticeships to those on the programme and support the Partnerships and Evaluation Manager with any training for relevant staff
• Provide administrative support to monthly peer learning meetings hosted by LL Partnerships and Evaluation Manager for those across the business who are line managing graduates of our programmes
• Support the Partnerships and Evaluation Manager to record and analyse data on work experience placements and apprenticeships, and package this appropriately for different audiences including Luminary’s social impact report, social media, internal newsletters.
• Identify ways to promote and inspire Luminary trainees and graduates to take up work experience and apprenticeship opportunities, for example, inviting previous apprentices to speak on the training, creating short films or case studies etc. 

Employability skills

• Support the Partnerships and Evaluation Manager to ensure all women have access to and take up opportunities to enhance their employability skills 
• Work closely with the PE Manager, Training Programme Manager and Training Coordinator to agree on appropriate opportunities aligned with the broader training aims and existing programme. 
• Deliver training sessions as part of our Phase 2 employability and independence programme (approx. 6-8 per year), focussed on key work skills and professional conduct. 
• Organise regular CV/application drop in sessions for our alumni community where they can get support in their job search. This will include scheduling dates, communicating the opportunities to the alumni community, coordinating with staff and volunteers to run the drop in, preparing materials and organising the event on the day.
• Organise complimentary opportunities to help our alumni community to strengthen their employability skills, for example panel discussions with representatives from different industries, site visits to potential employers, talks from alumni about their employment journeys etc.
• Identify external referral pathways and opportunities for partnership around further employability skills training, for example computer skills training, interview practice, public speaking training etc.
• Research job opportunities that would be of interest to our graduates and alumni and circulate these to Progression Support Workers on a regular basis.

Key skills and experience

Experience

• Experience in coordinating events such as work experience, workshops, job fairs or other employability related activities preferably for those living with disadvantage 
• Experience in building relationships with corporate partners
• Experience in providing excellent administrative support
• Good understanding of the employability skills sector, especially supporting people taking their first step into work.
• Good understanding of issues facing women who have experienced gender based violence and multiple disadvantage and how this creates additional barriers to employment.
• Experience in delivering training or facilitating workshops (preferably using adult/participatory learning approaches)
• An understanding of trauma informed approaches

Key skills

• Highly organised with strong administrative skills
• Friendly and approachable, and excellent at building positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to vary communication appropriately for different audiences
• Creative and entrepreneurial with the ability to problem solve to deliver on targets
• Good IT skills, including basic office packages, using spreadsheets and databases and ideally using Canva, MailChimp. 
• Strong numerical skills and the ability to accurately record and analyse data using spreadsheets 
• Excellent facilitation and training skills, ideally focussed on adult education

We recognise that applicants will have a range of experience and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel you meet all experience and skill criteria. 

We particularly encourage those from ethnic minority backgrounds to apply as 54% of the women who are supported by Luminary are from ethnic minority backgrounds. 

Battersea's Infrastructure Services Team is seeking an IT Support Engineer to join us on a 1-year contract. Our team provides effective IT support and services in order to ensure the smooth running of the business, so we can help our dogs and cats effectively.

This role will provide 2nd line support to resolve IT issues that include the installation and maintenance of IT hardware, software and administering users via Active Directory and Azure services in a 7 day a week environment (on a rota basis), along with working on some periodical projects, and supporting users so that our systems and data remain secure and safe.

The ideal candidate will have experience of windows platforms including network printers, telephone systems, hardware, as well as detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint site administration.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 12th January 2025
Interview date(s): From 15th January 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.