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The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Sessional Worker to support our Parent Champion Group Project in the England Programmes team, based in Nottingham.

Deadline: Ongoing (we are carrying out interviews as we receive suitable applications so we encourage you to apply for this role as soon as possible)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £14.35 per hour
Hours: Approx. 6 hours per week (variable)
Contract type: Sessional agreement until December 2025

This exciting role will be the key contact and organiser of the new Parent Champion Group setting up in Nottingham to support Young Parents, providing support to the Parent & Families Project Manager.

What does the role involve?

• Organise weekly in-person Parent Champion Group (PCG) meetings in Nottingham, facilitating discussions, and supporting parents to attend through regular contact during the week.
• Work alongside the Project Manager to run focus groups with young parents to co-design the PCG, and ensure their lived experience is reflected in MHF policy, programme and research.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager regularly, escalating where they are any concerns, and ensuring relevant safeguarding policies & procedures are adhered to.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Understanding of the needs of young parents.
• Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality & safeguarding.
• Excellent verbal communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of people through a person-centred approach.
• Experience of collaboration and building effective relationships.
• Experience participating and/or volunteering in peer support groups.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

About us

Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.

Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.

The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application form by clicking 'Apply via Website'. Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs alone will not be accepted. We are carrying out interviews as we receive suitable applications so we encourage you to apply for this role as soon as possible.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Any UK Trust office (Hybrid working)

Interviews: 26/03 over MS Teams

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Here at The King’s Trust, our Employee Engagement (Corporate Volunteering) team provides a variety of engagement opportunities to our corporate partners including volunteering and taking part in many of our fundraising campaigns.

Our team has provided thousands of volunteering opportunities in the last year to our partners and whilst doing so, they have supported many young people attending our programmes across the UK. This role is mainly focused on organising opportunities and ensuring that at all times our volunteers have a meaningful experience with us.

This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious team to gain or strengthen your experience in volunteer management, project management, relationship building and working towards targets.

We’re looking for someone who is engaging, driven, highly organised and great at building relationships with stakeholders from all levels. It is essential that you have volunteer experience and of course, are genuinely passionate about supporting Young People.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Employee Engagement Executives? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Employee Engagement Executives! 

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 – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, 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. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3408 

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a Volunteer Development Lead to join our fantastic People & Culture Team, working on a hybrid basis between home and our offices in either London or Birmingham. We can also accommodate candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (minimum of four days per week).

The Volunteer Team owns the strategic overview and direction of volunteering at Sense. As a key role in growing, supporting and enhancing volunteering across Sense, they work collaboratively with all functions across the organisation to help shape volunteering opportunities, improve volunteer experience and embed processes that ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real impact.
 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Support with the delivery of Sense’s Volunteer Strategy, helping to ensure all activity aligns with Sense’s vision and mission.
• Increase volunteer participation by developing inclusive and meaningful opportunities that cater to diverse interests, skills, and availability.
• Enhance the quality and impact of volunteering by establishing clear guidance on volunteer engagement and management.
• Ensure volunteering at Sense is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the charity’s overall mission.
• Develop innovative and new volunteering models, including micro-volunteering to further enhance our work.
• Help design and deliver Volunteer Management workshops to help equip volunteer managers across the organisation with best practice tools, and strategies to enhance the volunteer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing volunteer programmes and volunteer management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, legislation and emerging trends in volunteering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategies and/or large-scale projects.
• Promote inclusive volunteering opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Develop external partnerships to enhance Sense’s volunteer network and extend opportunities.
• Good knowledge of policies and practices in safeguarding, risk management, and volunteer engagement.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.

Personal Circumstances

• This role requires a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week in the office or visiting shops or other sites.
• Ability to travel to either our Selly Oak (Birmingham) or our London office.
• Applications will be considered from candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (pro-rata, minimum of four days per week).
• This role may require occasional overnight stays for training, meetings or events. 
   

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

A brilliant opportunity to lead a small charity delivering impact where it matters for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) exists to improve MSK services in the UK. We are a membership organisation which brings together patient, research and healthcare professional organisations working in MSK health. Working together as an alliance we have a powerful voice to influence policy and improve standards of care across the UK.

After an incredibly successful 8 years at the helm, our CEO Sue Brown will be stepping down at the end of May.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in healthcare policy and campaigning who is confident engaging senior stakeholders in the NHS, Government, arms-length bodies and industry. You should be a natural relationship builder who is comfortable working with member organisations.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. Click the Quick Apply button below. You will need to submit your CV together with a two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 10am on 27th March 2025.

Interviews will be held as follows:

Stage 1 (In person, Central London location): Monday 7th April 2025

Stage 2 (Virtual): Monday 14th April 2025

The Benefits

· Salary up to £55,000 p.a. for 28 hours work per week

· Employer pension contribution of 5%

· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year

 Thank you for your interest in ARMA! 

Sussex Emmaus is a 57 bed supported accommodation project. We offer low to medium support for those who have experienced or may be at risk of experiencing homelessness. Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness, providing a home for as long as someone needs it. Emmaus works with people who may have faced multiple disadvantages. This can include but is not exclusive to: homelessness; mental health issues; contact with the criminal justice system; historical substance and/or alcohol misuse; and domestic abuse.

Emmaus is a homelessness charity with a difference, we offer a home, work and a sense of belonging. For many people who have experienced homelessness, losing their self-esteem can be the most damaging part of their experience. Emmaus provides the opportunity to work; it can be valuable in rebuilding companion’s self-esteem and self-worth. 

Job Summary:
To provide support to Companions using a person-centred approach, both emotionally and practically, so they can live and work in the Emmaus Community. The role will involve using a Strength Based Practice model to encourage Companions to become resilient and fulfilled. Assist Companions to become independent and maximise their skills, where necessary accessing outside support and services. Where appropriate, in accordance with Companion requests, provide a move-on pathway that enables them to be ready to live independently. 
Develop and maintain positive partnerships with other agencies locally to enhance the support available to Companions. Act as an advocate and accompany Companions to formal meetings and appointments.
As part of a team, support the Community Manager in the referral and admissions procedures including conducting risk and needs assessments. To ensure that all Companion records and information is maintained in compliance with policies, procedures and the data protection act. Ensure that all Companion Risk and Needs Assessments are thoroughly and accurately completed to ensure their safety and the safety of others, where necessary liaising with external services and agencies delivering support. 
Promote and embed a proactive approach to equality and diversity, by example and approach, with a commitment to treat all staff, volunteers, visitors and Companions equally and with respect.
To be part of the on-call rota providing out of hours provision to the service, where necessary attending on site to resolve critical accidents or incidents. 

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a Volunteer Development Lead to join our fantastic People & Culture Team, working on a hybrid basis between home and our offices in either London or Birmingham. We can also accommodate candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (minimum of four days per week).

The Volunteer Team owns the strategic overview and direction of volunteering at Sense. As a key role in growing, supporting and enhancing volunteering across Sense, they work collaboratively with all functions across the organisation to help shape volunteering opportunities, improve volunteer experience and embed processes that ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real impact.
 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Support with the delivery of Sense’s Volunteer Strategy, helping to ensure all activity aligns with Sense’s vision and mission.
• Increase volunteer participation by developing inclusive and meaningful opportunities that cater to diverse interests, skills, and availability.
• Enhance the quality and impact of volunteering by establishing clear guidance on volunteer engagement and management.
• Ensure volunteering at Sense is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the charity’s overall mission.
• Develop innovative and new volunteering models, including micro-volunteering to further enhance our work.
• Help design and deliver Volunteer Management workshops to help equip volunteer managers across the organisation with best practice tools, and strategies to enhance the volunteer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing volunteer programmes and volunteer management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, legislation and emerging trends in volunteering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategies and/or large-scale projects.
• Promote inclusive volunteering opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Develop external partnerships to enhance Sense’s volunteer network and extend opportunities.
• Good knowledge of policies and practices in safeguarding, risk management, and volunteer engagement.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.

Personal Circumstances

• This role requires a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week in the office or visiting shops or other sites.
• Ability to travel to either our Selly Oak (Birmingham) or our London office.
• Applications will be considered from candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (pro-rata, minimum of four days per week).
• This role may require occasional overnight stays for training, meetings or events. 
   

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Community Fundraiser (Regional South & Southeast)
c. £31,500 per annum
Full Time, Permanent, Home based. Required to travel, including regular visits to Fleet (Head Office) & to Regional Team meetings as required

The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with The Brain Tumour Charity as they recruit for a Community Fundraiser covering the South & Southeast region. This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning charity dedicated to accelerating change for those affected by brain tumours. As one of six Regional Community Fundraisers, you will engage individuals, supporter groups, community organisations, regional corporates, and volunteers—driving fundraising efforts through exceptional stewardship and innovative campaigns like The Big Bake and Twilight Walk Own Walks. With your energy, creativity, and relationship-building skills, you will play a key role in growing community support and ensuring vital funds are raised to help move further, faster towards a cure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a regional community fundraising strategy, aligning with the charity’s wider objectives.
• Meet and exceed fundraising KPIs and contribute to overall annual income targets.
• Recruit, build, and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community groups to drive participation and fundraising.
• Recruiting, train, and manage a network of regional volunteers to support fundraising activities.
• Work with internal teams to identify and maximise regional fundraising opportunities.
• Use CRM systems to track supporter engagement and tailor stewardship strategies based on data insights.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrated success in a community, corporate, or events fundraising role, with a track record of achieving income targets.
• Skilled in recruiting, supporting, and engaging supporters in fundraising activities and initiatives.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective community fundraising strategies, identifying opportunities to maximise engagement and income.
• Confident and persuasive communicator, adept at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals, groups, and corporate partners.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising platforms, with the ability to analyse data to inform fundraising strategies.

What’s on Offer:

• Be part of a passionate, collaborative team working towards a vital mission—helping to accelerate progress for those affected by brain tumours.
• Home-based role with the flexibility to manage your own schedule, plus regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Generous annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and a focus on employee wellbeing, including access to mental health support.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you grow within the charity sector.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 11th March 2025.

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

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie in our Catering team at St Joseph’s Hospice. As a Chef de Partie, you will ideally be used to working in a busy catering location, as well as working with fresh food, and have some knowledge of palliative care catering needs or have worked within the healthcare sector. The post requires an enthusiastic and confident approach where, as a member of the team, you will ensure that both our patients and retail customers’ needs are exceeded.

About you

You will need:

• To be qualified to C&G 7051/2 or NVQ equivalent at Level 2 or higher
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern cooking procedures
• Experience of cooking food to meet the specific nutritional needs of patients
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Enhanced hourly rates for weekend and bank holiday working
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/welfare loans
• Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander Cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme
• Health cash plan and access to EAP services

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 23 March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities and a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Why work with us? Lifemin days (life admin and wellbeing days). Pension plan and support. Key resilience training and support. High sense of purpose . A supportive, friendly team making real change. Values-driven organisation recognised nationally with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and Big Issue's UK Changemakers for 2025 with special recognition and award.

The impact of this role: By joining our team, you'll play a crucial part in supporting some of Swansea's most vulnerable individuals, assisting over 200 people a week. Your efforts will help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to those in need.

Applications will be open until 26th March at 11pm.

Job Purpose

Providing support to the Matthew’s House leadership, primarily the Project Leader & Team Leader, in relation to the work, organisation, management, maintenance and development of Matthew’s House.

This will be achieved primarily through the creation and implementation of practical or administrative processes focused but not limited to volunteer co-ordination, recruitment and wellbeing, rota management, fundraising, communication, finance, events/training facilitation and service delivery that include team meetings and volunteer coordination.

The nature of the role requires the post-holder to be very flexible regarding the nature of tasks and therefore the list in the previous paragraph is intended to be descriptive rather than exhaustive.

Please contact us for a full job description.

Overview of the Supporter Relations Officer role

The Supporter Relations Officer will be a committed and passionate staff member with a supporter centric approach and a conviction to provide aid to persecuted and suffering Christians through the important work of the Supporter Relations department.

Tasks will include but not be limited to timeous response to acknowledgments, emails, all written communication, incoming and outgoing calls. The ideal candidate will carry out an effective, and efficient approach, and in support of a positive culture that is solution oriented, professional, supporter focused, flexible and collaborative.

About the opportunity:

The Tutor Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support all aspects of stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. The role will require you to develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our volunteer tutor network, schools and other stakeholders.

The Tutor Communications Officer will develop their data management and analytical skills, when evaluating the impact of communications and maintaining subscriber data. They will also develop detailed knowledge of our e-communications software (Campaign Monitor) to create precise and engaging email campaigns with accurate segmentation of recipients. 

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility. 

Key responsibilities of the role: 

• Work with Communications and Engagement teams to create impactful communications that recruit new tutors, re-engage lapsed volunteers, and convert former tutors into long-term charity supporters.
• Maintain and analyse data across our e-communications platforms (ValueText, Campaign Monitor) and our volunteer database (Salesforce) to optimize audience targeting and engagement, while ensuring GDPR compliance and data cleanliness.
• Respond to tutors’ enquiries and feedback complaints as part of managing the communications’ team inbox, whilst supporting the wider team to do the same.
• Work with the Communications and Media Manager and other communications officer to produce interesting and relevant pupil and tutor case studies throughout the year. Collaborate with our Programme Team and your MarComms colleagues to source appropriate case studies from our partner schools and volunteer network.
   

Key information: 

Reports to: Communications and Media Manager 

Salary: £25,235 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum (if applicable) 

Contract and hours: Permanent, full-time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A
full working week is 37.5 hours.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd March 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 1st April 2025

Start date: As soon as possible 

Place of work: This role is remote, with occasional travel to London. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Our London office address is: x+why Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH
 

Application process:

Please submit a completed application form via our website.

In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1. Please provide examples of when you have shown evidence of being a creative and effective communicator, able to adapt to different audiences and platforms to achieve an outcome.

2. Please provide examples of when you have shown the ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously while working to high standards.

3. What experience do you have with data management and analysis? Please provide specific examples of how you've used data to improve communication strategies

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs and cover letters. We only accept applications with the application form. 

Hybrid role – with requirement to attend Birmingham office on a regular basis

As Senior Volunteer Coordinator every day is different - from offering guidance and advice to volunteer managers, to developing new training opportunities and attending events to promote volunteering across Aquarius services - you will certainly be kept busy. Organisation and time management is key as you’ll manage all elements of volunteering and monitor and evaluate volunteering data across the organisation.

You will play an active role in someone’s volunteering journey, from recruitment and ongoing support, to matching them to the right role. You will be key in ensuring that individuals have the right skills and training to thrive as volunteers with Aquarius. It is a highly rewarding role which relies on consistent communication and the ability to motivate others.

Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. Right now, we’re looking for a self-confident and energetic individual with a good understanding of these issues to play a key part in developing and supporting all volunteer programmes across Aquarius services. 

You will:

• Work with the Participation Development Officer, supporting the key aspects of the Group Volunteer Strategy
• Coordinate and support the development and delivery of volunteer programmes, and support local services with recruitment, support and management of volunteers – including establishing a pathway with local universities
• Develop and deliver volunteer training across the organisation, and also support engagement with the ANCHOR group and young people’s steering groups to help promote co-production and ensure that empowerment is implemented across the organisation.

To succeed, you’ll need

• Significant experience of achieving results in a similar role – backed by high levels of commitment to our work, to the Recovery Agenda, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice, and the importance of mutual aid.
• Experience of working with volunteers which will include effective engagement, as well as recruitment, support and management
• An understanding of the functional approach to substance misuse, and will have demonstrated your ability to develop and deliver training programmes
• The ability to work well on your own initiative, prioritising, planning and managing your own workload, as well as the flexibility and all-round people skills to contribute as part of a friendly team
• The ability to communicate clearly and with sensitivity, in writing, face-to-face or on the telephone, with people at all levels and from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access and the ability to produce clear and concise reports
• A willingness to travel, occasionally nationally, as well as to work evenings and weekends if required.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
• Generous Contributory Pension scheme

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or anyone from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic group.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are looking to hire a new member of staff to help co-ordinate and deliver the Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches Project.

Working closely with Scotland’s Churches Trust, this role will collate country-wide information on both heritage and community value of Scotland’s churches. This will include collating existing information and where knowledge gaps are identified, co-ordinating heritage surveys, and engaging community-representative groups to undertake community value assessment applying the University of Stirling’s Social Value Toolkit. It will also involve setting up and supporting a network of key stakeholders. 

Role: Research Officer– full-time, fixed term for two years.

Salary: £29,200 per annum, with an additional 10% pension contribution.

Contract: 24 months (2 years)

Hours: 37.5 hours (five days) per week with flexible daytime working hours on Monday–Friday, and an occasional requirement to assist at evening or weekend events with time of in lieu (TOIL) given for overtime provided.

Location: Hybrid working – all staff are expected to work from our office at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh at least twice per week (pro rata). Employees starting in a new role will be required to work from the office more regularly in the first instance. Please note that there are several flights of stairs up to the Society offices, although we are happy to explore different ways of working.

Main Responsibilities

•  Support the Head of Research and respective Directors of Scotland’s Churches Trust and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in project delivery 
• Undertake a rapid needs assessment of Scotland’s church buildings, including both desk-based and proactive survey 
• Create and maintain a database to store and share information
• Commission the creation of and maintain the project microsite, including adding regular work updates and project database 
• Work with at least five community groups to undertake heritage survey using the Recording Churches Project 
• Commission at least five community-representative organisations to undertake community value survey using the University of Stirling’s Social Value Toolkit methodology 
• Support the work of the Finding Futures Action Group as secretariat 
• Organise a symposium, workshops, and other project events as required 
• Provide updated information to any relevant stakeholder (for example, to create updates to the Canmore database or Local Authority Historic Environment Record)
• Provide written reports and updates as required, and contribute to final project reporting 

Job details

A full job description and more information about the project is available on our website.

How to apply

Submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (cover letter to be no more than two sides of A4) by the closing date to the Head of Research, Dr Helen Spencer FSAScot

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh or online via Zoom on Wednesday 2 April 2025. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.

Closing date: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 26 March 2025 

At Youth Action Alliance (YAA), our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present and promote their ambitions for the future. We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To do this we are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer to provide a range of financial support duties and administer the organisation’s general ledger and finance system.

This post will provide high-quality support to the technology and operations of the organisation, to ensure the smooth running of the main site and enable YAA to meet and deliver on its core objectives and obligations. The post holder will provide administrative support to YAA, covering a wide range of tasks and activities including (but not limited to) procurement coordination, travel and logistics, department meetings and off-site activities, diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking for our board and meetings for staff, members and stakeholders.

General Requirements

● To support the delivery of Youth Action Alliance

● To ensure a friendly, professional and informative service to all visitors and stakeholders, ensuring that any enquiries are responded to sensitively and appropriately

● To maintain a diary and manage all incoming calls and all correspondence

● To develop good working relationships across all YAA teams and external partners

● To attend and support meetings including minuting (including evening, weekend and events as/when required)

● To collate and maintain all documentation relating to the business

● To act as a point of contact to all Board of trustees, staff, participants and stakeholders

● To deal with supplier queries in a timely and professional manner and follow up on any rejected or unprocessed payments

● To manage office maintenance including ordering equipment, stationery and products needed for the day-to-day running of YAA

● To be the appointed Fire Marshall of YAA and oversee all Fire Safety duties and training

● To be the appointed First Aid Officer on-site and to ensure all members of staff are First Aid trained

● To oversee the Health and Safety of YAA and ensure all aspects are attended to in line with the YAA Health and safety Policy and PPE in line with COVID-19 guidance.

● Maintaining risk assessment and action logs

● To ensure the main office is kept clean, tidy and presentable

● To maintain the Memberships master sheet and contracts

● To create and maintain the security of all sensitive data in accordance with YAA Data Protection Policy including filing system and database of shared drive and in-house hard copies

● To manage referrals in and out of YAA

● To closely work with and support the CEO to support in their work duties

● To add participants, staff and registers of all projects to inhouse software and run reports from the system as/when required

● To coordinate and deliver inductions to new starters, ensuring all staff are DBS checked and all training certificates are updated as required

● To liaise with the CEO to ensure all staff, facilitator and contractors' contracts/SLAs are up-to-date

● To process all organisational income and expenditure and maintain and update all financial documentation accurately

● To assist and support all staff with the smooth operation of all finance matters

● To provide accounts against budgets for the Board of Trustee meeting

● Data analysis, reporting and using the data that we collect to help YAA fulfil its aims and evidence impact

This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with

Person Specification

Essential

● A college equivalent qualification

● Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems

● Able to work independently or as part of a team.

● Good Organisational and administrative skills and experience

● Database experience – experience in managing and administering databases, or a willingness to learn

● Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines

● Ability to work calmly and efficiently whilst managing complex workloads

● Attention to detail – being able to provide accurate and up-to-date information is critical.

● A positive, solution-focussed approach and a can-do attitude towards work

● Excellent IT skills – including MS Office and particularly Excel

● Excellent Literacy and Numeracy – You will have excellent communication skills, including writing skills. You will have good attention to detail and will be able to check and proofread for accuracy. You will be confident handling numbers.

● Have good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including young people.

● Working in a small team with tight resources you will be flexible and enjoy helping out with getting things done.

● Be passionate about our vision to support children and young people, committed to supporting diversity and inclusion.

● Acts on own intiative and works effectively under own direction

● A willingness to learn and develop understanding of data protection, regulatory frameworks and charitable best practice and the related implications for an arts charity

Desirable

● Trained in accounting and finance software

● Proactive, detail-oriented, creative and passionate in designing and executing processes to enhance the organisation 

● Qualified or part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification

● Experience working in a youth organisation

● Knowledge of the charity sector

● Experience of proactively contributing data to Views system with an understanding of GDPR and related policy. 

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 18 months

Pay: £25,459.20 per year

Expected hours: 28.8 per week

Schedule:

• 4 working days
• Evening and weekend availability (working flexibility desirable due to occasional organised events/meetings)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person