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We are on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to take on the role of Community Hub Leader based out of Bulwell Academy, driving the creation of impactful and lasting relationships between our schools and their communities. This exciting opportunity allows you to be a pivotal force in the development and success of a vital community initiative. If you're ready to make a significant difference and shape the future of our communities, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Community Hub Leader
Location: Bulwell Academy
Salary: Pay Scale 23 – 28 (£33,366 - £37,938)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until December 2026, with a view to a Permanent Contract.
Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
Development of Community Hubs:
Developing Community Hubs closely associated with our schools is the next strategic step for Creative Education Trust. We believe these Hubs will sharpen our efforts and have a profound impact on overcoming the barriers to learning faced by many of our children. By fostering a deeper connection within the community and building relationships with other agencies, civil society organisations and businesses, we aim to address the holistic needs of our students and create an environment where educational success is supported by both the school and the community. Our goal is to facilitate deep, meaningful partnerships between the school and the community it serves, ensuring that barriers to learning, particularly those related to academic attainment, behaviour, and attendance, are addressed effectively, and overcome.
About You:
As the Community Hub Leader, you will be the catalyst that kickstarts and enables the Nottingham Hub to evolve, develop and grow. We are looking for a Hub Leader who can plan and facilitate the development of activities and relationships, as well as be the driving force behind the creation of a thriving and supportive community. You'll work closely with school staff, parents, students, and variety of agencies, charities and civil society organisations to break down barriers to learning, ensuring every student can succeed academically and behaviourally by maintaining exceptional levels of attendance.
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with experience in:
· Direct engagement with parents, carers and young people, understanding what interventions are required for them to reach their potential.
· Leading innovative, community-focused programmes and activities that make a real difference.
· Building and nurturing impactful partnerships with other agencies, charities, civil society organisations and businesses, as well as with the wider community, to create lasting change.
· Creating a safe and supportive environment that will allow the Hub to flourish and gain the confidence of families and the local community.
Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a profound impact? Join us and be a catalyst for positive transformation.
Requirements:
To apply for the Nottingham Community Hub Leader opportunity, you must:
· Hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
· Have strong organisational and leadership abilities.
· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
Creative Education Trust Benefits & Continual Professional Development:
Creative Education Trust is committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.
We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Next Steps:
We welcome informal conversations to discuss the role and purpose in more depth. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole
We look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Application Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2024
Interview Date: Week Commencing – Monday 13th January 2025 or Monday 20th January 2025
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
Do you have a passion for working with people and the ability to empathise with others?
We are hiring for two Night Concierge vacancies, to help support two of our services based in Euston and Tower Hamlets:
Euston (5 mins from Euston Station) -
35 hours per week / Part time
A 49 bed Supported Accommodation hostel that provides person centred support to clients with a history of homelessness and complex needs.
Tower Hamlets (5 mins from Westferry DLR Station) -
37.5 hrs per week / Fulltime
A Temporary Accommodation that provides support to clients who are experiencing homelessness and offers a base for assessment and linking in with other support services.
Working as a Night Concierge, you will:
- Provide a first point of contact and safeguarding to clients at night.
- You may be required to work alone at times being responsible for dealing with emergencies, undertaking regular health and safety checks on patrols and through monitoring the CCTV system.
- Report incidents or maintenance issues and communicate any concerns or events to the rest of the team.
As this is a waking night-cover role, the post-holder will be required to work on a pre-arranged shift pattern.
About you
This is a great role to learn about working in the charity sector, many of our specialist workers and managers developed a career after starting in Night Concierge roles.
You don’t need extensive experience; but some experience of working or volunteering in a similar environment and an understanding of the issues that affect vulnerable adults with mental health support needs will be beneficial.
- If you think you could interact with clients in a positive and friendly manner throughout the night and be passionate about working in a service that supports vulnerable adults, we encourage you to apply!
- You should have good communication and basic IT skills with the ability to keep records and follow procedures.
- The ability to stay alert and awake during your shift and act with integrity, using your initiative to remain calm to identify the appropriate action to take in various situations.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on Monday 6th January 2025
Interview and assessments on: 15th - 16th January 2025
About Us
Our purpose is to end homelessness and rebuild lives. It drives everything that we do. For the past 55 years, we have been on the ground every day and every night, supporting people to recover from homelessness and advocating for change. We support around 28,000 people each year and our work means that more than 2,700 people have somewhere safe to stay each night.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Senior Children’s Support Worker
Location: Staffordshire Lichfield Office Based
Salary: £27,334 per annum
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm
Open to Women only
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.
We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.
We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.
Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.
We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.
We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.
Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery.
Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
· 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
· A competitive pension scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
About the role
This multifaceted role supports young people who are survivors of domestic abuse. The lead Children’s worker supervises one member of staff – the Children’s Worker, but works collaboratively with the Operations Team and Support Team to provide a cohesive service. No 2 days are ever the same as the needs of the young residents change so this role will suit an adaptable person who can adapt to the ever changing needs of the individuals you support.
The post holder will work with the colleagues in the children’s team to ensure the needs of the children living at our refuges are met through a series of interventions including activities, after school clubs, play therapy and 121 support sessions. Children living within our refuges deserve the very best care, emotional and practical support that we are able to provide and this role is vital to that support.
The postholder may be creating strategic plans, delivering a creche, creating safe play spaces, organising trips and activities or providing homework support. The ages of the young people at refuge vary as does their needs so the postholder will be able to deliver in a fast paced environment where they can respond to the changing needs of the young people they support.
Being key worker for a small number of young people you will have the rewarding opportunity to support them both emotionally, physically and developmentally to navigate the path to overcoming the domestic abuse they have been subject to and make the journey to a survivor. It’s an immensely rewarding role.
DUTIES OF POST
- GENERAL
- To plan and implement a programme of crèches, after school clubs and appointment-based childcare across the two refuges, with children of all ages on an individual or group basis. Flexible working hours may be necessary to achieve this.
- To offer line management to the Children’s Worker ensuring a programme of supervision and appraisals and the development of the individuals in the team.
- To empower and support children and their non-abusive parent in making their own decisions and taking control of their lives, including supporting the parent in their relationship with the children.
- To organise recreational activities including
o Creative play schemes and activities for different age groups
o Organising day trips and activities throughout school holidays
o Being responsible for maintaining play facilities in the refuge and garden
o Facilitating a young mum's group as and when required
o Assisting with homework as and when required
o Running a mother and toddler group as and when required
o To signpost and support attendance of Children’s Centres services
o Running the after-school club and breakfast club
- To refer to and liaise with other agencies as required, such as Social Services, Home Start and other voluntary agencies. To support parents to engage with these agencies to help meet their needs.
- To facilitate children’s individual learning needs.
- To implement a programme of 1-2-1 parenting with referred parents, across the two refuges. This will include theory and discussion as well as practical support such as shopping, food planning, daily routines etc. This may help support other agency requirements.
- Administrate the present scheme within refuges, ensuring all children receive gifts for Christmas and birthdays.
- To consult with children in planning activities and events and in the general running of the services.
- Helping to arrange parties for the women and children at various festival times, where possible and according to financial limitations.
- To ensure that each child is given a welcome pack when the first move into the refuge. This must include an age-appropriate Buddy Bag.
- To find all children entering the refuge a place at local schools or nurseries and support parents to engage with education.
- To maintain Ofsted registration including compliance with regulations, ensuring that the facility meets quality standards and completing self-assessments and inspections.
- To maintain the children’s room, health and safety, toys and cleaning.
- ADMINISTRATIVE
- To complete inductions with all children entering the refuges and ensure all paperwork is completed and signed. To add all children onto the case management system.
- To monitor, update and make accessible, information about local agencies and community resources, relating to children.
- To keep appropriate records of children and write up daily notes as is necessary and appropriate to the case management system. To produce an Individual Support Plan for each child.
- To complete any reports required by any funding bodies, or statutory agencies in relation to the post.
- Order all the materials for welcome packs, art and crafts and educational needs.
- Participate in regular staff meetings. Ensure that decisions taken up regarding children’s work are followed up as appropriate.
- Ensure all relevant Health and Safety regulations are complied with.
- Attend appropriate training.
- Help to develop and support Equal Opportunities practices within the refuge, taking part in specific training if necessary
- To monitor and update all policies and procedures in line with Ofsted recommendations.
- To complete risk assessment on all aspects of the childcare provision and trips out.
- To keep all records relating to Under 5’s activities in line with early years and to share this with moms on a regular basis.
- AWARENESS RAISING
- To support the team in delivering awareness raising sessions and school packs in local schools and agencies.
- To develop links with community resources that will enhance the work undertaken in the refuge with the children.
- To participate in at least 3 fundraising and networking events per year.
- To help lead on the Christmas Present Donations programme.
- SAFEGUARDING
- To attend core groups and case conferences when required.
- To ensure that the Child Protection Policy is followed and to liaise regularly with the Refuge Manager and Senior Children’s Co Ordinator with updates or concerns.
- Other duties as are required from time to time in the interests of the effective provision of childcare for the organisation.
Person Specification
Essential
NVQ or diploma in Childcare level 4 or 4 or above
Experience of working directly with Children and delivering services to children
Experience of child safeguarding and safety procedures
An understanding or experience of working with parents
Experience of delivery of after extra-curricular activities and outings and understanding how to plan for and deliver those activities
Demonstrable excellent customer service delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.
Experience of working in an environment with confidential data
Strong commitment to team members, the work team and the wider organisation’s values and ethos.
An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.
An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.
Desirable
Experience of working with Children who display challenging behaviour or who have additional needs
An understanding of early years development and learning
Experience of working with families or children who have experienced domestic abuse
Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings.
Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting.
Other information:
Pathway Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes diversity across our services. All employees are required to adhere to our Equality & Diversity policies and to challenge discrimination wherever it is appropriate.
Safeguarding Statement
Pathway Project is committed to safeguarding the vulnerable adults and children who we work with. We have a range of policies and procedures in place to support us to promote a Safeguarding culture and safe working practices. Pathway Project will employ a safer recruitment process which will include disclosure and baring service checks where applicable and references for all posts.
We strive to be as inclusive as possible and look to recruit individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude, however, for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.)
The role is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
How to apply:
For an informal chat about the role please contact Rachel at Pathway
Closing date –10pm Monday 6th January 2025
Shortlisting will be Week commencing Monday 6th January 2025 and successful candidates notified and invited to interview
Interviews will be held Monday 13th January 2025 at the Hope Centre Lichfield
Please complete an application form and enclose a CV together with a covering letter.
Female candidates only
NVQ or Diploma Level 4 or higher Childcare
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Kids Club Kampala are seeking an ambitious and experienced Interim Head of Fundraising.
Position:Interim Head of Fundraising
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Home based with minimum monthly travel
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: Full time - compressed and part time hours considered
Start Date: 1st March 2025
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Kids Club Kampala is a UK charity with a Christian ethos that works to transform the lives of children in the slums of Kampala in Uganda. We help children and families in Uganda to survive and to thrive by providing for both their immediate needs and strengthening their futures through community outreach, protecting, educating, and skilling. We work in partnership with our team in Uganda who passionately lead and implement our projects which are a life line to some of the most vulnerable children in the world.
The role of the Head of Fundraising is to raise funds and awareness of the work of Kids Club Kampala through developing and implementing the fundraising strategy of the charity. We have grown significantly in recent years, both in impact and income.
Our current income is a mix of grant funding, individual giving and community fundraising. The Head of Fundraising will build on our strengths and successes in these areas, whilst also developing new income streams – namely major donor income, corporate partnerships and fundraising appeals. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Board of Trustees and the CEO, leading the Fundraising Team to meet or exceed ambitious fundraising targets; building upon existing networks, creating new fundraising partnerships and overseeing effective relationships to increase the income of the charity.
We are an inclusive organisation, and we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone. We encourage applications from non-graduates and people from diverse backgrounds. If you’re committed to making a difference and driving change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK in order to apply. For any further enquiries about this vacancy please get in touch
Job Description
Fundraising Strategy
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Successfully lead the implementation and monitoring of the fundraising strategy
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Meet ambitious fundraising targets and create detailed plans to achieve them
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Analyse market trends and donor behaviour to inform strategy and improve fundraising effectiveness
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Lead the Fundraising Team in effective implementation of fundraising and marketing strategy to ensure effective results in income growth
Income Generation
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Identify new opportunities for income generation across different areas and expand our portfolio of income streams including trusts and foundations, corporate, events and appeals
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Grow both unrestricted and restricted income by effectively guiding the fundraising team with a focus on return on investment
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Achieve your own personal income target focused on trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate relationships
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Build corporate sponsorship pipeline and manage research, identifying partnership opportunities including business networking and corporate engagement
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Building new and existing relationships to identify opportunities for income and growth
Brand and Communications
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Communicate the vision, mission and values of the organisation as well as value proposition
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Hold the brand guidelines and communication strategy, ensuring our communications demonstrate our impact
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Ensure that the organisation can communicate demonstrable impact and is able to clearly articulate this to a range of stakeholders, including key donors
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Undertake regular research and analysis to understand needs of target audiences and maintain the brand architecture and identity
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Identify suitable PR opportunities to extend brand reach and recognition
Leadership & Management
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Manage the fundraising team to ensure effective results and healthy wellbeing
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Act as a spokesperson for the organisation, advocating for its mission and goals to external audiences
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Contribute to the development and delivery of organisation’s growth strategy and business plan
Person Specification
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Strong commitment to the organisation’s mission and values
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Ability to convey passion and enthusiasm to potential donors and supporters
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Experience in setting and achieving ambitious fundraising targets
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to craft compelling narratives and proposals for diverse audiences
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Strong presentation and public speaking abilities
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Understanding of writing compelling copy, delivering appeals and overseeing communications strategy
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Understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis related to fundraising
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Ability to ensure the efficient use of resources and maximise return on investment
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Ability to positively lead, train and motivate the fundraising team
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Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging opportunities
Benefits
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25 days of annual leave pro rata and additional 8 days of public holidays
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Flexible, remote working policies
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5% pension contributions
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Time off for your birthday
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Flexible working hours
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Individual training and development plan / investment in your professional development
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Monthly team meet ups
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Annual wellbeing day
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Christmas get together
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Annual training days
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Annual training budget
Please apply via CharityJob with your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specificationnbefore the closing date of Wednesday 8th January 2025. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 13th January 2025.
If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.
Kids Club Kampala helps vulnerable kids in Uganda survive and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you believe that everyone should be proud of where they live? The post will act as a focal point for hundreds of civic societies whose interests span everything from blue plaques to bulding design and who all strive to improve the areas where they live and work
Civic Voice is a national charity and you will report to the Board of Trustees. You will work remotely but work directly with our membership, promoting their work and providing opportunities for them to grow and develop. You will communicate the work of the movement to the wider world and translate this into policies and positions to ensure that the voice of the movement is heard. A significant part of Civic Voice's funding comes via membership subscriptions, but you will have a role in identifying additional sources of funding and you will supoprt the work of the Trustees and line manage staff, volunteers and consultants who may be appointed to support our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of STEM leaders. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, so our programmes focus on supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
As the Foundation starts supporting its third cohort of Scholars, we need an organised and proactive individual to take on the administrative work needed to support our growth. You will work closely with the Head of Strategy and Operations on a day-to-day basis to ensure the Foundation’s operational functions run smoothly. Your role will include minuting meetings, diary management, booking travel and accommodation for the team, applicants and Scholars, and overseeing expenses claims for applicants and Scholars. You will work collaboratively with the wider team in support of our recruitment campaigns, assessment centres and events, and play a key role in our work to ensure family income is not a barrier to postgraduate study. You will also liaise closely with Purposeful Ventures in relation to HR admin, IT support, and office logistics.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position type: Fixed term,12 months (Maternity Cover) Full time, 37.5 hours week, flexible hours considered
Responsible to: Procurement Manager
Location: Truro, Cornwall (hybrid) or Remote (UK only – with required travel to HQ up to 4 times a year)
Role purpose:
This is an exciting time at ShelterBox and, as we grow, our Procurement team is crucial to ensuring we’re equipped with the supply infrastructure we need to work, fundraise, budget, manage data and ultimately deliver vital aid. In addition to working on Indirect Items, the Procurement Team is a skills resource for the rest of the business, identifying and supporting with best practice in procurement and negotiations at all levels.
The Senior Buyer will join a busy and dynamic Procurement team of four individuals (two Senior Buyers, a Junior Buyer and the Procurement Manager) and will quickly become integral to the day-to-day running of the Procurement function. It is expected that the individual will have previous procurement experience.
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for a variety of Indirect Spend and Suppliers, with a particular focus on IT and similar categories. Additionally, the Senior Buyer will support the Supply Chain team and the rest of the organisation as a subject matter expert on negotiation and Procurement activities.
Who are we looking for?
ShelterBox is seeking a proactive individual with proven procurement experience to add capacity to the team. Attention to detail and diligence will be at the forefront of your skillset and you’ll need to be comfortable with numbers, data and sensitively posing challenging questions to understand business requirements.
We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks with competing deadlines. The individual should be confident with developing and maintaining relationships both internally with other departments and externally with suppliers and partners.
This role would suit someone currently in a Procurement Role who is looking to expand their responsibilities and skillset. CIPs qualification is desirable.
Charity experience is appreciated, but we welcome applicants with appropriate experience in any sector.
Main role and responsibilities
Support proper stock and services acquisition through market discovery, supplier due diligence activities, tight contracting procedures, contract management, negotiating contracts, identifying cost saving opportunities, and document preparation and filing to ensure best value, efficiency, and accountability to donors and beneficiaries.
Handling a variety of stakeholders and manage expectations as well as delivering on promised outcomes.
Support the IT function through the roll out of the new Business System Transformation project as well as the acquisition of other licences and equipment.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Management of a broad range of categories across the organisation, focussing predominantly on indirect, non-stock purchases with a particular focus on IT.
- Work with Senior Management to identify procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options.
- Design, plan and lead the tender process for a variety of buying categories up to a contract value of £2m
- Contribute to the specification-writing process, leading to formal technical, performance and supply specifications that can be used in tendering; it is expected that the individual will write the final versions of those specifications and hold them on file.
- Regularly review and improve procurement processes for allocated categories, adapting to organisational strategic change.
- Working with the team, assess and manage risk across all allocated categories.
- Write, negotiate and sign off contracts with suppliers to achieve the maximum value for ShelterBox.
- Develop and maintain appropriate supplier and contract management processes for all allocated categories.
- Report on cost savings and avoidance and added value.
- Upskill individuals across the organisation on commercial processes, offering strategic advice and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Manage procurement-led projects such as procedure implementation, and software introduction.
- Develop and deliver sustainability improvements within the procurement function according to the Environmental Policy.
- Keep up to date with legislative changes, industry trends and market developments.
- Sign off on expenditure as per the delegation of authority level.
- Maintain departmental databases.
- Ensure that the procurement administration is kept up to date and that all filing is in accordance with policy.
- Support procurement-related projects across the organisation.
- Uphold ethical and professional procurement standards at all times.
- Maintain commercial confidence for internal matters, and matters pertaining to suppliers.
- Represent ShelterBox as required.
Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Interviews for this role will be on 8th - 10th January 2025 and will be remote on Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in developing new services and support for, and with, children and young people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The post is initially for one year with a view to extending the contract to a permanent position subject to available funding.
We are a well-established and impactful charity working with children, young people and adults of all ages. Our Children and Young People’s Service currently offers a wide range of services and support to children who are vision impaired or have a multi-sensory impairment and their families.
Having identified gaps in services available to children who are Deaf and hard of hearing, we want to work collaboratively with others to help ensure that Deaf & hard of hearing children have the opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
Do you thrive on working in a team that has person-centred and holistic approach?
Would you like to work for a local charity that has the flexibility to work in a variety of different ways to meet the needs of Deaf children, young people and their families?
Are you looking for a role that includes direct work with children, young people and families, as well as service development?
Primary Objectives:
This is a new role and offers an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in the co-design of collaboration, support and services to meet the unmet needs of Deaf children and those that are hard of hearing (HOH). Working with the Head of CYPS, and in collaboration with other Teams.
The role has two parts:
1) Working with the Head of Department to scope and develop a new service that will meet the needs of Deaf children, young people and their families. Working in collaboration with other charities and organisations to enhance the support available, and to discover future opportunities to work collaboratively.
2) Offering direct family support to parents and carers with Deaf or HOH children.
Service Development
· Liaising with appropriate people including parents, colleagues within our organisation, and professionals from other organisations to develop and implement a support service that will meet the needs of families whose children are Deaf or HOH.
· When unmet needs are identified, to seek creative solutions to find the best way forward to address the arising issues.
· To work with the Fundraising Team to support funding applications.
· Attend internal and external meetings as appropriate to highlight identified needs, promote the Charity’s vision with regards to services for children who are Deaf/HOH. Highlighting our aims and objectives in regard to the development of this service.
· To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities paying particular attention as to how these principles apply to Deaf and HOH children, and those who have a multi-sensory impairment, as well as highlighting the added impact this can have on those children who have additional complex needs.
· To keep up to date with current legislation, local & national policies and research.
· As appropriate to work with parents, children and young people to enable them to participate and influence this service development.
· To keep records of findings, decisions, meetings, outcomes etc ensuring that the organisation has an accurate record of how the service is being developed alongside the decision-making process throughout the life of the project.
Family Support Worker role
· To support parents and carers whose children are Deaf/HOH assisting them when appropriate.
· To adhere to the standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality, and diversity. Keeping accurate and up to date records.
· To assess and identify when the needs of the children and their families are not being met and work with parents, other professionals, and organisations as appropriate to address the issues, with the aim of ensuring that the children have the opportunities and environments that will enable them to reach their potential and achieve their aspirations.
· To facilitate effective support networks to enable parents and carers to share experiences and provide peer support.
· To run parent-led support groups giving parents the opportunity to meet without their children present enabling them to voice their opinions.
· Ensure the family support element of our service is needs led and inclusive.
· Offer emotional support to parents and young people as appropriate.
· To act as a point of contact for the child or young person and their family to offer support, information and guidance and referral route to appropriate services.
· To advocate for the family/ child’s needs, attend meetings, write supporting letters, attend appointments etc.
Main Duties:
To work with the Head of Department to identify unmet needs, scope out and develop services for Deaf and hard of hearing children and their families to address challenges, ensuring that children and young people have equity in the opportunities available to them.
To identify gaps in services available to children and their families in relation to their backgrounds and lifestyles ensuring access to appropriate support services.
To deliver a range of support services that promotes good practice reflecting the requirements of children and young people and their families.
To provide a positive role model at all times to children, young people, their families and the wider community.
To ensure services provided are of a high quality and enable every child to have the opportunity to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.
Where appropriate to work in partnership with outside agencies such as Surrey County Council Physical and Sensory Education, Social Care, Health services, Housing and other relevant charities.
Develop information and resources about the opportunities available to families whose children/ young people are Deaf, or hard of hearing.
To support children and young people through transition from children’s services into adult services, engaging with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services, and adult services where appropriate.
To support parents, carers and other professionals with Education & Health Care Plans (EHCP’s) to ensure they accurately reflect the needs of the child or young person.
To be proactive in safeguarding all children and adults from abuse, prevent abuse from occurring, and report any suspected incidents of abuse, following our Policies and Procedures which link with Surrey County Council local Multi-Agency Policies and Procedures.
As appropriate attend Team Around the Family (TAF), Child In Need (CIN), Education & Health Care Planning (EHCP), Transition meetings and case conferences etc.
To work with parents, carers and children individually ensuring that each interaction is person centred to meet the needs of the child/ family.
To maintain effective recording of work undertaken, concerns, decisions, actions etc. to respect and uphold the confidential nature of personal information as required by the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
To take responsibility for the reporting on the key performance indicators and outcomes attached to both the developmental element of the service and the family support element of this role, in order to meet the requirements of the funders of the service.
To support the Fundraising Team in developing funding bids and applications based on outcomes.
To work with the admin team to keep accurate statistics and report on the outcomes of the service.
To represent the charity at external forums and as appropriate, attend meetings as a representative.
To co-operate fully as a member of the staff team and to ensure good communication at all times including attending team meetings, supervision and annual appraisal.
To participate in training and development events as appropriate, and to take responsibility for personal development and learning.
Skills and qualities
Essential criteria
1) Competent British Sign Language user (BSL Level 3 as a minimum for non-native BSL users).
2) Knowledge with regards to child developmental milestones, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, safeguarding, health and safety, equality and data protection legislation, that will enable post holder to ensure activities always comply and operate within the law.
3) Ability to work imaginatively, creatively and reflectively, with regards to problem solving and service development.
4) Ability to work as part of a wider team, both within the immediate department and across the wider organisation, and other organisations and charities that we work collaboratively with.
5) Working in partnership, acknowledging what families bring and what practitioners contribute. In all interactions with families, effective communication is key to building real relationships.
6) To work flexibly and be available to support children, young people, and their families. Occasionally families may benefit from appointments outside of normal office hours.
7) To have professional experience and excellent communication skills that enable the post holder to work with very emotional situations and as far as possible meet the needs of parents & their children while remaining professional at all times.
8) Ability to write reports, supporting letters, and to keep accurate and concise records.
Desirable criteria:
Lived experience as someone who is:
- Deaf or hard of hearing themselves
- A parent carer of a Deaf or hard of hearing young person
- A sibling of a Deaf or hard of hearing person
- A child of Deaf parents
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The Wallich is one of the most important organisations working to combat homelessness in Wales. The Wallich has grown in size over the last decade, making us the largest Welsh-focused charity working in the sector. But with 132 services, 500 staff and supporting 8,000 people a year, we have so much more to do.
After a detailed review of our fundraising, we are looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising to build on our solid foundations. We want someone with imagination and proven expertise to create a bold income generation programme that will help us to continue innovating and enable us to deliver our mission to end homelessness in Wales.
You will have to guide our team of talented fundraisers, introduce and grow initiatives to meet your fundraising targets and you will galvanise a willing organisation to engage with our wonderful donors. We need to build our income from individuals and from our events, as well as grow our incredible partnerships with businesses and our Wallich community.
If you share our ambition and our values, we have the resources and support you need to succeed. You will be joining a determined and courageous organisation which makes a huge difference, every day, to the lives of people across Wales.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility
Location: Hybrid-working with requirement for periodic travel to The Wallich, Cardiff Hub, 18 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DQ
Purpose of Role:
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will take strategic ownership of income generation across all fundraising income streams. You will lead the development, implementation and delivery of innovative fundraising strategies to drive growth in individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate partnerships, and support fundraising from trusts and statutory grants whensoever required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This exciting new role is an opportunity to be a strategic leader at the forefront of social and economic research, developing IES’s research on employment, skills and education policy, to achieve tangible impact on employment policy and practice.
Due to growth in our public policy research, we are recruiting to a new senior leadership role to support our Director of Public Policy and Research to co-lead our multi-million pound programme of research across employment policy collaboratively ensuring it is delivered effectively and to clients’ satisfaction. The postholder will be a credible and experienced researcher, motivated to support our team of policy researchers across the full breadth of our work and will play a critical leadership role in supporting and managing the policy research team. They will support and delegate for the Director of public policy in building, developing and managing a broad array of client and partner relationships across policy areas. They will be a representative and advocate for IES policy research, able to disseminate and influence across the themes we cover.
The postholder will also play a leadership role in developing the Institute more widely, leading strategic projects to build our capacity and capability, facilitating others to do likewise. They will be able to engage and motivate staff and capable of clear and transparent decision-making. Alongside, they will grow and develop their own programme of employment policy research.
In particular, the role involves:
Research development and thought leadership
■ Generating substantial, annual income for self and others;
■ Becoming a known thought leader for the IES portfolio, regularly disseminating and advising IES clients and policymakers, to increase IES’s profile;
■ Managing and directing significant projects consistently to an excellent standard, achieving client satisfaction and maintaining client relationships to build potential for further work;
■ Advocating for high quality research and evaluation to build the evidence for what works in improving employment outcomes;
■ Being a conduit for IES values within IES and in the external context;
■ Developing and maintaining effective links with existing and potential clients and partners, monitoring market trends, identifying new opportunities for IES, and proactively suggesting new lines of work for us;
■ Promoting evidence-based policy and practice to lead towards sustainable improvements in public policy.
Internal leadership and development
■ Co-develop the policy business plan with the Director of Policy Research and support the delivery of the Institute’s annual business plan;
■ Play a leading role in operational management meetings and chairing other internal meetings, particularly related to effective project and programme delivery;
■ Be effective in directing and managing a programme of research, being a role model for excellent project delivery and client relationship management;
■ Leading researcher development through effective line management of senior and principal researchers and supporting the development of early careers researchers through project work and L&D sessions.
■ Strong capabilities in risk management and mitigation, identifying emergent issues and able to intervene early and effectively to control these;
■ Play a leading role in the development of the IES policy research programme, encouraging a culture of leadership and support across our team;
■ Lead continuous improvement activity, engaging staff to realise improvements in their own and the institute’s practice;
■ Be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, encouraging all staff at IES to achieve their best;
■ Other duties as required by institute directors.
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will have leadership potential, be a highly skilled, credible researcher, known for subject expertise related to employment matters. They will have a strong understanding of high quality and robust programme delivery to time and budget and be able to mentor and coach others to achieve the same. In addition, successful candidates will possess the following:
■ Capability to co-lead and co-deliver a multi-million pound programme of research related to public policy research.
■ Commercial awareness and business acumen, with understanding of working styles within a small, charitable business.
■ Proven track record of generating substantial portfolio of income, to build work portfolio for self and others.
■ Experience in effectively managing and developing people for high performance and a focus on professional growth for self and others.
■ Exceptional self-organisational and presentational skills, with the ability to lead a programme of work, direct projects and support teams to work well with clients.
■ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent a range of employment topics and convey complex concepts and findings accessibly to a variety of different audiences, including policymakers, the media and the wider public.
■ The skills and expertise to develop new income, and/or to lead high quality bids, with aspects of innovation within commissioned briefs to ensure IES is a preferred supplier.
■ A track record of research related to a detailed understanding of UK employment and social policy.
■ Demonstrable research capability, and understanding of methods and implications for reliability of findings.
■ Excellent academic qualifications in social sciences or related field or evidence of equivalent experience.
Working at IES
We support flexible working and will consider applications from candidates seeking to work flexibly or part-time. The post will be based in our office in central Brighton, although we work in a hybrid way. We would expect the postholder to be prepared to travel to Brighton or London for group meetings on occasion.
Salary: will be within a range of £70,000-£72,000 (full time equivalent) based on skills and experience.
To view our full range of benefits, please see the IES benefits guide.
IES offers a friendly workplace culture and has an active social committee. Brighton and the surrounding areas offer a superb location in which to live with easy access to the sea, countryside, and plenty of culture and nightlife. Brighton is close to Gatwick airport (30 mins), London (1 hour) and France (2.5 hours).
Our research and practice are guided by our values and our staff act in accordance with these. Our values centre on: respecting others, acting with integrity, collaboration, curiosity, excellence and compassion. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at IES by looking at our Glassdoor profile.
Because of the nature of our work, appointments will be subject to a report from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Disclosure Scotland.
The Institute for Employment Studies is a registered charity (no. 258390). IES strives to be an equal opportunities employer.
The IES mission is to help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and human resource management.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ataxia UK
‘Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.
Location
Hybrid working is offered to all staff. All full time staff should come into the office a minumum of two days per week. Our office is based in Highgate, London.
Annual leave and benefits
- 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days
- 5% contribution to a personal pension plan
- Employee assistance scheme
- Comprehensive flexible working policy
- Season ticket loan available
- Bike-2-Work Scheme
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
- Birthdays off
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Job Description
The Fundraising Administrator will support the Community and Events Fundraising Manager in delivering Ataxia UK’s broad range of community and events fundraising activities. The primary focus of the role is providing administrative support to the team and supporting fundraisers and supporters, making sure they are effectively and appropriately stewarded, and their contribution recognised.
With more medical research being conducted into the ataxias than ever before, we need to ensure our fundraising is maintained and revenue income further developed to enable us to find a cure for this life-limiting condition. This post will have significant impact in delivering our national and community-based initiatives.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Perform essential fundraising administration as directed, including:
- Writing thank you letters
- Importing and exporting multiple data sets to Raiser’s Edge NXT (our database)
- Updating individual’s information on our systems including Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Coding and recording of donations.
- Responding to supporters.
- Assist the Events and Community Manager in supporting fundraisers undertaking challenge events and community fundraising.
- Assist the Individual Giving Manager with administrative tasks as directed.
- Communicating with supporters through a range of channels including social media, email, face to face and over the phone.
- Handle incoming enquiries regarding fundraising events, advising supporters about fundraising ideas, rules, regulations and insurance.
- Manage Fundraising email inbox.
- Processing orders for merchandise – managing the online shop
- Gather and provide fundraising information, articles and photographs and writing copy for a range of media including ‘The Ataxia Magazine’, E-Newsletter, social media posts and maintaining the fundraising website pages.
- Work closely with the finance team to ensure that money coming into the charity can be identified and coded accurately, including uploading information to our database, Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Complete ad-hoc tasks as and when required to support the wider team.
General:
- Attend staff meetings.
- Attend supervision.
- Undertake professional development and training.
- Attend events across the country including some evening and weekend work. All staff must also attend our annual conference and you may be required to present.
- In all areas of work ensure that due attention is given to legal and compliance issues such as health and safety, data protection and risk management.
- Share essential office administration duties as required.
Note:
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes.
Person Specification
(when applying, please use your covering letter to demonstrate how you meet these criteria):
Essential:
- Strong interpersonal skills. Able to develop professional and effective relationships with colleagues, partners and supporters.
- Competent in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- An interest in and enthusiasm for working within the voluntary sector.
- Trustworthy and reliable; discretion in handling sensitive information.
- An interest in developing a career in Fundraising or Marketing.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Understanding of project management processes.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to working with people with ataxia.
- A self-starter who can work well on their own initiative and prioritise their own workload & priorities.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Support for the ethical use of animals in medical research and human embryonic stem cell research.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector (paid or unpaid).
- Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability.
- Raiser’s Edge NXT experience.
- Social media copy & content creation & design
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A4S overview
Accounting for Sustainability was established by HM King Charles III in 2004, when he was The Prince of Wales, to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Today we work with leading CFOs, finance managers, business schools, regulators, standard setters and more, to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy.
About the role
The role of Operations and Administrative Coordinator is essential to operational excellence and alignment across A4S – directly and indirectly supporting our global team to deliver their best work.
This is a varied role which exposes you to every aspect of the running of an international not-for-profit. You will contribute to A4S’s governance, operations and programmes through project coordination, administration, research and reporting work. To do so, you will ably engage with a wide range of individuals, from all levels of our team, to our network members, external stakeholders and partners. As a member of the Operations team, you will champion and advance the tools and processes that underpin our working practices, and the overarching values and mission of A4S.
If you are ready to work together to influence how senior business leaders and global organizations respond to the sustainability challenges of the 21st century and to grow in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
About you
We are looking for someone who understands the far-reaching impact that success in an operations and administrative role has for the whole organization – both day-to-day and for our longer-term objectives.
You are highly organized and excel at prioritizing; comfortable balancing daily responsibilities, such as internal communications, meeting logistics and office management, with project coordination, reporting, and similar asks. You will have strong writing skills and a knack for clear, timely communication, supporting outputs like meeting materials and regular project updates.
With a keen eye for detail you will develop quality work and complete due diligence tasks and supplier coordination work to a high standard. You are tech-savvy, proficient in Microsoft 365, and comfortable making sure our IT support providers, and other suppliers, meet expectations. You can build strong relationships across all levels of seniority, both externally and internally. You are a proactive problem-solver, who knows when to escalate issues and maintain confidentiality.
Familiarity with Salesforce, Zoom, Teamwork and Slack, and an interest in the intersection between sustainability and finance, will be an advantage.
Main areas of responsibility
The key areas of responsibility are summarized below –please see the full job description enclosed for more detail, including a fuller understanding of the impact of your work:
Operations: Help our team make the best use of their time and support the delivery of cross-organizational goals. Develop, maintain and improve core resources – including our handbook and policies, guides and templates.
- Office and tools for work: Maintain a safe, functional and welcoming office and a navigable virtual working environment, supporting the team with the space, equipment and materials they need to do their best work. You are the main point of contact for our IT support, our office community managers, and for general enquiries.
- Governance and advisory: Support the engagement and leadership of our governance and advisory groups with the logistics and materials needed for their meetings – and support senior management by aligning the team to deliver our regular progress reports, as well as our planning and reporting cycles.
- People, internal communication and culture: help ensure our team’s time together adds value to our work and our cohesion by organizing key internal communications and events. Support hiring managers and prospective new hires by coordinating a seamless recruitment process and being a friendly and informative point of contact.
Download the full job description in the recruitment platform.
Working at A4S
A4S offers a competitive range of benefits, a good work-life balance, employee growth and development, and a focus on organizational culture.
You’ll join a small team of about 45, who are based primarily in and around London as well as in Europe, the APAC region and North America. You’ll interact and work with all your colleagues across the global team and stay in the loop on the full extent of our programmes. We value our people, and strive for a collaborative, supportive and non-hierarchical structure.
Our dedicated office is in Mindspace Shoreditch – a vibrant, modern and dog-friendly co-working space which hosts weekly events including brunches, after-work socials and the occasional ping pong evening! We also organize our own team lunches, park days and away days – with team volunteering days also on the horizon.
To apply
You can find the full job description attached in our recruitment platform – please read this carefully before applying.
Please complete the application form by clicking 'apply via website' above, submitting both your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages as attachments where prompted. Please specify in your cover letter where you first heard about this position (eg Linkedin, Charity Job, Escape the City, A4S webpage etc.). The deadline is the 5 January 2025.
We value a diverse and inclusive team, and we know that studies have shown that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role but your past experience isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply and let us know what you can bring to it and A4S. You may be the right person for this job, or for future opportunities.
Applicants should be able to show an understanding of A4S and its programmes, and outline what they can bring to the role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider applicants with Graduate or HPI visas that have at least 18 months remaining for permanent roles. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
For more guidance on applying to A4S, please see ‘Tips for your application to A4S’ annexed in our recruitment platform.
Benefits
1. 25 days leave, increasing by one day every year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time roles).
2. Up to 5 days per year for volunteering.
3. BUPA private medical insurance, which covers GP virtual consultations, hospital treatment, cancer treatment, mental health treatment and more. This is available from the beginning of employment and covers pre-existing conditions.
4. A 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a 2.5% minimum contribution from the employee.
5. WeCare membership, providing you and your family or cohabiting partner with access to 24/7 medical consultations, mental health support, guidance on legal and financial issues, and more.
6. Death in service and income protection insurance.
7. Perkbox membership, offering generous discounts across everyday spending, wellness and fitness, restaurants, gifts, travel, and more; and a wellness hub with content covering nutrition, workouts and meditation.
8. Flexible working arrangements – both in terms of location and core hours (subject to agreement and role-dependent, but never unreasonably refused).
9. A ‘cycle to work’ scheme.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Development Team at the world-renown BRIT School, famous for nurturing some of the UK’s most successful creative talent. Working closely with the Director of Development and Trusts & Grants Manager, the Trusts & Grants Officer will support the growth of The BRIT School’s funding from grant-making institutions.
The Team
The Development Team at The BRIT School is focused and experienced consisting of the Director of Development, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Trusts & Grants Manager and Philanthropy Manager, with a supportive Leadership Team and Board.
With current / recent institutional funders including Garfield Weston Foundation, Leverhulme Trust, Arts Council England, Dr. Martens Foundation and Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation - amongst many others - it is an exciting and unique organisation, bringing together world-class education with the creative industries.
You and The BRIT School
This is an exciting time to join The BRIT School team, as we continue to build on our successful trusts and grants programme and the momentum of recent years.
Joining us as Trusts & Grants Officer, you will be at the heart of our efforts to #keepBRITspecial, helping the School to realise its plans and ambitions.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for the ethos and ambition of The BRIT School.
As a member of an impactful team, you’ll have the autonomy, responsibility and freedom to bring your own creativity, drive and skills to the role, and to make an impact… not only on our fundraising ambitions, but on the lives of the young artists we support.
We would welcome candidates who are looking to move into trusts fundraising from other fundraising backgrounds, or relevant sales environments. We are supportive of - and happy to consider - flexible working arrangements, including hybrid/home working.
The BRIT School is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which is the bedrock of our ethos and values.
We look forward to receiving your application, and we hope to meet you soon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty. Our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe. However, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The role
This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile among national stakeholders while delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes. The role will largely focus on working with the UK Government, Ofgem and other regulatory bodies to ensure that energy markets work in the best interests of NEA’s client group.
You will have responsibility for the production of NEA’s responses to relevant consultations and the ability to produce and deliver briefings on current relevant policies for internal and external audiences. Including responding and influencing Government policy across key areas with a particular focus on our work to ensure that energy markets work in the interests of fuel poor households.
You will have a key responsibility for analysing relevant aspects of policy at a local, national and UK level – you will also represent and enhance the co-ordination of NEA’s stakeholder’s relationships and help us capture key insights and impacts from our practical work to ensure these are reflected in policy positions and our advocacy.
The post sits within the Policy and Advocacy Directorate and is part of a creative and caring team of professionals who bring a wide range of skills and expertise to this growing department.
What you will need to succeed
The Policy Analyst will have demonstrable, relevant experience within a national charity, the energy industry, lobby group or consumer body, and a proven ability to influence key stakeholders demonstrable experience in influencing policy or regulation within the energy industry, or equivalent experience within a national charity, energy retailer, energy network, consumer body or utility regulator. You will also have a thorough understanding of key aspects of relevant energy policy and its impact on fuel poverty.
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs you will have proven analytical skills with demonstrable experience of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to inform policy making decisions.
Your base location is negotiable; either Newcastle upon Tyne or London, working on a hybrid basis.
Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.
We are offering:
- £33,931 – £38,594, Scale SO1-SO2 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). New appointments usually begin at the starting point of the scale.
- 11½% non-contributory pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum.
- Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
- Enhanced family friendly payments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee benefits platform.
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.
The closing date for applications is 03 January 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 13 January 2025. Full details of this post and an application form are available on our website.
Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No agency or advertising enquiries please.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
The income processing officer will take the lead in maintaining and optimising our fundraising income processes. This is a new role, which will be at the forefront of ensuring our income processes are efficient, comply with Gift Aid regulations, meet PCI compliance standards and contribute towards the best possible supporter experience.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teams across the charity, communicating with colleagues at all levels. They’ll build relationships with internal and external colleagues, including managing the relationship with our Gift Aid volunteers.
The role is perfect for someone with a passion for process management, who’ll thrive on ensuring that our income processes are running efficiently and compliantly.
About you
Our successful candidate will be a collaborative individual who enjoys building relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including volunteers.
Highly organised, proactive and calm under pressure, you’ll be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to deliver agreed outcomes.
You’ve excellent attention to detail and will be meticulous in monitoring processes to maintain compliance and ensure they’re working optimally.
Ideally you’ve a good working knowledge of HMRC’s Gift Aid regulations and PCI compliance, or experience of working with regulations of a similar complexity, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.
If you’re a collaborative, organised, proactive and detail-orientated individual with a passion for maintaining and developing processes, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home. Occasional travel may also be required for the role.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 6 January 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 January 2025