Child Protection Jobs

We’re hiring a Service Support Officer to join the Live Well Wakefield team, a community-based service that supports adults aged 18+ to improve their health, wellbeing and independence.

The Service Support Officer is a central part of this team, so it’s a brilliant opportunity to use your administrative experience to make a difference. We offer great benefits and in our 2024 staff survey, 100% of the team told us they enjoy working at Live Well Wakefield!

What does a Service Support Officer do?

• Acts as first point of contact/liaison for users of the service, members of the public and other professionals, providing them with further information and signposting/triaging.
• Works with team members to provide administrative support for activities, caseloads and meetings.
• Works with sensitivity and has a good understanding of the issues experienced by users of the service.
• Assists the team with a variety of communications methods, such as website updates, presentations, social media and other digital communication methods.
• Undertakes general clerical duties such as dealing with post, photocopying and ordering/raising purchase orders.

What are we looking for in our Service Support Officer?

• Recent experience of providing administrative support to a team or service.
• Experience of working in a person-centred role with members of the public and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Experience of keeping accurate and timely records.
• Excellent organisational skills, and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks independently, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Confident IT skills.
• Operates in a non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
• Ability to work from Wakefield office base during service opening hours.

Take a look at the Person Specification for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d love to hear from you! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.

What do we offer?

“I've not worked anywhere as supportive as Live Well” – from our recent staff survey

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• Access to Occupational Health
• Access to health service discount schemes, including Blue Light Card
• A range of policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Competitive salary and annual pay reviews

Due to the nature of the position, we will require the successful candidate to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways.

Closing date: Sunday 2 Februaury at 5pm

Interview date: Interviews are currently planned for Thursday 20th February, at Agbrigg & Belle Vue Community Centre.

To apply on CharityJob, submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing how you meet the Person Specification for this role. 

Nova Wakefield District is a local charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District. Nova and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust deliver Live Well Wakefield, which is commissioned by Wakefield Council and Wakefield’s seven Primary Care Networks. 

Administrator

We are seeking a highly organised administrator to support the implementation of Outdoor Learning programmes, working for an educational charity and one of the UK’s foremost providers and funders of Outdoor Learning.

Position: Administrator

Location: Cumbria CA11 0XR

Salary: £25,500 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Part time - 0.6 - 0.8 FTE (21 - 28 hours per week)

Closing Date: Monday 13 January 2025 at 17:00

Interviews: Tuesday 21 January 2025 via Microsoft Teams and Monday 27 January 2025 in person

About the role:

This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of activities such as apprenticeships, training courses, and Outdoor Learning sessions, while also managing systems, processes, and compliance. You’ll collaborate with the Learning team and stakeholders to provide meaningful outdoor experiences for underserved children, young people, and other groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer learning activities, including booking and managing student, trainee, and group visits.
• Maintain and provide technical support for the Salesforce Information Management System for bookings, grants, and data tracking.
• Manage enquiries via phone, email, and in person, ensuring excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Support Health & Safety, safeguarding, and risk assessment implementation in line with Trust policies.
• Coordinate and maintain digital records, including training logs, feedback, and activity reports.
• Liaise with contractors and farm staff to manage site maintenance and vehicle operations.
• Order resources and support the delivery of learning programmes, events, and training sessions.
• Assist in promoting sustainability and improving efficiencies in Outdoor Learning programmes.

About you:

This is a wide-ranging role, which will suit someone who is happy assisting with a variety of tasks, taking a proactive approach and using their initiative. You will have a good eye for detail, be methodical, thorough and reliable, and have a positive, friendly manner. This role is ideal for a team player with strong administrative skills, a passion for the outdoors, and a commitment to engaging and supporting diverse groups in outdoor learning opportunities.

Work will be often outdoors, so enthusiasm, whatever the weather, is essential!

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• MS Office (including Word, Teams, Excel)
• The ability to work comfortably with financial information
• Previous experience of use of databases and Information Management Systems (eg. Salesforce)
• Safeguarding (training will be provided)
• Understanding of GDPR
• Previous experience in an administrative role

If you have a passion for environmental engagement and a strong administrative background, we would love to hear from you.

About the organisation:

The charity’s mission is to improve life chances of children and young people through a range of Outdoor Learning experiences, enabling them to learn from nature, empowering them to have a positive impact on the environment.

They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives, regardless of background. Safeguarding is our priority, and all appointments are subject to relevant checks.

Apply today and you will be joining a dynamic and welcoming team, where every member is valued and supported. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Admin. Office Manager, Administration Officer, School Administrator, Office Admin, Operations Support Officer, Learning Program Officer, Education and Training Administrator, Office and Program Administrator, etc.

In this role you will:

The Stewardship Manager will be a key strategic leader within Carers Trust's Income Generation and Engagement Directorate who will create, implement and manage a comprehensive stewardship programme that illustrates to supporters the impact of their giving and involvement.

The Stewardship Manager will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional donor experience, fostering long-term relationships and maximizing the retention and growth of income from individuals, trusts, and corporate donors. Working closely with all of our donor leads, they will develop an overall stewardship vision and oversee the planning and implementation of our supporter relations programmes for each audience.

Alongside our Database Manager, the Stewardship Manager will also ensure compliance with regulations, full documentation of communications and relationship milestones, and create a robust monitoring architecture for evaluating and reporting progress.

Our ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in donor stewardship, relationship management or customer experience in the charity or nonprofit sector
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write and design engaging and persuasive content
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Strategic thinking capacity, with experience designing and implementing stewardship plans
• Proficiency in using CRM systems for donor management and reporting
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and donor motivations
• Understanding of GDPR and its implications for donor communications
• High level organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Empathy and a genuine commitment to the charity's mission
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, showcasing creative thinking
• Flexibility to attend occasional out of hours events and meetings

Download the attachments to find our more about the role and working for Carers Trust. 

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £23,850 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Based within UK-Med’s two (2) warehouses at Stockport (SK4 and SK8) including occasional visits to UK-Med’s office in Manchester.

This position is based in the UK; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation upon request.

Are you willing to work hard and support our exciting warehouse operations by using your expertise to help UK-Med deliver life-saving medical aid?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years.

We are seeking a warehouse assistant to join our growing team. You will be working alongside the UK-Med Warehouse Manager to undertake key work in our warehouse.

You will be managing stock, maintaining kit and equipment, and temperature mapping the facility. You will support our training events and teams who travel overseas by preparing equipment for dispatch and driving to venues in the UK as required.

You will be working across two sites around Stockport, based 3 miles apart. Flexibility on a day-to-day basis will be required.

We need a proactive and flexible individual who is ready to deploy as required to support UK-Med's diverse global projects. Whether it’s assisting with urgent shipments or traveling to provide on-the-ground support during overseas deployments, your role will be vital to ensuring the success of our humanitarian efforts. Your positive, problem-solving approach will be crucial in adapting to the ever-changing needs of our mission.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Warehouse Assistant - Janaury 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your cover letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 20th of January 2025

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Brunswick Centre’s teams are an ambitious and driven bunch, with a passion for combatting stigma and making sure everyone has the tools they need to live a healthy and fulfilling life free of stigma.

The Care Navigation and Case Worker Lead is integral to this aim and is key to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve ensuing they receive the appropriate services at the right time.

Working with a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will be experienced in person-centred casework, ensuring we deliver high quality, outcome focused services, projects and interventions to service users on a one-to-one, group and community basis.

Previous experience of HIV services is not essential as on-the-job training and education will be provided. However, the postholder must share Brunswick Centre’s values and a willingness to learn.

The Brunswick Centre aims to be representative of the communities we serve and, as such, we would especially welcome applications from women, those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic communities, those with a disability, those with lived experience of the issues we work with and those who identify as a gender other than that they were assigned at birth (including non-binary and gender-fluid).

Safeguarding underpins our approach to delivering services, working with service users and the recruitment of staff, sessional workers and volunteers. As such, applicants need to show and demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate their:

• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to confidentiality, information governance and data protection
• Organisational and team working skills

Why you’d work for us…

• So you can use your skills and passion to influence change and improve outcomes for some of the most stigmatised and marginalised people in Calderdale
• Gain experience, build your transferable skills and learn new ones
• Be part of an amazing, committed team challenging stigma, bias, and inequalities

What you’d get from us…

• Job security
• An organisation with over 30 years of experience in the community
• Training and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement, 31 day per year plus bank holidays
• 6% pension contribution
• Life Assurance at three-times salary rate
• An employee health plan, helping with the costs of dental, optical treatments etc
• Access to staff counselling
• Perkbox Employee Benefits - 1000+ deals and discounts
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Earn between £25,991 – 27,290.55 per annum

Context and Background

The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children. Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our

belief. We all share it. And it drives our Income Generation team to get out there and bring in the

funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse.

We’ve been here for children for over 100 years. From our campaigns to our services- we strive to

make a difference in everything we do. Between 2016 and 2021, we’ve helped make 6.6 million

children safer from abuse.

Within the Income Generation Directorate our aim is to maximise resources for the NSPCC’s

mission by raising funds, providing the best possible supporter experience, and building long-term

relationships between donors and our cause.

To continue to deliver our mission we rely on the fundraising support of people across the UK for

90% of our annual income. We are looking to significantly grow our income in new and innovative

ways. To achieve this growth, we need the very best team in place to deliver to ambitious targets.

As a Senior Fundraiser in our Supporter Development team, you will strive to offer the best

experience to our existing supporters. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of direct

marketing campaigns - from campaign planning and briefing of creative, data and fulfilment, to

monitoring, reporting and analysis of campaign results, as well as liaising with our agencies and

suppliers. Campaigns will be delivered through a range of channels, including direct mail and

email, across a range of fundraising programmes.

As Senior Fundraiser, not only will the work you do make a real difference to people’s lives but

opportunity is provided to develop your fundraising experience with a sector leading team.

Join us at this exciting time and you’ll become part of an expanding team that cares about the

work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along withchallenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own

way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives. We want to

ensure roles are accessible and inclusive of everyone, which is why the NSPCC offers a high degree

of flexibility around ways of working.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of what we do. At the NSPCC, we understand

how important it is that our workforce is representative of the people we support and who

support us. We believe that every individual has the right to be their true self and to live a full life

without prejudice, fear or barriers. This is the starting point for all our commitments and actions

and underpins our commitment to be there for all children.

Job purpose

Our team strive to offer the best experience to NSPCC supporters and looks to continually develop

our campaigns, approach and messaging to reflect this. The Supporter Development programme

is diverse and expanding, and this role covers the delivery of a variety of campaigns utilising a

variety of channels.

Campaign management - development and implementation of creative and effective campaigns,

appeals and promotion with competing priorities, involving a range of audiences and channels.

Planning, reporting and analysis - reviewing previous performance, analysis and strategy to plan,

brief and schedule accordingly to meet deadlines.

Managing relationships with stakeholders effectively and working collaboratively across a large

team to maximise income for children. Being dynamic and a team player is essential.

Key relationships - Internal

• Reports to Cause Fundraising Manager.

• A member of the Individual Supporters department, working with others across the

department as required.

• Works closely with teams across Communications and Income Generation Directorates –

including Creative, Data and Digital – to deliver campaigns accurately and on time.

• Works with Compliance & Information teams to ensure campaigns are compliant and

accurate.

• Works with Supporter Care to ensure that all activity launched has the best possible

supporter experience.

• Engages with staff in other NSPCC functions, such as Services for Children and Young

People, Communications and Public Policy, as necessary to further fundraising

relationships.

Key relationships - External

• NSPCC supporters and potential supporters• Various agencies and suppliers that support fundraising activity

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Work with the Fundraising Manager to devise, agree and deliver aspects of the

Individual Giving department’s annual business plan and budget to enable the NSPCC

to plan its activity and services

2. To be responsible for the delivery of income from those channels and activities you

are responsible for. If required, to be accountable for the development of the

activities the Fundraiser(s) are responsible for

3. Individually, and with the assistance of the Fundraiser(s) analyse fundraising

opportunities in a range of identified markets and, with the Fundraising Manager,

use informed judgement to develop the strategic plan to maximise income

4. Individually, and with the assistance of the Fundraiser(s)

• To correspond effectively and persuasively with existing supporters using creative

and engaging methods of communication, including written, verbal and electronic

mechanisms and channels

• To proactively take steps to improve knowledge and understanding of potential

supporters through developing the NSPCC relationship with them, evaluating that

relationship on an on-going basis and making necessary adjustments

• Ensuring a trauma informed approach to all campaigns

5. To manage campaign budgets and report on variances on a regular basis, to carry

out campaign analysis and monitoring

6. To carry out research through a range of sources, including the Internet, Intranet,

publications and other external contacts, including other charities, in order to obtain

relevant information that can contribute to programme strategies and fundraising

communications

6. To maximise income by sharing knowledge, expertise, best practice and experience

of a specialist fundraising area with others as appropriate

7. To work with Fundraisers and staff in other departments to maximise relationships

with NSPCC supporters

8. To be the key contact for agencies and other suppliers who support fundraising,

ensuring appropriate agreements are in place and that goods/services are delivered

as agreed

9. To work cross-departmentally to ensure that fundraising activities are managed and

developed in a way that maximises income for the NSPCC10. To undertake specific fundraising projects and activities as necessary or as required

to support Individual Giving’s fundraising or the Fundraising Directorate as a whole

11. To keep up-to-date on best practice and developments within the charity sector

12. To provide back up for the Fundraising Manager, as required

Responsibilities for all Staff within Income Generation

• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

• To update databases and supporter information systems on a regular basis in line

with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.

• To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to

strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and

wider NSPCC activities.

• To adhere to all the NSPCC’s service standards, policies and procedures.

• To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the demonstration of the

NSPCC’s values.

• To maintain an awareness of and comply with NSPPC data protection regulations

and to ensure currency of changing GDPR regulations.

• To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning

and development of others and the whole organisation.

• To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.

• To be pro-active in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance.

• To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the

NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.

• To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end

cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments

and general NSPCC news.Person specification

1. Well-developed ability to apply effective numeracy skills in entering and recording financial

data, interpreting, analysing and presenting financial data in clear and accurate format to

meet desired outcomes

2. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to understand, interpret and

present complex information in a clear, confident and persuasive way for a range of

audiences

3. Ability to collect data from various sources, analyse findings, identify opportunities,

evaluate their viability and present findings clearly in a way that meets desired outcomes

4. Proven ability to build, manage and develop positive and fruitful relationships within an

organisation and externally and achieve objectives through these relationships

5. Well-developed ability to successfully negotiate with others to achieve desired outcomes

6. Strong management and team building skills, and working well with others as part of a

team, giving support and recognising expertise in others

7. The ability to plan, monitor and implement projects/events/initiatives to agreed deadlines

often with conflicting priorities

8. Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity to achieve desired outcomesSafer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes

safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough

process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates

to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and

responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant

safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Our principles:

• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills,

experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process

should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.

• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal

and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum

requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.

• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to

enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their

time with us.

• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably

qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.

• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the

organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and

appropriate.

• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the

GDPR legislation.

The Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer will work alongside the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to help deliver Rising Sun’s fundraising targets during this exciting period of growth for the charity.

The main focus of the role is finding, attracting and stewarding new funders to help deliver Rising Sun’s life changing services. You will write compelling funding proposals that demonstrate the impact of our services and how we meet funders’ requirements. You will build strong relationships with grant officers from various foundations, providing regular updates and communicating challenges, solutions and successes as appropriate to develop our reputation as an effective, reliable and trustworthy organisation.  Alongside this you will be nurturing our existing portfolio of funders to help prioritise multi-year funding.

Working with you in the Fundraising Team will be the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Community Fundraising Officer and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team. As part of the team you will help to develop fundraising materials such as case studies, impact reports and cases for support.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who loves building and nurturing relationships and has a passion for fundraising. In addition, you will have excellent writing skills and experience of generating income from trusts and foundations to grow our income from this stream. As part of our committed team of approximately 50 staff, you will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who have experienced domestic abuse.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage part of Rising Sun’s portfolio of income and fundraising activities related to trusts and foundations.
• Keep the trusts and foundations stream of the funding pipeline healthy and up to date, carrying out research into new opportunities and meeting application deadlines. 
• Write compelling funding applications that answer funders’ questions and effectively communicate the mission, services and impact of Rising Sun.
• Develop appropriate fundraising tools, such as cases for support and impact reports.
• Support the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to write bids for commissioned services and government funding opportunities.
• Liaise internally across the organisation to become familiar with our services and stay up to date with current trends to feed into funding applications and develop project proposals.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including survivors and grant officers.
• Be responsible for the management of successful trusts and foundations grant agreements and reporting requirements, working with the wider team to gather information and data as required.
• Work with survivors and team members to develop case studies, presentations and fundraising materials as required to support income generating activities.
• Represent Rising Sun at fundraising events and pitches as required.
• Comply with current Institute of Fundraising Code of Fundraising Practice guidelines and Data Protection legislation and ensure that fundraising is carried out on an ethical basis.
• Effectively prioritise, plan and organise own workload, working effectively with the Head of Income and Partnerships.
• Take responsibility for personal development by making the most of your induction, line management and training, and attending team meetings.
• Carry out any other duties that support the growth of the organisation as deemed appropriate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes. (D = Desirable)

Skills and Attitude

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to influence and negotiate
• Report writing skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders by phone, by email and in person
• Excellent team working skills
• Presentation / pitching skills (D)
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Ability to motivate yourself and work independently on your own initiative
• Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
• Competent using Microsoft office programmes, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Passionate about the vision and mission of Rising Sun
• Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality

Knowledge and Experience

• Success in raising income through trusts and foundations (D)
• Experience carrying out research into potential funders
• Experience establishing and developing partnerships
• Experience of managing a diverse workload, prioritising and meeting deadlines while working under pressure
• Experience of completing reports for funders (D)
• Knowledge of the grant applications process (D)
• Basic awareness of issues and opportunities within the sector, current trends, influences and funder priorities
• Awareness and understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on the lives of survivors and families (D)
• A relevant fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising (D)

Other requirements

• Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (D) (post holder will be required to attend meetings and events across our areas of work from time to time)
• Able to attend occasional evening and weekend events with notice to further the aims of the organisation and fundraising team (time off in lieu will be given)
• Eligible to live and work in the UK

How to apply

Please download the Job Information Pack on our website for the full job description, person specification and application form, and return the application by the end of Monday 13th January 2025.

Job title: Senior Technical and Programme Unit Lead

Salary: £63,389.00

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours, Permanent

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Senior Technical and Programme Unit Lead

to manage an ambitious development programme. The role will encompass leading the technical design and direction of the programme, managing a programme management unit, stakeholder management (including multiple donors), driving new programme investment and conducting industry thought leadership. The programme is located in Cote D’Ivorie and aims to drive living incomes for cocoa farmers via a range of pilots including access to finance, income diversification, pruning and support services, as well as cash transfers. We’re looking for creativity, technical and programme management rigor, innovation and an ability to think outside the box. Exceptional relationship and partnership building skills, including at a senior government and corporate level, is a must.

You’ll need to be an energetic leader and team player with experience and a strong understanding of how to drive collaborative, systematic change process within global supply chains. We are looking for someone with an excellent track record of generating the financial resources needed to underpin programming, including proven success in securing institutional and commercial partner funding. Experience in food systems, sustainable livelihoods, agricultural value chain development, is advantageous. Experience in delivering cash transfer models would be advantageous.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: 10am Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Interviews will take place week of the 27 of January 2025

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Supporter Income Executive

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £35,119 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.   

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal. 

An amazing job opportunity has become available within our Supporter Income Team for someone with experience of processing financial transactions with accuracy, speed and efficiency. 

You will play a critical role in running our Direct Debit claims, processing donation forms as well as Gift Aid administrations. We are looking for an individual who has in depth knowledge of the Gift Aid scheme and BACS regulations, along with an inquisitive mind that thrives on problem solving.

As there will be frequent engagement with colleagues across the organisation, you should have the ability to communicate confidently via various methods.

If you are passionate about supporter data processing, if you pay excellent attention to detail and have that desire for continuous improvement, then this job is for you.

If you excel working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, Feminist Leadership Principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 24 January 2025
Interviews will take place on week commencing 3 February 2025

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

REF-218898

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. 

 We are looking to recruit a finance assistant within our Grants Operation and Finance team (GOF). As a central strategic function of Elrha, GOF works closely with all other teams and is responsible for managing Elrha’s financial planning, management, and reporting; and for leading on the operational aspects of grant management. The team has a particular focus on risk management in Elrha’s grant-making, and ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to comply with all donor requirements.  

In this role you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Elrha and in SCUK to coordinate and complete a range of finance and administration tasks to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The Finance Assistant will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the process in order to ensure Elrha is always maintaining best practice. 

Your application will need to demonstrate: 

• Experience of experience of undertaking a range of transactional tasks associated with financial administration. 
• An understanding of basic finance and accounting principles and processes. 
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numeracy. 
• Proven ability to work proactively and resourcefully in a constantly changing environment. 
• An interest in the humanitarian or development sectors, ideally demonstrated through academic qualifications and/or paid or voluntary work.

Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of new or updated policies, processes and procedures would also be an advantage. 

If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.   

We offer: 

• Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required. 
• As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours. 
• Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; incremental increase in annual leave (25 day basic entitlement) depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform. 
• Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information to support your application, including details on Our Values, Strategy, Benefits and Salary. 

Note for applicants: 

• Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role. 
• Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. 
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes. 

Closing date: 29 January 2025 

Interview dates: w/c 10 February 

Location: London only - hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office or at donor meetings and the rest working from home

We’re looking for an ambitious individual with strong relationship-building skills to become our new Philanthropy Manager. If you are an enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated individual, with a track record in growing and developing fundraising relationships, then this is the role for you.

You will be joining the team at a critical time as we develop creative ways to realise the opportunity to grow and expand our family of philanthropic supporters, who provide such strong and passionate foundations to our work.

Your role as Philanthropy Manager will be to help identify, cultivate and steward philanthropists to further our impact, ensuring our pipeline grows in accordance with our ambition and values. You will ensure financial targets are met and deliver relationships aligned with KTI’s values.

Your influence will extend beyond simply raising funds – as a brilliant relationship manager and role model you'll create a ripple effect of positive change by working collaboratively with colleagues across King’s Trust International.

If you are an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated individual, with a track record in growing and developing high-value relationships then this is the role for you. You will be joining an ambitious, collaborative team, passionate about providing young people with the opportunity to live, earn and thrive – our work changes lives. Join us in our mission!

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

King's Trust International 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 (or international equivalents) in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within King’s Trust International, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

In further support of a Safeguarding First approach we are signatories to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to equitable work practices and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed and other Ethnic candidates which are currently under-represented throughout King’s Trust International. As a disability confident employer, we will interview applicants that meet the essential criteria who have declared a disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at the interview stage.

Post Title: Hartlepool Full and Part-Time Tutor

Responsible to: Strategic Partnerships Manager

Salary: £24,960 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (pro-rata fro part-time) inclusive of Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.

 *Please note this is a fixed-term role until 31st August 2025, with the potential of transition into a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs*

 About Tutor Trust

We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have. 

We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations. 

Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.

 Our values

What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:

We believe in fairness

We are passionate about making a difference

We are inclusive and supportive

We are quality-focused

We are ambitious

We learn

 Benefits of working at Tutor Trust 

· Hybrid work model (2 days in the office for full-time) 

• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time) 

• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) 

• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox) 

• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period). 

• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events) 

• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups

Job Purpose

The Hartlepool Full-Time and Part-Time Tutor posts are an exciting role with Tutor Trust.  You will plan and deliver tuition to primary/secondary school-aged pupils (from 9-16 years old) across Hartlepool in Maths and English on a 1:4 ratio and complete appropriate paperwork relating to tuition with pupils (register, feedback sheets, etc.) You will liaise with the Strategic Partnership Manager, Hartlepool Programme Coordinator and the quality team. You will also support other tutors as appropriate and be involved in Tutor Trust tutorials and training where required.

If you have solid relevant experience, have the best interests of young people at heart plus a desire to work with an innovative charity, then this could be the role for you. 

 Main Functions

• To plan and deliver tuition to primary/secondary school aged pupils (from 9-16 years old) across Hartlepool in maths and English on a 1:1 to 1:4 ratio.

· To complete appropriate paperwork relating to tuition with pupil (register, feedback sheets, etc.)

· To liaise with the Strategic Partnerships Manager, Hartlepool Programme Coordinator and the Quality Team.

· To undergo any appropriate training throughout the role to enhance the quality and impact of tutoring delivery.

· To support other tutors as appropriate.

· To be involved in Tutor Trust tutorials and training where required.

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post

Person Specification

 Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills, and plenty of initiative.

Skills

· One year of experience of working with children and young people in an educational environment required or QTS.

· Ability to tutor maths and English to a standard desirable.

· Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B/6 at GCSE in Maths and English.

· Understanding of the National Curriculum, GCSE syllabus and have a broad understanding of policy issues and educational best practice relating to improving pupil achievement at Key Stage 2 (and ideally at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4).

· The ability to work with children from complex backgrounds and with complex needs.

Attributes

· Bright, enthusiastic, and well-motivated tutor confident in dealing with young people.

· Robust and resilient character with excellent time-management skills.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and ethos behind the Tutor Trust.

· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust.

· Access to a full driving licence and car is desirable, but not essential.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The job is a fixed-term role from 2nd December 2024 – 31st August 2025 with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs. The central Tutor Trust team is based in the Manchester office, however this job is a full-time, position with frequent travel required across Hartlepool to deliver tuition.  All reasonable travel expenses on Tutor Trust business will be reimbursed (not including your regular commute from home to the Tutor Trust working space in Hartlepool). 

Closing date for applications: 10th January 2025

Interviews to be held: TBC

Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension (Part-time pro-rata)

Start date: ASAP

Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

To apply, please email all documents to the carreers email address found in the attached job description

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For further information please see our website under Join Us.

All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Location: Bristol or London - UK, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal

Closing date for applications: 10 January, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Contract status: National, full-time.

Start date: Asap

Contract duration: 24-month contract

Remuneration: £48,043 - £56,571 gross per annum (UK national band); £53,461 - £62,316 gross per annum (London, UK); IDR 373,079,875 - IDR 459,255,360 gross per annum (Indonesia); KES 3,732,787 - KES 4,860,000 gross per annum (Kenya); MGA 48,149,889 - MGA 59,495,784 gross per annum (Madagascar); XOF 15,612,551- XOF 27,117,456 gross per annum (Senegal).
 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Change Manager who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving transformational change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organisational change management, with expertise in designing and implementing methodologies that empower teams to navigate transitions effectively. They will excel in building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, fostering trust and collaboration to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and behaviours. A natural communicator, they will engage colleagues at all levels, from senior leadership to frontline staff, promoting transparency and alignment throughout the change journey.

This individual will bring exceptional project management skills, with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with strategic goals. They will have a hands-on approach to problem-solving, leveraging data and feedback to continuously refine strategies. Above all, they will be an advocate for innovation and continuous improvement, building capacity across the organisation to embed change management as a core competency, ensuring Blue Ventures remains adaptable and effective in achieving its mission. 

Please see attached job description for full details. 

Robertson Bell are working on behalf of The King’s Trust to recruit to a Finance Manager position on a permanent basis. At The King’s Trust, we believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. We help young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

The role of the Finance Manager is to ensure finance operations processes are fit for purpose, documented and communicated; to monitor and report on the performance of the team and to identify opportunities and support the implementation of improvements and efficiencies. This is a key role in delivering financial support and information to the Trust to ensure its continued delivery

of programmes and support for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and document financial controls framework relating to Sales, Purchase and General ledger as agreed with the Financial Governance & Control team or in response to audit findings.
• Support the Head of Finance Operations to embed a “right-first-time” approach; review, enhance and streamline processes and respond to regulatory or technological changes that impact Trust.
• Set, agree and monitor service standards in conjunction with stakeholders and finance colleagues; and provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop a suite of KPIs with stretch targets for the Finance Operations Team, work with colleagues to embed, monitor and report to senior management with actions required to achieve target where required.
• Document all Finance Operation processes and procedures.
• Prepare the VAT return for The King’s Trust VAT group.
• Ensure Finance Operations processes are compliant with VAT regulations; provide advice and support to the GL team to ensure all transactions have the correct VAT treatment applied.
• Maintain Finance pages of the Intranet ensuring colleagues have access to all information and documentation to interact efficiently with finance processes.
• Identify training needs for non-finance colleagues; plan and agree on targeted training programmes with non-finance colleagues.
• Network with peers (internal and external) to keep up to date with sector and organisational changes and best practices.
• Work with the internal and external audits as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have extensive experience overseeing accounts payable and receivable ledgers in a senior capacity, with the knowledge to proactively identify process improvements.
• Naturally analytical and have the desire to drive efficiencies, implement KPIs and contribute to the team’s development strategy.
• Have an understanding of VAT calculations and regulations. Ideally have exposure to partial-exemptions relating to the non-profit sector.
• Be a confident communicator and have the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be based in their Birmingham office, requiring you to go into the office three days per week. You will also benefit from a fantastic holiday package, including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure over Christmas and New Year.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!