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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Specialist Housing Advocate
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 (pro rata)
Location: Hammersmith (with possible co-location with key partners)
Hours: 28 OR 35 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2025
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Specialist Housing Advocate will work within a dynamic, fast paced team to provide intervention, advocacy and support that empowers women and ensures that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journey towards improved safety. This is a new and exciting service, and we are looking for someone passionate about ensuring that all survivors of domestic abuse are able to access safe and appropriate accommodation which meets their needs.
To be successful as Specialist Housing Advocate you will need the below experience and skills:
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on survivors and their children, and of best practice within the domestic abuse and housing sectors. You will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. The post holder will hold a caseload of survivors and will also be required to support Advance’s duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.
How to apply:
Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT*
· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 14 July 2024@ 23:59
· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Fundraising
Both full and part time hours considered
Minimum of 32 hours per week over 4 days
Up to £65,000, dependant on experience (pro rata to 36.5 hours for part time)
Treloar’s is a charity which runs one of the UK’s largest specialist education centres for young disabled people to live and learn. Through our school and college, we offer students the opportunity to fully take part in life and achieve their aspirations.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and professional fundraiser to lead the team at Treloar’s. As the Director of Fundraising, you will develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, oversee a dedicated and passionate team and support them in generating significant income through a variety of channels, including trusts and foundations, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and major donations.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in senior-level charitable fundraising. You should bring advanced knowledge of a wide variety of fundraising channels, compliance expertise, and exceptional leadership skills. Experience in the education or disability sectors and relevant qualifications in fundraising are advantageous.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with disabilities. We also provide a flexible work environment with options for home and office working (minimum 3 days a week in the office), as well as part-time opportunities.
Informal chats about the role are welcome – get in touch with Sophie Milroy, Recruitment Specialist Lead.
We offer:
- 27 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- An opportunity to work on site with industry experts
- Excellent paid training and development opportunities
- Life insurance, Group Personal Pension & Occupational Health schemes
- Health Cash Plan & Perkbox discount scheme
- Free wellbeing activities (e.g. gym/yoga)
- Free parking & many other benefits
How to apply?
To apply, please complete our Online Treloar Application Form, alternatively please call our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
Closing date: 23rd July 2024
Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks.
Treloar Trust, responsible for Treloar School and Treloar College, is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy. Registered charity number 1092857.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Supported Accommodation Administrator
Central London
Hours: 35 hours (full time) Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Salary: £26,200 per annum
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit an Administrator to provide a welcoming environment to our residents and lead on the administration of systems that enables the Supported Accommodation services to operate effectively including housing management, referrals, financial management and health and safety.
This is an exciting role in our Supported Accommodation team that will be the first point of contact for the hostel and assist by inputting information on the client database to ensure that all staff have timely and accurate information about residents. You will also assist the Registered Manager in recording and reviewing documentation in relation to the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 and our registration and regulation under OFSTED. In addition to this, you will work alongside our Support and Advocacy Practitioners to ensure that the residents feel safe, welcomed and encouraged to thrive.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
In your CV and Cover Letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to complete an application form before attending due to the safeguarding regulations within our supported accommodation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require successful job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. This role requires an enhanced DBS check with barred list. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity. If you are successful and have previously spent time working abroad, you will be required to obtain evidence of no criminal conviction from those counties. This is a safeguarding requirement.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced Office Manager with a passion for creating inclusive and safe work environments? Do you have experience of staff management as well as budget management and costings? Do you enjoy developing and maintaining good relationship at all levels, including external stakeholders?
Salary: £26,287.20 per annum ( Full time salary equivalent would be £43,812 after probation it increases to £45,019 )
Contract: 10-month FTC (maternity cover)
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week over a minimum 3 days a week)
Location: London
TPP are recruiting an Office Manager on behalf of our client, a well-established national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship.
The Role:
As the Office Manager, you will ensure the effective management of the office and a small portfolio of properties. This role is pivotal in maintaining excellent facilities support, health and safety standards, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all your colleagues and tenants.
Main responsibilities:
Property and Office Services:
- Maintain a safe, well-maintained, accessible, and inclusive office environment.
- Manage facilities and service contracts cost-effectively for the office and other properties.
- Oversee office services including supplies, utilities, security, maintenance, fire alarms, cleaning, catering, and waste disposal.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and environmental best practices.
- Oversee maintenance of non-office properties, including tenant support and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the annual property budgets, including managing rental income and reducing emissions through the Green Team.
Health and Safety:
- Ensure staff undertake relevant Health and Safety training.
- Manage fire safety equipment, alarm tests, and evacuation drills.
- Maintain First Aid equipment and ensure adequate numbers of Fire Wardens and First Aiders.
Management:
- Provide effective performance management for the Facilities and Property Coordinator.
- Manage budgetary responsibilities and support careful financial management.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to good governance processes.
General Responsibilities:
- Embrace and promote diversity, equality, and inclusion.
- Commit to safeguarding adults at risk of harm and any children or young people connected with our work.
- Ensure data protection and confidentiality in all activities.
Essential requirements:
- Experience in office management.
- Experience of managing supplier relationships and outsourced service contracts.
- Experience of staff and budget management.
- Customer-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to recommend appropriate solutions.
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft applications.
If this opportunity is of interest please get in touch now! We would be happy to discuss the role further and share a more detailed job description. We are reviewing CV's as they come in.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The Café forms part of a central hub, housing a daytime café for the community and an after-school Youth Café that connects vulnerable young people to positive and inspiring role-models from their community, empowering and inspiring them to become active citizens in their community. The space is used for two similar, but distinct purposes and excellent working relationships between these are essential. This role is responsible for the daytime café and related income generating activities.
An initiative of the Matrix Trust, our café has built an excellent reputation, with the vision to provide a space for local people to retreat to, where they will find a friendly welcome and an opportunity to give back to the community. Key elements include: quality coffee, delicious healthy food, a calm but welcoming environment, and an eco-friendly, low waste ethos.
The Café is open 5 days a week, 8:30am to 3pm on Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
● Oversee the efficient daily operation of the café, ensuring high standards and excellent customer service.
● Engage customers, take and serve orders, and drive sales.
● Ensure all health & safety and food safety standards are met.
● Maintain a clean, welcoming, and friendly environment for customers.
● Manage stock levels, place supply orders, and handle cash management, including cashing up and reporting till adjustments.
● Develop and maintain a visually inviting space with up-to-date menus and quality food offerings.
● Implement and follow food rotation and waste management procedures to minimise waste and maximise margins.
● Utilise and develop methods that encourage repeat business.
● Secure the café at the end of the shift.
● Ensure all food and drinks served are of the highest quality.
● Achieve and maintain an excellent food standards rating.
● Liaising with the Head of Operations, oversee maintenance and repair of café equipment, ensuring everything is in working order.
Customer Service
● Ensure customers have an efficient and enjoyable experience, consistently exceeding service and value expectations.
● Address customer complaints or refunds in a professional manner.
● Upsell products as appropriate and ensure the team is knowledgeable about the menu items.
● Foster a welcoming atmosphere for all customers, including regulars and first-time visitors.
Team Management
● Recruit, train, support, and lead a small team of paid staff, volunteers, and apprentices, including at-risk young people.
● Plan staff rotas, monitor performance, and conduct appraisals to recognise training needs and potential.
● Ensure the team maintains a clean, visually inviting space.
● Act as a positive role model for young apprentices, volunteers, and work experience students.
● Develop and implement staff development programmes, including team-building activities.
Café Development
● Develop seasonal menus and menu items to celebrate calendar events.
● Promote the vision of Matrix through the café.
● Be passionate about the vision of the café.
● Achieve café goals and targets set by the Board of Directors.
● Identify areas for development that will drive the business forward, keeping abreast of new concepts and ideas in the industry.
● Ensure that customers are given an efficient and enjoyable experience and that service and value expectations are consistently exceeded.
● Collaborate with marketing and business development to create promotional strategies, including social media campaigns.
Building and Event Management
● Liaise with the Head of Operations about any building maintenance issues.
● Promote the hireable spaces and arrange events that enhance the café’s offerings.
● Encourage use of the café by local groups such as creatives, book clubs, parents etc.
● Manage café events, ensuring the team sets up the space as required and that the hirers are properly looked after.
● Coordinate with local businesses and community organisations for partnerships and events.
General and Wider Charity Involvement
● Be a proactive part of the wider Matrix team, getting involved in projects that benefit the mission of Matrix, such as fundraising activities or team projects.
● Ensure knowledge of current Matrix projects and their impact.
● Participate in community outreach programmes and initiatives that align with the café’s social enterprise goals.
For further details, please see attached Job Pack.
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As a senior youth worker you will be part of the team at Carney’s community, involved in the running of the youth boxing sessions, youth club and bike workshop. The post will start before the lead youth worker is on maternity leave to allow you time to get to know the team, the young people and for effective handover when you will be given responsibility for overseeing the youth club and bike workshop sessions and work in partnership with the head coach to run the youth boxing sessions. You will also manage a small team of sessional youth workers. You don’t need any particular experience in boxing or bike maintenance, but we are looking for people with experience of working with and supporting young people aged 11-18.
We have the option of working between 3 and 5 days a week, but you will be required to work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 12.30pm and 8.30pm when our sessions run.
Please provide a cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the job, with reference to the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Public Sector Development Manager: Shape the Future of Child Protection
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Join the NSPCC, the UK's leading children's charity, as a Public Sector Development Manager and help us secure vital funding to protect children and prevent abuse.
Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 (plus London Allowance of £3,366 or Home Working Allowance of £500) Location: Remote or hybrid (with bases across the UK) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Why join us?
- Be part of a high-performing team that's raised over £6 million since 2017/18
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Generous annual leave, pension, and life assurance schemes
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives across the UK
About the role: As a Public Sector Development Manager, you'll play a crucial role in securing funding from government bodies, research grant-makers, and commercial tenders. You'll contribute to our ambitious £5 million annual income target, helping the NSPCC support millions of children each year.
Your key responsibilities:
- Develop and manage relationships with high-level statutory funders
- Craft compelling proposals and reports to secure significant income
- Collaborate with internal teams to maximise funding opportunities
- Identify and pursue new prospects to strengthen our funding pipeline
What you'll bring:
- Experience in building relationships and securing high-value funding
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management and prioritisation abilities
- Passion for safeguarding children and young people
Our team and culture: Join a motivated and supportive Major Giving Department where your ideas and contributions are valued. You'll have access to bespoke training opportunities and the chance to grow both personally and professionally.
About the NSPCC: For over 100 years, we've been at the forefront of child protection. Our mission is to end child abuse and transform society for every child. From our world-famous Childline service to groundbreaking research and campaigning, we're committed to creating a safer future for all children.
Career development: We're invested in your growth. You'll have opportunities to enhance your skills, take on new challenges, and progress your career within a supportive environment.
Ready to make a difference? If you're excited about using your fundraising talents to protect children, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us in our mission to create a safer society for all children.
The NSPCC is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support your success.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The NSPCC’s vision is that together, we can stop child abuse and neglect. Through the collective power of our staff, volunteers, supporters, partners, and over 100 years of experience we will move closer to achieving that vision.
We launched our ten-year strategy in 2021, which is centred around three impact goals. This is the difference we want to make by 2031:
1. Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse: we’ll work together to make it easier for everyone to play their part and create a social safety net that prevents child abuse and neglect.
2. Every child is safe online: together, we’ll transform the online world, so it’s safe for every child to go online.
3. Children feel safe, listened to, and supported: more children will be able to speak out, so they feel safe, listened to, and understood – and abuse doesn’t shape their future.
The Policy and Public Affairs (PAPA) team is part of the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate at the NSPCC. The Directorate exists to help shape the world around us – and what the NSPCC does – so that it reflects what we have learned and can help keep children safe from abuse. The PAPA team develops and holds the NSPCC’s positions on key public policy issues and harnesses these to influence policy makers and external stakeholders across the UK. The PAPA team’s strategic focus is divided into five ‘workstreams’: child protection and children’s social care; early years; child sexual abuse; online safety; supporting young victims and witnesses.
We are now seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to play a leading role in the online safety workstream to ensure legislative and policy frameworks in England and the UK are fit for purpose in preventing online abuse and harm to children.
You will join the team at a crucial moment for children in the UK and help us make the case for strong and ambitious regulation and legislation to ensure every child is safe online.
The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer will lead the development of new policy positions and delivery of public affairs strategies to achieve regulatory, policy and legal change which tackles abuse and harm to children online. This will involve evidence-based policy development, being responsible for thematic policy areas, and playing a key role in forming and delivering public affairs and influencing strategies.
You’ll be able to demonstrate that you can hit the ground running and deliver high impact policy outputs and public affairs initiatives to ensure the NSPCC delivers real change in the best interests of children and continues to be seen as a credible and authoritative voice on online harms.
As an effective communicator you’ll have excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with a proven record of building in-depth knowledge of complex subject matter and developing a wide range of relationships to successfully influence policy decision making. Most of all, you will be passionate about preventing abuse and have a good understanding of challenges facing children and families in England.
Job purpose
The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer will be responsible for undertaking public affairs and policy work to achieve the NSPCC’s strategic goals, using their skills and experience to strengthen the NSPCC’s impact on public policy, and in doing so make a significant contribution to keeping children safe online.
Key relationships - Internal
· Reports to Policy and Regulatory Manager
· Colleagues in the Policy and Public Affairs team
· Colleagues in the Strategy and Knowledge directorate
· Colleagues in the Media and Campaigns teams
· Colleagues in the Child Safety Online Solutions team, including working with the Online Safety Youth Taskforce
Key relationships - External
· MPs, Peers, and their advisors
· Parliamentary audiences, e.g., Select Committees, clerks, and APPGs
· Key civil servants in central government departments (such as the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology and the Home Office)
· Regulators (particularly Ofcom)
· Technology companies, including social media and gaming companies
· Other charities and organisations focused on children's safety online
Main duties and responsibilities
· Develop and implement high impact public affairs and parliamentary strategies to support the delivery of our objectives to keep children safe online.
· Scope and deliver high quality, evidence-based policy outputs including briefings, position statements, and responses to consultations, developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
· Maintain a network of key contacts across parliament, the civil service, industry and civil society, using this network to amplify the NSPCC’s voice and maximise impact.
· Develop and maintain a high level of expertise on key policy areas, with lead responsibility for specified thematic areas.
· Analyse a wide range of primary and secondary sources of evidence (such as policy documents, academic literature and survey data) to develop innovative and evidence-based policy solutions to complex problems.
· Proactively identify threats and opportunities to our work programme, enabling the NSPCC to predict and react to changes in the external environment.
· Lead the delivery of NSPCC public affairs events, such as parliamentary receptions and roundtables (working with colleagues from across the organisation).
· Prepare high-quality briefings, summaries, and papers for internal and external audiences.
· Use strong project management skills to plan the delivery of policy development and aligned public affairs work, planning both your and colleagues’ time effectively.
· Represent the NSPCC on relevant internal and external advisory groups, meetings, and stakeholder events.
· Act as media spokesperson for the NSPCC on relevant subject areas, including live and pre-recorded broadcasts and interviews as well as background discussions with journalists on issues relating to policy expertise.
• Responsibilities for all Staff within the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate
There is a set of responsibilities for all staff within each directorate.
· A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
· To maintain an overview of child protection policy and practice
· To maintain an awareness of own and other’s health and safety and comply with NSPCC’s Health and Safety procedures
· An active commitment to promoting ED&I, safeguarding and trauma informed practice
· An agile approach to work
· To maintain and develop competence in the use of IT systems
Person specification
1. Strong public affairs and influencing skills, including excellent knowledge of parliamentary processes, sound political judgement, and proven ability to influence and build support amongst a variety of stakeholders – including Parliamentarians, civil servants, and regulators.
2. Excellent policy development skills, with demonstrable experience forming credible, evidence-based positions and producing policy outputs on complex and highly nuanced subject matter.
3. Excellent communication skills including the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively in a variety of formats for a range of audiences and very good oral presentation skills.
4. Strong analytical skills with proven ability to collate data from various sources, analyse findings and present them clearly and accurately to make a clear and compelling case for policy and legislative change.
5. Strong interpersonal skills to build and influence external networks and deal effectively and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Confidence in working as part of a team, with experience of working collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the successful delivery of projects.
7. Ability to work on own initiative with strong organisational and project management skills and demonstrable experience of delivering on competing priorities within a time-pressured environment.
8. Knowledge of online safety policy or issues affecting vulnerable groups is desirable.
Safer 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 Head of Strategic Projects and Management (Maternity Cover) will be pivotal in the Strategic Management Department, which is a supportive and hard-working team playing a critical role in the organisation. This role involves leading strategic and project management efforts, along with reporting for the Foundation and Academy Trust, to ensure a unified approach to strategic and operational changes. The individual will conduct research to identify, propose, and lead specific projects that enhance the organisation’s development and operations. Additionally, they will spearhead the execution of the Academy Trust’s growth strategy as agreed upon.
Purpose of the role
The Head of Strategic Projects and Management (Maternity Cover) will play a key role in the Strategic Management Department. The postholder will lead strategic and project management and reporting for the Foundation and Academy Trust, ensuring that there is a coordinated approach to strategic and operational change. The postholder will lead research, identifying, proposing and leading specific projects which will enhance the organisation’s development, operations and reach. The postholder will also lead the delivery of the Academy Trust’s growth strategy in its agreed form.
Responsibilities
Strategic Development
- Identify, propose and lead strategic development opportunities for the organisation. Conduct sector research to ensure that the Foundation’s strategy is data and environment-informed. Keep abreast of political developments in relation to MAT growth and development and investigate emerging opportunities in the field. Produce feasibility studies for prospective longer-term growth and development options in line with the overall Foundation Strategy.
- Develop and maintain an organisational analysis, including undertaking and presenting research on potential joiner schools and strategic partners, such as for joint ventures and new initiatives. Champion the Foundation Office’s adoption of Microsoft Viva Goals and the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework across various leadership groups, leveraging the platform as a tool for collaboration and strategic planning. This includes the delivery of training workshops and either leading or overseeing regular check-ins. Monitor and track major projects across the Foundation, supporting colleagues where required with project management oversight, visibility of key activity and effective resource allocation. Roll out and then embed the new major projects approval process across Academy Trust schools, ensuring consistent usage of the documentation and a commitment to continuous improvements. Maintain an engagement plan designed to attract and secure new joiner schools and strategic partners. Review and refine joiner school and strategic partner criteria on an ongoing basis in response to internal and external drivers. In collaboration with the External Relations Department, develop marketing and communications collateral linked to both the departmental and growth strategy.
Project Management and Reporting
- Have oversight of and manage the methodology, quality assurance and compliance of major organisational projects, ensuring that these projects are well-planned and well-executed, with appropriate approval, resourcing and evaluation. With the support of others, embed effective reporting processes across the organisation so that the Foundation Executive Committee and governance Groups, Committees and Boards benefit from a comprehensive schedule of reported information.
Growth Projects
- Conduct growth research with a focus on the current educational and political climate, looking to the Department of Education and West Midlands Regional Directorate for changes and updates to relevant policy. In the event of an academy conversion, transfer, or merger, the postholder would also undertake the following duties: Convene and manage a project group comprised of representatives from the school, the Academy Trust and Birmingham City Council if appropriate. Manage all project documentation (including a comprehensive and regularly updated project plan, a register of risks and issues, an action tracker, project meeting notes, and reports to Trustees). Lead a thorough due diligence process. Support the incoming school to run a consultation process. Liaise with the Academy Trust’s legal advisers, Birmingham City Council, the DfE and other parties to bring about the completion of necessary land transfers, funding agreements, commercial transfer agreements and any required supplementary agreements. Manage the school’s integration into the Academy Trust’s operating model, ensuring that operational leads from relevant departments are kept informed of the project’s progress and issues and deliver any integration requirements. Act as a point of contact and support for operational leads, presenting issues and information arising from the due diligence process advising where actions are required. Develop and manage conversion budgets in collaboration with the Finance Department. Report to the appropriate board on project progress and risk mitigation.
2026 Foundation Strategy
- Prepare for the next iteration of the Foundation Strategy, supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Strategic Management to research, write, communicate, refine, and then implement the strategy.
Leadership and Management
- Deputise for the Director of Strategic Management. Be accountable for the achievement of relevant objectives and associated key performance indicators set from the Foundation Strategy. As appropriate, represent the Foundation’s and Academy Trust’s interests in relevant internal and external fora. Play a full part in the life of the Foundation’s and Academy Trust’s communities and support its ethos. Be responsible for ensuring that relevant Foundation and Academy Trust policies are effectively implemented. Produce papers and report to appropriate Boards, Committees and Advisory Groups. Any other tasks which may be agreed from time to time with the post holder.
The post holder will be required to attend meetings (including evenings) and to travel off-site.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
General responsibilities and duties
- To support the wider department which is comprised of Governance and Risk and Compliance in addition to Strategic Projects and Management, providing ongoing advice and guidance to schools within the Foundation and growing the reputation of the department.
- To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission, and strategic aims and to actively support these.
- To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
- To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
- To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
- To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
- To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a project management environment within a complex organisational setting
- Knowledge of and experience in successfully applying recognised project management methodologies
- Experience of producing comprehensive research papers
- Experience of driving change and an ability to work on short and long term projects simultaneously to deliver against organisational objectives
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education environment
- Proven experience of delivering an academy conversion or transfer project to the desired outcome, on time and to budget
- Proven experience in the interpretation and application of legal advice
- Understanding of the educational landscape within Birmingham
Qualifications
Essential
Qualified to degree level with significant post qualification experience and in-depth professional knowledge acquired through experience
Evidence of continuing relevant professional and personal development
Competencies
Leader
- High expectations for all
- Collaborative spirit
- Vision
- Integrity
- Openness to learn
Leading
- Shaping the future
- Unlocking potential
- Ensuring impact
- Creating collective efficacy
- Contributing to Birmingham and beyond
General
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with substantial experience of writing succinct papers and documents and presenting information to senior stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse complex data
- Numeracy and analytical skills sufficient to be able to manage budgets effectively
- Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to harness collective strengths and work cross functionally to deliver success
- An excellent communicator, influential, credible, calm under pressure and able to deal effectively with a diverse range of issues
- Authoritative but diplomatic, willing to challenge constructively with strong influencing, persuading and negotiating skills
- Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and suppliers displaying confidence and gaining trust
- Politically astute and sensitive to the priorities and dynamics of a large educational organisation
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative to plan work effectively and prioritise tasks, staff and resources and work methodically under pressure
- A pragmatist with a positive and can-do attitude, willing to be hands on and understand the details where necessary
- Highly competent in using Microsoft Office applications
- Holding and articulating e a clear set of values and strong moral purpose that aligns with the Foundation’s mission An outstanding ambassador for the Foundation, displaying the Nolan principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
- Committed to safeguarding student safety
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- A customer focus, understanding a range of needs and delivering on those needs within the wider organisational priorities
- Ability to deliver at pace
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting twelve schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
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Millions of EU citizens live in the UK and have to adjust to the impact of Brexit and secure their rights under the EU Settlement Scheme. It is the most isolated and disadvantaged groups of EU citizens who are struggling the most. Our charity Settled is the leading advice and support provider for EU citizens in the UK. We have secured funding for 2 new posts targeted at addressing these needs. The first is for a Romanian speaker based in London and Kent who can address the needs of the Roma community, including making a short information video. The second will be based in Scotland and work particularly with homeless EU citizens. Both posts will be expected to develop relationships and work closely with other support organisations. Please submit a CV and a covering letter stating clearly which role you wish to apply for and setting out how you meet the person specification.
We will consider applications as they arrive so applicants are encouraged to apply early.
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We are seeking a Post 16 SEND Teacher to assist individuals aged 16 – 25 with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). Manchester Young Lives Learning Hubs offer a comprehensive learning environment where young people receive the necessary support to flourish and successfully transition to employment, further education, or training. We collaborate with young people to establish personal goals and targets that bolster their learning and development, and we provide chances to participate in work or volunteer placements.
In the role of a Post 16 SEND Teacher, you will join a close-knit team dedicated to creating a secure and supportive environment where young people can feel safe. Your responsibilities will include teaching Functional Skills in English and Maths to small groups of students with diverse abilities, as well as conducting dynamic and inventive enrichment activities to foster life and employability skills, encouraging young people to have confidence in themselves.
If you are passionate and committed to impacting the lives of young people, we encourage you to contact us. We welcome applications from experienced teachers looking to re-enter education in a non-traditional setting after a career break, as well as from newly qualified teachers with suitable experience in working with children and young people with additional needs. We allocate time for preparation and planning within your work schedule. This position is full-time, but we are open to discussing job sharing, reduced hours, or flexible working options with the ideal candidate.
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Purpose of the post
To lead the development of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) voice and influence in the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership. To support good population health and health inequality ambitions, specifically relating to healthy minds, children, young people and families and healthy communities.
To lead the development of valuable feedback loops between advocates and the VCSE sector, and to collaborate with the VCSA Insight and Impact Manager to produce insight reports that can be used to further influence system decisions.
To develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders operating at grassroots and strategic levels to ensure Health and Social Care services are being designed and commissioned with insight from the VCSE.
Background
This is an exciting new opportunity to develop a strategic approach to VCSE voice and influence across the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership to support good population health and health inequality ambitions, specifically relating to healthy minds, children young prole and families and healthy communities. These are three of the five priorities for our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership.
Our Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, in collaboration with Bradford Council and VCSE infrastructure support organisations, have commissioned a new transitional VCSE Activation Contract.
This contract will:
- Strengthen the Sector – through improving the capability of, and address weaknesses in, organisations that directly divert citizens from the statutory health and social care system.
- Activate the Voice and Influence of Citizens and the VCSE Sector to ensure insight and experience of diverse citizens and VCSE organisations inform and support activity which takes pressure off front line health and social care services.
- And will seek out the voices and insight of the most marginalised communities and those of the VCSE organisations that are working with and supporting those groups to achieve the outcome described above. This citizen voice is a key theme to how we make decisions across our place – Bradford District and Craven.
During this coming year we will work together as partners to focus on our shared ambition of people living ‘happy, healthy at home.’ Specifically, taking pressure off front health and care front line services, including children and young people’s services.
Special conditions
As part of this role, you will be required to work and travel across the Bradford District and Craven. While the VCS Alliance supports hybrid working, there is an expectation that you will be based at the office for at least two days per week.
Benefits
28 days annual leave per year (Pro Rata) plus bank holidays, an additional day of leave for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid working, workplace pension, opportunities for professional development and free office parking.
Notes
All jobs are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. This post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
Home based but must live in the Telford or Shropshire area
Fixed Term Contract
Salary £26,269.74 per annum
37 hours per week
Regular travel required within the local area
Fixed term contract until March 2025
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Youth Impact Domain, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need it. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.
Climb are an Prevention and Early Intervention Service for 10-17 year old's who may vulnerable to criminal exploitation and/or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. We offer 1-1 outreach support and access to positive diversionary activities in their local areas.
This is an exciting role within an established and expanding service across West Mercia. There are a number of varied, practitioner roles that are set to increase. We are currently looking for a Exploitation Practitioner to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
This role will support young people at risk of criminal exploitation or entering the criminal justice system; at an early intervention level. This will be through 1-1, direct work and support in accessing positive diversionary activities, therefore reducing the risk. It will also require excellent mutli-agency work.
This role is for people with a passion in supporting vulnerable young people on a 1-1 basis, in raising their aspirations, building their confidence, working together with professionals to ensure the most appropriate, robust and holistic support is offered to meet each individual's needs. A key part of this role will be your ability to positively impact the lives of Children and Young people.
You will need to be able to engage with professional colleagues also, have presentation skills, and be able to bring people together around mutual goals.
Although the contracts are home based, there will be a lot of daily travel across Telford or Shropshire area. Although there is no specific office base, you will be part of a geographically based team and will be well supported by the management team and all of your colleagues.
We have a robust induction period and encourage personal and professional development.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
Basic knowledge child exploitation
Relevant experience of working with a diverse range of complex young people
The ability to demonstrate and understand safeguarding and risk management.
Experience of Partnership and Multi-agency working
Excellent time management skills
Administrative skills
The ability to adhere to organisational quality standards and policies.
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society is a National Charitable organisation, which runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is 23rd July 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on 9th July 2024 onwards.
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Prospectus is excited to being working with UK Youth in their search for an IT Manager, who will manage the day-to-day IT operations of the charity. This is a full time, permanent position, based in London (Hybrid).
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
Reporting to the Head of Operational Improvement, the IT Manager will ensure the smooth and effective management of day-to-day IT operations, including operational management of all IT systems and their maintenance, governance, digital and data security, and procurement. The post holder will act as the first line of IT support, managing the service desk function of the IT team, ensuring an effective service for users across the charity. Finally, the IT Manager will manage and monitor IT data protection, ensuring GDPR is up kept throughout the organisation.
To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience in IT operational management, with experience resolving IT challenges. You will have strong technical knowledge in both software and hardware, including Microsoft 365, Cyber Essentials etc. You will have demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build rapport and relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisations. Finally, you will have an understanding and an appreciation of the work that UK Youth do, with empathy with the needs of young people.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don’t miss out.
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Digital Marketing Officer
Employer – Kids
Location –This is a remote position; however, you will need to travel to London around once a month for team meetings.
Salary – £27,000
Hours – 36 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Experience - 1-2+ years in marketing or communications or equivalent role, or a similar qualification.
Join our dynamic marketing team at Kids. We are a leading charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. We're experiencing an exciting surge in audience growth and engagement, fuelled by our recent rebranding, cutting-edge website, and innovative marketing strategies.
We are seeking a digitally-focused Marketing Officer to elevate our marketing and communications to new heights and to make a real impact. This role is pivotal in inspiring and engaging our diverse audiences, clearly communicating our mission, and contributing to our ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire and Engage: Communicate our vision and work to help children with SEND and their families through compelling campaigns.
- Multichannel Campaign Delivery: Execute campaigns across various channels for fundraising, service awareness, and relationship building.
- Customer Relationship Management: Develop and manage customer journeys and relationships for different types of contacts.
- Email Marketing: Create and send newsletters and campaign content using our email marketing platform.
- Social Media Management: Plan and deliver content across all social media channels to increase engagement and reach.
- Brand Champion: Position and manage the Kids brand, ensuring consistency and recognition both externally and internally.
- Content Creation: Collaborate with internal staff to produce branded content using Canva and other design programs, and coach others in design usage.
- Website Management: Oversee the content and functionality of the Kids website to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
- Audience Growth: Expand our online audience and database through effective campaign delivery, SEO, and other strategies.
- Branded Materials: Produce branded booklets and reports, including writing and managing design (in collaboration with external designers).
- Social Media Advertising: Assist in the delivery of social media advertising campaigns.
- Campaign Analysis: Analyse and report on campaign results to measure effectiveness and inform future strategies.
Personal Qualities:
- Natural communicator with the ability to appeal to various audiences.
- Creative thinker with a passion for design.
- Enjoys a role with diverse responsibilities.
- Organized and prefers working with a plan.
- Comfortable with data and process-related work and result analysis.
- Interested in CRM, customer journeys, and relationship nurturing.
- Capable of inspiring and motivating others.
Experience:
- Experience in marketing or communications campaigns targeting different audiences.
- Copywriting skills for various audience types.
- Familiarity with design programs and their use in engaging audiences.
- Proficiency in social media communications.
- Skills in content planning and management.
- Experience with website and content management platforms.
- Competence in using IT, including all Office programs.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a
- Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
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