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ABOUT SCI
The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), a registered charity, is an international forum where science meets business. Established in 1881 SCI’s main charitable objective is to advance the application of science into industry for public benefit, which it fulfils via events, publications and other activities. Today, with members in over 70 countries SCI facilitates open innovation, identifies and promotes emerging technologies in the areas of climate change and global health, and provides support for the next generation of scientists and engineers.
THE ROLE
SCI is based in central London and is looking to appoint a Front of House Receptionist to be the main point of contact for visitors to the building. The role will sit within the Premises team and is responsible for managing the reception desk, ensuring a high level of service is provided to visitors to the building, and dealing with venue hire queries. We are looking for an energetic, professional and presentable team player, with excellent communication and customer management skills, and who associates with the objectives of SCI. The role also provides administrative support for the CEO’s PA on an as required basis.
The SCI building is a grade 1 listed building based in the prestigious area of Belgravia, which houses tenants and provides conference facilities for external clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build experience in running a venue in a prime location.
SCI has a small and friendly team based in office. Flexibility and willingness to work with the wider team to achieve SCI’s objectives is crucial. Due to the nature of this role, it is office-based and candidates must be living in London.
Knowledge and skills required for this role
§ Demonstrable experience in a customer-management role in a professional organisation.
§ Professional, presentable and reliable, with excellent spoken and written English.
§ A degree in any subject or equivalent experience.
§ Excellent relationship management and communication skills, and able to be calm under pressure.
§ Able to handle venue hire queries and administrative tasks efficiently.
§ A team player but able to work independently when required.
§ Able to work in the UK.
APPLICATIONS
To apply please send a CV and cover letter outlining your skills, experience and how you are suited to this role. All applicants must confirm they can work the advertised hours and are London based.
Please note we will not be able to reply if you do not have the core skills and do not provide a cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE ROLE:
This role is a three-day position with an immediate start available. The Social Media Marketing Manager at Animal Justice Project will be responsible for developing and executing digital marketing strategies to drive engagement, increase donations, and raise awareness of the organisation's mission. The successful candidate will be crucial in expanding Animal Justice Project’s reach, driving campaign and fundraising efforts, and contributing to the mission of promoting a vegan world.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Strategic Planning, Content Planning and Campaign Management
• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies
• Utilise tools like ASANA, ManyChat and Trello
• Oversee content creation, including copywriting, visuals, videos and infographics
• Plan, execute, and optimise digital campaigns across social media channels
Managing High-Priority Tasks:
• Address and resolve high-priority tasks promptly
• Ensure timely responses to mentions and interactions
Reviewing and Approving New Content:
• Ensure content meets the needs of the target audience and supports campaign goals
• Evaluate content for accuracy, clarity, coherence, and adherence to brand guidelines
• Maintain a professional tone and verify content is free from errors
Platform-Specific Customisations:
• Develop and implement on-brand, platform-specific content
• Conduct audience research to tailor content for each platform
Coordination with Team Members and Partners:
• Collaborate with influencers, partners, and other organisations to support campaigns
• Work with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of marketing initiatives
• Support and guide staff in producing social media content
Pre-Launch Preparation and Campaign Launch:
• Create and manage pre-launch plans with detailed timelines and objectives
• Execute launch activities and address any issues promptly
Monthly Tasks (Analytics and Ads Management):
• Use data-driven insights to measure and optimise campaign performance
• Report on performance and evaluate success monthly
Ads Creation and Management:
• Work with the Fundraising Lead Gen and Campaigns team to create and manage ads on social media and Google
SEO and Keyword Research, Copywriting for Content:
• Conduct SEO research and craft compelling copy for digital content
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Proven Experience: At least 2 years in digital marketing, preferably in the non-profit sector or a cause-driven organisation
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and implement effective digital marketing strategies
• Campaign Management: Success in planning and managing digital campaigns with a proven track record of achieving goals
• Content Creation: Proficiency in creating impactful content across various digital channels
• Analytical Skills: Experience with analytics tools to track and analyse performance
• Collaborative Nature: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams and partners
• Passion for Animal Rights: Genuine commitment to animal rights and making a tangible difference
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Update the wider team on social media progress and insights
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director
• Participate in weekly team meetings and schedule additional meetings as needed
• Attend in-person meetings and events, including protests and actions, several times a year
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Fully remote work environment
• Pro rata share of 28 days leave (includes public holidays)
• Flexible working hours
• Workplace pension
• Paid development and training opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As an Engagement Centre Assistant, you’ll care for our supporters and guide them through their journey with Compassion. You’ll answer incoming enquiries and initiate outgoing enquiries by phone, SMS, email, letter, live chat and social media. You’ll help our supporters grow in engagement with their sponsored children and Compassion’s ministry.
By doing this well and delivering excellent customer service, you’ll encourage our supporters to participate fully in the global movement of Compassion so that together, we can release more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values
- Build relationships with supporters to ensure they are known, loved, connected, and ignited to action.
The successful candidate will have:
- Customer service experience. Demonstrated ability to engage customers and manage their inquiries effectively.
- Core computer and administration skills. Experience with basic office systems such as Outlook, Teams, and Word is required.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team. Pursues targets, maintains quality, and handles challenging inquiries with patience, prioritising supporters' interests.
- A great listener and communicator. Actively listens, balances friendliness with professionalism, adapts communication, and clearly explains complex situations.
- Adaptable, flexible, and resilient. Comfortable in fast-paced settings, meets objectives with high quality, handles tough inquiries patiently, and adapts to flexible schedules to prioritise supporters.
- There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)
Location, hours and benefits
Office-based at Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire
*Hybrid working is offered as a benefit, with a minimum of 40% of hours in the office.
For example, on a 35-hour contract, office presence will be required for 2 days in the office
Hours
Full-time | 35 hours per week OR
Part-time | 21 hours per week
You will be contracted to work between Monday to Saturday between 08:00 – 18:00, allowing for workload variations. However, the general working week will be Monday - Friday.
In return, you will get
- Flexible and sociable working environment
- Free parking
- Access to Compassion House gym with shower facilities
- Time in Lieu offered
- Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Income Protection & Group Life cover
- Private Medical & Dental cover
- Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
- Tea and Treat Tuesday
- Fully equipped kitchen area, with lunch and break out areas
- Hot-desking, sit where you want, when you want
- Weekly team prayers and devotionals
- Compassion updates and worship events
- Casual dress code
Apply by
10am on 16 September 2024
Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.
*Please submit your application as early as possible as Compassion UK reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed on application prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant applies.
Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.
We work in 29 countries partnering with 8,600 local churches within communities experiencing poverty.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37 hours per week, over 7 days (not currently trading on Sundays).
Salary: £25,253.25 per annum (a pay review is pending)
We offer many enhanced benefits including:
-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays
-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%
-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers
-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass
Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.
Location: The Children's Society Shop, Blaydon Shopping Precinct, Tyne & Wear.
Do you like being creative? have you got retail/management experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for a Shop Manager to lead our team in our BLAYDON SHOP. You will be working in a creative environment, working with donated goods to maximise sales and net contribution.
You will need to be driven and focused on making money, have good communication skills. As a shop manager you will manage an assistant shop manager along with a team of volunteers. You will need great people skills and be confident at working with people from different backgrounds to create a welcoming and positive experience for all our staff, volunteers and supporters.
The Children's Society 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.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27th September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 13th September.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Job Title: Finance Manager
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Location: Harmony House, Dagenham
About Us:
Harmony House is a community-focused charity in Dagenham dedicated to making a positive impact. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations and support our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day financial systems and provide regular updates to the CEO.
- Oversee payroll, budget setting, and financial reporting.
- Supervise the Finance Assistant and support nursery finance management.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
- Lead on audits, grant management, and financial planning.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience in financial management, preferably in the charity sector.
- Proficiency in budgeting, payroll, auditing, and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about making a difference and have the skills to match, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth and Children’s Brass Bands of Great Britain are the UK’s leading brass bands for children and teenagers.
We provide gifted young brass players and percussionists with opportunities for advanced music performance, musicianship development, leadership enhancement, and musical horizons expansion.
Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of these young musicians and we are recruiting house staff and lead house staff to look after them at our residential courses and concerts.
The young musicians in our Children's Band are aged between 8 and 13 and in our Youth Band between 14 and 19.
We exist to give the brightest young brass and percussion musicians the opportunity to develop their musicianship, play together and inspire others.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience of successfully securing grant funding? Could you help us find the funding we need to support our vital work? This is a new role with potential for increased hours in the future.
We are looking for someone who can put passion on paper in a way that shows funders why we are a cause worth supporting. This exciting new post holder will be working closely with the Director of the charity to develop this key role in supporting the growth of the charities income in order to continue the excellent work for which they are known. The role will follow a hybrid model with the expectation of at least one day a month in the Burton-on-Trent based centre.
As the Fundraising Grant and Bid Writer, you will be responsible for developing applications and implementing fundraising strategies to meet our goals. If successful, it is envisaged the post holder will continue beyond the initial 12-month contract, identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making organisations, and building strong partnerships that align with the organisation's values and mission.
Key Responsibilities:
· To develop and implement fundraising plans and strategies to meet fundraising targets.
· To carry out appropriate and detailed research and identify grants and funding that meet the needs of the charity.
· To clearly articulate the needs and impact that the income from trusts and grants will achieve and write successful bids.
· To tailor applications, addressing grant making priorities and / or requirements as specified by individual trusts, foundations or grant making bodies.
· To ensure all bids are managed, monitored, and evaluated to ensure maximum return and compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and guidelines.
· To monitor and report on fundraising progress, identifying areas for improvement.
· To diversify Eagle’s Nest funding streams, including developing in-kind funding streams that complement our work
· To identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making organisations.
As a result of the regular time onsite, this role meets the requirements for full safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
To awaken the potential and inspire dreams in young people not effectively engaged in mainstream education.
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Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex.
Sussex Community Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to work closely with the Head of Grants Programmes and wider team to support the management of the Chagossian Fund, one of the additional programmes managed by the Foundation and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Working in close partnership with FCDO and other local partners, you will ensure that the programme provides efficient and effective grant making support to meet the needs of Chagossian people living in Sussex.
The Sussex Community Foundation office is based in Lewes and there is regular travel to Crawley with the possibility of office space there.
Staff are working on a hybrid basis, attending the office 2-3 days per week.
At Sussex Community Foundation, we are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity, or ability. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and different communities. We know there are many ways to gain experience, so if you think you can do the job, please apply and tell us how you meet the criteria.
To Apply
Please submit your cv, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process therefore all applications should go through this channel.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate your needs.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9th September 2024 midday
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16th September 2024
Please ensure that you submit a covering letter to support your application.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with legal experience to join us as a Paralegal and provide the support we need to help us deliver an effective local service. This is an exciting opportunity, and you will play a key part in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the Role
You will assist our solicitors to maintain an active litigation caseload under Legal Aid to enable homeless people, as well as those with housing and related problems, to enforce their rights. Your role will include carrying out casework as directed by the Solicitors, taking instructions and witness statements, drafting letters, making applications and providing court representation. You will also ensure time recording and income targets are met.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
You will need a sound understanding of housing and homelessness law and the housing issues people in Norfolk are facing. You have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing and can adapt your communication style to your audience as well as being familiar with case management systems to record your work. If you have knowledge of Legal Aid this would be an advantage but is not essential. You enjoy collaborating as part of a team, respond quickly and positively to change and are not afraid to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas when appropriate.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
About the Team
Our Legal team is based around England and is made up of over 100 people, delivering housing advice and litigation services for our clients. We work closely with other teams in Shelter Services, taking referrals from them including certified litigation work, controlled work and as part of the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service.
The role is based in our Norfolk Hub, where we have provided housing advice for over 25 years, with offices in Norwich and Kings Lynn and Court Desks in Norwich, Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth County Courts. We work within communities to understand and respond to the housing issues they have and work in partnership to deliver our priorities: supporting people with additional needs, combatting discrimination and disrepair in the private rented sector and fair access to and delivery of social housing throughout Norfolk.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Business Development Network Manager to join the St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known – the SVP). The ideal candidate will use keen networking and communication skills to develop fresh opportunities and projects that are both profitable and in line with our values and social responsibilities, from new shops to recycling and reuse projects. By working closely with Councils, Charities and Organisations you will build partnerships and open new prospects for ethical commercial enterprise, bolstering our profile and ability to help those in need.
You must have an eye for new and innovative avenues for outreach and business opportunity. You must also be able to support those ambitions with costed business plans, and use your initiative and determination to see those plans to completion. You must be able to liaise with a broad spectrum of individuals from contractors and suppliers, to SVP members, to key stakeholders. You will need an affinity for charity, and an appreciation that the aim of these commercial endeavours is to make a positive difference for the local community.
If you would like a role with a strong focus on networking, negotiation, and the development of projects and social enterprise, that will allow you to use your skills in an organisation that seeks to make the world a better place, then we would love to hear from you.
We are an inclusive and flexible employer committed to our staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is also accredited IIP at Silver level and we are very proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week
Location = Home based, but with frequent travel and possible overnight stays as required
Contract = Permanent
Salary = £37,850.00 per annum
Requiements = This role is subject to 2 satisfactory references
Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days (pro rata) with service, employee assistant programme, retail discounts, an extra day off on your birthday, buy / sell holiday scheme, cycle to work scheme, free will writing, 1x annual salary death in service benefit and lots more.
Your main responsibilities:
- Seek and develop Social Enterprise projects in keeping with our values which are financially viable and meet the need of the communities involved.
- Work with Local Councils, Government bodies and other organisations in the regeneration of the high street, finding new shop opportunities, and developing profitable recycling and reuse projects.
- Build links and partnerships with Universities and similar organisations and deliver rummage sales, kilo sales, pop up shops and donation drives.
- Explore opportunities and develop projects that collaborate with like-minded organisations and corporate businesses.
- To contribute, develop, manage, and report on financial budgets, income and costs regularly with a focus on net surplus generation, working closely with the Finance department.
- Have an understanding of other SVP work and be able to promote it to external contacts appropriately, and work with SVP members to compliment their work and develop links.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Proven track record in researching, negotiating and developing new and net surplus generating projects
- Experience of financial management and budgetary control, and proven ability in business planning, and maximisation of net surplus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and evidence of using them to communicate with different audiences
- Excellent and natural networking, influencing and negotiating skills, including the ability to collaborate and build partnerships through the development of contacts with senior external stakeholders
- IT literate with good competence in the use of Microsoft Office
- Good standard of Education, preferably to Higher or Degree level
How to apply:
If you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please click the 'Apply now' button. If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please let us know.
Closing date = 15th September 2024
Interviews = TBC
Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none. If you have any further questions, please contact the HR Team.
Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.
About the SVP:
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fancy being our Head of Estates and Facilities?
We have an exciting new opportunity at Willowbrook Hospice in Prescot – an Independent Charity which operates a Specialist Palliative Care Unit for patients across Knowsley and St Helens – for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team as we look to recruit a new Head of Estates and Facilities. This is a key role in the 8 person-strong Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the hospice estate, retail units and all patient-facing services. You will have full responsibility for key teams providing crucial services across Willowbrook, covering:
· Maintenance
· Catering
· Housekeeping
· Gardening
Role Description
This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, mainly working Monday to Friday. Although the role is both strategic and operational, it includes being responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all Willowbrook buildings and facilities, managing patient facing services in the Hospice building, managing budgets, line managing teams and handling procurement activities on a day-to-day basis. The post holder will develop a plan of work that continues to improve and enhance our patient services and facilities whilst ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and other relevant standards and best practice.
Required Qualifications
- Facility Management (FM) and Procurement skills and experience
- Analytical Skills and Budgeting expertise
- successful Line Management experience
- Strong understanding of healthcare facilities management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant qualifications in Health and Safety (NEBOSH)
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Service Manager - Night Shelters
Location: On site at our office – Argon House, Argon Mews, London, SW6 1BJ
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Operations & Service Development
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (5 days per week)
About you
As the Service Manager for our night shelter service, you’ll be at the heart of Glass Door’s mission, delivering the largest network of night shelters in the UK. This pivotal role offers you the chance to make a real difference by managing a dedicated team across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality, consistent service that supports our guests to build a route out of homelessness. We’re looking for a dynamic, proactive leader with a passion for problem-solving and a compassionate service delivery.
What you will do as part of our team
The Service Manager is responsible for the following:
Service delivery
· Lead all aspects of the planning, preparation, and delivery of the night shelter service.
· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, directly engaging with staff and guests to ensure high-quality service delivery.
· Ensure operational policies are consistently followed, providing guests with a reliable and uniform service experience.
· Manage the rota across three night shelters to maintain adequate staffing at all times.
· Manage a fleet of three vehicles used for the night shelters, ensuring their availability and maintenance.
· Ensure all staff are fully aware of service provisions, requirements, and expectations.
· Lead the continuous improvement of the shelter service to better meet guest needs.
· Ensure due diligence is performed, and that reporting and records are accurately maintained.
· Collaborate with the Head of Operations & Service Development to keep expenditures and income within agreed budget limits.
· Liaise with casework colleagues to ensure seamless collaboration between night shelter and casework staff.
· Ensure the night shelters are aligned with other statutory and charity services to best meet the needs of our guests.
· Conduct and maintain annual general and fire risk assessments for each shelter venue; actively maintain the service-level risk register and contribute to organisational risk register.
· Promptly raise concerns and safeguarding issues in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
· Ensure policies and procedures are up-to-date with annual reviews, and provide staff with training and guidance on compliance and best practices.
Management
· Manage and supervise a seasonal staff team of approximately 40 individuals.
· Oversee the full employee lifecycle management, including: recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
· Lead the recruitment and training of seasonal shelter staff.
· Provide high-quality support and line management to night shelter staff, delivering clear guidance, support, and effective leadership.
· Ensure excellent performance management, support, and supervision of Night Shelter Managers and staff, including monitoring annual leave and addressing performance issues in line with Glass Door’s policies.
· Empower seasonal managers to deliver high-quality, safe support and effective guest management in accordance with Glass Door policies and procedures.
· Regularly monitor the quality of support and service by conducting site visits to the night shelters.
· Organise and deliver a comprehensive training programme for shelter staff.
· Facilitate regular supervision and team meetings to promote effective teamwork and communication.
· Ensure the In-form system is utilised efficiently by shelter staff, with timely updates to reports, and prompt, accurate record-keeping.
· Provide timely support, advice, and guidance to staff as needed.
Service Development and Planning
· Play a lead role in the annual planning of the night shelter service and contribute to the annual services business plan.
· Drive the achievement of organisational targets and objectives as outlined in Glass Door’s business plan.
Additional
· Cultivate positive relationships with guests, staff, professionals, partners, suppliers, and the local community.
· Provide up to date, shelter specific information as appropriate, for cross organisation usage
· To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Glass Door.
· Carry out the functions of the post with proper regard to Glass Door’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Person Specification
Essential:
· Proven experience working with and understanding the needs of people experiencing homelessness or similar disadvantaged groups.
· Experience in leading a service and managing frontline teams.
· Demonstrated problem-solving abilities through proactive learning.
· Understanding and appreciation of trauma-informed care.
· Valid driving license for manual transmission with the willingness to drive the Glass Door vehicles.
· Ability to work independently, with strong decision-making skills and initiative.
· Highly organised with excellent time-management abilities.
· Exceptional communication skills, adaptable to various styles and approaches.
· Strong IT proficiency, including advanced Microsoft Office skills.
· Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, with the flexibility to cover shifts in emergencies. Time off in lieu provided.
· Proactive approach in resolving challenging situations and achieving desired outcomes.
· Empathetic and professional in handling challenging circumstances.
· Ability to implement and adhere to health and safety, HR, and operational policies.
· Strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
Desirable:
· Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in AI tools and technologies, with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software or web applications.
· Relevant training or certifications (e.g., project management, trauma-informed care, IOSH Managing Safely).
· A lived experience of homelessness.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.
At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.
You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.
In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
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Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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Job Title: Project Planner
Salary: £53,507.57 per annum(Band G, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)
Location: Gilwell with Hybrid (Remote working can be considered)
Contract Type: Fixed Term - up to November 2025
Working Hours: 35
About The Role:
As a Project Planner, you will be at the heart of our organization, playing a key role in the successful delivery of our strategic projects. You will work closely with various stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and sequence projects that align with our goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Project Prioritisation & Sequencing: Lead the prioritization and sequencing of impactful projects
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporate them into project plans
• Planning & Scoping: Develop detailed project plans, including scopes, timelines, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project delivery
What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience in project planning and management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
• A strong sense of accountability and empowerment in a values-based culture
What We Offer:
• A Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and you’re encouraged to bring your best self to work
• Professional Development: Regular opportunities for upskilling, problem-solving, and professional growth through dedicated development days
• Impactful Work: The chance to work on projects that make a significant difference in the lives of young people and volunteers
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Why work for us
Benefits
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.
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Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024
There will be two interview stages
Interviews will be held online: 1st stage interviews - Friday 13th September 2024
2nd stage interviews - Thursday 19th September 2024
Successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date. Due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact applicants who were not successful. Therefore, if you don’t receive a response within seven days please assume that you were unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note that we do not accept CV’s only for this role. All application for this vacancy must include a CV and Supporting Statement.
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
About us
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. We have 108 acres available for fun and adventure for young people to experience the freedom of the outdoors.
The Head of Governance and Compliance is looking for a full-time Governance Coordinator to support the Governance Team at KCLSU.
The Governance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Head of Governance and Compliance with the delivery of the KCLSU Governance Strategy. This includes supporting all aspects of corporate governance for KCLSU: in particular assisting with the timely review of policies and procedures; supporting the complaints management and reporting process (non-election); and coordinating our External Speaker processes for our student activity groups. The post-holder will also assist in the communication of Governance across KCLSU and support the process of staff and Trustee engagement with the Governance Strategy.
The post provides an opportunity to learn the functions and operations of effective governance in a charity and education setting
Governance Coordinator (Visiting Speakers) Role
The requirements and responsibilities of this role are central to understanding what is expected and these can be found in the role profile. To be performing well in this area, you must be fulfilling the overall purpose of the role and visibly demonstrating the main accountabilities of the job. This does not always mean that you are expected to fulfil every single responsibility, and you will agree priorities with your manager within the scope of your role profile. You should make sure that you and your manager are broadly happy that your role profile is up to date
The Governance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Head of Governance and Compliance with the delivery of the KCLSU Governance Strategy. This includes supporting all aspects of corporate governance for KCLSU: in particular assisting with the timely review of policies and procedures; supporting the complaints management and reporting process (non-election); and coordinating our Visiting Speaker processes for our Student Activity Groups. The post-holder will also assist in the communication of Governance across KCLSU and support the process of staff and Trustee engagement with the Governance Strategy.
The post provides an opportunity to learn the functions and operations of effective governance in a charity and education setting.
Core Tasks:
Visiting Speakers Responsibility:
Our Governance Coordinator is the key point of contact for all External Speaker bookings by KCLSU student societies and activity groups.
Responsibilities include:
- Complete initial checks, and any required risk assessments, for all external speaker bookings, against the trigger criteria within the policy.
- Coordinate mitigations such as chairing training for events that are high risk.
- Liaise with Kings to enable student groups with external speakers to book rooms for events.
- Organise meetings with student groups to improve awareness, knowledge and understanding of how the KCLSU works to support freedom of speech at King’s.
- Work with the Head of Governance and Compliance on issues arising from External Speaker events or risk assessments.
- Support reviews and provide data for the Trustee Board or Sub-Committees as required.
- Maintain and continue the development of automated recording processes to record, track and analyse trends for visiting speakers.
- Support the Head of Governance and Compliance in developing and delivering student group training and inductions for trustees and staff as required.
- Coordinate the work of the Governance Assistant in liaising with students and societies regarding arrangements for low to medium risk events, where no referrals need to be made for a full, joint risk assessment with King’s.
- Support the joint KCLSU and King’s College London freedom of speech initiatives through the work of the Freedom of Speech Advisory Group (FESAG) (Operations Group), agenda setting and servicing meetings
The post-holders shall also:
- Assist with the planning and scheduling of governance and policy related agenda items for the annual cycle of Board and Sub-Committee meetings;
- Support the governance-related policy review process, including developing new or updated policies, and their effective implementation;
- Provide support for the effective communication of Board and Sub-Committee information (non-confidential) to staff and student community to meet the requirements of the Articles;
- Jointly service with the Head of Governance and Compliance taking minutes for meetings for Board, Sub-committees and other governance events;
- Take meeting notes for the Head of Governance and Compliance’s project meetings as required;
- Assist with the updating of annual policy and governance documents ready for incoming Officer and Student Trustee training;
- Ensure the policy and governance sections of the KCLSU website are kept up to date with new policies and procedures.
- Service the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Committee.
A successful candidate must have:
- Experience of working in a busy administration role and ability to manage time effectively.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment with varying demands and deadlines.
- Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes during meetings.
- Experience of building effective working relationships and communicating effectively with a wide variety of audiences.
- Experience of organising time and resources effectively and prioritising workload.
- Experience of producing reports and presentations.
- Experience of writing policies, procedure and guidance.
- Experience of following procedures and maintaining accurate records for reporting purposes.
- Experience of training others (internal audiences) on aspects of the role for induction and knowledge sharing purposes.
- Experience of working in incident management/health and safety would be beneficial.
For further details and Person Specification, please review our Job Pack below.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
- Discounts and Venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to Kings Libraries
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!