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Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have an exciting opportunity for two advocates to join the team.

Location: Nottingham

Hours: 1 x 10-hour position, 1 x 18.5-hour position

Salary: £6,332.85 per annum (10-hour position), £11,715.77 per annum (18.5-hour position)

Tenure: Part Time, Permanent

Closing date: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024

About Us:

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire is the largest local independent charity providing a wide range of services for older and vulnerable people.

Advocate – The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an empathetic, and caring individual to provide a Residents’ Representative Service to residents and their relatives in Nottingham City residential and nursing homes for those 18 and over, as well as for a Patients’ Representative working across Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital with older and vulnerable people. 

Do you have the skills to represent, advocate and support people and their families, enabling them to make informed decisions around a wide variety of issues? Would you like a busy and diverse role which sees you working in care homes or hospitals, liaising with statutory and 3rd party organisations to help older and vulnerable people to achieve their desired outcomes and get their voices heard? If so, we’d like to hear from you!

Advocate – Hours:

1 x 10-hour per week position

£6,332.85 per annum

Home, care homes and community based

1 x 18.5-hour per week position

£11,715.77 per annum

Hospital based with an element of home working

(10 hour and 18.5 hour – can be combined to make one 28.5 hour per week position)

Advocate – You:

- A good understanding of the needs and concerns of older and/or vulnerable people

- You will be self-motivated, yet a team player, with excellent communication, organisational and strong IT skills

- Be committed to the values of Age UK Notts

- Experience of providing advocacy is not essential as full training will be given

- Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for the care home position (Age UK Notts is committed to making reasonable adjustments, so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive, your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability)

Advocate – Benefits:

- 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata), rising by 1 day a year, to a maximum of 32 days

- Additional 8 public holidays leave

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Discounted tickets to the theatre, music venues, comedy and sporting events

- Exclusive Age UK Discounts for shopping, travel, home, technology, days out, holidays and much more

- 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules)

- Blue Light Card

How to Apply

To submit your application for this exciting Advocate opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024

Age UK Notts promotes equality and diversity.

Registered Charity Number: 1067881

Events Manager.
Salary: c£41,000 plus £3,333 Inner London Allowance per annum.
Location: London.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract covering Maternity leave for 12 months ,35 hours per week.

Benefits:  
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

Why Action for Children?  
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role 

Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the Events team playing a vital role in achieving that ambition, working together with the Philanthropy and High Value Operations teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Events Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. You will play a key role in delivering our strategy by expertly leading a portfolio of high value fundraising and stewardship events, maintaining strong relationships with some of Action for Children's closest and most important supporters. Delivering both existing events and driving forward new initiatives which will maximise vital unrestricted income and generate committed long-term engagement and opportunities from a high value audience.

How you'll help to create brighter futures by
- Collaboratively working with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Policy (FCP) to lead a schedule of events, maximising existing high value volunteer board and committee-led events and lead the creative development of new fundraising and stewardship event opportunities.
- Leading and developing relationships with high value volunteer event boards, committee members, senior staff and senior corporate contacts; maximising their support through providing outstanding donor care and securing high level buy in for new and existing events.
- Developing and implementing individual solicitation and stewardship plans for event board and committee.
- Providing line management and development support within the team to drive performance.
- Being accountable for income targets and expenditure, ensuring the targeted ROI is achieved for your event portfolio.

Let's talk about you 

It's an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

- Significant experience of working in the Public or Third Sector, within an Events role.
- Substantial experience of project managing complex fundraising events to meet or exceed agreed income targets in excess of £100,000 per event.
- Proven experience of developing and stewarding excellent relationships with senior level supporters.
- Experience of working with and managing fundraising committees or boards.
- Experience of managing external suppliers and understanding agreements and contracts.
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of media and formats with the ability to adapt communications effectively to suit a range of supporters, flexing to suit different audiences.
- Confident presenter able to sell Action for Children's vision with passion and gravitas.
- Willingness to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings / weekends as and when required.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. 

Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Want to know more about Action for Children?

Closing Date: Friday 13th December 2024.
Interviews will be week commencing 16th December 2024.

The Opportunity   

The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.   

The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 12 months

1. Achieving Results 

• Organising, supporting and delivering skills sessions, partner events, university trips, both in person and virtually across SMF cities and other parts of the UK. 
• Coordinating logistics for virtual and in-person events, including content creation, securing venues and speakers, producing webinars and video calls, advertising events, collating attendee lists and compiling feedback/evaluation 
• Coordinating logistics of 6F/S5-6 and undergraduate internships, including but not limited to, internship advertising and student selection, liaising with students and employers throughout internship delivery, and compiling student feedback/evaluation 
• Collaborating with SMF STAR Support partners to support the young people on our programme in their applications for internships and graduate roles 
• Assisting with the organisation and delivery of in-person residential programmes for students from across the country 
• Creating digital resources and supporting services that help APP students with university applications and internship and career opportunities 
• Staying on site (day and overnight visits) for residential programmes and/or university visits when the need arises 
• Support the running of the Social Mobility Foundation’s Mentoring Programme, including but not limited to, mentor recruitment, student and mentor matching and monitoring the relationship of participants and their mentors in assigned sectors 
• Building relationships with schools and employers to promote and gain support for SMF’s programmes, including visiting and presenting in schools in the coordinator’s region and engaging virtually with schools and employers across the UK 
• Marking student applications to the Aspiring Professionals Programme and onboarding students across the UK 

2. Self-management 

• Taking a problem-solving approach to the role, escalating issues as needed 
• Managing work across a range of areas simultaneously 
• Developing a strong understanding of the SMF’s work and social mobility across the UK, demonstrating SMF values in all work 
• Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its student participants and target schools and colleges  
• Using initiative to ensure effective liaison between the SMF and its employer partners 

3. Delivering Excellence 

• Maintaining excellent monitoring, evaluation and tracking procedures for student progress and the effectiveness of activities and events; compiling reports as required   
• Undertaking all relevant activities to ensure all stakeholder relationships are well maintained, including meetings and email/letter correspondence, general admin tasks, and the resolution of any complaints 

4. Collaboration 

• Primary point of contact with students across the UK 
• Maintaining shared inboxes across teams within the SMF 
• Supporting the Impact and Strategy Team with programme pilots, as and when necessary 
• Other duties, as required by the management team, to assist the operation of the SMF’s activities   

Person Specification

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills   
• Strong administration skills and confidence with using IT 
• Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations in face-to-face and virtual settings 
• Experience of relationship management and/or customer service 
• Excellent attention to detail when undertaking tasks 
• Ability to work as part of a small team 
• Hard-working and efficient 
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and work independently 
• Ability to adapt to new situations as they arise, and problem solve effectively 
• Committed to the aims of the charity 

We value ability and potential more than specific experience, and we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage applications from people from low socio-economic backgrounds, from people who are care-experienced, and from people who are Black, Asian or of minoritised ethnicity.   

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave pro rata’d, plus bank holidays.
• Time off in lieu for work outside contractual hours.
• 5% employer pension contribution after a satisfactory completion of a three-month probation period.
• Flexible working hours.   

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59, Wednesday 11th December
 

• A letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience. Please ensure a contact number is included.  
• A short statement answering the question: What do you think are the main concerns the young people that SMF target face regarding access to universities and professions? (500 words maximum) 

Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered. 
 

Interviews: First round interviews will take place from 16th December 2024. Interview candidates may be asked to complete online tests; this will be arranged after interview. 

This role is being advertised as a Customer Service Advisor however the successful applicant will be employed as a Client Care Coordinator

Join our Award-Winning Contact Centre where clients come first and excellence is standard!

Work in our team as a Client Care Coordinator and be the friendly voice our clients rely on when they need us most! Whether it's over the phone, through a scheduled appointment, or via online chat, you'll be their go-to person, making sure every interaction is smooth and stress-free. You'll be joining a team of over 150 dedicated colleagues across three contact centres. We're all about teamwork and support, so you'll always feel connected and motivated!

Find balance and make an impact—join us with the flexibility of hybrid working!

Enjoy a set two-week rotating schedule with shifts being 8 AM to 4 PM and 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, plus one Saturday or Sunday shift every two weeks, with a day off during the week. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Successful candidates will start on 13th January and will complete 4 weeks of training (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm). Ready for the next step? Come join us!

What's in it for You?

In addition to a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, we offer an impressive benefits package that goes beyond the basics: 

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary with opportunities for progression, up to 5% employer pension contribution, and thousands of perks through Blue Light card.
• Health and Wellness: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Doctor Line for over-the-phone GP consultations, and dedicated Mental Health First Aiders.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule, a Birthday Bonus day off, and competitive family-friendly benefits.
• Career Development: Paid training, opportunities for accredited apprenticeship programs, and potential for career progression

£48,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Programmes Adviser, to provide expert technical programmatic guidance and insights on Gender and Child Protection across income, influence and impact outcomes for UNICEF UK.

This role sits within the International Programmes Impact Team in the wider Programme Impact and Partnership Assurance (PIPA) Department within the Philanthropy & Partnership Directorate and will involve providing support and advice on Gender and Child Protection initiatives at UNICEF UK and developing and strengthening relationships with the UNICEF global family.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 6 January 2025.

First round interview date: Thursday 16 January 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

Second round interview date: Wednesday 22 January 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

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

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

of programmes and support for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

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

The successful candidate will:

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

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

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

West London Centre for Counselling is a well-established and successful charity which currently provides free counselling to the local community through NHS Talking Therapies in Hammersmith and Fulham. We are now looking for an efficient Administrator to play a key role in supporting the Centre and its staff. The position involves updating the secure database with appointments and clinical information, handling enquiries by email and telephone, providing receptionist duties, and contributing to the overall smooth running of the Centre.

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and exceptionally clear verbal and written communication skills.

This role could be EITHER a full time, 5-day-per-week position (35h pw), with at least one evening shift per week (until 9pm); OR it could be a 4-day-per-week position (28h pw), again with at least one evening shift per week (until 9pm).

The salary for this role is £28,000 for full time, or pro-rata for part time.

The job description and person specification are attached.

Please make your application in writing showing how your experience and knowledge meet the person specification.

WLCC is committed to accessibility, inclusion and a fair recruitment process. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements regarding your application, please contact us.

About the role

WorldSkills UK is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to support our Financial Controller within a small Finance and Procurement team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance operations, high reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency. They should be able to operate independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation, supporting them with financial insights and guidance. This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is committed to supporting WorldSkills UK’s strategic and financial objectives.

Role purpose

This role supports the Financial Controller with the day-to-day operations of the Finance and Procurement team, ensuring that financial transaction postings are complete and accurate in preparation for the management accounts. It involves working closely with colleagues across the organisation, providing assistance with financial queries and promoting smooth, efficient financial operations.

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Ensure the accurate, timely processing of financial transactions, helping to ensure efficient operations

• Prepare and process invoices and Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and timely handling.

• Prepare weekly payment runs and expense claim processing, helping to ensure consistent, smooth operations.

• Work on bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations, assisting in resolving queries to maintain accurate records.

2. Ensure the monthly payroll preparation and processing ensuring accuracy and timely processing of any changes:

• Prepare monthly payroll and pension contributions payments ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines as instructed by HR.

• Maintain electronic records for payroll, assisting with year-end documentation and ensuring compliance.

3. Lead on the provision of financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility:

• Manage Sage 2000 and Sicon/WAP updates and troubleshooting, providing assistance to other colleagues as needed.

• Maintain organised electronic filing systems to ensure accessible and reliably data for reporting and audits.

4. Leading the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion:

• Under the guidance of the Financial Controller, conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations helping to identify and resolve any discrepancies.

• Support end-of-year preparation to ensure compliance with statutory reporting and thorough, accurate record-keeping.

5. Provide support to the Financial Controller in budgeting and forecasting:

• Assist the Financial Controller with budget preparation and forecasting, contributing to analysis that informs strategic decisions.

• Perform variance analysis, identifying deviations from budgets and aiding in explanations and corrective recommendations.

6. Prepare records and documentation for audits and grant claims, supporting compliance

• Assist in gathering documentation for audits, ensure necessary information is organised and available.

• Support monthly grant claims by helping to ensure accurate documentation that aligns with funding requirements.

7. Ensure tax in particular VAT compliance tasks are completed accurately, meeting regulatory requirements:

• Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of VAT returns, in adherence to tax regulations.

• Support end-of-year tasks, such as generating P11d returns, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

General

In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:

• Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.
• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
• WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the Finance and Procurement team and the wider organisation.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.

Person specification

Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• AAT Qualified or ACCA/CIMA Part qualified [E].

• Experience of working with Sage 200 Professional, 50 Payroll and Sicon/WAP [D].

• Chairty finance experience is beneficial [D].

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong analytical abilities to break down financial data and issues into component parts, identifying root causes and making systematic, rational judgments based on relevant information [E].

• Proficient written communication skills, able to convey financial information clearly and concisely in reports, emails, and other documentation [E].

• Knowledge of partial exemption VAT regulations and processes [E].

• Proven experience in managing staff, including recruitment, setting objectives, and supporting staff development [E].

• Skilled at presenting complex financial information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences [E].

• Able to build and maintain effective relationships, working respectfully and collaboratively with others [E].

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in IT systems and packages, including Excel and databases [E].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Highly reliable and trustworthy, demonstrating integrity and a high level of ethical standards [E].
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively with general guidance [E].
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills [E].
• Adaptable and open to new ideas, flexible in working methods [E].
• Able to remain calm, focused, and productive in a variety of work environments, including under pressure [E].
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach to work [E].
• Positive and encouraging, with the ability to support and motivate others [E].

Special circumstances:

• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [D].
• Able to spend time away from home [D].

Please see attached Application Pack for further details on how to apply.

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.

Who We’re Looking For and why join us

At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move. 

With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.

This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.

Role Overview: 

The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

   • Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.

   • Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.

2. Strategic Planning

   • Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.

   • Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.

3. Lead the Management Team

   • Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.

   • Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.

   • Embed and promote robust accountability.

4. Governance

   • Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.

   • Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.

6. HR Oversight & Staff Development

   • Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.

   • Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.

7. Fundraising & Financial Oversight

   • Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.

   • Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.

8. External Representation & Advocacy

   • Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.

   • Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

   • Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices. 

   • Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.

• Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.

• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.

• Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.

• Be responsive

• Culturally sensitive

• Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.

• A dynamic and innovative self-starter.

• Be highly organised.

• Be an active listener and a progressive leader.

• Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.

• Fluent in English.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.

• A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.

• Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.

• Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.

• Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.

• Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.

Job Title

Graduate Commercial Bid Writer

Grade

GRADE 7

Reports to

Head of Commercial Bid Writing  

Responsible for

N/A

Job purpose

As part of the bid writing team be accountable for writing multi million pound winning bids for agreed contracts, tenders and frameworks in line with the agreed operating model, enabling United Response to retain and grow income in a sustainable way.

Key responsibilities

Bid writing

· Writing high quality and innovative responses in tenders and framework that are representative of United Response work in collaboration with Operation colleagues and Relationship Managers that will lead to winning multi million pound partnerships

· Working closely with the Principle Commercial Bid Writer, Heads of business development, operational subject matter experts to ensure that all tenders, are written to an excellent standard and meet necessary criteria within internal and procurement timeframes.

· Editing and copywriting content to provide consistent and engaging written submissions.

· To articulate and illustrate information provided to you as well as work up concepts into creative and innovative ideas, in line with The United Response strategy and brand. This will include research, example gathering, development of new initiatives and engaging internal and external stakeholders, to include in model development and submissions which will lead to significant increases in income.

· Working with the Principle Commercial Bid Writer to develop a library of sector leading stock responses ensuring tools, examples and information are kept up to date and properly represents the work we do

· Write excellent bids, that bring our offer to life and win UR the contracts

Budgets and Critical Analysis

· Develop comprehensive blue prints for each of our contracts, which will include:

o Rigorous and comprehensive cost benefit analysis for all of our services and bids.

o Experience of developing significant comprehensive budgets for bids to ensure that the ROI is met ensuring sustainable contracts.

o A full risk assessment for the contract to inform decision making for a bid no bid scenario.

Best Practice and Learning

· Keep abreast of latest innovations and research to include in responses.

· Work with colleagues in Operational, Quality and Practice teams to ensure the best practice is shared and knowledge and management information is both used in tenders and available to the organisation.

· Research and data collection for bids, contributing as actively to bespoke model design and innovation development.

· Evaluate and improve future submissions utilising bid feedback and good practice from successful bids, taking a lead and ownership of the Response Library.

Opportunities

· Develop strong and effective communication and relationships across the organisation to understand opportunities and requirements that will take key stakeholders on the bid development journey.

Information & Governance

· Ensure that all processes, procedures and systems to support income generation are followed in accordance with best practice and Information Governance Policies.

· Ensure that United Response and partner’s intellectual property and commercially sensitive information is protected and used appropriately.

· Ensure confidentiality of our people and the people we support is maintained at all times.

Service User Engagement

· Always act as a champion of United Response and local partnerships internally and externally, modelling appropriate behaviours.

· Engage in and instigate true co-production, devolved decision making and strengthening the voices of the people we support.

· Develop and/or build strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and where required commissioners.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Part One – Experience

We will be looking for evidence of your:

· Credibility in your potential to write multi million pound sector leading bids and frameworks in the social care sector.

· Credibility in building relationships with operational colleagues and other key stakeholders.

· Credibility in developing rigorous and comprehensive cost benefit analysis for multi million-pound contracts and tenders.

· Supporting colleagues to think differently, developing bids that are easy to read and impactful.

· Understanding of how to deliver social purpose in a business-like manner, good business and financial planning skills and proven track record in delivering against financial targets and managing business risk.

· Commitment to co-production with people we support and their families/advocates.

Part Two - Key Competencies

We will be looking for evidence that you:

· Exceptional writing and communication skills.

· Analytical with an eye for detail.

· Have strong & practical understanding of how to write powerful bids in personalised public services.

· Can critically appraise ideas, proposals, and operating models to ensure that the bids we submit are deliverable and achieve agreed operating margins.

· Ability to work at pace and can juggle competing demands, making reasoned decisions about priorities.

• Can apply project management techniques appropriately to the scale of the task in hand.

· Can harness creative thinking and innovative approaches both of your own and enable others to apply these to deliver practical outcomes.

· Can strike a balance between tried & tested approaches while being willing to take calculated risks in developing new ways of doing things.

· Can show resilience when needed for yourself and assist others to develop this.

· Can hold colleagues to account in an appropriate way to provide high quality information needed for the bids.

Part Three - Personal Style and Behaviour

We will be looking for evidence that you:

· Can describe what your commitment to the aims, values and goals of United Response looks like in practice.

· Have integrity and display courage in tricky situations.

· Work collaboratively with the Business Development team to help deliver exceptional results.

· Are articulate, able to transform complex and often technical subjects into clear messages, and with strong presentation skills, able to create concise yet robust bids.

Desirable criteria

· Volutary or employed bid writing experience

· Certificate in Bid Management or similar

Head of Fundraising

About Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park, in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is one of the UK's oldest leisure parks, founded in 1921 by Charles Wicksteed. Managed by the Wicksteed Charitable Trust, it offers over 25 rides, 281 acres of parkland, playgrounds, and walking trails, catering to all ages. The park also hosts events including live entertainment and workshops, with venues available for weddings and parties. Entry to the parkland is free, making it an ideal destination for families and nature lovers to enjoy year-round.

Role Outline

The Head of Fundraising will be instrumental in the instigation, implementation and completion of the Trust’s long term funding strategy. This important role leads on the Trust’s approach to individual giving, legacies, campaigns and community fundraising. The role plays an important part in raising vital unrestricted income and will act as the connection point with our loyal supporters. The role will lead and develop a fundraising team, working closely with the Community and Heritage team and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraiser with demonstrable experience at a senior level, with strong communication and relationship building skills. 

This is a full-time position on a temporary contract for an initial period of three years, with potential to become a permanent position.  Wicksteed Park operates a 40-hour working week, primarily based onsite. Consideration will be given to requests for flexible working.

Salary: £48,000 per annum

With thanks to the players, this role is initially funded under the National Lottery Heritage Fund grant: Securing a Sustainable Future for the Home of Children's Play.

Benefits

• Be part of an exciting pilot scheme providing a brand new programme to assist locals to overcome health-related barriers to be back on the path to employment 
• Be able to have your say in how to improve services and be able to finally focus on the quality of service rather just box ticking 
• Manage a smaller caseload in order to really provide tailored, quality support to our clients to make the biggest impact possible 
• Come join a organisation where we practice what we preach by ensuring each employee is truly supported in the role and opportunity for professional development is always explored
• Be part of a charity who truly cares by putting clients wellbeing above all else and always celebrates our clients achievements no matter how big or small
• Join a growing, adaptable organisation that looks to promote internally based on capability rather than time in seat
• Enjoy 25 days annual leave on top of a mandatory Christmas shutdown period which adds another 5 additional days of annual leave each year

The Opportunity  

WorkWell is a government funded programme that offers an early-intervention work and health support and assessment service. This provides holistic support to overcome health-related barriers to employment, and a single, joined-up gateway to other support services. 

We work in partnership with mental and/or physical health clinical teams, GP practices and other referral partners who refer clients who are currently in employment but are experiencing difficulties in the workplace and require assistance to help them return to work, remain in work or find new employment. This programme will also support those who have fallen out of work to get the support they need to return to employment. That support will be tailored to their specific needs and circumstances. 

We need a team of four Work and Health Coaches to provide highly effective support to individuals and guide them on their journey to returning, remaining or finding new employment while also supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing. The Work and Health Coach will also be instrumental in supporting participants to remove health related barriers by sourcing and funding appropriate interventions. 

There is a total of four roles, with three full time and one part time, Work and Health Coaches. 

Who we are: 

Founded in 1992 by a group of mental health professionals, Working Well Trust was established to address the issue of low employment rates for people who have experienced mental health issues.  Since starting we have seen advances in the specialist support offered to people seeking employment and a change in cultural attitudes towards mental health.  

In the last few years we have adapted this approach to work with people with Autism (ASD), people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or complex issues including homelessness or addiction. 

We focus on four main areas: 

Employment Support – offering support that meets the individual’s needs using both the traditional stepped approach and the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. 

Employer support – enabling the recruitment and retention of their employees. 

Social Enterprises – we offer training within social enterprises for people who want to gain a new skill, increase their confidence and be part of a team. 

Business and Enterprise support – providing one to one advice to clients who wish to start up or expand an enterprise. 

Co-production - Working Well remains committed to the principles of the recovery model and continuously improve its services through co-production. 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details on this role. 

Closing date: 4th of December 2024

Interviews will be arranged throughout the application window. Therefore, it is important to get your application in as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy early.

Job Description Income Generation Manager

Join our team at an exciting time of growth. You will feed into and lead all aspects of the charity’s income generation strategy plan and associated delivery, working with the CEO and wider leadership team. The role holder will increase annual income year on year by developing an income strategy and delivery plan that develops current income channels and create routes to corporate partnerships and donors, as well as continuing to build our brand recognition.

To feed into and lead all aspects of the charity’s income generation strategy plan and associated delivery working with the CEO and wider leadership team. The role holder will increase annual income year on year by developing an income strategy and plan that seeks to improve current income channels and create routes to future partnerships and donors as well as continuing to build our brand recognition. Specifically, to develop innovative strategies and supporting plans that will help increase income from the following streams:

1. Patronage and donations from high profile and philanthropic individuals/groups allied to our aims

2. Online marketing and fundraising campaigns (FB, Instagram, X, web and text)

3. Corporates through selection of Together Dementia Support as their chosen charity, through employee give as you earn and voluntary involvement in our events, services (marketing and media engagement) and fundraising;

4. Legacy and will-based fundraising with our partners

5. Fundraising events that provide a positive experience and income contribution

The role holder requires commercial focus and should be able to demonstrate how they will design, develop and implement appropriate income generation approaches aligned with jointly agreed fundraising goals. The role will involve increasing awareness, interest and commitment to our charity by leveraging our existing communication strategy and delivery plans.

Benefits when working with TDS

Here at Together Dementia Support we are able to provide a competitive salary, plus extra benefits when joining us.

• Annual leave allowance increases after three years of service.

• Support from by our Employee Assistance Programme. The programme also includes access to free counselling other well-being assistance tools.

• A Staff Discount Scheme, covering popular brands such as Pandora, Look Fantastic, JD Williams, Argos, Boots and more. You can also save on your holidays with Hoseasons, Cottages UK, TUI and others.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Regular wellbeing and team outings and activities. • Flexible hybrid working arrangements, depending on job role.

• Free onsite parking at our main office.

• 3% employer pension contribution.

Please read the full job pack and job descriptions. If you are interested in working with Together Dementia Support and believe you have the relevant experience, skills, abilities and qualities for this role, please send us your CV and covering letter of 1-2 sides, explaining how you meet our criteria. 

The Programme Assistant will provide support to the School Partnerships team to help deliver the programme, and will report to the Head of School Partnerships.  The role will include organisation and support for events, drafting and distributing email newsletters, data collection and processing, and other logistical and administrative support across the programme.

This post will have specific responsibility to the School Partnerships team in the first instance. The School Partnerships Programme offers funding and support to groups of schools in England that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. There are approximately 120 school partnerships.

The Ogden Trust is a charitable foundation, started by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects supporting schools, teachers of physics and informal science education.