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Location: Welsh House- Pen Y Bryn
Department: Operations
Salary: £40,000.00 to £42,000.00pa
Hours: 37.5 per week
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
e are looking for a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of services, compliance, and staff leadership in a remote setting. This role requires a strong leader who can balance professionalism with charisma, effectively engaging with stakeholders and building new relationships to drive growth and success. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operations management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage both strategic planning and operational delivery. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require working weekends, evenings, and school holidays. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is committed to creating a safe and compliant setting for all, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Operations Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of services, compliance, staff leadership, site maintenance, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures service continuity, safeguarding compliance, financial oversight, and infrastructure management, particularly in a remote location that requires strong on-the-ground leadership.
The ideal candidate will balance professionalism with charisma, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. They will also play a key role in securing new relationships and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, using strategic communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain long-term partnerships.
Flexibility is required, as the role may involve working weekends, evenings, and school holidays. The Operations Manager will be hands-on in both strategic planning and operational delivery, ensuring that staff, children, and external stakeholders are fully supported in a safe, compliant, and well-run environment.
Key Responsibilities
Service Operations & Delivery
- Oversee weekly staff scheduling and rotas, ensuring adequate cover for respite and SEAL programmes.
- Confirm and manage SEAL bookings, supporting the daily delivery of the programme, liaising with schools and handling logistics.
- Conduct site inspections, ensuring all facilities, transport, and equipment meet safety standards.
- Ensure programme materials, food, and supplies are organised ahead of service delivery.
- Coordinate transport and minibus safety checks, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
- Review weekly safeguarding reports, updating risk assessments and actioning any concerns.
- Oversee and log incident reports, ensuring concerns are escalated where necessary.
- Conduct daily health & safety checks, including fire safety and emergency response planning.
- Ensure swimming pool safety compliance, conducting water checks and regulatory reporting.
- Attend referral board meetings, discussing child placements and safeguarding needs.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Line manage all child-facing staff, including The Children's Services Coordinator and the Groundsman, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Deliver staff briefings, ensuring all team members understand their responsibilities.
- Monitor staff performance, identifying training needs and areas for development.
- Ensure all staff have completed safeguarding, first aid, and compliance training.
- Provide supervision and mentorship, ensuring staff are well-supported and engaged.
Site & Facilities Management
- Conduct weekly site inspections, identifying and actioning necessary maintenance.
- Oversee contractors and external service providers, ensuring all work is completed to standard.
- Ensure fire safety, security systems, and emergency protocols are fully operational.
- Manage waste disposal, hygiene standards, and overall site cleanliness.
- Ensure transport compliance, including minibus servicing, safety checks, and records.
Finance & Administration
- Work with the Database Manager to ensure new system updates and process changes are embedded within the operations team on-site.
- Review and approve weekly timesheets, ensuring accuracy for payroll processing.
- Oversee the administration of HR record management systems, ensuring staff records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with regulations.
- Attend monthly payroll meetings and complete monthly payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Track operational expenditure and reconcile budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
- Process invoices for site maintenance, supplies, and programme costs.
- Respond to emails and phone calls, handling stakeholder queries and urgent matters.
Stakeholder & External Engagement
- Actively market services to existing partners and establish new referring partners, ensuring continued growth and engagement.
- Liaise with schools, social workers, and local authorities, ensuring smooth referrals.
- Attend networking meetings, representing the organisation and strengthening partnerships.
- Ensure marketing materials are up to date and available, supporting engagement efforts.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and carers, providing updates on services.
Strategic & Financial Planning
- Work with the Director of Operations and other managers to ensure continual service improvements, identifying areas for operational enhancements and efficiency gains.
- Attend monthly payroll meetings, ensuring budget alignment and financial oversight.
- Play a key role in the annual budget-setting process, ensuring alignment with service needs.
- Prepare for and support compliance inspections, ensuring policies and procedures are audit-ready.
- Attend monthly charity-wide meetings online and biannual in-person full charity meetings.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and/or marketing, particularly in promoting services and developing referral partnerships.
- Extensive experience in operations management, preferably within a children’s services or social care setting.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or similar role.
- Experience managing staff, including training, supervision, and performance management.
- Proven experience in budget management and financial oversight.
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations, including fire safety and site risk assessments.
- Ability to work autonomously, making on-site decisions in a remote location.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
- Competency in IT systems, including financial tracking, compliance reporting, and scheduling tools.
Desirable Criteria
- Leadership and management qualification (Level 5 or equivalent).
- Experience managing a residential or respite setting.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Minibus driver certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Understanding of GDPR compliance in a childcare setting.
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility, including some weekend and evening working as required. - The post-holder must pass an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. - Due to the remote location, the ability to travel independently is required.
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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!
WHY WORK FOR US?
At the BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a medium sized charitable organization (income £1,000,000+) with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact.
You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of the BPNA team, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will
also lead on the charity’s year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements, and liaising directly with the organisation's external auditors.
The main purpose of this role is to:
- Manage the accounts department to run efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are accurate and up to date, other income is recorded accurately, profit and loss reports provided monthly and management reports are provided quarterly and end-of-year is completed on time.
- Manage banking arrangements to make supplier payments, collect income through direct debits and online payment gateway.
Candidates must have the Right To Work in the UK
Email your CV and a separate cover letter about why you are suitable for the role.
The cover letter should be no more than 2 A4 size pages.
Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025
We will request interviews to be held at our Bolton office on Tuesday 20 May 2025 if suitable candidates apply.
Please do clearly inform us if for some reason you can’t make that date.
Registered Charity
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To create a world where every child and young person with a neurological condition can access the care and support they
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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!
We have the pleasure of partnering with Youth Connect South West, an independent non-profit charity dedicated to supporting young people in Bath, Northeast Somerset and parts of Dorset. They offer a wide range of opportunities for young people aged 11-25, both universal and targeted, to help them thrive.
Their comprehensive support includes youth work, alternative education, personalised 1-1 assistance, and valuable career advice and guidance. They have multiple locations including the Bath City Centre Youth Space, Radstock Youth Hub and Southside Youth Centre, and are committed to providing accessible services that cater to the diverse needs of our youth.
Youth Connect South West are now looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, who is strategically focused, combining strong business acumen with expertise in the young people's sector providing both targeted support and alternative educational provision along with youth work and community activity. This combination will enable the CEO to understand the unique needs and opportunities within this field, driving the charity's growth and development. The CEO leads a Senior Management Team and is responsible for ensuring outstanding and compliant governance across all aspects of the charity.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the charity sector, in a related field
- Demonstrated success in business development and fundraising
- Experience in strategic planning and implementation
- Clear and inspirational leadership and management skills
- Flair and engagement with supporters and internal and external stakeholders and building effective partnerships at senior level
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices
The new Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the day to day running of the Charity. To provide effective leadership and direction for the organisation. To have full responsibility for the effective management and development of all services connected with the Charity, and to be responsible for the standard of support provided to all those using their services. The successful candidate will instil the positive culture of the organisation and motivating the team to achieve fantastic results. You will be a problem solver who understands the bigger picture and will be able to demonstrate this through your experiences. You will be able to develop highly effective partnerships, be an active listener, excellent communicator and be an ambassador for the charity.
If you feel you have the values and skills to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. All applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 8th May 2025
1st interview date with Youth Connect South West: 21st May 2025 (in-person)
2nd interview date with Youth Connect South West: 29th May 2025 (in-person)
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We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters and
The role
- To support the Volunteer Manager and relevant departments through the coordination of volunteer opportunities, ensuring the smooth delivery of volunteering activities and events.
- To provide key administrative support in the accurate recording and reporting of volunteer information.
- To work alongside the Volunteer Manager, volunteers and teams to support Thames Valley Air Ambulance in achieving its vision to grow the scope of volunteering, maximising opportunities for both volunteers and the charity.
About you
- You will have good planning and organisation skills, as well as being a great communicator and able to motivate others.
- Ideally you will have experience of working with volunteers or with people in unpaid roles in the community. The successful candidate will be able to show an understanding of the motivation of volunteers and the challenges involved in recruiting, training and retaining volunteers.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office products is essential
- Above all, you will be enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and love working with people
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday / 187.5 Hours Holiday (FTE)
- Hybrid Working (HQ for at least 2 days per week)
- Holiday Trading
- Health Cash Plan
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
Vacancy Closing Date: Monday 28th April at 1000
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 7th May
Location: Stokenchurch
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 20 to 25 hours per week
Salary: £25,459 to £26,634 (FTE)
You may also have experience in the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Trainer, Volunteering, Recruitment Officer, Volunteering Coordinator, Voluntary Sector etc.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Established in 1954 we are a UK based charity devoted to the study and conservation of the mammals of the British Isles. We aim to raise awareness of the issues mammals face and share our scientific research so they can be best protected in the future. A small team of staff delivers big results through coordination and promotion of surveys, trainings, campaigns, publications and events that inspire, inform and mobilise our members and supporters and support the work of grassroots mammal groups and individual volunteers
Following the recent confirmation of the Mammal Society’s research priorities for the next 5 years, we are seeking a talented, enthusiastic Data and Research Officer with a passion for nature, science and conservation who will help us to put strong foundations in place so that we can deliver maximum positive impact for mammals through our work.
The Mammal Society is committed to being an inclusive and disability-friendly employer and is keen to attract applicants from a range of backgrounds. All applications will be anonymised and shortlisted via a consistent and transparent points-based process against the requirements of the role as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. The role is home-based, and interviews will be conducted via Zoom unless a candidate raises an issue with this format, in which case an alternative will be arranged to satisfy any requirements for inclusion.
To apply, please submit your CV with a covering statement of no more than 750 words explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the JD and Person Specification.
We would be grateful if you could also complete and return an Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, but this is optional and may be submitted separately.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Transparency International (UK) are looking for a Programme Officer.
As a Programme Officer, you will be responsible for supporting and enabling the International Programmes at TI-UK (TI Defence and Security and Global Health) to operate efficiently and effectively, by delivering timely, consistent, rigorous operational support and programme administration as needed.
The Programme Officer will report to, work closely with, and receive guidance from the Project Manager to deliver the work effectively within the International Programmes.
What will I be doing?
- Compile and draft programme documentation for internal review, including preparing quarterly and annual progress reports, as well as monthly updates for donors.
- Support the Project Manager in monitoring reporting updates from Chapter partners across West and North Africa, and providing Chapter partners programmatic support as needed.
- Assist team members in identifying, tracking, and reporting on results across international programmes, ensuring all information is accurately compiled and stored in a designated location.
- Work flexibly to maintain the efficient delivery of team priorities by undertaking tasks under the guidance of team members/leads, such as supporting where needed with recruitment and onboarding, organising team meetings, and other ad-hoc programme requirements.
- Provide extensive support to fundraising colleagues at TI-UK and International Programmes by conducting research, and/or mapping of fundraising opportunities, compiling insights from past project learnings and impact evaluations, and drafting fundraising proposals as required, under the guidance of team leads.
- Compiling and maintaining a dedicated fundraising kit for the International Programmes, with support from the Project Manager and relevant fundraising colleagues.
Is the job for me?
To be successful in the role you will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Social Sciences, International Development, Management/Business, or related fields.
You will also have some experience and/or proven aptitude and ability to learn quickly in the following professional areas:
- Programme management, project management and/or administration;
- Compiling, following, and managing budgets;
- Coordinating and tracking operational workplans;
- Good initiative and attention to detail
- Conducting fundraising research and compiling insights, drafting fundraising proposals;
- Good communications skills to allow you to work closely with and supporting both colleagues across a diverse team and external stakeholders.
Why TI-UK?
Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security and the Global Health sectors on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.
What can you expect from us?
A collaborative, flexible and friendly working environment where you will be provided with:
- A competitive salary for our sector
- Up to 6% contributory pension
- A 35-hour working week for full-time roles with flexibility to support your work/life balance. Our approach to blended working allows you to benefit from regular connection and collaboration. You can also request a formal change to your working pattern and work location.
- Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public / bank holidays as well as a gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December
- Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities
- Family friendly policies
- Additional leave to support your volunteering or community service
- Aviva Smarthealth to support your physical, mental & financial health.
- Training and Development related to your role
- Season ticket loan/ Cycle to work scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each person as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CGL Newham Rise children and young people’s team, this role includes delivering targeted interventions to young people around drug and alcohol awareness, education and prevention. You will hold a caseload of young people and support them on a one-to-one basis through our different treatment pathways. You will run and plan our group work programmes and support young people through our treatment pathways, aswell as interact with partner agencies to ensure young people accessing the service can improve and change their lives. Don’t worry, there is a wide array of training and development opportunities to help support you in your work.
Where: This role will be based across the borough of Newham
Hours: 37.5 per week (full time)
Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)
Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,133.14 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Supporting young people from point of entry into the service and through their treatment journey
- You will lead on supporting young people who require specialist substance use interventions who are also open to the Newham youth justice service.
- Providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, integrated care planning, post treatment support, including transfer of care
- Identifying and responding effectively to potential safeguarding issues
- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to young people and the wider community
- Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
- Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
- Working with young people to support positive, holistic outcomes in relation to their health and wellbeing, enabling them to lead safe, healthy, and purposeful lives: reducing risk and increasing resilience
- Working flexibly across sites where required
About you:
- Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face
- Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework
- Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working within a related field
- Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people’s substance misuse treatment services and methods, including relevant best practice guidance
- An accomplished communicator, both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency
- Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g., reports
- Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative
- approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
What we will give to you:
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25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Make a Real Impact with Change Grow Live. Apply Today!
**please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)
Interview Date
1/5/2025
Closing Date
23/4/2025
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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Administrator
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to be responsible for organising the logistics and administration of delivering accreditation schemes and publications, within a programme delivery team.
Position: Administrator
Location: Huddersfield
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Mon – Thurs)
Salary: £14,742.6 (£24,242.40 FTE)
Contract: 12 months – temporary to cover maternity leave
Benefits: Include 25 days’ holiday, rising to 29 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns
Closing Date: Thursday 1st May 2025
The Role
As Administrator, you will be responsible for packing and posting of publications orders and stock monitoring, supporting customers on their journey through accreditation schemes, financial administration and post-delivery evaluations.
Additional duties include the support of the team with the delivery of online training. You will work closely across the team supporting events, publications and projects as well as wider teams as required.
About You
As Administrator, you will need to have previous experience of administrative work in a service or customer focussed environment, as well as the following skills and experience:
• Well organised and able to effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks
• Excellent keyboard skills with working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Strong communication skills, face to face, over the phone and in writing
• Accurate at data input
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Able to interact and contribute at team meetings and on calls
• Comfortable using video conferencing technology
• Experience of working as part of a team
To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.
The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.
The organisations is proud to be recognised as a Great Place To Work® certified employer. This means employee feedback has determined that they offer a fantastic employee experience with a strong sense of community and workplace pride. This certification is a significant achievement, and the team are incredibly proud that it’s employees feel so positively about their experiences working at the organisation.
You may also have experience as a Business Support Officer, Programme Delivery, Business Administration, Receptionist, Executive, Support Officer, Business Support, Business Development Administrator, Business Support Executive, Officer Administrator, etc. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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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.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
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.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
Our basis and values
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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!
Trusts and Grants Fundraiser
Hope and Vision Communities is a young, small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.
Do you have experience of writing compelling grant applications?
We are looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser to help us grow our existing income and build a strong portfolio of funders for Hope and Vision Communities.
This could be done from our small office in Wargrave, at home, or a hybrid mix of both.
In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our team and lead efforts in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. As a vital member of our fundraising team, you will play a key role in sustaining and expanding our impactful community programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Research and Identification:
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Conduct research to identify potential trust and grant funding opportunities.
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Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant trusts and foundations.
Proposal Development:
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Prepare compelling and persuasive funding proposals and grant applications.
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Customise proposals to align with the priorities and requirements of different funders.
Relationship Building:
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Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders.
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Communicate effectively with donors to provide updates on projects and impact.
Grant Management:
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Oversee the administration and reporting requirements for awarded grants.
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Work closely with the CEO and finance to ensure compliance with grant terms.
Networking and Representation:
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Represent the organisation at relevant networking events and conferences.
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Build a network of contacts within the funding community.
Budgeting and Financial Acumen:
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Contribute to budget development for grant applications and proposals.
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Monitor and report on financial performance related to grants.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising within the charity sector.
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Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
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Strong project management and organisational abilities.
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Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements.
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Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
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Passion for community development, social impact, and positive change.
How to Apply:
Please apply on this platform. We are looking to recruit asap, and interview will take place as soon as we receive a matching application.
Hope and Vision Communities Charity is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Join our team and contribute to securing vital funding that empowers communities and brings positive change!
Hours: 0.4 FTE
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE equivalent (£11,200 - 14,000 pa pro-rata)
Please upload a CV and cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Membership Engagement Team provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that our members can continue to be the force for good in their communities. Through strong relationships, the team facilitates the sharing of great practice and ensure that the membership remain compliant. The Membership Engagement Officers (MEOs) are actively engaged within their areas, meeting Branch members, supporting their activities and building a stronger membership fit for the next 100 years.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The Membership Engagement Officer (MEO) is a key role which inspires and engages our membership to be active and fulfil their role and purpose while remaining compliant with the Legion’s Membership handbook and policies. Every day will be different as this role will see you responding to the needs of the individual county of responsibility. It is a challenging and exciting post where no two days will be the same.
You will provide organisational support, advice and information to our members, and work closely with County Committees, the membership central team staff and other departments. This a varied role which covers a range of duties from connecting and building relationships with Branches to compliance oversight and responding to membership queries.
You will be contracted to your home address. You will be expected to work both there, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues and members and on a mobile basis at other locations in the Cheshire area, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) beyond this area.
Some evening and weekend work will be required, including an occasional requirement for some overnight stays.
The successful individual is not permitted to hold a membership officer role in their designated area of work, and must hold a full UK driving licence.
Given the responsibilities associated with the role, it is a requirement that you live within reasonable distance of the designated region of responsibility.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented fundraiser to join a growing international charity in the role of Community Fundraising Officer.
The Charity
This is an exciting time to join the team as they drive a new strategy forwards to widen their presence across the country. They offer great benefits including An international trip to see their work first hand, up to 10% employer contribution, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and free on-site parking.
The Role
Working with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of community fundraising activities. This currently includes a recipe club, fundraising campaigns, online raffle and auctions, and attendance at events, alongside supporting individuals, organisations and groups who are organising fundraising events on behalf of the Trust.
You will design and deliver engaging supporter journeys for all community fundraisers, ensuring maximum fundraising returns.
Answer general enquiries from supporters requesting literature and promotional materials for their fundraising activity.
Distribute community fundraising packs to donors who are holding local events or participating in our fundraising campaigns.
Recruit and manage volunteers, encouraging them to promote the Trust within their local community through event attendance and fundraising initiatives.
Organise volunteer attendance at the Trusts own challenge events and identify appropriate Third Party Events.
Work with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator to develop a yearly strategy to grow income from community fundraising in line with the wider strategy.
The Candidate
While prior third sector experience is required, its just as important that the successful candidate has excellent communication skills and strong organisational and administrative abilities.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Slough.
£26,208.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
This role enables vulnerable people with mental health needs to maximise independent living skills and opportunities for social inclusion as wells as manage their tenancies. The purpose of this role is to support customers developing the skills needed to move on to other appropriate accommodation with lower levels of support and greater levels of independence.
This role involves early and late shifts as well as occasional weekend and bank holidays.
For a full job description, please visit our website
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Practical understanding of mental health conditions and how they impact the life of those affected by them
Excellent communication skills including a good command of spoken and written English in both formal and informal contexts
Demonstrable ability to build positive professional relationships
Experience of working as part of a team
Good command of MS Office, ability to use computer and learn new systems
Desirable:
Experience working in mental health
Experience working in supported living schemes
Experience dealing with challenging behaviours
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Your new company
Join a leading organisation dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the field of research and discovery. As part of the research team, you will be at the heart of streamlining operations and ensuring alignment with goals. This is your chance to be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in the field of research and discovery.
Your new role
As an Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership, you will provide executive support to the Executive Director and team coordination for the department. You will collaborate across the organisation and with external partners, offering flexible cover for other EAs and PAs. Your responsibilities will include effective diary and email management, preparing documents, organising meetings, arranging travel, and supporting the delivery of operational excellence.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a motivated individual with EA/Office Management experience, extensive experience of managing complex diaries and scheduling for senior leadership, and the ability to handle and streamline simultaneous requests. High attention to detail, adaptability, advanced IT skills, strong communication abilities, and adeptness at delivering high-quality projects within tight deadlines are essential. You should have a methodical approach, a keen understanding of our mission, and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
Skills and Experience needed:
- Experience in EA/Office Management and delivering key projects to a high standard within tight deadlines.
- Ability to address conflict and make decisions.
- Experience in calendar management, drafting correspondence, and managing inboxes.
- Methodical and organised approach to work with very high attention to detail.
- Ability to deal professionally with confidential materials and issues.
- Ability to work on multiple pieces of work across stakeholder groups, adapt to changing priorities, and deal with issues as they arise.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
What you'll get in return You will be part of a team that makes a difference, contributing to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gain valuable experience, and be involved in key projects that drive innovation and excellence.
What you need to do now
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career with my client, apply now and join a team that is dedicated to making a difference. I have a full job spec and candidate briefing I can share with you after the initial CV review.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV
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Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?
Do you want to make a difference to young people and their community?
At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
As a Resilience Worker – Youth Justice Service, you’ll be working within an Integrated, Whole Family Recovery Service, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside our partners in the Youth Justice Service. The role involves delivering interventions that empower young people to reduce risk, build resilience, and lead safer, healthier lives.
You'll have an understanding of the Youth Justice System and experience of supporting young people within the context of substance use and the associated contextual and safeguarding issues that impact on the lives of young people, their families, and communities.
You’ll manage a caseload, offering assessments, care planning, 1:1 and group interventions, outreach, and community events for young people using alcohol or drugs in Hertfordshire. Strong engagement skills, partnership working, and a solid understanding of safeguarding are essential.
Where: County wide across Hertfordshire. The majority of your time will be spent in the community, engaging directly with children and young people and working with partners across the Youth Justice Service and other local stakeholders including housing, health and education.
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: Outer Fringe Weighting £694.25 (paid pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st of March 2026
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Supporting young people from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
- Providing screening, assessment, psychosocial interventions, integrated care planning, post treatment support, including transfer of care
- Identifying and responding effectively to potential safeguarding issues
- Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to young people and the wider community
- Promoting carer, service user and community involvement
- Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
- Working with young people to support positive, holistic outcomes in relation to their health and wellbeing, enabling them to lead safe, healthy, and purposeful lives: reducing risk and increasing resilience
- Working flexibly across sites where required
About you:
- Experience of working with young people and knowledge of the issues they face
- Knowledge of safeguarding concerns in relation to children and young people and the Fraser Competence framework
- Have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues and experience of working
- within a related field
- Knowledge of working with evidence-based practice around young people’s substance misuse treatment services and methods, including relevant best practice guidance
- An accomplished communicator, both verbal and written with a high degree of personal IT competency
- Be able to accurately update and maintain records and to work to deadlines for the submission of information, e.g., reports
- Have excellent team working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a highly cooperative
- approach to supporting colleagues in delivering service objectives
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.
Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Outer Fringe (£694.25)
Interview Date
30/4/2025
Closing Date
23/4/2025
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.