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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic PR and marketing professional in our London fundraising office to design and deliver creative, multi-channel, integrated fundraising and PR campaigns designed to significantly increase the Hospital’s voluntary income. The success of this role will be dependent on engaging and building meaningful long-term relationships with both existing and new supporters through effective donor stewardship, attending events, and networking. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with a small, dedicated team to provide fundraising, comms, and event support to our community fundraising groups. High quality comms and media are going to be central to our plans to go public in a big way in 2024. Creating highquality, impactful, and engaging content for multimedia platforms will be key. You’ll be able to identify stories from across the organisation, draw out information and ideas from others, and successfully turn complicated or clinical information into clear, simple, and compelling narratives. The role requires a creative thinker with exceptional communication and leadership skills. 

About the role

At SSAFA Safeguarding is everybody’s business. This means that as awareness grows and with it the demand for additional support from those supporting our beneficiaries, we need to ensure the right level of support across the charity for those dealing with complex situations involving safeguarding concerns. We are therefore looking for an experienced social worker to work with our Head of Safeguarding and Social Work Services as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and help develop our response to Safeguarding concerns across the organisation.

In addition to this we would like the successful individual to provide social work support to our Stepping Stone’s home on a regular basis, supporting those women and children who have survived Domestic Abuse to move forward with their lives.

Your key responsibilities will include;

• Working with the Head of Safeguarding and Social Work Services to manage safeguarding issues raised within SSAFA or related to its work, and ensure the appropriate recording of concerns, decision making and referrals. 

• Providing expert advice to the Organisation, employees and volunteers ensuring best practice in embedded into all new and existing policy and guidance.

• Ensuring that the Safeguarding Policy is adhered to across the organisation.

• Undertaking audits across the organisation into safeguarding practice and making recommendations based on the outcomes.

• Providing social work support to the beneficiaries of our Stepping Stones refuge, including maintaining case records and regular reports to the Director of Social Care Operations.

About the team

You will become part of the Social Care Operations Directorate, reporting directly to the Head of Safeguarding and Social Work and working alongside other parts of SSAFA’s specialist services, all of who are dedicated to ensuring that the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.

About you

We are looking for an experienced social worker ready to take on a new and varied role within SSAFA. Ideally with experience of working within Domestic Abuse and/or Safeguarding and with knowledge of the legislation, policies, and best practices related to these areas.

You will also need excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, as well as a positive, flexible, and creative approach to problem-solving.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA 

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Further information about the role

Download the full job description here.

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Stephen Richards for an informal discussion.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact us.

Closing date: Midnight on 10 September 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Office Facilities and Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment; [by developing, implementing and monitoring safety policies and procedures] and overall management of the physical work environment This role ensures compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, conducts risk assessments, and provides training to employees on safe work practices. By proactively identifying hazards and working closely with all departments. This role is key in creating a safe, comfortable, and productive workplace for all employees by overseeing the daily operations of the office facilities, including space planning, equipment management, and contractors.

The postholder will also play a key role in implementing sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing budgets to optimize facility-related expenses. Through proactive maintenance, effective space utilization, and managing contractors, the postholder will contribute to a positive and efficient working environment that supports the organization's overall goals and objectives.

Person Specification 

• The ability to communicate in a clear and lively manner both in writing and verbally
• This post would be suitable for someone with experience in office and facilities administration
• Good IT competency in MS Word, and Excel
• The aptitude to understand finances, budgeting and budget management
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a range of people
• Organised, able to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• A willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Good communication skills with the ability to deliver succinct oral and written output.
• Well organised and able to prioritise a changing workload.
• Enjoys finding solutions, and getting things done
• An eye for detail and desire for accuracy
• Has a can do attitude, and is a 'completer-finisher'

Are you interested in applying? Please view the Job Information Pack for full and further details about the role, including shortlisting and interview dates.

About us
The Diocese of Southwark is one of the 42 dioceses of the Church of England, created in 1905 from part of the ancient Diocese of Rochester. The Diocese covers South London and East Surrey, is one of the largest Dioceses in the Church of England and the most diverse, and is divided into three episcopal areas: Croydon, Kingston, and Woolwich. It has the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury and has the centre of the Church of England in the diocese, Lambeth Palace. Today the Diocese ministers to nearly three million people over an area of 317 square miles through its 293 parishes and 105 church schools, educating more 37,000 young people. The churches offer welcome, care and dignity to their parishes, supporting those in education, hospitals and prisons, and pioneering communities seeking to reach out and serve in new ways.

Are you organised and good with people with a desire to make a difference to young people’s mental health? 

Are you self-motivated and a collaborative team player, eager to provide administrative support in a small organisation? 

Do you have strong research and analytical skills, and a desire to help to shape the inner workings of a charity?

If so, we encourage you to apply for the exciting opportunity to become the Research and Administration Officer at Winchester Youth Counselling, a mental health charity. 

About Winchester Youth Counselling:  

At WYC our mission is to provide counselling, therapy and mental health support to young people aged 11-25 in Winchester as well as support and advice for parents and families, so that young people are supported to thrive and live happier lives. 

Our services include one to one counselling, walk and talk, and nature therapy sessions to local children and young people who are facing difficulties with their mental health. We also run a youth drop-in service in Winchester City Centre. We offer support to parents and carers too with parent consultations and parent workshops. 

It's a pivotal and exciting moment for our charity. Thanks to recently securing substantial funding, we're ready for exciting growth and looking to make an even greater impact on local young people's mental health.

About the Role: 

Based in the office, you will be the first point of contact for many children, young people and their families seeking counselling services. You will provide crucial administrative support to our team of counsellors and will work closely with the Operations Manager to create and synchronise processes for tracking clinical and non-clinical outcomes to help to evaluate and improve the performance of the charity.  You will work with the Fundraising and Partnerships team to research, plan and execute effective community engagement work which will help the charity to further its mission and vision, and communicate this to more stakeholders.  You will conduct research to aid the the charity as we move forwards.  You will take on project-based work, including assisting the Senior Management Team with the review and update of organisational policies and other key organisational documents. 

The Ideal Candidate;

• · Has strong research and analytical skills 
• · Has excellent organisational skills and is flexible, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. 
• · Has great communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly and approachable manner. 
• · Is a team player who can work independently and as part of a team. 
• · Has a strong commitment to data protection and confidentiality. 
• · Is proficient in IT. Including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• · Experience working in a charity or similar environment desirable but not essential.

The Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is a research and practice centre driving disability innovation for a fairer world that has grown rapidly to now operate in 40+ countries with more than 70 partners. We are the WHO Global Collaborating Center on Assistive Technology, based at UCL.

Our vision is of a world without barriers to participation and equitable opportunity for all. We believe disability innovation is part of a bigger movement for disability inclusion and social justice. More than a product, a service or policy, disability innovation is a way of thinking to address disability challenges by co-designing solutions and sharing knowledge. We are solutions- focused experts in, Assistive & Accessible Technology, Inclusive Design, Inclusive Education Technology, Climate & Crisis Resilience and Cultural Participation. We stimulate entrepreneurship by developing bold approaches, partnerships and ecosystems to accelerate change.

Role Purpose

The role will focus on understanding and exploring the links between Gender and Disability, including access to Assistive Technology, interactions with Poverty and Disability and Social Justice, working with our existing and new partners, including relevant UN agencies, community partners, and our funders or clients (often donors or development banks). This role includes undertaking and supporting research to address gender issues within disability inclusion, including barriers and facilitators to understand ‘what works’ to drive gender-inclusive access to assistive technology.

This role will undertake research (including research management; ethics; facilitation of qualitative and quantitative methods; other data collection activities; analysis; writing reports and papers; and dissemination of research findings) within the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) funded ‘AT2030’ programme. Priority countries within the programme are in the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific and expect to include countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Indonesia.

The post would suit a post-graduate researcher with practice-based experience within the thematic areas of disability, gender and social justice, and a good grasp of both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Experience working in the global south or less resources context is preferrable, as well as strong communication, project management and partnership skills.

We are looking for a creative, rigorous, and empathetic individual, ideally, with skills and experience in working with a gender lens. A candidate who can work autonomously, and as part of a team across various inter-related projects would be welcomed.

The post holder will work within GDI Hub's Research and Delivery team but will also spend time with other team members and research partners as needed.

The role will be based at the dedicated GDI Hub space on the new UCL East Campus site within the 560-acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with easy access to all venues. The position comes with UCL Associate status, which provides access to UCL campus buildings and resources (e.g. library). The post-holder will also have access to an annual learning and development budget, a Wellbeing Bonus of up to £500 per year and 28 days annual leave.

Role Responsibilities

Role Objectives will include:

• Carrying out research to strengthen our data and evidence on the impacts of gender on access to assistive technology across the AT2030 programme.
• Support research projects focused on gender, reproductive and sexual health, and disability, including fieldwork/travel as needed.
• Support the research planning and delivery of projects regarding inclusive education, accessible healthcare and gendered design of AT including digital products and work with GDI Hub’s international partners.
• Contribute research support across the research and delivery team and Hub.

Support the inclusion of gender in GDI Hub’s work and collate disaggregated data to make recommendations for future work for GDI and its partners.

RESEARCH PRIORITIES: Explore gender influences in access to AT and social justice.

• To liaise with local and international partners, travel will likely be involved.
• To carry out research activities – conducting, analysing, and reporting theoretical and empirical results.
• To gather qualitative data, i.e., interviews, workshops, co-design/participatory design.
• To support dissemination of the project outputs, through contributing to writing and compiling technical reports and academic papers.
• To plan and undertake quantitative data analysis of gender related data.
• Ensure all data is conducted in line with ethical conduct of research, including informed consent collection and appropriate data handling.
• To contribute to the creation of content for academic publications, publicity materials and social media.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The need for flexibility, shared accountability and team working is required and the role-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. This is a description of the role as it is at present. It is the practice of GDI Hub to review role profiles regularly to ensure that they relate to the role being performed. These reviews will be carried out by the line manager in consultation with the role holder.

This is an incredible opportunity to lead a highly-respected, visionary, organisation with a peerless track record of achieving change in immigration detention policy and practice. We are looking for an exceptional individual with strong strategic leadership and people management skills, and an unwavering commitment to human rights, above all the rights of people in detention. 

Our new Director will be leading the organisation in a period of both challenges and opportunity, as the new Government settles in and debates about immigration policy continue. Despite the uncertain times, we are committed to continuing to challenge immigration detention in the UK. The new Director will inherit a well-resourced, effective and well-regarded organisation with an impressive, dedicated and friendly staff team. While the role will be multi-faceted, it will be hugely rewarding, supported by a committed board of trustees.

BID is a small organisation - our new Director will own the overall operation, management and sustainability of the charity, with the support of committed trustees. The Director will lead on strategic leadership, finance and operations, people and culture, fundraising, policy and communications, legal casework and governance and regulation - all with the support of our brilliant team of 10 staff, and the opportunity to recruit. As with any small charity, the post-holder will need to be agile and responsive. 

To find out more about the Director role, download and read our job ad and description. 

A role for a passionate and fun individual with excellent communication skills to work with the wider business to ensure that income and cost of sales are accurate. The Assistant Management Accountant will report across a variety of events, providing management information and budgetary support to department managers. 

This is a full time, permanent post working 09:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday.

Key duties includes

1.  Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
2. Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts
3. Perform cost analysis and assist in the preparation of cost reports
4. Reconcile balance sheet accounts
5. Maintain and update financial databases and systems
6. Monitor and report on departmental expenditure
7. Ensure transactions are processed accurately and in line with policies

You will:

• Be part qualified or working towards either CIMA or ACCA qualifications
• Have proven experience in a similar role preferably gained in retail, hospitality or leisure
• Experience working with advanced computerised accounting packages
• Broad practical experience working on both purchase and sales ledgers 

A JOB PACK is available with further information. Please refer to the JOB PACK in your cover letter.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 – now 5 years in a row!

A varied and interesting role working closely with the Operations Director (OD) and the Regional Management team, providing administrative and secretarial support whilst ensuring the smooth operation of the Regional Office.

The role is hybrid, working two days in the office and three days from home.

We are looking for the successful candidate to live in South Wales. 

Interview will take place on the 12th September via Microsoft teams.

About the role 

Your main duties will include: 

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to the OD in performing his/her role, acting as a point of contact both internally and externally in the OD’s absence.
• Key point of contact both over the telephone and in written communication for the Regional office.
• Establish and maintain appropriate administrative systems, records and filing systems on behalf of the Region, arrange and minute meetings, producing letters, reports and other documents as required.
• Ensure the provision of all supplies including adequate stationery, furniture and office equipment, reporting any defects.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Able to work flexibly, prioritise duties as required and recognise the demands placed on the other team members
• Previous experience with an administrative or secretarial role.
• Able to use a variety of software packages (e.g Word, email, excel and internet databases).
• Fast and accurate typing speed with the ability to produce documents from hand written material.

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

Apply now

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. 
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Citizens Advice West Northants & Cherwell (CAWNAC) delivers advice across West Northamptonshire and Cherwell and further afield in respect of some of our projects. 

The Macmillan Welfare Benefits project is funded by the Macmillan cancer charity and provides Money Advice to people (or their carers/families) who have a cancer diagnosis. 

You will have lots of support from an experienced and friendly team and you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and achieving agreed project  KPIs.

The enquiry area that you will deal with predominantly is benefits advice and benefits casework. You can call on wider, specialist teams to address more specialist issues.

The role

Reporting to the Benefits and Generalist Group Manager, you will:

• Provide a full welfare benefits casework service for people  affected by cancer, including disability benefits and other sources  of financial support such as grants and help with health and travel  costs. 

• Liaise and negotiate with other statutory and voluntary  organisations to progress the clients case and ensure they receive  all assistance available. 

• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of  continuity of case work and information retrieval in line with the  requirements of Citizens Advice and Macmillan Cancer Relief.

• Refer clients on to colleagues or other agencies as appropriate for  specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the service,  including housing, debt and employment.

• Provide advice and information on welfare benefits and other  sources of financial help to health and social care professionals  working with the client group. 

• To provide cancer-specific benefits awareness training to  colleagues and other health and social care professionals working  with the client group.

• To support Macmillan/Citizens Advice’s social policy work by  providing case studies, and feedback on issues of concern to  people affected by cancer.

Professional development

• Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and  undertake appropriate training.

• Read relevant publications.

• Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the  line manager.

• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions/team  meetings/management team meetings as appropriate. 

• Assist with Service initiatives for the improvement of services. 

Person specification

Essential Criteria 

• At least two years’ experience of advice work

• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits including  those related to disability and sickness

• Proven ability to work sensitively with a diverse range of clients

• An understanding of the issues involved in interviewing clients,  particularly clients for whom English is not their main language, and  who may be experiencing stress and anxiety

• Good professional boundaries and emotional resilience when faced with complex and potentially life threatening situations

• An ordered approach to casework and an ability to follow set procedures concerning casework and file management etc.

• Ability to use IT in the provision of advice and the preparation of reports and submissions. 

• Good oral communication skills with particular emphasis on  negotiation and representation skills on the telephone. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing with particular emphasis on negotiation and representation skills and on preparing reviews, reports and correspondence. 

• Numeracy skills required to understand statistics and check calculations. 

Desirable Criteria

• An understanding of the issues facing people affected by long-term  illness and disability.

• Ability to monitor and maintain own work to comply with set standards.

• An understanding of and commitment to the Aims and Principles of  the Citizens Advice service including the services Equal Opportunities policies. 

• Ability to work independently without close supervision, to  prioritise own work, meet deadlines whilst contributing to the wider  Citizens Advice team 

• Knowledge of or willingness to gain an understanding of Macmillan services and policies. 

What's in it for you:

Salary:        £24,457 pa pro rata

Hours:           22.2h/week

Pension:  We offer an auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme, details on appointment

Holiday:  23 days pro rata plus Bank Holidays pro rata.  This means your holiday is calculated based on the number of   hours you work.  We operate a closedown between Christmas and New Year when you are required to take leave. 

Contract:  Fixed Term end 31/12/2025

Based at:  Home & office/medical locations in West Northants 

Expenses:   Travel expenses are reimbursed from home address

ROLE PURPOSE

PAN UK is the only charity in the UK focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens.

We are looking for a passionate, organised, self-motivated individual with experience of corporate campaigning to lead PAN UK’s highly-impactful supermarket campaign which aims to reduce pesticide-related harms to both human health and the environment. Launched in 2019, the campaign has secured a wide range of wins from getting Tesco to ban 200 toxic pesticides from use within its global supply chains to convincing Co-op, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl to stop selling synthetic garden pesticides.

As Campaigns Officer, you will be involved in a variety of tasks including; campaign strategy development, meeting with decision-makers, providing feedback on policies, writing communications materials and running events. You do not need to have extensive knowledge of pesticide issues but must be able to pick up new, complex topics quickly and communicate them confidently.

In addition to running the supermarkets campaign, you will be an integral part of a small, high-performing team which is also working to influence national government and local councils. It should be noted that, while in its current iteration this role will focus on PAN UK’s supermarket campaign, the organisation reserves the right to change this focus in the future to another campaign focussed on reducing UK pesticide-harms to human health and the environment.

Job Title: Campaigns Officer (focussing on UK supermarkets)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 p.a. depending on experience

Reporting To: Head of Policy & Campaigns (UK team)

Location: PAN UK’s office in Brighton (or able to work from Brighton a minimum of two days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Travel Requirements: The post could involve national travel

Closing date & Interviews: The closing date for applications is 11pm on Wednesday 2nd October 2024. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 22nd October in Brighton. PAN UK is able to help with travel costs if required.

PAN UK particularly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We view diversity in its broadest form which includes, but is not limited to, the consideration of race, nationality, gender, age, class, disability, sexuality, language and educational background. We particularly encourage applications from eligible candidates from minority ethnic groups which remain under-represented in the charity sector.

We are asking all applicants to complete this diversity form, even if you choose to leave some parts blank. Your responses will remain anonymous and will not be linked to your application. The information you provide will help us to better understand our own recruitment practices and how they can be improved to ensure that we are reaching as broad a pool of people as possible.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Campaign leadership

Advocacy

· Maintain excellent working relationships with staff from the UK’s ten largest supermarkets, while also playing the role of ‘critical friend’ by pushing them to strengthen their approach to pesticides.

· Meet regularly with individual supermarkets to discuss progress made by the company and make recommendations for further improvements.

· Provide feedback to supermarkets on their existing pesticide-related policies and recommendations for improvements, including collating comments from other PAN UK staff.

· Track progress made by supermarkets on implementing PAN UK’s recommendations by keeping thorough records. 

Communications, mobilisation and events

· Work closely with PAN UK’s Head of Communications to design and launch major outputs and publications.

· Write online and offline communications (including policy documents, press releases, web pages, blogs and social media posts), paying close attention to detail including potential implications for libel.

· Create opportunities to secure media coverage for the campaign and liaise with journalists.

· Create e-actions designed to mobilise members of the public.

· Use PAN UK’s convening power to organise and run events that bring decision-makers together to discuss common obstacles and solutions.

· Give presentations and chair events on behalf of PAN UK.

Strategy

· Lead the other PAN UK staff members through regular reviews of, and updates to, supermarket campaign strategy.

· Spot key opportunities for advancing the aims of the supermarket campaign and design and implement plans for taking advantage of them.

Miscellaneous

· Develop and maintain sufficient expertise in pesticide issues to be able to speak confidently.

· Contribute to funding proposals and donor reports as and when required.

· Track expenditure and sign off significant costs in advance with the Head of Policy & Campaigns.

· Coordinate internally to ensure that all PAN UK staff are able to feed into the campaign, and that we are making best use of our extensive, internal expertise. 

· Conduct occasional research and present findings accurately, including references.

· Be willing to contribute to other UK campaigns (beyond supermarkets) as required.

2. Other

· Be an active member of the UK team, attending meetings, helping out other team members as required and feeding into the team’s strategy.

· Work within PAN UK’s policies, processes and procedures at all times.

· Other duties as may reasonably be requested and commensurate with the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

· At least three years’ experience of corporate campaigning to change the behaviour and or/policies of large companies.

· Excellent writing skills, including strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Experience of conducting face-to-face and online advocacy meetings with decision-makers.

· Experience of drafting a wide range of communication materials, from policy documents to social media posts.

· Ability to think strategically and experience of devising, implementing and evaluating campaign strategies and theories of change.

· Strong verbal communication skills and experience of public speaking.

Desirable

· Knowledge of relevant subject areas (including the environment, conservation, human health, sustainable farming, toxicology etc.) and an understanding of pesticides and their impacts on health and environment.

· Experience of developing policy positions and recommendations.

· Experience of using social media for advocacy.

· Experience of working with journalists to secure media coverage, including drafting press releases.

· Experience of mobilising the public, including designing and drafting e-actions.

· Experience of organising and running events.

· Experience of feeding into funding applications and reporting to donors

· Knowledge of UK libel laws.

· Basic budget management experience.

Qualifications

Desirable

· A qualification in a field related to pesticides, environment, health, politics, advocating for change or any other relevant topic.

Personal disposition

Essential

· Committed to the achievement of environmental and social justice and a belief that campaigning works.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in written work.

· A ‘hands on’ individual also able to operate at a strategic level.

· Organised, independent and self-motivated.

· Enjoys a fast-paced work environment and has ability to be flexible, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities.

· A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and the confidence to undertake new tasks.

Circumstances

Essential

· Ability and willingness to travel within the UK. 

· Ability and willingness to work outside of normal office hours occasionally when required.

· Ability to work from Brighton office at least two days per week.

Job Title: Partnership Events Lead

Reports to: Partnerships Manager

Location: Quantum House, 22 – 24 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London, EC4A 3EB The role is open to hybrid working but the candidate would be expected to be in the office one day per week

Purpose: This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on the delivery of interactive activities with volunteers from the world of work aimed at schools and young people for key funded partners.  Alongside event facilitation, the role manages and coordinates delivery of activities to meet agreed KPIs, leading on planning, scheduling and delivering various showcase virtual and face-to-face events and activities.

Remuneration: £27 - £30k per annum depending on experience

Additional Terms: 30 days paid holiday, exclusive of Statutory Holiday plus competitive pension scheme and a volunteering allowance of up to 5 days . Additional family friendly benefits including enhancements to Statutory Payments.

Appointment Terms: Permanent and full time.

Job purpose

Working closely with the Partnership Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading on the delivery of interactive activities aimed at schools and young people under key funded projects for the charity’s Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures programmes. These programmes leverage technology to raise the aspirations and broaden the horizons of children and young people by connecting them to a huge range of volunteers from the world of work via career related learning activities.

The Partnerships team are responsible for relationship management of the key corporate and charity partners for the charity’s Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures programmes. Partners cover a range of sectors and employment areas and our employer partnerships provide partners employees with the opportunity to engage with schools, and reach many children and young people across the UK, both virtually and in-person.

The Partnership Events Lead will be able to manage and coordinate delivery of activities to meet agreed KPIs, leading on planning, scheduling and delivering various showcase virtual and face-to-face events and activities ensuring engagement from schools, employers and volunteers.

Overseeing event delivery – both physical and virtual, this role will have end to end accountability for event management, from coordinating with the schools and volunteers, event briefings, to planning and delivering the event – speaker selection and liaison, school registrations, co-ordinating event logistics and venue management, on-site and virtual delivery, post event feedback and communications etc.

This role will work on partnerships including but are not limited to the Department for Transport’s Inspiring Aviation Campaign, Maritime UK Ambassadors, NHS Ambassadors and events associated with employer partnerships such as Bank of America, Tritax Big Box, Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust and others.

Exact brief to be finalised with the successful candidate but the role will be expected to:

• Work closely with the Partnership Manager role to lead on planning and delivery of any funded projects and activities
• Work to engage employers and volunteers through special activities on funded projects
• Track and report back to Partnership Manager on delivery against agreed targets
• Host and support delivery of CPD sessions, webinars and occasional face to face meetings with stakeholders and schools directly to help them with engaging with these projects and delivering presentations at group meetings and conferences.
• Support development of resources, guidance and tools for employers, volunteers and schools in effectively engaging with projects and programmes
• Responsible for on-site and virtual logistical arrangements as well as audio/visual requirements
• Responsible for general communication with volunteers and schools about the events
• Collect feedback and data after each event to measure its impact, and use this information to complete an event summary report for partners to gain insights for future events.
• Attend and host occasional events to support the running of special events and to undertake brand ambassadorial activities events
• Use Salesforce CRM to manage relationships with volunteers, teachers, and school leaders, ensuring records are up-to-date, recording event data, and supporting data cleansing as needed.
• Develop relationships with partners and stakeholders, new schools, promoting the full range of the charity’s programmes and services and assisting them with registering for the charity’s Inspiring the Future programme 
• Keep on top of key trends and topics in employer engagement and careers related learning for schools
• Support the Schools Team with engagement, event coordination, and project delivery, while collaborating to share best practices and promote active platform use in schools.
• Other ad hoc administrative tasks to support the team as needed

We are looking for an agile worker, capable of absorbing key information quickly, as well as handle a voluminous work load. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting young people to realise their potential and understand the power of volunteering. Education and Employers is a small charity working at a rapid pace to bring about change and the ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills, able to absorb key information quickly and work well with a small team in a dynamic working environment. 

Person specification

 Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise

Essential 

• Proven experience in relationship management, with the ability to engage confidently and sensitively with schools, colleges, and partner organisations at all levels, including headteachers and senior management.
• Strong organisational, project management and administrative skills including close attention to detail and effective time management 
• An articulate and confident communicator with a proven ability to facilitate and host events in diverse environments, including schools, colleges, and corporate settings. Skilled in presenting concepts both face-to-face and virtually to different age ranges, demonstrating influence and effectiveness in all interactions.
• Good level of education, demonstrating capability in producing written content to a high standard. Comfort and confidence in working with data.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise work and working under pressure. 
• Good working knowledge and practical application of Microsoft office tools

 Desirable

• A passion for supporting young people in realising their potential through harnessing skilled volunteers to engage in education; 
• A successful track record in delivering tangible outcomes through engagement with employers and professional networks;
• Experience of client relationships management databases in particular Salesforce
• Experience of working to deliver significant national Key Performance Metrics using resources (human and financial) efficiently and effectively;
• Experience of working in a small team
• Experience of working with schools and volunteers
• Understanding of risk management and data protection.  

Personal Attributes 

• Good level of education, demonstrating strong client facing aptitude and communication skills both written and verbal. Comfort and confidence in working with a variety of external stakeholders, having an entrepreneurial and enterprising approach to their work.
• Good working knowledge and practical application of Microsoft office tools and customer relationships software
• A “doer”- ability to anticipate requirements and act to provide workable solutions
• Creative and solutions orientated, perceiving processes as the means rather than the end and as an aid to effective delivery
• Influencer - demonstrates personal ‘presence’ and gains the confidence of others through temperament, capability and calibre 
• Demonstrates sensitivity and possesses the ability to manage effectively the organisational tensions that sometimes develop between all stakeholders involved in the organisation and delivery of the event.
• Team Player: working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes and is keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos
• Able to undertake some occasional work in the evenings and at weekends 
• Able to travel in the UK if required 

Application process

The Education and Employers charity values having a diverse workforce.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We offer a range of inclusive employment and family friendly policies as well as flexible working arrangements in order to support staff from different backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 4th September. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 9th September.

Please note we will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter and applications will only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK with a valid passport/visa. 

The Charity is fully committed to safeguarding those in our care. We plan our recruitment processes to ensure effective timelines for any required vetting processes such as enhanced DBS, qualification, reference and identity checks. The Charity also ensures that each staff member is appropriately trained for their duties with a comprehensive induction process on commencement. 

About the Education and Employers charity

Education and Employers is an independent UK based charity launched in 2009 with the vision of “providing children and young people with the inspiration, motivation, knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to help them achieve their potential”. It aims to achieve this by working with schools, employers, the national bodies that represent them and a wide range of other partners including the government and third sector organisations. The charity also works with partners internationally – more details visit our website.

The charity runs Inspiring the Future, a free service which uses innovative match-making technology to connect volunteers with state schools and colleges, quickly, simply and at scale. Schools can very easily search a massive database of willing volunteers, filter against a wide range of criteria – e.g. subject, sector, career route and send them a message. It enables young people, wherever they live, whichever school they attend, the opportunity to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds doing jobs from across the whole world of work.

Over 90,000 people have already volunteered in the UK - people from all levels: apprentices to CEOs and all sectors: apps designers to zoologists and over 85% of English secondary schools have registered. People can volunteer from an hour a year in a local primary or secondary school to chat informally about their job and career route, take part in career speed networking session, give careers insights, provide mock interviews or feedback on CVs through to serving as a governor or trustee.  There is also the opportunity to link up with schools for workplace visits, job shadowing and mentoring.

Inspiring the Future operates on a technology platform kindly developed in partnership with Deloitte, Salesforce and Ordnance Survey. It allows the charity to run national campaigns others focused on specific geographic areas or economic sectors such as engineering, science, health and arts and culture. The campaigns have secured high profile support across government, business and teacher associations and ongoing corporate partnerships including our lead corporate partner Bank of America.

In partnership with the National Association of Head Teachers the charity has developed a version for primary schools called Primary Futures and over 6,500 primaries have already signed up. To see a short clip on how it works please visit our website.  All campaigns run through Inspiring the Future share a common objective: to broaden young people’s horizons, raise their aspirations and show them the range of opportunities and careers routes e.g. apprenticeships and university open to them. Over 3.5 million interactions between young people and volunteers from the world of work have already taken place.

The charity runs Inspiring Governance the free governor recruitment and support service. This Department for Education funded service aims to get highly skilled volunteers to serve as governors in some of the most disadvantaged schools in England and in so doing help raise educational achievement.

Since the Charity’s launch it has sought to understand what difference employer engagement in education makes to young people and the economy. It works with academics and researchers from around the world and its own research is regularly cited by government and international organisations like the OECD. The research, which has informed and influenced a range of government policies, shows that employer engagement helps improve social mobility, reduces the likelihood of young people becoming NEET (not in education, employment of training), increases the amount they earn in adult life, helps them make better informed career choices and leads to improvements in educational attainment.

Celebrity and Lifestyle Media Lead

Reporting to: Brand Marketing Manager

Location of work: Home based. One office day per month. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland. Expenses will be paid in line with our Travel and Expenses policy.

Contract type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work 

Contract Length: 12 months FTC (with a view to become permanent)

Salary: £37,500

JOB PURPOSE 

The Brand and Marketing team’s purpose is to significantly increase awareness, engagement and reputation of Magic Breakfast’s supporting wider teams to achieve their objectives.

As part of the Brand and Marketing team, the Celebrity & Lifestyle Media Lead manages all aspects of the delivery Magic Breakfast’s celebrity engagement as well as working with the News & Media Lead on the charity’s media strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Be responsible for leading new artist (celebrity) acquisition for Magic Breakfast including approaching and pitching for opportunities alongside other internal teams
• Work alongside the News & Media Lead to develop and implement media strategy and activity plans 
• Lead on the writing of press materials, including but not limited to press releases, press packs, internal quotes etc
•  Implement Magic Breakfast’s Celebrity (Artists) strategy and plan, proactively identify impactful opportunities to support other teams and campaigns

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

Please see our job pack and website for more information 

APPLICATION PROCESS

While Magic Breakfast welcomes applications from everyone, to better serve its communities it has identified that we would particularly benefit from: young people earlier in their careers, people who have lived experience of poverty, navigating socio-economic adversity or were eligible for free school meals, and people from a minority ethnic background. 

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com

close date - 8th September 2024

Shortlisting - 9th - 11th September 2024

Interviews 1st round - 18th and 19th September 2024

Interviews 2nd round - 25th September 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Join us as a Clinical Services Matron, helping shape a team to achieve one collaborative goal; Empowering Choice, Transforming Lives

This role is being advertised as a Clinical Lead however the successful applicant will be employed as a Clinical Services Matron.

⌚ Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week with core hours 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday shift

Lead our Clinical Team and Be the Driving Force Behind Our Mission!

Reporting directly to the Regional General Manager (RGM), you'll be the driving force behind a new established clinical team, leading and inspiring them to increase their skills and knowledge. Your leadership will ensure that our clinical goals not only align with our vision but also focus on safety, exceptional client experiences, and sustainability. Expect some travel during the training period as you play a key role in seamlessly coordinating our services.

Be the Gold Standard in Clinical Excellence: Inspire, Improve, and Collaborate for Outstanding Client Care!

You'll be the champion of continuous improvement, inspiring your team to deliver outstanding client care. By setting the highest standards in clinical practice, you'll be the gold standard everyone aspires to. Your collaboration will help forge strong partnerships with our Operational and Clinical departments, crucial for our success. If you've got experience in clinical management and leadership, know how to motivate a team to deliver outstanding client care, and hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery PIN, we want you on our team!

Support in Our Regional Expansion: Lead the Setup of New Sites and Build Our Future Team!

During the first 6-12 months, you'll be instrumental in setting up new sites across the region, including:

• Assisting the RGM with strategic planning and executing new site launches
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of operations, technology, and personnel
• Leading recruitment, induction, and training for a full-service delivery team

The job description for this role is the 'BAU' following initial site and service mobilisation and travel across the Region and to other Regions will be expected.

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: Take advantage of Free Parking, a 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.

Reserves Officer (North Hampshire) 

Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 depending on skills and experience 

Location: Rotherwick, Hook, RG27 9AU 

Full Time – 35 Hours per Week  

Permanent Contract 

Closing date:  08 September 2024

Interviews:  17 September 2024

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. 

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’ 

Our future has to be wilder! 

We are seeking a Reserves Officer (North Hampshire) to join our cause.  

Reporting to the Senior Nature Recovery Manager (North Hampshire) and functioning as a key member of the North Hampshire Area Team, this post is responsible for the habitat management of five MoD sites in the northeast of the County which form part of the Thames Basin Heaths, and the nationally important Greywell Moors near Hook. This portfolio of sites includes a diverse mixture of heathland and Fen habitats; all of which are being managed or restored to favourable condition with support from the team and in partnership with organisations such as the MoD, NE, EA, external graziers and our inhouse grazing team. 

The suite of sites includes a significant acreage of the MOD training estate, which is comprised of internationally important lowland heath; there are also an exciting range of fen, woodland, wood pasture, also neutral and acid grasslands within the wider Northern estate. 

The Reserve Officer (North Hampshire) will deliver Countryside Stewardship Scheme and other work plan objectives, working with fellow staff, volunteers, contractors, project partners and the grazing team to implement habitat management activities. Estate management will also include the maintenance of reserve infrastructure and gathering ecological data through working with partners and carrying out surveying when required. 

Alongside the practical and administrative delivery associated with reserve management and general estate management tasks; this role will also be working closely with the wider team to ensure the northern estate and its staff are being as effective as possible, while maintaining a close and supportive relationship with our grazing team. 

Wild About Inclusion! 

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more. 

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.