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Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
We are in a sound financial position – at the high end of our reserve’s policy – but are constantly aware of the challenges that face us such as cost of living etc. As a result, we are looking to scale our operations sustainably over the next few years. Your steer in that process will be vital as we strive to make an even bigger positive impact in the lives of those affected by missing.
You will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial overview of the Charity. You will contribute to the corporate needs and development of the charity, with advice and input grounded in sound financial strategy and legal principles. You will maintain effective management systems and controls to safeguard the financial integrity of the charity and ensure that all departments are promptly and accurately informed about their financial performance and fulfil the role of Company Secretary.
Key projects you can expect to work on this year include investment in the future growth of the charity; and the procurement of new central systems software including finance software fit for a growing charity.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an experienced finance leader and a team player who is highly analytical, systematic and a great communicator. You’ll enjoy working organisation-wide and having input to strategic decisions. You’re a collaborator with a sense of purpose, who enjoys driving forward new finance projects, problem solving and enabling others. If you’re looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding role, where you can have genuine impact which benefits others in meaningful ways, then we’d love to hear from you.
You will have:
- Worked as a Finance Director in a similar size and/or larger organisation.
- Experience of strategic financial planning including budget cashflow preparation and offering support to non-financial staff with budgetary responsibility.
- Acted in the role of Company Secretary.
- Qualified chartered accountant or management accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
- Proficiency in the use of finance software systems and related software.
- Knowledge of charity accounting standards, best practice financial management and key issues facing the sector i.e., SORP
WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?
Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.
Closing date: 23:59 on 8th September 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 18th or 19th September 2024
Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Job Type: Part time, 21 hours per week. Flexible Working considered.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per annum pro rata
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*, Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary) *, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*, Additional maternity pay and leave*, Additional paternity pay*, Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
You may also have experience in the following: Chief Financial Officer, Charity finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, , Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Nonprofit Finance, etc
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Location: Travel Across West Mercia
Contract type Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Hours 37.5 negotiable
Salary £29,439
Benefits Competitive
The Organisation
Early Intervention and Prevention services (Including Purple Leaf and Branch) is part of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC). WMRSASC has been supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence for over 35 years and provides a range of services including advocacy, therapy, online and a helpline service
Early Intervention and Prevention services is an organisation dedicated to working to eradicate sexual violence through:
- Empowering individuals and organisations
- Enabling positive change through assessment, intervention and support
- Transforming working cultures and lives
The Person
We are looking for confident individuals to join us in this critical work in preventing ongoing sexual harm. You will need to have knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact, strong crisis management skills and skills in providing non-judgemental trauma informed support. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a great team.
The Role
This exciting new role will be required to provide a range of early interventions for children impacted by sexual harm or sexual exploitation.
The post holder will conduct assessments, provide recommendations, provide time limited non-criminal justice advocacy and psychosocial education to support the needs of children and young people who have either experienced sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or sexual harm. (This also could lead to an opportunity to work with children that have caused sexual harm to others).
Tasks include:
- To provide time limited non- criminal justice advocacy, psychosocial education and support to children and young people and their families who have experienced sexual violence/have caused sexual harm to others.
- To develop and deliver interventions based on individual needs of clients.
- To undertake risk and needs assessments (including specialist AIM assessment where required for children who have caused sexual harm) and undertake associated report writing and recommendations.
- Collaborate and support a range of multiagency partners to ensure the most appropriate pathway of support for the individual survivor.
- Advocate on behalf of those impacted by sexual harm to ensure they can have access to a range of services based on need.
- Carry out institutional advocacy and stakeholder engagement and communication to enhance to wellbeing of all survivors of sexual violence.
- Ensure all risk and safeguarding processes and procedures are followed.
- To undertake evaluation and outcome meetings and data reporting to ensure continuous development of services.
- To support the group work facilitation of the delivery of psychosocial education in schools, colleges and community settings.
- Represent and promote WMRSASC in meetings and events.
We have roles focused in the Worcestershire area, all role holders will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.
Hybrid and flexible working are available and encouraged as part of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours/negotiable
Salary: £29,439 per annum pro rata
We reserve the right to close applications for this post early should enough appropriate applications be submitted.
These roles are available to start as soon as the successful applicants are able to undertake the role. These roles are recruited on a 12-month fixed term contract.
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Our vision is for a world where everyone experiencing a mental health issue receives support and respect. Join our passionate, dedicated team and make a difference today.
About the role
Fareham and Gosport Wellbeing service is looking to recruit a wellbeing coach to work with young persons aged 11-25 years.
The Wellbeing Coach will be employed by Solent Mind as part of the Wellbeing project and will be located within the Coastal PCN (comprising Brook Lane, Lockswood and Stubbington surgeries).
The Wellbeing Coach will see patients aged 11-25 on an individual basis and will carry out assessments, and deliver 1-1 sessions to help younger people improve their mental wellbeing and build resilience.
About you
You will need to have a good understanding of mental health in younger person’s, as well as experience of working with people with mental health needs, excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of the key difficulties and challenges faced by people on their recovery journey.
About us
We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.
We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research make a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.
Benefits
Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:
- Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
- 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme
If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 18 September 2024.
Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.
Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.
Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.
Prospectus is working with JDRF to recruit their new Senior Individual Giving Officer on a permanent basis. JDRF improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes until they find a cure.
The Senior Individual Giving Officer will join the busy and passionate Individual Giving team as they need to build capacity during a period of growth. The main purpose of the role is to deliver and support the IG programme, ensuring income targets are met and compelling direct marketing fundraising campaigns and communications are delivered effectively. This will include digital, mail and phone direct marketing campaigns, making decisions on concept, creative and delivery.
You will have proven experience of managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment and will have demonstrable experience of managing projects from start to finish within given budgets and timescales. You will have ideally worked with digital fundraising tools and will understanding current data legislation, particularly GDPR.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Are you an experienced business development and fundraising professional motivated by roles with social purpose?
About the role
Are you an experienced business development and fundraising professional motivated by roles with social purpose? Have you delivered impactful results through a range of income generation opportunities supporting strategic vision? Do you have excellent networking and relationship building skills with a range of partners? If so, you could join Imperial’s Academic Partnerships Division to support the delivery of a new Centre for Societal Engagement at Imperial (the Centre).
The Centre’s vision is to ignite curiosity for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB) in society through scaling and coordinating our institutional collaborations, activities, and communications, to drive societal impact, locally, nationally and globally. This new role - Head of Business Development for Societal Engagement – will be responsible for identifying and securing new funding and business opportunities to enable significant growth in this area of work. The role will join a team of public engagement and outreach professionals who have collectively delivered Imperial’s Strategy for Engaging Society – the foundations on which the Centre will grow.
What you would be doing
Join our friendly and professional team to:
• Develop strategically focused income generating initiatives
• Develop fruitful relationships with a range of corporate, philanthropic, and related sectors.
• Identify and target local, national and international funding opportunities for societal engagement from industry, sponsorships, foundations and philanthropic organisations.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a strategic and proactive individual to provide high-quality support for the Centre who can:
• Deliver on proposal development for strategic, complex bids and large-scale awards.
• Collaborate effectively with Imperial’s Advancement Division, Corporate Partnerships Team and other key departments to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Enable the upskilling in proposal writing and fundraising across Academic Partnerships supporting an entrepreneurial culture within the Division.
What we can offer you
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year).
• An opportunity to spearhead the next steps in societal engagement at Imperial.
Further information
This is a full time (35h p/w) open ended role, based at our South Kensington Campus.
The deadline to apply is 23:59 on Sunday 22 September
Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Vicky Brightman-Hahn.
Closing date: 22-Sept-2024
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting those facing death and bereavement? Charity People are proud to be partnering with St Catherine's Hospice to find a Major Donor and Legacy Officer to help sustainably support their strategic priorities.
Hours: Part-time 25 hours
Location: Hybrid Crawley and home-based (at least 50% in the office)
Salary: FTE £32,286 - £36,538
Title: Partnerships Officer - Individuals (Major Donor and Legacy Officer)
About the Charity
St Catherine's vision is a world where everyone can face death informed, supported, and pain-free. They are committed to pioneering standards in expert support and care for anyone facing death and bereavement. They are there for people living in West Sussex and East Surrey, offering both physical and emotional support to those living with a life-limiting or terminal condition and their families.
Their expert teams care for people at home, in their Wellbeing centre and on their wards, They are on hand to support those facing death and loss. They also offer bereavement and carer support to their loved ones.
About the job
As a Partnerships Officer, you will inspire and engage high-value individual supporters, legacy pledgers, members, and major donor prospects, cultivating relationships to support St Catherine's strategic goals. Your role involves actively fostering new donor relationships and stewarding a portfolio of significant individual donors. By delivering exceptional experiences for supporters, you will ensure the longevity of relationships and maximize their potential to deliver sustainable income to fund St Catherine's care.
- Build day-to-day relationships with High Net Worth Individuals, Major Donors, Legacy pledgers, members, and prospects, delivering impactful stewardship, thanking, and face-to-face meetings. You will identify and connect with new prospects. You will develop, implement, and monitor processes to keep the High Value, Major Donor, and Legacy Pledger portfolios dynamic.
About you
You will have experience in developing and managing donor relationships or experience in customer care. You will have brilliant relationship-building skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be a team player with great attention to detail. This is a brilliant part time major donor and legacy role.
If this role sounds exciting to you then please contact Katharine at Charity People to arrange a meeting.
Research Officer
We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Research Officer to join a dynamic organisation.
Position: Research Officer
Location: Holyoake House, Manchester
Salary: £33,570 per annum (pro-rated to 21 hours - £20,142)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 20th September 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 30th September 2024, in Manchester
Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.
We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.
About the role:
As Research Officer you will support the development and implementation of Co-operatives UK's strategies through research, surveys, and feedback. In conjunction with the Leadership Team, you will set the strategic research priorities for Co-operatives UK.
As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Key responsibilities include:
- Align research efforts with Co-operatives UK’s goals and priorities to support policy and strategy formulation.
- Plan and conduct market research to understand public perceptions of co-operatives; Undertake survey and questionnaire-based research with co-operatives to identify trends, opportunities and challenges within the co-operative sector.
- Maintain awareness of ongoing initiatives across Co-operatives UK and actively collaborate with other departments to identify emerging research needs.
- Analyze members’ purchasing behaviour, assess the business impact of various membership types to enhance member engagement, and evaluate the effectiveness of Co-operatives UK's programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather and utilise data effectively, ensuring maximising the use of existing data.
- Manage research projects, including designing, executing, and analysis of surveys and feedback mechanisms.
- Work with partners and other research and academic organisations to commission research projects.
- Maintain data sources, analyse business data to identify key trends, and translate research findings to provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Prepare reports and insights that demonstrate the value and impact of co-operatives, including their social, economic, and local impacts.
- Develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms to communicate business analysis insights effectively to the Leadership Team
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission, and you will have experience working as a Research Officer in another organisation.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience in commissioning, designing and delivering quantitative and qualitative research projects
- Project management skills including experience in managing data analysis projects
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to various stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying and addressing research needs.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with proficiency in database management and manipulation.
- Good understanding of research processes and methodologies, data analysis techniques, and data protection regulations.
- Proficiency in using data analysis tools and statistical software.
- Ability to work with attention to detail, accuracy, and within specified deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and convey information clearly and effectively.
About the organisation:
As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.
As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Policy, Programmes, Research, Policy Officer, Programmes Officer, Research Officer, Policy and Research Officer etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Chief Operating Officer
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £90,000
Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Chief Operating Officer at Police Care UK
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the strategic vision, operational expertise, and people management skills to drive a leading charity forward? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Police Care UK: Police Care UK traces its roots back to 1926 as the merger of the charities Police Dependants' Trust and the National Police Fund. Our mission is to reduce the impact of harm on police and their families. We are undergoing an exciting period of change, transforming from a traditional benevolent charity to a leader in the blue light sector. With offices in Woking, Surrey, we work throughout the UK to deliver groundbreaking research, innovation and evidence-based action to help the police community cope with the impact of policing.
The Role: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our national charity, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to support the achievement of the Charity's mission, aims, and objectives. You will oversee strategic and business planning, enhance our operational frameworks, and drive efficient and effective operational delivery. With an organisational staff team of 30 and a budget of £3m, you will be a trusted and indispensable member of the strategic leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's mission, goals, and objectives
- Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, financial management, KPI tracking, and staff management
- Foster a values-based culture that is equitable, inclusive, and collaborative
- Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately to protect the organisation's interests
- Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, donors, partners, and volunteers
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and operations, making recommendations for improvements
- Provide an effective framework for good governance and risk management
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer who embodies our core values of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership
- Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with individuals in mental health and/or uniformed services at a senior level is desirable
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements
What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities.
How to Apply: If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Closing date: 24-09-2024
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Night Assessment Worker Rough Sleeping Services
London - Hackney, Brent, Southwark and Lewisham
£31,703 - £35,578
Are you looking to start your career supporting vulnerable adults; working for a charity who makes a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless every day?
Our client has roles available in Hackney, Brent, Southwark and Lewisham.
They provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. They are currently looking for people to join their teams as Night Assessment Workers in their No Second Night Out Assessment Hubs. In these roles you will:
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Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping.
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Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; carrying out assessment when clients first arrive out the service.
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Work on a 7 day weekly night rota pattern with an average of 3 waking night shifts in a row (for example 8pm–8.30am or 9pm–8am)
About you
These crucial roles will suit people with an interest in in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role, as well as:
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Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.
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Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
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You don’t need to have direct experience, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
Flexibly is essential as the Pan London teams continue to work in different settings and locations across the city at the current time to support clients where they need our client the most.
Closing date: 10am on Monday 16th September
Interview and assessments on: 26 and 27 September
Job Title: Family Finding Worker
Salary: £16,043 per annum (£15,593 per annum salary + £450 per annum Homeworking Allowance)
Hours & Contract: 21 Hours per week - Permanent Role
Location: Homebased in Yorkshire and the Noth East
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly-motivated individual with experience in administration within the social care field to work with us as a Family Finding Worker. This role is homebased and it will cover placements for our Yorkshire and North East areas.
The Family Finding Worker is responsible for receiving placement requests for children who need to be looked after and matching them to our foster carer in cooperation with the Duty Social Worker. The role requires exceptional communication skills and discretion, sensitivity and the capability to deal with conflicting priorities at times.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Overall Duties of the Family Finding Worker will include:
- Processing referrals recieved from the Local Authority requesting a place for a child
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with Local Authority Placement Teams
- Liasing with appropriate parties regarding discussion of potential matches
- Reviewing sensitive and confidential documents
- Establishing professional relationships with colleagues, carers and the children they look after to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care
You will be suited to this role if you have…
- Experience in a social care & health setting
- Experience of working with children/young people
- Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to build a rapport and a positive working relationship with external partners.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays (pro rate for part time employees).
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help at Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
The Family Finding Worker will be homebased within the Yorkshire and North East area but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings, for training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd September 2024
- Interview Date: Tuesday 1st October 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Closing date: 17th Sept
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge of our time, and if you are an experienced media officer or journalist Alzheimer’s Society needs you!
The busy, award-winning Alzheimer’s Society national media team is looking for a proactive, strategic and experienced Media Officer to deliver our proactive and reactive press activity to raise the profile of Alzheimer’s Society as the only dementia charity to tackle every aspect of dementia and give help for today and hope for the future.
This is a full-time, permanent role and you’ll be joining the organisation at an exciting, defining and hopeful time for dementia. You’ll be working in a friendly, busy team and on a variety of projects across fundraising, influencing, research, innovation and brand.
We’re looking for someone with proven press office and/or journalistic skills and experience to work flexibly across priority campaigns to secure consistent, quality media coverage that instigates and sustains dialogue on dementia.
You will devise and deliver media activity involving our storytellers (case studies), high-profile celebrity ambassadors and supporters, researchers and thought leaders. Your work will show the devastation of dementia, while sharing the help available and the hope the future brings.
Most colleagues in the media team work from home, but we are open to being flexible and provide you with a flexible/hybrid option to work in our offices. Please note. we meet at our London office (Crutched Friars) once a month so it would be great if you’re able to join us each month for these engaging team days!
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. We’ve achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people living with dementia.
About you
- Good working knowledge of the national UK media.
- Have experience securing quality, strategic press coverage that meets an organisation’s communications goals.
- Be creative, flexible and can spot a good media story or reactive press opportunity a mile off.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Be comfortable to work flexibly across projects and with different subjects.
- Be empathetic, professional and have good attention to detail, able to juggle competing deadlines. And it goes without saying that you’re committed to championing people affected by dementia.
Person Specification
- Excellent and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
.Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
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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 are delighted to be partnering with Bradford Cathedral to help them find their new Head of Fundraising. Bradford Cathedral is a place with a rich history, standing on a site where Christian worship has taken place for over 1,400 years. Located in the heart of Bradford city centre, it continues to be a welcoming space for prayer and worship, while also playing a significant role in uniting the city’s diverse community.
This is a particularly exciting time for Bradford Cathedral as they get ready for Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture in 2025. They’re looking to grow their ministry and serve the community in new and meaningful ways—celebrating the histories of those who call Bradford home and helping to shape the city’s future.
Bradford Cathedral is searching for a new Head of Fundraising who will be a key part of bringing their vision and strategy to life. This person will help make the most of the opportunities that 2025 brings and contribute to the Cathedral’s future, all while supporting the city and its community. The focus will be on developing a creative and ambitious fundraising strategy that includes fundraising, income generation, and marketing—building on the great work that’s been done in recent years.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in creating and implementing fundraising strategies
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and networking skills
- Ability to work at a strategic and operational level across a range of fundraising disciplines
- Experience of managing and motivating a team
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice, fundraising databases, and GDPR
If you're looking for a rewarding role and have a proven track record of fundraising success, then we would be keen to hear from you. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a friendly, passionate team and and make a meaningful impact on the future of Bradford Cathedral and its place in the city.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application 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.
Location: Bradford Cathedral/Hybrid (75% on-site)
Closing date for applications: 29th September 2024
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the 1st October
Interviews at Bradford Cathedral: 7th October onwards
A note from Charisma
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- Salary: £28,088 per annum, pro rata, subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions as required by law.
- Hours: Full time, 5 days, equivalent to 37.5 hours per week. This may be flexible. There is also the option to work part time at 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week).
- Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London – Flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and home/office working.
- Pension: 4%, incremental pension contributions.
- Contract: 2 years, fixed term (with possibilities of extension subject to funding)
In this role, you will support FLEX’s policy and advocacy work to secure access to rights for all workers in the UK and prevent labour exploitation. As well as work delivered directly by FLEX our policy strategy includes work through coalitions such as the Labour Exploitation Advisory Group (LEAG) and the Taskforce on Survivors of Trafficking in Immigration Detention, two networks made of expert organisations directly supporting people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation.
This role requires someone with real passion and commitment to FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and our values of Respect, Courage, Integrity, Justice and Accountability as we work to challenge and positively transform policies, attitudes and practices that drive labour exploitation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
CIPS, the world's leading procurement and supply professional body, seeks an experienced finance professional to play a critical role in driving CIPS' transformation and ensuring financial robustness across all our global offices. You'll lead a dynamic global finance team across the UK, Australia & New Zealand, South Africa, and the Middle East, impacting 60,000 members in 150 countries.
Please note short application closing date of Monday 16th September.
As Finance Director, you will be responsible for:
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the development and execution of CIPS' overall strategy, ensuring alignment with financial priorities and organisational goals.
- Financial Management: Lead the annual business planning and budgeting process, ensuring financial prioritisation across all departments for operational budgets, corporate projects, and capital investments.
- Performance Analysis: Provide financial analysis and reporting on global performance, ensuring clarity and understanding at all levels of the business.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all financial systems and processes are robust, compliant, and capable of supporting both current activities and future developments. Manage effective tax planning, financial risk management, and currency exposures.
- Audit & Governance: Oversee the timely management of the annual audit and financial accounts, ensuring adherence to governance standards and regulatory compliance.
- Team Development: Direct and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture that aligns with CIPS’ strategic objectives.
- Change Management: Be a champion of change, driving continuous improvement in financial processes and team effectiveness to support the organisation's transformation.
- Project Oversight: Provide strong advisory and oversight for all corporate projects, ensuring financial commitments are managed effectively.
About you:
- Qualifications:
- Professional financial qualification (ACA, ICAEW, or CIMA)
- Experience:
- Proven experience in managing a strategic financial team within a global organisation
- Extensive experience in international financial management and budget setting
- Demonstrable experience in ensuring financial compliance across multiple regions
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
- Exceptional decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse complex scenarios and make strategic decisions
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, reflecting CIPS' values
- Leadership qualities that foster a collaborative and consultative environment
- Proficiency in change management, with the ability to secure stakeholder buy-in and transform concerns into confidence
- Commitment to fostering a high-performing organisation through continuous improvement and creative solutions
Why Join CIPS?
As the Finance Director at CIPS, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the procurement and supply profession. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a global, purpose-driven organisation that values integrity, compassion, connection, and dedication. Join us and be part of a community committed to making a positive difference in the world.
As well as offering an attractive salary, CIPS provides life assurance, private medical insurance, a bonus scheme, pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
To apply:
The expectation is for the Finance Director to work to a hybrid model with typically 2 days in the CIPS head office in Stamford, Lincolnshire, depending on requirements, and the balance working from home or with external meetings.
Please provide your current remuneration details, your CV in Word format with attached covering 1-2 page Supporting Statement in Word format setting out why you are interested in CIPS as an organisation, why the role of Finance Director is appealing to you and what you offer as a candidate to the position, the organisation and the wider profession. Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement with your application.
Applications close on Monday 16th September 2024.
Candidates for this position should be able to commence in post as soon as possible.
Please do not apply to CIPS directly.
Please provide your current remuneration details, your CV in Word format with attached covering 1-2 page Supporting Statement in Word format setting out why you are interested in CIPS as an organisation, why the role of Finance Director is appealing to you and what you offer as a candidate to the position, the organisation and the wider profession.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £28,216.60 per annum
Location: Based from any of Shelter’s offices in England, or Homeworking in England with reasonable travel times to key Shelter locations (London, Sheffield, Manchester)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Leave: 30 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
Closing date: 15th September 2024 at 11:30pm
*Please note, we offer the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in a related subject alongside this role.
Are you an excellent communicator with an aptitude for problem-solving and knowledge of supporting projects? Do you have strong administrative skills combined with a passion for working with people with lived experience to help solve the housing crisis? Then join Shelter in an exciting new role as a Lived Experience Project Assistant and join the fight for everyone’s right to a safe home.
About the role
Helping co-ordinate Shelter’s Lived Experience programmes, you will use your administrative skills to raise the profile of involvement and coproduction activities. Whether it’s managing meetings, raising purchase orders, or responding to queries about our lived experience and employability programmes, we’ll look to you for support and insight to continually improve our systems and processes.
With a keen eye for detail and analysing data, you’ll be on hand to inform best practice for Shelter’s Lived Experience initiatives.
Don’t worry if your experience or skills to date don’t align perfectly with every part of the role requirements in the job description. At Shelter we are dedicated to building an anti-racist, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to tell us how your skills, knowledge, behaviours, and experience will aid your success.
With this role, we can offer the option of completing an apprenticeship in a related subject. This will involve spending approximately 20% of your work time completing education/ learning for the duration of the apprenticeship. We welcome applications both with and without interest in the apprenticeship.
About you
Your enthusiasm and initiative will be key to for developing successful relationships with colleagues across a large charity, as will your flair for creativity and problem solving.
Proactive and with strong IT skills, you’re not afraid to lead on the creation of regular Lived Experience Insight communications or activities and you have a clear dedication to promoting coproduction in the fight against Britain’s housing emergency.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
About the team
Delivering activities to raise the profile of involvement and coproduction, the Lived Experience Insight team works alongside people with experience of homelessness and barriers to work. People with lived experience steer the direction of Shelter’s work by helping design services, campaigning, getting involved in local events or speaking out against the housing emergency and we work closely with them to ensure lived experience is at the core of everything we do.
There will be an application information session on Monday 9th September at 10am, if you would like to attend, please contact the email address given.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement.
In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. In your Supporting Statement, you should provide specific examples of how you meet all of the 'About you' points in the relevant section of the attached job description in no more than 350 words per point and ensure you demonstrate how you address the Shelter behaviour below throughout your response:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Applications without a Supporting Statement will not be considered.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.