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About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis Skylight Brent works with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our service includes progression and housing support, a wellbeing offer, arts and learning activities and employment support. Alongside our frontline service offer, we develop and lead a strategy and partnership projects to deliver positive change for homeless people in Brent.
Following a recent evaluation of the work, we have reviewed our approach and now introducing a new role that will continue to focus on strengthening and further developing our partnership work alongside developing a co-production approach that ensures the voices of people with lived experience and those working at the frontline inform our work.
About the role
As a Partnership and Coproduction Coordinator you will be supporting our cross-sector collaboration and delivering a programme of ending homelessness awareness raising. You will also develop a co-production programme that will ensure the voices of those with lived experience as well as frontline staff inform and enhance our place-base work to end homelessness in Brent.
This is a fixed-term role for 3 years with the potential for extension.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Sunday 18 August 2024
Interviews taking place W/C 26 August 2024 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, NW10 4LT.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Due to service expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Practitioner to join Barnardo's as part of the Short Breaks and SHINE services in Rochdale.
Would you like the chance to work with Children, Young People and their families, delivering workshops for Parents/Carers and in sessions for Children and Young People?
We currently have one 30 hour post available.
Do you like working with children and Young people, and supporting them to make friends?
Short Breaks provide a range of social opportunity/activity groups for children and young people with SEND. Our groups include: Creative Club, Positive futures, Wildlife Warriors, Youth Club, Siblings and Act to SHINE.
Can you support parents by providing information and strategies for them to try at home?
SHINE is a block of sessions delivered over 6 weeks, supporting parents whose children have social/communication needs. It covers a range of topics including, brain development, understanding sensory needs, communication, promoting positive behaviour, sleep and SEN support in settings.
Covering the Greater Manchester areas, specifically Rochdale, it is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
You will have
- Passion
- Commitment
- Confidence
Are you looking for a flexible role working evenings and weekends? Our short breaks groups run on Thursday, Friday evenings and all day Saturday's to accommodate the needs of the families we support.
Do you want to enhance your professional development? The role provides lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer including training around Child Protection. To be a successful, you will need to have the following:
- Experience of working with children, young people with SEND and their families.
- Excellent team working skills including the ability to confidently line manage. You will work as part of a team that covers the Greater Manchester area.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills
- Use of a car
This service is dynamic, no two days are the same. You will work with a diverse range of families. The services run 52 weeks per year, Monday – Saturday.
Within Barnardo's, the job title for this role is Project Worker 1. This will appear on the job description. You will be supported by team managers and Childrens Services Managers within the service.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Are you a highly skilled and experienced process facilitator with a desire to enable the formation of Minster Communities across Leicester and Leicestershire?
Can you form and lead teams of volunteers, are you energised by training and supporting others?
Are you a collaborative colleague, excellent communicator and relationship-builder?
…then we want to hear from you, and consider your application to work within our team as we enable churches to form new Minster Communities across our diocese.
You will play a crucial role taking lead responsibility for training and supporting a team of facilitators (including staff, consultants and volunteers) who will deliver the Minster Community formation process across the diocese. You will facilitate organisational process within the ethos of Christian discernment and work closely with the Shaped By God Together Programme Team to track progress, identify risks and issues and contribute to problem-solving.
This post is funded through a grant from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board.
We encourage applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, who are currently under-represented in the organisation.
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We offer kinship carers financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. Our expert advice, information and guidance helps with complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make. We’re always there to support them through difficult times and celebrate the good.
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting Kinship in the search for an exceptional programme manager to play a key role in the delivery of a ground-breaking national Kinship Care Training and Support service, funded by the Department for Education. The national service will include an extensive range of workshops and other training events, tailored for kinship carers and delivered online and in-person; and new resources hosted on an enhanced online advice, information and support hub.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with members of the Executive Team, delivery partners and stakeholders, you’ll lead the planning, reporting and work across the organisation to ensure successful delivery of a high-quality service that meets the needs of kinship carers and is delivered on budget and on schedule.
You will have extensive experience in successfully delivering complex programmes including multiple elements and stakeholders, knowledge and experience of methodologies for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes, strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to collaborate across different departments and with a range of partners an Demonstrable experience of successfully managing delivery of a complex programme, including set up, service design, stakeholder engagement, service delivery, programme governance and evaluation.
We are interested in speaking to experienced programme managers who have previously led and managed programmes with multiple elements, across different departments and with a range of national and local partners. You will have knowledge and experience of methodologies for planning and monitoring performance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure objectives are met, ideally with experience of using Asana. You will also demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with track record of building strong relationships at senior level internally and externally to achieve service objectives and systems change.
Kinship will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate that they meet the essential skills and experience outlined below.
To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide a Supporting Statement or further information to assist with the recruitment process. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Catherine Bunting from Prospectus.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Area Support Shop Manager (Surrey/Sussex) (TRD4859)
Location: Dorking, Horsham, Crawley, Farnham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,671 per annum
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 15 August 2024
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
Join Our Vibrant Retail Team and Make a Difference!
At Oxfam, our shops have been at the heart of our charity since 1948, contributing significantly to our mission. Our shops play a crucial role in raising funds and increasing public awareness of our impactful work, guided by values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
Team Purpose:
Join our dynamic team with the purpose of maximising income through retail sales, adhering to the retail strategy and embracing growth opportunities. As a member of this team, you'll contribute to the heart of the charity and community, guided by values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness. Your role is to be commercially aware, creative, and innovative to make a significant
impact.
Job Purpose:
As a key member of the area team, your role is to coordinate and provide operational support to our shops within a defined geographical area. Covering short-term shop manager absences, you'll ensure uninterrupted trading and maximise income generation. No two days are the same – expect variety and collaboration with diverse communities. This role is a fantastic stretch opportunity for those with
shop manager experience, serving as a potential stepping stone toward an area manager role.
The role will support shop cover in our Oxfam shop network across Surrey and Sussex. This includes Oxfam Shops in the following geographical area: Dorking, Oxted, Horsham, Storrington, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Heathfield, Farnham. Whilst travel expenses will be covered, candidates will need to be both willing and able to commit to extensive travel across this defined geographic region.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain inclusive, respectful, and safe environments in the shops.
• Collaborate with Area Manager and shop managers to allocate shop cover effectively.
• Build trusting relationships in each shop to maintain engaged and motivated teams.
• Maximise Net Sales Contribution (NSC) and Gift Aid (GA) in all covered shops to agreed targets.
• Deliver continuous improvement support against specific KPIs.
• Develop and deliver a framework for feedback and handovers.
• Actively contribute to the local community and wider Retail network.
Qualifications:
• Previous retail or operational management experience
• Agile and adaptable working style
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Join us in making a positive impact on communities and showcasing our values in action
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
The Powell Family Foundation (TPFF) provides grants to support children and young people who are vision impaired. We are a small charity but well-resourced and very passionate about improving the lives of children and young people who live with a vision impairment.
We award grants to both individuals and charitable organisations to help improve children and young people’s emotional and physical wellbeing, increase their knowledge and skills, promote their independence and enjoy a safe, active and fulfilled life.
The Grants Officer is a new role and you will be joining TPFF at an exciting time as we develop and build on a highly successful first year.
The Grants Officer will be involved throughout the grant process from initial enquiry, to supporting people with the application process, to assessing the applications, monitoring and reporting. This new role will be key to the success of TPFF’s grant programme.
Our vision is a world in which children and young people who are blind or vision impaired are able to reach their full potential.
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Autistica are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a part-time Director of Finance and Administration on a fixed term contract basis for 15 months. Autistica are the UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity. Our mission is to create breakthroughs that enable all autistic people to live happier, healthier, longer lives. We do this by funding research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference.
The Director of Finance & Administration will work closely with the CEO and take full ownership of the Finance department, as well as oversea HR and Admin. The post holder is responsible for the finance staff team of two people. This role is being offered on a 0.75 basis and is to cover maternity leave of the permanent postholder.
The role:
- Inputting into the Strategy and Business Plan working closely with the other members of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Provide ongoing support and challenge to the Chief Executive, wider Executive Team, Treasurer and Board.
- Responsible for leading a team that can provide accurate and strong financial information in a timely manner that enables informed business decisions to support the ongoing commercial and charitable needs of each operation within the Charity.
- Confidently present the budget to the Board and wider team and respond to challenges and feedback in a proactive manner.
- Working closely with the Director of Research to keep track of restricted funding as well as the level of unrestricted reserves.
- Lead the charity through the audit process, acting as the main point of contact for the auditors.
- Create monthly management accounts with commentary to the senior leadership team to tight deadlines, quarterly reporting to The Board in Finance Committee meetings and Board meetings.
- Maintaining established internal controls and overseeing that governance documents are up to date with Companies House and Charities Commission.
- Oversee HR and Administration acting as the main point of contact with the outsourced HR provider.
- Payroll – liaising with the payroll provider to ensure accuracy and efficient payment of the payroll and taxes.
The organisation:
Our mission is to create breakthroughs that enable all autistic people to live happier, healthier, longer lives. We do this by funding research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference. We know that every autistic person is different. And we know that autism comes with both strengths and challenges, but there’s lots we don’t know.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified Accountant (ACA preferable).
- Have experience of working at a senior level with board involvement and input to financial strategy development and monitoring.
- Have expert knowledge of financial management principles, practice and control procedures with charity accounting experience
- Hold strong interpersonal skills with evidence of being open to alternative views, ideas and options
- Have excellent writing and communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
The position will be based at Autistica’s head office in Old Street and requires one visit per week to the office. The closing date for applications is 25th August with interviews taking place the week commencing 2nd September.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
Stewardship offers an annual accounts preparation and review service for churches and charities. The aim is not just to work on the accounts, but to provide advice to clients on a wide area of financial wisdom, governance and regulation, along with training and educational services as needed.
We are now recruiting for an Accounts Examiner. This is an opportunity to work for a growing team, working to support churches and Christian charities through finance and play a significant part in driving forward our mission.
This position is primarily to examine receipts and payments accounts where total income is less than £250,000. However, if the successful candidate is a qualified accountant they will be permitted to examine accrual accounts. The range in the advertised salary accounts for the level of experience, qualifications and responsibility of the successful candidate.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deputy Charity Shop Manager
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Part time (4 days, 30 hours), with flexibility for sickness and holiday cover
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer, healthier lives.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us taking action today to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these.
The Role
Reporting to the Shop Manager, as our Deputy Shop Manager you will lead a team of volunteers to raise funds invest in achieving the charity’s goal to save lives in Yorkshire and portray the charity as a professional, credible brand which acts with integrity. You will also Provide excellent customer service, ensuring volunteers, donors and customers know how their contribution is helping the people of Yorkshire.
Specifically, you will:
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Play an active part in running our shop in Richmond, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
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Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
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Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
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Manage the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager.
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Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a happy retail environment.
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To ideally be educated to GCSE or equivalent.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate self and others.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
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Demonstrably strong planning, guiding and motivation skills with a desire to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 5 August 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK. It is a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £10.5m.
We are looking for a Deputy Venues Manager to take full responsibility in supporting the Venues and Entertainments Manager in leading and operating a successful bars and Events operation and giving our student members an excellent service experiences every day, looking to implement our bars operation with new and innovative ideas. This role forms a key part of our Operations team, led by the Director of Operations. Comprising of both front facing and behind the scenes departments including Cafes and Bars, Bloomsbury Fitness gym, Human Resources, Facilities and Systems, the team delivers core functions and central services for the Union, as well as providing a diverse range of quality facilities accessible to our 40,000 members.
The role is a full-time and permanent contract.
Do you have significant experience of working in a bars licensed environment? Have you got experience of minimizing cash & stock losses by implementing procedures?
The post holder will assist the Venues and Entertainments Manager in managing the activities of all Venues/Bars and staffs, including student supervisors and have overall responsibility for the quality and quantity of work for all staffs. The successful candidate will also organize and manage the delivery of the venues/ bars service across the Students’ Union in a way that meets the specific needs and requirements of students and staffs in terms of time, quality, quantity and cost. The role holder will carry out checks on a regular basis to review the financial performance of the outlets and evaluate the value for money of existing working practices, resource levels and supply arrangements.
Interviews for this role will be held on 15th or 16th August 2024.
[Please note, the deadline for this role is 08:00 on 12/08/2024 however the deadline for this advert is 10/08/2024. Please click the apply button to apply directly.]
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hospital IDVA
Based: Chelsea and Westminster or Charring Cross
Rate: £28,810 - £30,850 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Hybrid 4 days office 1 day home working
Our client, a specialist charity is looking for 2x Hospital IDVA's to join their team. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
Synopsis of duties:
Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital.
Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
Essential Requirements
Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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FareShare
Job Description – Business Analyst
Reporting to: Head of Project Delivery
Location: Hybrid/London or Sheffield,
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: £43,563 – £45,856 (National), £46,674- £49,131 (London),
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions in to food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help tackle the cost of living crisis using England’s surplus food.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
We have recently set a new 3-year strategy, leading to a major transformation of the organisation. To support this, we are building a new Project Delivery function and investing in key capabilities, including project management and business analysis. This role involves collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to define and refine project requirements, develop comprehensive business cases, and ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes. You will also provide mentoring to colleagues and support the organisation in adopting new practices and methodologies.
This is a hybrid role, based in London or Sheffield, with regular travel across the UK.
About you
You are an experienced business analyst with a strong background in supporting complex projects, particularly those involving technology. You have a track record of eliciting and translating business needs into comprehensive and accurate project requirements and working collaboratively with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. As a self-starter, you can quickly build relationships and support colleagues in adopting new project management and business analysis methodologies. You are patient and supportive, capable of fostering adoption of new practices and ensuring consistency across the organisation.
Main responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and refine project requirements.
- Develop comprehensive business cases to justify project initiation or continuation.
- Conduct detailed analysis to identify business needs, opportunities, and solutions.
- Translate business requirements into clear and concise user stories or specifications.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are fully understood and met.
- Facilitate project reviews to capture organisational learning and ensure continuous improvement.
- Lead UAT processes, support end-user testers, gather results and feedback, and ensure the solution meets the requirements.
- Mentor colleagues with limited business analysis experience.
- Contribute to training and support for people affected by new systems and processes.
- Champion new project management and business analysis methodologies, supporting colleagues in adopting new practices.
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Proven track record in identifying vulnerabilities in organisations’ processes and devising data-driven solutions for improvements.
- Demonstrable experience supporting complex projects to successfully meet strategic goals.
- Critical thinker, able to break down complex problems, identify patterns and gather relevant data
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Experience with different project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Self-starter with a proactive approach.
- Patient and supportive, capable of guiding colleagues through new methodologies.
- Ability to work in an unstructured environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and business analysis tools.
- Business Analysis qualification (BCS, IIBA, or equivalent).
- Commitment to FareShare’s mission and vision
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the food sector.
- Experience working with a 3rd party provider to deliver project outcomes, preferably in the technology space.
- Experience leading UAT processes and supporting end-user testers.
- Experience in change management and understanding of change management principles.
- Experience in project management and understanding of project management principles.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
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FareShare
Job Description – Senior IT Project Manager
Reporting to: Head of Project Delivery
Location: London or Sheffield, office-based with hybrid working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £51,446 – £54,153 (National) or £54,557 - £57,429 (London)
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions in to food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help tackle the cost of living crisis using England’s surplus food.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
We have recently set a new 3-year strategy, leading to a major transformation of the organisation. To support this, we are building a new Project Delivery function and investing in key capabilities, including project management and business analysis. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead large, complex projects from inception through to delivery, and mentor colleagues managing smaller projects. A key part of your role will be to introduce and champion new project management methodologies and governance frameworks, supporting colleagues to adopt these practices in a supportive, non-bureaucratic manner.
This role is a hybrid role, based in London or Sheffield but will require regular travel across the UK to visit different FareShare sites.
About you
You are an experienced senior project manager with a strong background in delivering large, complex projects, particularly those involving technology. You have a track record of delivering project benefits and influencing stakeholders at all levels. As a self-starter, you can quickly build relationships and drive projects forward. You are patient and supportive, able to guide colleagues through new project management methodologies and governance frameworks. Experience in business analysis and change management is beneficial.
Main responsibilities
- Lead collaboration with business analysts to refine project requirements and develop plans.
- Develop and present business cases to justify project initiation or continuation.
- Lead the development of RFPs to engage third parties.
- Oversee project activities and deliverables.
- Manage project resources and budgets.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Lead project reviews to capture organisational learning.
- Ensure smooth integration of project outputs into business operations.
- Mentor colleagues with limited project management experience.
- Contribute to development and implementation of new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting new practices in a supportive manner.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Proven track record of managing large, complex IT projects and programmes that successfully deliver organisational benefits.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Exceptional planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Experience with different project management methodologies and ability to apply as appropriate to the situation. (Agile, Waterfall).
- Self-starter with a proactive approach.
- Patient and supportive, capable of guiding colleagues through new methodologies.
- Experience of change management.
- Able to work in an unstructured environment.
- Advanced Project Management qualification (PMI, APM, DSDM Agile Practitioner or equivalent).
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
- Commitment to FareShare’s mission and vision.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the food sector.
- Experience in business analysis.
- Experience in programme and/or portfolio management.
- Experience of introducing new project methodologies to an organisat
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
Marie Curie is the UK's leading palliative and end-of-life care charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of palliative and end-of-life care in the UK, and the only provider across all 4 nations. We specialise in the provision of UK wide community nursing and hospice care, both inpatient and outpatient, whilst providing information and support on all aspects of terminal illness, dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Team Coordinator to join our Nursing & Quality team on a 6 month FTC basis. This role can be hybrid from our London office 1-2 days a week or remote across the UK. The ideal candidate would be able to start quickly in this role.
As a Quality Assurance team Coordinator, you will coordinate and support a broad range of activities across the Nursing and Quality team. You will assist and support the team to ensure good governance and provide organisational intelligence for improvement and learning.
You will also assist and support in planning and evidencing a trained and competent workforce, ensuring that our services provide safe, high-quality and clinically effective care, and deliver an optimal patient and carer experience.
In this role, you will:
- Collate and upload data and information from a wide variety of sources (for example, benchmarking, clinical audit results, complaints, incidents, safety and compliance data
- Assist in the writing of key reports and documents that provide assurance to the organisation, internal divisions and service teams, and external stakeholders of the quality of care.
- Support clinical teams in undertaking a range of quality activities, e.g. by supporting good incident record keeping through the incident review process, providing data and analysis, gathering and processing relevant information
- Proactively manage and disseminate relevant information, data, and records
- Support key aspects of the Associate Directors and Head of Patient and Carer Experience workload
- Provide secretarial cover for committees and key working groups. Ensure that a summary of matters discussed, and actions are recorded.
- Act as the administrator for the Nursing and Quality databases. Train and support staff in the use of these, and run regular reports from these databases.
- Maintain the Nursing and Quality SharePoint site
- Support with various administration duties, e.g., setting up meetings, booking training events, arranging travel and accommodation, liaising with colleagues in other departments, logging team training records, etc.
- Establish good working relationships with members of the Nursing and Quality Directorate, and other teams within Marie Curie that collaborate to ensure and promote quality.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to build strong working relationships across a team with a team orientated approach to working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information in a clear and easily comprehensible manner
- Good time management skills, positive approach and an ability to take on a number of varied tasks, prioritise accordingly, and work to tight deadlines
- Experience of office/ team administration
- Experience of working with IT databases and systems, including using Microsoft Office to produce reports and presentations
What's in it for you?
- Salary £25,600 - £28,444 per annum
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- Excellent work/life balance
Advert Closes: 13 August 2024
Interviews: 22nd August 2024
To view the full job description, please click here: Quality Assurance Coordinator - 1 (pagetiger.com)
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services.
We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
Engagement Officer
Salary: £27,029 to £29,159 (pro rata), with an 8% pension contribution
Contract: Fixed Term to 31 May 2025, possible extension. 0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week)
Location: Office in Guildhall, remote working, and outreach work
Responsible to: Thames Programme Manager
What does Thames21 do?
Thames21 is one of London’s leading environmental charities and its work on rivers and landscapes across London and the Thames Basin builds climate resilience, biodiversity and connected communities. It supports the relationship between communities and their rivers while aiming to deliver powerful social impacts like improved wellbeing, community cohesion, and greater equality of access to good quality green-blue spaces.
Job Description
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a skilled engagement officer to work on our projects in London and the Thames Basin. This role offers an opportunity for the post holder to make a difference to diverse areas of London, with differing challenges and an array of ambitions.
The key skill for this role is being able to connect with and bring people together. The project relies on creating strong networks of local institutions, such as schools and local authorities; grassroots organisations and groups; community leaders and representatives from the public and private sectors, including councillors and politicians.
The key value for this role is curiosity. Being able to ask questions, listen and encourage people to get involved in whatever way they are able, will help you succeed.
You’ll thrive in this role if you are able to see the strengths and assets of communities and individuals and find space for them to flourish. By working together with local people in diverse communities beside waterways you will establish a new and positive ongoing relationship between Londoners and their blue spaces.
A typical day is likely to involve keeping on track with what’s happening across each area, meeting with key partners, being alert to upcoming network meetings, or delivering community events or activities. You might be working from home, or out of our offices in Bow or Guildhall, or working with a community group or local organisation or institution, including schools, co-producing an engagement event.
You might be posting on social media or updating the web page. You may be working on strategic long-term plans on how to share the learnings from the project. You’ll be thinking both big and small on any given day!
Diversity
We primarily serve a London community, and we would love our organisation to better reflect the diversity of this great city. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Being a diverse and inclusive organisation is very important to us. We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. This role is primarily about community engagement. For that reason, while an interest in environmental issues is a bonus, it is not required for the role.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Plan, support and deliver a range of activities to engage local communities and build connections between them and blue spaces. Raise awareness and respect for the river and water environment, including Thames riverbank and foreshore, adhering to Thames21’s health and safety policies.
2. Compile area profiles, identifying key stakeholders from public, private and third sectors. Work with stakeholders, including schools, to ensure understanding of the programme and the opportunities available.
3. Work with local community organisations and representatives to open dialogue with residents about local perceptions, connections and interest in the river and co-produce an engagement programme that will lead to a better understanding of the environmental issues that affect blue spaces; improve community wellbeing and explore cultural connections to rivers.
4. Carry out robust monitoring processes, including gathering feedback from partners and participants and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of projects. Collaborate with colleagues to inform a relevant programme of activities that will engage a wider diversity of Londoners with the Thames.
5. Work with Thames21’s Comms Team to promote projects, celebrating achievements and learnings; and collate and contribute content for the webpage.
7. Contribute to internal quarterly reports and annual reports to funders.
8. Represent Thames21 at community events, activities and partnership meetings.
9. Maintain clear records of progress, ensure all administration and statistical information is kept, and regularly upload information onto the Thames21 database.
10. Attend Thames21 Team Meetings and liaise with Thames21 staff.
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times. The post-holder will be expected to carry out other reasonable duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with other Thames21 activities and with those in this document.
Person Specification
It is essential that in your application you give evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the following criteria.
Experience:
· Experience of working with a broad range of community groups, volunteers and private and public sector organisations.
· Experience of organising safe and successful events and activities with community groups and grassroots organisations from conception through to delivery and evaluation.
Ability:
· Excellent communication skills, using good listening skills, curiosity, empathy, and tact to build positive, trusted relationships with individuals, grassroots groups and community organisations.
· Ability to be resilient and manage a demanding workload with enthusiasm and self-motivation.
· Ability to work alongside residents to “work with”, not “do to”, following the principles of co-design or co-production of services.
· Current driving licence and willingness to drive a van to and from various sites across London, if required
Knowledge:
· A strong interest in the environment and an understanding of environmental issues.
· Knowledge of community engagement methodologies as a means to build social connections, confidence and local pride.
· Knowledge of using monitoring and evaluation techniques and methods in practice.
Ethos:
· Commitment to, and understanding of, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and when providing a service to the public.
· Commitment to the values of Thames21 as set out in our five-year plan
Additional Information
· The post holder must be willing to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends.
· 25 days paid annual leave are available pro rata plus public holidays. In addition, theThames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year.
· Thames21 operate a flexitime system of working.
· Thames21 have an ‘Auto Enrol’ Workplace Pension Scheme with NEST.
· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
· Laptop & Mobile phone for company use.
To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV and a short covering letter and apply via the Charity Job button.
• Closing date: 5pm on 14 August
• Interviews: 22 August
We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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