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About Us
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
We want to help charities become more resilient so they can thrive beyond the lifetime of our relationship. We do this is by helping our charity partners identify their development goals, sharing our tools and resources and drawing on our connections with Lloyds Banking Group and other partners.
We are now accepting applications for local Development Partners to bring specific areas of skills and expertise.
The Role
As a Development Partner, you will provide bespoke organisational development support that is tailored to the needs of small charities. Support will be delivered either face to face or online, dependent on the needs of the organisation.
Please note: this recruitment exercise is aimed at people who are independent freelance consultants and not regional/national organisations.
About You
To be considered as a Development Partner, you will need:
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A strong understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and confidently work with charity leaders
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Demonstrable ability to offer direction that will successfully deliver results with vision, innovation, and resourcefulness
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Demonstrable experience of working in a charity environment and knowledge of the current challenges faced by small charities
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Ability to manage the momentum of organisational development work, whilst appreciating the constraints of small charities
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Demonstrable skill at building and maintaining effective relationships with clients including strong and open communication
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a portfolio of client work whilst delivering excellent customer service
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Demonstrable facilitation and training skills with the ability to deliver effective and engaging sessions face to face and remotely
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IT literate with experience of using a range of packages including email, databases and online tools for example, Zoom, Teams, etc.
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Demonstrate the Foundation’s values
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 22 July 2024.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 02 September 2024.
The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making changes such as providing note takers during interviews, additional time given for assessments and allowing candidates to use specific accessibility software so that Disabled people or those with long term health conditions can fully participate. We have Disability Confident Employer Committed status which guarantees an interview to Disabled people who meet the essential recruitment criteria. Please refer to our website for more information.
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Development Partner, please apply via the button shown.
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Grants and Contracts Officer
Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.
For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.
Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
Our commitment to a culture belonging:
Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Grants Officer to join our dynamic organisation. During this maternity cover, Grants Officer will report directly to the Director of Grants, Contracts and Compliance. They will work across all of Internews’ geographies to provide the highest standard of grant management support to partners receiving higher value grants from us. The incumbent will have a unique opportunity to learn about Internews’ work and to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our missions across the World.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Management and Compliance
· Provide grant management support to Programme Management Units, country offices and partners. Participate in regional portfolio reviews.
· Support start‐ups of partner projects by coordinating project stakeholders and ensuring that all relevant processes and procedures are in place.
· Develop guidance documents and procedures to enable effective and compliant operation of partner projects. Supports project teams in adapting Internews’ standard sub-granting policies, procedures and toolkits to country contexts.
· Review and sign off on alldue‐diligence assessments in preparation for sub‐granting to partners.
· When requested, support project teams and the Business Officers, in monthly spend and burn rate reviews and donor report submissions
· Monitor the compliance from HQ to satisfy organisational and donorrequirements.
· Monitor the implementation of partner projects to ensure the implementation process is in line with grant agreements; and proposes solutions to implementation issues. Quality‐assure partner reporting, and track co-financing liabilities.
· Provide end-to-end management of partnership agreements, including drafting.
· Participate in project close-outs. Contribute to audit; support the audit manager on queries about sub-grants.
· Maintain records on the organisational grant management system.
Partnerships and Development
· Design and implement grant management and compliance trainings for partners and Internews staff.
· Identify and document best grant management practices from individual grants, works with M&E colleagues to coordinate debriefings with stakeholders.
· Advise development colleagues on key considerations relating to donor and statutory compliance requirements as related to sub-grants.
· Contribute to the development of partner budget proposals to ensure their appropriateness and compliance.
· Transfer grant-management expertise to country offices
· Support country office leadership teams to identify requirements and recruit grant management staff;
· Deliver trainings for key grant management staff in country offices and PMUs.
Expert advice
· Manage and develop the grants expertise at GC&C team ensuring the highest standards of grant management support to PMUs, country offices and regional and multi-country portfolios as required.
· Provide ongoing feedback to the Director of GC&C on required improvement and updates on donor regulations and contractual obligations to ensure organisational knowledge is built and improved continuously, with particular focus on the consistence and continuous improvement of sub-granting processes.
· Ensure good knowledge management across grants, including key project documentation, to enable all teams supporting the grant to access information and provide a fully auditable trail.
· Contribute to annual work planning and budgeting process.
Essential Skills and experience:
· Demonstrated experience in the context of international non-for-profit.
· Strong experience in the development and implementation of grant management processes and procedures.
· Deep understanding of rules of major European donors, including the European Commission, SIDA, and FCDO.
· Proven track record in conducting due diligence on organisations and their policies, ensuring compliance and alignment with standards.
· Proven track record in grant management training and mentorship for grantees.
· Comprehensive understanding of the setup, governance, and business models of non-for-profit organisations and media
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling clear and effective interaction with stakeholders.
· Proficiency in interpreting budgets and accounts, facilitating informed decision-making.
· High IT literacy, including proficiency in grant management systems (preferably U4B), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work autonomously.
· Effective organisational skills, including prioritisation, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of tasks and adherence to deadlines.
Personal Characteristics / team culture:
· Flexible problem-solver with a proactive 'can-do' approach, adept at overcoming challenges.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
· Self-motivated and capable of working independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
· Dependable and reliable, consistently meeting commitments and delivering results.
· Positive, resilient, and supportive under pressure, maintaining composure and effectiveness in challenging situations.
Desirable:
· Experience in one or several of Internews’ geographies of work: Asia, MENA, Africa, Europe/Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean
· Familiarity with the media sector, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
· Understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by independent media.
· Proficiency in Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish.
Vacancy Timeline:
Deadline for applications: 13 July 2024.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as and when they arrive. Interviews may be scheduled ahead of the vacancy closing date.
This role will be located in the UK, therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to the start date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
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We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant role to suit an experienced Accounts professional / Bookkeeper who would relish the chance to play a key role in the central team supporting the organisation to deliver our varied and impactful workload.
Each year we work with over 21,000 people and over 300 community groups to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions. Our strength-based model of community development and youth work empowers people who experience poverty and exclusion to come together and take action.
We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual with a willingness to learn and collaborate with others.
The role is a chance of joining a skilled and dedicated team where there is the opportunity to develop your finance skills and build solid experience working across a wide range of areas within the charity sector.
For the right candidate, this role will offer a fulfilling working opportunity and the chance to make a significant difference to the people of Brighton and Hove, and beyond.
Please download and read the application pack and Equal opportunities form.
Please include your CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities form in your application
We are accepting rolling applications for this role, with no fixed close date - if you are interested please do apply when you can.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship to candidates
We are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of research, farming and policy working as part of the GFM team to support the development of the GFM framework and its application on farm, in the food supply chain, for education and learning, policy and finance.
Reporting to the Head of Research of the SFT, you will join the GFM team responsible for a wide range of trials, in the UK and internationally. These include Defra Elms pilots, farm cluster groups, supply chain trials, and international trials delivered as partners of Regen10. Our trials test the application of the framework and the use of the GFM by other stakeholders.
You will work collaboratively with the trials team managers supporting the design, evaluation and timely delivery of trials. You will lead the quantitative and qualitative analysis of results and the design and reporting of feedback from participants, working with project partners, our trials team, and the wider SFT team to achieve and communicate outcomes. You will provide technical support to the team for the current GFM assessment and work with them and other project partners on the continuing development of sustainability assessments and data collection methodologies for application nationally and internationally.
The postholder will also have the opportunity to contribute to related work on the conceptual development and application of the framework in different contexts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team of trials managers responsible for a wide range of GFM trials, in the UK and internationally.
- Lead on the quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of results and the design and reporting of feedbacfrom participants.
- Support the reporting and communication of results, leading the writing of key reports for stakeholders as needed.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments used for the trials nationally and internationally - providing technical support including around data management, cleaning and extraction.
- Support the design and facilitation of workshops for trial farmers and farm advisors.
- Support the team to deliver their trials and meet trial deadlines, whilst sharing best practice and learnings across the team to build on the skills and strengths of the team across all trials.
- Contribute to GFM framework development and its application beyond the trials.
- Support the development of learning resources to explain farm sustainability and sustainability assessments to farmers using the GFM framework.
- Contribute to peer reviewed journal article(s) on the value of framework for building farm advisor / farmer knowledge and support for farm sustainability, and on adding a state-of-the-system approach to certification assessments.
- Work with project partners, our trials team, and the wider Global Farm Metric team to achieve and communicate our GFM mission and outcomes.
Relationships:
- Contribute to discussion and review of metrics and GFM team outputs and planning.
- Attend internal meetings on-line and in-person to share and discuss progress.
- Engage with external organisations as required to support and promote the GFM and the trials.
- Attend external meetings and events to present work as required (mainly in the UK, potentially EU)
- Work with the wider GFM and SFT team to support related work when needed.
- Engage with our externals partners and consultants to identify potential for collaboration and avoid duplication in related areas of work.
- Engage with the Regen10 Frameworks Hub team and contribute to discussions, planning and reports.
Specifically, we are looking for candidates who have experience with and can demonstrate the following:
- Masters level qualification (or degree level with 2-3 years relevant workplace experience) in a subject area related to food and farming
- Good knowledge and practical experience of UK farming and farm sustainability.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
- Experience in developing, delivering, or researching farm sustainability assessments including knowledge of LCA and similar impact assessment approaches.
- Competence in the use of Excel and other packages to collect, manage, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
- Ability to create simple coding for data management, analysis and display an advantage
- Experience of delivering high quality, robust reports and written materials for different audiences
- Experience of engagement with farmers and/or farm advisors (desirable).
- Experience of contributing to peer reviewed publication (desirable).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced project delivery setting.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently, planning and managing workloads and meeting deadlines
- Ability and willingness to work within teams collaboratively to deliver outputs.
- Personal commitment to driving the transition towards more resilient and sustainable farming systems, with and an understanding of the needs and concerns of the farming community.
Location: Remote/home working in the UK, but some travel within the UK (office Bristol, London) and potentially the EU for meetings and events.
Interviews are expected to take place 11th to 12th of July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Microsoft Dynamics Specialist
12 Month FTC
Fully Remote
Up to £60,000 per annum
Understanding Recruitment is searching for an experienced Microsoft Dynamics Specialist to work with one of our prestigious clients within the charity sector.
As part of our data team, which includes a Data Lead, Data Analyst, and Dynamics Specialist, you will support the development and management of our Dynamics CRM. Your role will involve addressing our backlog of activity tasks to drive improvements across the charity, creating Power Automate flows to streamline business processes, and documenting these processes.
Additionally, as the dynamics specialist you will aid in producing training materials and user guides for CRM apps, and support users by answering queries, identifying knowledge gaps, and enhancing process and training guidance.
Skills required for the Microsoft Dynamics Specialist:
- Dynamics expert
- Great knowledge of Power Platforms - Power Apps and Power Automate
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience
- Experience within the charity / NFP sector
Location: Fully Remote
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus benefits
Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity!
Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our flagship apprenticeship role at Magic Breakfast. The role will be part of a small, enthusiastic and happy team who will support the apprentice through their level 3 HR Apprencship and help them navigate the working world.
The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and energetic, bring integrity, be willing to commit time to the role, and be passionate about addressing hunger as a barrier to education. A clear alignment with Magic Breakfast's values and mission will be an important differentiator between applicants.
While Magic Breakfast welcomes applications from everyone, to better serve its communities it has identified that we would particularly benefit from: young people earlier in their careers, people who have lived experience of poverty, navigating socio-economic adversity or were eligible for free school meals, and people from a minority ethnic background.
Job Title: People and Culture Apprentice
Reporting to: Strategy Lead and EA to CEO
Location of work: Home based with the expectation to attend the office at least 2/3 days per week dependent on organisational activities, this expectation will be reviewed after the first quarter. Travel expenses will be paid. There may be other ad hoc additional days for team days and organisational away days.
As this is an apprentice role you will have a designated 1 day a week to undertake apprenticeship related activity or focused study, this will be agreed with your line manager and flexibility will be available for how this is managed.
Contract type: Apprentice - fixed term for duration of apprenticeship.
Contract Length: 24 months. There is potential for a permanent contract at the end of 24 months dependent on organisational growth, financial circumstances and business need.
Salary: Starting Salary £20,400 (2024/2025) increasing to £22,950 (2025/2026) after the first year on successful progress in the apprenticeship and in meeting expectations in the role.
BACKGROUND
Magic Breakfast is a registered charity providing healthy breakfasts to children and young people in the UK who arrive at school too hungry to learn, and expert support to their schools. Over 200,000 children and young people are on roll at Primary, Secondary, ASL / Special Educational Needs Schools and Pupil Referral Units that the charity works with, in disadvantaged areas of Scotland and England. Providing breakfast ensures that children start their school day with the energy and nutrition they need to be able to make the most of their morning lessons. Magic Breakfast also undertakes research, and campaigns for long-term solutions to end hunger as a barrier to learning.
This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good.
JOB PURPOSE
The People and Culture Apprentice will have a varied, critical remit; supporting central administration and the executive office as well as the People and Culture team to deliver an outstanding day to day HR service. The role will support with all areas of the life cycle including, recruitment, induction, onboarding, and administrative support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support with recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and responding to candidate questions.
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Support People and culture to maintain accurate and efficient administrative systems ensuring it is compliant with data protection laws.
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Support People and Culture with internal communications
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Be the first point of contact for general queries via email or phone, delegating or managing responses as appropriate in a timely manner and providing excellent customer service to external and internal enquiries.
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Assist in preparation of reports and papers for relevant meetings.
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Attend meetings, publish agendas, take and distribute minutes and follow-up on actions where necessary.
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Work with Corporate Partnerships Team to manage the Fora and other corporate donor relationships.
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Act as the point of contact for internal and external visitors when in the office.
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Order home working equipment for staff and manage equipment requests.
Please read the full job description attached for more infromation
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
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25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
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long service leave ( 1 additional day per year)
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end of year closure
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enhanced pension
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cash back health plan
Please see our job pack below for more informtion
APPLICATION PROCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting -8th, 9th and 10th July
First interview in person at our office -17th July
Second interview including work trial at our offices – 24th July
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Sunderland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Sunderland on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. This is a part-time role, 17.5 hours per week, and working hours can be discussed at interview but would suit school hours.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midday on 12th July 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference in education and social mobility? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the Corporate Partnerships team at this education charity and drive forward their mission to level the playing field for disadvantaged and under-resourced students.
Position: Head of Corporate Partnerships
- Location: Hybrid - at least one day per month in London office
- Contract: 14-month Fixed Term, Maternity Cover
- Working Pattern: Full-time, with flexible working options
- Salary: circa £37,500 to £47,000
Why Join Us?
- Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure
- PerkBox: Nationwide discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, and more
- Community Engagement: 3 paid volunteering days annually
- Impact: Our programme significantly boosts the chances of students from under-resourced backgrounds attending top universities.
About the Role:
As the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will:
- Develop and execute a strategy to win, retain, and grow high-value corporate partnerships.
- Inspire and lead a team to deliver outstanding account management and fundraising.
- A large focus on securing new business at the 5 and 6 figure level: from lead generation through to managing the preparation and submission of major corporate partnership bids.
- Managing a couple of large corporate accounts
About you:
- Proven experience in corporate fundraising, partnership management, or a corporate background.
- Strong strategic and hands-on fundraising skills, particularly around corporate new business.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- A passion for education and social mobility
This role will particularly suit an existing Head of Corporate Fundraising looking for a new challenge or a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager looking to take a step up.
About Us: We are an education charity committed to creating a fairer society by supporting students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. Our unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring helps students achieve their academic goals and navigate the university application process.
If you are an experienced and passionate professional ready to lead our Corporate Partnerships team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us transform the educational opportunities for young people across the UK.
*This role could close at any time
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
HR Advisor
Location: Birmingham based with hybrid working
Job Type: Full-time (part-time 0.8 FTE will also be considered) Please confirm in your application the hours you are interested in.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 18 months
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working and contributory pension scheme
Closing Date: 11.59pm, Wednesday 24th July 2024.
Our client has a new opportunity for a HR Advisor to join it’s supportive, values driven and dynamic environment – this is an exciting time in the evolution of their Charity.
They are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who will support the Charity by developing and strengthening their people processes throughout the lifecycle of the employee journey – if you’re looking for a new challenge in an environment where you will be helping to develop and embed HR practices then they want to hear from you.
The Opportunity:
This is a standalone role and is the first port of call for all HR and payroll queries at the Charity. You will be responsible for providing a robust, comprehensive and proactive HR service across the whole organisation.
The focus will be on developing and strengthening the Charity’s people processes. You will deal with the coordination and delivery of recruitment, learning and development, the updating and communication of HR policies, guidance to line managers on employee relations matters and HR administration support to staff.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
• To be the Charity’s link with its outsourced payroll service and act as system administrator for HR and payroll software. Providing advice to staff on self-service use, ensuring the HR system utilisation is maximised by the Charity.
• Manage the day-to-day HR administration at all stages of the employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding to leavers.
• Co-ordinate and manage the recruitment process – including overseeing the selection process and attending interviews as the Charity’s inclusive panel member to reduce bias and ensure equality of opportunity.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive onboarding and induction process.
• Ensure HR policies meet legal requirements.
• Oversight of attendance and leave arrangements, ensuring all absence is properly authorised and processed accurately.
• Provide advice on managing sickness absence and on family leave (maternity, paternity, etc.), as required.
• Respond to employee relations queries from individuals and managers, seeking external HR expertise.
• Deal with payroll queries and liaising with the outsourced payroll provider, providing monthly information relating to absence, leavers, starters, deductions etc.
• Ensure that any agreed job evaluation, performance review and pay progression processes are maintained and proactively managed.
• Undertake regular salary benchmarking/market scanning.
• Collate and report training needs.
• Produce quarterly HR reports for senior managers and report any trends on employee relations issues such as absence, training/ development and wellbeing.
• Assist managers and the CEO with workforce development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Carry out annual employee engagement survey.
Who are they looking for:
You will have achieved or near completion of your Level 3 CIPD or equivalent qualification and be planning to progress to Level 5.
You will have experience of:
• Working as a HR administrator and developing HR admin processes
• Working as a HR Advisor – dealing with recruitment and selection, working with HR policies and providing advice to line managers
• Ideally you will have developed and implemented new HR policies and initiatives and have experience of providing employment law advice and guidance but if not, they will help you to build your skills in these areas.
• You’ll have strong interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You’ll understand the importance of attention to detail and being able to manage sensitive and confidential information. You’ll also have a good appreciation of GDPR in relation to HR practices.
• You’ll be used to working on your own initiative and with minimal supervision.
• This is a new role and is ideal for someone who already has some HR experience and is looking to build their career in HR.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV with a covering letter setting out how you meet the requirements for the role. Please ensure that you have included all relevant contact details and let them know if you require any special provision should you be called for interview.
About the Organisation
They believe there’s always more they can do for their patients and families. It’s their mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use their hospitals’ services, offering them the best experience possible.
They are passionate about improving patient experience for all the women and families at their hospital. Thanks to the kind and generous supporters, they are striving to provide their patients with a service over and above what the hospital alone can deliver.
You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources, etc
REF-215 069
This is a fantastic opportunity for a National Advocacy Lead to join a dynamic Ethiopian team at a growing international development charity headquartered in Bristol, delivering transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people, living on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Worker- Arabic Speaking (working with parents and children), 21 hours per week, £27,177 per annum, pro-rata (including London weighting). South Westminster. Fixed term to end March 2026.
This a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit an Outreach Worker in Westminster area to provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
Fluent in Arabic, the role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
are essential.
The salary for 21 hours per week is £16,306.75 per annum.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Fatima Ahmed, Area Manager after 1st July.
Closing Date: Sunday, 21st July 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 29th July 2024
We are looking for a Business Support Assistant to join our team in Wales. This is a 12-month fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave. It is a part-time post (equivalent to 3 days per week).
To meet the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards and our Welsh Language Policy, this post is Welsh essential.
Depending on your location and preference, you will be based in either the Cardiff or Newtown office. You are welcome to be based in the office full time, or a combination of home and office working. You will occasionally need to travel within Wales to work with colleagues.
In this role, you will support the efficient and effective delivery of grant-making activity in Wales, ensuring an excellent service for all our customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
As first point of contact, you will play a key role in ensuring that all telephone and email enquiries are dealt with in a friendly, professional, and timely manner, responding with relevant information, and where necessary, connecting the enquirer to a colleague for further advice.
With a keen eye for detail, you will support the efficient delivery of the funding lifecycle by ensuring that new requests for funding are accurately processed and allocated to colleagues. You will also undertake administrative activities to ensure that customers and stakeholders received timely information.
Working in collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver a range of service activities including coordinating meetings and helping organise events, fulfilling travel booking and accommodation requests.
Interview Date: Week commencing 15 July 2024
Essential criteria
- Fluent Welsh verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use appropriate technologies to deliver effective administrative support.
- Ability to plan, organise and work flexibly as part of a team.
- Confidently handle conversations, adopting a positive approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.
- Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities seeking help from others when needed.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of and curiosity about our work at the Fund.
- Experience of working in a customer facing role and working in a multi-tasking team environment.
- Be proactive and take responsibility for your own work.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Area Support Coordinator to lead, manage and support teams of volunteers, develop, and maintain relationships with local services, and ensure that people living with and affected by MND receive an exceptional service, improved support, and are at the heart of our care initiatives.
A fundamental part of the role is ensuring individuals affected by MND receive tailored support. Your responsibilities will include leading and coordinating volunteer activities, developing branch and group capacity, and establishing new groups as needed.
A key focus will be understanding local needs and collaboratively planning, designing, and delivering support activities. You will build and maintain excellent relationships with our wonderful volunteers, care centres/networks, care coordinators and multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals, hospices, other partners.
We are in search of someone who can:
- Identify and address support issues by working with volunteers and individuals affected by MND.
- Guide collaboration within the branch and group network, fostering a supportive environment.
- Proactively manage the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers.
- Facilitate local learning, development, and networking opportunities for volunteers in collaboration with Association colleagues.
- Enable effective communication between volunteers, staff, and the wider Association, promoting a culture of collaboration.
This opportunity is home-based with travel requirements across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Bath, Northeast Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire.
What are we looking for?
- Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or carers and families.
- Demonstrable understanding of the management of risk and safeguarding.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
- Cycle to work
- Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK when applying for the role.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Birmingham & Solihull. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join us in delivering a comprehensive Stroke Recovery Service across the region.
Position: S11187 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based Birmingham and Solihull however, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings).
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £22,919 per annum (FTE circa £26,700 per annum)
Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2025. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 7 July 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 15 July 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the coordinator will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. As a coordinator you will provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Working with the local Health and Social services to receive referrals to support stroke survivors and their careers
· Providing personalised information, advice and support to address any needs identified
· Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan
· Providing regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
About You
You will:
· Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities
· Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
· Have experience of working with people who may have additional communication support needs
· Have the ability to use basic Microsoft system
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you an experienced commercial sector marketer?
Looking for a way into the charity sector?
Charity People are acting as advisors to The Well Placed.
About us
The Well Placed is a new non-profit working with leading UK charities to create a stepping stone into the charity sector for 10 marketers who want work with purpose.
The Opportunity
A 6-month work placement with a UK charity starting this November.
Trade commercial expertise for invaluable insights into charity structures, funding models, cultural nuances and gain tangible deliverables showcasing impact. The experience will deepen your understanding of the charity sector and the preferences of hiring managers.
These hybrid roles vary, but all require marketing experience. Salary is at the living wage at a minimum. £21,840 - £23,933 per annum. Roles are full time, with the option to discuss part-time. Locations vary across the UK and include Cardiff and London.
What you will work on will vary from charity to charity, but to give you a flavour, the role could include building relationships with corporate partners or grant funders; developing marketing strategy; growing a customer or membership base; desk research; campaign creation; project management.
You can read the stories of those involved in the programme in the past and download the application forms by clicking the apply button.
Closing date is 12 July; shortlisting w/c 9 September with interviews the following week.
About you
- A demonstrable desire to switch to the charity sector
- Transferable marketing skills gained in a professional marketing environment (client or agency side
- Open to using these skills in a Corporate Partnerships or Philanthropy capacity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative mindset
- Flexible attitude – able to adapt to new situations
- Will enjoy being part of a co-generational team
- Willing to provide feedback on the experience
How to Apply
The Well Placed is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.
We are actively seeking applications from candidates who feel disadvantaged in the job market because of age, from disabled candidates and from people of the global majority* who are under-represented in the charity sector.
As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the application questions will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance.
To apply for this opportunity, instead of asking for a CV we would like you to answer the questions on the application form available to download on our website. Click apply for more information.
* Global majority is a collective term for ethnic groups which constitute approximately 85 percent of the global population. It has been used as an alternative to terms which are seen as racialised like ethnic minority" and person of colour (POC), or terms like "Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic" (BAME).