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The Robin Cancer Trust is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to help make our vision of reaching every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns a reality. We are the UK’s germ cell cancer community, and our mission is to save lives!
We do this by:
- Educating young people with our life-saving cancer awareness talks.
- Engaging young people with our award-winning cancer campaigns.
- Empowering young people affected by germ cell cancer, all across the UK.
Our values:
- Respect: Not only for the important work we undertake, but also for the people who support our mission. We believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication between ourselves and to our community.
- Creativity: We are a small team with a big vision – in order to drive the change we want to see in the world, we must innovate, disrupt and experiment.
- Trust: We are accountable to each other & our beneficiaries. We are responsible for upholding these values and the quality of work we undertake – and will do so with integrity at all times.
If our mission, vision, and values inspire you and resonate with you, please apply to join our team – we want to hear from you!
Overview:
- Salary: £18,000 (FTE £30,000)
- Hours: 21 hours per week flexible working between 7am and 7pm (evenings and weekends as required)
- Location: Fully remote
- Contract type: 3-year contract - This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
Staff benefits:
- Annual Leave - 33 days (pro-rated based on hours + 8 public/bank holidays)
- Mental Health days (whenever you need them, obvs)
- Flexible working (around you, not us)
- Remote working (we all are)
- Work Laptop (+ whatever else you need to do your job)
- Work Phone (we like a Google Pixel)
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Health Cash Plan + Free Counselling)
- Employee Perks (Discounts & Exclusive Deals)
Our culture is the most important thing to us – we want someone to join our team with passion, creativity, versatility, and strategy. We are looking for someone to make this role their own, to help guide our charity through the next phase of our growth, and for someone who will learn and grow with us.
Job Purpose:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will act as a resource for The Robin Cancer Trust, beneficiaries, healthcare professionals and the wider public on germ cell cancers. The role includes service delivery and development, reviewing our health information and health education and awareness training resources, and supporting the creation and facilitation of a new Medical Advisory Group for Robin Cancer Trust. They will also work with the CEO to contribute to wider work to streamline and develop the services offered by The Robin Cancer Trust.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead responsibility for keeping up to date with clinical updates relating to germ cancer and communicating these to the team to inform service development and delivery.
- Research, create and provide accessible information and resources on all aspects of germ cell cancer (detection, treatment, recovery and survivorship)
- Oversight of the content provided in all training materials, resources and information developed by the wider team relating to germ cell cancer detection, treatment and recovery and survivorship.
- Build external stakeholder and peer relationships with other key cancer partners including hospital networks, cancer care partnerships, and other voluntary sector providers. Playing an active role in the germ cell cancer community.
- Working as a core part of the Robin Cancer Trust team to engage people face to face, providing information and on early detection, treatment, and recovery.
Person Specifications
Essential qualifications:
- Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and a degree in a related subject.
- Post-registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject cancer care.
Essential skills, and experience:
- In-depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice.
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- A proactive approach to challenges, employing a flexible approach to achieve goals.
- Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement.
- Flexible approach to working ensuring diversity and inclusivity.
Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Experience in delivering education and awareness programmes.
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and audit.
- Counselling course qualification.
- Able to demonstrate trust values in practice.
Please note: the duties outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to periodic review and amendment to meet the needs of The Robin Cancer Trust.
Closing Date: Saturday 23rd Nov 2024
Depending on the number of applications we received for this job vacancy, we may close the application window early, so we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
The Robin Cancer Trust is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
At The Robin Cancer Trust we know we are not as diverse as we want to be, so we are actively searching for people who share our passion for our mission, with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to collectively make a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for this job vacancy, please let us know so we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Our vision is to reach every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns
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About Us
Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.
Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices, so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions.
We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence. Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.
We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.
This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
We are now recruiting for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Specialist to lead on planning and delivering Hibiscus’ work on racial and intersectional inequalities in the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems.
Development, research and report writing will be a key aspect of this role; the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting policy recommendations, reports, and consultation responses on issues related to Black and minoritised migrant women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. Supporting the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, they will engage and develop relationships with key political and parliamentary stakeholders, developing and delivering a variety of public affairs initiatives to inform decision-makers and influence policy in Criminal Justice, Immigration and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sectors. The post holder will prepare press releases and statements to address prison and immigration reforms, identifying the gaps of adequate support for women, and will analyse external and internal quantitative and qualitative data relevant to our work.
As part of the role, the Policy and Public Affairs Specialist will be responsible for raising awareness and creating content on the treatment of Black and minoritised migrant women within the Criminal Justice System. The post holder will identify opportunities for influence, monitor trends and developments, and prepare communications, reports and policy briefings to help ensure our work has an impact.
The post holder will also be responsible for leading Hibiscus’ partnership work on the Women’s Justice Reimagined project, advocating for the reimagination of the Criminal Justic System. They will build on Hibiscus’ policy work to raise our profile within advisory and working groups, creating alliances with other organisations in the sector and collaborating with other specialist and third-sector organisations to campaign for policy change and increase policy and decision-makers awareness of the issues Hibiscus works on.
[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised.]
Salary
£30,500 - £34,000 *
*negotiable within salary band, depending on experience
Team
Policy and Public Affairs
Duration
Two years (thereafter subject to funding)
Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location
Hibiscus Head Office and across London, with flexible working arrangements considered.
Reporting to
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
About You
The successful candidate will have experience working in the UK political context to influence change, with demonstrable experience in developing and implementing public affairs strategies and building relationships with policy makers to inform decision making in government and across the Criminal Justice and Immigration sectors.
The candidate will have knowledge and experience in collecting quantitative and qualitative research methods to produce evidence-based reports, press statements, and legislative policy briefings. They will have in-depth knowledge of UK legislation and government institutions related to Criminal Justice, VAWG and Immigration sectors and an ability to analyse government and public policy reports to provide accurate and accessible briefings.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong self-awareness and ability to prioritise workloads whilst working collaboratively with colleagues.
They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.
Please download the Job Description and carefully read through the information provided regarding the role and person specification.
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Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.
The charity is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, with expansion in both their programme activities and income. As we adapt to this growth, we are also enhancing our internal operations by strengthening systems and improving efficiencies. We are in the process of shaping our latest organisational wide strategy, set to launch in April 2025, which will focus on broadening our reach and impact across the UK.
In addition to leading a small team and overseeing day-to-day financial management, this role will contribute to key initiatives such as enhancing our fund accounting and management reporting, refining project cost modelling, and reviewing finance policies and processes. As a business partner to budget holders, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting, building on the supportive and engaged relationship the finance team already fosters across the organisation. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on finance strategy and change management projects.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a lasting impact within the finance function and wider organisation. It offers the chance to develop your strategic and leadership capabilities while advancing your career. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants who bring strong technical accounting expertise and project management skills, ideally gained in practice navigating complex financial accounting management and reporting. A passion for proactive collaboration with staff in leadership and advisory roles is essential, as is an interest in the vision and mission of the charity.
To learn more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below, which also outlines how to apply.
The Youth Participation and Support Worker will work with care experienced young people subject to immigration controls, to tackle the injustice and inequity of the systems, policies and procedures that define their lives.
They will support young migrants to evaluate what they have learned through their experience of being in care and going through the immigration system so that young people are able to recognise the skills and strengths they have developed. They will support young people to engage with a range of opportunities to develop and use their learning, skills and strengths through our Young Community Leaders programme.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of working in a practical support role with refugee, asylum seeking, unaccompanied asylum seeking and migrant children and young people in the UK.
- Experience of delivering group activities to young people.
- Ability to build trusting and empowering relationships with young people.
- Knowledge of the issues faced by care experienced migrant children and young people.
Our organisation:
SLRA is a well established local migrant support organisation working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis due to immigration issues. Our committed, supportive team works alongside local volunteers to provide a range of services including advice and casework, supportive group sessions, youth casework and activities for families and young people.
The benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Being part of a committed, supportive and inclusive team
- Cyclescheme
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Deputy Director of Operations
Remuneration: Up to £60,000 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working – there will be some attendance at our Manchester HQ office as required. Significant overseas travel required (up to 40%)
Are you an exceptional Humanitarian Operations leader looking for their next role?
UK-Med is a humanitarian NGO that has been responding to disasters for over thirty years. We prepare and equip medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. We are core partners, providing the clinical component and key support structures of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.
Our Deputy Director – International Operations role will work with key internal and external stakeholders on UK-Med’s emergency responses and country programmes, and lead a team of talented operations managers to lead, co-ordinate and deliver our programmes with impact.
The role will also involve deployment to humanitarian responses and existing country programmes, supporting general operations. The successful candidate will also provide oversight of UK-Med deployments from HQ as required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an important role in our humanitarian programming.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Deputy Director of Operations before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV anda supporting letter (2 pages) that includes:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
- Full contact details
- Where you saw this role advertised
- Where you are currently based.
- Your current or most recent remuneration / salary expectation for this role
Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portal no later than Monday 4th November 2024
Please note:
- Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Sevenoaks School Foundation is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Engagement (Full-time, all year round).
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong leadership experience as well as having experience in developing engagement and value for a specific community or customer base. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of fundraising practices with a proven ability to demonstrate initiative to identify new opportunities and resolves challenges.
Please see Job Description for full details about the role.
Please Note
For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.
For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on ‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.
To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV.
The closing date for applications is 14/11/2024 at 9:00am and the first stage interviews will take place on 20/11/2024. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.
At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.
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Fundraising Consultant
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraising Consultant to join an exciting charity that aims to be the natural choice for emotional, befriending and advocacy support to cancer patients.
Position: Fundraising Consultant
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week
Salary: £15 per hour
Closing Date: 1st November 2024
Please note – the organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended.
About the Role
We are a dedicated cancer support charity, providing essential emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families. We aim to improve lives, bring hope, and make a lasting difference. We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Fundraising Specialist to help us grow our impact by securing critical funding to support our programs and services.
Key responsibilities of the Fundraising Consultant include:
- Develop and execute comprehensive etc, to achieve ‘monthly, half-yearly and annual goals’.
- Collaborate with the CEO to create and deliver engaging social media content
- Cultivate relationships with donors, Trustees, sponsors, and corporate partners.
- Organize and manage fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship initiatives.
- Collaborate with the CEO to create engaging content that drives donations.
- Manage fundraising progress with detailed reports.
About You
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who has a positive ‘can do’ attitude, work on their own and in a team. They must be extremely organised and self-motivated and care deeply for the cause.
To succeed in the role of Fundraising Consultant your key skills will include:
- Ideally a proven track record in fundraising, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Creative ability to implement/assist social media content to support fundraising activities
- Strong knowledge of fundraising techniques, donor relations, and event management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in building relationships with donors, businesses, and stakeholders.
- Creative thinking with the ability to develop new fundraising ideas and campaigns.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
- Passionate about supporting cancer patients and making a meaningful impact.
About the Organisation
The employer is an independent charity that provides emotional and practical support to cancer patients. It was named after one of its patients Alan Dumbell. He felt that although he had a loving family supporting him, he still felt lonely and lost at times and to have someone to talk to who understood what it is like to have cancer or support someone through cancer would have meant the world to him at this time.
Their wonderful volunteers can support patients by sitting with them at appointments or on the ward, providing support to the patients and their families by referring them to relevant services and providing telephone support at home and they can also be there at the end of life. They aim to be your 'pal' and be that person who can eradicate stress from the patient and their family.
You may have experience in areas such as Head of Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraisers, Major Donor, Philanthropy, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Account Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job title: Digital Communications Officer
Department: Communications & Engagement
Responsible to: Digital Communications Manager
Location: London - hybrid working, with visits to UWCIO at least once per week
Salary: £33,900 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time (38.5 hours) - other working arrangements available
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: Immediately
Are you our new Digital Communications Officer?
We are looking for a creative social media native who is comfortable not only with presenting UWC to different audiences but also collaborating and supporting our different stakeholders in doing so. You will join the Communications and Engagement Team at the UWC International Office (UWCIO) which consists of six people and report to the Digital Communications Manager.
As a Digital Communications Officer, you will create, develop and deliver content across all UWC International’s social media channels in line with our social media strategy and lead on sourcing or creating the relevant, required reporting to demonstrate engagement and impact. You will also support UWC’s truly global network of volunteers through digital resources, templates and training. In doing so, you will use your digital communications skills for the better, contributing to the success of the movement and supporting young people to access transformational educational opportunities they would otherwise not have dreamt of.
Part of the larger Advancement Team at UWC International, the Communications and Engagement Team provides the UWC movement with strategic leadership, support and advice in the area of internal and external communication, PR, promotion, marketing, crisis communications, alumni and wider community engagement, and partnerships with other organisations. The Team has a coordination and support function for teams across the UWC International Office, as well as other UWC stakeholders globally, such as UWC schools, colleges, national committees and governance bodies. Alongside your business-as-usual tasks, you will support the Digital Communications Manager in coordinating with the advancement and admissions teams at each of the 18 UWC schools to run ad-hoc campaigns and manage external stakeholders and partners.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global network of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There, they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.
About UWC International
The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
- Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
- We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
- We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting
employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit your application with an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the
- attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional / academic referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 10 November 2024
(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible)
Interview and assessment dates:
- First round of interviews and assessment on Friday, 15 November (Remote via Zoom)
- Second round of remote interviews will be scheduled for the following week.
For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.
Safeguarding children and adults
UWC International holds strict child and vulnerable adults safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organisation’s activities are rendered. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment,UWC International implements a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks / International vetting / Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.
We expect all applicants and staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Staff will take an active role in ensuring that we are meeting our safeguarding obligations through attending regular training and following the principles learned at all times.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
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The Organisation:
The Hardman Trust is the only UK charity focused specifically on the needs of people on long term sentences. We support people during their sentence, as they prepare for release, and as they settle back into the community. Our vision is a future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison.
To find out more about The Hardman Trust, visit our website.
The Role:
The Hardman Trust is at an exciting point in its development as it celebrates the arrival of its new team, the realisation of its first ever strategy and looks forward to the next phase of its journey.
Our recently successful applications to both the Lottery (Reaching Communities) and the City Bridge Trust means we will continue to be part-funded by them until 2027. Deeply rooted in the criminal justice sector, we plan to develop further our programme of support for those on long sentences both within and, we hope, beyond prison too; we aim to extend the reach and deepen the impact of our support and grants; and attract new partnerships with funders and like-minded third sector organisations. We have recently completed a merger with another charity and are open to further such mergers in the future.
Person Specification:
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
• Strategic development
• Leadership and management
• Financial and commercial
• Outreach and communications
Please download our Candidate Information Pack for the person specification and more information on the role.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities.
Application Closing Date: Friday 22nd November 2024
Interviews with The Hardman Trust:4th/ 10th/ 13th December 2024
We look forward to recieving your application.
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Children's Rights Advocacy Worker
Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice is an umbrella service that manages a portfolio of Children's Rights and Advocacy contracts.
Barnardo's is commissioned locally to provide a visiting Children's Rights and Advocacy Service to children and young people being held at Barton Moss SCC. In addition, Barnardo's is commissioned by the MoJ to provide a service to the wider secure estate: all Secure Training Centres (STC's) and Young Offender Institutions (YOI's) across England and Wales.
Our service objective is to provide knowledge on Children's Rights, independent advice, support and advocacy services to children and young people in accordance with the aims and objectives of Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice (Secure Estate), the Children Act (1989, 2004), United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the National Advocacy Standards (DOH, 2002).
In addition, to work as part of a team to deliver an effective and efficient service which empowers children and young people detained within a secure setting to have a voice, access available services and entitlements. Also to ensure their rights are being met in relation to issues relating to their welfare, care and treatment.
Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2025 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2025.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). 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.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
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Corporate Fundraising Officer
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes with hybrid working
Salary: £29,216 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 Hours per week Monday – Friday. We off hybrid working with the expectation of three days per week in the office
The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.
In this role you will work as part of the partnerships team, as well as the wider business development team, to support the delivery of SIA’s corporate fundraising, business membership and trusted partnerships. Working with the partnerships manager, you will deliver corporate fundraising activities to build SIA’s corporate relationships so that they are actively, emotionally and financially invested in our work.
We are looking for an individual who is organised, motivated, and results-oriented, with a passion for developing relationships with corporate supporters. As a key point of contact for the team, you will be a vital link between the partnerships team and internal and external colleagues. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure smooth operations and efficient management of corporate relationships. You will also contribute towards planning corporate events, conducting research and producing corporate marketing materials.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Serving as the first point of contact for corporate enquiries and internal stakeholder, facilitating effective communication and relationship management
- Acting as the primary contact for enquires from business members, with support from the partnerships coordinator.
- Overseeing renewals of SIA’s business membership scheme.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for all corporate supporters using SIA’s CRM system.
- Producing, scheduling and sending regular communications to corporate supporters, including quarterly newsletters and charity wide updates.
- Recording, acknowledging and tracking income from corporate partnerships,
- Managing paperwork for partnerships, business members, and other corporate supporters.
Closing date: 11th November 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.
We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.
Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.
No agencies please.
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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 the Shetland area. 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
This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Shetland. 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.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing 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 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 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; Midnight on 8th November 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.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
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Do you care about inclusion and enabling everybody to access fulfilling, rewarding and meaningful opportunities to work as part of a team in something they enjoy? Are you eloquent in the written and spoken word and able to explain why this matters?
FarmAbility is a local independent charity that is committed to improving the quality of lives through access to meaningful activities for adults who have a learning disability. We deliver farming and horticultural-based programmes in partnership with community-based and local farms and gardens. These programmes offer people who have a learning disability the opportunity to engage in daily purposeful activities that not only improve physical and mental health and wellbeing, but also foster a sense of community, and allow the development and strengthening of their skills and abilities.
We are recruiting to fill a new, National Lottery funded post, to support in developing our fundraising capacity. We are looking for a person with experience in organising community fundraising campaigns, regular giving schemes and writing applications to small and medium trusts and foundations. We want someone who has enthusiasm for our work which they can translate into the written and spoken word and help to generate support for our activities in different fundraising environments. The new Fundraising Officer will be engaged with our mission and eloquent in their expression of our impact. They will work closely with our Impact, Monitoring and Pathways Lead to better present our outcome messaging to funders and will also work closely with our Communications and Events Officer to plan and deliver community-based fundraising activities for our supporters to engage in. They’ll be creative and great at telling our story and matching our work with the priorities of different stakeholders.
This is a multi-faceted role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation. FarmAbility is a warm and friendly place to work and we put a lot of store on creating strong team relationships and a flexible, accommodating work environment. All staff share our goal of a more inclusive society and a determination to enable co-farmers to achieve positive outcomes and experiences within our service.
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We believe in a world where no child is lost to the streets
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference? Do you have the drive to create positive change in children’s lives and inspire others to do the same?
If the answer is yes, then read on to hear about this exciting opportunity.
About the role
We are looking for a Youth Practitioner for our Yorkshire Project and are keen to receive applications from those living in Hull and East Riding.
As a Youth Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in keeping children safe from harm and supporting them and their families on a path to a brighter future. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering Railway Children’s programme in the UK, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).
Working with other Youth Practitioners in your project area, you will be responsible for supporting a number of young people who have been identified as being vulnerable on the transport system. The role will involve working directly with young people and their families to reduce risks, as well as building strong relationships other social care, Police, third sector agencies and local services in the area.
What we offer
As well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, we offer some great perks:
- Time out. You’ll start with 25 days holiday per year to recharge the batteries. After three years, this will increase by an extra day per year until you reach a relaxing 30 days leave.
- Pension. We offer a pension contribution of 6% of annual salary.
- Birthday leave and ‘Railway Children Day’. You’ll get two additional days of annual leave in your birthday month and around Christmas time.
- A culture we’re proud of. Driven by our CEO, family values are at the heart of our culture and make Railway Children an incredible place to work.
- Flexible working environment and home working. It’s one of the reasons why our staff retention is so impressive!
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who has worked with vulnerable young people and families, with an in-depth understanding of the issues they face and the impact of trauma. With a relevant qualification in youth work or social care or equivalent experience, you’ll have experience of providing front line support to safeguard some of the most vulnerable young people in the UK. You’ll have the ability to engage young people, their parents or carers within the community and deliver direct support to address issues within the family unit.
A full person specification can be found in the job pack.
About us
We’re Railway Children, an international charity working to create long-lasting change for street-connected children and young people in the UK, India and Tanzania. Founded in 1996, we’ve dedicated over a quarter of a century to developing outstanding practice and services for vulnerable children and their families. As we embark on our new strategy to 2027, we have ambitious plans to ensure no child is left behind, wherever we work.
Application notes
Please note candidates must have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024, 5:00pm
Dates for interview: First stage (online) 22nd October 2024
Please note – young people will be involved in the selection process.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.
At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.
WE STAND FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDHOODS AND THEIR FUTURES!
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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Team. Do you have the skills and experience to assist with the growth and diversification of our fundraised income for the benefit of adults with a learning disability and autistic people across Sussex?
If you are a persuasive communicator and have had demonstrable success at engaging people and raising funds, then we’d love to hear from you.
Brief outline of the role:
The Fundraising Officer will primarily be responsible for managing significant grant applications to support new and existing projects and services. You will take the lead on funder research, write and submit compelling funding applications and build strong relationships with our funders, reporting on the impact of their funding and support. We are also looking for someone with experience in either legacy or corporate fundraising to support the implementation of these new strategies as we look to grow in these areas.
To apply, please provide us with a CV and covering letter. We strongly advise you to read the full job description and person specification and outline in your cover letter why you are the best person for the role.
You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to recruitment. Please state clearly which job you are applying for by including the job reference number and role location.
Who we are:
The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.
Staff benefits include:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- One paid celebration day a year
- Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme
- One paid volunteering day a year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced death in service
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities.
We are also:
- A living wage employer
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
- Accredited as an Investors in People employer
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
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