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Established in 1995, the Trust is the only charity devoted entirely to Sherwood – the world’s best loved forest. Independent of any political, commercial or Government body, the Trust works to protect, preserve and promote this unique heritage landscape. We have been, and continue to be, committed to various projects aimed at conserving the history and heritage of this historic woodland, nurturing biodiversity and fostering community and cultural engagement. From tree planting initiatives to wildlife conservation efforts and telling the story about the peoples of Sherwood Forest, our work is driven by a passion for safeguarding this national treasure for generations to come.
In our new Chief Executive, we are looking for an individual who will provide leadership and identify and secure new sources of income to enable the Trust to continue on a firm financial footing alongside managing our staff and engaging with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
· Provides the strategic lead & champions the work of the SFT to external stakeholders.
· Manages the effective implementation of the business strategy and work programmes.
· Secures ongoing funding, including identification of new growth areas, work programme opportunities and diverse funding streams.
· Ensures effective and responsible control of finances in accordance with business strategy and SFT charitable objectives.
· Provides the Board of Trustees with appropriate and timely advice, regular progress reports and key performance metrics.
· Provides performance management and development support to staff, ensuring that they have clear objectives and the right skills to achieve them.
· Ensures compliance with charity law, statutory requirements and relevant guidance, via sound governance.
· Maintains personal expertise, remaining aware of new trends and focussing on continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of working in an organisation with environment, conservation or heritage at its core.
- Operated as a CEO or senior executive, with proven leadership and change management skills.
- Detailed understanding of P&L, budgeting, balance sheets, cash flow, income statements.
· Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills, with the diplomacy required to effectively manage a wide range of stakeholders.
· A track record of initiating/developing new business and income streams.
· Ability to regularly attend the SFT office and other key locations within the Sherwood area.
Desirable
· Experience of working in charity/third sector organisation.
· Degree level education or equivalent.
· Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance.
· Experience of providing leadership of a dispersed team.
· Experience of working with and developing a positive, robust relationship with a Board of Trustees
· Experience of working with and managing volunteers.
· Knowledge of charity-related legislation and regulation, including its application and best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have a diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Research Officer will join our Applied Research and Evaluation division to contribute to work and projects of the Child Outcomes Research Consortium (CORC). CORC brings together organisations and individuals committed to using and improving evidence to improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. More information can be found on the CORC website.
The post-holder will be skilled in the R programming language in order to validate, clean, analyse and visualise data for reports. They will be involved in interviewing research participants, so the ability to build and maintain relationships with project participants is key. Experience of research design, ethics approval and data collection is essential.
The successful candidate will join a friendly, cross-disciplinary team in which staff are continually developing their quantitative and qualitative research skills. They will liaise directly with practitioners and partner organisations to discuss data, analysis and findings. They will also have the opportunity to contribute to reports and academic publications. Other training and personal development needs will be determined in collaboration with the post-holder, e.g. further training in the R programming language or qualitative research.
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).
Contract duration
Permanent.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Monday 29 July 2024.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 2 August 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13 August and Thursday 22 August 2024.
How to apply
Please visit our careers website to register and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Main purpose of the post:
• Working as part of a supportive and skilled team, you will be required to share in leading and further develop the GYM youth work service across Coventry and the surrounding area.
• You will spend a large proportion of your time working directly with young people in schools, colleges, youth clubs and outside areas as needed
• You will lead a range of different sporting and other activities and encourage and motivate young people to become involved in such.
• You will work closely with other colleagues across the GYM service, supporting identified needs and additional projects as required.
Key Responsibilities:
• To work directly with children and young people, actively leading in a range of sporting and other activities while enabling effective personal and social development - The young people you work with will include those who are vulnerable, disengaged and hard to reach and those exhibiting challenging behaviour.
• To lead with passion and enthusiasm, in different indoor and outdoor venues across the city.
• In discussion with GYM management to further develop this service, including additional sporting and other opportunities, trips and excursions, including residential as the service develops.
• To support the established GYM youth clubs in different locations and develop new as needed.
• To take part in the GYM outreach service, including driving the youth bus as needed.
• To take part in the StepTogether service.
• To promote, lead and support involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
• To visit and provide information to individuals, groups, schools, colleges, and other youth facilities, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and delivering training when required.
• To be committed to achieving service outcomes and to systematically gather dataregarding these outcomes as required
• To assist with administration duties, data collection, monitoring and evaluation and Professional Youth Mentor (Outreach)
• To assist in fundraising initiatives.
• Any other duties as determined by GYM management from time to time.
Due to the nature of the role, a full driving license is required. You will be required to travel across Coventry and beyond and may need to visit locations not easily accessible by public transport. You will also be required to drive and manage the youth bus as needed (non HGV)
We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.
The role:
The BSAVA is looking for an experienced policy professional in the areas of policy development and legislative change set against a backdrop of a complex and regulated environment. The role operates within a changing landscape dealing with high-profile issues for the sector.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape BSAVA’s policies and national legislation with the aim of influencing outcomes of benefit to the veterinary profession, its clients and the health and welfare of companion animals.
Skills and experience:
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a track record of success, who can demonstrate excellent understanding of policy-making and legislative change in an unpredictable environment. They will have significant previous experience of working in a policy role, ideally within a life-sciences or a veterinary or human medicine setting.
Experience of working with central government departments along with an understanding of parliamentary processes are preferable for the role. Equally important is the ability to analyse and critique information, formulate evidence-based solutions and accurately convey proposals to influence outcomes.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal skills. They will be able to demonstrate effective engagement skills across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the membership. Diplomacy and political awareness will be essential to ensure successful outcomes. Experience of PR and reputation management as part of the policy-making agenda is desirable.
The candidate must be flexible to work outside of normal office hours depending on the demands of the role which are often driven by the external environment and national events. The role is hybrid, incorporating working from home with travelling to meetings in or around London as required. Therefore, to facilitate the needs of the role and the organisation, ideally candidates would be located in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire or Oxfordshire.
Other essential skills include:
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as general IT skills
· Exceptional organisational and time management skills
· The ability to work effectively as part of a broader team.
· A flexible approach to work
About the BSAVA:
The BSAVA is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 11,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, we work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year we deliver numerous education courses, host a large small-animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.
This post sits within the Policy and (Corporate) Communications Department and reports to the Head of Department.
Our reward package for this role includes a basic salary of between £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, we offer employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.
We also offer:
· Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.
· Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.
· Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
· Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home subject to agreement and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
· Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask our specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.
· Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
· Optional Bupa dental plan.
· Training and development.
· Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, we offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.
· Last but by no means least, we have regular social activities and events for those who wish to participate!
And we are:
Community friendly – offering a day’s paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.
Committed to supporting sustainability in our work and in the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.
So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.
Job Purpose:
Women in Prison’s Project Workers deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women in the community of Manchester and Trafford, whilst delivering regular workshops to women in the community.
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to a caseload of women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system.
- Undertake risk and needs assessments and co-producing bespoke support plans with women across the nine pathways to reoffending.
- Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies.
- Champion the core values of Women in Prison, including social justice and feminism in all internal and external communications, articulating their importance to the work we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you considering entering a career in law, having a strong passion for social justice? We are recruiting a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to PILC’s Gypsy and Traveller Legal Advice project which aims to defend and promote the rights of gypsies and travellers to pursue a nomadic way of life. You will assist our Supervising Solicitor, an expert in gypsy and traveller law, who has represented this underprivileged community over the last 15 years. As well as working on client files, you will liaise with the Legal Aid Agency to ensure their cases receive public funding, making sure documentation is prepared for court hearings, and arranging for experts and other participants to take part in proceedings.
Ideally you will be available to join us from the beginning of September to benefit from a full introduction by the incumbent.
Since becoming independent in 2019, PILC has gone from strength to strength by carefully expanding our strategic priorities and project areas. Our team is growing and currently made up of 17 staff working from our modern offices in Cambridge Heath, E2.
PILC exists to challenge systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Housing Support Worker
Job type: Full Time, permanent
Salary: £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours)
Hours: Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. (The provision of the contract is between 08:00 and 22:00
Location: Grimsby
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Candidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for the purposes of undertaking the requirements of this role.
Nacro is a national Social Justice Charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and working with stakeholders towards reducing crime.
Nacro deliver the Community Accommodation Support service (CAS) which is a national service across England and Wales. The service allows Courts to make greater use of bail by providing accommodation in the community with support for adult defendants who could not otherwise be bailed. CAS also provides support for adults released from Custody in the last three months of their sentence on Home Detention Curfew (HDC) and other Licence Orders.
The Team provides flexible and holistic support to Residents who have a wide range of support needs. We aim to support our Residents to find and keep a stable home at the end of their CAS-2 placement. You will manage a caseload of Residents and properties in your allocated area.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support clients to comply with the requirements of their HDC/Bail conditions.
- Producing a realistic and achievable Support Plan to include accessing and using housing and accommodation services to support move on to longer term accommodation.
- Ensure that all Support Plans and Risk Assessments are unique, inclusive and person-centred.
- Provide weekly support to Residents to engage with their support plan and contribute to the achievement of their objectives and aspirations.
- Support Residents to access Housing Benefit in the first instance to ensure that their tenancy is not put at risk with escalating rent arrears.
- Manage properties within your area of responsibility to ensure they are being maintained to Decent Homes Standard by reporting repairs, and replacing furniture and equipment are required.
- Undertake basic cleaning tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver effective, person-centred Support and Safety Plans
- Provide weekly support sessions (up to 2 hours per week) working with our Residents to achieve the goals identified on individual Support and Move On Plans.
- Maintain up to date individual Resident records.
- Support Housing Benefit applications for each Resident.
- Complete referrals to specialist support agencies in the community as required.
- Liaise with Partner Agencies such as The Probation and Prison Services, Courts, and Police where necessary.
- Ensure that properties are always adequately equipped, maintained, furnished, and clean.
- Empower and motivate Residents to identify and achieve desired outcomes.
- Develop Move-on plans with Residents at the earliest opportunity, identifying realistic options for their future home.
What We Expect From You
- Ability to develop person centred support and move on plans.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Ability to work with vulnerable adults with complex needs (such as substance misuse, physical health, mental health, seeking employment and housing support).
- Flexibility to travel within your allocated area for training and team meetings and be flexible to cover other local patches as required.
- Familiarity with computer-based packages
What you can expect from us
- A dynamic and supportive team who delivers results for the people we support every day.
- The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to plan your own workload of support sessions and property visits.
- A commitment to helping you learn and develop your career.
- Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements, cycle-to-work scheme and many more.
This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a Full Driving License and access to your own vehicle are essential. You will be able to claim mileage expenses from base location (to be ascertained) at 45p for every mile travelled.
An Enhanced DBS and Prison Clearance is required for this role. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process.
We are ready and waiting to receive your online application.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please
CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Programme Manager
· Fixed term contract (maternity cover, expected up to 12 months)
· Salary £ 47,336 per annum
· Full time 37.5 hours (4 days a week minimum considered)
· Flexible working options will be supported.
· Central London Office and Hybrid working
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the role
The Programme Manager will work in the Centre for Ageing Better’s Homes team.
Currently, millions of older people are living in homes that are unsafe – cold, damp, mouldy or with other types of hazards. The Homes team run a series of innovation, research, peer-support and influencing projects, that all seek to ensure that no one lives in a home that endangers their health, wellbeing or financial security. We work across local and national government and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
The postholder would be responsible for collaborating with colleagues in the design, commissioning and delivery of a number of projects. The Programme Manager will use their creativity and experience to design work that has a clear route to impact, ensuring that everything we do has a traceable link back to the people we are trying to support.
The role will also require that effective programme management processes are followed to ensure effective, timely and impactful projects (e.g. milestone planning, budget management, risk, stakeholder engagement and delivery).
About you
You will be committed to trying to tackle the housing crisis, particularly for older people at risk of poverty, ill-health and facing discrimination. Knowledge of the current housing landscape and/or ageing issues would be an advantage but is not essential.
It is important that you can demonstrate excellent project management skills, designing and delivering projects that have a clear route to impact. Working collaboratively with others and experience writing and communicating complex ideas in an accessible way are essential.
You are likely to be overseeing projects that stimulate change at the local level through supporting service redesign processes, innovation practices and evaluation. Therefore, we are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience working with organisations to adopt new practices or undertake service redesign, and/or who have commissioned or participated in evaluations.
If you do not have this direct experience but believe you have other, transferable experience, please do apply!
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation
Location: London / Agile working
Contract: permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours over a 4 day week)
Starting salary: £27,445 rising to £33,220
As Safer London enters a dynamic new stage of development looking at the next phase of its organisational strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our dedicated team of practitioners. We are currently seeking a Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation to work alongside those young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation.
About you:
Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support young Londoners impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.
About us:
Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families, and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safer London not just for them but for everyone.
About the role:
In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with young Londoners, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation.
What we offer:
Safer London continually reviews its pay and offers a competitive benefits package to all employees, including the following benefits:
- 4-day/32-hour work week. Since April 1st, 2024, Safer London has transitioned to a 4 day working week with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working: flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces).
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- New modern offices.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Reduced caseloads compared to statutory services.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of learning courses.
- Initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days’ holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro rata entitlement. From April 1st, the annual leave benefit will be pro rata in line with a 32-hour working week.
Additional Information:
Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidate.
We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. We particularly welcome disabled, male and LGBTQIA+ applicants because these communities are currently under-represented in our workforce. We know that to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.
Sound good? Here’s how to apply:
To apply for this role, complete the online Webrecruit application form which can also be accessed via the Safer London website or for further information about this role and working for Safer London, please refer to the Job Pack.
Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.
As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time. Interviews will take place in person in Central London.
As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, or experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete
the online application form, please find our contact information in the Job Pack.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that we don’t accept CVs.
Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Campaigner
Job Description & Person Specification
Reports to: Director of Campaigns
Salary: £43,200 pro rata (£34,560 per annum for 4 days a week)
Contract: 4-5 days per week (30-37.5 hours), with flexibility over working hours (core hours 10.00-16.00).
Start date: As soon as possible.
Location: This role is based in London at our offices in Tottenham Hale, with possibility of hybrid working at home and in the office (minimum attendance in the office is 1 day per week on average.)
Duration: 12-month initial contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
ABOUT US
Feedback is a UK- and Netherlands-based campaign group working for food that is good for people and planet. We want a world where:
• All people have secure access to delicious, culturally appropriate food that is nutritious and does not cause environmental harm
• Global supply chains, farming and fishing contribute to food sovereignty, good livelihoods, mitigate climate change and enable nature to thrive
• Communities have agency to create food economies that are inclusive, equitable, resilient and celebratory
To meet these objectives, we carry out the following activities:
• We delegitimize corporations
• We ideate and advocate for policy change and regulation
• We nurture community agency
• We widen our circle of allies
• We change culture and public discourse
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is an exciting role for an experienced campaigner (5-7+ years) to lead the design, development and delivery of a new campaign exposing the food security, environmental, climate, health and human right abuses and global injustice issues linked to the production and use of synthetic fertilisers.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Working closely with the Director of Campaigns, the Executive Director and other senior colleagues, lead the design and development of Feedback’s new campaign on industrial, fossil-fuel based agriculture reliant on synthetic fertilisers, formulating robust and striking policy positions and campaign asks that will result in socially equitable outcomes. During your first three months at Feedback you will:
a. Create an internal knowledge base on key aspects of fertiliser production and use based on a comprehensive review of the relevant technical and scientific literature;
b. Conduct supply chain mapping and scoping on corporate structures, ownership and market dynamics;
c. Build a network of allies supportive of our core objectives;
d. Build understanding of the interface between the livestock and fertiliser agendas.
2. Project manage implementation of Feedback’s fossil agriculture/ synthetic fertiliser campaign, which we currently plan to launch at COP29 in Azerbaijan;
3. Undertake research and analysis and produce high quality written campaign materials including reports, briefings, factsheets and open letters;
4. Produce written content for Feedback’s social media channels (e.g. blogs, posts);
5. Monitor key market and political/regulatory developments;
6. Build strategic relationships with journalists and represent Feedback in the media;
7. Engage at senior level with corporate executives and institutional representatives;
8. Represent Feedback at external meetings and conferences to engage and influence decision makers;
9. Participate in civil society coalitions and build a strong and effective network of like-minded organisations supportive of our work;
10. Commission research and manage external contractors where required;
11. Track and evaluate campaign impact;
12. Manage campaign budget and provide updates on campaign highlights to donors as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements:
· Knowledge of global food systems and/or global energy systems issues and ability to quickly master a technical brief;
· Experience working on a global campaign;
· Experience working with the media;
· Excellent writing skills and confident public speaker;
· Ability to work autonomously;
· Flexibility, an appetite for teamwork and a learning mindset;
· Ability to attend Feedback’s office in London with minimum attendance of 1 day per week on average, and to undertake occasional international travel.
· A commitment to the objectives and core values of Feedback - Collaboration, Celebration, Audacity, Solidarity, Impact.
· A commitment to Feedback’s vision of a food system that regenerates nature and sustain us all on a fair basis.
· A commitment to Feedback’s anti-oppression work.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via Charity Jobs with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.
Deadline to apply: 9am, Thursday 11th July 2024
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Thursday 18th July 2024.
Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd July 2024
Please apply via Charity Jobs with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.
Deadline to apply: 9am, Thursday 11th July 2024
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by Thursday 18th July 2024.
Interviews will be held on Monday 22nd July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative, problem solver with a passion for communications?
Are you looking for a fulfilling role in the mental health sector where you can use campaigns and storytelling to educate and inspire change?
Mind in Bradford are looking for a creative, Marketing and Communications Officer to join our growing organisation. A typical day might include filming and editing a video of someone telling their mental health story, writing a newsletter for one of our audiences or creating content on Canva to schedule on our social media channels.
No two days are the same at Mind in Bradford, under the leadership of the Marketing and Communications Manager you’ll support the delivery of campaigns and communications that reach a number of audiences including:
- our workforce of staff and volunteers
- people who use our services
- corporate and community supporters
- key funders and stakeholders
If you are interested in developing a communications career path in third-sector or mental health then this would be a fantastic opportunity for you.
The role will appeal to those who have experience of:
- 1+ years in a Marketing or Communications role
- A passion for telling stories through blogs or videos
- Copywriting for different audiences and platforms
- Content creation for digital and print content
- Email marketing and social media scheduling
- Website content management
Job details
Salary scale: Band 2, £22,118 to £26,542 dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time
Hours: *37 hours per week
*Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Base: Office and hybrid working available. Office in Central Bradford, BD1 4QU (5-mins walk from Bradford Forster Square Train Station). Some requirement to travel for events in Bradford and Craven.
Responsible to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).
Probationary Period: 6 months
Closing Date: 18th July, 10am
Interview Date: 23rd – 24th July
In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to recruitment.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Annual reviews
- Simply Health cash plan
- Casual / informal dress code
- Employee Assistance Service
- Flexible working and hybrid
- Two staff company days every year
- Excellent personal development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
- Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card
- Work for an accredited employer; Mind Quality Mark, Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage
Making an application
Please send your CV and a cover letter no longer than one page outlining your experience and knowledge linking to the Job Description and Person Specification below to recruitment by 10am on Thursday 18th July.
You can find the job description and person specification on the Mind in Bradford website.
To make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ENS is seeking a Communications Coordinator to play a key role in enabling ENS to fulfil its mission to break the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realise everyone’s right to a nationality.
This is a great opportunity to help us deliver our new Strategic Plan working at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues. The successful candidate will coordinate ENS’s communications work and help raise awareness and galvanise our membership to end statelessness.
The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is a civil society alliance of over 180 members in 40 countries, committed to breaking the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realising everyone’s right to a nationality. We are dedicated to raising awareness about statelessness, supporting legal and policy development, and building civil society’s capacity to act. At the heart of our work lies the understanding that stateless people and their communities should be leaders of change.
We are looking for someone with a solid track record in developing and promoting engaging content to affect change on hard-to-win issues. The candidate should also have practical knowledge of online communications tools - including Mailchimp or similar email platforms, website Content Management Systems, CRM, and social media management platforms.
Working under the supervision of the Head of Communications, Operations & Development, the postholder will work closely with key partners, members, and other ENS staff to increase the impact of our advocacy work by developing engaging content. They will also support our efforts to put people and communities affected by statelessness at the centre of our communications work.
The post’s day-to-day responsibilities will among other things involve coordinating a busy online website and email publishing schedule, managing social media, and publication design and publishing.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy communications environment. The candidate will be highly articulate in English (other languages are an asset) with experience of working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
The postholder will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced environment with an international focus. We are looking for someone with interest in developing their skills as we take on new challenges in fulfilling our new strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the necessary aptitude, flexibility, and ambition, as well as a commitment to addressing statelessness in Europe.
We provide a friendly and welcoming team environment. This includes flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and professional development.
Our vision is for a Europe where everyone is able to realise their right to a nationality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Active Travel Project Officer - Social prescribing.
(England Midlands and East)
£ 28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4290.)
Part Time 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Local authority offices in Nottingham with the flexibility to work from home.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sustrans team and work on the Travel Well project, an innovative active travel social prescribing project.
As the Active Travel Project Officer, you will deliver walking, Wheeling and cycling activities that promote Physical and mental well-being. Working closely with NCC (Nottingham City Council) and Nottingham Community and Voluntary Services you will share your passion and enthusiasm for walking and cycling and make a positive impact on people's health and well-being.
Contributing to the Travel Well initiative you will work with people of all ages and walks of life who refer themselves to the project or are referred by health professionals or other community services. You will identify routes to deliver buddy walks and rides to those referred.
You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people and organisations to raise awareness and understanding of the Travel Well programme and the support it can offer. You will run and facilitate workshops, events and talks to promote the project and motivate people to join.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of delivering physical activity, health or other behaviour change projects, including delivering projects with different partners from different sectors.
You will need to be able to communicate with and present to different audiences. As well as the end-to-end planning and leadership of events and activities. You will need to be able to work independently, and work as part of a collaborative team.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of active travel, the issues facing communities that experience inequalities, and a knowledge of walking, wheeling and cycling routes within the Nottingham area
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 28 July 2024.
Face to Face Interviews will take place during the week commencing 12 August 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Premier League Stadium Fund Technical Manager (Midlands and East of England)
£37,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on relevant experience and skills) plus generous benefits
The role will be home-based, but geographically will be required to cover clubs and leagues based in the Midlands and the East of England.
Regular travel to clubs’ stadiums will be required, as well as occasional travel to our office at Wembley Stadium in London.
We currently have a vacancy in the Premier League Stadium Fund for a Technical Manager to support the Stadium Accreditation Programme and to support the assessment of applications to the Premier League Stadium Fund.
About the Premier League Stadium Fund
The Premier League Stadium Fund is fully funded by the Premier League and is delivered and administered by the Football Foundation. It provides financial support to clubs throughout the football pyramid. As well as continuing to fund ground-grading requirements, the Premier League Stadium Fund includes a Club Development Fund to help clubs grow and enhance sustainability.
The Premier League Stadium Fund awards capital grants to clubs to support improvement of their stadium facilities for players, supporters and officials. Funding is available to clubs who play in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System, Tiers 1 to 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid and clubs promoted into the English Football League.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone.
The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place.
The role
Working as part of a team of Technical Managers, you will support our Stadium Accreditation Programme and will lead on the technical/construction aspects of Premier League Stadium Fund grant projects.
Stadium Accreditation
You will support the Stadium Accreditation Programme by helping establish new ways of working following the initial assessment of approximately 1,000 stadiums across England and Wales. You will have responsibility for a set of leagues and clubs across the Midlands and the East of England and you will work with them to ensure their compliance while also delivering against the objectives outlined within the new Premier League Stadium Fund Facilities Strategy.
Grant Management
You will also be responsible for the scrutiny of the technical and construction aspects of Premier League Stadium Fund grant applications and ensuring the successful completion of new and improved stadium facilities. As part of this process, you will provide professional advice and guidance to applicants to assist with the development of capital projects, within the National League System (NLS) and Women’s Football Pyramid (WFP).
You will work with clubs to ensure that solutions can be found to address the findings of the Stadium Accreditation Programme, and will then carry out a technical assessment of any grant applications made by those clubs. Following the allocation of any funding, you will help to oversee the construction process to ensure that the build is completed to programme.
What are we looking for?
You’ll need a construction-related degree or professional qualification (for example RICS, CIOB, RIBA or equivalent), or the equivalent experience in a construction management or technical role. You’ll have expertise in construction processes, and experience of delivering facilities from inception to completion. Experience in sports facility construction is desirable but not essential.
You must also have great people skills and the ability to inspire and engage people at all levels, from clients and suppliers to volunteers, whilst also being confident in dealing with conflict and challenging situations. You’ll have strong organisational skills and a keen attention to detail with the ability to analyse complex situations and make tough decisions. You’ll be flexible and open to new ways of doing things, including new technologies, so that the Premier League Stadium Fund and the Stadium Accreditation programme continue to improve.
Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation. We refer to our values as our four corners:
- Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
- Star Performers – trusted to deliver
- United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
- Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing
(Please note you must hold a current and valid driving licence, have access to a vehicle that complies with road traffic law, is in a safe and roadworthy condition, and is fit for purpose.)
For more details about the role and full person specification, please download the recruitment pack.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £37,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please email us.
How do I apply?
To apply, please click the button below to email the following to us:
- CV
- Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 21 July2024.
Interviews are currently scheduled for 29 and 30 July 2024.
Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement & Training Officer to join our team in Lincolnshire working 22.5 hours a week. We can be flexible on the working hours.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is hybrid, with travel across Lincolnshire when necessary.
As a Community Training & Engagement Officer you will support the Lincolnshire team by raising its profile across the area and promoting take-up of the service by engaging with other agencies, organisations and appropriate groups through social media, providing presentations and more.
In this role there is an emphasis on proactive and reactive engagement, relationship building, delivering criminal justice champion training, exploring innovative approaches with partners and working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to improve the experience for victims of crime.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.