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Philanthropy Writer

Salary from £50,606 to £58,505 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £65,157 pa inclusive of London allowance.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world, with 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff.

In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE’s strategic goals and help shape the world for good. With 85 per cent of our Campaign goal raised so far, there is huge momentum building as we advance the public phase.

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.

We are seeking a Philanthropy Writer who will be responsible for creating compelling cases for support and concept notes to support the solicitation of philanthropic gifts for Campaign priorities, as well as leading on divisional and School use of the Campaign narrative in different communications and channels, and the creation of gift announcements that celebrate and recognise new Campaign philanthropic commitments.

You will have exceptional written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade through use of words, style, tone and presentation, an ability to produce compelling written content on philanthropic priorities and their impact for different channels, and confidence in co-ordinating activities and people to achieve success. You will be skilled at analysing and interpreting data and information and developing creative ways of presenting this to external audiences, and focused on providing responsive, high-quality service.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

 If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please contact Liz Jaggs 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 13 August 2024 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews will take place during the week of 26 August or 2 September 2024.

Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: £35,403 per annum based on 37.5 hours a week

Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours a week. [0.8 or full-time appointment]

Contract: Full Time, Open Ended 

Occupational Requirement: None. However, due to the nature of this post we do require the successful candidate to be in sympathy with, and have respect for and behave in a way that reflects, Church Army vision, values and ethos.

DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.

Church Army & The Role 

For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland. 

 We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities. 

We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually. 

 In the role of Agile Lead, you will be the champion for all things agile in our communications team – promoting effectiveness, efficiency and excellence across all communication channels.   

You will be adapting strategies based on user needs, market conditions, and our strategic priorities to drive our communications to the next level.
 

Main Responsibilities 

• Implementing agile practices to ensure efficient team workflow, prioritises tasks, and leads team members in agile methodologies.
• Strategically planning and adapting communication strategies to evolving needs and goals, driving innovation for enhanced effectiveness of communications.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and assessing project outcomes using data and feedback to improve operations, while establishing metrics for tracking team performance and project success.
• Fostering a culture of experimentation and adaptation using change management and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Knowledge and understanding of agile methodologies, proven experience of strategic planning and adapting communication strategies. 
• Experience of working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• Excellent leadership and team management skills 
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities alongside proficiency in being able to prioritise tasks and manage resources. 
• Ability to foster a collaborative and flexible working environment. 
• Innovative and proactive mindset 
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning. 

Benefits 

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below. 

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support. 

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals. 

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments. 

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers. 

Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays. 

For more information on this role please refer to the job pack attached.

Closing Date: 12/08/24

Interviews: w/c 26/08/24

About us

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people with experience of forced migration through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.

STEP for people seeking asylum is an exciting new specialised programme, working with people in the asylum system by providing high quality advice and guidance and delivering group pre-employability workshops. The post holder will play a pivotal role from the start of this programme in its first year of delivery.

You will prepare participants for employment (where appropriate) and help them to achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. You will work to a variety of performance targets based on the progression outcomes of participants such as successful delivery of workshops, completion of training courses, volunteering, and achieving and sustaining paid employment.

The STEP Employment Advisor will work remotely, and can be based anywhere in the UK, however you will need to be able to travel regularly for community outreach, engagement and workshop delivery. 

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Proven experience or knowledge within the refugee employment sector
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by unemployed people seeking asylum when accessing pre-employment activities or employment (when they have the right to work)
• Experience of providing advice and guidance and supervising a caseload of clients
• Experience of designing and facilitating group workshops
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good IT skills (CRM Database, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with clients with varying levels of English
• Competency in a second language desirable e.g. Arabic, Amharic, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Tigrinya, Ukrainian

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We encourage flexible working/working from home and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief values equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sex, sexual orientations, ages, disability, faiths (or non), marital status (or non), that meet the criteria set out for this role.

We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.

We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.

You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet you the criteria in the person specification. 

Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.

Senior Policy Advisor

Are you passionate about creating real change for children and families? Join the What Works Centre for Children and Families as a Senior Policy Advisor and lead the charge in shaping impactful policies.

Work for an organisation that strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together you can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families.Focussing on using and championing high quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change, this is an organisation with ambitious aims where people are essential to success.

Position: Senior Policy Advisor (two permanent roles available)

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: £52,000 plus generous benefits

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 19th August 2024

The role

You'll develop and deliver national influencing strategies, build crucial relationships with government and key organisations, and ensure our research is relevant and influential.

As a policy expert, you'll provide guidance, produce concise reports and briefings and represent us at high-level events. Your work will be integral in improving early intervention and children's social care services.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and value social justice, this is the role for you.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has knowledge of public policy process at a national and local level with experience of:

• Policy and public affairs, with a track record of delivering strategic policy and public affairs activity 
• Developing and managing relationships with senior and sensitive stakeholders
• Line management.

Once you click to apply, you will be redirected to the organisations website where you will find full details in the job pack on the Job description and benefits and Culture code.

The organisation

The organisation strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together it can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on using and championing high quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change.

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave, plus one day Birthday Leave
• Dependent Leave of up to five days (of which three are paid) in a 12-month period
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Paid compassionate leave
• Paid sick leave
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life cover
• Employee assistance programme
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses
• Perks through PerkBox
• Pension scheme for new starters: 6% contribution by Foundations and 3% employee contribution.

The organisation values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. People are at the heart of everything the charity does and it’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of the stakeholders and the wider society in the UK. We are actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

The role offers an excellent salary, learning and development opportunities and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’. The team work in a hybrid and flexible way, as the leadership team recognise the importance of a good work-life balance.

You may have experience in other areas such as Policy, Public Affairs, Policy and Public Affairs, Policy Advisor, Public Affairs Advisor, Policy and Public Affairs Advisor, Policy Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Public Policy Adviser, Public Policy Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

IPEM is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual to support colleagues and volunteers at our office on Tadcaster Road, York. The main focus of the job is to ensure that our office is a pleasant place to work for everyone and that our volunteers have the necessary administrative support to carry out their duties. The role works very closely with the Operations and Governance Manager who is accountable for the office and employee well-being. 

Based in York, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is an Educational Charity which acts as a Professional Body and Learned Society for a growing membership of more than 4,700 scientists, engineers and technologists working in hospitals, universities, and healthcare industries.

Having experience in an office-based role is essential, alongside a supportive and enthusiastic attitude towards work. The role is varied and interesting, with some regular routine tasks and some unusual requests that will require problem solving skills. You will support IPEM’s day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient business processes. This role involves administrative tasks, coordination, and communication to help optimise the operational workflow. You will need to be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy.

The role will primarily be based in our offices in York, but some travel within the UK may be required from time to time. IPEM promotes flexible working for staff. We ask all new staff to be office based for the first 6 months to facilitate training and relationship building with a range of colleagues in the office. A formal flexible working request will be considered earlier.

Closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 9th August

Interviews are expected to be held in person at Fairmount House within 3 weeks of the closing date.

£31,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Philanthropy Executive in the Philanthropic Partnerships team. 

You will help grow our supporter base of those contributing £5,000-plus towards UNICEF UK’s vital work and will facilitate excellent stewardship of existing donors. You will support the team’s work by creating and maintaining effective and efficient systems, and work on products including the Every Child Fund Circle, the Children’s Emergency Fund and the NextGen community. You will also steward and develop your own supporter portfolio.

We are looking for someone who is supporter driven and mission aligned, who communicates and collaborates well with others and is able to present complex information clearly and with impact. You will be able to manage your own workload and relationships, whilst supporting a diverse team with varied needs. You will have the attention to detail to be able to manage supporter information effectively using systems and software (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office) with great accuracy.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 1 August 2024.

Interview date: Monday 19 August 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Marketing and Communications Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to gain experience in both communication and fundraising within a dynamic and impactful environmental charity.

You will play a crucial role in supporting the charity’s efforts to engage supporters, drive fundraising, and ultimately contribute to the organisation's mission of inspiring people to address environmental crises through the power of natural green spaces.

This is full time, hybrid working role.

Position: Communications and Fundraising Assistant

Location: Abingdon OX14/Hybrid

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 26+ days holiday per year, pension contribution, flexible working arrangements

Closing Date: 4th August 2024. (We may close the advert sooner, subject to volume and quality of applications, so don’t hesitate to apply if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for.)

The Role

The 5-year strategy – Connecting Communities for Change – sets out the organisations commitment to engage more people – in more ways – with the natural world, changing the way we think about the charity’s role and impact, and supporters are a vital part of this. As such, engaging with more supporters and increasing income is vital to the successful delivery of the strategy.

You will enable the teams to focus on strategic initiatives and high-impact activities by providing essential support in data management, content updates, and reporting. Your work will directly contribute to these  efforts to engage supporters, drive fundraising, and ultimately support the mission of inspiring people to address environmental crises through the power of natural green spaces.

Accountabilities include:

• Data Management, Reporting, and Analysis
• Digital and Offline Communication Support
• Strategic Research

You will be joining a small but motivated team who are passionate about making a difference to climate sustainability, biodiversity, environmental impacts and health and wellbeing through engaging more people and making a positive impact.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has knowledge of best practices in digital communication. An understanding of the principals of  fundraising would be an advantage but isn’t essential.

You will have experience of:

• Working in a similar support role.
• Data entry, database management, and CRM systems (e.g., Beacon, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar).
• Website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and social media platforms.
• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact) is desirable.
• Basic graphic design and content creation using tools like Canva and/or Microsoft Publisher.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and a passion for engaging children, young people and adults with the natural world… then apply today!

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter describing why you are interested and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

The Organisation

This environmental charity with 40 years’ experience in caring for and inspiring others with the natural green spaces, believes that we all have a responsibility to care for nature and understand our role within our ecosystem. The organisation cares for 500 hectares of woodland, farmland, wildflower meadows and wetlands, which receive 200,000 visits a year. These amazing places engage and inspire people to demonstrate nature based solutions to climate, biodiversity and public health crises.

Alongside a competitive salary, you can benefit from generous annual leave, volunteering opportunities, family friendly, flexible working wherever possible with forums and inclusive facilities to support staff.

You may have experience in other areas such as Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, Campaigning, Digital Marketing, Digital Communications, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Fundraising Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser. #INDNFP1

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Volunteer: Fixed term contract (18 months)

Hybrid: Turn2us Edinburgh Hub & homeworking

Closing Date: 9:00am, 19th Aug 2024 BST

Join the Turn2us Edinburgh Trust Committee and Make a Difference!

About us: Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive. The Turn2us Edinburgh Trust focuses on improving financial insecurity in Edinburgh.

End Poverty 2030: In 2020, the Edinburgh Poverty Commission published "A Just Capital - Actions to End Poverty," the largest inquiry into poverty in any Scottish local authority. The City of Edinburgh Council has committed to ending poverty by 2030. We are dedicated to playing a key role in this mission, having committed to invest £5 million to increase our impact in Edinburgh. In the last financial year, we provided over £740,000 in grants to more than 600 people.

While grants offer crucial support, we believe systemic change is essential for long-term solutions. Our work focuses on developing effective local actions and investments designed with community input. We also provide tools for accessing benefits and grants through our online and helpline services. We challenge the systems that necessitate our programmes, aiming for long-term change.

Membership of the Committee: The Edinburgh Trust Committee ensures Edinburgh voices are represented and provides scrutiny and assurance to the Turn2us Board. Currently, the Trust is chaired by a Turn2us Trustee and includes two other Trustees, two members appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council (including the Lord Provost), and one independent member.

Opportunity: We are now looking to appoint two more independent members to join us during this exciting time of change. We would like these members to be Experts by Experience - individuals who have lived experience of financial insecurity.

Role of the Committee: The Committee oversees the Trust’s performance and strategic plan implementation; monitors and evaluates programme outcomes and recommends new initiatives; reviews the Trust’s strategy and policies regularly; increases the profile and reach of the Trust; provides local knowledge and experience.

Term: This is an 18-month pilot, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term, for up to three years. The committee position is unpaid, but expenses are covered. Participation in Lived Experience in Governance Advisory Panel meetings is paid at Turn2us co-production rate of £84/day.

Time commitment: 3 x 3 hours committee meetings per year. 3 x Lived Experience in Governance Advisory Panel meetings. With preparation time, including for example pre-reading of materials and post-meeting follow up actions, this commitment should not exceed 6 days per year.

Skills and Attributes:

We encourage you to apply if you have two or more of the following:

• Live in Edinburgh
• Have experienced poverty or inequality and can use that experience to help find solutions
• Stay informed about poverty-related issues
• Have worked with Edinburgh residents facing poverty or inequality
• Committed to fairness and equality
• Know about the voluntary sector and have connections with other anti-poverty groups in Edinburgh
• Familiar with local resources and community support in Edinburgh
• Have experience in community work, engagement, or activism in Edinburgh
• Committed to being accountable to the people of Edinburgh

We encourage you to apply even if you don't have previous governance experience. Support and training will be provided to help you succeed in this role.

How to Apply: Interested? Please apply on the Applied website

Then, the next steps will be:

• You will then be asked to submit personal details including diversity data. All diversity data will be treated as confidential. Those involved in the selection process will NOT have access to it. The information given by candidates will be solely used for the purpose of improving the recruitment process.
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete some questions which are linked to the requirements of the role. These will be blind-reviewed, and the scoring of these will determine whether you move forward in the process.

The closing date for applications is 19th August 2024 at 09:00AM

We look forward to hearing from you! Join us and help create a brighter future for Edinburgh residents!

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.

Location: Flexible
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £27,855 (outside of London); £30,197 (London)

Closing Date:14 August 2024
Interview dates start from:20 August 2024

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for an Insight Executive with data experience to join the Strategic Insight team.

As the Insight Executive, you will be providing quality data to teams across the organisation for marketing and supporting purposes. You will be working with our software to extract data, build communication journeys, and run data processes. This role is key to the organisation, and in ensuring we are raising funds to support children and young people with cancer.

This role is an opportunity to work across a range of data led projects and challenges. Our team is continually adapting and improving; we are looking for a candidate who can shape this role over time, and who we can support to grow in this role.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the Job Description.

• To select and extract data from the database and fully clean the resulting data before sending on to be used for campaigns and other areas of work
• To maximise the benefits of our database by working with team colleagues to deliver data selections, data reports, and data exploration
• Be responsible for incoming data administrative requests and run regular administrative tasks to keep data clean and up to date on the CARE CRM system (our supporter database)
• Be proactive in learning to use new software – we use FastStats, and are currently bringing in PeopleStage, a product to manage supporter data, and the Insight Executive will be regularly using this software .
• On an ongoing basis, to identify areas for improvement including data quality, and increasing internal and external stakeholder satisfaction
• Participate in projects or lead discrete project work and support other areas within the directorate as and when require

WHAT DO I NEED?

• Experience working with data, and relational databases (examples being a Customer Relationship Management database/FastStats/PeopleStage)
• Extracting complex information from a database
• Experience using Microsoft packages, primarily Excel
• Ability to manage complex and multiple tasks, and their own time
• Team player who can easily work as part of a cross functional team to deliver shared goals .

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• A candidate with confidence manipulating data, learning new skills and systems.
• Has the initiative to take on data challenges, develop processes, and discuss data queries with stakeholders.
• Data curiosity – how can you develop yourself and the team, and the quality of the work we produce
• Strong attention to detail and ability to provide the level of quality data assurance required for customer contact data.
• Being an advocate for using data and insights in a strategic manner.

WHAT WILL I GAIN?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

ACCESSIBILITY

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

You may have experience in the following: Intelligence Analyst, Research Executive, Insights Analyst, Market Insights Specialist, Consumer Insights Manager, Data Insights Executive, Strategic Insights Analyst, Business Insights Manager, Market Insights Consultant, and Customer Insights Executive.

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The role will support Disabled people to sign up to the Priority Service Register, leading to longer term energy savings and ensuring sufficient support through winter. This role will also be be able to help people heat their homes and stay warm in winter, with access to hot food through the provision of fuel vouchers, winter essentials and appliances.

In addition, the Involvement Officer will also set up a peer advocacy service to facilitate Disabled people and people with long term health conditions to come together to discuss issues and support each other.

Introduction to the role

We know that the Cost-of-Living crisis has disproportionately affected Disabled people therefore we want to do everything we can to support our members during this difficult time.

This role will support Disabled residents in Surrey to apply for energy efficiency upgrades to their homes as well as set up and run a peer advocacy service for Disabled People and those living with long term health conditions.

Main responsibilities

1. To set up and deliver group advocacy – Hold a bi-weekly peer support virtual meeting.

2. Run 'Ask a peer' sessions on our community forum each

Month (for example completing PIP applications etc)

3. Fuel Vouchers – 200 residents supported via the fuel vouchers scheme

4. Winter Essentials – 250 residents supported

5. Energy Efficient Appliances – 100 residents supported

6. In Home Visits/Phone calls to residents to assist with applications to Priority Services Register and energy efficiency home upgrade schemes.

7. Help run social activities organised by The Coalition

8. Carry out further tasks requested and agreed with the Involvement Lead, appropriate to the role and grade of the job.

We are looking for someone with:

· Excellent organisation and planning skills (E)

· Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences (E)

· Experience in community engagement and involvement (D)

· Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled or living with a long-term health condition and/or carers (D)

· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases (E)

· A good level of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative (E)

· Confident presentation skills (D)

· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so OR the ability to work from our office in Burpham (E)

· Live within Surrey or nearby (E)

· The ability to travel around the county as required to conduct training, including the transportation of equipment (E)

· An understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles (D)

Other requirements

Values: To uphold the values and beliefs of the Organisation

Equality and Diversity: To work inclusively with a diverse range of members and stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity

Health, Safety and Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others

This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community and value diversity.

Are you dedicated to creating a positive impact in the lives of young individuals? We are seeking a vibrant and passionate individual with a strong commitment to youth development. This role presents a rewarding chance to actively contribute to the community and empower young people. We are in search of an energetic and committed Lead Youth Worker to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of youth engagement in the new Middlesbrough Youth Hub.

As the Lead Youth Worker at the KFC Youth Foundation Hub, you will have the opportunity to create impactful programs, mentor youth, and foster a supportive community environment. If you are a creative and enthusiastic individual with a heart for youth development, we want to hear from you!

Project Coordinators x 2

Permanent Contracts
Job Ref: V508
Hours/Days per week: 28 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £25,000 FTE  plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased with regular work across London
Closing date:  9am on 25th July 2024
Interview date and Location: 6th August 2024 at the Levy Centre

 Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.  

Grandmentors

Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where older volunteers (aged 50+) use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor vulnerable young people leaving the care system. These young people often need a guiding hand and role model to support them to find work, continue their education or begin training – ultimately giving them the skills and self-belief to lead successful and independent lives.

Volunteers meet with a young person regularly to boost their confidence and work towards goals, which are unique to each young person

Role Purpose

To develop and deliver all aspects of our Grandmentors project across London, ensuring it achieves its aims, objectives, outcomes, and targets. The post holder will work closely with the Virtual College and Leaving Care teams within London Borough Councils and local volunteers to ensure that we improve and empower the lives of care leavers (aged 16-25) through the unique power of inter-generational mentoring.

Key Duties Responsibilities

· To effectively deliver the service to ensure the project meets its agreed targets and millstones.

· role; this will involve processing volunteer expenses, DBS checks and maintaining databases.

· To ensure regular communication between project staff and volunteers is maintained and that regular supervision for volunteers is provided.

· To work with your line manager to ensure project expenditure is in line with the budget.

· To maintain accurate administration, for all aspects of the project.

· To maintain accurate records on all aspects of the project and submit data onto a secure database.

· To manage and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation records to capture impact and outcomes and ensure contractual compliance.

· To implement and maintain appropriate risk assessment management processes.

· To prepare regular reports including quarterly progress updates, impact reports and end of year reports for both internal and external purposes.

· To develop relevant information to promote and raise the profile of Volunteering Matters locally.

· To promote and adhere to Volunteering Matters Equality and Diversity Policy and all other Volunteering Matters policies which relate to the work of Grandmentors.

· To comply with the applicable Health and Safety and Safeguarding regulations.

· To contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters.

Skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding and developing workload.

· Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring and administrative records.

· Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, young people and partners.

· Ability to assess risk and carry out risk assessments.

· The ability to motivate, enthuse and empower yourself and others.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records. 

Are you passionate about nature’s recovery in our cities and towns? Do you have expertise in urban ecology and knowledge of nature-based solutions to contemporary challenges? We are currently seeking a Senior Ecologist (Urban Nature Recovery) to deliver vital work protecting nature across our urban landscape.

Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust is one of 46 local, independent Wildlife Trusts and is the charity that works to make the environment of Birmingham and the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) a better place for wildlife and people through conservation management, environmental education, advocacy, and community involvement.

As a wildlife charity serving a heavily urbanised area, a major element of our work is to provide the ecological evidence that supports the designation of wildlife sites and informs the protection of nature in the face of urban development.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to nature’s protection and recovery in Birmingham and the Black Country. The post holder will undertake ecological survey and management planning work to underpin the protection of local wildlife of great value to people, communities and organisations across our region.

This will be a varied role that will include biodiversity survey and site assessment work, biodiversity net gain calculation, development of the Trust’s engagement with nature-based solutions, and advancing the organisation’s staff, members’, and partners’ understanding of urban ecology. The successful applicant will be very well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail, and used to prioritising a complex workload. You will have excellent ecological survey skills, and the confidence and ambition to affect conservation outcomes through the provision of high quality ecological evidence. Above all you will be driven by a commitment to see nature’s recovery across Birmingham and the Black Country’s urban landscape.

Flexible role, based in our offices within Birmingham, but with the option of working from home, as required. Some travel regionally and nationally; a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Benefits include 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a 7% employer contribution pension, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme and working alongside a supportive and friendly group of nature lovers!

To find out more information or apply for the role, please click the APPLY button to be taken to our website, where full job details can be found.

This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a basic DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks.

Please note that we are not a UK visa sponsoring organisation. Therefore, you will need to be
able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK if you wish to apply for this
role.

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker.

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Leicester Life Links as a Recovery Worker.

Leicester Life Links is a mental health, wellbeing and recovery support service. We are a community based service and we work to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access their local community, including outreach support, 1:1 support, peer support and recovery education workshops. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a specialised service to individuals within Leicestershire who are aged 18 and upwards.

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to better manage their mental health and promote independence within the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence.

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter via our website explaining why you feel you are right for the role.

On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.