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As part of our commitment to partnerships with institutions and other organisations, we are looking for a Partnership Funding Co-ordinator to strengthen and expand our relationships. This is a target-focused role, and the successful post holder will be expected to generate funds and establish new partnerships with organisations and institutions.

Position: Partnership Funding Co-ordinator

 Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships

Status: Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Salary: £24k-£30k dependent on experience

Location: Office-based, Birmingham

Deadline for Applications: 30th September 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The vacancy, therefore, may close sooner than the deadline date.

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environment conservation.

What We Offer

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (for full-time employees; includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• ·Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
• Free office car park for staff.
• Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).

The Role

Key Targets

• Fundraising target of £250,000 funding from new partners.
• Recruitment of 10 new partners to fund Islamic Help programmes.
• Successfully maintain partnerships with organisations, including good partnership care involving field visits, reporting, proposal development etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Institutional Funding and Partnership Manager:
• To lead on identification of partnerships in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America.
• Lead in the mapping of potential donors and partners.
• Conduct detailed desk research on potential donors and partners.
• Develop seasonal proposals including Ramadan, Winter, Qurbani and whenever there are emergencies.
• Carry out regular field visits to potential donors/partners to explain our expertise and interests.
• Categorise partners based on their structure, expertise, geographical location, and interest.
• Update database by collecting, recording and uploading information of potential partnerships, to the highest degree of accuracy.
• Support the organisational capacity assessment of potential partnerships.
• Support operational and technical staff as needed in the organisation and facilitate capacity assessments for potential partnerships.
• Participate in the sub-award proposals review and approval process as needed.
• Ensure excellent relations with key partners and put in place systems that maintain them.
• Ensure a high level of co-ordination with partners and other stakeholders to ensure the planning and implementation of projects according to approved proposals.
• Supervise co-ordination with partners to achieve project deliverables.
• Meet donor partners regularly to monitor progress; share lessons learned, experiences, observations, obstacles and to review and update project plans of actions if needed.
• Drafting agreements with donor partners.
• General administrative support within the team and the International Programmes & Partnerships Department.

Attributes 

Essential

• A demonstrable track record in a similar or related role
• A high degree of organisation and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• A confident communicator able to engage with people of all levels.
• Be effective in a fast-paced working environment.
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner.
• Have the ability to travel to various locations across the world to manage the progress of partnerships and programmes.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by the line manager.
• To promote and adhere to all IH policies and codes of conduct.
• Experience of working on Programme Quality, HR, Safeguarding and Risk.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Must have driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience of working within INGOs and Partner/Field Office Management.
• Experience of working in-country within the countries that IH operates in.
• Knowledge of any of the following languages is an advantage: French, Arabic and Urdu.

 How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for

the post to our HR department.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2024.

NOTE: Interviews will be on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close before the deadline date.

Start date: September 2024 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Assessing learner skills and needs to establish starting points/baseline, with other TAP staff

2. Setting up and supporting learners in work placements to develop their skills and gain meaningful experience

3. Observing and evidencing the learner journey (keeping detailed records), monitoring learner progress (including target progress)

4. Liaising with families and team around the learner as required and to contribute to reviews- ensuring learners are working towards their outcomes and aspirations

5. Supporting employers and learners to work together effectively- suggesting and implementing reasonable adjustments

6. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners during class days, helping to create learning materials as needed.

7. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners with travel training, wellbeing support and signposting to extracurricular/socials and community events

8. Working alongside the Engagement Officer to find, source and maintain employer relationships

9. To support learners during social events, insight days and trips

Please see job description for further information 

Are you a self-driven creative, keen to use your communications skills to build awareness of our work and impact? The Communications and Engagement Officer will use their creativity, strong digital marketing and written skills to amplify the voices of young refugees, develop compelling content for fundraising appeals, build momentum around our policy and campaigns work, and create engagement opportunities and sustained connections with our supporters and key stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with strong admin and coordination skills to champion Young Roots and our work, with young people’s voices at its core, to new and diverse audiences, growing our supporter base and unrestricted income through appeals. Your willingness and ability to collaborate and build relationships, both internally and externally; your creativity and compelling storytelling; your passion to be part of bringing about real change for refugees; and your skills in sharing our work to engage the public, will be key to the success of this role.

Young Roots is committed to youth participation and to continuously embedding our approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across all our work. As such, the Communications and Engagement Officer will work closely with our delivery teams and with young people to facilitate co-creation within our communications.

You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive Fundraising and Development team within an empowering, values-led organisation that creates opportunities to learn and is focused on the wellbeing of its staff team.

This role will involve occasional evening and weekend work to attend youth activities and fundraising events. We have a TOIL (time off in lieu) policy in place for work undertaken outside usual hours.

Please read more in the job description and person specification (linked below) and apply via CharityJob with your CV and personal statement.

Location: Waltham Forest

Salary: (Salary Band 2.1) Unqualified- £27,582.75 -£29,174.06 per annum pro rated to contracted months

(Salary Band 2.2) Qualified - £29,174.06 - £31,826.25 per annum pro rated to contracted months

(Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Approximately 10-12 months; the exact duration will depend on the start date )

Closing Date: 17th September 2024 at 12 noon

Interview Date: 25th & 26th September 2024

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Duty Worker at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Waltham Forest Advocacy & Support Services (SASS) provide free and confidential support to survivors of abuse within the community. The teams are made up of professional staff offering short to medium term support to women and men affected by domestic and sexual violence in the community. Our team offer information, advocacy and specialist services to increase safety and meet a range of needs – these can include ongoing safety concerns, emotional or housing support, legal options, reporting to the police, help around child contact, benefits and financial advice. As part of the support we also ensure survivors can access therapeutic support via the Waltham Forest Therapeutic Marketplace. 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for a Duty Worker.  The successful candidate will be responsible in dealing with all incoming referrals and queries to the Advocacy Service. The role will involve processing all referrals, liaising with professionals, establishing initial contact as per the service’s contract requirement. The process of initial contact will involve completing a SafeLives risk assessment, assessing the service user’s practical and therapeutic needs and supporting with any urgent needs that arise during this contact. Additionally, the duty worker will make appropriate referral out, this includes MARAC and complete adult and child safeguarding referrals where required in line with Solace’s policies and procedures. The Duty Worker will maintain and manage any waiting list and will work closely with all members of the team in relation to the allocation of cases and case updates.

About You

Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse and its impact on service users and their children, and experience of working with women who have experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse. You will also have experience of using Office Excel and case management system. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In return, we offer great employee We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Kentown Programme Project Lead

£29,000 - £34,000 DOE + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)

Lancaster and surrounding areas

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing!

We are looking to appoint a Programme Project Lead who will be responsible for the day to day development and management of the Kentown Children’s Palliative Care Programme.

Reporting to the Director of Care and based at our Kentown Care Team office in Lancaster, you will work in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, specifically Together for Short Lives to lead the project and to raise awareness of the programme and of children’s palliative care.

You will take responsibility for delivering a high-quality family support service, managing the Kentown Family Support Team and will be a member of the Rainbow Trust Care Managers group, contributing to service development across the wider organisation and providing management and leadership to the team in relation to all safeguarding issues.

Having worked within the community, you have a commitment to working in partnership with children, young people and their families, developing, monitoring and delivering service outcomes and building and maintaining successful professional partnerships to ensure the service is accessible to relevant families.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who understand the impact on family dynamics of having a child/young person with a life threatening or terminal illness and those who have worked in bereavement support.

· An experience project manager – you recognise the importance of effective partnership working to successfully lead a project of scale and importance

· A poised and convincing communicator - you will maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including families, referrers, partners and other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.

· Comfortable with a changing environment - you will thrive working at a fast pace and controlling tasks from conception to completion and understand that quickly connecting with people is essential.

· A persuasive, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly – with a warm and friendly working style.

· Strong networking skills and confident use of MS Office - Educated to A-level (or equivalent) with a project management qualification.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Company car for front line care posts

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Children with Cancer UK, the nation’s leading charity dedicated to combating childhood cancer, is seeking a passionate, proactive and detail-oriented Research Grants Officer.
 
This new role is vital to improving grants management and supporting the growing research portfolio. You'll work closely with the Research Grants Manager to ensure the Charity funds only top-quality research, directly impacting the lives of children with cancer and advancing life-saving breakthroughs.
 
In this role, you will manage the entire grant application process, from launching funding schemes to overseeing existing grants. As the main contact for applicants, you’ll guide them through the assessment process, ensuring fairness and transparency. You'll also support the Scientific Advisory Panel by organising meetings, preparing materials, and capturing feedback to align research investments with their goals.

Additionally, you will represent the Charity at external events, build relationships in the research community, and help develop their new online grants management system. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dedicated team, playing a crucial role in the fight against childhood cancer.
 
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a scientific or medical discipline with knowledge of the UK medical landscape. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiar with research management software like Flexi Grant. Experience in grants management, including pre- and post-grant administration, is essential, along with an understanding of the scientific peer review process. Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills are crucial, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team and effectively with senior academics. Experience in developing grants management systems, event management, and stakeholder relationship management is desirable.

If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format as soon as possible. Suitable candidates will be provided with further details about the role.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we. are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £29,121 - £33,417 per annum
Location: Stokenchurch

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air. 

We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond. 

We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support, and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.

The role 

In this role you will be responsible for day-to-day management of Trust and Foundation fundraising. Your responsibilities will include building long-term partnerships with trusts and foundations, ensuring support through in-depth research, excellent stewardship, and timely and accurate reporting. You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and colleagues across the organisation to find creative and compelling projects to be funded.

Additionally, you will contribute to projects within the Philanthropy and Partnership team, such as webinars and events. 

About you

As an effective communicator, you will feel confident in writing high quality proposals and speaking to colleagues across the organisation to identify opportunities for funding.

Your role involves managing your own of trusts and foundations pipeline, you will need to take initiative, research, prioritise and organise your own work, with limited supervision to achieve deadlines across multiple tasks. 

You will have:

- Experience in new identifying, researching, and reaching new prospects.
- Experience in writing bespoke proposals.
- Strong administrative, planning & prioritisation abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft office applications

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply ! 

Vacancy Closing Date:  13 September 2024 

You may have experience in the following roles: Grants Fundraiser, Trust and Grants Officer, Philanthropy Executive, Development Officer, Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Grants and Proposals Officer, Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manager, etc.

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Prospectus is excited to supporting an international organisation in their search for an Administration Officer. The post is offered on a full-time, 4 year fixed-term contract and is hybrid (4-days a week in the office, 1 day working at home).

The Administration Officer will perform a supporting role of combining operational and logistical support functions ensuring internal operations are smooth. The postholder's responsibilities will include general administration, document/record management, inventory management, event logistics, travel arrangements and more. Finally, the Administration Officer will review internal administrative functions, ensuring processes are efficient and inline with organisational needs.

To be successful, you will be an experienced administrator with meticulous attention to details, excellent oral and written communication, and organisational skills. You will have experience of database management, minute taking and booking travel with strong IT skills. Finally, you will have strong critical thinking skills, able to analyse process, and improve it.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don't miss out.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Northern Powergrid Foundation has been established in support of our mission of becoming an anchor organisation in the communities we serve. It commits to funding projects across our network that support energy resilience initiatives and helps those in our local communities who are most affected by changes in our economy, environment and society because of the shifting energy landscape.

The Foundation was initially funded by a £7.69m donation from Northern Powergrid (Northeast) plc and Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc. But this is just a start, our purpose is an enduring one that goes beyond this initial funding and reflects our desire to create a legacy across our communities.

The Foundation’s board of trustees has established the organisation as a charitable Foundation, assessing funding requests and building a plan for self-sustainability as an entity. It is important that we are confident we are doing the right thing and spending our funds on the things that matter most to our communities.

To support this, we are currently recruiting for a purpose driven, entrepreneurial and creative partnership manager to play a key role in creating and delivering the Foundation’s business plan

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on the funding generation for a new charitable Foundation that’s purpose is to enhance energy resilience, reduce fuel poverty and support the transition to net zero within our communities.

Along with a competitive salary of up to £60k, we also offer great benefits such as:

· Agile Working

· 25 days holiday (increasing to 26 days after 2 years and 28 days after 5 years)

· Up to 15% performance related bonus

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for making a difference in our local communities, driven by creating a positive impact to our regions energy resilience needs. This will be a varied and dynamic role where you will work alongside a diverse set of stakeholders delivering both operational and strategic outcomes.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

The Head of the Northern Powergrid Foundation will work alongside the Foundation Board and lead the Foundation operational team to spearhead the growth of the Foundation through business philanthropic support, cultivating strategic partnerships, utilising grants and nurturing major donors aligned with the Foundations vison

Your leadership will be pivotal in motivating the whole Foundation team, developing successful partnerships, and mobilising our strategic pillars in securing additional funding pipelines to accelerate their impact. Alongside developing and delivering a sound business plan in accordance with our policies and procedures.

About You

• You will be a seasoned relationship building leader with a knack for cultivating valuable partnerships.

• You will have a wealth of expertise in partnerships and funding generation.

• A natural communicator with a proven track record of securing appropriate income flows.

• You will thrive in managing relationships and be adept at fostering strong connections that drive impactful results.

• You will have strong, established networks across part or all of the Northern Powergrid operating areas.

• As an advocate for the Foundations mission, you'll work collaboratively with our team to maximise opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the foundation team to deliver the commitments made in our annual business plan

• Be accountable for reporting to the Board of Trustees, providing board reports and accurate, up to date information pertaining to funding and community engagement by the Foundation

• Ensure income and expenditure are correctly recorded in the accounts and a high-quality audit trail maintained.

• Work in partnership with external partners to drive awareness, identify beneficiaries and engage with the wider community.

• Be responsible for updating and revising the charity’s business plan and funding strategy in accordance with the Boards strategic direction.

• Develop, execute, and lead a strategic partnerships strategy to significantly enhance funding support

• Proactively identify, cultivate, and steward appropriate relationships to secure increased funding and impactful cause-related partnerships aligned with organisational priorities

• Build a strong pipeline and secure multi-year new funding routes through, although not limited to, philanthropic donation, match funding, grant applications and CSR partnerships by crafting compelling proposals and presentations.

• Provide inspiring stewardship to partners, including impact reporting, events, and excellent account management to maintain productive long-term relationships.

• Build the knowledge of the Foundation across communities so there is a strong understanding of the investment and support provided.

• Ensure you are leading the Foundation in accordance with our commitment to DEI, creating social impact through funding and partnerships delivering  to a broad range of recipients.

• Lead, inspire, and collaborate with the Foundation team across the full range of Foundation fundraising models, working closely with the Board to maximise fundraising efforts.

Essential Criteria

· A passion for the mission of Northern Powergrid Foundation

· Experience of generating income and funding in a charitable setting

· Ability to inspire and lead people

· Financial literacy and knowledge of charity governance and regulations

· Proven organisational, project management and problem-solving skills 

Key Competencies

· A commitment to working in partnership with our local community partners.

· Flexible and adaptable approach.

· A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders

· Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

· Highly competent in the use of email, internet, MS Office and social media platforms

Application window closes on 15th September 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 30th September 2024

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Person's Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (CYP IDVA) to join the Domestic Abuse Specialist Service in Brighton & Hove, working 37.5 hours a week. This is a hybrid role working from home, the office at least one day a week & also attending meetings & appointments. This is to provide maternity cover until 31st March 2025.

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 trauma-informed 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:

As a Children and Young Person's Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (CYP IDVA) you will:

• Work with young survivors aged 13-25yo, holding a caseload of varying complexity, prioritising high risk cases
• Conduct comprehensive needs & risk assessments
• Provide individualized safety & support plans, advocacy, practical support & information
• Participate in the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings, including child protection & child in need
• Use a person-centred, survivor-focused approach, being mindful of the effects of trauma & additional barriers to access that children & young people may experience
• Take the lead on the development of responses to the needs of at-risk young survivors and their families, and the development of relationships and referral pathways with partner agencies in this area
• Assist in delivering training & provide consultancy & advice to other agencies

You will need:

• An understanding of the issues faced by young survivors experiencing domestic abuse
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
• An understanding of safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these
• Experience of delivering services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or other vulnerable people
• Experience of working within a multi-agency & legislative framework
• Experience of managing a complex caseload, able to prioritise work effectively
• To be able to deliver indvidualised safety & support plans with knowledge of risk reduction
• The ability to deliver training sessions to professional agencies
• Ability to self-reflect, identify own needs, and put in place effective self-care strategies

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 looking 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.

Women’s Aid in Luton is a dedicated charity committed to supporting women and children exposed to gender-based violence and exploitation. Our mission is to ensure they are safe and have access to the necessary intervention, support, and advice to live free from fear and harm.

Our core values are diversity and inclusion, collaboration, advocacy, and innovation. Our team members embody these values daily, striving to practice in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner and fostering professional cultures that recognise and challenge oppression in all forms.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Education & Training/Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.

Where: Luton

Hours:  15 hrs per week

Salary:  £11,700 per annum dependent on experience

About the role:

• Oversee the day-to-day administration and supervision of volunteers.
• Coordinate the educational and training programme offered by Women’s Aid in Luton.

About You

• You are deeply committed to supporting women and children affected by gender-based violence and exploitation.
•  You have previous experience in volunteer coordination, education, or training roles, preferably within the charity sector.
• ·Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging and motivating volunteers and stakeholders.
• You work well in a collaborative environment and are able to build positive relationships with team members and volunteers
• You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and can handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• You are dedicated to practicing in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner, recognizing and challenging oppression in all forms.

What we will give to you:

Women’s Aid in Luton is a workplace where you are respected, and your wellbeing comes first.

Below are some of the benefits that we offer as an employer.

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide access to a wide range of health services including dental, optical, and practitioner services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, and more. We also provide free health coverage for employees' children under 18, making sure the whole family is supported.
• 24/7 GP Support: Our employees have around-the-clock access to GP advice lines and virtual doctor services.
• Free Counselling: We prioritise mental health by providing a 24/7 counselling hotline and up to six face-to-face counselling sessions and access to clinical supervision
• Prescription Reimbursements: Employees can get reimbursements for NHS prescriptions, reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
• Personal Accident Cover: Our employees are safeguarded against permanent disability, accidental death, and dental trauma with our personal accident cover.
• Exclusive Discounts: Working with us gives access to an array of exclusive discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, dining out, tech, travel, and more.
• Life Event Support: We offer financial support during significant life events with our Birth & Adoption Grant.
• A friendly and supportive team
• A monthly paid wellbeing hour
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

Please read attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities 

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, we will be considering female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Women’s Aid in Luton, then we’d love to talk to you. 

We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we will be assessing at our assessment centre on the 19th of September.  Please note you must be available to attend on that day. If you would like to be considered for more than one specialism, please indicate your preference on your application in the answer box provided. You can find out more about each role specialism and the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site, however, you will not be required to submit multiple applications - we will consider all candidates for any suitable role on the day.

Would you love to be the friendly and welcoming face and voice of the Prince’s Trust, selling our great work to young people and partners in your local area? Picture yourself planning and attending incredible showcase events with our partners and young people. These gatherings will be the stage where we celebrate the outstanding achievements of The Trust. Whether it's an internal team gathering or an external event, you will play a pivotal role in energising and engaging the people we aim to support. Your enthusiasm will be contagious!

You’ll be passionate about finding creative ways to engage with young people and get them excited about our programmes. You’ll quickly be able to craft a recruitment plan for your local area, working across a virtual team to be the ultimate people connector. You’ll know how to cultivate, spearhead, and nurture fantastic relationships with agencies and partner organisations that can refer eligible young people to The Trust.

Get ready to take centre stage in our mission! You'll ignite enthusiasm in our potential customers, showing them how we can turn their goals into reality. You'll achieve this by delivering sensational sessions and engaging in one-on-one interactions, all geared towards promoting The Trust's remarkable programmes that will thoroughly captivate young individuals and partners alike. We're talking about creating excitement and making dreams come true!

Let's make sure our young people have a consistently amazing experience when they come on board our programmes. Keep them engaged by staying in touch and referring them to the right support whenever they need it.

And now for the serious stuff! You’ll help to keep our records squeaky clean by accurately documenting information about our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about ensuring each step of their journey aligns with our funding contracts and accurately reflects on our systems. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. So, we’d love it if you would be the voice for our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity drive by crafting a local action plan that aligns with our big EDI goals.

Be ready for anything in addition to all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself donning different hats and stepping up whenever needed. Join us at The Princes Trust, where every day is a chance to create a brighter future for our young superstars!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Salary - £50,000-£60,000 based on experience 

Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust (DCTT) are looking for a committed and highly motivated CEO, who is confident and excited about leading an ambitious and award-winning Charitable Trust and Cultural Heritage attraction. We have been in operation over 60 years, caring for and engaging the public with ancient scheduled monuments and industrial heritage, waterways and mines, by offering educational and entertaining guided boat trips underground below the heart of Dudley.

In recent years we have expanded our offer to include catering, retail, and special events, as well as offering a range of local community initiatives and events to ensure everyone can engage with our unique underground site and offer. 

Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of staff and trustees. We also work closely with neighbouring attractions, stakeholders, and partners such as Canal & River Trust and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as tourism and destination marketing organisations. 

You will be driven by a desire to work with our team, partners, and trustees to ensure the success of the charity, as well as develop its forward-looking plans and activities to ensure its ongoing sustainability and development. 

Responsibilities 

• Strategic Leadership: Providing visionary leadership and direction for the charity. 

• Team Management: Motivating and leading the staff to achieve our mission and objectives. 

• Financial Management: Forecasting and monitoring financial activities, and seeking funding opportunities. 

• Legislation Compliance: Ensuring compliance with numerous external body requirements. 

• Board Support: Supporting and working with the volunteer board of Trustees. 

• Representation: Acting as the primary spokesperson for DCTT to supporters, partners, and industry specialists and organisations. 

• Guardianship: Ensuring the care and conservation of assets and the Ancient Scheduled Monuments, which are part of the UNESCO Black Country Geo Park. 

• Networking: Liaising with and representing our charity and attraction within regional and wider networks, making connections and forging collaborations with a range of supporters, funders and advocates for DCTT. 

Person Specification 

The successful candidate should have the following attributes & skills: 

A proven track record of leadership, in an organisation with a turnover around £1 million.

Experience of working with a volunteer Board.

Experience of business objective delivery.

Experience of team management.

Expertise in developing and managing budgets.

Experience of developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators.

Exceptional communication and advocacy skills.

Familiarity with charity governance, charity law, company legislation and health & safety.

Ability to think creatively and be a sound problem solver.

Demonstrate sound judgement, in strategy, leadership and management.

The ability to control personal time management and to effectively delegate.

Show commitment to our vision, mission and aims.

An ambitious and energetic leader who can see opportunities, and prepared to roll-up their sleeves when needed. 

The role is full time, 37.5 hrs per week, primarily office based in Dudley with the option for occasional work from home and flexible working as required, which will include some weekends, evenings and bank holidays. 

The Trust offers 28 days paid holiday and a contributory NEST Pension Scheme. 

The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. 

Hybrid working is available for this role. Full details to be discussed at the interview stage

Alexandra Palace is a major event, heritage and cultural destination and Park in North London.

The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational advice to the Director of Finance and Resources alongside championing continuous improvement of financial management across Alexandra Palace. The role spans financial management, strategic finance & business planning, and leadership.

This is a full time, permanent role.

The salary is £70,000 pa

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Management

• Develop the annual budget strategy with the Director of Finance and Resources
• Provide an expert, long term view on all areas of finance
• Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts

2. Strategic Finance and Business Planning

• Develop the organisation’s financial strategy in support of the Vision
• Lead the review of finance systems, processes and procedures
• Support the implementation and reporting of the organisation’s strategic risk framework

3. Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team
• Develop financial awareness across the organisation

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body
• Proven experience in a similar finance role at a senior level
• Experience motivating, leading and developing a team
• Ability to influence and build credibility with colleagues and senior leadership

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of: Charity Accounting, Managing CAPEX budgets, managing fundraised income, business planning processes

This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for further information

To apply please send a CV and a cover letter summarizing how you meet the requirements of the role

The closing date for application is 9am on Monday 16 September