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Racial Equity Programme Lead
Job Description

Join Clore Social Leadership as a pivotal member of our team dedicated to advancing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are seeking a dynamic individual to manage racial equity partnership programmes, driving our mission to develop inclusive and effective leadership in the social sector.

About Clore Social Leadership

Since 2010, Clore Social Leadership has supported over 4,000 individuals from nearly 3,000 social sector organisations. Through our transformative skills and development programmes, we empower individuals from local grassroots initiatives to global organisations to become agents of change. In partnership, we have developed leadership programmes for people with lived and/or learned experience of racial inequalities, youth services, immigration systems, criminal justice systems, social immobility, homelessness, gender inequalities, health inequalities and climate change.

We aim to create a more equitable and inclusive society where individuals from all backgrounds have equal opportunities to lead, participate, and contribute to positive social change. Leadership Lighthouses, a strategic partnership programme, is our largest initiative to date that aims to address systemic inequities and promote meaningful and inclusive representation.

About Leadership Lighthouses

Leadership Lighthouses will support the development of social leaders from Black and racially minoritised communities, aiming to increase their confidence, skills, resilience and wellbeing, and ultimately, increase the impact they have with the communities they support. This national programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund*, follows on from a research project and a successful pilot in 2022.

Over the course of five years, we will work alongside a range of expert partners, and specialised coaches and facilitators to reach around 300 leaders, primarily through local programmes in England, in addition to national activity.

The Racial Equity Programme Lead will be critical to the success of this, managing all aspects of the programme. If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we invite you to join us in shaping a brighter future for social leadership.

Person Specification

We seek an ambitious, bold and collaborative individual with an inclusive approach who is driven to ensure an impactful programme and a positive experience for both partners and participants.

● Planned: Highly developed organisational skills enabling efficient planning and management of tasks and resources.

● Passionate: Believes in the power of learning and development in catalysing social change, particularly within racial justice and equity.

● Focused: Able to think analytically, analyse data and extract key messages. Strong attention to detail. Strong service delivery skills to achieve agreed outcomes.

● Courageous: Able to challenge the status quo to seek continuous improvement and innovative solutions.

● Collaborative: Developed skills in managing internal and external relationships. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to adapt communications for various audiences.
 

Role Description

The Racial Equity Programme Lead will be part of our talented, agile and welcoming team of 7. This is a newly established role that will be managed by the Programmes Director, and work closely with the CEO, the wider organisation and those involved in this programme, including expert collaborators, partners and a steering group. There are no line management responsibilities.

The key responsibilities of the role are to:

● Offer valuable insights and learning from the Leadership Lighthouses programme and support their integration to       ensure our organisation's work remains inclusive and impactful.

● Lead and manage the Leadership Lighthouses programme, with a collaborative approach, building strong relationships with partners and participants, actively listening and responding to their needs.

● Ensure effective deployment of resources to achieve the programme objectives and targets.

● Design and implement robust management processes to ensure good governance and successful project outcomes.

● Support delivery partners and manage the partnership relationship, ensuring consistent and high-quality work, addressing any shortcomings appropriately.

● Provide administrative support to the Steering Group.

● Anticipate and mitigate risks to ensure milestones and targets are met.

● Monitor expenditure against the programme budget, working with delivery partners to ensure optimal use of available funds.

● Collaborate with the Clore Social Marketing team and other agencies to promote the programme.

● Manage the relationship with the independent programme evaluator and implement evaluation findings as necessary.

● Provide written quarterly reports to funders, partners, and stakeholders. Offer regular verbal updates to the Programmes Director, CEO and programme partners, providing assurance around project performance.

● Manage relationships with the National Lottery Community Fund, ensuring timely and accurate responses to queries or requests for information.

All staff are expected to work independently and as part of a team, manage work to meet multiple deadlines, build effective relationships and be proficient with Google Suite, MS Office, Salesforce and online meeting tools.

Skills & Experience - (E=essential, D=desirable)

● Strong track record in successfully managing complex programmes or projects (E)

● Experienced at managing leadership programmes or similar projects with racial justice and equity at their core (E)

● Lived and or learned experience of themes related to racial injustice. (E)

● Thorough understanding of developing and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders (E)

● Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively with audiences from diverse backgrounds (E)

● Financially astute and analytical with a proven track record of managing budgets (E)

● Track record of driving change, fostering innovation and promoting new ideas (E)

● Exceptional problem-solving skills, making evidence-based decisions with pragmatism and flexibility (E)

● Ability to demonstrate a passion for social impact and leadership development within the social sector (D)

Terms and working hours

We are open to discussing flexible arrangements before or on application.

● This is a five-year fixed term contract role.

● You must be UK based to apply for this role.

● The role is to be fulfilled over a 28-hour week, ideally within our core working hours (Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm UK time), with flexibility as required.

Place of work

● This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our shared office space in London (Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3DA), the travel costs of which must be covered by the individual. We are open to discussing this arrangement further to accommodate individual needs and preferences.

● Further UK travel will be required on occasion, the costs of which would be covered by Clore Social Leadership.

Pay and benefits

● Salary for this role will be £32,000 based on 28 hours per week (£40,000 full time equivalent FTE).

● The post holder is entitled to 20 days of annual leave (25 days FTE), in addition to UK statutory holidays.

● The office is closed for one week during the winter festive period (25-31 December), providing an additional three days of annual leave in addition to the above allocation.

● You have the option to join our contributory pension scheme. The employer's contribution is 3% with a minimum employee contribution of 5%.

Application process

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We value and respect every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or background. We actively seek to eliminate bias, promote equality and provide equal opportunities for all to showcase their talents and be evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills and potential. If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we invite you to submit an application.

Please apply through Charity Jobs. You will be asked to send:

● Your CV (two pages max.), including relevant work experience.

● A cover letter (one page max.), which addresses your suitability for and interest in the role.

Please note, through Charity Jobs, we conduct a blind recruitment process to ensure fairness and equity by anonymising applications, removing names and identifiable information.

Key dates

The below dates have been provided as a guideline as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 8 September 2024

First round interviews (online): Week commencing Monday 16 September 2024 (flexibility can be offered)

Final interviews (in person): Week commencing Monday 23 September 2024 (flexibility can be offered)
Travel expenses for in-person interviews will be reimbursed on submission of valid receipts.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Registered charity number: 1136727

Thanks to National Lottery players, Clore Social Leadership has received five-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be used to support the leadership development of people from Black and racially minoritised communities.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional to enhance the services currently provided and add much needed capacity to the team, in this exciting, fast paced and hands on role.

This is a fixed term contract with the potential to be extended or made permanent, offering hybrid and flexible working.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at the organisation, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Location: Hybrid working with two days a week in the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across the Youth Zone network as required.

Salary: £28,000 -£31,000

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 18 months (potential to be extended or made permanent)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) including flexible working

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.

Closing Date: Friday 6 September 2024, noon

First Stage Interviews: 24 September 2024, virtual

Second Stage Interviews: 3 October 2024, to be held at a Youth Zone

About the Role

This role will support the new Youth Zone projects with the full recruitment and onboarding life cycle.

Your role will be a mix of rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck into the detail and planning, whilst also taking a more strategic approach and guiding managers on best practice.

You will focus on supporting the team in shaping the talent acquisition offer by working with recruiting managers on innovative recruitment solutions, developing the employer value proposition and employer branding. For new Youth Zone projects, you will be running the full recruitment campaigns for the Senior Leadership Teams. 

This is a great opportunity to recruit across a range of professional roles and locations.

About You

With substantial experience within recruitment roles, you will have experience of:

• Managing full recruitment campaigns, including engagement with candidates and on boarding
• Providing excellent customer service to managers and diverse stakeholders
• Multi-site operations

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Recruiter, In-house Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Talent Acquisition Assistant, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Specialist, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Coordinator, Talent Specialist.

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

Harris Hill are thrilled to be working with this well established Partnerships team at a large national children's charity. They are looking for a Partnerships Manager for 11 months to work directly with their Boards of extremely passionate C-suite executives to secure high value partnerships and deliver a wide range of projects. Some key partnership successes across their Boards have included Chanel, Legal and General, IP Publicity, World Gold Council, BDO, WeWork, Hines, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, BCLP, Rios, NLA, Country and Townhouse and many more

The team works with well connected, influential individuals who sit on one of their three fundraising boards, to develop long-term partnerships with the charity and raise significant funds. Income is generated through corporate partnerships, major gifts, special events and beneficiary activity. The team has an overall annual net income target of approx. £1.5-2 million.

Responsibilities:

The role of a Partnerships Manager is wide ranging. Working with the board, the individual will personally manage a portfolio of relationships with key senior level supporters and their contacts, whilst also being responsible for identifying and securing new fundraising partnerships. You will be required to work collaboratively across different teams and divisions across the charity to win new partnerships and maintain success.

To be considered for this role you will ideally be:

• An excellent relationship manager, who can communicate effectively with senior level stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Proactive, with great attention to detail whilst being able to deal with competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• An individual who is an excellent relationship manager, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and their associates to deliver the highest possible supporter journey and experience.
• Knowledge of high society, luxury brands, art, fashion and finance sectors is desirable to succeed in this exciting and challenging role.

If you are currently a relationship manager within these sectors please do get in touch too.

The salary is £29,000 - £36,000 (including LW) and had a flexible working from home policy too.

If you would like to learn more then please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by emailing her on [email protected] or calling her on 02078207331.

Closes Friday 13th September.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality

We are seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations Officer preferably from the North of England to join the fundraising team at the Batten Disease Family Association (BDFA). Home based with occasional travel to Yorkshire 

The BDFA is the only patient organisation in the UK for families affected by Batten disease, a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition that affects children and young adults. The BDFA offers informed guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them, as well as actively raising awareness, and promoting research into the management of Batten disease to improve patient care pathways and ultimately find a cure.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation, which has grown to offer additional support services for families affected by Batten disease and to implementing a long-term strategy to develop its advocacy, education and research capabilities. Come and join our supportive team as we continue to build and develop the organisation and strengthen our financial resilience.

We’re looking for an individual who has the experience and skills to manage and nurture relationships with our existing funders from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the patients and families we support.

The role will incorporate managing a sizeable portfolio of Trusts and Foundations through excellent stewardship, and to build on this strong foundation, developing and submitting winning funding proposals to create a high-quality pipeline of new funding opportunities. The successful candidate will work as part of the Fundraising team, under the guidance of our Chief Executive Officer to continue our strategy to diversify income through this key funding stream.

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

- Experience and a proven track record of successful Trusts and Foundations income generation.

- Demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.

- A background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders and individual/major donors.

- Experience of providing excellent supporter care and building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders.

- Experience of targeting large grant-making bodies and securing 5-6 figure grants

- Expert knowledge of fundraising landscape, particularly Trusts & Foundations.

This job requires a motivated individual who has a passion for all those within our Batten community and a strong desire to support the development and financial growth of the BDFA. The role is full time (35 hours per week) and is home based with occasional travel to Yorkshire (where the CEO is based) and around the UK to meet donors and support fundraising events.

The BDFA recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team.  We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

25 days holidays, plus an extra three days at Christmas when the BDFA is closed. 

Salary £29k - £33k PA dependent on experience

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Apply by: 13th September 2024

Working Well Trust is a specialist employment charity in London.  All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.

We are recruiting for a Peer Employment Worker to join the Tower Hamlets Mental Health Employment Service.

Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training around employment support and in supporting people with mental health issues.  As this is a Peer role applicants must have lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact. 

You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. You must be willing to share your experience of mental health and employment to support clients to address their concerns about employment and to support them to develop strategies to support them sustaining work.  Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace.  Experience of pre-employment support such as CV and application writing, and interview practice is desirable.

The role we are recruiting for is as follows: 

One Full Time: 35 hours per week - we offer flexible working which for this role is three days on site in our office in Bethnal Green and two days working from home.

You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences, to access training, education and volunteering opportunities. You will use a client led/person centred support approach.

You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service. 

If you would to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.

Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions. 

Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their personal statement.

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE). 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.

Closing date:  9am Friday 13 September

Telephone interviews: These will be scheduled in as applicants come through so please apply early, if we get enough applicants we may close the advert early

Final Stage interviews: Friday 20 September

Application Instructions

Please complete the screening questions and press apply to send your CV.

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail oriented and flexible team player, for this varied and exciting role. In this role, you will provide finance, bookkeeping, and administration support to MD, processing and maintaining all financial records, data and payroll, helping us grow as an organisation while maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

You will also work closely with the Grants Team to provide support in reviewing financial reports and documents from partners.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working across teams and can prioritise work while keeping a professional manner and working to meet deadlines.

Join us for a Recruitment Day at Oaklands and St Kilda Service on 18th and 19th of September 2024!

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Ealing.

£28,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.

Oaklands & St Kilda is a pair of 6 unit supported accommodation mental health rehab services working with young people between the ages of 18-25 who may have experienced a mental health related hospital admission to gain and develop skills for future independent living. The service will support individuals transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult services.

The rota will include early shifts (08:00 - 16:00), late shifts (14:00 - 22:00), and weekends.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Building supportive, trusting relationships with young people and creating a positive atmosphere
Carrying out holistic assessments which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to support young people in their journey
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
Supporting young people to access relevant services and empower them to self-manage their medication through informed consent and decision making
Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes

For the full list, please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Ability to advocate for young people in different professional and community spaces
Values working collaboratively with young people to ensure the service best meets their needs.
An understanding of peoples' contexts and how this might be impacting them their lives and mental health
Cultural awareness and respect for the many different ways a person might make sense of their experiences and distress.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of some of the challenges that this service aims to support with for example, mental health difficulties.
Plans and encourages involvement in local activities.
Approachable and open behaviour
Recognises the value of both 1:1 working with young people and the importance of working as part of a group or team

For the full list, please see our website.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience supporting young people or people experiencing mental health challenges.
Specialist knowledge relevant to supporting young people with a Mental Health diagnosis.

Desirable:

Experience of working in a complex mental health environment
Demonstrable experience of trauma-informed practice

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Job Title: Human Resources Apprentice

Contract: Fixed Term (18 Months)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Location: Bloomsbury, London (with flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About the Role

Coram Group’s Human Resources team sits at the heart of the organisation and has a reputation for excellent customer service and advice. As the organisation continues to grow we are looking for an HR apprentice to support the work of the team. We are looking for an enthusiastic ‘can do’ person who wishes to pursue a career in HR. As part of the apprenticeship you will gain a Level 3 CIPD certificate in Human Resource Practice which will consist of both classroom based training and work based experience.

We are seeking someone who has good inter-personal skills, a willingness to learn and can be flexible in order to support the needs of a busy department. Previous experience of working within a HR team is not essential but you must be able to show experience of working in an administrative environment.

Working as part of this busy team there will be plenty of opportunities for the successful candidate to get involved in a wide range of activities and get a truly rounded view of HR. The apprenticeship will provide you with an excellent grounding for what will hopefully be a long successful career in HR.

This is a permanent role that will continue once the apprenticeship is completed.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 11.59pm, Sunday 15th September 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is an ecumenical organisation that embodies the commitment of 42 member churches across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to work together as One in Christ.
 
CTBI is currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative and Finance Officer to join their team. This role is pivotal in supporting their small yet dynamic team, contributing to the efficient administration of their operations and providing essential financial management.
 
As the Administrative and Finance Officer, you will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks, including coordinating diaries for senior team members, managing database and membership records, and providing committee support. This role also involves significant financial responsibilities, such as processing invoices, subscriptions, and other financial transactions, as well as maintaining accurate bookkeeping and financial records. You will work closely with the General Secretary, Company Secretary (Business Manager), and the Deputy General Secretary, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the administrative hub.
 
The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background with proven administrative and secretarial experience, strong IT skills, and a keen eye for detail. Experience in financial management, particularly with the Xero accounting package or equivalent, is essential. You should be able to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of your work. A willingness to travel occasionally and work from the London office at least two days a week is required.
 
This is a full-time role with a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. 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.

Are you a policy professional looking for your next step?

The Fundraising Regulator is the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They stand up for best practices in fundraising, to protect donors and support the vital work of fundraisers. The Fundraising Regulator is seeking a talented Policy Officer to join their dynamic team. The organisation operates a flexible hybrid work pattern between its central London office and home working. 

The Fundraising Regulator is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. They want their workforce to be truly representative of the society they are here to support and protect so that they can regulate effectively. They also want each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. They do this by operating a fair and inclusive recruitment process, which aims to reach a diverse pool of candidates. This is supported by a range of policies that encourage a flexible and supportive working environment. If you require any part of this application or interview process to be adjusted to accommodate your needs, please let us know.

As a Policy Officer, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing evidence-based policy work across the organisation. Reporting to the Policy Manager, you will manage multiple projects, contribute to the development of the Code of Fundraising Practice, and generate insightful, evidence-based reports. Your responsibilities will include handling enquiries from fundraisers and the public, identifying trends and emerging issues to inform policy development, and drafting clear and concise correspondence on complex matters. You will also engage with stakeholders, including fundraisers, charities, and regulators, to promote best practices in fundraising. Additionally, you will support the Policy Manager and Head of Policy in ensuring effective operations of the Board and Committees.

The ideal candidate would have experience in a policy, regulatory, or similar environment, with strong investigative research and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritise tasks. You should demonstrate strong ethical standards, a commitment to working with integrity, and a solid understanding of legal frameworks. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team are also crucial. While not essential, knowledge of charities, regulation, and/or the Code of Fundraising Practice would be beneficial. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of fundraising standards and make a meaningful impact in the charitable sector. If you are passionate about policy work and eager to be part of an organisation that values diversity, learning, and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

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.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• You will have substantive experience in providing immigration advice and casework, with the relevant Level 2 OISC qualification (or OISC level 1 working towards Level 2). Please note only candidates with the relevant OISC qualification and legal experience will be considered.
• You will be part of a specialist team that provides a migration service within a centre for people experiencing homelessness and interconnecting needs.
• You will have experience of working jointly with other agencies and building strong, effective partnerships internally and externally.

Full job description can be found on our website.
 

Salary: £36,159
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd September
Interview Date: Friday 26th September

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

The Experience Cloud Developer - TrustLaw will help to transform the TrustLaw Members’ Portal – developing features to take it from a simple platform, through which we connect high-impact NGOs and social enterprises with leading law firms and corporate legal teams, to an interactive ecosystem that also offers opportunities for learning, knowledge-sharing, innovation, networking and collaboration. 

The person in this role will design and develop the member-facing features housed in the TrustLaw Members’ Portal, including tools for members to apply, connect with each other, track the progress of their projects, view and engage with learning resources and reports, and easily access pro bono projects and support.

The person in this role will largely work independently to develop features, with some support/input from the Salesforce Administrator (who handles the TRF’s team-facing Salesforce instance) and Head of Design (who will provide design guidance and wireframes, as needed). 

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about using technology to improve a successful, global pro bono legal service that helps NGOs, social enterprises and lawyers drive social change. 

About the Role

As an Experience Cloud Developer at Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Work with the Head of Programmes, Portal Project Manager, and TrustLaw team to understand priorities and deliver on a road map for refining existing Members’ Portal features and developing new features.

• Translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that meet the needs of TrustLaw’s members.

• Lead on all coding, integrations, and development work.

• Leverage out-of-the box Experience Cloud components and develop custom solutions for the TrustLaw Members’ Portal. Advise on how business requirements can be met with either point-and-click configuration or code and customization.

• Write and execute test plans, engage the TrustLaw team in testing, and ensure a high-quality solution is delivered.

• Work with the Head of Design, Head of UX and TrustLaw team to ensure the design, look, and feel of the Members’ Portal align with TRF brand standards and enable a positive user experience.

• Manage feature requests end-to-end from design to prototyping to QA to implementation

• Follow and understand new Experience Cloud product and technical capabilities resulting from product releases and acquisitions.

• Engage with TRF’s Product and Technology team to ensure development aligns with their technical standards and approaches, and that work is properly documented.

• Report to the Head of Technology in the Product and Technology team; have a dotted line to the Portal Project Manager in the TrustLaw team and work exclusively on the TrustLaw Portal project.

For example, the person in this role may focus on the following in their first three to six months:

• Enhance the look, design and functionality of current portal features, which were recently developed to a basic level by an external team via Experience Cloud. 

• Build connection and networking features for members

• Build and/or integrate new pages for TrustLaw members to 1) find upcoming events and 2) find/engage with learning resources, guides, and webinars

• Design and build an engaging impact dashboard for members to see the impact of their projects and refine the project results tracking tools in the portal

• Work with the Project Manager to sketch out the road map for Phase 2 portal development

About You

To be our Experience Cloud Developer, you will likely have:

• Have experience engaging with programmatic teams to translate business requirements into well-architected solutions

• Have experience building and refining community portals or features, ideally in the charity sector

• Be an experienced Salesforce developer with demonstrable skills and experience with Apex, Aura, JavaScript, Flows, Experience Cloud, and declarative Salesforce Lightning.

• Be comfortable with modern software development lifecycle standard methodologies including iterative and incremental development, delivering working software frequently with attention to technical excellence.

• Be familiar with advanced Apex programming concepts including core design patterns, limits and bulk patterns, efficient and reliable trigger handling, asynchronous operations and effective unit testing

• Have experience working on web apps, desktop apps, or mobile apps that require some design and UI work

• Have experience working independently without a large development team

• Have experience building out solutions based on requirements and acceptance criteria set by a business unit

• Strongly preferred to hold certifications in: Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I, Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Administrator, Experience Cloud Consultant I

• Nice-to-have certifications: Salesforce Platform Developer II

• Hold a Bsc in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience in a software development role.

What’s in it For You 

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth: 

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed. 

• A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.  

• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now. 

• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits. 

• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities. 

About Thomson Reuters Foundation 

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change. 

A4ID is a global charity with a vision to see the law and lawyers play their full part in the global eradication of poverty. The mission of A4ID is to be an authoritative voice of the legal community, to inspire and enable lawyers to join the fight against poverty, and to ensure that legal support is available for those engaged in that fight.

A4ID seeks to recruit a dynamic, vibrant and experienced Policy, Research and Learning (PRL) Officer who will champion and be responsible for supporting the development of A4ID’s policy, research and learning portfolio. In collaboration with the Programmes Team and under the supervision of the Policy, Research and Learning Lead, the PRL Officer will conduct cutting-edge and rigorous research, write policy papers and briefs and creative content for articles, reports, and presentations to communicate A4ID’s policy recommendations.

You will also have the opportunity to work with experienced staff across the organisation, and the PRL Officer will ensure that A4ID has up-to-date, relevant evidence and creative policy solutions on salient issues as delegated by the Policy, Research and Learning Lead in close consultation with the CEO, CPO and the Programmes team. You will contribute to the effective delivery and successful administration of the Law and Development Training Programme (LDTP) in the UK and in the development and roll-out of other learning offerings in close consultation with the PRL Lead and the Programmes team. The role requires a deep understanding of the intersection between law and international development, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex research data into actionable policy recommendations.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 15 September 2024.

Housing Support Worker – Manchester

Salary - £11,981 Per annum 

Job Type - Permanent/Full-Time

Hours – 20 hours

Location – Manchester

We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years’ experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Last year alone we helped support, house, educate, advise and speak out for 38,000 disadvantaged young people and adults - and you could now help us make an even bigger impact going forward.

Who we are looking for:

We are searching for a Support Worker in Manchester to provide housing and property management related support to young vulnerable individuals (aged 16-65),  together with the aim of achieving a successful move-on and other measurable outcomes.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support with initial assessments for service users.• Interview any new referrals and conduct the initial assessment before we house

• Designing and delivering effective support plans, based on the service user’s needs and abilities.• Maintain contact with service users as required depending on their needs maintaining a professional relationship and becoming a role model.

• Ensuring that where required housing and property management tasks are effectively undertaken in line with procedure and targets.

• Conducting risk assessments at agreed intervals as per the service contract, and being able to effectively identify, record and respond to safeguarding incidents

Previous experience in supporting vulnerable young people (either within the care, residential or education sector is essential and previous housing experience would be highly advantageous. 

A DBS check will be required for this role.

A full driving licence and own vehicle would be advantageous