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Established in 1995, the Trust is the only charity devoted entirely to Sherwood – the world’s best loved forest. Independent of any political, commercial or Government body, the Trust works to protect, preserve and promote this unique heritage landscape. We have been, and continue to be, committed to various projects aimed at conserving the history and heritage of this historic woodland, nurturing biodiversity and fostering community and cultural engagement. From tree planting initiatives to wildlife conservation efforts and telling the story about the peoples of Sherwood Forest, our work is driven by a passion for safeguarding this national treasure for generations to come.
In our new Chief Executive, we are looking for an individual who will provide leadership and identify and secure new sources of income to enable the Trust to continue on a firm financial footing alongside managing our staff and engaging with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
· Provides the strategic lead & champions the work of the SFT to external stakeholders.
· Manages the effective implementation of the business strategy and work programmes.
· Secures ongoing funding, including identification of new growth areas, work programme opportunities and diverse funding streams.
· Ensures effective and responsible control of finances in accordance with business strategy and SFT charitable objectives.
· Provides the Board of Trustees with appropriate and timely advice, regular progress reports and key performance metrics.
· Provides performance management and development support to staff, ensuring that they have clear objectives and the right skills to achieve them.
· Ensures compliance with charity law, statutory requirements and relevant guidance, via sound governance.
· Maintains personal expertise, remaining aware of new trends and focussing on continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of working in an organisation with environment, conservation or heritage at its core.
- Operated as a CEO or senior executive, with proven leadership and change management skills.
- Detailed understanding of P&L, budgeting, balance sheets, cash flow, income statements.
· Excellent verbal, written and digital communication skills, with the diplomacy required to effectively manage a wide range of stakeholders.
· A track record of initiating/developing new business and income streams.
· Ability to regularly attend the SFT office and other key locations within the Sherwood area.
Desirable
· Experience of working in charity/third sector organisation.
· Degree level education or equivalent.
· Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance.
· Experience of providing leadership of a dispersed team.
· Experience of working with and developing a positive, robust relationship with a Board of Trustees
· Experience of working with and managing volunteers.
· Knowledge of charity-related legislation and regulation, including its application and best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fixed term contract to 28th February 2025
Full-time / Part-time / Job share available
We have been awarded a significant grant from the Defra Trees Call to Action Fund for #Defra Heart of England: growing momentum, capacity, skills and trees. In partnership with Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick, and Wychavon District Councils, the Heart of England Forest is leading this three year project to engage with landowners and local communities to increase tree cover across the landscape. Working together to identify suitable areas for trees to be planted, facilitate tree planting, and support woodland maintenance, new woodlands will be created that benefit the environment, boost biodiversity, and provide havens for communities to enjoy.
We are looking for two candidates with widespread experience of project delivery and good team working skills. The successful candidates will work closely with project partners to engage with local communities and larger scale landowners to identify suitable areas for tree planting. Working with them to understand their needs, you will provide information on different types of planting and support them through the regulatory and funding process.
You will be passionate about landscape-scale conservation and the benefits this brings to both people and wildlife and have a demonstrable track record in successful team working.
The post will be based in the Heart of England Forest head office in Dorsington, but due to the nature of the project hybrid working will form part of the role. Each project delivery post has been assigned a particular geographic area – Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon or Wychavon district – and will be expected to travel extensively across their project area. However, both posts will contribute to delivery across the wider project area as applicable, working on a collaborative manner with the existing project team.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Heart of England Forest is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion amongst our current and future workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer and part of The Race Report, driving diversity in the environment sector. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Closing date: Sunday 14th July 2024 - midnight
Interview date: Friday 26th July 202
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Care4Calais is a volunteer-based charity providing essential aid and support for refugees in France and the UK.
Across the UK we collect and distribute clothes, shoes, mobile phones and other essential items, as well as providing social support and interaction, including language lessons, sport and music workshops. We also help with vital access to legal, medical and educational services. Our Legal Access Department in the UK, provides access to critical legal representation for people seeking asylum and, more than this, supports people through the hostility and difficulty of claiming asylum.
In northern France we operate year-round from Calais, working alongside communities in Calais and Dunkirk to provide warm clothing, bedding and service provision to displaced people who live in appalling and dangerous conditions.
All of Care4Calais’ operations are supported by a small, dedicated team of staff who supervise large volunteer teams to provide much needed support to communities seeking asylum and on the move in the UK and France.
About the role:
Care4Calais are recruiting two Operations Coordinators to support their French operations.
The aim of the Operations Coordinator role is to support the Care4Calais’ French operations to continue to deliver vital humanitarian NFI (non food item) distributions and essential services. We distribute 6 days a week and provide daily services which include phone charging sessions, access to hairdressing, bike repair and sewing equipment, activities such as games and language lessons as well as information sharing and refreshments to communities living in northern France. Whilst this is a challenging position you will be given a thorough induction and work alongside experienced team members.
The successful candidate for this role will be proactive and hardworking with the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively. The role would suit someone who is a self-starter, strong team player and excels working within a varied role. Candidates will need strong organisational skills and must have the ability to make numerous important and compassionate decisions each day.
You will be expected to demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative, integrity and strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a diverse group of people. You will be part of Care4Calais’ core team in France and will report directly to the Head of Field Operations in France.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly-committed team of game changers dedicated to improving the lives of refugees.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing core operations support for Care4Calais’ operations in northern France
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Supporting a team of logistics and purchasing specialists to manage new and second hand clothing stock and feed into operational planning for field activities.
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Managing and delivering Care4Calais’ NFI aid distributions and service provision with people on the move at the French/British border
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Managing and supporting teams of up to 40 volunteers each day to provide daily services in Calais and Dunkirk. Including leading daily briefings and health and safety training.
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Supporting the smooth running of a warehouse and donation storage facility.
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Working alongside a small staff team to develop processes, procedures and documentation to support the effective running of Care4Calais’ humanitarian operations.
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Attending external meetings, building and maintaining relationships with partners and key stakeholders which allow Care4Calais’ operations to continue to run smoothly and effectively.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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1 - 2 years experience working in an humanitarian context, for a human rights organisation or with people from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds;
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Professional or voluntary experience of working on projects concerning risk management, health and safety, safeguarding and compliance.
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Self-motivated and used to managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines;
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Able to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including those from displaced communities;
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Good decision-making and negotiation skills;
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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Experience working with displaced people or communities on the move, ideally with NFI distribution experience
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Experience leading and managing volunteer teams from varied backgrounds
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Experience managing warehouse or storage spaces and/or complex logistical and purchasing projects.
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Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English and at least a B2 level of French proficiency.
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Strong digital literacy, including ability to work on Google Workspace and Office 365;
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Full clean driving licence and experience or willingness to drive vans
Desirable Skills and Experience:
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Experience working with teams from different cultural backgrounds;
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Baccalauréat, A Level or equivalent academic qualification
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Experience delivering mass distributions of NFI or other aid items in an humanitarian context.
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Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum seeking communities, such as but not limited to: Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya or Amharic.
The successful applicant will be provided with the induction and training needed for them to succeed in the role.
Applying for the role:
Care4Calais is recruiting for two Operations Coordinators, please see details below for how to apply for this role.
Please submit a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role and how your previous experience meets the role requirements, alongside a CV in English. Please note we will only accept applications that are accompanied by a cover letter.
Care4Calais is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and recognises that this is invaluable to our ability to serve the communities we work with. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including from Black, Asian and Minority-Ethnic communities, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the UK or EU immigration system. If you have first hand experience applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application. We do however respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and will not expect candidates to describe their lived experience at interview unless they wish to do so.
We also recognise that experience comes from more than just employment history and encourage anyone who meets most of the essential criteria for this role to apply even where this experience comes from outside traditional employment structures. If you are interested in applying but do not have all the experience necessary, we encourage you to contact us using the details in the Job Pack to set up an informal chat with our staff in Calais. We can discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you have which could be relevant to the role.
If you have any questions about this or need additional support with the application process for any reason, please contact us through the details provided in the Job Pack.
Please note, applicants must be France-based or be willing to relocate. Care4Calais is unable to sponsor two working visas to France, we are therefore looking for at least one candidate who would have the right to work in the EU or France.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:30 on 06 July 2024.
We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and reserve the right to close the posting before the closing date.
To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role, including how your experience fits the essential criteria, and a CV in English. Please note we will only accept applications that are accompanied by a cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to help Eastbourne Foodbank realise its vision/ambition of continuing to be a strong and effective charity challenging poverty both in Eastbourne and expanding across East Sussex.
- In order to realise this ambition, we need to increase our fundraised income for the period 2024 -2027 to £1.6million.
- Through this new organisational role, you’ll proactively create and grow fundraising income opportunities with individuals, community groups and grant giving trusts and foundations. You'll be at the heart of our local community, bringing our cause to life and building lasting donor relationships.
- Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of building relationships with individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual income targets and KPI’s. You’ll have the capacity to create and craft compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.
Through the design and delivery of excellent, engaging and regular stewardship communications and powerful fundraising appeals, you will grow our income and pool of individual supporters making one off or monthly donations. You’ll also explore and implement ways of promoting Eastbourne Food Bank across the community to successfully attract an ever-greater number of individual donors.
- You’ll engage with local community groups, associations, events, schools and businesses in order to grow Eastbourne Foodbank’s community fundraising reach and income.
- Through excellent, comprehensive and considered research, you’ll identify and prioritise a pool of potential Trusts and Foundations funders for Eastbourne Foodbank and, working with colleagues, you’ll develop authentic, compelling, creative and winning funding bids that can successfully engage new and existing Trusts and Foundations funders.
- You’ll work closely with and support the CEO of Eastbourne Foodbank in maintaining and evolving the existing relationship with the Big Lottery Fund and developing collaborative fundraising activities and joint bids with five other Trussell Trust Foodbanks across East Sussex.
The salary will be £38k to £40k depending on experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE
In a busy and changing environment, you will work as part of the Programmes and Partnerships’ Team. Primarily, you will support the Head of Programmes and Partnerships but will be required to assist with collaborative projects and provide administrative support to other senior managers. This will require you to establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with all internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
Some Key Tasks & Responsibilities:-
· Providing full administrative support to deliver on the priorities as set out by the Head of Programmes and Partnerships.
· Maintaining meticulous records and documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability for all service areas.
· Take minutes during team, partnership and sub-board meetings and distribute action items accordingly. Follow up on any actions, if required.
· Organise and maintain electronic and hard copy documents, ensuring safe storage of important documents which complies with GDPR and Data retention policies and procedures.
· Administrative support to various existing/new projects and initiatives.
· Scheduling all reporting, compliance, audits and any inspections activities.
· Ensure finance and other colleagues are updated through agreed processes on income, project financial profiles and other related budgetary queries.
· Create work plan(s) and review agreed activities, arranging follow-ups with internal and external stakeholders to support performance, quality and compliance activities.
· Supporting to build strong working relationships with existing and new funders, commissioners and ensuring their requirements are understood and met e.g. reporting, compliance, quality, and audits.
· Arranging meetings/ events to discuss collaboration opportunities, tenders/ bids.
· Responding to stakeholders and any concerns promptly and professionally via emails, phone, and in-person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Roma Support Group (RSG) was established in 1998 in order to improve the quality of life of Roma migrants.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated person to provide advice to Romanian-speaking Roma migrants on a range of areas including welfare benefits, debt/money management and housing.
Key details
- Job title: Romanian-speaking Advice and Advocacy Worker
- Ref: RoM 58
- Location: London
- Special Condition: Office-based work, London-wide travel
- Hours: 21 hours per week
- Salary: £29,593 pro rata per annum (actual £17,756 per annum)
- Pension: B&CE, The People’s Pension
- Duration: The post is funded for an initial 12 months, with the potential to extend term subject to continuation funding being secured
- Closing Date for Applications: Monday, 15/07/2024 at 8am
- Interview Date: Monday, 22/07/2024 in-person at our Bethnal Green office
About you
- Fluency in Romanian;
- Good spoken & written English;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Experience (paid or unpaid) of helping people in the areas of welfare rights, money/debt management, housing and combating poverty;
- Knowledge and empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK;
- Willingness to travel London-wide.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details (attached and available on our website).
If you have any questions or would like to talk to us about applying for this role, please contact us (contact information in job pack).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dad Matters is a PAIR (Parent and Infant Relationship) project specifically for Dads during the peri-natal period (conception to a child’s 2nd birthday). Primarily the project aims to raise awareness amongst dads, the wider community, and other professionals of the importance of:
- Fully involving and valuing fathers in the pregnancy and early parenthood journey
- Supporting healthy mental well-being of fathers
- Encouraging fathers to be attuned and responsive to their unborn and young baby’s needs, thus fostering healthy and positive attachment.
Home-Start Manchester already has a robust Dad Matters project offer running across the city as well as the ‘Universal offer’.
This role aims to widen the projects impact by reaching more Dads This will involve increasing participation in classes and events and delivering 1-1 support to dads referred into the service. The role will be supported by and be part of the wider Dad Matters team as well as being part of Home-Start Manchester. Responsibilities will include directing dads to appropriate services, offering practical guidance for baby preparation and care, bonding and attachment and providing empathetic support.
Weekly hours can be worked flexibly to support home/work life balance. Hours can be worked both in the office and at home, whilst meeting the need of the service. The role will require travel across all Manchester communities. It is desirable that applicants have use of their own car, for which expenses are paid. A DBS (Enhanced Level) will be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative, problem solver with a passion for communications?
Are you looking for a fulfilling role in the mental health sector where you can use campaigns and storytelling to educate and inspire change?
Mind in Bradford are looking for a creative, Marketing and Communications Officer to join our growing organisation. A typical day might include filming and editing a video of someone telling their mental health story, writing a newsletter for one of our audiences or creating content on Canva to schedule on our social media channels.
No two days are the same at Mind in Bradford, under the leadership of the Marketing and Communications Manager you’ll support the delivery of campaigns and communications that reach a number of audiences including:
- our workforce of staff and volunteers
- people who use our services
- corporate and community supporters
- key funders and stakeholders
If you are interested in developing a communications career path in third-sector or mental health then this would be a fantastic opportunity for you.
The role will appeal to those who have experience of:
- 1+ years in a Marketing or Communications role
- A passion for telling stories through blogs or videos
- Copywriting for different audiences and platforms
- Content creation for digital and print content
- Email marketing and social media scheduling
- Website content management
Job details
Salary scale: Band 2, £22,118 to £26,542 dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time
Hours: *37 hours per week
*Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Base: Office and hybrid working available. Office in Central Bradford, BD1 4QU (5-mins walk from Bradford Forster Square Train Station). Some requirement to travel for events in Bradford and Craven.
Responsible to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).
Probationary Period: 6 months
Closing Date: 18th July, 10am
Interview Date: 23rd – 24th July
In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to recruitment.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Annual reviews
- Simply Health cash plan
- Casual / informal dress code
- Employee Assistance Service
- Flexible working and hybrid
- Two staff company days every year
- Excellent personal development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays
- Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card
- Work for an accredited employer; Mind Quality Mark, Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage
Making an application
Please send your CV and a cover letter no longer than one page outlining your experience and knowledge linking to the Job Description and Person Specification below to recruitment by 10am on Thursday 18th July.
You can find the job description and person specification on the Mind in Bradford website.
To make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.
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This is a national role based from one of our office locations - York or London
Are you passionate about driving positive change? As our Head of Social Impact, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM Learning to improve lives through education. Your role is to lead the charge in driving STEM Learning’s brand through the clear articulation of our social and economic impact, ensuring our impact is central to our brand. By collaborating with stakeholders, influencing business priorities, and championing thought leadership, you can help STEM Learning empower learners, inspire educators, and transform the landscape of STEM education.
About Us
STEM Learning’s mission is to empower young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning of STEM.
As the UK’s leading provider of STEM education and careers support, we work with schools, colleges, employers and other partners to inspire and engage young people in STEM subjects and prepare them for the future.
The Role
As the Head of Social Impact, you will play a key role in driving positive change and evidence-based practices to support our goals by:
- Articulating and communicating our social impact in ways that are more accessible to multiple stakeholder groups – allowing stories to be told to ensure systemic change in STEM Education.
- Leading the Impact Team and a wider network of external evaluation partners to ensure a comprehensive approach to STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio.
- Reinforcing STEM Learning as thought leaders in STEM education.
- Lead STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio, influencing the sector, meeting stakeholder needs and driving reinvestment.
- Shaping STEM Learning’s priorities to ensure we remain purpose-led and impact-driven.
- Fostering a culture of learning from both successes and failures – both internally and across the wider sector.
- Seeking opportunities to enhance STEM Learning’s knowledge base through external expertise and networks.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
To be successful as Head of Social Impact, you will possess:
- Exceptional skills in engaging stakeholders through compelling narratives and strategies related to social impact and evidence.
- Demonstrated experience of articulating evidence and impact to a variety of audiences in a compelling and inspiring way – at ease presenting to a variety of audiences, through leading forums, discussions and presenting.
- Strong communication skills to position STEM Learning as thought leaders in the field.
- Understanding of evidence, monitoring, and impact evaluations and strategies, preferably in an educational setting.
- Proven ability to generate comprehensive assessments of impact to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
- A track record for identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance impact and innovation.
- Experience in leading a team, providing guidance and direction to staff while promoting the organisation’s profile and mission.
We are looking for someone who meets as many of the criteria as possible but encourage applications from candidates who might not meet all criteria.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to a fantastic pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric vehicles; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Next Steps
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.
There is no closing date for this role; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ACT (or Aldates Community Transformation Initiatives) is a welcoming community that includes many with lived experience of prison, street homelessness or addiction. Through street and prison outreach, community meals, mentoring and housing, we help people rebuild their lives after some of life’s toughest experiences.
Everything we do is designed to help people find belonging, purpose and hope. That looks different for each person. But most of our activities are rooted in relationship – whether that’s bacon butty breakfasts, small group sessions, back-to-work projects or our annual holiday.
ACT is a registered charity with the board of trustees drawn from within the church, including the Rector. Occasionally we invite other trustees with specific expertise. ACT has a total income of around £400,000 per annum, five salaried staff, and over 100 volunteers from within the church. Staff are employed by St Aldates PCC and seconded to the ACT Charity with the Head of Charity line managed by the St Aldates COO.
ST ALDATES and ACT CHARITY
ACT has a strong connection with St Aldates Church which supports the ministry with people, practical support and use of office and gathering spaces. The Head of Charity is key to leading the outreach work of St Aldates.
As a city centre church, working alongside people who are poor or marginalised is a key part of St Aldates’ ministry and is carried out largely through ACT.
We are excited about what God is doing in our midst. We are seeing people come to faith in Jesus on a weekly basis, and we are pioneering new ways of discipling people to make a difference in every area of their lives. We are passionate about connecting with and supporting people who are street homeless and those in or leaving local prisons through our ACT ministry.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Crucial to the success of ACT is the Head of Charity, who provides leadership and vision, ensures that its activities are underpinned by prayer, and that this work remains central to the ministry of St Aldates.
As the Head of Charity, you will drive the charity's mission and vision alongside the Board, ensuring our community receives the best possible support.
You will have a heart for those who have been marginalised, and experience of running a business or charity. Your role will be to lead staff and volunteers in the vision and manage funds and key projects. Partnering with others across other charities, key stakeholders and donors you will become a strong ambassador for the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an accomplished Individual Giving and Legacy fundraiser to help develop, implement and lead our approach to growing unrestricted, long-term income in these areas.
You will work with the Senior Head of Individual Supporters and Events to design both the long-term strategy and short-term campaign plans for these fundraising streams, before taking ownership for implementing the plans on an ongoing basis so that we can inspire more people to support our work with young people.
You will lead a team of fundraisers to achieve the best possible results with existing and potential supporters – both in income and stewardship so we can start to realise the opportunity for growth in mass fundraising. This will include supporting your team in their work with other functions such as Supporter Care, Data, Finance, and our external Legacy administration agency, so that you can help ensure high quality data collection, analysis and performance reporting as well as compliance with relevant codes of fundraising practice.
We are particularly interested in people with excellent Legacy experience to fill this role so if you have a strong track record in managing Legacy programmes, including designing and implementing stewardship activities as well as proven experience in Individual Giving then we’d love to have you in our team to deliver campaigns which inspire people to become long-term supporters of The Trust.
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 a Head of Individual Giving and Legacies?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Head of Individual Giving & Legaciess!
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! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- 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), 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 that 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 in accordance with 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.
Our Board and CEO are looking for an inspiring, solutions-focused, and forward-thinking leader. You will bring strong relevant experience in developing, delivering, and growing an all-age person-centred holistic programme. As an accomplished communicator, you will bring a proven track record in building and maintaining strong working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Role Purpose
Provide strategic leadership for KLS’ Refugee Family Programme, ensuring that programme direction and delivery is strategically aligned, responds to learning and changes in context, and maximises our impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing clear and steady leadership and management to all aspects of our newly formed Refugee Family programme, which has grown out of previous separate projects to better meet the holistic needs of people we support.
- Managing and developing the budget and finances; whilst supporting the fundraising lead to secure its financial viability.
- Directly lead the scoping and planning of the Refugee Family Programme Strategy to:
- Develop and expand existing programmes.
- Identify opportunities to create, innovate and improve projects within the Refugee Family Programme - such as community outreach workshops, advocacy support, Educational Classes, and Groups, Mentoring and Clubs - to meet the needs of the people we support and those who may need our support in the future.
- Undertake regular horizon scanning and environmental analysis to ensure KLS has a full understanding of the potential for growth and programme development associated with the current, future and changing demand and need.
- Build and maintain effective networks and partnerships that will ultimately support people to realise their potential.
- Work with the Chief Operating Officer to develop appropriate processes, systems and working practices that create a continuous improvement approach and ensure insights-based impact reporting, evaluation and decision making.
- Through effective networking and building of positive relationships, act as an ambassador for the organisation to effectively promote and raise awareness of both the organisation and its work.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to your direct reports and overall team to achieve both the organisation’s overall vision and ensure excellence in delivery.
- Devise and design programme concepts and specifications and provide strategic recommendations for programme developments using effective research, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring projects meet needs of individuals, families, and the community.
- Ensure our programme delivery model is financially viable and sustainable, and underpinned by quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Maintain oversight of the deployment of financial, people and organisational resources, ensuring effective budget management and use of resources across all programme delivery teams.
- Engage proactively with relevant stakeholders, networks, and particularly those who benefit from our projects, to support and directly inform the design of person-centred services.
- Continue to build and sustain strong relationships with our families and young people.
- Ensure programme delivery adheres to legislative requirements, good practice guidance and organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensure a proactive culture of continuous review of programme-based procedures, systems, and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose, provide person-centred support and outcomes, and safeguard the organisation and those we support.
- Cultivate links with other organisations with a view to identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership working.
- Contribute at a strategic level to the capacity building, organisational development, resilience, sustainability, and impact of the organisation.
- Effectively build evidence, including the quantification of the positive impact of current / future programmes, utilising lived experience examples where appropriate. Work closely with colleagues to enable effective external messaging and communication including external fundraising activities.
- Work with fundraising lead to co-produce compelling cases for support for potential funders.
- Represent the organisation externally at relevant networks, forums and events as required.
- As a senior leader in the organisation, visibly demonstrate KLS’ values and drive a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture across the organisation.
Administration
- Recruit, train, manage and support the team, holding regular supervision sessions, annual appraisals and appropriate training and development.
- Ensure performance management and quality systems are in place to monitor and evaluate the project’s work, processes.
- Follow KLS’ safer recruiting process and ensure safeguarding members is a priority across the team.
- Ensure all member and project records are kept up to date on Salesforce.
- Work with the Senior Leadership and Finance Director to manage the programme budget, maintain financial records, monitor income and expenditure against budgets and targets, and report regularly and accurately to KLS’ Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Oversee the team’s use of our database, Salesforce, for managing the programme, ensuring data accuracy and completeness, and working with external consultants to customise and integrate the database with KLS’ website, referral, and evaluation forms.
Safeguarding
- Responsible for embedding safeguarding best practice and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures across the programme team, ensuring that safeguarding is at the forefront of KLS’ delivery.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Refugee Family Programme Team, working with Safeguarding Officers and Duty Leads to ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed and recorded appropriately and safeguarding cover is maintained across the team in line with KLS’ procedures.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive leadership and management experience, coupled with a track record of leading the strategic development of services for adults and children (of all ages) from the refugee community that improve their access to education and justice, reduce their isolation and improve their ability to navigate their journey.
- Extensive experience of working with people from vulnerable groups, especially children and young people, ensuring that clients’ needs are at the forefront of service planning and delivery.
- Experience of working with refugee communities.
- Up to date knowledge of the English education system, rights to education, the barriers facing refugee communities in accessing education and how these might be addressed.
- Understanding and experience of safeguarding, and health & safety (including trips and residentials for children and families), in theory and in practice.
- Experience of providing advice and advocacy support to people from vulnerable groups.
- Direct involvement in adopting a strategic approach to either replicating existing or developing new services / programmes in response to anticipated future demand or a change in the landscape.
- Evidence of successful strategic and operational resource management
- Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior and strategic level.
- The ability to take a creative approach in respect to packages of support.
- Strong approach to performance management with the ability to define and measure outcomes of success.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively represent the organisation.
- Financial acumen in relation to costing programmes and managing and monitoring budgets
- Strong problem solving and strategic planning capability with creative skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven skills in influencing, communicating, and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- The ability to drive and deliver change using a range of influencing, negotiation, facilitation, and process skills.
Personal Qualities
- Highly self-motivated with effective leadership style and a self-managing “can do” attitude.
- Self-directed, results driven and able to multi-task with resilience and adaptability.
- Strong collaborative spirit
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Willingness to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and bias
- Passionate about social justice, education and championing the values of older people and families from refugee communities and their value to society.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Trustworthy, non-judgemental, caring, and compassionate, proactive, self-motivated, and hardworking
- Clear commitment to our values:
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
Dates
Closing Date for Applications: 21st July 2024
Interview Date: TBC End of July
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Advantage Mentoring
Advantage Mentoring is a Community Interest Company that creates a unique partnership between two community assets and anchor institutions – local NHS and the charitable arms of professional football clubs; known as Club Community Organisations (CCOs).
Advantage widens access to services closer to home, reduces unnecessary delays, and delivers specialist healthcare which is based on a clearer understanding of people’s needs and provided in ways that work better for them, as an effective, evidence-based service.
Our flagship mental health programme increases access to NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and helps tackle waiting times and reduce Health Inequalities by providing weekly 1-2-1 mentoring support for young people aged 11-21 with mild-moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing support needs. The programme provides key interventions and assistance for young people to proactively manage their mental wellbeing, re-establish aspirations and a sense of connection.
Advantage is supporting key NHS priorities around CYP mental health:
• Anchor Institution network development - partnering NHS with CCOs
• Reducing Health Inequalities via Core20+5 and existing CCO outreach in underserved communities
• Increasing Equal Access with Better Experiences and Outcomes for people
• Capacity building and workforce development
About the role and its purpose
We are in a very exciting moment in the development of the Advantage Mentoring by designing a second programme which this post-holder will be responsible for the successful implementation and project and performance management of.
Taking the underpinning principles and approaches of our flagship young person programme in partnership between CCO and CAMHS, we have designed a second programme helping adults signed-off work due to their mental health to improve their overall health and get back to sustainable employment. We will start delivery in September with referrals coming via GP surgeries in Barking, Hackney and Waltham Forest with the programme delivered in partnership with Arsenal in the Community, Leyton Orient Trust and West Ham United Foundation.
The post-holder will be responsible for successfully launching the programme and providing on-going project and performance management, and is accountable for all operational objectives and KPI’s.
Key Performance Indicators
• Project and performance manage the CCOs delivering the programme to achieve all programme objectives
• Oversee monthly Operational Steering Groups with lead personnel from CCOs, DWP and NHS to share good-practice, refine the model and implement upskilling across all areas of the programme
• Support the Managing Director in further building relationships and a strong network with existing and new stakeholders particularly with NHS, CCO and DWP
• Gather data to ensure quality assurance and provide insight and improvement
• Produce and end-of-year evaluation report detailing the programme’s impact and benefits, improvements and how the programme should scale
Key Responsibilities
• Collation of data to help support all monitoring and evaluation functions
• Ensure Safeguarding Minimum Operating Standards at all clubs are quality assured
• Ensure the development and delivery of training alongside our clinical psychologist
• Provide on-going responsive support of delivery staff throughout
• Provide a high-quality and professional service to all partners and alliances
• Produce reports to demonstrate movement and results against strategy and KPIs
• Produce a ‘value-for-money’ exercise that enhances programme appeal
• Feed in and support Advantage Advisory Board meetings
• Foster a culture of excellence in safeguarding and health & safety
Person Specification The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Prince2 or other equivalent project management qualification
• Proven achievement of KPIs
• Proven ability of successfully performance managing programmes
• Experience in employability programmes
• Experience of working for, or in partnership with, The NHS, DWP or CCO
• 12 months’ experience of working at a management level
• Experience in a not-for-profit organisation
• Proficient presenter and influencer to all levels
• Experience of building relationships and stakeholder management
• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and inclusivity
Abilities, Skills, Knowledge
• Ability to monitor and evaluate programme impact
• Strong commitment to a high quality of service delivery
• Understanding of the issues and barriers impacting people in work or looking for work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work within deadlines
• Flexible working in accordance with the requirements of the service which may include working evenings and weekends (where applicable, and with time off in lieu)
• ICT Literate
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Advantage Mentoring CIC positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Engagement & Training Officer to join our team in Lincolnshire working 22.5 hours a week. We can be flexible on the working hours.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is hybrid, with travel across Lincolnshire when necessary.
As a Community Training & Engagement Officer you will support the Lincolnshire team by raising its profile across the area and promoting take-up of the service by engaging with other agencies, organisations and appropriate groups through social media, providing presentations and more.
In this role there is an emphasis on proactive and reactive engagement, relationship building, delivering criminal justice champion training, exploring innovative approaches with partners and working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to improve the experience for victims of crime.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
Volunteers are highly valued at Parkinson’s UK because of the vital contribution they make to our aims for supporting people affected by Parkinson’s. You’ll help us build our engagement with volunteers and local groups by connecting, listening, sharing and celebrating the contribution they make and the impact they have for people living with Parkinson’s.
What you’ll do:
- Support the Engagement and Recognition Manager to deliver our volunteer and local group engagement and recognition strategy
- Schedule, write and publish content for our volunteer management system (Assemble)
- Support the preparation and delivery of our quarterly All Volunteer Calls
- Write, edit and co-ordinate the distribution of monthly newsletters to local group volunteers
- Support and facilitate the connections between both volunteers and local groups
- Be responsible for the day to day delivery of our plans to thank, recognise and celebrate volunteers
- Support the Engagement and Recognition Manager with the preparation and delivery of key annual events to celebrate our volunteer community, for example Volunteers’ Week
- Support colleagues around the organisation with engagement and recognition activities
- Collaborate with colleagues and volunteers from across the charity to gather stories and ideas for sharing and celebrating
- Gather feedback from volunteers to ensure that we are listening and responding to their insights and opinions, and determining areas for development/improvement
What you’ll bring:
- An understanding of volunteering and the value it brings to individuals and the community
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of different audiences
- A friendly and approachable manner; the ability to work collaboratively, and quickly build and maintain strong working relationships
- Ability to work with volunteers as equal partners
- Strong planning and organisational skills, including time and process management, with good attention to detail; ability to manage and prioritise own workload
- Experience of introducing administrative processes to enhance team systems
- Experience of managing administrative tasks, including collating and maintaining information, and coordinating and arranging meetings
- Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively
- Experience of adhering to GDPR, confidentiality and wider data protection requirements
- Desirable: Ability to use creative platforms to create resources, e.g. videos, to engage different audiences.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role, and will interview candidates on a continuous basis. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.