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The Director of Data, Evaluation and Learning will ensure that we achieve our aim of embedding understanding and learning at the heart of everything we do, to help maximise our impact. You will ensure that rigorous evidence is both systematically used to drive impact for people living in Lambeth and Southwark, and synthesised to advance health equity in our place and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver and adapt Impact on Urban Health’s evidence strategy
• Coordinate and oversee our data function including the use of data to guide our work and the production of an annual publication providing an authoritative analysis of key qualitative and quantitative data on urban health in our boroughs of Lambeth & Southwark and beyond
• Coordinate and oversee the synthesis of evidence on the impact of and lessons from projects funded by Impact on Urban Health
• Coordinate and oversee the development of a repository of evidence on what works to improve urban health and the development of accessible summaries of available evidence
• Establish and oversee clear processes for assessing the status of all IoUH-funded projects, capturing their learning and informing decisions on the appropriate stage and ongoing development priorities of IoUH-funded projects.
• Support the design of projects and programmes, ensuring that design decisions are informed by relevant data and evidence
• Help develop impact goals for IoUH, coordinate and synthesise reporting against impact goals and outcome-focused KPIs
• Ensure across Impact on Urban Health, teams get the support necessary to embed data, evaluation and learning in the development and execution of their strategies
IoUH Leadership
• Champion inclusive leadership and be an effective member of IoUH Director’s Team
• Line management responsibility for Head of Data; Head of Programme Evaluation, Head of Place-Based Evaluation and Head of Learning
• Other responsibilities that can reasonably be expected to help ensure the successful delivery of your role.
Corporate responsibilities
• Provide targeted support to other parts of the Foundation including supporting Foundation-wide efforts to synthesise evidence and produce well-coordinated impact reports
• Work with Operations to support the development and use of KPIs across the Foundation
• Work with People and Culture to support the Foundation’s learning and development programme, including the induction and development programme for Impact on Urban Health
• Satisfy governance and accountability requirements including business planning and management of risk
Skills and Experience
• Using data and evidence to form strategic insight and solutions in complex areas
• Expressing complex ideas in a concise, credible and articulate manner for a wide range of stakeholders
• Acting as a data thought leader- constantly coming up with new ideas and delivering impactful presentations.
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• Advanced degree or demonstrable equivalent, preferably in a field that required multi-disciplinary thinking and evaluation.
• Experience of overseeing complex large-scale programmes and handling significant (multi-million pound) budgets
• Experience leading and developing teams, across departments and managing multiple project demands.
• A broad range of technical skills in research and evaluation methods (both qualitative and quantitative)
• Excellent ability to critically appraise use of and choice between different research methods and data sources
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information simply
• Outstanding leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to lead leaders
• Excellent budget and risk management skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability, outcome focused and able to make tactical decisions, within their area of discretion, to ensure that the overall project aims are met in full
• Thematic expertise relevant to one or more of our programmes (Children’s Health and Food, Children’s Mental Health, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Multiple Long Term Conditions).
• You will be personally and professionally committed to our mission and share our values of being enterprising, collaborative, delivery-minded and inclusive"
• You will have the inclusive leadership skills to operate comfortably with collegues at all levels, lead leaders and relate to a wide range of partners, and community members
• You consistently embed DEI into ways of working and able to create a feeling of inclusion for others, a presence to manage and lead others
• You will have determination and willingness to drive progress
• You seek clarity and actively ensure roles and responsibilities are clear
• You are comfortable handling uncertainty and navigating complexity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.
To ensure individual supporters are treated in a responsive and respectful way. Also, to support the Fundraising team with the maintenance of records / transactions and assist with the management of MAP's fundraising database: Microsoft Dynamics.
About You
As a Supporter Care & Database Assistant you will be the first point of contact for our supporters, community groups, organisations, media representatives & others who get in touch with MAP directly by phone, email and by post.
You will ensure that data entry into our fundraising database: Dynamics, is accurate and kept up to date, to enable us to steward our supporters effectively.
You will also be responsible for banking donations received at our London office and thanking our wonderful donors.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about providing excellent customer service and is a clear communicator. You’ll understand how important it is for MAP to engage with our supporters effectively to ensure lasting relationships.
Duties and key Responsibilities
Be responsible for responding to supporter enquiries by telephone, letter and email, within our service level agreements. as well as handling outbound supporter care calls and other communications.
• Process donations from multiple income streams, ensuring supporters are thanked according to internal guidelines.
• Maintain supporter and organisational records in our database.
• Using data securely and with best practice data protection principles in line with GDPR.
• Help MAP to maximise return from the Gift Aid scheme by ensuring declarations are added correctly and updated where necessary.
• Develop & maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in & outside of fundraising.
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks when necessary, as discussed & agreed with the Supporter Care & Database Manager.
Other responsibilities
• To assist with the banking of cheque and cash donations received at head office.
General Responsibilities
• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
• Represent and be an ambassador for MAP
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.
Person Specification
Experience
• Experience of supporter or customer care
• Experience of customer relationship management (CRM) databases
• Experience of using Dynamics is desirable
• Experience of transaction processing, e.g. credit cards, cheques
Skills and abilities
• Good interpersonal skills and an excellent team player. Someone who is open, able, and willing to deliver beyond a personal brief
• Ability to work well under own initiative, meet deadlines and have a good attention to detail
• Interest and ability to learn technical skills relating to the functions of the fundraising database.
• Good communicator with an ability to share information in clear and concise language
• Strong attention to detail
Education/training
• Able to use a computer with confidence, advanced MS Office desirable
Personal attributes and other requirements
•Commitment to a zero-tolerance policies on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
•Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities.
•Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP (Solidarity, Dignity, Impact & Integrity).
• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work
• Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other charity activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.
Note: We encourage all interested applicants to apply even if they don’t meet all criteria in the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Job Title: University Access Officer
- Salary: £27,570
- Closing Date: Thursday 12th December
- Reporting to: Programme Manager
- Contract: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
- Job Location: London
- Interviews: Tuesday 17th December
- Start date: Monday 6th January
- School Location: Vauxhall/Enfield
About the organisation
The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.
Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation.
Why work at The Access Project
People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we’re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Delivery, Sales and Partnerships, Strategy, Finance and Operations to achieve our mission.
The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation.
We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they’re proud to tell people they work at The Access Project.
About our values
- Empowerment - We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.
- Courage - We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission
- Impact - We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes
- Inclusion - We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.
- Ownership - We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”
About the role
This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in Oasis Academy Hadley and Lilian Baylis Technology School.
The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised.
Role responsibilities
- Work directly with students in a professional and safe manner
- Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme
- Match students with volunteer tutors
- Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance
- Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications
- Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided)
- Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
- Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
- Manage tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems
- Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
- Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.
- University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, and attending university site visits, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
- Support with projects in the Delivery team
- Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director
Person specification
- Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels
- Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately
- Able to effectively time manage
- Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school
- Resilient and adaptable
- Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships
- Can demonstrate a commitment to upholding the values and behaviours of good conduct
- Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns
Training and Development
You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
- PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
- Cyclescheme loans
- 3 paid Volunteering Days
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- CPD options
- The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.
We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.
Present or most recent employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.
Education, Qualifications and Training:
Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification
Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Data and IT Assistant apprentice to capture and measure the impact of PAPYRUS’ services and provide IT support to our team.
What you will do:
• Support the Data Manager to capture, cleanse and present data on PAPYRUS’ activities.
• Provide first line IT support to colleagues and liaise with our third party IT provider where necessary.
• Assist with the setup of equipment for new starters and keeping a log of PAPYRUS issued equipment.
• Manage PAPYRUS CRM systems to maintain data accuracy and ensure good data capture and management practices are followed.
• Prepare and share impact reports with the team.
• Support the wider team with any GDPR or Data Protection queries.
To be successful in this role you will have:
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent grade C or above
• Previous experience providing dedicated administration support.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality
• Experience of working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 systems.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the
role.
The apprenticeship programme is due to start in February 2025, provided by Apprentify - an industry-led apprenticeship provider. The successful candidate will learn and work on the job at PAPYRUS whilst receiving 20% off the job training from industry experts, which will be led through virtual classrooms. This course currently has a 100% pass rate.
The qualification will include:• Data Technician Level 3
Salary: £24,404 per annum (SCP 4) progressing by increments to £25,183 per annum (SCP 6)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Warrington
Contract: 13-month fixed term contract with a view to be permanent after completion of apprenticeship
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 8th December 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Summary
Return Fundraising is looking for an experienced Data Manager to lead the team responsible for overseeing all data services within the business. In this role, you will ensure that data is collected, stored, processed, and reported accurately and efficiently to support exceptional telephone fundraising.
The Data Manager plays a critical role in data compliance, processing, and analysing client data. During campaigns, the team produces exports to clients and third party suppliers, including payment processors and fulfilment houses, and supports the fundraising team to improve the fundraising results using data analysis and segmentation.
You’ll need to be experienced in data management, proficient with databases and Excel, and it would be advantageous to have familiarity with reporting tools and processing software.
Our preference is a hybrid role, working from home with 2 days a week in our London office, however consideration will be given to candidates who live further afield and are looking for a fully remote based position.
Consideration will also be given to a part time role of pro rata 32 hours per week over four days.
Return Fundraising
We were founded in 2015 by former charity employees, and today, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest telephone fundraising agencies.
Our team of specialised career fundraisers deliver sector-leading results, and we provide insight, strategy and tailored support to maximise the impact of our charity client’s campaigns.
Main Responsibilities
Data Processing
- Oversee data processing, ensuring data integrity, storage, and secure transfer practices align with industry standards.
- Manage data formatting, ensuring data is accurately prepared and uploaded for clients, suppliers, and our dialer system.
- Implement and maintain rigorous data quality checks, guaranteeing accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all data records.
- Ensure adherence to data handling best practices.
Compliance
- Oversight of data protection and GDPR / DPA2018 practices across the business, with the support of the Director of Data & Operations.
- Understanding of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and making sure that day-to-day practices meet our high standards.
Analysis
- Analyse current and historic fundraising data to provide clear segmentation strategies which improve campaign effectiveness.
- Develop and monitor SQL-based dialling rules, adjusting based on performance metrics.
- Produce insightful reports for internal stakeholders, assisting in data-informed decision-making and operational improvements.
People Management
- Manage, develop, and support the Data Assistant, conducting regular performance reviews and one-on-ones.
- Provide training and guidance on data protection, data handling, and operational standards, promoting continuous learning and growth within the team.
Administration
- Maintain comprehensive data logs and prepare up-to-date process documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline data operations and support overall business objectives.
Skills
Essential
- High-level proficiency in Excel and experience with structured data schemas.
- Proficient in data segmentation and analysis
- Understanding of data protection best practices
- Understanding and application of basic SQL
- Ability to thrive under pressure, manage conflicting priorities, and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Adaptable and positive approach to change.
Desirable
- Experience working with databases and project management.
- Understanding of fundraising and/or telemarketing sectors.
- Familiarity with reading dialler reports and making informed operational adjustments.
- Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
- Experience with APIs and/or automation software such as Zapier.
- Line management experience, including training and development.
Travel
Occasional travel within London and the UK may be required for client meetings, conferences, and training events.
Offer
- Annual salary of £37,000 to £40,000 depending on experience and location
- Full time permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday,
- Consideration will be given to a 32 hour week over Monday to Thursday, with a pro rata salary
- Hybrid working with flexible working from home and office days
- Consideration will be given to a fully remote position with a salary adjustment
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising 1 day per year up to 30 days after five years of service
- Laptop, plus home working equipment including chair, desk and monitor
- Pension contribution of 3%
- A small business environment where you can make quick decisions and interact with everyone from managing director to fundraisers
- Being able to support some of the UK’s best charitable causes and raise vital funds they need to keep funding their projects
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £45,000 per annum
Fixed Term – 6 months
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Data Integrations Developer.
As a Data Integrations Developer, you will be at the forefront of designing and building a range of data integrations. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to agree on the scope, data involved, and endpoints while aligning with our overarching UNICEF UK data architecture and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and develop automated data integrations tailored to our strategic objectives.
· Collaborate with teams to define integration scope, identifying key data sources and endpoints.
· Implement best practices in data integration, including automation and effective alerting.
· Reduce key person dependencies and mitigate risks associated with data processes.
· Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve data issues to ensure smooth operations.
We seek a technically proficient candidate who has a track record and can demonstrate their ability to integrate data into data platforms such as Snowflake or Salesforce from a variety of sources. Additionally, you will possess a collaborative spirit and be passionate about leveraging data to drive organisational success.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 5 December 2024.
First Round Interview dates: Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8, Thursday 9, Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 January 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The Programme Assistant will provide support to the School Partnerships team to help deliver the programme, and will report to the Head of School Partnerships. The role will include organisation and support for events, drafting and distributing email newsletters, data collection and processing, and other logistical and administrative support across the programme.
This post will have specific responsibility to the School Partnerships team in the first instance. The School Partnerships Programme offers funding and support to groups of schools in England that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. There are approximately 120 school partnerships.
The Ogden Trust is a charitable foundation, started by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects supporting schools, teachers of physics and informal science education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Closing date for applications: 9th December 2024
Interviews: ongoing interviews until appointing
Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-established charity operating in the London Borough of Hounslow, supporting over 15,000 clients a year. Working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, we have a new exciting opportunity for an experienced welfare benefits adviser to support to people affected by cancer and those who care for them.
Role purpose:
- The Lead Welfare Benefits Adviser will lead and work with a team of advisers to provide welfare benefits advice, advocacy and casework for people living with cancer, their families and carers.
- The post holder will undertake casework to challenge benefit decisions including appeals, acting on behalf of clients where appropriate.
- The post holder will supervise and support the team of advisers to ensure their advice and information is effective and that clients’ incomes are maximised through benefits, grants, etc.
Training
Successful post holders who are new to cancer, will be provided with Macmillan specific welfare benefits community of practice and learning opportunities once in post.
Delivery locations
A key aspect of the project is to deliver an outreach service at the West Middlesex Hospital, our offices in Hounslow and the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with regular sessions to be covered by the team of advisers. Clients will also be seen in person at appointments at our offices, while telephone advice and video appointments can be done working remotely.
Main Responsibilities
- To provide welfare benefits advice and casework to people living with cancer, their families, and carers.
- Assist clients to challenge benefits decisions, including appeals.
- Liaise and negotiate with other statutory and voluntary organisations to progress the client’s case and ensure they receive all assistance available.
- Achieve good outcomes for clients through advocacy and negotiation.
- Lead and support a small team of advisers to ensure they work effectively
- Maintain detailed electronic case records and other data for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring and report preparation.
- Make internal referrals or signpost clients as appropriate for specialist help with issues that fall outside the remit of the Macmillan service, including housing, debt, and employment.
- Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills so that clients feel able to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.
For more information about the role and the criteria to apply for the post, please download the Job Description and Person Specification from our website via the apply button
Please note: we are unable to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon it has been filled, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, pension contribution, and training and opportunities to continue your professional development
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We are seeking a Business Development Executive to support the Business Development team. The successful candidate will contribute to and build upon our success in securing income for children's services in the Central region of Barnardo's. You will relish the challenge of working with a range of colleagues to achieve high quality bids and tenders, working to deadlines, and thriving within a time critical context.
This role requires attention to detail, ability to follow and maintain processes, exceptional organisational skills matched with clear and timely communication.
Main responsibilities include:
- Supporting the submission of high quality tenders and bids
- Monitoring opportunities for commissioned services that match business priorities
- Supporting Business Development Managers with Project Management of tenders and bid development opportunities, through to submission
- Produce reports and updates on business development activity
- Sharing and managing information about bid/tender opportunities with colleagues
- Supporting the team with organisation and coordination with colleagues, in line with our processes and systems
Skills we are looking for:
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, able to proof read and correct grammatical errors
- Ability to analyse data and information to inform business decisions
- Ability to manage and maintain accurate records in line with business processes
- Ability to meet deadlines, standards, regulation and policy requirements
- High level of organisational skills and ability to multi-task
- High level of IT skills in word-processing and Excel
Working hours
This is a part-time role (21.75 hours). You will need to work on a Friday, with other days/hours to be agreed on appointment.
Hybrid working
This role will operate on a 'Work from Anywhere' basis, meaning that you can work both from home and/or from our Halesowen office or another 'hub' that's nearest to where you live. Occasional travel will be required across the Central region of Barnardo's and other areas in the UK.
When completing your application
Please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description, using examples from your experience.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Barnardo's
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary - £24,570 per annum
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
Contract - Permanent
Closing date: Thursday 12th December at 11.30pm
Are you looking for an interesting role that will enable you to make the most of your office-based skills and flair for customer service within a friendly and highly professional team? Then join Shelter as a Service Administrator and you could soon be playing a vital role within our Manchester hub.
About the role
You will play an essential role in ensuring that our services run smoothly and meet their contractual and quality requirements. You will carry out key administration functions across both Hubs, including Health and Safety, dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries, processing referrals, data inputting and analysis, administering petty cash and carrying out key finance functions such as credit card requisitions, invoice processing and supporting with management accounts variance reporting.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about tackling social injustice. You will need to be well organised, with excellent time management and multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. You have proven experience of using a range of IT tools, including case management systems, data handling, Microsoft Office applications, internet and email and can demonstrate excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and written.
You enjoy learning new skills and can review processes to increase efficiency, as well as being able to share your knowledge with others. A firm believer in providing the very best person-centred customer care, you have a strong work ethic and a flexible approach, while an understanding of working with people who have suffered disadvantage, prejudice, or trauma would be an advantage.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
About the team
You will be part of an existing multi-disciplinary team that offers housing and homelessness advice and support across Greater Manchester. It consists of a solicitor led legal team providing advice and representation, and an advice service providing advice, support and guided self-help to people with housing, debt or welfare benefit issues. There is also a committed and skilled team of volunteers that offer peer support, mentoring and more general volunteering adding significant value to our core service offer.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and responses to the 'About You' points outlined in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Support Officer to join our Wellbeing Team and work on our long-standing Warm Homes programme. The role is being offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025.
The successful candidate will be working closely with Age UK's Network of 120+ local and independent Age UK partners, this role will support the delivery of projects across their life cycle, ranging from the implementation of funder-led reporting requirements to liaising with partners on the impact the project has had on their beneficiaries. This role will provide support and assist in the delivery of our Warm Homes programme, aimed at supporting older people affected by fuel poverty and cold homes.
As a Project Support Officer, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to ensure the successful delivery of the projects.
You will carry out a range of duties to assist the team in the coordination, planning, monitoring, and delivery of the Programme. From researching and meeting with relevant suppliers and organisations, to assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans. The post-holder will need to work effectively with our other internal departments, local Age UKs and delivery partners. Therefore, proficient organisational and communication skills are a must.
Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant may be required to commute to the central London co-working hub on a regular basis, for example around three times per month.
As part of the interview process all candidates will be required to carry out an Excel based task.
We anticipate the interviews will be held via MS Teams w/c 9th December 2024.
Age UK Internal Grade: 7L
Must haves:
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to track progress of deliverables.
* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, and experience using Power Query and Power BI.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience of presenting data and reports, including preparation of tables and graphs.
* Experience of data entry to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Experience of organising meetings.
* Confident dealing with people from different levels and backgrounds.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners in order to meet objectives.
Great to haves:
* Keen understanding of issues facing older people.
* Experience of working in the charity sector.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Database Assistant: Membership
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 9am on Thursday 12 December 2024
About the role:
The Advancement Operations team are currently looking for a new Database Assistant to provide essential database support for the team and particularly for the maintenance and updating of accurate Membership gifts and records.
The Database Assistant will support the Data Manager: Membership in working to a schedule of activity to provide stakeholders with accurate data. This role will also liaise with the Database Manager and the Membership Services team on a regular basis to discuss and investigate data issues. The integrity of the fundraising database is essential to providing excellent donor care and supporting the donor journey.
Key areas of responsibility:
- To maintain and update confidential data accurately on the Raiser's Edge fundraising database. A significant amount of data entry work is required.
- To assist the Data Manager: Membership in the process of Membership renewals and the management of Membership Direct Debits, which includes reconciling data from an external service provider against Raiser's Edge, adjusting records, cleaning and spotting exceptions.
- To be responsible for data integrity in Raiser's Edge and help maintain data documentation, especially in relation to Membership, donor and prospect data.
- To assist the Data Manager and the Gifts and Planning team in the processing of donations such as cheque or card payments.
About you:
- Educated to GCSE level, or above.
- Strong IT skills with a good understanding of databases and a prior experience of using spreadsheets or data entry.
- An active problem solver with the ability to multitask effectively in a busy office environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Ability to evaluate and improve repetitive tasks and procedures.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
- Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short Excel test as part of the interview process.
The interviews are expected to take place at the British Museum.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We are also currently piloting a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage and how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
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Glovers Trust runs a small group of 33 cottages that are rented out to elderly Birmingham people. Each month we need to reconcile the rents and heating bills sent against the cash received and to post supplier invoices and every half year we need to reconcile energy comsumption figures against our cost of energy. You will work alongside our trustee treasurer who aims to optimise our investment income leaving most of the book keeping to you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reporting to and working closely with the Development Manager and Schools Project Coordinator we are seeking a highly organized and proactive administrator to join our team. This individual will be responsible for supporting with key communication and administrative tasks related to project onboarding, training, and data tracking for schools involved in the Get Cycling programme.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with administrative support. They will also have a professional telephone manner and be comfortable making numerous outbound calls daily.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you love helping people and helping a great charity at the same time? Are you friendly, clear and compassionate when speaking to our supporters on the phone or in person? Do you have strong computer skills and a keen attention to detail?
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home.
We’re looking for a friendly, hard-working, compassionate individual to join our fast-paced team. You will have strong communication skills, with a friendly demeanour and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. Sound computer skills are also essential for success. Our Supporter Services Team is the first port of call for many of our supporters and we hope each interaction is the beginning of a lasting relationship in support of our charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
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Have previous experience in a customer services/administrative role
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Be friendly, compassionate and self-motivated
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Possess a natural ability to engage with people on the phone or in person, and encourage trust and enthusiasm at the start of a supporter’s journey with the charity
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Be able to work at a computer for significant periods of time, as well as acting as an effective and engaged team-player.
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Have excellent computer skills – touch-type desirable, confident using a database, ensuring data input is clean and efficient.
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Regular monitoring of a busy team inbox and responding to or forwarding on emails in a prompt and helpful manner, within agreed timescales
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Have responsibility for the recording of donations and other financial data onto the database and handwritten ledger – ensuring accuracy at all times
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To ensure timely and efficient thanking of our supporters
What we offer:
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
- Flexible working and the opportunity to WFH one day per week to support work-life balance
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Free flu jabs
- Charity events throughout the year
- Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Ongoing commitment to training and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is Thursday 5th December 2024. Interviews will be held in Birmingham on Thursday 12th December 2024.
Please use your cover letter to let us know why you would like the role and why you would like to join our wonderful team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.