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About Nordoff and Robbins
We stand for music and believe in the value of music for all people in our society. Every day we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness, trauma, isolation, social exclusion or disability.
Our goal is to bring more people together through the power of music. We can only do this if we pioneer creative new approaches to marketing, communications and digital that help us engage more people and grow our fundraising.
We need courageous, curious, agile, innovative change makers and music lovers like you to make this happen. This role is your chance to help us achieve our ambitious goal of transforming more people’s lives through music.
The culture
If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we could be your next team.
Could this be the place for you?
If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!
About the role
Music Services is the delivery arm of Nordoff Robbins and encompasses the provision of music therapy and related activities including education, training and research. The Music Services Administrator will work closely with the Regional Manager and alongside other Music Services Administrators to ensure that the reception and admin function is well run, organised, efficient and effective, and that clients, visitors and callers have a positive experience when they spend time with us. Many of our clients lead challenging lives and include vulnerable children and adults. This role is therefore subject to a basic DBS check.
We are also looking for you to:
· Be a confident, clear, honest communicator, able to speak to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
· Have a collaborative work ethic and ability to engage positively with all stakeholders
· Have a professional approach and ability to work without close supervision
· Produce work with accuracy, diligence and attention to detail
· Effectively use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
· Be mission led and values driven, putting the client front and centre of what we do
· Be flexible, adaptable, proactive, thoughtful, decisive and recognise opportunities for improvements and share these with the team
What we offer:
· The ability to support work in over 50 Partner Organisations
· Direct support from and working alongside the regional management team
· The ability to work flexibly and remotely in this role
· You will work day-to-day in our wonderful centre in leafy North London.
3 best things about the job (in our humble opinion)
· You will be witnessing examples of the impact of music therapy continually, as you engage with 16 therapists in the team and develop an understanding of how music therapy services function in a wide range of settings.
· You will be fully supported as you learn and develop in the role and able to learn from very experienced colleagues
· You will get to work with all areas of the organisation, especially the fundraising and communications team, and have the opportunity to support at our award winning events.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to be musical, but you do need to be able to work cross-organisationally with colleagues in all areas of the charity and especially music therapists to help bring awareness of our mission, vision and achievements to the world.
· A salary of £28,098.40 plus £1,500 London Weighting (Total salary £29,598.40) per annum pro rata
· Pension scheme
· 31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum pro rata
· EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
· Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work
· A true People First charity with training and career development at our core
· An inclusive culture – and lots of music!
· This role is a 6 month fixed term contract, full time, working 5 days per week, 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
We have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles and values that we all commit to:
1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff Robbins.
2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY
Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need.
3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT
Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.
4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION
To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of NR as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.
5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE
To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant to the Director and Business Support
Are you seeking a new challenge using your executive assistance and business support skills, looking to step up in your career and wanting to make a difference as part of a small team in a fascinating and collaborative environment? This role at Greenwich Hospital could be for you.
About Greenwich Hospital
A unique Crown body, Greenwich Hospital supports the Royal Navy community by awarding grants to support education, welfare and acute need. As a leading funder working to support the Royal Navy community, our funding and partnerships deliver positive change for those who need it and empower people to thrive.
The role
This is an exciting time to join Greenwich Hospital as we work through a significant change agenda. With responsibility for supporting the Director of Greenwich Hospital (DGH) and the Senior Leadership team, as well as providing other business support, this is a varied and rewarding role. You’ll be working closely with other team members to ensure a positive, joined-up and dynamic working environment representing the office of the DGH externally with a wide variety of stakeholders within the Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and the Naval charity sector. This is a key role within the Greenwich Hospital team and an opportunity to significantly contribute to our work.
- Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Circa £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Hybrid, including at least 3 day per week in London
- Very generous annual leave allowance
Further details including the job description and how to apply can be found on our website.
Greenwich Hospital aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, including former members of the Armed Forces.
Deadline for applications is midnight on 1 January 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in person in London on 7 January 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and bring forward the interview date, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're seeking skilled and dedicated people who are passionate about ending homelessness to join our Tenancy Sustainment Team as Caseworkers. Delivering strengths-based and person-centred support with clients who live in their own homes. Your mission is to help people to better manage their tenancy, increase their independence, and participate in an equal footing in their communities. We have current opportunities to support people within different parts of our service.
TST have both permanent and fixed term opportunities for new Caseworkers in different areas of our service delivery, including welcoming and resettling people into the service at the start of their support ; providing ongoing tenancy related support to people during their tenancy ; and supporting people to move on to longer term and, where appropriate, more independent accommodation.
About the role:
Tenancy Sustainment Team (TST) North deliver support to over 1200 people who live in social and private rented housing units across North, West and East London. This service is for people:
- Aged 18 years old or above
- Who have lived experience of homelessness
- Who need support to manage and sustain their own housing / tenancy to avoid a return to homelessness
As a TST North Caseworker, you'll play a key role supporting people in the community. People we work with are offered 1-1 support from their named Caseworker, who initially identify and assess the needs of new clients, and who deliver support to people to:
- Move into, and sustain, their tenancies - providing support and advice on housing difficulties, e.g. rent arrears, disrepair or neighbour disputes, and urgent support for people facing eviction
- Promote their health and well-being - Facilitating access to, and advocacy at, health services and appointments
- Be financially resilient - Providing benefits advice, supporting people to maximise their income and to reduce debt and arrears
- Be more independent - We support people to move to permanent, and more independent, housing after 2 years or at the appropriate time
Working together with clients and partner services, you’ll agree initial support and safety plans with clients, identifying SHP and community services and resources that can help clients to meet their goals and aspirations, and connecting clients to these services. You'll also contribute as part of a team towards continual service development, improvement and innovation, to benefit TST clients.
Caseworker posts are for Mondays - Fridays, 9am to 5pm. Posts involve hybrid work with opportunities to work from home at times. The role includes hybrid working and is based at our office in Kings Cross. There are opportunities to work from home at times.
About you:
- Ability to effectively work with a range of service providers and agencies to establish or improve services for clients.
- Ability to be self-motivating and work under pressure, manage time effectively, prioritise tasks appropriately and produce work of a high standard.
- Ability to motivate people to move towards an appropriate level of independence and inclusion.
- Experience or understanding of supporting clients to maximise their income, manage bills, and avoid and reduce debts or arrears.
- Understanding of clients’ needs and aspirations, and ability to identify and assess clients’ needs using a strengths-based and person-centred approach.
- Ability to actively promote and practice Diversity and Inclusion as part of your work.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives.
- An understanding of the causes of homelessness, and of support and housing pathways available for people to end their homelessness.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important Information:
Closing Date: We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis, the first group of applications will be reviewed on 9th December.
Interview Date: Monday 16th December via Microsoft Teams (interview dates will be added/updated after the first round of applications.)
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Design and Quality Manager
Salary: £ 32,000 plus £3,000 London weighting where applicable
Closing Date: Monday 2nd December midday
Reporting to: Head of Programme Development and Quality
Contract: Full time, permanent
Job Location: London / Midlands / North
The role is based from home with travel to the London office for work meetings about twice a month.
Interview date: Tuesday 10th December / Wednesday 11th December
Start date: Monday 17th February (tbc)
About the organisation
We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We’re passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.
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.
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 role is available at an important time for The Access Project as we expand our mission, deliver a new programme model, and move into new school contexts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the skills for programme design and improvement, a strong interest in research, and a deep passion for our mission to support students to place and succeed at selective universities.
The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who is comfortable working across teams to make change. You’ll be the lead and expert on The Access Project’s in-school university readiness work with responsibility for designing and quality assuring the provision, supporting the learning and development of our front-line staff to effectively deliver the programme content. This position is integral to ensuring The Access Project is delivering a high-quality programme that supports the needs of our students and drives the outcomes of the programme across all regions and schools. The postholder will bring their knowledge of the HE sector and the experiences of our students to decisions about the direction of our own programme. They will also support further development of our programme-level Diversity and Inclusion work, to ensure that the programme is tailored where feasible to the needs of all students.
Role responsibilities
Design & Development
- Project manage and deliver our programme design process, leading the implementation of an agile, in-year approach to effectively iterate The Access Project’s Accelerate (2-year) programme.
- Lead the development of our self-paced online learning provision, incorporating learning from delivery and best practice from the sector.
- Work with the Head of Programme Development and Quality to incorporate University Access Officer, Programme Leadership, school, and student feedback on how to best drive short-term and long-term outcomes across our programmes.
- Project manage the implementation of changes driven out of programme design. This includes the creation of or changes to delivery resources and training materials, as well as our university readiness framework and the Salesforce system that supports delivery.
- Ensure we continue to update our long-standing Gateway (4-year) programme as part of standalone programme design project.
Research to inform programme design and quality
- Remain critically engaged with the widening participation/social mobility sector, and able to synthesise key changes/challenges and ensure that they are applicable/actionable by the organisation.
- Ensure that any relevant Widening Participate sector developments and trends are fed into The Access Project’s way of working. For example, this might be changes to resources for the programme or working with colleagues to communicate with students (e.g. plans for A Level Results Day).
- Provide nuanced insight about the WP/HE sector, with a coherent view of the landscape and how it’s changing, to enable The Access Project to make informed choices about our programme.
Quality Assurance
- Be responsible for the implementation of the university readiness strand of the quality assurance strategy, to drive the quality of the activities The Access Project delivers to young people in schools.
- Lead on the quality assurance of self-paced learning content, collaborating with Online Delivery colleagues to identify best practice and develop a comprehensive approach.
- Participate in The Access Project’s quality assurance processes, including performing drop-ins on University Access Officers, and coordinating with other members of the team to perform drop-ins in an efficient and effective manner.
- Embed learning from The Access Project’s quality assurance process into our standard practice. This will include training and development for University Access Officers and updates to resources and guidance for what best practice looks like.
- Contribute research on wider pedagogical best practice into our quality assurance work to ensure the highest quality in our delivery of educational programmes.
Student Voice
- Maximise student voice within programme design through varied feedback mechanisms, including the organisation and facilitation of regular student focus groups.
- Lead the development and administration of The Access Project’s annual student survey, considering the needs of key stakeholders across the organisation.
- Lead and develop The Access Project’s overarching student voice strategy.
- Continue to drive improvements in TAP’s student voice work through research and engagement with sector leaders.
Any other duties as required by the Head of Programme Development or Director, Delivery
Person specification
Essential
- Confident leader and collaborator: ability to work positively and collaboratively across functions to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong communicator: demonstrable success at giving feedback and clearly communicating your perspective.
- Strong facilitation skills: an experienced and dynamic, meeting, training and workshop facilitator.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills: and a proactive and creative approach to problem solving.
- Experience of programme design and development: committed to and confident using data to make evidence-based decisions.
- Project management skills and experience, particularly in planning and monitoring.
- Deep knowledge of and passion for youth mentoring.
- Strong understanding of the UK education system and the challenges facing learners from widening participation backgrounds.
- Strong research skills in sector analysis.
Desirable
- Experience of using Salesforce (or another CRM system) as a case/student management system.
- Experience of designing engaging online learning or educational resources.
- Knowledge of Diversity & Inclusion issues related to education and motivation to adapt The Access Project’s programme to make it more inclusive.
- Experience of project/programme evaluation.
- Line management or supervisory experience.
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
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Events and Fundraising Assistant helps to improve, develop and organise our events, including the London Legal Walk, Great Legal Bake, Great Legal Quiz and many more across London and the South East. They work to maintain contact with our wide network of dedicated supporters, keeping our database up-to-date with contact and event information. They update our website and produce content for printed materials to promote our events programme, and assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers.
Main duties and responsibilities (see recruitment pack for more detail)
- Organising events
- Improve and maintain website and online presence
- Administrative duties
- General support
About you
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills
- Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
- Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
- Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
- Professional, reliable and responsible
- Ability to work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
- A positive attitude to problem solving and finding new solutions
Benefits
- 25 day of annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time). Allowance increases due to years of service to 27 days for 2+ years, 29 days for 4+ years and 31 for 6+ years.
- 5% Employer pension contribution
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuing professional development opportunities
How to apply:
To apply for this role, click the ‘quick apply’ button and submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please read the Recruitment Pack for full details before applying.
Recruitment timeline:
Closing date: 10am, 02 December 2024
Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we may close for applications in advance of the above date if a suitable appointment is made.
The successful appointment is subject to satisfactory written references and right to work checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who We’re Looking For and why join us
At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move.
With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.
This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.
Role Overview:
The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.
Core Responsibilities:
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Organisational Development
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Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.
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Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.
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Strategic Planning
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Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.
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Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.
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Lead the Management Team
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Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.
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Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.
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Embed and promote robust accountability.
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Governance
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Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.
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Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.
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HR Oversight & Staff Development
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Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.
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Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.
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Fundraising & Financial Oversight
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Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.
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Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.
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External Representation & Advocacy
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Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.
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Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
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Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices.
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Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.
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Person Specification
Essential:
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Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.
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Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.
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Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.
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Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.
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Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.
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Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.
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Be responsive
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Culturally sensitive
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Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.
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A dynamic and innovative self-starter.
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Be highly organised.
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Be an active listener and a progressive leader.
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Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.
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Fluent in English.
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The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;
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Have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
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Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.
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A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.
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Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.
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Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.
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Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.
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Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Project Coordinator
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (0.6 Full-Time Equivalent)
Starting salary: £25,767 (pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months. (Potentially longer dependent on funding).
Responsible to: Adult Projects Lead
Location: Office base is Chorley. A mix of home and office working, with a focus on travel to Burnley and Pendle for project delivery
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our adults project team as a project coordinator. The postholder will have significant experience of engaging south Asian communities in Lancashire. Alongside working on Connecting Communities.
We are looking for an individual who understands the communities of Lancashire and the barriers to engagement they may face. Fluency in languages such as Urdu, Punjabi or Bengali is advantageous. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to a range of audiences and with the ability to build relationships quickly with service users and professionals.
Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.
We offer a workplace pension scheme, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), a sick pay scheme, paid emergency and compassionate leave, regular supervision, and a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Please note: Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to work.
Applications must be submitted using a Lancashire Mind job application form, which can be downloaded from our Lancashire Mind website along with our recruitment pack which contains more information about this role.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024.
Interviews for this post are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 18th December, in person at our office in Chorley. Please keep this date free as alternatives can’t be offered.
Registered Charity Number 1081427
Registered Company Number 3888655
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title:Hackney Paid Peer Supporter
Salary:£24,590 FTE (£14,754 Actual)
Working Hours:21 hours Per weeks
Contract:Fixed Term contract until 31st December 2025
Location: Hackney Borough Based
Benefits:NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.
About us at the NCT
A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.
Our Hackney Parent Support project is commissioned by Hackney Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region in both community and hospital settings and parenting courses for families throughout the Hackney region. The support is delivered by staff and volunteer peer supporters.
We are seeking a capable Peer Supporter who will support parents at Homerton Hospital and at various community settings in Hackney. This role will mainly be based between Homerton hospital and out in the community (expenses will be reimbursed).
About the Role
You will be responsible for offering infant feeding support for parents within Homerton Hospital and the community. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
· Providing breastfeeding support to families on the wards at Homerton hospital and community settings within Hackney.
· Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters.
· To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.
· To attend regular supervision/support sessions.
· Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.
· Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.
You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.
Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires experience of giving breast milk. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.
The role is 21 hours per week which will be predominantly Monday to Friday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This role is mainly based at Homerton Hospital and at community settings across Hackney.
About you
· Are you willing to undertake our Peer Supporter training? (Requires experience in giving breast milk)
· Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?
· Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting and feeding goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?
· Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?
· Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?
If so, please read the job description attach.
What we offer
We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.
We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.
The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Closing date: 08/12/2024
Interviews: Week beginning 09/12/2024 and 16/12/2024
Interview format: In person – Venue TBC. The interviews will be a mixture of open and competency-based questions, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Officer
Level Water is a national charity providing opportunities for young disabled people to learn to swim. Our mission is to work in partnership with national and regional organisations to deliver affordable, adapted, high-quality swimming lessons and start a lifelong love of swimming. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Programme Officer to join our dynamic team and drive the continuous growth of our projects by recruiting more sites & swimmers.
Job Summary: The Programme Officer will be responsible for managing the onboarding process of new sites, ensuring they meet our standards, and coordinating the referral of young people and families into our swimming programme.
This role requires excellent organisational and administration skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for promoting swimming as a lifelong habit.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Onboarding:
● Manage the onboarding process for new swimming lesson sites, including liaising with site managers and staff.
● Ensure that new sites meet all necessary standards and requirements for delivering high-quality swimming lessons.
● Work with the Training & Development manager to provide training and support to the new site.
● Manage and maintain the new site pipeline, engaging with new sites as required.
- Site Management:
● Develop relationships with existing sites to ensure further opportunities & growth
● Ensure all sites are invoicing correctly monthly
● Input all invoices into finance tracker
● Ensure sites meet their partnership obligations to book swimmers
- Referral Coordination:
● Develop and manage the referral system to identify and refer young people and families to appropriate swimming lessons.
● Work closely with community organisations, schools, and other partners to generate referrals.
● Maintain accurate records of referrals and ensure timely communication with referred families.
● Keep the database updated and accurate with referrals, swimmer and application information.
- Community Engagement:
● Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners to promote our swimming programs.
- Administrative Duties:
● Maintain detailed records of site onboarding processes, referrals, and communications.
● Prepare and present reports on onboarding and referral activities to senior management.
● Assist with other administrative tasks as needed to support the smooth operation of the swimming programs.
- Customer Service:
● Serve as the main point of contact for families and young people referred to our programs, providing them with information and support.
● Address any concerns or issues that arise during the onboarding or referral process in a timely and professional manner.
- Training and Development coordination and support
● Support the Training & Excellence manager to book training for new and existing sites.
Skills and Experience
● Strong communication skills: Able to respond professionally and empathetically to parent and pool inquiries via phone, email, or in person.
● Exceptional organisational abilities: Capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritising workload effectively.
● Attention to detail: Proven ability to handle data entry, document preparation, and record-keeping with a high degree of accuracy.
● Problem-solving skills: Adept at addressing parent concerns and resolving issues efficiently by sourcing the right information from the right stakeholders.
● Technical proficiency: Familiar with Microsoft Excel, and other administrative tools.
● Team collaboration: Able to work effectively within a team environment while maintaining individual responsibilities
● Self-motivation: Demonstrates a strong personal drive to achieve goals and deliver results independently.
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The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporter care and ideally have prior experience in a donor support role or experience in customer service, administration as well as data entry. You will be looking for 37.5 hours a week and have the ability to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends to support at our charity or donor events.
Main duties of the job
This is an integral role which aspires to give our supporters the best possible experience on their fundraising journey with the aim of building long term relationships. The role will take a lead on Supporter Care with all donors for the charity team, acting as a helpful and knowledgeable “front-line face” for patients, families, staff and volunteers.
Key duties:
- Manage the start and end of the stewardship journey for all donors and fundraisers by dealing with all enquiries through email, post or phone or face to face at the office ensuring that we meet the best standards of donor care
- Manage post and charity office filing system and the banking and thanking process
- Maintain relationships through regular contact with donors throughout their fundraising journey offering any support or guidance needed to maximise their giving
- Act as a dynamic presence, leading and recruiting volunteers, community groups and small companies to organise fundraisers for our charity
- Build fantastic connections with patients, NHS staff, volunteers and our wider community to recruit new donors, fundraisers, volunteers and charity champions
- Support in growing the number of supporters playing the hospital lottery and those giving through our hospital ‘giving plaques
- Support all fundraising activity and represent the charity at events
- Manage and maintain the CRM system (donorfy) which includes entering all donor data including financial transactions and communications
- Send updates to supporters to retain and increase life-time value and reactivate lapsed donors
- Send donation reports to the charity team
- Make suggestions on how to improve supporter care and implement these ideas
- To recruit and manage office based volunteers
About the organisation
We currently raise between £1-2m a year for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust which has four sites local to Hertfordshire, including the Lister Hospital (Stevenage) and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (North London). We are proud to raise funds to enhance the care provided by our wonderful clinical colleagues and to contribute to a positive patient experience. We also support a number of wellbeing initiatives to support our staff. Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We help patients, families and staff from every background and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the hospital community that we support. If you share our passion for our cause and are motivated by our aims to bring in funds to make a difference across our hospitals, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note- if the candidates we are looking for apply we may bring our scheduled interviews early and close any further applications so don't leave sending in your application too late if you are interested in the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role is being advertised as a Customer Service Advisor however the successful applicant will be employed as a Client Care Coordinator
Join our Award-Winning Contact Centre where clients come first and excellence is standard!
Work in our team as a Client Care Coordinator and be the friendly voice our clients rely on when they need us most! Whether it's over the phone, through a scheduled appointment, or via online chat, you'll be their go-to person, making sure every interaction is smooth and stress-free. You'll be joining a team of over 150 dedicated colleagues across three contact centres. We're all about teamwork and support, so you'll always feel connected and motivated!
Find balance and make an impact—join us with the flexibility of hybrid working!
Enjoy a set two-week rotating schedule with shifts being 8 AM to 4 PM and 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, plus one Saturday or Sunday shift every two weeks, with a day off during the week. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Successful candidates will start on 13th January and will complete 4 weeks of training (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm). Ready for the next step? Come join us!
What's in it for You?
In addition to a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, we offer an impressive benefits package that goes beyond the basics:
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary with opportunities for progression, up to 5% employer pension contribution, and thousands of perks through Blue Light card.
- Health and Wellness: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Doctor Line for over-the-phone GP consultations, and dedicated Mental Health First Aiders.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule, a Birthday Bonus day off, and competitive family-friendly benefits.
- Career Development: Paid training, opportunities for accredited apprenticeship programs, and potential for career progression
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.
Due to expanding projects and workloads, an opportunity has arisen for a finance worker within our Transforming Churches and Communities team.
You will be responsible for supporting the bookkeeping functions for our clients, additionally liaising on invoicing, recharges, expenses, assessment calculations and billings, payments, and reporting. You will also need to maintain good financial control and governance, in line with relevant policies. Attention to detail, and responsiveness to client queries are essential. You will be the primary point of contact for the client. Our clients are frequently volunteers, and so demystifying financial processes and explaining them clearly is a vital skill.
As an organisation, we work predominantly with the Methodist Church of Great Britain, although not exclusively. Personal adherence to the Christian faith is not required, although you will be required to be respectful of the faith of others.
There is an opportunity to develop within this role, as we are currently going through an exciting period of growth as an organisation.
We are a small and friendly team, with big ambitions to enable and support those communities who need us. Our goal as an organisation is to support charities and churches as they seek to serve their communities and develop, giving them a solid foundation of evidence-based development, and strong governance and management practices.
You will work 3 days per week (21 hours). The annual salary will be £27,613 FTE, which will equate to approximately £16,567 pro rata. Working arrangements are one day a week in our office in Hulme (although more may be needed during training) and two days flexible home working.
TCC serves churches and community organisations, helping them to develop their mission in an efficient and evidence-based fashion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Muslim Charities Forum, established in 2007, is the network of UK-registered Muslim-led charities. We support the sector through training, resources and sharing of best practice to ensure that charities can grow and help those in need through social action and systemic change.
Role: Sector and Business Development Lead
Employer: Muslim Charities Forum (MCF)
Salary: £36,500 – £38,625 per annum, dependent on experience and
potentially more is available for the right candidate.
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week Mon – Fri, in-office
Position: Permanent
Location: London SE1 (nearest stations Waterloo and Lambeth North)
Closing date for applications: extended to the 13th December.
Further information and to apply:
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification:
Background: Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK network for British Muslim charities working for social good in the UK and internationally. Through our network of almost 300 charitable organisations, we aim to collectively build a more accountable, transparent and efficient British Muslim charitable sector, in order to improve our ability—both as individual organisations and as a sector—to contribute to a more just and sustainable world. Along with our member organisations, we work with a wider network of partners that includes non-member NGOs, regulatory bodies, civil society partners, and academic institutions, to drive systemic change.
Job Purpose: MCF has a small team, but our impact is far-reaching. The Sector and Business Development Lead has an important role in supporting members and the wider British Muslim charity sector, reporting and working directly with the CEO. The postholder will be responsible for managing change management, organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and over-seeing advice and guidance to groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary, encouraging full compliance with legislation through a designed health-check framework. They will be supported by the wider MCF team as well as trusted external partners and specialists.
The aim of the role is to support the broader work of MCF in developing a strong Muslim-led charity sector, including delivery of workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.
Main Responsibilities
As part of our team, you will:
• Support organisations by facilitating guidance on best practice across the 4 core areas of governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising.
• Identifying and delivering training and resources in the 4 core areas outlined with support from the wider MCF team.
• Managing the development of practical support and advice for activities such as creating, modifying a constitution, restructuring a charity, social investment and business development.
• Identifying patterns and common issues arising from contact with organisations within the sector that indicate individual and organisational development and capacity needs and developing a suitable response to address the need.
• Focus on capacity building through the development and management of support in relation to identified needs.
• Record all support given on our CRM and through reporting structures.
• Work with specific member charities to complete a Charity Health Check form that covers all aspects of managing their charity, ranging from governance issues, safeguarding, volunteering and fundraising.
• Help identify those charities where direct support is required and work with them, alongside MCF senior leadership, to deliver effective change.
• Work with the wider team to establish a designed framework of support including the development of resources and briefs. • Coordinate a network of pro-bono support from specialist practitioners, checking their credentials and maintaining relationships.
• Support the leadership team to ensure processes are in place to maintain and build the MCF’s reputation as an accessible, well-governed, transparent, and accountable infrastructure charity.
• Gather impact monitoring quantitative and qualitative data for reporting and monitoring purposes.
• Maintain confidentiality in all appropriate areas concerning MCF or other charitable organisations internal affairs.
• Contribute to the progress, success and impact of MCF as the network of British Muslim-led charities.
About you:
The successful postholder will demonstrate the following:
ESSENTIAL:
• Understanding of key charity legislation, compliance and regulations in charity and community settings.
• Experience in social action business development, working with a range of organisations.
• Experience in change management and business analysis.
• Experience on over-seeing schemes of work.
• Experience in developing creative solutions.
• Demonstratable understanding of civil society issues impacting grassroots and faith led or minority-led groups.
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship building and engagement skills with a range of audiences.
• Strong, demonstratable understanding/and or direct experience of governance and grassroots community support, including policy work.
• Experience of liaising with a variety of senior level professionals and stakeholders, including within the public or voluntary sector.
• Experience of leading on projects and schemes of work with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Experience conducting change management, impact monitoring, data gathering and research.
• The ability to innovate and adapt according to need and circumstance.
• Ability and understanding of professional confidentiality.
• Strong digital skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
DESIRABLE:
• Experience of directly working with charity board of trustees.
• An understanding of grant fundraising income and philanthropy.
This job description outlines the key accountabilities of, and output required from the post-holder. It is not a definitive list and the role may change and evolve over time in line with the needs of the organisation. The post-holder will be required to undergo safeguarding training as part of the Muslim Charities Forum policy.
Please note: This role is based in our office in London SE1 Monday to Friday.
We are unable to sponsor applicants for visas. Applicants must be resident in the UK and have the Right To Work.
Successful applicants will be subject to relevant reference and identification checks.
Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to all candidates. If your application is short-listed, we will get in touch. If you have not heard from our team within 8 weeks, please assume your application has not met the criteria on this occasion.
No agencies please.
Thank you for your interest in Muslim Charities Forum. We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
The Ubele Initiative was established in 2014 as an African Diaspora led intergenerational social enterprise. Our mission is helping to build more sustainable black and racially minoritized communities across the UK. Ubele is unique in that it was built from bottom-up and is intentionally an intergenerational organisation.
Over the past few years, we have designed and delivered a wide range of local, regional, national, and international initiatives which seek to create and build community wealth.
We support black and racially minoritized community led organisations and groups with their community assets (physical space, organisations, and people). We use social action, community enterprise development, participatory learning & skills development, and next generation leadership initiatives.
About The Role
As a Ubele Programme Coordinator, you will be a member of the Community Wealth Building hub supporting the programme manager by overseeing administrative tasks, coordinating learning programmes, communicating with our partners ensuring resource availability for the project team from project inception to completion.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Programme Coordination & Collaboration
Collaborate with the CWB Director and Agbero Programme Manager to coordinate the delivery of learning and training within Agbero2100.
Serve as the first point of contact for the Agbero2100 London programme, handling and redirecting enquiries as appropriate.
Maintain effective and ongoing communication with key stakeholders, ensuring their active engagement and interest throughout the programme.
2. Event & Training Coordination
Organise and coordinate events, webinars, and training sessions, ensuring logistics such as hospitality, room layout, equipment setup, and course materials are properly managed.
Liaise with consultants and the Communications Team and oversee the smooth running of all relevant webinars, workshops and events.
Develop and maintain accurate records of all learning and development activities, including tracking attendance and ensuring timely follow-up with participants.
Coordinate offsite events and support the Programme Manager in event planning and delivery.
3. Administrative Support & System Management
Work closely with learning and development partners to design, communicate, and implement administrative procedures for both in-house and external training courses.
Establish and manage systems and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Agbero 2100’s learning development services, including managing programme information securely.
Maintain accurate documentation and processes for all programme activities, including contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
Coordinate programme data with stakeholders and support the Programme Manager with information collection for decision-making.
4. Data Collection & Impact Reporting
Collect, collate, analyse, and share both qualitative and quantitative data to measure and showcase the programme’s impact.
Ensure evaluation forms are completed and returned for each session/event, contributing to learning and development needs analysis based on feedback.
Support the CWB Programme Manager in preparing regular and ad-hoc reports and maintaining accurate records of data collection methods and analysis techniques for future reference.
Adhere to data privacy, confidentiality, and security standards in managing sensitive programme information.
5. Stakeholder & Partner Management
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with external training providers and partners.
Coordinate the work and meetings of programme stakeholders and partners, including minute-taking and maintaining positive relationships with the Communications team.
Gather partner agreements, consultancy agreements, and contracts, working with Agbero Programme Manager and finance to issue invoices and chase outstanding payments.
6. Financial & Resource Management
Raise purchase requisition orders, track payments for training providers, and ensure timely processing of payments.
Manage and maintain the programme’s training calendar, ensuring full completion within targeted timescales and timely updates to the Programme Management team.
7. Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance
Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.
Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.
Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information.
8. General
To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.
To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.
To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.
Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Burkina Faso Contract:Two-year fixed term contract (renewable) Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role Finance Support and Service Officer
Sightsavers are excited to be recruiting a new team member to join their Burkina Faso country office. The Finance Support and Services Officer provides finance management support for the Country Office under the leadership of Finance Support and Service Manager.
Knowledge, skills and experience
In collaboration with colleagues the Finance Support and Service Officer will continually ensure quality and consistency of financial management in the country office. They will support the development of solutions to financial and support related problems, assist in the monitoring of country resource management and identify any risks or issues to the Programme Manager.
The post-holder will ensure financial management and risk mitigation are compliant with local regulations and adhere to the organisational Financial Framework by implementing financial controls, planning and budgeting. The role will lead support services for the country office by managing logistics of procurement supplies, manage payroll and work with programme and finance teams to review programme/project reports, planning and analysis, auditing of funds provided and grant management reporting.
The preferred candidate will have a relevant professional accounting qualification and a degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting or related field. Previous experience working in an INGO environment is desirable, with experience of audit and government organisations being an advantage. A background in financial management is required, as are budget and data analysis skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Fluency/strong written and spoken English and French and current and ongoing right to work in Burkina Faso required.
The Finance Support and Services Officer is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the job description for full details.
The deadline to apply is 9 December 2024 23.30pm GMT UK.
The interview process will be in two stages. The first stage will be a written task at the Sightsavers country office in Burkina Faso, last up to two hours. Successful candidates at this stage will then be invited to an on-site interview at the country office, lasting up to one (1) hour.
We intend to conduct interviews week commencing 16 December 2024 onwards.
To apply please simply use the link provided. Please apply in English. We are particularly interested to understand your reasons for wanting to work with Sightsavers.
As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.