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- 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.
JOB PURPOSE
The Administrative Assistant role provides a range of proactive administrative support to the Director of Fundraising of UK for UNHCR, as well as to the wider fundraising team. This role is therefore a key support in growing funding for refugees and displaced communities.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES
- Proactively manages the Fundraising Director’s calendar: scheduling and rearranging internal and external meetings and liaising with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Helps schedule meetings for the various fundraising teams.
- Books meeting rooms for internal and external meetings, ensuring any required technology is set up.
- Ensures briefings for Director of Fundraising are received in advance of meetings.
- Registers in-person external guests to the office and ensures they are welcomed.
- Books travel arrangements for the Director of Fundraising and heads of fundraising.
- Minutes meetings, including documenting and sending out summary of decisions made and next steps from internal meetings.
- Updates partner information in our database (Salesforce).
- Maintains files and records on SharePoint.
- Manages invites and guestlists for donor events.
- Leads on organising logistics for twice annual fundraising all staff strategy away days.
- Coordinates with colleagues to secure content and information for donor materials (newsletters, proposals, reports).
- Helps create template documents for donors (for example, thank you emails/letters).
- Collates documentation for purchase orders and invoices.
- Builds and manages positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identifies any administrative processes that could be simplified or made more efficient.
- Appropriately manages any confidential information.
- Supports other directors and fundraising colleagues on administrative activities.
- Performs other appropriate tasks or duties as required.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Previous experience in an administrative role.
- Previous experience with diary management.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office platforms: including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Understanding of a fundraising department.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 16th December 2024
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.
We are looking for a compassionate, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide tailored person-centred support to a caseload of formerly homeless individuals known as “Companions” especially to those who are struggling with substance misuse. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to identify and promptly address risks or safeguarding concerns. Empathy, attentive listening, and strong verbal communication skills are also key requirements.
The successful candidate will understand that many people with experience of homelessness can also be trying to navigate other complex needs. The purpose of the Project worker is to provide a person-centred support to a caseload of Companions in particular to those who are experiencing difficulty in maintaining their tenancy due to their experiences and relationship with substances, including alcohol.
Proficiency with IT and the ability to maintain up do date records in our database are necessary.
If you have the relevant personal qualities, experience, skills, enthusiasm and a positive “can do” attitude and would relish the chance to work in this dynamic, progressive, and successful charity, we would like to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do and a social enterprise that has an exciting future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Moodle Developer
Hours: A minimum of 28 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract until the end of July 2025, with potential for further work subject to funding.
Salary: £25,767 (pro rata)
Responsible to: Workplace Wellbeing Training Lead
Location: Remote from home (or a mix of office and home if local to Lancashire) – travel to Lancashire will be required for around 6 days per year to attend in person team days, therefore, the candidate must be UK based.
Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities?
This is an exciting new role, helping Lancashire Mind develop and expand their Learning Management System (LMS) to support development of their own eLearning products and that of their LMS tenants.
You will work closely with the existing team to create interactive learning experiences to support professionals and members of the community learn more about how to support their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.
We are looking for someone who is keen to build relationships with partner organisations and local businesses to understand their needs and develop Moodle products themed around the needs of their teams, which will include emotional wellbeing and mental health. You will be working closely with Lancashire Mind team members; therefore, knowledge of mental health and wellbeing is not essential.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between Xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9:00am on Thursday the 12th of December 2024
Interviews will be held on the 7th of January 2025 so 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.
The purpose of this role is to support the Corporate Development team administratively in maintaining existing relationships and developing membership, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities. The Corporate Development Administrator provides essential and proactive support to the corporate team in our efforts to raise annual budget targets, through the smooth running of our administration and finance processes.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Good experience in an office administration role providing support to a team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- Exemplary customer service skills in a busy environment and dealing positively with stakeholders to support their needs.
- Highly literate and numerate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office as well as customer database tools (for example Tessitura or similar).
- Strong time management skills and keen attention to detail especially when working with finance and expenses.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 16th December 2024 at 10:00am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part time - 3 days - 8 weeks annual leave
£27,578 - £31,146 FTE
Hybrid and flexible working
Travel across Cumbria
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Company sick pay, maternity/paternity support and carers leave, 4 % employer pension contribution,
Safety Net is a charity supporting the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria.
We offer free advice, support, counselling, therapy and group work to adults, children and young people, who have been affected by abuse and trauma and provide trauma-informed care through a range of services designed to foster recovery and empowerment.
We are looking for an experienced (minimum 2 years) and proactive Volunteer and Community Engagement Co-ordinator who can successfully grow and take ownership of our volunteer program.
You will be adept and motivated about working with and onboarding volunteers and at building relationships with other organisations, community groups, and networks to enhance the volunteer program's reach and impact, ensuring a high standard of support for our clients in our communities.
Key outcomes of the role are:
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Proactive oversight of recruitment, management, and support of volunteers across Cumbria.
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Effective organisation of volunteer-led activities such as craft groups and peer support sessions, ensuring activities align with our approach, representing us professionally and in an engaging manner in our communities.
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Successful coordination of volunteer training, databases, and supporting the Heads of Service by providing accurate and timely reports for funding bids.
You will have skill set and be adept at recruitment onboarding and support of a volunteer programme and volunteers and a great problem solver and people person. The role requires appropriately developed ICT and communication skills.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 10th December 2024
Interview to be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024 in person at our Carlisle Headquarters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
To provide health and safety monitoring support to the housing team. This will include maintaining and updating local and central health and safety records and carrying out local health and safety inspections and checks using CIHA’s standard recording processes. Ensure tenants understand their health and safety obligations and support housing officers to take enforcement action as necessary.
Our Organisation
Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About BDCA: BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community” and over the past two decades we renovated four previously dead, disused spaces into lively local hubs. From these venues, our diverse team of locally-based staff and volunteers deliver targeted activities for people of every generation from children and their parents, young people and elders too. We also run programmes providing accessible sports, healthy food, poverty support and volunteering. Across all these projects, our mission is to break down barriers, bring people together and build people up.
Job Aim:To work with the Youth Project Coordinator to provide a fun, engaging and exciting programme of activities for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse E6 area within the London Borough of Newham. You will assist in delivering against the partnerships successful EMPOWER youth services commissioning bid to Newham Council. The service provides 10 weekly universal activities across East Ham over 49 weeks of the year for young people aged 9-19 including:
- Three outdoor MUGA sports sessions per week.
- Three youth hub session per week which includes branched off projects such as Junior Gym, screen acting, Muay Thai, healthy cookery sessions, calming crafts and sports.
- EKO Pathways after school delivery sessions, helping to support children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
- Outdoor parks MUGA session
- Year-round trips and residentials
- Youth Theatre
- Delivery of three-week summer holiday scheme which involves volunteering placement with accredited Sports Leadership Award for 30 participants and employment for additional young people. This includes Stepping Up life skills training and social action campaign planning workshops.
You will be part of a team of people who are passionate about BDCA’s values of: INCLUDING all local young people by welcoming them into safe spaces and positively engaging with those who often get left out. CELEBRATING their creativity and skills so they have confidence and support to thrive despite their challenges. EMPOWERING them to step up and speak out as local leaders who make positive change in our community and beyond.
Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV and covering letter (maximum 2 page). Ensure that your letter includes:
-demonstration of how your skills align with the Job Description
-how you are able to fulfil all the Person Specification criteria
-why you are interested in applying for the role.
Application deadline: There is no application deadline, we will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working in an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
We are looking for a Service Administrator
Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 per annum
Work Location: Based at one of the Advance Women’s Centres (West, North or East London)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.
The role:
In your role as the Service Administrator, you will be working with a team of Community Keyworkers, who cover a range of designated North, East and West London boroughs. The Minerva service provides holistic one to one community support and advocacy services to women who are being supervised by the National Probation Service (NPS) and your role will be to ensure the smooth running of this essential service.
What you will bring:
The successful candidate will be a skilled administrator, who can work efficiently to tight deadlines and under pressure. They will have strong interpersonal communication skills, working with a team geographically spread across London and handling referrals from external stakeholders, allocating them accordingly.
In short, you will have:
- Experience of office management, co-ordination, and administrative skills
- A relevant qualification or comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Access
- Knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending, both in and out of the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of maintaining case management systems, data systems and producing regular monitoring reports
- Experience of multi-tasking and prioritising, remaining calm under pressure or in stressful environments
What we offer:
- 30 days holiday plus public holidays pro rata, and a day off for International Women’s Day
- Pension scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff away days
In addition to the great benefits listed above, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience and grow your career
Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career by managing impactful partnerships and raising vital funds to support St Mungo’s mission to end homelessness?
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to join our high-performing Corporate Partnerships team, managing a portfolio of corporate partners giving significant support to fund essential services. You’ll focus on cultivating, growing, and renewing partnerships, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth supporter experience and contribute to the ambitious fundraising goals of St Mungo’s.
The role of Corporate Partnerships Coordinator (Account Management) offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, with ample support to develop your skills and make a real impact on the lives of the people we serve.
In this role, you will:
- Proactively manage a portfolio of corporate partners, aiming to exceed fundraising targets.
- Lead the delivery of partnerships by coordinating with internal teams and building strong relationships with corporate contacts.
- Develop consistent account management plans and provide partners with compelling impact reports.
- Work with teams across St Mungo’s to create engagement opportunities for partners and advance St Mungo’s objectives.
- Follow fundraising best practices, adhere to St Mungo’s policies, and contribute to a supportive team culture.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach, and a passion for making a difference. Whether you’re seasoned in account management or have experience in a fundraising environment, you’ll thrive in this role if you can demonstrate:
- Proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate accounts, ideally within a fundraising context.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
- Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office and databases such as Raiser’s Edge.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 4 December 2024
Interview and assessments on: 16-17 December 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The Vacancy:
RBLI Charity supports disadvantaged Forces veterans from all over the UK in a dynamic Village HQ, and through an award-winning national employability programme called Lifeworks which reaches unemployed veterans all over the UK.
At this time RBLI is undertaking an ambitious appeal to develop Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Co. (BBMC) one of the largest social enterprise operations in the UK. The role is a key driving force within RBLI’s big gifts function. To support this £12.5m campaign RBLI is looking for an experienced prospect researcher with strong event experience.
RBLI’s Village and social enterprise factory are memorable places to visit and this is transformative for our relationships with our supporters and customers. Meeting staff and residents brings to life what their donations will be able to achieve. It is important for the Fundraising and BBMC teams to host supporters and customers both current and potential. Our visitors also include senior military personnel and dignitaries.
The postholder will work closely with senior stakeholders internally and externally and will take the lead in ensuring events and charity visits run smoothly and achieve their goals.
The company:
Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is a national charity that has been helping those in need for over 100 years, providing support to the Armed Forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed.
Each RBLI division offers a service to help veterans live an independent life with whatever support they require resulting in the successful delivery of a full-care pathway on-site to help veterans of any age or background from across the three services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Actors’ Benevolent Fund supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need, and in 2023 we spent over £2.1M on charitable support. Our bold new Acting for Impact strategy seeks to increase the charity’s reach and impact within the performing arts community, helping many more people and expanding the range of support to result in meaningful and sustainable change. It is an exciting time to be joining the charity, with a new Board of Trustees and the opportunity to make a real difference to a community dedicated to bringing so much meaning and inspiration to others.
This Grants and Services Officer post will be key to supporting the charity to achieve those ambitions. You will work directly with our beneficiaries to deliver support, including grantmaking and developing support networks for individuals through signposting and cross-agency working. Alongside this, you will lead on the development of digital tools and resources for our community, contribute to research and evaluation projects to inform that development, and develop referral routes and relationships with other organisations.
We are looking for someone with experience of grantmaking, knowledge of the state benefits system and able to develop support packages for clients which are responsive to individual needs. Activities also include service design, development and project management. Working as part of a small, friendly team you will need to be able to take an adaptable approach to manage competing priorities. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients, and work collaboratively with colleagues internally and externally.
This role is based at our office in central London, with some flexible working. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the points contained within the person specification.
The application deadline is midnight on Monday 2nd December, and interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th December at our offices in Adam Street, central London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Surrey Community Action exists to support Surrey’s voluntary sector, the diverse communities of Surrey, and other organisations who seek to work with both. We do this in three main ways:
- Advocacy and Representation - ensuring that non-voluntary sector stakeholders understand the value of our sector and how to work together to achieve shared objectives.
- Services to the Voluntary Sector - providing services to Surrey’s voluntary sector that increase their effectiveness or fill gaps in their capability, capacity, and resilience.
- Services to the Surrey’s Communities - providing services directly to Surrey’s communities that support community action and address unsupported needs.
Much of our work is with other community organisations, including community building management groups, voluntary car scheme organisers, councils, and others, but we also run projects and activities targeted at individuals within communities, such as fuel poverty advice, and support to Surrey’s Gypsy and Travellers.
We have some income generating services, predominantly to other voluntary sector organisations. We seek to offer excellent service to our clients, whether managing payroll, conducting DBS checks or delivering training and events.
We also manage the “Astolat” charity offices, providing high quality office accommodation and support to eight other VCFS organisations.
About The Role
To realise our ambitions to provide the best possible support to Surrey’s communities and voluntary sector, we are looking for a Head of Communities and Development that can:
- Help us secure funding for Surrey Community Action’s core activities and projects.
- Develop, support, and inspire a team of project officers to deliver our projects and activities.
- Contribute to the running of the organisation as part of the management team.
- Create and develop projects and services that meet unmet needs in Surrey
- Develop themselves and their role to make an even bigger difference to the people and organisations we support.
Securing Funding
You will help us secure funding for Surrey Community Action’s core activities and projects, working with all staff to prepare high quality funding proposals to Local Authorities, trusts, grant giving bodies, corporate partners and major donors. You will also lead on negotiating renewals of funding and maintaining good working relationships with current commissioners and funders.
You will be comfortable working in collaboration with partners from across the voluntary and statutory sectors, always focusing on making the biggest difference to the people of Surrey.
Leadership and line management
This role looks after some of our community project officers who in turn provide information, advice, guidance, and support to a diverse range of stakeholders, including community buildings, rural housing enablers, Good Neighbours Schemes, Community Champions, Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities, and people in fuel poverty.
You will provide effective line management to our community project officers, focusing on developing them to excel in their roles and broaden their skills, making sure to lead by example and develop yourself alongside them.
Running the Charity
You will form an integral part of the management team, working in tandem with the Chief Executive, management team and Board of Trustees, supporting the charity in strategic leadership, performance management and development our projects and services.
Develop new projects and services
To succeed in this role, you will need to have or build a deep understanding of Surrey’s voluntary sector and communities. You may design and conduct consultations and market research to deepen your knowledge and share it with peers and other stakeholders in ways tailored to our audiences.
The environment in Surrey is complex and changeable, so we are looking for someone who can flex themselves and this role so that Surrey Community Action can do better every day, who can recognise ways we can improve and provide even better support to our stakeholders, from local authorities, to charities and community groups, to individuals in need.
About You
We are looking for someone with passion, drive, and an ambition to improve the lives of all people and communities in Surrey either directly or by ensuring Surrey’s voluntary sector survives and thrives.
We want Surrey Community Action to reflect the diversity of the individuals, communities, and voluntary sector we serve so encourage applications from anyone who believes they can carry out the job description.
There are some things that will make you stand out, but even if you do not match all the criteria below, we still want to hear about you and what you can offer:
- Ideally, you will have demonstrable success of fundraising in the charity sector, particularly from grants making trusts, and you would have experience of working and negotiating with Local Authorities.
- You will be a strong line manager with experience of mentoring and developing staff.
- You will have solid IT skills including Office applications and databases.
- You will be able to communicate across a wide range of audiences, from senior local authority leaders, to community group trustees, from grant making trusts, to charity peers, and do so online and face-to-face.
- This is a complex role, so you will have the ability to plan, balance and manage multiple priorities – with support from the CEO and your colleagues.
- You might not have a background in the voluntary sector but will be willing to learn.
- You should have good financial literacy, including setting budgets and core cost recovery
- Above all, we are looking for someone with the potential to help make Surrey Community Action a stronger organisation able to make an even bigger difference to those we support.
The Nuts and Bolts
Our offices are in Burpham, Surrey (GU4 7HL). This role can be delivered from the office, or as a hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office per week.
You will report directly to the Chief Executive and be responsible for 5-6 project officers. You will be an equal part of our small management team and contribute to our trustee board meetings.
We are committed to continued professional development and will support you to develop your skills even further.
You may have to travel across Surrey and sometimes beyond, so access to transport would be an advantage where public transport is not an option (we can support you into Access to Work scheme as needed).
This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), but that time can be flexible to accommodate family and caring commitments.
The salary for this post is £40,000 and we also offer:
- Flexible working
- 5% employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid volunteering leave
- Free on-site parking
- 25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays
Please provide an up-to-date CV, with a covering statement outlining how you think you meet the criteria of the role and what else you would bring to Surrey Community Action that makes you stand out. It will make our job easier if you clearly link your skills and experience to the individual bullet points in the “About You” section of the job details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Digital, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. You will join us on a full time basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary.
Coeliac UK represents over 60,000 members providing information and support to those affected by coeliac disease or following a gluten free diet. We also campaign on behalf of all those living with coeliac disease and undertake research into the causes of the disease.
The Head of Digital role:
The Head of Digital is responsible for the development and oversight of Coeliac UK’s digital channels and underpinning systems. This is a combination of a strategic, technical and management role including responsibility for web, email and app in the main plus input into CRM and social media. The overall aim is to deliver a best practice digital experience for internal and external stakeholders that will support Coeliac UK’s strategy.
Key responsibilities of the Head of Digital:
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Working with the Director of Marketing & Digital to develop and lead the digital solutions across the organisation and deliver the existing road map including:
- Completing the creation of a new website that is currently part way through being built (WordPress) and manage both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
- Developing, enhancing and streamlining the user experience, both for external users (eg. donors, members, health care professionals) and internal users (eg. management of workflows, CRM) spanning across the key areas of website, app, email and CRM
- Devising a strategy for the future development of our Live Well Gluten Free app and see through the implementation with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers - Maintaining and developing existing website until the new website is launched July 2025
- Providing best practice guidance to the organisation on digital execution, including user experience, SEO and content optimisation plus digital strategy for emails and other comms
- Providing regular and exceptional reporting on the key metrics for the digital channels, including a weekly dashboard
- Directly project managing key digital developments including testing and quality control
- Managing third party service providers ensuring value for money and compliance to SLAs
- Responding to, and troubleshoot, all digital systems issues managing supplier ticketing systems
- Monitoring website security and take responsibility for actions required for any digital security breaches
- Conducting content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the Head of Digital:
- Experience of department or large project management, including people and budget management
- Minimum seven years’ experience in a similar role
- Minimum two years’ experience of CRM/database management
- Expert in content management systems and have extensive experience in developing user journeys, optimising user experience and delivering multi variate testing
- Good knowledge and understanding of W3C Web standards and accessibility
- Excellent general IT skills, with use of MS project, and MS Visio desirable
- Use of collaborative working portals eg monday.com; Microsoft Teams etc
- HTML/CSS and Workbooks knowledge is advantageous but not essential
- A great understanding of SEO and the impact of actions on search visibility
If you would like to be considered as our Head of Digital, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Delivery Assistant to directly support one of our Caseworkers by providing administrative support and assistance, working 15 hours per week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
Due to the requirements of the role, you will be required to work from the Southampton office for all shifts.
As a Service Delivery Assistant you will:
- Assist the caseworker in answering the telephone and contacting clients as required
- Update and maintain manual and computerised database and case management systems and records in accordance with the service's internal policies/procedures and organisational standards
- Assist the caseworker with navigation around the building, including greeting outside the entrance and escorting to desk.
- Communicate with victim's in a written format, including text, email and letter under the guidance of the caseworker.
You will need:
- Effective verbal/written communication and numerical skills.
- Excellent IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
- Excellent record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.
- Experience of working in a client focused service area or setting.
- Understanding and knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.