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Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life? Do you have the commitment, enthusiasm and resilience needed, to work with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities? If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you. SHP Islington Complex Needs services have a full time Project Worker Complex Needs position (Milton House) and a part-time Project Worker Complex Needs (Ashley Road) position available.

About the role:

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 10,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated staff members for our Complex Needs Accommodation Service. The role will require you to work alongside the Regional Services Manager , to provide a high level of support to these clients at our Ashley Road and Milton House projects.

You will be in a specialist role designed to work with people with complex support needs relating to: mental ill health, physical health & substance use needs. You will also play a key part in reducing the risk of re-offending, liaising with external professionals, preventing homelessness and promoting the independence and social inclusion of these clients.

The working rota for this post is Monday - Friday. (no weekend shifts) and a mixture of earlies (8am - 3.30pm) & lates (3pm - 10.30pm)

About you:

• Previous experience of working with people with complex support needs.
• Ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes utilising your knowledge of the health, social care and criminal justice sector.   
• A flexible, innovative and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage and challenging client group, is also required.

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 info:

Please note: We are interviewing candidates as applications are received, therefore please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered. We reserve the right to close the advert before any specified closing date if we fill the vacancies before then.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Reporting to: Senior Volunteer Programme Manager 

Location: Remote-based with regular travel to London for events and meetings 

Working pattern: 35 hours per week, five days per week 

Are you passionate about building impactful relationships?Do you want to help connect the UK non-profit sector with the media industry to strengthen the voices of underrepresented communities?

As a Volunteer Programme Coordinator at Media Trust, you'll play a key role in Media Trust's mission to connect charities with skilled media professionals. You will play a crucial role in driving the success of our online Volunteer Platform, where we match charities seeking pro bono support with skilled media industry volunteers looking to give back. You'll build meaningful relationships with both groups, facilitate impactful collaborations and create a vibrant community of volunteers and charities. You will provide communications and administrative support for the platform, ensure a seamless matching process and support the partnerships we create to thrive. This role is perfect for a passionate and organised individual with a proven track record in volunteer management, community engagement and delivering successful events. 

You will be part of the Volunteering and Events team, reporting to the Senior Volunteer Programme Manager, while working closely with the Head of Engagement & Events, Events Manager and the Digital and Marketing teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Volunteer Platform Management:

• Review and process online applications from charities seeking support and volunteers offering their skills 

• Facilitate successful matches aligning the skills and interests of volunteers with the communications needs of the charities

• Support and communicate with platform users, addressing enquiries and troubleshooting issues 

• Track and maintain accurate records of volunteer activity and engagement on the platform and ensure all data is captured accurately in Salesforce 

• Analyse data to evaluate the platform's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement, usage, match outcomes and impact on external stakeholders 

• Collaborate with the Digital team to share insights and contribute to the platform's ongoing development

• Assist the Marketing team with promotional materials around volunteer opportunities and raise awareness of the platform

• Volunteer Engagement and Community Building:

• Create and maintain a welcoming and supportive volunteer community, facilitating networking and skills-sharing

• Develop strong relationships with charities to understand their evolving needs. Use these insights to inform our volunteering strategy for support

• Create and deliver content, resources, and events (in-person and online) tailored to the specific needs of both volunteers and charities, driving engagement, connection and retention

• Volunteer Event Support:

• Support Media Trust’s busy calendar of industry-facing events, from pre-event planning including charity outreach, to managing event logistics and attendee communications post-event  

• Support Media Trust’s charity programmes where necessary 

• Additional Responsibilities: 

• Ensure KPIs and all data are tracked and logged correctly on Salesforce for the Volunteering and Events team, including any programme activity 

• Manage volunteering enquiries received through our central email address, responding to questions related to the platform and other volunteering opportunities at Media Trust. Proactively signpost volunteers and charities to the appropriate resources and teams within the organisation to ensure their needs are met. 

Essential Skills: 

• At least two years of experience in project/programme coordination in the charity sector, communications industry or related fields 

• Experience of organising training or events (both in-person and online) 

• Training delivery experience or workshop facilitation skills would be a plus 

• Proficiency in data management and analysis 

• Experience using Salesforce or a similar database 

• Excellent customer service and communication skills 

• Excellent prioritisation skills with an ability to work across multiple teams and projects simultaneously 

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines 

• A passion for building the capacity of charities and communities, driving social change, and/or volunteering 

• An understanding of and experience in media, digital, communications and/or campaigning 

• Commitment to equal opportunities and the values of Media Trust. 

Please note: This job description guides the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your employment contract and may change to reflect changing circumstances.

Working at Media Trust  

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other to achieve our vision of a more representative media and equal society where everyone has a voice. We are looking for motivated, agile, and value-driven people to join our team.  In return we offer: 

• Remote working with a monthly co-working allowance   

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  

• Flexible First employer  

• Opportunity to work flexible hours  

• Pension contributions   

• 2 volunteer days each year    

• Opportunity to attend up to two Media Trust Open Courses each year at no cost to you 

We are seeking an experienced and qualified individual to take on the pivotal role of Finance Officer. This is a cornerstone position within the organisation demanding a proactive and visionary applicant.

Please apply if you have previous accounts experience, working with CRM databases, PL,SL, Cash Book, and Sage 200. You will have a positive, and  a ‘can-do’ attitude, be organised, and detail oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary: £31,500 per annum

Hours: 35 hrs FTE

Place of work: Hybrid/Hatfield, Herts (minimum of 1 day per week in the office)

Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

About you

Are you an experienced and self-motivated Finance professional with a knack for turning complex numbers into easily understandable insights? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Strong Excel skills are a must, as well as the ability to manage your workload efficiently, meeting tight deadlines, and handling competing priorities with ease.

Your collaborative approach will be evident as you work closely with fellow staff members, creating a positive and supportive team environment. While experience in a similar role is essential, knowledge of not-for-profit organisations and SORP would be a bonus.

Familiarity with SAGE 200 and up-to-date knowledge of charity tax rules, including gift aid and VAT partial exemptions, will be advantageous in this role but is not essential.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic finance team, contributing to a meaningful cause in a collaborative atmosphere, we invite you to apply now! Take the next step in your career and join us as our Finance Officer. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.

If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Raji Arulkumar – Recruiting Manager at the email supplied within the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Monday 26th August 9.00am

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement. Applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant’s residence in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

Age UK Westminster (AUKW) is the leading charity for older people in the City of Westminster supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including, loneliness, isolation or poverty, by delivering vital advice, befriending, group activities, digital inclusion and practical services to thousands of older people.

Join our senior management team at Age UK Westminster as the Head of Services. We seek a dynamic and innovative leader to further our progress in supporting older people.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic planning and service development, as well as fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, including statutory bodies.

Essential qualifications include strong staff management and project development experience, knowledge of older people’s services, adeptness in external liaison and quality assurance, and excellent communication skills.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience we need, we would love to hear from you.

Marketing and Communications Executive

Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)

Up to £29,500 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Marketing and Communications Executive.

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating communications and strategies and campaigns and creating vibrant content that’s really focused on Rainbow Trust’s target audiences.

The post holder will work collaboratively across the Fundraising and Engagement team to support with the creation of news stories, press releases, blogs, campaign copy or email newsletters, website pages, social media posts.

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced Marketing and Communications professional – you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others

• Poised and outgoing – you are enthusiastic, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and working with others . You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships

• A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for achievement – you are comfortable working under pressure to complete tasks on time.

• A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will ensure the family stories and voices are heard to key audiences and channels in all sections of the community, including media.

• Confident use of Content Management Systems and other databases– you have an imaginative and creative working style

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Time off in lieu
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
• A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application meets the criteria set and should be considered above others to us via the link.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Job Description

As the Trust and Programme Officer at Temwa, your time will be split across both fundraising and programmes. You will help oversee Trust and Foundation fundraising through grant proposal research, preparation and submission, as well as support project management through project development, reporting and monitoring. You will report directly to the Fundraising and Development Manager as well as being accountable to the Programme Quality Advisor.

About Temwa

Temwa is a Bristol-based charity committed to empowering remote communities in Northern Malawi. Our goal is to harness the power of bringing communities together to support community-led development. We partner with hard-to-reach communities in Malawi, empowering local people to end poverty and transform their own futures. At the same time, we inspire local communities in the UK to come together to help bring about this change. We have been working in Northern Malawi for over 20 years, and our work currently includes sustainable agriculture, forestry, health and education programmes.

Principles of Temwa

• Community-driven – Temwa’s decisions are made by the community

• Working towards long-term self-reliance

• Commitment to sustainable development

• Belief in inclusive communities

• Working together with integrity, openness, mutual accountability, and professionalism

We have a highly skilled team of 27 full-time employees in Malawi implementing this work, based out of two offices in the Northern Region. Our UK office in Bristol comprises a small fundraising and operations team of seven staff (two team members are full-time, all other team members are part-time), 3-5 regular volunteers and interns, and a wider family of volunteers and supporters.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Trust and Foundation Fundraising (60%)

• Researching and maintaining a database of trusts and foundations in the UK and overseas to which Temwa could apply for funding 

•  Fostering long-term relationships with current donors for repeat funding

• Creating and submitting trust and foundation proposals for Temwa’s projects, growing the organisation’s trusts and foundation portfolio of support

•  Identifying large or institutional funding opportunities for Temwa

•  Working to form strategic partnerships with relevant organisations and agencies

•  Developing the organisation’s case for support and proposal templates for all projects

•  Ongoing management of a portfolio of charitable trusts and grant-making bodies

Programmes (40%)

• Supporting with project development and budgeting

• Monitoring progress of projects against targets

• Reviewing internal reports and leading on all donor reports

•  Liaising with the Malawi office on programme queries related to UK fundraising and communications 

• Assisting with the implementation of agreed programme management systems, including the development of logical frameworks. 

Other (ad-hoc)

• Other ad hoc responsibilities to support with fundraising events when required

• Representing Temwa at events and networking meetings as required

Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements:

The ideal applicant would have the following attributes:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Experience of trust and grant fundraising with proven track record of securing income against set targets

• Knowledge and experience of writing compelling and persuasive fundraising applications/reports 

• Experience working on any development project

• Experience of researching trusts and foundations

• Experience of building good relationships with staff, external funding bodies and supporters

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail

• Ability to work with competing priorities to tight deadlines and submit information on tim

• Highly proficient in the use of Google Workspace and MS Office, particularly Excel 

• An understanding and empathy for development work

Further strengthening the application would be

• Experience of project management

• Experience of institutional fundraising

• Experience of working for an international development charity

• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation 

• Experience of project budgeting

If you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others, you could be just what we're looking for.

As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse.  You will have your own caseload, working as part of our team and alongside other social care services to identify how we can help.  You will develop plans with your clients to help them get their lives back to where they want them to be.

We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.

There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners. 

If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.

Wigan and Leigh is an integrated drug and alcohol service, delivering an asset based community approach to treatment. We specialise in harm reduction and needle syringe provision, psycho social interventions, opioid substitution treatment, referral to detox and community interventions.

Wigan and Leigh are recruiting for 2 permanent Criminal Justice Recovery Workers providing interventions for people who have involvement with the criminal justice system. The CJIT Team works collaboratively with other services including probation & prison service. You will have experience of working in a health social care/substance misuse setting, working with complex clients.

We are looking for a positive and motivated candidate who is able to communicate with a wide range of other professionals and in different settings. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management and caseload management skills including risk assessments, care plans and PSI interventions.

About this job

You will work as part of a team with the aims of:

• understanding your clients 
• keeping them safe
• creating a plan they can achieve with your support
• checking in with them and reviewing their progress
• keeping accurate and timely records of your contact with them
• working effectively with other social care providers e.g. Housing, to cover all aspects of their successful recovery 
• continuously learning and reflecting to improve the outcomes for your clients
• supporting your colleagues across the service to deliver excellent care

Please note that the salary is dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have attained ONC/NVQ level 3 or be willing to achieve this within 12 months
• have some experience of working in a health, social care or related setting
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work 
• have good oral and written communication skills
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• be organised and able to manage your time effectively
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion
• be happy to support other With You locations when needed

You will also need to meet our safeguarding requirements of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Desirable Skills

We'll give your application priority if you:

• have previous experience of working with people who misuse substances 
• knowledge of health and safety, including assessing client in high-risk situations 

About Company

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

We Are With You.

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans.

St Michael’s Church, Chester Square is a collective of passionate worshippers and a warm sense of community, located a short walk from Victoria in central London.

We are looking for an Operations Director with enthusiasm, experience and a strong, personal Christian faith to lead the office team.

There is flexibility, we will consider applicants wishing to work part-time or full-time. If you wish to explore this, please mention it in your application.

The Responsibilities

You would carry ultimate oversight of, and responsibility for, St Michael’s administrative operations and infrastructure. In more detail, this includes:

1. Leadership Team Support and Planning Your expertise and thinking will shape how the vision becomes reality, proposing creative ways to move the church forward and advising the leadership of the deliverability of ideas. You’ll have oversight of the central calendar, facilitating forward planning – this will involve organising pastoral staff and operations staff meetings and advising in resource distribution across St Michael’s ministries and events. You will attend PCC and committee meetings (e.g. Finance), aiding in the planning and running of these meetings while contributing from an operations perspective. You’ll also work closely with the leadership team on longer term planning, for example, investigating future ventures and new ministry initiatives.

2. Management of the Operations Team

• The Operations team will all report to you, and you’ll be responsible for their deployment, welfare and training

• You’ll be the key communication link between the vision of the pastoral staff and the operations team. Management experience is a must

3. Finances

• Working alongside the Treasurer, leadership and finance teams to develop the annual budget

• Coordinating annual reports and accounts with the leadership and finance teams

• Contributing to strategy for increasing church’s income and stewarding its resources wisely

• Developing robust systems of financial policy and procedure (in consultation with the treasurer) 

See attachment for further responsibilities and details 

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 9th August 2024.

Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Edinburgh & East Scotland. Based at home, situated in the region to regularly travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa FTE

An opportunity to provides practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease.
You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.

This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover (as part of a team) some of the main renal unit and satellite dialysis units across Dundee, Perth, Kirkcaldy, Lothian, Borders & Lanarkshire, and regular travel and attendance is expected to some sites.

We are recruiting for Full or Part time hours up to 35 hour per week to cover these areas – please advise in your application how many hours per week you are seeking and your preferred working pattern (35 hour is full time).

Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service

To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking a Research Funding Assistant to join our Research Funding team, providing key support in the delivery of the Small Research Grants, and working in collaboration with the Events team to deliver their annual Conferences scheme.

The Role

The Research Funding Assistant will provide administrative support to the portfolio of funding schemes with specific responsibility for the BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants. This is a joint role, supporting the Events team with their annual schemes, in particular the British Academy Conferences Scheme.

Some of the main duties of the assistant include, but are not limited to advising applicants, award-holders, and assessors, coordinating Flexi-Grant, monitoring and reporting of award outcomes, producing statistics and summary reports, and the maintenance of effective information databases.

About the Academy

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,400 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engages the public with fresh thinking and debates, and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.

The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing, Development, Policy, Research, and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.

Working at the Academy

Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow.

Terms and Conditions

The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy, 34 days’ annual leave plus, Bank Holidays' a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.

How to Apply

To apply, and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please follow the link to access the Applied recruitment platform.

Applications must be received no later than 1200 noon on Wednesday, 14 August.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and make a real difference to communities and the environment? We’re seeking a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Corporate Partnerships Team as a Corporate Partnerships Assistant.

About Us:
CleanupUK is a charity dedicated to transforming communities by bringing people together to create cleaner and healthier environments by tackling litter in urban and rural areas. We unite volunteers, enhance communities and protect the environment.

The Role:
We’re seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join us in this pivotal role, where you'll be instrumental in propelling our thriving corporate partnerships team to even greater success! In this exciting new role, you will be supporting with corporate events coordination (for some well-known corporates), business development and administration.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Corporate Events Coordination: Plan and manage litter-picking sessions, including location scouting, gaining relevant permissions, coordinating events on the day (on average 4 days a month) and equipment handling.
• Support with Business Development and delivery: Create engaging social media content, handle data collection and research and maintain strong corporate relationships.
• General Administration: Organise event documentation, manage photos and keep data accurate and up-to-date.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

· Strong attention to detail, with a proven track record of managing a busy and varied workload

· A confident communicator, who can interact with people at all levels, including possessing effective writing skills

· Flexible and reliable with good time-keeping skills

· A positive, energetic self-starter

· Be based in London and able to travel and stay overnight when required

Desirable:

· A passion for environmental issues

· Experience in an administrator, assistant, event assistant role or similar

· A driving licence

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in developing sustainable corporate relationships and securing vital funds for our charity.
• Grow Your Skills: Gain experience in the charity sector, event coordination, business development and project management.
• Join a Passionate Team: Work with a dedicated group committed to creating cleaner and healthier spaces for everyone.

Apply Now:
Ready to make a tangible impact? Please read the full job description then upload your CV and cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) via this website by 25th August 2024. *Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in so please apply as soon as possible.*

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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

We are looking to recruit an Event Administrator to support the organisation and delivery of FIGO events – including the biennial FIGO World Congress, online and regional events, webinars and internal FIGO events – through the provision of timely and accurate administrative and logistical support. 

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification).   

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are an equal pay champion and we don't ask salary history.  

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 with 'blended / hybrid working' i.e. with combined office and remote working. 

About the role

The Wilder Communities Officer will inspire and support community-led action for wildlife and empower local people to create more wildlife rich spaces on their doorstep.  Working with colleagues across the Trust, the officer will help to build a wilder future through local community action for nature, with a particular focus on rivers and wetland habitats, and linking in with our Species Survival in Hertfordshire’s Chalk Rivers project.

For a full copy of our recruitment pack and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Project summary - Species Recovery for Chalk Steams – Wilder Communities

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured a grant from the Species Survival Fund, a partnership between Defra and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Species Survival Fund is enabling the Trust to deliver an ambitious restoration programme for our chalk river and wetland habitats across 11.15km of the River Lea Catchment in Hertfordshire.  As part of the project, with additional funding, the Trust will be working in local communities to highlight the importance of our chalk streams and wetland habitats and enabling groups and individuals to take their own local action for wildlife.

This community organising work will initially focus on communities in and around Welwyn Garden City and Hertford.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out on our website.

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.

TVAP CIO is a medium sized charity with a 40-year proven  history of making a positive difference to the disabled community.

We have a very clear mission - to make life fairer, more fun and less stressful for families and individuals with disabilities.

We are looking for a friendly and dynamic fundraiser to join our team and manage our Trust and Foundation applications. We need someone who cares and who wants to make a real difference, ideally with a disability background or a working knowledge of disability issues.

The Thames Valley Adventure Playground (TVAP) is run by the CIO Trustees and through their Playworkers and support staff provides safe and stimulating play and learning opportunities for over 25,000 visiting families and individuals with disabilities every year. TVAP also offers additional support to families through our respite and ancillary services.

TVAP is an inclusive adventure play space where siblings, friends of a child with additional needs and children from the local community are always welcome to come and join in the fun, play together and experience a special TVAP adventure.

Every child has the right to play and be safe.

This post is a unique opportunity for you to make a positive difference to thousands of individuals living with disabilities. The working hours will be a flexible 16 hours per week and the post is offered for an initial period of 1 year, which will be renewable by mutual agreement. You will work mostly from home but to inform your applications and keep the Trustees and the Team informed you will be required to come into TVAP often.

 An ideal candidate will possess:

- Solid experience and proven track record of fundraising with Trusts and Foundations.. 
- Exceptional skills in creating compelling funding applications.
- Excellent understanding  fundraising platforms and donor management 
- Strong communication skills

As our Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser you will develop and influence our funding strategy, identify, actively seek out and engage trusts, foundations and other funders by writing compelling and comprehensive bids, presentations and applications.

Your ultimate goal is to raise a significant amount of funding and all-out support from Trusts and Foundations for TVAP CIO.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about helping others, have a proven record of Trust fundraising and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and help us to build sustainable engagement with existing and new supporters.

For more information please feel free to email the Charity Manager, Gary Warrington at TVAP